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[ elevator dings ] [ cellphone chimes repeatedly ] phyllis : you know what , billy abbott ? you can kiss my ... ! [ slams phone ] victoria : yes , 500,000 units on rush . and i need them in transit by the end of the day . oh , and , uh , also a dozen hero boxes for `` the hilary hour . `` yeah . no -- no scratches or dings , or any of that plastic that glares under the lights . today 's a very big day for us . okay . thanks . [ cellphone rings ] paul : so , at this point , there 's really nothing more i can in an official capacity as far as dina leaving town . but as a former p.i . , i can ask you some questions . if you were to think back to the conversations you had with graham or dina , was there ever a mention of a special vacation spot or a - a second home ? somewhere he might have taken her other than paris ? ashley : jack and i have been through this , paul . there is no other location we can think of . jack : paul , i hate to say this , but maybe we should be approaching this from a different direction -- not where has graham taken our mother to recuperate from a stroke , but what lengths would he go to to cover up her death ? zack : hey , scott . how 's it going , man ? oh , sorry . did i catch you in the middle of your workflow ? i can come back later . i do n't want to throw you off . scott : you know , when i have a story like this , i 'm always working . zack : i admire that attitude . that 's some solid dedication . though it 's got to be rough , such a dark subject hammering away at you 24/7 . not to mention the , uh , dead ends adding insult to injury . scott : yeah , actually , i 've made some headway . it 's all coming together . people , places , evidence . zack : that 's good for you , man . that 's great . i - i 'll let you get back to it . uh , but when you 're ready for a real break , let 's you and me grab a drink . i could use the downtime , and i 'd like to hear more about it . scott : yeah , sounds good . you know , once i wrap up here , maybe we can meet at the underground . that cool ? zack : works for me . scott : all right . see ya . zack : we have another problem that needs taken care of . victoria : oh , for god 's sake , billy , you ca n't leave me a message saying that jack set us up and then not return my calls . i 'm getting ready to go on live tv with hilary . do i have to remind you how much we have riding on this ? maybe i do , because you do n't even know . i need you . now . [ sighs ] billy : you know , you could just let me in . you know how much it cost me to bribe the sweet young lady upstairs ? phyllis : i 'm sorry , you must be mistaking me for someone who gives a damn ! billy : okay . phyllis : get the hell off my balcony ! billy : you know , i literally risked life and limb . do you think i 'm gon na give up now ? phyllis : okay . all right . okay . okay . yeah , go on ... billy : phyllis -- phyllis : ... put something else through ! do it ! all right . all right . you 're trespassing . i could call the cops , or i could take your head off right now ! billy : with what , a plastic utensil ? phyllis : yeah ! billy : go ahead . phyllis : you do n't think i 'll do it ? after everything you 've put me through ? ! billy : we , phyllis . what we put each other through . we practically made lying an olympic sport ! phyllis : know what the difference is ? i was fighting for us ! billy : you know what the difference is ? i 'm not giving up . chelsea : you did n't go to the doctor , did you ? victoria : because there was no reason to . chelsea : pretty sure when you get in a car accident , that 's a reason to go to the doctor . victoria : i was n't injured , was i ? chelsea : then why are you putting brash & sassy concealer all over your bruises ? victoria : you know what i wish ? i wish you would n't have told my brother . chelsea : what ? well , i 'm glad that i told your brother . you took an airbag to the face , victoria . i saw how banged up you were . and i saw you just now . victoria : what you 're seeing right now is me trying to be on live tv soon , okay ? and i want to look good . chelsea : just postpone the show . who cares ? victoria : i can't . chelsea : of course you can . victoria : it has to be today . we 're in the middle of prepping for a huge product launch . chelsea : right . all the more reason , i would think , that you 'd want to be 100 % . victoria : i 'm committed , okay ? believe me , it has to be now . chelsea : okay , you are the c.e.o . of a massive player in the beauty market , which means you do n't owe anything to anybody . just tell hilary something came up . she 'll figure it out . victoria : it 's not about hilary . i do n't owe her anything . this is about my company . chelsea : would a few days really make a difference ? victoria : actually , yes . it really will . time is of the essence if brash & sassy wants to stay competitive . i have put so much into this , and i can not afford for anything to happen . chelsea : okay . okay ! fine . i get it . i guess what you 're saying is you 're gon na need , like , a personal assistant for the day so you can focus on all the business . you need me . i 'll do it . i 'll ride shotgun . i 'll be your right hand . and i actually even have a really nice necklace that will go with that dress . paul : now is not the time to assume anything drastic , jack . jack : i 'm just being realistic , paul . mother is worth more dead than alive to graham right now . that 's a fact . that 's not an assumption . she 's had a stroke . she needs medical care . i seriously doubt he intends to provide that for her . paul : i understand you are scared , and things are happening beyond your control . but think about what you 're saying , and how it might affect other people . ashley : thank you . i 'd love to believe that graham is capable of having compassion and an ounce of decency . paul : then there 's a chance . ashley : but i have to agree with jack . i do n't think there is much hope . graham bloodworth is a vindictive , angry , bitter man who planned this full- scale attack on our mother for years , and then our family . he 's not the kind of person that 's gon na give up on the fight . paul : okay . i hear you . but it is my job to consider all the possibilities and deal with the worst - case scenarios . so , please , let me carry that burden . and until we find out something definitive , jack , please do n't give up hope . i 'll be in touch . jack : thanks , paul . thank you . ashley : jack , i keep trying to visualize that mother is someplace safe , and she 's okay , but it 's a scenario that does n't make any sense , because that 's not what graham wanted . that 's not what he was after . and then you realize that i ... i felt a certain way after mother said that brent davis was my father . i wanted her gone . i was hoping and praying i would never have to see her again . jack : [ sighs ] [ telephone rings ] oh . let me get that . hello ? um ... have somebody bring it right up . ashley : what ... ? jack : that was the mail room . they just received a package . addressed to dina mergeron . ashley : here , let me help . jack : no , i -- i got it . i got it , thanks . ashley : well , you know , it could be a note from graham or something . what is it ? i do n't understand . what ... ? jack : it 's something i ordered for mother . ashley : `` moon and back `` ? jack : yeah , it 's that song she used to sing to me . ashley : yeah ? i have a friend who 's a collector . i asked him to keep an eye out for it . ashley : why was it addressed to dina mergeron ? jack : i was gon na surprise her with it . forgot all about it . god , the wasted time ! the anger and resentment and ... childhood memories dredged up ... ashley : jack , she hurt you . she hurt all of us . jack : she needed me . she needed me to protect her from graham , to get him away from her . i was so busy holding a grudge , i -- i should 've done more . i should 've been a better son . ashley : okay , i 'm gon na give you a reality check . 'cause a lot of people spend their entire lives leaving things unsaid , right ? they convince themselves that they 're content with leaving the past buried . it 's a very tidy way to live . it 's also very limited . you were very brave , jackie . i mean , you put it out there . you cared enough about mother that you wanted to work on your relationship with her . because of that , your relationship changed , right ? became deeper and more meaningful ? mine did , too . i have you to thank for that . zack : man . you were n't kidding . you really do toil away 24/7 . scott : ah , i 'm sure you know how it goes . you 've pulled some late - nighters yourself , huh ? zack : mm . chasing the brass ring is a full - time job these days . scott : something i 'd think your business partner might understand . zack : [ chuckles ] abby ? scott : yeah . i heard she gave you a hard time when you stood her up . but , uh ... [ sucks teeth ] no offense , man -- i do n't envy you . [ chuckles ] zack : ah . now , you only see work abby , whereas i see -- scott : please do n't say `` play abby . `` i thought she retired that side when she gave up being the naked heiress . zack : i know you two kind of rub each other the wrong way , but there 's a lot more to her . scott : spoken like a true masochist . zack : hey , it 's the only reason designdate 's on the market . scott : because people are basically masochists ? zack : no , to keep people like you and abby from wasting each other 's time . i want to make it as easy as possible for the right folks to connect . scott : so you 're a public servant . zack : it 's not as cool as busting up sex rings , but , hey , it 's a living . does it ever make you nervous , the stuff you 're dealing with ? i mean , the criminal element , as they say ? scott : you know , i used to report from a war zone , so ... zack : yeah , but , i mean , all the more reason to kick back and write about puppies being saved from drainpipes . it 's got to freak sharon out , the sharks you 're swimming with . scott : sharon knows what i do . and i am protective of sharon . i would n't want my work to come down on her . but she 's not as risk - averse as you might think . zack : that 's another category for the algorithm . risk aversion . scott : yeah . zack : to risk aversion . scott : i 'm with you , buddy . zack : what 's wrong ? scott : the , uh -- the woman who just came in , she works for them . the -- the sex ring . wait ! i 'll be right back . billy : you 're giving up on us , and i 'm not gon na let you do that . phyllis : because you think you control me , or you think get a vote in what i say , what i do , what i think , what i feel ? because , billy , you really do n't , not anymore . billy : i 'm not saying that i 'm trying to control you . what i 'm saying is , is that i care about you . about how you think and how you feel . phyllis : you do n't get to care . you gave that up when you traded it in for my computer . and now you are on your own . and i can tell you , that is not gon na be fun . billy : oh , you want to talk about fun ? okay , let 's do that . we had a lot of fun with johnny and katie that afternoon . phyllis : yeah , and oddly enough , they 're not adults who exploited me to get access to my computer . billy : was n't that long ago we were in the gym . remember , we had that little competition ? we ended up naked in the sauna . pretty sure , the sounds you were making , you were having a lot of fun . phyllis : i was faking it . billy : that 's just mean . what about the late - night burger runs , because you needed a fix ? or laying in bed binge - watching with pizza and beer and some damn fine tv ? phyllis : you hoot during fight scenes . billy : and you yell , `` burn ! `` every time someone delivers a smart - ass line . and i love it . every time . and what about right here ? [ smacks counter ] was n't that long ago , you had that apron on and not much else . phyllis : okay . yes , billy . endless , multiple bouts of fun . okay ? but that 's not really the issue here . the issue is truth and honesty . and all of those episodes that you 're bringing up , oh , they all happened before i knew what you 're capable of . billy : and ? phyllis : `` and `` ? ! like it 's an afterthought ? what 's wrong with you ? billy : same thing that 's wrong with you . you showed up at the top of the tower last night in that dress . you put your foot where you ... put your foot . you knew who i was . you knew what i 'd done . you were turning the tables . you wanted me to make sure that i knew what was at stake . phyllis : your point ? billy : my point is , we did n't choose each other because we 're saints . we do n't have time for that self - righteousness . we make rules and we break them . we make new rules , and we break those . which makes every day , every minute dangerous and risky and a hell of a lot of sexy , messy , full - on fun . and you would n't want it any other way . [ cellphone rings ] phyllis : it 's victoria , is n't it ? billy : phyllis ... [ ringing continues ] phyllis : yeah . it 's always victoria . billy : okay , hold on a second . whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . what are you doing ? just stop , okay ? [ ringing continues ] come on , let 's just talk about this . phyllis : let 's not . zack : did you get all that ? because if you forget a single detail of what i just told you ... good . hey , man . what 's going on ? i take it , uh , you did n't get to her in time ? scott : she was too fast . like she was scared to death . zack : what 's so important about this particular girl ? who is she ? scott : she 's one of the prostitutes -- natalia . a girl i actually met up with to try and dig for some information . but i guess the guys who are running this sex ring , they just obviously thought i was getting too close and uprooted the whole operation and cleared out . you know , i never thought i 'd see any of those girls again . but then natalia came walking right back in here , and ... zack : natalia . wow . you two are on a first - name basis ? scott : [ scoffs ] zack : congrats , pal . hey , two more beers , please . scott : it 's not a joke , man . i mean , these girls are virtual prisoners -- practically slaves . i mean , they 're told where to live , what to wear , who to have sex with . i mean , that 's not a life . it 's just ... they 're trapped with no way out . zack : so , why not take a step back and hand this over to the police , let them do their thing ? scott : 'cause they have red tape and regulations . i 'm just a writer with a laptop . i do n't have to file reports or ask for permission when i want to track down some innocuous - sounding llc . zack : is that what you 're doing ? scott : follow the money and it will take you right to whoever 's in charge . zack : but an llc ? you 're telling me that a sex ring abusing women is incorporated ? scott : they need a cover for all the income they 're channeling . it protects them when they are making purchases like houses or businesses . but there 's always a paper trail that leads you right to the source . i follow that , and i got 'em . it 's just a matter of time . i 'm so close ! once i get a few more details together , i can link it all up and pass what i have off to the feds and publish . zack : you 're really that close ? scott : thanks , man . better believe it . zack : you sound pretty sure of that . scott : people like this , these lowlifes , trafficking girls , enslaving them , they get cocky . but in the end , greed takes over , and they always make mistakes . [ zack chuckles ] ' scuse me . i got to run to the restroom . ashley : i could barely get myself to call her `` mother `` when she came back to town . i did n't feel that connection . you know that . i did n't even want to feel it . and then i started to get to know her for the person she is now , and ... it was really interesting , because i started to see her as a real human being . like when she told me she felt rudderless after she sold mergeron . i saw some vulnerability there , you know ? she was a real person . not just this symbol of abandonment . and then she just threw it all out the window with a few words , just like that . jack : wait a minute . now , you saw her face . she did n't know what she was saying . ashley : she said it , jack . jack : it was painful . it was thoughtful . it was n't malicious . and , listen , i mean , how much does this really change your life ? yes , abby and traci know now . but , i mean , they 'll get through that . it does n't change the way you all see each other , not for a second . ashley : and what about billy ? jack : [ sighs ] ashley : i just ca n't talk about this . jack : wait . no , no , no , no . we need to talk about this , because people will talk . hilary said she would n't use that footage , but there were a lot of people there that night , and someone 's maybe going to say something , intentionally or not , and then everyone is gon na want to comment online until their thumbs are bloody . but ... then they 'll get past it . it 'll be yesterday 's news . and the people you care about , your family , nothing changes . it 's exactly as it always was . dad loved you . dad was so proud of you . i know you felt the same way about him . ash , that is permanent . that is eternal . that does n't change . your family still loves you , and we 'll always see you the same way . um ... phyllis : i 'm sorry . am i interrupting ? ashley : uh , yeah . jack : this is n't a good time , okay ? ashley : it 's okay , actually . i , uh ... i got work to do . jack : do n't be too hard on her . remember , our mother is missing right now , and she 's -- she 's dealing with that . we all are . phyllis : yeah , i 'm very sorry for that , i am . you both have every right to be upset . jack : you want to tell me why you 're really here ? victoria : billy [ sighs ] answer your phone . or at least call me back . i 'm at gc buzz . i 'm almost ready to go on the air with hilary . time 's not on our side right now , so do n't leave me hanging like this , okay ? [ sighs ] oh , god . i swear to god , sometimes i think he 's gon na make my head explode . chelsea : okay , there 's gon na be no head exploding , not today . just take a deep breath . do n't argue with me ! take a deep breath ! victoria : i ca n't right now . i 'm too worked up . billy : vicki . chelsea : oh ! see ? look who it is . victoria : seriously ? ! where have you been ? billy : it 's a really long story . i 'm sorry , chels , could you excuse us for a second ? chelsea : by all means . victoria : oh , my god . you drop the bomb on me that jack set us up , and then you just leave me hanging like that ? billy : jack knows . jack knows that i hacked into the jabot main server . victoria : what ? billy : he planted phony information that he knew that i would find . they have not and have no plans on pulling back on the men 's line . victoria : oh , my god . we 're dead . billy : no . no , we 're not . we 're gon na be okay , all right ? victoria : oh , my god . billy : we 're here to talk about masks , and that 's what we 're gon na do . nothing 's changed , okay ? victoria : oh , nothing has changed ? everything has changed . we -- we went headlong into this thing thinking that we were gon na -- oh , my god . hilary : victoria and billy , welcome ! billy : hey . hey . hilary : we are so thrilled to have you here . look at you . you look divine . it 's such a treat having you on the show and in the studio . and you know how much we love brash & sassy 's products . we appreciate you so much . and your products . billy : that 's good , because we have one product that i know you 're gon na be excited , and your audience , so , uh , we 're really excited about that . hilary : amazing . i ca n't wait . billy : awesome . hilary : um , can you give me one second ? billy : yeah . hilary : um , this wo n't take very long . billy : take as much time as you need . hilary : um , you must be lost . i 'm gon na show you to the exit . lily : oh , no . i know exactly where i 'm going , thank you . hilary : uh - huh . and where is that ? lily : over there . in front of the camera . i 'm doing the interview with victoria . hilary : oh , no , no , no , no . that is not happening . lily : okay . then , please , feel free to tell victoria newman that you do n't care what she wants . i 'm sure that 'll go over really well . hilary : the show has been planned and blocked , okay ? for us to change it now -- lily : aww , are you mad , hilary ? is it 'cause i friend - zoned jordan , and now you 're the consolation prize ? or are you just scared to share some screen time with me ? come on dad ! phyllis : things are gon na happen fast now . if victoria does n't already know we are not going to pull back on the men 's line , she 's also going to know that she ca n't stop it . or us . victoria is going to go ballistic , and i do n't want to be here for the fallout . so , why not send me to dallas ? to the cosmetics convention ? i am practically an expert on jabot 's expanded men 's line , even though i technically do not work for you . jack : actually , jabot has an official jabot employee scheduled to go to dallas -- gloria . phyllis : [ scoffs ] are you serious ? `` a , `` that 's ridiculous . `` b , `` do n't fight me on this . `` c , `` not after everything i have done for you and this company . you owe me . and besides , i could do with putting some distance between me and genoa city right now . jack : gee , and i thought you were doing all this to save billy from victoria 's destructive clutches . that seemed like such a noble effort . phyllis : then how about you show me a little bit of respect ? jack : fine . you go to dallas . have a good time . you earned it . phyllis : thank you . jack : you 're gon na have to break the news to gloria . phyllis : i will consider that a perk . jack : phyllis , make sure you watch victoria on `` the hilary hour . `` it might actually lighten your spirits . hilary : i just feel like lily is so firmly associated with your men 's line that it could be confusing for my audience . victoria : okay , listen , we 're marketing our masks to men as well as women , hilary . give your audience a little credit . they 're smart . they 'll figure it out . and besides that , lily happens to be our new marketing executive , so she 's across all of our products . so she is coming on the show with me today . hilary : you do n't want anyone stealing the focus -- victoria : hilary , you asked me here . we 're about to go on the air in a few minutes . lily is coming on the show with me because you agreed to do things my way . how could jack outmaneuver us like this ? billy : he planted a fake memo in the r & d file , knowing that i would find it , stating that they were gon na pull back on the men 's , knowing that we would then go full - force with ours . victoria : so he figured out that you accessed jabot 's server using phyllis ' computer , which means that phyllis knows about it , and she did n't say anything to you , she did n't say anything to anyone . that means she 's in on it , billy . billy : right now , can we just focus on what we 're doing here ? we are here , and we 're about to get a free national commercial to advertise our mask , okay ? victoria : billy , we 're not gon na be cornering the men 's market . we 're not even gon na make a fraction of the sales we thought we would . billy : the mask will do fine , okay ? we 're gon na be okay . victoria : and if it does n't we 're gon na default on some huge loans . billy : no , that 's not gon na happen , all right ? even if it does , neil , he 'll be fine . he 'll give us a break . victoria : it 's not just neil , billy . i - i got other financing . billy : what ? victoria : shorter terms with steeper penalties . i put some of my own money into it because i - i just wanted a safety net . billy : vicki -- victoria : because i was so sure about this ! but i - i 'll admit , i think we overstretched a little bit . and if this product is not a hit , we 're gon na be forced to -- to shut down . billy : okay . all right . listen . this right here has to be marketing gold , okay ? five minutes , everyone ! billy : hey . victoria : huh ? billy : listen to me . you got this . you 're gon na be fine . scott : [ sighs ] uh , i think i should go . zack : mm . and what , drive yourself home ? i do n't think so , buddy . you 're past the point . scott : no , i just -- i just had a beer or two . i 'm fine , man . [ bottle clatters ] zack : [ laughs ] okay , it 's cool . it 's cool . scott : i guess i 'm not so fine , huh ? zack : here , come on . come here . you 've earned the right to blow off some steam . all work and no play . i know how it goes . scott : great . thanks , man . zack : come on , let 's call you a cab . scott : [ giggles ] you 're such a nice person . zack : not a problem . scott : ahhh . [ chuckles ] have a good night . billy : you are the heart and soul of brash & sassy . we will always be strong because that is how you roll , do you hear me ? chelsea : knock 'em dead . victoria : okay . hilary : and that dress ... trying a little too hard ? lily : [ chuckles ] you 're just worried that jordan 's gon na see us together and realize what he 's settling for . but do n't worry . he 'll get over it someday . going live on my count . in 5 , 4 , 3 ... hilary : the only thing you arouse in jordan is pity . welcome to `` the hilary hour , `` my lovelies ! today we are live , and you know what that means -- anything can , and probably will , happen . phyllis : little advice -- i would n't accept food or beverages from gloria . she was ticked off you yanked her from the conference . jack : she 'll get over it . it 's a shame we do n't have any popcorn . you do n't have your flight for a while . pull up a chair . hilary : pearls are classic . diamonds are forever . but we all know your most fabulous accessory is your skin . especially when it is so smooth [ inhales , sighs ] and so soft that your loved one just ca n't keep their hands off of you . my guest today has the next big thing in glowing skin . victoria newman , owner and c.e.o . of brash & sassy cosmetics , is here with her brand- new breakthrough product . and you , my lovelies , get to see it first . victoria , welcome . so , please , tell us , what is going on at brash & sassy ? victoria : [ sighs ] there 's just so much . where to start ? jack : start with the failed corporate espionage by my backstabbing brother . go from there . victoria : um ... lily : uh , what 's happening with the men 's line right now is very exciting . men are working to get our attention , and that includes looking their best . hilary : do tell . victoria , what 's new in boy - land ? victoria : we 've just been so focused on that line with time , attention , and money , and ... billy : [ snaps ] victoria : the thing about our men 's line is that men just love our products . lily : yes , and women love that men love them . it 's just a never - ending cycle of attraction . you just ca n't get enough . victoria : of the man or the products ? lily : do i have to choose ? [ laughs ] victoria : but our big news is this -- it 's our new facial mask . hilary : oh , so brash & sassy is getting into the face - mask game ? all right . i 've used these . victoria : well , not like this you haven't . it 's the cutting edge of restoration research . it 's not a short - term cleanser . it 's a long - term regenerator with a proprietary blend of ingredients . hilary : ohh , okay . let 's take a look at this label . victoria : yes . hilary : all right . so , i 'm seeing organic , i 'm seeing herbal . victoria : but what you 're not seeing is the science behind it , which blows everything else out of the water . take jabot , for example . they do n't even come close . hilary : okay ! well , i love getting the inside scoop . my lovelies , this is why you come to me . we will be back with much , much more . can you try not to block my light ? lily : i think it 's gon na take a lot more than light to make you look good . by the way , victoria and i , we have this from here . you could probably go get a latte and no one will notice that you 're gone . hilary : know what ? i think you made the right choice choosing a desk job . the camera ? not your friend . billy : just keep doing what you 're doing , okay ? everything is going really great . victoria : it is . chelsea : right . he 's right . you 're really hitting your stride . victoria : oh , good . that 's good to hear . i think it 's going well . i feel better . billy : yeah . hilary : okay , guys , we 're back in 10 . do n't be nervous . lily : no nerves . only excitement . hilary : mm . well , your excitement is making you sweat like a pig . not a good look . and we are back with makeup maven victoria newman and her mascot , lily . now , victoria , you were about to give us the skinny on the next big thing . victoria : yes . i mean , there 's so much to share -- the science , the research , the results . i could tell you all about it , but it 's really something that you have to experience for yourself . hilary : well , i think i see a party in my future . hmm ? a little bit of red wine , some face masks , and a couple girlfriends . lily : aw , you have friends ? hilary : well , victoria , i heard that you do n't just create these products , but you also use them as well . please , tell us how this mask feels . uh , victoria ? the mask , is it soothing , is it tingly ? just give us all of the details . victoria : [ slurred , speaking nonsense ] hilary : um ... victoria ? victoria : um ... honestly , it 's -- it 's hard to describe . [ hilary and lily chuckle ] phyllis : well , this has been a barrel of laughs . did i mention i wanted to get out of town so i do n't have to look at her company -- or her face ? jack : victoria 's handling her imminent failure quite well right now , i 'll give her that . but sooner or later , it 's gon na hit her hard . ashley : phyllis , would you excuse us , please ? phyllis : happily . i have to go pack . i will see you after dallas . jack : hey . what 's up ? ashley : i have something for you . jack : what is it ? ashley : hope . the opioid my doctor prescribed for my chronic back pain [ `` moon and back `` plays ] i love you jack : mother loved this song . when she would sing it to me , it was like we were the only two people in the world . ashley : and that night at dinner , the two of you sang it together . jack : like no time had passed at all . i love you just the way you are jack : no drama . no wounds . my little shooting star ashley : you know what , jackie ? the look on your face said it all . i love you ashley : you finally had her back . till the sky falls down , till the sun burns out till the air runs out hilary : well , this mask sounds unlike anything we 've ever seen before . till the sky falls down , my little shooting star i want to give you a pocket full of wishes a heart full of hope hilary : victoria ? is something wrong ? and all of my love billy : vick ? talk to me . follow your dreams to the end of the stars i 'll be where you are wherever you are i love you to the moon and back all around the sun , through the chimney stacks i love you just the way you are my little shooting star turn rain to shine for you [ knock on door ] paul : it 's dina . we found her . i 'd paint those gray skies blue for my little shooting star my sweet little shooting star i want to give you a pocket full of wishes a heart full of hope , and all of my love follow your dreams to the end of the stars my little shooting star | jack and ashley comfort each other and regret that they did n't spend more time with their mother and they are worried that they may never see dina again . phyllis is still angry with billy because he used her computer to access jabot files . phyllis is also upset that billy always puts victoria and brash and sassy ahead of their relationship but billy tells phyllis he will never give up on their relationship because he loves her and she loves him although she is upset with him right now . billy gets to victoria in time to tell her about jack setting them up and she tells him that she took out short term loans with stiff penalties and she is really afraid she will lose the company . the hilary hour interview is going well with lily picking up the slack for victoria who freezes on camera during the second interview segment . everyone watching in studio and on television is shocked when victoria faints on live television . zack gets nervous when he has a talk with scott and fears he is getting to close to the truth about the sex ring so he slips a pill in his beer and later when scott gets dizzy he takes him out of crimson lights . scott wakes up some time later in bed with natalia 's dead body laying next to him . |
[ previously_on ] abby : you want me to use arturo to get information on rey so you can spy on sharon ? nick : yeah , i do . you want to be the hero , rey ? just do the right thing and stay out of this . there was a situation involving another inmate lily had befriended . lily defended her , she got caught up in the argument , and now those other inmates are targeting her , as well . dina : oh ! jack : yesterday , dina was talking like she was living in the 1990s . she spoke about needing to prove to ashley that she was a good mother by getting dad to create a legal document , signing over the patents for every product that you created at jabot to you . abby : this means it 's true , mom . dina always loved you . kyle : dina came back in the ' 90s . she made a play for grandpa . this is all we know for sure , which means we have no idea how she got him to sign the document . dina 's recollections are too cloudy to trust , and john ca n't tell us what he thinking , so ... traci : kyle , i do n't want to hear one more of your arguments until you 're willing to admit one key point . kyle : which is what , exactly ? billy : did you put this in dina 's head ? are you planting false memories again ? ashley : no , i did n't have anything to do with this document ! frankly , traci , i think you 're rewriting history . i mean , you 're trying to paint a rosier picture of dina that never existed . traci : no , you 've got my word ! ashley : i love you so much . we see this family differently . mother was always who she was . when she looks at me now , she looks right through me . frankly , that 's how she 's always looked at me . she was n't there to rescue me when i was a child , and she 's not here to rescue me now . traci : ashley , you 're wrong . there 's proof . look . it 's all right here . jack : she did love you , ashley . ashley : i hate her . i hate her ! jack : stop it . traci could hear you . ashley : mom left , jack . it 's not like traci has n't noticed . jack : you know , there 's no point in pretending that you hate mom . ashley : i 'm not pretending . we do n't need mom . i told dad i 'll look out for him . jack : of course we need mom . okay ? and maybe if you did n't yell about hating her , she would come back . ashley : mother actually had daddy do this for me ? traci : yes . and you were already an adult . it was after she had been gone for all those years , and she realized the remarkable woman you had grown into . mother needed to make amends the only way she could . she just did n't let anyone know it at the time . ashley : but she just let me go on resenting her ? traci : i think she wanted to look after you but not have you think that it was about pity or that she was doing something so that you would forgive her . ashley : we do n't know that . traci : no , you ca n't , but , ashley , this document tells its own story . ashley : oh , my god . the last time i saw her , i said such horrible things to her . i just did n't think she loved me . traci : she did . ashley : i -- this is a gift . i never would have asked for this , i never , ever expected this . from the one person that i gave up on so long ago . [ sighs ] cane : the warden said lily 's fine , okay ? but , michael , i do n't understand why i ca n't see her , why she 's being punished for something she did n't do . thanks . all right , michael , listen . i want to see my wife . please , will you do something ? okay . okay . all right , thanks . hey , um , listen , something 's happened at the prison . neil : i already know . nate told me . they ca n't do this to lily . so whatever 's going on there , we 're gon na fix it . we 're gon na fix it today . cane : okay . sharon : has nikki heard anything from the contact about the payment ? victoria : blackmailers do n't send receipts . sharon : okay , but the money was sent , and since no one 's heard anything , maybe that means this is all over now . victoria : this is never gon na be over , sharon . somebody knows , and they 're always gon na know . so whoever it is , wherever they are , they can expose us whenever they want . this is our life now , waiting for the worst to happen . billy : where did you get this ? abby : and why was it shredded ? traci : i think that jack and kyle ought to answer those questions . abby : kyle ? kyle : um ... dina and i were home . she was all worked up over the conversation with ashley . dina was spinning , saying she had proof that she was a good mother and loved ashley . billy : and where did dina say this was ? kyle : locked away in john 's office . i was humoring her so she 'd calm down , but she knew there was a wall safe . it had been paneled over , but it 's there . billy : yeah , yeah , yeah . okay , so you found the safe and you opened it , but can we get back to the part where you shredded the document and tried to pretend that it did n't exist ? kyle : uh ... jack : it was n't just kyle . i shredded the document with him . additional sponsorship arturo : on that scale ? nick : can you get the crew you need ? arturo : i have some out - of - state contacts that i can call , but for a project this big , they 'd have to relocate . nick : well , that 's why i brought you on , arturo . arturo : i got to say , man , doing business like this has its upside . nick : [ chuckles ] yeah . well , i want dark horse to be the kind of place where you do n't feel like you 're chained to a desk , you know ? i want everyone to be on the same page . we all have to know and trust each other to get the real work done . arturo : absolutely , man . yeah , it 's hard to focus on a task at hand if you feel like the person you 're working with does n't have your back , so ... nick : oh , i know i can trust you . i mean , you show up , you do your job , you do a great job . you have a connection to your family . arturo : yeah , my sister can be a pain , but she 's smart . she dreams big and works hard . and , um , you remember my brother rey ? nick : [ chuckles ] yeah . my show - stopping arrest . a night to remember . is he always that extreme ? arturo : he 's an acquired taste . nick : well , i 'd like to know what i 'm dealing with , you know , in case i want to have any more business parties . i want to know what i 'm up against . arturo : [ chuckles ] nick : is he a take - charge kind of guy ? arturo : uh , he did the whole `` man of the house `` thing when my dad left the picture , so ... nick : so he called the shots . arturo : thought he did , at least . nick : he got some pushback ? arturo : rey means well . really . i mean , he always has , but , yeah , extreme is not an understatement . rey : hey there . sharon : hey , um , you know , your kitchen does come with a coffee maker . rey : i -- i like this one better . sharon : hey , um , are you busy later , or are you available to hang out ? rey : you know , there 's always a bunch of paperwork to catch up on . sharon : well , you 've got to have a social life , even if it 's just a movie . you know , i 've read the statistics on cop burnout . what reason would you have for not taking a break ? rey : nick . sharon : i do n't get it . rey : we talked . i do n't want to get between you two . sharon : nick said something , and you listened ? wonderful . well , there 's nothing to get in between because nick and i are over , and this was n't a date . i was just asking as a friend . rey : i did n't think it was a date , i just think we should -- abby : so you find this -- this life - changing document , giving my mom all her jabot patents , and , what , you try to destroy it ? jack : yes , for the good of the company . kyle : and the family . abby : because you know best , both of you . no one else gets a vote . you make a decision for everyone else , that affects everyone 's lives , my mom 's most of all . jack : it was a precautionary measure , abby . taken under intense pressure . ashley : god , you 're so full of it . your first impulse , your very first instinct is to always take something from me , is n't it ? i mean , this is like the `` blood abbott `` clause all over again . jack : i did n't do this to you . look , you did n't even know this thing existed . no one did . ashley : mother knew ! daddy knew , jack ! they knew ! jack : i did what i did to keep the company from more upheaval and more trauma . abby : you said you wanted to make things right with my mother , and then this is how you treat her ? this is horrible ! you know that , right ? both of you ! kyle : let 's not overlook what ashley did to my dad . and to me . that was calculated torture . this was shredding a piece of paper no one knew about . ashley : you know what , you are not different than your father . i 'm not important to either one of you . traci : he did n't mean that . ashley : they both mean it ! this was created because i mattered . to my mother and to daddy . and it was an insurance policy because i 'm sure they knew that the golden boy was gon na try to get his grubby hands on everything he could . but this for me . and you treat it like garbage , jack , because that 's how you feel about me . jack : that is not true . abby : that was a promise from john and dina , and you tried to erase it . kyle : how much did either of them care about a few sheets of paper if it never came up ? john ran the business for years without taking it out of the safe . if that way was fine with him ... billy : just stop talking , honestly , kyle , because you 're not making anything better . look , what you two did is stupid , okay ? that was stupid . and stupid about covers it , but what this document does is it sets a precedent , okay ? and it opens up potential floodgates to employee claims . ashley : that 's ridiculous . nobody 's gon na try to make a grab for anything , billy . this specifically names me . it was to protect me . abby : which clearly my mom needs . traci : and why should a family need protection from its own ? was is it gon na take for you all to see that we have gone too far ? this is shameful ! ashley : you swore to me that you were n't trying to take my father away from me with the `` blood abbott `` clause . and yet , you -- you shredded his last promise to me . but i have it now . it 's mine , and i know what daddy wanted , and you do n't have any choice , jack . you 're gon na have to suck it up and accept it . cane : [ sighs ] neil : so lily was protecting this -- this woman from a gang of inmates ? is that right ? cane : i knew this was going to happen . i mean , she went on and on and on how this woman needed support , how lily just had to help her . neil : against the other inmates ? cane : no , no , against the system . you know what lily 's like -- once she gets invested she does n't back down , and now she 's got a target on her back . neil : she 's always been that way . she wo n't back down from a fight , even though she should . you know something , she 's just like her mother , and now she 's got a prison gang after her . cane : all she had to do was lay low . this was n't supposed to happen , neil . nate : well , michael 's dealing with the prison . what 's his plan , go to the warden ? cane : i do n't know what his plan is . i do n't know . i do n't even know if he 's gon na even make any headway . neil : we should head over there and go up the food chain and get to see lily . yeah ? cane : yeah . yeah . yeah . let 's go , neil . come on . let 's go . nate : keep me posted . call me when you know lily 's all right . kyle : so , here we are . dina had a heart after all , which everyone but ashley already knew . great . right now , we need to think about jabot . we can vote to ignore the agreement . ashley : except the document was signed by the founder of the company , kyle , so i do n't think you can just wish it away with a vote . billy : we do n't know the legality , okay ? i think we can all agree , we 're gon na need lawyers to look it over . abby : to try to undo it ? ashley : yeah , good luck with that . the press gets a whiff of this , and you 'll both be ruined . kyle : go for it . take it to the press . i 'm sure they 'd love to hear that you conned your own mother into calling her son illegitimate . jack : kyle , that 's enough . traci : enough with the threats . look , we 're all adults here . can we just act like it ? jack : we need to protect dad 's legacy ! ashley : this is dad 's legacy . traci : dad wanted what was best for all of us . can we now focus on being the family he wanted us to be ? ashley : you know , i was just persona non grata in this very room not that long ago , and now we 're supposed to join together in love and faith . well , i think i 'm gon na put my faith in this , uh , document . kyle : which means what , exactly ? ashley : you know , you thinking that i owe you an explanation now or ever again is just ... so funny . i am going to address my siblings , however . i 'm gon na speak with my attorney , and i 'm gon na find out my options -- all of them . thank you , traci . you have no idea how much this means to me . traci : ashley just needs a little time to process this . she 's been hurt too deeply too many times . i know she loves this family , and i know -- jack : it 's too late for your cheery optimism , okay ? it 's not going to fix what is broken ! why would you give her that document ? you think it was gon na bring peace to this family ? ashley : why do you do that ? why do you pretend mom would have stayed if i would have been nicer ? she wanted to go . traci : i made this . jack : that 's pretty , trace . you did a good job . traci : send it to mommy . i 'm sure she 'll come back , and no one will fight anymore . what you 've done is disgusting , jack ! both of you ! you had no right to destroy that document . this is an insult to dad ! so do n't you blame me for trying to force this family to see the truth here today ! it has been nothing but lies and secrets and tricks and schemes ! no more ! kyle : somehow , i do n't think ashley got the message . she did n't give one word about what she plans to do . abby : you heard her , kyle . she owes you nothing at all . kyle : then what about the rest of the family ? billy : well , i think it proves we 're an exceptionally devious group . surprisingly , even i 'm over it . i 'm not picking sides , i 'm just worried about jabot and the people that work there . kyle : so am i , and if ashley yanks those products , we need to know if that contract is legally binding . jack : i will talk to legal about it . abby : just to be clear , our family is falling apart , as in wounds that will never heal , and all you care about is screwing my mom out of what her parents wanted her to have . no , no , no , i can not be here for this . traci : abby , please . please . do n't leave . we need your voice in this . abby : she is my mother ! and what you said about what my mom did , how it affected you what she did to uncle jack , well , what you did to her , i feel it , too . i feel it right here in my heart ! she felt awful , she felt lonely , she felt like she did n't belong , like she was n't a real abbott . and , yes , she did something -- she did something very horrible , and she has to live with that , along with everything else that she 's lost , and you want her to lose even more ? no , i can not be here for this . [ door slams ] kyle : so , ashley took that copy . you have any others ? traci : would it kill either one of you think about human feelings before business ? billy : this is getting out of hand . trust me , i know what it looks like . jack : if ashley truly owns those patents , we 're in danger . without a c.e.o . in place , it gets even worse . i am not exaggerating when i tell you we are looking at jabot 's death spiral , and we 're watching it in real time . kyle : guess we had the same idea -- check the jabot archive for anything that might involve this surprise document . billy : just so you know , the shredder 's unplugged , so if you have any brilliant ideas , you can turn around and walk away . kyle : yeah , do n't act like some neutral arbiter of justice . ashley booted you out of that chair . billy : yeah , ashley was pretty hard on you at the house . you doing okay ? how 's your ego ? kyle : you definitely were the noble soldier for the jabot cause when you were stealing funds . billy : you ca n't win with me , kid . if i 'm a cynic , it 's because i earned it the hard way . you , you 're just a punk trying to find an easy way to the top , and trust me -- nobody 's impressed . and nobody 's gon na step aside so you can climb the ladder . as far as these files , i 'll make sure i hold onto them so you can keep your grimy mitts off of them . arturo : what 's wrong ? abby : my family is imploding . i know that i 've been saying it for weeks , but this -- this is shocking and shameful and , quite honestly , i thought we were better than this . i know it sounds ridiculous , but i did , i thought we had more decency , but we don't . my family is selfish and vindictive , and the worst part is that one person 's act of kindness years ago makes everyone more vicious in the here and now . jack : this document is obviously highly confid -- yeah , i would appreciate that . i 'm gon na send you a pdf file right now . thank you . traci , look ... traci : oh , i do n't want to hear another word from you about something i did . jack : i 'm sorry . i apologize , i should n't have said what i said . traci : no . you should n't have . ashley is our sister . that contract was written by our parents . this is not about jabot . and if we take this past the point of no return , none of this is going to matter . and i refuse to believe that it 's too late , i wo n't accept that . jack : you always had so much faith in us . all of us . the strength of our love . i wish i had half your faith . traci : it 's not a wish . it 's a choice , jack . why ca n't you choose to believe that daddy wanted what was best for all of us ? and he knew what he was doing ! why ca n't you just let ashley have this and accept that it 's a reality ? jack : did mother actually see this coming ? she actually assumed that the two of us would have this eternal fight , that one day we 'd be at war ? traci : oh , my god , it 's not that hard to predict . you were the only son . you were groomed to lead . ashley was smart and clever and well - educated , but she was n't john abbott jr . , was she ? i do n't know , maybe mother was trying to level the playing field . maybe she wanted to give ashley something just as valuable as the big office . or maybe this was to force the two of you to always have to work together ! whatever . if the paper had come out years ago , we would not be having this fight right now . [ sniffles ] jack : traci , you were so young when mother left us . you ever think about that time ? traci : [ chuckles ] sometimes . but , slowly , there were more days in my life without mother than there were days with her . and , besides , nobody ever talks about a mother who leaves . i mean , this was this unspoken , horrible thing that we pretended never happened . and , jack , it was a different time then . it was a time when nobody thought it was even a little bit off that a father call one of his daughters `` my beauty . `` jack : i never knew you felt that way . traci : oh , my god . jack ! jack : you know that dad loved you every bit as much as he loved ashley . traci : mm , yes , yes . of course . [ sighs ] i know . it 's just one of those things that you carry with you . ashley : traci . it 's a great picture , but mom is n't coming back . even if you send it . jack : i think mom would think it 's really neat . we 'll find a stamp , okay ? it 's okay . ashley : if mom wanted to see drawings , then she should have stayed . jack : since when are you in charge ? ashley : you think you know stuff . you 're just as bad as her . you do n't know anything . jack : hey ! [ glass shatters ] john : what was that ? what 's going on ? who did this ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . victoria : hi ! billy : hey . victoria : i would ask you if you cleared out your office at jabot , but i guess it 's a little late for that . billy : just some research . victoria : mm . that tone says you 're in a mood . is it about the company , or is it about phyllis ? billy : well , it 's not about phyllis because she and i are done . and , yes , i paid her back . victoria : you had revenge sex ? billy : things happen , vick . victoria : okay . i 'm not judging , i 'm just a little surprised that you did n't hit me up for the job . billy : oh , that would never happen because the whole point was to make it meaningless , and with you ... cane : michael has to make this visit happen , neil . he 's got to do it . neil : i 'm sure he 's made all the calls he can . cane : so what am i gon na do , just sit here and wait , huh ? i do n't know how much longer i can just sit here before i break the door down trying to get to her . neil : hey , hey , hey . look at me . look at me . i know it 's hard , damn - near impossible , but you got to take it down , okay ? we need to play this carefully , not make anything harder on lily than it already is , right ? cane : right . i 'm sitting here , and i know she 's alone and she 's scared and she 's in danger . neil : i know , cane . cane : hey . lily : hey . cane : hey , baby . [ sighs ] victoria : i 'm not gon na badmouth phyllis ... billy : do n't hold back on my behalf . victoria : but i will say that i 'm glad you guys are done because you had a very combustible relationship . billy : you think ? victoria : yeah . i do . billy : mm . victoria : and i get it . i get it , it 's easy to see excitement as some heightened life experience . but you do n't need excitement . you need a stable , normal life , and you need time to focus on recovery . billy : [ sighs ] but the whole stable , normal life thing , it 's the distance . way far , far in the distance . victoria : i take it i should n't ask . billy : you know how you like to set expectations for the kids ? well , i think we should have some , also , like set some ground rules . victoria : regarding ? billy : halloween . i am going to outclass you on the costume front when we go trick - or - treating for the kids . it 's about 100 % guaranteed , and i do n't want you to be upset . i do n't want you to feel bad , okay ? because it 's not a competition , except it is . victoria : bring it . arturo : we can just , uh , head down to the lake , lay in the back of my truck , and i 'm sure we can figure out a way to make everything else go away . abby : well , you do have a way of making me forget the not - so - good thing in my life . i really hope i did n't interrupt any important dark horse business . arturo : no . nick and i were just hanging out , mainly . he 's pretty curious about my brother . abby : well , you know , that 's not surprising . even though there were no charges filed , i do n't think nick will forget about rey arresting him anytime soon . especially since he accused him of aiding and abetting victoria 's ex . arturo , you know , it 's really hard for me to get a handle on your brother , especially since you wo n't talk to me about him . are you ever gon na tell me what happened between the two of you ? rey : hey . abby : wow . perfect timing . we were just talking about you . rey : oh , is that right ? arturo : yeah , uh , we -- we really do n't have to do this here . rey : if you have questions you want to ask me ... abby : yeah , yeah , i do , actually . i heard you 're renting sharon 's apartment and , i do n't know , i was just curious about your wife , whether or not she was moving into town . rey : you know , i think arturo had the right idea . my marriage is n't really up for discussion . nick : hey . it 's good to see you . sharon : you told rey to stay away from me ? nick : it 's not exactly what i said . sharon : my friendships are n't any of your business , so stay out of my life . nick : you know , you refuse to talk to me about anything other than the kids , and then you come storming in here over this guy ? that should set off some serious alarms for you , sharon . he lives above your coffeehouse , you 're hanging out together at work . he is causing problems for us . sharon : there is no `` us . `` nick : well , i 'm not just gon na stop worrying about you . sharon : you 're not invited to worry , and you 're definitely not invited to interfere . nick : you can tell me to butt out , but my feelings are n't just gon na switch off . i love you . that 's not gon na change . neil : hey . let me look at you . lily : dad , i 'm fine . cane : you okay , baby ? you look shaky . lily : no , i 'm fine . i 'm fine . physically , i 'm okay . neil : did they identify the women who went after you ? lily : no , they did n't come after me , they went after mikayla . and i could n't just let them . you know ? i mean , she 's that single mom i told you about . her poor kids . cane : yeah . i know . i know . lily : it 's like , if anything happened to her ... neil : oh , stop . i 'm worried about my kid right now . lily : no , you do n't know how it works . we have to look out for each other here . cane : you need to look out for yourself , okay ? you 're not meant to get stuck in the middle of a prison fight . we talked about this . lily : no , you do n't understand . this is my life now , okay ? yes , you see me in this room alone , but i have to live out there with the rest of the inmates . cane : okay , but what is the warden doing about it , okay ? look , i mean , you did n't do anything wrong . why would they take away your visitation rights ? neil : baby , why are you being punished ? lily : no , it 's just -- it 's the way things work , okay ? i 'm safe in solitary . cane : but how long are you gon na stay in there for ? neil : it 's not healthy . too much time in there -- cane : no , it 's not not . lily : no , it 'll be better soon , okay ? the warden is on it . sharon : this was a mistake . nick : come on . we have to find a way to do this . please . sharon : you ca n't just dump all of your regrets on me . they 're your problem . you deal with it . nick : yes , i overstepped with rey , i admit it . i just worry about you and the kids . i 'm very protective . sharon : the kids are -- nick : yeah , i know the kids are fine , and , sharon , you can do whatever you want . [ sighs ] i 'm sorry , okay ? all i can do is say that i will do better . sharon : thank you . that 's all i wanted to hear . nick : okay . and you 're right , when we talk , it should be about important things like halloween . i mean , christian is very excited to show you his halloween costume . i had to talk him out of wearing it to school the other day . you think there 's any chance we could go trick - or - treating as a family ? sharon : well , you know , i want to see christian as much as possible . but when we go , it 's not as a family . nick : i get it . i do . but i 'm sure it 'll be a great time , no matter what . john : it 's okay . i 'm not angry . you did n't cut yourself , did you ? jack : like i said , it was just an accident . john : [ sighs ] tell you what , i 'm having dinner out tonight , but why do n't we all have breakfast together tomorrow ? everybody 's favorites . all of us around the table . traci : silver - dollar pancakes ! john : traci , can you be a big girl and go ask mamie ? traci : you come too ! john : i 'll come , too . ashley : why 'd you tell dad the vase was my fault when it was all you ? jack : you did n't get in trouble , did you ? what do you think dad would say if he knew it was me ? ashley : you ca n't do this every time you mess up , though . but i guess we do have to look out for each other . jack : you know , you do n't have to worry about it . dad wants me to help out , grow up . he made me promise to take care of you guys , so that 's what i 'm gon na do . jack : per our legal team , the contract is binding . there are no loopholes and , yes , it was filed with the patent office . traci : so that means anyone who would like to go against our mother and father 's wishes will lose . billy : i went through the archives . there 's no document contradicting what we found . abby : how many patents is my mom responsible for ? kyle : most of our best - sellers . we take ashley abbott products off the shelves , we do n't have much left . jack : which means we have to sit with ashley as a family and somehow come to terms . traci : okay , we can do this . we can -- we can work this out . we 'll make some kind of an agreement where our bonds come first , some kind of a compromise . kyle : oh , make nice ? no . not a chance . billy : what kind of compromise are you thinking , traci , and would ashley go for it ? jack : i would say it looks like us making a very generous offer for her patents . jabot has to be the sole owner . it is the only way we can keep the company protected and profitable . ashley : i take it you spoke with your attorneys . wow . i wish i could patent the looks 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 . cane : well , i 'm glad the warden 's looking out for you , but she ca n't be here 24 hours a day , and when i asked you about your plan , you kind of were , like , holding back . lily : she wants to move me to a new prison . cane : what ? what ? neil : whoa , wait . lily : trust me , this is for the best , you know ? cane : [ sighs ] lily : because things will be different this time . i 'll know the ropes , i wo n't make the same mistakes . cane : no , no , no . there 's no guarantee where they 're gon na transfer you to is gon na be any safer than this place , no ! lily : it 'll be safer for me . you do n't understand . the inmates here , once you get on their bad side ... trust me , this is better than solitary . cane : [ sighs ] well , okay . all right . okay , okay . all right . this is -- you 're right . this is probably the best solution . at least everyone will sleep better this way , okay ? so ... nei : lily , what prison are we talking about here ? because there are n't many options . remember mattie 's research ? these prisons , a lot of them are hundreds of miles away . lily : no , no . they would n't do that . i have to be close . i mean , you and the kids are what 's keeping me sane . it 's keeping me alive in here . that 's it . visit 's done . lily : no , please , let me just talk to my family a little bit longer , please . cane : all right , just -- listen , we 'll be back tomorrow , okay ? all right ? michael baldwin is making calls , and we 're gon na find some options for you , okay ? lily : no , it 's too late for that . they 're moving me tomorrow . jack : i 'm glad you came back . traci said it , and she 's right . whatever we do next , we have to do as a family . kyle : can i get you a drink ? ashley : [ chuckles ] wow , how quickly things change . now you want to fetch me a drink . you must have found out that the contract 's air - tight . jack : it is . so now we have to live up to the spirit of what our parents wanted . for everything to be fair and equitable for everyone , we need to come up with some kind of agreement . ashley : mm , what kind of an agreement ? jack : i thought we could sit and make you a generous and appropriate offer for your patents . traci : some kind of a compromise . where you 're given the love and the loyalty that you deserve . ashley : well , um , i do n't think that document is just about love , i think it 's really about respect . respect for everything i 've given to jabot and for everything i 've done for this family through my hard work and my expertise . but to save you the trouble of coming up with a number and then sliding it across the table , um , i do n't want your money . jack : then what is it you want ? ashley : i want to be reinstated , jack . i want to be reinstated as c.e.o . | cane and neil finally get to see lily aand she tells them the warden is moving her to another priison which is the best option because she wo n't be safe there anymore . cane and neil worry that she will have to go to a prison father away and lily says she has to be close to her family . cane tells her he will talk to michael to see what he can do but lily says its to late because they are moving her tomorrow . nick questions arturo about rey so he can know a little about his competition for sharon . rey tells sharon nick told her to stay out of her life so later sharon confronts nick and tells him that they are over and he is the one that should stay out of her life . billy goes to victoria to talk about his troubles and he tells her he had revenge sex and she wonders why he did n't ask her for revenge sex . billy explains that the sex had to be meaningless and with her it would be meaningful . traci shows ashley the contract she taped together and ashley is touched by her parants gift to her and for once she feels like dina loved her . ashley is once again hurt by the fact that jack tried to shred the papers and feels he once again excluded her from the family . traci always the peacemaker tries to come up with a fair comprimise so that jabot does n't lose most of its products and the family does n't fall apart because family is what is most important but jack and ashley are only thinking about the company . jack offers ashley a generous buy out to buy her product patents but she does n't want money she wants to be ceo again . |
[ previously_on ] cane : you have determined that they are katherine 's initials on the pages ? those initials are authentic . devon : if katherine were alive today , would she feel the same way about the will ? elena : i think you need to talk to someone who knows katherine and cane better than anyone else . devon : you 're talking about lily . chelsea : we all just want to help . connor : no , you don't . you 're a liar , too ! chelsea : at least you got him to open up a bit . maybe his outburst helped to relieve some of the pressure building up inside . connor : you really want to be a part of my life ? then let me live with you . adam : 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 am not giving you custody . sharon : you 're back . i -- i did n't know . adam : yeah , nick -- nick tracked me down . he said connor was struggling and getting in trouble . sharon : that 's incredible . adam : i have let go of all my grievances with the newmans . sharon : that 's good to hear . adam : yeah . yeah , connor 's been through enough upheaval , so ... his family is what he needs now . sharon : well , you leaving had a profound effect on him . adam : well , i thought he was better off without me . but now i know that i was wrong . sharon : i do n't know if you heard , but chelsea asked me to talk to connor while you were away . adam : that is actually why i came to see you . connor has moved in with me . and it 's been the best thing that 's happened to us in a long time . and i 'm determined to do right by my son , so i was hoping that you would continue to work with him . because i need you to help me help my son . cane : hey . jill : oh ! cane : [ chuckles ] jill : oh , ho ! cane : sorry . jill : mm . cane : are you okay ? jill : yeah , i just think i 've had too much coffee . cane : uh - huh . jill : i mean , i - i am just sitting here on pins and needles waiting to hear from devon . have you been in touch with him ? cane : i have not heard a word . jill : okay , here 's the way i see it -- we have irrefutable proof that you were the intended beneficiary of katherine 's estate , and we know that tucker defrauded you out of your inheritance . so handing the money over to you is the only possible way to make it right . cane : so , basically you 're expecting him to give me $ 2.5 billion when there is no law compelling him to do so . is that what you 're saying ? jill : yes , cane . yes , i do . cane : all right . mmkay . jill : out of his love for katherine . cane : well , forgive me for saying this , all right , but i 'm having a hard time buying into this fairy tale . sorry . devon : hey ! lily : [ giggles ] devon : come here . lily : hi ! devon : ohh ! lily : oh , my gosh . devon : get in here . get in here . lily : oh , my gosh . look at you ! devon : yeah . not bad , right ? lily : no . you 're -- you 're a mess . you really are . devon : thank you so much . lily : i can not believe how much i 've missed you . it 's so good to see your face . devon : it 's good to see you , too . thank you for getting here so quick . lily : yeah , of course . anytime . you know that . devon : yeah . there 's just a whole lot that 's been going on with katherine 's will and cane being named the main beneficiary . lily : wait , i thought that was a done deal ? even cane thought it was some sort of con . and the statute of limitations ran out years ago . devon : that 's just the tip of the iceberg . there 's more to the story than you know . amanda : yes , well , one way or another , this all ends today . lily : i mean , why would katherine leave money for cane ? devon : that 's a really great question . but that 's not the strangest part of this whole thing . you now the attorney that chance hired ? lily : yeah . devon : she looks exactly like hilary . like , exactly like her . lily : really ? devon : yeah . lily : god , that must be weird , seeing someone who looks like her . devon : she could literally be her twin . someone has found hilary 's look - alike and sent her here to throw me off my game . lily : okay , so , what does -- what does cane say ? i mean , what does -- what does he want ? devon : [ stammers ] i mean , you know him . you were married to him for a while . what do you think he wants ? lily : so , wait , are you ... are you saying that you do n't believe katherine left him the bulk of her money , that you do , but you do n't think he deserves it ? chelsea : okay . i 'll be in shortly . nick : hey . everything okay ? chelsea : yeah . just work . was christian excited for the field trip today ? nick : you know nothing in this world makes that kid happier than seeing dinosaur bones . chelsea : yeah . he would n't stop talking about it this morning . made me wonder if he was just trying to get my mind off of connor . nick : yeah , maybe . chelsea : poor little guy must be so confused . his best bud not living here anymore . nick : well , it 's not forever . we 're still gon na see each other a lot . there 's gon na be play dates and sleepovers . we 're still gon na have dinner together . chelsea : yeah . that 's the plan . [ sighs ] so , um , what 's on your agenda for today ? nick : uh , well , i 'm gon na check out a potential site for new hope . sounds like , uh , the grand phoenix is keeping you busy . chelsea : yeah , really busy . i 'm actually headed in there short -- [ sighs ] whew ... this hurts . this hurts so much . and i 'm used to connor , you know , being away at camp , or -- [ sighs ] or at a sleepover or a weekend away with friends . but this just feels different . this feels so wrong . i mean , i only agreed to let him live with adam because i 'm scared for him . i 'm scared of the way he 's starting fights and acting out . i mean , i 'm willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that he 's okay . i just need to give it time . but right [ sighs ] it just feels like everything is out of control . nick : [ sighs , murmurs ] sharon : he 's such a great kid . adam : [ sighs ] but he needs help . from you . sharon : adam -- adam : look -- look . i know that things got rocky between us . but i am really hoping that you can rise above that , and you can think about that little boy , who needs all the help he can get right now . we are weakening our enamel more often than we even realize . additional sponsorship nick : you know , i 'm no expert , but , uh , i 'm sure the reason connor was acting out was a cry for help . and i 'm partly to blame for that . chelsea : absolutely not . why would you even say that ? nick : because i just -- i want this blended - family thing to work so badly . i love being with you . our kids together . and it 's just ... maybe it was too much , too soon . i just -- i pushed connor too hard . chelsea : nick , you are not to blame for this . losing adam is what broke him . not you . nick : well , that 's why i bit the bullet and went to vegas . there was no way i was coming back home without adam . chelsea : it just shows how great you are with kids . you were willing to do something you did n't want to do , but you did it because it 's what 's good for connor . nick : i hope you 're right . chelsea : i just need to trust my instincts . [ sighs ] i did what i thought was best for my son . let 's just hope adam 's doing the same . adam : connor really likes you . he respects you . i do n't want to lose the connection with someone that is helping him make sense of -- of all the confusion . sharon : well , there are a lot of good therapists i can refer you to -- adam : i want you , sharon . sharon : i can't . adam : because you do n't trust me . sharon : because working with connor , i would be too close to you . and even though you say you 've changed your ways , you know , what if you tried to manipulate me again ? i just ca n't risk that . adam : sharon , all that i want is , i want connor to be happy again . i want him to feel safe and stable . i know that i can not solve all of his problems , but i know that you can help . i do n't want to waste time jumping from shrink to shrink , trying to find the right fit for my boy when there is a perfectly good counselor sitting right across from me . okay , look , if you want to hate me , hate me . but , please , do not take it out on my kid . he 's got enough to deal with having a guy like me as his father . look , i think that you can make all the difference in connor 's life . i just really hope that you have a change of heart . devon : i mean , i do n't give a damn about cane . he 's been scamming people since he came to town . he got here pretending to be somebody he 's not . lily : okay , i get that you do n't like cane . but i feel like there 's something else bothering you . what is it ? just tell me . devon : when katherine gave me the money , i always thought it was because she saw something special in me . i wanted to be worthy of that kind of money , and the responsibility that came with it . and i 'm the guy , now , that people come to when they need help , and i like that . i like being able to do that for others . it 's a part of my identity . and to have to give it away now , to somebody with no morals , for that matter ... what do you think i should do ? lily : [ sighs ] i mean ... [ stomps foot ] i think you should follow your heart . devon : nate told me i should ask myself what neil would do . lily : i mean , yeah , that 's -- that 's good advice , but at the end of the day , it 's your decision . and i will support you no matter what you choose . [ doorbell rings ] jill : ah . are we late ? devon : no . come in . jill : hi . lily : hello . hello , cane . cane : uh , i did n't know you 'd be here . you , uh -- you look fantastic . jill : as usual . what a lovely surprise . lily : yeah , i mean , it was a last - minute thi -- [ glass clatters ] oh , my god . devon : hey . do you need some water or something else to drink ? lily : no , no , no , no , no . i 'm fine . i 'm fine . devon : you do n't seem like you 're fine . lily : no , i mean , you -- you -- you told me that , you know , she looked like her , but i - i thought it was like a - a -- a resemblance . devon : uh - huh . lily : but , i mean , she looks just like her ! that 's crazy ! devon : i know . i know . lily : i can not that you 've dealt with the will with someone who looks like hilary . this is insane ! cane : maybe you should have taken the time to warn her . devon : you do n't think i tried to do that ? lily : no , he did . but nothing can prepare me for that . i mean , look at her face ! cane : i know . i know , i know . devon : do you want to take a break and go for a walk or something ? lily : no . no , no , no . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm fine . amanda : lily , i just wanted to say -- lily : no , listen , i , um -- [ sighs ] i 'm really sorry that i reacted the way that i did . i - i 'm sure it 's not the first time that someone 's had a minor freak out when they saw you . amanda : it 's been difficult being in a place where my face is such a painful reminder to so many people . but i believe that my work here is almost done . devon : it is , yeah . it is , because i 've gotten some clarity , and i know what i need to do . chelsea : [ sighs ] how do i look ? nick : you look amazing . is there some reason you got to look this good to go and deal with a broken elevator at the grand phoenix ? chelsea : i 'm actually stopping by adam 's first . i feel like i 'll be more settled once we figure out the visitation schedule . nick : so you 're doing all this for connor ? chelsea : oh , my god . i 'm actually nervous to see my own son . nick : it 's okay . you just want to make sure you get it right . chelsea : [ sighs ] i will pull it together . i will be fine . nick : chelsea , you just have to relax . it 's not an interview . you already got the job , right ? you 're the best mom i know . connor knows that , too . chelsea : i do n't know what he knows anymore . nick : he knows that you 've been the one constant in his life forever . and that you two are a team . that you 're willing to make the tough choices , even if it means breaking your heart . so just go there and remind him how much love there is between you two , and you 'll both be better off . okay ? chelsea : okay . rey : if i 'm interrupting , just say the word . adam : i was actually just on my way out . sharon , i really hope to hear from you soon . rey : [ inhales deeply ] everything all right ? sharon : yeah . he was just asking me to do a favor for someone he cares about . rey : who 's that ? sharon : it 's not important . rey : well , it looked important . but if i 'm prying , you know , it 's , uh -- sharon : no , no . not at all . um ... do you remember when i told you i was lending a hand to nick and chelsea ? rey : yeah . sharon : it was for connor . rey : the little boy . sharon : yeah . he 's struggling . and , you know , he 's just been through so much already in his short life . he was told his grandfather was dead , and then , surprise , he 's alive , and then adam walked out on him -- rey : yeah , that 's -- that 's a lot for a kid to handle . sharon : yeah , it 's too much . so when he started acting out at home , and then at school ... rey : they wanted you to talk to him . sharon : yeah . they wanted me to see if i could get him to open up , get to the bottom of why he 's so angry . rey : how 'd that work out ? sharon : well , we 've only talked a few times , but , um , you know , it went pretty well . he started to trust me . rey : that 's huge , though , right ? sharon : yeah . i mean , it 's nothing earth - shattering . you know , it 's a process . rey : well , yeah . but he responded to you . you got through to him . sharon : adam found out about it when he got back home . rey : and he wants you to continue helping him . what did you say ? sharon : i told him no . rey : why ? sharon : you know why . there 's a million reasons why i would never do anything that would put me in regular contact with adam . rey : well , is there anything i can say that would change your mind ? devon : this is neil 's will . and i 'm gon na read a little bit of it so you guys can understand how i came to make my decision . `` one of life 's greatest gifts is having the power to give people opportunities . your grandmother , katherine , changed your world forever with the money she left you . and i 've certainly had my share of benefactors . it 's my sincerest wish that you 'll pay this generosity forward . give young people starting out and those without the same advantages as you a leg up . commit random acts of kindness , and bestow golden opportunities upon others . make me proud , son . i know you will . so this is the kind of life i 've been trying to live . and the way i see it , i have two options here . i can give cane the money and enrich your life , or i can give the money to charity and enrich the lives thousands of people . jill : no ! wait just one minute . katherine never stipulated the money should go to charity . amanda : legally , this is devon 's money . he can do with it whatever he pleases . jill : how about doing what 's right ? devon , you of all people ! lily : jill , i think my brother made his decision , so maybe you should just sit down and -- and relax . cane : let him -- just let him -- let him finish , okay ? devon : listen . when katherine left me all that money , i quickly realized how much of a burden it was gon na be , all right . and i struggled a lot at the beginning with what i was gon na do with it . so i decided to start donating it . i started giving it to charity . and that felt great . it really did . then i wanted it to have more of a purpose , so i started hamilton - winters with neil , 'cause i wanted to fund a business that was about equality , about diversity , and i wanted to give artists a voice . and it made me feel like a million bucks every time i gave someone the support they needed to thrive . so , hamilton- winters can stand on its own . but when it comes to the bulk of what katherine left me , -i 'm gon na give it to cane . 'cause that was katherine 's wish , and i want to honor it . sharon : i think we have a failure to communicate . rey : no , i heard you loud and clear . i - i -- i think you should reconsider adam 's request . sharon : how can you even consider the possibility of that after all the trouble adam caused us ? rey : because this is n't about helping adam . this is about connor . sharon : well , there are a lot of other people out there . rey : yeah , but none of them are you . you made progress with him . that kid who 's been abandoned by so many people is letting you into his life . you . sharon : [ sighs ] i do n't know . rey : i do . sharon , you talk about wanting to help people . well , you could make a huge difference in his life . sharon : i know . but someone else could , too . rey : okay , listen . [ clears throat ] cards on the table . i am not worried one bit that you will get drawn back into adam 's orbit . are you ? adam : can i get you something ? chelsea : water 's fine . so [ sighs ] connor 's home from school ? adam : yeah . i told him to chill up in his room because i was having a meeting . chelsea : he does n't know i 'm here ? adam : uh , not yet . chelsea : oh . well , how is he ? adam : uh , he 's great . chelsea : yeah ? he 's adjusting all right ? adam : yeah . yeah , he loves it here . we had a burping contest this morning . chelsea : [ chuckles ] who won ? adam : uh , connor . chelsea : ah . adam : said he learned it from you . chelsea : well , that 's good . sounds like he 's having the time of his life . adam : well , he could be . you know , if he knew for sure that this was n't gon na get ripped away from him at any minute . chelsea : what do you mean ? adam : he just -- he has this look in his eyes that this is n't gon na last , and it 's -- it 's not real . chelsea : well , he 's been through a lot . losing you three times in a lifetime is three times too many . so , yeah , trusting that you 're actually gon na stick around forever is gon na take a little time . adam : well , i am back . for good . thanks to you . and , who 'd have thunk it , nick . i just -- i never realized how much connor needs me . chelsea : he needs both of us . hy - a - luronic acid . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . adam : [ sighs ] you can see him any time you want . i will work with you . i 'll adjust my schedule if that 's what it takes . chelsea : thank you . all right . i 'm gon na go see him . adam : there 's just one thing that i need to ask of you . chelsea : sure . adam : just ... just do n't mention anything to him about going back to your place ? chelsea : why not ? adam : 'cause it 's a sensitive issue . i just -- i do n't want him to think he 's gon na get yanked around again . chelsea : sure . okay . whatever 's best . adam : good . i knew that you would understand . chelsea : as long as you understand that nothing and no one is gon na get between me and my son . devon : i 've looked over the forensic expert 's report on the newly discovered will pages , and i believe that they are legitimate . so , you can go ahead and draw up whatever i need to sign to make this official . amanda : uh , of course . unless there are further questions ... i think we can consider this matter closed . good day . lily : hey . you okay ? devon : yeah . i will be . jill : katherine and neil would be so proud of you . neil : oh , thank you , jill . you got what you wanted , so i hope you 're happy . lily : okay -- cane : can i , uh , have a moment , please , alone with devon ? jill : yeah , of course . lily : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . we 'll -- we 'll be outside . devon : okay . cane : i wanted to thank you . devon : do n't thank me . thank katherine . 'cause i have no idea why she 'd want you to have the money . cane : [ exhales sharply ] yeah , i , um -- i 'll do everything i can to honor her decision and , uh , be a good steward for her legacy . devon : i think that 's it . i think we 're done . unless you 're expecting a hug or something . cane : [ scoffs ] heh . no , i do n't want a hug . thank you . devon : mm - hmm . i 've always been excited for what 's next . sharon : i thought you 'd be trying to convince me to avoid adam like the plague . rey : yeah , a few months ago , definitely . but you see adam for who he is . you 're able to separate yourself from his issues . and that 's not because i lectured you or gave you an ultimatum . you made that decision on your own . the big question is , do you want to help connor ? sharon : of course i do . i 'm so worried about him . but i told adam no because i would have to work with both parents . rey : and what did he say ? sharon : he said that he was n't going to risk his son 's health by being a jerk , and that he only wants what 's best for connor . rey : and you believe him ? sharon : i do . today . rey : mm . sharon : but what about tomorrow or the next day ? what if the real adam comes back again ? rey : look , if it 's important for you to help connor , help him . sharon : what about adam ? rey : i am confident that you will be able to handle anything he throws at you . sharon : thank you . amanda : yes . i look forward to it . no , thank you . , devon : hi . amanda : mr. hamilton . devon : hi . i , uh -- you left before i had a chance to say thank you . amanda : yes , well , i did n't want to inflict mself on you any longer than was absolutely necessary . devon : so , how does it feel closing the book on this whole thing ? amanda : uh , like any other legal matter . i settle disputes . so when it 's all said and done , i get another case , and i start all over again . devon : wow . that sounds pretty clinical . amanda : well , it does n't pay to get emotionally involved . but , um , how about you ? you know , any regrets ? devon : just about two billion of them . so , do you mind ? amanda : of course . devon : i , uh -- i know -- i know that things got a bit contentious . amanda : yes , well , it 's part of the job , so i try not to take it personally . devon : still , i 'd like to take back all the unkind things that i said about you . amanda : like calling me a con artist , accusing me of playing games with your head , abusing your wife 's memory -- those things ? devon : those things , yeah . those things , and all the rest . amanda : [ chuckles ] you have a sense of humor . devon : well , i - i did n't mean to be so rude . 'cause that 's really not the kind of guy that i am . amanda : i know . you 're the kind of man who gives away his fortune because it 's the right thing to do . you are definitely one in a couple billion , mr . hamilton . cane : hey . lily : hi . cane : i 'm glad , uh -- i 'm glad you had the time to see me . lily : yeah . i have a minute . cane : uh , well , in that case , i 'll skip right to the point . i know how devon feels about me . lily : well , i mean , it 's no secret . cane : right . and he has every reason to distrust me . because i did n't do right by you . lily : okay , let 's just stay in the present . cane : uh -- [ sighs ] of course . listen , what i want to try and say to you is , i know everyone is expecting me to screw this up . but i 'm a different man now . and i want to promise you , sweetheart , that our kids -- they will be left wanting nothing . lily : well , they would n't have needed anything , even before this strange turn of events . cane : yeah , it 's , uh -- it 's kind of hard to believe that it 's real . or that you 're sitting here . lily : well , i would do anything for devon . cane : listen , um ... this might be a little too much to ask . what do you think of sticking around , maybe , for a little bit , and helping me navigate my way through all this ? amanda : you grow up thinking that you 're one of a kind , and then you realize that there is someone out there who looks exactly like you . it 's ... devon : yeah , yeah . it , um ... it was really impressive , the way you stayed focused on the job in spite of everything , and did n't get caught up in all the drama . amanda : oh , that is not my style . i avoid that at all costs . devon : well , that 's refreshing to hear . amanda : i told a little white lie earlier . when i said that this was like any other job . it wasn't . devon : really ? amanda : mm . devon : what was so different about it ? amanda : well , you . i have never met anyone who behaved with such decorum . you will go down in my books as the `` man who gave away his fortune ... `` devon : and , hopefully , `` gained the world in the process . `` amanda : yes . devon : yeah . amanda : well , i 'm sure that your next chapter will be just as amazing as the last . devon : you taking off ? amanda : duty calls . but i did want to apologize for any trouble or heartache that i caused you . devon : oh . amanda : goodbye . devon . devon : yeah . i will -- i 'll see you later . amanda : those words that your father wrote ... you 're giving him a lot to be proud of . cane : everyone misses you . and i know devon would love to have you here . lily : [ snorts softly ] devon is doing just fine . he has an amazing woman by his side . and i have a job that i have to get back to . cane : yeah . well , you could always find a job here , right ? [ chuckles ] lily : and people that i would miss if i stayed . cane : people , huh ? so ... there 's no one that you miss here ? lily : [ sighs ] i did n't say that . cane : [ sighs ] yeah . well , um ... good luck with everything . lily : thank you . cane : sure . lily : take care of yourself , okay ? cane : yeah . you , too . [ cellphone rings ] [ sighs ] hey . uh ... you know what , i do n't really feel like popping a bottle of champagne right now , if that 's okay . jill : no , i 'm not , either . cane , listen to me . something 's not right . i took a look at that letter again , the one that chance wrote and put in with the will . cane : yeah . jill : well , there was this emblem on the flap of the envelope . it 's from a hotel in the maldives . cane : okay . well , maybe it 's someplace chance stayed . jill : no , the maldives was on my bucket list with colin . we were supposed to spend time there last year before i decided i did n't want any of this endless globetrotting . cane : [ sighs ] okay . all right . listen , maybe -- maybe it 's just a coincidence . jill : really ? is that what you think ? i mean , chance said that he 'd been out of touch because he was working undercover . but listen , cane , what if it was because chance has never been involved with this at all ? cane : so basically you are saying that you think it 's my dad . jill : i 'm not saying anything , not yet . but oh , my god . this is exactly the kind of con that colin would try to run . cane : all right . so ... what do we do now ? jill : i 'm gon na find colin . we need some answers . nick : hey , what happened ? [ sighs ] are you okay ? chelsea : i talked to adam . i figured out the visitation schedule . and then we went to go speak to connor . i told connor how much we love him , and all he could say was , `` do n't make me go back there . i do n't want to go back there . `` nick : adam brainwashed him . chelsea : no . no , do n't say that . nick : it 's true . connor 's home is with you . it always has been . and he knows that . and now , out of nowhere , he 's begging to stay with adam ? chelsea : i do n't know . it killed me , nick . i wanted to say to him , `` kiddo , you know i 'm not the bad guy here , right ? you know i 'm not the enemy ? i 'm not the one who -- who just walked off and left you brokenhearted . i 'm your mom . i 'm the one that [ sniffles ] helped you get through all of that . and yet you do n't want to live with me ? `` [ sighs ] but i could n't say any of that . [ sighs ] i could n't say any of that , because right now , connor needs to know -- phew -- that no one is taking adam away from him . nick : so what did you do ? chelsea : i promised him he does n't need to come back here . and i know i 'm gon na talk to him . i know i 'm gon na see him . and i -- and i know he still loves me and everything , but what -- it 's my kid , nick . what -- what am i supposed to do ? what am i supposed to do without my little boy ? [ sobs ] [ cellphone rings ] adam : hello ? sharon : hi . i 've given the issue a lot of consideration -- adam : and i 'm sure rey had a lot of strong opinions . sharon : well , i make my own decisions , and rey is okay with whatever i choose . but if you would like to know , he encouraged me to continue to work with connor . but if you 're going to talk to me like this , with disdain and anger -- adam : i did n't mean for it to come out like that . sorry . it 's a defense mechanism . go on . sharon : okay . well , i can tell you the same thing that i told chelsea . um ... you know , i 'm still working on my master 's degree . i 'm not a licensed therapist yet . and if i feel like connor needs more help than i can provide him , then i 've given chelsea a list of names she can call , someone who can step in . adam : understood . thank you so much . i - i know how complicated things have gotten . sharon : well , do n't misunderstand . you know , i 'm -- i 'm just doing this for connor . adam : of course . of course . anything for connor . sharon : [ sighs ] next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... jack : a decree of adoption . traci : with dina listed as mother . and over here , it 's blank for father . jack : which means we have a half - brother out there somewhere . adam : no go away and do not come back . phyllis : $ 10 million ? amanda : i am belatedly taking your advice and heading home . nate : before you do that , i could use some legal advice . nick : all right ! who is ready for round two ? we can hit the trail , go get some more candy . more candy ! | chelsea is hurt that when she and adam talk to connor he asks her not to take him back to live with her and since she is so worried about him she tells him that he does n't have to live with her . nick comforts her when she cries and tells him that she does n't know how she will live without connor . adam asks sharon to continue counseling connor . at first she tells him no but rey changes her mind saying that now she knows who adam really is and he is confident that she can handle adam . devon tells amanda , cane lily , and jill that he is keeping hamilton winters and the charities to which he has donated will keep their donations but the bulk of katherine 's estate will go to cane because he wants to honor katherine 's wishes . devon later apologizes to amanda for all the things he said to her and she tells him that he is an honorable man who is making his father proud . cane tells devon and lily that he will be a good steward of the money katherine gave to him . cane also asks lily to stay in town a little while but she tells him no because she has to return to work . jill later calls cane and tells him that the envelope that contained the will pages was in an envelope from a place that she and collin had planned to go to on their trip before they broke up . jill tells cane that she thinks collin is behind the will challenge and he is running a con . jill tells cane she is going to track down collin and find out the truth about the will . |
michael : oh , fine . it 's okay . lauren had to speak with amber , anyway . what 's up ? phyllis : oh , okay , um , i 'm about to sign a contract with newman enterprises . michael : all right , you know , uh , since i do work for the man , for me to go over it , that would be a conflict of -- what ? phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . it 's not that . its not -- it 's not about the contract . michael : what ? phyllis : the contract 's fine . the contract 's fine . it 's just , do i want to do this ? do i really want to do this ? i - it 's so crazy . i 'm having second thoughts , and i 'm the one who thought of it in the first place . michael : you 're thinking about what happened to summer because of victor . phyllis : yeah , of course , because of victor . it 's gon na take her months , if not years , to recover from this , and i 'm about to work for the man who did this to my daughter ? michael : what did nick say ? phyllis : oh , nick understands , but i ca n't really talk freely with him , you know ? michael : why not ? he 's your husband . why ? phyllis : he and his father have this weird father / son love / hate thing . you know this . it 's a minefield . i have to watch my step all the time . and if victor was n't at death 's door in the last -- michael : i got it . phyllis : i - i mean ... michael : got it . phyllis : when i look at the man , he makes my blood boil . i just ca n't get past this . i ca n't . i wanted to move out of the ranch . but then i heard that victor was moving , so i 'm staying , and i - i do n't know . i -- you work for him . please help me . please . how can i -- how can i do this ? how do you compartmentalize ? michael : no , well , it 's different . i 'm not family . phyllis : well , i do n't want to start a feud . i do n't want to do that , but i - i - i just ca n't get past this . how do i get past this ? michael : well , you know that victor regrets what happened to summer . you know that . phyllis : yeah , i know he does , but he would never divulge that to me . he would never open up his heart to me . michael : well , it 's much more victor to make amends in his own way . phyllis : all right . all right . i - i -- this is not helping me . a - am i supposed to just accept that ? is that what you 're telling me ? michael : all right , listen to me . only you can answer that . [ scene_break ] amber : you know what i think would go great with the jackets ? a line of boyfriend jeans . i mean , a - and i was thinking all about the ad campaign . we could have the girlfriend in the jeans and the boyfriend standing in the boxers . lauren : yeah , but -- amber : remember how good daniel looked on the cover of `` restless style `` when he was in the boxers ? lauren : we could do that -- amber : oh , no , we do n't have to stop there . lauren : that 's why i wanted to talk to you . amber : no , that 's the thing . we could do a boot line -- lauren : amber . amber . amber ! you know how i love your stuff . amber : yes . yes . uh - huh . lauren : okay , but there is a problem , and i need to talk to you about it , okay ? michael : sorry , i have got to go back to the courthouse . lauren : no ! michael : yeah , yeah , there 's some screw - up with the paperwork for ryder 's bond . amber : oh , let him go back to jail . lauren : ( groans ) well , kevin 's trying to be a positive influence on him , and michael 's trying to support it . michael : well , that 'll allow us to keep an eye on ryder , just in case your instincts are correct . lauren : oh , i 'm positive they are . [ scene_break ] jana : oh , um , i 'm sorry . ryder : i 'm sorry . the bathroom was occupied . i - i - i did n't want to be late for work . kevin : hey , you ready ? ryder : yeah . kevin : cool . let 's roll . jana : um , uh , kevin ? kevin : uh , yeah ? uh , i 'll be right there . what 's up , babe ? jana : okay , i 'm sorry . i 've tried , but this arrangement is just not gon na work for me . [ scene_break ] victoria : i have every right to be angry . someone is trying to trash my reputation , my career -- telling the s.e.c . that i lied to savaneur stockholders , after everything that i have done to establish myself there . nick : i understand your frustration , but if you ... victoria : ( sighs heavily ) nick : go in there with your guns blazing , sis -- victoria : no , i am not gon na do that . i am going to be very calm . nick : you did n't intentionally mislead anyone . you love your father very much . you wanted to believe that he was gon na pull through . victoria : i did believe that he was gon na pull through , and that 's exactly what happened . nick : okay , well , your attitude in there could make all the difference . victoria : oh , forget my attitude , all right ? i want to find this bastard who -- who sabotaged me in the first place . adam : i 'll have a name for you soon . i 'm waiting for a call back from my buddy at the s.e.c . nick : you know , whoever did tip them off could have a grudge against the family . victoria : or they 're shorting savaneur stock . nick : either way , we can easily discredit them . victoria : well , you discredit them . i 'm gon na flay them alive . let me know when you hear from your friend , will you ? adam : you got it . nick : is the investigator here ? adam : uh , yeah , he 's here uh , with the stockholders in the conference room . [ adam remembering ] 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 . [ scene_break ] ashley : ( gasps ) victor . victor : hi . ashley : what are you doing here ? victor : i just came to visit you and the baby . ashley : okay , well , faith is sleeping . victor : i 'll just wait , and , uh , pick -- pick up some of my things . ashley : okay , um , i know you -- you lived here a long time , but we did both agree that this is my home now , right ? victor : yeah . ashley : okay , i think maybe we should set some ground rules . victor : some `` ground rules `` ? ashley : well , i think so . yeah . if you 're gon na come to my home , then you should probably call first . and when you get here , knock on the door . i mean , honestly , you ca n't just be wandering in and out anymore , right ? it 's common courtesy . victor : last time i was here , you and i were married to each other . we were a family . ashley : uh - huh . victor : you mean i 've suddenly been transformed into an intruder ? ashley : no . you 're the father of my children . victor : and i own this damn place . i come and go as i please . ashley : well , that 's just not acceptable . victor : really ? ashley : yeah , really . victor : then why do n't you up and leave ? how 's that ? ashley : so is that how it 's gon na be ? every time i do something you do n't like , you 're gon na throw me out , and your children ? the baby , too ? victor : i will not be barred from my own place . ashley : you know , you -- victor : ( sighs ) ashley : wow . um , i want you to see the girls , and i really want you to be a part of our lives , but when you are a part of our lives , you need to treat us with respect . now is that too much to ask of you ? after everything that 's happened , you 're really gon na tell me that 's too much ? victor : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) all right . um , i did n't mean to upset you , all right ? ashley : ( scoffs ) victor : i know you 've been through a lot . ashley : oh , boy . please do n't . do n't do that . victor : do n't do what ? ashley : do n't make this out to be my problem , as if i 'm being irrational , because i have been just fine ever since i had the baby . victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : okay . amber : okay . i know you said that there was a problem with expanding my line , but , you know , i really think that we should capitalize on the momentum we have with the jackets , because they 're so great and -- lauren : okay , well , that 's the problem . that 's where the problem lies . the jackets are n't selling . amber : since when ? lauren : last few weeks . amber : i - i do n't get it . you could n't even keep 'em in the store . i mean , like , peop -- lauren : i know . i know . i know . it 's probably the economy . you know how much i love your designs . i - i 'm sure things will pick up . in the meantime ... amber : yeah . um , okay . i still have to find a way to pay my rent . you would n't have any openings in sales , would you ? phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no , lauren , you don ' t want too that . trust me . lauren : well , you -- you know how much i 'd love you back at the genoa city store , but i am fully staffed . phyllis : fully staffed -- smart move . lauren : i really am . phyllis : ( scoffs ) amber : you know , you would think that you would want to keep a roof over your son 's head . he does not have a job right now , either . phyllis : oh , yeah , he does n't have a job right now because , um , hmm , hmm -- oh , he was trying to keep himself out of jail because of your boyfriend deacon . amber : okay , deacon is not my boyfriend or my friend . phyllis : oh , that 's right . that 's right . that 's right . he 's your fiancé . amber : you know what ? i did that to keep your son out of jail . it was your son . to protect him . phyllis : oh . oh , wait a second -- lauren : wait , wait , wait . oh , phyllis , come on ! phyllis ? phyllis : ( sighs ) i 'm fine . lauren : take a breath . amber : ( sighs ) lauren : okay . okay . actually , you know what ? i do want to ask you a question . you know , when you were with deacon , did you , uh , did you find anything out on ryder ? amber : i mean , not really . i know deacon said that ryder would do whatever he wanted him to . lauren : do you think they 're still working together ? amber : ( sighs ) look , i know kevin wants to think he 's all reformed , but i 'm never gon na trust him , so ... [ scene_break ] jana : look , even if i do put my doubts about ryder aside , it is getting crowded in here . kevin : it 's just for a little bit longer . jana : ( sighs ) kevin : he needs to save up some money so he can get his own place . jana : ( scoffs ) kevin : you dropped something . jana : where ? kevin : there . jana : ( sighs ) oh . well , look at that . he looks a bit like you at that age . `` ryder with ... fall of ' 93 . `` ryder : i just forgot my jacket . what are you doing with my stuff ? [ scene_break ] adam : michael , is that you ? michael : ( sighs ) yeah . adam : i got the number of that person who ratted out victoria to the s.e.c . michael : and ? adam : and i need you to help me find out who it was . michael : did you try calling the number ? adam : ( chuckles ) yes , and there 's an automated message . i 've tried the reverse lookup thing , and , uh , the number 's unlisted , so you still have some friends on the force , right ? someone who could help us out ? michael : i 'm not going to help you get access to anybody 's private anything . adam : really ? that 's too bad . my dad is gon na be very disappointed to hear how uncooperative you were . michael : ( chuckles ) well , you 're just gon na have to find other ways to score points with him . that 's what all this is about , is n't it ? [ scene_break ] nick : this was a bald - faced attempt to manipulate the savaneur stock price by circulating unfounded rumors . arnold : just how unfounded those rumors are has yet to be determined . i have a report that says victor newman suffered a serious life - threatening setback the morning of the stockholders ' meeting . at the same time , ms. newman was reassuring you all that it was merely a minor setback , and that he remained c.e.o . of newman enterprises and savaneur . victoria : at the time i made that statement , i had every confidence in my father 's improvement and recovery . and it turned out that i was right . so , uh , my father 's out of the hospital , and we expect him back to work any day . nick : i 'm going to stipulate that i 'm not going to discuss my father 's personal medical history . now that being said , does anyone at this stockholders ' meeting or on this conference call have any questions ? very well . then i believe we are finished here . deacon : i have something i 'd like to say . arnold : and you are ? deacon : i 'm deacon sharpe . i 'm a savaneur stockholder . i 've had some personal dealings with ms. newman , and i 'd like to make a statement for the record . [ scene_break ] ryder : and i get you does n't give you the right to go through my stuff . jana : look , i did n't mean to . kevin : it just fell out . jana : it 's a cute photograph . who is that standing next to you ? ryder : i do n't know . jana : you do n't know ? ryder : the picture was torn when i got it . look , why do you care so much , anyway ? kevin : easy . easy . we 're just curious , getting to know one another . ryder : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . i 'm just -- i 'm not used to living with people , especially not people who do n't have a hidden agenda . i 'll adjust . kevin : we got ta go anyway . jana : okay . ryder : i 'm sorry again . jana : it 's all right . [ scene_break ] nick : mr. sharpe , i hope you 're prepared to show some evidence of your holdings in savaneur . deacon : well , as a matter of fact , i brought the certificates in case there 's any question . victoria : uh , mr. sharpe is an art dealer . i 've purchased some pieces from him for the newman foundation . that has nothing to do with savaneur , and we 've certainly never discussed my father 's health . deacon : that 's true . i have no inside knowledge of these accusations . arnold : then i 'm not sure what your purpose is in coming forward . deacon : i guess i 'm what you 'd call a character witness . victoria newman is a straight shooter . let me tell you something -- every deal that we 've done , she 's been the soul of integrity , beyond reproach . and any of my clients who worked with her would say the exact same thing . so if she says that her father was getting better , then that 's exactly what happened . and i , for one , feel very confident that my investment is in such capable , incredible hands . victoria : thank you , mr. sharpe . um , i appreciate your confidence . deacon : well , you 've earned it . deacon : hi . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : you know , it is very strange to me that you would want to protect whoever made that call to the s.e.c . michael : i guess you could go with that approach when you talk to victor . ( sighs ) the only problem is , victor trusts me implicitly and you not at all . adam : i am working to regain his trust . michael : i know , and that concerns me . nick : adam , any word from your friend at the s.e.c . ? adam : uh , yeah , i was able to find the number that , uh , that made the call , but , uh , to link it to a name , there 's been no luck so far . nick : it could only have been a few people . hardly anyone knew of dad 's condition . what 's the number ? adam : right here . nick : see , that 's the same company prefix that most of the phones around here use . go get the records from connie . adam : you got it . ( door closes ) michael : you know , whoever made that phone call could easily have borrowed someone else 's phone . nick : and then just happened to volunteer to lead the search for the caller ? michael : then it 's occurred to you that it might be adam ? nick : well , of course it has , but i ca n't jump to that conclusion in front of dad , and who knows ? maybe we 're wrong . he does have his hands full right now . victor : i do see the difference . you seem more confident . but , ashley , for you to claim that all the anxieties have left now after a few sessions with a therapist -- ashley : it 's not about the sessions , victor . it 's because i had the baby . i mean , everything that was going on , it was very stressful . i was constantly worried that it would hurt her , or that it would even kill her . i was just always feeling so guilty , constantly filled with guilt . victor : it must have been excruciating . ashley : it was actually unbearable . and then i would have those dreams . ( sighs ) sabrina was telling me that the baby was dead , and i would wake up in such a panic . but , okay , she 's fine . she 's here . ( laughs ) ( claps hands ) and she 's fine . and so i can relax . victor : but , sweetheart , you -- you do n't seem relaxed . ashley : because you 're here . you 're in my face . you 're confronting me . victor : i just came here to see you and the baby . i thought you 'd be happy . ashley : i 'm happy you gave me my girls . you gave me my abby , and you gave me my faith . thank you . but the best way you can make me happy now is to just leave me alone . victor : okay . i will do that . [ scene_break ] arnold : so this is not a formal investigation , and it may never get to that point . victoria : since when are you a savaneur stockholder ? deacon : since i found out that you were in trouble . victoria : why would you want to help me ? deacon : well , why would n't i ? oh , oh , you mean because you blew that deal for me that would have netted me a fortune ? nah , come on . vicki , i 'm not the kind of guy that holds a grudge , especially not against a woman that i , um , respect . i was just kind of hoping that this little act of kindness might get me back in your good graces and that , um , you and i could be friends . victoria : we were never friends . deacon : no , i guess that was n't really the right choice of words now , was it ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry . i told them to leave it at the tack house . ashley : oh , that 's okay . no worries . shh , shh , shh . phyllis : mm . they forget . she 's so sweet . ashley : ( whispering ) she 's sleeping . phyllis : i know . ( whispering ) so adorable . she really looks like a newman . how is it that our daughters look like our strong , strapping , masculine husbands ? but still come out looking feminine and beautiful ? ashley : ( chuckles ) phyllis : how is that -- ( chuckles ) ashley : thank gosh . phyllis : i know . ashley : can you stay ? phyllis : are -- are you sure ? because i know this time is sort of , mm ... ashley : oh , you know , sleep 's overrated . phyllis : oh , well , you make it look easy . ashley : ( sighs ) phyllis : that was kind of stupid of me . it 's not very easy for you , is it ? you 're going through a divorce . ashley : that 's okay . i mean , victor was just here . phyllis : was it awful ? ashley : oh , was it awful ? yeah . you know , it 's just like our relationship is n't how i thought it would be . the cost of being a newman is just too -- too high . i mean , i want the girls to be proud of their father . and obviously , i want them to have all the advantages that come with being a newman , but i just do n't want them anywhere near that dark side , not at all . phyllis : oh . i do n't think that 's possible . i mean , take it from me . after watching what nick has gone through and seeing what happened to summer , if you want the good , the bad comes with it . [ scene_break ] victor : i told you i was thinking of making some drastic changes . i 'm not taking this decision lightly . i 'm very carefully weighing the concerns of the company and my family and my health . michael : well , not necessarily in that order . victor : no . i 'm mostly concerned with ashley 's well - being . michael : ( sighs ) ashley . victor : i just came from seeing her -- very difficult for her , very difficult for her to her recover , considering all the breakdowns and nightmares and anxieties and pregnancies . michael : victor , you 're not holding yourself responsible , are you ? victor : ( sighs ) it 's not a question of affixing blame . i just want to make sure that she 's all right , because if she 's all right , then the children will be , and i 'll do whatever is necessary to make that happen . michael : when you say `` whatever 's necessary '' -- victor : ( sighs ) i 'm gon na leave genoa city for a while . [ scene_break ] jana : oh , but you went shopping without me there , i see . amber : well , this is for you ... well , for you to help me . jana : oh , now i 'm even more curious . ( gasps ) amber : i do n't want anything else to catch me by surprise . jana : me , either . oh , god , i do n't know why i torched the old one . hand it over . oh , my god . do i have some questions for you , my old friend . ( chuckles ) amber : i know . [ scene_break ] kevin : good , okay . how about a , um , a flat white ? ryder : um , espresso , steamed milk . kevin : see ? it 's not so hard . let 's mix it up . um , uh ... hey , lauren , what is your favorite coffee drink ? lauren : tea . kevin : ( sighs ) yeah , go for it . you 're ready . ryder : hi . kevin : he is really throwing himself into this . lauren : yeah , seems to be . kevin : well , it 's important to him . he wants to feel like he belongs , like he 's part of the family . lauren : well , it 's gon na take a little bit more than pouring a couple of drinks . kevin : what will it take for you to give the guy a chance ? ryder : hey , kev ? it 's for you . ryder : look , it 's cool . i , um , i do n't expect you to be all warm and fuzzy to me . but i just ca n't believe keg 's willing to give me a second chance . lauren : i hope he does n't regret it . ryder : do n't worry . [ scene_break ] michael : how long is the program at this cardiac rehab center ? victor : well -- thank you . ( groans ) oh , i tell you . ( exhales ) sometimes there 's just pain from the surgery , you know ? but to answer your question , my return will depend as much on ashley 's recovery as on mine . um ... i trust that you will keep an eye on her and the children ? michael : of course . of course i will . what , um , what about newman enterprises ? victor : oh , newman enterprises will be in very good hands with both victoria and nicholas . i just would like you to give a little greater role to adam , all right ? michael : uh , victor , the last time you were away -- victor : it 's a very different story now . i know what you 're alluding to . but they can always reach me , and , um , they know what to expect , all right ? i think my kids will handle the whole thing beautifully . [ scene_break ] j.t . : get away from my wife . victoria : j.t . , do n't do this . do n't . deacon : j.t . , i did your wife a big favor , so what do you say we -- [ j.t . hits deacon ] victoria : hey ! oh ! nick : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . j.t . : do n't let me ever catch you near her again , all right ? ! nick : okay , that 's enough . deacon : ( groans ) victoria : give him some air . [ scene_break ] jana : keep an eye on everything . we have to do this quickly , because if ryder comes home , i do n't want him thinking i 'm trying to hex him or something . amber : oh , he would n't think you would take it that seriously , would he ? jana : he knows next to nothing about me , but i know even less about him . amber : okay , well , let 's change that . let 's -- let 's ask the board . jana : all right . amber : okay . jana : you go first . it 's your board . amber : oh , okay . okay . jana : all right . amber : um ... how long will it take before my career takes off ? jana : oh . amber : hmm . jana : ( gasps ) here we go . `` d `` ... `` e `` ... amber : oh , december . that would be awesome . jana : no . amber : it would be really , really , really cool . jana : look . `` a `` ... `` d. `` `` dead `` ? amber : `` dead `` ? my career is not dead . jana : no ! amber : no ! jana : no , no , no , that , uh , that does n't count . amber : no . jana : no . ask it something else . amber : okay . okay . jana : all right . amber : um , will daniel love me forever ? jana : aw . amber : mm . jana : `` d `` ... amber : it 's a yes - or - no question . jana : `` e `` ... `` a `` ... `` d. `` amber : it 's a faulty board . it 's another faulty board . that 's it . jana : ( gasps ) no , i know . it 's ryder 's photo . amber : oh , what ? jana : it 's -- it 's throwing the answers off . amber : yeah , yeah , yeah . okay , there -- there you go . that 's it . that 's it . yeah . jana : okay , all right . amber : okay . jana : all right . ( sighs ) who is the missing person in the photograph ? amber : hmm . jana : `` d `` ... `` e `` ... amber : ( gasps ) jana : `` a `` ... amber : oh , it could be `` deacon . `` jana : `` d. `` `` dead . `` amber : ( shudders ) jana : god . [ scene_break ] michael : victoria and nicholas work well together . there 's a lot of trust there . victor : but there 's not so with adam , is that your point ? michael : you 're already well aware of the resentments on both sides . victor : yeah . michael : look , if i may , i would suggest that you reinstate adam at a time when he can answer directly to you . that would avoid the opportunity for conflict . victor : i understand what you 're saying , but you must remember that i promised that boy that i would give him a chance to redeem himself , and i keep my word . michael : understood . victor : but you do n't trust him , do you ? michael : i have concerns that he may have already ( knock on door ) victor : would you mind answering that ? michael : yes . ( sighs ) adam : excuse me . sorry to interrupt , but , uh , i know who made the call to the s.e.c . ( sighs ) it was from a company phone . these are the phone records . victor : will you hold this glass for me ? victor : what ? that 's very disappointing . it was one of my assistants . i would never have suspected that . michael : uh , oh . oh , would you please excuse me ? i 'll be back . uh , yes , hello , phyllis . uh , regarding your dilemma about whether to work for victor or not , apparently , he 's leaving town for an extended period of time . um , it 's probably better if you let nicholas be the one to tell you . uh , call me . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone buttons clicking ) nick : hey , michael . michael : yes , uh , nicholas , i just left your father and adam . he claims to have found the traitor among us . nick : who was it ? michael : i did n't catch a name , but apparently , it 's someone your father would never have suspected until adam accused him . nick : all right , i 'm on my way . victoria : ( sighs ) i will talk to deacon , okay ? i will make sure that he stays away from the press . nick : and the s.e.c . victoria : yes . ( sighs ) nick : do i even want to know why j.t . socked that dude ? victoria : no , because it 's not relevant to the investigation at all . nick : you know how this looks , right ? like maybe you had deacon come in and testify for you because you might have something to hide . victoria : i had no idea he was gon na do that . nick : okay , look , i 've been working on this deal in south america . i think you should go down there , handle it for a couple of weeks , until the heat on this thing goes away . victoria : what ? absolutely not . nick : vick , this looks real bad for you , real bad . victoria : well , it 's gon na look worse if i run away . nick : no , you are not running away . you are laying low . victoria : and what will you be doing in the meantime ? are you gon na be taking charge ? nick : okay , whoa . do n't eve -- i 'm trying to help you . victoria : oh , sure . yeah . okay . nick : vick , come on . victoria : nick , i will not be marginalized . [ scene_break ] jana : all right , so whoever was in this picture has died . amber : yeah . it 's probably `` terrible tom . `` jana : yeah . yeah , that makes perfect sense , because that 's why ryder was so touchy earlier . amber : yeah , of course . of course . jana : all right , so -- so mystery solved then , right ? amber : yeah , yeah , yeah . yeah , we 're -- that 's fine . jana : what ? amber : did you move that there ? jana : ( gasps ) no . no . amber : neither did i . jana : ( gasps ) amber : oh . [ scene_break ] deacon : can i get a , uh , espresso macchiato . so when 'd you get out ? ryder : my brother bailed me out . deacon : your brother b -- ( laughs ) that -- sorry . that 's -- that 's hysterical . ryder : yeah , he used the reward money from the painting you tried to steal . get your coffee someplace else , man . deacon : hey , my money 's as good as anyone else 's . ryder : not as far as i 'm concerned . kevin : yeah , i think actually we 're all out of , uh ... ryder : espresso . kevin : espresso . yep , all out of it . sorry . deacon : you -- you know what ? to hell with both of you . kevin : ( gasps ) ryder : i probably should n't have caused a scene . kevin : well , that guy 's scum . good for you . ryder : thanks for backing me up . kevin : that 's what brothers are for . ryder : ( chuckles ) lauren : okay . so maybe i 've been a little hard on him . i 'm willing to go forward with an open mind . kevin : that 's all i 'm asking . lauren : so why do n't you and jana and your brother come over for dinner tonight ? kevin : well , you know , you 're always hosting . uh , let 's do it at our place . lauren : you ca n't spring this on jana last - minute . kevin : you were just gon na spring it on michael . lauren : okay . all right , your place , i 'm hosting . kevin : ( chuckles ) okay , that 's a deal . lauren : deal ? kevin : thank you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : ( sighs ) look , i did n't -- i did n't know the press was here , all right ? victoria : ( sighs ) our private issue just became incredibly public . j.t . : well , look , i was n't trying to embarrass you . but that guy had it coming . victoria : ( sighs ) i did n't know that deacon was gon na be here , okay ? i really did n't . it was n't personal . he was just trying to help with the s.e.c . investigation . j.t . : you do n't think that his motivation was personal ? victoria : well , the s.e.c . certainly thinks so now , thanks to you . i am in so much hot water here . i -- nick just asked me to -- to step aside from newman . i just need your support right now , but instead , i 'm -- i do n't know what i 'm getting . j.t . : the company in new york offered me the job . i 'd make a lot of money . i can support all of us on my own . victoria : you want me to give up my job ? j.t . : i 'm giving you the option . look , i know how much you like working for your father , but we -- ( sighs ) hell , i do n't know what we need right now , but this is n't working . victoria : i do n't like the idea of running away when things get rough . i do n't like it . j.t . : well , then do n't run away from me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , shoot . you know , ashley , do you mind ? i want to check to make sure that this is n't about summer . ashley : sure . phyllis : thanks . ashley : maybe it was a mistake staying here at the ranch . phyllis : yeah , it 's tough trying to break free from victor 's influence when he could be walking around the corner at any time . ashley : and he does . phyllis : ( chuckles ) ashley : ( chuckles ) phyllis : oh , my god . ashley : is something wrong ? phyllis : uh , victor 's leaving genoa city . [ scene_break ] victor : so what do you know about this man sharpe ? nick : he is nothing but trouble . you can ask michael . he was part of the ring that framed daniel for murder . adam : how 'd victoria get mixed up with a character like this ? nick : she bought some art from him for the foundation . victor : hmm . so if j.t . had n't interfered ... nick : the s.e.c . may have backed away , but that is not gon na happen now . i told victoria she needs to take a break . she should go down to south america and handle those negotiations , but ... victor : she does n't want to do that ? nick : she wants to stay and fight . victor : i 'll talk to her about it . meanwhile , i want adam to have more responsibility . nick : ( sighs ) it 's not a good idea , dad . we 're in crisis mode . and honestly , i ca n't help but wonder -- victor : son , i 'm not asking you . i 'm telling you , all right ? nick : i need people i can rely on . adam : everything you 've asked me to do , i have done and done well . victor : nicholas , i understand your concerns . i promised adam that i 'd give him a chance to redeem himself . nick : and if he uses that to stab us in the back again ? victor : that would not be a good idea . [ next_on ] mac : you think i should end things ? kevin : he 's gon na keep hurting you if you let him . abby : she 's the reason you and mom are getting a divorce ? ashley : this is how you spent my money ? by attacking the father of my children ? billy : ( grunts ) all right . | victor is leaving genoa city for cardiac rehab ; victoria is feeling the heat so deacon comes to the rescue , but only makes it worse when he steps up to jt . jana and amber try to get to know ryder the ouja way . adam frames some unsuspecting victim for ratting out to the sec . victoria scrambles as she tries to figure out what to do with the sec scandal and her marriage . |
nick : um , there 's something your mother and i need to talk to you about . noah : uh - oh . i had a feeling this was n't just ... lunch . ( sighs ) nick : my mom had a relapse , so she checked herself into an addiction treatment center . noah : ( stammers ) what happened ? sharon : she started drinking again . noah : wow . uh , grandpa must have freaked . nick : the good news is she 's dealing with it , okay ? we 're all gon na get through this . noah : you know , it seems like we 're always just `` getting through `` something . skye : oh , your lucky day . adam : let 's grab a seat . skye : what 's the point ? we wo n't stay . you 'll pick a fight with nick , and sharon will ask you to leave . maybe you could provoke him into punching you so she 'll feel sympathy . adam : no , i made sharon a promise that i 'd stay away from her . skye : ( sighs ) you 've promised me a lot of things . we know how well you keep your word . noah : ( sighs ) every time i see that guy , i want to -- i want to pound his face in . he should n't even be here . he should be in jail . if he comes over here , i 'm -- nick : i talked to him . i told him to stay away from your mother . noah : yeah , that 's working well . [ scene_break ] chloe : so the kids are parading around in their costumes . they look so cute , and delia , she 's holding reed 's hand . might be the cutest thing , but ... ( sighs ) she 's gon na have her heart broken when she realizes that he 's got his eye on hannah . kevin : ( chuckles ) well , she may as well learn now . ca n't avoid heartache . chloe : look . kevin : oh , pictures . chloe : ah , look . ( giggles ) kevin : that 's cute . chloe : uh , well , not as cute as the divine manifestation i have planned for us tonight . kevin : for billy 's party ? chloe : uh , yeah . our costumes , they 're gon na kill it . kevin : mnh - mnh , i , uh , i do n't do costumes . chloe : why are you being such a poop ? come on . okay , oh , invite alison . kevin : ( sighs ) chloe : you guys can dress up like oompa - loompas . kevin : that 's funny . um , no , i just , uh , you know , i 'm not that into alison . chloe : why ? kevin : just , uh , because . chloe : because she is nice ? she 's pretty ? she 's obviously a good kisser . kevin : she plays the tuba . chloe : so ? why do you -- why do you have a prejudice with tubas all of a sudden ? kevin : look , she 's just not my type , okay ? ( cell phone alert chimes ) kevin : i have to go . chloe : what ? no . where are you going ? kevin : uh , none of your business . chloe : uh , wait . kevin : hey , g -- chloe : no , you are being fishy , so you better tell me what 's going on , because you 're being very mysterious lately . kevin : okay . okay . okay . i 've been working for a secret international conglomerate that has genetically mutated coffee beans in a plot to take over the world . if you tell anyone , i will have to kill you . see you later . chloe : ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) i do n't believe you . [ scene_break ] victor : your proposal is outrageous . vance : not if you consider losing $ 3 billion if you do n't settle . so what 'll it be ? sign over beauty of nature , and victoria and abby will cease litigation . michael : my client and i need a moment . judge phelps : we 'll take a short break . victor : so this is what it was from the beginning , was n't it ? this is what you wanted . victoria : it was n't , dad . you pushed us into a corner . victor : who talked you into this ? jack abbott or tucker mccall ? victoria : oh , i see . so i 'm not your pawn anymore , so i must be theirs . i see . this is what i want . victor : i do n't believe you . victoria : of course you do n't , because you 've always underestimated me . victor : is this what you want , too ? vance : i would never have put this proposal on the table without my clients ' prior approval . victor : you 're both being used . ( sighs ) i 'm disappointed that my daughters do n't see that they 're being had . judge phelps : mr. newman . victor : i was willing to go halfway , to meet you halfway . but no more . i built beauty of nature from the ground up , as i built everything i own . victoria : that is so true , and you 're just -- you 're gon na take credit for everything , just like you always do . i just love that so much , because you 've conveniently forgotten how much i had to do with the success of that company , dad . you may have founded beauty of nature . but you completely ignored it , and i am the one who turned it into a multibillion - dollar corporation . victor : you 're deluding yourself . that happened under my guidance . beauty of nature is my company . it belongs to newman enterprises , and no one will get their hands on it ! judge phelps : can we proceed ? mr. baldwin ? michael : ( sighs ) your honor , my client in good conscience can not consider this offer . the company in question , beauty of nature , is worth far more than the already - inflated price the plaintiffs are seeking . vance : are we supposed to take mr. newman 's word for this ? the only way to confirm the true value of beauty of nature and the two trust funds is to have access to the parent company 's books . michael : your honor -- vance : i 'm implore you , your honor ... michael : your honor , this is ridiculous . vance : to compel mr. newman to turn over his financials ... michael : this is ridiculous ! vance : so we can see exactly what this man 's been spending my clients ' money on . michael : if this were a publically traded company , that would be a valid request . but newman enterprises is run and operated solely by mr. newman . his business practices are his providence and his providence alone . vance : counselor , that does n't exempt him from the rules and regulations regarding his daughters ' trust funds . judge phelps : mr. newman , are you making a counterproposal ? victor : no , sir . i 'm not . michael : not at this time . judge phelps : ladies and gentlemen , i am gon na take another look at your written statements , and i am going to consider mr. abram 's request . we will reconvene shortly . michael : you can stop this . victor : what , by giving them beauty of nature ? under no circumstances . michael : i am advising you to make a counteroffer . otherwise , you will end up in court , and the only people who will win are vance and me with all the billable hours you and your daughters will be racking up . victor : under no circumstances will i give them beauty of nature , okay ? michael : think about what this is doing to your family , to nikki . victor : her relapse has nothing to do with it whatsoever . michael : this is tearing everyone apart . trust me . it 's as hard on abby and victoria as it is on you . victor : ( sighs ) it 's very hard on abby . i can see that . but victoria -- i got ta be honest with you , i 've never seen so much spitefulness in my daughter . and never have i been as angry as i am now . abby : he 's giving us the death stare . victoria : yes , that 's because he 's not getting his way . abby : what if we lose ? vance : well , you may not get everything you want , but you will get a nice chunk of change out of this . abby : oh , you mean like the nice chunk of change that we 've already turned down ? victoria : abby . vance : potentially much , much more . victoria : ( sighs ) ( cell phone buzzes ) vance : excuse me . i have to check my messages . abby : ( sighs ) victoria : abby , you knew that dad was gon na go ballistic when you did n't accept his offer . abby : ( sighs ) victoria : right ? he thought that you were weak , and he thought that he could divide us , but now he 's realizing that he ca n't manipulate us , and it 's killing him . now ... ( sighs ) you want him to treat you like a person . you do n't want him to treat you like a little child that he can shove around and push in a corner . you want him to respect you , do n't you ? abby : y - yes , yes , i do . of course i do . victoria : well , dad will do whatever it takes to get what he wants . he will keep rolling over us unless we stop him . i am completely convinced that we 're doing the right thing here . i told you what he tried to do to me before i went into this mediation . i told you that . abby : yes , i know . i know , okay ? i know that he completely clobbered you with that info about nikki . victoria : yes , he should have called me . he should have called me the second that mom went into rehab . but instead , he tried to use it to gain the upper hand , and let me tell you something , that is completely loathsome . do you understand that ? abby : yes . victoria : okay . ( sighs ) vance : talking about your father ? abby : what happens if we do get access to my dad 's books ? vance : a forensic accountant will have to go over everything . no telling what secrets victor 's been keeping . victoria : our trusts could be extremely , extremely undervalued . vance : mm - hmm . and with that knowledge , i have a hunch you could win big . big . [ scene_break ] nick : thank you very much . sharon : mmm , that was really good . nick : yeah . sharon : so ... chloe : ( sighs ) ( thinking ) `` i think you have a gift for me . let 's get together . `` ( sighs ) ( whispers ) who are you buying presents for ? sharon : hey , did you see those new lofts on the way over here ? noah : uh , yeah , i looked at them . they 're -- they 're cool , but the -- the rent is , uh , kind of steep . nick : we 'd be more than happy to help . noah : i want to do this solo . nick : okay , so you do n't want to work at newman enterprises , which i get . but you got ta tell me what you 're interested in so i can make some phone calls for you . noah : um , music , playing guitar , uh ... sharon : oh . well , i mean , i - i thought that -- i mean , i did n't know you were interested in that as a career . noah : well , we talked about this earlier . sharon : no , i just thought that you looked at it as more of a hobby , not -- not a way to make a living . noah : i mean , devon says he could hook me up with some places that hire musicians . you know , we might even cut a demo . nick : so then you 're talking about a recording contract , not just playing some local clubs . noah : yeah , i figure i 'd , i do n't know , put it out there , see what happens . sharon : well , i 'm all for you going after what you want . i - i 'm just thinking , you know , you should be realistic about it . and , you know , from what i know , musicians do n't really make a lot of money . noah : ( chuckles ) mom , do you know how much ramen you can buy with $ 10 ? look , i - i 'll cook at home . sharon : where did you learn how to cook ? noah : i learned in paris . sharon : oh . nick : ( chuckles ) sharon : ( french accent ) paris . nick : wow , okay , well , uh , just know that , uh , you got a safety net here if you need it , okay ? noah : thanks . ( sighs ) skye : well , i 'd love to stay and chat , but i 'm off to meet an investor . do n't worry . i wo n't ask you to come . you might have to save sharon from a speeding bus or something . adam : you finally get it . i 'm not interested in you or the fund . skye : just the money you make from it . adam : not anymore , skye . skye : like you 'd ever walk away from millions . adam : it 's not what i want . skye : what you want has a big sign that says , `` unavailable . property of nick newman . `` she 'll never be yours . noah : ca n't grandpa get adam kicked out of town or something ? nick : just ignore him . noah : you know , he should be in jail . it 's so wrong that he 's walkin ' around free . how can you even sit in the same room as him ? nick : noah , sit -- hey . hey . calm down , all right ? noah : ( sighs ) nick : listen to me . i want you to stay away from him . sharon : there 's something you should know about adam . that night of the storm , he saved faith 's life . noah : what ? [ scene_break ] chloe : ( sighs ) ( whispers ) think you can keep a secret from me , huh ? do you ? [ scene_break ] sharon : if adam had n't shielded faith with his body , then that roof would have crushed her when the tornado hit . adam 's lucky he did n't break his back . and he had to go to the hospital , but faith did n't have a scratch on her , and she would n't have even survived if adam had n't done that . noah : look , i 'm glad faith is okay , but it does not undo everything adam did . sharon : adam saved your life once , too . he pulled you out of a burning house . noah : yeah , to impress you . look , the guy 's always got an ulterior motive and it 's never good . am i right ? dad , tell her . nick : your mother knows how i feel . sharon : okay , can we just change the subject , please ? noah : you know , did you forget what you were like when you thought faith was dead ? i mean , i was so worried about you . dad and i used to talk about it every night . adam stole her . he knew you were suffering . did he care ? no . he used it to worm his way into your life . how can you even stand to be anywhere near that bastard ? [ adam remembering ] adam : 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 ] noah : ( sighs ) sharon : you see ? he said he would stay away . nick : well , how long do you think that 's gon na last ? if noah and i were n't here , do you really think he would have left ? sharon : i do . [ scene_break ] abby : oh , thanks . victoria : is dad in there ? abby : yeah . yeah , i - i did n't want to go in . he 's really scary right now . victoria : yeah ... ( sighs ) i know . angry glares are his specialty . abby : well , you grew up in the house with him , so you 're used to it . i 'm not . victoria : ( sighs ) abby , i know this is very difficult . but it 's gon na be for the best , okay ? i promise you . abby : see , you 're the oldest , okay ? you 've had to stand up to dad . you had to blaze a trail for me and nick . i 'm the baby . dad has pretty much given me whatever i 've wanted up until now . victoria : yes , i know . that 's because you have n't gone up against him before . abby : what if he never forgives us ? victoria : you see that right there ? that 's how he wants you to think . that 's exactly the problem . it 's his ultimate weapon . `` do whatever i say , or else i 'm gon na withhold my love . `` it 's ridiculous . abby : look , i 'm just afraid that we 're gon na push him too far . victoria : ( sighs ) we have each other , right ? vance : judge phelps is on his way , ladies . victoria : let 's go . victor : kindly send my regrets , and tell them this took longer than expected . re - reschedule next week , all right ? okay , uh , we 're back in session , so i 'll call you when i 'm finished . judge phelps : well , i reread the briefs . i heard statements from both parties . i wish we had made more progress here today . however , neither side seemed willing to compromise . i agree with mr. abrams . without a complete accounting , it 's impossible to establish the full merits of this dispute . therefore , i am issuing a court order compelling mr. newman to turn over the financials of newman enterprises forthwith . michael : victor . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : ( quietly ) oh , two of them . pretty adventurous . chloe : or not . chloe : oh . she 's kinda pretty . chloe : so who is `` miss right `` ? i 'm so confused . kevin : hey . hogan : is that mine ? chloe : no way . [ scene_break ] vance : you stayed solid . you did n't give in . nice work , ladies . ( clears throat ) abby : god , you know what ? it was not supposed to go down this way . the whole point of my suit was to get my trust so that i could do whatever . now i - it 's turned into some battle over beauty of nature , a stupid company i do n't even care about . victoria : no , no , no . stop it . if we get it , we win . abby : you win . victoria : ( sighs ) abby : you turned this into your own personal battle with dad . i started this lawsuit on my own , and i should have finished it that way . god . oh . i wish i would have taken him up on his offer . excuse me . victoria : oh , abby . ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] noah : i ca n't believe you gave adam a ride the night of the storm . sharon : he was stranded . noah : so what ? why would you even talk to him , much less let him in the car with faith ? what is wrong with you ? are you crazy ? nick : okay , that 's enough . noah : what , so you 're cool with this , too ? i thought -- i thought you hated him just as much as i do . nick : i do . but you 're not gon na talk to your mother that way . noah : look , i swear if adam comes near you again -- nick : it is not your place to deal with him . noah : ( sighs ) i 'm outta here . nick : wait , noah , come on . sharon : oh , great . nice . ( sighs ) well , so much for a happy family lunch . nick : well , i wo n't have him being disrespectful to you . but i agree with everything he 's saying . you are not adam 's caretaker . if you had n't given him a ride that night , i 'm sure he would have been able to get wherever he needed to be by himself . sharon : nick , how ? the cabs were not taking any -- nick : i do n't want to hear another word about the cabs . it 's always something with him . do n't you see it ? [ scene_break ] adam : this is adam newman from the newman fund . yes . uh , i 'm gon na be making a cash withdrawal . yes , $ 100,000 . yeah , i 'll be picking it up personally within about an hour . okay , i will send you an authorization form by fax . perfect . thank you . [ scene_break ] michael : victoria ? victoria : ( sighs ) michael : i assume victor told you your mother 's in treatment ? victoria : yes . yes , he did , although he failed to mention where she is . i had to call meggie at the ranch and find out that she 's at the solidarity house . michael : i 'm sorry this is happening , especially now . victoria : my mother or the lawsuit , michael ? michael : all of it . i mean ... victoria : ( sighs ) michael : nikki 's health should be the most important thing right now . she needs your support , but this dispute between you , abby , victor -- it 's a lot of pressure on the family . it 's a shame . victoria : michael , are you blaming me for this ? michael : you know your father 's pride . you confront him in public , he 's not gon na back down . there are other ways of dealing with this . victoria : oh , right . right . so i should just surrender ? is that what i should do ? michael : i was hoping that i would not have to see you destroy each other . victoria : michael , how many times have you seen my dad take down the opposition ? and here you are representing my father against me in this lawsuit . and you 're trying to use my mother 's relapse to manipulate me just like he is . you 're better than that , michael . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon , i know you 're sick of hearing it , but our son feels the same way about adam as i do . sharon : you 're right . i am sick of hearing it . drop it . nick : i should go . i want to swing by and see my mom at the treatment center . sharon : okay . give her my regards . nick : i will . sharon : so are you still coming over later for halloween , or are we ... nick : ( sighs ) uh , of course i am . um , summer 's really looking forward to it . she really wants you to see her in her costume . i 'll see you . sharon : bye . sharon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( duffel bag zipper sliding ) skye : going somewhere ? adam : looks that way , does n't it ? skye : vacation ? adam : a permanent one from you . skye : you 're gon na walk away from all this success ? millions of dollars ? the man who spent his life chasing the cheese ? ( laughs ) please . i know you too well . adam : people change , skye . skye : oh , right . yeah , you 've seen the light ? money does n't buy happiness , blah , blah , blah . adam : you do n't know me anymore , skye . we 're not even friends . there 's nothing for me here . skye : whatever . ( sighs ) you 'll be back . skye : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) very convincing -- like you 'd ever take the bus . skye : you son of a ... [ scene_break ] noah : hey . jana : hi . um , when you got your coffee , did you see kevin here ? is he here ? noah : uh , no . i do n't think so . why ? jana : ( sighs ) uh , why ? um , i just needed a jolt of caffeine . see , i 'm taking a posse of , uh , preschoolers out trick - or - treating later , and tiny tots on sugar high ... aah . ( laughs ) noah : ( chuckles ) sounds hectic . jana : ( sighs ) yeah . i do n't usually like to come in when kevin 's here . he 's always really ... polite , but his body language ... well , you know , actually , i 'd rather not talk about it . anyway , i 'm glad to see a friendly face . noah : yeah , me , too . it 's been a ... a day . ( sighs ) jana : yeah . well , that is because the moon is in gemini . and it 's going to be moving into cancer later tonight . ( purses lips ) ( sighs ) so , have you , um , played any new gigs lately ? or ... noah : no , uh , not since the art walk . no one 's dared me . jana : ( laughs ) noah : ( chuckles ) jana : well , you 're lucky that you do n't have your guitar with you now . noah : yeah , it 's , uh , a shame . jana : are you going to victoria and billy 's halloween party ? noah : at jimmy 's ? i was thinking about it . you ? jana : yeah , victoria 's invited me . but it 's just that i - i 'm not really sure that i want to go by myself . noah : i mean , we could meet there if you 're up for it . jana : okay . noah : okay . jana : yeah . it 's a plan . noah : okay . jana : ( chuckles ) noah : ( chuckles ) jana : and who knows what i 'll dare you to do tonight ? [ scene_break ] kevin : dude , that hurts . hogan : it 's gon na hurt a lot more if you do n't cough up 10 g 's . kevin : why would i give you $ 10,000 ? for what ? i 'm just the delivery guy . hogan : that last drop you made was 10 g 's short . kevin : do n't look at me . i do n't know anything about it . ow . ( inhales sharply ) chloe : wow , really ? that guy ? oh , that 's weird . [ scene_break ] skye : sharon . we need to talk . sharon : no , we do n't . would you -- let go of me ! skye : you better listen up if you want to keep your boyfriend out of prison . sharon : whatever sick games you have going on with adam , leave me out of it . skye : when i leave here , i 'm going straight to the cops . `` lover boy `` stole money from our hedge fund . that 's a big no - no . i have a responsibility to our investors to report him . sharon : and you 're telling me this , why ? skye : he 's about to get on a bus and leave town . once he does , there is no turning back . adam will go directly to jail , do not pass go . sharon : and what do you want me to do about it ? skye : as much as i hate you , you 're the only one he 'll listen to . i need him to stay in town . convince him . otherwise , adam will be doing 10 to 20 . you remember what happened last time he was in prison . he saved your baby . not that i expect you to return the favor , but you owe him that much . your call . [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm worried sick about nikki . i should be focusing on her instead of the attack by my daughters . michael : well , i spoke to victoria afterwards . suffice it to say , she 's her father 's daughter . victor : ( chuckles ) i observed abby during the mediation . i do n't think she 's too concerned about the future of beauty of nature . michael : ( scoffs ) so let her stew a few days . victor : i have n't got a few days . except when i 've been required by the i.r.s . to divulge , i 've never allowed an outsider to take a look at the newman ledgers -- never . and i 'll be damned if that weasel vance abrams is gon na be the first one to force me . michael : all right , listen to me , victor . i 'm going to find a judge willing to overturn the court order . my office is checking on who 's available . victor : i appreciate that . uh , just let me know , okay ? because i have some friends on the bench . michael : i 'll have them e - mail you the list . ( intercom buzzes ) victor : yes , connie ? all right , send them in . well , too late . the forensic accountants . michael : that was fast . man : mr. newman , the court has ordered an examination of all financial records pertaining to beauty of nature as well as victoria and abby newman 's trusts . michael : vance does n't waste any time , does he ? [ scene_break ] kevin : ( gasps ) you can let go now . my fingers are starting to fuse together . please . ( sighs ) look , whatever you have goin ' on with bardwell , it 's none of my business . hogan : ladies , excuse us . we 're trying to have a private conversation . chloe : oh , my god . kevin : ( sighs ) look , i 'm just the messenger . i do n't know what 's in those bags . i do n't want to know . hogan : that better be true . kevin : look , you have a problem with bardwell ? just talk to him . hogan : tell bardwell i want my 10 g 's , or else . hogan : ( makes kissing sound ) chloe : oh , my god . kevin 's gay . [ scene_break ] abby : hey . can you meet me at crimson lights ? i really need to talk to you . noah : turn around . abby : hey . noah : what 's up ? abby : i just made a huge mistake . noah : ( sighs ) what happened ? abby : okay , so we met with dad ... noah : mm - hmm . abby : and he -- noah : the mediation ? abby : he offered us a pile of cash . noah : is n't that what you wanted ? abby : yeah . yeah , but i turned it down to -- to hold out for some stupid company i do n't even care about . this has gotten so out of control . what do i do ? noah : uh ... ( sighs ) be true to yourself . abby : uh , wow . thank you . i - if i wanted that kind of advice , i would have read shakespeare . noah : all right , look at me , all right ? i 'm serious . i did n't know who i was or what i wanted till i left the family . going to europe was the best thing i ever did . look , people did n't hang around me because i was victor newman 's grandson . they liked me for me . and i got to figure out who that is and what 's really important . abby : so who are you ? noah : someone that does n't care about money or fancy cars . you do n't need stuff to be happy . abby : ( scoffs ) that is really easy to say when you have always had money . noah : name one person in our family who 's really happy . yeah , it seems ... abby : ( sighs ) noah : like the more people have , it 's just the more messed up they are . abby : so , what ? you just want to be poor ? noah : i do n't want it to control me . abby : neither do i. i just want my own life without dad or anyone bossing me around . noah : look , i 'm gon na make it on my own , without the newman name and without the newman money . you could , too . abby : you are so naive . this trust fund would give me my freedom . noah : are you sure ? abby : ( scoffs ) you do n't get it . ( chuckles ) noah : maybe you do n't get it . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) victoria : hi . woman : hi . victoria : uh , my name is victoria newman . i was told to wait here to speak with you . is everything okay ? i 'd like to see my mother now . woman : i 'm afraid that 's not possible . victoria : well , if she 's in a therapy session , then i 'll just wait until she 's done . it 's not a big deal . woman : you 're not permitted to visit . victoria : what ? what are you talking about ? that 's ridiculous . what -- what do you mean i 'm -- nick : what 's going on ? victoria : she says that we 're not allowed to see mom . i do n't -- woman : just -- just you . you 're listed as unauthorized to visit mrs. newman . nick : no , no , no . that 's got ta be a mistake . this is her daughter . victoria : oh , you know what ? woman : the call came in a short while ago barring victoria . victoria : okay , i get it . yeah . this is dad . this is his doing . he 's trying to punish me because i would n't knuckle under . that 's -- that 's just great . nick : okay , that should be up to our mother , and she will definitely want to see victoria . victoria : yeah . woman : i 'm very sorry . victoria : yeah , i 'll bet you are . woman : ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) i can not believe that dad would let mom stay in here all night without word from either one of us . she must think that we 're angry with her . you have to go in there and tell her that dad did n't tell us about this until today . nick : ( sighs ) well , actually , i , uh , i talked to dad yesterday when he checked mom in . victoria : he called you ? nick : yeah , i called him on his cell . i thought they would be on their way to vegas . then he told me what happened . so i came in to check on mom . victoria : wait a second . was this before or after we ran into each other at crimson lights ? nick : it was before . victoria : ( scoffs ) why did n't you say anything , nick ? nick : dad asked me not to . he told me he wanted to be the one to tell you . and i just assumed that he would tell you right away . victoria : oh , god . we were talking about their elopement . you let me go on thinking that they were married and that everything was okay . what is wrong with you ? ( sighs ) you and dad can both go to hell for all i care . nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : everything looks to be in order . man : if mr. newman will escort us to the accounting department , we can get under way . victor : not a chance in hell . how 's that ? [ scene_break ] sharon : adam . [ next_on ] daniel : you just want to have fun , just like me . michael : they could put you in prison . victor : some people owe me favors . time to collect . jana : and i would really , really appreciate a second chance . lauren : i do n't think i can give it to you . | sharon and nick tell noah about nikki being in rehab . victor refuses to give `` beauty of nature `` to victoria and abby . kevin and chloe watch delia and reed holding hands . adam lets skye know that he is leaving town . noah vents his anger against adam . kevin refuses to let chloe know where he is going . kevin meets with hogan , who demands his money . kevin and jana meet . chloe sees kevin with hogan , and thinks that kevin is gay . skye asks sharon to talk to adam . victoria comes to visit nikki but is denied visitation with her mother . sharon catches up to adam . |
tucker : abby ? abby : hey . ( sighs ) tucker : what 's up ? abby : is -- hey , mom . ashley : where have you been ? i have n't heard from you all day long . abby : ( sighs ) i know . i 'm sorry i did n't call , okay ? just the whole warehouse thing , it just had me weirded out . ashley : are you okay ? do you want to talk about what happened that night in the park ? abby : no . i mean ... i mean , do you ? do you want to do a play - by - play of how you knocked diane to the ground ? ashley : hey , come on . abby : i mean , or , tucker , you could -- you could give us a , you know , a - a - a nice description of what it was like to have your hands around her neck . uh , we -- we do n't need the recap , you guys . we all saw that movie , right ? ashley : we did , and it was very disturbing finding out that she argued with at least eight people before she was murdered . tucker : and that someone actually managed to film the whole thing . abby : the police do n't know , though , right ? ashley : you know , it 's been 24 hours , and i was thinking the same thing . we have n't heard from malloy . no more questions , so i do n't -- i do n't think so . abby : what if there is a copy out there somewhere ? i mean , maybe ronan has no clue about the screening of murder suspect one through eight last night , but , i mean , what if he does ? tucker : abby , listen -- abby : i just -- you know what ? i just would give anything to know what ronan knows . [ scene_break ] phyllis : if it is n't genoa city 's finest . ronan : ( chuckles ) what brings you here , phyllis ? phyllis : fate . [ scene_break ] heather : hey , ricky . ricky : hey . ( sighs ) how you doin ' ? heather : oh , you know . typical a.d.a. -- overworked , barely paid . ( chuckles ) what about you ? ricky : typical intern -- overworked , never paid , need caffeine . heather : well , my treat then . ricky : why not ? [ scene_break ] neil : so how long were you at your sister 's ? devon : i got there a little after you left , and then spent most of the day with her . neil : yeah ? devon : mm - hmm . neil : did cane come over ? devon : no , he did not , but , uh , if he had , i probably would have hugged the guy . neil : that 's a change . devon : tell me about it . but after lily explained to me the whole explosion and how he saved their life ... neil : right . mm . devon : so , dad , how is , uh , how is everything going with the baby ? neil : no sleep . constant feedings , diaper changes , walking the floor , and loving that baby boy . devon : what about you and sofia ? neil : finding our way . [ scene_break ] cane : i 'm sorry i , uh , i could n't come by . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i thought you 'd be locked up in your office , being a devoted servant of the people . ronan : ( chuckles ) i show my devotion in a variety of ways . phyllis : and this way is called ... ronan : a night off . phyllis : i needed to decompress , too . ronan : from reporting ? phyllis : from that craziness at the warehouse . maybe we can decompress ... together . [ scene_break ] abby : if ronan gets his hands on that film ... ashley : honey , look , all we have to do is stay united as a family , right ? abby : yeah . ashley : and we 're not gon na let the police or anybody else intimidate us , and i think everything 's gon na work out . abby : yeah , we 're united . we 're totally , totally united . tucker : wow . abby : what ? why are you smiling like that ? tucker : well , it was n't too long ago you would have ... you would have run right out of here at the very suggestion ... ashley : that 's true . tucker : that the three of us were family . abby : it 's time to move forward . god knows , i do n't want to repeat what 's behind us . ashley : yippee . abby : ( sighs ) tucker : well , that gives me hope . if we 've made this much progress , maybe i have a chance with devon . ashley : oh . abby : oh , i , um , i - i do n't want to hate on this whole `` we are family `` vibe thing we got goin ' on , but ... i do n't think that 's gon na happen . i mean , devon has got this incredible family . i mean , why should he be looking for love from you or katherine ? i mean , he 's already got it from his father , his sister , his niece -- ashley : we -- we get it . tucker : i - i understand that . i know , and i understand that 's he 's angry . abby : he 's not that angry . he 's not trying to punish you . he just wants to live his life . ashley : sounds like you 've had some pretty frank conversations with him . abby : yeah , i mean -- ( sighs ) he 's the kind of guy who gives his honest opinion , whether you want it or not . he 's got integrity , which , like , nobody around here has . ( laughs ) he 's just -- he 's a good guy , okay ? he 's ... he 's a really good guy . i , um , i got ta go . i got ta -- see you guys later . ashley : okay . abby : okay . ashley : take care . abby : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] devon : hey , what 's up ? abby : hey , um , would you meet me at crimson lights ? ( chuckles ) devon : all right . i 'll , uh , i 'll see you in a while . that was abby . neil : abby ? interesting . i did n't see that friendship coming . the two of you could n't be more different . devon : yeah , on the surface maybe , but she 's been really , uh , really great through this whole `` tucker 's my birth dad `` thing . you know , she really just gets what 's going on with me . neil : i 'm proud of you . you handled this one really well . devon : well , i 'm glad you think so . neil : yeah , i know it 's not easy keeping a level head while being courted by tucker and katherine . moses sure lucked out . devon : how so ? neil : you have definitely been a better brother than i 've been . devon : yeah . have you heard from malcolm ? neil : no , not a word . devon : hey , sofia . sofia : hey , devon . devon : hey , how you doin ' ? sofia : oh , i am so tired , but i do n't even care . ( chuckles ) i 've only had my son a few days , but i already know i would do anything in the world for him . devon : well , that 's how it should be . [ scene_break ] cane : you know , uh , we made some beautiful babies . lily : i thought that you might come over last night . cane : yeah , i wanted to , but i was working with the aussie and american authorities building a case against my dad . lily : oh . cane : and i , uh , i wanted to give you some time with your dad and devon . lily : well , you 're here now , and i 've been dying to see you . cane : really ? cane : ( sighs ) lily : so , um , what happens next with colin ? cane : he 's , uh , going back to australia tonight , so , uh , i have to go in . lily : oh , you have to go . cane : there are some things i want to say to him before he leaves . lily : you know what ? i want to come with you . [ scene_break ] sofia : so ... neil : mm . sofia : did you have a nice visit with devon ? neil : oh , yeah , it was real nice . wait a minute . was that moses ? sofia : um , no . he should still be sleeping . neil : oh . sofia : you 've been juggling so hard , trying to keep up with all three of your kids . neil : oh , sofia , i am so tired . sofia : yeah . neil : and for that matter , you look kind of tired , too . sofia : well , thank you . neil : ( laughs ) sofia : thank you very much , neil . neil : no , no , no . hold on . i 'm just saying you should have taken a longer nap . sofia : i tried . i could n't . neil : well , you got ta try harder . you do understand that you got ta sleep when the baby sleeps , right ? sofia : oh , well , you do understand that when the baby is asleep , it 's my only chance to shower , to eat , fix my hair -- neil : yeah , and to read these trashy mag -- what ? two of them ? oh , my goodness . sofia : oh , give those back . ( laughs ) neil : oh , my goodness . oh , look it . ( laughs ) sofia : ( laughs ) i have to know what 's hot and what 's not . neil : oh , its just junk -- all that stuff . sofia : ( scoffs ) neil : ow . sofia : you need help with dinner ? neil : no , no , uh , as a matter of fact , since you 're feeding our child , i 'm more than happy to feed you . that 's the deal . ( knock on door ) sofia : okay . neil : yeah ? i wonder who that is . sofia : ( sighs ) neil : yeah ? thanks . hey , sofia ? sofia : yeah ? neil : this letter came for you . uh , looks like it 's from an attorney . sofia : oh , it must be work related . let 's see . sofia : ( sighs ) my , uh , divorce from malcolm is official . [ scene_break ] heather : so has , uh , working with avery been everything you wanted ? ricky : yeah . heather : well , it must be long hours and emotionally taxing as well . ricky : emotionally taxing ? heather : mm - hmm . ricky : ( chuckles ) heather : i mean , if your client is found guilty , she could spend the rest of her life in prison . ricky : well , you have a more personal connection to sharon newman than i do . heather : ( sighs ) i guess , but ... you 've researched her life and her family . you 've met her kids . ricky : it all boils down to experience and , uh , hoping that this case opens more doors for me . heather : okay . ricky : hey . i 've had to learn how to be practical . i 'm on my own . i 've had to fight for every opportunity i 've gotten . heather : it 's not like i had a picture - perfect childhood , you know . ricky : what , are we gon na compare sob stories now , sis ? ( footsteps approach ) heather : paul , hi . paul : hey , there . your office said i might find you here . heather : hey . ( chuckles ) paul : how are you ? hey , ricky , how are you doin ' ? ricky : hey , dad . paul : well , this is nice -- the two of you having coffee and chocolate cake together . heather : mm - hmm . paul : how are you both ? together : great . [ scene_break ] devon : hey . hey . ( chuckles ) abby : hey . look at you . you 're here . ( chuckles ) yeah . devon : here i am . how are you ? abby : oh , good . devon : what 's goin ' on ? abby : oh , uh , uh , so much . devon : yeah ? abby : yeah . ( chuckles ) devon : you gon na tell me about it ? or did you just invite me here to stare at each other ? ( chuckles ) abby : i had this revelation . i - i probably should have seen it before , but i can be so , so dense sometimes . devon : you 're not dense , abby . abby : you are such a nice guy . ( giggles ) devon : ( chuckles ) i 'm just tellin ' you the truth . you 're really smart . abby : uh , thank you . ( giggles ) uh , anyway , i , um ... i wanted to talk with you , um , about this ... devon : this revelation , right ? abby : right . ( giggles ) i - it 's a good thing . i - i mean , i think it -- i think it is . and i 'm just ... i 'm hoping that you think so , too . [ scene_break ] tucker : sweetheart ? ( clears throat ) is what happened at the warehouse , um , is that bothering you ? ashley : what do you mean ? tucker : well , you know , um , when i told you i had confronted diane in the park , you said you believed that i did n't kill her . ashley : well , of course that 's what i believe . tucker : yeah , i - i know that . but i - i need to know if that film changed things for us , if actually seeing the way i went after diane ... [ scene_break ] colin : lily . i did n't expect to see you here . but i was wondering when you 'd show up . cane : yeah , well , i could n't let you go without one last word , could i ? [ scene_break ] ronan : all right , fair enough . it was a good one . phyllis : ( chuckles ) ronan : i 'm gon na have to concede on that . you are a , uh , you really are a baseball expert . phyllis : well , is there something in your detective manual that says you can judge a sports fan by their gender ? ronan : i 'm gon na have to review that and reread that chapter . phyllis : i 'm full of surprises . ronan : oh , i 'm sure of it . phyllis : you surprised me . ronan : how ? phyllis : i actually saw you laugh . ronan : ( chuckles ) you have to admit , usually when we 're talking ... it 's under less - than - humorous circumstances . phyllis : you must be under a lot of pressure with this murder investigation . ronan : it comes with the job . phyllis : it must be hard when you 're in your office alone looking at your evidence board , drinking stale coffee , wondering whether or not to ... ronan : to ... arrest someone ? phyllis : i 'm trying to be your friend , detective . it must get lonely . ronan : and if i do ? phyllis : i 'm willing to talk to you . ronan : i do n't know . phyllis : honestly , it would just be -- it 'd be between you and me . i 'm discreet . ronan : i really feel that i can open up to you ... if i did n't know what you were really after ? we did n't happen to bump into each other . you tracked me down . phyllis : to pump you about baseball ? ronan : for information about adam and why i locked him up , then turned around and released him . phyllis : i do n't really care about adam , detective . ronan : but nick does . yeah . yeah , nick does , does n't he ? and he did n't get the answers to his questions that he wanted from me today , and now you 're all over me -- phyllis : if i were all over you , you 'd notice . ronan : ( chuckles ) you are all over me trying to see if adam did or did not spill any information while he was in custody . phyllis : again , i do n't care about adam . i think we should be friends . we should n't be enemies when we could be ... so much more . [ scene_break ] abby : it is absolutely superior that we have gotten to know each other so well . ( laughs nervously ) devon : i think so , too . i was actually just tellin ' my dad that . abby : you were ? devon : mm - hmm . abby : uh , that 's , uh , that 's fantastic , because i was wondering if -- roxanne : surprise ! devon : roxy ! roxanne : ( laughs ) devon : roxy , what are you doin ' here ? roxanne : oh , phone calls and video chats just were n't enough . i just had to leave europe early to be here for you during all this insanity . devon : ( chuckles ) roxanne : oh , um , hey , abby . abby : hey . ( laughs ) roxanne : devon has told me what a good friend you 've been to him . abby : yeah , y - you know , yeah . ( laughs ) devon : actually , i 'm sorry , abby . she was just in the middle of telling me something . abby : oh , no , forget it . ( stammers ) i was looking for friendly advice on this thing , but it 's just -- i - i 'll work it out on my own . devon : are you sure ? abby : ( sighs ) yeah , mundo positive . uh , you know what ? right now , this friend is gon na give you two lovebirds some privacy . roxanne : oh . abby : excuse me . devon : ( chuckles ) hey . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] paul : well , i 'm just bummed that the three of us have n't been able to spend more time together . heather : well , we -- we 've all been working . paul : that does n't mean we ca n't make more of an effort . i really want the two of you to get to know each other as ... brother and sister . ricky : it 'll happen , dad ... ( sighs ) eventually . paul : it would happen sooner if we spent the holidays together . it 'd be a first . it could be fun . ricky : absolutely . i 'm in . heather : you know , i - i , um , i was actually seriously considering spending the holidays in new york with mom , but , uh ... paul : oh . heather : but if i 'm here , then sure . [ scene_break ] ashley : diane pushed us both to the brink that night . i mean , losing it that way is not who i am , and i know it 's not who you are . tucker : man , it 's good to hear you say that . ashley : you have proven your love for me in more ways than i could possibly count . do you know that ? 'cause i do . tucker : i do now . ashley : would you do something for me special tonight ? tucker : absolutely . ashley : would you ... set a wedding date with me ? and let 's make it soon . tucker : before the holidays ? ashley : yes , before the holidays , and before abby changes her mind about standing up for us . ( laughs ) tucker : oh , man , i never thought that day would come . ashley : i know . and you see ? miracles do happen . so ... maybe devon will come to our wedding . tucker : god , i love you . ashley : i love you . [ scene_break ] lily : i 'm glad that you 're finally locked up like the vicious animal you are . colin : well , enjoy the moment , 'cause it 's not gon na last . i 've never lost yet . cane : no , you lost . you had a beautiful wife who loved you , and you lost her . and you had a son and a daughter who thought you hung the moon , and they 're dead . colin : and i was betrayed by my surviving son yet again . cane : no , no , no . you betrayed me for money and power , and you could have had -- colin : love . cane : is this better ? is this what you wanted ? colin : have you finished ? [ scene_break ] ronan : i would love to work with you . phyllis : in what position ? i mean , what context ? ronan : well , the first position ... would be for you to give me something else other than a claim that we 're gon na be good friends . phyllis : well , what do you have in mind , detective ? ronan : the warehouse . phyllis : what about it ? ronan : a big prank just to get everyone together and then nothing happens ? there 's more to it than that . phyllis : that 's a supposition on your part . ronan : want to know a fact i know ? a lot of people in this town , including you , are keeping a lot of secrets . that is such a burden . phyllis : are you willing to lighten my load ? ronan : i 'm just the man to help you with that . [ scene_break ] sofia : i knew malcolm was going to divorce me , but not -- neil : not this quickly . sofia : ( sighs ) falling in love with him was that -- fast . neil : is there anything i can do for you ? or ... sofia : you know , he knew he was gon na marry me , he said , the moment he saw me . ( sighs ) i did n't know until around our third date when he showed up at my place with his arms loaded down with wine and cheese and flowers and candy . and -- and then he tripped . neil : ( laughs ) sofia : ( laughs ) neil : he tripped ? really ? sofia : yes , he face - planted . just bit it , bam , right there in the hallway . ( laughs ) and we laughed so loud . i did n't realize until after i said , `` i love you , `` that i really meant it . i hurt him so badly , and i loved him so much . how could i do this to him ? i mean , he left his job , his friends , you , lily . neil : i know , sofia . that 's what malcolm is good at , you know ? when things get tough , he always runs . sofia : this is all my fault . neil : no , no it 's not . not entirely . think about it . what happened ? malcolm broke up with you , right ? and then i slept -- we slept with each other . sofia : ( sighs ) neil : i do n't think -- sofia : instead of starting a family with him and being in a marriage with him ... here i am , you know ? ( sighs ) a single mother . neil : your son has a father that 's very ready , willing , and present . i 'm right here , right now . all right ? and i 'm not gon na be running anywhere . sofia : you promise ? neil : i promise . sofia : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] colin : what 's this ? nobody else to tell me what a lowlife i am ? genevieve : just me . [ scene_break ] cane : you did n't say much in the car on the way home . lily : ( sighs ) i 've just been ... afraid of colin for so long . you know ? all that time , i was just looking over my shoulder and holding my breath . and you were fighting for us . cane : i wish i could have stopped him sooner for you . lily : you promised me that you would make things right . and you have . cane : i should go . lily : why ? [ scene_break ] paul : so what ? are you heading home ? heather : oh , no , back to work . paul : hmm . ricky : me , too . it never ends . would you guys excuse me for a minute ? paul : sure . um ... ( sighs ) there 's something i need to tell you . heather : well , that does n't sound good . paul : um ... chance is back in town . heather : here , in -- in genoa city ? paul : yeah , he 's with nina now . heather : i - is he hurt ? paul : no . heather : i - is he on leave ? paul : no , neither . he is , uh , he was actually , uh , secretly working on the colin atkinson case ... with ronan . heather : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] devon : baby . what is it ? [ scene_break ] ricky : have n't i seen you naked ? abby : excuse me ? ricky : you 're the naked heiress . abby : ( scoffs ) uh , yeah , not tonight . ricky : no , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to make you uncomfortable . i just thought that that was your thing -- getting noticed . abby : ( sighs ) it used to be . ricky : well , it should be . it 's hard not to notice someone as beautiful as you . abby : i 'm sorry . does that line work for you ? ricky : more often than not . abby : that 's pathetic . ricky : what , you do n't like compliments ? abby : i prefer , uh ... to not waste my breath . ricky : okay . well , how about i try something a little less obvious , like honesty ? abby : so what , i reject you , and now you 're going to slam me ? ricky : you 're exquisite . abby : that 's it ? ( laughs ) ricky : ( chuckles ) well , i was , uh , i guess i was going for something truthful yet all - encompassing . abby : wow . you are so full of yourself . you just think you 're so smart and good - looking , do n't you ? ricky : oh , you think i 'm smart and good - looking ? abby : no , i did n't say that . ricky : yeah , yeah , you kind of did . [ scene_break ] devon : wow . roxanne : it 's for your lyrics . now i know that you 're the techno king ... devon : ( chuckles ) roxanne : but sometimes , the best way to soothe your soul is with a pen in your hand . devon : wow . well , it seems only right that i get a couple hit songs out of my newfound daddy drama , right ? ( chuckles ) roxanne : that 's what i 'm saying . devon : `` d.w. `` roxanne : i hope that 's okay . `` devon hamilton `` did n't seem right anymore . devon : well , i guess you could have put , uh , `` devon mccall . `` roxanne : you 're devon winters , no matter who your birth parents are . devon : ( sighs ) thank you . roxanne : so your mom left ? devon : uh , yeah , just like she promised . roxanne : and you have n't heard from her ? devon : she said i could get a hold of her if i needed to , but i do n't . you , though , i need . roxanne : i missed you so much . devon : i missed you , too , honey . [ scene_break ] ronan : you have nothing to tell me ? phyllis ? nothing to tell me at all ? are you sure about that ? phyllis : i wish i could help you , but i ca n't . ronan : well , that 's a shame . because i , uh , i would have liked for our evening to continue . phyllis : then do n't end it yet . [ scene_break ] colin : hey , do n't go too far . i do n't think she 's gon na be here very long . genevieve : sorry . so i guess you 're not up for a conjugal visit , huh ? colin : oh , one last one for the road , so to speak ? genevieve : ( chuckles ) genevieve : do you remember our old friend marty from back home ? colin : ( sighs ) why 'd you bring him up ? genevieve : well , i had a lovely chat with him just yesterday , reminiscing about old times , and , uh , your name came up . colin : did it ? genevieve : mm - hmm . he said he 's looking forward to seeing you after your extradition . he said he might pay you a visit in prison . colin : ( exhales slowly ) well , then ... that brightens my spirits considerably . thank you for the information . now ... tell me why you did it . genevieve : i do n't know exactly . pity . um , i do n't know . maybe just old time 's sake . maybe just a moment of insanity . ( chuckles ) oh , my god , colin , you 've always made me so crazy . colin : ( sighs ) genevieve : i 'm done . lock him up for good . [ scene_break ] ronan : are you seducing me , phyllis ? phyllis : do you really have to ask me that ? ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ronan : it 's malloy . ronan : yes . mm - hmm . oh , yeah . yeah . i got ta go . phyllis : where are we going ? ronan : ( sighs ) well , i 'm ... going back to the station now . phyllis : okay . ronan : we should talk again soon . [ scene_break ] ( `` our time will come `` playing ) runnin ' out the damned door slammed it once or twice before noise still bangin ' in my head promises made in nights gone by buried deep in alibi but you 're the only light i see our train is rollin ' down that track there 's not much there for lookin ' back i 'd wait a million years to get it right we know our time will come when will we learn what prophets always taught ? the end is just a new beginning seeds are planted spring turns into fall heaven 's wall is not that hard to climb our train is rollin ' down that track there 's not much there for lookin ' back i 'd wait a million years we 'll get it so right we know our time will come ah , ah mm our time will come [ next_on ] nick : i have tried to be supportive for noah and faith 's sake . sharon : you think i deserve to be here , do n't you ? chloe : you 're the best thing that has ever happened to me . will you marry me , kevin ? avery : i would feel sorry for you if you were n't so willing to take this out on my client . | sofia gets final divorce papers from malcolm . she still blames herself for the breakup of her marriage and malcolm leaving town . neil tells sofia that they all made mistakes , but malcolm always leaves when life gets too complicated . sofia tells neil the story of her third date with malcolm which was when she knew she wanted to marry him . abby realizes that she feels more than friendship for devon when she is telling tucker a little bit about him . abby meets devon later at crimson lights and starts to tell him about her revelation until devon 's girlfriend arrives from europe to see him . ricky shows an interest in abby and starts to flirt with her , but she thinks that he is full of himself . heather makes an effort to get to know ricky by inviting him to have coffee and cake with her , but as they talk , it is clear that ricky resents heather . he thinks that she has had everything handed to her on a silver platter while he has had to fight for every opportunity . heather is about to set ricky straight when paul arrives and is so happy to see his children getting to know each other . heather and ricky put on fake smiles and tell paul that things are going well between them . they both agree to spend the holidays with paul . |
jack : ooh . ( inhales sharply ) ( knock on door ) jack : come in . ms. research and development . you 're here to talk about contract and compensation package . phyllis : i am not accepting your job offer yet , jack . jack : honey , you are drowning in your personal life . this job is a life vest . take it . strap it on . it will give you something to focus on . i 'm doing you a favor here , sw -- ( inhales sharply ) phyllis : what 's that ? jack : it 's nothing . it 's -- its annoyance . obsessing about the past has not served either one of us . this is about the future . please , take the job . you need this job every bit as much as i need you . [ scene_break ] sharon : no , no . no , that 's not right . no , no , it 's not right . it does n't work . i -- just figure it out . just think , think , think . ( groans ) ugh ! adam , where 's the phone ? ! ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chelsea : you do remember where you live . adam : ( throws keys down ) chelsea : i was beginning to wonder . adam : of course i do . this is where my heart is . chelsea , i know i 'm on the crappy husband list . i get it . i 'm gon na make it up to you ... ( sighs ) even if it means you have to punish me and lock me in a room with no windows or doors with jeff and anita for hours on end , with no alcohol to ease the pain . what ? chelsea : con to con , liar to liar , you really think that you can lie to me and i wo n't figure it out ? adam : what are you talking about ? chelsea : you were n't with jack ! i called newman . you never even went there , adam , so why do n't you tell me where you really were ? [ scene_break ] ronan : whoa . texting and walking -- you can hurt someone that way . avery : yeah , i 'll take that under advisement . ronan : avery , you can stop hating on me now , okay ? phyllis broke things off with me . avery : okay , that 's really none of my business . ronan : you know , as i recall , you and nick had a thing awhile back , right ? and i have excellent powers of observation , and what i 've been seeing between you and him -- it seems like you guys are revisiting those old feelings , or maybe you never let them go . avery : ronan , i 'm late . ronan : you ca n't go yet . see , you 're gon na miss the best part -- the part where i take the heat for breaking up nick and phyllis and avery reaps all the rewards . [ scene_break ] nick : it was chess . i was simply playing ch -- phyllis : i do n't care about chess . it was nothing . nick : okay , then is it the separation papers ? that 's part of the divorce process . we 've been through this . phyllis : you just , um ... can we talk , please ? uh , jack offered me a job at newman . nick : okay . phyllis : i thought you should know . nick : now i know . thanks . phyllis : i have n't accepted ... but i can . i can accept the job for you . i could work on the inside so you can get newman back . nick : i do n't want newman back , so do n't do me any favors . do n't try and play me or jack or anyone else . i think you need to move on with your life . [ scene_break ] jack : ( breathes deeply ) ( groans ) ohh . not now , dad . john : that 's not gon na fix you , jack . jack : i have pain in my lower spine . these get rid of pain . leave it alone , please . john : no , it 's payback time , jack . you 've crossed the line and your body knows it , even if you do n't want to admit it . [ scene_break ] adam : i told you , i was with jack . chelsea : adam , i just said i called the office . adam : i was n't at the newman offices . i went with jack to gloworm . i wanted to be seen there . i wanted the word to trickle down to my father that i was with jack , and i figured , no better place than gloworm when my in - laws wo n't be there , so they ca n't hover around me . chelsea : what was the meeting about ? adam : jack needs some allies , and ... ( sighs ) even if that means some people that despise him . i actually think he 's considering asking me back to newman . chelsea : would you say yes ? would you go work for him ? adam : trying to get rid of me ? chelsea : how can i , when you 're not even here ? adam : ( sighs ) chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : i always come back , chelsea . chelsea : the whole reason we fell in love was there was nothing we could do to shock the other -- no shame , no fear , no secrets . you 're leaving me out , adam . you 're hiding something . adam : ( sighs ) chelsea , it just -- it 's just boring , banal stuff that , trust me , has nothing to do with us . chelsea : of course it has to do with us ! when you 're not telling me what 's going on , when you 're shutting me out , when you 're not looking at me the way that you used to , of course that 's about us . adam : that 's not true , chelsea . chelsea : things have not been the same , adam , since the accident ! do you blame me -- do you blame me for losing our son ? [ scene_break ] avery : nick and i are friends . that happened when i first got to town . we barely knew each other . now -- ronan : you 're friends . yeah , heard that . you know , phyllis and i did n't know each other when we first hooked up , but things have a way of changing , do n't they ? avery : yes , but then you hooked up again and now she 's on her way to divorce court , so do n't act like you and i have loads in common . ronan : nick and phyllis were having problems long before me , and i never , never meant to cause her any trouble . avery : oh , wow , listen to you -- almost as if you actually are in love with phyllis . ronan : ( sighs ) avery : are you ? ronan : ( sniffs ) phyllis ' priority right now is her family . avery : mm - hmm . ronan : she 's gon na hope that nick forgives her so he 'll take her back and she can continue having her little family unit . avery : well , that could happen . ronan : but it wo n't , and you do n't want it to any more than i. i can admit that i want to be with phyllis . i do n't want to be something on the side . i do n't want to be an affair . what do you want from nick ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : how can you say that ? of course you want newman . nick : no , i do n't . take the job , do n't take the job , i do n't care . just leave me out of the equation . phyllis : okay , stop , stop , stop it . ( laughs ) you act like this is no big deal , like all of this is no big deal , like this is a really easy decision . newman is your life . nick : no , it 's not . i had `` restless style . `` i had the coffeehouse . newman enterprises defines my dad , not me . fighting for it and not fighting for it -- i 'm over that . i 'm not doing that anymore . phyllis : so if i go and work at newman , if i go and work for the enemy -- nick : you do n't need my permission to do anything . it 's never stopped you before . phyllis : you 're right . you 're right . i 've been very ... selfish and stubborn in my decisions with you and our family . i just thought you 'd always stand beside me . i just -- i just thought you 'd always give me a second chance . but i guess i ... was wrong . it 's over , is n't it ? nick : we had so many chances to make this right . we used 'em all up ... so we move on . phyllis : you 've already moved on , have n't you ? i 'm not talking about avery and ... you just ... ( exhales sharply ) let go . well , i 'm not gon na force you to be married to me , so ... i 'll let go , too . nick : maybe you should take that job at newman . it 'd be good for you . nobody wants to see newman fail , not even with jack at the helm , and you 'd be great at it . it 'd give you something to focus on . phyllis : yeah , yeah , that 's what jack said . nick : he 's right . get in there and get some confidence , and then when that happens , maybe things will turn around for you and summer . deep down , i know she knows you love her . you two can find your way back . phyllis : yeah ... i hope so . ( voice breaking ) uh , i just always ... i just always thought we would find our way back as a family , but ... i guess not . ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . i 'm really sorry ... for everything . [ scene_break ] john : so you think you can just turn away and , uh , pretend that i 'm not here ? jack : well , considering you 're not here -- john : well , now look at you , jackie . ambition , greed , hubris -- it 's eating you away from the inside out . jack : or maybe it 's just the bullet lodged in my lower spine . sarge said this might happen . john : no , son , it 's more than that . jack : oh , so maybe it 's my psyche beating me up . how about i tell my psyche to go to hell ? john : and how about seeing a doctor ? jack : what , to cure my hubris ? that 's what you said this is . john : jack , what are you afraid of -- now that you 've got the world in your pocket , that you 'll lose it all ? jack : yes . damn it . [ scene_break ] adam : the accident , the miscarriage -- it 's not your fault , chelsea . that 's about summer being reckless . that 's about nicholas and phyllis and their parenting . that 's about so many other things , but none of it is on you . chelsea : is there someone else ? adam : no , chelsea . this is just me dealing . i do n't like to talk about my feelings . when i talk about my feelings , i would have to tell you how much i hurt , how much this pains me , how it 's tearing me up , and here you are in this house , all alone with your thoughts and your grief and your hormones and you 're torn about all of it , and i would understand that you 're seeing things that are not here . chelsea : i 'm not paranoid , adam . i 'm not just making this up . you 're not here ! even if you 're in the same room , you 're still not with me ! adam : i 'm with you . chelsea , i am right here . baby , i 'm with you . chelsea : ( sniffles ) ohh , maybe it 's just -- maybe it 's just this place . maybe i just need to get out of here and just clear my head , but when i do , you ca n't just stand there and shrug your shoulders and say you 're not into talking ! ( exhales sharply ) i love you , adam , for exactly who you are , and you should know that and you should trust me enough to tell me what is going on . ( sighs ) sharon : that was a cruel thing to say to her , adam , to tell her that she 's wrong and that it 's all in her head , because she 's right ! adam : sharon ... sharon : you are ! you are lying to her ! adam : what are you doing here ? sharon : adam , she 's gon na find out on her own . i 'm your ex . you 're hiding me out on your property , on her property ! adam : i will explain that to her when and if necessary . sharon : no , tell her now ! i 'm sorry , it 's just all the lying a - and this hiding is driving me crazy . ( exhales sharply ) i am gon na tell him . adam : you 're gon na tell who , what ? sharon : victor , about the fire . i have to confess . adam : no , no , no , no , you are -- you are not going to tell my father about this . sharon : adam , i 'm sinking . i can feel it . you 're trying to pull me out , but now i 'm just taking you down with me . adam : i 'm not gon na let my father and his stormtroopers just tear into you . you are safe here with me , and you 're gon na let this whole thing just blow over . sharon : i 'm not gon na tell them that it was you who found me at the ranch . adam : you are cooped up and you are freaked out , and you need to just trust me . sharon : i know how chelsea feels . you try reaching out to someone , connecting , and then there 's this wall there , and it was n't there before . and now i 'm the wall . ( sniffles ) you and chelsea -- you need each other , and i 'm not gon na make this worse for you . adam : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] nick : hey , where you headed ? summer : um , t - t - to a friend 's to study . nick : you got a second ? summer : not really . nick : it was n't really a request , so sit down . summer : why ? nick : because this is gon na be one of those father / daughter moments where you tell me about your life and school ... summer : ( sighs ) nick : your friends , the car accident . summer : i thought that you said that what happened to chelsea 's baby was n't my fault . were you lying ? nick : well , obviously not , summer , but it 's a big burden to carry around . i want to see if you 're okay or if you want to talk about it . summer : no , i 'm fine . nick : okay , so this tough kid thing you got going on now -- it 's pretty easy to see through . i do n't want you to forget something . i 'm the guy who used to bring you your big fluffy bunny , mr . ears , every night so you would n't get lonely . summer : look , i feel bad that adam and chelsea lost their baby , but i -- there 's nothing that i can do to fix it . nick : well , i know , sweetheart , but you know that your mother did n't have anything to do with it , either , right ? summer : ( sighs ) yeah , and all the roads lead back to mom , so can i go now , please ? nick : i got news for you , kid -- you 're stuck with us as parents . summer : yeah , well , not together . i just heard all of that . marriage is over , family 's split . just move on . nick : our family 's rearranging , but it 's still a family . summer : yeah , that worked when i was a kid , but now i know how lucky you are to not be with mom . nick : i know you love her , and its okay to admit that . summer : i love her ? okay , mom did n't just cheat on you . she said , `` hey , wow , why do n't i just blow up this whole family so i can get a chance to get with that cop ? `` you know , do n't tell me to forgive her when you ca n't forgive her , either . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( exhales slowly ) oh , hey , i just -- ronan : hey , you -- phyllis : i was , um , yeah . ronan : hi . phyllis : hi . ronan : how you doin ' ? phyllis : good . yeah , um , i got an impressive job offer . ronan : congrats . phyllis : thank you . i - i came to terms with the death of my marriage , and there 's a shoe sale at fenmore 's , yay . ( chuckles ) ronan : ( chuckles ) oh . just girls ' shoes over there , or anything for a guy ? phyllis : um ... ronan : ( chuckles ) anyway , what 's -- what 's going on with this job offer ? phyllis : uh , i should be discreet , keep it to myself . ronan : that tells me that you have n't decided on it yet . i mean , if you -- i do n't know , if you need anyone to talk to about it , i could -- code of silence , you know ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) ronan : i 'm -- i 'm your guy . maybe over dinner ? right . phyllis : i -- ronan : me asking you to dinner is me not staying away from you . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . phyllis : i - i - i did n't -- i did n't say that . ronan : is that a yes ? phyllis : uh , no , it 's not ... ronan : okay . phyllis : but i may change my mind . keep trying . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) avery : coming . oh . summer , hi . oh , what 's wrong ? summer : i just had to get out of there . i just -- i just told my dad that i was going to a friend 's house . avery : okay , okay , well , you 're not wrong . i 'm a friend . summer : ( sniffling ) avery : oh . [ scene_break ] jack : yeah , i got the world in my pocket . you bet i do , and so what ? i 've got a little back pain . they said i would never be out of a chair for the rest of my life . i 'm walking . they said i 'd never get newman . i 've got it . john : right , jack . you 're walking and you 've got newman , and you 've got a bullet in your back . jack : okay , fine , so maybe i wo n't clear the metal detector . john : jack , that bullet has got to come out . now you know that . you 've known that for months and you did not trust your instincts , and now you 're paying for it . pain is a sign . jack : yeah , it 's a sign . that 's right . it 's a sign that i 'm alive , and i 'm just fine with that . john : what are you afraid of ? jack : is that what you want ? you want me to cower in the corner , terrified of my pain , terrified of this job , of the fact that people do n't like me ? i 'm not afraid of anything ! we 're done here . you 're wasting my time . ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : chelsea . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : what happened ? are you okay ? chelsea : ( sighs ) i got halfway down the road , and then i realized that all i wanted ... all i wanted was to be here with you . ( sniffles ) maybe you 're right . maybe its hormones and -- and grief . i never cared about anything before you , so nothing ever really hurt ... adam : hey ... chelsea : but now , with the baby and you -- adam : there 's no wall between us . i 'm right here . i 'm here . it 's you and me , okay ? we 're in this thing together . will you do me a favor ? chelsea : ( sniffles ) adam : just -- just go upstairs , draw a bath , soak . i will go get you some dinner . we can eat together . it 'll be just -- just the two of us . chelsea : i love you . adam : ( sniffles ) chelsea : ( sighs ) you know , that tub is big enough for two . adam : first dinner , and then ... chelsea : ( sniffles ) ( sniffles ) adam : i love you . chelsea : i know . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : hey , summer , it 's dad . will you call me , let me know you 're okay ? you do n't want to talk about the divorce , i get it , but i 'm here when you 're ready , okay ? i 'm always here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) phyllis : hey , um , summer , it 's your mom . maybe you will delete this before listening to it , but i just ... ( voice breaking ) want you to know how much i miss you . i wish i could fix this . i love you very much , as big as the world . phyllis : ( normal voice ) `` i give up . you win . `` ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] summer : and mom just lies and cheats and acts like it does n't matter . so what am i supposed to do , just forget what she did ? okay , it wrecked our family and it 's disgusting . i mean , aunt avery , i just -- i - i ca n't take it . avery : okay , listen . i get it . i do . i understand not wanting to be around your family . summer : yeah , well , i do n't want to just not be around them , i want to make it legal . i want to sue them for emancipation . avery : wow , that 's a big decision . what do you know about it ? summer : just what i 've read on the internet . so can you help me ? avery : well , i ca n't represent you , if that 's what you 're asking , but i do know a few things about family law . would you help me with this ? just put one in every slot . summer : wait , seriously ? we 're baking ? avery : mm - hmm , yes , we are baking , and i need some flour . summer : i 'm asking you to help me get away from my family . avery : yes , i know , and i will help you , but right now , i need 2 cups of flour . see , baking is all about precision . cooking , you add a little of this , you add a little of that , you make mistakes , you add some more spice , but baking -- baking , all you have to do is follow the rules . you do exactly as you 're told ... summer : ( sighs ) avery : and what do you get ? cupcakes . summer : you know , there 's places to buy cupcakes on every corner . avery : i do know that , but these are gon na be better . i 'll go get the sugar . [ scene_break ] jack : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) sharon : jack . jack : well , now this is a surprise . sharon : i need to see victor . jack : well , you 're a couple million shares too late . ( chuckles ) sharon : i do n't understand . jack : what , have you been out of the country , living in a cave with no wi - fi ? sharon : just tell me what 's going on ! jack : well , take a gander . there 's no mustache glaring down at the lesser mortals . this is my office now , my desk , my chair . newman enterprises is mine to run , and no small thanks to you . really , thank you . you drove newman into the ground , i got to pick up the pieces . one little hostile takeover , and it 's all mine . sharon : no one told me about this . jack : well , i guess nicholas and victoria are a little too busy plotting my overthrow . they have time for that kind of thing now . they 've been relieved of their duties here at newman . sharon : you fired nicholas ? ( cell phone alert chimes ) jack : ooh , i 'm gon na have to deal with this . my receptionist will validate your parking . adam : hey . sharon : oh , god , adam . i came to see victor . adam : yeah , i figured as much . sharon : jack 's in charge . no one told me that . adam : it must have slipped my mind . come on , we got ta get out of here . [ scene_break ] avery : never forget the salt , just a pinch . it brings out the flavor , a little kick to the sweet , kind of like chocolate - covered pretzels . summer : oh , i love those . avery : i do , too . so , um , about this emancipation idea -- i get it , i totally do , but i think that you have to think the whole thing through in your head , right ? i mean , if it were to work , and that is a big `` if , `` you would legally be an adult , so no more support from your family , your parents . your bills , your rent , your medical decisions , your legal decisions -- it 's all on you . summer : yeah , but i 'd be free . avery : you 'd be free to be homeless . look , i know that emancipation seems like the answer right now , but are you really ready for all of that ? summer : definitely not . avery : definitely not , so take some more time at home . it 'll fly by , i guarantee it . and you do n't want to come out of the oven too soon , because nobody likes soggy cake . summer : ( laughs ) avery : ( laughs ) summer : are you telling me i 'm a cupcake ? avery : i 'm telling you you 're a good girl who 's hurting , and i do n't want to see you make a decision that makes you hurt even more . summer : you know , i wish my mom was just like you . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : you alone ? phyllis : so , so alone . jack : got your text . phyllis : did n't take you long to get here . jack : i win . says so right here . so what exactly is my prize ? you coming aboard at newman ? [ scene_break ] avery : that was fast . nick : you told me summer was here . avery : she was . everything 's fine . we talked , we baked . nick : you talked and baked ? avery : mm - hmm . nick : i 'm surprised she was willing to do either . avery : well , she wants help in becoming an emancipated minor . nick : what 'd you tell her ? avery : i taught her how to measure flour and i told her i hoped she 'd reconsider . nick : do you think it worked ? avery : i do n't know . nick : ( sighs ) well , thanks for trying . avery : i 'll tell you what i told her . she 's a good kid , and i remember what it 's like to just want everybody to leave you alone . nick : is that a hint for me to take off ? ( timer goes off ) avery : no , i 'd say your timing is just right . [ scene_break ] sharon : newman is gone , and it 's all my fault . nick and noah must hate me more than ever now . ( sniffles ) ( exhales slowly ) adam : no one hates you , sharon . sharon : yes , of course they hate me ! i wore a white dress to victor 's funeral . i said vows to tucker . i knew that victor was alive , and i let them grieve . newman was their life . it was their legacy , and now it 's gone , and -- and it 's my fault . adam : hey , hey . sharon : and you know , i was sure . i was so sure that i could make newman better , stronger -- that i could prove that i was strong and prove all of them wrong for doubting me . god , noah ! i 've really let him down . i 'm -- i 'm not a mother , i 'm not a wife , i 'm not a leader . i 'm none of those things , and they do n't want me anymore . why would they ? i 'm nothing . i have nothing ! adam : hey , hey , hey , shh . you have me , okay ? do you hear me ? you have me . sharon : adam , do n't let go . do n't leave me alone . [ scene_break ] jack : perfect . we 'll talk . yeah . sorry about that . phyllis : oh , no , when you 're the master of the universe , people get used to waiting for you to finish a call . jack : you said i win . say you 're in already . phyllis : i 'm in already . jack : fantastic . phyllis : ( chuckles ) jack : we should toast . ( groans ) phyllis : what 's wrong ? what 's wrong ? jack : ( inhales sharply ) i 'm fine , i 'm fine . just hope they have the good stuff . phyllis : no , you are not fine . you are not fine . what 's wrong with you ? jack , what 's wrong with you ? and do n't even think of lying to me . [ scene_break ] avery : oh , girls like summer break my heart . they 're right on the edge , you know , wanting so badly to be an adult , but still needing their parents . now if we could just channel her energy into pastry , she and i could open a bakery . what ? nick : you bake ? avery : uh - huh . nick : this is news to me . avery : well , i am multifaceted . i have many facets . nick : you trip over yourself going up and down stairs . i 've seen it . avery : that is true , but you do not see any stairs in my kitchen . nick : yeah . avery : here . nick : ( inhales slowly ) avery : oh , what , is a cupcake too froufrou for you ? nick : hey , i am very confident in my masculinity . avery : mm - hmm . nick : if i want a cupcake , i 'll have one . i 'm just a little nervous you might have mixed up salt with sugar or , uh , i do n't know , toothpaste with frosting . avery : wow , you 're hilarious . bite it . nick : that is amazing . avery : ( laughs ) nick : it 's brilliant . avery : mm - hmm . nick : i mean , in the history of baked goods , this is the best cupcake i 've ever had . this has officially changed my life . avery : it is delicious , and you know you like it . nick : yeah , i really do . mmm . [ next_on ] phyllis : it looks like someone 's putting a stake through your spine . why are you not being straight with me ? nick : are you saying i took the easy route ? victor : you did , by refusing to fight for your family 's company . billy : i 'm gon na resign from newman . | jack suffers with a sharp pain is his spine and gets a visit from his father , who shows him no sympathy at all . john reminds him what wrong he is doing by taking over victor 's company . chelsea confronts adam about why he is lying to her and not including her in what is troubling him . at the athletic club , avery and ronan bump into each other . avery insists that she and nick are only friends . nick and phyllis discuss if she should take the job at newman . nick lets her know that it really does n't matter to him . phyllis asks him is it really over between them . phyllis accuses nick of already moving on without her and agrees that she will let go . summer comes downstairs as phyllis leaves . john asks what he is really afraid of , but jack refuses to give him a straight answer . chelsea asks adam why he is shutting her out of his life and not wanting to talk about them losing their baby . sharon rushes in from the back and tells adam that he needs to tell chelsea the truth . sharon offers to tell victor everything about the fire , but adam forbids her to do so . |
[ door opens ] phyllis : so what 's the plan ? jack : i got the cash from the bank . we 're ready for the next step in our plan . security guard : you ca n't go in there ! hey ! phyllis : what the hell is going on ? ! jack : remove this man from the premises . billy : `` this man , `` jack ? i 'm your brother . jack : thanks for the reminder . get him out of here . billy : i 'm here to stop you , jack . jack : stop me from what ? billy : from going down the same path i did and ruining yourself in the process . lauren : i had an exclusive right to carry bare by brash & sassy in my stores , and now you guys are reneging ! you were consulting other buyers , going behind my back ? ! jill : no , lauren , calm down ! lauren : i 'm not gon na calm down ! you are my sister , and you are screwing me over ! how can you do that ? ! jill : no ! victoria : no one is doing that , lauren . i promise you . we are honoring the deal that we made with fenmore 's . jill : yeah ! lauren : really ? then why are new deals being signed without consulting me ? jill : i did n't authorize any new deals ! lauren : oh , seriously ? cane : i did . linda : the negative coverage is n't confined to the tabloids anymore . we 're getting pulverized in the business press . curtis : and there are rumors the fbi may be getting involved . we have a right to know the truth , victor . victor : and you 're wondering if i 've been misrepresenting the state of my company , diverting funds or covering up losses or lying to the members of the board of directors . is n't that the kind of truth you 're after ? lauren : you better start explaining , and fast . cane : our exclusive deal with fenmore 's is only good after the first few weeks of the rollout . after that , we can contract with anybody we want , and i 'm merely setting up new deals . that 's all . lauren : i assumed i would be given the opportunity to extend the exclusivity given my chain 's long history with the brand , the fact that my sister is part owner of fenmore 's , and the fact that you left me completely in the lurch . victoria : yes , because of our out - of - stocks , you mean . lauren : yes . i purchased 300,000 units . my shelves are bare , and you have yet to send any product . jill : yeah , but that was because of a problem with our manufacturer . that 's beyond our control . lauren : regardless , that puts you in breach . jill : [ sighs ] victoria : okay , well , it 's being handled , lauren . lauren : really ? how ? victoria : yeah , i have found a new manufacturer . they 're running a triple shift to make up the backorder , and you 'll have your delivery by the end of the week . jill : yes , and as a show of good faith , we will extend your exclusivity for two weeks to cover the time that your shelves ... cane : [ sighs ] jill : ... were empty and you had to give rain checks to your customers . would you please see that that 's handled ? victoria : of course . will that make things work for you , lauren ? lauren : i guess it will have to do . jill : oh , my god . you 're still not happy . i 'm gon na take you to lunch . lauren : you better . jill : okay . lauren : better be expensive , too . jill : honey , look , we were all caught off guard by the overwhelming response . bare by brash & sassy is a huge hit , and that 's not a bad problem to have , if you think about it . plus we will put the language in the next contract that you can have the exclusive after the initial rollout as long as you want , unless you waive it in writing . lauren : i at least deserve that . jill : you absolutely deserve that ! lauren : yeah , well , thank you . jill : [ chuckles ] lauren , you have to excuse the way this was handled . you know cane . sometimes he gets just a little overzealous . lauren : oh , i 'm well aware of his organizational skills and the fact that his enthusiasm can get the better of him . jill : well , i 'm pretty sure that 's 'cause he 's a guy . lauren : [ chuckles ] victoria : yeah , so , lauren , we 're sorry for any friction that was created between our two companies . lauren : apology accepted . and now i have to get going because i 'm meeting michael and i 'm already late . now , you ... jill : mm - hmm ? lauren : lunch this week . i 'm holding you to it . jill : absolutely , yep . lauren : love you , sis . jill : yep . love you . okay . if you will excuse me ... victoria : uh , jill , go easy on him . i mean , cane was just trying to be proactive . that 's a good thing . jill : yeah . unless it creates ill will with one of our most important customers . cane : [ sighs ] so i signed a deal with renee crofton from kessler department stores u.s.a. and canada with very specific start and end dates . so what would you like me to do now ? jill : i do n't know . but i 'm sure you 'll come up with something . you seem to have all sorts of ideas about how to run the business . the trouble is , you keep forgetting that i am the one in charge . victor : the rumors you are hearing are fabrications , you know , obviously put out by our competitors . curtis : if that 's true , then what 's the point of leaking them ? linda : once they 're proven false , whoever did it just looks foolish . victor : the person disseminating these lies obviously hopes that the lies will take on a life of their own , thereby creating some distrust about our company . people will have a lack of confidence , thereby bringing down newman enterprises and me along with it . linda : then you believe this is a personal attack ? victor : you bet it 's personal . but i 'm on to their tactics . you tell the rest of the board of directors not to worry about a damn thing . i have everything under control . curtis : glad to see you 're on top of it , victor . victor : i hope i have assuaged your fears . linda : for now . victor : okay . curtis : thank you for your time , victor . victor : thank you . thank you for coming by . travis : what do you think ? either of them behind it ? victor : unh - unh . they 've been around a long time . travis : that precludes them from consideration ? victor : no , no , no , no , no . not at all . travis : well , they 're on my list . victor : travis , i have a feeling that half the people of this damn building are on your list . travis : i 'm starting to narrow it down . victor : you got members of my family on that list ? travis : i do . victor : well , cross them off . no one in my family would do this . they would not intentionally sabotage my company , our company . travis : you can play the victim in this . you can make a show out of suing gc buzz . but you and i both know the truth . victor : which is ? travis : those documents were n't fake . and everything you 're being accused of is accurate . those divisions were in real trouble , and you moved money around to cover it up . victor : you know why i 'm launching this lawsuit against devon hamilton and his wife ? i 'm going to find out who is sending all this information to jack abbott . jack : you got two minutes to state your case , then get the hell out of here . billy : what i have to say is not for dave 's ears . jack : dave , please wait right outside . two minutes . talk . billy : well , i hear that , uh , victor is suing devon and hilary for the leaked financial information . jack : so ? what of that ? billy : 'cause i know you 're behind it . you outed victor . you exposed his slimy ways . you hit him hard . now he 's gon na come back hitting harder . jack : victor has no proof that was me . billy : you did n't fool me . you think you 're gon na fool him ? jack : there is no evidence to be found . billy : not exactly a denial . phyllis : he does n't owe you one , billy . billy : what are you gon na do ? you gon na just whistle past a graveyard pretending you 're innocent in all this ? he is going to retaliate . worse , he 's gon na escalate . jack : so what are you telling me ? he does n't deserve this ? billy : no , of course , he deserves this . you know that , and he knows that , which is why , in his mind , you are gon na be suspect number one . jack : then what the hell do you care ? he got hit . things are starting to unravel . billy : and you 're enjoying every second of it , right ? jack : you bet i am . billy : like i said , going down the wrong path , jack . and trust me , you 're not gon na like where this ends . jack : where is this coming from ? why are you here ? you 're concerned about victor ? you 're certainly not concerned about me . why are you here ? ! billy : all right , you want the truth ? i do n't care if you and victor slug each other until you 're bleeding and breathless . i do n't want to see you drag phyllis down with you . phyllis : nothing like that is happening . jack is n't dragging me into anything . billy : i know you blame phyllis and me for the affair that wrecked your marriage . but you blame victor more , right , because it 's easier . there 's no temptation to forgive a man who 's never apologized for anything in his life . jack : wow . you really have this figured out , do n't you ? billy : it 's an easy target , jack . just unleash it all on victor , all the hate , all the anger . jack : you 're making a mistake here . billy : it 's not just you . do you understand that ? this vendetta is going to hurt phyllis . unless that 's what you want . phyllis : just stop it right now . jack : you are no longer an employee here . you are no longer an abbott . you are no longer my brother . your opinion does n't matter . you do n't matter . you came here to save phyllis ? i suggest you go back to doing that work behind my back ! now get out of my office , or i will throw you out ! oh , please . open your mouth . give me good reason . phyllis : go . billy , please . michael : uh , dare i ask how things went with jill ? still planning to sue ? lauren : she did n't even know that they were in breach . and the contract that i 've been hearing through the grapevine ? it was cane . michael : cane ? lauren : yeah , yeah . he 's just been negotiating all over town without consulting anybody . he was willing to ditch fenmore 's and not even deal with the out - of - stock issue . i - i am -- i am beyond furious . thank god that jill and victoria made good on it . michael : need something stronger ? lauren : hmm . i 'm okay , i 'm okay . probably should n't even be this upset . i 'm just -- i - i can not believe the way cane handled this and the way he treated me . michael : how did he -- this does n't have anything to do with last year and my , um , misguided attempt to push you two together ? lauren : had n't really even thought about that . but now that you bring it up ... michael : no . you and i are way past that . too late . lauren : yes , we are . but it stings . cane was a close friend of mine , but i guess that goes out the window when there 's a buck to be made . michael : well , cane 's being an idiot , and for what it 's worth , i 'm sorry that he 's an idiot . lauren : i 'm disappointed . you know , he came to me . he wanted to be part of fenmore 's because he was tired of being second fiddle to jill . and what does he do ? he goes right back . and here i am , i 'm watching them together , working , watching that dynamic . she 's calling him out in front of victoria and me . michael : i guess he 's just walked into the same situation . lauren : yes , he did . only worse . so to answer your question , no , i am not suing my sister . and you , my darling , are free to pursue victor 's lawsuit . travis : hey , natalie . you got a sec ? natalie : sure . what 's up ? travis : i need some research . natalie : pretty sure there 's a whole department for that . travis : i want you to investigate the newman board of directors , everyone on it . i need to see everyone 's financial picture -- bank accounts , stocks , bonds , as well as their phone records . you 're gon na be looking for anything out of the ordinary -- unusual patterns , large purchases , that kind of thing . natalie : i get it , i get it . i know how to find and analyze the personal data of anyone foolish enough to go online without taking the necessary precautions , which is pretty much anyone online . it 's simple . i can do it in my sleep . travis : then why are n't you saying , `` sure , travis . i can do that for you `` ? natalie : because most of the board members are newmans . does victor know what you 're doing ? travis : i 'd be grateful for the information . natalie : do you really think that someone from victor 's inner circle is responsible for leaking that data to gc buzz ? travis : this early in the game , it 's a mistake to rule out anybody . billy : well , thank you very much , dave . could n't have done it without you . you are one heck of a hall monitor , so appreciate it , but you can mosey on now . do n't test me , abbott . victoria : what was that about ? billy : paid a little visit to jack and phyllis . victoria : ah . well , how long did it take for them to throw you out ? billy : i got an actual audience . two minutes . i pushed it to two and a half . victoria : well , you must have had something really interesting to say . billy : well , most of the time i do , but not this time . jack basically said that i 'm dead to him . victoria : [ winces ] ouch . billy : is that a smile ? are you having a little , uh , self - satisfying smirk there ? do you enjoy seeing me crash and burn , victoria ? victoria : i ca n't believe that 's even a question . although i do have to ask myself why you even went up there when your brother has so much contempt for you . billy : glutton for punishment . let 's just say i have my reasons . victoria : anyway , you missed a really exciting morning this morning . billy : why do you say that ? victoria : lauren 's on the warpath . billy : why ? she loves our product . victoria : well , evidently cane has been making deals behind everyone 's back . billy : what kind of deals ? victoria : with other retailers . and lauren -- billy : she has an exclusive with us . what is he thinking ? victoria : that the rollout period is ending soon and lauren is under the impression -- billy : she has the right of first refusal to extend her contract . victoria : she has every right to assume that . billy : it should be in her contract , but still , the option is implied . what did my mother say ? victoria : let me just put it this way . it would have put you in a much more cheerful mood watching her put cane in his place . victor : well , i 'll be damned . here 's the other abbott , the one who was tossed in the clink for brawling . victoria : hey , dad , you 're here for lunch . billy : so , i heard you got nailed in the press for cooking the books at newman . victor : when you see your brother jack , kindly tell him that i 'm doing some sleuthing , okay ? i 'll soon find out who 's responsible . billy : i 'm sure my brother can take care of himself . victoria : [ sighs ] victor : at least one of the abbott brothers can . victoria : so , um , are you ready to go ? i 'm really hungry for that , you know , that mandarin salad that they have with the little orange slices . bye , billy . billy : enjoy your lunch . victor : oh , this is very nice today . good menu . victoria : well , i already know what i 'm having . so , i saw hilary 's piece on `` gc buzz television . `` victor : oh , yeah ? well , that was nothing but tabloid journalism . and i 'm gon na sue the hell out of devon for that . victoria : you think the documents were fake ? victor : of course they were fake . it has jack abbott written all over it . he is spinning out of control ever since he found out about his brother billy boy having an affair with his wife . victoria : it takes two . victor : sweetheart , this latest attack on our company is a desperate act by jack abbott . that 's all . victoria : so you think he manufactured the evidence . victor : of course , he did . put our company and me in a bad light . victoria : [ sighs ] meaning you think there 's gon na be an investigation . victor : let there be an investigation . they can bring on the fbi , irs . i do n't care what agency they bring . our books are clean . victoria : dad , if you remember correctly , luca did a real number on the oil division , and i know that because i was c.e.o . at the time . there 's no way that you can turn things around that quickly . victor : watch me . travis : this should be everyone who had direct access to the area protected by the firewall . natalie : when do you need this ? travis : 10 minutes ago . natalie : do n't get pushy . travis : i also want to look at something else . natalie : do n't make me regret helping you . travis : i also want to look at the satellite players . anyone close to the people on this list who could have used them to somehow gain access . people who owed money , had expensive problems , people who might be holding a grudge against victor . natalie : that 'll be a long list . and it 'll include people who are close to you , too . travis : i realize that . but we need to be thinking creatively on this , okay ? natalie : all right . i 'll compile everything i can find . i 'll have it for you and victor after i 'm done . i 'll print it out -- travis : actually , right now , let 's just keep this between us . [ pen clicking ] jill : oh ! good , i 'm glad you 're here . i wanted to talk about the timing of our next product rollout . billy : why do n't you ask him ? jill : 'cause i 'm asking you . billy : well , cane 's the one with the ideas . i 'm just a glorified foot soldier taking orders . jill : oh , lord . i saw victor leaving with victoria . is this why you 're in such a lousy mood ? billy : no , because victoria and i are through , all right ? she 's serious with newman 's new golden boy . i 'm just the town pariah . cane : you know what ? as much as i would love to sit here and listen to you discuss the finer points of your fall from grace , i have a distribution deal i need to go and salvage . excuse me . jill : honey , what is really gnawing at you ? please tell me you 're not thinking of going up against victor again . billy : no , actually . i was the voice of reason on that very subject earlier . [ clears throat ] jill : really ? with whom ? billy : well , i told jack not to go poke the bear , to learn from my mistakes with victor , that there 's nothing to ever gain , that you only lose . so , go ahead . tell me that that was a waste of time because there 's no way that jack 's ever gon na listen to me . jill : no . i 'm gon na tell you how proud i am of you . honey , you knew he 'd be hostile , but you tried to help anyway . it was the right thing to do . no , it proves that you 're willing to change . billy : yeah , well , for the record , i did n't do it for jack . i did it for phyllis . if he 's gon na be that reckless , i do n't want him taking her down with him . jill : for god 's sake ! billy : what do you mean ? i thought you just said you were proud of me . jill : ohhh ! phyllis again ! she is so bad for you ! i thought you closed the door on that ! billy : okay . i know that you have a feeling about this , but you 're not gon na like this part . i 'm always gon na care about phyllis . phyllis : billy is very sure that you and i are working together . jack : it does n't make any difference . phyllis : well , it might if he decides to make trouble for us . jack : what ? if he tries to stop us from going after victor to protect you ? phyllis : i do n't need protection . and quite frankly , billy should mind his own business . what are you looking for ? jack : the ryerson contract . legal redlined a copy for me , and i do n't know where i put it . phyllis : the ryerson file . right here . jack : thank you . i do n't give a damn about what billy says or does ! i meant what i said ! he is out of my life ! hell , he 's done more to mess up my life than victor has . phyllis : i can understand why you would believe that . jack : what ? you think i 'm being too harsh on him ? phyllis : i 'm not gon na tell you how to act . i 'm not gon na tell you how to feel . jack : i 'm not gon na try to punish him . i 'm not gon na waste my energy . hell , he 's perfectly capable of self - destructing all on his own . [ knock on door ] jack : come in . thank you , pamela . `` enclosed : legal documents . `` phyllis : three guesses who they 're from . jack : oh , this is victor 's counterattack . first he sues gc buzz . then he sues me . phyllis : well , he moved fast . jack : yeah , they move fast . this is not from victor . this is from my lawyers . our divorce papers . jill : here are the spreadsheets i wanted you to look over . cane : you could have e - mailed them to me . jill : no , cane . i wanted to bring them to you in person so i could discuss my instructions . also so you would n't go off half - cocked and make decisions on your own . cane : you know what ? i do n't know why you 're so bent out of shape . we had an exclusive deal with fenmore 's . it was coming to an end . i was setting up a new buyer . you know why ? because that is my job . jill : it is also your job to keep me informed . you are part of a team , cane . that means you do n't make decisions unilaterally ! that is why i made you and victoria and billy equal ! so you could all bring your own particular talents to the table ! cane : this conversation 's getting old , okay ? i 'm sick of this . this is a matchmaking exercise , and i 'm the third wheel here to make sure if it goes south , everything 's gon na be okay . jill : that was n't the only reason , cane ! cane : and i was okay with it in the beginning ! did n't care what my job title was 'cause all i wanted to do was prove to you i 'm the right person to run this division . case in point -- new fragrance . i did the consumer research , the development , the marketing , the rollout . i even did the advertising on the release of it . i even miss everything with my family . i did n't see the kids ' halloween play last night . do you know why ? because i 'm sitting down with renee crofton trying to close the deal that you now want me to go and renegotiate ! jill : i 'm so sorry you missed the kids ' play ! i never meant for that to happen ! cane : you have been testing me since day one , and i have delivered , and i will continue to deliver ! and that , my friend , is the bottom line . jill : no , cane . no , that is not the bottom line . victor : you know , sweetheart ... i built newman enterprises from the ground up . you do n't think i could do it again ? victoria : in a matter of hours ? i know you can get the company back on its feet , but i 'm suspicious of how quickly you 're doing it . look , i ran the company for months . i know every division inside and out . victor : jack abbott set out to ruin me , and he 's using someone from the inside of the company to get to very sensitive information , okay , very sensitive documents . victoria : someone like travis ? i know you suspected him , dad . victor : if he told you that , then he must have also told you that i do n't suspect him . however , since we are talking about your boyfriend , he 's keeping something to himself . lauren : for the life of me , i can not understand why victor has come to you for legal help and why you have decided to take the case . michael : uh , well , victor feels i owe him for trying to throw his defense . this is my penance . lauren : [ chuckles ] really ? because i believe the bar 's disciplinary committee that suspended you , that was your penance . michael : he 's the type of guy who likes to dole out his own kind of punishment . lauren : but you do n't need to take it . michael : no . i let my friendship with phyllis , my outrage at how victor treated her and jack , i let that affect my professional judgment . it led me to cross lines that i should n't have crossed . it was a valuable lesson . it 's one i hope phyllis learns , too . jack : i guess they were able to expedite things . good . let 's sign , get this over with . that was our deal . you give me the divorce if you keep your job . phyllis : i know . jack : i got work to do . could you give that to my assistant ? jill : look , a little friendly competition between peers is a healthy thing . and to be honest , i was wondering how sharp you were gon na be coming out of a much smaller operation . cane : so what is your verdict ? jill : there 's no verdict . look , when i took you away from fenmore 's , i knew you were hard - working . i knew how talented you were . but you ca n't be running things on your own , all right ? just stop trying that . you have two very capable partners . no , listen to me . two very capable partners with special skill sets . you divvy up the work according to all of you . and here 's the really important thing . every night you go home to your family . you do not stay here working till midnight . cane : but if i do n't do that , who 's going to do the work ? 'cause these two , all they have in their life is personal problems . i 'm the one here who 's driving this company in the right direction . it 's going in that direction because of me , not because of them . they 're not 100 % committed to the company like i am . do you understand this ? jill : i do understand that . i do . i understand that you 're passionate and you 're committed , and it 's what makes you so damn good . what i do n't want is for you to burn out ! that 's why i had you carve the pumpkins with the kids here . and i 'm so , so sorry you missed the play . i 'm so sorry . you 've got to learn to strike balance . cane : i 'm trying to strike a balance . jill : good . cane : you know , yesterday neil and lily and -- and the kids , they come in the club . jill : right . cane : and the kids were acting all rambunctious , and i 'm trying to close this deal with renee . and she looks up and she 's like , `` who are these kids misbehaving in this fine establishment ? `` jill : she did n't know they were your kids . cane : no , she did n't know . so i tell her , `` that 's my kids and i 'm proud of them and the way lily and i raised them . `` then i get up and i walk away from the meeting , and i go and i sit down with my family . jill : gutsy move ! cane : it had to be done . so you know what happens ? jill : what ? cane : she watches me for a little while , then she comes over , apologizes , and awards me the deal . jill : what a great story ! [ laughs ] i love it . i love the way you handled her , and you closed the deal . cane : so you do n't have to worry . i am keeping things balanced , okay ? i 'm doing it . lauren : thank you . honey ? there a problem with victor 's case ? michael : uh , no , no . this is from phyllis . uh ... she and jack signed the papers . their divorce is final . lauren : wow . that was soon , right ? michael : yeah . i 'm sure jack used his connections to speed things along . lauren : i just wish they had taken more time and worked through their pain and anger and come out the other side . michael : hmm . we 're living proof that that 's possible . lauren : yes , we are . you know , after everything that they 've been through and the love that 's still there , it 's just -- it 's sad that they could n't work it out . michael : yeah . but knowing phyllis , i do n't think a decree will faze her . i do n't think it will matter to her that , uh , the divorce is done or how impossible the odds may seem . she 's never gon na give up on jack . billy : phyllis . wait . stop . phyllis , please . just wait a second . hey , i 'm sorry , all right ? stop . please . i 'm sorry . i should n't have barged into the office like that . i obviously upset you , and that 's not what i intended . phyllis : not now . billy : please stop , okay ? i get it , all right ? this is your life . you get to make whatever choices you get to make . i know my part in this , all right ? i blew up your life . but victor was a big part of that . our hate for that man is what brought us together in the first place , wanting to make him pay . and that 's exactly what i see happening with jack . phyllis : it 's over . my divorce is final . jack : love is a funny thing . you ca n't see it , you ca n't touch it , you ca n't lock it up so you ca n't steal it . but when two people share it , it is strong , it is powerful . and if one of them does n't screw it up , it 's forever . please do n't screw this up . did you sleep with billy ? phyllis : yes . we know how to roll with the bad times , and we especially know how to claw our way back to the good ones . we have proven that we can face anything , and this is part of anything . jack : [ voice breaking ] all those incredible memories -- i want to scrub them off me with bleach ! phyllis : do n't say that ! jack : they were all lies ! phyllis : no ! i have missed you . i had to get back to you as quickly as possible ... to you , to this house , to this bed , the talking and to the fighting , making love . yes , i loved you both . but i chose you . in the end , i chose us . jack : in the end ? ! this is the end . anything we ever were , anything we ever had , anything we ever could have been you just destroyed . phyllis : because i do stupid and crazy things ! and you of all people should know that ! and if you do n't , well , then you tell me who the hell you fell in love with ! jack : i fell in love with you . phyllis : [ sobs ] jack : i fell in love with you and all your stubbornness and your tense , headstrong , misguided passion . victoria : oh , hey , there . travis : hey . victoria : natalie . hey . what are you doing here ? natalie : i work here . for your dad . victoria : oh , i see . um , so you 're his new assistant . natalie : what ? you do n't think i can handle it ? victoria : no , it 's not that . it 's just that a person with your expertise in computers is -- natalie : what am i doing wasting my life playing secretary ? victoria : frankly , yeah . natalie : yeah , it 's not my dream job , but i was burning through my pass key royalty money and i needed a new gig . so here i am . travis : i think we 're all set here , right ? natalie : yep . travis : okay . i 'm going back to my office . victoria : i 'll come with you . travis : okay . victoria : okay , so let 's be real . what is natalie really doing here ? i know that my father would n't hire some world - class coder and hacker to cover the phones . travis : it 's like she said . she needed a gig . victoria : well , i 'm sorry . i 'm not buying it . i know my father . so what is natalie 's first assignment ? to figure out who 's behind the leak ? who 's on the top of the list ? travis : we 're looking at all the associates at newman right now -- employees , board members . victoria : so what you 're saying is that i 'm a suspect , too . natalie : you buzzed ? victor : yeah . kindly close the door . so , how is it going with your current assignment ? natalie : well , i strengthened the firewall and encrypted all the sensitive financial files . but it may not matter . victor : what do you mean ? natalie : travis thinks the leak may be coming from inside your family . travis : i do n't know how else i can say it . victoria : well , it does n't matter if you come up with 50 more ways of saying it . i 'm not buying what you 're selling . if you think that my family is behind this leak , then i 'm definitely at the top of the list . but it 's a stupid list . travis : okay , you 're entitled to your opinion , okay ? victoria : look , my entire family made amends with my father when he got out of prison . we 're the ones that helped him to get out of prison . i kept newman enterprises afloat the entire time knowing when he got back here , he was gon na toss me out . there 's no way that my family would turn their backs on him now . is this what my dad thinks ? is he really that paranoid ? i 'm gon na talk to him . travis : do n't , do n't . victoria : he does n't know that you 're doing this , does he ? he does n't know that you 're looking into the family . travis : i 'm just doing my due diligence . victoria : you 're not gon na find anything . there 's nothing to find . my family does n't need any money . there 's no way we would give this damning evidence to the press . travis : maybe this is about more than just money . did you think about that ? victoria : [ sighs ] jack : yeah , i have the money . you 'll get it when you deliver me a sledgehammer big enough to shatter victor 's world . phyllis : we signed the papers in the office . billy : after i came in and made everything more tense . phyllis : he said some horrible things about you , no longer being his brother or even an abbott . billy : [ scoffs ] i was n't surprised by any of that . phyllis : he did n't mean it . that was his anger talking . and do n't pretend that does n't bother you . i know it does . billy : then do n't kid yourself , okay ? he meant every word . jack 's disowned me . but i would n't take any of it back because of what i had with you , because i still care about you . phyllis : what ? what are you -- are -- are you thinking because i 'm free you still have a chance ? billy : phyllis , that 's not what i 'm saying . phyllis : i love jack . i love jack , and i knew this was gon na happen . i knew the divorce was gon na happen . but it is a stupid signature on a stack of papers , and it 's -- it 's not the end . jack and i belong together , and nothing is gon na stop that . you are not gon na stop that . so if you want me to be happy and if you say that you care , you have to leave me the hell alone . [ next_on ] natalie : no more leaks for newman enterprises , not on my watch . victor : i have a better idea . hilary : how do you feel about your husband 's unethical business practices ? nikki : are you recording this ? dylan : what 's going on here ? it seems like you 're dancing around something . patty : there 's no more dancing ! | lauren is upset because brash and sassy broke the exclusive deal with fenmore , but jill and victoria smooth things over and avoid a lawsuit . jill tells cane he ca n't make anymore decisions without consulting the other company leaders . jill also advises cane to balance work with family life . travis suspects the newman board members of leaking information to gc buzz , so he tells natalie to investigate them without telling victor , but she tells victor everything travis told her to do . jack tells his informant that he will get more money when he gets him information that will make victor suffer . phyllis and jack sign divorce papers , but she is determined to get back together with jack , so she asks billy to leave her alone . |
[ previously_on ] cane : you know what lily 's like -- once she gets invested , she does n't back down . neil : now she 's got a prison gang after her ! cane : all she had to do was lay low . lily : she wants to move me to a new prison . jack : i thought we could sit and make you a generous and appropriate offer for your patents . ashley : i do n't want your money . jack : then what is it you want ? ashley : i want to reinstated as c.e.o . traci : 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 ... ashley : i 've decided on a project for the science fair . john : are you going with how music affects plants ? ashley : no . john : i got it . how to make the best chocolate chip cookie ever . ashley : no , dad . my experiment 's chemistry - based . john : chemistry - based ? maybe you could ask jack for help . ashley : i do not need jack 's help . i 'm gon na show how to make soap from natural ingredients . john : that 's pretty ambitious for a sixth grader . ashley : i can do it . john : i 'm sure you can , my beauty . ashley : a boy will probably win first prize , anyway . they do every year . john : it 's time to change that . ashley : you really think i can ? john : i know you can . you are a smart young lady . all right ? when you win that blue ribbon , they 'll see how smart . ashley : everyone except mom . john : i 'm sorry she wo n't be there . ashley : i thought if i worked really hard and did the best i could , mom would love me just as much as she loves jack . but now she 's not even here . dina : thank you . ashley : could i have a moment alone with her ? abby : of course . i 'll be right back . dina : uh , do i know you ? ashley : yes . i 'm ashley . dina : oh ! i have beautiful daughter named ashley . ashley : oh . i know you do . dina : would you like some tea ? i 'll get mamie t o get you some . ashley : no , i just -- i just wanted to talk to you for a minute . actually , i wanted to thank you . dina : thank me ? for what ? ashley : well , sometimes relationships with mothers and daughters can be so tricky . dina : well , i tried to be a good mom . ashley : i know . i just always thought that you loved jackie more than me . dina : oh , well , jackie is special . ashley : that 's what you said all the time . dina : [ chuckles ] ashley : in my mind , that just meant that somehow i did n't measure up . and then , when i found out that brent davis was my father , it made perfect sense . of course you would love jack and traci more , because they were john 's children . dina : oh . they are all my children . ashley : i know that now . you were looking out for me back then when you had daddy draw up those documents that leave me the rights to the patents of all the formulas that i created . dina : i just do n't -- do n't remember , dear . ashley : i know . it does n't matter because you did it . you made sure that my paternity could n't be used against me to cut me out of my share of daddy 's legacy . i mean , you -- you put that in writing for me . dina : oh , sweetheart , you 're crying . ashley : they 're happy tears . dina : oh , i 'm glad . ashley : you know , for so long , i doubted that you loved me , and i see that i was wrong . you did love me . billy : c.e.o . like we can just snap our fingers and make that happen ? jack : ashley knows we have enough votes in this family to put her back in charge . billy : are you thinking about doing that , jack ? jack : i am not going to let her use a document that was written decades ago to force her back into this office . billy : why did n't dad just tell you about the document , or ashley ? jack : there is no point in trying to figure that out . we have to find some way to get ashley to back down , to accept something other than the position as c.e.o . in compensation for her patents . billy : and you think that 's possible ? jack : everyone has a price . we just have to figure out what ashley 's is . cane : hey . hey . hey . hey . how are you ? okay . okay , okay , okay , okay . um , well , i got a call saying you needed to see me right away . are you okay ? lily : i 'm fine , yeah . cane : okay , so what is it about ? is this about th e transfer ? lily : it officially went through . cane : where are they moving you to ? lily : lakewood correctional center . cane : i do n't understand . what 's the difference between that and this place ? i mean , the criminals there are just as hard as they are here . lily : and it 's four hours away . cane : you know , they 're doing this to move you to the farthest prison they can . lily : i mean , seeing my family is what 's helped me survive this , and if i 'm hundreds of miles from you -- cane : it 's not gon na happen . it 's not gon na happen , okay ? i 'm gon na do everything i can to stop this . okay ? all right . cane : hey . lily : hey . cane : hey . all right , um , so devon is calling in a favor to try and get the transfer stopped , okay ? lily : do you think he can ? cane : i do n't know , but , you know , he 's trying every resource he has , so we just have to hope for the best . lily : and prepare for the worst . cane : this is so unfair , i know . i mean , there 's -- there 's got to be another way that they can protect you . lily : you know what 's ironic is that this is all happening because i befriended someone . and if i had just done that with hilary instead of always attacking her ... cane : hey , hey , hey . do n't do that . do n't do it . do n't do it . lily : no , it 's true . my animosity is what killed hilary and her baby . and now i 'm paying the price for it . i 'm just sorry tht m y family has to pay for my mistakes . cane : do n't worry about us . okay ? do n't do that . lily : yeah , well , you might as well tell me not to breathe . cane : hey . this is not over . lily : i think you should tell mattie and charlie 's what 's going on . cane : okay . you hang in there , okay ? i love you . lily : i love you . cane : okay . devon : hi , could you tell senator palmer that devon hamilton is calling ? thank you , i 'll hold . nate : you think he 'll be able to help lily ? devon : i 've been a staunch supporter of his for years . neil : well , politicians -- they like to make their donors happy . nate : well , i think it 's crazy that you have to pull strings like this . why do n't they just move the inmates who are threatening lily ? neil : michael said he 's looking into it . i 'm gon na give him a call and see if he found anything out . devon : senator ! i 'm well , thank you . did you happen to get my e - mail ? and did you have a chance to look over my sister 's case ? that 's correct . there was no drugs or alcohol involved , she was n't using her cellphone . she has no priors whatsoever . and it 's a bit ridiculous that they even put her in such a dangerous population , and now she 's being threatened . well , senator , i 've been supporting you for a while now because i believe that you fight for what is right . and that 's really all i 'm asking you to do here . well , i do n't think that an early release is unreasonable . well , sir , if i may , my wife and unborn child were killed in that accident , so if anyone would want to see lily punished , it 'd be me . but this is not the way to do it . it 's just wrong . she 's a good person who made a mistake , and i do n't believe that she should be punished in this way . no , i 'm not -- i do n't think that she should just walk . i think that she could be confined to her home , she could be monitored by having to wear an ankle bracelet , or , at the very least , transferred to a less secure facility . oh , no , no , no . senator -- not at all . i would never ask you to do anything that even hints of impropriety . yeah , that 's right . i 'm simply asking if you can just see what you can do , if anything at all . i appreciate that . i really do . and i 'll be looking forward to your call . nate : any luck ? neil : michael talked to the warden . she insists there 's no thing she can do about moving the other inmates . how about you ? devon : senator palmer said he 's going to do his best . neil : i hope that 's enough . traci : you guys look terrible . billy : yeah , we did n't exactly get our beauty sleep last night . jack : we were here all night trying to come up with a solution we can all live with . kyle : you really think that 's a thing ? abby : i just saw my mom . i do n't think she 's in the mood to compromise . jack : okay . my dad drew up this contract for one reason . traci : uh , mother was just as big a part of those documents as daddy was . jack : okay , dina obviously saw that ashley 's paternity would eventually come out . so she went to dad and asked him to draw up a contract to protect her . abby : mm , from something like your `` blood abbott `` clause . , traci : okay , the point is , both of our parents wanted ashley to share in dad 's legacy . jack : which is why billy and i want to offer her a very generous sum for the right to her patents . kyle : how generous ? abby : it does n't matter . my mom does n't want money . she just wants to be c.e.o . again . kyle : well , she 's not getting it , not after what she did to my dad . abby : o h , really , well , what about what your dad did to my mom ? kyle : no freakin ' way you can compare the two ! abby : your dad tried to push my mom out of her own family . kyle : that justifies her sick lie ? my dad almost lost it when he thought he was n't an abbott . abby : my mom did lose it when he told her she was n't `` abbott `` enough to be c.e.o . ! traci : no , no , no , no ! stop it ! both of you ! this is not helping . jack : we have to stick together if we 're gon na get through this . for whatever reason , ashley does n't feel that her contributions to jabot have been recognized . abby : `` whatever reason ? `` really ? traci : if dad had just told us about those documents years ago , we could have avoided all of this pain and heartache . jack : i 'm sure he would have . he had a stroke ! he did n't have a chance ! abby : all my mom ever wanted was to be seen as uncle jack 's equal . kyle : she just wanted to be john abbott 's daughter . abby : she is his daughter ! jack : she was his favorite daughter . abby : really ? is that what this is about ? you 're jealous , so you use her paternity against her to try to take away the one parent she felt ever cared for her ? traci : mother loved ashley , too . abby : aunt traci , you did n't hear her back at the house talking to dina . she said that she grew up feeling like her own mom did n't love her . she was convinced it 's because she 's ruined dina and john 's picture - perfect family . and you know what , your `` blood abbott `` clause , it confirmed her worst fear -- that she would never measure up because she was n't a real abbott . what you did to my mom is just as bad as what she did to you . but we all forgave you ! so why ca n't we just forgive my mother and give her the title of c.e.o . ? kyle : oh , i do n't know , maybe because she 's using extortion to force our hands ? abby : look , grandpa gave her those patents because he knew uncle jack would try to grab all the power . kyle : instead , ashley 's doing it . traci : all right , none of us are living up to daddy 's expectations . an , in my opinion , no member of this family should run jabot right now . i mean , look at us ! we 're fighting , we 're name - calling , we 're vying for control of daddy 's company . this is note exactly the legacy he left us . jack : no , dad would have been very disappointed . traci : we are abbotts , and the only way we 're going to survive this is start acting like it . i only hope it is n't too late . john : she loves you . ashley : all we did was fight . maybe i 'm the reason she left . john : your mother leaving had nothing to do with you . ashley : maybe not . but i bet she does n't miss me . john : i guarantee you she does . ashley : not as much as she misses jack . he 's her favorite . john : you 're hurt and angry . that 's why you 're saying these things . ashley : as mad as i am at her , i still want her to be at the science fair . john : i know you do . ashley : but now she 's gone , and it 's not just this one thing she 's gon na miss . she wo n't be here for my birthday , my sixth grade graduation , the mother- daughter tea ... she 's gon na miss everything . [ sobbing ] she s ' gon na miss everything , daddy . she 's gon na miss everything . john : oh , my beauty . oh , my beauty , my beauty . it 's going to be okay . i 'll always be here for you . i promise . ashley : [ cries ] jack : come on in . have a seat . ashley : hi . ca n't start the party without the guest of honor . so , i take it this is about reinstating me as c.e.o . jack : well , we have all been discussing that on both a professional and personal perspective . ashley : okay , sounds very civil . jack : every person in this room wants to honor dad 's wishes where you 're concerned . ashley : okay , well , you are legally bound to , jack . jack : dad obviously valued your considerable contributions to this company and wanted you to be compensated fairly . so we have all decided to make this offer for complete rights to your patents . billy : in additional , you 'll get royalties on every future sale on any product that you developed . ashley : yeah , that 's also what the contract says . jack : it goes without saying , we would also love for you to continue to run r & d with an increased salary and budget , of course . kyle : you 'd also get royalties on any new products you create . jack : which would make you the most highly compensated person in this company . by a considerable margin . ashley : but this is n't about money , jack , and you know that . but in true jack abbott fashion , you 're trying to buy me off . abby : we all agreed to this . ashley : you all agreed that i do n't deserve to be c.e.o . ? abby : that 's not what i was gon na say . ashley : it 's okay , honey . this has -- it 's got you written all over it , jack , when you are willing to cripple jabot financially just to keep me from being c.e.o . and the rest of you thoroughbred abbotts went along for the ride , as usual . you , billy , the embezzler , you , kyle , who used your own uncle 's gambling addiction to bring him down , and you , jack , are single - handedly responsible for putting jabot in the hands of victor newman for how many years ? but what i did is so bad that it precludes me from being c.e.o . okay . that just tells me how much you respect me , jackie . or should i say how little . charlie : if mom has n't done anything wrong , then why are they moving her ? cane : because standing up to those bullies has put your mom in danger . mattie : then transfer the prisoners that are threatening her . cane : b aby , it 's not that easy , all right ? we 're working on other things . mattie : did you think of any other solutions ? cane : we 're hopeful , okay ? mattie : dad , you said you 'd be honest with us . cane : baby , i 'm trying to be honest with you . i do n't know what 's gon na happen , okay , and i did n't want to say anything until we knew because i did n't want to upset you , but your mum insisted . charlie : why would we be upset if mom 's getting moved for her own protection ? cane : okay . mattie : because there 's a good chance that the prison that they 'll transfer her to wo n't be as close as walworth . charlie : is that true , dad ? cane : all right , look , your uncle devon and michael baldwin are trying to make sure that does n't happen , okay ? but what is the most important thing right now is that your mum is safe . so i say we 'll wai t for all that to play out , we just go and visit her as much as we can , all right ? mattie : okay , great . can we go now , then ? cane : yeah . that 's a great idea . come on , let 's go . nate : okay , thank you . just spoke to the prison doctor . he assured that lily 's in good physical condition , and , under the circumstances , that her mental state is solid , too . devon : well , she 's strong , but , honestly , i do n't know how much more she can take than this . i really don't . nate : i mean , i could speak to victor . i mean , he 's grateful for all i 've done for him and nikki . devon : i 've already talked to him , and i 've already reached out to anybody that he would contact , so senator palmer 's our last hope . nate : well , hopefully he 'll come through . devon : i told neil i 'd give him a call as soon as i heard anything . [ cellphone rings ] there he is . senator palmer , do you have any good news for me ? john : you finish your homework ? jack : yeah . john : want to go hit the court , work on your backhand ? jack : i was wondering if maybe we could talk . about mom leaving . i -- i can tell you 're taking it pretty hard , so -- john : your mother made her choice . jack : yeah , w ell , i can see that you 're hurt , you know , and so am i , and ... just as much as ashley . john : ashley is a young girl . we 're men . jack : but ca n't we still feel sad and hurt ? john : do you remember the night your mother left ? jack : when we made root beer floats ? john : we talked , ma n to man , and you made a promise to be strong for your sisters . jack : i remember . john : time to live up to that promise . ashley 's having a hard time dealing with the absence of your mother . and traci -- even though she 's young , it 's affecting her , too . jack : it 's affecting all of us , dad . john : but you and i have to take charge . i have my company to run , and , soon , you 'll understand how much time and effort that takes . jack : i know how hard you work , dad , and someday i just want to be like you . john : well , you can start now . since i 'll be spen ding so much time at the office , i 'll need you to take the lead here at home.-look after your sisters . not feel sorry for yourself . understand ? jack : i understand . jack : ashley , i made a promise to dad to always protect you . i failed him . i know i hurt you , and i will regret it for the rest of my life . ashley : but not enough to make me c.e.o . billy : you really want to force your way to the top spot of jabot , do n't you ? ashley : as opposed to the noble way that you got in the top position , billy ? last blood abbott standing ? you know what , just for the record , embezzlement beats out lying to your brother any day of the week . billy : yeah , th ey both suck , and i 'm paying for it . traci : it does n't mean you can never been c.e.o . like i told the family , none of us should be running the company right now . kyle : i think john abbott would agree . ashley : god , you did n't even know him ! traci : ashley . kyle : it 's okay . she 's right . but i do n't think he intended for the documents he drew up to be used as a power grab . ashley : i do n't care what you think ! those document s are legal and binding . please stop . abby : mom , please . please . grandpa would hate what is going on here . ever since i was a little girl , you always taught me the values that he instilled in you -- honor , decency , love of family -- and you are going against everything he stood for . ashley : jack started it with that `` blood abbott `` clause . abby : no . it started way before then . it started when you were a little girl . mom , i heard you . i heard you talking to dina . you said that you grew up feeling like she never loved you as much as her other children . and when you found out that john was n't your biological father , it sent you into a tailspin that you never recovered from . mom , even if uncle jack had n't changed those bylaws , i do n't think it would have mattered . you never felt loved , you never felt respected , not until you found out what dina did for you . i know how much it matters to you . i saw the look on yo ur face . you finally felt like she loved you as much as her other children , that she loved you as much as she loved uncle jack and aunt traci . traci : whatever else you 're feeling right now , please know all of us love you and respect you . jack : it 's true , ashley . billy : i hope you know how i feel , ash . abby : mom , please . do n't make a decision out of anger that 's gon na hurt all of us , including you . traci : think of what daddy would want -- for this family to heal . ashley : [ sighs ] well , you 've definitely given me a lot to think about . i need a little time . abby : maybe i should go after her . traci : no . she said she needed time . let 's give it to her . jack : traci 's right . you both said everything that needed to be said . i do n't know , i felt like maybe i should have said more , should have told her i still loved her , but she did n't see open to -- god , how did we get here ? ! ashley and i have had our ups and downs for years . never like this . billy : jack . [ sighs ] i bet she would love to go back to the way things were just as bad as you . jack : oh , i 'm not so sure , buddy . billy : come on . she is going to real ize that her relationship with you is more important than any c.e.o . chair . jack : starting to sound like traci , the unfailing optimist . billy : well , i will take that as a compliment . abby : i 'm glad someone else is being optimistic besides aunt traci . she always is . billy : there 's a reason for it . come on , eve ry time we 've been through a rough moment , whether it was losing dad or colleen or delia , we 've always worked it out . and we 'll do the same this time . we 'll work through this tough moment . kyle : wish i shared your confidence . billy : it 's jack and ashley we 're talking about , okay ? they 've held this family together since they were young . they 've had to . jack : you mean because dina left . billy : that , an d traci was young , but jack and ashley had to fill the void . traci : no , actually , it was always just jack . you 're right , honey , i was a little girl , and i did n't understand everything , but i understood that . ashley was devastated when mother left , and i remember a certain science fair . ashley won first prize . mother was n't there , but jack was . and even when daddy had to go back to work , jack is the one who stayed and helped her celebrate . he got her a little cake with a blue ribbon on it . he sang ... `` for she 's a jolly good sister . `` abby : that is so sweet . traci : it 's so sweet . and jack was always there for us . billy : who was there for you ? jack : it was a different time . boys were n't suppo sed to show their emotions . traci : but you never complained . jack : dad needed me to be a man . abby : but you were just a kid , forced to be a grown - up . jack : what you working on ? ashley : science fair project . jack : if you need any help , i could definitely -- ashley : i don't . jack : i 'm talking , like , if you need any help with anything at all . ashley : like what ? jack : well , i saw you crying earlier , and i just thought if you needed somebody to talk to , then ... ashley : dad made me feel better . jack : yeah , he spends a lot of time doing that . ashley : that 's not true . jack : oh , come on , ash . you know you 're his favorite . he does n't go around calling me `` my beauty . `` ashley : very funny . besides ... you 're mom 's favorite . jack : [ sighs ] it 's too bad she did n't care about any of us enough to stick around . ashley : at least we still have dad . jack : i think things are gon na be different now . ashley : what are you talking about ? jack : i just think things are gon na change now that mom is gone . dad 's gon na be busy work ing and trying to be both parents , and he might not always be here to make you feel better . ashley : dad will always make time for me . jack : well , if he does n't , then i want to be there for you . ashley : you ? jack : yes . me . okay ? if you need anybody . it 's gon na get hard . i want you to be able to talk to me . ashley : you m ean it ? jack : yes . okay ? i 'm your big brother . i 'm gon na protect you . that 's my job . okay ? cane : michael 's appealing to the prison board to get you moved to a facility that is closer to home . mattie : yeah , and uncle devon is waiting to hear from his friend who 's a senator . dad said he might be able to get you released with an ankle monitor . lily : i would n't get your hopes up . mattie : why , has something happened ? lily : they told me to pack my personal belongings because they 're moving me after our visit . mattie : what ? ! cane : you know where you 're going ? lily : wait , i thought you told them . cane : i did n't want to say anything until we knew the transfer was happening . mattie : where are they sending you ? lily : lakewood correctional center . mattie : that 's hours away . lily : hey . this is for my safety . mattie : but we still have n't heard from uncle devon . lily : look , you know , i do n't want to waste time with that , okay ? let 's just tal k about how we 're gon na keep in touch , okay ? i know that i 'll be farther away , so we wo n't see each other as often , but we can write , you know ? we can talk on the phone . charlie : this sucks ! lily : hey . it 's not that bad . and i heard that there 's better food there . look , what matters is i will be safe . cane : right , guys ? that 's what matters the most , right ? mattie : i 'm gon na go to the media , get your story out there . lily : no , mattie , i know that you 're trying to help , but i need to stay under the radar at this new prison . neil : hey . lily : hey . no luck ? neil : devon did his best . devon : i 'm sorry . lily : you tried . devon : if it was n't for me , none of this would even be happening . lily : no , it 's not your fault . i 'm the one who let you down . neil : lily , nobody let anybody down , okay ? it was a difficult situation . in the end , we pull together . devon : and you 've always been right . it was an accident , and if i could go back and change things , i would . lily : it 's okay . we can't . cane : i would do anything i can to fix this . lily : i know . cane : i love you . lily : and that 's what gotten me through every obstacle we 've ever faced . and it 'll get us through this , too . traci : jack was our hero when we were kids , ashley 's and mine . jack : i did n't do that much . traci : oh , come on . do n't let him fool you . after mother left , he was like a second parent to us . helped us with our homework , he listened to our problems , and then when daddy was away on business , he was a mother and a father to us . jack : mamie was there , too . traci : yes , cooking and cleaning and caring , but you 're the one that made us feel safe . abby : you were only 15 . kyle : all i cared about at that age were girls and sports . billy : not much has changed . traci : [ chuckles ] your dad was n't too different than you . he would spend a lot of his spare time at the club playing tennis and flirting with pretty girls . but then all that changed . you were no longer than carefree boy . i always wondered if it was something daddy said to you . billy : i can hear him now . `` suck it up , jackie boy . be a man . `` jack : nah , it was n't like that . kyle : what was it like ? for you . you 've never told me abo ut that time in your life . jack : not much to tell . i did what i had to do . it was n't like i was deprived or anything . i lived in the abbott mansion , i had a nice car , i had money in my pocket . traci : but no one to talk to about what had just happened in your life . see , when you 're the youngest , the quiet one , you spend a lot of time observing the rest of the family . and i saw things -- things that you maybe do n't understand at the time , but i saw them . i watched daddy dote on ashley , give her all kinds of lavish attention . i do n't know , maybe she needed it at the time . i was off in my 8-year - old fantasy world believing our mother would come back . but you saw it , did n't you ? you must have been hurting so much . and i do n't remember one time when daddy comforted you . in fact , he acted like you did n't need him at all . but you did . jack : i was so jealous of you and ashley . you could be hurt and angry and sad about mother leaving us , dad never said it in so many words , but it was clear showing emotion was weakness , and men were never weak . hell , he did n't mean any harm . he actually did need my help . but he did that because i was the oldest . he needed me to be strong , so that 's what i decided to be . strong . and it was engrained in me . if i was the strong one , then i guess that made ashley the weak one . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] ashley : i 've made a decision . devon : i could n't get them to delay your departure . i 'm sorry . lily : it 's time . mattie : no ! neil : hey , baby girl . lily : dad . neil : mm . lily : [ sighs ] please take care of them , okay ? neil : you know i will . take care of yourself . lily : i promise . i love you . lily : [ laughs ] i remember . `` no words necessary . `` i love you , too . [ chuckles , sniffles ] hey , come here . listen , please -- please take care of each other , okay ? mattie : yeah , i 'll make sure charlie fills out his college applications . charlie : and i wo n't let mattie become a total bookworm . lily : i love you both so much . and i 'll be thinking of you every single day . mattie : mom ... lily : no , listen . remember the morning always comes after the night , okay ? come here . charlie : we love you . lily : i love you . lily : i 'm sorry . cane : no regrets . i 'm the luckiest man in the whole world to have you . and we 're gon na put our love or pause for a little while , but it 's never gon na stop . will you hold onto that ? lily : yeah . cane : you hold onto this too , baby . i 'll always be close . i 'll never be far . lily : i love you . cane : i love you . i love you . lily : please tell sam that i love him , okay ? and i 'll be home soon . cane : yeah . lily : i love you all , okay ? devon : i love you . charlie : i love you , too . ashley : it 's funny . i walk into the room , and suddenly i have all the power . but i spoke to a friend of mine earlier who i admire and respect , and he suggested that maybe i would n't find it that satisfying , you know ? maybe i could find the respect and the validation that i crave some other way other than being c.e.o . jack : i knew you would see reason . ashley : yeah , well , i considered what he said , and a lot of other factors , and , um ... i realized that i just ca n't take a back seat , and i certainly ca n't answer to whoever might be c.e.o . jack : no , no , no , you would have a vital role here . ashley : and there was a time that i might believe those words coming out of your mouth , but not anymore , jack . jack : ashley . ashley . ashley : you 're not walk over me ever again . i do n't entirely blame you , though , you know . i know that our father raised you to the heir apparent , and even though i was smart and driven and , frankly , more talented than you , i was n't john abbott jr . [ laughs ] i was n't even an abbott . traci : yes , you are . ashley : saying it does n't make it so . jack : i 'm not gon na change my mind about you becoming c.e.o . ashley : i did n't think you would , not for one single second . that 's why i 'm officially turning down your offer . billy : and what ? traci : yes . what does that mean ? what does that mean , jackie ? jack : it means mom 's walking away from us . ashley : from the family she pretended to love . traci : i do n't get it . ashley : what 's to get ? she 's leaving us and genoa city . ashley : i 'm walking away from jabot . and this family that 's pretending to forgive me just because they want something from me . you 're not g onna get it . i 'm taking those patents , and i 'm leaving genoa city . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... ashley : i 've booked a f light to paris tonight , and i 'm going to be on it . | devon tries his best to call in favors to stop lily 's transfer to a prison four hours away but he is unable to stop the transfer so lily says a tearful and emotional goodbye to her family . jack , traci , billy , abby , and kyle come up with a very generous offer for ashley 's patents including a raise , bigger r & d budget and royalties on the sale of all the products she developed but ashley does n't want that and decides to take some time to decide what to do . traci and abby make ashley see that their father would n't want their family fighting over the company . ashley takes some time to think and announces to the family that she is taking her patents and moving to paris . |
( telephone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) brittany : hello ? bobby : good morning . brittany : hi , bobby . bobby : did i wake you up ? brittany : no , i was just lying here in bed , thinking about you . bobby : oh , really ? you know , i could be over there in about 15 minutes . brittany : bobby . bobby : ( chuckles ) i 'm just kidding . have you looked outside today ? brittany : no . why ? bobby : it 's got ta be the most beautiful day i 've ever seen . and i was thinkin ' , why do n't we get married ? brittany : hmm . i 'd say there 's nothing i 'd rather do . bobby : oh , can you believe that it 's finally here ? our big day . brittany : i ca n't wait . i feel like i 'm dreaming . bobby : mmm , it 's no dream . this is it -- the first day of the rest of our lives . does n't even sound corny today , huh ? hello ? you still there ? brittany : yeah , i 'm here . bobby : all right , look , i know you have a lot to do today , so i am gon na let you go . i love you . brittany : i love you , too . bobby : talk to you later . bye - bye . brittany : bye . brittany : my wedding day . [ scene_break ] kay : stop it , katherine , just stop it . jill : there you are . were you ever gon na tell me ? kay : well , good morning to you , too , jill . jill : how could you keep something like this from me ? kay : well , if you are speaking about arthur , i was sound asleep when you came home last evening . jill : are the accusations true ? kay : you must have talked to , uh , harrison bartlett . jill : yes , i talked to him . he walked into the boardroom last night like he owned the place . katherine , could n't you have warned me that there was some nutcase wandering around town ? because i do n't , for one moment , believe any of the terrible things he was saying about my father . kay : well , neither do i. i also know the arthur that harrison was describing is certainly not the arthur that i love . jill : katherine , apparently you have known about this for some time . why have n't you told me ? [ scene_break ] nikki : there you are . i have been looking all over for you . i 've got those revised figures that you wanted , and you 're not going to like them . these suppliers are not budging , but we 're just gon na have to deal with it . are you listening to me ? brad , i can see that you 're upset , and i think i know why . that 's actually the real reason why i was looking for you . i owe you an apology . brad : an apology ? nikki : yes , for pressuring you to talk about your past . i had no right to make you dredge up those horrible memories . i 'm sorry . what 's wrong ? what is it ? is it the conversation that we had ? brad : no . my whole world 's falling apart , nikki . [ scene_break ] [ ashley remembering ] ashley : what are you doing ? brad : i 'm going away from here , away from you , away from your lies and deceptions . ashley : do n't do it like this , brad . please , not like this . please . brad : hear this . hear it ! i look at you right now , and i feel nothing but disgust . i 'm not gon na stand here another second ... ashley : brad , please -- brad : and listen to more of your lies and your excuses . i will call about abby . beyond that , it 's over . [ scene_break ] abby : mommy ? abby : where 's daddy ? ashley : honey , he 's not here . abby : did he go to work ? ashley : um , i think so . abby : you 're not sure ? ashley : not 100 % sure , but i am sure that you 're gon na see him a little later . abby : what 's wrong , mommy ? ashley : mommy 's just a little sad today , but i 'm okay . come here . okay . you have to get some breakfast in your tummy , 'cause frances is gon na pick you up really soon , and you ca n't go to school on an empty tummy , right ? so you go to the kitchen , and i 'll be right there . bye , sweetie . ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) ashley : hello ? victor : how you doing this morning ? ashley : hi . i 'm okay . victor : how 's abby ? ashley : we 're both okay . victor : well , i miss her a lot . ashley : i know you do . victor : you do n't think there will be a chance of her coming out to the rec center again ? i just remember that she enjoyed the art classes a lot . ashley : i just do n't want to push her . do you understand ? victor : sure , i understand . ashley : i 'll be in touch real soon , though . victor : i 'm looking forward to that . ashley : bye . [ scene_break ] noah : victor ? have you seen my spelling book ? victor : hey , noah . uh , what does it look like ? noah : it 's about this big and has a horse on it . victor : hmm . you like horses ? noah : yeah , i like to ride 'em with my dad . victor : hmm , look here . is that it ? noah : thanks . victor : yeah . and , noah ? noah : am i in trouble ? victor : no . why would you be in trouble ? i just want to tell you something . i 'm very proud of you . i 'm very proud to be your grandpa , okay ? noah : okay . thanks , victor . thanks for finding my spelling book . victor : any time . [ scene_break ] kay : i would just like to spare you some worry . jill : i am not a child , katherine . kay : well , you have certainly had your problems to deal with lately . jill : oh , please , forget about elliot . kay : listen , nursing a broken heart can be difficult at best , and i 'm not about to compound that by spreading poison about your father . jill : katherine , it was not fair of you to keep something from me that is this important . kay : i am sorry . i am sorry . but i was not about to let the ravings of some lunatic spoil the relationship between you and your father . jill : so that 's what these are ? they 're the ravings of -- they 're -- these accusations are not true , then , you 're saying ? kay : can you even ask ? jill : god , he had his facts down so pat . he was so sincere . kay : and he is so disturbed . and in his mind , i am sure that he believes what he is saying is the truth . jill : good . okay . so you 're just saying he 's delusional , then ? well , how can we find out for sure ? kay : oh , jill , do you really believe your father is a murderer ? jill : you know what ? harrison told me something else . he said that you were checking out his claims . is that true ? are you having arthur investigated ? [ scene_break ] ( knock at door ) j.t . : no , that -- that 's not acceptable . why ? why is that not acceptable ? 'cause we ca n't have people standing around at the reception with nothing to eat . lauren : hi . j.t . : yeah , yeah , listen . listen , just -- okay , here 's the deal . i 'm gon na call you back in a half - hour . i want you to have good news for me , all right ? say it with me , good news . good , thank you . lauren : what was all that about ? j.t . : ah , stupid caterers . tryin ' to change the plans , the schedule , last minute . as if brittany does n't have enough to deal with right now . lauren : is she here ? i have her dress . j.t . : no , she 's still sleeping . lauren : all right , well , then i 'm gon na leave this with you , okay ? all the alterations were done . everything 's fine . if she has any questions , tell her to call me at the boutique . j.t . : all right . lauren : you do remember the number there , do n't you ? j.t . : yeah , i remember the number . i 'll tell her for ya . man , am i gon na be glad when this day 's over . planning a wedding is so lame . i finally had to tell brittany i did n't want anything else to do with it . lauren : huh , and yet here you are rescuing her again . j.t . : yeah , well , you know , it 's her wedding day . i 'm supposed to be her , like , her best man of honor or whatever the hell i am . and besides , you know , she does n't have anybody else . i made her a deal . lauren : really ? so i 'm just curious about something . what do you get out of the deal ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : what do i get out of this ? that 's a good question . lauren : you know what i think ? j.t . : what ? lauren : i do n't think you need to get anything out of this . i think you 're doing it because you have a good heart , and i 'm sure brittany really appreciates it . brittany : j.t . , did i hear the -- oh , hi , lauren . lauren : hi . brittany : i did n't know you were here . lauren : yeah , i came to drop off your dress . brittany : oh , excellent . one less thing for me to worry about . were there any problems with the alterations ? lauren : no , i had one of my best seamstresses on it . brittany : excellent . who was on the phone ? j.t . : uh , it was the caterer . brittany : oh , no . what happened now ? j.t . : no , its fine , it 's fine . they just called to say everything was right on schedule . brittany : oh , thank goodness . i do n't want anything going wrong today . i do n't think i could handle it . j.t . : brittany , everything 's under control . just relax . brittany : yeah , right , like that 'll happen . do you want some coffee , lauren ? lauren : oh , no , thanks . i 'm good . i have to get going anyway . brittany : did you show j.t . my dress ? lauren : actually , i thought you could do the honors . brittany : oh , wait till you see what lauren picked out for me . it is gorgeous . it 's like something out of a movie . j.t . : yeah , i 'm sure you 'll look amazing . brittany : not if i do n't get moving . i 'm gon na jump in the shower . thank you , lauren , for everything . lauren : oh , honey , it 's my pleasure . and you have the most fabulous day . brittany : thank you . lauren : she seems happy . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i hope so . it 's only the biggest day of her life . lauren : it 's a big day for you , too . it 's not every day you see your best friend get married . how you holding up ? j.t . : me ? i 'm fine . lauren : she 's really a striking girl , do n't you think ? j.t . : brittany ? yeah , she 's a knockout . lauren : do you ever wonder about the two of you ? you know , what might have been ? lauren : that 's what i thought . all right , i 'll see you later . j.t . : see ya . lauren : bye . [ scene_break ] ( horn honks ) cassie : oh , that 's the bus . bye . sharon : what ? you barely ate anything . cassie : sorry , mom , we have to go . sharon : bye , sweetie . have a good day . bye . nick : see you , little man . noah : bye , dad . cassie : jacket . okay , bye , you guys . sharon : you know , sometimes i wonder why i even bother . nick : babe , they just had to take off . sharon : yeah , but ... why do i go to the trouble of making all this food when no one 's even gon na eat it ? you know , last night they did the same thing . they did n't have any dinner . they were too busy , they had to rush off , and they did n't even tell me they were n't gon na be here . nick : that 's just the way kids are these days . try not to let it bother you . sharon : well , it does bother me . nick : well , i understand why . okay ? but , you know , i 'm here . i 'll eat all this food . i will . i 'll even eat yours . sharon : ( chuckles ) here . nice try , silly . it 's not just that the kids ca n't be here to eat with us . you know , it 's me . i just ca n't help feeling like my life is passing me by . [ scene_break ] nikki : brad , i 'm not sure i follow you . brad : everything i thought i had is gone . nikki : why ? because of what i told you ? because of what i asked you about your past ? brad : no . nikki : well , then , what are you talking about ? brad : something i had seen coming for a long time , but ... i did n't really want to see it or believe it . brad : ashley and i ... it 's over , nikki . we 're done . [ scene_break ] ashley : okay , let me look at you , make sure you got everything . yeah , you look good . come here . i want you to have a good day , all right ? abby : i love you , mommy . ashley : baby , i love you , too . bye , sweet pea . frances is waiting , so you better get goin ' , okay ? abby : bye , mommy . ashley : bye , honey . jack : you have a good day , too , kiddo . love you . ( doorbell rings ) jack : ash ? jack : ash ? ashley : what are you doing here so bright and early ? thought you were sleeping in these days . jack : curiosity . did you know anything about dad going out of town ? ashley : no , i did not . jack : neither did i . ashley : why , is he planning a trip with you - know - who ? jack : well , not exactly . i think we 're beyond the planning stages . ashley : oh , no , he 's taking a cruise . jack : he left , first thing this morning . ashley : this day just keeps getting better . [ scene_break ] victor : neil , i hope you have n't been waiting too long . neil : no , not at all . actually , miguel fixed me a nice cup of coffee , thanks . victor : what have you got for me ? neil : uh , updates on the bennington acquisition , detailed analysis of our european contracts -- victor : before we get to that , there 's something i want to ask you . i understand that my son came to you telling you that my daughter - in - law was interested in a job at newman enterprises , and you turned her down . neil : i just did n't see her as a good fit for the company at this time . i 'm sorry , victor . victor : i just want you to know there 's no reason for you to feel sorry , because i happen to agree with you . neil : you do ? victor : and i told her so myself . neil : well , i do appreciate your support on this one . i can imagine how disappointed sharon was . victor : oh , it was very upsetting to her , i 'm sure , but i want you to know that as far as i 'm concerned , you made the right decision . neil : thank you . victor : now having said that , how are things going at the office ? neil : victor , you 'll be pleased to learn that newman enterprises is running quite well without you . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm not saying that my life is n't rewarding , but , you know , take yesterday , for example . i went shopping for something the children needed , and then i spent the rest of the afternoon cooking for absolutely no one . nick : because the kids had other activities . sharon : yes , but activities that they failed to mention to me in advance . and then to top that off , drucilla stopped by . nick : she came out here ? why ? sharon : to gloat , of course , because neil and victor would n't hire me . nick : she drove all the way out here to do that ? sharon : well , not exactly . she was a little more deft than that . nick : meaning what ? sharon : well , she wanted me to think that she had n't done anything to sabotage my chances with neil and victor . nick : babe , no one 's trying to sabotage you . the timing 's just not right . sharon : oh , i do n't know if i believe that , nick . i mean , i 'm not stupid . nick : nobody thinks you are . besides , if you ask me , this is newman 's loss anyway . sharon : yeah . some loss , huh ? nick : look , i was n't gon na bring this up until i could run it by a few more people , but there 's reason to keep your hopes up . i talked to jack abbott . he seems to think there might be a position for you at jabot . sharon : oh . nick : oh ? is n't that at least a little exciting ? sharon : i do n't know , nick . i appreciate everything that you 're trying to do for me . i really do , but it 's just , maybe this whole thing is just doomed . you know , maybe i 'm over the hill . youth is what sells these days . maybe i 'm too old . maybe i 'm not pretty enough . i do n't know . nick : sharon , that is crazy . sharon : well , you have to say that . you 're my husband . nick : that does n't mean it 's not true . nick : being with you makes me feel like i 'm the luckiest man on earth . you are everything that a woman should be -- your hair , your skin , the way your body fits perfectly next to mine when i hold you . nick : i love everything about you . i love your hands . nick : i love your arms . nick : the way your neck curves into your shoulders . i love your cute little ears . nick : but most of all , i love your face . nick : i love your eyes . nick : and these lips . [ scene_break ] kay : jill , this is just all so ridiculous . jill : you 're avoiding my question . kay : all right , if you want to know the truth , i did ask paul williams to investigate harrison 's allegations . now do n't you think for one second that i do believe arthur killed his wife ? jill : and when is paul supposed to report back to you ? kay : it does n't matter . after i talked to paul , i just decided it was a waste of money . jill : waste of money ? you have all the money in the world ! if it 'll put your suspicions to rest -- kay : it will open up more , more , more questions . jill : you 've already heard back from him , have n't you ? have n't you ? kay : yes ! now stop pestering me ! jill : i want to see the report . kay : no . jill : why not ? kay : because it would simply upset you , jill . jill : it 'll only upset me if there 's something bad in it . kay : it 's not so much bad as it is disturbing . my god , it does n't prove a thing . jill : where is the report ? i want to see it . kay : no . jill : it 's right -- kay : oh , my god . jill , no ! jill : how can you say that harrison is a lunatic ? have you read this ? this is exactly as he says it was . , mom ? [ scene_break ] nikki : how did this happen ? brad : how did it happen ? too much stress , constant tension . nikki : yeah , but it 's a huge step from that to ending a marriage . brad : not when it 's been going on for so long . the closeness that ash and i shared has n't been there in months . nikki : so it 's really over , forever ? brad : i should have seen it coming . who am i kidding ? i did see it coming . i was in denial . nikki : i ca n't believe she did this to you . brad : it 's not all ashley 's fault , nikki . nikki : well , then why are n't you at home trying to work it out ? this is your marriage . i think it 's worth a conversation or two . brad : we had a conversation . there 's nothing left to say . nikki : my god , brad . have you been here all night ? brad : yeah , thought i 'd get some work done . i knew i would n't get any sleep . nikki : i am so sorry . brad : god , how i loved that woman , nikki . i still do . nikki : brad , are you sure that there is n't a chance that you can fix this ? brad : that 's not going to happen . nikki : well , you still have n't told me why . what happened to make you end it ? brad : ash told me that i was right , and i had been all along . nikki : right about what ? brad : that we 'd been living a lie . that was it . i was n't gon na let it go on a moment longer . nikki : living a lie ? what does that mean ? brad : my wife is in love with your husband . i 'm sorry , nikki . there 's no doubt . ash admitted it . [ scene_break ] jack : amazing , huh ? dad takes off on a cruise , does n't tell either one of us . ashley : it 's not that amazing , jack . he does n't see that she 's digging her nails into him . jack : hey , he 's happy right now . we have n't seen him that way in a long time . ashley : well , i wonder how happy he 's going to be when he finally realizes that she 's taking him to the cleaners . jack : wow , you ca n't see the good in any of this , can you ? ashley : nope . nothing we can do , though . they 're gone . so any more joy you want to spread this morning ? jack : actually , yes , there is something else i wanted to talk with you about . ashley : oh , good . more happy news ? jack : boy , you are in a foul mood , are n't you ? ashley : yeah , i am . jack : care to talk about it ? ashley : not particularly , no . jack : maybe it 'll help . ashley : maybe you should mind your own business , jackie . jack : jeez , is that any way to talk to your favorite brother ? ashley : it is when he 's being just a little bit too nosy . jack : ash , i talked to brad the other night . ashley : really ? jack : yeah , really . given that conversation , i somehow imagined you 'd be in better spirits this morning . ashley : what did you talk to him about ? jack : your marriage . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you heading over to ms. chancellor 's ? brittany : uh , yeah . are you coming ? j.t . : yeah , soon . i got ta make a phone call first . brittany : okay , um , i feel like i 'm forgetting something . j.t . : like your wedding dress , maybe ? brittany : oh , right . how could i forget that ? uh , okay , let 's see . how am i gon na do this ? j.t . : you know what ? you got enough to carry . i 'll just ... i 'll bring it with me . brittany : okay . you sure you do n't mind ? j.t . : no , no , not at all . i 've got big shoulders . brittany : great . just do n't take too long . i ca n't go walking down the aisle looking like this . j.t . : well , actually , you probably could , but it 's probably not what you 're going for . brittany : definitely not . well , i guess this is it . j.t . : yeah . brittany : wish me luck . j.t . : you really think you 'll need luck ? brittany : no , not really . j.t . : well , you know , you 'd better go . brittany : see you there . j.t . : all right . [ scene_break ] nick : you are the most beautiful woman in the world to me , and i 'm convinced you can do whatever you want if you set your mind to it . i have total faith in you . sharon : to hear you say that , sweetheart , it means the world to me . thank you . nick : i love you . sharon : i love you . neil : i certainly did n't mean that the way it sounded , victor . naturally , you 're missed . victor : there 's no need to apologize , all right ? neil : still , the company does n't feel the same without you at the helm . i mean , maybe you do n't realize just how important your guidance is . victor : neil , stop blowing smoke . you and i know that i scare people around there . they 're probably much happier with you around . you 're a much mellower person than i am , and i 'm sure you enjoy your life as c.e.o . neil : well , i got ta admit , i wo n't deny i 'm loving every minute of it . victor : i imagine you are , just as long as you remember it 's temporary . neil : now come on , i could n't forget that . it 's your company , and i 'll welcome you back with my eternal gratitude for the opportunity you gave me . victor : that 's all right . what have you got there ? neil : okay , um , on the top -- that 's the bennington report . there you go . victor : hmm , it looks like a done deal . neil : we 're damn close . victor : and this started as a hostile takeover , right ? neil : victor , once they realized exactly what we can do , they changed their tune . they welcomed us with open arms . victor : well , look at this here . our new offices in beijing seemed to do very well . neil : would you believe it ? we 're getting great cooperation from the chinese government . victor : if you had asked me that a few years ago , i would have thought you were nuts to suggest that . i would never have imagined that the chinese government would welcome capitalism with such open arms . and you know who 's responsible for that more than anyone ? richard nixon . neil : yeah , yeah , i studied that . uh , listen , victor , those documents , that material -- you 're more than welcome to keep them and look 'em over at your leisure . victor : all right . thank you . neil : so on another note , how are things going at the recreation center ? victor : how are things going in the rec center ? well , other than that unfortunate incident with your daughter , quite well . i hired some extra security , made sure the drug pushers do n't hang around , even started a chess club . neil : wow , that 's great . i 'm sure you 're very proud of yourself . victor : yeah , not as proud as i am of the many accomplishments at newman enterprises . neil : regrets ? victor : neil , we 've known each other long enough so that i can tell you , yeah , i have regrets -- too many to count , too many to count . i just often wonder how the hell i ended up in this position . neil : well , if i may offer some advice , have faith . 'cause knowing you , you 'll come back stronger and more powerful than ever . victor : yep . [ scene_break ] ashley : why would you be discussing my marriage with brad ? jack : well , for starters , because i 'm your brother , and i care about you . and you could n't keep going on the way you were . you were both miserable . ashley : you probably shared that with him , right ? jack : i do n't think you 're being fair to brad . ashley : you probably drove that point home , too . jack : all i said was it was time for him to step up and take a strong stand if he wanted to save his marriage . ashley : all you said , huh ? that 's all you said ? jack : where 's brad right now ? ashley : why do n't you call his secretary and ask her ? jack : i 'm asking you . where is bradley ? ashley : i do n't know where he is , jack . i do n't know where he spent the night . i just know that he 's gone from here , and i really wish you had n't spoken to him . jack : why ? what happened ? ashley : it 's over . i told him . jack : you told him what , exactly ? ashley : i told him that i did n't feel the same way about our marriage anymore . ashley : god ! i still love victor , jack , and i guess i always will . [ scene_break ] mac : hey . j.t . : thought you were working at the rec center . mac : i was . it was so slow , jamal sent me home . j.t . : well , you got the place to yourself . i 'm outta here . mac : hey , wait . j.t . , can we talk for a second ? j.t . : no , i got ta get this dress over to your grandma 's place . brittany 's waiting on it . mac : uh , yeah , i do n't think you should do this . j.t . : do what ? what are you talking about ? mac : be in brittany 's wedding . j.t . : it 's a little late to back out now , is n't it ? mac : listen to me . if you stand up for her , it 's like saying you 're all for this marriage . j.t . : i do n't have time to talk about this , okay ? i got ta go . brittany 's waiting on this dress . she 's getting married in a couple hours . mac : exactly , which is why you need to tell her how you feel before it 's too late . j.t . : if i do n't , then what ? what happens ? mac : then you 'll regret it for the rest of your life . can you handle that ? [ scene_break ] nikki : i ca n't believe that ashley finally admitted her feelings for victor . she has tried to keep those hidden for years . brad : those days are over , nikki . ashley 's changed . nikki : what does this mean ? she 's gon na go after my husband ? brad : i do n't know what she 's planning , but i promise you one thing -- it does involve victor . nikki : oh , my god . i wonder where he stands in all of this . brad : i do n't know what they 've planned . i do n't know what they 've talked about . for what it 's worth , ash did say she does n't have victor waiting in the wings . nikki : well , no , of course not . he 's my husband . i still have a marriage , at least i think i do . so what about victor ? do you think he 's that vulnerable to her ? brad : oh , i do n't know , nikki . i do n't know what to think . i just wanted to love her . i just wanted to build a life together with that little girl . brad : what the hell am i gon na do about abby ? how do i protect her from that son of a bitch now ? everything 's up for grabs -- my future , abby 's future ... brad : and your future , nikki . nikki : what does this mean ? what 's gon na happen now ? [ next_on ] ashley : i have loved you for so long . bobby : i wo n't tell if you do n't . anita : is bobby marsino really the man that you want to spend the rest of your life with ? | bobby phoned brittany to say hi on the morning of their wedding . lauren dropped off the dress and wondered if jt had ever thought how different life would be if he and brittany had been together . brittany headed to the chancellor mansion and jt agreed to bring her dress by later . mac arrived and told jt to stop the wedding and admit his feelings for brittany , or regret it for the rest of his life . a lonely victor missed abby , told noah he loved him , then met with neil , who admitted ne was running fine without him . victor admitted to having many regrets in his personal life , then congratulated neil on running the company well , and supported his decision not to hire sharon . nick comforted a depressed sharon with a morning of lovemaking , then told her he had faith that she could accomplish anything she put her mind to . jill and kay discussed harrison 's accusations and - once jill read the report from paul |
scott : what the hell ? scott : look . look . see ? it 's ruined ! it 's ruined ! you have any idea who could have done this ? woman : no . i was here a minute ago , and everything looked fine . scott : is gina around ? woman : no , she had to run out . she said she 'd be back . scott : okay . thanks . ( cell phone ringing ) scott : hello ? michael : scott , its michael . are you all right ? scott : not really . what 's up ? michael : um , just calling to make sure you know that lauren and i have decided to postpone the wedding . scott : what ? why ? has mom gotten worse ? michael : no , no . she 's just not strong enough for a ceremony today . so we thought we 'd wait awhile . scott : how long ? michael : we 're not sure . she needs to stay in the hospital at least another day or two . scott : ( sighs ) all right . well , just tell her i 'll stop by later . tell her i love her . tom : hey , what 's up , crazy lady ? where you off to ? wait . come back . is it something i said ? ( laughs ) tom : hmm . hello . scott : hey , ashley . ashley : hi , scott . everything okay ? scott : no , uh , not really . the wedding 's been postponed . ashley : you 're kidding me . why ? scott : i do n't really know . michael just called and said my mom 's not up to it today . ashley : oh , no . scott : hey , uh , excuse me . we need to get somebody up front . the guests are gon na be arriving soon , okay ? excuse me a minute . ashley : oh , yeah , of course . tom : well , hello , beautiful . what 's the matter ? you look like you just saw a ghost . ashley : i 'm just surprised . what are you doing ? tom : what , you mean outta jail ? ashley : yeah . i ... tom : oh . you seem a little disappointed about that . me , man , i could n't be happier . [ scene_break ] michael : do n't look so sad . we 're still getting married . it 's just gon na be a little later than we planned , right ? lauren : you know what drives me crazy ? is that this is all about sheila . michael : no , no . lauren : yes , it is . after all these years ... she still had a hold on me . michael : you were hallucinating , your mind was playing tricks on you . lauren : but it was so real , michael . i could have sworn that she was on that roof with me . michael : but she was n't , and deep down , you know that . look , you had poison in your system . you were messed up . lauren : has dr. walker told you anything yet ? michael : well , he still does n't know what the substance was . ( door opens ) michael : but do n't worry . we 'll figure it out . gloria : well , could n't you figure it out after the wedding ? michael : that did n't take long . lauren : no . gloria : michael , lauren , please , tell me that i did not hear right , tell me that you are not canceling this wedding . michael : we are not canceling this wedding . gloria : thank you . michael : we 're postponing this wedding . it 's very different . gloria : but it 's just as bad . do you have any idea what you 're doing to me ? [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) nikki : miguel , i 'll get it ! ( sighs ) nikki : yes ? victor 's not here . j.t . : i 'm not here to see him . i 'm here to see you , mrs. newman . nikki : well , i 'm getting ready for a wedding . i do n't have time . j.t . : i 'm sorry , but this is really important . nikki : really ? well , i came to you not too long ago with something that i thought was very important , but apparently , you thought it over and decided to hell with that , so i do n't know why i even have to invite you in here . what could we possibly have to discuss ? j.t . : a lot . you have n't heard . nikki : heard what ? [ scene_break ] victoria : yes , i signed them , and they are on their way to distribution as we speak . ( telephone rings ) victoria : yes ? well , tell them i ca n't . i 'm swamped . move the conference call up a half an hour . all right . ( knock on door ) victoria : whoever you are , state your business or go away . victor : is that any way to talk to your old man ? victoria : oh , dad . i should have realized . victor : i 'm here because you called , but i 've got to warn you , your mother and i are in a hurry , and we have to go to michael baldwin 's wedding . victoria : all right , well , then we 'll get right down to business . i 've asked you here in my capacity as c.e.o . , so my personal life is not on the table . victor : aha . well , i 'm all ears . victoria : first of all , i 'd like to report that sharon has been officially given the position as spokesmodel for the cosmetics division . victor : given ? victoria : oh , excuse me . i 'm sorry -- earned the position through very tough competition . victor : and you had the final say on that ? victoria : well , of course i did , dad . who else would ? [ scene_break ] nick : you seemed pretty grateful to brad . sharon : well , he just gave me the best news of my life . nick : yeah , when i called the office , my contacts told me that it was too close for the focus groups to call , so victoria did make the final decision . sharon : well , still , i 'm sure brad lobbied pretty hard for me . come on , nick , he would n't have done that if he did n't think that i was the best candidate . nick : i thought you were the best candidate , too . sharon : yeah , only you did n't want to get involved . nick : well , that 's because pressure from me would have been inappropriate , just like it 's inappropriate from brad . sharon : so what are you saying ? that without brad , victoria would have made a different decision ? nick : you have to admit , he has an awful lot of influence on her . sharon : nick , come on , are you even listening to yourself ? do you know your sister ? when has she ever let anyone make a decision for her ? i mean , yeah , she listens to brad because she values his opinion and that 's why they work so closely together , but this was victoria 's decision all the way . nick : of course . sharon : why are you acting like this ? i mean , it 's almost as if now that i 've gotten the job , you half expect me to turn it down . [ scene_break ] dru : yolanda ? i just saw what went down . that took a lot of courage . yolanda : what are you doing here ? are you followin ' me ? dru : no . yolanda : checkin ' to see that i behave myself ? well , you know what ? i 'm heading over to my rehab counselor next . you want to follow me there , too ? dru : i 'm sure that dealer did his level best to get you back on that pipe , but you just said no . yolanda : yeah , well , i finally got my head screwed on straight . dru : you should be proud of yourself . yolanda : i am kinda proud of myself , you know ? i mean , i proved to myself i could walk away . i 'm done with it . you know , man , the last time i was in rehab , all i could think about was gettin ' out and gettin high , but this time , it 's different , you know ? i 'm gon na be clean and sober for good . you watch . [ scene_break ] devon : where 's mrs. winters ? neil : she needed some air . devon : she 's pretty disappointed in me , is n't she ? neil : well , devon , dru 's worried that you 're gon na throw away your future . so am i , for that matter . devon : my mom -- neil : your mother needs to learn how to take care of herself . if you try to support her , constantly run interference , she 'll never be able to cope with life on life 's terms . devon : listen , that 's all gon na happen , it 's just not gon na happen right away , okay ? i do n't want her to get overwhelmed . neil : and , uh , and you think you 're qualified to make this decision for her ? devon : neil , i just want to help my mom ease into things and stay clean . why is that so difficult for you to understand ? [ scene_break ] victor : hiring sharon was a good move on your part . very smart . victoria : uh - huh , well , she gave an incredible audition and she was one of the two finalists chosen by the market research people ... but i think i know what you 're saying . so choosing sharon was the easy part , but in regards to nicholas , he 's a bit more complicated , dad . victor : mm - hmm , in what way ? victoria : well , for one thing , it would have been nice to have a little warning . i mean , he just waltzed in here and laid it on me . caught me a little off guard , to say the least . victor : mmm . other than that , how did it go ? victoria : fine . victor : really ? victoria : ( sighs ) you do realize , dad , that as far as nicholas is concerned , i was only brought in here on a temporary basis . victor : sweetheart , that is no longer the case . you , meanwhile , have earned an equal place at the head of this company . victoria : i was hoping you would say that . of course , i know that there are going to be some issues as nicholas and i sort out how to share the position , but just so that you know , if there are any problems , dad , they wo n't be coming from me . victor : i 'm very happy to hear that you 're willing to work with your brother . victoria : i know how much this means to you , dad , and i promise you that i am going to do my very best to carry your legacy forward . [ scene_break ] nick : of course i do n't want you to turn the job down . sharon : well , you do n't seem excited for me , or genuinely proud for that matter . nick : i am proud of you . sharon : well , then , nick , what is bothering you ? because it 's obvious something is . nick : okay , i do n't want you to take this the wrong way , but i 'm concerned that certain people are using you . sharon : `` certain people `` meaning brad ? nick , that is ridiculous . how is he using me ? nick : you know what ? let 's just , um ... let 's just go get ready for lauren and michael 's wedding , okay ? sharon : no , no . you just come back to the company and already , you think you know enough to say that brad is using me and i 'm dumb enough to let him . nick : let 's drop this , please . sharon : no . no . i want to know what it is you think about me , nick . [ scene_break ] sheila : i am gon na get rid of you , i do n't care if it 's today , tomorrow , the next day . oh , no . you mark my words ... i am going to get you . ( knock on door ) scott : brenda . you in there ? scott : you 're probably wondering what i 'm doing here . ( sighs ) this is so bizarre . you 're not gon na believe what happened . sheila : try me . [ scene_break ] gloria : you 're having more hallucinations ? lauren : i thought tom had killed michael . it was pretty horrible . gloria : but i do n't understand . you seem fine . you said you were fine . you seem as beautiful and wonderful as ever . michael : gloria , stop . gloria : she does , michael . michael : you 're wasting your breath . the wedding is not gon na happen , not today . gloria : it has to . i have spent so much money . and the bills are coming in , and john now has an accountant hanging over my shoulder . and i 'm tapped out . michael : tapped out ? i thought john gave you almost unlimited funds . where 'd all your money go ? gloria : i ... michael : son of a gun . michael : you tell me you did n't . gloria : did n't what ? michael : you did . you paid tom 's bail . [ scene_break ] ashley : so who bailed you out ? tom : well , let 's see . it sure was n't you . ashley : that 's not fair . tom : i 'm kidding you . i did n't expect you to pay my way outta jail . but i was really touched when you came by to see me . and now i figure i 'm just lucky you 're even talkin ' to me . ashley : oh , come on . tom : i mean -- no , really . it could n't have been much of a pleasure for you to be , you know , hauled down to the police station on account of what happened . ashley : well , yeah , it was n't the best date i 've ever had . tom : well , you can thank my stepson for that 'cause he 's the one who arranged to have those chemicals planted in my saddlebags . ashley : really ? do you have proof ? tom : not yet , but i will . but i 'll tell you , i 'll bet my life he 's the one who 's behind this . and i know he was not working alone . ashley : yeah , he had help ? tom : oh , you 're damn right he did . you think he would get his hands dirty with something like that ? ashley : i do n't know . tom : no way . let me tell you , when i find the person that helped him , mm , i 'm gon na make them pay . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : listen , before i say anything , um ... are you doing okay ? nikki : look , if you 're talking about the kidnapping , i am fine . i do n't want to talk about it , so just say what you have to say and leave . j.t . : all right . you know bobby was in protective custody , right ? nikki : yeah . j.t . : it turns out it was n't all that protective . nikki : what do you mean ? j.t . : there 's no easy way to say this . bobby 's been killed . [ scene_break ] brad : victor , i did n't expect to find you here . victor : hello , bradley . i 'd like to have a word with you if you have a moment . brad : sure . victor : i 'm sure you 're aware that my son has re - involved himself in the day- to - day operations of this company . brad : yes , i 've heard . victor : and i 've also seen that you and victoria work very well together . and i would have to be blind not to see that you 're developing a personal relationship with her . brad : well , that 's not something you have to be concerned about , victor . victor : let me just say this -- from now on , the most important relationship in this company is between my son and my daughter . so whatever personal relationship you 're developing with victoria , it best be put on the back burner . from now on , it 's strictly business . brad : have you had this discussion with victoria ? victor : nikki has , and she and i see it the same way . brad : so it 's a family thing . victor : you got that right . brad : well , not to worry , victor . i 'm a professional . i 'll act accordingly . victor : anything else you want to discuss , my darling ? victoria : no , father , that 's it . victor : all right . in that case , i 'm off to the wedding . victoria : okay . bye , daddy . victor : have a nice day . thank you . victoria : enjoy the wedding . victor : thank you . victoria : so ... did you give sharon the good news ? brad : i did . victoria : and how did she take it ? brad : she was ecstatic . victoria : well , you certainly do n't seem to be . brad : that 's because i 'm not . now i know why you gave me back the diamond earrings when just a few hours earlier , we were kissing . it 's because of your parents . they 're still controlling your life , and quite frankly , that 's not the victoria newman i thought i knew . [ scene_break ] scott : it was just so weird . i mean , the whole cake -- it was trashed like somebody attacked it with a sledgehammer or something . sheila : why would somebody do that , scott ? who would be so vicious ? scott : that 's exactly what i 'm wondering . sheila : i 'm -- i 'm really sorry about your mother 's wedding being canceled . scott : no , not canceled . postponed . they 're still getting married , just later . sheila : you came all the way over here to tell me that ? scott : are you okay , brenda ? you seem a little uptight ? sheila : yeah , i 'm sorry . do n't take it personally , all right ? scott : do you want me to go ? i mean , i thought , given the circumstances , i could come over and show you some notes . sheila : no , i 've got notes for you to see , too . it 's just that -- i was just getting ready to take a shower when you knocked . do you -- do you mind ? scott : no . no , it 's cool . go ahead . i 'll take a look at the notes , then we can dive right in . but after that , i got ta go visit my mom at the hospital . sheila : yeah , yeah . uh , they 're on the desk . [ scene_break ] dru : you know , yolanda , they say that when you first get clean , you 're on a pink cloud . it 's easier for you to say no to the drugs . yolanda : what , are you saying i ca n't do this ? dru : no , no . i 'm just saying your demons can come back to haunt you , that 's all . you know , you ca n't have any . not a little bit , none . yolanda : yeah , and i wo n't . what , you do n't believe me ? dru : it 's just that you have to want your sobriety badly . you know , um , devon ran out on us . yolanda : what ? dru : yeah . yolanda : why ? dru : you . he wants to take care of you , yolanda . yolanda : god , i told him to stop doing that . dru : well , unfortunately , he 's not listening to us . one of the things that i love about him -- he 's so daggone stubborn . yolanda : ugh . always has been , ever since he was a baby . [ scene_break ] neil : devon , yolanda needs to learn how to stand on her own two feet . you do agree with that , do n't you ? devon : yes , i do , but i also know that she 's never been good at that kind of thing . that 's why she started taking drugs in the first place . neil : right . which is exactly why she has to learn now . your helping your mother wo n't help her . it might even get in the way off her recovery . devon , the doctor 's at rehab , they know exactly what they 're doing . it takes a lot more than love and concern . devon : that center is nice for people whose families have abandoned them . i have n't abandoned my mom . neil : boy ... you could help your mother into an early grave . hey ... son ... look , i dig the fact that you have such a big heart that you want to help your mother , that you 're concerned about your mother . but if i told you once , i told you a thousand times , it 's not your job to be her parent . what 's your job ? your job is to take care of yourself , right ? go to school , get yourself an education so that one day , you 'll be a father and you will have your act together . devon : you know what ? i - i do n't see why i ca n't do both ? help my mom and take care of business . [ scene_break ] nikki : that 's not possible . j.t . : i 'm sorry , mrs. newman . nikki : he 's not dead . j.t . : it was a hit - and - run . nikki : you do n't know this for a fact . how do you know that this is n't just another ruse ? he 's probably pretending so that he can go further underground . j.t . : the government needed him to stick around until the appeals ran out . besides , he would n't bail on brittany and the baby like that . nikki : this is not true . j.t . : no , there are hundreds of people in the witness protection program . it works . they do n't need to pull a trick like this . besides , you could tell that these federal agents were mortified that something like this happened on their watch . nikki : i do n't accept this . he is not dead . who -- who are you to come in here and say this ? do you have any proof ? do you have a phone number or somebody that i can talk to with the f.b.i . , anything ? j.t . : this is the agent 's number . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , i 'm sorry that i 'm not conforming to your idea of me , bradley , but as far as i 'm concerned , i 'm still very much myself . brad : yes , you 're smart , you 're beautiful . that 's why i ca n't understand you letting someone else tell you how to live your life . but i guess that 's just the almighty newman parents exerting their influence . victoria : you 're out of line . brad : am i ? come on , victoria . we were headed in a good direction , there was something that felt right about us . and it was n't interfering with work . in fact , the opposite . we were clicking really well together , and we both felt that . victoria : well , it was still inappropriate . brad : in your mother 's eyes . victoria : you know , bradley , whether you like it or not , my mother had a point . brad : and so do i . and you know that . [ scene_break ] nick : babe , i swear to you that i 'm glad you got this job . sharon : then what is it , nick ? why do n't you seem happy for me ? nick : i 'm about to share the top position at newman enterprises with my sister . i just want to keep things as simple as possible . sharon : and my working there makes things more complicated ? where is this coming from ? nick : i do n't want you getting drawn into anything . my sister and i have never worked together as equals before . and i do n't know if we 're gon na be able to do it . sharon : okay . well ... that 's a valid concern , but i still -- i think you 're being really paranoid . i 'm not gon na get involved when it comes to things that are between you and your sister . i have a job to do at newman enterprises , a job that i 'm really thrilled about . i want to make everyone there proud . that 's it . end of story . nick : you do make me proud . and i only want good things for you . i mean that . sharon : i love you , nick . no matter what , i love you . sharon : i 'm gon na go and get ready for the wedding . [ scene_break ] victoria : you 're taking this more personally than you should . brad : am i ? and how personally should i take it ? victoria : all my mother was saying is that we both have complicated lives , and we were going awfully fast . brad : that 's funny . sounds like advice i 've given colleen . victoria : oh . well , then you realize its good advice . brad : sometimes . but we 're not teenagers . victoria : no , you 're right . we have a lot more at stake . you 're still a married man , raising a child who happens to be my half - sister -- a child i barely know . brad : and i 'm working on those things . i 'm getting a divorce . we can spend more time with abby . victoria : bradley , there 's more to it than that . i have a professional reputation to consider . not to mention i 'm gon na be sharing power with my brother , with whom i do n't always see eye to eye . i have enough compromising to do . i have enough challenges in my life . brad : wait , wait a minute now . i 'm not trying to be another challenge . in fact , the opposite . i 'm trying to make your life easier , more fun , more enjoyable . victoria : and you have . and thank you . but now is not the time for a romantic relationship . i 'm not saying never , and i 'm not planning on dating anyone else . i 'm just saying that we should slow it down . is that okay ? i mean , can we please be civil about it ? brad : i 'm sure gon na miss kissing you . victoria : me , too . so you still feel good about sharon as spokesmodel ? brad : yeah . i know she 's gon na give us 110 % . victoria , listen , um ... i have to wrap some things up before i go to the wedding . but before i do that , i 'd like to try something out on you . [ scene_break ] gloria : that 's ridiculous . do you have any idea how hard i have worked planning your wedding and how generous john has been ? but he 's not just gon na keep throwing money at me . michael : especially after you spent 50 grand bailing tom out of jail . gloria : i would never ... pay that monster 's bail . and i certainly would n't use my husband 's money to do it . michael : i 'm on to you . i know you . i know tom . he 's still got you wrapped around his finger , just like he always did . gloria : that is a terrible thing to say , michael . michael : oh ... but true ! oh , well , i suggest you leave . lauren needs her rest . gloria : fine . because i really do n't want to listen to this anymore . michael : you 're not fooling me . and you better believe angry is the very least of the things i 'm feeling . there was no reason for tom not to stay exactly where he was . you 're just lucky that i have more important things to think about right now . michael : now ... you just have to learn to accept the fact that there will be no wedding today . and i suggest you get back to the club and let the guests know . gloria : i hope you 're feeling much better , lauren . lauren : thank you . [ scene_break ] ashley : when i saw you in jail , you were talking about a security camera outside the motel where you 're staying . did it reveal anything at all ? tom : who knows , man ? i ca n't get anybody to show me the damn tapes . ashley : what about your attorney ? i mean , is n't it evidence or something ? tom : actually , i have n't found anybody to represent me yet . i 'm working on that , too . ashley : mm . so i guess you have n't really made much progress , huh ? tom : well , do n't sound so glad about it . ashley : i do n't sound glad . i mean , if you were set up , and i believe you were , then , i mean , i hope you find out who did it . tom : thanks . listen , um ... since this is kind of a fiasco , uh , any chance you 'd like to go out and catch a movie with me tonight and get something to eat ? 'cause i sure would like to make up for last time we went out , you know ? the thing kinda ended in a disaster . ashley : yeah , it did , did n't it ? um , well , not tonight . i 'm dressed for a wedding . tom : so go home and change . come on . come out with me . ashley : aww ... it 's such a nice offer , but i 'm gon na have to pass . tom : you seem a little nervous . is everything okay ? ashley : yeah , everything 's fine . it 's just a little unsettling . tom : what -- ashley : you know , the wedding being postponed at the last minute , right ? tom : yeah , yeah . ashley : and gloria 's gon na be devastated . tom : yeah , yeah . boy , it 's gon na be real hard for her to take . ashley : yeah , it is . tom : yeah . ashley : anyway , i 've got ta get going . it was great seeing you . i 'm glad your outta jail and good luck getting to the truth , okay ? tom : well , thanks , ashley . ashley : yeah . take care . tom : that 's what i need , all right . ashley : bye . tom : bye - bye . [ scene_break ] scott : brenda , this is good stuff . sheila : i 'm glad you like it . i 'll be out in a minute . [ scene_break ] dru : hi , honey . neil : hey , baby . dru : uh , where 's devon ? neil : devon is in his bedroom . honey , we just had a futile conversation . how do you convince a kid that thinks he knows everything that he does n't ? dru : yeah , well , good luck on that . neil : man , he 's just running on pure emotion . does n't have a clue how complicated the real world can be . dru : yeah . neil : you know , in fact , he 's so convinced that he can help yolanda , he 's almost got me believing it . dru : well , i 'm glad to hear you say that . neil : because ? dru : devon , can you come out here , please ? neil : drucilla , what 's going on ? dru : i 'm gon na explain in just a second . devon : what ? neil : you better start explaining . dru : baby ... okay , i made a decision , and , um , i think it 's the right one . and i know that i 'm acting on pure emotion , too , neil . and i know that this could get very complicated , but just hang on , all right ? neil : honey , what 's going on ? dru : hang on . devon : mom . wh -- what 's going on ? what is she doing here ? dru : well , i thought it would be a good idea for your mother to stay with us for awhile . yolanda : if it 's okay with everyone ? devon : it 's better than okay , mom . this is -- this is unbelievable . dru : it 's just for awhile , you know , neil . neil : hmm ? dru : it 's for awhile . devon : this is perfect . this is perfect . you can live here while you look for a job and a place to live . and you can still meet with your rehab counselors every day . yolanda : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] brad : all right . so given our new agreement , tell me if this is overreaching . we 've always done everything together , right ? gone to dinner , worked out at the gym . victoria : yes , we have . and i 've liked it a lot . brad : okay , so what if we continue to do that , but as colleagues , as friends ? we could even include abby sometimes . you could get to know her better . victoria : um ... as long as it 's understood that -- brad : that we end every night with a handshake . what do you say , colleague ? victoria : i think i could live with that . brad : it feels good , does n't it ? victoria : yes , it does . now get out of here . you got a wedding to go to . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , thank you . i appreciate it . yes . thank you . nikki : ( crying ) i guess it 's true . nikki : it 's true . oh , my god . is brittany all right ? j.t . : nah , she 's pretty much a mess . nikki : this is so wrong ! and all those damn thugs and monsters ... bobby wanted to be a decent man . he wanted to leave that life behind , and now he 's dead . how -- how is that justice ? j.t . : it 's unfair . nikki : i mean , i knew that i was never gon na see him again . but in my mind , i thought that he 'd be happy somewhere . i could envision him raising a family . ( door opens and closes ) nikki : but ... this is not happening . victor : sweetheart ... i heard from connie what happened . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] ashley : is she okay ? michael : yeah , she 's okay . ashley : i heard you postponed your wedding . i 'm sorry . michael : thank you . are you all right ? ashley : why did n't you tell me that tom was out of jail ? michael : why , did something happen ? in a country like ours , the future is full of possibilities . michael : what did tom say ? ashley : he 's determined to prove that you set him up . michael : well , i do n't blame him . he 's looking at some serious prison time . ashley : michael , you 're not the only one he wants to nail , okay ? he 's convinced you had help . michael : what , did you say something to make him suspicious ? ashley : do n't be ridiculous . of course not . he does n't think that i 'm involved . michael : but you 're still worried , why ? ashley : why do you think ? he 's a very dangerous person . there 's something very scary about him . now i know we wanted to get him out of our lives , but i just keep wondering if maybe we made a huge mistake , one that 's gon na come back to haunt us . [ scene_break ] tom : i 'm gon na figure it out , michael -- who helped you set me up . and then you 're gon na pay , the both of you . you 're gon na pay big time for what you 're doing to me . ( door opens ) sheila : what are you doing in my things ? [ next_on ] nick : the guy 's an opportunist . he 's taking advantage of you , inside the office and out . victoria : oh , come on . sharon : is n't it great that they 've become such good friends ? brad : gives us another reason to spend time together . sheila : you trust no one , including ashley abbott . | gloria rushes to the hospital to try and get michael and lauren to have the wedding that day . lauren is in bed when she arrives and michael is firm when his mother tries pushing them into having the wedding that day . finally , gloria admits that she ca n't have the wedding another time . `` i am all tapped out , `` she tells the kids . michael thinks that she must be joking . `` what are you talking about gloria ? john gave you access to $ 50,000 . what happened to all that money ? `` before she can answer , michael knows that answer . `` you bailed him out did n't you ? there was no reason why he could n't stay where he was and you went and bailed him out with john 's money . `` gloria has no idea what she can do about this now . john 's accountant is already breathing down her neck for receipts . drucilla is so pleased with what she has just seen . yolanda was at the park and the dealer offered her free drugs and she did n't take it . drucilla knows that this is just a test and that there will be others , so she gets it into her head to bring yolanda home to live for just a while in her house with devon and neil . neil is n't so sure that this is going to work , but devon is thrilled . scott overturns sheila 's purse while she is in the shower and as he picks up her things to return them to her purse , he finds a driver 's license and a picture of brenda with some other people as they pose around a couch for a picture . the items hold his interest . suddenly , the door to the bathroom opens and sheila comes out . she freezes when she sees scott on the floor with her things in his hand . `` what are you doing with my things ? `` she asks him . |
[ adam remembering jack recording on a tape recorder ] jack : 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 . [ scene_break ] adam : all right , jack abbott , let 's hear that voice . ( static ) adam : ( whispers ) all right . ( static ) adam : ( normal voice ) what the hell ? come on ! ( static ) adam : damn it ! heather : adam -- adam : hi . i ca n't talk . sorry . heather : what 's wrong ? adam : i 'll tell you later . excuse me . dillon : there goes a man on a mission . where were we ? heather : um , same question i 've been asking myself all day -- is victor newman really in south america , or is his family covering for him ? dillon : i think you 're giving them more credit than they deserve . heather : do n't underestimate the newmans . what if they found the bugs that we planted ? dillon : well , then we 're being played . but you 'll never get anyone in that family to admit it . heather : nick 's on a plane . his wife is the weak link . wives know everything . ( tapping fingers ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : hello ? nick : is your husband home ? phyllis : uh , well , no . he 's out of town . ( clears throat ) want to come over ? nick : i wish i could . phyllis : so how 'd it go ? nick : oh , exactly like i thought . i 'm sure i was followed to the airport . now i just got ta hang out in buenos aires and make 'em think i 'm hooking up with dad . at least it 'll get them off dad 's trail for a while . phyllis : okay . i 'm glad to hear it . nick : yeah , actually , that 's a good idea . let me do all the talking since i 'm sure they 're listening in on your end . at least we know the phones are safe . i 'm glad i bought disposable phones . phyllis : you 're a very , very smart man . very smart . so , uh , what are your plans now ? nick : well , hopefully , i can lose my tail as soon as i land , just so they ca n't figure out that there is no meeting with dad . how about you ? you got big plans ? phyllis : oh , i have a really exciting night of cleaning up , washing dishes and , um , let me see , paying bills . not really how i planned to spend my anniversary . nick : ( sighs ) well , at least you got `` supergirl `` to spend it with . phyllis : oh , yeah , fat chance . she fell asleep , right in the middle of `` one fish two fish `` . nick : that book puts me to sleep , too . hopefully i 'll , uh , be home tomorrow . phyllis : i miss you , baby . nick : i miss you , too . i love you . bye . ( sighs ) nick : agent aguilar , right ? aguilar : mr. newman . nick : now see , i thought you were mexican law enforcement . this plane 's going to argentina . aguilar : i 'll see you when we land . nick : okay . [ scene_break ] [ gloria talking on the phone ] kevin : mom , m - mom , slow down . i ca n't understand you . gloria : jeffrey 's still mad at me . he 's probably turning me into the cops right now . kevin : for what ? gloria : he still has the face cream . kevin : i knew it . i knew it ! i told you , he can not be trusted . gloria : i know , i know . i -- i got ta go . jeff : who was that ? gloria : do you think we can talk about this ? jeff : yeah . i talk , you listen . i 've got some important news . [ scene_break ] jack : hello ? sharon ? sharon ? sharon : hey , i was just on my way out . jack : oh ? where are you off to ? sharon : to nick 's . uh , we missed one of the forms that noah needs signed for his trip . jack : well , come on . i 'll drive you . sharon : um , shoot . oh . um , well , you know what ? why do n't you stay here ? you 've been out all day . relax . i 'm not gon na be gone that long . maybe when i get back , we can spend some time together . jack : i 've been so busy . i 've neglected you , have n't i ? sharon : ( sighs ) jack , ever since you sold the magazine , you have been unavailable . i - i - i do n't even know what you do anymore . jack : well , i - i 'm between jobs , honey . you know how that is . sharon : do i ? jack : i have feelers out everywhere . i 'm trying -- sharon : okay , wait . not -- not now . not now . wait till i get home . and promise me you 're not gon na go running off to deal with some mysterious irons in the fire . jack : there 's nothing mysterious about what i 've been doing . i do n't have anything solid to tell you about , so i do n't want to -- sharon : jack , stop it . ( sighs ) i 'm up to my limit here in excuses . all that i asking is that you be here when i get home . jack : okay . i 'm not going anywhere . sharon : i just want to spend some time with the man i fell in love with . jack : i want that , too . i 've been an inconsiderate oaf . jack : this is when you protest , say i 'm wrong . sharon : not when my husband speaks the truth , i do n't . jack : ouch . ( sighs ) come here . sharon : no more secrets . jack : cross my heart . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : what did you do with the tape , frank ? frank : what are you talking about ? adam : the tape . frank : i gave it to you . adam : the real tape ! where is it ? frank : i -- that 's the only tape . adam : it 's blank . frank : that 's it . that 's the only tape . adam : did you erase it ? frank : why would i do that ? adam : uh , i do n't know . maybe -- maybe jack paid you to . frank : okay , 'cause i 've met him before . adam : okay , look . someone wiped it . frank : how ? i mean , it -- it -- it 's been here the whole -- the whole t -- hang on . adam : what ? frank : you know , when i -- when i got here , there -- there -- there were some things that were disheveled . adam : ( sighs ) oh , my god . do -- do you , uh , have your key ? did you ever find it ? frank : no , no . but this morning i had it , and then -- and then i did n't realize it was gone until we got back here . ( chuckles ) crystal . adam : who 's that ? frank : this girl i met in the bar who had her hands all over me , and , uh -- adam : oh , come on , man ! she played you to get the key ! frank : i thought it was my animal magnetism . my gosh . adam : that 's why jack wanted us to stay at the coffeehouse . frank : yeah . i got played . adam : l - listen , do you know anything about surveillance equipment ? [ scene_break ] gloria : i just do n't know how you can be so heartless and downright mean after everything we 've meant to each other . jeff : what happened to `` i talk , you listen `` ? gloria : you swore to me that you did n't have that cream , and now you 're hangin ' it over my head . i was a damn fool to trust you , jeffrey bardwell . jeff : well , that makes us even . gloria : do n't you dare turn this around on me . you are a lyin ' , cheatin ' , backstabbin ' traitor . jeff : so i guess you 're not interested in my news ? gloria : what news ? jeff : i was just in a bar , and our friend katherine chancellor , she was three sheets to the wind . gloria : ha ! katherine does n't drink . jeff : yeah , well , she was so hammered , she almost fell off her stool . that woman 's not senile . she 's hitting the bottle . gloria : so that 's what you wanted to talk to me about ? not about me or the cream ? something about katherine ? does that mean that maybe you still want to take over jabot with me ? jeff : well , why would i quit now when we 're almost at the finish line ? gloria : i knew it . i knew it . jeff : ( chuckles ) gloria : i knew it . ( laugh ) you love me . you really love me . so what 's our next move , big boy ? jeff : not that one . gloria : come on , jeffrey . jeff : no . you are obviously still attached in some spectacularly screwed - up way to your screwed - up ex . gloria : now you listen to me . i love you , and only you . jeff : yeah , that must be why you 're still carrying around your picture of your happy little family . gloria : ( whispers ) oh . ( normal voice ) that 's the only picture i have of michael with his father . i was gon na give it to him . jeff : why do n't i believe that ? from now on , this marriage is a business arrangement . we 'll take over jabot , but that 's all there is between us . gloria : you do n't mean that . jeff : i 've never been more serious . ( cell phone rings ) gloria : not now . kevin : what happened with jeff ? gloria : well , he did n't turn me in to the police . kevin : yet . ( sighs ) mrs. chancellor just walked in . gloria : oh , yeah ? does she look drunk to you ? kevin : no . why ? gloria : never mind . i got ta go . gloria : i 'm going out . jeff : i could n't care less where you go . gloria : uh - huh . mm . and i say you change your mind when i get katherine 's stock . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . nick is n't here . heather : that 's okay . uh , i 'd like to ask you a few questions . phyllis : it 's a little late to be doing house calls , is n't it ? heather : where 's your husband ? phyllis : listen , if you want to talk to nick , leave him a message . it 's really late , and i 'm tired , okay ? heather : mm - hmm . i consider obstruction of justice a very serious matter . phyllis : ( sighs ) heather : so thank you . phyllis : nick is on a business trip . um , i did n't pay attention to the details . heather : mm - hmm . so is he going to visit his father ? phyllis : i do n't know . why would you ask that ? heather : i do n't know . just a little hunch . phyllis : well , your woman 's intuition is off . heather : i 'm not convinced that victor is in south america . phyllis : i - i did n't know that 's where he was . really ? heather : i think you , your husband and the rest of the newman clan are trying to lead us in the wrong direction . phyllis : well , your theory is off . listen , i 'm trying to run a magazine , and my husband has two jobs . uh , we do n't really have time for these games , so if you would please . please . heather : nick was tailed when he left the house . do you know where he went ? phyllis : ( sighs ) my guess is the airport . heather : he went to see sharon abbott for a very long good - bye . [ scene_break ] gloria : ( whispers ) hey . is katherine still here ? kevin : yep . ( sighs ) gloria : good . ( normal voice ) did you make another copy of that , uh , stock transfer contract ? kevin : taking advantage of a drunk , if she is drinking , is no better than taking advantage of senility . gloria : aah ! oh , katherine ! katherine ! kay : ow ! gloria : katherine ! kay : oh . gloria : let me help you . katherine . kay : oh . i do n't need any help . i just -- i tripped . i simply tripped . kevin : are you okay , mrs. c. ? kay : yes , i 'm fine , kevin . thank you . kevin : okay . you know , i would n't want my insurance rates going up . kay : oh , no . well , your -- your -- your concern about my general health is very touching . kevin : no , no . all i mean is that -- i mean , i 'm just saying -- kay : i - i know exactly what you meant , kevin . gloria : here you go . kay : thank you . well , now i can -- ow . ow . ow . my ankle . my -- my ankle . kevin : okay , okay . okay , okay . here , here , here . kay : ow , i 'm -- kevin : sit , sit , sit . sit for a minute . kay : ow . ow . gloria : katherine , how badly are you hurt ? do you want to go to the hospital ? kay : what i really want is to be left alone for a few minutes . would you please ? kevin : okay . i 'm gon na go get you some ice . kay : thank you , kevin . ( sighs ) gloria : you know , i know exactly what you 're going through . i 've had friends who had to deal with the same things . kay : a twisted ankle ? gloria : oh , come on , katherine . it 's very sad when people fall into their , you know , old habits . kay : i have n't the foggiest idea what you mean . gloria : drinking , katherine . kay : ( clears throat ) how did you hear about my friend 's slip ? gloria : friend , huh ? kay : ( sighs ) oh , lord , i , uh , i mean , i - i - i - i do n't know how i can help her . i - i 'm -- i 'm hopeless . i -- and it 's terrible . gloria : i 've got just the remedy , hmm ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow , heather , you must be really desperate , because you 're trying to make a big deal out of nothing . heather : your husband spending time with his ex is nothing ? wow , that 's evolved of you . phyllis : i am evolved . but do you want to talk about relationships , really ? i mean , 'cause we can . how 's adam ? no trust fund , no job . are you supporting him ? that 's evolved . heather : ( chuckles ) you think i 'm making up a story about your husband and sharon , do n't you ? i can have the surveillance photos here in , i do n't know , ten minutes ? phyllis : it 's not a big deal . listen , nick 's son lives at the abbott house . heather : hmm . noah was n't home . neither was jack , meaning it was just the two of them , and they were there for an awfully long time . phyllis : okay . ( knock on door ) phyllis : oh , wow , it 's so busy here . sharon : hey , uh , is nick here ? i - i really need to see him . phyllis : um , nick is on a plane . sharon : oh , yeah , i thought i would catch him before he left . phyllis : yeah , so he told you he was leaving town ? sharon : when he stopped by , yeah . we had to sign some forms for noah 's trip to paris , and , uh , we missed one . so when will he be back ? phyllis : um , probably tomorrow . sharon : oh . um , is everything okay ? phyllis : yeah , heather was just leaving . heather : i was filling ms. newman in about her husband 's whereabouts this afternoon . phyllis : mm - hmm . sharon : why ? uh , never mind . do n't answer that . i do n't want to know . phyllis : ( laughs ) sharon : have nick sign this . phyllis : i will . thanks . sharon : great . phyllis : excuse me . thanks . heather : it must make you nervous when your husband spends so much time alone with his ex . phyllis : i completely trust my husband . heather : really ? well , he cheated on his wife with you , and they say , `` once a cheater , always a -- `` phyllis : oh , heather , please . well , you think you 're some super sleuth , and you 're an amateur , really . you -- you 're wrong a - as i recall , last time you tried to pin something on victor , you lost your job . you 're as wrong about walter palin 's death as you were about ji min , so just give up before you lose this job . heather : i just have a few more questions . phyllis : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) how 's it going ? you know , i hear in argentina , the steaks are the best in the world . if you want , you know , we could go grab dinner or something . woman : make sure your seats are in the upright position . we 'll be landing shortly . nick : so answer me this question -- how is it that the fbi and the district attorney 's office and the mexican authorities -- they always seem to know when and where the newmans are traveling ? i mean , it is uncanny . so you can tell me . what 's your secret ? [ scene_break ] kevin : there you go , mrs. c . kay : oh , thank you , kevin . kevin : mom 's cure - all . gloria : and excuse us , kevin , but some girl talk . kay : mm . gloria : bye . kevin : mm . kay : oh , well , it 's not as bad as that swill esther tries to make me drink . gloria : well , esther and i both want you to take care of yourself , because , katherine chancellor , you are a treasure to us all . kay : better than a monument . gloria : oh , pooh . you know something ? if you ever need anything -- i mean , not that you need anything . you got so much money -- but if you ever need anybody to talk to or just a friend ... you know , i really think i understand why john considered you his dearest friend . speaking of john , you know , we never finished what we started the other day . kay : remind me . gloria : jill interrupting us ... kay : mm . gloria : when you were signing the papers turning the jabot stock over to me . aw , katherine , please do n't tell me you 've forgotten that already . i mean , these memory lapses are getting pretty serious , are n't they ? kay : and you 're trying to use them to your advantage . gloria : wait a minute . wait a minute . now that just hurts my feelings . how dare you accuse me of such a thing ? that is your illness talking . kay : illness my ass ! kay : i am sick and tired of everybody telling me i 'm losing it ! [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) jack : ( sighs ) jack : adam , kind of late for you to be dropping by , is n't it ? adam : ( clears throat ) yeah , jack , i 'm , uh , i 'm sorry for the intrusion . jack : well , sharon 's not here . she should be back any minute . adam : that 's all right . this -- this will only take a second . i just want you to listen to something . jack : oh ? what 's that ? adam : this . ( static plays ) jack : adam , i do n't hear anything . adam : yeah , jack , that 's my point . the tape is blank . jack : okay , i 'll bite . what was i supposed to hear ? adam : you recording victor 's diary . jack : ( laughs ) i have always done a bang - up impression of victor newman , but i 'm not sure it 's worth recording . adam : all right , jack , come on . do n't play innocent with me . you erased it . jack : me ? adam : yeah , you . that 's why you wanted me and frank to wait at the coffeehouse for the money . jack : okay , okay . what money ? adam : you think you 're clever , do n't you ? getting me to do all your dirty work . jack : okay , i do n't know where all these accusations are coming from . i merely made a few introductions to you . that 's all . adam : are you gon na pretend that our partnership never existed ? jack : partnership ? i hate to break it to you , you and i have never worked together . i helped you out when you were down on your luck . adam : ( chuckles ) you 're -- you 're good . you 're good . you know , you almost had me convinced . jack : okay , obviously you 're under a great deal of stress . not surprising , given that your father threw you out of the company . adam : ( clears throat ) jack : i do n't want to be a buttinsky here , but if you 're looking for counseling , i do know an excellent family therapist that i can recommend . adam : this whole victor 's diary hoax was narrated by you , jack . do n't deny it . jack : diary hoax ? i -- you have completely lost me . are you in some kind of trouble ? adam : you son of a bitch . adam : do you really think i 'm gon na let you double - cross me like this , you piece of scum ? do you think you can get away with it , huh ? think again , buddy . jack : sharon , you 're home . i 'm sorry you heard that little tirade . adam : your husband is a snake . i 'm sure that 's no news to you . jack : adam , could we maybe do this another time ? adam : no , jack , there is no `` other time . `` that was a low - down move -- erasing the tape ? you proved that you ca n't be trusted . let me tell you something , buddy . if this deal goes south , i 'm not going down alone . i 'm taking you with me . ( door slams ) jack : okay , you know , that -- that sounded a whole lot worse than it is . honey , he 's angry at victor . he 's taking it out on everyone . let 's just forget about that . we 'll light some candles . we 'll have a little bubbly , okay ? sharon : no . do n't treat me like i 'm stupid , jack . what the hell 's going on here ? jack : i just told you -- nothing . sharon : really ? nothing ? i walk into a shouting match with you and adam , and you want to tell me that , you know ... jack : okay -- sharon : it 's time for champagne and candles ? i thought we had an agreement , jack . jack : yeah , i - i -- sharon : you know , i would -- i believe adam . you ca n't be trusted . jack : i can explain if you will give me a chance . sharon : really ? jeff : oh , jack , there you are . sharon : oh , look who 's here . i thought you moved to bora - bora or something . jeff : well , a little getaway . jack , we need to talk business . jack : this is not a good time , jeffrey . jeff : listen , i think you ought to know that we are well on our way to getting you - know - what from you - know - who . we found out she 's got a drinking problem , so gloria 's got an ace to play . we 're in business , pal . sharon : excuse me . will someone tell me what 's going on ? jack : jeffrey , we are in the middle of something right now . jeff : ah , right . well , you get back to whatever it is you were doing . i 'm sorry , sharon . jack . jack : ( sighs ) sharon : there 's nothing going on . i must be imagining things . [ scene_break ] phyllis : alright , so you 're still here ? all right , listen , you know , i 've told you all i know , heather . if you want to talk to nick , you 're just gon na have to wait until tomorrow when he gets back . heather : i should have questioned sharon when she was here . maybe she 'd know more about nick 's trip than you do . phyllis : ( sighs ) you have to go , okay ? summer : mommy . phyllis : ( gasps ) what are you doing there ? summer : a bug scared me . phyllis : um , there -- there are n't any bugs that -- you must have been dreaming . heather : the bugs . i see . heather : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] woman : welcome to buenos aires . please stay in your seat until the plane has come to a complete stop at the terminal . nick : so you got any big plans , you know , in argentina ? you know , you should check out that balcony , where eva perón spoke to all the people ? i 'll bet that 's pretty cool . ( drumming fingers ) or hit a couple tango bars ? hmm . you know , agent aguilar , i bet you are good at your job -- tailing people . you must have tailed thousands of criminals in your career . hey , tell me something . have you ever lost a man ? aguilar : never . nick : never ? wow . that 's impressive . never . ( inhales deeply ) you know , i think that if i wanted to , i think i could lose you . aguilar : mm . nick : you do n't think so ? ( drumming fingers ) i 'll tell you what , i 'll bet you a hundred bucks that the minute i get off this plane , i can lose you . aguilar : oh , is that a bribe ? nick : a bribe ? come on . its a hundred bucks . it 's not a bribe . it 's like a -- it 's like a friendly wager . i mean , you 're not chicken , are you ? aguilar : no . then make it $ 200 . nick : now you 're talking . $ 200 it is . [ nick jams agent aguilar seatbelt ] nick : enjoy argentina . [ nick gets up and agent aguilar struggles to open up his seat belt ] [ scene_break ] kevin : mrs. c. , would you like some more tea or more ice for your foot ? kay : no , kevin , thank you . kevin : okay . gloria : are you feeling any better ? kay : do you know your concern for my health is almost laughable ? all you want is to get your hands on my jabot stock , gloria . gloria : that 's not true . kay : well , why did you shove that -- that , uh , that -- that -- that transfer authorization in my face the other day ? and you try and bring it up again today ? come on , gloria . get off it . ( sighs ) gloria : katherine , look at me . and i want you to try and remember , signing over that jabot stock to me was your idea . kay : oh -- gloria : it was your way to honor john . and as generous as that offer was , i could never take it , not now , not when you are so unclear on things . i 'd hate myself for it , and john would n't like it , either . and that is what i 've been trying to tell you . the only way i would even think about taking that stock from you is if you are 100 % clear and 100 % certain that you want me to have it . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) jack : who was that ? sharon : noah . he needs to be picked up from the library in a little while . jack : oh , i 'll go get him . sharon : you know , i tried to give you the benefit of the doubt for a long time , but tonight , that just confirmed my suspicions . jack : okay , let me explain to you something -- sharon : no , why do n't you let me finish a sentence for a change before you go tap - dancing around it ? jack : okay . sharon : do you think i do n't know how you operate , jack ? you 've underestimated me from the start . i made a choice to keep my mouth shut when you gave me all of your vague excuses and your impossible explanations . i let you run off on your own , do your thing with -- with very few demands , and i tried to be patient . you know , i even -- i trained myself not to ask you questions , even when my instincts told me that you were up to something . do you know how difficult that was ? and with every unanswered question , it just put more distance between us . but then , if i asked , you 'd lie to me . jack : do you have any idea how important you are to me ? i was trying to protect you . sharon : protect me from what ? all you did was put more distance between us . jack : so where do we go from here ? sharon : it really shocks me that you need to ask me that . the truth , jack . i need the truth , all of it . what have you been up to ? and trust me , i will know if you are lying . jack : i know you will . that sensitivity is one of the things i love most about you . ( sighs ) okay , the truth -- the unvarnished truth , no sugarcoating . i -- i was mentoring adam . he had some material he wanted to get published . i told him i would introduce him to a publisher that might be interested . sharon : okay . what about the tape he was talking about ? jack : well , it was dictated material . i guess he accidentally erased it and now he 's blaming me . sharon : and that 's everything ? jack : adam asked for my help , and yes , i felt sorry for him . i should n't have . i should n't have helped him at all . i mean , the guy is a loose cannon . you saw what he did when he took over newman . sharon : jack , that story does n't even begin to tell the truth . what , no explanation as to why you kept any of this a secret ? no regrets ? no -- jack : you want more details , i can give you more details . sharon : you know , it just -- you do n't -- you do n't get it . you really do n't , and it 's sad . do you think that you -- you 've opened up to me just now , you -- you 've really let me in ? because i feel the exact same way that i always have . and i want you to know something . i trust my own instincts , not your lies . [ scene_break ] jeff : so how 's it going ? kevin : if i were you , i would be afraid to show my face here , jeffrey . jeff : ah , gloria told you about my little insurance policy . kevin : i thought your blackmailing days were over . jeff : well , you know , it never hurts to have a backup plan . so , uh , did she get katherine to sign over her stock yet ? kevin : she has n't signed anything . they 're just talking . kay : johnny was such a decent and honorable person . i could always depend on him to be straight with me . gloria : katherine , your health is more important to me than a few measly shares of jabot stock . i 'm not a doctor and i do n't know what it is you need , but would you please find out what it is , take care of yourself ? kay : thank you , gloria . gloria : it must be awful to forget things . kay : forget what ? gloria : oh , gee . ( laughing ) that was n't funny . kay : well , i have to make light , for heaven sakes . ahh , you have no idea how frightening it is to forget a word or , uh , not remember a - a name or ... where you parked your car . ( laughs ) gloria : yeah . that 'd be pretty awful , huh ? kay : mm . and the most terrifying thing is that i 'm always -- always afraid my freedom will be taken away from me . gloria : now that 's never gon na happen . i guess they 'll have to go through me first . kay : you know , maybe john was right about you after all . ( chuckles ) ( cell phone rings ) kay : mm . gloria : what ? ( clears throat ) kay : oh , could you excuse me , please ? gloria : sure . sure , sure , sure , sure . kevin : looks like you and katherine are getting pretty chummy over there . jeff : did you get her to sign over her stock yet ? gloria : not yet . jeff : do n't tell me you 're starting to feel sorry for the old rummy . gloria : do n't you talk about her like that . i ca n't be too aggressive . katherine 's no fool . jeff : let the mouse come to the cheese . good thinking . [ scene_break ] adam : ( clears throat ) [ adam takes off his recorder he had hidden under his shirt and presses play ] adam : ( sighs ) are you gon na pretend that our partnership never existed ? jack : partnership ? i hate to break it to you , you and i have never worked together . i helped you out when you were down on your luck . [ scene_break ] [ phyllis remembering ] heather : well , he cheated on his wife with you , and they say , `` once a cheater , always a -- `` [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , heather . ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : hey , baby . nick : hey , the plane landed . i 'm here safe and sound . phyllis : great . great . um , listen , the assistant d.a . was here asking questions . nick : ah , she should give it a rest . phyllis : yeah , i know , but , uh , we have a problem . they know that we know about the bugs . nick : how ? phyllis : when she was here , summer woke up , and she said , i quote , `` the bug scared me . `` nick : no worries . the authorities do n't know where dad is , and that 's all that matters . phyllis : all right . what a big waste of time . you could have stayed home . nick : yeah . i 'll be home tomorrow . phyllis : okay . is there anything else you want to tell me ? nick : yeah . happy anniversary , babe . i love you . phyllis : i love you , too . [ scene_break ] jack : you have this idea that i 'm keeping secrets from you . i -- sharon : ( scoffs ) jack , can you blame me ? jack : no . no . given my track record , no . but i promise you , everything i 've just told you is true . well , here i go making promises again . you have stood by me through everything -- supported me through a failed political career , through the disastrous partnership with nick and phyllis . your love for me has never wavered one bit , even when you thought i was making bad choices . how many men in the world can claim they have that kind of love in their life ? and i took it for granted . i let you down . i -- i neglected you , and i 'm sorry . you do know you are the most important thing in my life ? sharon : no matter how pretty the words are that come out of your mouth , jack , they do n't match your actions . sharon : i 'm going to pick up noah . jack : w - well , uh , we talked about spending the evening together . we could still do that after you get back . i mean , let 's not spoil the whole evening . sharon : oh , i 'm concerned about more than just spoiling one evening . i 'm concerned about the future of our marriage , jack . sharon : it does n't work when only one person does all the work . it 's like you 're in a boat and you 've got one oar . and you know , the more i keep paddling , the more circles we just go spinning around in , and i 'm so tired of spinning around with you . to be frank with you , i 'm not even sure i want to be in the boat anymore . ( door closes ) [ next_on ] heather : victor was never in south america . we know all about your little scheme to throw us off his trail . man : margie , what you need is to stop drinking . marge : i know . | adam is not happy when he realizes the tape has been erased , he confronts jack and lets him know he 's not going to be a pawn in his game . sharon walks in on this exchange and lets jack have it , stating her refusal to listen to his lies any longer . heather tries to get information on nick 's whereabouts by telling her about his visit with sharon . jeffrey tells glo their marriage is strictly business and glo still tries to once again use kay 's senior moment against her . nick tricks the authorities on a plane to argentina . |
ashley : hi , victor . it 's ashley . would you call me as soon as you get this ? thanks . noah . you 're really leaving ? noah : finally , right ? abby : ( chuckles ) ashley : no . we loved having you here . abby : tell me about it . noah : hey , i 'll visit . i promise . abby : yeah , dad 'll make sure of that . you know how he likes to have the entire family at the ranch . ( chuckles ) nick : ( chuckles ) well , we better get going before your mom thinks you changed your mind about moving in with her . noah : ( sighs ) all right . ashley : uh , abby , um , hey , guys , can you spare her for a little bit ? i need to talk to her . noah : you can help me unpack . abby : okay . ashley : see you later . abby : do n't worry . i already asked the staff to start prepping for dad 's homecoming party . ashley : baby , maybe you should n't have done that . abby : why not ? ashley : 'cause your dad 's not coming home . [ scene_break ] nikki : i stopped by the pharmacy and got your prescriptions refilled , and i did n't know what you 'd had sent over from the ranch , so i got you some of those cashmere socks that you like and some candles . you know , just to try to make this room smell at least like home ... victor : mm - hmm . nikki : you know . victor : that 's very sweet of you . nikki : ( sighs ) victor : but i doubt seriously that i 'm going to need any of that where i 'm going . nikki : what do you mean ? where are you going ? victor : i 'm going to go to a rehab clinic in belgium , a rehab clinic for transplant patients . dr . swift thought it would speed up the healing process . nikki : oh , i see . well , i 've chased you away , have i ? victor : ( sighs ) i want you to come with me . [ scene_break ] kevin : you did not need to do this . you know , lauren and i had a deal -- she would host the party , but we would have it here . jana : i said that i would share the job . kevin : hmm . thank you . jana : mm - hmm . i just want you to be happy . kevin : well , if my brother 's happy , then i 'm happy . jana : hmm . michael : hey , hey . bottle of red , bottle of white . kevin : hey . lauren : and assorted cheeses , of course . michael : yummy . jana : ooh . kevin : you guys , i so appreciate you hosting this `` welcome to the family `` thing for ryder . you wo n't be sorry . lauren : ( chuckles ) do you need some help ? jana : absolutely . lauren : excellent . jana : okay . kevin : come see our new stereo . michael : really ? kevin : mm - hmm . michael : oh . lauren : ( whispering ) all right , so what was with that message you left me about seeing ryder with a dead person ? jana : ( whispering ) okay . it 's in a photograph . it 's a picture of ryder when he was a really young kid , and there 's a small glimpse of somebody standing next to him , but i ca n't see who it is , because the picture 's been torn in half . lauren : so how do you know the person 's dead ? jana : the ouija board told me . lauren : the ouija -- jana ? jana : hmm ? lauren : i thought you told me you threw it away . jana : amber got me a new one . lauren : ( chuckles ) lucky us . okay . all right . then tell me , what did the ouija board say ? jana : ( sighs ) lauren : what is this man or woman 's name ? jana : okay , well , i do n't know , but when i asked ryder about it , he got extremely defensive . lauren : which of course means he 's hiding something . jana : yes . so here 's what i 'm thinking . lauren : hmm ? jana : i 'm just gon na casually bring up the subject of dead people at dinner , and see if he says anything . lauren : how do you `` casually `` bring up the subject of dead people ? jana : ahh . lauren : you ca n't do that . jana : well , see , that 's where you come in . lauren : where i come in ? jana : uh - huh . lauren : oh , i do n't think i can do that . jana : oh , yes , you can . michael : ( clears throat ) whatever you two are planning ... lauren : ( sighs ) michael : for the sake of your husbands , do n't do it . lauren : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jeff : why are we going to this dinner again ? gloria : because kevin wants ryder to feel like he belongs to a real family . jeff : and he thought of us ? gloria : it 's a free meal , jeffrey . jeff : uh - huh . well , if it 's free , why do we have to bring dessert ? gloria : hey , we 're not buying it . i ca n't believe we 're so broke we ca n't even afford a bag of brownies . jeff : yeah , well , you know what ? you can thank your pal victor newman for that . gloria : i 'd like to thank victor newman by shoving that whole bag up his -- jeff : whoa , whoa , whoa . looks like somebody already did the shoving for us . `` he takes a lickin ' and keeps on tickin ' , but who knew victor newman even had a heart ? `` gloria : ( chuckles ) jeff : ( chuckles ) gloria : my , my , my . [ scene_break ] chloe : oh , so you pulled the dog . billy : i told you , i want to make a splash . chloe : well , mission accomplished . billy : well , i guarantee , they 'll be flying off the shelves because as you know , tabloid sells . mac : what were you thinking ? billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : you know i have no patience for doctors and nurses . and if i have to spend all that time looking at four walls of the hospital without being distracted by your beautiful face , i 'll go nuts . nikki : well , i 'd have to speak to the kids first . victor : they 're grown up . you do n't need their approval . nikki : well , i just hate that i was gone when they needed me last time . i want to know that i 'm leaving them in good shape . victor : and if they agree , you 'll come ? nikki : just to see you through your recovery . victor : mm - hmm . that the only reason ? nikki : victor , i think it 's best that we do n't think beyond that right now . victor : you 're doing it again . nikki : what ? victor : you 're avoiding the subject of `` us . `` why are you doing that ? are you afraid ? [ scene_break ] abby : but if he 's not coming home , then where 's he gon na go ? ashley : he 's gon na be staying at the athletic club for a while . abby : why ? ashley : abby ... abby : oh , my god . you guys are splitting up , are n't you ? ashley : i know how upsetting this is . let me -- abby : you kept saying at the hospital that you were just staying away from him for the baby , but i knew it was something else . what happened ? ashley : i guess you could say that we grew apart . abby : but you just had a baby together , and dad just finished fighting for his life . no way would you guys just suddenly decide to break up if it were n't something big . ashley : my reasons are personal , honey . abby : this was your idea ? but you 're the one that kept on saying that we moved back to genoa city to be a family . ashley : i know . i 'm sorry . abby : no , if it -- if you knew , then you would n't be doing this . victor 's been totally awesome to me and to you . and he 's done everything for us . he got me a horse and riding lessons , anything i wanted , because he loves us . ashley : he still loves you . nothing 's ever gon na change that . abby : is n't there something you can do ? some way you that you guys can work this out ? ashley : i do n't think so , honey . abby : ca n't you try ? ashley : ( sighs ) abby , where are you going ? abby : to see dad . ashley : well , let me take you . abby : i 'll ask chuck . i just -- i do n't even want to be around you right now . ashley : abby , wait for me . abby ! honey , please . ( front door closes ) ashley : abby ! [ scene_break ] sharon : okay , i 'm here . i 'm here . just put 'em over there , like , by the other chair . nick : oh . sharon : on the chair . hey , you missing someone ? nick : yeah , he , uh , noah had to get some gas . sharon : oh , okay , well , as long as he 's still coming . nick : is that noah 's favorite chocolate chips i smell ? sharon : yes . i could n't help it . i 'm just so excited that i can give him a real home now , not jack 's house or the club . nick : you look happy . sharon : i still have my moments , you know , when i - i think about faith . nick : i know . sharon : and sometimes , um , sometimes when i wake up , it -- it feels like i did n't really lose her , and she 's still alive . but , um , you know , i - i move on from that . and moving , um , here has helped . nick : yeah , a change of scenery 's always good . sharon : yeah . um , you know , i rearranged a few things . i made it seem more like home . i even planted some spring bulbs . nick : ( chuckles ) sharon : ( chuckles ) nick : it seems like you 're really settling in . sharon : yeah , and it 's not just the house , you know . um , job - wise , i have a few exciting prospects . nick : look at you . i guess you were right when you told me to stop worrying about you . you seem great , and i 'm proud of you . jeff : `` newman , better known as ' the grinch ' before his heart grew , is a man of few words ... `` ( chuckles ) `` most of which the masses ca n't understand , because of his incessant mumbling . `` gloria : aw . ( imitating victor ) i always thought the mumbling was rather sexy . ( snickers ) come on . come on . jeff : mm ... okay , all right . oh , what 's this ? `` newman 's nothing if not savvy , knowing enough to pull his millions from banks in the caymans just days before those same institutions went belly - up . `` did you leak that ? gloria : yeah , i wish . i might have been compensated . jeff : might still be able to be . newman enterprises is already in hot water with the s.e.c . if it can be proven that victor had insider information , poor manipulated souls like ourselves might actually be compensated by suing the grinch himself . ( chuckles ) gloria : hmm . [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm having as much trouble embracing ryder as you , but kevin has just lit up that he was able to get this guy out of jail . so maybe just for tonight , for his sake , we can put our suspicion on hold and try to prevent another fisher / baldwin get - together from degenerating into a chaotic free - for- all . lauren : we just want to make sure that kevin 's not being played . jana : yeah , or is n't in any danger . lauren : right . michael : things will be tense enough tonight when gloria and her partner in crime get here without adding to the tension by putting my little brother on the defensive . ryder : this dinner really means a lot to me . i know i 've still got a lot to prove to you all , but -- but i 'm hoping that in time , you 'll realize i - i 'm not such a bad guy . kevin : everybody here wants to believe that . ryder : ( sighs ) jana : ( clears throat ) kevin : right , guys ? [ scene_break ] sharon : so , do you think he 'll like it ? nick : are you kidding me ? when i was a teenager , if i had a setup like that , i never would have left home . sharon : um , i found that at the bottom of a box of my stuff . nick : ( sighs ) do you remember the halloween where she was too sick to go trick - or - treating ? sharon : yeah , and victor , um , he turned the company jet into a halloween haunted house . i thought her eyes were gon na pop out of her head when he -- when she saw what he did . ( laughs ) nick : ( chuckles ) i remember noah being pretty impressed with his handiwork , too . sharon : yeah . nick : you know , for all of dad 's faults , he 's done some really amazing things for his family over the years . sharon : he certainly does know how to put on a show . nick : yeah . sharon : so , um , what 's summer gon na be for halloween ? nick : oh , she is all about princesses . sharon : oh , gosh , i remember that age . i think i was , um , i was rapunzel then . it 's a rite of passage or something . i -- nick : yeah , i think i saw a picture of you in that costume . i think you were crying . sharon : oh , well , you know what ? uh , yeah , i had just broken my magic wand . nick : yeah , i think you hit another kid with it , right ? sharon : well , he was stealing my candy . noah : sorry i 'm late . nick : ( sighs ) sharon : ( chuckles ) noah : when i saw the latest issue of `` restless style `` at the gas station , i had to stop and read it . nick : did n't know you had a thing for yorkies , son . noah : this is definitely not about yorkies . [ scene_break ] mac : i thought you wanted to use this magazine to make a positive difference , not give every other tabloid rag a run for its money . billy : look , i do n't know why you 're so upset . you know how i feel about victor . mac : what about his family ? they just got over the fear that he might not make it another day , and now they 're gon na be hit with this . billy : every word written 's true , so if they have a problem , they can take it up with `` the mustache . `` look , i - i know that you wanted me to use this magazine as a vehicle for change and enlightenment . mac : i thought you wanted that , too . billy : i do . i do . it 's just right now , if i want to prove to my family that this is not just another `` billy bumble , `` well , then i got ta show a profit . mac : traci made a wonderful gesture giving victor colleen 's heart . that one act could 've ended the feud between your families forever , and with this , you 've started it all over again . billy : ( clears throat ) hmm . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nikki : well , if you 're leaving , we 've got ta get you packed up . oh , that reminds me , some of your medications are in liquid form . let me see . victor : sweetheart ... ( sighs ) you did n't answer my question . nikki : ( sighs ) all right , i am afraid . when i left for colorado , i had convinced myself that what you and i had was over . i loved you , yes -- always would -- but i was prepared to go on without you . and now if i were to open my heart to you again , after knowing what happened ... i mean , let 's face it , victor . a year ago , you could n't stand the sight of me . victor : sweetheart , i was angry with you , but the night you left me , you looked me in the eye , and you told me that i 'll never love another woman the way i 've loved you , and you are right . that 's why we keep on coming back to each other . it 's not a coincidence that now , during the worst time in my life , you 're at my side . abby : she 's the reason you and mom are getting a divorce ? [ scene_break ] michael : ( chuckles ) i ca n't believe i 'm actually looking forward to seeing my mother . ( chuckles ) lauren : i know , right ? what is keeping her and jeff ? michael : mm . jana : oh , probably stealing desserts from the coffeehouse . lauren : ( laughs ) michael : ( chuckles ) ryder : hey , i did n't know you were such an amazing cook . these -- these little hot dog things , they 're really great . jana : oh , they 're premade from a box . ryder : well , they 're a lot better than most of the nasty grub i 've been eating . lauren : mm , i 'm sure you were subjected to a lot of nasty things behind bars . how did you protect yourself ? ryder : well , you know , i just -- i tried to steer clear of pretty much everybody . it kind of reminded me of when i was a kid and -- and tom would get in one of his moods . kevin : i can relate . michael : why do n't we play a game ? lauren : oh , that is a great idea . michael : yeah ? lauren : what about , um , `` twenty questions , `` yes ? and , oh , ryder , seeing that you 're the guest of honor , you should go first . ryder : uh , i am ... i 'm thinking of something . ( chuckles ) michael : yeah . ( laughter ) lauren : that 's good . michael : is it , uh , bigger than a laptop ? ryder : yeah . michael : uh , is it smaller than this apartment ? jana : is it dead ? ryder : what ? jana : oh ... ( chuckles ) silly question . ( chuckles ) michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : ( chuckles ) no , no , no , no , no . not necessarily . i mean , he could be thinking of someone dead . just please , god , not your demonic father . kevin : what are you getting at ? lauren : jana and i were talking earlier , and just -- we just do n't seem to know enough about ryder . you know , we know that you 're from green bay . but we do n't know how long you were there , whether you liked it , what you did for fun . ryder : i played ball . uh , you know , anything to get out of the house , stay out of trouble . lauren : you know , there 's that , um , that park there . the kids love it . what is it called ? what -- michael : i - i thought you were n't gon na do this . ryder : ashwaubomay . lauren : ( clicks tongue ) on the beach . ryder : you must mean on the lake . lauren : there are some great places there . there are . there 's that , uh , oh , and they have that art and music festival . they call it , um ... artigas . ryder : artstreet . artigras is different . lauren : right . kevin : well , do n't stop now . you 're on a roll . lauren : what do you mean ? kevin : i mean , we were playing a game , and now it 's an interrogation . michael : oh , come on , come on . we 're still playing a game . and if my counting is correct , we have only asked ryder two legitimate questions , which leaves 18 for us to figure out what he is thinking . ( front door opens ) ( knock on door ) gloria : hello . knock , knock . i 'm so sorry we 're late . michael : there you are . gloria : ryder , a little something for the sweet tooth . ( chuckles ) ( whispering ) come here . michael : huh ? gloria : come here . lauren : mm - hmm . jana : oh , yeah , told you . lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : what ? what 's wrong ? gloria : you are going to make us very wealthy once again . [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart , let 's talk about this . abby : no . nikki : i 'm gon na go see if i can find nicholas and victoria . victor : ( sighs ) abby : w - why did you let me think that you were the one who wanted to break up ? and why are you with her ? did you just stop loving mom ? victor : of course not , sweetheart . abby : then i do n't get it . i thought that you were happy that we came to stay with you , that you wanted us to be together . victor : and i did . ashley : we both did , honey . abby : this does n't make any sense . victor : no , it does n't , but i 've caused your mother a lot of pain . abby : this is about colleen , is n't it ? i get it , okay ? i ca n't walk 2 feet down the school hallway without hearing whispers about how my dad stole a heart from someone he killed . but what happened to colleen was patty williams ' fault , and i do n't think dad had anything to do with it . ashley : honey , you 're gon na have to accept what i told you . the reasons for the divorce are between your father and me , and honestly , we both wanted it so badly . we wanted it to work out . and we both decided that for your sake and for faith 's sake , it was better if we ended things before any more pain was caused . [ scene_break ] billy : uh , look , i - i knew there 'd be some backlash , but i did n't expect the woman that i love to dog me . now i know you 're upset , but wait till you see the numbers . okay , you do n't care about numbers , do you ? mac : no . what i care about is that you do n't see anything wrong with this . what you did was n't cutting - edge and controversial , it was cruel . billy : y - you know that 's not true . chloe : you know , i think that it was a great idea , and i think it 's gon na break records , and i am personally psyched to be part of it . mac : good . once the newmans see this , he 'll need all the support he can get . [ scene_break ] nick : if billy thinks he can buy this magazine and use it to attack my father , he 's got another thing coming . sharon : where are you going ? nick : to let dad know . you good ? noah : yeah , totally . thanks for the hand . nick : no problem . bye . noah : ( sighs ) ma , you okay ? sharon : i just took a job with billy at `` restless style . `` noah : no way . sharon : yeah . um , i had no idea that he was gon na do this to your grandfather . noah : well , what are you gon na do ? sharon : the only thing i can do -- quit . [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart , i really am sorry about all the pain this is causing you . abby : but i - i just do n't get it . how is our family breaking up a good thing ? faith is too young to know better , but it 's not fair that she 's only gon na have one parent to raise her . ashley : abby , faith has two parents . so do you . victor : your mother 's right . abby : oh , now you agree . ashley : honey , i know how difficult this is . believe me , but please just try and understand . abby : no , i 'm done trying to understand , because i do n't . first , my other dad dies , and then colleen , and now the one thing that i could always count on -- my family -- is falling apart . ashley : abby ? abby ? please . abby : please , just leave me alone . ashley : so i take it you did n't get my message . i heard a rumor that you were leaving town , and i wanted to find out if it was true before i told her . victor : i 'm going to go to a rehab clinic in belgium , a rehab clinic for transplant patients . but now after what happened , i -- ashley : no , victor , you definitely should go . it 'll give abby a chance to , i do n't know , get used to the changes , and you need to gain your strength back . victor : i 'll think about it . ashley : okay . well , i should go . victor : yeah . ashley : i have a question -- does your leaving have anything to do with me ? victor : ( sighs ) i 've caused you so much pain , i just ca n't stand it anymore . but one thing i want to make clear to you -- when i come back , i want to take an active role in the lives of my children , all right ? because you told me that i was given an incredible gift , and i will not take that for granted again . [ scene_break ] michael : the man gets a new lease on life for this ? jeff : ( chuckles ) gloria : ( chuckles ) jeff : i do n't give a damn about his `` new lease on life . `` i just want the money we were cheated out of in the caymans . michael : and you think he should be held liable . gloria : yes , and as our lawyer , you need to prove that . michael : this article is pure specu -- hold on . wait a minute . what the -- i 'm your what ? gloria : mm - hmm . jeff : do n't look so dumbfounded . people sue on these grounds all the time . michael : i work for victor . gloria : and i 'm sure you 'll find a loophole around it . michael : the man has me on retainer . taking your case would be a total ... ( clicks tongue ) conflict of interest . gloria : you choose victor newman over the woman who gave you life ? jeff : yeah . michael : ( chuckles ) gloria : ( chuckles ) lauren : should we go out and save michael ? kevin : why ? we have n't guessed what ryder is thinking yet . ryder : i 'm thinking that i 'm breaking up a family when all i wanted to do was be part of one . kevin : you 're not breaking us up . ryder : look , if you have something to ask me , you do n't have to hide it behind some stupid game . lauren : tell me about your mother . [ scene_break ] billy : how about you just write a letter to the editor if you do n't like it , okay ? thank you . chloe : good for you for not apologizing . billy : no , oh , wait . wait . mac , mac , mac , mac , mac . look , you know how much i hate it when you 're mad at me . mac : i 'm not mad . i 'm disappointed . billy : okay , that 's worse . look , why do n't you meet me at the trailer , and i 'll hear you out ? i promise . mac : but will you do anything about it ? billy : well , i 'll do something , but -- mac : yeah , i did n't think so . billy : ( sighs ) chloe : you ca n't expect everyone to get it . ( door slams ) chloe : you know ? billy : whew . well , she 'll come around . ( telephone rings ) chloe : yeah , we 'll see . here , i 'll get it . billy : no , no , no . i - i got it . chloe : well -- billy : i actually like to hear from the masses . hello ? yeah , well , i 'll tell you what , you can -- hey ! if it 's not my first official hire . chloe : you hired her ? ashley : this is how you spent my money ? by attacking the father of my children ? billy : ( grunts ) all right . [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) boy , sometimes i still feel this . but i 'm glad you 're here . there 's some things we need to discuss . nick : well , before that , you need to take a look at this . [ scene_break ] ryder : i did n't know my mother . she kinda nixed that when she walked out the door , left me with tom . lauren : and you never heard from her after that ? ryder : nope . jana : is it possible she 's dead ? ryder : ( scoffs ) could be . lauren : well , tell us her name , and we 'll try and find her for you . ryder : ( chuckles ) why ? lauren : do n't you want to know what happened to her ? ryder : not especially . kevin : he does not want to see her , okay ? lauren : ( sighs ) well , what about brothers and sisters ? ryder : until i found kevin , i - i thought i was an only child . ( telephone rings ) jana : i 'll get it . ( clears throat ) kevin : ( sighs ) jana : hello ? oh , no ! you sure there 's no one else ? ( sighs ) right . okay . i 'll see what i can do . ( clicks tongue ) sarah phoned in sick , and that blasted espresso machine 's on the fritz again . ryder : hey , i - i can cover for her , and then i 'll fix the espresso machine . lauren : oh , well , you ca n't leave . this whole night is about you . kevin : clearly . ryder : yeah . kevin : if you would n't mind , that would be great . ryder : no , no . that 's fine . gloria : i 'm your mother . does n't that mean anything -- ? michael : mother , you do n't even know the meaning of the word ! you 'd have to look it up in the dictionary . gloria : oh , that 's -- lauren : you know , it does seem like michael needs saving . kevin : not so fast . earlier , when i was thanking you both for making an effort , i was thinking how lucky i was to have such a great family , and how much i wanted ryder to be a part of that . but now , after your behavior tonight , he 's feeling more alienated than before . ( knock on door ) michael : i told you , it 's impossible . gloria : crackerjack lawyer like you , nothing is impossible . kevin : you need some help , mike ? all : no . mac : bad time ? kevin : no , no . what 's up ? mac : it 's billy . kevin : ( sighs ) look , mac , i love you , but unless you want to talk about what a screw - up `` willy `` is , then , um , maybe you should find another friend to talk to . mac : the weird thing is , that 's exactly why i 'm here . [ scene_break ] ashley : i just spent a half an hour trying to assure abby that i was n't leaving her father because of anything he did to have her read that . billy : ( sighs ) could you just come over here ? please ? look , i know it 's harsh , okay ? but ceecee 's dead , and he is the reason why , and i 'm not gon na let him get away with it , okay ? ashley : look , i understand that you 're upset about colleen . we all are . but for you to lash out through a tabloid exposé , billy , come on . it 's beneath you . billy : it was business . ashley : oh , god . billy : come on . you know about business . yeah , i wanted to stick it to victor , but more importantly , i have to make a big splash here . i have to make an impression . ashley : mm - hmm . billy : and this was , by far , the easiest , and i predict , most profitable way to do that . ashley : well , your money - driven decision is gon na hurt a lot of people , billy abbott . i just hope that your profit is worth what you lose , little brother . billy : sis -- ashley : no . billy : ( groans ) `` little brother . `` ashley : uh - huh . billy : thank you . [ scene_break ] nick : if i 'd known he was gon na run this smear campaign against you , dad , i never would have convinced phyllis to sell . victor : mm - hmm . billy did n't act alone . nick : jack . nikki : have you seen this ? victor : yes , i have . nikki : ( sighs ) after everything that you 've been through , for billy to launch an attack like this -- i ca n't believe it . victor : well , i 've been attacked far worse than that , have n't i ? nick : dad , you should know the money billy used to buy `` restless style `` came from an account of ashley 's . victor : to be honest with you , i do n't think she -- she would have known that he would do that . nikki : i would hope not . victor : besides that , being attacked by the abbotts certainly is nothing new to the newmans , is it ? nick : so what do we want to do about it ? victor : nothing , son . nick : you do n't want to do anything ? victor : no . certainly not now , and i 'll tell you why . i just had to tell abby that i 'm divorcing her mother , and i do n't want abby to be dragged into a family feud . nick : well , you may not want to retaliate , but there is no way in hell i am letting this go . [ scene_break ] ryder : what can i get for you ? abby : what 's good ? ryder : uh , that 's up to you . let me know when you decide . abby : double - shot latté , extra foam , but make sure you use low - fat milk . i have to watch my sugar intake . i 'm a model . maybe you saw me on the cover of `` restless style . `` ryder : mm . i think i missed that . sorry . nice . abby : ( chuckles ) ryder : that 'll be $ 3.50 . abby : ( sighs ) i could send it to you , and that way , you 'll have my number on your phone . ryder : how old are you ? abby : ( scoffs ) 18 . noah : funny . two weeks ago , you were 14 . ryder : ( chuckles ) abby : thanks a lot . ( scoffs ) noah : that guy is in his 20s . abby : so what ? if everyone else can do whatever they want without worrying about the consequences , so can i . [ scene_break ] jana : my god , did you see how fast he jumped to cover that shift ? lauren : i know . i know . i mean , either he 's shy , or i was getting way too close for comfort , which means you and i have to do some digging on our own to make sure he 's not hiding something . jeff : okay , where 's the eats ? jana : i just put them away . lauren : i ca n't believe you 're still hungry . gloria : do n't you know that growing boys always need seconds and thirds ? jeff : and hopefully , thirds and fourths , if you can fit them into your purse . gloria : mm , yeah . mm . lauren : in there . uh , what was all the yelling ? michael : uh , i was battling the devil for my soul , and i lost . do n't ask me how , but , uh , i just let my mother talk me into trying to help her sue my boss . lauren : what ? can you even do that ? michael : not legally , not ethically , but i told her i 'd try . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : and for the life of me , i do n't know why . mac : i came to you because i knew you 'd give it to me straight . kevin : you want me to give it to you straight ? mac : yeah . kevin : i think that what billy did is nothing . uh , nothing for billy . it 's just one in a long line of things that he 's going to do to disappoint you . so maybe the question you need to ask yourself is , do you want to keep making excuses for him ? because he is who he is , and there 's nothing that you can do to change that . mac : so you 're saying you think i should end things . kevin : ( sighs ) i 'm just saying that he 's gon na keep hurting you if you let him . i 'm sorry , mac , but you know how i feel about billy . you knew what i 'd say . [ scene_break ] ryder : yeah , it 's me . it 's all going as planned . [ scene_break ] nikki : i still ca n't believe billy would stoop so low . victor : enough about billy , all right ? ( sighs ) i want to get back to where we were before we were interrupted . nikki : victor ... ( sighs ) i really need to think about this . victor : shh . shh , shh , shh , shh , shh . [ scene_break ] chloe : ( clears throat ) so you just ca n't get enough , can you ? ( chuckles ) not with nick or jack or billy or -- am i forgetting someone ? sharon : for your information , chloe , i 'm here to give my notice . chloe : oh , good . nick : i should have known you 'd come . i wish dad could see how willing people are to come to his defense . billy : actually , she 's not here to protect the mustache , she 's here to work for me . nick : so this is one of those `` exciting job prospects . `` sharon : nick , i knew nothing about this . nick : uh , you know what , sharon ? it 's -- its okay . phyllis and i trusted you with this magazine . billy : well , i 'm sorry if you do n't like the direction it 's going in , but , uh , it 's a done deal . too late to take it back . nick : no , you get to keep the magazine . but this building is mine , and you 've got 15 minutes to vacate it . billy : ( laughs ) oh , man , you ca n't be serious . nick : you mess with my father , and you mess with me . now get your stuff and get the hell out . [ next_on ] adam : i understand why billy lashed out . nick : oh , i 'll bet you do . deacon : yeah , i got nothing to say . billy : that 's okay , because i 'm pretty sure these pictures say it all . victor : and i 've done things i 'm not proud of , but i have no regrets . | billy 's first issue at restless sparks controversy and enables him to make some new enemies in genoa city . abby world crumbles as she is told by ashley that victor and her are splitting up . victor proposes to nikki . ryder is interrogated by lauren and jana . michael is coerced to help glo and jeffrey with their new get rich scheme . |
nick : hey , sam . i know sharon 's not in court today . you gon na go by and see her ? sam : actually , avery called and said she needed to see sharon right away , and alone , so not today . nick : i wonder if that 's good news or bad news . adam : i see the , uh , `` i 'm so worried about sharon `` club is in session today . what a waste of time and barstools . sam : ( sighs ) nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) avery : there was a hearing this morning . sharon : you did n't say anything about that . avery : well , i filed a motion . i was n't sure if the judge would hear it or not , and i wanted to see how it turned out before i said anything . sharon : okay . how did it go ? [ scene_break ] heather : it went really well , actually . paul : well , hey , there 's one for our side . heather : yeah , that 's not an easy task when you 're up against avery clark . paul : oh , come on . i have a lot of faith in you . heather : mm . how 's your work going ? have you guys made any progress in the diane jenkins murder ? paul : ( chuckles ) i wish i could say yes . heather : i 'm sure ronan 's too distracted by the colin atkinson case . wow , that was some operation . paul : yeah , no kidding . heather : fbi , interpol , military . have you seen chance ? paul : uh , i - i saw him when he stopped by to see nina . heather : mm . paul : what about you ? heather : mm , no . no , he has n't even called . i mean , not that i would really expect him to . i was the one who broke things off . ( sighs ) paul : so why do you seem upset ? [ scene_break ] chance : i.n.s . docs done ? ronan : all 20 pages of it . chance : good . do n't want atkinson 's deportation getting revoked on a technicality now . ronan : mm . did you do the military paperwork ? chance : t 's crossed and i 's dotted . ronan : okay . well , i guess that 's everything . chance : yeah , with the case . ronan : yeah , speaking of case , um , i need a -- have another one here that i need to be working on , so if you do n't mind -- chance : not -- not until we talk , okay ? ronan : look , chance , if you 're looking for a thank - you from me -- chance : ronan , you do n't owe me squat , okay ? ronan : good . then we 're done with everything . chance : you know , if you want to be an ungrateful ass to me , that 's fine . i can take it . but do n't be that way to our mom . [ scene_break ] doctor : delia 's blood count is where it should be . chloe : ( sighs ) doctor : vitals are good . everything 's right on schedule . chloe : ( sighs ) thank you . doctor : ( chuckles ) chloe : thank you so much . will -- will you please thank dr. larson and -- and all of your orderlies and your nur -- your entire staff , please ? doctor : i 'll tell them . chloe : thanks . ( sighs ) oh , my baby . baby , it worked . oh , it worked . kevin 's bone marrow 's gon na make you all better . ( sighs ) and i love him for that . i love him . i love him . i love him more than duckie loves andy . there 's only one way i can actually show him how much . chloe : ( sighs ) chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : hello ? chloe : hi , victoria , it 's chloe . victoria : oh , hi , chloe . what 's up ? chloe : hey , um , i have a favor to ask you . do you think i could come over for a minute ? victoria : uh ... yeah , sure . chloe : okay , um , delia 's sleeping . i 'll be over in just a minute . victoria : yeah , bye . hey . victor : is cordelia all right ? victoria : yeah , uh , chloe wants to talk , but she sounded happy . victor : well , that 's good . victoria : mm - hmm . victor : that 's very good . everything seems in order here . thank you for taking care of it so promptly . victoria : oh , sure , yeah . it 's not like i have much else going on . victor : sweetheart , i appreciate your dedication to your job , but , you know , life is about more than just work . victoria : whoa . ( laughs ) hold on a second . i think i should mark this down in my calendar . victor : you should . ( chuckles ) victoria : victor newman thinks i 'm working too hard . that is funny . victor : i 'm serious . victoria : uh - huh . victor : by the way , what is this ? victoria : no , dad , do n't . that 's personal . that 's personal . victor : oh , sorry . victoria : no , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i should n't have snapped . ( sighs ) they 're my divorce papers . i have n't signed them yet . victor : ( sighs ) oh . [ scene_break ] kevin : well , you look like you 're movin ' around okay . billy : what , are you disappointed you do n't get to see me suffer anymore ? kevin : uh , yeah , billy . it was the highlight of my day . billy : let 's talk about delia . how 's she doing ? is the transplant still holding ? everything 's good ? kevin : yeah , all signs are pointing to a full recovery . and , uh , she 'll be home before we know it . billy : that is amazing . kevin : mm - hmm . yeah , it 's great news ... about delia . billy : about delia ? what , dude ? ( sighs ) why are you acting so weird , you weird little man ? you 're acting weirder than usual . kevin : because , smart guy , now there 's no reason for victor to let you stay here . [ scene_break ] sharon : it 's bad news , is n't it ? avery : i filed a motion to exclude the audiotape between you and skye on the volcano . sharon : okay , but you purposely did n't do that during the pretrial hearing . avery : right . that 's when i thought i would get my hands on the rest of it , and it does n't look like that 's gon na happen . sharon : ( sighs ) they 're going to let them play that audiotape , are n't they ? avery : all right , i knew that was a possibility when i went with this strategy . sharon : oh , my gosh . this is so bad . this is so bad . avery : look , the evidence is circumstantial . i feel confident i can refute it , and we still have victor 's testimony . sharon : that 's not gon na be enough . avery : all right , on its own , it wo n't . you 're right . sharon : there 's something else . you have something else , do n't you ? avery : look , i came to tell you about the hearing . sharon : okay , but you 're keeping something from me . what is it ? avery : you have to trust me . sharon : no , you told me that this is over with the minute i give up hope . give me some hope ! avery : you have to trust me . this is n't over . [ scene_break ] sam : you know , sharon actually thought you were a decent guy . why do n't you at least try to prove her right ? adam : you mean ride her to rescue ? no , i 'll leave that to you and my brother here . sam : yeah , that 's what i figured . i 'll catch you later . nick : see you . adam : ( sighs ) nick : adam , you never gave up on sharon . even after the first trial when she was convicted , you helped her escape . right or wrong , you refused to let her go to prison for a crime she did n't commit . then when they were trying to say that she killed herself , it was your idea to go to new mexico to get that reversed . you were the only one who kept trying to prove she was innocent . you did everything you could for her . adam : i was a fool in love , nicholas . nick : you were the man that , frankly , none of us ever thought you could be , but sharon did . adam : it was a mirage , smoke and mirrors . nick : i hope not ... for sharon 's sake , because she needs you to be that man again to step up and clear her name , like you could have done this whole time . adam : and what then ? everyone lives happily ever after ? except for the ... black sheep half brother ? nick : you 're always gon na be that . ( cell phone rings ) adam : yeah ? avery : it 's avery . i need to see you right away . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( groans ) ( sighs ) victor : well , what 's stopping you ? victoria : well , okay , listen . i know this is gon na sound silly , but i feel like the universe is telling me not to sign them , like somebody wants me to not get this divorce . i mean , the first set , i lost . the second set , i spilled coffee on . ( sighs ) victor : what do you want ? victoria : i do n't know . i mean , i - i just want to move on , but i 'm not -- i 'm not sure i 'm ready yet . victor : i can tell you from experience , ending a marriage is not easy , even though ... it was a mistake from the beginning . victoria : oh , okay , well , do n't be shy , dad . i mean , come on . tell me how you really feel . victor : you do n't want to hear that . victoria : ( chuckles ) victor : you 'll do the right thing ... when the time comes , okay ? i got ta go . victoria : okay , yeah , okay . well , thanks for stopping by to look over those contracts . victor : uh - huh . victoria : i promise i 'll be back in the office on a regular basis as soon as i possibly can . victor : i know you will . victoria : ( gasps ) oh , hey , chloe . chloe : hi . i hope i 'm not intruding . victoria : no , actually , dad was just leaving . victor : how is cordelia ? chloe : super awesome . victor : super awesome . i 'll be damned . well , i 'm super - duper glad . you have a nice day . chloe : you , too . victor : okay . victoria : bye , dad . victor : bye , sweetheart . victor : we have got to deal with the billy abbott issue , all right ? yes , now . thank you . [ scene_break ] billy : look , i made a deal with victor . i know what it is . kevin : ahh , so billy is going to bail again . there 's a surprise . you know , i thought almost losing your kid would have been enough to knock some sense into you . billy : stop . do you think i like this ? kevin : uh , dumping your responsibilities , drinking , gambling ? yeah , i think you do . billy : leaving victoria and deedee is n't my first choice , but it 's the only choice i have , thanks to victor . kevin : you 're letting him make it that that 's your only choice . here 's a crazy idea -- come clean with your wife . billy : ( chuckles ) you mean my ex - wife . i 'm sure she signed those papers by now . kevin : well , then get her to unsign 'em . billy : look , man , it 's done , okay ? besides , everybody else is better off without me . if i just leave , it 's better . kevin : oh , right , yeah , sure , and it 's easier than , you know , coming clean with victoria , telling her what actually went down in asia , and telling victor to take a hike . billy : i 'm not afraid of him . kevin : ( laughs ) then why are you running ? billy : because if i do n't run , he 's gon na make vicki 's life a living hell . kevin : and it 's not gon na be a living hell if you actually do leave ? you really , really are stupid . [ scene_break ] ronan : do n't you have a general or somebody like that that you need to be checking in with ? chance : look , i 'm going over to mom 's for dinner . come with me . ronan : no . chance : why ? ronan : because she 'll think it means something . chance : and that would be just so terrible , would n't it ? ronan : chance , i already had a mom , okay ? i 've told you this before . i had a really good mom , and nina ca n't just step in and take her place . chance : why did you even come here ? ronan : i said no , okay ? chance : you think you can just roll into town here ? you think you can just check us out , take half my liver , and then just dump us as freely as you want ? ronan : yeah , pretty much . chance : what the hell is your problem ? ronan , why are you such an ass ? huh ? i do n't know , maybe you 're not . maybe you are . maybe you 're not . i do n't know . you know why i do n't know ? it 's because you wo n't let anyone get close enough to find out ! ronan : okay , i 'm gon na clear things up for you right now , all right ? it 's the first one . i 'm an ass ! so stop wastin ' those brain cells of yours trying to figure me out , okay ? chance : fine . you know what ? do n't worry about it . i wo n't . not again . ronan : and give `` mom `` the message , too ! [ scene_break ] heather : when i found out that chance was on that classified operation , nobody knew where he was or what he was doing , i was worried about him -- more worried than i expected to be . and then i started to think about ... what life would be like without him . paul : and you did n't like what you saw . heather : i want to be with him . paul : ( sighs ) i wish i had some sage advice to give you . but your old man is , like , zero for ... i lost count on relationships . heather : that 's okay . i need to figure this one out by myself . paul : i think it 's safer . ( laughs ) heather : ( laughs ) paul : um , i hate to leave you right now , but i 'm supposed to meet nina for dinner . heather : oh , no , no . please go . paul : you okay ? heather : yes , absolutely . i - i should , um , prepare for avery to launch her defense of sharon anyway . paul : okay . call me later . and good luck with everything , okay ? heather : thank you . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) heather : hello ? chance : heather , its chance . heather : hi . ( sighs ) um , i - i heard you were back in town . chance : i 've been working on a case . it 's finished now . i was wondering i - if we could meet . heather : y - yes . um , sure . chance : great . there 's something i want to talk to you about . [ scene_break ] billy : oh , hi . victor : hello , billy . you seem to have recovered well . billy : thank you for your concern . victor : here is your passport . victor : the car 's waiting outside . it 'll take you to the airport . my private jet will then fly you to -- billy : nowhere . victor : i beg your pardon ? billy : i 'm not going anywhere , and believe me , sir , there 's nothing you can do about it . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . sharon : nick , i was expecting avery . nick : was n't she here earlier ? sharon : yeah , but i was hoping she 'd come back with good news . nick : what 's going on ? sam told me that you and avery had an unscheduled meeting this morning . sharon : ( sighs ) she filed a motion to suppress the audiotape of me and skye , and the judge denied her request . nick : well , i 'm sure she 's used to that kind of thing . sharon : well , she did say there was something else she was working on . nick : and you do n't know what it is ? sharon : she would n't tell me anything more , but if it does n't work , nick , i do n't know what i 'm gon na do . [ scene_break ] avery : the judge is allowing the prosecution to play the audiotape of sharon and skye arguing on the volcano , which would not be such a bad thing if the jury could hear the rest of it . adam : a really clever attorney could find a way to make that happen . avery : a really decent human being would come forward if he knew he could help . adam : i told you where the memory card is . avery : i ca n't get a court order to drag the creek unless i tell the d.a . that you threw it there . adam : you 'd be breaking the attorney - client privilege , would n't you ? avery : not if you waive your right to confidentiality . [ scene_break ] heather : hey . chance : hey . hi , uh , come in , please . heather : ( chuckles ) chance : how are you ? heather : i 'm good . uh , how are you ? chance : good , um , you -- you look great . heather : thank you . so do you . chance : ( chuckles ) heather : ( laughs ) chance : i appreciate that . thanks for taking my call and -- and -- and comin ' by . heather : thank you for calling . chance : yeah . heather : i , um , i really wanted to talk to you . chance : yeah , yeah , we , um , we left things kind of unsaid and a bit rushed , did n't we ? heather : yeah , that was probably my fault . chance : no . no , it was n't , um , you were right . it never would have worked between us . heather , this is -- this is my life -- chasing bad guys , dangerous missions . it would n't be fair for me to get involved with anyone , even someone as great as you , and i am just so thankful that you saw that . i mean , if we had really gotten together , it would have been the biggest mistake of our lives . heather : no . no , it would n't have . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , are you sure about this ? chloe : look , i know that most people do the whole champagne and roses and all of that , but , you know , kevin and i have this whole joke about `` pretty in pink . `` victoria : no , actually , what i mean is , are you sure about this whole thing ? chloe : definitely . for sure . why would you even ask ? victoria : um , well , you broke up with kevin , and then delia got sick , and -- chloe : yeah , and he saved her life . victoria : yes , he did , and i know you 're grateful to him . but sometimes it 's easy to confuse gratitude with , um ... other feelings . chloe : ( chuckles ) okay , it 's chloe here that you 're talking to , champion of confused feelings when it comes to men . victoria : okay . right , but not this time . chloe : sometimes ... when you 're in a relationship , you just know what the next step is . you know what i mean ? victoria : mm - hmm . yeah . i do . [ scene_break ] billy : you should take a trip . running the universe -- it must be tiresome , and you should -- probably could use a vacation . victor : mm . you do n't intend to stick to our agreement , do you ? billy : agreement . ( sighs ) victor : mm - hmm . billy : see , usually , that 's , uh , mutually beneficial to both parties . victor : uh - huh . billy : and when i examined ours , i noticed that the scales were strongly tipped in your favor , and that usually happens when one person has leverage over the other . victor : and you do n't think i have the leverage anymore , do you ? billy : well ... my daughter 's fine . victor : uh - huh . billy : you ca n't hold that over my head . and as far as the thing in asia goes , well , i 'm prepared to come clean to victoria . victor : and the fact that she is divorcing you ? billy : gives me pause , but i 'm back in town . and i can explain things to her , so ... victor : and she 'll forgive you . is that it ? billy : well , vic , i do have a certain charm . victor : ( chuckles ) yes , you do , billy . you do , indeed . charm . and you like the bottle , do n't you ? huh ? whilst in asia , you just had that little incident . now you might worm yourself back into her life . victor : but , unfortunately , there was a little bit more going on , right ? billy : what are you talking about ? victor : ( touches ipad screen ) right here . how 's that ? does that jog your memory ? does it ? [ scene_break ] avery : all i am asking is for you to do what you know is right . is that really so hard for you ? adam : maybe `` sam the goat whisperer `` could ride to her rescue or my brother nicholas . he could resurrect that ... `` knight in shining armor/ damsel in distress `` routine he plays so well . avery : god , you are damaged . and i would feel sorry for you . i would , if you were n't so willing to take this out on my client . adam : is that all you care about ? your client ? avery : professionally , yes , i do . but on a personal level , adam , you will never be healed if you do n't do this . i know you want to . adam : are you finished ? avery : yeah . yeah , i 'm finished . [ scene_break ] nick : i really wish i could tell you everything 's gon na be okay . but , sharon , you 're gon na have to accept the fact that this could be your home for the next 30 years . sharon : accept the fact that i 'm gon na be cut off from the rest of my family , from everyone i love ? accept that i 'll be living in a 10x10 cell , and that you 'll be controlling if and -- if and when i ever see my daughter ? nick : what choice do you have ? i mean , unless you 're thinking of running again . sharon : oh , i ca n't believe you just said that . nick : sharon , you did it once before . sharon : okay , but i thought that we had talked about it , we were past it , and you understood the reasons why i ran . nick : look , i have tried to be supportive for noah and faith 's sake . but the way you took off like that and let us all think you were dead , i do n't think i 'll ever be able to get past that . sharon : you think i deserve to be here , do n't you ? nick : sharon , of course i do n't think that . but i ca n't be your savior anymore . sam : sorry , i did n't -- i did n't mean to interrupt . nick : no , that 's all right . we 're done here . good luck today in court . sam : is something wrong ? sharon : ( sighs ) everything . [ scene_break ] nina : oh , it 's so nice not to be eating alone in a restaurant . paul : ( chuckles ) yeah , i know what you mean . is chance gon na bring anybody , or ... nina : i do n't know . why ? paul : well , i was just wondering if he , uh , you know , mentioned anything about heather . nina : no , he did n't . you know , i was totally wrong to blame heather for chance 's reenlisting , but i got ta tell you , i 'm kinda glad he 's keeping his distance from her . i mean , it 's probably what she wants . i mean , she broke up with him , so ... paul : yeah , well , i kind of think she might have changed her mind about that . nina : she wants to get back together with him ? paul : that 's the impression i got . nina : ( sighs ) yeah , i know she 's your daughter and everything . i hope you do n't take this the wrong way , but ... i really hope that does n't happen . [ scene_break ] heather : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . ( sighs ) i - i - i did n't mean to just blurt that out . chance : no , i - i ... ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) things just never quite seem to go as i expect them to when it comes to the two of us is all . heather : ( chuckles ) chance : ( sighs ) heather : it keeps it interesting . chance : interesting 's good . but interesting 's not enough . heather : you know , there are a lot of jerks out there . i think i 've -- i 've met most of them since we broke up . ( chuckles ) chance : heather , you are a terrific lady -- woman . heather : ( sighs ) chance : you 're gon na find `` mr . right . `` heather : i think i already did ... and i really regret letting him get away . and ... ( sighs ) i was kind of hoping that , um , that he would give me another chance ... because ... i love him . chance : heather -- heather : i have just completely humiliated myself , have n't i ? chance : no . no , no , look . what we had was -- was great . but it 's over . heather : ( sighs ) chance : i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] victoria : hey . how 's the back feeling ? kevin : the back ? victoria : yeah . is it still sore after the bone marrow transplant ? kevin : oh , right , uh , uh , no , it 's fine . it 's like you would n't even know i donated . victoria : well , chloe does . and you have no idea how grateful she is to you , and what an amazing person she thinks you are . kevin : uh , i do . i think i do . victoria : no , you do n't . you really do n't . but you are about to find out . kevin : huh ? whoa , whoa , what are you -- what is -- ( `` wedding bell blues `` playing ) chloe : bill , i love you so . i always will . i look at you and see the passion in your eyes . oh , but am i ever gon na see my wedding day ? wedding day . i 've been on your side , bill , when you were losing . i 'd never scheme or lie , bill . there 's been no foolin ' . the kisses i love wo n't carry me till ya marry me , bill . i got the wedding bell blues . oh , please marry me , bill . i got the wedding bell blues . marry me , bill . oh , wo n't you marry me ? oh , please marry me , bill ? ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] heather : ( sighs ) vodka , straight up , please . ( sighs ) another . adam : counselor . you mind if i join you ? [ scene_break ] kevin : chloe , i do n't -- i mean , what are -- what is -- what are you -- what are you saying ? chloe : because i love you , kevin fisher , and i do n't care who knows it . you 're the best thing that has ever happened to me , and i should have told you that before , but i was n't ready . and now i 'm ready . i 'm ready for us to be together . kevin : together like ... chloe : were you listening to the damn song ? will you marry me , kevin ? kevin : ( chuckles ) yes . yes , i will marry you . victoria : oh , yay ! ( applause ) victoria : ( laughs ) that is great . [ scene_break ] victor : interesting , is n't it ? maybe `` disturbing `` would be more aptly descriptive . billy : you know what ? you 're a bastard . if your daughter saw that , she 'd ... victor : so what 's it gon na be ? are you gon na stay here and ruin my daughter 's life ? or get the hell out of genoa city for good ? [ scene_break ] avery : ( scoffs ) oh ! god . oh , no . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) nick : avery ? avery : ( gasps ) i did n't -- i did n't hear you come in . nick : you okay ? avery : yes . ( sighs ) no , no , i 'm terrible . i 'm terrible . i 'm more than terrible . ( sighs ) nick : hey , it 's okay . it 's all right . avery : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sam : well , it does n't seem like avery 's giving up . sharon : no , she 'll definitely fight to the end . that 's a given . it 's adam who 's the wild card . sam : you know , i try to see the good in all people -- all people . but for the life of me , i ca n't understand what you ever saw in that man besides pure evil . sharon : well , he is a mixture of `` wounded little boy `` and `` vindictive man , `` and i think right now the wounded little boy is scared and hiding , and he wants to come out and do the right thing . sam : you think he 's capable of that ? sharon : ( sighs ) i did ... once . but right now , i think he 's alone and he 's desperate , and he feels like the entire world is against him . sam : well , when someone 's back is against the wall like that ... sharon : that 's when they 're most dangerous . [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) no , no , stay , stay . have a -- have another one ... on me . [ scene_break ] nina : ohh . chance : mm . nina : ( chuckles ) mm . let me look at you . chance : okay , okay , look . ten fingers , ten toes , just like the day i was born , and the way you saw me yesterday . nina : oh , so i 'm a little overprotective . arrest me . chance : ( laughs ) where 's , uh , where 's paul ? nina : oh , he got a phone call . ( doorbell rings ) chance : uh , did he step outside ? nina : no , he did n't . i do n't know who that could be . i 'm not expecting anybody . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( chuckles ) i guess i 'm just having gender confusion ? no , character confusion . i get it -- '' pretty in pink . `` it is our weirdly romantic thing , but i thought i was duckie . chloe : well , you know me . i like to mix it up . kevin : ( chuckles ) well , somewhere , i bet john hughes is smiling and laughing , or he 's thinking , wow , these two are nut jobs . chloe : ( chuckles ) listen , i 'm crazy , but i own it . and i just really needed to show you how right this is . kevin : mission accomplished . chloe : look , when you gave delia your bone marrow , you bonded the three of us together . you made us a family . my proposal only makes this official . [ scene_break ] victor : let me have that . so what is it going to be ? billy : let 's go . [ next_on ] sharon : do n't do it . i do n't want you to testify . adam : why do n't you just go up to my room and sleep it off ? ronan : and you do n't want me to talk . phyllis : no . ronan : so what else is there ? | avery is disappointed when her motion to suppress the audiotape of sharon and skye 's conversation from evidence is denied . nick tells sharon that she should probably be prepared to spend thirty years in jail and makes it clear that he ca n't be her savior anymore . avery begs adam to do the right thing and wave his right to client confidentiality , so that she can get a court order to drag the stream for the memory card , but he refuses to help sharon . |
sharon : you should n't be here , phyllis . you just got out of the hospital . you should be resting . phyllis : thank you so much for your concern , sharon . sharon : i just wonder if it 's safe for you to be up and around like this . phyllis : `` safe `` ? we 're never as safe as we think we are . we ... go along with our lives and make plans , and then bam . things change . like what happened to me the night of my accident . i remember , sharon . i remember everything . maureen : victor . [ clears throat ] what a pleasant surprise . victor : you do n't mind , do you ? maureen : no , not at all . i assume you found nikki the other day . victor : there was no charity meeting . so , you lied for my wife . why would you do that ? faith : grandma , look . nikki : [ gasps ] oh , my goodness , that 's my old tiara . i forgot that i had it . [ both chuckle ] faith : is it real diamonds ? nikki : no , it 's just rhinestones . i think i wore it to a charity gala . faith : can i borrow it ? please ? nikki : for halloween ? faith : maybe . i just like it . nikki : [ chuckles ] of course you can borrow it any time you want , sweetheart . faith : why have you been eating so much candy lately ? nikki : oh . um , well , i am on this new medication , and it kind of leaves a bad taste in my mouth . i know it 's not a good habit . [ sighs ] i 'm trying really hard to stop . faith : i 'm sorry you 're sick , grandma . nikki : thank you , my princess . cane : joe . hey . joe : hey , buddy . have a seat . cane : sure . joe : unless , of course , you 're worried the boss might see you . cane : [ chuckles ] actually , she 's upstairs in the office . joe : oh , that 's a shame . beautiful woman like that should be circulating . cane : okay , so , uh , how 's that business deal you 're working on ? is that going okay ? i mean , you seem to be in town longer than you expected . joe : i thought you lost interest in the big business . cane : or maybe it 's not the deal that brought you to genoa city , and it 's the fact that your ex is here making a life with the guy that she left you for . dylan : there 's more to your story , is n't there ? stitch : enough to make victoria understand -- maybe even win her back . victoria : i did n't mean to interrupt . obviously , this is a private conversation . dylan : no . no , victoria , wait . dylan : i just got out of jail . okay ? i was n't in there long , but it was long enough , and i could have spent the rest of my life behind bars because of the way things looked to the rest of the world . even paul thought i was guilty at first . but , you know , things worked out for me . i got lucky . i had people who believed in me . i had people who were in my corner . not everybody 's so lucky . stitch : hey , um , look i - i know what you did , and i appreciate it . victoria : i do n't know what you 're talking about . stitch : you posting my bail . i get why you did n't mention it this morning at the police station . you knew i 'd probably stop you , but ... i wanted you to know how grateful i am . victoria : that was n't me , ben . stitch : uh , i was ... victoria : are you sure that it was n't dylan ? stitch : no . it was n't him . i 'm not sure what to think now . victoria : yeah , i know . i - i kind of feel the same way . i heard what you said just now to dylan about there being more to your father 's death . i know that there 's something you 've been wanting to tell me for a few weeks about your past , but we just kind of -- i do n't know -- we seemed to keep getting interrupted . the last time , it was your mom , and -- and then i just thought that maybe it was talk , and maybe you were just trying to figure out a way to get back together with me . but you did n't know i was just listening right now to dylan and what you were saying to him , and you have no reason to want to try to win him over , so i was just thinking maybe there is something . stitch : if there were , would it change anything ? joe : how well do you know mcavoy ? cane : gave us some advice when we were renovating this place . joe : so , potentially an acquaintance . that 's it , huh ? cane : so you 're not gon na answer my question , are you ? joe : look , like i told avery , it 's pure coincidence the deal i 'm working on brought me here . yeah , i did n't come to genoa city for her . nothing personal . just strictly business -- potentially very lucrative business . there was a time that i would n't tell you another word , but now here you are , out of the game completely , running a hotel . cane : and could n't be happier . joe : yeah , lily told me the other day what transpired between you and victor . it takes guts to put down an offer from him . maureen : it was a misunderstanding , victor . victor : really ? was it ? maureen : the building was full of cops working undercover , and it turns out your wife was part of that . well , i did n't want to put my feet in anything . victor : and that is why you lied about nikki 's whereabouts ? maureen : i could tell that something was out of the ordinary . victor : and then you decided to tell me an outright lie . maureen : well , that 's what i would have done with my late husband . after he lost his job , richard got mean and would question everything i said or did , whether or not there was reason to do so , and it was a full - time job just trying to placate him . victor : hmm . maureen : the truth is , victor , i - i did n't know what nikki was up to , but there was some little leftover part of me from that abusive marriage that made me want to cover for her , to protect her . victor : protect her from what ? maureen : well , when i left nikki , she was in a suite upstairs ... victor : mm - hmm . maureen : ... and i thought just for a second that maybe there was a man in her room . nick : the halloween costume 's coming together , huh ? faith : yep . how 's this for a zombie princess ? nick : [ chuckling ] ooh . awesome ... i think . why do n't you go upstairs and get your stuff ? we got to go home . faith : okay . nikki : i did n't hear you come in . nick : well , i overheard you tell faith you 're on some new meds . nikki : oh , i should never have told her that . i do n't want her to worry about me . nick : well , she loves you , mom . of course she 's worried . and all the stress you 've been under -- it 's not good , and it 's been going on for months . and now i hear you 're on some new medication , and i 'm guessing it 's stronger . nikki : honey , i 'm going to be fine . nick : well , you say that now , but it must have been hell having that kind of pain stirred up again , and i know it 's the kind of pain you 'd do anything to stop . phyllis : i now know my accident happened the night of nikki 's charity event . i fell down a flight of stairs and suffered a traumatic brain injury . sharon : then since i spoke to you in the hospital , more of your memory has come back ? phyllis : i had to help it along . sharon : oh , i - i 'd really like to know how . phyllis : i went online , read what i could about everything that happened on that night , and i went to jack with what i read , and he confirmed what he could . up until now , i could n't be certain what was real . sharon : but now you are ? phyllis : yeah . i feel more confident about various events and details the press had no way of knowing . sharon : okay , what -- what events ? what -- what are you talking about ? phyllis : i was on the phone with jack when i fell . i think a part of him blames himself for what happened , but he was n't the one responsible . sharon : whose fault was it that you fell ? phyllis : mine . i was racing up the stairs in my heels while i was talking on the phone , not watching where i was going , focusing ... sharon : what was it ? phyllis : did we see each other that night ? because i keep thinking i saw you . sharon : i spend a lot of time here talking to cassie . phyllis : yeah . and i heard what you were saying . sharon : no . i - i was n't at the event that night . that is n't where we saw each other . phyllis : what do you mean , sharon ? we did see each other ? where ? nick : mom , the kind of stress you 're under -- it does n't just go away when the danger 's passed . it accumulates . i 've seen it with sharon when -- when phyllis came back . look , it 's the initial shock and all the worrying about what she 's gon na pull next . it 's really set her back . nikki : well , knowing that a wedding is coming up , that could be reassuring . have you set a new date ? nick : [ sighs ] yeah , we 're getting married on friday . nikki : what ? on halloween ? nick : [ chuckling ] yeah , i know . well , it 's really the only day they had , and , honestly , i 'm just tired of waiting . i want to do it right now . nikki : what is the rush ? are you having second thoughts ? nick : how 'd you do it , mom ? how 'd you stay with dad after all these years , knowing everything he 's done ? you know , knowing he was off trying to derail my wedding when he should have been here , home with you , because you needed him . nikki : your father is a very complicated man , but he 's a good man . in spite of some of the things he 's done , i do love him . i ca n't see myself with anyone else . nick : that 's the same way i feel about sharon . i want to focus on the good and the family that sharon and i have made together and everything we have to be thankful for . and now back to you . nikki : all right , look . i do n't want you worrying about me . now that ian ward is behind bars , i 'm not in danger anymore . now that he 's locked up , my stress level is better already . [ footsteps approaching ] faith : ready ! nikki : hey . nick : all right . nikki : uh , do n't forget you got that tiara on your head . faith : oh , yeah . thanks for reminding me . and thanks for letting me borrow it . nikki : well , of course , and you are going to be the best ... faith : zombie princess . nikki : oh , yeah . ... zombie princess there ever was . nick : we 'll take lots of pictures . nikki : yes , you better . faith : bye , grandma . nikki : bye , baby . have fun . victor : i appreciate your candor , but for the record , i have no concerns about nikki 's fidelity , okay ? maureen : understood . victor : good . maureen : i did n't want you to have the wrong impression about me . victor : you must really consider her a close friend for you to go out on a limb for her . maureen : yeah . it kind of surprises me how fast that happened . victor : yeah . maureen : you know , then finding out we 're possibly grandmothers - in - law is just ... [ chuckles ] victor : [ chuckles ] maureen : you know , on paper , nikki and i may not have much in common . you newmans travel in very different circles . victor : mm - hmm . she 's a very compassionate woman , you know . if you told her about your marriage problems , i 'm sure that she 'd try to comfort you . maureen : she did . victor : mm . maureen : and i did the same with her . i - i have no agenda here , victor , if that 's what you 're thinking . it 's just very nice to be able to talk to someone after i 've kept things bottled up for so long . victor : nikki has a very big heart . a lot of people have taken advantage of that and hurt her . that 's why i 'm so protective of her . maureen : mm - hmm . victor : the fastest way to make an enemy of me ... is to hurt someone in my family . you have a nice day . stitch : there are things that i 've never told anyone ... and if confiding in you could change things ... [ sighs ] victoria : you know , i was in a really , really dark place , and i opened up my heart to you , ben . that did n't come very easily . you know , i trusted you . stitch : i know you did . victoria : after i found out what you -- what you were keeping from me and that i did n't even know your real name ... you know , it 's not really easy for me to trust people , myself included , and i just kept wondering how i could have gotten it so wrong . how could i be so stupid ... so blind and so gullible ? stitch : no , no , no , no . i did n't fool you . i did n't trick you . victoria : you do n't know how badly i want to believe that . honestly , i do n't know what it 's gon na mean for us if you choose to open up to me . i ca n't tell you that . but it does matter because i just ca n't see myself raising this child with a man that i know has lied to me ... with a violent history ... that does n't trust me enough to tell me the truth . stitch : give me a chance to make things right . cane : so , do you know victor ? joe : well , not personally . coming into his town , working on a deal like this , knowing that he could be a potential obstacle , which , apparently , he was for you . cane : actually , he made me an offer to come back and run the chancellor side of the business , but there were some , um ... complications . joe : could n't agree to terms ? cane : no , they were more like personal complications . joe : that 's probably best , huh ? out of the shark tank . you got a good thing , working here with lily . dylan : cane . cane : hey . dylan : hey , am i interrupting ? joe : dylan , good to see you again . dylan : [ sighs ] joe . joe : hey , listen , about running into you at avery 's office ... i had a moment , huh ? water under the bridge ? we 're all adults . we see each other around town , i do n't want it to be awkward . dylan : yeah , i understand , uh , your business wo n't be keeping you here much longer . joe : yeah , you know . things happen . [ cell phone rings ] joe : excuse me for a minute , please . joe clark . cane : so , what 's up ? dylan : uh , i wanted to thank you . cane : uh , what for ? dylan : [ sighs ] for not sealing off that trapdoor in the basement like i recommended you should . cane : oh , the old bootlegging tunnel . yeah , you know , i kind of thought it might come in handy . dylan : well , it came in handy . it gave ian ward a way in , and we captured him , so , thanks for not listening to me . cane : i 'm glad it worked out . and if you ever need someone not to listen to you ... dylan : [ chuckles ] you ? cane : ... i 'm the guy . dylan : yeah . so , uh , you seem pretty familiar with , uh , joe clark . cane : yeah , we worked on a deal a couple years ago . you know , i just saw him when he came back into town . dylan : oh , yeah ? cane : yeah . listen , i want to talk to you about this lawyer thing . um , i 'm sorry about that . you know , he was looking for an attorney , so i gave him michael 's number , but i did n't know that he and ... dylan : no worries . you do n't have to apologize for that . cane : for what it 's worth , he 's a decent kind of guy . you know , and i really think that , you know , he 's put his marriage behind him , and he 's moved on . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] victor : sweetheart ? nikki : hey . victor : there you are . what is it ? nikki : what ? you have to ask ? victor : you still resent the fact that i was upset about how paul williams and dylan used you ? nikki : well , that 's your interpretation . victor : my interpretation ? you were part of some clandestine operation , and i did n't know about it . nikki : now you know how i feel . you 've done this to me countless times . tell me secrets , but -- but you 're afraid that i might not agree with it , so you do n't want to get into that . victor : how the hell can you compare that with being used as bait to catch that sociopath ian ward ? nikki : you know what ? you 're absolutely right . victor : right . nikki : there is no comparison . victor : no , there is n't . nikki : but you do n't see me running around trying to ruin my son 's relationship . victor : do i have to go through the whole litany of what sharon has done to this family ? i 'm trying to protect our son from her . nikki : i do n't want to argue about sharon . let me just tell you that you are n't the only one that has a monopoly on trying to protect the people in this family . victor : no , except that you go out and do it , and you put your life at risk . it 's unacceptable to me . nikki : why is that , victor ? because you were n't in on the planning of it , or because paul was ? victor : if you want to preserve this marriage , you will no longer engage in operations like that without me knowing . no more secrets . sharon : i remember seeing you at cassie 's grave . you told me , `` i heard everything you said . `` phyllis : really ? i said that ? sharon : i know it does n't make any sense , but it has to mean something . phyllis : i wonder what it meant . sharon : well , like i said , phyllis , i want to know the truth . i want to know what this damaging secret is . i ca n't stand the thought of it hurting nick . i would do anything to stop that . so if you think i 'm hiding something , i 'm not . i want to know the truth . if you know what it is , you tell me . phyllis : i would n't be here if it were that simple . i still have gaps in my recollections -- confusing things . holy cow . faith has gotten so big . i ca n't decide who she looks more like -- you or nick . but then again , we only see what we want to see . [ door opens ] faith : mommy , look what daddy got me ! sharon : oh , uh ... `` 101 ghostly halloween tales . `` wow . that sounds fun . nick : yeah , you know , daddy 's a sucker for scary stories . faith : i ca n't wait to read it . sharon : sweetheart , did you see we have a guest ? faith : you 're summer 's mom . you fell down at the wedding . phyllis : that 's right . but i got up , and i 'm all better now . my name 's phyllis . faith : i know . hi . nick : so , what 's going on ? sharon : that 's what i 'd like to know . you still have n't told me why you 're here . nikki : this thing about no more secrets -- does that apply to both of us or just me ? victor : why are you so hostile ? what 's going on ? nikki : victor , i wanted to include you in my decision . i was trying to reach you . when i could n't get ahold of you , i just thought , whatever you 're doing 's more important than me . victor : that is simply not true . nikki : yeah , it is true . victor : no ! after you called me , i called you back . you deliberately did n't pick up . nikki : likewise , i 'm sure . victor : not likewise . i returned your calls . you shut me out . nikki : do you honestly think that i wanted to face what i was gon na have to face alone ? victor : you were n't alone , were you ? were you ? ! how the hell do you think i felt when paul williams tells me that something is wrong with you , i need to pay more attention to you , and when some strange woman comes to me and lies to me because she thinks you have another man in your room ? ! nikki : what ? ! victor : yes ! nikki : she is full of it ! that is not true ! victor : i do n't give a damn ! nikki : i ca n't believe you were talking to that woman -- victor : you bet i was ! she came to me ! look , it 's very simple . i used to trust you implicitly . if you keep up this behavior , i wo n't . i ca n't . nikki : well , let me tell you this . this thing about openness and honesty -- that 's got to go both ways . if you 'll excuse me , i am late for an appointment . [ keys jingle ] victor : you go to your appointment . have a great time . nikki : i will ! [ door opens ] [ door slams ] nikki : [ sighs ] phyllis : i came here to talk about my daughter and the role you 're playing in her life . sharon : uh , well , phyllis , i - i never tried to replace you . nick : yeah , summer was really struggling , especially since i could n't be the same person to her that i was while she was growing up . summer needed a strong , supportive adult woman in her life , and sharon stepped up . it was great for summer . phyllis : thank you for helping while i was gone . that -- that means a lot . i sincerely appreciate it , but now i 'm back . sharon : of course . she 's your daughter . she needs you . phyllis : a child needs both her parents . i knew you 'd understand . [ gasps ] `` shadow in the clearing . `` that 's my absolute favorite . that 's the one where the wicked witch steals the little girl and gives her to the woodsman in the enchanted forest . sharon : well , that sounds scary . faith : not that scary , mommy . phyllis : well , it all works out in the end . the witch gets what 's coming to her . dylan : everything 's always better after some chocolate - chip cookies . victoria : yeah , unless you 're a blimp already . dylan : hey . you look ... victoria : oh , like i 'm glowing ? dylan : no , you look great ... with a touch of confusion . victoria : i should n't be confused . i 'm the one who postponed the paternity test . you know , i did n't want to know who the father was . i did n't want billy or ben in my life during the pregnancy because of the stress and given my history and ... dylan : you just wanted to focus on your health . i get it . that 's why i brought you cookies . victoria : ha - ha . dylan : yeah , seriously , you need to think about the baby . you do n't need to be anxious all the time . it makes perfect sense . victoria : yes , thank you . and then i see billy with johnny , and i 'm reminded of what an amazing father he is . and then i get all riled up and freaked out , and i go running back to ben , and i 'm reminded of what a decent man he seems to be . dylan : and then you get freaked out , and you go running back to billy . victoria : and all of this bouncing back and forth -- it 's just -- it 's not good for anybody . i just do n't want to be that person , and i know that billy and ben do n't need it , either . dylan : okay , what about you ? what do you want ? nikki : oh , maureen , i - i 'm so sorry to barge in on you like this , but it -- it 's just been a terrible day , and i - i could really use ... maureen : a shoulder ? nikki : exactly . maureen : oh . did -- i ran into victor earlier . is that part of the difficulty ? nikki : he did tell me that the two of you had spoken . maureen : well , you know , do n't worry . i - i explained to him why i covered for you the other day . once he realized i was coming from a good place , i think he was just glad that you had a friend . nikki : well , my dearest friend died last year . since i lost katherine , i - i do n't really have a lot of girlfriends -- not anybody i can be myself with , you know ? maureen : then you 're in the right place . you want some ice with this ? nikki : oh , no . maureen , no . maureen : oh , come on . a little drink to relax -- no harm done . salud . okay , now , talk to me . what 's causing the difficulty ? or should i just say who ? nikki : victor . today , he actually accused me of shutting him out when , in reality , i -- [ knock on door ] maureen : hello ? who is it ? stitch : ma , it 's me . i really need to talk to you . nikki : shh ! i - i 'd rather him not know that i 'm here . i 'll explain later . please ? maureen : hi . stitch : hey . hey . did -- did , uh -- did you post my bail ? maureen : did -- what bail ? what did you do ? stitch : i was arrested for fraud , and i 'm sure you can understand why i thought you would have bailed me out , so ... maureen : well , if i 'd known , i would have . you know i 'd do anything for you . stitch : okay , if that 's true , then hear me out , because i do n't need money right now , mom . what i need is -- maureen : we are not having this conversation . stitch : yes , we are . maureen : mnh - mnh . stitch : i want this over with . victoria : [ sighs ] what do i want right now ? i 'd settle for somebody telling me the truth . dylan : about what ? victoria : i 'd really like to know what 's going on between billy and chelsea . and i 'd really like it if ben would just come clean with me . dylan : about his dad ? victoria : yeah . i feel like he 's got something to tell me , you know ? dylan : yeah , i 've had the same thoughts . yeah , i know he 's holding something back , but he 's not a murderer -- not the man i fought with overseas who i trusted with my life . victoria : i know . not the man that i 've come to care so much about . dylan : [ sighs ] you know , it 's in a situation like that where you see a man for who he really is . you know , it 's not about the fancy suit or the expensive watch or the big business deal . victoria : um , that does n't really sound like ben . who are you talking about ? cane : all right , look . i know you 've been scouting around town for some prime real estate , which makes me think that you have some guys with some deep pockets behind you . am i right ? oh , come on . i 'm not the competition . you can tell me this . look , it 's good for the city . it 's good if business wants to come here from other places and do business -- good for everybody . joe : look , if this deal pans out the way i 've penciled it , there 's gon na be a lot of winners . cane : hang on a second . am i about to see a - a joe clark business plan here ? joe : broad strokes . cane : hang on a second . this is something you failed to mention . nick : all right , phyllis , what 's going on ? are you , uh -- you here to play games ? phyllis : not at all . it 's just still so odd for me to see the two of you together . before my accident , you were with my sister . nick : yeah , i do n't know how much avery told you about our breakup , but it was -- it was a pretty rough time . phyllis : and i assume sharon helped you pick up the pieces ? nick : yeah , she did . and i 'm glad . phyllis : from what i understand , she also helped hurry things along in the breakup department . nick : okay . look , i know this has been hard for you . you came back to town , and there 's been so many changes while you were gone , but that does n't give you the right to come into our home and disrespect my fiancée . phyllis : was i doing that ? sharon : oh , please . nick : sharon has worked extremely hard to become the person she is today . i mean , she 's been a godsend to me , phyllis . when the truth came out about summer , and things were totally strained between us , sharon 's the one who bridged the gap . she is the reason that i was able to stay an important part of summer 's life . phyllis : it 's so surprising and so touching to hear nick talk this way about you -- how you helped him get over the shock of learning summer is n't his daughter . faith : mommy , will you come here , please ? sharon : i 'll be right there . nick : all right , enough . what are you up to ? what is this really about ? victor : [ inhales deeply ] [ exhales deeply ] [ cell phone clatters ] maureen : i can see what kind of mood you 're in . you are in no frame of mind to talk . stitch : mom . maureen : look , i - i think you should go . i think you should go work out or get something to eat or anything that 's gon na calm you down . then -- then we can talk . stitch : no , mom . it 's time . i have to tell the truth about dad 's death . maureen : do n't . victoria : i do n't think ben even owns a suit . dylan : uh , you 're right . i was n't referring to stitch . victoria : hmm . sounds like somebody 's really gotten under your skin . dylan : i was with avery when her ex showed up -- joe clark . it 's the first time i 'd ever met the guy . victoria : well , that sounds pleasant . dylan : yeah , the guy is like a walking rolex ad -- picture of success . and here i am wiping down tables . victoria : it 's a coffeehouse , you know ? you happen to own it , by the way . dylan : i have n't even gotten to the punch line yet . when joe said how long he 'd been in town , he could see right away that avery had n't told me yet . victoria : well , i mean , hey . hello . you 've been busy . you just , uh -- you just got out of jail . dylan : no , i know . victoria : ooh . you do n't think it 's because she still has feelings for him , do you ? dylan : there 's just something about the guy . victoria : something that you do n't trust ? dylan : joe told avery that he 'd be in town for a few days to lock up some business deal . but from the looks of things , it does n't seem like he 's gon na be leaving town anytime soon . cane : you know , you talked about the wins in this deal , but you failed to mention that dylan mcavoy and his business were gon na be one of the losers . joe : that 's all a matter of perspective . cane : unless you 're one of the ones getting steamrolled . joe : it 's nothing personal . it 's just business . phyllis : i already told you why i 'm here -- because of summer . and as you said , a lot has changed , but that has n't . summer is still my daughter . nick : no one 's questioning that , phyllis . phyllis : she went through hell this past year , and not just with my accident . it started before that . when she learned that that dna test proved you were n't really her dad -- jack was -- the rug got pulled right out from under her world . nothing made sense to her anymore . is it any wonder she ran off and married some guy she barely knew -- a felon ? nick : okay , if you 're implying that jack and i were n't paying attention ... phyllis : no , i 'm sure you were ... and so was sharon . of all the things i 've learned since i woke up , that , by far , has been the most breathtaking . nick : i assume you mean that in a negative way . phyllis : actually , i do n't ... because my love for summer far outweighs my antipathy towards sharon . and if the woman really did go out of her way to be a positive influence ... nick : it is the truth . for summer to know she had someone like sharon in her life to lean on , it was huge . phyllis : well , then all i can say is maybe i misjudged her . maybe it 's time to right some wrongs . [ next_on ] lauren : if what madame isadora said is true , we 're in trouble . michael : i 'm glad you did n't call my house . i do n't want my wife knowing about this . stitch : i 've already lost jenna and max . i will not lose victoria and this baby , too . [ clattering ] what was that ? | at the coffeehouse , dylan informs victoria that he just got out of jail while ben listens . ben confronts victoria about posting his bail . victoria changes the subject and asks ben about his father 's death . at the athletic club , joe and cane discuss business and victor newman . victor and maureen discuss where nikki was when maureen covered for her . maureen admits she covered for nikki because of her ex - husband , richard . at the ranch , faith tells nikki about her costume for halloween . when faith goes to get her things to go home , nick asks nikki if her ms meds are working . at sharon 's home , phyllis questions her about her fall down the stairs which was n't jack 's fault . phyllis goes on to ask sharon if she saw her the night that she fell . sharon confesses that she did see her . phyllis wants to know where she saw her . nick lets nikki know that he and sharon are getting married on halloween . after nick and faith leave , nikki eyes the liquor on the bar . she unfolds a pamphlet and looks at it . victoria wants ben to confide in her about his past . ben begs her to let him make this right between them , then leaves her . |
abby : chelsea . hey . sit down . chelsea : uh , no . i - i ca n't . if i sit still , i 'll think , and if i think , i 'll -- i 'll -- [ sighs ] but , you know , it 's like when you were a kid , you know ? you did n't go to sleep because you were afraid the nightmares would -- i 'm sorry . i 'm not making any sense . abby : no . you are . you 're fine . um ... well , if you 're not gon na sit down , will you at least let me get you something to drink ? chelsea : how long is the surgery gon na take ? i need adam to get through this , stitch . he ca n't die on me again . abby : come here . jack : here . a little of this might help . nikki : thank you . victor : any news ? nikki : adam 's in surgery . there 's no update yet . phyllis : victor ... now is not the time . victor : you have no clue what i 'm about to say to your husband . jack : meaning what , exactly ? victor : your brother billy boy was not behind the wheel of the car that mowed down my son . that was a wrong assumption on my part . phyllis : good . i 'm glad we 're past that . victor : one more thing . jack : go ahead . get it out . victor : i want to thank you . sage : why is n't he breathing ? ! what 's wrong with my baby ? ! nick : tell us he 's gon na make it , please . sage : tell me he 's breathing again ! paul : i want you to get on that lead right now . thanks . kevin : chief ! we just heard -- adam was hit by a car ? mariah : how bad was it ? paul : it 's bad enough . he 's in surgery . they 're not sure if he 's gon na make it , which means we may be dealing with a potential homicide . we need to find the driver . i want you to pull all the surveillance footage around the courthouse and see what kind of footage you can find around the south lake motel . kevin : south lake motel ? paul : right . we got a tip . mariah : look , we bolted from the underground so fast , i - i did n't lock up , or maybe i did . i - i 'm not sure . i got to go check . kevin : go , go , go . i got this . mariah : okay . kevin : uh , chief , do you want to tell me what it is exactly i 'm looking for ? paul : white sedan , out - of - state plates . kevin : that 's it ? any particular state ? paul : the witness caught a glimpse of the plate and said it was n't from wisconsin , so you got 49 other possibilities . find it . kevin : someone drove a long way to run over adam . understandable . paul : or it 's a rental . additional sponsorship jack : this i got to hear . what is it you 're thanking me for ? victor : you supported adam on the stand today . i want to thank you on his behalf . i 'm sure it meant a lot to him . jack : adam can thank me himself when he recovers . victor : when he recovers , we 'll let you know . when he 's ready for visitors , we will tell you . jack : oh . so , you want to thank me and invite me to leave ? phyllis : there 's nothing we can do for adam . jack : we can be here for adam here . that 's all adam ever wanted -- was someone to be there for him . victor : is this a competition for you -- a contest or what ? nikki : victor , darling , do me a favor . take a walk with me . it 's very important . phyllis : how 'bout we do n't fight with anyone tonight ? jack : that man has been a worthless excuse for a father adam 's entire life . he does n't get to start marking his territory -- not with me . nick : what -- what are all those alarms for ? apnea is common in preemies . it can lead to what we call a brady episode , where the infant 's heart slows down . it 's fairly common , and we 're dealing with it . now if you could just step back -- sage : i 'm not stepping back . i 'm staying right here . my baby needs me . nick : sage -- sage : nick , stop it ! nick : hey . sage : baby christian , mommy 's here , okay ? mommy loves you ! nick , let me go ! what are you doing ? ! nick , stop it ! i 'm not going ! nick ! nick : sage . sage : stop it ! nick : stop . stop . stop . please stop . you have to let him do his job . sage : that is my job ! i 'm his mother ! that is my job , nick -- my job ! [ crying ] what if something happens and i 'm not there ? nikki : okay . okay . i know . i know . i know . i know . sage : [ crying ] no . nikki : i do , baby . come on . it 's okay . come on . it 's gon na be okay . that 's a girl . okay . chelsea : adam 's been through so much physically . i mean [ sighs ] who knows how bad the damage is this time ? how much more can his body take ? abby : adam is strong . chelsea : is he ? abby : he 's pulled through before . chelsea : yeah , but what if -- you know , what if he 's out of chances ? how long will the surgery take ? i mean , how hard will they -- will they try to save him ? maybe they wo n't try to save him because he 's , you know , adam newman . ashley : chelsea , i 'm sure the surgeons will do everything they can . stitch : yeah . i give you my word on that , chelsea . chelsea : [ sighs heavily ] stitch : hey , uh ... you know , you have some time if you want to go for a walk , maybe get some air . chelsea : no . no . no . go where ? do what ? this is where i need to be . no . abby : i have an idea . why do n't you come with me ? chelsea : what -- what if there 's news ? stitch : hey , i will call you . i promise . go -- go with abby . she 'll look after you . abby : come on . chelsea : okay . ashley : that was really sweet , what you said to chelsea . that sort of kindness is ... very special . stitch : ah , it 's just -- just me doing my job . ashley : well , i think you went above and beyond . if you had known that you were gon na have to rush into the e.r . , i doubt you would have made such elaborate plans for abby . stitch : well , what do you mean by `` elaborate `` ? ashley : i found this in the bottom of her champagne glass . kevin : come on . give me something . chief , i got a hit ! paul : hold on a second . what do you got ? kevin : uh , i got a car . i got a plate . paul : i need the driver . okay . go ahead . kevin : okay . zooming in . it 's a little -- paul : all right . really ? that 's excellent . okay . looks like we have narrowed it down to less than 10 white sedans that were rented in the area in the past week , and , uh ... i can get a list of the renters within the hour . kevin : we do n't need 'em . we know the driver . paul : what ? is that ... ? that 's chloe . mariah : hello ? ! anybody here ? hello ! please be there . please be there . please be there . [ cash register beeping , whirring ] [ thump ] mariah : who 's there ? ! hello ? ! chloe : please , i ... i just need your help . stitch : oh , my god ! the ring ! i forgot the ring ! what an idiot ! [ sighs ] okay . i was planning on going back to the club and picking up dinner where i left off , but that was before the patient turned out to be abby 's brother . ashley : right . that makes total sense . stitch : ohh . ashley : unless maybe it was something a little more freudian ? stitch : it seems a little quick to you , huh ? ashley : did n't you guys just get back together ? stitch : yeah , we did , because the breakup was painful . it was rash , it was stupid , and being apart was never gon na last . ashley : well , i know abby can be very ... impulsive . stitch : yeah . she gets amped up and flies off the handle sometimes , and i do n't always think things through , either , but together , we make it work . we 're good together , ashley . ashley : you know what ? i 'm sorry . it was n't that long ago you told me you could n't get me off your mind . that 's a little disturbing . stitch : look , it seems like a long time ago , and , you know , so much has happened between abby and i since then . ashley : [ chuckles ] have you spoken with abby 's father ? stitch : victor is n't the parent i 'm worried about . abby : just trust me on this . it helps if you let it -- just being in here , away from the noise of the rest of the hospital -- no machines beeping , no orderlies rushing in . it 's peaceful . chelsea : yeah . i spent a lot of time in here when i was worried about connor 's eyes . abby : then you know that it helps . and if you want to take it one step further and actually pray , that helps , too , but that 's your call . whatever works . chelsea : since connor was born , i feel like some days have been just one long prayer , you know , thanking god for this sweet little boy in my life , asking god to protect my son and look after him , but [ sighs ] i do n't know . asking god to look out for adam -- abby : if lightning bolts have n't struck this place yet , they 're not gon na start now . chelsea : even for adam ? abby : yes , he 's a screw - up . no one would argue that . and he 's done a lot of awful things . and just because billy got up on the stand and offered forgiveness , it does n't change that . but if you think about it , we do n't forgive innocent saints . we forgive people that screw up , huge screw - ups , like adam . chelsea : do you forgive him ? abby : if billy can forgive him , then who am i to stir up hate and angst ? um ... but regardless about how i - i feel about the guy , you love him , you need him , and you need a place of peace to gather your strength to get ready for whatever comes next , and this is the place to find that peace and strength . chelsea : [ sighs ] jack : adam is on that operating table , fighting for his life , and victor 's pacing around here like the dutiful patriarch . where 's he been the rest of adam 's life ? i 'll tell you where he 's been . he 's been goading him , pushing him , testing him , expecting the very worst from his own son , always . phyllis : i know . i get it . but victor is his father , and they have their own dysfunctional family . it is what it is . jack : it is an insult to parenthood . i know i have my own shortcomings in that area , but right here , right now , i am concerned about adam , and he is only gon na cause him more pain . phyllis : why do n't we stop focusing in victor and why do n't we focus on adam ? i know you care for him , despite his flaws . jack : i do care for him . in fact , i owe him . hell , i 'd be on pills right this moment if it were n't for adam . truth is i owe him my life . nikki : i know how scary this is , and i know how much that baby means to you . okay ? are you listening ? i understand . you 're a mother . and i know that baby is your heart . and when he 's hurting , you just feel like you 're gon na break into a million pieces and never be put together again . but this will pass . that beautiful baby will give you joy and occasional heartbreak for many years to come , sweetheart . this is only the beginning , and you 're gon na get through it . so you hang on to those thoughts of the life that you have for your son and let those doctors do their job , okay ? good girl . sage : christian needs me . nikki : yes , he does . he needs you to trust the doctors to get him through this . he needs your strength . he needs your courage . that ... and your love -- that 's what mothers have to give . nick : as soon as sage found out she was pregnant , she was afraid of something exactly like this . she had all these nightmares . victor : mm - hmm . nick : then christian came early . those alarms are going off . i can see it in her eyes . she 's afraid those nightmares are gon na come true , and i do n't know what to do for her , dad . victor : well , my boy ... i have often worried about my children and grandchildren . i am worried about your brother . but , you know ... what you all have in common ... is newman blood . you 're all fighters . and your little boy , christian , will survive this . i love the name you gave him . we 'll all survive this . that little boy is a fighter . you count on him to come through . kevin : chloe , it 's me . will you please give me a call or let me know where i can find you ? i just want to let you know that i -- i just want to make sure that you 're okay . paul : you know , kevin , uh , that little phone call right there was n't a decoy , was it ? kevin : a decoy how ? paul : as in you have n't seen chloe and you are n't trying to cover for her ? kevin : paul , hand to god , i have not seen her since delia 's ceremony . billy said she was n't gon na stick around for the trial , and when she checked out of the athletic club , i assumed that meant she was going back to california . paul : right , except for the video that places her here in town and showing her running down adam . this is bad , i 'm telling you , and it 's only gon na get worse if adam does n't pull through . kevin : i 'm aware of that . if i knew where chloe was , you would , too . paul : well , then you need to help me find out where she is , and we need to do this before someone else gets hurt . kevin : [ sighs ] okay . mariah : you 're chloe . i recognize you from the photos at kevin 's place . chloe : [ chuckles ] kevin 's place . yeah . i know . i know that you live there . look , i 'm happy . everyone is moving on . great . mariah : we 're just roommates . chloe : i really do n't care . like i said , whatever . i just really need to find him . mariah : well , he 's at work , if you want to visit him there . chloe : right . um ... i 'm kind of allergic to police stations . look , i really need his help . he 's the only one who can help me . am i making myself clear , or do you just want to stand here and talk about your living arrangements ? mariah : what 's going on ? chloe : you know , i do n't really think that 's any of your business . mariah : [ chuckling ] well , you just asked for my help . i think i have a right to know what i 'm getting myself into . chloe : you do n't need to get yourself into anything , okay ? i just need you to call kevin . mariah : this is about what happened to adam newman in front of the courthouse . chloe : mariah , are you gon na call kevin or what ? ! ashley : that 's just silly , because abby does not need my approval . she 's a grown woman . stitch : true . but , uh , she loves you and respects your opinion , and what you think matters to her . and it matters to me . ashley : are you actually asking me ... to give you my blessing ? stitch : not exactly . i mean , look ... [ sighs ] i do n't know . maybe i am . i do n't think i need your stamp of approval , but i 'd like to know that if this does happen , you 're not gon na hate me and , more importantly , you 're not gon na hate abby . ashley : do n't be so ridiculous ! i love abby more than anything in this world . i love my daughter . stitch : and me ? ashley : look , i give you -- i give you my blessing , okay ? you 've got it . stitch : good . yeah . thanks . thank you . ashley : so , are n't you gon na go ask her to marry you ? stitch : i kind of need that . ashley : oh . here . there you go . good luck . phyllis : what is all this talk about pills ? jack : it 's all right . phyllis : you did n't , did you ? jack : no . does n't mean i did n't want to . phyllis : you never said a word to me about this . jack : oh , honey , after everything you went through with marco , i was n't gon na dump that on you , too . phyllis : how ? when ? jack : it started with kelly . phyllis : kelly ? jack : the only way she could keep me on that island was to pump me with drugs . i come back here , and there 's the shooting , and they give me more painkillers , and , suddenly , everything 's supposed to be back to normal . yet every day , i - i ask myself , `` who would know ? who would blame you if you took a little something for the pain ? `` phyllis : but you did n't . jack : no . phyllis : you did n't . jack : because of you . [ voice breaking ] and because of adam . i have been so furious at him lately , but ... i keep thinking back on how hard the two of you worked to get me to detox in the first place , and i could n't put you through that again . [ footsteps approach ] nikki : hey , we just heard -- adam 's out of surgery . victor : they 're bringing him up now . jack : we got to find chelsea . chelsea : [ sighs ] why are you doing this ? you might not hate adam , but that does n't mean you like him . abby : i like you . and your husband is injured . chelsea : if he recovers ... abby : when he recovers . chelsea : ... he 's going to prison . abby : yes , but adam will recover , and he may be locked up , but maybe , just maybe , he will become a better person in the process . chelsea : you think there 's hope ? abby : there 's always hope . you just have to find it and hold on to it . [ footsteps approach ] stitch : sorry . chelsea : hey . stitch : adam 's out of surgery . i just got word . he made it . chelsea : thank you . thank you so much . thank you . abby : [ sighs ] some prayers are answered faster than others . nikki : he looked so pale . chelsea : how -- how is he ? i , uh -- i want to be with him when he wakes up . no visitors for the prisoner . chelsea : oh , come on . he 's my husband . nikki : officer , chief williams allowed the patient 's wife to go in earlier . i 'm sure he would n't mind if mrs. newman went in again . victor : officer , if i need to resolve this myself , i will . jack : so will i . phyllis : okay . so , here 's the thing -- if you give up on this one , no one 's gon na blame you . that 's victor newman and jack abbott . it 's in your best interest to move , like , now . [ sighs ] phyllis : excellent choice . chelsea : adam . adam ? can you hear me ? [ chuckles softly ] [ laughs ] oh , thank god . kevin : i 'm not covering for chloe . i would n't make that mistake again . paul : again ? wh - wh - what does this mean , again ? kevin : uh , i guess you never heard . she -- she pulled a gun on adam in the park . paul : oh , i see . so , why am i hearing about this for the first time right now ? she -- she threatened to kill adam ? kevin : well , she 's not the only one who wants adam dead , and i should point out that she did n't shoot him . think about the stones on that guy , showing up at the memorial of the girl that he killed . paul : right . so , you 're excusing the fact she pulled a gun ? kevin : i 'm explaining . i 'm not excusing . [ cell phone buzzes ] paul : you know , kevin ... forget it . chloe 's not at the motel . that means she could be anywhere . [ cell phone rings ] kevin : hey , mariah . unless you have news , this is not a good time . mariah : kevin , chloe came by the bar looking for you . she would like to talk to you about ... recent events , so if you could come by in person , that would be great for her and for you and for the entire universe . kevin : tell her not to leave . i 'm on my way . come on . paul : what is it ? mariah : all right . he 's on his way . chloe : you tipped him off , you bitch ! the baby is stabilized . sage : so , he 'll be okay ? nick : how could this happen ? can it happen again ? is there any lasting effect ? the patient suffered a marked bradycardia , most likely caused by the apnea . [ sighs ] his heart slowed down because he forgot to breathe . sage : he forgot to breathe ? how does a baby forget to breathe ? he has to breathe . the hypothesis is the nervous system is underdeveloped at this point . we see it frequently in premature infants . sage : oh , you see it , but i do n't . it 's ... unfortunate but not unusual in cases like this . sage : unfortunate ? ! this is not a case . this is my son , and his name is christian . he 's not a case . he 's not a patient . he 's not an infant . he 's christian . chelsea : no , no . no , no , no . do n't move . do n't move . no talking . no talking . you -- you just got out of surgery , and -- and you 're doing so well . can -- can you squeeze my hand ? [ chuckles ] see ? you 're so strong . you can do this . i was talking to you earlier . do you remember what i said ? i promised you ... that i will never -- i will never leave you again . i will never give up on you again . that is my vow . but i need you to make the same vow to me . never scare me like that again , okay ? never come close to leaving me again . can you make me that promise ? [ chuckles ] good . [ smooches ] good . [ sniffles ] so , you just have to -- you have to get better ... and get strong , and then it 's -- it 's -- it 's you and me against the world . [ chuckles ] i 'm gon na fight to get you out of this prison sentence . together -- together we 're pretty tough . [ chuckles ] together , who can beat us ? so , i 'm gon na need you to get out of this bed , and i need you to come home to me . mrs. newman , the goal is to avoid putting christian back on the respirator . sage : but he 'll be okay ? christian still has a fight ahead of him , sage . nick : so , we could still lose him ? we 'll do everything we can . nick : please just tell us the truth . we deserve that . we ca n't make any predictions , but at this moment , the odds are n't in your son 's favor . chelsea : adam 's awake . he -- he can hear me , and he promised he will fight to stay with us . victor : of course , he will . nikki : that 's great . all right . now , chelsea , adam needs to rest , and so do you . phyllis : yeah . let 's -- let 's get you home . chelsea : no . i - i do n't want to leave . but i could use some fresh air . you 'll call me if anything changes ? jack : yeah , yeah , yeah . we will . go . go . nikki : go on . what 's wrong ? chelsea : i just want to remember who was here for adam today . it matters to me . nikki : um , victor , we probably ought to go check on christian again . victor : you bet . nikki : yeah . victor : let 's do it . nikki : we wo n't be long . jack : how 'bout you ? i 'm sure you could use some rest . phyllis : without you ? jack : you do n't mind , do you ? phyllis : no . you go do what you need to do . he made it . jack : he made it . he made it . abby : it was instinct , bringing chelsea here . you have to remind yourself that you 're not alone , you know -- that someone has your back and that prayers do get answered . and sometimes praying is its own answer . it helps get you through the dark times so you 're ready for whatever comes next . stitch : you are ... kind and smarter and smarter and more caring than you give yourself credit for . you know that ? abby : please . i always give myself credit . stitch : maybe -- maybe you do n't want people to know how much you care . maybe that makes you too vulnerable . but ... i know what a good person you are . now chelsea knows . it 's special . and that ... is what i love about you . abby : you are very sweet , and maybe you 're right . maybe i am a terrific person . but i am gon na go check on chelsea and adam . stitch : not yet . do n't go . kevin : mariah ? ! [ sighs ] this is a great night . chloe ? ! i 'm here ! you wanted to talk ? ! paul : ohh . damn it . kevin : [ gasps ] mariah ! oh , my god . can you hear me ? can you -- call the paramedics . paul : she 's got a pulse . mariah . kevin : oh , thank god . mariah : i 'm up . i 'm up . i 'm up . kevin : what happened ? what happened ? did chloe do this to you ? mariah : do what ? oh , my god . paul : yeah , this is the chief . mariah : she 's not okay , kevin . chloe 's not okay at all . esther : sorry ! we 're closed ! chloe : mom . mom , it 's me . esther : [ gasps ] honey ! i thought you went back to california . chloe : mom , listen to me . i 'm in trouble , okay ? i 'm in trouble and it 's really bad and i need your help . i - i need you more than i 've ever needed you before . esther : w - wait . oh , my god . were you in town when adam was hurt ? chloe : he 's not supposed to be hurt , mom . he 's supposed to be dead . esther : katie , no ! chloe : why `` no `` ? why not `` yes , chloe , yes , chloe , thank you for what you did `` ? why not `` yes , chloe , what you did was right `` ? because 10 years in a cell is a ridiculous sentence for that slime that took my daughter 's life ! esther : sweetheart , you can not -- chloe : no , listen -- you stop looking at me like that . what i need from you is i need money . i need you to go into the cash register , and i need everything that you have -- whatever is in your purse . i need your car keys , okay ? i just need to get out of here while i still have the chance , okay ? i have a place that i need to be . esther : listen , my sweet , sweet , sweet baby . no , i can not do this . i can not help you run from this . chloe : [ sighs ] jack : abby and stitch are getting engaged ? ashley : yeah , maybe even as we speak . jack : ash ... ashley : `` ash `` what ? do n't look at me that way . i 'm totally fine with it . jack : well , good . your daughter is marrying a doctor . that 's got to count for something . ashley : absolutely , yeah . abby deserves to be with a wonderful man like ben , and i 'm gon na throw them both the most amazing wedding ever . i mean , it 's gon na be a complete showstopper . i 'm so happy about it . jack : great . great . stitch : here 's the thing -- every single day , i get an in - your - face reminder of how fragile life is ... how miraculous it is that we even make it in this world , never mind living long enough to really enjoy it . abby : oh , my god . i was right . i - i thought i was , and then i was n't , but ... i was right . stitch : you surprise me , abby carlton newman . you amaze me . you make me laugh . you make me look at the world from a different view . i want to make you all the promises in the world -- love , honor , cherish ... takeout chinese , hot chocolate in the park . i 'm asking you to let me love you . let me be there for you . let me be the -- the one person you can count on the rest of your life . abby ... will you marry me ? sage : fight , little boy . fight hard . victor : i want you to fight . i want you to fight , my boy . mariah : chloe did n't say anything about where she was going or what she was doing . i 'm sorry . paul : okay . it 's all right . you just take care of yourself . listen , i have to call in an apb . you got her ? kevin : i got her . paul : all right . hang in there . kevin : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . mariah : kevin , she may be your ex , but you ca n't control her . it 's not your fault . kevin : chloe needed help . i should have seen that . if i had , you would n't have that giant goose egg on your head . mariah : [ chuckles ] kevin : and adam would n't have whatever he 's gon na have , if he survives . if he does n't ... mariah : i think chloe knows that . when she came in , all she said is that she needed help , that you were the only person she could turn to . chloe : what do you mean that you ca n't help me ? you mean that you wo n't . you know , i come to you when i need you -- i really , really need you -- and you wo n't even lift a finger ? you just say , `` oh , poor katie . oh , poor setie . `` you know , when did you ever really give a damn about me , mom ? esther : i love you so much . i know that you 're hurting -- chloe : no . no . you do n't know , okay ? you do n't know anything , okay ? you shipped me off to boarding school . you never even cared that i existed . esther : that 's not fair . you did n't want anyone to know about me . you even changed your name . chloe : mom , you sent me away . you did n't even miss me . you do n't even know what it 's like to be a mother . you do n't know what it feels like to ache for your child every second of your life . esther : i do know . i ache for you , and i ache for delia . chloe : what would you have done if it was me ? what would you do if someone killed me ? what ? would you say , `` oh , oops ! oh , that must have been a mistake . that was an accident . i think i 'll go polish the silver `` ? no ! adam is a killer . he 's a monster , and he has hurt every single person that has ever crossed his path , and no one has ever tried to stop him . no one has ever made him pay for what he did . at least i tried . at least i tried for my daughter . esther : chloe , you ca n't bring delia back by hurting someone else . chloe : you know what ? if you 're not gon na help me , then go to hell . go ! get out of my face ! go to hell ! chelsea : it was you . you tried to kill my husband . chloe : i should have tried harder . [ next_on ] gwen : oh , my god . did you see that ? ! did i just imagine ? lily : you 're moving out ? cane : i ca n't stay in the house with you if you do n't believe a word that 's coming out of my mouth . chloe : i need to be with my daughter , okay ? | while adam is in surgery , abby takes chelsea to the hospital chapel . ashley gives the ring back to ben and asks him if he 's sure about marrying abby . victor and jack argue about adam until nikki asks victor to take a walk with her . kevin helps paul find out who was driving the car that hit adam . kevin finds a surveillance video that showed chloe driving the car . kevin tells paul that he does n't know where chloe is . mariah goes to the underground and hears a noise . chloe asks mariah to call kevin because he is the only one who can help her . mariah calls kevin , but chloe says she tipped her off and hits her over the head with a bottle and leaves . kevin and paul show up to find mariah on the floor . when she comes to , she tells them that chloe is not ok . chloe goes to esther for help , but esther refuses . chelsea walks in and accuses chloe of trying to kill adam . chloe says she should have tried harder . adam makes it out of surgery . at his bedside , victor urges adam to fight . christian stops breathing and the doctor tells nick and sage that it does n't look good for christian . in the hospital chapel , ben proposes to abby . |
dylan : i 'm sorry you have to go through this , paul . paul : yeah , thanks . i mean , i do n't even know really why i 'm here . i just think that , uh , maybe her seeing me will help somehow . dylan : yeah , you 're doing everything you can for your sister . and she knows that even if she ca n't express it . paul : okay , i , uh , i 'll give you a call on my way home . dylan : okay . sounds good . sharon : is everything okay ? dylan : uh , no . there was a problem with patty 's transfer . mariah : what was the trouble ? dylan : well , apparently , you know , everything was fine . she was acting fine both before she got picked up and on her way to rivercrest . she was calm , she was cooperative . but when she got through the doors at the new facility , she completely lost it . nobody has any idea why . paul : hey , pattycake . patty : [ gasps ] paulie ! something went very , very wrong . paul : what 's the matter ? patty : it went very wrong . it was n't supposed to happen like this . paul : i do n't understand . how was it supposed to happen ? neil : hey , you know , nikki , i ca n't thank you enough for helping us out . nikki : oh , planning charity luncheons is right up my alley . and it 's for such a good cause . i 'm really proud of you with your foundation . neil : i am , too . it 's been rough , you know , keeping the ball rolling without my partner . nikki : jack will be back . neil : you think so ? nikki : yeah . in the meantime , i can pitch in . whatever you need . neil : has anyone ever told you how wonderful you are ? nikki : oh , my . well , one can never hear that enough , can one ? [ laughs ] neil : you 're wonderful . [ laughs ] hilary : nikki . neil . nikki : oh . hello , hilary . hilary : i just wanted to make sure there was no hard feelings about the story that we just aired . nikki : um , about my husband ? hilary : that 's the one . nikki : well , to be honest , i -- are you recording this ? hilary : yes , i am . neil : what are you doing , hilary ? you do n't need to do this . hilary : well , i did n't think that there would be a problem . i mean , come on . nikki newman afraid of the spotlight ? nikki : [ sighs ] hilary : i figured that you 'd want your opinion on camera . so , how do you feel about your husband 's unethical -- i 'm sorry . i mean , alleged unethical business practices ? devon : how bad is it ? leslie : i mean , i 'd like to sugarcoat , but it 's not really possible . so ... you broadcast a disparaging story without checking the source first . it 's like journalism 101 . they probably teach you that the first day of class . devon : okay . um , just tell me what this means for -- for everything that i have , from my inheritance from katherine . leslie : it 's all vulnerable , devon . victor is suing you for every penny he can get . victor : the source of the leak is not my family . natalie : but travis said we need to think -- victor : i do n't care what travis said . he is looking in the wrong places . natalie : i 'm just wondering if maybe you 're a little too close . sometimes it 's hard to be objective when it comes to the people we care about . victor : my dear girl , the leak does not come from a member of my family . they tried some rather destructive tactics against me before , and it ended disastrously for them . so no one in my family would do this . natalie : so you trust them completely ? victor : as i do you . natalie : really ? victor : yeah . you brought this information to me . that means you 're loyal . and i reward loyalty . natalie : i feel like i just entered the inner sanctum . victor : [ laughs ] natalie : i 'll get back to work , then . no more leaks for newman enterprises , not on my watch . victor : okay . natalie ? i have a better idea . additional sponsorship nikki : my husband has been accused of many things through the years . that 's what happens when you 're successful . hilary : true , but not all those accusations were unfounded . i mean , the man did spend the last few months in prison , right ? nikki : oh , is that -- i did not know that . hilary : it would be such a shame if he had to go back again and so soon . neil : okay , hey , hey , that 's enough . there 's no way that devon signed off on this , accosting guests at his own club . last time i checked , the press has been banned from here . i think that means you , too . now go on . get out of here . hilary : okay , relax , neil . i 'm just trying to get to the truth . neil : i am relaxed . she gave you her statement . now beat it . hilary : in case you want a real sitdown . have a nice day . neil : you , too . nikki : [ sighs ] neil : wow . are you all right ? huh ? nikki : listen , if i let it get to me every time i was in gc buzz , or any member of my family , for that matter , i just would n't even be standing anymore . i 'm afraid it 's just one of those unfortunate facts of life . neil : not if i have anything to say about it . leslie : the easiest way to make this disappear would be to track down the source to verify the authenticity of the documents , negating victor 's entire suit . devon : yeah , well , i 'd love to , uh , to do that , but we have no idea where they came from . it just ended up on a desk here with no name , address , or stamp . leslie : you 're gon na have to somehow make peace with victor . devon : yeah , have you met victor newman ? leslie : go to him , devon , okay , hat in hand , offer him up some kind of deal . devon : what kind of deal ? leslie : i do n't know . but i 'm sure there 's something victor wants . there must be . find it . figure out a way to use it . victor : see what i 'm getting at ? natalie : not really . now you want there to be a leak ? i thought my whole purpose was to seal this place shut . victor : i want you to continue sealing this place shut , okay ? i want you to protect our servers . but ... i want you to leave some sensitive files vulnerable . just not obviously vulnerable . but vulnerable enough for someone to download them or perhaps transfer them or print them out . natalie : so they 're traceable . victor : you got it . natalie : that way we snag enough evidence to find this traitor and deliver him to the police . victor : no , no , no , no , no . we wo n't deliver them to the police . whoever the mole is will be delivered to me . i 'll deal with him . dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : are you thinking about going to see paul and patty ? dylan : i mean , yeah . i 'm thinking about it . i just do n't know if there 's anything i can do . mariah : what did paul say about her ? was she saying anything outrageous ? dylan : i do n't think he actually saw her yet . he was right about to go in . you know , i 'm just hoping that he can get through to her , give her some peace of mind . [ cell phone rings ] dylan : that 's the station . i got to take this . mcavoy . yeah . sharon : this can not be happening . mariah : patty was already a loose cannon . now that she thinks that we 're playing her ? sharon : what 's to stop her from telling paul everything now ? mariah : if she has n't already , sharon . sharon : god , what do we do ? what do we do ? mariah : we ca n't go there and stop her . sharon : i know . but maybe we can get paul to come home , some kind of an emergency , a reason why he has to leave patty right away . mariah : and when he gets here and sees that everything is fine ? sharon : just fake something . we 'll take sully to the e.r . mariah : you ca n't use sully . sharon : no , you 're right . dylan knows that sully 's fine . we 'll just come up with something . mariah : we have already got caught in so many lies , sharon . inventing one this huge , it 's gon na be the last straw . i know it . sharon : if we would just get on the same page , i know -- mariah : no , no more pages . no more . i 'm out . i ca n't . i ca n't do it anymore . i - i ca n't keep coming up with cover stories and spin stories . my god , i ca n't even keep track of the ones that i 've already told . and dylan ? looking at him in the eyes is excruciating . he 's gon na know . he 's gon na see . he 's gon na figure out that something is very , very wrong . sharon : this is not easy . believe me . i know . but what is the alternative ? mariah : i do n't know . i do n't know . i just ca n't be here . sharon : wait . mariah . mariah : i 'm sorry , sharon . i 'm sorry . i really am . [ door closes ] patty : but why ca n't i go back to fairview ? paul : patty , i think you know the answer to that . you need a more secure facility after what happened to dr. anderson . patty : she is a very bad person , paulie . she should be locked up , not me ! paul : calm down . it 's not about dr. anderson anymore . when i first explained this to you , you were excited . you were looking forward to something new . is that not right ? patty : right , right ! no ! but that was before ! paul : before what ? patty : no ! before i knew that this was gon na be for good ! i 'm never gon na get out of here , paulie ! never ! paul : you do n't know that it 's for good . the transfer was not about getting out . it was about getting better . i do n't -- i do n't ... wait a minute . patty : what ? paul : were you planning on escaping ? is that what was going through your head ? talk to me . patty : you want to know what 's going through my head ? you wonder what i 'm thinking about , paulie ? ! paul : i just asked what 's going through your head . patty : i 'm thinking about exposing the dirty secrets once and for all . paul : okay , patty , uh ... let 's talk about the paintings . that 's where your secrets are , right ? patty : i told you , they 're in my head . paul : i know they 're in your head , but you expressed yourself through ... okay , you do n't want to talk about the paintings ? let 's not talk about the paintings . just tell me what the secrets are . if you tell me the truth , it 'll help me help you . that 's all i want . patty : why am i here ? paul : you 're here to get better . patty : you 're lying , paulie . paul : i am not lying . patty : places like this , they do n't make me better . they dim me . i 'm never going to get help . i 'm never going to be free . they -- they want me never to exist ! paul : patty , do you trust me ? patty : [ breathing heavily ] paul : do you ? there is no ulterior motive here . i love you . patty : i know , paulie , but i 'm not talking about you , paul ! i 'm talking about them ! they want me to rot away in here ! i just need you to protect me ! paul : patty , patty . patty : no , paulie . please let me go ! paul : come on , sweetheart . patty : i just need help . paul : just stay with me . patty : [ gasping ] paul : there you go . you make it harder on yourself , sweetheart . attagirl . you okay ? patty : sharon . paul : shar -- patty : bring her here . i have to talk to her . please , paulie . [ computer keys clacking ] natalie : if you do n't say hello to me , i might have to hack your e - mail . mariah : hey , swizzlestick . natalie : hi . mariah : when did you get back ? natalie : who says i ever left ? mariah : okay , then . natalie : if you 're dying to tell me `` i told you so `` about kevin , then this is your chance . mariah : no , i 'm good . natalie : really ? mariah : my intentions were legit . okay , they were legit - ish . i was honestly trying to warn you that there 's no competing with the kevin and chloe show . natalie : i 've given up on competing . he 's a non - entity , and i 'm too busy moving on with my life . mariah : in genoa city ? natalie : why not ? mariah : i just thought you 'd be jetting off to europe , taking in another safari , hoverboarding across the country . natalie : actually , there is something keeping me here . a new job . mariah : cool office . natalie : coffee break . mariah : so what 's your new gig ? natalie : i 'm working for newman enterprises . devon : hi . hilary : hey . devon : so you ambushed nikki newman at the club ? hilary : wow . neil moves fast . devon : so you did do that ? hilary : it was hardly an ambush , devon . it was an opportunity for nikki to defend her husband , which she technically did n't do , by the way . leslie : okay , i 'm going to have to suggest that you avoid any more future opportunities , at least until the lawsuit is over . devon : or forever . leslie : yeah , harassing the plaintiff 's wife like that could very well destroy our defense . dylan : so you know detective ratchford ? sharon : uh , shelly . yeah . dylan : right . yeah . well , her husband is a baker , and he is gon na pull out all the stops for sully 's birthday cake . he 's gon na make it in the shape of a race car kind of like the one he plays with here . and , oh , he 's adding a smash cake . sharon : smash cake ? dylan : yeah , you know , apparently 1-year - olds now get their own mini cake to destroy for , uh , a photo op . sharon : oh , okay . smash cake . good . dylan : i ca n't believe he 's gon na be 1 , sharon . a whole year . i mean , where -- where does the time go ? sharon : yeah , it just flew by . dylan : flew by . our boy 's walking . i mean , really , it seems like yesterday i held him for the first time . my life changed forever in that moment . everything i 've ever wanted is under this roof , and that 's because of you . [ knock on door ] dylan : [ sighs ] hey . paul : hey . sorry i did n't call . dylan : is everything okay with patty ? paul : no . she 's not all right . and she 's insisting on seeing you . hilary : my interview with nikki was good journalism . devon : i know you do n't believe that , hon . hilary : yes , i do , devon ! she could have let something slip , something that could have thrown out this whole lawsuit . devon : and did she ? hilary : no . devon : no . no , she did n't , because nikki newman is a smart woman who would n't say anything to incriminate her husband . hilary : you do n't know that . devon : i do know that , okay ? and please , you need to stop making these big decisions behind my back , because now this is about more than just protecting this business . it 's about protecting everything we have , all of our money , my inheritance , katherine 's legacy . hilary : where are you going ? devon : i 'm gon na end this . hilary : [ sighs ] sharon : no way am i going to rivercrest . i ca n't . dylan : did patty say why she wanted to see sharon ? paul : no . no , she did n't . but she was adamant . at first there was the usual delusion . i mean , she went on about the transfer , her lack of freedom , and this whole conspiracy against her . but when she asked to see you , it was the first time she actually seemed coherent . sharon : well , that 's great , paul , but that 's not enough to convince me to go . i just do n't see what good it would do anyone , especially patty . dylan : look , i 'm not gon na push you to do something that you 're uncomfortable with . but we really need to put this behind us . paul , i 'll go see patty , settle this myself . mariah : so , you 're working for victor ? natalie : yep . mariah : newman ? natalie : yep . mariah : the same guy who almost had you strangled for selling out to the competition . natalie : that 's the one . and it 's all water under the bridge . mariah : [ chuckling ] right . if that bridge was on fire and endangering the lives of everybody around it . so , what exactly does victor have you working on ? some cutting - edge , new security program that lasers any non - newmans on sight ? natalie : i 'm victor 's new assistant . mariah : as in getting coffee , sorting mail , answering phones type of assistant ? i do n't mean to be rude , but is n't -- natalie : do you have another setting ? mariah : is n't that sort of a downgrade ? natalie : i have bills to pay . mariah : so pay them with the pass key fortune . oh , i 'm sorry . did you forget the financial landslide that you cut me out of it ? natalie : it 's gone . mariah : how is that even remotely possible ? natalie : i put all the money in a silicon valley startup . needless to say , it crashed and burned . it was a stupid app . mariah : so now it 's back to the working world . natalie : more specifically back to the office . see you around . mariah : see you . nikki : well , we could always do one of those walkathons to raise awareness for addiction . those are always very successful . neil : yeah . how do you do that ? nikki : um , do what ? neil : you know , just black out everything that happened with hilary . nikki : [ scoffs ] that was nothing . neil : was it ? nikki : are you insinuating that i ca n't take a little muck - raking ? neil : well , you see here , i 'm just more concerned about the actual muck . nikki : ah , ah . do n't do that . neil : what ? nikki : do n't lecture me on victor . neil : no , no , no , no . no lecture . i 'm just , uh , i want you to be careful , you know ? his actions and subsequent fallout has always been a trigger for you . nikki : i know that you 're saying that out of love for me , but believe me , i am in no danger of falling off the wagon . neil : [ laughs ] yeah . you do n't believe that any more than i do . devon : thanks . victor : hello , devon . devon : hello , mr. newman . i , uh , i was just wondering if you had time to get lunch . victor : wow . just the two of us ? devon : just the two of us . i thought that you and i can discuss our disagreement civilly . victor : yeah . does that mean you 're willing to give up the source of this slanderous information ? devon : i literally ca n't do that because we do n't know who dropped those documents off . victor : oh , i 'll be damned . then why did you come to see me ? devon : well , i came to see you because even though i do n't have the name of the source , i do have a proposition for you . victor : ah . nikki : thank you . you 're very sweet , but you did n't have to buy me tea . neil : oh , yes , i did . it 's penance for trying to give you a lecture after i said i would n't . nikki : i know it 's coming from a good place . neil : it 's coming from a personal place . more personal than you know . nikki : what do you mean ? what 's going on ? neil : i saw my mother . nikki : my god . when ? neil : a couple of months ago . she was barely hanging on , nikki . nikki : oh . i am so sorry . neil : i got there in time , you know . i made peace with her before she died . nikki : well , that 's good . that 's very important . i just had no idea . again , i 'm so sorry . neil : i 'm not . and i did n't tell you this to get your sympathy . this experience has totally changed me , nikki . it steered me in a different direction . i want to make the most out of my time while i 'm here , spend it with family and friends . i want to leave my imprint before i go . nikki : as we all do . neil : let me ask you something . is this what you want your imprint to be ? the woman who defended victor newman at all costs ? nikki : neil , that is not fair . neil : oh , really ? why not ? nikki : because it 's just not that cut and dried . neil : well , see , it is , and that 's what i 'm saying . if you look at it , life has a way of -- paul : hey , you two . nikki : hi , paul . neil : hey , paul . paul : am i interrupting or can i join you ? neil : pull up a chair . go ahead . paul : all right . so , how are you guys ? what are we talking about ? neil : well , we 're talking about victor . care to weigh in ? victor : well , i 'm intrigued , devon . i mean , what could you possibly have that would make up for the damage done by that preposterous gc buzz show of yours that has done so much damage to me and my company ? devon : well , it would only be damaging if the information is not true . victor : now you 're pointing more fingers . you 're making my case much easier now . devon : i want you to know that i 'm very aware of all the legal ramifications , and i have discussed this with my attorney thoroughly , and her advice to me was that i need to uncover who the source is . victor : well , you keep that attorney . that 's good advice . devon : it really is . it 's obvious , you know ? so what i 'm gon na do is i 'm gon na take it a step further . i 've hired of team of private investigators to probe into every facet of your life , personal and professional , so that we can find anything , anyone , something to validate our story , or debunk it . victor : ah . so you hired a group of snoops to investigate me . devon : because i figure what better way to get to the truth . now , with all of that digging , who 's to say what they might unearth ? accidentally , of course . that is , unless you drop the lawsuit . victor : mm - hmm . devon : because then i would have no need to investigate you . victor : devon , you 're threatening me . that 's never a good idea . nikki : my husband has been accused of many things through the years . that 's what happens when you 're successful . hilary : [ sighs ] mariah : i have a tip . hilary : good for you . mariah : it 's about newman . hilary : i 'm listening . mariah : it 's big , but it 's gon na come at a price . hilary : okay , how much ? mariah : i would like a job here . hilary : okay , i was thinking more along the lines of a couple hundred bucks . mariah : not that i could n't use it , but i 'm more interested in the long run . hilary : do you even have any experience in television ? mariah : about as much as you did when you took over as host . hilary : i had some professional experience . mariah : and all that experience landed you in the middle of a lawsuit , by the way . hilary : we 're handling that . mariah : i know , and i can help . i have dirt on the guy who 's suing you for everything you 're worth . call me crazy , but i think a job is a small price to pay . dylan : hey . i can do this alone . you do n't have to go in . sharon : if you can handle doing this , um , so can i . dylan : okay . ready ? sharon : yeah . patty : you . [ breathing heavily ] you stabbed me in the back , you liar ! dylan : hey , hey , hey . just take it easy . take it easy . patty : i got new accessories . [ laughs ] what do you think ? very fashionable , huh ? dylan : we just came to talk to you . patty : talk away . dylan : uh , i do n't know what you were saying . sharon did n't stab you in the back . she did n't really do anything to you . patty : well , maybe not to me . but she 's done something to you . sharon : we 're on the same side . when we were at fairview , remember ? why invent reasons for us to be enemies now ? patty : inventing ? ohh ! like i 'm a magician or a scientist . now you see something . [ laughs ] you can even hold it . and then poof ! it 's gone . but you are right about those days at fairview . they were very special . and dr. anderson taking such sweet , good care of us . oh , and that healthy , strapping baby boy of yours . oh , a gift from the stork . sharon : that 's right . sully -- sully was a gift . a gift that his father and i cherish very much . patty : of course . what parent would n't cherish their little flesh and blood , hmm ? dylan : okay , what 's going on here ? it seems like you 're dancing around something . patty : [ laughs ] i love to dance , but i ca n't with these ! there 's no more dancing ! yeah , i just sit here and i think about my life . i think about your life . all our lives . i 'm just mulling around , mulling around the choices that led us to this place . dylan : i 'm gon na check in with your doctor . you gon na be okay ? sharon : mm - hmm . dylan : okay . be right back . sharon : patty . i am so sorry . this was not part of the plan at all . the -- the transfer , it happened . it came out of nowhere . there was n't enough time to plan an escape . [ sighs ] just please be patient . i promise you i will find a way to get you your freedom . sharon : patty , please . please do n't crush dylan 's soul . sully is our child in every way that matters . we would be devastated . time for a vitals check . it 's good to see you so calm . dylan : was it something sharon said ? patty : yeah . she reminded me how much more i would gain by following the rules instead of fighting them . right , sharon ? sharon : that 's right . dylan : so was this all you needed from sharon ? patty : yep . thank you for bringing her to visit me . sharon : we should go . dylan : all right . take care , patty . patty : oh , i will . perfectly steady and even . very good . patty : you should check the pulse of the woman that left here . i bet it 's racing . mariah : you wo n't regret it . hilary : fine . you 're hired . but only in a gofer position . mariah : i will take it . hilary : okay , so , what 's this life - changing scoop that you have ? mariah : natalie soderberg is victor newman 's new assistant . hilary : who ? mariah : natalie . from the whole pass key debacle . you had to have read about her . hilary : okay , she 's -- the computer whiz ? mariah : yes , exactly . now , why would victor newman need to hire a world- renowned hacker to answer his phone ? hilary : [ sighs ] it 's a front . and it explains why victor was so willing to open up his servers for inspection . mariah : i mean , when you have natalie on the case , why not ? she could probably wipe those clean before breakfast . hilary : god , this is so juicy . mariah : i told you . hilary : but we ca n't use it . we ca n't use any of it . mariah : why not ? hilary : because our lawyers wo n't let us air anything unflattering about newman unless we have solid proof . mariah : okay . i get it . but there 's got to be a way around it . paul : you know , nik , it 's just that we do n't want to see you dragged into yet another one of victor 's messes . nikki : have i told you two lately how much i love you ? paul : [ chuckles ] neil : well , you can tell us again and again if you want . [ chuckles ] nikki : you do n't need to worry . my eyes are wide open . i see my husband for who he is , flaws and all . neil : well , that 's an awful lot of flaws . nikki : my marriage is solid . my sobriety is solid . and i 'm happy , truly happy . paul : that 's all that matters , right ? neil : mm - hmm . you 're , uh , you 're leaving us now ? nikki : yeah , i got to go , so you can direct all of those good intentions towards somebody who actually needs them , huh ? neil : okay . nikki : i 'll see you . mwah , mwah . see you later . paul : good to see you . okay . she did n't once mention that victor was innocent , did she ? neil : you noticed that , too ? victor : let me ask you something , devon . how do you think katherine would feel that her grandson , who she loved a great deal , now was turning against her old friend , victor newman , was going after his company , after his name , after his family ? devon : it 's not that i 'm going after you , you know . i - i - i know that about katherine . i know that she never loved anything that had to do with the tabloids , you know , which is why i 'm trying to do something different and take the tv show and the website and turn it into something that even she would be proud of . victor : all right . devon : okay ? and look , you do n't have to guilt - trip me , either , because there 's literally not a day that goes by that i do n't stress about living up to katherine chancellor 's expectations , okay ? trust me . what i 'm doing here is i 'm -- i 'm appealing to you as her friend and as my former mentor to find it within yourself to let this lawsuit go . [ cell phone chimes ] gc buzz will make a full retraction , and your reputation will remain intact . [ cell phone chimes ] mr. newman , i am -- i 'm very sorry . i have to go . victor : there is an emergency ? devon : very sorry . yes . victor : all right . oh , well . natalie : they 're on to us ! we 're all going to jail ! hilary : that 's good . really . devon : what the hell do you think you 're doing ? ! hilary : well , i guess that you saw our latest and hottest blind item of the week . `` which top c.e.o . is hiring hackers in entry - level jobs to cover his crooked books ? `` devon : here 's a blind item . how about the tv host that keeps digging her own grave . i was seconds away from coming to terms with victor , and then this pops up on my phone . victor is not gon na drop the lawsuit while we 're still attacking him ! mariah : it was my idea , by the way . devon : you do n't work here ! hilary : yeah , actually , she does . i just hired her in a low - level gofer position . mariah : i - i do n't know if `` low - level `` was necessary . hilary : and even though it was mariah 's idea , it was my decision to run with it . devon : right . without consulting me again . hilary : god , why are you freaking out , okay ? nowhere in there does it say anything about victor or newman . that 's the beauty of a blind item ! devon : i know it 's too much to hope that you ran this by leslie or the guy in the mailroom or anyone , for that matter . did you ? hilary : okay , just take a deep breath and look at the facts . victor hired a hacker , and now he 's trying to pass her off as his assistant . we are two steps away from proving that this man is guilty as sin . devon : you are never gon na get victor to crack . hilary : yeah , you know what ? you 're right . he 's as tough as they come . but natalie ? that 's a whole other story . natalie : it does n't take a rocket scientist to know that they 're talking about me . we 're going down for wiping those servers clean . victor : as far as i remember , i never ordered you to wipe any servers clean , did i ? hence no crime was committed . natalie : maybe not by you . my digital fingerprint is all over this . victor : i will not let you take the fall . i told you that loyalty will be rewarded , all right ? nikki : oh , i 'm so sorry . am i interrupting ? victor : hi , sweetheart . natalie : yes , but thank god you did . see ya . victor : do n't you worry about a thing , natalie . hello , sweetheart . nikki : such an odd girl . well , i assume you 're having her help you with this scandal ? victor : are you insinuating -- nikki : no , i 'm not insinuating anything . your secret 's safe with me . i wo n't say a word . victor : well , i 'll be damned . nikki : [ chuckles ] victor : come here . i 'm happy to see you , my baby . nikki : me , too . victor : okay . patty : so , am i in tip - top shape , doc ? well , your health seems fine . why would you want to see sharon mcavoy if you so clearly do n't like her ? patty : ohh . you think i do n't like sharon ? you 're silly , doctor . [ chuckles ] she 's my golden ticket out of here . and i am getting out . how else do you think i 'll get my cat back ? dylan : you and patty . must have been a very intense conversation after i left the room . sharon : everything 's intense with patty . dylan : what were you talking about ? sharon : just exactly what she said . she needs to be careful how she conducts herself when she 's there . dylan : and that 's all ? sharon : well , i mean , i might have gotten a little bit heated with her when i warned her to stop creating trouble , you know , all these paintings and these pictures and requesting to see me . it 's too much . it 's got to stop . dylan : well , you know , sharon , when i came back , she was really calm . sharon : are you accusing me of something ? dylan : you just seem a little on edge . sharon : well , yeah , of course , i 'm on edge , dylan . do you know what it 's like being in a place like that ? i 'm gon na have nightmares now tonight about feeling trapped and being around people who are out of their mind , drugs running through my body , constantly aware of the fact that if you do n't follow the rules exactly , you 're gon na be back at square one ! it 's terrifying ! dylan : okay , all right . everything 's okay . sharon : no , it 's not okay ! i do n't want to think about things like this anymore . i 've done my time ! now i 'm falling apart at the seams ! i 'm not gon na lose everything , dylan ! i wo n't ! dylan : okay . sharon . sharon : [ sighs ] dylan : it 's all right . i got you . i got you . [ next_on ] kevin : what ? tell me you do n't recognize og the powerful . sharon : i need you now more than ever . mariah : you mean now that patty expects us to help her escape . jack : i ca n't risk having victor see me with the mole . phyllis : i 'll make the drop . | nikki helped neil plan a charity luncheon for the winters foundation . hilary tried to get nikki to give an on the record comment about the story on victor . nikki said that victor had been accused of many things because he was successful . hilary kept pressing , and neil shooed her . devon asked leslie for legal advice about victor 's lawsuit . leslie said that victor was suing for everything , and devon was in danger of losing his inheritance . she advised him to make a deal with victor . devon and leslie found out about hilary 's run in with nikki . they told hilary it was a bad idea to harass the plaintiff 's wife . hilary insisted that her actions did n't cross the line . patty was extremely agitated after being moved to the new facility . she told paul that she was thinking of exposing the secret , then she insisted that she had to see sharon . dylan told sharon and mariah that patty 's transfer did n't go well . sharon wanted to come up with a new plan to keep patty from telling the truth . mariah was guilt - ridden and overwhelmed by the lies , so she refused to help sharon scheme anymore . dylan discussed plans for sully 's birthday party and he told sharon how happy he ( dylan ) was , thanks to her . paul told sharon and dylan about patty 's request . dylan decided to go see patty and settle everything . sharon went with him . patty called sharon a liar and she told dylan that sharon had done something to him . patty talked in riddles . dylan left to get her doctor . sharon promised to get patty her freedom . dylan secretly watched them talking . patty calmed down and dylan and sharon left . patty told the doctor that sharon was her ticket out of the facility . dylan wondered why sharon was so tense after the visit . she went on a tirade about the visit dredging up memories from her time at fairview . dylan comforted her . victor told natalie to leave some vulnerable files on the newman server in order to set a trap for the mole . natalie assumed they 'd turn the culprit over to the police , but victor said he planned to deal with him or her personally . |
billy : billy abbott . yes , yes , about the launch ... yes . no , everything should be ... can you hold on one second , please ? this is old data . i want every face mask rechecked for toxins , and i want it done now . please . can somebody else answer the damn phone ? as i was saying , everything is fine with the face masks . no , you can reassure your readers that brash & sassy 's committed to every product that we put out in the marketplace . no , those are just rumors . no , your viewers should know that we are committed to our customers at brash & sassy and stand by every single product we put out in the marketplace . there is no problem at all with our products . everything is fine . no , no , no ! there is no concern whatsoever about this or any other brash & sassy product . no , thank you for calling . lauren : [ sighs ] have you seen this ? billy : [ sighs ] sharon : i 'm getting more and more worried . please call me . mariah : who are you worried about ? sharon : scott . when i saw him yesterday , he was in paul 's office . mariah : wait , as in police chief paul ? sharon : scott was -- and there was blood . mariah : blood ? what ? sharon : on his shirt . and before i could ask scott what it was about , paul told me i had to leave . now scott 's not returning my calls . i 'm going back to the station . mariah : wait , you do n't even know that he 's still there . sharon : well , he would have returned my calls . mariah : maybe he 's embarrassed because he got in some fight and he got hauled in by the cops . sharon : i think you 're jumping to conclusions . mariah : what do you really know about him ? maybe you got too serious too fast with a guy that you know very little about . scott : [ gasping ] [ garbage lid slams ] [ spoon clatters ] abby : [ sighs ] [ knocking on door , doorbell rings ] [ graham and dina speak indistinctly ] dina : [ laughs ] he 's so funny . graham : thank you very much . jack : she looks happy . i know . ashley : she looks really happy , but could she be faking it ? jack : she does n't seem to be . dina : [ laughs ] ashley : okay , i do n't know about you , but i thought she would be depressed and lethargic and ... i thought she 'd be all drugged up . jack : how can she be so comfortable and at ease with that money - grubbing manipulator ? dina : just big lumps of crab . ashley : there could be a simple explanation . we came a long way to save somebody that 's not looking to be saved . dina : [ laughs ] [ dina speaks indistinctly ] jack : it does n't make any sense . last we saw her in genoa city , she was in a wheelchair . ashley : exactly . she was in a wheelchair . jack : frightened and frail and ... ashley : acting like somebody who was being forced to leave against her will . how could somebody have changed so much in such a short amount of time ? jack : maybe she 's just putting on a show for him , not letting him know how frightened she really is . ashley : really ? that 's acting ? jack : he lied to her . she knows it . ashley : apparently she 's forgiven him , jack . and as much as i hate that graham 's responsible for it , it is good to see mother acting like her old self . jack : no , not really . something is off . ashley : so when are you gon na make your move ? jack : the instant she 's alone . once she 's away from graham , we can find out how she 's really feeling . lauren : i find out on social media that the facial masks are toxic ? when on earth were you gon na tell me this ? ! billy : we have prepared a statement for your p.r . department simply saying that the masks are not for sale yet , so fenmore 's customers have nothing to be concerned about . lauren : and what about all the rest of the brash & sassy products ? billy : everything else is fine . lauren : [ sighs ] billy : and , of course , we will reimburse you for any sort of costs that are gon na affect your bottom line because we are postponing the launch . lauren : this is a disaster . billy : yeah , tell me about it . lauren : you know , here i am complaining about business , and i - i -- is this true ? did victoria 's exposure to these masks , did they cause her collapse on `` the hilary hour `` ? billy : it 's pointing that way , yeah . lauren : how is she ? billy : she 's stabilized . but she 's still under observation . lauren : i 'm so sorry . michael : so you woke up next to a murdered hooker . scott : yeah . yeah , what are the odds ? michael : how did you get to the motel ? scott : not a clue . michael : did she bring you there or did you meet her there ? look , if i 'm gon na help you , you 're gon na have to start talking . scott : you think i 'm withholding information , but i 'm not ! when i try to remember how i got in that room , i ... there 's nothing . michael : but you do recall seeing natalia earlier . scott : at the underground . she walked in , then turned around and walked out , and i ran after her , but ... she was gone . after that , i just came back inside . michael : okay . next memory ? scott : waking up . last i knew , i never even went to sleep , and i 'm ... i 'm in bed . it 's not my bed . in a hotel room with a woman who ... who looked familiar , but i could n't place it . so i turned her over . god , what they ... what they did to her , michael , it ... [ voice breaking ] natalia 's ... she 's dead because of me . she 's ... michael : explain that . scott : you think i -- no , i -- no ! i - i could n't have . michael : look , i 'm not making any judgments or assumptions . scott : you certainly sound like you are . michael : what it sounds like is that you 're being stingy with the facts . scott : i did n't kill her . that is a fact ! i 've told you everything i know . michael : really ? okay . well , you 've neglected to mention that natalia was part of a sex ring . scott : what ? you think i was paying her for her services ? michael : were you ? scott : i was doing an exposé on the traffickers who were exploiting her . so , yeah , i know her . i knew her . i - i spoke with her . michael : about ? how am i supposed to get you out of here ? scott : how much of this are you gon na tell my mother ? how much ? ! michael : i have n't even told lauren that you 're in police custody . i 'm hoping that you 'll be able to explain all of this to her yourself once you 're out of here . tell me the rest . scott : someone involved in the sex ring must have known i was on to them and that i could blow up their operation . that 's why they killed an innocent , young woman . frame me , shut me up . it 's my fault . [ voice breaking ] it 's my fault . it 's my fault . michael : okay . listen to me . listen . you can say that to me . you can feel what you need to feel to me . but do n't ever say that to anyone else while this is hanging over your head . you understand that ? scott : mm - hmm . michael : now , i am sorry about natalia . but i have one job and one job only -- to defend you . help me do that . scott : [ sighs ] michael : is there anything else you have n't told me ? scott : can you get me out of here ? michael : [ chuckles ] well , you have n't been charged . that 's good . i can talk to paul , work on getting you released . scott : paul knows me . i mean , he knows i was working with the cops to -- to bring down these traffickers . how could he suspect me of murder ? michael : paul has to abide by the rule of law . do n't expect to be handed any `` get out of jail free `` cards because we 're all friends . if the evidence points to you , it points to you . scott : it 's a setup . but they miscalculated . i 'm going after them . michael : that 's not the best idea for a suspect . scott : nothing and no one is gon na stop me from writing that exposé . even if i have to do it from behind bars . sharon : scott is a brave and honest man . mariah : [ scoffs ] listen , one of the things that i love about you is how ride - or - die you are with people that you care about , even strangers . but ... sharon : what ? you think i 'm being naive ? mariah : i think that love can make people blind , and it happens to the best of us . sharon : i know scott . mariah : okay , so let 's go with that . you know him . you know that he 's covered not just the news but wars . he 's seen people dying all around him . he 's even been kidnapped and held hostage himself . sharon : exactly . and that man , a man who has put his life at risk over and over again for good -- mariah : could be messed up . could be walking around with a whole heap of an emotional baggage that he 's very good at concealing . sharon : you 're wrong . mariah : look , you 're studying psychology . follow the bouncing neuroses . i mean , what happens to a person when all of the awful things that they 've seen or experienced pile up on them ? sharon : they hit a wall . mariah : maybe that 's what happened to scott . maybe he slammed up against his own personal wall and just ... lost it . michael : okay , so you 're keeping my client locked up while you go off on a scavenger hunt for evidence linking him to the murder ? paul : legally , i have a right to hold a suspect 72 hours . michael : but it 's scott . it 's scott we 're talking about . paul : scott was found at the scene of the crime , covered in the victim 's blood , and he did n't even bother to call 911 . michael : he was in shock . paul : that 's what they all say . i 'm keeping him in custody . and i 'm telling you , we are very close to charging him . michael : with what ? murder ? paul : possibly . michael : there is no motive . and what about the corroborating witness ? paul : zack stinnett ? michael : yeah , have you even talked to him ? paul : i interviewed him myself . michael : oh . paul : and he confirmed that he had drinks with scott at the underground . michael : then you know . paul : i know that scott claims he had a few beers . zack 's take on it , he was pretty plastered . and when he poured scott into a cab , scott said that he was headed to another club . michael : no , that 's ca n't be right . paul : michael , he knew this woman natalia . and after he ran into her in the underground , he went looking for her . michael : you 're putting your spin on it now , paul . paul : show me any proof that would negate what we 've got , and i would be more than happy to release him . [ telephone rings ] williams . okay , thank you . michael : what ? was that about scott ? paul : it 's not good . the opioid my doctor prescribed for my chronic back pain michael : are you positive it was roofies ? paul : there are traces of the drug that were found in natalia 's system . michael : scott recalls running after her . paul : you 're proving my case , counselor . michael : no , no , but he has no memory of reconnecting with this woman or getting to that motel . so if she was drugged , so was he . paul : there 's no indication of that . michael : then a person or persons unknown delivered scott and natalia to that motel while they were both under the influence . paul : you know , there 's one hitch in that theory . scott tested negative for drugs . michael : because it was already out of his system . paul : oh , come on now . who 's reaching ? michael : you know as well as i do that there are drugs that can leave a person 's system before she or he is even aware that they 've even been drugged . and that is consistent with what happened with scott . paul : what he claims happened . he also claims that he was not drunk . but after questioning zack , that was not the case . michael : you really think that he killed natalia in some drunken blackout ? ! paul : i do n't think anything . i 'm just going where the case takes me . i 'm just doing my duty as a sworn officer of the law . michael : do you really think that he killed this young woman ? paul : [ sighs ] if there 's nothing more , i have calls to make . [ sighs ] abby : leave . zack : just hear me out . abby : no , i - i got your voicemail . i heard it all . get out . [ sighs ] if you do n't leave right now , then i 'm gon na call ranch security ! zack : you wo n't listen to me , so i 'll listen to you . come on , abby . have at it . abby : [ scoffs ] how dare you break up with me on a voicemail ? ! do you know what you are ? you are a coward . do you have any idea what it was like to get that message when my sister 's in the hospital , when i am worried about victoria , when i needed you ? zack : i -- abby : no , do not open your mouth . do not talk , 'cause every time you do , it is a lie . some romantic speech about how you will never let me down ? [ scoffs ] were you laughing at me when i fell for that ? zack : of course not . abby , i 'm sorry -- abby : oh , yeah , yeah , yeah . there 's that word again . the `` s `` word -- `` sorry . `` like balloons and `` i 'm sorry `` is gon na make this better . well , guess again . zack : i wish that i never left that voicemail . i wish you never heard it . abby : well , i wish i had never met you ! now get out ! fine . i 'm calling ranch security . zack : abby . i love you . scott : [ sighs ] victor : thank you . scott : thanks for throwing me under the bus . victor : you called demanding that i help you cover up a murder . scott : a murder i did n't commit . now i 'm stuck in here while the person who killed natalia is ... [ chair clatters ] i got to get out of here . what did you think was gon na happen when you called the cops on me ? victor : calm down , son . what i thought would happen is exactly what did happen . paul williams sees what i see . you 're not capable of murder . scott : glad somebody knows that . victor : you know what i know ? you better be careful . look over your shoulder . because the person that framed you is not gon na rest until you spend your life behind bars . scott : that 'll never happen . victor : oh , yeah ? it 'll happen if you continue to be as arrogant as you are right now . you better think , son . think very hard about who might be your enemy . billy : have you talked to phyllis at all ? lauren : yeah . she just called from the cosmetic convention , said everything was going well . i 'm sure that 's not why you asked . billy : no , we 're just , uh ... we 're just on a little bit of a break right now . it 's nothing serious . lauren : it 's very serious , according to phyllis . so you 're gon na have to bring out the big guns and work very hard if you want to get her back . billy : little swamped right now . lauren : so , do you have any idea what made these masks toxic ? billy : no . trying to figure that out . lauren : i have to go . you know , is it possible that one of your competitors accessed your formulas and then sabotaged the masks ? i mean , it does happen . billy : i would say that our security is tight , but then everybody thinks that right before they 're hacked . lauren : but who would hate brash & sassy so much to do something so low , so des ... picable ? [ chair scrapes floor ] not many people would test 100 pans to find the right one billy : jack ! gloria : he 's not here . billy : where is he ? gloria : he 's out of town . billy : then i 'll talk to ashley . gloria : ashley is out of town , too . she 's with jack . billy : then i 'll call them . gloria : oh , really ? and you think he 's gon na pick up your calls ? he really has more important things to do . billy : yeah , like avoiding my calls . gloria : and i wonder why he would do that . billy : maybe because he tampered with brash & sassy 's face masks and put victoria in the hospital . gloria : why do you think jack would be involved in that ? billy : why do you think ? because he 's wanted to destroy the competition for a very long time , and he does have an employee that has experience with poisoning face creams . michael : lauren , just -- just try to stay calm , all right ? lauren : paul , what are you doing ? scott : mom , come on . lauren : he 's innocent . paul : he 's only being charged with solicitation for now . lauren : he did n't kill that woman . am i the only person who sees how wrong this is ? michael : no , you 're not . but scott met with the victim while he and sharon were searching for a missing girl , a girl who called sharon on the crisis hotline . lauren : sharon . sharon . it 's always sharon . scott : what happened last night had nothing to do with sharon . lauren : of course it did ! if she was n't in your life , this would n't be happening . michael has your suit for the arraignment . i 'll see you at the courthouse . scott : mom , no , please . i 'll call you after , but just please leave this alone ! [ sharon and mariah speak indistinctly ] lauren : this is your fault . you are the reason that scott has been arrested . sharon : arrested ? what ? lauren : you dragged him into this . you have been using him and involving him in your own issues ! sharon : okay , my relationship with scott -- lauren : is very self - serving and one - sided . sharon : now , that 's not true . lauren : why on earth are you here ? why are you safe and comfortable and completely oblivious to the fact that my son is being framed for murder ? mariah : murder ? what ? sharon : no . scott would never -- lauren : yes , you 're right . scott would never . this is because of you . you have screwed up my son 's life like you have screwed up the lives of every other man you have ever been with ! nick , jack , adam , dylan . oh , let 's throw in victor newman , okay ? you got the whole set there ! proud of yourself ? sharon : i understand that as scott 's mother -- lauren : oh , what do you know about being a mother ? when you are n't walking away from your own children , you 're trying to steal someone else 's ! mariah : whoa , whoa , hey ! guys , cut it out ! cut it out ! hey ! you guys need to dial it back , like , a bunch ! sharon : do n't you talk about my children ! i love them more than my own life ! lauren : oh , until a good - looking , vulnerable guy shows up , like my son , and then you just pounce ! sharon : you know what ? you are an overprotective , interfering mother who wo n't let her son make his own choices . and when scott gets in trouble , who do you blame ? the people who framed him ? no . you blame me because you 're jealous of our relationship . lauren : [ chuckles ] sharon : well , you move on , lady . it 's time for you to get your own life and ... mariah : hey . excuse me . sharon : ... let me and scott live ours without you in it ! lauren : you 're the one who deserves to be in jail for stealing nick 's baby ! sharon : you controlling and entitled bitch . you really think i 'm just gon na fall in line ? lauren : oh , you back the hell away from my son ! mariah : [ whistles loudly ] hi ! hey , guys ! smile for the camera , because you 're about to be on `` the hilary hour `` tonight ! sharon : you wouldn't . lauren : do n't you dare . mariah : oh , oh , but i would . i would . 'cause if you keep going at each other , you guys are gon na be viral before nightfall ! okay ? ! gloria : i resent your insinuations . billy : oh , yeah ? you gon na pretend to be outraged right now , gloria ? we all know that you 're jack 's friend with benefits . gloria : that is beyond the pale . jack and i are business associates . billy : oh , really ? well , when you 're `` associating `` with each other , did you whisper in his ear or did he whisper in yours ? when exactly did you come up with this big master plan to poison brash & sassy 's masks and come after victoria ? gloria : ahh ! go . [ cellphone rings ] jack : make it quick . gloria : fine . brash & sassy 's facial mask is toxic . and billy thinks you 're responsible for it and i helped you . did you do it ? jack : no . did you ? gloria : no . and if it was n't either of us , then who ? jack : i do n't have time to decide this right now . deflect anything from the press . do n't say anything to anyone . just sit tight till i get back . gloria : when will that be ? jack : you 'll know as soon as i do . ashley : what was that about ? jack : no graham . graham : i knew it would n't take you long to track dina down . but it 's a wasted journey . jack : do n't be too confident , graham . lauren : oh . michael : hey , hey . lauren : hey . i 'm sorry i missed the arraignment . scott : it was over faster than it took me to change into this suit . michael : just long enough for the judge to set bail . mwah . lauren : i 'm so glad that you 're free . at least for now . scott : hey , you got to stop worrying about me , mom . lauren : [ chuckles ] never , baby boy . not even when you 're old and gray . see , i 'm gon na be driving my little , red sports car to the senior living facility every day to make sure they 're treating you right . [ chuckles ] michael : i call shotgun . lauren : forever and ever . scott : you know the whole thing was , uh , was bogus , right ? lauren : of course i do . sharon : hey . thanks for the text . scott : oh . hmm . i knew you 'd be worried . sharon : so , okay , where to now ? scott : well , i 'm with you . lauren : maybe you shouldn't . i just , um , i mean , you know , you 're probably hungry and exhausted after your horrible night in jail . scott : hmm . yeah to both . but , in fact , if you do n't mind , i was thinking of ducking out of here with sharon . lauren : but -- scott : mom , it 's been a bad couple of days . the last thing i want to do is argue with you . hey . and thank you . thank you . thank you for everything . michael : of course . scott : yeah . come on . abby : no , if i need mr . stinnett removed , i will give you a call back . thank you . zack : you 're not siccing ranch security on me ? abby : then they will inform my father , who will want you out of designdate , and that will reflect badly on me , so do us both a favor and skulk off like the snake that you are . zack : did you hear what i said before ? abby : no , you do n't get to dump me on a voicemail and then tell me you love me ! zack : you 're the last thing i wanted . abby : oh ! thanks for the insult . zack : i fought it , failed , tried to avoid you . that did n't work . i needed so badly to escape that i packed all of my bags and tried to leave town . i really tried . abby : then why did n't you ? zack : because i realized that i ca n't live without seeing you again . abby : that is the sweetest , most romantic ... load of bull i have ever heard ! zack : you think i 'm making this up ? abby : did you forget how many times we 've done this ? i get angry at you , you give me some heartfelt speech , i melt , i forgive you like an idiot , and then i get hurt ? no , no , no . it 's not happening again . zack : i know that i 've been sending you mixed messages . abby : mixed messages ? i - i got the message . you do n't want to love me , so stop trying . i get that you are ambitious and you probably think that i 'm gon na go all `` woman scorned `` on you , but do n't worry . i can accept it . i ... i can accept if i am not the woman that you need or you want . zack : abby , you are who i want , who i need ... and love . abby : then why the back and forth ? zack : 'cause i 'm scared . abby : of what ? zack : that you 'll find out who the real me is . abby : and who 's the real you ? zack : someone that does n't deserve you . abby : why not ? zack : that 's what i 'm afraid you 'll find out . abby : look ... i did n't want to fall for you . i did n't want to get hurt after my marriage , but you got through my defenses . zack : and you got through mine . abby : if that 's true -- zack : i 'm good at keeping my distance . when this started , i wanted to keep it light and fun . abby : all business . zack : that 's why i kept shutting you down and why i tried to run away . abby : what 's changed , zack ? hmm ? what 's gon na keep you from breaking up with me an hour from now , a week from now , or -- zack : never . or never . abby : if you do n't mean this ... zack : i mean it . abby newman , i would rather risk everything and be with you than not be with you and have nothing . scott : you have your laptop here ? sharon : sure . so , how do you want to handle this ? you want to escape it for a while or ... scott : when i was in that cell , that 's all i wanted to do -- to stop seeing natalia and what they did to her . sharon : and now ? scott : i owe her , sharon . sharon : so then let 's start paying up , and we 'll start with what you remember about last night . scott : [ sighs ] god . not much . zack was with me . sharon : well , he can fill in some of the blanks . get him on the phone . scott : [ scoffs ] i 've tried . he 's not returning my calls . sharon : okay , then we 'll just keep going with what you know for sure , and we 'll verify it with zack later . scott : it 's useless . i ca n't remember how i got in bed with her body . no matter how hard i push , it just ... i just can't . sharon : sometimes when i 'm trying to remember something , it helps if i just clear my mind , make it a point to not focus on it . so for now , we 're going to have to figure out another way to find out what happened last night . scott : which is why we need to find out everything we can about natalia . billy : just left a meeting with the lawyers . they want to work up a statement with the p.r . department about the face masks , so expect a call from them . i got to go . confidential files . victor : let me ask you , why the hell , then , did you leave it on this table here for everyone to see ? i mean , the social media are gon na have a field day with this . why did n't you put a block on this immediately ? billy : i 've been doing damage control all day , victor . victor : really ? billy : yes . victor : who the hell poisoned those face masks ? ashley : you really expect us to believe that our mother left genoa city and came here with you of her own free will ? graham : as a matter of fact , that 's exactly what she did . ashley : right . graham : but since i can tell you do n't believe me , why do n't you two come see for yourself ? dina : hello , dear . graham : dina . dina : why did you bring him here ? you know how much i despise him ! jack : mother , you do n't mean -- dina : do n't you dare touch me ! i never , ever want to see you again ! graham : i tried to protect you from her true feelings . but as you can see ... i 'm sorry about this . the opioid my doctor prescribed for my chronic back pain victor : i 'm inclined to agree with you . i think your brother jack may have had a hand in poisoning the face masks . and that is why victoria 's in the hospital right now . billy : she could have died . i could strangle him with my bare hands . victor : i 'm gon na do worse to him than that . billy : you saying you 're gon na go after my brother , victor ? victor : and jabot . you gon na stop me ? billy : no . i 'm gon na help you . jack : i do n't know what he 's done . his influence over her has always been hard to understand , but this is like he 's brainwashed her . ashley : do you think there 's a possibility that that 's how she really feels ? jack : ash , we have had our differences . you saw the way she looked at me . it 's like she despised me . ashley : so what do you want to do now ? should we just go home ? jack : no . i 'm not leaving now , not till i figure this out . michael : been one of those days . lauren : oh , it feels like about 10 of them . dealing with the face - mask crisis on top of it . michael : scott 's arrest . toss in your fight with sharon . lauren : i do not see what he likes about her . michael : in your eyes , would any woman be good enough for him ? [ chuckles ] lauren : maybe i am that mother . you know , everybody told me , `` do n't get involved . `` but maybe if i had , this would n't have happened . i want my son to be happy . i want him to have a fulfilling life filled with wonderful things . but what if he 's charged with murder ? and what if he 's found guilty ? sharon : so , how many of these online escort and massage sites did natalia post on ? scott : more than 30 . and we 're just getting started . oh , here 's another one . sharon : yeah , but these are all outdated , and they 're full of broken links . scott : yeah , but if i could just find the name of this so - called dating service that natalia was most recently using , then i can ... sharon : what ? what are you thinking ? scott : [ sighs ] i got to dig deeper . i got to go to the places on the web that are n't so easy to access . sharon : poor natalia . how did she get involved in this sad and dangerous life ? maybe that was the only choice she had . maybe her choice was taken away from her . i 'm gon na get us some coffee . scott : sharon . sharon : did you find more posts ? scott : uh ... sharon : oh , yeah . that 's natalia 's photo . what site is it ? scott : it 's new . it 's , uh , connected to an app you can use on your phone . sharon : okay , what 's it called ? designdate ? scott : yeah . sharon : is n't that ... scott : funded by newman enterprises , created by zack stinnett . sharon : whose partner is ... scott : abby newman . y would i squeal over < | ashley and jack were reunited with dina and graham . to their shock , dina was at ease with graham and hostile toward jack . jack vowed to stay in florida until he figured out what was going on . the public found out about brash and sassy 's toxic mask , and billy tried to minimize the fallout . billy asked lauren about phyllis . lauren told him that he 'd have to work hard to win phyllis back . lauren suggested that a competitor tampered with the sassy mask formula . gloria slapped billy after he accused her and jack of sabotaging sassy mask . gloria called jack , and he denied tampering with the mask . gloria denied it as well . victor and billy were convinced jack was to blame for victoria 's illness , and they decided to get revenge on jack and jabot . sharon worried because she 'd seen scott at the police station covered in blood . mariah thought scott had been in a fight . when sharon disagreed , mariah suggested that sharon did n't know scott as well as she thought she did . michael met with scott in jail , as his lawyer . michael unsuccessfully attempted to get paul to release scott . paul revealed that natalia had roofies in her system , but no drugs were found in scott 's system . victor met with scott , who was angry that victor turned him in . victor thought scott was innocent , and he was sure paul would see that too . victor told to be careful , because the people who framed him would n't give up . scott was determined to finish the expose , even if he had to do it from prison . scott was charged with solicitation . |
phyllis : you still have the sword out . phyllis : you 're not gon na kill anybody with it , are you ? tell me you 're not gon na use it . [ scene_break ] kay : jill , if you will just remain calm , there is something i would like to point out . jill : what ? kay : all right , now according to that report , neither the police nor the district attorney could find evidence to charge arthur . jill : and that comforts you ? kay : not as much as i would like , frankly . jill : i just do n't get this . this is arthur hendricks we 're talking about -- my father . this is the most gentle , kind , loving man i 've ever known in my life . arthur : why , thank you , jill . what a lovely thing to say . jill : dad . arthur : what have you got there , darling ? what are you hiding behind your back ? [ scene_break ] ashley : oh , hi . olivia : hi . ashley : i was n't expecting to see you . olivia : well , i hope you do n't mind . i wanted to come and check on abby . you know , you and i have n't spoken since her accident . ashley : um , come on in . i was gon na run some errands , but come on in . olivia : okay . i 'll just be a minute . ashley : okay . olivia : so how has she been doing ? how 's her shoulder ? ashley : um , she 's not wearing the sling anymore . but she is in a pain once in awhile , but it 's nothing serious . olivia : she still doing the exercises ? ashley : oh , yeah , yeah . i make sure she does them every night . olivia : good . ashley : unfortunately , just because she 's recovering physically does n't mean she 's changed her attitude towards horses or victor , actually . olivia : oh , no . she has emotional scars from the accident ? ashley : uh - huh . but i 'm hoping she 's gon na overcome them . i plan on working with victor to make sure that happens . olivia : well , do you think that 's a good idea ? i mean , how does brad feel about that ? why the look ? ashley : brad and i had a really serious conversation last night , liv . olivia : and ? ashley : he left me . [ scene_break ] bobby : what are you still doin ' here ? you have a wedding to go to . nikki : uh , i could say the same thing to you . you 're the groom . what are you doing here ? bobby : making sure you do n't skip out on me . nikki : uh - oh . what do you need , a little moral support ? bobby : yeah . all of brittany 's friends are gon na be there , and some of 'em , they do n't like me too much , so i 'm tryin ' to stack the deck . nikki : aww . well , it 's sweet that you came personally . hey , while you 're here , can i get your opinion on something ? bobby : what do you got ? nikki : these are proposed ideas for new packaging for our perfumes . which one do you like the best ? bobby : is this a trick question ? nikki : nope . bobby : this one right here . nikki : ( sighs ) you are such a man . bobby : what 'd you expect ? you know , i like this side of you , the whole high- powered businesswoman . it 's very intriguing . nikki : really ? are you impressed ? bobby : i 'm very impressed . [ scene_break ] j.t . : look , there 's a time and a place to tell a girl you 're in love with her , but unless you 're the groom , her wedding day is n't one of 'em . mac : i do n't agree . j.t . : i kinda got that . mac : look , j.t . , yes , brittany is about to get married , but if you do not tell her how you feel , it 'll be too late and you 're gon na lose her forever . j.t . : so what ? i - i tell brittany how i feel , she ditches bobby to be with me , is that what you 're sayin ' ? mac : yes ! you owe it to brittany to be honest with her . you owe it to both of you . how many chances do you get at true love ? [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) brittany : oh , it 's about time , j.t . i was beginning to think you had forgot -- anita : brittany . brittany : mom . anita : my goodness . everything looks so beautiful . brittany : why are you here ? anita : you 're my daughter . this is your wedding day . i wanted to be part of it . brittany : what about dad ? anita : i 'm sorry . i tried to get him to come , but ... brittany : i understand . but at least you came . it means so much to me . i knew you 'd change your mind . anita : brittany -- brittany : i ca n't wait to show you my dress . j.t . should be here with it any minute . mom , it is so pretty . i know you 're gon na love it . anita : brittany , wait . i do n't want you getting the wrong idea . brittany : what do you mean ? anita : i am still very opposed to this wedding . brittany : what ? but you just said that you -- anita : i 'm here because i feel that i need to be , but ... i feel like you 're making a big mistake . honey , i know you think you love this man . brittany : its bobby , mother . your new son - in - law 's name is bobby . anita : my point is ... if you 're convinced to go through with this wedding , there 's nothing i can do to stop that . but as your mother i have to ask you if you are absolutely sure about this . is bobby marsino really the man that you want to spend the rest of your life with ? [ scene_break ] olivia : how did this happen ? how did you two split up ? ashley : i told him the truth ... something i 've owed him for a long time . olivia : the truth ? and what is that , ashley ? ashley : that i just do n't feel the same way about our marriage . and i ca n't keep trying to live things that i just do n't feel . brad is such a good man , and he was a wonderful husband and a wonderful father . but there 's a part of me -- and it 's a big part of me -- that still loves victor . i said it . it 's out in the open . olivia : and you said all this to brad ? ashley : just do me a favor , okay , liv ? do n't -- please , do n't lecture me . i , uh ... i feel like this weight 's been lifted from me . for the first time in months , i feel like i can finally breathe . olivia : are you listening to yourself ? ashley : i wanted our marriage to work . i wanted to love him like nothing else mattered . olivia : but ? ashley : that 's not the way it was . i do n't feel that way . olivia : so why now ? ashley : once i stopped hiding from my feelings , i - i just could n't deny them anymore . i had to be straight with him . i mean , i just could n't keep prolonging the inevitable when i felt like our marriage was doomed . olivia : and why is that , ashley ? because victor 's so committed to abby , you think you have a chance with him now ? this is n't about brad . what is it , some -- some fantasy going on in your head that you and victor are gon na ride off into the sunset with abby sitting on victor 's lap ? [ scene_break ] damon : this is n't the way this was supposed to turn out . phyllis : has a much happier ending . damon : does it ? phyllis : you know , damon , what you did n't include in your fantasy ... was the police picking you up and hauling you off to jail for a very long time . damon : all this time , trying to control my hatred , keep it from eating me alive ... i 'm wondering if the effort ended up eating me alive instead . phyllis : no , it did n't . it did n't . damon , it 's over . it 's time to move on . damon : move on . phyllis : yes . move on . phyllis : and , um , speaking of that , um ... damon : yeah . phyllis : as long as we 're contemplating your future ... i wan na know if i have a place in it . [ scene_break ] arthur : come on , jill . what is that ? jill : what 's what ? arthur : behind your back . you look like you 've been caught with your hand in the cookie jar . jill : oh , it 's just work . kay : uh , darling , uh , where have you been ? you left so early this morning . arthur : i went into town to the concert hall . kay : what on earth for ? arthur : i wanted to wait in line and get good tickets . the chicago symphony is performing there next month , and i thought the three of us could go together . jill : that 's a sweet idea . kay : yes , that 's lovely . arthur : what 's going on here ? has something happened since i 've been gone , something i should know about ? [ scene_break ] ashley : you know , you 're acting like i manipulated this situation . this is n't what i wanted . olivia : ashley ... you 're my dearest friend , and i love you like a sister , but -- ashley : but what ? olivia : you know , whatever my feelings are , i 'm not gon na argue with you . that 's not what you need right now . ashley : you 're right . that 's the last thing i need is another fight . olivia : but there 's one thing i do want to say . ashley : ( sighs ) go ahead . olivia : honey , be careful . be careful what you wish for . ashley : no , i ca n't do it this way . not on the phone . ( slams phone down ) ashley : i got ta do it in person . [ scene_break ] brittany : mom , why do n't you want me to be happy ? anita : i do , honey . that is all i have ever wanted . i love you so much . brittany : so let me live my own life . when are you gon na realize i 'm not a little girl anymore ? anita : what if you postpone the ceremony ? brittany : what ? anita : just for a little while , just to make sure it 's what you really want . brittany : look around you . do you have any idea how much work i put into this wedding ? why would i do all this if it 's not what i want ? anita : because ... you 're afraid . brittany : afraid of what ? anita : to admit that part of you is starting to have second thoughts . brittany : that 's ridiculous . anita : honey , it happens . you would n't be the first young woman to get caught up in all the excitement and preparation of a wedding . it 's hard to step back and ask yourself if your heart 's really in it . brittany : it is . i 'm more confident about marrying bobby than i ever was . anita : you do n't have to do this . people would understand . brittany : i 'm not talking about this anymore . anita : brittany , would you wake up ? there are plenty of wonderful men out there , men who would give you the life you deserve . do you really think bobby 's the only man you could ever love ? i am begging you , sweetheart ... if you have even the tiniest bit of doubt , do not go through with this wedding . you listen to that little voice . do n't ignore it , please . this is too important . brittany : thank you for coming . anita : sweetheart -- brittany : i need to finish getting ready . it 's a beautiful day outside . why do n't you walk the grounds ? brittany : mom . i do n't suppose there 'd be any point in calling dad , seeing if he changed his mind ? anita : i do n't think so . brittany : that 's what i thought . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i hate to break it to you , mac , but i 've already had my chance at love . mac : you mean colleen ? j.t . : yeah , i 'm not goin ' through that again . mac : look , i know you cared about her but , deep down , you knew it was n't gon na work out . you two were in different places . j.t . : why , because i was older ? mac : exactly , but that 's not an issue with you and brittany . you two have known each other forever . you practically grew up together . j.t . : yeah , and we could n't be more different . mac : well , you know what they say about opposites attracting . j.t . : you 're overlookin ' something , all right ? even if i do tell brittany how i feel , that does n't mean she 's gon na feel the same way . i could make a fool of myself . mac : so what ? j.t . : so what ? oh , that -- that 's easy for you to say . you 're not the one whose pride is on the line here . mac : oh , what 's the worst that could happen ? j.t . : what 's the worst that could happen ? she could laugh in my face . then she could tell all her friends . i 'd be the butt of every joke , and i 'll never be able to look her in the eye again . that 's what could happen . mac : now you 're really overreacting . j.t . : mac , if you 're so sure that brittany 's in love with me , then why is she marrying bobby marsino ? mac : 'cause she thinks there 's no way she could be with you . and why does she think that ? because you 've never told her that you 're interested . j.t . : i do n't know , mac . i do n't know . mac : put yourself in her shoes . now i know brittany tries to act all sophisticated and intelligent but , deep down , she 's an old - fashioned girl . she just wants to be chased . so go chase her . [ scene_break ] kay : well , i suppose there 's no reason not to tell you . arthur : tell me what ? kay : jill and i were just wondering something , and , uh , it concerns you . arthur : well , good lord , if there 's anything you want to know , you only have to ask . kay : well , you 've been so reluctant to talk about your past , though , arthur . jill : in particular , your late wife . kay : and her death . arthur : well , why on earth are you bringing this up ? you know that part of my life was very difficult . i see no reason to discuss it . kay : we 're just interested , that 's all . arthur : you , too , jill ? or did your mother put you up to this ? jill : no . no . no . i 'm curious , too . arthur : about what ? jill : about how she died . what were the circumstances , dad ? arthur : would one of you please tell me what 's going on here ? and why now ? kay : darling ... does the name harrison bartlett mean anything to you ? [ scene_break ] damon : how could you ask me if you have a place in my future ? phyllis : um , that 's a normal thing to be curious about , is n't it ? i mean , lately , it 's been all about your son and wanting revenge on his killer . it seems that you need something , i do n't know , new to focus on . damon : you 'll do , for starters . phyllis : i 'll do . oh , i 'm so glad you said that . you know , i have options . i want you to know that . i do n't mind , you know , going out on the dating scene again . people callin ' me . damon : are n't you listenin ' to me ? i was so mad at you for involving yourself in this . but i brought it . i brought this whole thing and i left it on your doorstep . you took it all in and then you acted , not in your best interest , but purely outta love for me . without your intervention , i 'd probably be behind bars right now . phyllis : yeah . i was just trying to buy time so that you 'd see that the man who killed your son was n't that same man . damon : phyllis , you think it 's real ? can a person change as much as he has ? phyllis : yeah . phyllis : yeah , maybe . with all his experience and paying for the crime and then -- and then doing time -- maybe he can help kids who have n't crossed the line yet . damon : looks good on paper , do n't it ? phyllis : we 're never gon na know because we 're never gon na see dominic hughes again . we 're never gon na see him , damon , right ? damon : he has a tattoo . phyllis : what ? damon : yeah , on his arm . it 's a broken heart with a drop of blood and my son 's name . phyllis : really ? damon : whose heart you suppose that is , his or mine ? phyllis : it does n't matter anymore . damon : i was thinking , he just got outta jail , right ? and he came all this way to try to make things right . phyllis : he was n't sure if you were gon na kill him or not . damon : i could pay his travel expenses . phyllis : that 's a lovely thought . damon : i 've got about $ 500 cash . if you 'll give me the address , the place where he 's staying , i 'll take it . phyllis : no . no . you 're not goin ' over there . we just got through this mess . you 're not goin ' there . damon : what are you worried about ? phyllis : it does n't matter what i 'm worried about . i 'll take it to him . damon : you 'll take it to him ? phyllis : yeah , i 'll take it to him . damon : he 'll probably be leaving soon to head back to georgia . phyllis : then i 'll go now . phyllis : you know , um , i 'm glad that ... you know -- damon : that i adore you ? wherever my life is goin ' ... i hope you 'll be there , too . phyllis : sure . why not ? [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) ashley : i 'm really glad you 're here . victor : well , this is a surprise . ashley : may i come in ? victor : well , of course . victor : anything i can do for you ? what 's the matter ? what happened ? ashley : so much has changed in my life , and i just wanted you to know about it . victor : and what 's that ? ashley : brad and i have separated . our marriage is over . you could do all sorts of things . victor : you and brad are separated . when did this happen ? ashley : yesterday . victor : are you all right ? ashley : i think so . at least now i can be honest about my feelings . victor : well , i guess that is for the best . [ scene_break ] ashley : yeah . i mean , i just did n't feel the same way about our marriage , and i could n't go on that way . you know , i was lying to him , i was lying to myself . victor : yeah . how 's abby reacting to all this ? ashley : she does n't know yet . i do n't know how and when i 'm gon na tell her . she 's so close to brad . it 's not gon na be easy for her . victor : i 'm sure it wo n't be . ashley : i want them to maintain the relationship they have , you know . victor : i 've got to tell you , i 'm shocked by this . and i 'm sorry to hear about it . i thought you and brad always had a very solid marriage . ashley : yeah , we did . victor : so what finally happened to break it up ? ashley : well , he just ... he would n't compromise . i mean , everything became a battle , all the time . victor : now i feel badly because i think that i 'm partly responsible because i wanted to get to know abby . ashley : victor , she 's your daughter . victor : yeah , but that -- ashley : you deserve to be in her life . victor : but that issue caused a lot of tension between the two of you . and i do n't want any unhappiness to come to you because of me . [ scene_break ] brittany : how 's everything going ? woman : we 're bringing in the flowers . brittany : they look beautiful . woman : i need you to sign here . brittany : mm - hmm . woman : how you holding up ? any butterflies ? brittany : yeah , maybe a few . woman : i sure would n't mind being in your shoes , marrying a terrific guy like that . handsome , funny . he 's what i 'd call the whole package . brittany : oh , when did you meet bobby ? woman : he came into the shop one day to check up on your order . we chatted awhile . i could tell right away that boy is sure sweet on you . brittany : oh , no , no , that was n't my fiancé . that was j.t . he 's just a friend . woman : oh . just a friend , huh ? brittany : what ? woman : well , none of my business , but maybe someone oughta tell him that . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i ca n't chase after brittany . mac : give me one reason why not . j.t . : because it would be wrong , that 's why . you know , she 's getting married in , like , two hours . did you remember that ? mac : to a guy we both know is n't right for her . you say you do n't want her to marry bobby , you say that she 's making a mistake . j.t . : she is ! she is making a mistake . you know that , mac . mac : so do something about it . tell her how you feel . maybe it wo n't make a difference , but at least you 'll know that you tried . you have to do this , j.t . if you do n't , you 're gon na think `` what if `` the rest of your life . j.t . : yeah . yeah , you 're right . i have to tell her . i have to do this . i have to tell her right -- who cares if i make a fool out of myself , right ? mac : exactly . j.t . : i can live with that . i got ta do this . mac : okay . j.t . : all right . mac : so why are you standing here ? j.t . : i got ta go to your grandma 's place , yeah . mac : yeah , so go . j.t . : all right , all right . mac : get out of here . j.t . : i may not need these , but just in case . mac : all right . good luck . j.t . : thanks . [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , i 'm glad you came by . i wanted to ask you something . bobby : yeah , what 's that ? nikki : who 's gon na be watching the club while you 're away ? bobby : what do you mean ? nikki : you know how you go away for a few days after a wedding ? bobby : oh , you mean a honeymoon . nikki : yeah . it 's tradition . bobby : yeah , well , with the whole rigmarole of the where and the when , i really did n't think about the afterwards . nikki : are you kidding ? bobby : oh . you know , the funny thing is , brittany did n't bring it up either . but then again , she was real busy putting the whole wedding together . nikki : well , you 're certainly not planning on coming to work tomorrow . bobby : what are you suggesting ? you gon na run the place for a few days ? nikki : sure . somebody has to . bobby : well , thanks . that 'd be great . ( sighs ) i got ta tell you , i still ca n't believe that i 'm actually getting married . ( chuckles ) all right , this is my last day of being free . nikki : oh , brother . it 's not a prison sentence . bobby : yeah , but it 's gon na be different . you know that . nikki : mm - hmm . listen , when you look back on your last few days of freedom , i just hope that there 's nothing you wanted to do that you did n't . bobby : oh , really ? nikki : yeah . bobby : what did you have in mind ? nikki : not what you 're thinking . bobby : hey , i 'm not thinking anything . i 'm gettin ' married today . nikki : i know . bobby : mm - hmm . nikki : actually , i think that you 're allowed one last kiss , though . i will donate that . one last kiss before you 're off - limits . bobby : all right . i wo n't tell if you do n't . nikki : okay . nikki : be happy , bobby . bobby : yeah , i 'm gon na be . nikki : good . bobby : i will see you there . nikki : okay . [ scene_break ] ashley : so i 'll be able to make my own decisions , run my life the way i see fit . victor : well , i suppose that 's a good thing . ashley : yeah . it 's kind of scary . it 's like jumping off a cliff without a safety net . victor : but i do n't want you to be scared . you know that i will always take care of you and abby , always . ashley : you do n't even have to say that . you 've always been there for us . we could always count on you . victor : but especially now . ashley : i have such deep feelings for you . i have loved you for so long , i do n't even remember what it was like not to feel this way . victor : and i have loved you . victor : ashley ? ashley , are you all right ? ashley : yeah . i 'm fine . i 'm -- i should go . victor : i guess you have a lot on your mind right now . ashley : yeah , i - i do . ashley : you know , i 've always felt that things kind of , um ... work out the way they -- they 're meant to . do you feel that way ? victor : yes , that 's my belief , too . ashley : see ? that 's 'cause we 're kindred spirits . i 'll see myself out . victor : mm - hmm . ashley : um , call me . victor : i will . [ scene_break ] arthur : harrison bartlett ! god ! how i hoped i would never have to hear that sick bastard 's name again ! jill : he 's , um , spoken to both of us . arthur : spreading his lies i suppose . kay : he said some very terrifying things about you , arthur . arthur : every word -- totally bogus . arthur : harrison gave you this ? kay : no . arthur : well , where did you get this garbage ? jill : mother hired a detective to check out harrison 's claims . kay : and that is his report . arthur : you did this instead of coming to me ? kay : darling , i thought it was necessary to find out for myself if the man 's charges were true . arthur : katherine . oh , katherine , how could you ? kay : because i had to know . arthur : well , i would 've told you . jill : what would you have told us ? arthur : that harrison bartlett , who was and is , as far as i know , a drug- addicted parasite who broke his poor mother 's heart with his irresponsible behavior -- and when she died , he accused me of killing her ! which is totally ridiculous . jill : what about the incriminating evidence in the report there ? arthur : not enough to charge me with anything . jill : but it was enough to merit an investigation , dad . come on . surely you can understand why , on the eve of her marriage to you , katherine would just be a little bit frightened about all this . i mean why would n't they ? [ scene_break ] brittany : where are you , j.t . ? you promised you 'd bring my dress . bobby : i , bobby , take thee , brittany , to be my wedded wife . to have and to hold , for better or worse , for richer or poorer , in sickness and in health till death do us part . brittany : i , brittany , take thee , bobby , as my wedded husband . to have and to hold , for better or for worse , for richer or poorer , in sickness and in health ... brittany : till death do us ... [ brittany imagining she 's marrying j.t . ] brittany : stop it , brittany . what 's wrong with you ? ( knock on door ) brittany : finally . it 's about time you got here . j.t . : hey , sorry i 'm late . brittany : that 's okay . thank you for bringing my dress . j.t . : yeah , but ... brittany : what are you doing ? j.t . : i 'm comin ' in . brittany : you ca n't . i have to get ready . j.t . : no , no , not yet , brittany . brittany : what ? j.t . : you ca n't put on that wedding dress , not until we talk . [ scene_break ] arthur : what i do understand is that obviously , neither one of you trusts me . kay : arthur , we 're not accusing you of anything . jill : we 're just hoping you can explain all this . arthur : oh , no , no , no , jill , i 've been down this road before , and i 'll be damned if i do it again . jill : but , dad , we need to -- arthur : what you do n't seem to comprehend is that when someone makes some terrible allegation against you , and it 's printed on the front page of the paper because it 's a slow news day , it takes on a life of its own . you ca n't undo it . it 's repeated and repeated and exaggerated until everyone thinks it to be true ! kay : calm down , darling . arthur : no , no , no , damn it , i wo n't calm down . why do you think that i had to retire from the bench and leave seattle ? because i could no longer function as an officer of the court . i saw the constant questions and doubts in the eyes of people i worked with . even those friends who knew me best could n't get past it . well , i wo n't go through that again . it almost destroyed me once , and i 'll be damned if it 'll happen to me a second time . no ! jill : i had no idea he had such a temper . kay : neither -- neither did i . jill : tell me the truth , katherine . did the man who just left here scare you just a little bit ? jill : who is arthur hendricks ? is he the man that we both know and love ? or is he some stranger who 's been hiding his true self from us ? [ scene_break ] man : so tonight , the convenience store . dominic : we hit it then we blow outta town . man : you 're a real piece of work , brother dominic . dominic : brother dominic . i like that . man : that 's what they called you on the inside , right ? dominic : yeah . eight long years of that stupid game . man : you fooled them all , dawg . dominic : especially that patsy damon porter . all right , get outta here . i 'll see you at the job . dominic : hello , my friend . ( knock on door ) dominic : hey there . what are you doing here ? phyllis : hey , brother dominic , you lying bastard . let go of -- let go of me ! [ next_on ] j.t . : the thing is , brittany ... nikki : so you actually think you can abandon your husband and slide right into the arms of mine ? phyllis : now you 're gon na pay . dominic : no , baby , you 're gon na pay with your life . | ash told olivia about hers and brad 's separation , and her feelings for victor . olivia warned her to be careful what she wished for . phyllis and damon agreed to a new beginning , together , then she agreed to take $ 500.00 to dominic to get out of town and back to georgia . jill and kay saw a frightening side of arthur 's explosive temper when they confronted him about harrison bartlett 's accusations . he stormed out on them , leaving them to wonder who he really was . out of obligation , not support , anita showed up at brittany 's wedding and urged her to reconsider the event , promising her it was n't too late to change her mind . nikki offered to watch the club while bobby went on his honeymoon , promised to be at the wedding , and told him to be happy , before giving him a send - off kiss . the florist - having previously met jt - assumed he was brittany 's fiancee , and told brittany how much jt obviously loved her . though brittany corrected the woman , she later imagined herself marrying jt instead of bobby . mac 's lectures finally broke through and jt rushed to tell brittany he was in love with her before the wedding began . ash visited victor , told him about her separation , then imagined herself admitting her love and kissing him . in actuality , she thanked him for his support of her and abby , said they were kindred spirits , then told him to call her . phyllis realized dominic had played her and damon , when she overheard him plan a crime with another thug . she placed a mysterious call , then confronted dominic who grabbed hold of her and dragged her into his motel room . |
nikki : oh ! victoria ! he 's the most adorable thing i 've ever seen . victoria : mmm . nikki : hi , angel . victoria : they 're having a halloween party downstairs in the child care center . nikki : oh . well , that 'll be fun for him . victoria : yeah . hey , you know , you oughta go down and , uh , hang out with your grandson . i 'm sure they could use an extra adult . nikki : uh , i 'm not really in the party mood . victoria : mom , i know you 're worried about dad . so am i , but ... we need to keep it together for the kids , right ? nikki : i just thank god that reed is n't old enough to understand what 's going on . j.t . : well , you can add exterminator to my job description . all the houses at the ranch were bugged . nikki : unbelievable ! victoria : what about our offices ? j.t . : well , we already got all those . and we installed counter surveillance devices to make sure it does n't happen again . nikki : you know , the frustrating part of this is our plan was working . victoria : now we 're back to square one . nikki : i 'll tell you one thing , i 'm not gon na give up . there has got to be another way to help victor , and i 'm gon na find it . [ scene_break ] nick : hello ? phyllis : hey . nick : oh , hey . phyllis : welcome back . nick : hey . phyllis : i missed you . nick : me , too . where 's supergirl ? phyllis : she 's taking a morning nap . nick : oh , i guess blabbing about our big secret was exhausting . phyllis : yeah , i guess so . that was quite a moment , by the way , hearing her go on and on about , uh , the bugs that mommy and daddy found in the house right in front of the assistant d.a . by the way , j.t . came and removed all the devices . nick : it 'll be nice to be able to speak freely again . phyllis : yeah . exactly . so , um ... so much for your attempt to throw heather d the f.b.i . agents off the trail and make them think that your dad went to south america . nick : hey , the reason i went was to keep everybody busy . distract 'em from dad 's real location . phyllis : yeah . wherever that may be . nick : yeah . hey , what 's this ? phyllis : oh , um ... sharon dropped that off . i guess she forgot to give it to you before , uh , you caught your flight when you went to go visit her . i guess you forgot to tell me that , right ? [ scene_break ] kay : thank you . amber : mrs. c. , are you okay ? kay : yes , i 'm fine . calm down . amber : well , when you called me and you said you needed to see me right away , i was picturing some kind of emergency , and so i raced over here . kay : amber , emergency -- an emergency , i would 've called 9 - 1 - 1 . now sit down . amber : um , what did you want ? kay : all right , remember i told you i sent a few sample chapters of my memoirs to a friend i had in the publishing business ? amber : mm - hmm . you heard back ? kay : he wants to option it . amber : oh , my god ! that is so fantastic ! kay : well , now , we 've got a lot of work to do . amber : well , at least we finished a first draft . kay : yeah , well , i know . but we have to polish it and we add a few finishing touches . amber : so this friend of yours , he really liked it , huh ? kay : oh , loved the chapter where jill is teasing my husband . amber : ( laughs ) yeah , wow . i mean , talk about low , right ? kay : ( laughs ) oh , and i said , when it comes to jill , you ai n't read nothing yet . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , no , no , no , no , what are you doing here ? brad : always good to see you , too , jill . i was asked to be here . jill : by whom ? heather : by me . because i need to speak to both of you . jill : about what ? heather : about the jabot stock manipulation case . brad : there was no stock manipulation . heather : and your involvement with david chow before he was killed . jill : well , why are you dragging me into this ? i have immunity . brad : because you sold me out to save your own ass . heather : if the two of you could please fight later ? i have an update on the case , and you both need to hear it . brad : i think i should call my attorney . jill : i 'm sure you have him on speed dial . heather : that wo n't be necessary . i 'm here on behalf of the federal prosecutor . brad : then i should definitely call my attorney . heather : let me finish . in light of the fact that both walter palin and david chow are dead , the prosecutors have decided to close the case , meaning all charges against you have been dropped . brad : well , i 'm glad you people finally came to your senses . heather : i suppose you 'll be wanting this . brad : my passport . yes . although , why i had to surrender it to the court in the first place , i do n't know . it 's not like i was a flight risk . heather : that 's what they all say , mr. carlton . jill : well , on behalf of jabot , i am very happy this is behind us and that the company is now in good hands . heather : just because the two of you avoided criminal charges , i still think what you did was a crime . jill : wait just one minute . heather : you encouraged david 's addiction , and then you hid it . and before you get self - righteous , jill , i 'm still not convinced that you did n't help him . jill : what are you looking at ? brad : dirt . jill : ( laughs ) brad : and do n't think because of the latest turn of events , i 've forgotten that you threw me under the bus . jill : oh , i did no such thing , bradley . brad : you promised me the c.e.o . position , and instead you gave it to your wet behind the ears son . jill : i explained to you why i was forced to do that . brad : you also ratted me out to the feds . jill : you know what ? believe what you want to . brad : you may think you 've come out of this whole thing without scratch , jill . but what goes around , comes around . jill : meaning what ? brad : meaning ... you will get yours . [ scene_break ] amber : i think the public is gon na freak when they read about jill gas lighting you . kay : mmm . uh , trying to make me believe that phillip was still alive . amber : yeah , and there was n't any baby and that you were still an alcoholic . kay : oh , those were very difficult days . amber : well , you know , it 's hard to believe that she actually had cases of vodka delivered to your house . kay : i know . she was hoping to make me fall off the wagon . and it almost worked . amber : yeah , i doubt jill 's gon na be too happy when the story 's in print for the whole world to see . kay : well , that 's not a secret . everybody knows what she did , and i 'm certainly not sugarcoating my faults . amber : oh , that 's for sure . kay : you know , i put myself out there , warts and all . i do n't know , um ... a great deal of my life is intertwined with jill 's . amber : i think it 's really brave of you , mrs. c . kay : this is not about bravery , amber . i want something in that book that everybody wants to read . amber : they 're gon na wan na read it , all right . it 's gon na be the page turner of the year . kay : but you know , here 's the biggest hook -- after everything jill and i went through , my arch - nemesis turns out to be my long - lost daughter ? i mean , we managed to work our way through it . amber : it is such a tear - jerker . you know , i would n't be surprised if hollywood comes knocking on your door . kay : oh , come on now , one step at a time . amber : i am so excited to finish this polish with you . and you know what ? maybe we could even find a few more juicy stories to add in , huh ? [ kay remembering ] kay : you 're a decent soul , marge . marge : ( laughs ) oh , come on , katherine , i 'm just what 's left of a decent soul . kay : oh , come on now , that 's just the booze that 's pulling you down . stop it . marge : i ca n't blame everything i did on booze . kay : well , you ca n't use it to hide behind now either . trust me on that one . now come on , you studied me . and you know the damage that booze can do to you . you also know it can be beaten . that is why you called me tonight , is n't it ? marge : nah , nah , there 's ... no , no , hon , there 's no helping me . kay : oh , no , there may be a few people i choose to protect . amber : hmm . kay : but i have n't decided yet . you know what ? why do n't you , uh , get yourself a drink . put it on the bill . amber : oh , sure . thanks . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) [ scene_break ] nick : summer is still sound asleep in her little clown costume . phyllis : so cute . she loved that costume so much . she refused to take it off . nick : mmm . like her mother . phyllis : we have to , um , carve the pumpkins , and then we have to take the candy to the civic center , you know , for the kids . nick : mmm . why are you so bothered by the fact that i had to swing by sharon 's house on the way to the airport ? phyllis : i 'm not . i 'm not . i 'm absolutely not bothered by that . nick : yes , you are . look at you . you 've probably been up all night thinking about this . phyllis : i have not . i have not . it just was weird that ... the assistant d.a . told me that you stopped by her house , and you know , you did n't even mention it to me . it 's just weird . nick : i did n't mention it because it was n't a big deal . i just had to sign some papers . phyllis : mm - hmm . nick : for noah 's school trip . phyllis : okay . okay . nick : that 's it . phyllis : yeah . good . nick : you 're jealous . phyllis : i am not jealous . nick : yes , you are . look at you . it 's all over your face . phyllis : i am not . no , i 'm not . it 's just , you know , heather told me and she was trying to get me worked up , and i know you love me . i know that . it just -- she made it sound like you were sneaking around . ( knock on door ) phyllis : hi , sharon . sharon : hey , is nick back ? nick : hey , sharon . come on in . sharon : how was your trip ? nick : it was terrible . phyllis : uh , it was fine . [ scene_break ] kay : marge , it 's me again . katherine . would you please call me back ? i 'm ... i 'm worried if you 're all right . amber : what is it , mrs. c. ? kay : what 's what ? amber : you look so worried about something . you know ... if something 's bothering you , you can talk to me about it . kay : why , what have you heard lately ? amber : i heard that you misplaced your car . kay : i 've been a little more forgetful than usual lately . amber : is that what upset you just now ? kay : i 'm very concerned about a friend of mine . and i 'm ... it worries me . amber : is she sick or something ? kay : she has a drinking problem . she 's having a hard time . amber : you see a lot of yourself in her , do n't you ? kay : much , much more than you know . [ scene_break ] marge : trick or treat . marge : come on , come on . come on , come on . ah , yeah . man : is this seat taken ? marge : murphy , what the hell are you doing down here ? murphy : i 've been looking for you , marge . i 've had to check out all the watering holes because you do n't answer your phone . marge : oh , i turned that dang thing off . i mean , it was driving me nuts . murphy : yeah , well , you 're a long ways from home . marge : so ? murphy : so ... you 're in hot water with joe , jr. because you did n't show up for your shift again . kay : well , little joe , jr. will survive . murphy : yeah , or he 'll replace you . marge : what do you mean ? he 's gon na replace me ? murphy : yeah , well , he put a help wanted sign up in his window . marge : he ca n't do that . no , come on , my job is all i got . i mean , all -- all the people i work with , customers come down to the diner . come on , i mean , that 's -- that 's all the family i got . murphy : well , then ... we are going to get you out of here and sober you up . come on . let 's go . [ scene_break ] sharon : are you serious ? nick : afraid so . sharon : the authorities think that your father may have killed a man in mexico ? nick : yeah , that 's why we had to make them think that dad was in south america . sharon : wow . phyllis , did you know anything about this ? phyllis : yes , i did . i 'm family . sharon : so ... you do n't believe it , though , do you , nick ? that your father could do anything like this ? nick : it does n't matter what i believe . the important thing to do is to keep heather stevens away from dad . sharon : is there anything i can do ? nick : well , with any luck , none of this will ever break in the news , but if it does ... sharon : are you worried about noah ? nick : yeah , that 's why i want you in the loop . just in case he hears anything . sharon : well , it 's probably good that he 's going on this trip right now . which reminds me , the reason why i came over here . did you sign that form i dropped off yesterday ? nick : oh , yeah , just about to . sharon : darn thing , it just sort of stuck to one of the other pages , i guess . and i did n't even notice it until you were gone . nick : it 's no problem . here you go . sharon : thank you . nick : thank you for stopping by . sharon : oh , sure . you know , um , keep me informed about your dad . nick : will . sharon : bye . phyllis : wow . why did you tell sharon about your dad ? nick : i want sharon to know -- phyllis : in case noah hears anything , right ? nick : yeah . phyllis : yeah . nick : and besides , i trust sharon . phyllis : oh . well , that makes one of us . [ scene_break ] nikki : did you see how reed tore into that cupcake ? j.t . : those kids are gon na be bouncing off the wall with all that sugar . nikki : well , halloween only comes once a year , so ... victoria : you know ... nick oughta be back from his trip by now . nikki : we oughta get him over here , figure out our next move . victoria : good . i 'm glad that you agree we ca n't abandon dad . nikki : honey , you know me better than that . victoria : do you think he 's still in france , mom ? nikki : i hope so . at least it 's a place to start . j.t . : well , even though we 've cleared the houses and the office for bugs , the family 's probably gon na be followed . victoria : damn that heather stevens . she 's like a pit bull . ( telephone buzzes ) victoria : yeah ? right . thanks . speaking of pit bulls , you 'll never guess who 's here to see me . [ scene_break ] brad : boy , am i glad to see you . sharon : hey , what are you all smiles about ? brad : i just got some amazing news . sharon : well , lay it me . 'cause i could use some . brad : the charges against me have been dropped . sharon : that 's fantastic ! oh , my gosh ! wait , let me buy you a coffee . we 'll celebrate . brad : make it a double espresso and you 've got yourself a deal . [ scene_break ] nick : mmm . this is way better than airplane food . phyllis : that 's sweet . nick : well , i did n't marry you for your cooking , you know ? phyllis : yeah . nick : see , that 's where i was joking , and you should be laughing . phyllis : yeah , whatever . nick : okay , hold on a second . hold on . phyllis : i have things to do . i have some letters to write -- correspondence . nick : okay , well , you can do those things . listen , i want you to sit down . phyllis : what ? nick : if you ever have any concerns about where i am or who i 'm with ... all you have to do is ask me . phyllis : i 'm not gon na do something like that . nick : why ? instead of worrying about this , you should 've just talked to me . phyllis : i could n't do that . nick : why not ? phyllis : because . i felt stupid . i felt stupid that i let heather , of all people , get to me . and it would 've sounded like i did n't trust you . nick : look , its okay , you know ? every married person has vulnerable moments . phyllis : do you have vulnerable moments about me ? nick : well , yeah . i mean ... i 'm amazed that you will even look at me , let alone love me . phyllis : you 're a liar . nick : look , i broke my wedding vows to be with you . and as crazy as i am about you , and i ca n't even imagine my life without you in it , i still regret all the pain i 've caused . phyllis : i know . nick : look ... i do n't ever wan na do that again to anyone , and least of all you . phyllis : okay . nick : i love you . and i 'm gon na be honest to you and faithful to you , i promise you that . phyllis : you flew all night ? nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : do you wan na go to bed ? nick : yes . i do n't have to go alone , do i ? phyllis : mnh - mnh . nick : wan na race ? summer : ( cries ) phyllis : oh ! nick : oh , so close ! phyllis : all right , well , it was a good idea . nick : yeah , yeah , let me -- let me check on summer , and then , uh , i really should , you know , talk to vick and mom . see what 's going on with them . phyllis : okay . all right . so i 'll take her to preschool , and i 'll see you later . nick : yes , and then we 're gon na ... pick up where we left off ? phyllis : yes , we 'll pick up where we left off . definitely . um ... i 'll see you later . [ scene_break ] heather : nikki , you 're here , too ? great . saves me a trip . which you owe me after wasting so much of my time . nikki : really ? when did i do that ? heather : victor was never in south america . nikki : he was n't ? heather : no , he was n't . we know all about your little scheme to throw us off his trail . it was a nice try , though . nikki : same to you . heather : if you know where he is , you need to tell us . victoria : why would we do that ? heather : because you 'd be helping him . j.t . : right . of course . nikki : you 're not on his side . you wan na prosecute him for murdering walter palin . heather : all we want is the truth . nikki : really ? in your mind , you already have him convicted and sent to prison . heather : we 're gon na bring him in with or without you . we 're already getting closer . nikki : if that were true , you would n't be here harassing us right now , would you ? heather : we know about the chateau . so , now it 's not only the mexican authorities who wan na talk to victor about a death , but the french about a suspicious fire . and just so you know , we 're concentrating our search in europe , specifically in france . so you see , we 're not as clueless as you may think . [ scene_break ] amber : where did you get all this stuff ? kay : archives , chancellor industries . amber : you must 've been in every newspaper every week for the past 50 years . kay : well , i 've been very active , uh , for the past 50 years in charities , social events . amber : ( giggles ) kay : not to mention , been married a time or two . amber : `` katherine chancellor weds derek thurston . `` kay : that was a mistake . amber : ooh . `` katherine chancellor weds rex sterling . `` kay : which time ? amber : oh , my gosh ! look at how gorgeous you were , like a movie star . i mean , not that you 're not gorgeous now . but ... no wonder you had guys falling all over you . amber : wow ! this is so cool ! [ scene_break ] murphy : all right , marge , let 's go . in you go . easy now . marge : phew . murphy : now you make yourself at home . marge : it 's a real nice trailer you got here , murphy . murphy : yeah , yeah , yeah . it 's okay . i 'm gon na get you some coffee . marge : i 'd rather have some whiskey . murphy : no , no , no , no , no , you 've had enough . and besides , it is still morning . now come on . come on . marge : well , you know what they say , its 5 : 00 somewhere . murphy : well , you need coffee . you 're not too steady on your feet . marge : hey , you know what ? i just realized something , murphy . murphy : what 's that ? marge : well ... you 've been coming to the diner and sitting in my station for years and years and years , and you wan na know something ? it 's the first time i ever seen where you lived . murphy : well , i guess it must seem strange . eating at the same joint every night . marge : well ... i 'm not one to judge . murphy : well , i guess i 've been lonely since my wife died . marge : well ... the truth is ... i do n't know what i 'd do if you stopped coming . you 're the only friend i got . [ scene_break ] nikki : let 's get something straight . we do n't know where victor is . so you can listen in on us and follow us to your heart 's content . it 's wasted energy . j.t . : what amazes me is how much trouble you 're going through . victor has n't even been charged with anything . you have no more proof that he set that fire as you do that he killed walter palin . victoria : he 's right . it 's pure speculation . and if this did n't concern victor newman , you would n't be wasting the taxpayers ' money . heather : but this does concern victor newman . and that 's like donald trump robbing a bank and running off to europe . you guys are kidding yourselves if you think this story is going to go away . the gang 's all here . nick : what do you want ? heather : how was your trip , nicholas ? nick : it was n't bad . heather : i was just telling your family that your father is too well known to stay hidden forever , especially now with french authorities and interpol involved . someone , somewhere is going to recognize him . and i should warn you , those european police agencies are not as interested in the accused 's rights as we are here in this country . victoria : lovely speech , heather . now why do n't you kindly show yourself out ? heather : i am giving you an opportunity to save mr. newman from himself . please cooperate with us . we will insure that he 's brought in safely . nick : you do n't give a damn about my father . heather : okay , fine . you can fight me as much as you want , but sooner or later , victor newman will be taken into custody . nikki : we 've got to reach him before the authorities find him . victoria : how ? nikki : i do n't know . if only there was someone he would open up to . wait a minute . nick : what ? nikki : i have to make some phone calls . nick : mom , just wait a second . nikki : i 'll see you later . victoria : wait , hold on , at least tell us what you 're plan -- nick : what the hell ? [ scene_break ] jill : oh , mother , good for you . looking through all these pictures and these photographs , all those news clippings , this is a great way to refresh your memory . kay : i 'm not refreshing my memory . i am fact - checking my memoirs . and just looking through material that i may include . jill : i thought you had given up on that stupid book . kay : well , whatever gave you that idea ? jill : because you have n't mentioned it in a while . kay : well , i thought it would put you in a tizzy . well , tizzy be damned . it 's been written . this will go in . [ scene_break ] brad : this okay ? sharon : yeah , this is nice and quiet . i like it . brad : good . and there is , uh , no one around to criticize you for the company you keep . sharon : what do you mean ? brad : well , you 're one of the few people that would even risk being seen with me , sharon . sharon : oh , go on . brad : it 's true . sharon : look , i know it 's been rough for you ... brad : if i 'm to be , uh ... totally honest , i have been fearful . sharon : of what ? brad : if the f.b.i . had continued their investigation , they could 've stumbled onto the truth about george kaplan . sharon : well , just be grateful that they did n't . brad : i am . i 'm very lucky . and i appreciate you sticking by me . sharon : i 'd never abandon you . brad : well , most of my fair weather friends did . sharon : you 're one of the few people i feel close to . brad : i 've missed you . phyllis : wow . it 's freezing out there , but it 's pretty steamy here . brad : there 's nothing wrong with friends sharing a cup of coffee , phyllis . sharon : yeah , grow up , phyllis . phyllis : i 'm glad that jack is n't the jealous type . sharon : what is that supposed to mean ? phyllis : well , first you 're spending so much time with nick , and now brad . i ca n't remember the last time i saw you with your husband . anyway , it 's none of my business . see ya . [ scene_break ] nick : uh , let me call you back . victoria : where did you rush off to in such a hurry ? nikki : honey , i do n't have time to explain . i have a flight to catch . victoria : oh , no , no , no , mom , you can not go rushing off again . look at all the trouble you got into last time . nick : yeah , getting drunk in mexico , almost getting arrested in rio . nikki : all right , all right , son , i promise you , i 'm not gon na do anything stupid or dangerous . nick : that 's supposed to reassure us ? nikki : look , you 're gon na have to trust me on this . i have an idea how to reach out to your father . j.t . : well , that 's great . share it with us . let us help you . nikki : no , i have to do it alone . i wo n't be going along . j.t . : nikki , you 're gon na be followed . nikki : it does n't matter . i 'm not gon na be anywhere near victor . victoria : at least give us an idea of what you 're up to . nikki : i 'll tell you when i get back . here , take this . nick : what is this ? nikki : i need you to set up a meeting for me and that person for tomorrow . and it needs to look like a legitimate `` restless style `` meeting . victoria : that 's it ? nikki : do n't worry about me . i know exactly what i 'm doing . nick : mom , come on . [ scene_break ] murphy : you 're wasting your time . i do n't have any booze . marge : all i want is a just a little nip to go with my coffee . murphy : yeah , but , margie , what you need is to stop drinking . marge : i know . and i want to ... but i ca n't . murphy : i wish i could help . maybe you need one of those places . marge : what are you talking about , one of them places ? murphy : you know , you know , where the movie stars go to dry out . marge : a rehab ? oh , hell ! murphy , those cost a fortune ! murphy : well , is n't there anybody you can call ? marge : well , maybe . [ scene_break ] jill : mother , what good can possibly come from this book ? kay : well , so i can add author to my long list of accomplishments . jill : listen to me , katherine chancellor is a name that -- it stands for class . why would you possibly want to spoil it with ... airing your dirty laundry like this ? kay : oh , you are worried about my reputation ? now that 's so sweet . jill : oh , my god , you 're serious about publishing this , are n't you ? amber : of course she is . jill : you , zip it . kay : do n't talk to my friend like that . jill : what kind of a friend would encourage you to write some tacky tell - all ? kay : for your information , i have found a publisher who is interested in my memos . jill : no , you 're just saying that to mess with my head . kay : mnh - mnh . no , no , i 've been told there just may be a , uh , a bidding war over my book . jill : you 're serious ? is she serious ? no ! no ! there is no way that i am letting this get into print . kay : and there 's no way you 're going to stop me . jill : katherine ! here 's what i 'm worried about . i know what a selective memory you have . you are gon na paint me in the worst possible light . you 're gon na blame me for every bad thing that 's ever happened in your whole miserable life ! kay : in other words , tell the truth ? jill : see ? that 's exactly what i 'm talking about ! katherine ... you can not do this to me . you saw how humiliated i was when `` restless style `` went after me . you ca n't go after me , too . aw , please , mother . kay : hmm . no , i 'm sorry . the book is being published . now i suggest you deal with it . here . that one ? amber : that 's good . jill : yes , hello . this is jill abbott , katherine chancellor 's daughter . i need to make another appointment for my mother right away . yes , it is very urgent . i 'm afraid she 's losing it . [ scene_break ] brad : so what do you like best about your new home ? uh , big ben ? the london eye ? or ... prince william ? ( laughs ) well , you are really growing up , are n't you ? aw , i miss you , too , baby . all right . i love you . okay , bye - bye . sharon : so abby and ashley moved to london ? brad : yeah , about a month ago . ash is doing some consulting for forrester . i 'm surprised jack did n't tell you about that . sharon : i 'm not . brad : so ... listen , what phyllis said before . i do n't wan na pry if it 's too personal , but ... are you and jack ? sharon : brad ? do n't . brad : sharon , you can confide in me . i mean , god knows i 've leaned on your shoulder enough times . sharon : it would n't be right . brad : so you are having problems ? sharon : we 're just in a little bit of a rough patch . that 's all . brad : go on . sharon : no . brad : you do n't trust me ? sharon : that 's not it . it 's just that i know how you feel about jack , and it would n't be right for me to unburden myself to you . brad : you know i 'd put it in the vault . sharon : yeah , but ... you know , i want some part of my life to be just about me , not my marriage , and that 's really what our friendship is . i do n't wan na muck it up . brad : okay . but if you change your mind ... sharon : thank you . brad : you call me anytime , day or night , and i 'll come running . sharon : wow . service . hey , i have to go . brad : so soon ? sharon : no , it 's not soon . we 've been here for a long time . brad : a long time ? wow . well , you 're right , it has been a long time . sharon : yeah . brad : i guess , uh , whenever i 'm with you , the time flies by . sharon : you sweet talker . brad : hey , hey , not so fast . sharon : ah . [ scene_break ] victoria : i just wish we had some idea of what mom 's plan is . nick : did she give any clue before i got here as what she might be up to ? victoria : just that we had to come up with another way to help dad now that our original plan is blown . j.t . : well , if you want , i can follow her . nick : that 's tempting , but , uh ... victoria : she asked us to trust her . nick : well , it may not be easy , so we may have to . victoria : i hope to god she knows what she 's doing . [ scene_break ] woman : here you go . nikki : thank you . woman : are you traveling on business or pleasure ? nikki : um , neither . just , uh , one of those things i have to do . thank you . [ next_on ] billy : welcome to the halloween big top -- the g.c . circus . i am your host . karen : i need to talk to you about something . something that you deserve to know . colleen : you are a lunatic ! | kay 's memoirs are on the verge of being published and jill is all up in arms , worried about the way she will be portrayed . nick is back and tries to spend some quality time with phyllis ; unfortunately they are interrupted by sharon and summer . nikki is on another cryptic mission to save victor , this after heather pleads with the newman 's to tell her victor 's prime location . phyllis spies brad and sharon having coffee and hugging and clasping hands . the charges on brad and jill are dropped . |
nikki : ( sighs ) victor : ( sighs ) good morning . nikki : mm . good morning . oh , am i hurting you ? victor : no . no , no . not at all . mnh - mnh . nikki : mm . ( sighs ) i can feel your heart beating . victor : can you ? nikki : the rhythm of life . and i think yours is doing the samba . victor : ( laughs ) mm . every morning , i wake up ... so grateful for this gift of life . nikki : ( sighs ) i was so worried we were gon na lose you . victor : i 'm not gon na go anywhere , not for a long time , and not without you . i 'm so happy that you 're coming to europe with me . nikki : ( sighs ) well , somebody has to make sure you check in to that cardiac rehab center . victor : i know you do n't want to make any plans now , but , you know , this beautiful ring is a promise that we will take things one step at a time , but together . [ scene_break ] victoria : tell them i have no comment on the s.e.c . investigation . ( sighs ) all right , well , in that case , transfer my calls to jennifer . let her handle it . it 's what we pay her for , right ? okay . ( closes cell phone , slams it down on table ) ( sighs ) adam : anything i can do ? victoria : did you analyze the sales figures for indiana ? adam : i have , but it 's not like it 's something that , uh , your assistant could n't have done . i was thinking more along the lines of lightening your load while you , uh , deal with the s.e.c . i do n't know if you 've heard , but , uh , dad told nick that i should , uh , take on more responsibility . victoria : oh , well , in that case , you can analyze the breakout sales figures for all 50 states . some of our smaller markets could benefit from a personal visit . adam : glad to help any way i can . [ scene_break ] jack : call me -- now ! billy is n't even picking up . ashley : jack , you helped write the article that trashed victor , and now you 're upset . i mean , really ? jack : i specifically told him to stay away from patty , and what does he do ? ashley : i `` specifically `` told you for 20 years to stop warring with victor . did you ever listen to me once ? welcome to the `` my brother ignores me `` club . kay : what in the hell was billy thinking ? i thought striking out on his own with that magazine was quite remarkable ... until i read this . and i - i - i - i - i 'm so disappointed . ashley : i know . we all are . kay : ( sighs ) all right . i 'm -- i 'm gon na give him a piece of my mind . jack : get in line . [ scene_break ] billy : um , five hairy spiders , five skeleton spiders , a couple of hanging skulls ... oh , the sign ? i do n't know . um ... `` billy 's second annual halloween extravaganza . `` hey , mac , i - i really appreciate you doing this for me . no , i know . i - i know . i know . can we -- can -- can we at least talk about it ? ( elevator door opens ) billy : okay . fine . later . i got -- i -- oh , i got to go . ( clears throat ) nick : you 're supposed to be gone . billy : well , i 'm not houdini . i ca n't make a business disappear overnight . nick : now , billy , you pulled off that hatchet job on my dad in just a couple of hours . this should be easy for you . billy : well , nick , my lawyers do n't think that you have the right to kick me out . nick : so sue me . billy : i 'm not gon na stop publishing `` restless style . `` i 'll do it out of my damn car if i have to . oh , man . i thought you were above this sort of thing . nick : you 're a crazy man if you thought i was gon na let this go . you got till the end of the day to get out of here . billy : ( laughs ) ( groans ) [ scene_break ] jack : katherine , we are all upset with what billy has done , but what can be done about it ? i mean , the magazine is on the stands . kay : well , i thought colleen 's death would have taught him something . uh , victor 's not going to brush this off . jack : do n't i know . listen , maybe its better that billy is n't coming back to jabot now . i mean , ashley and i have worked together very effectively for years . we 're a strong leadership team . we work in shorthand . kay : um , is n't it just a little early for you to come back to work ? ashley : i have n't really thought about it . kay : well , now listen , you , um , take your time . your job will always be there for you when you decide to come back . ashley : thank you . you know , i 'd better get faith home . it was wonderful seeing you . kay : mm . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor , please do n't move . do n't . stop . victor : i have to take these pills , baby . nikki : just wait , wait , wait . just -- just for one second . victor : mm - hmm . wait a minute . nikki : victor . ( sighs ) victor : ( growls ) nikki : all right . victor : ( inhales sharply ) ( growls ) nikki : okay , it 's done . and we have plenty of time to talk to the kids before our flight . victor : mm - hmm . ( sighs ) are you worried about their reaction , or what ? nikki : i just want to make sure that they do n't need me here . i mean , they 're both going through a lot . victor : i know , especially victoria with this s.e.c . mess . nikki : yeah . do you think she can handle it on her own ? victor : well , otherwise , i would n't go to belgium if i did n't think she could . i 'm just concerned about how the business community will react . i do n't want them to misunderstand why i 'm leaving . nikki : you 're going to a cardiac clinic to regain your strength . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : and it 's not like you 're at death 's door , thank god . victor : ( sighs ) the doctor said that the time after the transplant is very crucial , so ... ( inhales sharply ) and i intend to live for a long time . nikki : so shall we go to newman and tell the kids ? victor : come here . it feels so good ... nikki : mm . victor : and so right . hmm ? why do n't you go ahead ? there 's some things i have to do . i 'll join you there . nikki : okay . [ scene_break ] nick : just another beautiful day in the neighborhood , is n't it ? victoria : what 's got you going ? nick : well , for starters , billy abbott . it 's yet another punk attacking dad in print . adam : i understand why billy lashed out . nick : i 'll bet you do . adam : listen , he thinks he 's getting justice . he 'll find out , it always comes back to bite you . [ scene_break ] billy : ( sucks in air through teeth ) oh , man . ( clears throat ) hey , can i help you , buddy ? well ... ( clears throat ) that 's interesting . what 's the story ? man : savaneur stockholders ' meeting . billy : oh , the one where victoria newman was trying to dodge the s.e.c . bullet ? man : this dude deacon sharpe busts in singing her praises . billy : does n't look like hubby approves . man : ( chuckles ) hellstrom clocked the guy good -- said to stay away from his wife . billy : hmm . all right . does anybody else have these ? man : i 'm offering you an exclusive . billy : well , i 'll take it . ( clears throat ) ( humming ) and , uh , if you get anything else on the newmans , you come to me first ? thank you . all right . mr. deacon sharpe ... who are you ? [ scene_break ] kay : ah , here we go . nikki : thank you . kay : my , that 's a beautiful ring . nikki : oh . thank you . kay : i do n't think i 've ever seen it before . nikki : it was a gift from victor . kay : well , does that mean that , uh ... nikki : oh , it 's not an engagement ring . do n't get carried away . kay : huh . do you know , that -- let me see that . that looks ... almost like the ring that i gave you . nikki : i know . that was victor 's idea . kay : ( laughs ) nikki : you 've been such a dear friend , he wanted to honor you . and , really , in a way , you 've been the linchpin in our relationship this whole last year . i mean , you 're the one we go to to talk about the other . kay : you see , for all of victor 's blustering and yours , i knew it was n't over . there 's far too much life and love between the two of you . kay : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you , simon . ( sighs ) yes , it is . all right , i 'll speak to you later . ( sighs ) nick : good news ? victoria : ( sighs ) the s.e.c . thinks that their case is weak . they think it 's all hearsay , no corroboration . ( sniffles ) and now with dad out of the hospital , the legal department is confident that it 's a nonissue . so i was right to stay here and face this head - on instead of leaving the country . nick : i was just trying to protect you , sis . victoria : me or the company ? nick : both . victoria : oh , i 'm sorry . i was just worried after that fiasco yesterday in front of the s.e.c . investigator . nick : ( sighs ) yeah . so you ready to talk about why j.t . went after deacon yet ? victoria : well , it was just a misunderstanding . i told you . it 's really not worth getting into . nick : all right . well , in case it ever is ... victoria : ( clears throat ) i 'll know who to call . ( laughs ) luckily , the worst is over . [ scene_break ] billy : mr. sharpe . deacon : mr. abbott . billy : wow , you know how i am ? deacon : mm - hmm . well , i make it my , uh , business to know who all the players in town are , billy . what can i do for you ? billy : um , do you mind if i , uh ... deacon : no , please , sit down . billy : great . deacon : potato chip ? billy : please . i was hoping , uh , you could help me out with this . deacon : huh . billy : care to explain this ? deacon : ( sighs ) well , looks to me like , uh , he was a little confused . billy : he was confused ? deacon : mm - hmm . billy : the guy popped you one , he tells you to stay away from his wife . what 's he confused about ? deacon : i got nothing to say . billy : well , set me straight . come on . deacon : like i said , i ca n't help you . i got nothing to say . billy : oh . well , i understand . and that 's okay , because i 'm pretty sure these pictures say it all . deacon : hmm . billy : thanks . deacon : enjoy . ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) ashley : why did you follow me , jack ? jack : why did you take off like that ? katherine has to see the abbotts as a united front . we have to regain her confidence in us . ashley : all right , time - out . you -- you might as well hear it . i 've changed my mind . i 'm not coming back to jabot . jack : what ? ashley : yeah . i 'm devoting myself to abby and faith . they need me , especially now that victor 's leaving genoa city . jack : victor 's leaving genoa city ? [ scene_break ] victor : my darling faith , you came into the world when i and a lot of people around me needed to be reminded how joyous life can be . your birth has given many of us such joy . i 'm leaving genoa city for a while to focus on my health . i do n't know when i 'll be back . but i promise you , i 'll be back stronger than ever . now you have not had a chance to get to know me the way your brothers and sisters have . and you will hear stories about me . but before you do , i want to make sure that you hear them from me in my own words . there 's some people who will say that i was not a good man . and there 's some things i 've done that you may question , may not understand . so let me tell you my version of things . [ scene_break ] kay : i like to think of myself as an astute judge of character . now what in the hell is really going on between you and victor ? nikki : what do you mean ? kay : `` what do i mean `` ? you -- i - i mean , i 've never seen you look as loose and happy in years . nikki : ( laughs ) `` loose and happy `` ? well ... i do n't mean to be evasive , but victor and i are going to be making an announcement to the family in a little while . kay : oh , i understand . you , um , want to tell the children first . nikki : oh , well , we consider you family . come with me . then you can be with us when we talk to the kids . kay : would n't miss it . i ca n't wait to hear what you and victor have to say . [ scene_break ] victor : i was born into a very poor family . and my father left when i was very young , and my mother put me in an orphanage when i was 7 years old . i hated that place , to be honest with you . but she had no choice . she was that poor . so when i was a teenager , i just -- one day , i up and left , never to come back to that orphanage . and i started a new life ... and i gave myself a new name -- `` victor `` because i promised myself i 'd be victorious in anything i ever did , and `` newman `` because , well , i had become a new man now . when i came to genoa city , i already had become a success , and that 's when i was asked to run someone else 's company . [ victor remembering ] kay : now if anyone should question you , uh , you have my agreement right here in writing . victor : mrs. thurston , you really did n't need to do this . besides , that is not legally binding without a witness . kay : maybe so , but , uh , it makes me feel better about it . lately , i seem to , uh , forget what i promise people . and , uh , this time , i want to back up my word . victor : and you do believe that the company needs protection ? kay : if you say so . you 're a clever man , and , uh , and there 's no reason not to trust you . victor : from there , i built my own empire . i did what i had to do , and my heart led me many places . nikki : ( screaming ) rick : newman , you 're finished ! nikki : victor ! victor ! no ! no ! no , victor . victor . victor . are you ... victor : and some people called me ruthless , a monster . there are no women around to seduce , are there ? no julia to take advantage of . her needs , you see , are taken care of by me now . ( laughs ) i 'm sure that you 're especially glad to hear about that . michael : ( growling ) i 'll kill you , newman ! i 'll kill you ! victor : and i 've done things i 'm not proud of . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , i 've been thinking . ashley : hmm ? jack : how about we compromise ? how about you work part - time ? ashley : ( sighs ) jack : we can arrange for you to work out of the house . ashley : maybe some time in the future , but not now . i have a lot to make up for with abby . i have n't been such a great mom to her , jack . jack : wait , that 's not true . ashley : yes , it is true . i mean , i was practically out of my mind during the pregnancy , and she had just lost brad . i really was n't there for her -- now colleen . i mean , the divorce . that 's a lot for a girl her age to handle . and she knows that victor 's not coming back to the ranch , but once she learns that he 's actually gon na leave the country ... jack : w - well , look , you do know that no matter what happens , billy and i will be there for her . ashley : right . like you were when you attacked her father in `` restless style `` ? jack : maybe we went too far . but , you know , that door swings both ways . i ca n't count the number of times victor 's come after me . [ scene_break ] victor : and you may hear all kinds of rumors regarding my feud with the abbott family . let me set the record straight . i have nothing but respect for your grandfather john abbott . he was a good man . and i will always love your mother . but as far as your uncle jack is concerned , that 's a different story . will you finally get it through your head , jack , that i was asked by your sister , a high officer of this company to help her save this company from going bankrupt ? i 'm here to do that job , whether you like it or not . and i 'm gon na sit in the chair that you 're sitting in right now . i like it . i want you out of it , and i want me in it . jack : you like this chair ? you want this chair ? have a seat on me . victor : the business world is wising up as to who you are -- deceptive , contemptible and untrustworthy . doors already are beginning to close for you . oh , you think you have won . you think you have won ? you do n't begin to understand the power of victor newman . i will crush you ! jack : god , what you have done to my life ... what you have done to my life . i 'm not just talking about a baby now . i 'm talking about my wife . i 'm talking about my family , my sister , my father . i 'm talking jabot . i 'm talking everything you 've done to me and my family . victor : jack , i 'm telling you , it was an accident ! how often do i have to tell you that i 'm sorry ? i am deeply sorry about what happened . the last thing i wanted to happen is for me to be responsible for the loss of your child , you understand that ? jack : all i know if my son is dead . he 's dead ! because of you . ( metal clanging ) victor : listen , do n't you do anything you do n't re -- do n't do that ! jack : ( grunts ) victor : ( breathing heavily ) help ... help ... ( breathing heavily ) help . help . help . help . help . as misguided as your uncle may be , he and i are similar in our desire to protect our family and those we love . [ scene_break ] billy : oh , hi . excuse me . um , do you normally work this floor ? woman : oh , yes , sir . it 's my section . billy : great . do you also clean deacon sharpe 's room ? woman : i 'm not supposed to talk about the guests . billy : oh . yeah , i - i see . i understand . it 's just , you know , i 'm supposed to find the lady that cleans his room , and -- and i was supposed to give her a tip , but if i ca n't find her , i - i do n't know what i 'm gon na do , you know ? woman : i clean mr. sharpe 's room . billy : um , well , have you ever seen her ? woman : i really should n't say . billy : oh , really ? well , maybe if you look close and , um , thought about it really hard , does she look familiar to you ? woman : i 've seen her come and go from mr. sharpe 's rom . billy : well , i 'll tell you what -- you have a nice day , because you certainly made mine . thank you . [ scene_break ] victoria : and legal assured me that the s.e.c . will drop the case . nikki : oh , that 's wonderful , sweetheart . victoria : i know , mom . ( sighs ) trust me , it is such a load off my mind . nikki : and mine . nick : hey , mom . what are you doing here ? nikki : hey . i 'm meeting your father . nick : uh - huh . come on . pay up . victoria : i 'll write you a check . nick : no , you said that last time and you never paid me . victoria : that 's not true . nick : we had a bet . i knew dad could n't stay away from work . vick thought he would n't be back until next week . nikki : it 's not what you think . victoria : then what is it ? nikki : your father and i want to talk to you together . [ scene_break ] victor : people will sidle up to you and tell you what you want to hear because you 're a newman . now real friends are very hard to come by , but they 're the only ones who will tell you the truth . neil : you want the truth ? nicholas is totally out of control . he 's not listening to or taking advice from the many people that helped make your company what it is today . victor : ( sighs ) neil : there 's a lot of talent in that building . victor : yeah . i recruited most of them . neil : you see , nick is too busy exercising his authority over everyone . he 's carrying on the tradition of toughness at the top . the trouble is , he thinks he 's you , and he 's not . he does n't have your experience or your savvy . ( sighs ) hey , victor , i strongly suggest that you -- you rein him in . victor : are you telling me that you 're planning a duel right here in genoa city ? douglas : an affair of honor involving the woman i love . victor : and who is the man ? douglas : brock reynolds ' stepfather , derek thurston . victor : the new executive of the chancellor company ? douglas : mm - hmm . victor : and the lady ? douglas : his wife , katherine chancellor thurston . would you consider acting as my second , newman ? victor : you know , i 'm sort of intrigued by the idea . i mean , a man willing to face death for a woman he cares about -- it sort of appeals to me . douglas : of course , he may refuse to fight me . victor : well , then , you 'll have won by default , wo n't you ? douglas : and katherine will see derek for what he really is . kay : you of all people should know who i am . what proof do you need ? victor : where did you last see me ? kay : right here , right in this very room . it was after sabrina died . nikki asked me to stop by , and i did . you hardly said a word , so i left , and i was worried sick . but now that i see you 're back to your ornery self ... victor : enough . kay : i could n't be happier . victor : no one ever had the guts to talk to me the way you do . kay : ( laughs ) victor : i 'm so happy you 're back . hold your friends close and your family closer . there 's no greater treasure in my life than you and your brothers and sisters . nikki : would you like to hold her ? here , sweetheart . ( sniffles ) ( sniffles ) ( whispers ) yes . victor : what a beautiful boy . absolutely amazing how fragile , how tiny . and to think that that 's part of me . nikki : ( sighs ) adam : ( coos ) ( coos ) victor : it 's been so long since i 've ... ( sniffles ) held a newborn in my arms , huh ? it 's a long time . yeah . ( sniffles ) you 're my little boy . you 're my little boy . hope : ( cries ) victor : it 's hard to imagine that i 'm a father again , is n't it , hmm ? sweetheart , i do n't know what you 're talking about . abby : it 's what mommy said . victor : oh . what exactly did you hear her say ? abby : she said you 're my daddy . victor : ( sighs ) abby : colleen said that you hated my dad . is that true ? victor : sweetheart , i did n't hate bradley , all right ? abby : i 'll be in my room . ( sighs ) victor : look , for your information , this is not just a fling , all right ? victoria : uh , it 's been three weeks . how can you possibly know what it is ? victor : sweetheart , do n't you think you 're using a double standard ? you 're allowing your mother to flaunt her relationship with this character that she 's with . why do n't you allow me to do the same thing ? victoria : ( sighs ) why do n't you just do what you want , dad ? you always do . adam : you know , this is just like you to jerk me around and push me away . hey , i 'm your black sheep son . victor : what do you think i 'm gon na do ? hand over this company that i 've built from the ground up to a sniveling , snot - nosed , ungrateful son ? is that what you think i 'm gon na do ? nick : well , i guess that tells me how you really feel about me . victor : you betrayed me . you betrayed your own father . and while it is true that no one can hurt you more deeply than family , no one can bring you greater happiness . victoria : it fits . ( laughs ) victor : it look wonderful , my sweetheart . it 's beautiful . ( laughs ) victoria : you know , dad , when i was little , i always dreamed of getting married in a dress just like this . victor : you did ? victoria : mm - hmm . victor : well , now your dream is coming true , okay ? ashley : well , hi . abby : hi . it 's a horsey . victor : whoa . what a beautiful horsey . you made that ? abby : i made it for you , victor . victor : you did ? wow . abby : uh - huh . victor : that 's nice . look at that . you have talent . abby : ( giggles ) victor : you know where i 'm gon na put it ? abby : where ? victor : right here on my desk . right here . victor : my boy . nick : hey , dad . victor : great to see you . nick : you know we had imagined the worst . victor : i love you , my boy . nick : i love you , too , dad . adam : yeah , but i 'm not ready to let you go . ( heart monitor beeping ) adam : and i want to be a good son . victor : you already are . and always remember , my sweet faith , family above all . and i 've been very fortunate to have loved some incredible women , including your mother . ashley : do you know how much i cherish these times that we have together , victor ? victor : no more than i do . ashley : i do n't know . do you think that there 's ever been two people in this whole wide world that have ever been as happy as we are together ? victor : i doubt it . ashley : i love you so much . victor : this is so beautiful . it 's overwhelmingly beautiful . i 'm so happy right now . my darling , i 'm so happy right now . hope : i 'm glad . ( cell phone rings ) victor : hello ? nikki : hi . nicholas and victoria are here , and adam just arrived . you on your way ? victor : i 'll be there shortly . nikki : looking forward to it . victor : me , too . victor : ( sighs ) victor : oh , how lovely you are . nikki : i -- d - do n't . do n't stop , please . please , do n't stop kissing me . victor : you know , this has all been a lie . i 've been wanting you ever since i first saw you . nikki : yes , i know . i know . victor : and if i kiss you again , it ca n't stop there . it ca n't . i 've known great happiness . i 've known great pain . victor : ( sighs ) but all those experiences have helped me become the man that i am today . victor : and i want you to learn from your experiences , and you will . now just a word of advice -- do n't ever quit because you failed , and do n't ever close your heart because you 're hurt . pursue your dreams . stand your ground . but let me explain something to you , and listen very carefully . anyone who crosses me -- i do n't give a damn if it 's my children or you -- will have a heavy price to pay . you remember that . whether i live another three months or 30 years , the world will know that victor newman was here . keep me in your heart ... and know that no matter what , i love you . i will always love you , my beautiful faith . [ scene_break ] billy : ( thinking ) perhaps daddy 's little girl , the squeaky - clean victoria newman , is not as `` snow white `` as we think . a source at the genoa city athletic club confirmed the married mrs. hellstrom was seen frequenting the room of a west - coast playboy deacon sharpe , which may explain the `` hell storm `` her husband unleashed on mr. sharpe . the s.e.c . may be interested to know the white knight shareholder who delivered such a glowing endorsement of the newman heiress may have been holding a lot more than her company 's stock . [ scene_break ] jack : i wish there was something i could do to change your mind . ashley : well , you ca n't , so you 'd better accept it . i 'm not coming back . jack : as much as i hate to hear those words , it 's good to see you this confident again . ashley : yeah , i know what you mean . and you know what else ? victor and i have two beautiful children together , and there 's a part of me that will always care for him . but i will never , ever lose myself to someone again . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) nikki : victor should be here any minute . adam : is dad retiring ? kay : ( laughs ) victor ? ( laughs ) not a chance . victoria : well , he may want to restructure until he 's fully recovered . nikki : you 'll all know soon enough . adam : ( sighs ) nick : there 's not a problem with the transplant , right ? nikki : it 's not bad news . victoria : thank god . ( sighs ) i do n't think i can take any more bad news . victor : well , thank you all for coming . kay : mm . victor : you , too , katherine . nick : well , we 're all here , dad . what 's going on ? [ next_on ] sharon : ( gasps ) adam : trick - or - treat . jack : setting you up was one of the greatest joys of my life . victor : so you 're fearless now that i 'm leaving town ? billy : ( humming ) hey -- oh ! woman : whoa ! | the history of `` the great victor newman `` is told via video to faith . billy 's quest to sabotage the newmans continues as he digs up dirt on victoria . he 's happy to hear deacon 's housekeeper say that victoria comes and goes from his room . victoria tells her mom that the s.e.c . will drop the case . ashley announces to jack that she wo n't be returning to jabot , because she 's devoting herself to abby and faith . nikki and victor have important news to share with the children . adam , victoria , nick and kay gather to hear victor announce that he 's leaving town . |
victoria : oh , keely , you always know when i need company , huh ? you 're so good in that way . if men are gon na be dogs , why ca n't they be dogs in that way , huh ? you 're a good boy . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) i think it 's time . ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) victoria : ( sighs ) come here . hi . ( chuckles ) oh , dad . mwah . ( sighs ) come in . victor : i saw these by the side of the road , and i thought of my baby . you called them `` happy flowers `` when you were a child , remember ? victoria : i 'm surprised you remember that . victor : yeah . victoria : thank you . they 're -- they 're beautiful . victor : you 're welcome . come here . come here . come here . yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , come here . come here . come here . come here . come here . you 've got ta come out to the ranch and play with segundo . okay ? victoria : oh , hey , hey , hey , no luring my dog off to the ranch , okay ? victor : yes . he belongs to sam , does n't he ? victoria : well , technically , yeah . maybe . victor : well ... by the way , how is that going with him staying here ? victoria : great . yeah , great . victor : there you go . there we go . there we go . yeah . victoria : he 's a good friend . victor : you 're looking for your bracelet ? victoria : y - yeah . uh , i even went by the park this morning and ... there was a homeless woman there who had a cart full of stuff . victor : ( sighs ) oh , god , i always feel very bad when i see homeless people . victoria : yeah , well , she had bracelets all over her arm , and i was hoping that maybe she found mine , but no luck . victor : well , if it was gold , she probably sold it . victoria : unless the police found it because somehow i lost it near where diane was murdered . victor : i think you should forget about it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , thank you . ricky : you 're phyllis newman , right ? phyllis : uh ... mm ... who wants to know ? ricky : oh , sorry . i 'm -- i 'm paul williams ' son ricky . phyllis : oh , hi . ni -- nice to meet you . i - i heard that you were working on the sharon newman case . yeah . are you going to law school ? ricky : no , no . i 'm -- i 'm getting my grad degree in journalism . and so i was hoping that once this case is over , i could give you my résumé -- phyllis : um , you know what ? stop right there . i - i actually -- i do n't believe in résumés in this business , you know ? um , but i 'll tell you what , you get me a really good story , i mean , a good one , and i 'll consider you . ricky : okay . phyllis : okay . ricky : thanks . avery : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sam : well , avery 's not giving up , and i do n't think you should , either . sharon : ( sighs ) sam , i 've been through this already . and the last time , i could n't believe that a jury would convict somebody who 's innocent , but ... they did . sam : okay , this is not at all the same scenario . you 've got avery now . you have victor , who 's behind you 100 % . sharon : yeah , and if he testifies for me , he risks his own freedom . sam : look , even if it does n't go your way , it 's not over , okay ? we 'll appeal it . we 'll get the conviction overturned . we 'll do whatever we have to do . but i 'll tell you something , i 'm not gon na quit fightin ' until you walk out of here a free woman . i mean that . [ scene_break ] adam : so what are we drinking to ? are we celebrating ? are we drowning our sorrows ? heather : i should be celebrating . i got my job back . i love my job , and i 'm good at it . adam : yes , you are . heather : but it 's not enough . adam : okay . so we 're miserable then ? heather : i 'm miserable , which probably makes you very happy . adam : what gives you that idea , heather ? heather : asked and answered , counselor . you 're celebrating . i 'm drowning . [ scene_break ] nina : ( sighs ) paul : hey . chance : how are you ? paul : fine . how are you doing ? chance : good . paul : good , good . oh . nina : look who 's come to dinner . paul : what a surprise . chance : yeah , well , everybody does have to eat . after all , it is just dinner . nina : yes , absolutely . have a seat . we have a few minutes before dinner , so ... ronan : great . paul : so , um , what can i get you ? chance : a beer , thanks . ronan : uh , yes , please . paul : be right back . nina : okay . ( whispering ) i think i 'm gon na need something a little stronger . paul : ( laughs ) chance : ( sighs ) ronan : thanks a lot . you could have at least warned her that i was gon na come over here tonight . chance : i honestly did n't think you were gon na show . ronan : yeah , that 's right . it was probably -- i probably should n't have . [ scene_break ] adam : you seriously think that i enjoy seeing you unhappy ? heather : i would n't put it past you . adam : well ... i wish things would start going your way for a change , honestly . you , uh , you certainly deserve a lot better than what you had got from me . heather : i did , did n't i ? adam : are things really that bad , heather ? okay , they 're really that bad . well , let 's have another drink . maybe we 'll do something about that . [ scene_break ] avery : sorry . ( clears throat ) nick : do n't be . avery : uh , that 's not how i typically deal with stress . nick : well , maybe you should . everybody could use a hug once in a while . avery : thank you . i do feel better . nick : good . ricky : hey . how 's it going ? avery : do n't ask . ( sighs ) ricky : has anything happened ? avery : no , no , actually , the things that i really needed to have happen today did n't . ( sighs ) okay , we need to kick this into high gear . ricky : good thing i got a double shot of espresso . are we doing some late- night digging ? avery : anything you can find to buy us time or sway that jury in sharon 's favor -- any little thing , you call me , okay ? i will be up , i guarantee it . ricky : all right . all right . keep your phone on you . nick : thanks , ricky . avery : ( sighs ) nick : you really do hate to lose , do n't -- avery : oh , i hate it . i hate it . i mean , so much is riding on this -- not just sharon 's future , but her kids ' , yours . ( sighs ) nick : well , i know i would n't bet against you , that 's for sure . avery : well , the people who have have lived to regret it . [ scene_break ] chance : i saw delia today . ronan : how is she ? chance : good . she 's really good . nina : thank god . paul : how long before they know whether or not the , uh , transplant is gon na take ? nina : oh , i do n't know . chloe did n't say . how long was it for you ? ronan : uh ... nina : i 'm sorry . am i not supposed to bring that up ? ronan : no , it 's fine , um , i just do n't see how one procedure has anything to do with the other is all . nina : right . chance : so what 's for dinner ? nina : pot roast . chance : mmm , it 's my fav . ronan : mine , too . nina : really ? i love that . i love when you guys have something in common . it makes you seem more like brothers . so what else ? ronan : ( chuckles ) what do you mean , what else ? i mean , like , what 's my favorite beer ? what 's my favorite color ? nina : yeah , yeah , everything . i just -- i just want to know more about you . you know , like what you like and what you 've done and where you 've been . ( cell phone rings ) ronan : ( sighs ) excuse me . ( ring ) ronan : hey . phyllis : hi , this is phyllis . did you mean what you said that we should talk some more ? ronan : where are you ? phyllis : the magazine office . ronan : i 'm on my way . i 've got ta go . that was work . [ scene_break ] sam : well , those are pretty . victoria : oh , hey , thanks . yeah , my dad brought them by . so are you gon na take keely out ? sam : yeah , yeah , if he 's up for it . victoria : yeah , he 's always up for it . he 's in the backyard on squirrel patrol . sam : yeah . you want to come along ? i mean , it 's a little chilly , but it 's a nice night . victoria : uh , thank you , but i have a few things i need to take care of around here . sam : i 'll get out of your hair then . ( cell phone rings ) victoria : oh . sam : hey , what 's up ? you 're kidding . i am so sorry . oh , no , no , no , no . i 'll tell -- i 'll take care of it . you do what you got ta do . tell your folks i 'll be prayin ' for 'em . all right , take care . victoria : hey , uh , what 's wrong ? sam : uh , the friend of mine that took over my practice -- his father just suffered an aneurysm . victoria : oh . well , he survived . sam : yeah . yeah , he did , but now he 's got ta go spend time with his parents , obviously . i got ta find somebody to cover for him on short notice . victoria : well , i mean , you could go home for a few days , right ? until you get somebody else lined up . sam : i ca n't just walk out on sharon right in the middle of her trial . i ca n't do that . victoria : i 'm sure that sharon will be okay for a few days , really . sam : no . no , i 'm not leaving sharon . that 's all there is to it . i ca n't do that . [ scene_break ] victor : and how soon do you intend to call me to the stand ? avery : you 'll be one of my first witnesses , provided michael has n't talked you out of testifying . victor : of course not . nick : what are the chances my dad will go to jail if he tells the whole truth about how skye got to hawaii ? avery : if he admits to helping skye fake her death , the d.a . could press charges against him -- uh , obstruction of justice , malicious prosecution ... nick : ( sighs ) dad , this is an enormous risk , not just personally . if you do this , newman stock is gon na take a hit . victor : son , i do n't care what consequence befall me or my company , okay ? i 'm determined to set things right . [ scene_break ] phyllis : this is interesting . phyllis : that was fast . ronan : you made it sound urgent . phyllis : did i ? well , it is . ronan : are we alone ? phyllis : yeah . is that a problem ? ronan : no , it 's no problem at all . it 's preferable , actually . so , uh , what 'd you want to tell me ? phyllis : nothing . ronan : nothing ? you said you wanted to talk . phyllis : i do n't want to talk . i guess i lured you here on false pretenses . ronan : well , that 's disappointing . phyllis : are you disappointed ? really ? ronan : well , i rushed all the way over here thinking you wanted to ... unburden yourself . phyllis : i do n't need to unburden myself , but if you need to do that , feel free . ronan : i told you , i 'm not gon na tell you about my case . phyllis : i do n't want to hear about the investigation or suspects or lawyers or anything . ronan : then what exactly can i do for you ? phyllis : use your powers of deduction , detective . ronan : you do n't want to talk . phyllis : no . ronan : and you do n't want me to talk . phyllis : no . ronan : no . then what else is there ? [ scene_break ] victoria : so anyway , he needs to go home to take care of his practice . sharon : and so he sent you ? victoria : uh , sam does n't know that i 'm here . sharon : okay , i do n't understand . victoria : he says he 's not going . sharon : because of me ? victoria : he 's in love with you . sharon : um , you -- we -- we 're just friends , you know ? we 're really just friends . victoria : sharon , the man has upended his entire life to be available to you for when you need him . i think its gone way beyond friendship . [ scene_break ] nina : even as the words are coming out of my mouth , there 's a little voice in my head that says , `` stop it ! you 're pushing him away . `` i just ca n't help it . chance : mom ... nina : ( sighs ) chance : you 're fine . all right , even an international man of mystery like ronan has to expect that people are gon na ask him questions . paul : it is possible that the call was about work . nina : oh , please . that call was prearranged to give him an out . paul : you know , he did n't have to come here if he did n't want to . nobody forced him . nina : ( sighs ) are you hungry ? chance : i 'm starved . nina : good . the pot roast should be done by now . paul : i 'll check on it . you want another beer ? nina : oh , thanks . chance : i 'd love one . thank you . nina : thank you for inviting ronan to dinner . i know he 's not your favorite person . chance : ( chuckles ) i can deal with ronan ... in small bits . nina : you know , it 's too bad you could n't invite someone who would stick around . i understand heather is back in town , a - and paul said that she would really like to see you . i do n't know how you 'd feel about that , but .... chance : ( sighs ) i 'm gon na give paul a hand , okay ? nina : chance ? ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] heather : ( giggling ) adam : all right , young lady , i think , uh , you should hand over your car keys . heather : ( sighs ) oh . uh - oh . can you just picture the headline ? `` a.d.a . d.u.i. `` adam : `` s - u - x . `` heather : ( laughs ) adam : it was -- it was -- heather : that 's funny . that 's funny . ( laughs ) adam : no , no , it was funny . it was n't that funny . it was -- it was funny . it was like this funny . heather : i forgot you were funny . adam : i 'm sure there 's a few good things about me that you chose to forget . heather : mm . okay . what shall i have next ? adam : no , no , no , no . i -- no , that 's not a good idea . let 's -- let 's not and say we did . heather : ( sighs ) adam : and why do n't you just go up to my room and sleep it off ? heather : your room ? adam : i 'm just trying to keep you off the road . heather : i will call a cab . adam : nah , what if a cabbie recognizes you ? you know , you do n't want to ruin your professional reputation . heather : they 're not -- they 're not gon na recognize me . adam : you have been in the media lately , in the papers . you 're handling a high - profile case . we do n't want to ruin that public persona . come on . heather : okay . adam : okay . heather : but first , i have to ... go to the ladies ' room . adam : okay . heather : sorry . adam : you got it ? heather : yep , i got it . adam : that way . ( chuckles ) adam : hey , it 's adam newman . how soon can you get to the athletic club ? [ scene_break ] avery : want anything ? victor : no , thank you . nick : no -- no , thanks . how much does mom know about what you 're planning to do ? victor : not much . i 've tried to keep the conversation focused on her progress and her situation . nick : so you do n't think she could handle the stress of everything that 's going on back here ? victor : i do n't think she should , you know ? as you damn well know , she had one big setback . if your mother needs more time to recover , i 'll give it to her . [ scene_break ] ronan : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . no , i 'm a cop . phyllis : i know you are . ronan : that makes you ... that makes you a person of interest . phyllis : mm - hmm . i know i am . ronan : yeah , you are . which makes this ... which makes all of this ... phyllis : mm - hmm , very wrong . ronan : very wrong . phyllis : ( sighs ) ronan : this is a bad idea . phyllis : those are always the best ideas , are n't they ? the bad ones . ronan : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sam : hey . i got here as quick as i could . sharon : ( sighs ) sam : talk to me . what 's up ? sharon : um , i just wanted to tell you that it 's okay if you need to take care of things at home . i think you should . sam : how 'd you find out ? sharon : they need you in san pueblo . and if you do n't go , then i 'm gon na feel responsible and guilty , and that 's a lot for me to take on right now . as much as i appreciate your support , i - i think it would be best for everyone if you go . sam : okay , um , i 'm not just gon na walk out on you , sharon , right in the middle of your trial . i 'm not gon na do that . sharon : you would n't be walking out on me . i know you 're on my side . i know that i can count on you . but you would n't be the man who i ... the man that i know you are if your friends and neighbors could n't count on you , too . and , you know , it 's not like you do n't know where to find me when you come back . sam : yeah . sharon : i mean , if -- if you come back . you know , you should n't feel obligated . sam : you keep saying that this is about an obligation . how many times do i have to tell you ? i 'm exactly where i want to be . sharon : what do you think would happen to me if you left ? do you think that i would fall apart ? sam : no . no , i do n't . sharon : okay . 'cause give me a little credit here , all right ? i 'm a lot tougher than i look . sam : i - i know you are . sharon : so you 'll go ? sam : yeah , for a short while . just until i get somebody set up there . i will . sharon : thank you . sam : okay , do n't , you know , just try not to look so happy that i 'm leaving . sharon : ( chuckles ) you know , i 'm gon na miss you when you 're gone . do you know that we have not spent one day apart since the day i fell asleep in your barn ? sam : well , next time i leave , i 'm taking you with me . [ scene_break ] victor : any messages for sharon ? avery : you 're going to see her now ? victor : you made it sound as if she needed some encouragement . avery : well , i 'll come with you . she may have some questions about how we 're going to handle your testimony . victor : all right . you headed back to the ranch ? nick : uh , not yet . i got ta swing by the office . i forgot something there . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) ronan : so you want to grab a coffee ? or ... phyllis : i ca n't . i have work to do . i have deadlines . ronan : right . phyllis : listen , i want you to know that i got what you said before about you being an officer of the law . i know that . and i respect that . this was ... wildly inappropriate . ronan : emphasis on the `` wild `` part . phyllis : yeah . um ... i got a little carried away . um , anyway ... ronan : a little bit . phyllis : yeah , uh , i -- i wo n't , um , i 'll -- i 'll stay within the boundaries . i understand . ronan : okay , yeah . that 'd be good . i mean , this right now , that was good . phyllis : yeah , but it would just -- ronan : it would be -- phyllis : it would be smart to do that . ronan : it would . it would . it would be smart after something like this got out of our system . phyllis : right . ronan : right . well , i 'm gon na get going , and let you get back to ... phyllis : okay . ronan : work . phyllis : my work . ronan : your work , deadlines , yeah ... as soon as i find my shoes . phyllis : oh . here 's one . um , here 's a shoe . ronan : thank you . it 's a shoe . phyllis : and -- oh . here 's another one . ronan : thanks . phyllis : i am going to ... i - i have to do some things over ... i need to check out some proofs . have a good day . ronan : you , too . ronan : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ronan : victoria newman . park and a bracelet . [ scene_break ] heather : mm . heather : ( giggles ) ( electronic lock beeps ) heather : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chance : i wish i had known your son was back in town . paul : uh -- chance : we could have invited him over . paul : well , you know what ? he probably would n't have been able to come anyway . he 's up to his eyeballs in work , and ... chance : oh , that 's right . he 's working the sharon newman trial , is n't he ? paul : yes . mm . chance : opposite heather ? ( chuckles ) that must be a little awkward . paul : well , actually , you know what ? they 're -- they 're -- they 're -- they 're doing okay . they are , uh , both very professional . chance : oh . paul : heather was , um , really happy to hear that you were okay . chance : i know . i talked to her . nina : you did ? chance : all right , you know what ? ( sighs ) i 'm just gon na come right out and say this so i do n't have to expect you guys to go running back and talk to her about it , okay ? nina : we would n't do that . chance : ( scoffs ) she wanted to give us another shot , the two of us . but ... i have committed myself to work , and right now , that job takes me all over the place , and you know what ? that would n't be fair to her . paul : you know what , chance ? really , you -- you do n't have to explain . it 's -- it 's none of our business . nina : was she very disappointed ? chance : ( sighs ) she 's gon na see that it was for the best . [ scene_break ] heather : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) mm . oh , no , no , no . i ca n't do -- i ca n't do this . ( sighs ) adam : you sure ? heather : oh . ( sighs ) yeah . adam : okay , i understand . heather : you do ? ( sighs ) adam : yeah . of course i understand , yeah . heather : ( chuckles ) adam : i - i do n't like it , but that 's -- that 's fine . whoa , whoa . heather : ( laughs ) adam : whoa , hold on a second . you need to lay down , okay ? heather : no , no , adam , i just said i -- adam : no , no , i know . i know what you just said , okay ? and you take this bed . you take the room . i 'm gon na go get myself another room . but you need to lay down . heather : no , no , no , no . i am gon na get myself a room . i 'm gon na get myself a room that is n't ... spinning . ( laughs ) adam : ( chuckles ) i think they 're all spinning for you . what -- just lay on this bed . heather : no . adam : i 'll get you some water . you just need a little rest , okay ? heather : okay . okay . adam : you had a lot to drink . heather : that 's ... that 's nice of you . ( sighs ) adam : yeah , that 's me ... adam : `` mr. nice guy . `` [ scene_break ] sharon : more bad news ? victor : no . the opposite . i just came to tell you that i have every intention of testifying when your trial resumes , okay ? i 'll testify for you , and this time , the outcome will be better , i promise you . sharon : better for me , but , victor , you could be sacrificing yourself . victor : sharon , i do n't want you to worry about me . avery : it 's crucial that the jury hear from someone who was on the scene and actually saw you trying to save skye . sharon : the jury might not even believe victor . victor : they will believe me . avery : last time , taking the fifth damaged his credibility . it made him look like he was trying to hide something . he 's not gon na make that mistake again . sharon : he would have to admit to helping skye fake her death , and wo n't heather use that to wreck his credibility ? avery : well , she 'll try , yes . sharon : okay , so then it really might not help me to have victor testify , and it could get him in very serious trouble . victor , do n't do it . i do n't want you to testify . [ scene_break ] nick : yo . phyllis : i did n't expect to see you here so late . nick : yeah , i had some work , uh , here on my desk that i wanted to get into tonight . phyllis : i could have faxed it to you . nick : that 's all right . i was just at the coffeehouse doing a little strategizing with dad and avery . phyllis : is that what you call it ? `` strategizing `` ? ( sighs ) uh , i 'm ... i got ta get home . ( sighs ) nick : what were you doing here so late ? phyllis : ( scoffs ) i was strategizing , too . nick : okay , what 's the deal ? phyllis : you tell me . you tell me what the deal is . phyllis : i 'm out of here . [ scene_break ] ronan : come in . hey , hey , hey . so what 'd you get on that e - mail address ? man : untraceable . they used an anonymous remailer . ronan : okay . ( sighs ) i want everything that we dredged out of that creek processed by monday , and i want the inventory list of it cross - referenced with the crime -- man : but it 's halloween weekend . all the parties ? ronan : ( sighs ) i forgot . i 've got a good idea . how about you dress as a lab tech , and you come into work ? man : right . what are we looking for ? ronan : a bracelet . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , it 's great that you could get a flight . sam : you and keely -- y ' all take care of each other , all right ? victoria : oh , right . i 'm gon na have to do all the dog - walking in the cold and in the rain . sam : well , i 'll be back before long . victoria : ( chuckles ) sam : do n't give my room away , all right ? victoria : no , it 'll be there . sam : good . well , you got my number , you know , if you ever want to talk . victoria : yeah , i think you 've probably heard enough of my whining . sam : your whining ? you never whine . come on . victoria : well , you know , kind of . sam : except about the ankle . you did whine about the ankle . victoria : yeah . ( chuckles ) sam : but keeping in mind that one exception , i would seriously have to say , you 're probably one of the strongest women i 've ever met . victoria : thank you . sam : you 're welcome . victoria : well , uh ... sam : yeah . victoria : do n't forget about us . sam : no , no , no , not a chance . victoria : okay . sam : all right . victoria : yeah , so have a safe flight . okay . sam : take care . victoria : take care . victoria : oh , hey ! yeah , let 's play catch . that 's a really good idea . it 's a good idea . go ! oh , shoot , that was a really bad throw . i 'm so sorry . what did i do with the ball ? i know . i 'm sorry . oh . oh . victoria : oh . ( sighs heavily ) [ scene_break ] sharon : it 's too great of a risk . i want you to cross victor off the witness list . victor : i have made up my mind . she will do no such thing . sharon : you 've already done enough . you brought me avery . i am so grateful for that . but that is enough . how much help do you think you can be to me from a prison cell ? victor : sharon , i will not go to prison . sharon : really ? victor : no . sharon : can you guarantee that ? can you , avery ? victor : please listen to me . sharon : no . you will not testify for my defense ! i will not have you sacrificing yourself for me , especially since it might not do any good . victor , at this point , i do n't know that anything will . victor : i will testify for your defense , all right ? sharon : guard ? please take me back . victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : it does n't matter if they say it 's going over $ 25 . i 'm telling you it 's going down . okay , i 'll talk to you about it later then . all right , then . bye . oh , i 'm sorry . avery : i do n't know how lawyers who defend the guilty can stand it . i 've only got one client like that , and it makes me sick . adam : uh , shh , shh , shh . attorney - client privilege . you ca n't say i 'm guilty of anything , even if you just think it . but you know that , do n't you ? relax , counselor . cheer up . things might go your way . avery : yeah , well , if they do , it 's no thanks to you . [ next_on ] delia : are you my daddy now ? victoria : i know that this is billy 's thing , but , i mean , it 's my thing now -- division of property . phyllis : when you said you had something good ... | sam 's replacement for his veterinary practice in new mexico has a family emergency and ca n't cover for him anymore . sam is determined not to leave sharon . victoria tells sharon about sam 's problem and that he wo n't leave her because he is in love with her . sharon persuades sam to leave but he assures her he will return as soon as he finds another replacement for his practice . victoria worries that the police might have her bracelet since she returned to the park to look for it and could n't find it . victoria is playing fetch with her dog and is thrilled when she finds the bracelet under the couch . adam continues to get heather drunk and tells her that she ca n't drive home so she should sleep it off in his room . heather goes to the restroom before going upstairs to adam 's room . he calls ricky and tells him to get to the athletic club right away . adam and heather kiss a few times outside the door to his room as ricky takes several pictures . then adam and heather go inside his room where she says that she ca n't be with him . adam tells her to sleep in his bed and he will get another room for the night . |
nikki : avery , i was n't expecting to see you quite so soon . avery : well , i did n't want this on my desk a second longer . here is your new will ... with the addition of dylan listed as a beneficiary , a man who has no idea you 're related , a man who has no idea you 're leaving him a fortune , a man who trusts me deeply , and now i have this life - changing secret that you essentially tricked me into keeping for you -- your lie , nikki . and i resent you making it mine . nikki : look , if you could just let me explain to you , i can -- victor : is this a business meeting ? what do you have there ? nikki : u - um . victor : your will ? well , i 'll be damned . what 's that about ? [ scene_break ] paul : our techs discovered some solid physical evidence from the site of delia 's hit and run . the lab 's on it now . christine : great . what is it -- tissue samples , paint chips ? paul : it 's a shard of plastic from a light . christine : oh , well , that 's not much to go on . paul : well , admittedly , it 's not , but , uh , chavez 's gut tells him that it is from the s.u.v . that hit delia . christine : okay , well , let 's hope it pans out fast . you know how i feel about hit - and - run cases . let 's just try and nail this guy and give the family a sliver of peace . [ scene_break ] traci : oh , ashley . abby : mom , you came . traci : [ chuckles ] ashley : of course i came . i heard i was needed . jack : what do you say , bill ? you think you can stick around a little bit longer ? billy : let 's not do this . do n't do this right now , please . ashley : billy , we had to . we need you . and you need us . are you really gon na walk out on us right now ? billy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] tyler : losing mom was terrible . losing gus -- that was , geez , beyond messed up in its own way . but losing a kid ? you know , watching your family go through that ... leslie : wow . how 's abby doing ? tyler : ah , i hate seeing her torn up like this . leslie : you 're torn up . seems like it 's getting pretty serious . tyler : yeah . well , i did n't plan on it that way , neither one of us did . i do n't know . it 's the stuff that you and i , we spent years trying to hide -- that does n't change the way she looks at me . i mean , her family has history . our family has history . but when she and i get together , you know , it 's just us . leslie : oh , well , it must be nice not having anyone else ... butting in to your relationship . neil : hey . tyler : hey , neil . good to see you . neil : good to see you , too . tyler : i got to go , though . i 'll see you later . leslie : okay . bye . neil : take care . wow . hello , there , beautiful girl . leslie : oh , hey . hi . neil : got that look , you know ? you 're , uh , thinking . leslie : yeah , i am ... about gus and the nasty little gift that keeps on giving -- hilary . [ scene_break ] hilary : [ chuckles ] now , that was worth you coming back for . mason : [ chuckles ] hilary : [ chuckles ] and me letting you in . mason : whoa , whoa . wait , wait , wait . you act like i had to twist your arm . i think all i did was knock . hilary : it was the way you knocked that i found irresistible . [ chuckles ] it reminded me of when we met in london . remember those days ? mason : we tore that city up . god , those were some good times . it 's different now , though . hilary : of course it is . mason : let 's go back to london , amsterdam -- look , anywhere but here . hilary : what ? no , i -- mason : we had fun . you had passion , fire . hilary : hey , i still have passion . mason : yes . but you have a different kind of fire , like it 's gon na burn you and everyone else up . hilary : when someone in your family is killed , you fight hard . and if you do n't , you might as well be dead , too . mason : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] ashley : i 'm so sorry , billy . billy : yeah , so ... [ clears throat ] anybody want some of this right here ? i think so . abby : yes . ashley : hi . abby : oh , mom . i missed you . ashley : hi . i know . i missed you , too , honey . traci : i missed you , sis . [ sniffles ] [ chuckles ] glad you 're here . ashley : i guess you kind of missed this house , too , huh ? [ chuckling ] abby : oh , we kind of stayed after the whole pest - control issue was resolved at my place . traci : [ chuckles ] it felt right to be here before . but it feels even more right to be here now . this family always stands stronger together . jack : and we always will . [ scene_break ] neil : you ca n't let hilary get inside of that pretty little head of yours . leslie : well , i mean , it 's not like i opened the door and said , `` hey , come on in . `` she stormed in with a battering ram -- that damn blog . neil : mm . well , maybe she 's had enough . leslie : she 's just taking time to regroup , figure out her next move . hilary wants everybody to feel her pain , and the thing is i lost my mother to murder . i lost my father to a lie and then to prison and then to a bad heart . i know pain as well as anyone else , and for her to think she can just teach us all some sort of lesson , i -- neil : no , no . wait , wait . hold on . no . me -- she 's trying to teach me a lesson . leslie : you lost your wife ! okay , hilary needs to sit her behind down and stop thinking we need to learn something from her . neil : honey , i am so sorry that i dragged you into this . i have tried my best to make her understand . leslie : right . you did . and it did n't work . so , you know , maybe someone else can get through to her . neil : i appreciate you trying , but i do n't think hilary 's gon na listen to you . leslie : to me , no . but maybe someone else . [ scene_break ] mason : you know , you can laugh . i 've seen it . matter of fact , when 's the last time you did anything close to laughing ? hilary : some people just take life seriously . mason : you had a big life when i met you . now your life is this big . it 's all about neil winters and nothing else . and going after a pay day . you know , that i get , but get the bankroll to go places , do things . living well is the best revenge , right ? look , this here -- this suite and going after winters and his family -- is that really all you want to do with your life ? hilary : you miss my spark , huh ? my fire ? because i do n't go pub crawling with you anymore ? my spark is where it belongs . it has purpose -- avenging my mother 's death . when that is over , i will feel it in my heart . then we can talk about moving on . mason : because you 're in charge ? hilary : you did n't think that ... this was gon na change my mind ? oh , no . you could n't have . mason : not this . me . but you know , you 're so good and happy on your own . you got it . look , i 'm gone . hilary : yeah . i 've heard that before . mason : just look after you . i 'll look after me . hilary : what am i gon na do without you ? mason : everyone needs someone . by the time you figure that out , i 'll be long gone . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor , please . victor : why are you looking into your will ? are you consulting with avery ? nikki : yes . i was . victor : about what , though ? i mean ... is there something i should know about your health ? nikki : oh , no . darling , no . i 'm fine . victor : you sure ? nikki : i 'm positive . victor : well , sweetheart , why are you looking at your will ? nikki : it 's just basic details regarding my estate . it has n't been updated in years . i 've been meaning to do it since the wedding . victor : and if there 's something i should know ... ? nikki : then i would tell you . victor : you better , okay ? we 'll talk about this later . nikki : that 's fine . mm - hmm . victor : promise ? nikki : yes . victor : okay . nice to see you , avery . avery : mm - hmm . you , too . [ door closes ] nikki : i 'm sorry about that . avery : really ? for what ? having me stand here while you keep information from your husband -- information that nick and victoria have a brother and that brother is dylan ? nikki , how is this even possible ? nikki : i know . i 'm sorry . paul arrived , and i did n't even have a chance to explain it to you . avery : no . you explained precious little , but not before i was obligated under attorney / client privilege before you dropped this on me . nikki : avery , my intention was not to trick you . it -- it was to get your help . avery : okay , whatever your intention was , you just assumed that i would keep this plan of yours to deceive dylan and everyone else . i dropped off your document , and i came here to tell you i would rather be disbarred than lie about something like this to dylan . [ scene_break ] victoria : dylan . hi . dylan : victoria , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i heard about delia . i mean , if there 's anything that i can do ... victoria : actually , there is . there is something you could do . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] paul : come in . victor : hi . christine : hey , victor . victor : hello , christine . nice to see you . christine : you , too . victor : paul . paul : victor . victor : listen , would you mind giving me an update on delia abbott 's death , and are you any closer to arresting whoever caused it ? paul : we are sifting through the evidence , but my team and i do n't have time to stop the investigation to give updates . when we have something , you 'll hear about it . victor : well , i hope you do n't mind keeping me updated , you know ? because delia is part of my extended family . and , uh , while you 're at it , perhaps you can explain to me why so much time was wasted inspecting nikki 's car . christine : i ... think the chief will have to speak for himself . paul : [ sighs ] nikki 's car was caught on a surveillance cam near the same time and place as the incident . the department has since eliminated her car as the vehicle involved in the crime , so , uh , it 's -- it 's that simple . we have to dot our i 's , cross our t 's . nikki understood . christine : and that 's how investigations take place , how cases are built . now , every second we spend discussing it is a second we 're not devoting to finding delia 's killer . victor : but , listen . both of you know nikki . i mean , you know her well enough to know that she would stop for a squirrel if she thought she had hit it . you know her conscience would n't allow her to rest . [ scene_break ] nikki : but you said you 've been keeping this secret . have you or does dylan already know about our connection ? avery : nikki , he just found out his wife lied about their child , adam 's child . his entire vision of his future has been ripped away from him , and now i have information that could rip away his entire past . nikki : well , maybe it would be a comfort to him knowing that he 's not all alone in the world . avery : his parents were good people . they were kind and loving and honest , or at least he thought so . to find out now that they lied to him , that they did n't tell him he was adopted ... nikki : just so you know , it was his mother 's lie . from what i understand , she never told his father . avery : what ? ! okay , so -- so dylan 's mother kept this from both of them ? okay , wow . you know , the irony in this is that if chelsea had n't confessed , then ... connor would be growing up with the same lie that dylan did . nikki : open adoptions are very common these days . there was a time when they were n't . avery : dylan 's mom lied to her husband and her child . the era in which it happened , nikki , does n't matter to me . nikki : all right , well , if the lie is the worst part , maybe it 's best that dylan knows . avery : knowing -- has that helped summer -- the pain , the trauma ? nikki : well , that 's been very difficult . avery : yes . it turned her entire life upside down and everyone around her . do you want to inflict that kind of pain on dylan now ? jack : there is one irresistible force , one undeniable entity . abby : oh , you 're not talking about my dad , are you ? ashley : that 's funny , abby . he wishes . jack : i was talking about family -- this family , in particular . wow . this many abbotts in one room . ashley : with a new addition . we 're so happy that you 're here , especially now . summer : look , i know when things are hard , as much as you do n't want people around , it helps . it was like that when my mom was in the hospital . ashley : summer , i 'm so sorry about what happened to your mom . the last time i saw her , she was so completely committed to helping jack when he needed her . summer : yes . and he 's been there for her ever since . ashley : did you know that he 's always loved you , ever since you were a baby ? summer : yes . ashley : and clearly , phyllis and nick did a beautiful job of raising you . jack : okay , billy . you got her here , and now she 's saying nice things about the woman i love . [ laughter ] billy : she is . abby : mmm . have you smelled these muffins ? they smell so fresh . what , did you bake these on the plane ? ashley : i brought muffins ! [ laughter ] ashley : they 're for tomorrow morning -- the traditional abbott breakfast , of course . traci : good . i hope everybody can make it back , please . please say yes . abby : life always interferes , so why let it , huh ? why do n't we do breakfast right now ? i 'm starving . kyle : you just ate . abby : that was several minutes ago . i 'm hungry again . ashley : well , i certainly never ate on the plane . jack : you know , i am the wizard of omelets . a word of warning -- the youngest always gets orange juice . kyle : you want bacon or sausage ? jack : how about both ? we got a small army to feed here now . traci : that sounds like a great plan . [ indistinct conversations ] [ scene_break ] hilary : [ chuckles ] well , if it is n't the winters ' legal lapdog . if you have a restraining order or some nonsense libel suit , you can leave it in the trash on the way out . leslie : this is not legal business . this is personal , very personal . hilary : you are out of your league if you think you can intimidate me . leslie : that 's right where your mind goes , is n't it ? everyone out to tear someone else down . well , no . okay , i am here on a peaceful mission . hilary : oh . even better . you are out of your league . leslie : okay . you do n't want to hear from me . that 's obvious . but i bet you 'd give anything to hear from your mother just one more time . [ scene_break ] dylan : if you think i can help , name it , please . victoria : [ sighs ] it 's just that billy 's heart -- it 's -- it 's in a million pieces right now , you know ? and nothing i say or do , nothing anyone says seems to help . dylan : i 'm sure whatever you 're doing is helping , even if you ca n't see it . victoria : i know billy , and i would know if i was getting through to him . i mean , delia was his life . she was just this beautiful bubble of giggles and joy , and she was that way to everyone . everyone felt that way about her . i mean , even my father adored her . [ chuckles ] so , everybody 's in a lot of pain right now , and instead of billy being able to reach out to anyone , he 's just -- he 's shutting down , you know ? dylan : i -- i 'm not sure how i can help that . victoria : because i know you know loss . you know , i 'm sorry to bring that up , but i think that billy could really use a friend right now -- you know , somebody that 's not drowning in all this with him . i think that would really help him . i think that ... sometimes , family just -- just -- there 's nothing they can do , as much as they want to . [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , when dylan s born , i was so young . and the father ? believe me , he 's the kind of human being that should never be around children . it would be years before i 'd meet victor . avery : okay , why delve into this now ? nikki : actually , katherine set me on this path . avery : and if she had n't , would you have gone looking for the child ? nikki : well , she did , and i know -- i know that he 's here in town , and i know that his parents are gone . avery : you know , dylan had a wonderful childhood with parents he worshipped . what more could a biological parent ask for ? nikki : so , you think it 's wrong for me to want more ? avery : i think you 're being selfish . i think you 're thinking about what you want and your feelings , and for you to drag me into this -- it 's like -- it 's like you want me to -- to tell him this . you want me to tell him the news . nikki : that is absolutely not true ! that 's not why i told you . avery : okay , well , then why , when i came in here , the first thing you asked me is `` did you tell him ? `` see , i think you want me to tell him . i think you want to hang back and wait and watch and see if he goes to you , and how could i make a decision like that ? nikki : you just told me that you would be willing to be disbarred over this . so , that makes me think that you believe he should know the truth . avery : yes . there are reasons he ... maybe , should know the truth , nikki . because he 's all alone in the world , and he 's lost everything . he 's lost his parents , he 's lost his wife , his son , not to mention everything that he lost in the war . he 's in this world thinking he 's all alone , without family , but he has a family . he has you . [ scene_break ] victor : how are you going to go about finding this killer ? paul : well , what i can tell you is that we will keep delia 's parents posted , and they , in turn , will inform you . victor : uh - huh . now , you were recently appointed as d.a . , christine . does that mean that you would like a conviction to your credit ? christine : i want justice for this and every victim . i want to build a good , strong case that proves , beyond a reasonable doubt , that we have the right man or woman . until that happens , we 're not backing down . victor : well , let me ask you . how do we get some movement into this ? i mean , do i need to throw money around like jack abbott ? paul : i understand his impulse and devon 's , as well . but the fact that we have a $ 1 million reward has done nothing but bring all the wackos out of the woodwork . i mean , maybe we will get a tip we can use , but mostly , it 's just a lot of busy work for my guys that lead to nothing . so , please , keep your checkbook closed and let us do our jobs . victor : all right . you do what you have to , and so will i . paul : okay . um , do you mind me asking -- what does that mean ? victor : [ chuckles ] that means my movement is not going to be constricted by issues of reasonable doubt or burden of proof . you two have a nice day . paul : yeah . victor , please , do not take matters into your own hands . i ask ... victor : good to see you both . christine : [ chuckles ] [ door closes ] paul : ... you ... not ... [ scene_break ] traci : and your grandfather was the king of the table . summer : [ chuckles ] ashley : he was the most wonderful father in the world , an incredible patriarch . summer : yeah . i 've -- i 've heard a lot about john abbott . jack : oh , he would have gotten such a kick out of you . i 'm so sorry you did n't get to meet each other . summer : yeah . it 's probably best he did n't know about some of the stupid stuff i 've done . traci : [ chuckling ] oh , summer , you have no idea what dad 's children put him through . jack : she means me . ashley : no , i think she means all of us . traci : no . [ laughter ] ashley : he would have treated you just the way he treated all of us , right ? unconditional love . jack : more than anybody else , he had a way of knowing what was in our hearts and our minds . ashley : that 's true . jack : always find the right words to say to get us through , to make our day a little bit better . billy , if he was here right now , he 'd have the right words for you . i 'm sorry i do n't . ashley : he is here , jack . and he 's going to be with us tomorrow at the cemetery . billy : [ sighs ] i better get home . ashley : billy , please . traci : billy , we do n't have to talk about this if you do n't want to . but tomorrow 's going to happen . we all just want to help you be prepared for it as best as anyone can be . billy : right . yeah . i appreciate that . i love you . i 'll see you there tomorrow . jack : billy , i 'll go with you . ashley : no , jack . [ scene_break ] mason : yo . tell me that 's your ferrari outside . huh ? what 's up ? man , you take my advice and get a little something to enjoy ? devon : your advice ? 'cause i would listen to you ? you want some advice from me ? go to hell and take your partner , hilary , with you . mason : look , man . it was a big mistake getting caught up in hilary 's mess . i 'll be regretting that woman for a very long time . devon : yeah . you 're damn right . mason : you never picked the wrong woman , do all kind of stuff to make her happy , and then wish you had n't ? devon : if you 're asking if i 've ever been a big enough chump to deliberately try and ruin a family because some woman smiled at me , no . i ca n't say i 've done that . victor : is there a problem here ? devon : not at all . in fact , mason was just about to walk away . victor : you be careful with that fellow , okay ? i 've been meaning to talk to you . do you mind if i sit down ? devon : not at all . please . victor : you know , devon , what you did in offering that generous reward for information regarding delia 's death -- that 's very nice . that 's what great wealth is for -- to lead and to take charge . devon : well , thank you . i think so , too . victor : you have good instincts , but let me warn you , with great wealth comes enormous responsibility . devon : well , i know that katherine trusted me with it , and i trust her , too . victor : as do i . now , katherine was very deliberate in her will . if you read between the lines , you surmise her message . [ scene_break ] hilary : my mother ? you have the nerve to talk about my mother when you go to bed with the man who left her to die ? wow . leslie : okay , you know what ? i should have thought of this sooner . you loved her . she was a part of you , and these belong to you . hilary : what are these ? leslie : they 're letters from your mother to my father , probably his most precious belongings -- rose 's words , her handwriting . listen , neil has tried so many times to make me understand your pain , and frankly , i just -- i could n't because i have too much of my own . but here are your mother 's words . okay , maybe they 'll help , and maybe you will see that the way she died is not what you think . i truly am sorry for your loss . [ scene_break ] tyler : i just wanted to check on you . but , you know , if your mom 's visiting , i can -- abby : no , no . um ... well , things are pretty miserable around here . you probably do n't want to deal with this . tyler : no . if you want me to stay , i 'm here . you know that i am wherever you need me to be . abby : stay . please . here . tyler : hello . or , uh , should i say , `` good morning `` ? [ chuckling ] jack : nicely done . traci : hi , there . we 're just , um , having a little family tradition , you know ? um , we 're trying to make sure that billy knows he 's got a whole family of people who want to help him get through this . jack : right now , it 's on abby 's mom , ashley . we 're all praying that she can get through to billy . [ scene_break ] billy : how long are you gon na sit there ? ashley : for as long as you need me . [ scene_break ] nikki : if you could just -- just work with me on this , because you know him so well . avery : what do you want me to do , nikki ? you want me to suss him out and report back to you his thoughts and his feelings and expose him and betray him so he makes the decision here ? ! nikki : no . i do n't want him to feel betrayed , certainly not for my sake , but -- but you know him so well . you know his past , you know his present , and if i could just know a little of what you know -- what kind of friends does he have ? what are his dreams ? what kind of books does he read ? i mean , anything . if -- avery : nikki , i fixed your will . the lifetime you lost with your son -- i ca n't get that back for you . [ scene_break ] dylan : of course i will be here for billy . the second he 's ready to talk , i 'll be ready to listen . and you 're right . i can relate . but you 're coming to me about billy . who 's looking out for you ? victoria : i was really lucky to have dee dee in my life . but right now , my job is just to be there for billy and johnny . dee dee had this wand . it was this light - up wand , and johnny would go crazy laughing anytime she 'd wave it around . he 's not gon na remember that . he 's not gon na remember her , and that kills me . [ sighs ] you know what ? i came here to get an oatmeal cookie for johnny , 'cause he loves them . they 're his favorite . they 're -- it 's no magic light - up wand , but -- dylan : cookies can be magic , i think . victoria : you think so ? dylan : yeah , yeah . but for me , it 's always been , you know , chocolate . victoria : oh , yeah ? me , too . i love chocolate . dylan : how about this -- a couple oatmeal for johnny and a couple of chocolate for you ? and i 'm glad you came for billy 's sake and for johnny 's , but this is your grief , too . and it 's okay to need someone to lean on yourself . [ scene_break ] victor : you know , devon , your grandmother katherine chancellor was a remarkable woman . and she handled her estate with great care . now , she wanted you to inherit the bulk of her wealth and give me the company . i think there was a reason . devon : you believe it 's a reason deeper than just me being her grandson and you a close friend ? victor : yeah . i think she wanted you to have the wealth and power and someone to guide you . devon : well , with all due respect , sir , i honestly do n't know what katherine was thinking . victor : i understand that . now , you re - read her will , and if you begin to surmise what she had hoped for you , if you have any questions , you contact me , okay ? devon : i will do that . thank you . victor : all right . you 're quite welcome . thank you . neil , how are you ? neil : fancy seeing you here , victor . victor : nice to see you . neil : yeah . victor : all right . you know how to get a hold of me . devon : i do . victor : nice to see you . everything okay ? neil : yeah . things are good . victor : great . uh - huh . devon : hey , dad . neil : hey , son . what was that ? victor working you ? devon : no . i - i think he just wanted to give me some advice . he said that he thinks it 's what katherine wanted . neil : ah . what katherine wanted . did he now ? devon : yeah . what 's the matter ? you do n't trust him ? neil : you know , i 've kind of told you this before . um , victor is an excellent businessman , but do n't get it twisted . he always , always has an agenda . you , me , anyone else not in his family will always be lowest on the priority list . now , your grandmother , she left you a fortune . she trusted me , intimately , to run her business . now , if you 're gon na be a player in this game , you 've got to keep a sharp eye out for people you can trust and people you ca n't . hey . you know i love you , kid . devon : i love you , too . neil : it 's gon na be fine . [ chuckles ] hey . hey , you . leslie : hey . neil : how did it go ? leslie : hilary or ann or whatever her name is , she is one ball of hate and misery . yeah , but she has rose 's letters now , so if we ca n't get through to her , maybe her mother can . neil : oh , boy . leslie : yeah . neil : there are some difficult truths in those pages . a hard thing to learn that your parents were n't exactly saints , right ? leslie : rose made her own choices . she made her own mistakes . all right ? it 's not your fault she drank , and it is not your fault she died . neil : okay , leslie . i really appreciate you trying . honestly , though , i think hilary is too far gone to let it go . [ scene_break ] billy : go home , ash . tell them i 'm fine . tell them they do n't have to worry about me . ashley : you want me to lie to the people that love you most , billy ? billy : how is that any more of a lie than what 's going on in that house ? we 're all just pretending that it 's okay . ashley : what happened to delia 's not okay . nobody thinks that it 's okay . billy : but we 're all pretending that we 're gon na get through it . i 'm pretending that we 're gon na get through it , and i just do n't want to pretend right now . ashley : you do n't have to pretend . look at me . just look at me . nobody knows better than me what this kind of grief can do to a person , how it squeezes every tear out of your eyes . it squeezes every breath out of you , and it squeezes every thought out of your head . more than once , that was my only reality . [ voice breaking ] billy , you know that i lived in that place of fear and pain and excruciating loss . you and jack brought me back from that place , bill . [ sniffles ] and i 'm -- i 'm scared . i do n't want you to slip away . okay ? billy : i ca n't do it , ash . i ca n't go back to the house and talk about a cemetery or talk about the service . bury your daughter -- it 's not right , and i ca n't do it , and i -- i ca n't go tomorrow . ashley : i hate this so much . i 'm sorry , but i think you have to go , billy . for yourself and for chloe and , most of all , you have to go for delia , you know ? you do . you do , billy . you got to say goodbye to your little girl . billy : i failed her , ashley . i failed my little girl . i was n't there when she needed me , but , hey , i 'm gon na go tomorrow , and i 'm gon na listen to the minister . and i 'm gon na look at that hole in the ground . i 'm gon na put dirt on her casket . my kid 's gon na be in a casket , and i 'm gon na put dirt on it . [ sniffles ] but i failed her . [ voice breaking ] and i was n't there when she needed me . her entire life , whenever she was afraid ... [ crying ] she would hold my hand . she was scared , and i was n't there to hold her hand . ashley : i 'm so sorry . you know what ? she 's not scared now . and maybe for now or ... tomorrow and god knows for how long , billy , in a way , you can just let delia hold your hand so you wo n't be scared . billy : yeah . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm not sure billy was ready for tonight . traci : jack , i do n't think anyone could ever be ready for the first days after you lose a child . but it does n't mean that we should ever stop trying . jack : well , omelets and muffins did n't work . i 'm not sure what 's next . summer : um , maybe this is dumb , but -- jack : there are no dumb ideas at this point . kyle : yeah . go on . just say it . abby : you ca n't be an abbott and not speak your mind . it 's physically impossible . [ chuckles ] summer : well , it 's not gon na change anything . i mean , it 's not gon na make billy stop hurting , but it 's something for us all to do together , a way for all of us abbotts to honor delia . [ scene_break ] nikki : wow . that was quick . victor : well ... come here , honey . [ smooches ] now ... i 've been thinking about you revisiting your will . is there something you 're not telling me ? nikki : darling , i feel fine . i am absolutely fine , i promise you . really , this -- this all goes back to losing katherine . i mean , one ca n't simply wait for their affairs to be in order , and i 've also been reminded that ... we have to cherish and protect the ones that we love while we can , like sweet little delia . [ scene_break ] paul : i just got the lab report back on the piece of plastic . no weather erosion , so it had n't been there long , so it definitely could have broken off at the time of impact . christine : it 's cinderella 's slipper . so , we have to find the head lamp that plastic fits into . paul : well , the good news is there is a partial serial number etched into the plastic . that should narrow down the search , so we are that much closer to finding justice for delia . [ scene_break ] dylan : when billy 's ready to talk , i 'm here . you let him know , and i 'll let him know , too . victoria : thanks . billy 's really lucky to have a friend like you , dylan . i 'm glad you 're here . dylan : same goes for you about talking , you know , if you need an ear . [ scene_break ] billy : you should go home , be with the family . ashley : i 'm fine here . [ scene_break ] jack : delia abbott , this family will hold you in our hearts forever . [ smooches ] [ next_on ] billy : ready to say goodbye to our little girl ? minister : we 're here today to celebrate and honor the life of delia abbott , a life cut tragically and unexpectedly short . | avery is upset that nikki told her that she is dylan 's biological mother and accuses nikki of wanting her to be the one to tell dylan the truth so that she does n't have to do it . nikki tells avery that is n't true but she does admit she wants her to tell her about dylan 's life and give her advice about when would be the best time to tell dylan the truth . avery tells nikki she ca n't give her back the years she lost with her son . mason breaks up with hilary when he realizes that all she cares about is getting revenge on neil and his family , and she does n't have any plans for the rest of her life . victor tells devon that he thinks katherine left him in charge of chancellor industries . she left most of her money to him because she wanted him ( victor ) to be a mentor to him . neil tells devon that now that he is a billionaire he needs to be very careful about the people he trusts . |
maureen : ben , you 're upset . you do n't know what you 're saying . stitch : oh , the hell i do n't . maureen : let 's go downstairs and we 'll get something to eat , and then we will talk . stitch : we 've talked about it , mom , ad nauseam . the outcome is always the same . you want me to keep living a lie . maureen : i want what 's best for the family . stitch : so do i , and that 's why it 's time . people need to know i did n't kill my old man . ashley : yes , finally . the remodel is finished on the lab . security system 's gon na be installed by the end of the week , and then my chemist can finally get to work . yeah . that 's why i 'm calling . i need that paperwork a.s.a.p . i 'm meeting with the patent attorney . n - no . next week is definitely too late . i 'm -- i 'm meeting them in madison tomorrow . i 'm bringing somebody with me , yeah , but not from legal . hold on a second . oh , you know what ? can you make sure i get that paperwork a.s.a.p . ? i have another call . okay . thanks so much . pete , how are you ? yes , i just have to get it from accounting . why do n't you come along with me ? so ... [ chuckles ] victoria : abby ? wow . nice . billy : hey . how 's my favorite fashion dummy ? chelsea : [ chuckles ] you better be talking about her . how 's the unpacking coming along ? billy : actually , i had to stop . um ... moving in here was harder than i thought it was gon na be . chelsea : are you having second thoughts ? billy : you know , i thought this -- i was certain that this was the right thing to do . you know , i was looking forward to my life with you . and then -- and then i got a good look at your closet . chelsea : you do n't touch my closet . billy : had to make some changes . chelsea : what kinds of changes ? billy : called a charity . they 're coming by to pick up two walls of clothes you never wear . chelsea : that 's not funny . do n't joke about that . billy : come on , chels . your closet looks like fenmore 's department store . i had to make an executive decision . chelsea : did n't your mother ever tell you not to mess with the contents of a woman 's closet ? ! billy : i 'm just kidding . i 'm not gon na mess with your closet . i 'll just take , you know , everything i own and put it in a half a drawer in the corner . chelsea : no , no , no . no , it 's okay . i mean , if you want to make a few changes , i 'm okay with that . billy : good , 'cause there 's one change i definitely want to make . lauren : did you get the latest financial reports from accounting ? jill : yes . roger sent them to me earlier . lauren : pretty amazing , all the sale spikes from that in - store promotion . jill : better than i expected . lauren : you just will not admit that madame isadora is the reason , will you ? jill : we got a nice bump , okay ? i do n't really think that 's because some stupid psychic gave our customers free readings . lauren : oh , really ? have you seen all the comments on the internet ? have you even been on it this morning ? jill : yes , i have . watched a couple of cat videos , took a quiz to see if i would have survived the titanic . lauren : so then you know . jill : listen , i would have thought that our customers would have more refined tastes . lauren : oh . are you saying that you did n't have a reading ? jill : i do n't believe in all that hooey . lauren : well , i do . and if what madame isadora said is true ... we 're in trouble . michael : `` a prostate biopsy , also called a core needle biopsy , is performed by a urologist , a doctor who specializes in the urinary system and men 's sex organs . your urologist may recommend a prostate biopsy if results from initial tests , such as prostate - specific antigen , psa , suggest you may have prostate cancer . kevin : hey ! what are you up to , mike ? chelsea : so , what 's this change you want to make , hmm ? you want to put a giant slide instead of the stairwell ? put a frozen yogurt machine in the kitchen ? billy : hmm . both good ideas , but , no -- it 's about the bed . chelsea : oh , you are not getting my side . billy : actually -- chelsea : nope . no . non - negotiable . billy : just hear me out . chelsea : look , i 'm okay with football all day sunday , crumbs on the countertops . i 'll even put up with dirty socks on the floor . no changes in the bedroom . excuse me . [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : hello ? hey . yes . i 'm actually working on it right now . i 'll have the sketches to you by the end of the day . does that sound good ? okay . talk to you soon . bye . billy : uh , chels ... what is this ? chelsea : connor 's halloween costume . i made it , and i made mine . i 'm going as mary , and he 's gon na be my little lamb . look . look ! i even have a shepherd 's crook . billy : no . no . you can not subject your son to future years of humiliation . that 's just -- chelsea : billy , he 's just a baby . nobody 's gon na make fun of him for wearing that . billy : maybe not now , but the internet is forever , chels . throwback thursday , all that ? chelsea : well , if connor 's not my little lamb , who will be ? billy : well , i 've always been something of a black sheep . chelsea : ooh ! billy : that and i 've got a thing for bonnets and bloomers . chelsea : hmm . since when ? billy : ever since i found out that you 're gon na be wearing them . maureen : you 're talking crazy , ben . stitch : victoria needs to know what happened the night dad died . maureen : that wo n't change anything ! stitch : if victoria knows the truth -- maureen : the truth is that you lied about being in jail and then you covered it up by taking someone else 's identity . there 's no way you 're gon na square that with victoria . stitch : you were the one who told me i should fight for what i want , that i should n't let love slip away . maureen : yeah . you show her what you want . you focus on the future , on this job , and on this baby that could be yours . forget about the past , ben . stitch : how on earth can i do that when it keeps coming back to ruin my life ? i 've already lost jenna and max . i will not lose victoria and this baby , too . [ clattering ] stitch : what was that ? ashley : what are you doing ? ! victoria : oh . hi . uh , well , i just came by to see abby , and the door to the lab was open . i know you 're working on this top - secret project , so i just thought i might find her in here . ashley : yeah , but instead , you found this . victoria : i was n't looking in your file , ashley , okay ? i did , however , notice the work that you 've done on the lab . ashley : yeah . well , it was overdue for an update . victoria : yeah . there 's updating , and then there 's this . very impressive . i hear you 're sparing no expense when it comes to security , either . ashley : [ sighs ] is that what you hear ? victoria : you guys must be investing a fortune into this fragrance . i guess you and jack are expecting a big payoff . ashley : victoria , abby 's in a marketing meeting . you can wait for her in the lobby upstairs . victoria : right . i did n't come by just to see abby . ashley : okay . then why are you here ? victoria : i want to talk to you about ben . lauren : are n't you gon na ask ? i know you are dying to . jill : i am not the least bit interested in what some psychic who gets paid by the hour has to say . lauren : so , you do n't want to know anything about the man who 's putting us in jeopardy ? jill : there 's a man ? that 's what she said ? lauren : she said to beware of a wolf in sheep 's clothing . `` he has an australian accent and just happens to be married to your sister . `` jill : she did not say that . lauren : all right . so , maybe she did n't . but i still think you should be keeping an eye on your husband . jill : i do n't have to . colin has been on his very best behavior lately . and you can not deny that taking him in as partner on this new boutique has been anything but a bonus . lauren : he can be smart . jill : smart ? he is brilliant , okay ? you know , i talked to him about the problems that newman - chancellor has been having in their construction division -- you know , that pelton thing . he knew immediately how to fix it . lauren : i did n't realize you were paying such close attention to chancellor . jill : hmph . if katherine had left chancellor to me instead of trusting it to victor , the profits would be soaring right now . lauren : well , then you can make fenmore 's profits soar , and you have an added bonus -- you get to work with your husband . jill : that is one of the perks of this job , i must say . lauren : you know , i do n't remember the last time that we both were just so personally and professionally content . jill : oh , my lord . does this mean that you and michael have been spending some quality time together ? lauren : yes , we have . jill : oh , i 'm so happy for you ! lauren : and i 'm happy for you , too . jill : oh , yeah , right . lauren : after everything that michael and i went through last year , we 're in such a good place . i just want everyone to be as happy as we are . [ chuckles ] kevin : what is it you do n't want me to see -- dirty website ? michael : i 'm doing research on a case . kevin : so , why are you being so weird and secretive about it ? michael : it 's called `` being professional `` -- not revealing the confidential information of a client . now , did you come here for a reason , other than to harass me ? kevin : i came by to thank you , but now i 'm having second thoughts . michael : thank me for what ? kevin : for putting a rush on mariah 's annulment . michael : i 'm glad i could help . now , if that -- kevin : yeah . it meant a lot to her . she really appreciated it . she wanted me to tell you thank you . michael : well , tell her she 's welcome . kevin : i just wish that gratitude was extended toward me . i mean , i basically whisked her off to a hotel , kept her safe while that whack - job cult - leader husband of hers was put into police custody , but i guess that did n't even warrant a `` thank you . `` michael : i guess not . kevin : anytime she needs a date to a wedding or a ride out of town on a harley , she calls me , but it 's -- are you even listening to me ? michael : i 'm thinking about this case . kevin : oh . i guess it 's a lot more interesting than what i 'm saying . michael : there 's a lot at stake . kevin : is it anything you want to talk about ? michael : it 's just ... i like to be in control . i like to be prepared . but this one 's unpredictable , and i 'm not sure i 'm ready for the outcome . kevin : sounds like a tough one . michael : yeah , could be the toughest of my life . ashley : so , you want to talk to me about ben ? victoria : seeing you in the park with him the other day made me realize something . ashley : okay . please tell me this is n't about the conversation you thought you heard about him kissing me . victoria : it 's not . ashley : just so you know , my relationship with him is strictly professional . victoria : that 's what i 'd like to talk to you about . ashley : really -- ben working for me ? victoria : it just seems strange to me that you would hire somebody like him . i mean , he has no professional experience as a chemist , and this is a very sensitive project , and -- ashley : well , he was a chemistry major in college . victoria : you see ? that 's what i mean . you seem to know more about him than i do , and you 're working closely together . you 're getting to know him better . ashley : i suppose . victoria : in spite of everything you know about him , you trust him . ashley : okay . what 's your point ? victoria : somehow , you were able to look past all of the things that he 's done and you see a good man . ashley : i 'm really not sure what you want me to say . victoria : neither am i . ashley : because i am billy 's sister , you know , victoria , and it 's very strange for me . it 's awkward if you 're trying to get me say something that makes you turn to ben . victoria : not choosing ben does n't mean i 'm gon na choose billy . ashley : i know that you and billy have been through a lot . i still believe the two of you belong together . victoria : well , maybe somebody should have told him that before he decided to move in with chelsea . chelsea : unh - unh - unh . i am not going to change my mind about connor 's costume . billy : there are so many other cool costumes out there . chelsea : well , i like this one . billy : you dress him up like lambchop , you 're gon na scar him for life . chelsea : okay . what other cool costume would you suggest that 's not gon na cause him irreparable emotional damage ? billy : you could make him a baseball player -- give him a tiny ball and a bat and maybe he could actually give you a few pointers . chelsea : or i could dress him as a surfer dude . then i could give him the pointers . billy : see ? that 's a great idea ! chelsea : i was joking . billy : why ? i 'm sure they have those tiny surfboards . he 'd be , like , the hippest trick - or - treater out there . chelsea : and the coldest . it 's supposed to be in the 40s on halloween . i think i 'll stick to the lamb costume . billy : okay , but i 'm telling you , that is a ba - a - a - a - d idea . chelsea : [ laughing ] oh , no . that is terrible . billy : my lame jokes are just one of the many reasons that you love me . [ sighs ] chelsea : uh , i should get back to work . excuse me . billy : yeah . and i should , uh ... finish unpacking , so ... stitch : that noise came from the bathroom . maureen : it did . it 's the pipes . they 're always making noise . stitch : want me to check 'em out ? maureen : no . no . honey , now , i know that this has been very hard for you , but , you know , there is nothing that you can say that can wipe the slate clean with victoria . and things could get worse , you know , and not just for me , but think of your sister . stitch : i have ... every single day since dad died . maureen : look , but please do n't -- do n't do anything rash , okay ? stitch : [ sighs ] i got to get to work . maureen : benji ... stitch : look , i 'll take some time before i make a decision . maureen : thank you . go on to work , then . do n't want to make a bad impression . stitch : [ scoffs ] it 's a little too late for that . nikki : so , stitch did n't kill his father ? michael : i told you i 'd get that brief to you . when i do -- that 's when ! kevin : hey , when did my cool , calm , collected brother start behaving like a crazy person ? michael : i told you i -- kevin : yeah , i know -- it 's a tough case , the toughest of your career . you know , it might help to talk about it . lauren : hey . you can talk to me . hi . kevin : hi . michael : what are you doing here ? lauren : i came to take my husband to lunch , but i can always lend an ear . michael : honey , i 'm so sorry . i have got to get to a deposition . lauren : oh . all right . well , then , what about a late lunch ? michael : i 'll be tied up all afternoon . but i will see you at home . lauren : yes . michael : [ smooches ] i love you tons . lauren : i ... love you tons . what was that about ? kevin : well , he says some case he 's been working on has him tied up in knots . lauren : yeah . oh , dear . it must be really getting to him . he forgot his briefcase . kevin : oh . well , that is not going to pick up his mood . lauren : no , not exactly . all right . let me see if i can catch him . i do n't want him to be unprepared for -- shoot . [ cell phone rings ] lauren : ugh . this is that buyer i 've been wanting to talk to . kevin : here . you know what ? you take that . i 'm gon na run this out to him . lauren : are you sure ? kevin : yeah . lauren : okay . kate . michael : look , i 'm sorry . i 'm running late . no . i 'm glad you did n't call my house . i do n't want my wife knowing about this . billy : chels ? [ doorbell rings ] billy : i 'll get it . jill : what the hell is the matter with you , honey ? billy : mom . come on in . jill : do you know where i just was ? billy : ooh , 20 questions . bigger than a bread box ? jill : at the abbott house , and do you know who is not there any longer ? billy : wait . wait . i know this one . jill : this is not funny ! billy : which part ? jill : could n't you at least have told me that you moved out of jack 's house ? billy : you know what ? you 're right , mom . i should have put you first , especially when phyllis is just moving back in from being in a coma for a year . the upheaval that 's caused jack and his life , as well as my own screwed- up life -- what was i thinking ? jill : you gave up the best thing that ever happened to you , billy , to move in here with a woman -- she was married to adam , to adam newman , the monster who drove the car that k -- why have you done this ? billy : [ sighs ] honestly , mom ... i 'm not exactly sure . ashley : you 're serious ? billy and chelsea are living together ? victoria : yeah . he 's moving in to her penthouse . ashley : well , i mean , i knew that they were seeing each other , but i had no idea it was serious -- at least not on billy 's part . victoria : who knows what billy 's thinking these days ? ashley : i think he 's still lost . he 's still grieving over delia . you know that , right ? i think this whole thing with chelsea is just his way of trying to find his way back . and eventually , he will . i think he 's gon na find his way back to you . victoria : it 's too late , ashley . ashley : what are you doing here ? do you want me to tell you that ben 's the guy you should be with ? victoria : no . i 'm just looking for some answers , and ben keeps telling me to give him a chance to make things right . ashley : but you do n't think you should ? victoria : i just get the feeling that he 's holding something back . and i ca n't be with somebody that i do n't trust . that 's what destroyed my marriage to billy . ashley : ben 's not billy . victoria : do you know something about ben that i do n't ? nikki : if ben did n't kill your husband , who did ? maureen : you misunderstood , nikki . want another drink ? nikki : no , i do n't want a drink . i want to know what ben was referring to when he said that the truth should come out about his father 's murder . maureen : this is nothing that you have to worry about . nikki : maureen , my daughter may be having your son 's child . now , he 's already lied to her once about his past . if there 's something else that she needs to know about , i 'd really like you to tell me . maureen : ben has had ... a hard time coming to terms with what happened the night his father died . you know , he -- he 'd like to think it 's an accident . nikki : do you think that ? maureen : well , my husband , richard , was an abusive son of a bitch , and ben was just a kid , so , no , i do n't think he was entirely responsible for what happened . nikki : but the police discovered evidence that pointed to murder ? maureen : that 's why ben confessed . he thought it was the right thing to do . but it 's been hard for him dealing with the consequences . nikki : maureen , you have to have the police reopen this case ! i mean , all these years have gone by . there have been a lot of changes in the forensics field . maureen : no , that 's not gon na happen . nikki : why would n't you want to clear your son ? jill : so , you admit you 're making a mistake , moving in here with chelsea ? billy : i did n't say that . jill : well , what are you saying ? billy : about this topic ? nothing . jill : see ? that speaks volumes . billy : oh , could we not just have one conversation where you do n't put your own personal spin on everything that i say ? jill : yes , we could , if you would be honest with me . billy : you want honesty ? i do n't regret moving in here with chelsea -- okay ? -- because ... i 've fallen in love with her . jill : meaning ? billy : exactly what i said , mom ! i love chelsea . jill : oh , you think you love her . billy : oh , for god 's sake . jill : no , no , no . you 've just had your heart broken , honey . you do n't know what you 're feeling right now . billy : mom ... the only heart that i have questions about is chelsea 's , because she 's holding back or [ sighs ] or holding on . jill : to what ? billy : adam . chelsea : i 'm back . [ sighs ] i know this is a really strange place for me to be having one of our conversations . i wish i could be in one of our special places , like the front porch of your farmhouse . [ sighs ] but i ca n't get to kansas right now , and i ca n't put this off any longer . i need you to do something for me . it 's really important . michael : i 'll see you then . bye . kevin : well , it does n't sound like you 're headed to a deposition . michael : were you eavesdropping ? kevin : yes . you forgot your briefcase . lucky lauren did n't bring it out to you . michael : it 's not what you think , kevin . kevin : oh . so , you 're not planning on doing something that 's gon na take all afternoon , something you do n't want your wife to know about ? michael : do n't be ridiculous , kevin . i 'm not having an affair . i wish people would stop accusing me of that . have you seen my wife ? i would have to be an absolute idiot to walk out on her . kevin : i did n't say anything about an affair . what was that phone call about ? michael : none of your business . kevin : here . here 's your briefcase . lauren did n't want you to be unprepared for your meeting . guess there 's no worry in that happening , right ? michael : let it go . lauren : [ sighs ] did you catch him ? kevin : uh , yeah . i caught him . victoria : well ? is there something that you know about ben that i do n't ? ashley : i know he 's a great chemist and seems to be very loyal . he loves his son . he 's somebody that i trust . victoria : is that all ? ashley : that 's enough for me . do you need something more ? is that what you 're doing here ? now that you know that chelsea and billy are gon na be living together , are you looking for somebody to give you a reason to love ben ? victoria : no . no . one thing has nothing to do with the other . ashley : did you ever have to look for a reason to love billy ? victoria : no . ashley : that should tell you something . stitch : sorry i 'm late , ashley . ashley : that 's okay . stitch : victoria . [ chuckles ] am i interrupting something ? ashley : no . victoria : no . i -- ashley : she was looking for abby . victoria : yeah . i 'm gon na actually head up and see if i can catch her . it was nice talking to you , ashley . ashley : you , too . hello . stitch : hi . ashley : so , you finally decided to make your way in to work , huh ? stitch : yeah . had kind of a crazy night last night . as a matter of fact , i should probably tell you something . ashley : that the beds in lockup are super lumpy ? stitch : you know . ashley : i do know that you spent the night in jail . now we have to talk about your future with jabot . nikki : maureen , if there 's something victoria should know -- maureen : oh , there is n't . nikki : well , then , why on earth would n't you do anything possible to help your son ? maureen : clinging to the past is n't gon na help ben any , and it 's certainly not gon na be any good for kelly . she 's got so much going on now . nikki : look , i 'm not trying to start trouble with your family . i 'm just trying to protect my own . and i just have this feeling that you 're holding something back -- something that victoria should know about . maureen : you know , this is a private matter . and i 'd like it to stay that way . i think you understand that , do n't you ? i mean , after all , you 've relied on my discretion . nikki : yes , i suppose . maureen : then i can count on you to not reveal my conversation with ben . lauren : what did michael say ? kevin : um , just that , uh , he did n't want to be late for his meeting . lauren : oh . all right . well , seeing that he could n't make lunch , i think i 'm going to put together a very special romantic surprise for him when he gets home . kevin : yeah , well , i do n't know if he deserves that . lauren : why not ? kevin : uh , you know , just because he blew you off for lunch . lauren : he had a prior commitment . you ca n't blame him for that . i just hope what i am planning will take his mind off his case . kevin : me , too . lauren : i 'd better get going . so nice to see you . kevin : you , too . bye . dr. botnik : do you have any questions ? michael : well , it 's clear what 's going to happen during the procedure . what about after ? what should i expect ? dr. botnik : you 'll be sore for a few days , and then i expect to see you back on the golf course . michael : [ chuckles ] you said i 'll need to take an antibiotic . dr. botnik : to reduce the risk of infection , yes . i 'll write you a prescription . michael : when should i expect the results of the biopsy ? dr. botnik : a few days . michael : then we 'll know what we 're dealing with . dr. botnik : try to keep the worrying to a minimum in the meantime . michael : do i look worried ? dr. botnik : i 'm gon na go get prepped for the test . michael : okay . [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : this is what i brought you . i remember the day you gave it to me . [ sighs ] it was mine -- something old at our first wedding . [ sniffles , sighs ] that was the beginning of our life together . [ sighs ] it 's funny . it somehow showed up in connor 's nursery . it reminded me of ... the life we almost had . i never thought that i could find that kind of happiness with anybody else . i never thought that ... anybody else would ever put up with me like you did ... [ crying ] or see the best in me or ... demand the best in me . but i have . and you 're not gon na like it , but ... it 's with billy . [ chuckles ] what , no thunder ? no lightning ? [ crying ] i have to let go , adam . i have to be free to live my life , and i ca n't do that if you 're haunting my dreams or if you 're making me believe that you 're sending me gifts so i do n't forget our past . i 'm ready to move on , but i ca n't do that if you 're still in my head . you will always be in my heart , but i - i - i ca n't deny the feelings i have for billy . [ sniffles ] i love you , adam . it 's time for me to say goodbye . billy : all right , guys . it 's the last bedroom at the end of the hall . thanks . jill : how much furniture are you -- never mind . i do n't want to know . i do n't want to know anything 'cause i disagree with all of this . billy : gee , i never would have guessed . jill : well , can you blame me , billy ? you just finished admitting to me that chelsea is still carrying a torch for that piece of human garbage that killed your daughter . billy : i just need to convince her that her heart is in the wrong place . jill : baby , i 'm not worried about her heart . i 'm worried about yours , 'cause i know it 's still with victoria . billy : mom , it is over with me and vicki , and i wish everyone would get that through their thick skulls . jill : okay . say that this child that victoria is carrying turns out to be yours , billy . how over is it then , huh ? ashley : so , those are your choices . what 's it gon na be ? stitch : i think i 'll take option number 2 . ashley : you sure ? stitch : i am . i mean , it looks nice . good gym . we can get rooms right next to each other . are you sure you want me to go to madison with you ? ashley : yes . i need a chemist , not somebody from legal . seriously , i need your expertise to help me with the patent attorney . she 's flying in from d.c. to handle the application . stitch : there are a ton of lawyers here at jabot -- the whole fifth floor . ashley : i know , and they 're fantastic , but too many prying eyes in the department , believe me . stitch : that 's why we 're going to meet the lawyer in madison and not here . ashley : exactly . stitch : got it . duh ! ashley : [ laughs ] stitch : sorry . well , you know , i 'm gon na have to check with avery before i leave town . ashley : i already did that , and it 's okay , just so you do n't go out of state . stitch : when did you find the time ... it was you . ashley : yes , it was me who got you out of jail . well , i could n't have my lead chemist , you know , stuck behind bars at such a crucial point of our project . stitch : thanks . you know , hey , uh , i should go back , right ? ashley : okay . stitch : yeah . all right . ashley : hey . stitch : yeah ? ashley : um ... are you sure you 're okay with this -- i mean , this last - minute trip ? stitch : you know what ? this is perfect timing . i need to put some distance between victoria and myself . ashley : i am kind of surprised to hear you say that . stitch : there 's a ... family matter i 'm trying to sort out . being around victoria makes it harder , so going to madison will give me the time i need to , uh ... figure out what i 'm gon na do . victoria : hey , mom . what 's up ? nikki : hi , sweetheart . i have something ... to tell you about ben . victoria : yeah . i - i already know . nikki : you do ? victoria : yeah . he was arrested yesterday . nikki : oh , god . so you 've heard . victoria : mom , are you okay ? you sound kind of funny . are you sure everything 's all right ? nikki : oh , no , sweetheart . i 'm fine . i 'm just worried about you . victoria : okay . are you sure ? nikki : of course i 'm sure . i 'll talk to you later , baby . jill : you can deny it all you want , but you know in your heart that the only woman you 've ever truly loved is victoria . you knew it when she picked you up out of that gutter . you know it now . and if a child has been created out of that love , there is no way on god 's green earth that you are n't gon na want to raise him or her with victoria . no , no , no , no . please do n't tell me about coparenting from afar . you 're gon na want to be there for every moment of that child 's life . [ sighs ] trust me -- if that baby turns out to be yours , none of this will mean anything . billy : mom . mom . mom , mom , come on . oh , great . thanks , guys . um , you can burn that one . [ sighs ] chelsea : um ... is ... is that the change you were talking about ? billy : i know that you said that the bedroom was off - limits , but ... chelsea : no , it 's okay . billy : yeah ? chelsea : yeah . billy : yeah , 'cause i did n't want you to think that i was n't considering your feelings . chelsea : shut up , billy . billy : no . i just want you to know that i -- chelsea : no . stop talking . there 's something i want you to know . i love you . billy : [ chuckles ] what ? chelsea : i love you , billy abbott . [ next_on ] cane : you ca n't have a baby with hilary . phyllis : i will never accept that nick belongs to sharon . avery : you do n't have a choice . phyllis : you want to bet ? kelly : i ca n't do it for one more minute . do you want to be with phyllis , or do you want to be with me ? | chelsea is working on a new dress design when billy comes downstairs and lets her know that he wants to make some changes in the bedroom . victoria walks into the lab and is impressed with the setup . as victoria picks up a file , ashley comes in and catches her . at the athletic club dining room , lauren and jill discuss business and madam isadora boosting their sales with the séance readings . in his office , michael is looking up information about prostate cancer when kevin walks in and interrupts him . kevin asks him what he is doing , but michael refuses to tell him anything . chelsea lets billy know that there will be no changes in the bedroom . billy goes upstairs to finish packing when chelsea goes over to the cabinet and takes out the handkerchief that adam gave her on their wedding day . maureen is against ben telling victoria the truth about his father 's death when they hear a noise coming from the bathroom . ashley wants to know what victoria is doing there . victoria lies and tells her that she is there to see abby but then tells ashley that she wants to discuss ben . kevin asks michael what he does n't want him to see on the computer but michael refuses to tell him . billy notices the costume on the sofa and is against connor going as a sheep . ben asks maureen about the noise in the bathroom , but she refuses to tell him that nikki is there . when ben leaves , nikki confronts maureen about the fact that ben did n't kill his father at all . |
stitch : abby carlton newman , i am asking you to let me love you , let me look out for you , let me be the one you can count on for the rest of your life . abby , will you marry me ? abby : [ sighs ] [ laughs ] stitch : okay , just to be clear , that 's -- that 's yes , right ? abby : yes ! yes ! yes ! i will marry you ! [ laughs ] stitch : oh , my god . abby : [ laughs ] [ sighs ] [ both laugh ] abby : oh , my god ! [ laughs ] oh , my god . [ laughs ] [ sighs ] ashley : let me be the first to congratulate you . abby : [ sighs ] [ computer keys clacking ] billy : look , either way , he 's wrong , ash . you have been waiting for years for the chance to take this company to another level . victor 's empire crumbling into bits is kind of like a -- it 's like an early christmas present , is n't it ? ashley : 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 . victoria : well , i guess it 's back to business as usual . scooping up all the bargains that paragon 's spinning off from newman , feeding off the demise of our company . billy : just the opposite . paul : set up a perimeter . get patrolmen knocking on doors , talking to people in the area . i am sure someone has seen chloe mitchell . kevin : paul , can you please make sure that the guys do n't overreact ? i do n't want chloe getting hurt trying to get away from them . mariah : kevin , we all know you care about her , but she mowed down adam and then she came over here and clocked me in the head . kevin : she 's scared . mariah : no , scared is a frightened , little bunny hiding in a bush , not some chick grabbing a bottle off a countertop and cracking me over the head . kevin : she 's just acting from a place of fear . paul : kevin , mariah 's right . chloe is more than scared . she 's dangerous . chelsea : adam is in the hospital . he almost died because of you . chloe : then i should have driven faster . chelsea : chloe ... chloe : adam almost died . my daughter did die . he ran her down and he left her on the side of the road . chelsea : so you just go and do the same thing to him ? that 's ... chloe : that 's justice . chelsea : no . that 's insane . lily : hey . what are you doing ? why do you have a bag ? cane : oh , you do n't have to worry . there 's no ransom money in it . if you want , i can give it to you and you can have a look . or better yet , you can just take it straight to dylan if that 's what you want to do . lily : cane , i already apologized for that . when i found the money , i did n't know what to think . cane : so instead you thought the worst possible thing , which is i 'm some lowlife that wants to take money from my family , right ? lily : cane , come on , that 's not -- cane : listen , this is n't gon na get us anywhere . i have clothes in the bag 'cause i 'm moving out . neil : gwen . hi . gwen : hilary 's the same . neil : yeah . gwen : no change . i keep hoping i had better news to report . neil : yeah . are you holding up ? gwen : [ sighs ] this will all be worth it once hilary , once she wakes -- oh , my god . did you see that ? did i just imagine ? neil : hey . no , no , you 're not imagining it . i really think her fingers moved . i think so . whatever that doctor 's giving her , i - i think it 's working . gwen : i 'm gon na get him on the phone . neil : good . do that . hey . hilary . you can do this . come back to me . come back to us . chloe : you want to know what 's insane ? you having any sympathy for adam . i mean , how many more lives does he need to destroy for you to realize that he 's not worth your time ? chelsea : i can not believe that you are actually trying to justify what you did . chloe : the way that i 've been acting ? what about you ? you are not rational . you are delusional . and what happened to my best friend ? you used to be smart and strong and independent . you never needed a man to make you feel complete . i mean , what happened to your -- to your self - respect ? you actually stood on the stand and you pleaded for leniency after you swore that you had washed your hands of that monster . you told michael . you told him that you would never say anything good about him . chelsea : adam is being punished , chloe . you did n't need to do this ! chloe : 10 years , chelsea . 10 years . how is that fair ? with good behavior , he 's gon na be out in five . that 's a blink of an eye . chelsea : it was an accident , chloe . adam did not mean to hit delia with that car , and you know that . tell me you know that ! chloe : okay , i know it ! i know that he did n't mean it ! i know that he did n't intentionally try to run down a 7-year - old . so what ? so , good for him . model citizen . he 's just gon na pay for it for a few years . but what about me ? come on . what about me ? [ voice breaking ] i 'm the one who lost my child . i 'm the one who 's paying the life sentence . billy : i 'm not going after newman anymore . victoria : wait a second . what ? billy : i 'm canceling the orders in the pipeline and selling off all the assets at zero profit . i 'm undoing the damage that paragon has done to your family 's business as -- as much as i can . victoria : billy , i ... i honestly have no idea what to say . what made you come to this decision ? billy : i guess it 's all part of finding forgiveness , is n't it ? when we were standing there at delia 's tree , i felt so much like she was there with us , and it felt so good just to let go . and this trying to put one over on victor , it feels like so much more of the same . i hated living like that . i hated the guy that i was becoming , and i - i do n't want to go back to that . victoria : well , then i guess something good came out of this disaster if it got you to this place . billy : yeah . that was you . i have you to thank for that . lily : you 're moving out ? cane : i ca n't stay in the house with you if you do n't believe a word that 's coming out of my mouth . lily : i have said i 'm sorry over and over . i know what i did was wrong . i 'll say it as many times as i need to . cane : it 's too late , 'cause what is done is done . lily : [ sighs ] okay . so , instead of working on our marriage like a committed couple -- with children , by the way -- you 're gon na sneak off to a hotel room . cane : [ sighs ] lily : you are only hurting the kids . it was bad enough explaining to them why their dad spent a night in jail . cane : we would not be in this situation if you came to me instead of going straight to dylan . lily : oh , so it 's my fault , even though every day the police are finding more evidence ? cane : i do n't care about the evidence . what i care about is the fact that at the first sign of trouble , you went to another man . you did n't come to me with it . this does not concern you ! it does n't concern you ! joe : this is n't the time or the place , all right ? and fighting about this is n't gon na solve the problem at all . cane : of course that 's directed to me , because all you want to do is suck up to her . joe : no , actually , it was directed towards lily . cut the guy a break . abby : is n't it beautiful ? ashley : it 's breathtaking . abby : [ chuckles ] stitch : i did my best . abby : you did great . this is the most gorgeous ring i have ever seen in my whole life , and that means something coming from me . stitch : i guess it does . abby : [ laughs ] ashley : i 'm gon na throw you guys the most amazing wedding ever . so happy for the both of you . abby : thank you . i 'm kind of happy for us , too . stitch : hey , uh , now that my tour duty here is done for the night , i want to take my brand - new fiancée out for a romantic celebration , so let me wrap some things up and then we can scram , all right ? abby : all right . mwah . sounds like a plan . stitch : all right . ashley : congratulations . stitch : yeah . abby : are you really happy for me ? i need to know . ashley : are you happy for you ? are you positive ben 's the one ? i 'm only saying that because , i mean , in all the excitement and everything , you know , maybe you 're not giving yourself a chance to weigh everything properly . have you thought this through ? abby : [ chuckles ] i mean , this is n't sudden . it was n't love at first anything . ben and i have been through a lot . we even walked away from each other , but we could n't stay apart . i have had my doubts . i 'm sure he 's had his . but ben has seen me at my worst . i know about his past . i know everything i need to know , and i do n't need to think about this anymore . i love him , he loves me . we want to be together forever . and we will be . [ chuckles ] ashley : of course , i 'm happy for you . i take that back . i 'm thrilled for you . abby : thank you . neil : well ? gwen : her hand moving -- it was n't some involuntary spasm , was it ? i mean , she 's getting better , right ? dr. neville : the patient is responding to my custom course of treatment very nicely . better than expected , actually . gwen : that 's fantastic . dr. neville : no , miss randall . no , it 's science . neurochemistry , more precise . it 's fascinating , actually . the receptors in the brain are like -- neil : hey , come on . when 's she gon na wake up ? dr. neville : soon . when exactly , i ca n't say . could be a few hours or a few days . the good news is that the patient is on her way back to you . joe : i know what it 's like to be in your situation , cane , all right ? to have your reputation thrown in the gutter , especially when there 's no proof . lily : oh , actually , in this case , there 's a lot of proof . and i was still willing to stand by my husband . cane : you were willing to stand by me ? do you realize how different that is to actually believing in me ? lily : well , you know what ? you 're making it really hard for me to believe in you . cane : what ? you expect me to say thank you ? kevin : chloe is not a danger to anyone . she 's not some violent criminal . mariah : tell that to adam . kevin : well , after she heard about the way he was practically canonized in that courtroom , people pleading for him to go free , as if he was the victim , it got to her ! how could it not ? ! she 's a grieving mother ! paul : right , and now she 's a would - be executioner . kevin : [ sighs ] that 's not fair . she was in a panic . paul : exactly . so listen , kevin , we do n't know how she 's gon na react . we do n't know what she 's gon na do when she 's cornered . trust me . kevin : paul , please -- paul : it would be a mistake to protect her . i 'm telling you . odds are , she 's gon na reach out to you , and i want you to help me put an end to this now , before someone else gets hurt , okay ? kevin : yes . paul : okay ? kevin : okay . paul : okay . [ cell phone vibrates ] yeah . mariah : hey . i hope i did n't upset you with what i said to paul . kevin : no . um ... chloe 's not herself . i realize that . she 's crossed a bunch of lines . and i 'm sorry that she hurt you . mariah : no , it 's not your fault she 's a quick , little minx , but thank you . kevin : how 's your head ? mariah : starting to throb , actually . i 'm gon na go get more ice . chelsea : chloe , you 've come so far . you have worked so hard to put your life back together -- chloe : do n't ! do n't -- do n't act like you know anything about me or what my life is like now , okay ? you are not my friend . friends do n't treat each other like this . chelsea : you kidnapped my son ! i had every reason to hate you , to turn my back on you , but i did n't . i could n't , because we do n't have that kind of relationship . [ sighs ] do you remember the day you were leaving town ? remember , i brought connor by to see you , but not to say goodbye , because i would n't do that . i would n't say goodbye to you . you were the best friend i 've ever had . i told you that day , i told you that we would always stay connected , we would have more time , we would have more dreams because that 's who we are with each other . we 're not enemies ! we 're not strangers ! i care about you too much to let that happen , chloe ! chloe : [ voice breaking ] the only person you care about is adam . the only person that you 're dreaming dreams with is adam , protecting him . chelsea : i am so sorry you 're in so much pain . i really am . but pulling a gun on my husband , running him over with your car , it 's not gon na make things better , and it 's not bringing delia back . chloe : [ sighs ] chelsea : no , you 're not leaving , chloe ! no ! not like this . chloe : let -- let go ! i need to get out of here ! chelsea : there 's no point in running . the police are already looking for the driver . they will figure out it was you if they have n't already , chloe . you 're not gon na get away with trying to kill adam . stop it ! stop ! calm down and think ! this is gon na end ! do n't you want it to be on your terms ? chloe : will you just get out of my way ? i need to go . chelsea : go where ? chloe : i need to be with my daughter , okay ? billy : you 've been there the whole time , patiently nudging me in the right direction , putting up with my toxic attitude . victoria : i knew that you 'd be ready when you were ready . and not one minute sooner . it 's how it is with someone that 's unhappy . they think that they want revenge , but what they really want is peace . nobody wants to feel something that 's fundamentally wrong . ashley : that sounds like me right about now . abby : i love champagne . stitch : yeah ? abby : i love the suite . stitch : [ chuckles ] abby : and i love you . stitch : yeah ? abby : mm - hmm . stitch : i thought you 'd want some bubbly . abby : hmm . what i want right now , it does n't come in a bottle . mnh - mnh . stitch : it 'll keep . abby : [ chuckles ] i wo n't . [ chuckles ] neil : so , when can you give us a realistic estimate when hilary will regain consciousness ? dr. neville : mr. winters , i ca n't . you 're asking the impossible . we 're talking about systematically stimulating and then stabilizing the very fabric of the human anatomy , the seat of consciousness . this is n't a tune - up in some auto- body shop . neil : right , right , right . but you 're sure ? you 're sure that she 's gon na wake up ? dr. neville : you 're either calling me a liar or you doubt my abilities . neil : absolutely not . gwen : we just want to make sure that she 's getting the best care possible . neil : that 's right . gwen : that 's all . neil : and as much as i want hilary to wake up and exonerate me , i need to know that she 's gon na be okay . so come on . give me something . dr. neville : we had an agreement , did n't we ? you said that you would not question my methods , no matter how unorthodox . now , apparently you would like to revisit the terms of that agreement . neil : no ! i need some answers . please . gwen : this whole process has been very difficult for us . we 've both been under a lot of stress . neil : now this nightmare is almost over , man . i - i guess -- i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i 'm just -- i 'm anxious . dr. neville : oh . of course . gwen : why do n't we , um ... neil : what ? gwen : take a walk and get some fresh air ? maybe get something to eat and leave the doctor to his work ? dr. neville : well , that would be appreciated . neil : okay . you 're gon na call us , right ? you 're gon na call us the minute there 's a change ? dr. neville : of course . neil : come on . joe : i do n't need your gratitude , cane . cane : good , 'cause you wo n't get any from me . cane : you know , a little bit of free advice ? why do n't you give lily some space ? she 'll come around , realize she made a mistake for doubting you . cane : you finished ? 'cause i do n't need you sticking up for my marriage , and i do n't need you giving me any advice about lily . joe : i was just trying to help . cane : okay . well , you know where you can stick your help , right ? joe : yeah , that 's fine . i do n't even know why i bothered . cane : oh , you know why you bothered ? 'cause you ca n't get your nose out of my marriage . that 's why . joe : you know , i admire lily for the tolerance that she 's displayed here , the love and the devotion she 's given you , because god knows you sure as hell do n't deserve it , and that 's for damn su -- kevin : chloe ? chloe : oh , kevin . kevin . thank god you 're here . kevin : i heard you were looking for me . chloe : yeah , chelsea wo n't let me leave . i just need to get home to my daughter . kevin : your daughter ? chloe : ours . [ chuckles ] delia . delia needs me . will you take me to her ? kevin : um , delia 's not home right now . chloe : what do you -- what do you mean ? where -- where is she ? billy : i did n't go to delia 's tree expecting to have some life - changing experience . ashley : but obviously you did . billy : i want to undo the damage . ashley : what are you saying ? you want to reverse the acquisitions we made ? billy : look , you can yell at me all you want , but i just need to do this for my own peace of mind . ashley : believe it or not , that 's exactly why i 'm here . i want to unwind the deals we made . i want to return everything to newman . all the companies . billy : you 're kidding me . victoria : she does n't seem like she 's kidding . ashley : i 'm not kidding . this ordeal that we 've all been through got me thinking about right and wrong and where a person draws the line , even when something is just business . and clearly i was very excited about jabot becoming a multi - national especially for just pennies on the dollar . and if it was legal , then why not run with it , right ? billy : because it was wrong . victoria : i 'm really surprised right now . but i 'm extremely grateful , and i know my father will be , too . oh , you know , i ordered a pizza . i was starving on my way over here , so i 'm gon na go check on the eta for that . and there 's plenty if you want to join us . ashley : no , i 'm good . thank you , though . victoria : all right , i 'll be back in a second . billy : so , what else is on your mind ? ashley : oh , ben just proposed to abby . billy : whoa . well , good for them , right ? except you do n't look too tickled about it . ashley : well , could you blame me ? i mean , what abbott that you know of has ever had a successful relationship ? i mean , think about that one for a second . billy : oh , come on , ash . it 's not like there 's some family curse or something . ashley : well , honestly , i think ben can be a little fickle . billy : are you questioning his loyalty for some reason ? ashley : no . billy : and abby does love the guy , right ? ashley : she claims he 's the one . billy : i think i understand your hesitation . ashley : you do ? billy : yeah , i mean , let 's face it . abby 's pretty flighty . but you got to give her credit . i mean , this whole last year , she 's grown up . she 's got a career . she 's making good decisions . you ought to be happy for her . ashley : i know . victoria : are we talking about abby ? billy : yeah . stitch popped the question . victoria : seriously ? billy : my nephew , the doctor . gon na have to practice that one . victoria : you know , i think they 're really good for each other . i mean , it 's obvious that ben cares very much about abby , and she 's crazy about him . billy : uh , something is really weird with the connection here . i 'm gon na run down to the server room , check this out . victoria : oh , um , the pizza guy is gon na be in the lobby in five minutes . i do n't have any cash on me . would you pay him , please ? billy : sure . love to be your errand boy . victoria : [ chuckles ] okay . this is really big news about abby . ashley : yeah , it is . victoria : you do n't seem very thrilled . ashley : no , i just -- you know , i 'm her mother . i do n't want to see her make a mistake . victoria : yeah , i know you -- i know you had a thing for ben . ashley : i do n't want to talk about this . victoria : why not ? does it make you uncomfortable ? ashley : yeah . frankly , it does . i mean , i do n't want you to think there was anything more between ben and me , because there was n't . victoria : i promise that i wo n't say anything about what i saw happening between the two of you if you 're honest with me . ashley : about what ? victoria : i do n't know . i 'm just curious about your lack of enthusiasm over this engagement . is it because you 're jealous ? gwen : whoa . what happened ? lily : you know what ? i feel like we should just put swinging doors on this place , because it just turned to the wild , wild rest . you know what ? make it a gladiator pit . they could just bash each others ' heads in . [ sighs ] gwen : what are you talking about ? lily : cane and joe were just in here fighting . gwen : oh , no . is anyone hurt ? lily : honestly , i do n't care . i really do n't . i want this entire thing to end . gwen : what thing ? the hilary thing ? lily : yes . it has ruined our lives . i do n't know what to do anymore . my marriage is in shambles , and cane moved out . gwen : what ? why ? lily : because i 'm not being a good wife by going along and ignoring all the evidence piling up against him . gwen : i 'm so sorry , lily . lily : i am , too . because if cane did this ... there 's only so much i can do in the name of love . gwen : i understand . where 's neil ? uh , i was supposed to meet him here for dinner . lily : he left with cane . gwen : left ? where 'd they go ? neil : what is wrong with you ? cane : i am fed up . the whole town has me tried and convicted , including my wife , and i 'm just done with it . neil : really ? so you risk everything by fighting with joe clark ? your freedom , your family ? all because you want to take a swing at that idiot ? so i 'm gon na ask you one more time -- what is wrong with you ? cane : he had it coming . he had it coming . neil : oh , he did ? cane : yeah . neil : right , so all joe clark has to do is go to the police and they 're gon na come and arrest you , and they 're gon na revoke your bail . cane : [ sighs ] neil : and look at you -- you got a broken elbow . that 's the least of your problems now . so when that doctor comes in and he says you 're free to go , i 'm gon na put you in my car , i 'm gon na take you home , and you 're gon na put your kids to bed . cane : i ca n't do that , can i , 'cause i do n't live at home anymore . i 'm staying at the club . neil : why ? you left lily ? cane : how can i stay with her ? i mean , she actually thinks that i 'm capable of some plot to hurt hilary . she thinks that i have her stashed away somewhere . i mean , who would do that ? what sort of monster would do that to another human being , neil ? lily : where does it hurt ? does it hurt really bad ? joe : well , it 's certainly felt better . [ groans ] lily : good . i 'm glad it hurts , because what were you doing fighting in my hotel ? joe : your husband threw the first punch . lily : i really do n't get you . joe : yeah , well , join the club . lily : whose side are you on , anyway ? joe : i 'm not trying to take sides ! i was trying to be a friend to both of you ! lily : cane is not your friend . joe : yeah , well , he was , until i decided to sleep with his very attractive wife . lily : thank you for the painful reminder . joe : yeah , i - i ca n't help it . none of this would have happened if it were n't for my horrible impulse control . i ripped your marriage apart , and i feel terrible about it . lily : look , i wanted to blame you because it made me feel less responsible , but it takes two . and if there is infidelity , then it 's a sign that something is seriously wrong in a marriage . neil : you know that this is just a bump in the road for you and lily , right ? cane : yeah , right . you know what ? over the last 12 months , there 's been so many bumps , i do n't even think i 'm on the road anymore . neil : of course , you are . you and lily are gon na sort things out . cane : no . not until hilary is found and then she can come back and tell everybody the truth , that i had nothing to do with her disappearance . neil : yeah , that 's -- that 's gon na solve a lot of things . cane : you know what , neil ? and then she can explain to everybody where she 's been and who has had her , and then finally lily and i can sit down and talk , but until then , i 'm just gon na stay at the club . that 's all i can do . neil : that 's where i 'm going right now . i 'm gon na have dinner with gwen . come on . i 'll give you a ride . cane : you go . i got to see the doctor . he 's gon na tell me if i got to stay in this thing for two months or three months . neil : okay . not gon na say you deserve this . i 'm on your team . i am . but i 'm not gon na say you did n't deserve this , okay ? hey , just be cool . cane : okay . all right , listen , i 'm gon na go walk through the park , all right , and see if i can clear my head . neil : yeah , i 'm gon na go see gwen and have some dinner . i 'll check you out later , all right ? yeah . cane : hey . thanks for bringing me , man . i appreciate it . neil : do n't worry about it . lily 's gon na forgive you . guaranteed . cane : i just do n't know if i can forgive her . stitch : [ sighs ] after missing dinner and spending the whole shift in the er with adam , i could eat a horse . how about you ? i can call room service , unless you 'd rather get dressed , go downstairs , and show off your new bling . [ chuckles ] abby ? abby : hmm ? stitch : hey . what 's wrong ? abby : sorry . i was -- i was just , um , i was thinking about something my mom said earlier about our engagement . i did n't want to bring it up . stitch : what 'd she say ? abby : she just asked if i had thought it through for real . i guess she 's worried i got caught up in the ring , the excitement , the idea of getting married . stitch : is that what happened ? ashley : i am not jealous of my daughter and what she has with ben , okay ? victoria : okay . my mistake . ashley : yes , your mistake . victoria : or maybe i 'm right and you just do n't want to admit it . ashley : okay . that 's enough . i do n't have to stay and listen to this . victoria : ashley , how long have we known each other ? you 're really not that good at hiding your feelings . but i could understand why you 'd want to . it 's not like we 're best friends . we do n't have to be enemies , though . i 've seen it with my own eyes , the way that you look at ben and the way that he looks at you . ashley : what does that mean ? i mean , okay , we have a connection . this is so utterly ridiculous . i ca n't tell you . victoria : why ? why is it ridiculous ? ashley : because my daughter loves him , victoria , and i 'm happy for her , okay ? i 'm not gon na talk about this anymore with you . victoria : all right . well , maybe if you had somebody else to focus on . ashley : i do n't need anybody to focus on , thank you . that 's just another complication . i 'm okay . victoria : totally fine , then . if you say so . ashley : yeah , i say so . victoria : good . billy : uh , we got a problem . chloe : kevin , why wo n't you answer me ? w - what do you mean that delia 's not at home ? why would you say that ? where is she ? kevin : sweetheart , it 's okay . everything 's gon na be just fine . i 'm gon na help you . chloe : okay , well , if you want to help me , you just -- you just need to take me to delia . i - i promised that i was gon na tuck her in and we were gon na read her a book . i - i promised that i was going to be there . i mean , i ca n't break my promise . kevin : um ... paul is gon na make sure that you get home to delia in plenty of time to tuck her in . is n't that right , paul ? paul : absolutely . i can take you right now . chelsea : that 's -- that 's very -- it 's so nice of you to offer . chloe : okay , are n't you coming ? esther : oh , honey , uh , kevin has some work to do , but we 'll make sure that he gets there as quick as he can , okay , honey ? kevin : can you do me a favor ? uh , when you see delia , will you give her a big kiss for me ? chloe : yeah , of course . paul : okay , shall we ? chelsea : let 's go . let 's go to the car . esther : let 's go . paul : it 's fine . we 'll go downtown . kevin : this is all my fault . mariah : how ? chloe is a mess . how is that your fault ? kevin : in the park , she pulled a gun on adam . i never should have let her walk away . esther : kevin , you were just trying to help . kevin : yeah , and i made things worse . esther : look , i - i thought she was getting better . we all thought she was getting better . okay , i 'm going down to the police station . chelsea : do you need a lift ? esther : um , no , thank you , chelsea , but i have my own car . kevin , do n't worry . i 'll be fine . chloe 's the one i 'm worried about . mariah : you did help chloe , just now by -- by letting her go with paul . chelsea : she 'll go back into treatment and she 'll get the help she needs . kevin : she 's so broken . she 's never gon na get over this loss . victoria : yeah , we have a problem . where 's the pizza ? billy : i never made it down there . i went to the server room , and our system is going crazy . ashley : what do you mean , it 's going crazy ? billy : i was able to stop some of the newman transactions we had in process , even reverse some of the earlier ones , but now look at this . jabot 's assets are being sold at way below market value just like newman 's were . ashley : wait a second . which assets ? billy : jabot classic went to staunton cosmetics out of new jersey . the kids line was snapped up by some argentine outfit . ashley : oh , my god , no . billy : yeah . and more of them are hitting the block . victoria : it 's paragon . now it 's attacking jabot , too . ashley : oh , my god . this can not be happening . billy : it is . abby : i know this for sure . nothing has ever felt more right . i think my mom 's just being protective since she knows my track record is n't that great . stitch : [ chuckles ] abby : she does n't want me to get hurt again or to screw things up . my history with guys ... stitch : okay , look , hold on . you 're not the only one with a past , abby . everyone makes mistakes . abby : and my mom -- she wants me to be happy . she means well . stitch : ashley 's had a lot of heartbreak in her own life . she just does n't want that for you . abby : this is for life , right ? this is n't like some starter marriage . stitch : i would n't have proposed to you if i had any doubts . this is the real thing , abby . you 're the woman i 've been waiting for , the one i want to spend the rest of my life with . so do n't you listen to your mom or anyone else . just listen to what your heart is telling you , okay ? joe : yeah , you 're right . when someone cheats , it 's never one person 's fault . lily : i was as much to blame as you were . sleeping with you was a huge mistake . joe : yeah . huge mistake . but i 'll let you in on a little secret . lily : what 's that ? joe : well , as much as i should regret our night together ... i do n't . all the trouble it caused , people despising me , the , uh , bruised rib ... it was worth it . cane : [ sighs ] [ sniffs ] neil : how beautiful is the snow , huh ? gwen : i love it . neil : yeah , me too . it 's gorgeous . gwen : are you feeling better ? neil : am i feeling ... ? yeah , much . gwen : good . you just needed some food in your belly . neil : yeah . that and i 'm really starting to believe that this will all be over soon . you know what i mean ? dr. neville : ah ! [ groaning ] oh , my god . oh , my god . oh , no . oh , no . [ high- pitched voice ] missus -- [ clears throat ] [ normal voice ] mrs. hamilton ? ! mrs. hamilton ! where are you ? oh . [ next_on ] kevin : we 're gon na have to kill the virus from both companies . victor : then do it . kevin : i ca n't , unless the two of you can manage to work together . you think you can do that ? nikki : could you find out why the lights were flickering ? of course . nikki : thank you . adam : chelsea , i ca n't feel my legs . | abby accepts ben 's proposal . ashley congratulates them but wonders if abby really thought it through . later , she tells billy and victoria . victoria comments on ashley 's lack of excitement and accuses her of being jealous because she has feelings for ben . ashley denies it and does n't want to talk about it because it makes her uncomfortable . billy and ashley decide to give newman back all that they acquired due to the paragon project . billy finds that jabot is now being targeted and their divisions are being bought out from under them . neil and gwen witness hilary moving her fingers so they call the doctor , who tells them that hilary is responding to his treatment better than he 'd hoped and she will be waking up soon . neil gets anxious and gwen urges him to take a walk with her . while they are gone , the doctor falls asleep and hilary wakes up . cane informs lily that he is moving out and they argue . joe steps in and defends cane , who says he does n't need joe 's help . they throw punches and cane ends up on the floor . neil takes him to the hospital and gives him a lecture . neil promises that lily will forgive cane soon but cane says he may not be able to forgive lily . at gcac , joe tells lily that he does n't regret the night they shared . all the trouble it caused , it was worth it . kevin asks paul to go easy on chloe , she 's a grieving mother . esther sends kevin a text that chloe is at crimson lights . chloe and chelsea continue to argue . chloe seems lucid until kevin arrives then she starts talking about needing to get home to delia . paul takes her away . the doctor wakes up to find that hilary is gone . |
travis : for the 17th time , natalie -- natalie : you need to see victor . i got it the first 16 . the answer 's still no . you ca n't see him today . travis : the whole day ? victor 's busy the next 24 hours ? natalie : yeah . i 'll let him know you called . thank you . come again . travis : oh . i see . covering your back . that blind item on gc buzz . natalie : i do n't even know what that means . travis : `` newman hires notorious computer hacker to delete data . `` that 's you , right ? natalie : i ca n't comment on that at the moment . travis : so you 're being extra cautious . but it does n't make any sense to screen me out . i 'm on your side , remember ? same team . abby : bottom line -- there 's no proof . there 's nothing for the board to worry about . curtis : just because it 's gossip does n't mean it 's wrong . linda : gc buzz implied the hacker was a low - level assistant . natalie : low - level ? travis : her ? a hacker ? [ laughs ] she ca n't figure out the coffee machine . natalie : i 'm calling hr . curtis : you better be right about this . abby : my door 's always open . stop by any time . travis : nice work . abby : nice assist . travis : so where 's victor ? i need to talk to him . abby : he had a sudden business trip . he left me in charge of damage control . travis : okay . well , hey , if you need anything ... abby : thanks , but i 'll take it from here . travis : why did n't you tell me victor 's out of town ? natalie : i ca n't even work the coffee machine , remember ? travis : natalie . did you tell victor i 'm investigating his family ? natalie : of course not . jack : [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] phyllis : you wanted to see me ? jack : yeah , close the door . we got a problem . phyllis : do n't tell me victor has proof you 're behind this thing . jack : no , it 's the whole plan . i 'm starting to have real doubts . phyllis : jack , it was a brilliant plan . i ca n't think of a more elegant way to bring that bastard to his knees . jack : how many times have i tried over the years and failed ? no matter what i do , victor always comes out on top . why is this gon na be any different ? chloe : you need more pins ? chelsea : uh , nope . i 'm almost finished . chloe : i ca n't wait to get bella ready for tonight . and i love connor 's costume . i wonder what kevin is going as . i mean , he 's just been so tight- lipped about it . maybe that 's a clue . maybe he 's going as something that 's tight - lipped , like a -- like a turtle . do turtles even have lips ? are you okay ? chelsea : yeah . why do you ask ? 'cause i do n't have an opinion on the very important turtle - lip conversation ? chloe : i do n't know . you just seem a little down . you were so happy before . what 's changed ? chelsea : that was before connor asked if his daddy would be home to take him trick - or - treating tonight . [ sighs ] no matter how many times i 've told him daddy 's in heaven , connor keeps asking about him . not that i can blame him . how can i expect my son to accept that adam 's gone when ... i keep hoping he 'll walk through the door ? ashley : hey . taking a break ? stitch : yeah , well , i 'm not due at the hospital for a while . sit down . unless you need to get coffee first . ashley : um , no . it can wait . stitch : how you been ? ashley : i was gon na ask you the same thing . stitch : abby told you . ashley : yeah , a few days ago . stitch : [ sighs ] what do you think ? ashley : what do you think ? you 're the doctor . is your marriage worth saving ? mariah : yeah , i 'm looking at the comments now . they 're great . [ chuckles ] `` this guy should go to jail . again . `` i love it , hilary . well , knowing how neurotic natalie is , if we keep the pressure on , she 'll crack and we 'll get all sorts of juicy stuff then . right . i promise you wo n't regret hiring me . all right , got to go . sharon : what 's this about hiring ? mariah : i got a new job . sharon : you did ? doing what ? mariah : i 'm gon na be working for hilary at gc buzz , which means i 'm gon na be around a lot less . but i 'm really throwing myself into this . sharon : my god , i know how rough it 's been having to keep my secret . but now is not the time for you to pull away . faith and sully , they love having you around . they need you . all faith can talk about is how excited she is you 're going trick - or - treating with us . mariah : i 'm sorry . i 'm not gon na have time for that this year . sharon : well , you 're gon na owe that apology to the little girl upstairs who 's working so hard on her costume . she needs her big sister . mariah : her costume ? let me guess . is she going as a big , huge guilt trip ? sharon : i just want you to understand what the stakes are . mariah : something tells me you 're not upset on account of the kids . sharon : okay , fine . yes , i freely admit it . i need you now more than ever . mariah : you mean now that patty expects us to help her escape ? mariah : i still can not believe that you went to rivercrest to visit her . what were you thinking ? sharon : that i had no choice . patty was adamant about seeing me . i could n't risk letting dylan go there without me , could i ? mariah : and the nightmare goes on and on and on . sharon : you should have seen her . she loved it . she kept me twisting in the wind , these veiled threats . she kept hinting that she was gon na blurt the truth out about sully . do you have any idea how stressful this has been ? mariah : i do n't have to . the cold sweats , the blind fear . i have felt it . when paul asked me why i went to stonevale to visit patty , i could feel the walls closing in , which is why i have to distance myself before i say or do anything that makes things worse for you . sharon : i 'm sorry that i dragged you into this mess , but now i do n't know how i can go through it without you . mariah : i do n't know what to tell you , sharon . you 're gon na have to . i 'm busy . sharon : mariah , you know , you 're still a part of this family . you do n't have to invent excuses to avoid us . mariah : i did n't invent anything . i have a new job . sharon : gc buzz . so you said . mariah : i 'm starting from the bottom , but i think that this could be a real opportunity for me . in fact , i need to start proving myself to my new boss . [ door closes ] chloe : look , i 'm not gon na pretend to know what it 's like to lose a husband . chelsea : [ sighs ] chloe : but , you know , i 've been there before . chelsea : i know . chloe : and the holidays , they 're -- they 're the worst . they are . i remember after i lost delia , i just wanted to curl into a ball and cry my eyes out . but then i got bella , and she changed everything , and you are so lucky . you 're so lucky that you have connor . chelsea : i know . chloe : and adam -- he would not want you to be miserable . chelsea : i know . i know that . i know that . and i want to make sure i make this halloween special for my son , you know ? it 's just -- chloe : it 's hard . chelsea : [ sighs ] chloe : i know . it 's really , really hard . but you have to remember that there is life after adam . and although it wo n't be the same , it can still be everything that my best friend deserves . chelsea : thanks . chloe : you know , if you think that later 's gon na be just too hard with all the families , you know , why do n't kevin and i take connor trick - or - treating ? chelsea : i appreciate that . i appreciate that offer , but i actually made plans with nick . and i do n't want to cancel because tonight 's the one - year anniversary of christian 's death . so tonight of all nights , nick should n't be alone . stitch : hey , um , sorry to cut this short , but i have a patient i need to check on . ashley : hey , you know , i 'm not here to point fingers . in fact , i just want to tell you how sorry i am . stitch : sorry ? but not surprised ? ashley : i did n't say that . abby told me that the two of you still love each other . stitch : yeah , well , sometimes love is n't enough . ashley : i heard that you moved out . stitch : no reason living like strangers under the same roof . ashley : oh , ben . stitch : look , if you 're gon na tell me to keep trying , keep fighting -- ashley : no , but i would say maybe ... try not to give up hope . stitch : sometimes you got to be ready to give up . you and i learned something about that last year , remember ? trapped in that fire ? ashley : of course i remember . but some things are not meant to be . and i 'm not sure that that 's true about you and abby . stitch : [ chuckles ] you are much more of an optimist than i am . ashley : well , look at it . you and abby had a whirlwind romance , planned a wedding in no time flat , come home from your honeymoon and max moves in right after his mom died . your worlds were turned inside out . nobody could have anticipated that . stitch : true . ashley : if there 's still love , then there 's always a chance . abby : i do n't appreciate being summoned . my father expects me to find the mole that 's been leaking corporate secrets . i 'm sorry if you 're upset that he did n't ask you . travis : i am sure you 're doing a bang - up job . i admire how you earned victor 's trust . abby : it has n't always been easy . when my family thought my father should be taught a lesson , they forced him out of the company and made us testify against him whether we wanted to or not . travis : that must have been rough on you , being so loyal . abby : it was , but that 's all in the past now . my family 's united , and i 'm sure victoria 's told you . travis : well , she 's carving out her own path at brash & sassy , trying to keep her distance from newman . i have n't been here that long , but i 've noticed victor selectively shares information . so nobody , not even his family , knows everything he 's thinking . abby : that 's my father . so if that 's all ... travis : what are you doing for lunch today ? abby : why ? travis : join me upstairs ? it 's my treat . unless you have plans . abby : i did , but i 'll cancel them . travis : it 'd be nice to get to know you better . shall we ? jack : shady dealings at newman exposed on gc buzz . you 'd think victor would be in a world of hurt . and what 's happened ? have the feds come calling ? phyllis : well , i 'm sure they 're still investigating . jack : what if they are n't ? victor does have a lot of connections . if he slides out of this one , after all the money i spent bribing his board member to give me dirt ... phyllis : it is too soon to be talking like this . we fired our first round . there is more to come , a lot more . why do n't you tell me why you 're doubting yourself so much right now . jack : because he came to you , tried to enlist you . phyllis : that 's because he 's desperate . you scared him badly . score one for our side . jack : he could be having us followed , our computers hacked . phyllis : stop . your plan is working beautifully . focus on that . jack : you 're right . i do n't know what got into me . phyllis : do n't you have a drop to make ? jack : in one hour . phyllis : good . jack : one small problem . if i 'm right , if victor is having me tailed , i ca n't risk having him see me with the mole . phyllis : well , you ca n't cancel . that 's not an option . jack : i got to think of something . [ sighs ] phyllis : i 'll go . i 'll make the drop . stitch : you 're right . it could be a clot . let 's add some heparin to the drip and continue to keep an eye on her . i 'll be there soon . ashley : hey , i do n't want to keep you , but can we just finish our conversation , even though i know it 's not easy for either one of us ? stitch : [ sighs ] look , i do love abby . that never was any question . it 's just everything you mentioned , this unrelenting trauma that got in the way of us having any kind of normal relationship . ashley : i know . i ca n't imagine . you guys get back from your honeymoon , and suddenly you 're raising a child together , a boy that abby never met , whose mother just passed away . stitch : and who resented me for divorcing his mother and resented abby for taking her place to the point where he caused her to fall down the stairs and have a miscarriage . ashley : it was n't his fault , though . stitch : true . the tumor altered his behavior . but none of that makes up for abby 's pain . losing our baby , that ... that 's something abby may never get over . ashley : that 's true , but , you know , your heart was broken . and your wife needed you , and your son needed you , and you 're just one man . stitch : too bad i was n't the one man for abby . ashley : now , wait a second . do n't you think maybe in the future sometime , the timing is right , maybe you can walk back into her life again ? stitch : what if the timing 's never right ? ashley : can you just stay open to the possibility that the timing will be right maybe ? think you can do that ? because the two of you need each other . whether abby knows it or not . abby : none for me . thank you . travis : oh , you do n't like champagne ? abby : are you kidding me ? i - i love the stuff . i could bathe in it . i think i actually have . but i 've made it a rule not to drink at lunch . but please go ahead . travis : just a splash . enough for a toast . abby : fine . travis : all right . abby : just one sip wo n't hurt anyone . travis : to friends and colleagues . hopefully one and the same . abby : to friends and colleagues . [ glasses clink ] travis : so , where were we ? abby : um , you were just telling me that you and victoria have one rule -- not to discuss business . travis : yeah . the office stays at the office . helps us keep our priorities straight . abby : relationships -- they 're very fragile . travis : mm - hmm . abby : and once they crack ... travis : just like families . abby : very true . travis : in times like these , newman under attack , it 's only natural for victor to wonder who 's loyal to him and who is n't . abby : well , strictly speaking for myself , my father trusts me . travis : well , obviously . i mean , he left you in charge when he went out of town . abby : he left me in charge of damage control . travis : that 's a critical task . that speaks volumes about his regard for you . unless ... abby : what ? travis : well , victor 's always thinking two moves ahead . could be he 's looking for a scapegoat . abby : me . yeah , i get it . because the abbotts are my family , too . travis : i know your father loves you . but have n't there been times you 've walked into his office and he clams up or some important memo 's going around and for some reason your name gets left off the list ? i understand , believe me . i 've done more than enough to prove myself to victor , and i 'm still on probation . i doubt that 'll ever change . abby : and how does that make you feel ? travis : i 'm sure you can guess . abby : angry . resentful . unappreciated . chloe : nick still has n't answered ? chelsea : it 's so strange . he told me to call him when i was ready to get connor from the nanny , and then we were gon na head over to sharon 's together to grab faith . chloe : hmm . maybe he 's having second thoughts about being around all the happy kids today . chelsea : [ gasps ] kevin : what ? tell me you do n't recognize og the powerful . chloe : og the who ? kevin : the hero from the kingdom beyond series . tell me you 've read it . chloe : wait , this was the big surprise , what you were being so secretive about ? kevin : i did n't want the whole world to know ! in some circles , news of a costume this authentic would cause mass hysteria . chloe : [ laughing ] it 's making me hysterical . kevin : that 's not funny ! i 'm not kidding ! if fans knew about this , there would be copycats everywhere ! here an og , there an og . chloe : everywhere an og , og sorry , it 's just , you know , like , a mom reflex . chelsea : totally . chloe : [ laughs ] chelsea : well , i like it , kevin . kevin : thank you , chelsea . chelsea : well , i mean , at least , i like it more than what you were wearing at my house the other day . kevin : i promise you 're not gon na have to see that again . what about you ? where 's your costume ? chloe : it 's in the dressing room . we just have a few final touches . kevin : okay , and what about bella ? chloe : oh , she 's gon na be a little butterfly . mom 's getting her ready . we 're gon na meet up at crimson lights . kevin : oh . all right , well , i guess i 'll see you there . chloe : all right , i 'll see you later . kevin : bye . chloe : bye , og . chelsea : hey , nick , it 's chelsea again . sorry , i 'm -- i 'm not trying to bug you . i just want to make sure you 're okay . uh , give me a call back . chloe : i 'm sure he 'll turn up soon . chelsea : i hope so . [ cell phone vibrates ] phyllis : read my lips . i 'm not being followed . jack : how can you be so sure ? phyllis : because i 'm a pro at this kind of stuff , trust me . i would have noticed . concerned about my safety ? broad daylight ? jack : am i worried you wo n't look out for yourself ? not even slightly . [ knock on door ] ashley : hi . am i interrupting ? again ? jack : you 're gon na need to rework this proposal right now . it 's sloppy work . do it . i hope you 're not here to pitch something to me . i 've just about had it with phyllis ' bad ideas . ashley : [ laughs ] between you and me , you 're a little off your game . that was the worst performance i 've ever seen . esther : is n't bella 's costume adorable ? kevin : oh , god . she 's gon na be the cutest butterfly ever . esther : yeah . but i am going as a housekeeper . do n't you dare tell jill , because i 'll never hear the end of it . you know what ? i 've kind of missed wearing this . kevin : aww . well , esther , you can dust my feathers anytime . esther : [ laughs ] kevin : where is bella ? esther : well , when you came in , she freaked out a little and she ran into the kitchen . but do n't worry , because the cook is making her a pb & j because they always calm her down . kevin : well , you can tell her that og the powerful only uses his powers for good . esther : [ chuckling ] yeah . kevin : what ? no ! zoe of the aurora ? ! chloe : by the lightning bolts of dordal , i greet my lord og . kevin : what ? ! you were only pretending you 'd never heard of the kingdom beyond ? chloe : i was trying to surprise you . kevin : [ laughing ] oh , my god . chloe : it 's so good , right ? kevin : so good . mariah : oh , my god . zoe and og . chloe : let me guess . grulinda the troll girl . mariah : all right , i guess it 's not a good time . kevin : wait , wait , mariah , come on . what did you want to talk to me about ? mariah : it 's about natalie . i never thought i 'd hear myself say this , but i 'm worried about her . sharon : you know , i was n't expecting you so soon . dylan is still at the station , and faith is upstairs getting ready . chelsea : oh , what is she going as ? sharon : i have no idea . she wants her costume to be a surprise . chelsea : i see . sharon : so , we 're just waiting for her dad , and then we 're gon na go trick - or- treating . chelsea : what do you mean ? nick 's not here ? sharon : you know , i have n't talked to him since the day that we made plans to spend this holiday together . chelsea : huh . that 's weird . i , um , i rang his doorbell but he was n't home , and he 's not answering his cell phone . sharon : that 's odd . chelsea : it 's not like nick to be so out of touch . i 'm actually starting to get really worried . i mean , nick knew this day was coming , but now that it 's actually here , it 's kind of hard to think about anything except what happened to christian . sharon ? are you okay ? what is it ? jack : look , i 've got work to do . could you take your conspiracy theories elsewhere ? ashley : do you really think i 'm that stupid ? jack : no , i do n't . ashley : jack . jack : i do n't have time for this . ashley : it 's obvious that you and phyllis are up to something ! jack : see this ? this is my divorce decree . it 's signed . it 's finalized . it is over . ashley : all right , well , maybe it 's over for you . maybe . but it 's definitely not over for her . do you honestly think that you can fool me with this ? i can tell the two of you are working on something together . what could it be ? maybe a fresh declaration of war against victor ? jack : okay , you think what you like . there is nothing going on . there is no plan of any kind afoot . and my marriage is legally , officially over . it 's dead ! so you can stop obsessing about phyllis anytime now . ashley : you forgot your coat . jack : what makes you think i 'm leaving the building ? ashley : since when do you take your briefcase with you when you have a meeting here ? travis : you ever think about revenge ? abby : against my own father ? travis : well , jack 's your family , too . from what victoria 's told me , your dad 's made his life a living hell . not once , but dozens of times . i mean , a little payback would just balance the scales , would n't it ? abby : are you suggesting that i 'd do that ? betray my own dad ? travis : am i suggesting ? no . but is it something to think about ? you tell me . abby : [ chuckles ] travis : i 'm serious . are those bubbles getting to you ? abby : no . it 's not the bubbles . it 's you . travis : what about me ? abby : my father warned me that you 'd pull something like this . and you did . just like daddy said . [ chuckles ] [ glasses clink ] abby : you 're right , travis . my dad always does think two moves ahead . and before he left town , he told me that you thought one of us newmans might be the mole and that you would try to pin it on me since jack 's my uncle . well , i hate to disappoint you , but i 'm not the mole . travis : who told victor ? abby : please . you know better than that . stitch : [ chuckles ] well , you told me you were having lunch . you did n't mention champagne . abby : it 's not what you think . stitch : lady has a ring on her finger . in my world , that still means something even if it does n't in yours . travis : what the hell is that supposed to mean ? stitch : it means stay the hell away from my wife . that 's what it means . abby : please . stop . okay , travis , just go . let me handle this . travis : not gon na keep her long with this caveman attitude . stitch : oh , you have n't seen nothing yet . abby : ben . travis , go . please . [ sighs ] stitch : wow . did n't take you long , did it ? sharon : i have no right to cry today , not after everything nick 's been through . chelsea : what are you talking about ? of course you 're allowed to cry . how can we not feel for nick today ? i mean , knowing him , you know , he 'll put some positive spin on halloween and try to see it through faith 's eyes , but of course he 's gon na be thinking about christian . sharon : we have to make sure that he 's not alone today . chelsea : yeah . sharon : and he 's not thinking about bailing on our plan . chelsea : okay , so if he 's not here and he 's not at his house , where else could he be ? sharon : did you try newman ? chelsea : yeah . they have n't seen him . and -- oh , do you think maybe he went to the cemetery to put flowers on christian 's grave or maybe he -- he went to the spot where sage had her accident ? sharon : he can be anywhere . you know , i know someone who can help . hi , dylan . i 'm sorry to bother you when you 're at work , but i 'm calling about nick . we have n't seen or heard from him all day . we have plans for halloween , and he should have been here by now . chelsea 's been calling his phone . he 's not answering . and i do n't want to alarm everyone in the family . i just want to let you know that we 're starting to worry . mariah : i 'm sorry for bringing up your ex around chloe , although chloe was your ex before natalie , so i do n't know why i 'm apologizing . kevin : okay , never mind my love life . what about natalie ? mariah : that 's what i want to know . because i ran into her yesterday . kevin : here in town ? mariah : mm - hmm . i mean , i figured she would have been living on a space station by now . i had no idea she was still around . kevin : neither did i. i thought she 'd have taken her big pile of cash back to geneva by now . mariah : well , according to natalie , it 's all gone . that 's why she took a job with victor . kevin : even natalie could n't blow through that much . mariah : right ? i mean , how many pedicures can a woman get ? i think victor convinced her to come back and work for him as his secret pet cyber genius . and we all know how that 's gon na end . kevin : badly . mariah : i know that you 've moved on . i just thought that -- kevin : no , i 'm glad you told me . victor 's hurt enough people . i do n't want natalie to be next . chloe : what ? esther : nothing . chloe : mom , you 're staring . esther : i ca n't help it . chloe : why ? what 's wrong ? esther : for once , absolutely nothing . i 've always believed that you and kevin would be perfect together , and now finally bella has a chance at a real family . chloe : okay , might be getting a wee bit ahead of yourself . kevin : ladies , i apologize , but og the powerful has to rescue an alien life force . i promise i 'll be back in time for trick - or - treating . natalie : got your message . what 's up ? travis : you told victor , did n't you ? after i asked you to keep my investigation of the newman board members between us . natalie : i work for victor . you did n't know that ? travis : that 's cute . i 'll keep that in mind if i 'm ever in danger of trusting you again . natalie : [ chuckles ] you can trust me to know whose name 's on the building and who signs the paychecks . you want to keep your job ? i suggest you can the arrogance and figure out who the mole is before victor gets back . [ door closes ] [ cell phone rings ] travis : yeah . you sure it 's him ? no , no , i 'll take care of it . his timing could n't be better . mariah : so ... how 's your little girl ? chloe : oh , she 's great . mom is turning her into a butterfly . mariah : glad to see some things have n't changed . kids and halloween , i mean . chloe : kevin has n't changed , either . he ca n't resist a damsel in distress . mariah : there 's no reason for you to be jealous , chloe . he 's just helping a friend . chloe : yeah , i overheard you talking . that friend is natalie ? last he told me , things ended kind of abruptly . mariah : they ended . chloe : he also told me that you could n't trust her . so why would you send him over there to help her out ? unless you 're just trying to stir up trouble between kevin and me . mariah : the difference between you and i -- i do n't do things for people based on what they can do for me . if kevin wants to get back together with you , that 's his choice , and i support him . i have my own life with some new prospects . and unlike zoë and og , they 're in the real world . [ door opens ] natalie : [ chuckles ] yo , og . i think you finally found your look . kevin : it 's nice to see you , too . here , of all places ? natalie : it 's a living . did you come by just to give me grief , or what ? kevin : what sort of hold does victor have over you , anyway ? natalie : who says that -- wait a minute . how did you know i worked here ? [ sighs ] of course . mariah . kevin : she 's concerned about you . mariah : [ scoffs ] that 'll be the day . kevin : she 's sincere . she 's worked for victor before . she knows how this usually ends . natalie : yeah , mariah 's not worried . she 's fishing . kevin : for what ? natalie : what else ? a story she can parlay into a steady gig at gc buzz . kevin : that sounds farfetched . and that 's coming from a guy dressed as a troll . natalie : you do n't believe me ? okay , who do you think came up with that blind item about the hacker victor hired , hmm ? there 's only one source that could have come from . mariah . well , you can tell her that she 's got it wrong , as usual . i may have started as an executive assistant , but i am working my way up the newman ladder , okay ? i 'm a total career woman now . stitch : so what do we drink to ? old loves and new beginnings . abby : i was having lunch with a work colleague who happens to be living with victoria . stitch : i heard people talk about that guy . he wrecked his career back east over his boss 's wife . abby : so , what ? you think i 'm next on his list ? is that really what you think of me ? that i would move on to someone new when things between us are so ... unresolved ? stitch : i thought after our last conversation , things were totally resolved . was i wrong ? i ran into your mom earlier . abby : you did ? stitch : yeah , she said we should take a deep breath and not overreact . and as you can see , i was n't able to do that . i -- [ sighs ] i made a fool out of myself and pissed you off . abby : pretty much . stitch : look , i still do n't like that guy . but i 'm sorry for embarrassing you , ruining your lunch , and acting like a jerk . abby : you 're not a jerk . you 're the best . stitch : i guess my best was n't good enough . i need to get to the hospital . [ cell phone chimes ] phyllis : hey , marty . my usual , please . [ cell phone rings ] sharon : dylan , hi . were you able to find out anything ? okay . thanks for trying . chelsea : no luck , i take it ? sharon : dylan had a squad car go by the cemetery and the accident site , and there 's no sign of nick . chelsea : what about the underground ? maybe he went to work to try to distract himself . sharon : that 's worth a try . chelsea : okay . i 'll try , then . rudy : underground . rudy speaking . chelsea : hey , is nick there ? it 's chelsea . [ glass shatters ] rudy : yeah , he 's here , and i 've never seen him like this . chelsea : like what ? sharon : what 's -- what 's wrong ? chelsea : well , that 's what i 'm trying to find out . [ glass shatters ] chelsea : um , can you please tell me what 's going on ? rudy : listen , if you 're a friend of nick 's , you better get down here . fast . mariah : hey . so ? did natalie stick to her bogus story or did she admit that she 's doing specialized work for victor ? why are you looking at me that way ? kevin : why do you think ? mariah : i do n't know . you 're getting into character ? kevin : you set me up . you used me to dig up more dirt on natalie 's role at newman so you can score points for your sleazy , new job . mariah : i -- [ sighs ] are you serious ? that -- that 's insulting . kevin : you 're damn right it was . chloe : that is your new prospect ? i mean , you 're gon na be a wannabe gofer at a gossip site ? mariah : news magazine . kevin : whatever . do not use our friendship as a way to curry favor for a job , especially that job , or there 's not gon na be a friendship . got it ? chloe : well , that was lousy . do you want me to slay her ? kevin : [ sighs ] thanks , zoë . chloe : [ chuckles ] [ gasps ] there she is ! it 's my little butterfly ! kevin : that is an outstanding costume . esther : is n't she precious ? chloe : she is perfect ! look at you ! mwah ! thanks , mom . yeah . esther : oh , it 's my pleasure . yeah , so you can have fun trick - or - treating ! kevin : trick - or - treating ! esther : bye ! have fun ! bye ! bring me some candy . jack : looking for something ? travis : just thought someone left this by mistake . see you around . curtis : is this seat taken ? phyllis : as a matter of fact , it is . [ next_on ] jack : this is exactly what we need to start digging victor 's grave . abby : i did n't think you 'd be back from your trip so soon . victor : actually , i never left town . nick : not now . go ! | in his office at jabot , jack tells phyllis his plans for victor as long as she does n't try to talk him out of it . ashley interrupts them and tells jack that was a poor performance on his part . travis wants to see victor but natalie refuses to let him see . abby comes out of victor 's office with two board members . abby says she is in control of damage control . chloe and chelsea are at work and chelsea is preoccupied . chloe asks her what 's wrong . chelsea tells her that connor asked her about adam . ashley finds stitch at the coffeehouse and they discuss his marriage to abby which he thinks is over . mariah tells sharon that she has taken a job at gc buzz but sharon is against the idea . mariah texts kevin to meet her . after ashley leaves , phyllis assures jack that she is not being followed . |
[ previously_on ] adam : i would love for you to live with me , but it 's your mom 's call . connor : please , mom . chelsea : you can stay with your dad . jack : an invitation to the senior prom after party at the abbott house ! could this be the wonderful , terrible night mother was referring to ? traci : if it is , whatever went on between mother and stuart brooks happened right here , at a party in this house . theo : i attempted an end run around mariah and devon , and , well , let 's just say he did n't appreciate it very much . said something about how my talent was n't worth putting up with my ego . theo : yeah , i heard you . thanks . for nothing . summer : ooh . mm , you seem cheerful . theo : well , i just lost another influencer to a rival agent . summer : i 'm sorry . theo : i do all the work , i discover these people , go out of my way to make them interesting , and then they dump me , one by one . summer : well , you could look at the bright side . with fewer clients , you now have more time to devote to the ones that you do have . theo : like who ? summer : uh , like me , jerk . jack : here , let me take your coat . i am jack abbott . oh ! doris tillington . jack : and this is my sister traci abbott . hi ! traci : thank you so much for coming . oh , you 're quite welcome . but , i must say , i 'm not quite sure why you wanted to see me . traci : well , um , jack and i have been pouring over dina 's high school yearbook , and from what we can tell , you were the girl who knew everything about everyone . [ laughs ] you mean i was a gossip . well , guilty as charged , but , you know , it 's been so many years since i -- since i 've been in touch with dina . i 'm not quite sure what help i would be . jack : we have very little to go on , doris , so anything you can think of , anything you can remember , could be invaluable to us . mariah : hey . nick : hey . hey back ! mariah : i heard that you took a little trip . nick : yeah . i 'm sure sharon told you , yes , adam is back in town . connor 's been having a rough time , so i went and convinced adam to come back home . mariah : that 's very civilized of you , considering . are you okay with that ? nick : well , like i said , i did it for connor . mariah : that was n't my question . nick : does n't matter . that 's my answer . adam : connor seemed good today , did n't he ? chelsea : he did . adam : yeah . you know , we have this rule . there 's no video games before breakfast , lunch , or dinner . did you see how fast that kid cleaned his plate ? is everything all right ? chelsea : mm - hmm . adam : sure does n't seem like it . chelsea : no , i -- i guess i was just a little surprised that you invited me to breakfast . adam : why would n't i ? chelsea : adam , we have n't been particularly close lately . far from it . adam : well , that was then . this is now . i know connor is still getting settled at my place , and you 're still adjusting to him being gone , so it just makes sense . chelsea : it make absolute sense , but ... adam : but what ? chelsea : i 'm not gon na apologize for the way things were . i mean , you were pushing to see connor , and that made things difficult for you , but i was trying to do right by my son . adam : fair enough . chelsea : right , see , that 's what i mean . you 're being very fair . you could have used this situation as payback to try to , you know , punish me for what i did , but you haven't . so i guess i just ca n't help but wonder -- why ? additional sponsorship theo : would you please give me a break ? i 'm not taking you for granted , i 've just hit a rough patch . between my clients bailing and getting fired from lp ... summer : what ? oh , does theo need a pep talk ? theo : yeah , yeah , yeah . summer : what , do you want me to roll out one of those `` you can do it ! hang in there , pal ! `` motivational speeches ? would that turn that little frown upside down ? theo : actually , i think it would . summer : oh , seriously ? theo : it 's not like i 've never stepped up when you had a bad day . summer : [ sighs ] well , yeah , that 's a good point . theo : so let me hear it ! motivate me . summer : okay . [ clears throat ] all right . so you may be down , theo , right ? but you are never out because you are the man . the man who never gives up , right ? he never surrenders , and that is why your life is gon na change for the better any day now . and , who knows ? maybe even today . jack : we want this family history to be complete and realize that some of what we learned could be uncomfortable . oh . traci : yes , the whole truth , and nothing but . i understand . jack : so , we know that our parents were involved all through high school . yes . jack : but , recently , we found a letter that dina wrote to another classmate . hmm . traci : stuart brooks . does that name sound familiar at all ? [ sighs ] i do n't know , i -- you know , it 's been so long ago . jack : we also ran across a note that stuart wrote to dina . about an after - prom party that was held in this house . oh . traci : yes , and the tone of this note was rather curious , even a little mysterious . jack : our sense was that this was a significant evening . our mother referred to it as a `` wonderful and terrible night . `` oh . jack : please , if -- if you could just try to remember -- [ laughs ] i am trying , i -- i 'm sorry , i -- jack : no , no , no . please . i 'm -- i -- please , do n't apologize . if you do n't recall anything ... it 's just these last couple of years , we 've watched our mother slip further and further away from us ... oh . jack : and it 's been heartbreaking . we were hoping that this project would be one last attempt to get to know , to get to understand our mother a little better while she 's still in our lives . traci : yes , it 's why it 's so important to us . we realize that dina could leave us at any moment without telling her whole story . oh . my husband faded from my life in much the same way , and there 's no describing the pain and the sadness that you feel when you reach out to someone that you love , and ... and they stare at you like a you 're complete stranger . traci : yes . jack : yeah . i have n't been completely honest with you . i thought i owed it to dina to keep quiet , but now i see that i ca n't do that anymore . my memory of that time is quite vivid , and , yes , i knew stuart brooks . and i know what happened on prom night . i do n't imagine i 'll ever forget it . you know , but i have to warn you . you might not like what you 're going to hear . jack : we meant it when we said we wanted to know everything . no matter what . please . we 're ready to listen . mariah : so you volunteered to bring adam home . must have been hard . nick : well , i need to swallow my own feelings about adam to make things right for connor . mariah : but now that he 's reunited with his son , i mean , would n't it feel great to just scream `` i hate you , adam ! `` nick : it 's not gon na prove anything . mariah : no , it 's not gon na prove anything , but it might release some of this bile that must be rolling around inside of you . nick : adam 's not gon na care , okay ? and i 'm not gon na go on some rant . what i can do is protect the people i care about from that son of a bitch , and that goes double for chelsea . mariah : and you will . because you always show up for the people that you care about . [ claps hands ] amen to that . nick : well , hello , councilwoman diamond . i could n't help overhearing your very intelligent friend extolling your virtues about you being one who stands up for others . i agree . if it includes the citizens of genoa city . nick : really ? we 're back to that ? mariah : back to what ? nick : tammy seems to think she 's got my future mapped out for me . not just your future . the city 's future . i remember putting on a brave face mariah : okay . you have to tell me what that was about . so that lady wants you to run for office ? nick : city council . mariah : when did this all happen ? nick : my name 's been in the news recently . we opened up the new hope building . i made a speech that some people liked , and , for some reason , they think that qualifies me for public office . mariah : maybe it does . nick : well , look , i 'm flattered that people think i can make a difference , but i have a job , and i like it , and i 'm pretty good at it . why would i want to give that up for something i do n't think i 'm qualified for ? mariah : because you 'll never know unless you try . so you 're gon na do it ? nick : no . mariah : what -- i 'm gon na keep trying to convince you . nick : i expect nothing less . adam : well , connor needs both of his parents now . you know , his well - being is the only thing that matters , so ... it really does n't serve anyone 's purposes by us keeping score on who 's the better person . chelsea : wow . [ chuckles ] i 'm really glad you 're stepping up to be the father connor deserves , but ... adam : but what ? chelsea : but you get to go home with him , and i 'm left just being the other parent . adam : well , chelsea , i was the other parent for a long time . chelsea : i know . but we 've been together his entire life , and now -- [ sighs ] i walk into his bedroom , and he 's not there , and ... [ sighs ] adam : look , i know this is n't easy , and i am sorry , but this is just what is going on right now . chelsea : i know . i know , and i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to -- adam : no , i know . i know . chelsea : [ exhales sharply ] and i want you to know that i really appreciate today . adam : thank you . chelsea : and i promise i wo n't mention anything to connor about moving back in with me . adam : i think that that is for the best . chelsea : okay , well , i need to go home , so ... let 's go into the game room so i can say my goodbyes . adam : no . you go ahead . i 'll give two a little alone time , okay ? we 're gon na get through this . i promise . 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summer : no , if we were any more serious , i think the world would tilt on its axis , spin out of orbit , and plunge into the sun . theo : sounds pretty dire . summer : mm - hmm . theo : better we keep it shallow then , huh ? summer : but if i were to be slightly , remotely sincere , i would tell you that you always will find a way to turn any situation to benefit you . and this situation is no different . theo : i appreciate your confidence in me . were you expecting kyle ? summer : uh , no . of course not . theo : me , either . i only come here because i dig his wife 's cooking . kyle : thanks for suggesting we hang out . it 's been a while . mariah : yeah , i figured with lola out of town visiting the new baby that you could use the company . kyle : oh , i can always use your company . mariah : aww . no , i just pictured you , you know , wasting away on the couch eating pizza out of the box . it was really scary . kyle : wait a minute . i can do that ? mariah : hey ! no , no , no ! sit ! sit . so , do you miss your beautiful wife ? kyle : like crazy . lola will get back tonight , and i ca n't wait . mariah : so you 're still in the honeymoon phase , i take it . kyle : does it ever have to end ? mariah : [ chuckles ] well , has anything changed since the big day ? kyle : mm , nothing 's really changed . but , you know ... mariah : no , i don't . what ? kyle : well , when you 're just dating someone and things get too hard , you know you can always just ... break up , right ? well , that was me for a long time . mariah : mm . when the going got tough , you got going . kyle : but that 's over now . commitment actually requires commitment . mariah : [ gasps ] kyle : so lola and i might have our little fights ever now and then , but leaving 's off the table . we have to make up . there 's no alternative . and , besides , making up is always awesome . mariah : okay . that was -- that was tmi , my friend . but , no , i know what you mean . living in a studio apartment with a person you love is a lesson in forgiveness , giving and getting . can i ask you question ? kyle : mm , sure . mariah : is there a reason that you 're telling me this ? theo : looks like we found a party to crash . so , prom night , dina was dating john , your father , but stuart brooks developed a crush on her , a major crush , in an english class that they had together . traci : oh , that would be mr . landis ' class . they were studying `` hamlet . `` [ laughs ] well , they were n't just studying it . no , no , no . students had to get up in front of the class and do a scene . and stuart was dina 's scene partner . hamlet and ophelia . oh ... and the chemistry between them & was ... [ sighs ] well , everyone could see it . but dina -- dina is the one who felt it . well , she was only human , after all . [ laughs ] stuart was handsome and charming and ... now , john was , too , and dina was devoted to him . but she admitted to me , and a few friends , that ... there was just something about stuart that ... she could n't let go . jack : can you tell us about what happened at that party ? [ chuckles ] well , i was in this very room . watching dina and stuart steal looks at one another . it was like watching two people who were so absolutely connected that you could n't believe that they could n't be together . jack : and then ... ? and then ... they snuck off . jack : `` snuck off . `` yeah . jack : where ? well , we did n't follow them . [ laughing ] no ! but i think it was pretty obvious , they wanted to be alone . they wanted to be together . well , she did n't have to spell that one out . jack : so ... ? so ... the next day at school , dina -- well , dina seemed different . very different . and when i ask her about it , at first , she would n't say anything . but then she admitted to me that ... she and stuart had made love that night . oh , and then she felt terribly , terribly guilty about it . and she swore to me that it was a one - time thing and it would never happen again . and , as far as i know , it never did . and dina and your father were back together again , and ... i -- life went on . jack : and that 's it . that 's it ? that 's the wonderful and terrible night that mother referred to so emotionally ? traci : jack . i do n't think doris is finished with the story . i 'm assuming there 's more to it ? after graduation , dina decided not to go to college . she opted to take a year abroad . now , all of her friends were surprised , but ... no , she was determined to go . [ sighs ] after that , she just sort of dropped off the map . oh , she promised to keep in touch , but nothing . not even a postcard . traci : so total silence . mm - hmm . jack : uh , forgive me . why is that important ? traci : [ sighs ] jack . i think what doris is trying to tell us is that this was no ordinary year abroad . this was a cover story because our mother was pregnant . billy : i heard you were back in town . adam : mm - hmm . well , what can i say ? i 'm like a boomerang . toss me away , but i always return . billy : i 'm glad you find it funny . unfortunately , no one els around here is laughing . adam : i came back for my son . he was hurt , in case you had n't heard . poor guy was acting out because he was worried about losing his father . billy : oh , so you returned to be the father to connor that you always wanted to be ? is that what your story is , adam ? adam : [ sighs ] sounds like you have your doubts , billy . billy : about you suddenly being a family man ? i mean , we are talking about the guy that tried to kill connor 's grandfather and then frame his aunt victoria for murder . adam : look , i do n't have to defend myself to you . i have made mistakes with connor , and i 'm working on making that up to him . what 's your excuse ? billy : excuse for what ? adam : well , did n't you go to rehab to straighten yourself out ? i mean , i guess that 's one way of making it up to your family . but i never did hear the whole story . what did you go for ? was it gambling ? did you develop a drinking problem , or something ? or was it something else ? let 's call it ... murderous tendencies . do they even have a rehab for that ? i sure hope so . no matter what i wore , i worried someone might see `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : i suppose it 's possible . in dina 's day , young women of certain means would travel abroad , or pretend to travel abroad , to go off the grid to cover their condition , but ... you know , some women traveled just to travel . i do n't believe that 's why dina did . jack : do you have proof that she was pregnant ? no . absolutely not . she never said anything . she just returned from her trip , picked things up with your father , and that was it . jack : then how can you be so certain of this ? because she changed her plans for college instantly . and this letter to stuart , there 's a lot between the lines . no , there 's no way of knowing for sure , but ... but dina 's friends and myself , i believe that that 's -- that 's the only explanation that makes sense . jack : there is another possible explanation . that child could have been john 's . no . it 's not possible . jack : how is that not possible ? they were together all through high school . yes , but dina was adamant that she and john were saving themselves , and that 's something they used to say back then . no . no , if there was a child , it was n't john 's . traci : [ sighs ] i do n't understand why there was no mention of it . you know , we have been through mountains of dina 's papers . mountains . and there was not one word about a baby . why ? i ca n't answer that . well ... perhaps dina felt so ashamed that she could n't write anything down . jack : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry -- traci : no . no , no , no . you 've told us everything you remember , and we 're so grateful . [ chuckles ] i wish i could have remembered more . jack : no , you -- you 've been a great help , and we wo n't take up any more of your time . traci : [ clears throat ] i hope dina has made peace with what happened , and ... i hope you can , too . jack : thank you . i 'll show you out . thank you . traci : [ sighs ] jack : wait , what are you doing ? traci : oh , uh , i ca n't believe i did n't remember this before ! we have all these boxes , these boxes from mergeron that dina brought back from france . jack : yeah , and we went through them , very carefully , trying to find something to use against graham . traci : yes . jack : nothing in there mentioned a pregnancy . traci : no , but we do have this . this -- here it is ! this is the inventory from mergeron , and this includes a whole bunch of books . books , and , at the time , i found it so peculiar that she would have this on the list , but now it all makes sense . jack : what book ? traci : right here . jack : a copy of `` hamlet ? `` traci : and not just any copy of `` hamlet . `` the kind a student would have . kyle : hey , a little early for a party , theo . mariah and i were having a conversation . theo : well , that 's cool . i just wanted you to pass along a message to your wife . kyle : what 's that ? theo : tell lola that the quality of the finger food at happy hour has been slipping since she left town . so her loyal customers want to know when she 'll be back to perform her culinary miracles . kyle : she gets home tonight . she 'll be back in the kitchen tomorrow . theo : outstanding . and she 's feeling better , right ? i saw her a couple times after she got light - headed . she seemed okay to me . kyle : yeah , why do n't you guys have a seat ? theo : are -- are you sure it 's okay ? we do n't want to interrupt if it 's important . mariah : no , we were just catching up . summer : okay . kyle : lola 's fine . theo : good to hear . kyle : i 'll tell her you asked about her . theo : oh , no need . i 'm just happy she 's feeling better . mariah : i 'm sorry , but -- this seems almost ... nice . you two are n't actually friends again , are you ? are they ? summer : do n't ask me . kyle : i would n't say friends , exactly . theo : on the other hand , a fight is n't likely to break out , either . so i guess you 'd call that progress , hmm ? kyle : some would say . theo : well , here 's to progress . summer : oh ! chelsea : god , nick , this is so hard . and it 's just gon na stay that way . nick : look , chelsea , this is brand new , all right ? and , right now , it feels like connor 's never gon na want to come home to you . but i promise you , eventually , his attitude will change . chelsea : well , i appreciate you saying that , but we both know there are no guarantees . i mean , this is my life now , connor with adam , and i just have to accept it . nick : [ sighs ] is there anything i can do ? chelsea : no , unfortunately . oh ! sorry . i meant to tell you , before you came home , um , councilwoman diamond 's office called , said they have materials for you , in case you 've made your decision ? what decision ? is this about new hope ? nick : not exactly . chelsea : what does `` not exactly `` mean ? nick : it 's nothing . chelsea : nick ... do n't do this to me again . do n't shut me out . nick : no , no , no . i 'm not shutting you out . it 's just -- tammy and a few others think i should run for city council because a seat opened up . chelsea : wow . and you 're considering it ? nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : well , are you ? nick : i 'll tell you what i 've been telling everybody else . i got a lot on my plate right now with new hope , and i 'm very happy with the work i 'm doing there . chelsea : oh , my god . you want to do it . nick : did you hear what i just said ? chelsea : i -- i did hear you . but i 've become a really good listener lately , and ... you want this , newman . you want this bad . billy : all right , adam . what are we doing here ? adam : look , i think we could save each other a lot of time and a lot of energy if we just laid everything out on the table . i mean , that 's how they do it in poker , right ? billy : yeah , they do . although i have n't played in a while , but you know that . adam : are you really gon na have me spell it out for you , billy ? okay . here goes . i might have once thought that it was victor behind the wheel that night , at the curve where delia died . i am responsible for that , and i will have to live with that for the rest of my life . billy : assuming you have a conscience . adam : well , you can believe it , you can not believe it . but if you want to stop playing games , i suggest you stop playing this one , and you admit what we both know -- that it was you hat was behind the wheel that night . that it was you that tried to kill me . ( man ) i 'm craving ... traci : oh ! here it is ! here it is ! here it is ! i was right ! kind of old and battered , just like a student would use for class . jack : is something written in it ? traci : let 's see . nothing in front . nothing in the back . [ gasps ] nick : chelsea , all the city council talk is extremely premature . chelsea : stop it . when you 're with other people , you can play mr . humble , okay , and pretend that this is n't for you , but it 's just us here , now , and i think we 've earned a little bit of honesty . nick : okay . uh , i 'm ambivalent , you know ? on one hand , it 's very flattering to be considered , but i just do n't know if it 's for me . chelsea : i think it might be . i mean , fighting the fight and talking the talk , and then taking action once the talk does n't work anymore -- i mean , that 's kind of who you are . maybe this is meant for you . you want this , nick . i could tell in your eyes when you told me about it . so i want it for you , too . nick : okay , i think i do want it . it sounds cool to me . but , honestly , i was concerned that maybe you would n't be okay with it , but .. but if you support me on it , i guess that means a lot . chelsea : yeah . i 'd always be in your corner , no matter what you decide . nick : i mean , when people first started talking about this to me , i thought they were crazy . but then i had this woman , uh , one of my new tenants at new hope . she came up to me , she had tears in her eyes , and she just said how grateful she was that she finally had a home she could share with her mother and her children . and it felt amazing to be able to help people in that way . and that you are behind me on this ? that means everything to me , chelsea . chelsea : well ... i think tammy 's waiting for you to call her back . billy : that 's a pretty good guess . adam : that 's all you 're gon na say ? i mean , i accuse you of trying to run me down , and you 're gon na give me nothing ? billy : what do you say we just leave it at that ? adam : no , i do n't think so , billy . billy : what do you want ? adam : i want the truth . billy : yeah ? adam : because i saw the lights . i saw the car coming at me . and i 'm thinking , that 's it . that 's the end . next thing i know , i 'm waking up with the monster of all headaches , but i 'm still breathing , so how do you ... miss me ? billy : well , i did need to get my eyes checked , so thanks for the reminder . adam : that 's hilarious . you know what i think ? there was someone else out there with us that night . billy : well , who could that be ? adam : maybe it was someone who was out there to protect me . billy : well ... adam : but since i 'm not genoa city 's most popular citizen , i 'm thinking it was someone who was out to protect you ... from yourself . billy : and you want me to tell you who that is ? adam : that 's right . billy : [ sighs ] the easter bunny . adam : you continue to not make me laugh , billy . billy : well , then take this seriously . this is between the two of us . you want to try and drag someone into this , you 're not gon na get any help from me . adam : okay . then just the two of us , then . billy : okay . so you want to sit here and compare battle scars , we can do that . but i think that 's a waste of time . especially when there 's more important things on the table . adam : such as ? billy : where do we go from here ? jack : exactly what we 've been looking for -- a decree of adoption . it was a boy . traci : with dina listed as mother ... and over here it 's blank for father . jack : which means we have a half - brother out there somewhere . traci : what 's his name ? who are his parents ? jack : here . see for yourself . summer : oh , whoops , i got to go . theo : mm , where to ? summer : um , atlanta . mariah : okay , i 'll bite . who or what is in atlanta ? summer : uh , it 's a tv shoot because jabot has wardrobe and accessories placed on a show , which will be great publicity for the good guys . and i 'll just be observing on set . mariah : well , i would like to be my normal , cynical self , but that 's actually very , very cool . summer : oh ! mariah : look at us with our big , impressive grown - up jobs . kyle : mm . mariah : except for you , of course . summer : oh , come on . that 's not nice . theo : it 's okay . i can take it . i might be down , but i am never out . and i am definitely not broke . check , please ! last round 's on me . kyle : what 's the occasion ? theo : i 'm just trying to buy back our friendship . traci : the baby 's name was ... eric . eric vanderway . hmm . jack : adoptive parents raised him in chicago . traci : oh ! and canceled checks -- `` for the care of eric ... `` oh , my god . jack , it 's true . jack : eric vanderway , born to dina and stuart , raised by ralph and margaret . we have to find him . theo : thank you . nick : yes , she call me back . thank you . this is crazy . and when i tell tammy i 'm in , it 's gon na get a whole lot crazier . chelsea : yeah . you 're gon na have to put together your campaign staff , start meeting with voters . nick : and prepare to live under a microscope . chelsea : what do you mean ? nick : everything i 've ever said , everything i 've ever done is gon na become public knowledge . chelsea : well , come on , i mean , you 're running for city council , not congress . nick : chelsea , local politics can be a blood sport , and whoever is running against me will look under every rock to find dirt . and it wo n't take much effort with all the media coverage against me and the rest of my family . there 's gon na be a lot of explaining to do . chelsea : i did n't think of that . nick : the only thing i can do is , uh , you know , be honest , tell the truth . sometimes , it 's funny how that works because that 's the last thing you want to do . chelsea : well , what about my truth ? my past . i mean , i have n't exactly led a perfect life . nick : do n't worry about it . chelsea : i suddenly am starting to worry about it . i mean , i would hate to be the cause of you losing the race . nick : you wo n't , chelsea . everything you 've done is way in the past . the only thing that 's gon na matter to them is that i put on that j.t . mask and threatened my father . that 's the only thing they 're gon na talk about . but what i got to do is admit to my mistakes and try get out in front of any bad news they can dig up . what 's gon na matter is what we do from here on out . do you believe me ? chelsea : i believe you . nick : good . [ cellphone rings ] it 's tammy . tammy , i 'm in . adam : where do we go from here ? i was just about to ask that myself . billy : and ? adam : no , please . you first , since i 'm the one that almost died . billy : but you 're free . i mean , you dodged a bullet . adam : well , i dodged a car , too , if you 're keeping score . billy : the point is , you 're with your son . i mean , you get to build a new life together . likewise . i want to build a new life with two of my three children , raise them with your sister . that 's all i want to do . adam : okay , so ... what do you suggest we do , billy ? billy : go on with our lives , adam . no revenge . no payback . we just move forward . adam : but moving forward would mean that we would have to trust each other . billy : [ chuckles ] no argument here . adam : which means we stay out of each other 's business . you go your way , and i 'll go mine . agreed ? | with the help of dina 's old classmate , jack and traci discovered that dina gave birth to stuart brooks ' son and gave him up for adoption . the boy 's adoptive parents named him eric vanderway . jack wanted to find their half brother . vanderway was also theo 's last name . chelsea wondered why adam did n't restrict her access to connor to get back at her for making it difficult for him to see connor at first . he did n't think keeping score would benefit their son . adam confronted billy about trying to kill him . billy did n't deny it . adam suspected someone pulled him out of the path of billy 's car , but billy refused to say who it was . adam and billy decided to go their own separate ways and not seek revenge anymore . mariah encouraged nick to run for city council . summer tried to cheer theo up because he was depressed over losing a client . kyle told mariah that when you were married , you had to work things out after a fight instead of just walking away . summer and theo chatted with kyle and mariah . theo was pleased when kyle said that lola would be back at society soon . chelsea found out people wanted nick to run for city council , and she sensed that he wanted the job . he admitted he did , but he 'd been concerned she would n't be on board . she assured him he had her full support , but she got worried when he said his opponents would dig up dirt on him . he decided honesty was the best policy . she was concerned that his opponents would use her sketchy past against him , but he did n't think that would happen , since all of her misdeeds happened a long time ago . he called the councilwoman and said he wanted to run for office , and chelsea looked nervous . |
nick : yeah . hey , can you check and see if there 's an e - mail from emergency response ? phyllis : not yet . nick : okay , i 'll call you as soon as i know anything . phyllis : you know the bloggers are saying that , um , it was sabotage . that somebody 's out to destroy victor newman . nick : they 're always saying that about dad . phyllis : yeah , but they 're also saying that , um ... they think the inspectors were paid off . nick : that is just ridiculous ! phyllis : not as ridiculous as me not being able to kiss you . nick : what 'd you have in mind ? phyllis : supply closet . ten minutes . nick : would that be considered unprofessional ? phyllis : uh - huh . nick : not that i do n't want to , because i sure as hell do ... phyllis : me , too . anyway ... you look wiped out . nick : i 'm just having a hard time sleeping . i ca n't stop thinking about victoria and the baby and noah . phyllis : it kills me that i ca n't be here for you . nick : you are . you 're right there . phyllis : no , i 'm not . i 'm not here for you . nick : well , at least you 're not wearing that ugly prison outfit anymore . i mean -- although , you were working it . phyllis : ( giggles ) i did work it . it 's nice to wear my own clothes . nick : and wearing them , you are . you look ... damn . phyllis : you look good , too . nick : oh , it kills me that i ca n't touch you . phyllis : just hearing you say that makes me feel like you are . nick : thank you . phyllis : that 's great . i need help with this press release right here . nick : yeah , let me , uh , get you that information . phyllis : yeah . oh , good . thank you . this is torture . i do n't think i can do this . nick : yes , you can . and you will . [ scene_break ] victor : my baby . you should see all the get well cards and all the flowers that people sent . they just love you . they all want you to get well . nikki : yes , they do . we 're gon na donate the flowers . gosh , i remember one spring , you were six or so , and the flowers were budding , but you did n't think that they were doing it fast enough . they were n't blooming fast enough for you , so you tried to do it yourself . victor : you were always kind of impatient , you know ? nikki : mm . mm - hmm . j.t . : you never let anybody dominate the conversation like this . we should 've never ... we should 've never looked at that baby name book . victor : oh , come on , i loved looking at that book . nikki : and we 're gon na do it again soon . ( door opens ) dr. okamura : i have her test results . victor : you may speak in front of the gentleman . he is my daughter 's fiancé . dr. okamura : from the ultrasound and non - stress test , it appears that the baby 's healthy and developing quite normally . nikki : oh , that is wonderful news . dr. okamura : as long as ms. newman remains in stable condition , the baby should continue to grow in utero . victor : now , doctor , you know that i 'm flying in someone who specializes in brain injuries and pregnancy . dr. okamura : dr. webb from johns hopkins , yes . we spoke and i sent him a copy of ms. newman 's tests . victor : well , i 'm glad to hear that . thank you . dr. okamura : excuse me . victor : sure . brad : doctor ? any change with victoria ? is the baby all right ? dr. okamura : i 'm sorry , mr. carlton , but you 'll have to speak to the family . excuse me . [ scene_break ] esther : oh , amber , hi . what are you doing here ? amber : um , i wanted to see if mrs. chancellor was home . esther : oh , she is , but she 's not up to having visitors right now . amber : oh , okay . um , i just wan na see how she was doing . esther : well , i 'll tell her that you stopped by , okay ? amber : okay . oh , hey , esther , um , would you mind giving this to her for me ? it 's a little gift . esther : oh . kay : is that amber ? amber : yeah , hi , mrs. chancellor . kay : come in ! come on , come in ! amber : thanks . hi ! kay : hi . oh , i 'm so happy you stopped by . it 's so good to see you . [ scene_break ] cane : can you make that to - go ? man : no problem . cane : thank you . is that jack abbott ? jill : it 's unbelievable . it 's another article about how the man sacrificed himself . cane : mum , you have to give him some respect for what he did . jill : for what ? taking advantage of the situation ? he probably staged the whole thing just to turn his image around . cane : i do n't think he would 've gone that far . jack : thanks . man : senator abbott , you 're a hero . the coffee 's on the house . jack : i did what anyone would 've done . man : no way . most people are out for themselves . jill : and you 're one of them . cane : people can change , mum . jill : yeah , that 's exactly my point . people do change . i 've known jack abbott almost all my life . i mean , for all those years i was married to his father , we were family . business partners , adversaries , friends . sometimes more than friends . that 's why ... this is so hard for me . 'cause i cared about him . and now i think ... he is a cold - blooded killer . [ scene_break ] kay : well , i should be turning cartwheels again , i would say by the end of the week . amber : ( laughs ) hey , um , i have a little something for you . kay : what ? amber : here , i 'll help you . i wrapped it too tight . kay : it 's pretty . it 's pretty ribbon . i love the box . amber : look ! kay : oh , how lovely ! amber : it 's -- it 's to use as a sling . kay : well , i certainly ... will be a trendsetter , wo n't i ? amber : well , yeah , you know , next year on the runway you 're gon na see scarves used as slings . you know , i just may create my own line . kay : that 's very thoughtful of you , thank you . thank you . esther : okay , here we go . kay : very good . amber : yeah . esther : can i get you anything else , mrs. c. ? kay : um , oh , amber , would you care for anything ? amber : oh , no , i 'm fine . thank you , though . kay : uh , nothing else , esther . well ... enough about me . how are you feeling , young lady ? amber : well , i - i only have some minor bruises and scratches . kay : do you know how lucky we are to be out of that parking garage ? my god , i 've never been so terrified in my life . amber : yeah , every time ... i - i heard a noise , i thought for sure i was just gon na be a goner . i really feel like we have second chances , you know ? and i - i really wan na take advantage of that in a good way . kay : i bet you will . would you hand me my purse , please ? it 's right there behind you . amber : yeah . here you go . kay : okay ... there it is . it 's a little gift to take with you on your journey . amber : you did n't have to do that . kay : no , no , no , i know i did n't , but i did . so go on , open it . amber : okay . oh , my gosh ! kay : that 's ... to replace , uh , the one that , uh , you gave me , which i lost while i was being rescued . amber : it 's -- it 's gorgeous . thank you . kay : you 're most welcome . amber : i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na go put this on . kay : do it . amber : yeah . kay : yes , of course . ( door opens ) jill : mother , have you heard from -- amber : hey , guy hey , look what mrs. chancellor just gave me ! [ scene_break ] nick : i need you to check and see if there 's any negligence on the behalf of chancellor construction , if we 're liable in any way and get back to me a.s.a.p . okay . ( telephone ringing ) phyllis : phyllis newman . yeah , yeah , i just -- i just got here . right . today 's my first day . thanks . no , he 's not . i 'll -- i 'll tell him -- i 'll tell him when he gets in . a lull . nick : what should we do with the time ? phyllis : i know what i wan na do . nick : you know , that supply closet is sounding better and better . david : have you seen jack ? phyllis : no , i have not . david : when did you get out ? phyllis : i 'm on work release , david . nick : can i help you with something ? david : yeah , will you ask jack to call me the second he gets in , please ? phyllis : sure , i will . absolutely . yes ? nick : you wan na know the worst part about being trapped in that garage ? phyllis : what was the worst part ? nick : i was worrying whether or not i 'd ever see you or the kids again . phyllis : watching that on tv was torture . i wanted to bust out of prison . nick : well , i 'm glad you did n't . 'cause then i would n't be able to sit here and ... stare at you and think about all the things i wan na do with you . phyllis : that would get me in as much trouble , you know that ? phyllis : oh . look at this . look what they 're saying about jack . nick : no , it 's true . i mean , he did n't ... he did n't hesitate for a second . even though he ... might never see us again . phyllis : i know , right ? good . this is good press . this will help him , finally . nick : only gon na last a day or two , then they 'll go back to focusing on jack as a suspect . phyllis : what do you mean ? nick : well , for ji min 's death . phyllis : jack 's not a killer . nick : yeah , but it could 've been an accident that he covered up . phyllis : i do n't think so . who told you this ? nick : jack did . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , brad . how 's victoria ? brad : you know as much as i do . i have n't been able to see her . how 's sharon and noah ? jack : he 's a tough kid . he 's gon na be okay . brad : sharon 's leg ? jack : sprained . they 've got her in a walking cast . not that that 's slowing her down in the least . brad : i 'd like to drop by and say hello . jack : i 'd rather you did n't right now for noah 's sake . he 's a little fragile . brad : well , please , uh , tell her i was asking about her ? jack : sure . in fact , feel free to give her a call on her cell a little later . nikki : hi . brad : what did the doctor say ? nikki : uh , the baby is stable . brad : and victoria ? nikki : no change . brad : what happens to the baby if victoria 's condition deteriorates ? nikki : i do n't know , brad . i do n't even wan na think about that . brad : could i see her ? please ? nikki : her father 's with her right now . [ scene_break ] victor : you hire the best people available . spare no expense . you fly them out here . well , you get whatever equipment you need . i wan na get to the bottom of this today . when my daughter wakes up , i wan na be able to tell her who 's responsible for this disaster , no one will get away with it . [ scene_break ] cane : so we have the heavy equipment waiting on standby . we 're just waiting for the word to go ahead . we 're also ready to contain any health hazard that might come up . amber : oh , like that , uh , poisonous dust from 9/11 ? kay : you know , the press is comparing this to that new jersey casino collapse . i mean , all those families got over $ 100 million . cane : you know , the parking structure would n't have passed inspection if it was n't for the payoffs . i should 've -- i should 've just closed it down . jill : darling , we did n't know this was gon na happen . amber : yeah , i - i do n't mean to butt in , but , you know , maybe you guys should start some sort of , um , fund for the families . kay : that 's a wonderful idea . jill ? jill : that 's a great idea . i 'll do that . kay : all right . amber : i should go . jill : amber ? thank you for being such a comfort to my mother . amber : she did the same for me . amber : um ... you wan na go a cup of coffee or a bite or something ? cane : i 'd like that . sure . come on . amber : okay . kay : oh , dear , this is such a tragedy . and ... we 're all so lucky , you know , to have one another . you know ... amber and i were ... sitting there in that rubble and thinking ... how something like this could change us -- change our lives . and i was sitting there thinking -- looking at all this dust and all the rubble , just that we may not get out alive , but i was having .... i was having terrible regrets . my biggest one was that i never made peace with my daughter . jill : katherine ... no matter what our disagreements are , you know i love you . kay : but that -- i mean , this should n't be . because i 've watched my dear , dear friend victor for years . now i watched him ... shove his money and -- and -- and his -- his power around , making all the family decisions , and saying , you know , it 's for your own good . i 've always thought he was pretty much a bully . and here i am , i know i 'm acting ... i 'm acting the same way -- cutting you out of my will if you married ji min . and it 's ... wrong . it 's wrong . jill : yes , mother , it 's very wrong . kay : i 'm trying to apologize here . just be gracious . jill : i 'm just savoring the moment . kay : tell me something could you ... could you really ... really forgive me ? jill : i already have . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , jack , uh , listen , i need those insurance papers . can you just tell me where they are ? also , there 's something else i need to talk to you about , so give me a call back . bye . aye - yi - yi - yi . okay , insurance papers . where would you be ? insurance papers ? phyllis : oh . [ phyllis finds jack 's letter to sharon he wrote when he thought he was going to did ] phyllis : `` sharon , at this moment my only strength comes from imagining you in my arms . my love for you is literally keeping me alive . in this last hour i 've had so many thoughts about my life , the highs and the lows . i know i 've disappointed many people , but i want you and noah and kyle and my sisters to always remember one thing -- i could not have loved you more . i 'm so lucky and so proud to have been your husband . i love you , jack . `` [ scene_break ] victor : you know , the doctor said that your baby is healthy and strong . and you know that ... your daddy is flying in a specialist from johns hopkins university . he 's the best in the kind of injury that you have , you know ? he will treat you , and he will get you well . okay ? victor : you know what keeps on running through my mind ... is the last conversation you and i had when you came to me about this clear springs project . and i must say now that i 'm sorry for having been so harsh and stubborn , but you know when your father focuses on something , i just do it sometimes to the exclusion of everyone and everything else . that 's just your dad . but you know that i always want what 's best for you and for my children . you know that . i do n't mean any harm with that . it 's just when you 're a dad or a mom , you just ... always worry about your kids . and i did n't want you to ... get involved in this clear springs project . and i did n't want your mother to get involved with it . but i did n't realize how much love and care you had devoted to cleaning up that place . i 'm sorry that i did n't listen to you , did n't consult with you called in your mother 's loan . i was wrong . but i know you will forgive me . baby ... my sweetheart ... you 're gon na get well real soon . [ scene_break ] jack : i did n't think anyone ever see this . i guess i kept it as a reminder . phyllis : why do people wait to say that stuff when it 's too late ? jack : well , i ca n't speak for everyone , but -- phyllis : you had an experience that 'll change your life forever , right ? jack : yeah , did everybody else . i mean , look at noah -- phyllis : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm not talking about everybody else . i mean , you were there underneath all that rubble , thinking you would n't make it . jack : well , you know what they say . `` nothing 's certain in this life but death -- `` phyllis : okay , jack , i am not buying this `` i 'm too tough to think about death `` act . jack : the truth ? the truth is , i was terrified . terrified . then the strangest thing happened . i ... had this peaceful feeling just come over me . and i thought , if i do n't make it , at least i 'll be with my dad . and how bad can that be ? phyllis : well , if that would 've happened , your dad would 've pushed you back to the other side where you belong . everybody loves you so much . we 're not gon na let you go . jack : that 's a lot of methane down there . maybe i just ran out of oxygen . ( telephone ringing ) jack : jack . i 'll send her right now . yeah . there 's a fax down for me in the conference room . would you mind getting that ? phyllis : yeah . sure . jack : phyllis ? phyllis : yeah ? jack : thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : oh , you got one ! and your big brother is feeling so much better now . and i promised to bring him a milkshake from the coffeehouse . and your big , big brother is gon na pick you up from the day care and take you home . and we 're all gon na come back in the morning . logan : hey . sorry i 'm late . one of our e.r . doctors is out with the flu . how are your eyes feeling ? brad : um , my eyes are fine . logan : and victoria ? brad : well , i was about to ask you the same thing . the doctors wo n't tell me anything because technically i 'm not family . i was hoping you could tell me something . [ scene_break ] woman : i 'll need you both to leave while i administer a pain test . victor : i 'm not leaving my daughter . nikki : well , i wo n't be able to bear that . be right back , baby . victor : right here , my sweetheart . victor : she 's not responding , is she ? woman : no , sir . [ scene_break ] david : there is speculation of sabotage . first the corporate jet , now this . some kind of vendetta against your family . there 's also talk of a payoff to city inspectors . so the insurance company has sent an investigation team to clear springs . i should go meet with them . nikki : i 'm sorry , what ? david : it 's not important . it can wait . come here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : mr. newman ? nick : yes ? phyllis : this is all the , um , rescue and recovery information you wanted . nick : thank you . phyllis : you 're welcome . and definitely check the file . if you have any questions , you can e - mail me . nick : i will check the file . phyllis : okay . good - bye , work buddy . nick : bye . [ scene_break ] maggie : i - i still do n't even feel like i 'm in my own body . you know ? my boss gave me a few days off work . kay : well , when i came out of all that debris , all i wanted was a vodka on the rocks . double . double . maggie : yeah . i feel like i should be doing something , you know ? at least go down to clear springs , help with the rescue effort . kay : well , feel the same way , but it 's ridiculous , you know ? jill : detective sullivan ? i assume you 're here about ji min ? maggie : no . i was actually checking to see how your mother was doing . jill : really ? and what about the case ? have you arrested jack yet ? maggie : i promise you , that if that happens , you 'll be the second person that finds out . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you 'll have an inspection report tomorrow , and we 'll see if the city inspections match . no , no , no , you ca n't release that kind of information now . you 'll vilify chancellor industries . we got ta get all our facts straight before we open ourselves up to a bunch of lawsuits . look ... it could be an isolated case . you ca n't be certain that that batch of concrete had anything to do with the collapse . all right , yeah , sounds good . talk to you soon . victor : you knew there was a problem with the garage ? j.t . : victor , it 's not that simple . victor : you tell me everything now . j.t . : it may not have had anything to do with the collapse . victor : now you listen to me , my daughter 's unconscious in there . you will not set foot in that room until you tell me everything . why did you go to clear springs ? j.t . : cane hired me because he thought someone was stealing from the construction site . i uncovered a bigger kickback scheme . they were over watering the concrete . as soon as i realized that , i called -- i called cane and mrs. chancellor . victor : who was involved in the kickbacks ? and i want names . j.t . : there had to be a city inspector involved . and joe boddington -- the construction foreman who was killed in the collapse . victor : who else ? j.t . : paul 's looking into david chow 's finances , see if he was involved as a subcontractor . victor : why david chow ? j.t . : because he met with joe a couple of times . but it was difficult to connect . nikki : is everything all right ? victor : what you know about kickbacks at clear springs ? david : kickbacks ? what kickbacks ? victor : substandard materials , watered - down concrete . david : this is the first i 'm hearing of it . victor : what 's your relationship with the foreman ? david : joe boddington ? victor : right . nikki : wait a minute , i sent david to clear springs to oversee the condos . what is this about ? victor : your friend used substandard materials which may have led to the collapse of that garage . nikki : what ? david : and you think i had something to do with this ? oh , big surprise . something bad happens , and to you , i 'm automatically involved ? come on , victor , we both know this has everything to do with my relationship with nikki . victor : this has nothing to do with your relationship with my ex - wife . this has everything to do with my daughter lying in that room . david : whatever joe was involved in , i had nothing to do with it . victor : you better pray right now that i do n't find out anything different . [ scene_break ] amber : you saved my life . of course if you had known i was down there , you probably would n't have come back . so , you know ... cane : i like that . amber : yeah . cane : i think it 's pretty . amber : so why 'd you agree to have coffee with me ? cane : when we were breaking up , i did some things to you that i 'm not really that proud of . amber : mm - hmm . well , i do n't blame you for being angry . i do blame you for pretending that you wanted me just so you could break up with me again . cane : yeah . yeah , that 's -- that 's one of the things i 'm not really that proud of . amber : i gave it a lot of thought . i think that ... i mean , well , you know , i - i must 've -- i must 've really hurt you for you to do something like that to me . only someone that you lov -- care about ... could hurt you that bad . i could n't have screwed up any worse if i tried , huh ? cane : no arguments here . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , man , can i get a , uh , strawberry milkshake , extra thick , to - go ? man : no problem , man . nick : thanks . hey , any word on what caused that collapse yet ? cane : hey . uh , rescue and relief has accounted for everybody . we are ... they 're bringing in heavy machinery now , but it 's gon na be slow . nick : you mean , 'cause of the methane ? cane : yeah . yeah , if there 's a spark in a pocket of gas , it 'll be done . amber : how 's your son ? nick : he 's doing better . thank you . amber : what about victoria ? [ scene_break ] logan : when the brain swells it has no room to expand inside the skull . this causes a rise in pressure and can affect the blood flow . a c.t . scan was performed on victoria and there was no significant swelling . brad : but could it develop later ? logan : it can . round the clock monitoring is essential . there 's also the real possibility of a brain edema . water collects inside the skull which creates excessive pressure , so they 'll be monitoring her for i.c.p. -- intracranial pressure . and how they 'll treat it -- some drugs can cross through the placenta and affect the fetus . brad : but right now the baby 's okay ? logan : they have n't told you anything ? brad : only that he 's stable . logan : then he 's all right . brad : what happens if victoria 's condition deteriorates ? logan : then the baby 's health will deteriorate as well . one sign to look for is if victoria 's hand starts to claw . it 's an indicator of fading sensory and motor skills . they 'll also keep a close watch for preeclampsia . it sometimes occurs in the third trimester . it progresses rapidly and can be dangerous . most women with preeclampsia deliver normal healthy babies . it 's just that if it 's left untreated , it can lead to placenta abruption , or seizures or h.e.l.l.p . syndrome , or elevated liver enzymes . i 'm giving you too much information . brad : no . no , i asked . i wanted to know . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i 'm so sorry . we should ' shut that building down the minute we thought there was a problem . why 'd i have to inspect it first ? i 'm never gon na be able to forgive myself for that . brad : mind if i come in ? j.t . : yeah , it 's fine . brad : any change ? j.t . : none . i 'll be back in a minute . brad : hey , it 's me . you know , you are tougher to get an audience with than the dalai lama . so i have some really good news . they ran all kinds of tests on the baby and he 's doing just fine . so you need to hang in there , not just for yourself , but for your child . nick : hey . how 's she doing ? j.t . : according to the last c.t . scan , there 's been no change . but , man , when i talk to her , i swear she hears me . [ scene_break ] david : yeah . it 's officially no longer a search and rescue operation . the insurance investigators and the survey assessment teams are moving in . nikki : please ... tell me that you 're not involved in any kickback schemes . david : i swear to you , nikki , any kickbacks . and whatever was going on , with joe boddington , or anyone else , i knew nothing about it . and i am just as angry as everyone else . [ scene_break ] jack : nice to see you out of a jumpsuit . phyllis : yeah , definitely a fashion do n't , right ? well , i 'll be here tomorrow . same bat time , same bat station . that 's a halloween joke . jack : ah . phyllis : give noah a kiss for me . jack : i sure will . oh , did you ever find those insurance papers ? phyllis : yeah , i did . jack : and there was something else ? phyllis : yeah , you 're a suspect in ji min 's murder ? jack : yeah , something about finding dog hair in his suite that has g.c . 's finest looking in my diction . phyllis : that 's ridiculous . jack : could n't have put it better myself . phyllis : yeah , forget about it . they 'll be onto the next suspect . do n't worry about it . you 're on this hero thing . remember , the public loves a redeemed sinner , senator abbott . jack : well , senator abbott would settle for a couple of newmans getting out of the hospital and on the mend . and getting to build a model airplane with the 10-year - old version without getting glue all over the place . phyllis : you 're a softie . jack : do n't tell anyone , okay ? phyllis : definitely not . jack : hey ? you okay ? phyllis : oh , i 'm great . jack : really ? phyllis : yeah . i 'm terrific . bye . i 'll see you tomorrow . [ scene_break ] jill : yes , carter campbell ? this is jill abbott . we met when you were planning to interview my fiancé , ji min kim . yes , that 's right . listen , i have some information for you , but i wan na remain anonymous . good . all right , here it is ... the police have a major suspect in his homicide -- you 're very welcome . ( doorbell rings ) jill : esther ? never mind , esther , i 'll get the door . maggie : well , mrs. chancellor , you have a beautiful home . kay : well , thank you very much . maggie : you 're welcome . jill : victor ? victor : where 's your mother ? jill : in the other room . victor : why did you not shut down that garage when you knew there was a problem ? cane : i was inspecting the site at the time of the collapse . if there was a problem , i would 've dealt with it accordingly . victor : you should 've shut it down . the moment you knew . and , katherine , i do n't understand why you would put your grandson , who is obviously inexperienced , in charge of that position ! kay : i take full responsibility -- cane : grandma . i take responsibility for this . kay : no , i was the one who made the decision not to report it right away . we were all stretched thin over clear springs . victor : the point is you have very legitimate reasons to shut down that garage ! you did n't do that . that may have cost my daughter 's life ! [ next_on ] jack : i am no killer . resignation or not , the truth will prevail . adrian : when we were down there she kept me calm . so i owe her big - time . nikki : david had no part in it . victor : whoever is responsible is gon na pay . | at the office , nick and phyllis discuss having sex in the supply closet but decide it 's too risky . she comes across the letter jack wrote in case he did not make it . phyllis is upset when she has to go back to prison . jill is disgusted that jack is being called a hero when she believes he is a murderer . frustrated with the lack of progress on the case , she tips off the press that jack is a suspect in ji min 's death . amber goes to see katherine and brings her a scarf that she can use a sling , to be fashionable . katherine gives amber a gift too , a pin . cane and jill come home . jill thanks amber for being there for katherine . cane is blaming himself for what happened and amber suggests starting a fund for the victims , which they all think is a good idea . katherine tells jill that the accident made her realize how important family is and wants jill to forgive her for everything . jill says she already has . victoria still has n't woken up . brad ( without any bandages on his eyes or apparently any damage at all ) sees logan , and complains that no one is telling him anything . she proceeds to tell him all about victoria 's condition and what could possibly happen with her and the baby . the newmans learn that sabotage is suspected , as well as payoffs , with the guilty parties varying depending on who is talking . later victor confronts cane and katherine and blames them for the accident . he also thinks that david had a part in it somehow . |
amber : do you love this place ? daniel and i are dive bar specialists , and we 've never even been here . daniel : i wan na rock ! yeah ! that 's right , baby ! yeah ! drink it in . amber : is n't he a fox ? ( purrs ) devon : right . jana : hi , lovers . amber : hi ! daniel : hey . amber : who is it ? jana : my costume ? i 'm cupid . eros ? love ? do n't you know that ? daniel : yeah , i think that she means who is throwing this thing ? we still have no idea . amber : can we ask the tarot ? jana : oh , i do n't need it . tonight , the spirits are reaching out to us instead of us reaching out to them . so expect anything . ( cell phone ringing ) jana : oh ! see what i mean ? hello ? kevin : hey . yeah . you 're already there ? well , the only reason i came here from jabot was to pick you up . all right . lennox and bullard ? all right , i 'm on my way . noah : hey . eden : do you have plans ? noah : um ... eden : you do now . come on . noah : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , come on in . victoria : hi . happy halloween . phyllis : oh , thank you . nick : happy halloween . phyllis : she 's a ballerina clown . j.t . : hello . victoria : have you heard anything from mom ? j.t . : here 's your cousin . nick : no . nothing . phyllis : you wan na come here ? victoria : i really wish she would 've told us what her plan was to help dad . i ca n't stand all this waiting . nick : mom 's going on instinct and prayer right now , sis . and she 's our best shot . victoria : well , i doubt that anyone can get through to dad . ( shivers ) whoo . did you feel that ? j.t . : a ghost ? ooh . victoria : yeah , a ghost . or maybe a draft from the door . that was a draft , right ? [ scene_break ] colleen : thank you . oh , there 's always one that wo n't dress up , right ? cane : you talking to me ? chloe : prom king would 've been much cooler . colleen : i guess i should mingle . amber : wow , slutty witch . where 'd you get your inspiration ? daniel : play nice . this is n't your party , is it ? colleen : with this invite list ? no . not a chance . have fun , though . jana : hi , lovers . daniel : hey . amber : hi . jana : hi . daniel : nice suit , wall street . what the hell are you supposed to be ? kevin : i , uh , just came from jabot . daniel : ah . jana : well , at least loosen your tie . amber : so jana marries this fun , wild , bizarre , awesome guy in an ashram . now you look like foreclosure man . kevin : well , i 'm glad i came . jana : oh , that 's all right . kevin : now you can come . chloe : this host is so twisted . cane : yeah , but when 's he gon na show his face ? billy : welcome to the halloween big top , the g.c . circus . i am your host and ringmaster , billy abbott and you are the audience and the show . trick or treat . [ scene_break ] karen : oh , coffee ? neil : yo . karen : that means you 're still working , right ? neil : hey , you . hey , hey , hey . you know what ? why do n't we meet over at , uh , the coffeehouse ? ana 's got the whole costume thing going on , and i 'm sure she would love us to see it . karen : oh , that 's so cute . i sort of figured kids her age would think that was silly by now . neil : you 're never too old for halloween , are you ? i - i remember , uh , one year lily came home from paris for halloween , and she was at that in - between age . well , she could n't wait to get out of the house to go trick - or - treating . and what was she that year ? she was a -- she was a ballerina like her mom . karen : you miss that -stuff , do n't you ? neil : huh ? yeah . i do . yeah , and about that , um ... when i asked you about you and me and ... kids again . karen : no , neil , come on , do we have to -- neil : no , no , wait , let me finish . let me finish . i 'm saying i 'm sorry . okay , that 's it . um , it 's a closed issue . i should 've left it closed , so ... karen , i have you in my life . all right ? a guy would be absolutely crazy to want anything more . well , i 'm gon na get out of here . i 'll see you over at the coffee shop , okay ? karen : all right . neil : bye , baby . karen : bye . karen : hey , it 's me . um , i need to see you , okay ? [ scene_break ] billy : hey . did i ever tell you that olivia newton - john is the hottest woman , like ever ? daniel : hey , um , did i ever tell you that maybe you should put those eyes of yours back in your head ? kevin : or -- or somebody -- anybody can put them back in your head for you . billy : okay , here 's the deal . you won , man . you got the girl . i lost . it 's okay . there 's no hard feelings . not on my part , anyway . so come on , tell him . just go have fun . enjoy it . and as for you , you know , i almost wore the exact same costume . that would 've been really embarrassing , would n't it , sweetheart ? kevin : ( laughs ) okay , here 's the plan . we order lots and lots and lots of alcohol , as much as we can . we pour it down the toilet if we have to . daniel : because we hate booze ? kevin : no , because we want to spend as much of that jerk 's money as possible . daniel : oh . billy : prom queen , sweetie , you 're supposed to go to the prom before you put out . chloe : mmm . i 'm an overachiever . billy : ( laughs ) chloe : i should 've known you were throwing this party . way too cool for these kids to throw . billy : oh , come on , you can stop . you already had me and you left me . i have no bitter feelings . chloe : i do toss men aside , do n't i ? billy : mm - hmm . but ... you 've got a keeper . if you can keep him . chloe : which is what you and i both want . so then you have a clear shot at lily . you know , genius idea , inviting them both to this party . putting them in the same room ? what are you thinking ? billy : oh , come on , trust me , you pretty little queen . i got this one covered . colleen : stop . lily : what are you doing ? colleen : you have that dazed , `` i love cane `` look . no . are you gon na talk to him ? lily : no , i 'm not . he and i agreed that talking makes everything worse . colleen : good . ( cell phone buzzing ) colleen : oh ! is that a text from the guy from webmeet.org ? lily : yes . it says , `` falloutgirl has a message from sonny crawford . `` colleen : what does it say ? lily : well , he wants to know what i 'm doing all hallow 's eve . colleen : invite him here . it 's perfect . there 's so many people here . and if he 's a dork , then ... i do n't know , you can say you 're the dork in legwarmers . [ scene_break ] phyllis : come see the candy . all right . let 's have the candy right here . summer : i want this . j.t . : well , my friend , you really know how to scare it up . nick : you know , phyllis went out and scoped the houses outside the ranch just to make sure that summer would n't get gypped . victoria : when did you decorate , 2 : 00 a.m. ? between the magazine and newman and ... everything that 's going on with dad . phyllis : um , it was 3 : 00 a.m. , actually , and do n't let him kid you . he did all of this on his own . j.t . : well , maybe one day summer will actually appreciate all this work you 're doing for her . nick : i just want her to know that work will never come before her . victoria : yeah , not like our father . nick : yeah , even when dad was around , his head was never really on us . victoria : no , but mom -- there 's a different story . no matter what was going on in her life , i always knew where we stood with her . summer : there 's a bug . phyllis : yes , the spiders and the eyeballs and the guts . it 's so fun . come on over . j.t . : oh , sounds delicious . come on , little pirate . let 's go get some eyeballs . victoria : and guts and stuff . sounds like fun . j.t . : eyeballs and guts . victoria : i just , i do n't know , i ca n't stop ... thinking about mom . she 's out there fighting for dad . i should be helping . nick : vick , you are . you 're making sure that reed has a mother and father who will never let him down . victoria : are you still angry at dad ? nick : i 'm just frustrated , you know ? i mean , he missed out on us , and now he 's missing out on our kids . victoria : they 're beautiful , are n't they ? nick : yeah , you know , summer , when she put on her costume , she giggled so much that it made her hiccup . victoria : ( laughs ) nick : it was the cutest thing i 've ever seen . i swear to you , i 'll never forget that moment . victoria : thank god that they 're too little to know how messed up things are right now . nick : and they wo n't . victoria : you know something ? what dad ... what he wrote in that letter about you , you 're an amazing father . nick : thanks , vick . and we have amazing kids . and we are not gon na make dad 's mistakes . [ scene_break ] karen : thanks ... thanks so much for meeting me here today . i really appreciate it . olivia : look , i did n't tell anyone about this meeting . i did n't know if you wanted it to be confidential . karen : yeah , yeah . thank you again . olivia : how are you feeling ? karen : you know , i probably should n't ask this , because i know you never would , but did you mention anything about my condition to neil , because he went from wanting to have babies to just completely backing off . olivia : no . i mean , i 'd never talk about a case . it 's not ethical . karen : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i - i should n't have asked , but he just ... he just backed off . olivia : that 's a good thing , right ? karen : well ... yeah , you would think so , but ... you know , to be honest , i really -- i like the idea of him wanting to start a family with me with kids and everything . i - i love that . olivia : does it make you feel more secure in the relationship ? karen : it should n't , but yeah , it does . olivia : look , i 've known neil a long time . and he is a warm , loving , classic family guy . i could see why he 'd wan na have kids with you . but he 's also sensitive , and he would back down on the baby thing if he thought it made you uncomfortable . karen : olivia , it makes me not just uncomfortable . i 'm absolutely in knots over the whole thing . olivia : maybe it 's because you know ... how high on the list honesty is for neil . karen : well , i have n't ... lied . well , not exactly . olivia : look , neil loved you enough to talk to you about kids . how much do you love him ? [ scene_break ] neil : who 's that ? ana : uh ... hey ! neil : hey , what 's up ? look at you , my little cheerleader . i love it ! tyra : hi . neil : good to see you . [ scene_break ] colleen : you made the move . i 'm so proud of you . lily : i hope he shows and i hope he does n't . billy : excuse me for a second . devon : sure thing . billy : thanks . devon : we have a code blue over here . roxanne : a code blue , huh ? devon : that 's right . a code blue , that means a patient is in need of mouth - to- mouth resuscitation . roxanne : oh , well , doctor , please , do n't -- do n't let me get in your way . devon : oh , no ? billy : and ... ( cell phone buzzes ) colleen : oh ! what did he say ? what did he say ? what did he say ? lily : sonny is on his way . colleen : sonny 's on his way . jeff : fang comey , you 're a buckley 's guy , right ? jana : the spirits -- they 're so active today . it 's almost like ... yes , it 's almost like a hum in my head . and if i 'm careful , yes , i can almost make out what they 're saying . kevin : okay , okay , okay , okay , ask mine how i can tap the power within . new job , stock market , anything . jana : i ca n't ask that . kevin : why not ? i just want a tip or two on how i can get ahead . daniel : oh , i bet -- kevin : do n't say it . i bet my guardian angel would be up for it . jana : no , i ca n't ask that , because there seems to be nobody looking out for your soul . kevin : oh , come on . billy : you hate this . the party ? you 're politely biding your time but when you 've had long enough , you and your date -- your phone -- are going to bail outta here . lily : uh , i am not dating my phone . billy : well , you look pretty attached to me . lily : well , it 's because i met a guy . billy : really ? off that dating site that was a joke that obviously is n't such a joke anymore ? lily : yeah . and he 's funny . billy : ah . i 'm thinking he 's compensating . i 'm thinking probably a comb - over . have you seen him ? lily : well , actually , he 's coming here . billy : really ? lily : yeah . colleen talked me into inviting him , and he 's willing to show me his face , and i 'm gon na show him mine . billy : huh . well , we both know who 's getting the better end of this deal , do n't we ? but no , that -- that 's -- that 's cool . i mean , uh , there 's a possible love connection at my first annual halloween party . i am honored . [ scene_break ] noah : this is a bad idea . i told my parents i was meeting from friends at the coffeehouse . eden : well , you met me , and i 'm your friend . so technically , you told the truth . come on . man : hey , whoa , whoa . who are you kidding , kid ? [ scene_break ] nick : where 's giggles ? phyllis : she is upstairs . she decided that she wants to keep all the chocolate and pass out socks instead . that 's what she told me . and she 's gon na start with your drawer . nick : okay . victoria : meanwhile , party animal reed is down for the count . j.t . : wow , was n't this the best time of year when we were kids ? i ca n't wait till reed 's old enough to understand it . phyllis : yeah , when i was younger , i used to hit up the other neighborhoods for the best candy . nick : i bet you hip - checked all the boys and took all their candy . phyllis : yeah , i did . you mock me , but it worked . victoria : well , um ... you know , when i was home for halloween , my mom would always , um , put out the best candy and i 'd always have the best costume . nick : same for me , when i was around . but remember , dad never really quite seemed to make it home in time from the office . victoria : but he 'd be around now . i mean , i can imagine him pushing reed in his stroller and hanging out with the kids . instead , he 's , uh ... ( shivers ) j.t . : oh , yeah , well , that was definitely a ghost , right ? victoria : no , i think maybe i just need my sweater . nick : you do n't believe in that stuff ? victoria : you do ? nick : i 've definitely , uh , felt cassie 's presence before . j.t . : well , i 'd like to extend an open invitation to walter palin . victoria : my dad did n't kill him . j.t . : it would be nice to ear it from the man himself . phyllis : you know who i would like to extend an open invitation to ? john `` junior `` kennedy . you know . nick : i 'm right here . i 'm sitting right here . phyllis : because -- well , we 'd talk about publishing and you know , 'cause he was ... not -- not because he 's good - looking . nick : wow . phyllis : you do n't want this ? nick : so , uh , no on for you ? victoria : me ? well , i think you guys know who i might wan na see . j.t . : you and sabrina made your peace . victoria : yeah , i know , but i miss her . for me and for my dad . phyllis : ( gasps ) nick : wow . you got ta admit that was kinda spooky . phyllis : oh , my gosh . victoria : what picture was that ? [ scene_break ] wallace : hello there , ana - the - singer 's mom . tyra : hey . yeah , officer wallace , right ? wallace : yeah . neil : well , look who it is . my man , good to see you again . um , there was some confusion one day with ana . tyra : yep , but , um ... it was a happy ending , thanks here to officer wallace . wallace : girl , please . tyra : okay . wallace : looks like you two stayed in genoa city after all ? tyra : yep , well , indigo needed a manager . wallace : and that young lady needed her family . glad to see it worked out . neil : so you on duty ? wallace : halloween and christmas -- two of the worst nights of the year . so did you and ana come as twins ? tyra : ( laughs ) wallace : there is no way you could be that young lady 's mom . i better go get my partner 's coffee . he gets cranky without it . excuse me . neil : yeah , you do that , man . tyra : okay , what did he mean by i could n't be ana 's mom ? neil : well , let 's see , what did he say ? he said , uh , you 're beautiful , you have a pre - teen . um ... how does that happen ? i -- call me crazy , but i think that was a compliment . tyra : yeah , well , i did n't like it . neil : but you are ana 's mother . thing 's gon na change that . tyra : oh , jael 's here . i got ta go . karen : have fun . tyra : okay . so you ladies ready to go rot your teeth ? girls : yeah . tyra : okay , let 's go . ana : bye ! neil : bye , girls ! be safe . karen : have fun . olivia : well , i 'm next . i have a research paper to finish . neil : oh , yeah , i 'm glad you got to see ana all dressed up . olivia : night . karen : night . olivia : see you back at the apartment . neil : okay . bye . olivia : bye . neil : okay ... so ... what do you say we go home , hand out some candy , or -- or wait , or we could , uh , turn off the lights and ignore the doorbell and just ... hang out . karen : no , honey , look , why do n't we just , um ... look , let 's just stay here . let 's just do this here . neil : do -- do what here ? karen : i need to talk to you about something . something that you deserve to know . [ scene_break ] noah : well , that went well . eden : grumpy bouncer guy needs some ashram time . noah : i 'm just happy he did n't call my parents . they 'd flay me . eden : my dad is cool . he understands developing independence and a sense of self . noah : hmm . so that 's what we were doing with the masks ? that 's good to know . my dad , however ... eden : no , i 've seen that up close . noah : no , it 's just ... my sister died of a ... booze / car combination . eden : i 'm so stupid . noah : it 's okay . eden : you know , uh ... at the ashram , we had these , uh , silent weeks . i 'm thinking i should ... probably try that again . like , now . noah : they just miss her . that 's all . eden : uh , i got some new downloads in a buying frenzy . i 'm not sure yet if they suck or not . i 'm kind of afraid to find out . noah : be brave . [ scene_break ] amber : hey ! colleen : excuse me . amber : excuse you . colleen : you know , it must suck that daniel might come to his senses and dump you at any second . i mean , he already knows you cheated on him , right ? does he know you 're a - a psycho ? no ? amber : if i were psycho , i would toss this drink right in your face . colleen : you are a lunatic ! amber : at least it was n't your face , right , baby ? colleen : do n't touch me . billy : whoa ! what -- what did i miss ? colleen : i do n't even know how you can look at her , okay ? and ... never mind . thank you for keeping her away from daniel , by the way . billy : oh , come on , i had bigger fish to fry than amber , and so do you . kevin : all right , okay now , you 're gon na go to system preferences . right , right , right , that one . that one . all right , great , good . all right , you 're welcome , mrs. chancellor . okay . all right , you , too . good night . bye . daniel : you are cheating on jana with mrs. chancellor . kevin : i can not get away from her . amber : you know what ? mrs. chancellor is an amazing woman . you should be lucky she even likes you . kevin : oh , calm your woman . daniel : whoa , whoa , whoa , hey , you 're messing with her home girl . amber : yeah . kevin : look , i like her just fine . i will just like her more when she 's gone . amber : what did you just say ? daniel : you -- you really do n't listen to anything i say to you , do you ? amber : you know what ? let me tell you something here . mrs. chancellor is an amazing woman . she has tons of life left in her . kevin : no , no , no , no , no , no , i did n't mean dying gone . amber : okay , yeah , well , then what did you mean ? kevin : i meant ... gone . gone , like , out of my hair gone . daniel : out of my hair gone . nice save . yeah , right . [ scene_break ] j.t . : are you sure you do n't want me to stay with you and old peg leg ? victoria : no , i 'm fine . i want you to go and get pictures . j.t . : okay . victoria : take a lot . nick : he just wants to go so he can defraud my kid of all her chocolate bars . you should stay here , j.t . phyllis : you know what my husband said about my hip - checking . i 'm gon na protect my girl , okay ? j.t . : all right . make sure you tell your ghost about that . victoria : the picture slipped . j.t . : mm - hmm . nick : yeah , it just slipped . phyllis : yeah , it slipped . nick : come on . phyllis : come on , sweetie . nick : let 's go get some candy . phyllis : let 's go ! victoria : bye . victoria : is anybody there ? victoria : you better not tell your dad you heard me say that . [ scene_break ] karen : you know my mother died when i was young . neil : right , right , you told me that . is this , uh , about your mother ? karen : you know , she was gorgeous . i mean , i know ... every child thinks their mother 's beautiful , but ... my mom was ... neil : must 've been absolutely stunning because ... she made you . karen : and then came the chemo and the radiation . i just had to watch her waste away , you know ? neil : oh , god , cancer ? karen : no , it was -- it was ovarian cancer . i was -- i was in elementary school and ... i thought my life was over . you know , that i would -- i would never be able to be whole and safe again without her . neil : karen , i am -- i am so sorry that you had to go through that . karen : no , no , i ... then when i was in my 20s , i , um ... i heard that they had discovered an ovarian cancer gene . neil : so if you 're a carrier , you 're more likely to get the disease ? karen : 15 times more likely . neil : oh , karen ... karen : so i was tested . neil : no . karen : i , um ... i just could n't bear the thought of passing that sentence down to my little girl before dying and leaving her all alone . neil : yeah . karen : to be broken up inside the way that i was , you know ? neil : hey ... you listen to me , all right ? you listen , if you 're scared , and i know you are , you -- you need to do more research , i will help . i 'll do anything you want me to do . karen : no , no , no , neil , no . karen : i had a hysterectomy . so that i would never have cancer . and i will never have children . when you asked me if i ever thought about having a child with you ... honey , the answer is yes . a thousand times , yes . but i ca n't . and no matter how much i love you , i will never be able to give you a child . [ scene_break ] chloe : i 'll , uh , take another cranberry juice . thank you . chloe : i did n't know you were so clumsy . you come off like such a -- like such a tough guy . billy : yeah , yeah , yeah . chloe : aw , i 'll take care of you . billy : you know , if we keep this up , we 're gon na miss our reservation . chloe : all right , well , if you wan na go eat ... billy : you know , i do n't really wan na go eat . i just -- i - i worry about you , sweetheart . you fashion people -- you do n't eat enough . and you look a little bored . chloe : you 're right , i am . i 'm actually trying to fight a yawn . billy : well , all right . we can go . chloe : okay . let 's go . billy : all right . all right . chloe : ( giggles ) lily : okay . he 's here . colleen : okay , be cool . i 'll look for him . what 's he wearing ? lily : uh , he told me i have to figure it out . colleen : okay , i 'm gon na go so if he wants to come up , he wo n't be weirded out , okay ? lily : okay . colleen : good luck . lily : thanks . [ lily imagining ] cane : so have you figured it out ? lily : you ? you 're sonny ? cane : yeah . it 's killing me not to have you in my life -- be part of my days and part of my nights . and when you told me about you and that internet dating site ... lily : so you pretended to be a stranger ? cane : yeah . that 's because no matter what , there 's only you and me , sweetheart . lily : it 's you , cane . it will always be you . [ scene_break ] cane : hey . lily : hi . cane : hi . [ scene_break ] noah : i better head home . this can only get me busted again . eden : yeah . i should probably head home , too . noah : well , um ... thanks for ... getting carded with me . eden : yeah . anytime . noah : okay , um , so i guess i 'll see you at -- [ scene_break ] neil : that was some decision you had to make . i mean , karen , i knew you were brave and strong , but , lady , you -- you blow me away . karen : no , neil , do n't -- do n't -- do n't do that . do n't be sweet . do n't wonderful . neil : because ? karen : because this is about you . this is not about me . you have a decision to make . neil : i 've made my decision . i am with you . karen : no , no , honey , it 's not that simple . and you know what ? i 'm not gon na let you get away with that . you love devon and lily , be damned any biological connection . everyone can see that . but if you 've ever wondered what it would be like to see yourself in your own child ... i ca n't give that to you . neil : karen ... you 're not listening to me . karen : no , you know what ? i 'm not listening to you . you need to listen to me . you are so busy being wonderful , you know what ? no one would blame you for wanting something so primal and so basic . that -- that -- that 's not an instinct that you can just ignore . do you understand me ? neil : yeah . karen : if you ... if you commit to me , then i need to know that you understand what it is you 're giving up . honey , i grieved . i grieved and grieved over what it was i would never have . but i thought about it . i thought about long and hard , and then i made my decision . now you have to make yours . karen : no , no . neil : oh . [ scene_break ] lily : well , you went all out . i 'm impressed . cane : uh , if you want , i can get you a pair . you can have some new headshots taken with them . lily : well , those are n't very jacy . cane : what -- what 's -- what 's jacy ? lily : the -- the girl that ... sonny crawford .. never mind , i do n't know . for a second , i - i thought you ... read the book . cane : tell me what it is . i 'll buy it . i 'll read it . lily : um ... you know , i have to , um ... excuse me . billy : whoa , whoa , whoa , you do n't have to go . i was just joking about the whole comb - over thing . i 'm sure your man 's presentable . stick around . lily : no , it -- it does n't matter . um , i just -- i have to get out of here , but thank you so much for the party . bye . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i can not believe that summer crashed with all that sugar in her system . phyllis : my daughter parties hard , but she sleeps harder . j.t . : ( laughs ) nick : vick , you okay ? you seem a little off . victoria : yeah , i ... i thought i saw someone . phyllis : in our house ? victoria : no , um ... no , it was n't a person . it was like a shadow . it was like a shadow of a woman , just out of the corner of my eye . phyllis : hmm . you know what ? this is your fault and your fault . all this ghost talk has freaked her out . nick : ( humming ) j.t . : all right , all right , i 'll take you home . i 'll make it up to you . you can have all the candy you want . come on . victoria : okay . ( rattle jingles ) victoria : how ... how did this ... nick : is that the one sabrina gave reed ? phyllis : the -- it -- it -- it 's probably just nothing . i , the nanny probably just had it in the diaper bag or something . it 's probably nothing . j.t . : yeah . come on , let 's , uh , let 's get blackbeard home . phyllis : yeah . nick : yeah . drive safe . j.t . : all right . nick : did you mean what you said ? you did n't think that was anything or ... were you just talking vick down ? phyllis : uh , i 'm pragmatic . it 's -- it was just nothing . nick : what about the picture ? and vick 's chills ? how about the shadow ? phyllis : yeah . a whole lot of nothing . nick : ( growls ) phyllis : oh ! do n't -- do n't do that to me ! i 'm not sharing my treats with you . nick : you gon na make me beg for your treats tonight ? phyllis : you beg every night . nick : good night , ghosts . [ scene_break ] woman : ( whispers ) victor . [ next_on ] sharon : i ca n't count on you to give me the truth . jack : i do n't want things this way . jill : you agreed to a thorough examination , so i will have to take this to our shareholders . nikki : there 's only one person who i think can reach him . | it 's halloween in the city of genoa , and billy is hosting a festive shindig at a local dive bar that no one 's heard of . the guests list consists of enemies , exes and maybe new loves he obviously has something up his sleeve but unfortunately big bro cane spoils it . at the tack house victoria is being haunted by the ghost of sabrina , possibly . eden and noah try to sneak into billy 's shindig but it 's a no go and instead eden kisses noah and runs . karen confesses the real reason why she ca n't have children and tells him he has a choice of staying or going . |
sharon : i 'm s - sorry . adam : it 's okay . sharon : i - i mean , i - i - i did n't mean to ... adam : sharon , we 're good . sharon : you know , it 's like the part of my brain that controls things , it 's -- it 's -- it is n't there . ( stammers ) this -- just these impulses -- it 's not me . adam : like drinking too much ? sharon : like putting my arms around you the way that i just did . where 'd that come from ? adam : you needed a hug . sharon : you 're married . what 's right ? what 's -- what 's appropriate ? i do n't know . it -- it -- it 's -- in my brain , it 's mixed up . it 's -- i - i just do n't understand where these impulses are coming from . i -- adam : hey , maybe -- maybe we could get you some professional help . sharon : okay , i 'm not crazy . adam : no , i 'm not saying you 're crazy , sharon . sharon : okay , i 'm not going back to that place . adam : i 'm not suggesting you go back to any place . sharon : i 'm not . but you want to send me there . adam : no , i want someone to talk to you . sharon : no ! no . no , no ... adam : i want someone professional to just talk to you -- someone who 's got experience with these things . sharon : no , no , no , no , no . no , i wo n't . i wo n't . adam : sharon , you have to -- sharon : no , i wo n't ! adam : hey , just listen to me . you need to talk to someone . sharon : i 'm -- no . no . no . no ! [ scene_break ] genevieve : ethan , did you get my messages ? cane : yeah , i got your messages . genevieve : well , i -- i 'm sure you 've been busy . cane : yeah , but not busy as the c.e.o . of jabot , thanks to you , mom . tucker : hey . how much rejection will it take before you finally give up ? [ scene_break ] kay : oh , it 's just gorgeous , nikki . nikki : thank you . kay : it 's beautiful . nikki : well , are you happy for me ? kay : ( sighs ) ye -- well , and also relieved that you two have found your way back to each other . nikki : but you know , it feels different this time . kay : mm . nikki : victor has reassessed where he 's been and where he 's going . he 's making some smart choices about the kind of life he wants to have . kay : well , i certainly hope he 's serious about that , because i was the one who dispensed that particular advice . nikki : ahh , well , then i am forever indebted to you . kay : nikki , because i love you so much , i just -- i hope you do n't assume these changes are permanent . i - it 's very difficult -- it 's hard for a man to reinvent himself , and , uh , who knows , uh , how it 's going with someone as successful and unwavering as one victor newman ? [ scene_break ] nick : you gon na rebuild it ? victor : i 'm not gon na just rebuild it . i 'm gon na reenvision this whole thing . nick : it 's gon na take a long time . victor : well , i do n't care how much it costs . i 'm not gon na walk away from this because it ai n't easy . nick : are you saying i took the easy route ? victor : i did n't say that , son . you did ... by refusing to fight for your family 's company . [ scene_break ] jack : think of products and services you wish existed . phyllis : yes , and make the existing things better . jack : exactly , and you 'll meet with the scientists , the engineers , the designers to make it happen . no boundaries -- none . phyllis : i have n't seen you revved up like this in a very , very long time . jack : that 's because you 've decided to work for me . and here ... is your contract . phyllis : oh . ( sighs ) you must have been very confident that i would say yes . jack : i like to use the word `` hopeful . `` phyllis : ( chuckles ) jack : and , yes , i was a little bit confident . billy was reluctant at first . i brought him on board . red , the three of us are going to make the most amazing team . ( winces ) phyllis : what 's that ? jack : what ? phyllis : that . that 's the same thing that happened at the club that almost took you out . jack : yeah , it 's just -- it 's a twinge . phyllis : no , no , you get a twinge from carrying a heavy suitcase . you were shot , jack . jack : that was almost a year ago . phyllis : no , and yet , right now , it looks like someone 's putting a stake through your spine . why are you not being straight with me ? jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : honey , i 'm going to need those papers i gave you back . jack 's asking for them . victoria : yeah , here you go . okay , thanks . i got what i need . hey , did you learn anything else today ? billy : no . just about that miami company . victoria : baker - ryberg , yeah . billy : yep . it seems them and a few others might bail . is n't that enough for you ? victoria : no . i 'm gon na need as much ammo as i can to force jack out . billy , you know how much i appreciate you doing this , right ? billy : yeah , i know . you 're really counting on me . victoria : should n't i ? billy : ( sighs ) it 's just that jack is really suspicious right now , and ... victoria : after one day ? why ? billy : i do n't know . i just know that i 'm not good at this , okay ? and i do n't like to spy on my brother . this is weird . victoria : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . hold on . so you 're not gon na help me anymore ? billy : no , i 'd like to help you , but i wish you 'd find a better way for me to do it . victoria : well , maybe i can , but until we come up with something that -- billy : no , just stop . i 'm gon na resign from newman . victoria : so jack practically steals my family 's life work -- billy : come off of it , okay ? it was a corporate takeover . it was n't an armed robbery . victoria : he fires me and nick , and you 're okay with that . billy : you know that i 'm not okay with that . victoria : oh , really ? okay , so then why are we even having this argument ? billy : because as your husband , i am with you on this , but as my brother -- victoria : yeah , your loyalty to your brother trumps that . billy : how about if i asked you to lie to nick or your father for my benefit ? would you do it ? victoria : if they did what jack did , in a heartbeat . billy : i 'm not saying that i 'm on jack 's team completely , okay ? and on top of everything else , he offered the c.e.o . job of jabot to neil winters when it should have gone to me . it 's a family position . victoria : oh , oh , okay . so is that what this is about ? billy : no , that 's not what i meant , and you know it . victoria : ohh , i see . you did n't get the job role that you wanted , so -- so -- so that 's why -- that 's why you 're quitting on me , is n't it ? billy : no , there 's much more to it . actually , i do n't want to have to squeal on my brother and come rat him out every time he has a plan . victoria : ( sighs ) oh , so you 're uncomfortable . billy : yeah , i 'm immensely uncomfortable . would n't you be ? victoria : and your discomfort -- that 's why you 're breaking your promise to help me ? billy : would you stop twisting my words ? victoria : fine ! quit . i 'll handle everything on my own . billy : fantastic . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , i know victor better than anyone . kay : well , i hope so . you 've married him more often than anyone . ( chuckles ) nikki : ( laughs ) that is true . but i 'm going into it with my eyes wide open . kay : allowing for what has happened recently ? um , losing his house on the heels of losing newman enterprises ? nikki : well , we 're rebuilding the house . kay : well , what about the company ? nikki : you know , katherine , i would n't say this to anybody else . but in a way , i hope that the kids ca n't reclaim newman . kay : well , that certainly surprises me . nikki : ( sighs ) for decades , our lives have revolved around that company , and it has caused so much discord in the family . kay : even now ? nikki : nicholas has already told victor that he wo n't participate in a fight . kay : i see . nikki : and maybe he 's right . you know ? i mean , maybe it is just time to let it go , and we can all come up with new interests . kay : are you telling me you 're -- you 're glad that jack has succeeded in his latest coup ? nikki : i think it could be the greatest thing ever to happen to us . [ scene_break ] victor : i guess i 'm just disappointed that you would n't fight for the company , you know ? nick : i guess when you said it was my decision , you should have said it was an ultimatum -- `` either get the company back or get out of my life . `` victor : i meant it as a kind of a test . nick : one of loyalty ? love ? and i 'm guessing i failed both . victor : i expected more of you . nick : what about my expectations of you ? you told me , `` cherish your family . find clarity . `` victor : this was an opportunity , son . nick : an opportunity for what ? for this company to ruin our health like it 's done to you ? to wreck victoria 's marriage like it 's done to so many of yours , dad ? victor : i built everything for my family . everything i 've done is for my family . nick : i know that . victor : do you really know that ? i came from nothing . nothing . i had no family . i built all this stuff with my own hands for my children , son , and for my grandchildren . all i wanted from you was a sign that you gave a damn . nick : you really want that company back ? or is this just another challenge for your kids ? because if so , i 'm done playing your games . victor : it breaks my heart to say this , but you and i have nothing else to discuss . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) genevieve : where is it ? where is it ? huh . hello ? woman : does your offer to pay for information still stand ? genevieve : that depends . is what you have to say worth anything ? woman : i assure you , it is . genevieve : all right , then . let 's meet now . uh , you 're at the club ? woman : yes , room 437 . genevieve : i 'll be right over . woman : stop at the bank first . genevieve : hmm . ronan : what 's the rush ? genevieve : uh ... ronan : everything all right ? genevieve : yeah . ronan : yeah ? genevieve : ( sighs ) i think it will be . yes , it will be now , yeah . ronan : okay . [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( sighs ) chelsea : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : i do n't need a shrink . i can get through this nightmare on my own . i just need to figure out how . adam : no , you 're not doing this alone . i wo n't let you do this alone . sharon : i still ca n't figure out why you are helping me , why you are lying to your wife . i mean , does chelsea even know where you are right now ? adam : it does n't matter . sharon : it matters to me ! adam : what , you think i have some kind of an agenda , sharon ? sharon : you always do , adam . what are you gon na want as payback ? what , you think you can just seduce me into being your mistress ? some kept woman on the side ? adam : sharon , stop ! stop , okay ? enough . i love chelsea . sharon : you know what ? this is really inappropriate , especially considering what 's happened between us in the past . adam : i am not pressuring you . i am not forcing you . i am not manipulating you . you are here because it is peaceful . it is quiet . it is private . but you are not a prisoner , and you are not locked up . you want to go ? you want to face the world ? have at it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , what does your physical therapist say about these little twinges ? jack : sarge says it 's perfectly normal to have occasional flare - ups of back pain . it 's muscular , nothing more . phyllis : are -- are you sure ? jack : i am through talking about my health . now do you want a lawyer to look over this contract ? i could have one sent over to avery right now . phyllis : no , do n't send it to avery , please . ( sighs ) can we do this ? jack : what ? work together ? phyllis : yeah , work together . we have n't really excelled at teamwork in the past . i mean , can it really be different this time ? jack : yes , this time , it will be different . phyllis : my life right now is a mess . i do n't want to walk into another tornado . so i kind of need ... this job to save me , not make things worse . jack : i promise you -- i promise you you will not regret this . [ scene_break ] kay : darling , i 'd love to stay longer , but i 've got a chancellor v.p . dinner . first things first . nikki : ahh . kay : ( chuckles ) victor : in that case , i 'm glad i 'm early . nikki : hello . kay : how are you feeling ? victor : very happily engaged . nikki : ( chuckles ) kay : congratulations . victor : thank you , sweetheart . so i hear rumors that you are gon na retake the reins of chancellor . kay : well , i may have started the rumor , yes . ( chuckles ) victor : as i 'm stepping back , you 're moving forward . you sure you 're up to it ? kay : we will soon see . ( chuckles ) victor : boy , oh , boy . okay . kay : all right , darling . victor : you have a nice day . kay : god bless . victor : okay . kay : love the ring . nikki : thank you . victor : ( chuckles ) kay : ( chuckles ) take care . victor : i knew you would . nikki : ( chuckles ) together : so -- nikki : how are things at the ranch ? victor : well , various contractors have submitted their bids and i had the workers clean up the debris . nikki : well , you 're moving fast . victor : yeah . and then i decided to continue paying our staff until they come back to work at either the penthouse or the rebuilt ranch house . nikki : well , that 's very sweet of you . but you know , you 've only been out of the hospital for a week . do n't do anything too taxing . victor : well , can we tax each other later ? nikki : mnh - mnh - mnh - mnh - mnh . victor : uh - oh . nikki : oh , darling , hi . what 's wrong ? victoria : ( sighs ) it 's nothing . nikki : yes , something is wrong . victor : what 's bothering you , sweetheart ? victoria : it 's billy . he 's , uh , he 's having second thoughts about being our inside man at newman . victor : ( sighs ) i knew that . i knew that would happen . when it comes right down to it , he is an abbott . he ai n't a newman . [ scene_break ] jack : this time will be different . phyllis : listen to you -- sitting here in victor 's chair all of five minutes . already you can predict the future . jack : no , it 's more recalling history . think of how many things you and i have been through since we last worked together . phyllis : i have been through every circle of hell . jack : so have i , twice over . and here we are -- survivors and winners . phyllis : i 'm not a winner . ( sighs ) i lost nick . i 'm terrified i 'm gon na lose my daughter . i ca n't trust my sister . jack : i did n't realize -- phyllis : you know , i just do n't ... want to make another mistake . jack : neither do i . that is why , selfishly , i want you here . phyllis : what 's in it for me ? jack : a chance to get control of your life back . a chance to get back in touch with the self - reliant , determined , bright , talented woman i know . i am not saying we will agree on everything . i 'm not saying there wo n't be occasional fireworks . you do n't buy my bull , i wo n't buy yours . we challenge each other . we always have . that 's what i need . that 's what you need , too . [ scene_break ] genevieve : hello ? hello ? it 's genevieve . genevieve : hello ? genevieve : ( exhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] sharon : ( voice breaking ) i do n't know where to go . ( sniffles ) i do n't know how i got here . i do n't know how i got so screwed up . what 's wrong with me ? adam : it 's my fault . i did this to you . [ scene_break ] genevieve : let go of me ! take your hands off of me ! man : ma'am , ma'am , you are not allowed in the building . genevieve : no , i need to see my son ! it 's an emergency ! man : ma'am ! genevieve : let me go ! man : i 'm sorry , mr. ashby . i 'll call the cops . cane : it 's okay . it 's all right . i 'll take care of it . thank you . i appreciate it . th - thank you . genevieve : ( sobs ) ethan . cane : what are you doing ? what are you doing here ? this is a rep -- genevieve : you did n't answer the phone . cane : i was in a meeting ! genevieve : ethan , i need your help . that girl -- the one -- the one who lied and said that i was the one who hired her to impersonate samantha -- cane : stop it ! stop it ! genevieve : no , she called me . she called me ! she said that she would finally tell me the truth about who put her up to all of this , but for a price . cane : well , you ca n't help her , because you do n't have any money , do you ? genevieve : i went there , and she was gone . the door was open and the whole room had been tossed . there -- there was blood on the floor . cane : oh , god . why are you coming here and telling me this ? why are n't you -- why are n't you going to the police ? genevieve : because , ethan , if your father is behind all of this -- cane : mom , if there was foul play involved , you have to go to the authorities . genevieve : no , please . just come with me , please . just -- cane : mom , mom , mom . if they find out that you knew something happened to this girl and you did n't tell them , they are going to think that you are involved . [ scene_break ] sharon : your fault ? adam : come here . have a seat . i am responsible ... for messing you up . sharon : adam , i ... we have n't been together in so long , you know ? we have n't even really talked . adam : i know . but when we were together , i did things , awful things , and it hurt you . sharon : well , we both made mistakes . adam : no , a mistake is when you leave the refrigerator door open by accident . i did a little worse than that , sharon . and then i had this makeover , and i figured that if i became a better person , that somehow i could make up for some of these things that i 've done in the past . sharon : did that work ? adam : not so much . and your solution was you let the newman 's walk all over you . sharon : i took over newman enterprises . adam : i know . you lashed out . sharon : i was defending myself . adam : you were greedy . you were deceitful , and you were wrong , sharon . and when the past caught up with you , when everything caught up with you , that 's when things fell apart . sharon : and now i have no one . adam : and that is why i am helping you -- because i owe you , sharon , and i want nothing . you hear me ? nothing in return . sharon : well , if that 's true , and that 's what this is really about -- adam : it is . it 's true . sharon : then tell your wife . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , you just missed your father -- a last - minute meeting at the house . nick : it 's probably for the best . dad and i got into it earlier . nikki : about your decision ? he did n't mention that . victoria : well , you know , i am with dad . why are you turning your back on the family ? nick : i 'm not turning my back on the family , just the family business . victoria : but that 's the same thing . nick : no , they 're not , vick . they 're not . for years , we 've treated them like they 're the same thing , and they 're not . family is holidays and dinners together and picking each other up through tough times . business is business . victoria : fine . then you 're leaving it up to me . nick : you do n't have to fight , either . victoria : ( clears throat ) well , i want to . nick : oh , yeah ? how 's that working out for your marriage ? victoria : billy and i are just fine . nick : well , we 'll see how long that lasts with dad playing his latest mind game . vick , the company 's gone . just let it go . [ scene_break ] billy : victoria 's not here . victor : i 'm aware of that . i 've come to see you , billy boy . billy : oh , joy . victor : yes , `` oh , joy , `` indeed . so i understand that you have decided to back away from helping victoria from inside newman ? billy : that would be between me and victoria . victor : you better rethink that , billy . victoria asks for your help -- you help her . billy : well , what if i do n't help her ? victor : then i will let her know that you knew of my whereabouts in los angeles , and that you were aware that i suffered memory loss and that you kept that news from her . [ scene_break ] tucker : katherine ... is it true that you 're coming out of retirement to take over chancellor again ? kay : and if it is ? tucker : i think it 's a bad move . you wo n't be able to keep up at your age . kay : keep telling yourself that . tucker : you 've had health problems , mother . running that company could kill you . [ scene_break ] victoria : i feel too much allegiance to newman enterprises and too much fury towards jack to just walk away . i 'm sorry . i ca n't . nick : vick , i really respect your choice to stay and fight . victoria : then why ca n't you ? nick : i 'm asking you to respect my choice not to . victoria : fine , if that 's what you want . i better head out . bye , mom . nikki : bye , sweetie . nikki : ( sighs ) nick : i do n't think vick or dad are ever going to forgive me for this . nikki : they 'll come around . nick : do you understand why i 'm doing this ? nikki : you have to follow your heart and your instincts . nick : i know this is the right thing to do . [ scene_break ] billy : you know , i figured your goodwill to keep that little tidbit of information on the down - low was gon na have a very short shelf life . victor : i kept your secret to protect my daughter , okay ? billy : yeah ? now what are you doing ? sticking it to me ? victor : i 'm still protecting my daughter . she 's determined to reclaim my company . billy : fantastic . i 'm not stoppin ' her . victor : she 's asking for your assistance , and you will assist her . billy : or i risk losing her when she finds out about l.a. , right ? victor : you 're getting the drift , boy . ( keys rattle in lock ) billy : i 've got the drift . victoria : dad ? victor : hi , sweetheart . victoria : hi . what 's , uh , what 's goin ' on ? victor : i was in the neighborhood to say hello to my grandson . billy : yeah , and i told him that he missed johnny by about an hour . victor : i forgot how early the little ones go to bed . victoria : yeah . victor : hope i did n't disturb you , billy . billy : not at all . victor : you have a nice evening . billy : you , too . victor : bye - bye , sweetheart . victoria : bye , daddy . victoria : i 'm going to bed . billy : just hold on . wait a minute . okay , you were right before . i was being selfish . i forgot why i agreed to do this in the first place . victoria : why did you ? billy : because of you . you 're what matters . you 're all that -- you 're all that matters . victoria : did my dad 's visit have anything to do with this sudden insight ? billy : well , i 'd be lying if i said it did n't , but ... victoria : mm - hmm . did he threaten you ? billy : no . he just reminded me how much this means to you , how much you mean to him , how much you mean to me . victoria : billy ... ( sighs heavily ) if you ca n't do this , and you 're ultimately gon na side with jack -- billy : that 's not gon na happen . victoria : all right . well , then if you 're right and jack 's suspicious , then i do n't have much time . i 'm gon na have to get to miami to convince baker - ryberg to persuade the board to get rid of jack . i 'm leaving tonight . billy : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . did you just say you 're leaving tonight ? like right now ? [ scene_break ] jack : unfortunately , i wo n't be coming to miami any time soon . you will be getting a call or maybe even a visit from victoria newman to discuss your ongoing relationship with newman enterprises . yeah , i - i know that , charlie . just play along . just do n't believe anything she says , okay ? done . ( winces ) ( exhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] chelsea : what took you so long ? adam : tears ? chelsea : whose ? adam : yours . the ones you would have shed if i had n't gone to five restaurants to find us the perfect dinner . chelsea : ( sighs ) ( laughs ) adam : come here . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : mm . chelsea : mm . dinner can wait . chelsea : come on . ( giggles ) come on . ( squeals ) adam : are you trying to take over here ? chelsea : ( laughing ) [ scene_break ] sharon : i have to get this right . i have to make it all right . i have to get this right . i have to make it all right . i have to get this right . i have to make it all right . i have to get this right . i have to make it right . i have to get this right . i have to make it right . i have to get this right . make it right . [ scene_break ] ronan : i want you guys to wait right here . did you touch anything ? genevieve : i - i just touched the door . cane : mom , where is the blood you found ? ronan : i found it . ( sighs ) genevieve : hold my hand . please . genevieve : that 's mine . cane : ( sighs ) how did it get here , mom ? genevieve : i have no idea . i ... well , i usually carry one of those in my purse . ronan : i 'm gon na have to call this in . it 's a crime scene . cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : tucker , you will stop meddling in my business . tucker : i 'm just trying to help . kay : what 's your angle ? are you trying to maneuver a piece of chancellor for yourself ? tucker : no . and you 're my mother . and like it or not , you are my business . kay : not anymore . as of this very moment , you and i are out of business . tucker : katherine . tucker : ( sighs ) stubborn woman . ( sighs ) tucker : hey . you should get back to town . katherine 's about to make a big mistake . [ scene_break ] nikki : nicholas , stay and have dinner with us . nick : uh , no , thanks , mom . i 've got ta get home and take care of my girls . good night , mom . good night , dad . victor : son . nikki : good night . victor : ( sighs ) nikki : you forgot to mention earlier that you and nicholas had argued . victor : yeah . the fact that he decided not to help us get newman enterprises back weighs on me more heavily than i thought . [ scene_break ] victoria : i got all weepy saying good - bye to johnny while he was sleeping . oh , i 'm gon na miss him a lot . i wish i could take him with me . billy : yeah , he 's gon na miss you , too , i 'm sure , but i 'll keep him preoccupied . and maybe i 'll teach him how to play poker . victoria : billy . billy : no ? no poker ? fine . blackjack it is . ( chuckles ) i 'm sorry . i feel like i really screwed you up here . victoria : no , you did n't ... yet . but jack ca n't find out about this trip , okay ? billy : i told him that you were going to italy . victoria : oh , you see ? that was very smart of you . billy : hey , i try . victoria : you promise that you 'll keep me posted on any -- anything that jack 's doing ? billy : yeah , sure . victoria : okay . billy : come here for a minute . [ scene_break ] jack : ( gasps ) ( groans ) ( breathing heavily ) phyllis : jack ? jack : i - it 's not as bad as it looks . ( breathing rapidly ) okay ? see ? ( groans ) phyllis : oh , my god . oh , my god , jack . come on . one second , okay ? jack : ( groans ) phyllis : just hold on . jack : ( groaning ) phyllis : no , do n't move . do n't move . i need an ambulance -- newman tower , right away . it 's jack abbott . i need it right away ! [ next_on ] genevieve : thank god you 're here . you 've got ta help me . sharon : i hate it here , adam . i hate everything . harmony : i have some news of my own . neil : yeah ? you got some news ? what you got ? what you got for me ? go on . harmony : i 'm leaving genoa city . | victoria and billy argue when she finds out that he is quitting working at newman . victoria walks out on him . nikki and katherine discuss her upcoming marriage to victor and how much discord is in their family because nick wo n't help fight for newman . nikki is glad and this may be the best thing that ever happened . in the ruins of the ranch , victor talks with nick discuss about him not helping to win newman back from jack . nick reminds victor how much damage he did to this family due to victor running newman . victor tells nick that they have nothing more to discuss . katherine gets up to leave when victor walks in and gives nikki a kiss on the head . victor and katherine exchange pleasantries then she leaves . victor joins nikki and lets her know how things are progressing on the ranch . victoria tells them that billy backed out of spying for them at newman . victor says he knew that billy would begin having second thoughts . genevieve gets a call from the mysterious woman who offers to give her the info that she needs . they plan to meet . ronan interrupts genevieve and asks what is the rush . chelsea plans a romantic evening for herself and adam but he does n't show . adam tells sharon that he will not let her do this alone . sharon asks adam if chelsea knows where he is right now . sharon leaves the cottage in a huff . phyllis questions jack about this twinge that he feels in his back and wonders if his therapist knows . jack refuses to discuss it . jack tells phyllis that she wo n't regret working for him . genevieve returns to her hotel room and finds it ransacked . in looking around , she finds a bloody cloth on the floor . she rushes out . despite the guards ' attempts to hold her back , genevieve bursts into cane 's office and asks for his help . she tells him what happened back at the hotel room . adam tries to console sharon by taking the blame for all of her problems . sharon urges adam to tell chelsea that he is helping her . nikki and victoria have a meeting with nick to try to change his mind but he refuses . |
chloe : you were always so strong . today , i 'm going to be strong . jill : you okay ? chloe : [ sighs ] jill : everybody should be here soon . then we 'll head over to the church . chloe : pinky and i are ready . jill : pinkerton . you 'll always remind us of delia , every time we look at you . chloe : no , we 're not gon na look at him . jill : why ? chloe : because i 'm giving him to delia today . she ca n't sleep without him . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , if you guys want some breakfast before the service , you better get a move on ! ashley : thanks , dad . jack : hardly . john : [ chuckles ] done a good job , jackie . jack : i 'll never be you , dad . john : oh , jack , i 'm gone ! and you 've all done a remarkable job of coping without me . now you have to do the same with delia . jack : we barely survived losing colleen . i do n't know how we 're gon na get through this , especially billy . john : you are going to have to pull the family together . jack : dad , i do n't have the answers they 're looking for . john : well , son , sometimes , there are n't any answers , nor reasons . you just have to accept the facts . that 's it . jack : how do i help them accept the facts ? john : oh , jackie , you 'll figure that out . but you have to trust yourself and trust them . you 're all a lot stronger than you think . ashley : morning . jack : hey , sis ! i take it you finally caught up with billy last night . ashley : yeah , at the park . jack : i do n't even have to ask you how he was . ashley : he 's lost . and he made it very clear he does n't want to be found . jack : we 've each been there ourselves . ashley : and we would n't have made it back if we had n't had each other . jack : that 's why we have to be there for billy . no matter how long it takes , we have to be by his side to help bring him back . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm sorry that you had to come here for such a sad reason . but i wanted you to be able to say goodbye to delia . we 're all gon na miss her , are n't we ? especially billy . reed : i could cheer him up with my new video game . victoria : i just do n't think he 's really in the mood for games right now , you know ? billy . reed : you 're not dressed for the funeral . billy : [ clears throat ] [ scene_break ] adam : i hope he 's okay with this light . i - i do n't know if this is too bright for him . chelsea : no , no . it does n't seem to be bothering him , huh ? adam : hey , you . connor : [ grunts ] adam : hey , i think he 's looking at me . chelsea : really ? adam : i think he can see me . chelsea : oh , my gosh . this is happening so fast ! [ sighs ] i mean , just a few days ago , we thought our son was gon na go blind , and now -- adam : and now all 's right with the world . chelsea : with our world . it 's so hard to feel that way on the day that chloe 's burying delia . adam : the funeral 's today ? [ scene_break ] jill : lauren sends her love to everybody . she wishes she could be here , but ... she 's got her hands full dealing with michael 's arrest and what it 's doing to fen . kevin : michael sends his love , too . chloe : thank you . jill : yeah . and , um , i guess everybody else is gon na meet us at the church . esther : after the service , we 'll all caravan together to the cemetery . chloe : uh , we 're just gon na come back here after for our get - together . a - and the food and everything is ready ? esther : everything 's taken care of . chloe : okay . i guess it 's time , then . no , i 'm -- i 'm fine . i 'm fine . [ scene_break ] billy : yeah , you 're right . i was gon na be ready , but , um ... my alarm did n't go off , and i overslept . and then your mother was in the shower . i never thought she was gon na get out , so ... reed : it 's okay if you 're afraid of the funeral , billy . billy : okay . yeah . you know , buddy , you 're right . i 'm , uh ... i 'm a little nervous about today . but i feel a lot better now , so thank you . victoria : reed , why do n't you run upstairs and say goodbye to johnny , okay ? grab your jacket . billy : [ clears throat ] smart kid . victoria : he can tell you 're hurting . billy : delia could always see right through me , too . victoria : you know , it 's okay to talk about her . billy : that 's the last thing i 'm able to do right now , so ... victoria : you should probably shower , you know -- get dressed . you do n't want to be late . billy : why do n't you and reed go on without me ? i 'll meet you there . victoria : are you sure ? i mean , we can wait . billy : i 'm gon na be there . i promise . [ scene_break ] nick : i 'd hoped we 'd never have to go through a day like this again . nikki : another sweet , beautiful girl taken too soon . noah : how 's aunt vicki doing , grandma ? nikki : well , she 's trying to put on a brave front for billy and reed , but i know she 's devastated . nick : i wish to god she was n't going through this . nikki : well , the grieving will subside . it 's the guilt i worry about . noah : abby said that , um , aunt vicki blames herself because she asked billy to stop for ice cream . nikki : yeah . she feels if she had n't have , delia would still be here . victor : what are you guys talking about ? victoria 's not responsible for what happened to delia . nikki : no , of course she is n't . nick : but it 's hard to stop those thoughts . after cassie died , i blamed myself . i - i mean , i could n't stop . it takes a long time for those feelings to go away . nikki : oh , it gives me hope to hear you say that , son . nick : well , having summer helped . and now ... nikki : no , she 's still a part of your life . nick : i know . victor : by the way , where is summer ? why is she not here with you ? [ scene_break ] jack : someone lost her voice . ashley : oh , no ! well , honey , it 's good to see you again . summer : you , too . i 'm just sorry about the reason we 're all here together . traci : all too often , it 's situations like this that bring families together ... and help them grow closer . summer : yeah . i 'm sure the newmans are thinking the exact same thing . jack : i 'm sure you 're right . our two families are bound by this tragedy . ashley : sad but true . and on a day like today , i 'm sure victor feels exactly the same way . abby : i know he does . he just wants to help victoria get through this and find the person responsible for doing this to delia . jack : i 'm just glad he 's not blaming billy . abby : no , he 's focusing all of his time and energy on finding the hit - and - run driver . ashley : well , it does n't bring back billy 's little girl , but that person has got to be found . summer : they will . if i have learned anything in this past year , it 's that the truth will always come out . [ scene_break ] adam : you going to the funeral ? chelsea : i want to be there for chloe so badly , but i 'm scared to leave him right now . the first few hours are so critical . adam : i 'll ... have some flowers sent over from all of us . chelsea : i 'm sure chloe would appreciate that . adam : where is the , uh , funeral being held ? chelsea : chapel of the good shepherd . adam : okay . i know where that is . [ knock on door ] chelsea : i 'll get it . adam : okay . chelsea : mom . anita : i called the hospital , and they said connor had been released . chelsea : we just brought him home . anita : perfect timing for a visit from grandma ! [ chuckles ] aww ! adam . hi , precious . oh , it 's your grandma . hi , sweetie . adam : i 'll leave the two of you alone . chelsea : you do n't have to leave . adam : i have something to do . chelsea : what ? adam : i have some business , and i 'll take care of the flowers . anita : hi , baby . chelsea : [ scoffs ] anita : what 's going on with him ? chelsea : i do n't know . but he 's been acting like that for a while . [ scene_break ] victoria : chloe . kevin : hi , victoria . chloe : hey . kevin : hey , reed . when did you get into town ? victoria : he flew in last night . listen . if there 's anything that you need , just let me know , okay ? chloe : thank you . victoria : okay . chloe : reed , look at you . you 're so big ! reed : [ voice breaking ] i 'm really gon na miss delia . chloe : me , too , sweetie . kevin : where 's billy ? victoria : um , well , you know , he ... just needed some more time to get ready . [ scene_break ] anita : when i think about what it took for chloe to do this -- her little girl -- it just makes me want to cry and hug her all at the same time . i -- chelsea : i know . that 's why adam and i are refusing to believe that the operation wo n't be a success . we have to -- we have to let chloe and billy know that some good came from this huge , huge tragedy . anita : sounds like connor 's mommy and daddy are a - a team . chelsea : well , i would n't go that far . but sometimes when i see adam looking at connor , i 'm -- i feel like i 'm watching the old adam . anita : whoa , `` the old adam `` ? what are you saying ? [ scene_break ] traci : chloe , i 'm so , so sorry . chloe : i brought pinkerton . he made her feel safe , and i just ... i really want her to feel safe . traci : oh , of course you do . chloe : can i ask you something , traci ? traci : yes , of course . chloe : i feel like i have this piece of me that 's faded . you know what i mean ? traci : yes , i do . chloe : when does it stop ? traci : i really wish that i could answer that question . but what i can tell you is that all the love that you feel for little delia -- that will never fade away . and we will never , ever forget her . jack : we could n't . chloe : she was so lucky to have you as an uncle , jack . jack : i was the lucky one . anything -- anything you need , you let me know . traci : we 'll see you inside . chloe : okay . traci : okay . victor : hello , jack . very sorry for your loss . jack : thank you . nikki : jack . jack : i 'll see you both after the service . nikki : yes . victor : all right . chloe : hi . victor : come here . chloe : you know that she loved you so much . nikki : look , i - if there 's anything at all we can do , please let us know . chloe : thank you . kevin : see you inside . nikki : yeah . cane : i am so sorry . i 'm sorry . when that little girl was born , she brought so much light into the world . chloe : and you were there to see it . cane : and now she 's up in heaven , and she 's sharing her light there . chloe : yeah . where 's lily ? cane : the twins are sick . they have a bug . you know how moms are -- i 'm sorry . chloe : [ voice breaking ] hey , you do n't ever apologize for speaking about your children , okay ? you are so lucky to have them . cane : i 'll see you inside . chloe : okay . kevin : see you inside . where do you think billy is ? the service is gon na be starting soon . chloe : you know what ? why do n't you go in and talk to the minister , all right ? just have him hold up for a couple minutes . i 'll be right in . kevin : i will . chloe : [ sobs ] billy : [ sighs ] ready to say goodbye to our little girl ? yeah . me , neither . but ... [ sniffles ] let 's go . let 's go do this together . come on . chloe : [ sniffles ] minister : we 're here today to celebrate and honor the life of delia abbott , a life cut tragically and unexpectedly short . a lot of you have asked me , `` why did this happen ? why was a sweet , innocent , little girl taken from the people who love her ? `` i wonder if there 's anyone here who can answer that question . our faith tells us we have to trust in god 's plan . that 's not easy when you 're faced with a tragedy like this . losing anyone is difficult , but a child -- a young girl as vibrant and full of life as delia ? how could you let this happen , lord ? [ scene_break ] anita : well , it looks like adam 's treating you right in this high - class prison . [ chuckles ] mmm . but he 'll never be able to offer you what dylan could . chelsea : excuse me ? anita : love , real family , home . chelsea : all things that are way down on your priority list . anita : well , a girl could get used to this , but i know how much you loved dylan and how much you were looking forward to raising connor with him . chelsea : i was . anita : and i 'm sorry that things did n't work out the way you wanted . chelsea : really ? i thought you were team adam all the way . anita : all i ever wanted was for you to be happy . personally , this would do it for me , okay ? [ both laugh ] anita : but i know your heart belongs to dylan . chelsea : it does n't matter . [ sighs ] his heart does n't belong to me . not anymore . i hurt him too bad . anita : so , how 's it going with adam ? chelsea : [ sighs ] you know , i mean , as long as i do n't have to fight him for custody of connor , this arrangement works out fine . anita : and , so , is he all you share -- i mean your son ? chelsea : yes , mother . actually ... being a - a dad -- it 's really brought out the best in adam . anita : well , that 's good . that 's something . chelsea : yeah . it is . it 's strange , though . ever since i 've known him , he 's always been somebody that 's kept everything inside , you know , and kept it to himself . but , lately , the past couple days , i 've never seen him so emotional . anita : and you think this being a daddy brought about this change in him ? chelsea : i ca n't imagine what else it could be . [ scene_break ] chloe : [ voice breaking ] delia wrote a poem for katherine 's memorial . but i think it 's appropriate for today . it 's called `` being free . `` `` being free means ... i can try on all of your rings , and you wo n't get mad . being free means ... drawing with chalk all over the driveway together . being free means we can have ice cream ... even after i brush my teeth . being free means ... i love you ... forever . `` man : rips you up , seeing things like this . adam : yes , it does . [ sighs ] man : makes you want to go home and give your own kids a hug . you a father ? adam : [ voice breaking ] yes , i am . man : take care . do n't forget to hug your kid . adam : yeah . [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] anita : there you go , sweetie . chelsea : ohh . hi . connor : [ fussing ] anita : maybe he 's hungry . chelsea : no , i just fed him ! anita : ohh ! chelsea : he does n't have a fever . the doctor said his eyes might bother him . you do n't think he 's in pain , do you ? anita : no , i - i -- you know , i think he 's just colicky . you sure were when you were a baby , so i used to rock you for hours , and sometimes i 'd sing to you all night long . chelsea : you did ? anita : oh , yes , i did . chelsea : oh , my gosh . anita : it was our special time . [ laughs ] oh , the baby ! oh , honey . what 's wrong ? chelsea : just -- somehow , it does n't feel right , us here laughing with connor ... while my friends are burying their sweet , little girl . [ scene_break ] billy : where 's reed ? victoria : my parents took him to jill 's . billy : when we video - chatted last week , i told him that , uh ... he , delia , and i would do something really special . this is not the promise i had in mind . victoria : he wanted to be here . billy : yeah . but he should have been carving pumpkins and putting decorations in the yard . dee told me she had something planned for when he visited . she was gon na put on her little witch 's outfit and hide in the closet so when he arrived , she was gon na jump out and scare him . victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : she did n't realize that she was the cutest witch ever and that she was n't scary , but , hey . she was a funny kid . victoria : she was definitely her father 's daughter . [ sniffles ] billy : i was lucky to have her . victoria : she was lucky to have you . you were a great father . billy : she could talk me into anything . i would do things for her that i would n't do for anybody . you remember all those stupid , silly , little outfits that she would dress me up in ? victoria : [ chuckles ] how many ... cups of air did you sip at pretend tea parties ? billy : [ voice breaking ] that 's the point . all those tea parties -- they were n't just pretend to her . i mean , they were ... they were important . she loved them . i 'm gon na miss every ... feather boa , every silly hat , every pair of earrings she put me in . i 'm gon na miss everything that we ca n't ever do together again . victoria : i know . billy : i just hope , despite my many screw - ups , that she realized just how much i loved her . [ inhales deeply ] [ scene_break ] esther : that was a beautiful ceremony -- the flowers and the music . and i love that you read delia 's poem . chloe : i just wanted everything to be perfect for delia . kevin : i 'm sure she loved it . esther : kevin 's right . and i know she 's gon na like what we have planned here , too . chloe : what do you mean ? esther : come on . i 'll show you . chloe : [ sighs ] a tea party . esther : these are for you . chloe : delia 's favorite . [ door closes ] kevin : [ clears throat ] esther and jill planned a tea party in delia 's honor . billy : hmm . kevin : in case you want to dress for it . traci : not in the mood for a tea party ? billy : no , i 'm not . and if you 're gon na tell me that you know how i feel , then do n't . traci : no , i 'm not , billy . nobody knows how you feel . billy : [ voice breaking ] i 'm sorry . traci : [ chuckles ] for what , sweetie ? billy : thinking i understood your pain when colleen died . traci : [ scoffs ] billy : i had no clue until now . i 'm sorry . traci : it 's a horrible club to be a member of . billy : yes , it is . [ clears throat ] yes , it is . and i would like to get out of it right now and just go back to the way things were . traci : [ voice breaking ] i know , sweetie . i - i know . [ crying ] i 'm ... so sorry . nikki : oh , do you know how much i 've missed hugging you ? reed : i 've missed you , too , grandma . nikki : oh . you 're gon na have to come back to genoa city more often so i can do that some more ... and spoil , spoil , spoil you . i 'll be right back , cutie . jill : [ voice breaking ] he reminds me of chance . chance grew up in california , so i never got a chance to ... [ chuckles ] ... spoil him much . i was looking forward to a lifetime with -- with delia . [ sobs ] nikki : i know . i know . cane : it 's moments like this that make you miss katherine . victor : yeah . i miss katherine a lot . at moments like these , she had a knack for saying the right thing , you know ? i think she would have been a great comfort to chloe . cane : you know , hopefully , she 's looking out for delia . victor : yeah . hopefully . cane : yeah . ashley : hi . excuse me . just wanted to say hi . cane : i 'll go . we 'll talk later . victor : my goodness . ashley : hi . victor : are you holding up ? ashley : you know , i 'm okay . victor : yeah ? ashley : i 'm worried about billy . i did n't think he was gon na make it through that service . victor : i think he seems to be holding up pretty well . ashley : yeah , he 's trying very hard to hold it together . that 's the whole thing . i wish he would n't . i kind of wish he 'd let it all out , you know ? victor : some people have difficulty showing their emotions . ashley : some people . victor : mm - hmm . so nice to see you . ashley : you , too . victor : okay . ashley : i 'm gon na go see how chloe 's doing . victor : yeah . you know , billy ... [ sighs ] you 're facing something today ... that no father should have to face . you did it with great dignity and courage . your dad would have been proud of you . billy : thank you . [ scene_break ] chelsea : adam ... are you all right ? where have you been ? adam : i told you before . i had something to take care of . chelsea : must have been important for you to leave just when we get connor back from the hospital . adam : you 'd think you 'd be happy to have him all to yourself for a little while . chelsea : do n't let me keep you from your son . what is going on with you ? ! this mood you 've been in -- i - is this about losing newman ? adam : no . chelsea : i know the company meant more to you than power and money . but compared to what billy and chloe have lost ... connor : [ murmurs ] [ grunts ] adam : jobs and businesses ... can be replaced . even relationships ... connor : [ fusses ] adam : [ grunts ] ... can be repaired . losing a child ... that lasts forever . connor : [ murmurs ] chelsea : [ sighs ] i know it 's not right ... connor : [ grunts ] chelsea : ... but i hope one day , the person who ran down delia suffers as much as billy and chloe . adam : maybe they already are . [ scene_break ] victor : well , i 'm so happy that you decided to spend time with your family today . nick : i 'm sure the abbotts were just as happy to have you with them earlier . summer : yeah , they were . noah : must be nice to be so popular . summer : [ chuckles ] yes , it 's ... starting to feel that way . nikki : well , i 'm so happy to hear you say that . summer : you know , i hate that i did n't realize this until today , but ... i have a place in both families . i mean , as long as you guys still want me . nick : well , you know how i feel . noah : oh , you 're stuck with me . nikki : [ chuckles ] victor : as far as your grandmother and i are concerned ... you will always be a newman , you know . summer : and an abbott , grandpa . i 'm a newman ... and an abbott . traci : okay . i think we should probably go . you do n't want to miss your plane . abby : i would n't mind that . ashley : i 'll meet you outside , okay ? two seconds . traci : okay . jack : i 'll get your luggage . ashley : thank you . abby : [ sighs ] ashley : [ voice breaking ] now , this is n't right . i just said hello . now i 've got to say goodbye . abby : i wish you did n't have to leave . ashley : [ sighs ] abby , you know , the one thing that makes this a little easier ? abby : what -- knowing that , um , uncle jack and aunt traci are here to keep me in line ? [ both laugh ] ashley : yes . but also , it 's seeing you happy . i mean , you 're really happy ... for the first time in a long time . abby : yeah ! yeah . i have , um , a great guy in my life and a fabulous job ... and lots of family around me . but ... the only thing missing is you . ashley : do n't cry . i do n't want to start crying again . there 's been enough tears today . abby : okay . fine . but only because i 'm meeting tyler after this . ashley : okay . that 's good . have fun . and i 'm gon na see you soon . i promise . okay ? abby : [ sighs ] ashley : hi . jack : i guess this is it . ashley : you have to say it like that ? jack : like what ? ashley : like i 'm never coming back ? jack : are you ? ashley : of course i am . i 'm gon na be back in no time , bugging you and bossing you around , telling you what to do . jack : [ voice breaking ] you know , we keep saying we 're gon na stay in closer touch . we 're gon na see each other more often , and then ... then we gather for funerals . that 's not the way i want to live my life . ashley : neither do i , jackie . jack : you come home soon , or i 'm gon na come up to new york and drag you up . ashley : i love you , too , jackie . bye . jack : [ exhales deeply ] john : well , jackie ... you did it . jack : did what ? john : you 've become the head of the family . [ scene_break ] jill : [ sighs ] look , esther . somebody never touched their tea . esther : oh . i - i know . i - i left that for delia . okay , okay . i know what you 're gon na say . `` esther , you 're a scatterbrain ! that is the dumbest thing i 've ever seen ! `` jill : [ crying ] no . i was gon na say it 's the sweetest thing i 've ever seen . esther : [ crying ] i miss her ! jill : i know . i do , too . esther : i wanted it to be so perfect for chloe . do you think she liked it ? i mean , it 's -- it 's so hard to tell . she kept everything so locked up . jill : i think she was afraid to let her feelings out , you know ? but i know from experience sometimes it 's just as hard to keep them in . esther : i 'm glad she went to lie down . she really needs her rest . jill : i know . esther : [ sniffles ] kevin : hi . have you all seen chloe ? esther : uh , s - she 's in her room . kevin : no , i just looked . she 's gone . [ scene_break ] chloe : i 'm -- i 'm sorry that i just stopped by . chelsea : no . no . you do n't have to explain . chloe : [ voice breaking ] hang on . it 's just so hard ... [ sighs ] ... to realize that i 'll never hear delia 's sweet voice ever again . and i 'll never feel her ... little arms wrapped around me . but whenever i see you , connor ... i 'll always see delia . [ sobs ] [ scene_break ] victoria : are you hungry ? can i get you anything to eat ? what can i do , billy ? just ... just tell me . billy : nothing . nothing . victoria : okay . well , reed and i are gon na go upstairs and check on johnny , so if you need anything , just call me . billy : okay . victoria : come on . billy : [ sighs ] [ scratching ] [ scratching continues ] [ next_on ] fenmore : did you get what i need ? raven : have i ever let you down ? neil : how would feel about coming to work for me ? lauren : and if you 're not gon na protect yourself , then i 'm gon na have to do it for you . michael : please , just do n't -- promise me . lauren . lauren ! | victoria and reed prepare for delia 's funeral . billy comes downstairs , completely out of sorts concerning the death of his daughter . chloe looks at a picture of herself and delia . jill joins her and asks her how she is . jack yells for everyone to get ready for the funeral . john appears to give jack some encouragement . ashley also joins jack to let him know about her talk with billy . victor , nikki , nick , and noah discuss delia and that victoria is blaming herself . reed comforts billy over delia 's death . billy assures victoria that he will be at the funeral then goes upstairs to get ready . summer joins the abbott family for the funeral as does kyle . at the penthouse , adam and chelsea marvel over their son and the fact that he can see . adam is still deeply grieved over delia . adam lets her know that he will take care of the flowers for delia . anita arrives to see connor . adam leaves very abruptly . chloe , kevin , victoria , and reed gather at the church for the funeral . reed lets chloe know how much he misses delia . the newmans also offer their condolences to chloe and kevin . cane also offers his sympathy . billy arrives and he and chloe hug . billy asks if she is ready to say good - bye to their daughter . chloe begins to cry and billy pulls her close . adam arrives at the church just as the service begins . the service concludes and everyone leaves . adam visits the cemetery to see delia 's grave . |
neil : hey . hey , hey , hey . gwen : oh , i was hoping you were dr. neville . neil : you still have n't heard from him ? gwen : not since this afternoon . neil : [ sighs ] gwen : hilary 's been gone , lost , for almost 24 hours now . neil : yeah , yeah , yeah . gwen : what do we do ? neil : i do n't know . where the hell 's he searching ? gwen : the woods and any roads within walking distance . neil : gwen , we should have heard something by now . gwen : and how much luck could he have searching in the dark ? neil : i do n't know , but i 'm gon na try callin ' him right now . gwen : what about hilary ? neil : maybe he found hilary , and he 's giving her some medical attention . or you know what ? maybe he 's somewhere sleeping . how could he do this ? come on , answer the ph -- [ groans ] still no answer . uh , doc ne -- you know who it is . it 's me . it 's gwen . just call right away , please . right away ! unbelievable . he knows that she -- that she has the ability to wake up , and he 's out there somewhere taking a nap ! gwen : you ca n't exactly blame him . i mean , hilary 's been lying in this bed for weeks , not responding to us at all . neil : you saw -- you saw her fingers . i saw them , right ? the doc - he acknowledged that . gwen : none of us expected her to hop out of bed and walk out of her immediately . neil : okay . calm me down for a second , all right ? doc did his job . he woke her up . we have to be thankful . gwen : you should be thankful and relieved . but what if she goes straight to the police ? we could all be in jail by the night 's end . neil : do n't say that . dr. neville : i am not going to jail . neil : i do n't see hilary . you did n't find hilary , did you ? dr. neville : no , no . i -- i 'm sorry , i did n't . neil : i ca n't believe you . why did you let us know ? you -- you dropped the ball . dr. neville : because my phone died . i just came back here to charge it . neil : oh , wow . gwen : do you think she would have gone straight to the police ? dr. neville : it 's possible . providing she 's still alive . [ scene_break ] devon : you know what ? maybe it 's for the best . lily : what , for the best that my husband packed up and left me ? devon : well , if he can lie about hilary , take my money , and then send us on a wild goose chase to find her , who knows what else cane is capable of ? lily : look , devon , i know the evidence looks bad , but i -- devon : lily , are you sure cane does n't know where hilary is ? lily : what i know is that he 's still my husband and he left me . devon : well , at least you know that he 's safe , all right ? 'cause i 'd give anything in the world just for a shred of proof that hilary is okay . hilary : [ panting ] [ whimpers ] somebody ... somebody h - help me . [ panting ] help me , please . adam : [ sighs ] chelsea : hey . hey , you 're okay . you 're okay . it 's okay . they took out your breathing tube . so you should be able to breathe on your own . can you ? can you breathe ? the doctor said your -- your throat might be a little sore , but you should be able to talk now , too . can you ? can you say something to me ? adam : you 're so beautiful . chelsea : words well worth waiting for . adam : chelsea , what the hell happened to me ? jack : if you had bothered to share the information that you had -- victor : the inner workings of my company are none of your business . jack : oh , it is my business when a virus that sicced on you winds up at jabot . victor : blame your own greed . jack : my greed ? victor : you kept that virus alive when you allowed your siblings to take advantage of paragon and steal newman entities . jack : jabot bought those companies . victor : you knew it was wrong , jack ! yet you allowed billy and ashley to continue doing what they were doing ! kevin : would you both like to put an end to this thing ? victor : why the hell do you think you 're here ? kevin : then we 're gon na have to kill the virus from both companies . victor : then do it ! kevin : i ca n't unless the two of you can manage to work together . you think you can do that ? phyllis : i certainly hope jack and victor do n't kill each other before the big event tonight . nikki : yeah . if they can hold their tempers for a few mores hours , we 're good . phyllis : what was that ? nikki : i do n't know . i 'm gon na find out . uh , excuse me . you 're an electrician , right ? yes , ma'am . nikki : could you find out why the lights were flickering ? 'cause we 're gon na have half the town here tonight , and if there 's a power failure , it 's gon na be a disaster . of course . nikki : thank you . phyllis : well , i had no idea that victor was reopening top of the tower . nikki : well , he has n't made a big deal about it with everything that 's been going on , but reopening the restaurant is something 's that been in the back of his mind for a while . phyllis : well , i think it 's a smart move ... to relaunch now . i think it 's a real sign of power . nikki : what do you mean ? phyllis : well , the spin , you know ? to combat the bad press from the paragon virus . nikki : uh , phyllis , there is no spin . phyllis : nikki . there 's always spin , you know ? i can see how that headline would write itself -- `` newman enterprises bankrolling charity gala despite the crisis . `` it 's great p.r . nikki : i am sorry to disappoint you , but as far as victor is concerned , this night is for the children . it 's for the delia project and to honor the memory of that precious little girl . adam : chloe tried to kill me . chelsea : she wanted to get back at you . adam : run me over , like what happened to delia . chelsea : no . no , delia was an accident . chloe staging her own hit - and - run -- that 's completely different . adam : so i take it that means she got caught , right ? chelsea : h - how 's your throat ? can i get you something ? adam : where 'd they catch her ? chelsea : it 's -- i mean , it really does n't matter . i 'm gon na get you some ice chips , and then -- adam : it matters to me . where did they catch her ? she come after you ? chelsea : no . no , chloe would n't do that . i , um -- i was able to find her at the coffeehouse . adam : she blame you ? chelsea : yeah , i mean , she 's -- you know , she 's angry at me for being with you , and i was furious at her for what she did , for hurting you . adam : come here . let me hold you . chelsea : i do n't want to hurt you . adam : no , you 're -- [ sighs ] chelsea : [ sighs ] adam : you fought with her ? you were defending me ? chelsea : yeah , of course . it was really horrible . it was awful . by the end , she just started to really lose it and she started talking about her daughter like she was still alive . i know you must be angry with her . adam : angry with her ? i caused this whole thing . it 's my fault . did you think i would n't empathize with her ? chelsea , we love our son , too . i do n't blame her for wanting revenge . chelsea : things have to get better now , right ? adam : i do n't know . the good news is i 'm not dead . [ sighs ] the bad news is i 'm still going to prison . chelsea : [ sighs ] neil : there 's no reason to assume that hilary 's dead . dr. neville : nor is there any reason for us to delude ourselves , not to consider every possibility . i mean , she 's certainly in no condition to go traipsing around unattended . gwen : well , there 's no word that hilary 's been found , so that would be big news . neil : yeah , and no one 's called me , right ? someone , my family -- my family would have called me . dr. neville : good . it means she 's still out there . gwen : so , maybe we should split up , keep looking . neil : hey . you -- you -- you got to be exhausted here . dr. neville : we 're all exhausted . considering the nature of our problem , we can hardly call in reinforcements . gwen : and where do we look ? i mean , there 's already an a.p.b . out for her . if the police find her and then she says that she 's been held here -- neil : it does n't hurt any of us if she tells the truth , okay ? i helped her . wait a minute . we helped her . i had nothing to do with hilary 's fall on that island . nothing . dr. neville : you 're working under the assumption she 'll remember what happened on the island or understand it . neil : really ? so what do you mean by that ? dr. neville : mr. winters , the woman has a severe brain injury . she 's heavily medicated . she woke up next to a canoe . she could easily misinterpret why she 's here or who we are . gwen : which is why we need to find her , you know , and make sure she 's okay and that she fully understands that our intentions were all aboveboard . dr. neville : agreed . precise about where each of us has been and where we 're going . we make sure that we 're the ones who track her down because i , for one , will not do well in prison . hilary : excuse me . can you help me ? [ whimpers ] [ panting ] cane : oh , my god . hilary ? cane : oh , my god . it 's really you . are you all right ? are you okay ? hey , hey , hey , it 's okay . it 's -- it 's me . it 's cane . you do n't have to be afraid , all right ? just -- [ sighs ] you 're safe . we have a lot of people that are looking for you . just -- just sit there . i 'm gon na call for help . dr. neville : let me just say again , i strongly suggest that we find mrs. hamilton before she has the chance to tell the police that she was kidnapped . neil : you 're forgetting one thing . this is important . you , my friend , you have succeeded here . she 's recovered . obviously she woke up . gwen : you 're the expert , dr . neville . where would she head to next ? dr. neville : i -- i do n't know . she 's an intelligent woman . she 'll -- she 'll realize that she has no identification , she has no cash , and she wo n't be felling well . there 's a chance that she could go to an emergency room . gwen : i 'll check in with my sister at the hospital . dr. neville : now , just do it discreetly . gwen : of course . neil : whoa , wait . wait a minute . her first thoughts should be of devon . she would seek out her husband . she 'd go to the g.c.a.c . , which is exactly where i 'm gon na go . you -- you should go back in the woods and really search , okay ? dr. neville : no , mr. winters . you should be aware . even though hilary is awake , her heart , her mind has been severely taxed . she 's in a fragile state . she 's not out of danger yet . if we do n't find her soon , there 's a chance -- neil : do n't even say that . she 's not gon na die , okay ? we have n't come this far only to lose her . come on . lily : i have to believe in cane 's innocence . devon : even with all the evidence ? lily : well , someone could be setting him up . devon : lily , with the way he 's been acting , everything he 's been doing , and having a $ 1 million of my money in his possession , it 's very hard for me to believe that he is innocent . colin : well , you should believe he 's innocent because he is . devon : well , sure , i should listen to you 'cause you 're such an upstanding citizen . you would n't lie to cover up a crime . colin : that 's my point . i would . but cane ? not a chance . devon : well , there 's more than just a chance that cane is involved in hilary 's disappearance . the evidence shows that there 's a very , very good chance . colin : lily , tell him , will you ? tell your brother that -- that cane could n't have done this . lily : well , i - i do n't think that cane did this , but i do think his behavior has been strange lately . colin : well , maybe that 's because there 's a whole bunch of people accusing him of a heinous crime that he always thought loved and supported him . lily : okay , maybe we should wait until the facts are in because none of us know anything right now . colin : okay . he 's on his way here . he can clear this mess up himself . lily : wait , cane 's coming here ? colin : yeah , he 's on his way . he should be -- paul : hilary 's been found . devon : what ? ! where ? ! where is she ? ! is she all right ? ! paul : she 's alive . devon : where is she ? ! lily : wait , are they sure it 's hilary this time ? paul : there 's no mistake . cane found her in the park . victor : you think the flickering of lights had to do with paragon ? kevin : i 'm not finding anything to indicate that . jack : sometimes a power surge is just a power surge . kevin : i still would like to check the hardware that controls the power to the building , though . victor : so you suspect something ? kevin : [ sighs ] the virus seems to be biding its time , laying low . or maybe it 's finally run its course and this was simply just a hardware issue . jack : yeah , i know you 're worried about chloe , kevin . if you need to be with her right now -- kevin : they wo n't let me see her , so i either focus on paragon or i go crazy . victor : why do n't you go check the electrical system , okay ? kevin : i assume everything 's locked up down there ? victor : someone from my staff will meet you there . let 's just hope that paragon will give us reprieve for at least the duration of the night . jack : kevin . nothing can go wrong with this benefit tonight . kevin : i 'm with you on that . i will do whatever i can to make sure this is a special night for delia . victor : no reason for you to be here . [ cell phone rings ] victor : excuse me . yes . oh , really ? well , that 's excellent news . all right , thank you . jack : well , that seemed like some good information . victor : yeah . jack : is that about the paragon project ? victor : no , this was good news about my son . chelsea : your injury 's only postponed your transfer . adam : that what the guard 's all about ? chelsea : he 's -- he 's ready to take you to the penitentiary as soon as you 've fully recovered . adam : [ sighs ] well , that 's adorable . that 's -- that 's really sweet of them . i do n't even get a little bit of time off after getting run over by a car , huh ? chelsea : do n't joke . do you remember what i said to you last night ? when you first woke up ? adam . adam : yeah . you said you 'd stand by me . chelsea : yeah , and i will . i 'm going to . and i 'm gon na fight to get you out of there . i 'm not talking about 10 years . i 'm talking about way sooner than 10 years . we will get you out . adam : i think we have bigger problems , sweetheart . chelsea : like what ? adam : chelsea , i ca n't feel my legs . colin : uh , mm -- looking for someone ? neil : yeah , i am . my son . colin : oh . well , devon and lily took off out of here with chief williams . neil : with paul ? colin : mm . neil : what 's going on ? colin : well , it 's good news . they found hilary . devon : hey . where is she ? where 's hilary ? did someone take her to the hospital ? is she all right ? lily : you must have been so relieved to see her finally . cane : devon , i 'm sorry . sh - she took off . devon : what do you mean ? cane : she was sitting right there and i - i took out my phone to call 911 . i just turned my back for one second . when i turned back around , she was gone . devon : why would she take off if she just got free ? cane : i do n't know . i do n't know . lily : well , was she okay ? was she hurt ? cane : no , no , it was like she was confused or she was drugged or something , i just -- lily : then she could n't have gotten that far . paul : okay . did you report this to the first officer on the scene ? cane : yeah , i - i told them . they 're looking for her . i do n't know what happened . i do n't know where she 's went . paul : okay , tell me what else you can about hilary . devon : do n't waste your time . do n't waste your time , paul . she was never here . cane is lying to get himself off the hook . cane : [ sighs ] phyllis : dare i say this is actually all coming together ? nikki : yeah . aside from that electrical glitch , we 're doing all right . phyllis : and we have not heard one -- one battle cry from downstairs . nikki : [ chuckles ] yeah , how about that ? took a lot for victor to thank jack for helping adam . phyllis : [ sighs ] well , it took a lot for jack to join forces with victor to fight that paragon assault . nikki : well , it 's good to hear you talk like that . it 's really kind of nice that , uh , we 're getting along . phyllis : tell me about it . nikki : and seeing as we have set aside our personal differences ... phyllis : for tonight . nikki : yes , for tonight . i was hoping that you could do me a favor . phyllis : really , what kind of favor ? nikki : i just would love if you could have a little talk with jack . phyllis : about ? nikki : maybe you could ask him to please not grandstand tonight . phyllis : grandstand ? nikki : well , come on , you know -- you know how he gets . he puffs out his chest and juts out his jaw and he just -- he ca n't help it . he wants to steal victor 's thunder . phyllis : nikki , nikki , the only person who needs to be reigned in tonight is victor . adam : so ... what 's , you know , the verdict ? chelsea : doctor , is adam paralyzed ? he is for now . adam : `` for now `` -- what the hell does that mean ? we gave you intensive nerve blocks for the surgery to facilitate repairing internal bleeding around your spine , okay ? chelsea : is that what 's causing the paralysis ? the feeling in your legs will probably return very soon . chelsea : probably ? adam : `` probably . `` probably , you know , is ... better than never . we 'll take it . okay . thanks . `` probably . `` [ door closes ] adam : i mean , he said not to worry , so -- chelsea : well , he was probably just saying that to shut us up . adam : babe . chelsea : well , i mean , that could n't give us any information . i 'm gon na go find the chief of staff , okay , and make sure we have all the facts . adam : look at you , fighting for me already . chelsea : of course . now and always . i 'll be right back , okay ? adam : okay . [ door opens ] jack : hey . adam : hey . jack : good to see you awake . adam : yeah . i must have been pretty close to death to have you two roll in here together . jack : i 'm glad you made it . adam : thank you . why are you two together ? victor : i just could n't get rid of him . adam : could n't get rid of him -- right . plus , you know , if you rolled in here on your own , people might assume that you actually gave a damn about me . would n't want that , right ? jack : i can give you two some time together , if you -- adam : no , no , no . no , it 's okay . i 'm just curious to know -- you still expect me to run ? dad , is that why you 're here ? you 're gon na help break me out of here ? kevin : victor sent you here ? mrs. newman asked me to check out the electrical system . kevin : funny -- mr. newman asked me to do the same thing . let 's get to it . [ sighs ] unlocked . it should n't be . kevin : anything look out of place to you ? i 'll checking the wiring . jack : we 're -- we 're not here to stage a jailbreak or anything like that . i -- i want you to know i 'm sorry about your sentence . adam : thank you , jack . well , why are you here ? what is this -- an `` i told you so `` ? you here to tell me i should have taken off when i had the chance ? is that what this is ? victor : maybe you should have . adam : okay . jack : adam , i do n't know if anyone has filled you in , but victor has been here day and night moving mountains to see that you get the best medical care possible . he has gone up against paul and the entire police department to see to it that chelsea can sit vigil by your bedside . i know he has n't been there in the past , but he has really come through this time . victor : jack , please , no backhanded compliments , okay ? adam : you did all that ? victor : mm - hmm . adam : may i ask why ? victor : i 'll tell you why . i think a 10-year prison sentence is excessive . it will be appealed . this is not the end . gwen : hey . emma : hey ! what are you doing here ? gwen : just checking in . busy ? emma : um , i 've got a couple more minutes . how 's work ? gwen : things at jabot have been a little tense . emma : yeah , it sounds scary , the way that virus just shut down the phones and the power grids . gwen : right ? emma : yeah . gwen : well , not nearly as scary as what you deal with here . emma : [ scoffs ] gwen : slow night ? emma : it 's actually been pretty crazy . gwen : really ? why ? emma : okay , this patient came in a few minutes ago , and you 'll never guess -- [ sighs ] i should n't be telling you this . cane : hilary was here . i 'm telling you the truth , and you have to believe me . devon : do you still believe that someone is really setting cane up ? by letting hilary go free and then somehow making her run away from him ? cane : lily , please tell me you believe me . lily : cane , i want to believe you . cane : but you do n't . lily : your story does n't make any sense . hilary was here and then she ran away ? why would she do that ? cane : i do n't know why she would do that . i have no idea , but it happened . i am telling you the truth . we got word that your wife has been found , mr. hamilton . devon : whoa , whoa , whoa . tell us about the happy reunion . devon : it was a false alarm . paul : that 's enough . give the family some privacy , please . devon : actually , can i make a statement ? please do . devon : my wife , hilary , is still out there and now more than ever i need the help of the public to bring her home , so just call with any leads 'cause the reward still stands . and what is the chief of the police doing here ? paul : i 'm just following up on a case . and as you know , the department can make no comment on an open case . cane : all right , i made the 911 call . paul : now is the not the time . cane : all right , hilary was there . i know what i saw . she was there . gwen : hilary . my god , are you okay ? i 'm so glad to see you . hilary : gwen ? gwen : yeah . hilary : oh , my -- it 's -- it 's so good to see you , too , again . i need your help . can -- i need to call my husband . can -- can i use your phone ? gwen : yeah , yeah . why do n't you come with me first and we 'll talk and we 'll get you cleaned up ? emma : gwen ! gwen : okay . emma : there was something i forgot to tell you . so , you 've actually seen the missing woman ? cane : yes , yes , i did . paul : you need to back down . officer , escort this woman out of the premises . devon : you have done absolutely nothing but sabotage every attempt to find hilary . now they 're gon na be looking in this park instead of where she really is . cane : that is not true . i 'm telling you , she was sitting there , she was right there ! paul : whatever happened , i need to interview you alone . cane : she was right there . paul : fine . you can tell me up here , please . neil : hey , hey , i - i - i heard that hilary was found , right ? that 's not the case ? devon : no , it 's not the case . cane 's just playing more games to keep us from finding hilary . neil : how can you be so sure of that , devon ? devon : because it 's damn obvious . he conveniently loses the guy that delivered the ransom note . now he loses hilary ? i mean , come on . i need to get to the club before i lose it . do you want to come with me ? lily : yeah . nikki : phyllis , need i remind you that victor is generously hosting this event . phyllis : and he has generously arranged a nice tax write - off for himself . nikki : oh , my god . he is doing this out of the kindness of his heart . phyllis : okay . nikki : and i do n't think he should have to put up with jack trying to do outdo him with some grandiose gesture . phyllis : jack is on the board of the delia project . if he wants to make a speech , if he wants to make a generous donation , he has every right to do that . nikki : fine . phyllis : tonight is about a little girl 's memory . it is not about our husbands battling . it is not about our families battling . it 's not even about us . nikki : okay . i should n't have said anything . maybe we can learn something about forgiveness from billy . phyllis : we can certainly try , but the truth is , peace between our husbands never lasts very long . nikki : well , you are right about that . they always seem to go back to their comfort zone . phyllis : hating each other with a passion . victor : we need to discuss paragon . jack : it has now infiltrated jabot . adam : how the hell did that happen ? victor : because of abbotts ' corporate pillaging of newman . jack : that is one theory . perhaps you could help us with this latest development . adam : which is what ? victor : seems the virus has gone dormant . do you think it can stop on its own ? jack : could it have burned itself out or self - destructed ? adam : i do n't know . i -- jack : you do n't know . adam : well , i mean , there is one thing . victor : which is what ? adam : well , allegedly , paragon has the ability to take on a life of its own . now , whether that 's true or ian 's normal pomposity talking , i have no idea . victor : oh , wait a minute . does that mean that the virus could burrow itself more deeply into the system ? adam : if it can fix prices and it can sell off companies ... victor : it could do other thing , as well . is that what you 're saying ? jack : there must be some way to stop that . there 's got to be something you can tell us that would help . chelsea : he wo n't be telling you anything tonight . jack : look , we were just -- chelsea : i - i heard . adam is trying to recover . i do n't think he needs this added stress . thank you . jack : okay , we 'll , uh -- we 'll get out of here . victor : i 'll be back . adam : well , i 'll , you know , be here . jack : feel better . adam : thank you . chelsea : seriously ? they come to talk to you and harass you about paragon when you 're dealing with everything with your legs ? adam : yeah . i do n't know . maybe i should run after them and thank them , you know ? chelsea : wait , what -- the paralysis ? adam : gone , like it never happened . chelsea : oh , my god . really ? just like that ? adam : yeah , yeah , yeah . i mean , i think that 's what i needed , you know ? chelsea : oh , thank god . adam : those two guys rolling in here , you know , getting me all riled up got the blood pumping . i feel like i could get up and run after them , you know ? go a few rounds with the old man . i feel great . chelsea : oh , my god . i 'm -- i 'm so relieved . adam : yeah . chelsea : [ sighs ] okay . adam : so are you relieved enough to do something special for me ? [ door opens ] [ door opens ] chelsea : this what you had in mind ? adam : [ laughs ] all right , all right , yes . absolutely . now onto the second part of my request . chelsea : yes ? adam : i really want you to go to the benefit tonight with connor . chelsea : no -- no way . i 'm not leaving you . adam : chelsea , the delia project is something that i started . it 's very important to me . i want to make sure it continues to thrive . chelsea : well , i mean , even if it reminds people of -- adam : my crime ? thought about that . yeah , you know ? as long as it reminds them of delia , too , and inspires them to give generous donations , make then aware of that . chelsea : okay , well , but i do n't have to be there to make that happen . adam : i want you and connor to have a normal life , sweetheart . chelsea : well , i mean -- adam : starting now . starting tonight , all right ? connor -- he should n't be at home with the nanny missing his halloween party . he should be in that parade , you know , with the rest of the kids . i want him to be part of the community , despite what his father did . you need to give him the life that i ca n't . phyllis : when we are forced to work together , we get an awful lot done . nikki : yeah , i guess so . let 's not make a habit out of it . phyllis : thank you . kevin : [ sighs ] nikki : hey . it 's gon na be a special event , huh ? kevin : yeah . phyllis : you seem out of breath . is everything okay ? kevin : the elevator 's out . i had to take the stairs up . nikki : what ? the elevator 's broken ? kevin : no , it 's back on . i discovered it was back on as soon as i got up here , and there 's no problem in the power room . nikki : yeah , the electrician that i sent down there called and told me that . you did n't have to come up here . kevin : i wanted to . i wanted to see all this before all the movers and shakers from genoa city descend . phyllis : we 're gon na raise a lot of money for the kids tonight . kevin : she would have liked that . [ sighs ] i 'm gon na give victor an update . nikki : okay . phyllis : ooh , i 'm gettin ' a vibe . i 'm gettin ' a vibe . nikki : what ? what do you mean ? phyllis : i just do n't like the idea of taking stairs instead of the elevator . last time i did that , it nearly cost me a year of my life . nikki : [ sighing ] oh , yeah . victor : all right , keep me posted . jack : yeah . okay . no sign of paragon at jabot since it reared its ugly head last night . victor : apparently no news of another attack on newman , either . and kevin says there was nothing wrong with the electrical system of newman towers . jack : well , then i guess there 's nothing left to do but get into our costumes . oh , by the way , do n't be scared when you see me in mine tonight . victor : oh , really ? wow . i can hardly wait . jack : hey , it 's the most terrifying night of the year . we might actually find out what does scare victor newman . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa . shiver me timbers . [ computer beeps ] devon : i could tear cane apart for getting my hopes up for nothing . colin : so , what 's the news on hilary ? not good by the looks of it . devon : your son is just like you . he 's a damn liar . he lied to me about hilary . colin : what ? c - come on . he 's the one that found her ! devon : well , what if i told you he was in on the kidnapping from the beginning , that he probably had someone go to bvi . to grab my wife ? colin : i 'd say that he could n't have done that , and i would expect his wife to back me up on that . unless , of course , lily , you 're looking for excuses not to stand by your husband . lily : what ? of course not . colin : are you in such a hurry to get out of this marriage just to be with that dirtbag joe clark ? lily : how dare you . i 'm not defending cane because i do n't believe him anymore . cane : i had n't even hung up the phone and i turned back to her and she was gone . but you do n't believe a word i 'm saying to you , do you , paul ? paul : look , uh , i - i will follow up on this , cane . just do n't leave town . neil : hey , uh , what exactly did hilary say to you ? how did she seem ? what ? what ? what 's going on ? cane : no one else believes a word i 'm saying , but you do . why ? neil : why would n't i believe you ? i mean , come on , cane . what reason would you have to lie about hilary 's disappearance ? cane : exactly , 'cause everyone else thinks i 'm behind this whole thing , neil . neil : yeah . but i got you , okay ? no one should be blaming you for any of this . hilary : [ panting ] excuse me . excuse me . ca - can you please help me ? dr. neville : of course , my dear . that 's why i 'm here . hilary : [ screams ] dr. neville : shh . shh . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . [ next_on ] dylan : what if i told you i do n't think you 're lying about hilary ? dr. neville : i bid you adieu . neil : oh , no . i need to know why you 're trying to get out of town so fast . nikki : tonight 's gon na be a special night for the newman family . headsupamerica.us and look it up , because it 's for you . it 's free for you . [ cheers and applause ] seth : very exciting . | nikki and phyllis prepare the top of newman tower for a benefit for children in delia 's name . they realize that when they get together , they get a lot done . the lights flicker at newman tower when an unnamed person messes with the wires . kevin and an electrician check it out but find nothing wrong . later , the strange person watches nikki and phyllis . victor gets a phone call telling him that adam has woken up . at adam 's request , chelsea climbs into bed with him . they discuss the future and chelsea promises to stick by him no matter what . jack and victor arrive and jack tells adam that victor has been fighting for adam . cane finds hilary in the park , but when he turns his back to her , she runs away . neil , gwen , and the doctor look for hilary . paul tells devon and lily that hilary has been found and they all go to the park . cane explains what happened but devon does n't believe him . he thinks cane made the whole thing up . hilary goes to the hospital for help but runs into dr. neville who injects her with a sedative to make her sleep , so she wo n't make a scene and be recognized . |
[ previously_on ] charlie : why would be upset if mom 's getting moved for her own protection ? mattie : because there 's a good chance that the prison that they 'll transfer her to wo n't be as close as walworth . brent : i 'm brent davis , and i am your father . jack : only a blood abbott can hold the title of c.e.o . of jabot . ashley : you ca n't do that . ashley : 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 . i wanted you to know what it felt like to feel like you 're not a part of your own family . jack : yesterday , dina was talking about needing to prove to ashley that she was a good mother by getting dad to create a legal document , signing over the patents for every product that you created at jabot to you . jack : we have all decided to make this offer for complete rights to your patents . sharon : you told rey to stay away from me ? nick : that 's not exactly what i said . sharon : my friendships are none of your business , so stay out of my life . rey : you know , i have a whole new outlook on going to work . sharon : why ? 'cause you love what you do so much ? rey : no , because i know , when i come home from work , i get to come home to my amazing new bed . sharon : oh ! great . now in your spare time you can become a mattress potato ... rey : whoa , whoa -- sharon : ... channel surfing and eating bonbons . rey : okay . okay . are you -- are you saying that i look soft ? sharon : i was just saying , uh , that i think we should get out of here , 'cause we 're gon na be late . rey : well , since we 're on the same shift , you want to drive together , save some gas ? sharon : no , i do n't think that 's a good idea . because , um , we might take breaks at different times . or something might come up and i would have to leave early , and i would n't want to burden anyone with having to chauffeur me back here . billy : leaving ? abby : mom , no . this is your anger talking . you ca n't be serious . ashley : no , it 's not . um , i 'm -- i 'm done . jack : ashley -- ashley : listen , i -- i guess i have to say it again . this is n't because of anger or greed or being a powermonger . this is about getting respect . it 's about being acknowledged for working my butt off for decades . as a leader . as an innovator . [ voice catches ] and once again , you 're all trying to manipulate me into taking second best . well , i 'm not going to do it . i 'm taking the patents , and i 'm leaving genoa city . traci : we all need to just calm down -- ashley : i 'm calm . i promise , traci . i 'm calm . i have not made this decision impulsively , okay ? am i disillusioned ? yes . am i disgusted ? absolutely . but i did not this decision out of spite . far from it . billy : ash , if you accept our offer [ sighs ] well , you 'll be set for life . you 'll be in a position of power . you 'll be the highest paid jabot employee in history . your compensation with salary , bonuses , and royalties , will far exceed the c.e.o . 's . jack : if that is n't the respect you 've been looking for , i do n't know what -- ashley : please do n't even try it with me right now . kyle : all right , let 's talk practicalities . you can punish us for not reinstating you to the top spot . but it 'll hurt you even worse . you 'll be leaving jabot and your family with noting . ashley : you 're very wrong , kyle . because by rejecting your offer , i 'm actually leaving with everything . i 'm starting my own cosmetics company , featuring a full array of popular products created by me . jack : jabot products . the customers will know they are knock - offs , inherently inferior . ashley : no , no . no , jack . that 's where publicity and marketing comes in . see , i 'm gon na be presenting them as a new take on products our customers know and love ... that they can only get from me because jabot no longer has the rights to manufacture or sell them . i 've been thinking of names , and i am strongly considering ... `` my beauty . `` traci : what daddy used to call you . ashley : exactly . in honor of the gift that daddy gave me , and mother gave me , leaving me the rights to all the patents of the products that i created . kyle : except the odds are you 'd be throwing it all away . billy : you know what a risk this is , starting a company from scratch . ashley : that 's funny coming from you , considering , when you were c.e.o . for that short amount of time , you just complained all the time how i never took any risks , and here i am doing it , so ... abby : uh , the whole family was n't opposed to naming you c.e.o . again . i tried to convince them that it 's the best solution . traci : and i was n't opposed to it , either . but we all needed a consensus , something we could agree on . ashley : i know . of course , traci . and you hate conflict , right ? so of course you had to go along with it . jack : it was a family decision , made unanimously . ashley : uh - huh . yeah . okay . and if you had just maybe swallowed your pride and reinstated me as c.e.o . , we would n't even be having this conversation . but in the end , you all went along , right ? because when it comes to choosing between jack and me , you choose jack . because what jack wants matters . jack matters more . cane : [ sighs ] all right . okay . what do you guys want to have for dinner ? charlie : nothing . i 'm not that hungry . mattie : me neither . charlie : when are we gon na find out about mom ? is someone gon na notify you ? cane : okay , listen -- mattie : yeah , how will we know she got up there safely ? cane : well , before i started home , i left michael baldwin a voicemail , and , uh , when i hear back , i 'll let you guys know , okay ? come on . it 's gon na be okay . all right ? additional sponsorship jack : if this family has turned to me for leadership , it is because dad asked me to fulfill that role when i was 15 years old . and i have kept that promise to the best of my ability . imperfectly , yes , but to the best of my ability . ashley : okay . and that 's your story , and you 're sticking to it , right ? jack : and what about you ? how many times did you leave genoa city and jabot for forrester or house of kim or your own personal reasons ? i was here ! doing what dad drummed into us -- you stick with it . you keep your obligations . ashley : yeah , dad made his wishes known in that document -- what he wanted for me -- and you shredded it ! jack : oh , you 're just reinforcing my instincts . ashley : [ sighs ] do you even hear yourself ? jack : you 're gon na take your marbles and leave . regardless of the fact that it could leave jabot in tatters . i think you 've made it crystal clear just how much you care about john abbott 's legacy . ashley : do n't you dare pull the john abbott card on me . billy : if it 's not about dad 's legacy , ash , then what is it about ? traci : please , please do n't make this turn ugly . abby : if you really cared about john abbott 's legacy the way that you claim , then you 'd stop being so stubborn and give my mother what she wants . jack : hey , where are your friends ? ashley : went home . jack : you need to get the pool floats and bring them back into the pool house . and then you need to get the wet towels and bring them inside . okay ? your friends should have helped you with that . ashley : well , they didn't . what 's your problem ? jack : i just told you . ashley : you were out there this morning . jack : to swim . you were the last one to use the pool floats , therefore it 's your responsibility to put them away . ashley : you 're not the boss of me . jack : excuse me ? ashley : you ca n't order me around . jack : [ scoffs ] you know dad does n't like coming home and seeing that there 's a mess out there . ashley : when our father tells me to put away the pool stuff , i will put away the pool stuff . not before . jack : you know , dad never asks you to do anything . you 're his perfect , delicate flower . now that mom 's gone , it 's all on me . i have to do everything . abby : why are you acting like it 's out of your hands ? you 're willing t - to let my mom leave , let the company go to hell , let this family fall to pieces , and for what ? we have all done things just as bad , if not worse . and you -- why do you even care ? you do n't even work at jabot anymore . why are you fighting this so hard ? kyle : because he knows what will happen if we 're forced to reinstate her . traci : what , the company will thrive ? kyle : aunt traci , with all due respect , you have no -- abby : oh , my gosh . just weeks ago the board voted my mom in . they gave her that title . she 's just as qualified as any one of us . and , p.s . , she 's created every product that 's made our company so valuable . ashley : sweetie , i appreciate it , but i 'm actually no longer interested . [ sniffles ] if you all were to offer me that job , it would only be to appease me , so you could get your hands on the patents , and then you 'd find some way to shove me out again . traci : no , i do n't see that happening . billy : not without cause . ashley : it 's okay . i 'm done . completely done . i 've booked a flight to paris tonight , and i 'm going to be on it . jack : paris ? ashley : seems fitting , do n't you think ? i 'm going to build my empire in the same city where mother built her cosmetics empire . jack : since you brought her up -- you 're just gon na walk away from her ? you can actually do that ? kyle : we do n't know how much time dina has left . traci : you 're gon na risk never seeing mother again ? ashley : i made my peace with her when i found out about the patents . she does n't know who i am . i 'm sure she 's not gon na miss me when i 'm gone . but if she were lucid , i think that she would not only understand my decision , but she would probably wholeheartedly approve . abby : i get wanting to strike out on your own , but why ca n't you do it here ? why do you have to go so far away ? billy : to prove a point . ashley : i can see why you 'd think that . traci : okay , what is your reason , then ? ashley : [ sighs ] i just do n't think it 's good for me to be here . i 'm just gon na get enmeshed in all this ugliness , and it kind of defeats the whole purpose of a fresh start . honey , come with me . it can be a whole new beginning for both of us . abby : i - i -- i ca n't just pull up stakes . i mean , i have a new man in my life . the rest of my family 's here , including dad . ashley : [ tearfully ] okay . i 'm just a plane ride away . try to be happy for me . okay ? billy ... [ sighs ] i 'm really sorry that the office politics got in the way of our relationship . i honestly hope that someday maybe we can repair it . billy : what you 're doing to jabot is gon na be damn near impossible to forgive . kyle : agreed . but i 've got to hand it to you . it 's the ultimate power move . nicely done . rey : here , let me -- let me . let me -- sharon : oh , no , i got it . rey : i did n't mean to imply that you couldn't . sharon : no , i know . we just , uh , need to establish better boundaries . rey : did you learn that in some class you took ? sharon : no . that 's from my own hard - won life experience . i just want to make sure that we 're on the same page when it comes to , um ... you know , i do n't want you to get any wrong ideas . rey : about ? sharon : about me or the two of us . devon : ' scuse me , sharon ? i 'm sorry to interrupt . um , do you have a second to speak with me in your professional capacity ? it 's important . sharon : uh , yes , of course . let 's , uh , go someplace a bit more private . excuse us . what 's going on ? devon : um ... i know that you advocate for crime victims , and as hilary 's husband , i need you to do that for me . sharon : go on . devon : lily is being transferred to a prison four hours away by car . sharon : why ? did something happen ? devon : yeah , she stood up for a fellow inmate who was accused of stealing something , and then ended up with a target on her back over a few dollars ' worth of commissary items . sharon : [ gasps ] oh , no . devon : and for her safety , the warden put her in solitary , but that 's not a permanent solution . sharon : obviously . devon : so instead of transferring the people who were threatening her , they 're moving her hundreds of miles away . sharon : i ca n't imagine that being easy on your family . devon : it 's not at all . and now lily is the one who 's barely hanging on by a thread , feeling more isolated than ever . and if it was n't for our visits , i really do n't think that she 'd make it . and now her punishment is gon na be that much worse , on top of the fact of the negative effect it 's gon na have on her kids not being able to visit their mom as often . you know ? in the time i spent in group homes , you learn quickly that , for your safety , you ca n't always stand up to bullies . and lily never learned that lesson , so now she 's paying the price . sharon : i 'm sorry that this is happening . devon : well , i -- i appreciate you saying that , but i 'm just trying to figure out what i can do , because everything i 've tried so far has failed , and i - i have to believe that there 's some compromise solution . sharon : unfortunately , this is standard procedure . it 's easier to move lily than to transfer a whole clique of prisoners . devon : no , i - i understand that . but there are very few correctional facilities for women in this state , and what i 'm proposing , since this is lily 's first offense , it was obviously an accident , and she 's not a threat to anyone , ca n't they just transfer her to a less secure facility closer to home so that it 's easier for her family to visit ? sharon : look , i think what you 're asking sounds reasonable , but decisions like this are rarely ever reversed . devon : well , you said rarely , so does that mean there 's a chance ? sharon : [ sighs ] let me give lily 's caseworker a call . i - i ca n't promise anything , but sometimes there 's ways that people on the inside can work the system . sharon : okay . thank you . devon : what 'd he say ? sharon : well , lily arrived at the new prison , and she 's doing as well as can be expected . devon : okay . is there any chance of all of a transfer closer to home ? sharon : i was hoping that lily might qualify for an alternative program . essentially , she would still be locked up , just not in a penitentiary . devon : so , like , what , a halfway house , or what ? sharon : that 's one option . unfortunately there are not very many of those . and the special programs that are in place are for people with substance - abuse problems , and those are all full to capacity . devon : sure . okay . um ... what about her being placed on house arrest ? sharon : lily does n't qualify for that . i 'm afraid we 've done everything we can . she 's going to have to serve out her sentence at the facility upstate . devon : okay . i appreciate you helping . sharon : i wish i could have done more for you . i 'm sorry . devon : it 's not your fault . i just -- i feel helpless , 'cause if anybody in the family should be able to get an exception made , it should be me . sharon : well , focus on what you can do , devon . you know , even when the distances are not that great , most inmates ' families ca n't afford to visit that often . they do n't have reliable transportation . they ca n't afford gas . they 're not able to get out of work . you know , you do have the resources to help your family survive this . how 'bout start there ? cane : there 's not much on the prison website , here , other than the visiting hours . mattie : the department of corrections says it 's one of their more progressive facilities . cane : okay . charlie : yeah , well , all the slick copy in the world wo n't change the facts . mattie : [ sighs ] you 're right . it 's prison . and mom should n't be there . it 'll take hours to drive up and back , which means that we can only see her on weekends because of school and work . cane : we are gon na do something drastic . and for that , i need a pen and paper . okay ? so ... charlie : how drastic are you talking ? cane : we 're gon na write your mom a letter , okay ? charlie : like , using paper ? cane : yeah , charlie . using paper . mattie : [ scoffs ] that 's quaint . cane : okay . here we go . dear lily ... 'cause , you see , even if we ca n't visit her , we can send her letters , all right ? and who does n't like to get mail ? mattie : i ca n't remember the last time i wrote a letter , except for birthday cards and thank - you notes . cane : there you go . charlie : yeah , but what do we even write about ? cane : oh , you know , fun stuff . you know , what we 're doing , what we ate , uh ... i know ! that prize you won at school . stuff that 's gon na make your mom smile . oh ! what are you gon na wear for halloween ? what are your costumes gon na be ? what 's sam gon na go as ? okay ? let 's do this . charlie : [ chuckles ] like the time mattie tried to bake cookies , and we had to get the fire extinguisher . cane : ohhh ! mattie : okay , or -- cane : oh , oh ! mattie : or when you thought that charlie backed up over your golf clubs . cane : oh , my golf clubs . mattie : the look on your face . charlie : `` no ! `` mattie : oh , my god . cane : yeah , `` no ! charlie , no ! `` traci : [ sobs ] i love you , ashley . and that is unconditional . [ sniffles ] oh ! but i think you 're making a mistake , and i think it 's going to hurt all of us . [ cries ] ashley : i 'm going to do everything in my power to prove you wrong , traci . and i meant that in the nicest possible way . traci : [ chuckles ] ashley : love you . dina : oh ... ashley : [ sighs ] mother . i 'm so glad we have a chance to say goodbye . dina : well , i 'm -- i 'm not going anywhere . am i ? abby : no , but ashley is . dina : oh ! oh . i have a daughter named ashley . is n't it pretty ? ashley : [ sniffles ] come sit with me . dina : must i ? ashley : [ chuckles ] it 'll just take a minute . please . it wo n't be long . come on . dina : very well . okay . wh - what 's this all about ? ashley : well , you gave me something years ago , and , um , it 's changed my life . dina : i did ? ashley : mm - hmm . ashley : i 've actually found it to be very liberating . probably how you felt when you left us all those years ago . dina : well , i - i -- i -- ashley : i know . you do n't want to think about it . dina : no , i don't . ashley : i understand . dina : no . ashley : it does n't matter . it 's okay . it 's okay . i have a feeling that my family 's gon na look on me the same way we looked on you back then . i guess we have more in common than i thought . dina : oh ! [ sighs ] oh . ashley : [ smooches ] dina : oh , thank you . thank you . [ sighs ] ashley : [ sighs ] i have nothing to say to you . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . traci : [ sighs ] oh , my god . what was i thinking ? [ scoffs ] everybody 's plotting and scheming and merrily stabbing each other in the back , and here i come , the eternal optimist , thinking that i can get the whole family back together by sheer force of will . oh , my god . talk about hubris . abby : well , i appreciate you trying to be the mediator . traci : [ scoffs ] thank you , sweetie , but you 're the only one . abby : look , you ca n't blame yourself that it did n't work . you 're -- traci : yeah , my heart was in the right place . heh . i meant well . [ scoffs ] yeah . [ sniffles ] do you know what that is code for , abby ? that is code for `` here comes poor , dumb traci again , in over her head . when will she ever learn ? `` [ laughs ] abby : what i was gon na say is that you 're at a disadvantage not living here all the time . traci : oh , sweetie . i 'm so sorry . [ sniffles ] abby , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to take all my frustrations out on you . you 're -- [ sighs ] you 're hurting more than anybody . [ exclaims ] she goes to live on another continent , and she leaves her daughter behind ? [ crying ] if colleen was still alive , oh , my god , i would never consider it . abby : it 's what dina did , too . to both of you . you and -- and my mom . and some wounds , they never heal . traci : no . they sure don't . [ sniffles ] [ sighs ] abby ... was i wrong to force kyle and jack to tell ashley about the patents ? abby : honesty is something you should never second - guess yourself about . there are too many secrets , too many lies . that 's why this family is so screwed up . traci : i was also [ sniffles ] feeling a lot of obligation . i wanted to make sure and honor my parents ' wishes . this was all dina 's doing , and she ca n't speak for herself anymore . abby : you know , the other night , i got home late . i -- i walked past her door . i saw that her light was on . so i , uh ... i looked in , and she was wide awake . she just kept saying over and over again , `` i -- i am a good mother , i am a good mother . this -- this proves that i 'm a good mother . `` and she was rocking back and forth the way that she does when she 's anxious , and ... well , i - i did n't think anything of it . i thought it was just something stuck in a loop in -- in her head , but ... it had to have been about that contract , that agreement that she came up with -- with granddad . traci : yes . yes , i 'm sure you 're right . abby : i hate that my mom is leaving . i 'm gon na miss her every day . but .. i admire dina for looking out for her . god only knows she was right about the obstacles her daughter was gon na face . kyle : when new orders come in , once we 're out of stock , what do we tell our buyers ? billy : or the vendors for that matter ? we have hundreds of contracts to buy a minimum amount of raw material each month , and we do n't manufacture any of the products that use them . kyle : so , do we claim there 's a supply - chain issue to buy ourselves time or admit the truth ? billy : i doubt the truth would be your first option . kyle : oh . i keep forgetting how morally superior you are since you slept with phyllis ' daughter . billy : two consenting adults doing what they wanted to do , kyle . kyle : yeah , she actually cared about you , billy , and you crushed her . billy : well , that was not my intent . kyle : never is . billy : [ sighs ] the only person i wanted to hurt was phyllis . kyle : you knew it would n't be that simple , and you just did n't give a damn . and i 'm the one who had to pick up the pieces . billy : sorry about that . tough work . kyle : [ scoffs ] you do n't get it . summer showed up when i was on a date with someone new in my life , someone i like , who was n't happy that i had to cut our evening short to comfort this other woman . billy : [ sighs ] kyle : but summer was a mess , and i could n't turn her away , and now lola 's freezing me out . billy : to be honest , i hope she never talks to you again . i mean , it 's the least you deserve for setting me up to gamble . all so you could get me out of that chair just that little bit sooner , right ? but honestly , right now , we have work to do . my father would not want us to sit here wasting time arguing when our company is on the brink . kyle : see , that 's a big part of the problem right there . billy : what is the problem , kyle ? kyle : `` john abbott this , `` and , `` john abbott that . `` i do n't doubt that my grandfather was a good man . even great in some respects . but he was human . he was from a generation and a time that believed it was preordained the oldest son would take over the business . it 's not that he loved ashley or any of his other kids any less . it 's just how it was . which put my dad in a crappy position . he -- he spent his whole life not only doing what he felt was expected of him , but trying to live up to a myth . this abbott family deity . i - it -- it 's insane , billy . billy : you done ? good . what are we gon na do about these vendors ? [ cellphone rings ] ashley : hey , neil . where are you ? oh . so you 're standing me up , huh ? i do n't know when that last happened to me . [ chuckles ] i know you 're busy . i just wanted to talk to you in person . yeah , i made a decision . i 'm not accepting the offer from my family to buy the patents . well , because i own the products , and i 've actually decided to start my own cosmetics company . uh ... in paris . i know . sometimes the best decisions are n't the easiest . i feel the same way . i would have loved to have seen where this could have gone , because we are very good together . i 'm gon na miss you , too . hey ! you own a jet . so why do n't you just , um , fly over and see me sometime ? okay . you too . bye . [ sighs ] jack : hey . i 'm glad i found you before you took off . ashley : jack , honestly -- jack : i know you have nothing more to say to me . i have a hell of a lot to say to you . cane : well , i 'm glad the , uh , transfer went okay and lily 's settled , so ... devon : that 's about the only good news i can come back with . cane : hey , i appreciate you giving that a shot . you know , it did n't even occur to me to talk to sharon . devon : i just wish i could have done more . how are the kids doing ? cane : [ sighs ] oh , you know . um ... sam 's napping . um ... the twins are in their room , trying to focus on schoolwork . devon : that 's a tall order . cane : yeah , i could tell , though , that they were just making lists in their heads about all the stuff they 'd have to give up to go and see her . you know , because , before , we could see her every day . it was like we had a family and a marriage . but , uh , suddenly it 's all gone . and no one 's really had a chance to emotionally , you know , deal with it yet , so ... devon : well , you know , cane , you -- you can use my jet any time you want . it 's at your disposal . cane : yeah , i appreciate it . um ... but , you know , i was kind of thinking , by the time you fly to a regional airport , and then you got to get a car , and then you got to drive up to the prison ... devon : yeah . the time commitment 's probably the same . cane : about the same , yeah . devon : well , we 'll figure something out , though . cane : we have to . devon : and , listen , your marriage is solid enough to withstand this separation . cane : i would like to think so . devon : it 's true . it is , man . and it 's only temporary , too , because i 'm not gon na stop trying to get lily an early release and put an end to this whole damn thing . and in the meantime , i want you to know that i 'm gon na make it my priority to help you and the kids through this . whatever you guys need . cane : thanks , man . devon : yeah . cane : thanks . thanks , man . devon : you got it . jack : i started this war . i own that . and i hate that blood abbott clause so much . i will regret that for the rest of my life . i hate what it did to you . i hate what i said to you . i hate that our family got caught in the crossfire . but , ashley , if you take the patents you own and work to cripple jabot -- and you could do that -- you wo n't just be hurting me . you 'll be hurting abby and traci and -- and billy 's kids , as well as thousands of loyal jabot employees who have nothing to do with this . many of whom could lose their jobs before the holidays . i know you do n't want that . ashley : jack , obviously i do n't want that . jack : no , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . please hear me out . you were right when you said this was my fault . when i said what you did to me was unforgivable , i should have been looking for forgiveness from you for the awful things that i did . and here 's another truth . a truth that maybe i have n't looked at . yes , that abbott clause was written to keep phyllis from making a claim on the company , but the darker truth is ... i did n't want to have to compete against you . there was a part of me , a part of me i 'm -- i 'm not at all proud of , that could n't accept the possibility that you would outshine me . be a better chief executive than i was . so i secured my position by making sure you could n't compete . that is the truth . and for that , i am deeply , genuinely sorry . jack : ash , hang on . i 'm sorry i got on your case earlier . [ sighs ] it 's just that i promised dad i 'd help out , and make sure things got taken care of , so ... ashley : it 's okay . you were right . it 's not fair that you have to do all the chores . jack , i do n't like to fight with you . jack : does this mean you 'll pick up the pool stuff ? ashley : already did . [ ashley crying ] jack : ash , let -- let 's -- let 's go home . we can work through this . we -- ashley : [ sighs ] i 'm so grateful to you that you apologized to me . i am so grateful . [ sniffles ] i have n't changed my mind , jack . i 've spent so much of my life doing what 's best for jabot and trying to meet the needs of the company . i just have to put myself first now . i 'm sorry . [ sniffles ] i have a plane to catch . rey : sharon , you got a sec ? sharon : sure . what 's up ? rey : well , lately [ sighs ] for whatever reason , i 've been picking up the vibe that you feel ... uncomfortable . sharon : uncomfortable ? rey : around me ? like back at the coffeehouse , when i offered to give you a ride to work . and then earlier , with the box , when you were struggling with it . sharon : well , obviously you could see i was able to pick it up myself . rey : that 's just how my mother raised me . you know , open doors , offer help . old school . sharon : [ sighs ] you know , i 'm -- i 'm not one of those women who snarls at men when they have nice manners . you know what , i think i -- i overreacted . i 'm sorry . rey : [ stammers ] you do n't need to apologize . sharon : great . then we 're done ? rey : [ chuckles ] there it is again , like , `` let me out of here . `` sharon : no . rey : look , if i 'm doing something to make you feel uneasy , i need to know about it . sharon : no , not at all . it 's just , um ... you know , with us working together , and you are living upstairs at crimson lights , i just want to make sure that we 're on the same page . rey : about ? sharon : about how this looks to other people . and by `` other people , `` you mean nick ? this is about what your ex said to me . look , i know you 're not thrilled that we talked , but can we just -- can we move past that ? sharon : i told nick that we were through , but i also told him to stay out of my personal life . now , he and i do share children together , so i would n't want other people jumping to wrong conclusions to you and me . especially not here at the station . you know , people do gossip , and , uh , you know , you are married . rey : sharon , who cares what other people think ? we -- we both know nothing 's going on . sharon : well , yeah . no . i mean -- yeah , of course not . i just ... want to be careful . that 's how rumors get started . jack : thanks for helping me out . ashley : you 're welcome . jack : i hope this means when i ask you for something now , you wo n't give me so much grief ? ashley : i won't . unless it 's something unfair . jack : i 'll always be fair to you , ash . you can count on that . ashley : good . who knows ? maybe one day , when i grow up , i 'll get to tell you what to do . jack : [ chuckles ] well , no matter how old you get , i 'm always gon na be your big brother . and that means you ca n't ever boss me around . [ both chuckle ] ashley : [ sighs ] | ashley announces she is leaving and starting a new company in paris called my beauty the name her father called her . she says she is not angry and it is about respect . the abbotts one by one try to convince her of the negative impact of taking the patents and all products created by her . jack reminds ashly how many times she left while jack stuck it out . a flashback to an argument between jack and ashley arguing over pool toys where jack asserts his authority and ashley balks . tracy breaks down and assures ashley her love is unconditional but she thinks ashley is making a mistake that will hurt everyone . ashley asks abby to come with her to paris and tells her she can not leave arturo or her father . dina and ashley share a goodbye and ashley thanks dina for giving her something years ago that has changed her life and is liberating . she says this is likely how dina felt years ago when she left her family and that her family will likely look back on her the same as they looked back on dina . they hug and dina walks away indifferent . the goodbyes continue until jack stands up and ashley announces she has nothing to say to him . tracy vents to abby about trying to fix things and asks what was she thinking have so much hubris . |
dru : it says here , `` mesta 's death was a homicide , but have yet to release details of the crime . the investigation into the woman 's murder is ongoing . `` devon : then it was a murder ? daniel : yep . hey , look , we all know what kind of person carmen was . she probably made a lot of enemies . dru : it would n't surprise me one bit . neil : carmen did n't have many friends at newman , i can tell you that . lily : it was so scary -- seeing someone i know lying on the ground dead . dru : baby ... devon : where i grew up , people got shot and stabbed all the time . but you do n't expect that kinda stuff with folks around here . dru : oh , honey ... i - i wish that you kids had n't seen her . lily : do you and dad have to talk to the police again this morning ? neil : excuse me . hello ? yes , this is neil winters . no comment . hey , listen , i do n't want anyone answering the phone today . unplug it if you have to . otherwise it 's gon na be ringing off the hook all day . [ scene_break ] sullivan : just got the coroner 's report back on the mesta homicide . will : any verdict on time of death ? sullivan : it was , uh , sometime between 5 : 00 and 6 : 00 p.m. , day before yesterday . will : mmm . have you talked to either of the winters today ? sullivan : not yet . will : i was about to drop by their apartment . sullivan : they 're all lawyered up . good luck . will : drucilla winters has got a big mouth . that 's all the luck i 'm gon na need . [ scene_break ] victoria : hard to concentrate on work today , is n't it ? brad : the whole building 's in shock . victoria : yeah . a young woman like that -- murdered in the prime of her life . what are you thinking ? brad : nothing i should say out loud . victoria : say it . brad : this does solve our problems . victoria : because carmen is dead . well , that 's a cheerful thought . brad : i would n't say it to anyone else . victoria : no , you 're right , though . whatever she might 've overheard about past went with her . brad : along with any lawsuit newman may have been facing . victoria : yeah . just a big reminder of how unpredictable life is . brad : yep . victoria : so have you heard any reports on how carmen was killed ? brad : no . if the police know anything , they 're not saying . at least not yet . victoria : i suppose the bigger question is ... who killed her ? [ scene_break ] jack : a little something to get your heart going ? mr. kim : thank you , jack . you must be feeling some relief this morning . jack : relief , how ? mr. kim : well , what happened to ms. mesta removed a major threat to our arrangement . jack : you 'll forgive my saying , that 's a pretty cold statement . mr. kim : you 're offended ? jack : ji min , the woman is dead . i hardly think that 's reason for celebration . mr. kim : well , neither do i . it 's horrible . but the truth is , we can both breathe a bit easier now . even more than if she had taken the job offer in hong kong . even if you do n't say it , you must be thinking it . [ scene_break ] noah : so , how do i look ? nikki : i think johnny depp better watch out . noah : do i look like a real pirate ? victor : you know something ? i think you look even better than last year . if you pointed that sword at me , i 'd give you all the gold and silver i own . noah : dressing up is fun . victor : yeah . noah : i wish everyday were halloween . victor : oh , you look like a fearless pirate that sails the seven seas looking for adventure and looking for treasure . noah : cool . you 're still going trick - or - treating with me ? victor : i would n't miss it for a damn thing . nikki : are you kidding ? i did n't know you had trick - or - treating plans . victor : oh , yes . oh , yeah . sharon : yes , victor promised to take him awhile ago . victor : you bet . nikki : that 's fantastic . you 've missed out on so many halloweens . victor : well , i 'm making up for it now . nikki : that 's great . noah : i 'm gon na go show miguel my costume . victor : you do that . do n't scare him . do n't you scare him ? have you talked to drucilla ? sharon : no . why ? nikki : sharon , you have n't heard ? sharon : well , i 've been busy with noah all morning . why , what did i miss ? victor : carmen mesta was killed last night . [ scene_break ] colleen : hey , lily , it 's colleen again . uh , call me back , please . jt : she 's probably at her folks ' place . you know , they got a lot to talk about . colleen : how am i supposed to concentrate on this fundraiser ? two dark roasts , please . jt : well , maybe you should bag it . colleen : i ca n't . it 's too late to find somebody else . plus , it 's for a good cause . jt : raising money to put recycling bins in all the classrooms ? colleen : yes . jt : hey ... are you okay ? you look a little shaky . colleen : i just keep thinking about carmen . i mean , i heard a lot of bad things about her , but for somebody to actually kill her ? jt : yeah , i 'll be glad when the cops figure out who did this . colleen : this whole situation has gotten really ugly . i mean , ever since carmen pressed charges on lily 's mom , the whole family 's been panicked about the trial . jt : yeah , well , i 'd be surprised if they actually went through with that . colleen : it 's just so bizarre for things to end this way . [ scene_break ] michael : hi , guys . neil : hey , michael , can i get you some water ? michael : uh , no , thank you . i 'm just here to check in on you . i did n't leave you two with the best news last night . dru : hey , listen , bump all the b.s . and give it to me straight . are they gon na arrest me and charge me with murder or what ? michael : drucilla , i do n't want you getting ahead of yourself . the investigation has barely started . dru : counselor , that does not reassure me . michael : well , i 'm expecting a call from someone at the police station about the results of carmen 's autopsy . neil : really ? when is that ? michael : uh , today , hopefully . then we will know something . devon : did he say `` autopsy ? `` lily : yeah , no news yet . michael : and until i tell you , there will be no speaking to the media or to the police about anything that happened -- not a word . neil : everyone got that ? lily : yeah , let me ... `` do n't talk to anyone . `` devon : can we help ? michael : if by `` help , `` you mean running around playing amateur detectives , i would , uh , stay away from that . devon : what ? what did he say ? daniel : he said no . michael : my advice is for you to continue with your normal activities . lily : how you expect us to do that ? neil : you , uh , do what the man tells you -- mouth shut . michael : that goes for you , too , drucilla . you should never have spoken to that detective in the club last night . dru : i know . i made a mistake and i said i was sorry , right ? michael : i 'm sorry does n't change anything . let 's -- let 's just make sure that mistake does n't hap in the future . dru : okay , okay . michael : okay . neil : um , should n't you guys be leaving ? go on . dru : go on , your father said . okay , just go to class . today 's halloween . michael : it 's halloween . it 's halloween . go -- go out and have fun . we do n't want you worrying about this . lily : hey says that we should go and have fun , like nothing happened . devon : have fun like nothing happened ? yeah , yeah , that 's what we 're gon na do . it 's halloween . we 'll go and get dressed up and get some candy . that 'll take our minds off of everything . are you serious ? daniel : right . sharon : oh , excuse me . michael : sharon ... sharon : dru , i just came by to see how you were doing . dru : i 'm okay . i 'm okay . sharon : wow . and right outside the club , too . well , i 'm surprised you 're holding it together this well . dru : well , looks are deceiving , believe me . michael : drucilla ? dru : oh , it 's -- it 's something i ca n't discuss . it 's a legal matter . michael : sharon , i understand your desire to comfort dru , but i really need to speak to them privately . sharon : oh , sure . dru : but thank you . thank you , honey . sharon : okay , well ... you call me if you need anything . dru : all right . all right . dru : bye . michael : right , let 's get to work . [ scene_break ] colleen : i wish there was something we could do to help devon and lily . jt : well , i do n't know if it 'll help , but we could invite them to come hang out with us for halloween . colleen : it 's worth a try . colleen : i hope that 's lily . hello ? professor korbel : colleen ? colleen : hi , professor , what 's up ? professor korbel : colleen i need you now rather than later . people are already starting to show up . colleen : uh , yeah , i guess so . i 'll leave right away . bye . jt : i think i 'm gon na get in the halloween spirit and put a curse on that guy . [ scene_break ] jack : and you 're gon na send me the jabot quarterly reports , right ? mr. kim : right away . jack : okay , that about covers it . mr. kim : not quite . jack : oh ? mr. kim : the job in hong kong -- corporate liaison for nvp ... jack : you 're thinking we oughta create a real position ? mr. kim : the need is there . you still wan na send someone ? jack : someone like gloria ? mr. kim : you had your heart set on this position . jack : as long as she 's thousands of miles away , i wo n't be picky . mr. kim : and she 'll never have to know that the position was originally created to get rid of ms. mesta . jack : i wish that were never necessary . mr. kim : well , it was unfortunate that someone learned about our arrangement , but now that we 're being even more careful ... our secret should be safe . [ scene_break ] nikki : so you 're still driving in with me , right ? victor : yes , sweetheart , i am . nikki : and accidentally on purpose running into jack . victor : yes ... with a big smile on my face . nikki : i 'd love to be a fly on that wall . victor : i am going to get nvp back for you , my darling . nikki : well , my main concern is you -- that you are back in the state of mind to see what jack is up to . victor : i 'm not totally sure what he 's up to . and i 'm gon na have to find out what he did with the $ 250 million i loaned him . he claims to have used it to buy real estate for the nvp retreats . but i have n't seen any proof of it yet . nikki : is that because he wo n't give you that information , or he ca n't ? victor : then we 'll find out with a smile . [ scene_break ] michael : all right , so neither of you saw carmen yesterday ? dru : no . neil : no . michael : all right . where were you last night before everyone saw you at indigo ? dru : right here . right here , taking care of business before we went over to the club . michael : neil ? neil : uh , i was either at the club or running last - minute errands to get the place ready to open . dru : but forget where we were or we were n't . i mean , could it be a worse location that carmen 's body would be found right outside indigo ? and let 's just talk about the timing for a hot second . my trial was coming up , due to me violating the stupid restraining order . michael : you remember what you said last night about being at the top of the suspect list ? i think you 're both gon na be there . [ scene_break ] brad : aha ! ahoy there , matey ! victoria : look at you ! noah : i 'm not your matey . i 'm a pirate ! i rob and pillage ! brad : whoa ! victoria : where did you learn a word like `` pillage ? `` noah : a movie . it means to steal someone 's loot . can i go show jack my costume ? victor : you know something ? he would love to see that . nikki : sure . victor : 'cause jack is a pillager from way back . victoria : he 's in the conference room . noah : okay . victoria : just so you 're all aware , i 've issued a formal statement to the press about carmen 's death -- how shocked and saddened we all are at newman . victor : that 's very kind of you , sweetheart . thank you . did anyone ever say how she was killed ? brad : we really have n't heard anything yet . but i 'm sure we 'll get more information as the investigation progresses . nikki : oh , he 's with jack , showing off his costume . [ scene_break ] jack : wow . and you wanted to be spiderman ? noah : you were right , a pirate 's way better . jack : oh , a pirate would kick spiderman 's butt . noah : and the best part is the that you got me and the sword . jack : yeah ? can you use this thing ? here ... sharon : oh , no ! if i were you , i 'd run , jack ! noah : he 's on a ship , mom . he has to swim . jack : yeah , that 's if you are n't the one walking the gangplank , mister ! sharon : okay , well , i hate to break this up , but you have got to get to school , mister . jack : you know what ? pirates are tough , mom 's are tougher . noah : yeah . sharon : you do n't wan na miss the halloween parade . noah : i left my backpack in the break room . sharon : okay , well , go get it . you better hurry . noah : okay . jack : oh , i ca n't stop thinking about it . sharon : carmen ? jack : i 've been pretty upset with her for awhile . sharon : yeah , you 'd said she 's not the person you thought she was . jack : yeah , i 'm afraid the last words we shared were not cordial . sharon : well , the last words i shared with her were n't cordial either . but ... it 's still hard to believe she 's gone , huh ? jack : i know . i keep expecting her to round the corner there with a blackberry in one hand and a cell phone glued to her ear . sharon : well , i stopped by to see neil and dru . jack : how are they ? sharon : i 'm not sure . michael would n't let dru talk about what happened , but i 'm sure they 're not good . jack : when you think how close they were to dru 's trial , and how much carmen wanted her in jail , behind bars ... sharon : this has got ta be terrifying for that entire family . [ scene_break ] lily : this is crazy . how do they expect us to go on like it 's no big deal ? devon : yeah , right ? carmen is dead and they tell us , `` go on , have fun , kids . get yourself some ice cream or something . `` daniel : devon , devon , hey , your folks and michael -- they just do n't want you to worry about it . devon : yeah , i know . lily : yeah , like that 'll happen . jt : hey . daniel : hey . jt : did colleen get a hold of you ? lily : no , my phone was off . jt : yeah , well , look , i do n't really know what to say here . um , how 's your mom ? devon : mom ? well , dru is -- lily : hey , shh . jt , i 'm sorry , we really ca n't talk about it for legal reasons . jt : yeah , that 's all right . no worries . lily : what are you and colleen doing for halloween ? jt : uh , colleen is working a fundraiser at the college . lily : he types so that ... jt : okay , yeah . but it wo n't be going on all night . so , um , she and i were thinking we could all hang out ? i 'll go by the store , pick up some halloween stuff and then we could all meet up at the loft . lily : i do n't know . jt : oh , come on . colleen 's really worried about you , lily . you , too , devon . i know she 'd like to see you . [ scene_break ] neil : my , my ... look who it is . will : i have something important to tell you . neil : we 've been advised by our lawyer not to say anything . will : you do n't have to say anything . i 'll do all the talking , all right ? may we come in ? neil : yeah , sure , come on in for a minute . will : you remember detective sullivan ? dru : oh , how could we forget ? neil : all right , mr. bardwell , you traveled an awfully long way to get here . what 's up ? will : well , i thought you 'd like to know ... your wife wo n't be prosecuted for violating the protective order against ms. mesta . but i 'm sure that 's no surprise to you . neil : well , mr. bardwell , you could 've told us that information over the phone , do n't you think ? will : well , i wanted to deliver the news in person . dru : oh , i bet you did . will : the eve of the trial , key witness is murdered -- that really burns me . though i imagine you two must be relieved . dru : boy , you just do n't know when to quit , do you ? neil : if you 're trying to pressure us into saying something -- anything -- um , you 're wasting your time . will : it does n't matter . we have other places we can go for the truth . sullivan : we 've already talked to some of your employees down at the club , mr. winters . dru : you can try to intimidate us all you want to , it wo n't work . we are innocent . we have nothing to do with carmen mesta 's murder . neil : that 's right and we do n't know who did . so i think you 'll understand when i tell you now it 's time for you to leave . good - bye . will : we 'll be in touch . neil : i bet you will . [ scene_break ] daniel : too bad lily had that project . she really could 've used this distraction . jt : yeah , well , i 'm really glad you guys came through . hey , uh , i 'm not that good at signing yet . will you translate for me ? daniel : just use the computer . jt : all right . all right ... `` devon , what i was gon na say was colleen and i know this has been really hard for you . so ... just keep being the jerk you 've always been . `` daniel : devon ? keep being the jerk you 've always been . jt : `` or we might -- we might just mistake you for a trick - or - treater . `` daniel : ah . hey , devon ... `` dressed in the costume of devon , the unfeeling . `` jt : `` or devon , the always serious . `` daniel : `` or devon , the unsmiling . `` jt : `` devon , the stoic . `` daniel : `` devon -- `` devon : how about the devon not laughing when his friends hammer a dumb joke into the ground ? daniel : aw . devon : when is , uh , when 's colleen gon na get here ? jt : i do n't know . let 's call her . daniel : let 's call her . colleen : jt ? jt : hey , how long you gon na be ? colleen : oh , uh , not too long . jt : all right , well , get your sexy self home . we got pumpkins to carve and candy to hand out . colleen : all right , bye . professor korbel : uh , you 're supposed to be collecting donations , unless that was bill gates on the phone . colleen : sorry . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , victor . victor : hello , sharon . did our little pirate get off to school all right ? sharon : um , yeah , i just dropped him off . victor : that 's very nice of jack to help him with his costume . sharon : sometimes i do n't know which of them is the bigger kid . victor : they seem to ... become buddy / buddy . sharon : especially since , um , jack 's gotten involved in noah 's latest passion -- model cars . victor : it seems jack has gotten close to a lot of the newmans lately . [ scene_break ] jack : what else ? nikki : i will take over setting up sharon 's personal appearances . jack : well , i hate to see you get stuck with all of carmen 's work . nikki : oh , that . i already told victor i 'd be working more until we find somebody else . jack : hey , i heard he was back in the building again today . nikki : well , he was concerned that people might be a little upset about things . jack : well , that 's very considerate . but , uh , i ca n't help wondering if the reason he 's here so much more is he 's bored at home . nikki : well , maybe so . the whole family does work here . although , he has been talking to me about the two of us taking off on a trip . jack : you should do it . really . i 'll cover for you . oh , i almost forgot ! nikki : what ? jack : documentation on the land sites i 'm purchasing for nvp they 're all still in escrow , but you have some idea of where they money 's going to . nikki : oh . jack : at least you 'll know i 'm not spending it all on loose women and liquor . nikki : what , jack abbott carousing ? never . thanks , i 'll give it to victor . jack : thank you . [ scene_break ] michael : baldwin . neil : yeah , hey , michael , it 's , uh , it 's me , neil . we just had a couple of visitors . michael : let me guess , the da and nancy drew , girl detective ? neil : bingo . michael : tell me you did n't -- neil : no , no , no , we kept our mouths shut this time . michael : good . uh ... can you meet me at the coffeehouse ? neil : uh , yeah , when ? michael : now . without dru . i wan na speak to you alone . neil : why ? michael : i need to know more about your relationship with carmen . [ scene_break ] devon : that is one ugly pumpkin . jt : what ? hey , you just do n't appreciate good art . man , that -- that right there -- that 's beautiful . it 's bold . daniel : devon , yours is not that much better . what 's it supposed to be , hmm ? devon : what 's my -- it 's a pumpkin with a face . jt : really ? really ? i do n't see it . daniel : hey , hey , all the faces that i 've seen , they all have features . devon : oh , that 's funny . that 's funny . yours looks like it was carved by a six - year - old , daniel , all right ? and yours looks like it was dumped off in the back alley the day after halloween . i 'm sorry . that was a bad metaphor , though . daniel : hey , hey , ease up . okay ? we did n't think anything of it until you apologized . devon : right , but the , uh , the image of something being thrown into an alley does n't bring anything to mind . daniel : okay ... we do n't have to be that careful about everything we say , do we ? devon : all right , i guess if you mean ... if we ca n't make tasteless jokes to each other , then what 's the point of being friends ? daniel : exactly . i will work on a better way of trying to phrase it . devon : okay . jt : `` guys ... i 'm thinking i should get paul to help me start an investigation into carmen 's murder . `` on the side . pro bono . devon : that 's cool of you to offer . [ scene_break ] professor korbel : how 'd we do ? colleen : good . professor korbel : we make our goal ? colleen : 16 bucks over . professor korbel : so what now ? use the money to buy new recycling bins or take it and split to south america ? colleen : whatever . professor korbel : okay , what 's with you , colleen ? usually you at least pretend my jokes are funny . colleen : i just have a lot on my mind , okay ? professor korbel : problems ? colleen : i do n't know if you 've heard , but this woman named carmen mesta was killed . professor korbel : yeah , her body was found outside indigo . colleen : in the alley . you read about it ? professor korbel : i was there the night of the opening . what 's this got to do with you ? colleen : well , my best friend 's dad owns the club . and i 'm just afraid because of a bunch of stuff that 's been going on . her mom might be in a lot of trouble . [ scene_break ] victoria : how can we help you ? will : tell me about carmen mesta . victoria : she was a talented pr person . very responsible and a real pleasure to work with . will : not everyone shared your opinion . victoria : well , if you 're referring to her problems with drucilla winters , that was an uncomfortable situation that got out of hand . brad : i can certainly understand why carmen would 've been upset with drucilla 's behavior . will : were you afraid that things would get out of hand ? victoria : if you mean , do we think that dru would hurt carmen , no . never . but carmen was adamant , and we were forced to let drucilla go . sullivan : uh , carmen lost ms. winters her job ? victoria : technically , it was a leave of absence . sullivan : i 'm sure that took the sting out . will : when was the last time you saw ms. mesta ? brad : uh , day before yesterday . victoria : yeah , same here . i had a brief meeting with her that day . [ victoria remembering ] victoria : well , um ... why do n't you ask for half the company ? carmen : good pr does n't come cheap . [ scene_break ] brad : i saw her later that afternoon , but we did n't speak . [ brad remembering ] victoria : 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 , being paranoid is just realistic . the speakerphone 's been on . carmen 's outside by the desk . victoria : do you think she heard us ? brad : she could have . [ scene_break ] sullivan : what time did you leave here ? victoria : i went home around 4 : 00 that day . brad : i left , uh , about ... i do n't know , 5 : 00 ? i was told carmen had already gone home for the evening . sullivan : and neither of you saw her yesterday ? victoria : well , she missed a meeting with me , which was unusual for her . but , um , i assumed that she got hung up prepping for her trial . will : well , you 've been very helpful . um , i understand there are cameras installed here ? we 'll wan na review the tapes from the last time carmen was here . [ scene_break ] jack : what are you trying to do , victor , give me a heart attack ? victor : i did n't realize you were so easily spooked . jack : i , you know , i looked up . i did n't expect to see you there . victor : well , next time just say `` friend , or foe ? `` and i 'll do the same . jack : good advice . listen , if you ever get tired of playing with the dog , i 'm sure we could find something for you to do at nvp . victor : oh , no , no , do n't want that stress again . jack : i thrive on it , or at least i used to . victor : well ... you seem very stressed right now . are you thinking about what happened to carmen mesta ? i mean , you went out with her for awhile , did n't you ? jack : yeah , i mean , we were never really that close . i guess i 'm just in shock over what happened . victor : it 's a horrific story . jack : you know , we all go through life dealing with our day - to - day problems . we all think we 're invincible . victor : yeah , do n't we ? jack : poor carmen . i wonder if she 'd lived her life any differently if she 'd known ... she was near the end of it . victor : good question . [ scene_break ] will : when was the last time you saw her ? sharon : the day before yesterday . sullivan : do you recall where you were at the time ? sharon : i was here at newman . we briefly discussed some appearances i 'm gon na be making for nvp . will : did you talk about anything else ? sharon : i told her that drucilla regretted her behavior and that she had suffered and i thought that ... that was punishment enough -- something to that effect . will : you and drucilla are close , i take it ? sharon : yes , i 'd say so . sullivan : you were protective of her ? sharon : okay , what are you implying ? sullivan : nothing . i just assumed that when it came to , uh , ms. winters and ms. mesta , you sided with ms. winters . sharon : well , yeah , that 's fair to say . will : would it also be fair to say you believe ms. mesta was as much an agitator as victim ? sharon : i felt bad for drucilla , for the damage that had been done to her marriage because of carmen . will : your husband left you for another woman , did n't he ? sharon : our divorce was mutual . what does that have to do with anything ? will : just an observation . that your sympathy for mrs. winters may stem in part from your personal experience . sharon : well , i ... i definitely felt her pain . sullivan : did you witness any , uh , confrontations between the two women ? will : the incident at the opening of nvp for instance . sharon : nope . i left early that night . sullivan : any other run - ins ? sharon : no . there was tension from the moment dru found out that carmen was after her husband . but i think that 's a perfectly normal reaction , do n't you ? now , if you will excuse me , i have some work that i have to get back to . will : of course . though we may need to speak with you again . [ scene_break ] victoria : if you can just leave it at the front desk , i 'll pick it up when i leave tonight . thank you . brad : who was that ? victoria : this , uh , white jacket that i lost , um , the maintenance crew found it on the floor of the parking garage . brad : oh , well , i 'll bet it 's not white anymore . what 's wrong ? victoria : i really hope the da does n't find out that you did n't come straight home from work . brad : honey , nobody saw me when i went to see carmen . i really do n't think we have anything to worry about . victoria : well , let 's hope not . brad : besides , i just went there to talk . victoria : well , you know what ? you lied to the police . and if they find out , they 're gon na ask more questions , which exactly what we wanted to avoid in the first place . so maybe you should 've just told them the truth . [ scene_break ] neil : you know , i cared deeply for carmen , but like i told you , we never slept together . michael : you 're saying this was platonic ? neil : yeah , it was platonic . except ... i kissed her . michael : how many times ? neil : more than once . devon heard us talking about the fact that we kissed . he confronted me . you know , that was my wake - up call . michael : in what way ? neil : i realized i was n't just hurting my wife . i was also hurting my children . michael : what about carmen ? what were her intentions ? neil : i do n't know . michael : well , she knew you were a married man . neil : of course she knew that . michael : did she ever ask you to leave drucilla ? neil : no , of course she did n't . michael : do you think that 's what she was hoping for ? that you would divorce drucilla and marry her ? neil : i do n't know , michael . i never -- i never made her any promises . you understand ? michael : still , she continued to pursue you . why ? did she ever ask you for any money ? neil : no , man , it was n't like that . we were friends . michael : did it ever occur to you that she might slap you with a sexual harassment suit ? neil : no . michael : and she 'd been involved with jack earlier , before she hooked up with you . you 're both top executives . that did n't bother you ? neil : i guess i never really thought of it that way . michael : maybe you should have . i bet you it raised quite a few eyebrows among your co - workers . will : may we join you ? michael : go home . we 'll finish this later . neil : yeah . hey , michael ? thanks . will : you sure got rid of him in a hurry . michael : i told you earlier , all requests to speak to my clients must go through me . sullivan : we heard you . michael : really ? is that why you dropped by their apartment earlier -- uninvited ? will : well , i wanted to give them the good news -- that the charges against mrs. winters for violating the protection order have been dropped . what a piece of luck for certain people , is n't it ? michael : you 're taking ms. mesta 's death awfully personally , william . will : hell , yes , i take it personally . carmen was afraid of drucilla before the trial . it makes me ill to think her fears might 've been justified . michael : do you have any proof that one of my clients committed this murder ? or that it even has any connection with drucilla 's trial ? do you ? will : i do n't have proof yet . but you should let the winters know , i 'm spearheading this investigation . and i will not rest until carmen mesta receives the justice she deserves . [ scene_break ] brad : uh , this is great . thanks , randy . brad : sweetheart , let 's not get all worked up over nothing . victoria : do n't you see that by lying to the police we would 've made more problems for ourselves ? brad : nobody saw me at carmen 's . i 'm telling you , there 's nothing to worry about . victoria : what about devon ? you said he was there . did he see you ? he might 've seen you . brad : i was out of his line of sight . he did n't notice me . victoria : maybe you should 've just told the police that you went to see her , just to cover your bases . brad : do you realize the questions that would raise ? victoria : you know that i 'm concerned about you ? do n't you understand that ? brad : trust me . i 'd be in a lot more trouble if they found out i was n't brad carlton -- victoria , the authorities ca n't find out that i went to see carmen the night she was killed . [ scene_break ] [ devon remembering , he was knocking on carmen 's door ] devon : carmen ! carmen ! [ scene_break ] jt : i thought colleen would be here by now . devon : what did you say ? jt : colleen -- colleen -- uh , why ... not here . devon : uh , colleen . colleen said she 'd be here soon , right ? how soon is `` soon ? `` jt : maybe soon means whenever that professor says so , that sob . devon : you signed `` sob `` pretty well there , jt you been practicing that ? jt : yeah . devon : yeah ? [ scene_break ] professor korbel : you said before you were concerned about ... your friend lily and her mom maybe being in some trouble . what made you think that ? colleen : it 's a long story , actually . um , carmen -- the woman that died -- was -- -you know , legal stuff . it was a huge situation and it was really unfair . um ... i do n't even know why i 'm telling you any of this . professor korbel : well , no , no , no , i 'm glad you 're telling me . it explains your mood . colleen : i should go . professor korbel : well , colleen , wait . the world can be a scary place . and lily is just ... lucky to have someone in her life who cares about her as much as you do . [ scene_break ] nikki : it 's an accounting of what jack did with the money you loaned him . victor : where 'd you get this ? nikki : from jack himself . i did n't even have to ask . he gave it to me . victor : really ? i 'll be damned . nikki : is it possible he really did spend the money on nvp ? victor : well , maybe we are wrong to doubt him ... at least in regards to this issue . [ scene_break ] jack : sure , i 'll cooperate in any way i can . will : i know carmen worked for you and you saw each other socially for awhile . jack : yes , that 's right . will : was it serious ? jack : no , not really . and it ended some time ago . will : clear something up for me , will you ? will : after the police found carmen 's cell phone , they , um , discovered you left a voice mail message for her . sullivan : something about money ? will : a wire transfer to her bank account ? jack : yeah , that was business . sullivan : right . our records show that you called several times . jack : i 'm a businessman , detective . will : we take our work seriously , too , mr. abbott . that 's all for now . oh ... you know what puzzles me , though ? jack : no , why do n't you tell me ? will : taking your work seriously is one thing , but , um ... that cell phone message , um ... you sounded ... almost desperate to see her . [ scene_break ] michael : has the coroner determined the time of death ? that means carmen was dead a whole day before she was found . which raises a whole new set of questions . [ scene_break ] dru : man , man , we ca n't get away from that creep . neil : yeah , do n't i know it ? as soon as he approached us , michael told me to leave . dru : he 's lucky i was n't there , 'cause i would 've kicked him you know where . neil : yeah , that would 've really helped out a lot . dru : you know , neil , it has been one day -- one day since the murder happened and he 's all over us like white on rice . neil : mmm . you know , so much has been going on -- devon losing his hearing , you facing a trial -- possibly prison time . opening indigo was supposed to be a fresh start . now all of this has been happening . dru : i know , i know , baby . neil ? neil : what ? dru : i want you to know , honey , i will do whatever i need to do to protect you . i will lie for you . i will go the distance . neil : lie for me ? what are you asking me ? dru : well ... i was wondering if , you know ... you know more about the murder than you 've been saying . neil : well , is n't that something ? 'cause i was just about to ask you the same thing . [ next_on ] victoria : is there anything i should know about ? nikki : no , um , just that sometimes things are not quite as they seem . jt : you do n't seem like yourself . colleen : i 'm tired . that 's it . neil : the police are gon na wan na know where we were during the time carmen was murdered . | mr. kim comes to see jack . `` well our problem seems to have gone away . `` jack finds that a little harsh to say . `` you might not be saying it jack , but you are definitely thinking it . `` michael comes to see the winters who have already read the paper and know that the death is being called a homicide now . he tells neil and drucilla that they are at the top of the suspect list . dru is warned again about talking to people . will talks to detective sullivan who tells that carmen seems to have died between 5 and 6 pm the evening before . she wishes will luck with his case . `` with dru 's big mouth , i wo n't need luck ! `` victor and nikki are stunned when they talk to sharon and realize that she had no idea that carmen had died the night before . she immediately goes to her friend to be supportive . neil and drucilla talk with their lawyer for a while and then when the couple is alone , they get a visit from detective sullivan and will bardwell . `` drucilla will not be prosecuted for violating the protective order against carmen mesta , but then again i am sure that is of no surprise to you `` jt sees the winter clan and comes over to invite them to the loft for a halloween celebration . `` colleen is at a fundraiser with her professor and will join us later . `` brad and victoria are questioned by the police and will . brad neglects to tell the police that he was at carmen 's place the day she was killed . victoria is stunned by that . later he explains that if he had told the cops he was at carmen 's the night before , he would then have to explain why , and then he would have to lie anyway to cover his real identity . the cops and will go to talk to sharon but when they find her sympathetic , they bring up how sharon had been recently scorned herself , and suggest that the reason she supports her friend is because of how they were similarly treated in their marriages . the cops go to jack now . he admits that he used to date carmen at the beginning but that was a long time ago , he insists . `` we picked up some voicemails from you something about wiring money to an account for her . `` jack says that was just business . `` that may be true but you sounded so desperate . `` at the fundraiser , colleen and professor korbel work . she talks to jt , but professor korbel is right there to hurry her back to work . she tells about the murder . `` i know . i was there , `` the korbel says . dru tells her husband that she would do anything for him . `` if you know more about this murder than you are letting on , i will do anything to help you with it neil . `` he looks at her strangely . `` well , well , well . i was just about to say the same thing to you . `` |
jana : oh , you 're back ! how was life on the outside ? phyllis : oh , you know , nothing -- nothing different . same as in here , except for the bars and the morose guards . jana : hm . chaplain : phyllis ? phyllis : hey . chaplain : i wanted to stop by and check on you . the first day back from work release can be a -- a tough adjustment . phyllis : it 's no big deal . freedom is n't all it 's cracked up to be . i - i - i , uh -- i 'm just gon na sit over here . i just wan na be alone . [ scene_break ] victor : if you are working at the government 's pace , then you obviously are not working . so you double the man power and find out what the hell went on . nick : let me guess , clear springs ? victor : i 'm not waiting for some public servant to tell me what the hell happened . it takes too long . i hired some private investigators to do that . nick : did they come up with any preliminary ideas ? victor : there are some ideas , but i want hard facts . let me tell you something , son , if this is sabotage , as it was when the jet that you were in crashed , then obviously someone upped the vendetta against our family . i want to find out who the hell it is . now . [ scene_break ] nikki : a deejay ? you got ta be kidding me . j.t . : hey , what 's wrong with a deejay ? nikki : well , if it were a high school homecoming dance , that 's one thing . but my daughter 's wedding ? j.t . : and my wedding . nikki : okay , well , victoria will set you straight . j.t . : you know , i 'm pretty sure she 's gon na tell you that there 's not a -- not a wedding band on the planet that 's not cheesy . nikki : we shall see . oh , okay ... paul : is now a bad time ? nikki : i 'm so glad you 're here . please , come in . come in . maggie : okay . nikki : question -- your opinion -- maggie : uh - huh . nikki : what is better for a wedding -- deejay ? band ? paul : band . maggie : oh , deejay . nikki : oh . maggie : bands are cheesy . j.t . : see , she 's a police detective . she knows these things . maggie : ( laughs ) nikki : you 're exhausted . you do n't know what you 're talking about . paul : yeah , you do look pretty beat . j.t . : i 'm fine . i just need a little caffeine boost . maggie : you know what ? i 'll go get it . nikki ? nikki : no , i 'm fine , thanks . paul : so how 's she doing ? nikki : she 's gon na wake up very soon and settle this band / deejay argument once and for all . paul : right . yeah . so , um , have you been home at all ? j.t . : what for ? paul : i do n't know , rest up , grab a shower . now 's a good time . maggie and i can keep everybody company . j.t . : i 'm fine . thanks . nikki : you know , it 's not a bad idea . just , uh ... get a little fresh air ? clear you head ? j.t . : no , no , no , no , i 'm not -- i 'm not leaving here till she comes with me . [ scene_break ] jack : nice to see you happy for a change . sharon : my son 's gon na be okay . and my husband is a hero . what 's not to be happy about ? jack : oh , i think hero 's taking it a bit too far . sharon : no , you are my hero . you saved my life . ( cell phone buzzing ) jack : sorry . jack . what ? do you know who ? yeah , i suspect the same people . i 'll talk to you later . sharon : what 's going on ? jack : well , the press now knows that i am the prime suspect in ji min 's homicide . sharon : how ? jack : somebody in the police department leaked it . newman . [ scene_break ] nikki : j.t . , you look like ... i ca n't even say what you look like . paul : ( laughs ) i 'll say it . you look like hell . really . go home . get some rest . clean up . j.t . : i 'll tell you what . do me a favor ? bring me a change of clothes , will ya ? nikki : well , since you are gon na be family , um , just gon na speak freely here . change of clothes is n't gon na do it , unless you use a bar of soap . j.t . : what if she wakes up ? nikki : she will wake up . j.t . : no , i mean , what if she wakes up while i 'm gone ? i do n't wan na miss that . paul : look , she 's not gon na love you any less for taking a shower . perhaps she might even love you more . j.t . : all right , one of you has to call me every 15 minutes . nikki : i will call you . i promise . victor : may i talk to you for a minute ? paul : sure . j.t . : why do n't i stay until he gets back ? nikki : no , no , no , you go . we 're just gon na have a little girl time . go ahead . j.t . : all right . [ scene_break ] jack : detective sullivan ? maggie : senator . how 's noah ? jack : oh , please do n't pretend to care about my stepson 's welfare . the press now knows that i am a suspect in ji min 's homicide ? did you ever think about how this would affect my family ? how it might affect noah 's recovery ? maggie : you know what , jack ? i 'd like you to remember that i was trapped down there with noah . i would n't do anything to make his life more difficult . jack : so if you 're not responsible , who is ? maggie : i intend to find out . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i - i do n't need to talk . i 'm fine -- fine . i have a happy face . see ? i 'm doing good . chaplain : even i do n't buy that . phyllis : you do n't ? oh , well ... chaplain : the transition between prison and the outside world can be jarring . you 're -- you 're bound to have conflicting emotions ... temptations . phyllis : i was never a fan of the temptations . i 'm more of a jackson five gal . i can handle this . chaplain : you do n't have to go through it alone . on top of everything , i know members of your family were involved in the clear springs disaster . phyllis : jack was a hero . chaplain : yes , it 's all over the news . phyllis : yeah . he sacrificed himself to save his wife and my husband . chaplain : you must feel indebted to him . phyllis : oh , i 'm definitely grateful that my husband is alive . other people were hurt in -- in that . chaplain : people you 'd like to see ? phyllis : i do n't understand this program . it 's flawed . i mean , i go to work and i can spend , what , ten hours on a computer , but they wo n't let me spend ten minutes seeing my stepson in the hospital ? what is that ? [ scene_break ] noah : mom , i feel fine . if we leave now , we can still go trick or treating . sharon : you 're not ready . maybe tomorrow we can go home . noah : but halloween will be over ! sharon : yeah . i 'm sorry . hey . woman : how you feeling today , noah ? noah : i really wan na go home . woman : well , you have to give your body time to heal . noah : how long ? woman : well , everything looks pretty good today . if it looks the same tomorrow morning , the doctor should let you out of here . noah : okay . sharon : thank you , nurse . see ? nick : all for one ... and one for all ! sharon : hey ! trick or treat ! noah : cool , dad ! sharon : whoo - hoo ! noah : did you bring candy ? nick : did i bring candy ? are you kidding me ? ! lots of candy . noah : oh , nice ! [ scene_break ] paul : i am in his bank accounts . i have his cell records . i even have someone going through his garbage . if anyone is connected to boddington , they wo n't be able to hide . victor : what about david chow ? paul : i was looking into that before the collapse . i could n't find a connection . victor : that does n't mean it is n't there . paul : look , victor , i was trapped under that rubble with noah and everyone else . if he 's connected , i want him . victor : i want you to find that out sooner rather than later . paul : if i can find a connection with david or anyone else , you will be the first to know . j.t . : i 'll be back in less than an hour , okay ? adrian : hey . j.t . : hey . colleen : hey . how 's victoria ? j.t . : the same . adrian : we were just gon na go in . colleen : where are you headed ? j.t . : i was actually gon na , uh , head home against my will and take a shower . so , uh , if i do n't see you guys , thanks , all right ? adrian : hey , uh , j.t . ? i 'm sorry that she 's in there . j.t . : yeah , i know , man . i 'd give anything to take her place . adrian : i feel responsible . i got this rebar stuck in my stupid leg . i slowed her down . she -- she should 've gone ahead without me . j.t . : then she 'd be beating herself up . she 's selfless , you know ? she 's got a heart like i 've never seen before . adrian : well , when we were down there , she , uh ... she kept me calm . so i owe her big - time . j.t . : why do n't you go tell her that ? talk to her . adrian : i wo n't stay long . j.t . : all right . [ scene_break ] jana : jack abbott -- a hero ? no , i ca n't see it . the jack i knew would save himself without looking back . phyllis : well , it sounds like you do n't really know jack . jana : well , gloria was married to his father , so we were practically family . phyllis : my goodness ! i thought you were a big supporter of the `` people change `` theory . jana : well , that 's true . i certainly did . phyllis : uh - huh . man : hearing reports that senator jack abbott -- hero of late -- of the clear springs disaster -- jana : wait , you , turn that up ? man : has another scandal looming . `` the chronicle `` is reporting that the senator is a prime suspect in the death of cosmetics industry power player , ji min kim . jana : ha ! now that sounds more like the jack i remember . [ scene_break ] nick : what else is in here ? noah : oh , man , this is awesome ! nick : oh , my favorite ! noah : where ? nick : right there . noah : oh . jack : hey , can i join in this party ? sharon : yeah , come on in . nick : hey , jack . noah : hey . dad brought me a costume . jack : well , that is great . i brought you some halloween cookies , but i think you 've already exceeded your sugar quota here . noah : no way . give me one . sharon : please ? noah : okay , give me one , please . nick : dude , you better slow down . you 're gon na go into sugar shock . sharon : so , um , the doctor stopped by and said the earliest he could be released is tomorrow . jack : oh , i 'm sorry to hear that . i know how much you wanted to go trick or treating tonight . noah : hey , try this one ! jack : here . nick : you know , you 've been in this room the whole time . why do n't you take a break ? go get something to eat with jack . i can hang out with little man . besides , guess what i brought ? your video game . noah : okay , mom , you need to go . i need to show dad that i 'm number one ! sharon : okay . nick : we 're gon na see about that . sharon : well , have a good time . nick : i might have to take my sword off for this . noah : yeah ? i 'm still gon na win . [ scene_break ] nikki : how 's your leg ? adrian : it only hurts , uh , when i laugh . nikki : oh , well , you know what a doctor would say ? adrian : do n't laugh . nikki : do n't laugh . adrian : yeah , i set myself up for that one , did n't i ? nikki : sure did . adrian : well , at least i 'll have a good story for my kids . nikki : yeah . you both will . uh ... i 'm gon na let you two have a minute , okay ? take care . adrian : thank you . adrian : together again . minus the collapsed concrete ... and dust . you have to wake up , victoria . 'cause i - i owe you a - a ridiculously big , gigantic thank you . you did everything for us down there . and i 'm gon na call you supermom . 'cause you pulled my sorry butt outta there and your beautiful baby . you know how ... you said you wanted to paint a masterpiece ? well ... you already have . 'cause this child of yours is gon na be perfect . just like his mom . and i know perfect is a lot to live up to , but i have faith . just like i have faith that you are gon na walk out of here . so many people are -- are pushing for you . but we do n't need to , 'cause , uh ... nobody pushes you harder than you do . your mom is strong , kiddo . one of the strongest people i 've ever met . she 's gon na show you . i promise . i just made him a promise . so , uh ... do n't make into a liar , okay ? you 're gon na keep me honest . i know you will . [ scene_break ] victor : i expect an update first thing in the morning . thank you . nikki : adrian 's in there with her . have you heard anything about clear springs ? victor : they found no other fatalities , so it 's no longer a search and rescue operation . nikki : are they any closer to knowing what caused the collapse ? victor : not officially , but i 've hired some private people to find out . and they will find out . nikki : well , david had no part in it . victor : not that we know of . nikki : victor , i am as anxious as you are to know who is responsible . you know that . victor : unless of course david is involved , right ? nikki : even if he 's involved . that 's our little girl in there . victor : whoever is responsible is gon na pay . they 're gon na suffer , i assure you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so i - i talk to her . that 's really all i can do right now . colleen : well , that 'll probably make all the difference , you know ? she 's probably sick of you going on and on . and one of these times she 's gon na wake up and tell you to be quiet . j.t . : hey , tell me something . how long have you known joe ? david : get out of my way . j.t . : no , you guys go way back ? you pulled the scam before ? david : the only relationship i had with joe boddington was in my capacity as an executive for n.v.p . j.t . : oh , that 's -- that 's nice and vague . does n't mean your relationship was n't lining your pocket . did you know he was pouring substandard concrete ? david : if i did , i would 've stopped him . i 'm not in the business of deliberately hurting people . j.t . : how about that ? that 's a great sound bite . you been rehearsing that all day ? david : all right , you know something ? we 're done here . j.t . : do n't walk away from me ! david : get your hands off of me . colleen : j.t . , lets go . j.t . : no , not until he admits he 's part of the reason victoria 's lying in there . david : i had nothing to do with it . and i 'm getting really tired of being everyone 's scapegoat . j.t . : yeah , i feel sorry for you . colleen : j.t . , walk away , okay ? you need to cool down . come on . david : all right , look , i feel terrible that victoria 's in there , and i know you wan na blame someone , but i had nothing to do with any kickbacks or anything else illegal . i was in that town to check on the progress of construction . that is all . and if i continue to be publicly accused , i will be forced to sue for slander . j.t . : what the hell am i doing ? i got ta get outta here . colleen : yeah , we 'll -- we 'll go with you . j.t . : all right . [ scene_break ] noah : oh , gosh ! nick : ugh . all right , uh , two out of three ? noah : no way . dad , i 'm the destroyer . you 're never gon na beat me . nick : i think you may be right . nikki : i come bearing treats for my favorite musketeer . nick : excellent ! nikki : ah - ah . i said my favorite . noah : oh , sorry , dad . nick : i thought i was your favorite musketeer . nikki : au contraire . there you go . noah : thank you . wow , this looks awesome ! ow . nikki : what ? what ? what 's the matter ? nick : oh , hey , take it easy . take it easy . noah : it hurts to laugh . nick : his ribs are still a little sore . nikki : well , it looks like you 've got plenty of candy to take care of that . noah : yeah . i was bummed at first that i could n't go trick or treating , but everybody 's bringing me so much candy , i 'm cool with it now . nick : oh , now you 're cool with it ? noah : yeah . nikki : and where is summer ? nick : she 's at home with the babysitter , asleep . i took her out trick or treating earlier . she 's a lamb . nikki : oh , that 's adorable . nick : yeah , the neighbors thought so , too . she got a lot of candy . she 's got potential , like her old man . nikki : when your father was young , he was the ringleader of a trick or treat scam one year . he and his buddies would change their costumes and their masks with every ring of the doorbell . thank goodness i recognized his orange tennis shoes . he wiped me out of candy . noah : oh , go , dad ! nice job . nick : yeah . hey , well , you know , you do n't have the whole story . victoria was involved in that . nikki : but wait a minute now , i will tell it the way i remember it . if you do n't like it , go visit your sister . nick : maybe i will . hey , do n't believe a word she says . noah : all right . nikki : oh , brother . [ scene_break ] phyllis : jack 's a friend of mine . i 'm not gon na listen to you bash him . jana : oh , well , now do n't get mad at me . i mean , i 'm your friend , too . phyllis : i 'm not mad . jana : it 's not just my opinion . it 's all over the bloody telly . phyllis : that does n't make it fact . jana : do you want to know facts , phyllis ? the way he treated gloria was just atrocious . he locked her out when john died and put all of her belongings in rubbish bags . and if you think that 's not enough for a grieving widow , he took it even further . he made sure to tell her the wrong time so that she 'd miss his memorial service . now if that 's not pure evil , then what is ? [ scene_break ] sharon : you have n't touched your food . what are you thinking about , jack ? jack : being buried under the rubble . sharon : well , you 're here now . i 'm not going anywhere . jack : i was certain i would n't make it . you know , the funny thing is , though ... looking back , i did n't ... judge things on whether or not i was a good senator . what mattered ... was that i was a good father and a good husband , a good man . sharon : do n't be ridiculous . you 're all of those things . you 're an amazing husband and father . and the people of wisconsin should be proud to call you their senator . jack : but at what cost to you and noah ? think of what i 've already put you two through . if i resigned my senate seat right now -- sharon : no , no , no , no , you fought hard to become senator . you survived a jabot scandal . why would you throw it all away now because of a press leak ? jack : coming this close to losing my life and ... having time to think about it , i 've reassessed my priorities . there is nothing more important to me than giving you and noah the life that you deserve . as long as i am senator , there 's gon na be someone out there gunning for me . and you and noah are gon na get dragged along and get shot in the crossfire . sharon : jack , you are the most selfless and wonderful man on the planet . and i ca n't think of anyone else i would rather have raise my son or grow old with . now you are a senator and i support that 100 % . i do n't wan na hear any more talk about giving up , okay ? john : i do n't know what 's gotten into you , but i know i did not raise a quitter . jack : this -- this is n't about quitting . this is about family . i wan na do everything in my power to shield you and noah from all this bad press . sharon : well , i appreciate how you protect us , but you know , if you resign , that could easily be misinterpreted as an admission of guilt in ji min 's death . john : jack , you married a very smart woman . jack : i am no killer . and i wan na believe , resignation or not , the truth will prevail . john : you 're innocent . and you must fight to assert that . sharon : this is your decision . i know you 'll make the right choice . [ scene_break ] jana : ( sighs ) you 're awfully quiet . are you mad at me ? phyllis : no . i 'm not mad . i just need to be alone . jana : look , i know it 's hard to hear bad things about the people you care about . trust me , kevin has to go through that all the time with me . phyllis : jack is a very complicated man , that 's all . jana : i - i do n't mean to focus on him , but i was seeing kevin at the time and ... i remember how upset gloria was about the will being changed . phyllis : there is no proof that jack was behind that . jana : believe what you want , but he hated her and he had everything to gain . phyllis : like what ? he does n't need money . jana : so he did n't want gloria to have it either . that would mean she 'd be a part of his life , a part of his family . that would 've driven him crazy . he 'd do anything to prevent that from happening . phyllis : um , you know what ? i - i need to -- to , um ... use the ladies room . excuse me . phyllis : hey , um ... excuse me ? can i see the chaplain ? just for a second . [ scene_break ] nick : so you know who i was thinking about ? elliot robinson . i know , i know , if you were awake , you 'd hit me and tell me how much you hated the guy , but you got ta admit , with the glasses and the lisp , dude was quite a catch . i heard he 's in ladies ' underwear now . selling 'em , not -- not wearing 'em . i think . anyway , you know why i brought him up ? do you remember the time we rode our bikes up to mason lake ? yeah , we -- we were riding up there and i was way ahead of you two , because ... well , 'cause i was awesome . and you guys crashed your bikes . yeah , elliot busted his leg , and you sprained your ankle and fractured your wrist . and you walked up to me , it must 've been like a mile , in pain . 'cause you 're tough . you never quit , vick , not ever . that 's why i know you 're not gon na just keep lying there like this , 'cause it 's not who you are . and if you do stay like this , i 'm gon na invite elliot to come see you . which may not be a bad thing . he might hook you up with some free underwear or something . this is n't who you are . show me how tough you are . wake up . you can do it . i know you can . just show me . [ scene_break ] nikki : are you all right ? david : yeah , he just grabbed my shoulder . i 'm fine . nikki : no , no , no , i mean ... are you okay ? david : i think you have enough stress to deal with right now . you do n't need me adding to it . nikki : it 's my stress . let me decide . david : until they figure out the reason for the collapse , i 'm gon na be a suspect . i hate it , but ... i 'll live with it . nikki : i hate that you have to . david : the investigators are gon na figure out what happened . i 'll make sure of it . but until then , i think i should stay away from the hospital . i do n't wan na put you in any more uncomfortable situations . nikki : i 'm sorry that you have to go through all of this and look out for me . david : no . i 'm just looking out for us and n.v.p . nikki : i ca n't focus on n.v.p . right now . my only concern is victoria and that she recovers . [ scene_break ] victor : i guess i 've come here because i need help . i 've made a lot of money in my life , but i do have my limitations . and now more than anything i 'm trying to save my daughter 's life . and i 'm trying to find those who are responsible for the disaster that caused her to be unconscious . i wan na do anything possible to save her life . i guess i need some help . that 's why i 'm here . so ... ( exhales ) i 'm not the most humble of men . victor : but when something like this happens to your own child ... and you ca n't do anything about it ... you appeal to a higher power . [ scene_break ] chaplain : i 'm glad you called . phyllis : yeah . chaplain : a tragedy of this magnitude can be difficult to process alone . phyllis : yeah , it 's -- it 's interesting . you really find out what someone 's capable of in times of stress . chaplain : was your husband trapped for an extended period of time ? phyllis : well , he felt like it was a long time , definitely . jack was trapped for a very long time . he did n't think he was gon na make it . chaplain : an experience like that can change a person , make them reevaluate their life , their relationships , their goals . phyllis : yeah . it 's ironic because john went through the same thing . chaplain : how do you mean ? phyllis : well , you know , he was here and he was reevaluating his life , obviously . i mean , he was married to gloria , and everybody thought he was madly in love , but ... you know , when the will came out , he cut her -- he cut her out completely . chaplain : i do n't see how that 's relevant to this situation . phyllis : well , i 'm -- i 'm just saying that , um , that john would be very , very proud of his son jack . [ scene_break ] jack : you have got to be kidding me ! no . look , i 'll -- i 'll talk to you later , okay ? that was my lawyer . apparently , the tests they ran on fisher 's hair were not as specific as the detective wanted us to think . the only thing that 's been proved conclusively is it came from a dog with yellow hair . sharon : so it was n't a dna . test ? jack : no , they have no evidence at all that that hair came from my dog . sharon : wow . they have completely misrepresented the evidence . jack : yeah . meantime , i have been outed publicly as a suspect in a homicide without any evidence . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you guys been visiting the whole time ? maggie : mmm . paul : i could lie , but i wo n't . we were just waiting to make sure you 're doing okay . j.t . : oh . maggie : at least on looks alone , i 'm gon na give you a five . j.t . : out of ? maggie : oh , that 's classified . paul : ( laughs ) feeling a little better ? j.t . : i went online and i looked up all the possibilities that could happen to victoria and the baby . maggie : oh , no . j.t . : the list kept getting worse and worse , and then i , uh ... then i read that she could possibly never wake up , so i shut the computer off . paul : that 's not gon na happen . j.t . : no , i know . i know . i know . victoria needs me . i get that . and so , uh ... i just shut that computer down and i picked up the old trusty guitar here . paul : what do they say , music is the -- the best medicine ? maggie : no , no , no , that 's laughter is the best medicine . paul : you have n't heard him play . j.t . : wow ! maggie : are you gon na take that ? j.t . : i guess i have to . maggie : ( laughs ) j.t . : see you guys later . paul : all right . maggie : bye . [ scene_break ] nick : miss innocent , my butt ! i mean , i still ... ca n't believe that you blew it up . i mean , there were pumpkin seeds everywhere . they were in dad 's hair . he had a couple in his moustache . he was so mad at you ! ( laughs ) j.t . : is she awake ? nick : no , she 's the same . j.t . : well , i heard you laughing and talking . nick : yeah , i ... at halloween once she blew up a pumpkin with one of my firecrackers . it was hysterical . but we 're gon na be laughing together real soon . i know it . i 'm gon na let you tell him what you blew up at thanksgiving , sis . nick : i 'm gon na go see my son . j.t . : i 'll be here . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] nick : hey . how you doing ? phyllis : i 'm great . how are noah and victoria ? nick : well , there 's no change with victoria , but she 's gon na pull through this . i know it . and , uh , noah , or should i say porthos , is trick or treating as we speak . phyllis : what ? noah : trick or treat . nick : yeah . ( laughs ) you wan na say hi ? okay . here , dude , it 's phyllis . noah : hi , phyllis ! phyllis : hey , honey ! how are you ? noah : um , i 'm -- well , i 'm bringing in a major haul of candy . it 's pretty sweet . phyllis : oh , wow , that is sweet . oh , i 'm glad to hear your voice . i 'm glad to know that you 're okay . i miss you . noah : i miss you , too . here 's dad . nick : yeah , little dude 's putting on the old newman charm . these poor nurses never stood a chance . phyllis : oh , definitely not . definitely not . you 're a great dad . nick : thanks . so i 'll see you tomorrow at the office ? phyllis : i 'll see you in my dreams tonight . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , little guy ... your mommy loves this one . [ scene_break ] victor : well , you 're not the only one who prays , you know ? you look so surprised . nikki : i 'm not surprised . victor : i remember one summer when victoria was eight , her favorite pony , moon shadow , had gotten very sick . nikki : i remember that very well . the vet said the only humane option was to put her down . victor : and she would n't hear of it . she would not give up hope that that pony would get better . nikki : she 's stayed with her day and night . victor : yeah . nikki : i swear it was the sheer force of her will that brought that pony back from the brink . victor : that 's right . she 's as strong and as stubborn as her father . nikki : ( chuckles ) victor : ( chuckles ) nikki : yeah . she is . victor : she 'll get through this . nikki : yeah , she will . victor : sometimes ... one feels so damn helpless , does n't one ? hm ? nikki : ( sighs ) maybe helpless , but there 's always hope . victor : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] jack : it 's borderline defamation of character . i 'm being tried and convicted in the court of public opinion . in the meantime , the actual judicial system does n't have a shred of evidence against me . sharon : all right , do n't get yourself worked up . you 're innocent . the truth will come out . jack : i ca n't believe they 'd even question me on flimsy evidence like that . i mean , there must be a thousand dogs in genoa city alone that have yellow hair . hell , victor newman has one . [ next_on ] lauren : why is this happening ? i know i 'm safe here . i know that . paul : i just kept thinking that 's my daughter and she does n't even know it . maggie : and you 're finally ready ? jill : where were you ? cane : i was having drinks with heather . jill : you like her ? | phyllis complains to the prison chaplain that she ca n't spend time with her family while on work release . he considers resigning as senator and gets a visit from his father 's spirit who tells him that he did n't raise a quitter . victor is convinced the accident was sabotage . he hires private investigators to speed things along . the accusations fly when david shows up at the hospital to see victoria . the newmans and jt hold vigil over victoria 's bed , but she still does n't wake up . victor and nikki pray in the chapel . noah is upset about missing halloween so they have a little party in his room to cheer him up . jack is furious when he finds out that the press knows he is a suspect in ji min 's death . he blames maggie who swears it was n't her but vows to find out who it was . later he finds out that the police ca n't prove the dog hair came from fisher . there are a lot of yellow dogs in genoa city , even victor has one . |
heather : uh - huh . yeah . does this informant mention which magazine ? damn . okay , i 'll get right on it . okay . adam : what 's this about an informant and a magazine ? heather : word on the street is that excerpts from a diary , um , confessing to the murder of walter palin are going to be published , and the handwriting matches victor 's . adam : what ? where did you hear this ? i mean , why the hell would victor ... heather : i do n't know , it 's , uh , the whole thing could be a hoax . i 'm not sure . that 's all i know right now . adam : well , this informant , uh , is it someone reliable ? heather : well , obviously , reliable enough that my boss wants me to get on it right away . adam : oh , sure . i guess i 'll see you later . heather : yeah . see you later , sweetie . bye . adam : come on , jack , pick up , pick up , pick up . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) sharon : why do n't you take the call ? you afraid i might overhear something ? jack : wow , have we really come to that ? i ca n't screen my calls so i can have a conversation with my wife without that looking suspect ? sharon : i hate being paranoid . but what choice to i have ? i ca n't count on you to give me the truth . jack : look , i do n't want things this way either . sharon : i knew who you were when i married you , and you 're not gon na change . i accepted that . i have just come to a point , though ... jack : wait , go on . sharon : it 's getting harder and harder to stay married to someone who does n't trust me . jack : what ? do n't be ridiculous . of course , i trust you . sharon : not enough to tell me the truth , not enough to tell me what 's really going on in your life . you know , you hand me these stories and these explanations , and then you hold your breath , hoping that i 'm going to believe them and ... it 's demeaning . jack : i am willing to do whatever it takes to set this right . sharon : yeah , i 've heard that story a million times . jack : sharon , please , just give me a chance . sharon : okay . why do n't you explain to me again then what you and adam were arguing about the other day ? jack : i told you , i was trying to help adam get some material published . and he thought i screwed him over . sharon : did you ? jack : no . sharon : then , um , let 's see , you were trying to help victor 's jerk of a son out of the goodness of your heart , and things just ended up going bad for him ? i 'll talk to you later . jack : sharon , wait . sh -- [ scene_break ] woman : oh , and the meeting with newburg communications has been pushed back to 3 : 00 . jill : what meeting ? they came knocking a month ago . i told them that chancellor was n't interested in acquiring a telecom company . woman : your mother set it up . you might wan na check with her . jill : i 'll do that . thank you . ( sighs ) great , just great . [ scene_break ] kay : well , whatever happened to coffee - flavored coffee ? nick : uh , two coffee - flavored coffees , please , on me . kay : oh , caffeine will get you everywhere . i 'm so glad i ran in you . you know , i 've been phoning your mother , and she has not responded to my messages . nick : yeah , mom 's , uh , kinda busy right now . kay : is she in trouble with the law ? nick : why would you ask that ? kay : well , she and heather stevens almost got into a catfight at the athletic club . i asked your mother what it was about , she changed the subject . so naturally , um ... i 'm a little worried . nick : i 'm sorry , katherine , i just -- i ca n't get into it . kay : was it about your father ? now i mean ... is it that bad ? nick : well , let 's just say we do n't know if he 's ever gon na come home . [ scene_break ] victor : `` o , blessed saint raymond nonnatus , so loving are your devotees , i am being last of them all , i 'm happy to know that through the infinite goodness of god , you will help me . `` [ scene_break ] nikki : i know i 'm the last person you expected to hear from . yes , it 's very important . i would n't have flown all night across the atlantic if it were n't crucial that i see you . you really need to help . please say that you 'll meet me . [ scene_break ] jeff : fang come find out what kind of taser training police receive before they hit the streets with the device . [ scene_break ] man : pardon . ( speaking french ) victor : yes , what is it ? man : i was about to have my midday meal . would you care to join me ? victor : that 's very nice of you to offer . no , thank you . man : you have barely eaten or left this room . a walk in the fresh air or sunshine -- it might do you some good . victor : very nice of you , father . um , i want to stay here . man : mon fils , i know you are in terrible turmoil . but if you wish to talk more , as we did on the night that you arrived , or pray together ... victor : if you do n't mind , father , i 'd prefer to be by myself right now . thank you . man : d'accord , d'accord . [ scene_break ] nikki : please do n't let us down . you 've got ta come . you 've got ta come . [ nikki remembering ] victor : she loved me more than anyone has ever loved me . no sings attached , nothing . no restrictions . she just loved me . and now she 's gone . they 're taking her to the basement to a cold and sterile morgue . they 'll put a tag on her toe and then stick her in a drawer . nick : dad . please . victor : i only wish they would stick you in that drawer . whatever this was , this so - called love of ours , it ends , you got that ? now i wish one of us had the guts to kill the other . to put us out of our misery . victor : what about `` leave me alone `` do n't you understand ? nikki : god , i have -- i want nothing to do with your miserable life . victor : then do n't ! nikki : i used to feel sorry for you . now i only feel sorry for the people who are unlucky enough to care about you . victor : listen to me , i have talked to you enough in mexico . i have talked to you enough period , you got that ? now you got 30 seconds to get the hell out of here . otherwise , the police will arrest you . [ scene_break ] nikki : it did n't work , victor . i 'm still not giving up on you . [ scene_break ] kay : so your mother has flown off to reach out to your father . nick : yeah . kay : and she has neglected to say what continent she 's on or what her plan is ? nick : yeah . hey , if it 's any consolation , uh , when she left , she seemed really together . and even if she was n't , do you think anyone could 've stopped her from leaving ? kay : well , i suppose nikki feels that until she 's done everything she can to help your father , she wo n't give up . to me , it 's sort of like an exercise in self - destruction . nick : is n't that what family 's all about ? ( cell phone ringing ) kay : excuse me . yes , hello , katherine here . jill : mother , i need to speak to you . it 's urgent . kay : look , i have a meeting later . i 'll be in the office . jill : i need you here now . kay : all right . i 'll be there shortly . jill : thank you . [ scene_break ] jill : yes . this is jill abbott . i need one of our staff attorneys to draw up a petition immediately . [ scene_break ] heather : we 're still trying to get confirmation , both that the diary exists and that certain excerpts are being published . ( knock on door ) um , i 'll get back to you . sharon . this is a surprise . sharon : yeah , sorry to just show up like this ... heather : it 's okay . come on in , please . sharon : well , i promise i wo n't take much of your time . heather : oh , well , generally , cursing me out does n't take too long , though some of you newmans have seemed to make it an art form . sharon : oh , but i 'm not a newman anymore . i , um ... i just found out you 're investigating victor . heather : mm - hmm . let me guess , i 'm way off base , right ? sharon : well , i do n't know what evidence you have against him , but i do know victor . and i know that ... well , i ca n't imagine him murdering anyone . heather : mm - hmm . not even the man responsible for sabrina 's death ? sharon : you know , actually , heather , i - i did n't come to discuss any of that with you . what -- what i 'm here for , it 's more personal . heather : uh ... well , um ... now i 'm even more surprised . sharon : my husband and your boyfriend have been spending a lot of time together lately and ... i just wondered if you know what that was about ? [ scene_break ] adam : listen , jack , i heard some unsettling news , all right ? jack : what ? adam : heather 's boss got a tip that , uh , some magazine is gon na publish victor 's diary . jack : you do n't say ? adam : yeah , her office is trying to run it down now . i bet they 're all salivating . jack : and that 's unsettling , why ? adam : jack , do i got ta paint a picture for you ? jack : adam , if there are rumors out there , they may well be true . which means , there is a publisher who has verified this thing 's authenticity . good for them . i hope their magazine jumps off the shelves . you know what ? makes me wish i was still in publishing myself . who would n't wan na read about the downfall of a ruthless billionaire from his very own lips ? [ scene_break ] victor : `` i pray that you grant me this novena , most amiable father , as you are merciful to anyone imploring your help . `` victor : `` o , blessed saint raymond nonnatus , so loving are your devotees , i being last of them all , i am happy to know that through the infinite goodness of god , you will help me . `` victor : `` i most humbly beg thee ... to intercede for me ... `` victor : are you helping me ? oh , god ... are you gon na help me ... to come out of this depression ? i feel so alone . i feel so alone . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) nick : yeah , connie ? where in france ? yes , put him through , please . this is nicholas newman . man : monsieur newman , i am dominique girard , a catholic priest . a few days ago , a man arrived at my parish , deeply disturbed . he had no place to stay , so i offered him a room . i have reason to believe he may be your father . nick : my father 's victor newman . did he -- did he give you that name ? dominique : no , but , uh ... he is quite famous , even in france . nick : is -- is he all right ? dominique : i can not betray his confidence , yet he is -- he is tormented in his soul to such an extent that ... after much reflection and prayer , i felt compelled to contact a member of his family . nick : my dad 's been missing for weeks . last time we saw him , he was in terrible shape , mentally and physically . since then , we 've heard some disturbing things about him . my whole family 's been worried sick . dominique : i am gravely concerned about the man 's welfare , his well - being . nick : okay , one of us is gon na come to you . uh , where are you located in france ? dominique : our lady of sorrows . it is a small parish in the countryside outside chartres . nick : okay , thank you . thank you so much , father . it 's such a relief to hear he 's alive . [ scene_break ] kay : all right , what is the big emergency ? jill : you set up a meeting with newburg ? you and i discussed this . we decided that we were not interested in a merger . kay : well , i see no harm in hearing them out . jill : it 's a waste of everybody 's time , mother . kay : i disagree . jill : i 've canceled the meeting . kay : without consulting me ? jill : i have to watch over chancellor industries , mother , and you . because more and more , it 's seeming to me you 're not capable of doing it . kay : the nerve of you making a - accusations like that ! jill : you 're not yourself , mother . you have n't been for some time . kay : oh , damn it , stop with this nonsense ! i am just fine ! now what -- what do i have to do to prove it to you ? jill : go see a neurologist as i asked you ! they have made wonderful advancement in the treatment of dementia and early alzheimer 's . kay : oh , come on , you 've already -- i should go and see a specialist ? for heaven sakes , you 've already had me diagnosed ! jill : no , i want you diagnosed ! that 's why i 've set up another appointment for this afternoon with the chief of neurology at memorial . and you 're not skipping out of this one . i 'm going with you . kay : no , you 'll go alone . you 'll go alone . jill : either you agree to a thorough examination , mother , or i will have no choice . i will have to take this to our shareholders . kay : what is it ? jill : it 's a petition mandating that you be removed from any kind of management position at chancellor industries . [ scene_break ] adam : do you really not see why this is a problem , jack ? jack : i can see where this might be a problem for victor , i can see where this might be a problem for your girlfriend . i do n't know why i would sweat this . unless , of course , she told you something else that you 're not sharing with me . adam : no , there 's nothing else . jack : then what are you worried about ? you 've wanted to stick it to your old man for a long time . you could n't have planned this any better yourself . adam : knock it off , jack . jack : i am serious . this is what you 've been dreaming of . the you - know - what 's about to hit the fan , and for once it 's gon na land where it belongs . adam : okay , look , no one wants to see victor fry more than i do , but i did n't see the cops getting involved this soon . i mean , not -- not at least until the damn thing got printed . jack : a diary turns up in his handwriting . eventually , it was going to have to be authenticated . adam : okay , so what if the feds find out it 's a fake ? then what ? jack : any publisher worth his salt is not going to print excerpts of thing without having it fully vetted . that means hiring a handwriting expert , putting it under a microscope , uh -- uh , checking into the ink . i do n't know , i 'm not an expert in these things . but if the boys in the lab decide it 's a forgery , who cares ? why are you worried about that ? adam : oh , i do n't know , just the little matter of no payday , and the small matter of culpability . jack : whoever sold that diary to the magazine bought it from someone else . or had it sent to them anonymously . if they can just keep their cool , no one can prove they were involved . adam : okay , i guess that makes sense . jack : yes , it does make sense . come on , adam , you disappoint me . for a harvard man , you do n't have a speck of imagination . [ scene_break ] heather : okay . i 'm sorry , sharon , it , uh , it 's just a little crazy around here today . sharon : is that code for . `` please get out of my office , i have nothing more to say to you `` ? heather : no , i have a few minutes . to be honest , i 'm not too thrilled about jack and adam associating , either . sharon : well , i did n't say that i had a problem with it . heather : what 's bothering you , sharon ? sharon : well , it 's only been in the last few days , i 've come home to find adam in my living room . again . and prior to that , i would n't have thought that jack would give him the time of day , so i just wondered how long have you known about it ? heather : have you asked jack ? sharon : i did . he said that he was just helping adam . heather : right , well , that 's what adam told me , as well . sharon : do n't you find it odd that those two would suddenly strike up a friendship ? heather : i told adam from the start that i did n't like it . no offense to you , sharon , but i do n't see your husband as the most trustworthy person on the planet . sharon : oh , well , that 's funny , because i actually said the same thing to jack about adam . but in any case , as long as it 's just , um , you know , jack 's helping out a young executive while he 's out of work -- heather : then there 's nothing to worry about , is there ? sharon : right . ( knock on door ) heather : uh ... man : we got it . heather : okay . um , excuse me for a moment , please . sharon : sure . yes , you 're a buckley 's guy , right ? [ scene_break ] kay : how dare you try and oust me from my own company ? jill : because i 'm concerned about you ! kay : oh , yeah , sure you are . you 're concerned about your own selfish motives . jill : oh , here we go again . kay : oh , no , for once in your life , jill , why do n't you try to be honest about what your real motives . if -- if not with me , then for yourself . jill : and what are my real motives , mother ? kay : `` what are your real motives , mother ? `` you know , whenever you really want something , or you try to persuade me to go along with it , suddenly , it 's `` mother . `` and the most of the time , i 'm lucky if i get a `` katherine `` instead of a `` miserable old bat . `` jill : right now ? the way you 're acting ? what do you think you deserve to be called ? [ scene_break ] heather : sharon , i 'm gon na need to cut this short . so if there 's nothing else ... sharon : uh ... man : copy room just delivered this . chief wants the feds to see the journal facsimile immediately . heather : okay , thank you . i 'll deliver it personally . i 'll be outside in a second . man : okay . heather : thanks . so we 'll talk more about this later , okay ? sharon : heather , could i use your phone before i leave ? heather : you do n't have a cell phone ? sharon : i left mine at home and need to call my son . it 's a local call . it 'll just take a minute . heather : yeah , okay . uh , no problem . it 'll be quick , right ? sharon : yep . heather : okay . okay . sharon : this is heather stevens , can you get me some extra copies of the journal facsimile ? and just leave them on my ... my filing cabinet . thank you . heather : i forgot my gloves . are you done with your call ? sharon : yes , all done . heather : okay . [ scene_break ] nick : the priest was really struggling with whether to call , but i 'm grateful he did . it sounds like dad is a total wreck . nikki : well , at least we know he 's someplace safe . nick : yeah , how long till you can get to france ? nikki : i 'm not going to france . nick : mom , what are you talking about ? nikki : i have tried so many times to get through to your father . he does not wan na talk to me . he does n't even wan na see me . nick : okay , then what 's your plan ? and where are you anyway , mom ? nikki : if it works , and i pray that it will , i 'll fill you in then . nick : all right , then i 'm going myself . nikki : nicholas , do n't bother . it 's a waste of breath . nick : well , i have to try , mom . nikki : i thought you said you trusted me . nick : i do , but -- nikki : i know what i 'm doing . there 's only one person who i think can reach him . [ scene_break ] dominique : i brought you some food . perhaps you will change your mind about eating . victor : that 's very kind of you . no , thank you . dominique : you are suffering . carrying a burden you believe is unbearable . i wish i could help . victor : you know , father ... i still remember my wife 's ... dress . we were at a charity ball . she was so young and vibrant . so beautiful . she loved me unconditionally . i left the party early because someone had written a very mean - spirited article about her . and i wanted to find out who it was . i 'm easily aroused to anger . i wish i had n't been in that case . i wish i had stayed at the party , stayed at her side . she would n't have gotten into another car . and she would n't have been killed . dominique : some things are out of our control . you could not have known what would happen . the lord had decided it was her time to come into his arms that night . victor : i mean , what kind of god -- what kind of all - knowing , all - loving , omnipotent god would allow an innocent woman to be killed that way ? with an unborn child , an innocent child . what kind of a god is that ? i do n't think there 's any kind of preordained system to all this . it 's chaos . that 's all . what a sadistic thing to do . if there is indeed a god , if he is all - knowing , if he is omnipotent -- dominique : i can understand how it would seem that way after what you have lost , but i do not believe god is cruel . i believe he is merciful and loving . if , when our faith is tested , as yours has been , this is when we find out how strong we are . you have an open heart . you have made your confession . you are sorry for your sins and you have been forgiven . redemption is not ... well , it is not found in a few days , my son . keep on a path toward god , and in time -- in time ... you will find the solace you seek . victor : father ... i wish i could believe that . victor : but i want to believe it . i want to believe it . [ scene_break ] jill : if you really think that i am some evil , selfish manipulator with an agenda of my own -- kay : see ? now that proves you have one ! jill : yes , i have one ! and it involves you and an excellent neurologist and a battery of tests to get to the bottom of why these memory episodes are happening with you ! kay : your agenda has absolutely nothing to do with my health -- physically or mentally . no , you simply want to get control -- complete control of chancellor industries . jill : you can deny this all you want . but deep down inside , you know that there is something seriously wrong with you , katherine . we are not just talking about misplacing your keys . you actually thought that phillip was still alive , for god sake , and he 's been dead for over three decades ! listen , busy , distracted people forget things like sending birthday cards , but not what decade they 're living in . oh , god , mother , i am pleading with you . see a doctor . let him examine you . let him do tests . let him do a hundred tests . anything to get some answers . so we can start dealing with whatever this is ! kay : bravo . oh , my goodness . what a brilliant performance . you really have your act down pat , you really do . and if i did n't know better , i would believe you were sincere . but you 're not . because i see right through you . now ... i will not be pushed aside or forgotten . certainly not by you . now ... you can take these papers and shove them in my face , but it 's not going to do you any good , because i 'm going to fight you , jill . i 'm going to fight it . do you hear me ? i 'm going to fight it ! jill : yeah , i hear you . i hear how frightened you are . it breaks my heart . you ... are the strongest , bravest , most determined woman i know . and you have one of the most brilliant business minds around . it must be devastating every time it happens ... to realize , deep down , that you 're losing your faculties bit by bit , and you do n't know why . and you do n't know where it 's gon na end . and you do n't know when it 's gon na happen the next time . if you 're gon na be embarrass or inconvenienced or something more horrible that you ca n't even anticipate . okay , okay , mother ... ( sighs ) you are famous , not just in this town or this country , but all over the world . what happens if the word leaks out that a woman of your means ... is not all there , to put it very bluntly ? do you know how many unscrupulous people are gon na be working overtime to find a way to take advantage of that ? i mean , i walked in that room and i saw you with gloria , with your pen poised over a paper ready to give her all of that jabot stock , so i have to wonder if it is n't already happening . kay : well , you know , when you get to be my age ... you slow down a little . maybe sometimes a lot . you just , you know , you 're not as sharp as you once were . but that does n't mean you 're not still you . jill : i understand that you 're scared . believe me , i am , too . kay : well , then you should be scared . i will not tolerate any more harassment from you . you go to your stockholders with this ludicrous petition , and i guarantee you , your days with this company ... are over . [ scene_break ] dillon : well , i 'll make sure and get a copy of this to agent aguilar . heather : okay , thanks , that 'd be great . saves me a trip . dillon : good work . heather : of course . heather : hey , adam . adam : hey . uh , i did n't think i 'd see you back here so soon . that was the f.b.i . guy , right ? you guys meeting about the rumor that you mentioned earlier ? heather : yes , but that 's all i can tell you . adam : uh , let 's not forget , heather , we are talking about my father here . heather : hmm . that 's interesting that you feel you 're entitled to full disclosure when you 've been so blithe about keeping things from me . adam : okay , what -- what things ? heather : sharon abbott paid me a visit this morning in my office . she wanted to know why you and her husband have been so chummy lately . adam : chummy ? we 're not chummy . heather : i thought after mexico that you were done with him . adam : you -- you did n't tell sharon about that , did you ? heather : about the trip ? no . but what bothers me is you failing to mention that you 're even associating with the guy , still . why is that , adam ? what ? what are you up to ? adam : okay , look , i 've ... i 've been trying to keep it quiet because i was n't sure if anything would come of it , okay ? now ... i have a little project that i think could be really good for me , for us . jack is trying to help me get it off the ground . heather : only nothing 's come of it , right ? adam : these things take time . heather : god , adam , for such a smart guy , you can be awfully naive sometimes . you know , why you 'd even think for a second that jack would go out of his way to help you is beyond me . how many times have i warned you -- you know what ? never mind . i have to get back to work . adam : whoa , whoa , whoa , hang on . hold on . i 'm sorry , okay ? i 'm sorry . the last thing i wanted to do was -- was alienate you . now i want something more for us , heather . i 'm trying to think about our future . heather : do n't tell me . show me , okay ? if you wan na get a new job , just get one . if you wan na be in a serious relationship with me , you have to be up front with me . you know , just clean up your act and show me that you 're serious about something , adam . okay , and then maybe we have something to talk about . [ scene_break ] marge : you told me to call you when i want , uh , when i wanted to get sober . kay : marge ? marge : yeah , yeah , it 's me , katherine , me . it 's marge . well , i had my come to jesus flash . so i 'm calling you . and i 'm gon na do whatever it takes to kick this thing , but i 'm telling you right now , hon , i 'm gon na need your help . kay : then you shall have it , my friend . i promise . you shall have it . [ scene_break ] jill : katherine refuses to listen to reason . we 're gon na have to force her to cooperate . [ scene_break ] heather : thank you for letting me know . we 're about to issue an international warrant for victor newman 's arrest . man : for murder ? heather : yes . and with what we have on him , he wo n't get out of this one . let 's go . here we go . thank you . thanks . [ scene_break ] jack : i just spoke to robert . adam : and ? jack : and his legal department has determined that the item in question is the real deal . everything is moving forward . adam : oh , thank god ! jack : yes , i guess the leak came from his office . in an effort to make sure it does n't become old news , he has moved up the publication date to be in this issue -- this month 's issue of `` the sophisticate . `` adam : you 're kidding -- you 're kidding me . that must 've cost a mint . jack : trust me , he moved heaven and earth to make this happen . i know , i 've been there . it 's an expanded issue . it 's at the printers right now and will be on the newsstands first thing tomorrow . adam : tomorrow ? tomorrow ? tomorrow ? jack : congratulations , mr. wilson , there 's a big fat check and a book deal winging its way to you right now . adam : i ca n't wait ! i ca n't wait ! jack : i 'll bet you ca n't . you 've been living like a pauper for much too long . adam : you know , it 's not about the money , jack . i mean , do n't get me wrong , it 'll be nice to have some for a change , but ... i want -- i want people to read this , you know , lots of people . millions of people . and when they get to that last entry ... look out . [ jack remembering recording the diary ] jack : 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 the storm , but i knew when the boat went under walter palin would be dead . i ran at him with every intention of wringing the la breath from his helpless neck when a wave hit , knocking me into him . with everything in me , i held his head underwater . he fought and scratched . i could feel him beneath my hands , and then finally , suddenly , he stopped . as soon as i let go , the boat flipped over and into the raging sea we went . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nikki : oh , ashley , i 'm so glad you 're here . [ next_on ] marge : some days i do n't even recognize myself no more . kay : yes , i know all too well what you mean . sharon : spending time with adam lately -- you were talking about victor 's diary , were you ? adam : will you marry me ? | jill is not happy when kay refuses to give up her power of chancellor , marge cries for kay 's help to get clean and jill decides to take force . sharon has given up on jack , while at heather 's office discussing adam and jack newfound relationship she spies an envelope with victor 's name on it , acquiring copies she shares it with nick . nikki calls on ashley who arrives in london to help her with victor . nick gets a call from the priest of the church victor has taken refuge in . jack tells adam the eta of the publication of the diary . heather gets wind of the diary 's publication . |
chelsea : mmm , wow . strawberries are not supposed to taste this good in october . adam : let me see . chelsea : ( chuckles ) adam : mm , yeah , you 're right . wait , wait , wait . chelsea : ( laughing ) adam : mmm . you are definitely right . chelsea : i think we were both starved from bailing on dinner last night . adam : for good reason . chelsea : mm - hmm . mm . adam ... adam : mm - hmm . chelsea : i 'm sorry . adam : for what ? chelsea : for the things i said to you yesterday . ( laughs ) accusing you of having an affair , behaving like a ... jealous wife . adam : there 's no need to apologize , chelse . chelsea : everybody handles their grief in their own way . i should n't expect you to handle yours the way i do or the way i want you to . it 's not fair . adam : i understand you being insecure at a time like this . i have n't been what you humans call `` emotionally available . `` sincerely , though , i ... i 'm gon na work on being more open . chelsea : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : this room 's still not right . it 's still not right . [ scene_break ] ronan : forensics was here most of the night . right now , we 're just trying to piece together what happened . genevieve : well , i -- if -- i 'm happy to answer whatever questions you may have . ronan : thank you . genevieve : you 're welcome . ronan : come in . when you came to the suite to see ms. claude , tell me exactly what you saw and did . genevieve : i told you that already -- ronan : i 'd like to hear it again , please . genevieve : uh , yeah . i , um , i came to the door . i knocked , and then , uh , i - i realized it was ajar so i pushed it open . and then i saw the room here in this terrible disarray , and i - i went looking to try to find the woman , and ... came back this way ... and i saw the blood , and i got scared and i left . and i went straight to see ethan , and then we both came to see you . ronan : you did n't see your kerchief there on the floor ? genevieve : no , i - i was absolutely stunned when you found that here . ronan : you did n't see it on the floor with blood on it ? you did n't see that ? genevieve : no . ronan : okay , okay . so while you were looking for the victim , did you touch anything else ? genevieve : she 's a victim now ? ronan : this is a crime scene , genevieve . genevieve : ( sighs ) you asked me yesterday if i touched anything . i told you , i - i -- the only thing i touched was the door . ronan : the door . did you happen to drop anything else , other than your kerchief ? genevieve : ( laughs ) i did n't drop that ! i told you , i 'm not the one who did that . ronan : explain this for me . genevieve : it 's -- it 's -- i do n't know . it 's a paperweight . ronan : it is , with your fingerprints all over it , and traces of blood . it 's a convenient murder weapon . [ scene_break ] cane : i ca n't stop thinking about my mom , the latest mess she 's in . lily : i know that genevieve is not a saint , but a murderer ? cane : look , all i know is my mom is a magnet for trouble , and now she 's directly implicated in whatever happened to this woman she hired , so ... lily : well , no , may have hired . `` may. `` cane : well , you might believe that she 's innocent , but i think , considering her track record and the way she deceived jack , that the police are gon na kind of see that differently . lily : cane , i know that you 're still upset , you know , losing the job that you wanted because of all of that . i get it . cane : i really do n't want to talk about jabot right now . neil : well , that 's just too bad ... hi . lily : hi . neil : because jabot is exactly what i want to talk to you about . cane : oh . so when jack said he had someone in mind for the c.e.o . job , he was , uh ... he was talking about you . neil : yes . [ scene_break ] phyllis : the nurses -- they said you were in here . um , how 'd -- how 'd the tests go ? jack : well , they do n't know anything yet . the doctor should be here any minute . you did n't have to come back , you know . phyllis : i rode with you in the ambulance last night . of course i 'm gon na pick you up this morning . ( door opens ) jack : hey , doc . so what 's the verdict ? doctor : the news is n't good . the bullet has shifted . it 's gotten dangerously close to your spine . i do n't understand why it was n't removed at the time . jack : they said it would be dangerous , that i could have permanent paralysis . doctor : whoever arrived at that prognosis should n't be allowed to practice medicine . jack : okay , so what about now ? what needs to happen next ? doctor : the bullet has to come out . if it continues to move , you 'll end up paralyzed . i also would not rule out this case becoming fatal . phyllis : oh , my god . jack : s - so how long can i hold this off ? doctor : get the bullet out now . if it were up to me , we would start prepping you for surgery immediately . [ scene_break ] chelsea : going somewhere ? adam : meeting with jack . chelsea : again ? i thought -- ( chuckles ) what 's going on with that , anyway ? are you really angling for a job at newman ? adam : well , without my , uh , father or the chosen ones holding me back , i think there 's a lot i can offer that company . chelsea : what about tagngrab ? adam : i 'm gon na meet with jack , i 'm gon na see what he wants , and then i 'll go from there . chelsea : what has jack said about it so far ? adam : come here . will you trust me to make the right decision for both of us ? ( doorbell rings ) chelsea : oh , come on . who 's that ? adam : i do n't know . why do n't you , uh , why do n't you go upstairs , get some rest ? chelsea : i 'm fine . ( chuckles ) who 's at the door ? [ scene_break ] neil : it 's been many years since i worked at jabot . it 's strange how life comes full circle . cane , i 'm well aware that you were gunning for the c.e.o . chair . i 'm gon na ask you something . i 'll understand if you say no . i am looking for a very strong right hand . i 'm hoping you 'll consider stepping in that role . cane : i do n't have to consider it . i would be happy to accept it . thank you . neil : terrific . and as for you , my lovely young daughter , i have a position in mind for you , as well , starting immediately . why do n't you come by and , uh , we 'll discuss it , all right ? lily : okay . ( chuckles ) neil : okay . so i 'll see you both later , all right ? cane : sure . lily : sure . bye . neil : bye . lily : ( laughs ) cane : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : i realized why this thing looks familiar to me now . you know what it is ? it -- this thing is in every suite . there 's one in my room , too . ronan : i wish that were true . genevieve : what do you mean ? ronan : i had my men do a sweep . there is no paperweight in your room . there 's two in this one , the one on the desk there and the one you 're holding , with your fingerprints on it and the blood . genevieve : i - i - i ... ( sighs ) i - i - i just -- i do n't understand this . i - it does n't make any sense . i mean , i came here to meet that woman , and that 's it . that 's all it was . oh , y -- ohh . y - you know what ? i - it -- she called me , in fact , and i can prove that because you can just check my cell phone . ronan : we already are . so this woman , shirl claude -- she comes to town pretending to be your dead daughter ... genevieve : ( sighs ) ronan : starts harassing your son . is that correct ? genevieve : you know , i - i - i wish you would stop calling her that . that 's a made - up name . ronan : yeah , well , that was the relationship that was being formed , right ? genevieve : it -- there -- there was no relationship . i - i never even saw that woman until she showed up here in genoa city . ronan : but when you did see her , when she came to town , she started tormenting your family . is that correct ? genevieve : for heaven 's sake , stop it ! you do n't even know yet if a - a real crime happened here . you do n't ! it could be something else . it could be an accident or something minor . ( sighs ) may i please go ? ronan : yes , you may , but do n't go far . genevieve : why ? ronan : genevieve ... if we had a body right now , you would be under arrest , and with the amount of blood we found on the floor over there , it wo n't be long before one turns up . [ scene_break ] kevin : adam is n't taking our calls and we have some decisions to make now , not six months from now . chelsea : it 's been a very difficult time . chloe : and we understand that things have been rough for you lately , but we have stood by for as long as we possibly could , okay ? we need this company to continue to grow . adam : i 'm sorry , i have a meeting to rush off to . kevin : what meeting ? why are n't we involved ? adam : it has nothing to do with tagngrab , kevin . kevin : look , adam , we need to make some decisions , and we ca n't do that without your blessing , but you wo n't take our calls , you wo n't sit down and talk to us , even when we come to see you . what the hell ? how are we supposed to run a business ? adam : kevin , calm down . kevin : calm down ? ! are you trying to pull something , squeeze chloe and me out of this ? adam : look , i do n't have time for this . i do n't have time for this , kevin . chloe : well , why do n't you make some time ? kevin : we are your partners , and we are sick of not being treated as such . adam : i am sick , kevin , of you , frankly , and i want out . find someone to buy me out . i 'm finished . chelsea : where did that come from ? adam : i want to put my energies into something i believe in . the more i deal with these two albatrosses , the more i realize tagngrab ai n't it . chelsea : kevin and chloe are n't millionaires , adam . how are they supposed to come up with the kind of money it 'll take to dissolve the partnership ? adam : they have rich friends . they 'll figure it out . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : this is for the best , chelsea . this could be the beginning of something life - changing for us . it 's time . [ scene_break ] phyllis : jack , i do n't understand . how can you leave that hospital ? you need to have that surgery . jack : would you give me a break ? i just took over newman enterprises . phyllis : no , no , no , you -- jack : i need to make sure my team can keep things running smoothly while i 'm laid up . phyllis : you are putting business ahead of your health , maybe your life ! jack : it is n't just business ! it 's newman . phyllis : your old doctors could not remove the bullet . this new surgeon says he can . it is a medical miracle . you need to take advantage of it , please , jack . jack : oh , red , you never let me get away with anything . okay . i promise i will call dr. carter this afternoon and schedule surgery . i will . i -- no fingers crossed behind my back . phyllis : okay . jack : ( groans ) phyllis : i 'm sorry . i do n't want to be pushy . you 're just giving me a new beginning . i do n't want anything bad to happen . jack : nothing will . i promise . i got big plans for you and me in this adventure . come on , i 'll buy you breakfast , i can tell you all about my grand vision . phyllis : okay , great , um , after you call the doctor . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lily : a guerilla marketing team ? neil : with you in charge , engaging the public . just a few staff , but something that will help us reach a whole new demographic . cane : yeah , the trendsetters beyond social media . i like that . neil : exactly . i 've set up a meeting with your team . lily : ( laughs ) wait , i have n't accepted the job . neil : do yourself a favor -- take the meeting , see what you think . small conference room in about 20 - - ooh , make that 15 minutes . cane : ( clears throat ) lily : okay , well ... ( laughs ) are n't you sure of yourself ? neil : i know that i have an extremely intelligent daughter who wo n't pass up a killer opportunity when she sees one . lily : ( sighs ) you , boys . all righty . neil : break a leg . lily : here i go . cane : i like that idea . it 's good . neil : hope i did n't step on any toes at home . cane : no , no , trust me , she 's ready to come back to work . neil : i also hope that there 's no resentment about our new arrangement . it 's probably gon na take a little bit of getting used to , you know , reporting to your father - in - law . cane : ( exhales slowly ) okay , inside this room , it 's business . anything that 's personal , family , it stays outside that door . that 's the way it is . neil : would n't want it any other way . cane : mm - hmm . neil : you know , cane , we 've had our differences , have n't we ? cane : yes , we have . neil : mm - hmm . your history is n't exactly ideal for my daughter and grandchildren . cane : ( sighs ) justifiably so , yes . neil : but you know something ? at the end of the day , i know how much you love 'em . there 's nothing you would n't do for your wife and kids . cane : no . you never doubt that . never . it 's good to work with you , neil , again . welcome aboard , my friend . neil : thank you . appreciate that . cane : you got it . neil : so here 's to a very long working relationship together . [ scene_break ] adam : sharon ? adam : hey . you okay ? sharon : i ... i 'm sorry , adam . i ... i - i moved the furniture around . i - it did n't feel right to me . it 's still not right . i hate it here , adam . i hate everything . [ scene_break ] lily : um , it was really good . i mean , there 's a lot i do n't know , but the ideas were flowing and everyone was very receptive to what i had to say . cane : so , uh , does that mean you 're gon na take the job ? lily : um , i 'm not sure . there is a lot i have to think about . cane : yeah ? like what ? you know the twins are in good hands , right ? lily : no , i know , i know . and i am ready to get back to work . cane : okay , is it you 're worried about working for your dad , or ... lily : no , it 's that i 'm worried about working with you . [ scene_break ] jack : the company will focus on three key areas ... phyllis : thank you . jack : manufacturing , tech , and real estate . newman cosmetics will be the only consumer division . phyllis : sounds like you 've been planning this for a long time . jack : well , jabot is a single company with a limited set of products targeting a very specific market . phyllis : mm - hmm . jack : a multinational like newman ... phyllis : sets the imagination free . i got it . jack : so you understand why i 'm reluctant to step away from my desk , even for a couple of we -- phyllis : you 're doing the surgery . you 're doing it . billy and i will take care of everything at newman . anybody who 's a threat to newman is gone . you got ta do what you got ta do . everything will be fine . [ scene_break ] kevin : you know , adam 's money may have gotten us into the game , but if he yanks it now , what good does it do us ? chloe : i think we need to buy him out and just move on from here . kevin : buy him out ? are you kidding me ? he 's into the company for $ 15 million . where are we gon na find that kind of cash ? ( door opens ) chloe : ( sighs ) oh , god . chelsea : hi . if you want me to go , i will go , as long as you realize i had nothing to do with adam 's decision to walk away . chloe : so you could n't get through to him ? chelsea : i 'm sorry . kevin : i 've seen this coming for awhile . he does n't respect us , everything is a fight , and since he put up most of the money , guess who always wins ? now the whole thing could go down the toilet just because adam does n't feel like making an effort . chloe : to adam , tagngrab is just another investment , but to us , it 's everything . chelsea : i understand . ( sighs ) i think adam is struggling a lot more with our loss than he 'll admit . maybe once he works through it , he 'll have more faith ... ( sighs ) in a lot of things . kevin : great , great . so while he 's dealing with his angst , we get screwed . [ scene_break ] adam : i wish i could help you , but i am not equipped to handle this kind of ... breakdown . sharon : you think i 'm having a - a full - blown breakdown ? adam : i do n't ... i 'm not qualified to answer that question , but i - i think you should talk to a doctor . i know that you 're against that . sharon : i do n't know how i feel . i ... i just have no energy . it 's like i 'm too weak even to feel scared . i ... adam , i 'm sorry i 've dragged you into this . adam : i 'm here because i want to be here . sharon : have you told chelsea ? adam : i 'm waiting for the right moment . sharon : you ca n't keep doing this . you have a life , you -- you have a marriage . it -- this is n't fair to chelsea . it 's -- it 's -- it 's not right . no more . i 'm gon na do it . i - i 'm gon na get professional help . adam : you have no idea how relieved i am to hear that . [ scene_break ] lily : i do n't know . you just hear all these horror stories about couples who work for the same company or they start a business together , and then a month later , they 're at each other 's throats . cane : because they spend too much time together . lily : yes , and no job is worth that . cane : okay . after everything we 've been through , okay , do you really think that spending time and working at jabot is gon na do us in , hmm ? i love you . do you love me ? yeah , you love me ? 'cause i love you , all right ? we are gon na be fine . lily : i 'm so glad that you feel that way . cane : yeah ? lily : yeah . cane : yeah . ( door opens ) genevieve : ethan , ethan ! thank god you 're here . you 've got ta help me . [ scene_break ] kevin : i 've never trusted that guy . i do n't like him , and we do n't share similar values . those are three outstanding reasons not to go into business with someone , and yet , i let myself get talked into it anyway . chloe : when we could n't raise enough money from the other investors , i was the one who pushed too hard to make it happen . kevin : i still should have refused . i had all these stars in my eyes about what tagngrab could be , the kind of life that we could have . ( sighs ) i just -- i wanted things to be so much better for our kids than they ever were for us growing up . chloe : i want that , too . kevin : yeah , well , now we could end up with nothing , nothing , because once again , i let my ambition get in the way of my common sense . it is the story of my life , chloe ... ( exhales sharply ) to just when i 'm about to achieve something of -- of merit , it gets ripped away from me . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : thanks so much . appreciate that . mm - hmm . harmony : hey . neil : mm , hey . what a nice surprise . hi . harmony : it is nice , but it 's not a surprise , because i was looking for you . i - i stopped over at your office at chancellor . neil : oh . yeah , yeah , about that , um , i was gon na tell you that -- harmony : yeah , they -- they told me , so i went to jabot , and they said you were here . neil : look at you , chasing me all over town . harmony : yeah , all over town . i 'm exhausted . you move quick . neil : yeah , i know i do . i 'm sorry . listen , i meant to tell you about jabot , but everything has been happening so fast . harmony : neil , congratulations . you deserve it . neil : thank you . i 'm gon na miss katherine and everyone else at chancellor , but this is an opportunity that i ca n't pass up . hey , tell you what -- why do n't you let me take you out to dinner sometime this week and , um , we 'll catch up , all right ? harmony : uh , i would love to , uh , but that 's what i came to see you about . i have some news of my own . neil : oh , yeah ? yeah ? you got some news ? what you got ? what you got for me ? go on . harmony : ( sighs ) i 'm leaving genoa city . [ scene_break ] jack : so i have n't told many people this . i am considering merging jabot with newman cosmetics . jabot , beauty of nature , and this new organic line all under the same umbrella . phyllis : hmm , you really do want to rule the world , do n't you ? jack : oh , yeah , and then some . ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : oh , hang on , let 's -- oh , you know what ? it 's , uh , legal . they have some questions for me . jack : you know what ? take that . i 'm gon na have a little chat with adam . ( groans ) phyllis : uh ... uh , this is phyllis . adam : you okay ? you 're walking like you 're in pain . jack : i 'm fine . i got your text . what 'd you want to see me about [ scene_break ] lily : what is going on ? genevieve : it 's this horrible investigation . cane : mom , ronan and the police are on this , okay ? so if you have nothing to hide , then you have nothing to worry about . genevieve : ronan 's men have found more evidence . cane : ( sighs ) lily : what kind of evidence ? genevieve : ( sighs ) colin -- or whoever is out to get me -- is trying to make it look like i had something to do with all of this . you know , l - like i m - may have done something to that woman . like maybe even killed her . i - i 'm scared . i ca n't do this alone . cane : mom , i am sorry . there 's nothing more i can do to help you . you 're on your own . [ scene_break ] neil : you 're leaving ? i - i thought things were going very well for you here . harmony : oh , they are . they are . i - i love it here . i mean , i love my friends . i adore katherine , and devon and i , we -- we 're in a really good place right now . but ... neil : but -- but -- but what ? i mean , what is it ? is it ... wait a minute . is -- is it me ? are -- are you leaving town because of me ? harmony : because of you ? neil : yeah . harmony : everything does n't revolve around neil winters , c.e.o . of jabot . neil : ( chuckles ) harmony : ( laughs ) i care an awful lot about you , neil . i really do . it 's ana . neil : what -- what 's wrong with ana ? harmony : well , she 's having some trouble at school back east , and she needs her mother . and i told her all she ever had to do was call and i 'd be there . neil : yeah . and she called . harmony : she did . neil : right . harmony : and i , um , i leave this afternoon . neil : wow . so you -- you 're -- you 're come -- coming back , right ? harmony : ( sighs ) neil : oh . harmony . so this is good - bye . ohh . harmony : you know , i could just ... ( sighs ) stand here all day lookin ' at you . but i got ta go , 'cause i got a plane to catch . so long , neil . neil : good - bye , harmony . [ scene_break ] adam : i have n't had a chance to congratulate you . not many people can say they took down the great victor newman . jack : well , it was n't single - handed . your shares helped put me over the top . adam : glad to be of service . jack : listen , i was sorry to hear about you and chelsea losing the baby . adam : thanks . jack : for what it 's worth , i , uh , i 've been there , more than once . i know about the heartache . how are the two of you doing ? adam : hangin ' in . thanks for your concern . jack : so tell me about the rest of your life . is tagngrab taking the world by storm yet ? adam : i am selling my stake in that company . jack : i kind of wondered how long that would keep your interest . so talk to me . what 's going on ? what are you thinking ? adam : i want to come work with you , jack . jack : at newman ? adam : you 're building your team . i want back in at that company . the timing seems fortuitous . jack : adam , why on earth would i trust you with any position you 're qualified for ? adam : oh , jack , i thought we were past all that . jack : you sold me your shares in newman , a simple transaction . this is doing business together . you understand why i 'm wary . adam : and that is precisely the reason why i should be by your side . [ scene_break ] sharon : if you only knew how much i missed you ... oh , adam , why is there no phone ? ! ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : you do n't think that i am actually capable of ... ( sighs ) th - that i would actually do anything to harm someone , do you ? cane : frankly , mom , i do n't know what to think . genevieve : ethan ! neil : what 's going on ? cane : you do n't want to know , neil , trust me . genevieve : ( gasps ) lily : we 'll fill you in later . genevieve : son , oh , please . ( sobbing ) i 'm begging you , please . cane : that is my wife , and that is my father - in - law , and because of my ties to you and my father , i have caused them an incredible amount of pain . and it has taken me years to get their trust back . every single time you have a catastrophe and i come and help you , i live to regret it , and i will not do that to them again . now please just leave . [ scene_break ] chloe : you know , maybe we just should walk away ourselves . i mean , i 'm not willing to approach anyone to get the money to buy out adam . and what -- what if he sells to someone that we hate ? kevin : you want to walk away from everything that we 've worked for ? chloe : no , of course i do n't want to just walk away , but i ca n't stand seeing you so angry . kevin : damned right i 'm angry ! you know what ? to hell with adam . i 'm gon na fix this . chloe : how ? kevin : i 'm gon na find us the money , whatever it takes . that smug bastard is not gon na ruin this for us just because he got bored and moved on . [ scene_break ] phyllis : h - huh ? uh , y - yeah , i 'll get that for you . jack : junior , come on . if you were in my position ... adam : you 're a capable businessman . i 'd hear you out . jack : you 'd hear me out , and then you 'd throw me out . adam : you want to hire your brother and phyllis to do jobs they 've never done before , that 's your prerogative . you 're comfortable with them . you assume that they will grow into their positions . but you can not surround yourself entirely with trainees . you need ... people who have experience and expertise in key positions . the nuances of newman finance -- something i am all too familiar with . i know where the bodies are buried , jack . jack : so to speak . adam : as a continuing board member , i would like to support your , uh , vision going forward . jack : adam , you are saying all of the right things . my instincts tell me , though , that this is not a good fit . adam : have your instincts considered just how much fun it would be hiring the black sheep of the newman family ? my father would blow yet another gasket . all work and no play makes jack a dull boy . jack : ( laughs ) okay , you got me there . all right , adam . what is it you want ? adam : make me c.f.o . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) hi , noah . it 's me . ( sighs ) it 's been a long time . um , i 'm actually out of town right now . um , i - i just needed to take a little trip and -- and get away . i 'm ... i know i 've been a mess lately , and i really , really want to straighten myself out , so the next time we see each other , i promise that i will be in a much better place . ( sighs ) i 'm really sorry i missed you , honey . i ... it seems like forever since i 've heard your voice . ( key turns in lock ) sharon : ( gasps ) [ next_on ] ronan : why 'd you take the job at newman ? is it about nick ? nick : you sold him your newman shares in exchange for a top - level gig . is that the way this went down ? kevin : i should have never gone into business with adam newman . | adam and chelsea enjoy a breakfast of fruit and small talk . chelsea apologizes to adam for the things that she said to him the day before . sharon wanders around the cottage as if she does n't know what to do . walking toward genevieve 's hotel room , ronan explains to her what forensics found when they searched her room . ronan questions her again about what she did when she opened the door . cane and lily discuss what he saw at genevieve 's hotel room . neil joins them to discuss jabot . at the hospital room in a doctor 's office , phyllis asks jack how his tests went . the doctor tells jack that the bullet shifted and he is in need of emergency surgery . jack has his doubts about having surgery again . adam once again lies to chelsea and says that he has a meeting with jack . before adam can leave , chloe and kevin visit to discuss `` tagngrab `` . adam stuns kevin by telling them all that he wants out of `` tagngrab `` and for kevin to find another investor . neil asks cane to be his right - hand man at jabot . cane readily accepts . ronan shows genevieve a paper weight which had been the murder weapon . genevieve denies knowing where it had come from . at home , phyllis encourages jack to have the surgery and tells him to call the doctor . neil pitches a marketing idea to lily , but she is less than enthused . adam comes to check on sharon and finds her sitting motionless on the sofa . sharon lets adam know that she hates it here . lily walks into cane 's office and lets him know about the meeting that she attended . lily tells him that she does n't know about working with him . chelsea joins kevin and chloe at the coffeehouse and apologizes for adam 's actions . adam encourages sharon to get professional help , and she agrees . genevieve bursts into cane 's office and asks for his help . chloe and kevin sit down at a table and discuss what they will do now . |
christine : you about ready ? date night , remember ? paul : i 'm sorry . christine : oh , come on . halloween theme , snuggling on the couch , takeout ... paul : i know . christine : ... spooky dvds . paul : i just started going through this evidence from the basco murder , and , uh ... christine : and you lost track of time . happens to the best of us . paul : one more thing you and i have in common . christine : does , uh , anything in that file suggest that fen might have done it ? paul : well , one thing i am sure of . michael did n't . he pled guilty to keep his family out of prison . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] lauren : oh , michael . [ door closes ] lauren : michael . oh , my god ! michael : it 's all right , lauren . prison guard : 15 minutes . keep your hands where i can see them . lauren : what happened ? michael : it will be all right . we should -- lauren : no , tell me what happened . michael : you should probably ... lauren : tell me what happened . michael : [ scoffs ] well , the welcome wagon paid me a visit , and instead of fresh - baked cookies , they left me a couple of cracked ribs . lauren : i ca n't believe you 're joking about this . have you -- have you told the warden ? michael : no . and i do n't plan to . lauren : michael , you have to . michael : our goal was for me to serve my sentence and come back home , remember ? lauren : yes , exactly . which is why you have to tell somebody who did this to you . what if it happens again ? michael : i 'm sure it will . and when it does , i 'm gon na keep my mouth shut . because if there 's one thing that convicts hate more than a former district attorney , it 's a snitch . [ scene_break ] hilary : thanks for coming . neil : yeah . sure . [ door closes ] hilary : do n't worry . this is n't a setup , okay ? no hidden cameras or spiked drinks . neil : you expect me to take your word on that ? hilary : you probably should n't , but it 's the truth . neil : okay . i 'm here . what is it that you want ? hilary : when i first came to genoa city , i was expecting to meet a selfish , egotistical jerk who did n't care about anybody but himself . certainly did n't seem to care about my mother when he left her to die in that motel room . but instead , i found a man with a lot of people who meant the world to him . neil : which you exploited . hilary : i made it my life 's mission . i tried to tear your family apart the same way i thought you tore apart mine . but i was wrong . about a lot of things . [ scene_break ] charlie : hurry up , daddy ! all the good candy 's gon na be gone ! cane : you got to sit down . you have to eat , okay ? mattie : do we have to ? cane : yes , baby girl , you have to , because you have to have some food in your stomach . you have to sit down and have your dinner . lily : go on . sit down . thank you , guys . cane : all right . eat . lily : okay , slow down . slow down . cane : [ sighs ] lily : really ? cane : what ? lily : [ scoffs ] cane : at least now they 're gon na have some food in their stomach and not just sugar . lily : i know , but we 're going to the park for the halloween carnival . if they wolf everything down then go on the rides ... cane : all right , change of plan . do n't listen to daddy . listen to the boss . 'cause you know what happens if you guys get sick . you know who gets to eat all the candy ? huh ? super daddy ! [ laughter ] cane : that 's me . lily : honey . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] sharon : thanks for watching your sister while i go to therapy . i should have known it would be difficult to find a sitter on halloween . noah : it 's no problem . i love hanging with faith . i 'm just glad that you 're taking care of yourself again . sharon : trying , anyway . noah : you look good . i mean it . this -- this new doctor seems like , uh , making a difference already . sharon : we have a good rapport . noah : excellent . sharon : bye . noah : bye , mama . sharon : um , noah , before you go , i want to explain something to you . i - i just -- i want you to know why i went off my pills . noah : sure . sharon : the medication i was taking , it -- it just was n't right for me . my head felt like it was stuffed with cotton , like i had no emotions , no highs , no lows . noah : did you tell that to dr. watkins , see if there was something else you could try ? sharon : i did n't really feel that comfortable talking to her . she was highly qualified , of course . but when you 're doing something like this , you 're seeing a psychiatrist , you 're ... [ sighs ] you 're opening up all of your innermost thoughts and feelings , and it 's really important that you trust that person and you feel you can easily talk to them . noah : yeah , i can see that . sharon : so this new doctor i found , um , i found her on my own , and i - i feel hopeful for the first time in awhile . she has me on a new class of medications , and it 's gon na be a few weeks before i know if they 're right for me or not . but i do feel like i 'm on the right track . i 've made a lot of mistakes , but i am trying very hard to change . noah : you think it 's because you want to get better or because you think it 's the best way to get dad back ? [ scene_break ] paul : all right , take this down to forensics for testing . officer : you got it . paul : all right . thanks . christine : what were the initial findings ? paul : originally , there were none because the initial investigation was cut short because michael confessed . christine : okay , so there was no need to build a case , which means there could be evidence that implicates someone else , someone that michael 's protecting . paul : well , at this point , i 'm almost certain there is . christine : so , who do you think pulled the trigger ? lauren or fen ? paul : well , lauren was terrorized by carmine for months . so , in my opinion , if she shot him , it was justified . christine : and if the evidence points to fen ? paul : [ sighs ] i 'd have to arrest him . but the last thing i want to do is put that kid in prison . christine : it beats leaving an innocent man behind bars . paul : well , i 'm not sure michael would agree with that . [ scene_break ] lauren : you 've only been here a couple of days , and you 're already being attacked . michael : well , nobody has a longer memory than a guy serving time . lauren : it 's like you have a target on your back because you put him here . is that it ? you said it 's just a matter of time before this happens again . but what if next time it 's not just a black eye and some cracked ribs ? what if you do n't walk away at all ? michael : do n't do that . it 's gon na be okay . lauren : [ voice breaking ] it 's not okay ! no part of this is okay ! michael , i 'm afraid for you . you could get killed here . michael : imagine fenmore in here . lauren : no . i know you 're trying to protect our son . but you have to protect yourself , too . michael : i survived prison . fenmore would n't . we ca n't let him go down for carmine 's murder . lauren : [ sighs ] i know , but , michael , michael -- michael : it 's our job . we have to protect him , no matter what . [ scene_break ] cane : hey , come on . you got to eat your sandwich , all right , 'cause it 's gon na make you grow up big and strong . charlie : i 'm already strong . cane : come here . let me see . what is this bicep ? whoa ! that 's a big bicep . you know what ? i have a feeling if you keep eating all your food , one day you could beat daddy in an arm wrestle . all right , i want to see this . come here . you ready ? we 're gon na go on `` three , `` all right ? one ... two ... three ! [ both laugh ] cane : i tricked you . i tricked you . i tricked you . [ grunts ] all right , go . go . finish your food . come on . [ scene_break ] fenmore : it 's me . i need a favor . [ scene_break ] nick : noah , do n't bother your mother with stuff like that . noah : i think it 's a fair question , dad . sharon : considering my behavior lately , i do n't blame noah for asking that . nick : i will always love sharon as the mother of my children . she knows we 're not getting back together . and now she 's getting healthy , not just for herself , but for her kids . sharon : the anniversary of cassie 's death , for whatever reason , just hit me really hard this year . it just made me think of how close we all were , and i missed us being together . i - i convinced myself the only way that i would ever be happy again is if i was with your father . now , if i had been taking my medication , i would have known that that was wrong thinking . nick : you got nothing to be embarrassed about , sharon . noah : dad 's right . mom , you have an illness . that 's why it 's so important for you to talk to your doctor . sharon : well , i 'm really sorry i lied to both of you . i - i feel really ashamed . i just ... i could n't stand the thought of either of you being disappointed in me . noah : well , i know the feeling . i mean , i am constantly worried that you guys are gon na be disappointed in me , which is why i 've been avoiding having a conversation with you . nick : dude , come on . you know you can talk to me about anything . what 's up ? noah : um ... [ clears throat ] all right , well , here it goes . um , dad , i 'm gon na give you my two weeks ' notice at the underground . nick : ouch . that is disappointing , to say the least . you took that job at newman , did n't you ? noah : newman - chancellor . dad , it 's a great opportunity to learn the business from grandpa . nick : so , this is 100 % certain ? noah : it 's 100 % . nick : all right . well , i can see that your mind is clearly made up . and i 'm not gon na argue about it with you . you know how i feel . but one piece of advice , son -- do not let this consume you , okay ? there is much more to life . noah : i 'm going in to this with my eyes wide open . you and mom just have to trust my judgment . sharon : we do , sweetheart . nick : we want what is best for you . that 's it . noah : i know . thanks , dad . nick : of course . noah : bye , mom . [ door opens , closes ] nick : [ sighs ] sharon : you know what i think about him working with victor . nick : yeah . i feel the same . but our son is a grown man now . and he needs to carve out his own path , make his own mistakes . sharon : well , that 's what this is , nick . nick : time will tell . sharon : all i know is , i 'm just trying to get my own life in order right now . i 'm afraid that i 'm not gon na be strong enough to pick up the pieces if noah 's life falls apart . [ scene_break ] neil : sounds like you 've gained some insight . if it 's true . hilary : no tricks , okay ? leslie -- she gave me the letters that my mother wrote to her father . neil : gus ' death was a real blow for leslie . these letters right here -- they were a lifeline . it gave her a purpose to find your mother and learn as much as possible as she could about her own father . hilary : i guess she thought that they would speak to me , too . give me some answers that you could n't . neil : did they ? hilary : the letters cleared up a few things about the night my mom died . all this time , i 've been blaming you for getting her drunk . but the truth is , she had a problem . and she started drinking again when i went away to college , which i knew but i did n't want to acknowledge . you were probably just some guy that she sat down with at the bar , looking for comfort . and she was there because she was upset and made a choice to drown out her pain . and it was a bad choice . neil : yes . it was a bad choice . hilary : i can relate . i know all about bad choices . it 's why i asked you to meet me here , neil . i owe you an apology . [ scene_break ] lily : yummy . um , so , i 've been thinking . cane : i 've been thinking , too . i 'm thinking about getting you out of this pirate outfit . lily : [ chuckles ] um , seriously , though . i 've been thinking that maybe we should go trick - or - treating around the neighborhood . cane : i do n't understand . why do n't you want to go to the carnival ? lily : well , there wo n't be a crowd to deal with , so it 'll be a lot easier to keep an eye on the kids . then that way if they get tired , their beds are right down the street . cane : but we told neil we 're gon na meet him there . lily : i know , but i can just send him a text . it 's fine . cane : sweetheart . do n't do this . lily : do n't do what ? cane : i know after what happened to delia , you do n't want to let the kids out of your sight . lily : i 'm just saying that it 's opened my eyes that we have to be more careful with them . cane : okay . i was there when delia was born . and i 'm devastated by what happened to her . lily : yeah , cane , me , too . so why ca n't you be more concerned about our own kids ? cane : i am concerned about our own kids , but we ca n't let them grow up living in a bubble , and we ca n't project our fears on them . they have to have a life like normal kids . [ scene_break ] fenmore : did you get what i need ? raven : have i ever let you down ? fenmore : no . you 're actually the only person i can really count on these days . raven : what happened to cleaning up your act ? working on the steps ? fenmore : rehab was my parents ' thing . they have a lot of these ideas they 're just expecting me to go along with . now , this looked a little different than the last batch . raven : i 'm using a new supplier . fenmore : do you think you could get any more of those ? raven : for the right price , i can get anything . things must be really crappy at home . fenmore : i 'm just sick of being treated like a little kid . i 'm old enough to make my own decisions . and if i make a bad one along the way , i 'll just take full responsibility . [ scene_break ] christine : it 's such a 180 . paul : what do you mean ? christine : michael had fen arrested for pushing jamie off the roof , remember ? he insisted that his son be held accountable . paul : well , michael had no choice . he was the d.a . and when jamie admitted that he 'd lied , michael felt terrible about not giving fen the benefit of the doubt . i mean , essentially , michael was going through what i 'm going through now . christine : and this is his way to make up for it ? paul : no . michael is fen 's father . and now he has no public responsibility . he can do whatever he feels is necessary to protect his son . and you know as well as i do that fen will be swallowed up by the system and he will not survive in prison . christine : michael did . turned his whole life around . paul : that was different . michael was much older . he was well - educated . he was a professional . you know , and underneath that polished veneer , michael is tough as nails . fen 's not gon na do well behind bars . trust me . christine : well , you know what ? maybe this is the ultimate wake - up call . i mean , clearly rehab did n't help . and according to lauren , fen was high the night of the murder . paul : did he say that or just her ? christine : fen admitted that that 's why it took him so long to come forward . he did n't even remember shooting carmine . paul : [ sighs ] maybe he did n't remember because he did n't shoot carmine . you know , michael has just as many reasons to lie for lauren . [ scene_break ] guard : time 's up . lauren : my husband has been injured . why was he not taken to the infirmary ? guard : the prisoner has n't requested medical attention . lauren : that is outrageous ! he has clearly been beaten ! i am not leaving here until he is being seen by a doctor ! michael : lauren , it 's gon na be all right . lauren : no , it 's not gon na be all right . none of this is all right ! and if you 're not gon na protect yourself , then i 'm gon na have to do it for you . michael : please , just do n't . promise me . lauren ! promise me you 're not gon na do anything ! lauren ! promise ! [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm not worried about it , sharon . you 'd have to be pretty far gone not to be there for our kids . i know if noah ever got into trouble , you would be there with some good advice . sharon : thanks . but when i think about all the things he 's done for me , advice does n't even begin to pay him back . nick : no doubt about it . our son is a great kid . sharon : you know , he even offered to watch faith for me today when i could n't find a sitter . i did n't have to reschedule my therapy appointment . i mean , he 's just been so supportive . nick : that 's 'cause he loves you , no matter what happens . it 's not gon na change . sharon : well , given how many mistakes i 've made , it 's nice for me . it 's a relief to look at noah and know that there 's one thing i really did right . nick : well , he 's got a great head on his shoulders , largely because of you . so do n't worry about him . sharon : well , i ca n't help it when victor 's involved . nick : yeah , i hear you . but , sharon , it 's his life , and we have to stand back and let our son have room to live it . [ scene_break ] courtney : hey . noah : got my text ? courtney : yeah , you said you had big news ? noah : hmm . courtney : hold on . let me guess . for halloween , you 're going as a guy who 's in desperate need of a kiss ? noah : [ chuckles ] courtney : good costume . noah : well , my news does have to do with dressing up . i , uh -- i gave my dad my two weeks ' notice . i 'm officially trading in my t - shirts for a suit and a tie . courtney : really ? well , i happen to think that you look incredibly hot in one certain dark gray suit . noah : [ chuckles ] courtney : not just saying that 'cause i gave it to you . noah : uh - huh . courtney : noah , really , you were born to be a business mogul . noah : well , i 'm glad you think so , because my folks are not too wild about the idea . courtney : your dad was n't too happy when summer decided to put college on hold , either , but , i mean , she did anyway , and now she 's having a blast being a model . noah : true . courtney : you want to know what i think ? noah : hmm ? courtney : i think that you should stop being worried about what everyone else wants and do what makes you happy . noah : that makes me happy . [ scene_break ] cane : i do n't see neil anywhere . you see him ? lily : no . he must have hit traffic . cane : do you want to wait for him , or do you want to start ? lily : i 'm sure he 'll call when he gets here . cane : okay . all right . now , what do you guys want to do first ? mattie : i want to go to jump ! charlie : i want to go to bumper cars ! cane : this is not like going to the amusement park with uncle devon , okay ? see , the line 's gon na get long . if we do n't figure out what we want to do now , we wo n't have a chance to do anything . lily : okay , how about this ? how about we split up , and that way the kids can do everything they want before it gets too late . yeah ? cane : yeah ? you sure ? lily : yeah , i 'll take mattie to the bouncing house , and charlie can go to bumper cars . mattie : i want to do both . lily : oh , of course you do . well , we 're gon na try , okay ? so , you ready ? cane : you ready ? lily : on your mark , get set , go ! cane : [ exhales sharply ] [ scene_break ] hilary : i 've been abusive , to put it mildly . violating your privacy , tormenting you online , trying to turn the people that you care about against you . i realize how vicious i 've been . and your family , they -- they did n't deserve that . neil : um , hilary , let me -- let me ask you something . when -- when you came up with this plan , what were you hoping it would accomplish ? hilary : honestly ? all i cared about for years , all i could think about , was how to inflict maximum pain . i was ... i was so caught up in my grief , i just wanted you to hurt the way that i did . but it did n't work . did n't bring you down . it only brought me down . and it did n't bring my mom back or make this -- this ache in my heart go away . neil : yeah . hilary . nothing will . that ache that you 're talking about , it 's always gon na be there . you know , i think it 's nature 's way of making sure that we never forget about the people that we 've lost . i might have told you this . a few days before i met your mother , my -- my wife had died . i 'm still not fully healed . but after awhile , i - i guess i learned to live with it . hilary : how ? neil : by making peace -- making peace with what happened . maybe it 's why i was so affected when i found out about what happened to your mother . you know , i thought i had put my wife 's death behind me and moved on . but hearing about rose 's death , it -- it brought me back to that place . hilary . i 'll always regret leaving your mother ... alone ... passed out in that motel room . i 'm sorry . hilary : neil . i forgive you . okay ? maybe it 's time you forgive yourself . [ scene_break ] paul : no , i understand , but the sooner , the better . all right . thanks . forensics will have a report on my desk sometime tomorrow . christine : tomorrow ? paul : yeah . christine : aha . that is the universe telling you to take the rest of the night off , that there is nothing more you can do here this evening . paul : oh , i like the way you think , mrs. williams . christine : let 's go . paul : wait . i got to drop this off . christine : okay . lauren : oh , thank god you guys are here . i need your help . paul : why ? what 's wrong ? lauren : i just came from seeing michael . and it seems that some of the inmates recognized him and decided to welcome him with their fists . christine : oh , how bad was it ? lauren : it 's bad . i mean , he 's got cuts and bruises , and he has broken ribs . he refuses to report it . paul : right . well , talking will only make matters worse for him . lauren : he 's stuck on a cell block with people at he helped put there . i mean , is there anything that you can do to help ? christine : i was worried that something like this might happen , so i made a few calls around the time of the sentencing , and i 've tried to move him to a more secure cell block . lauren : okay , good , good . when is that gon na happen ? christine : i have n't had an answer yet . look , sometimes they 're helpful . sometimes they are n't . the best we can do is try . lauren : we 've got to do something . i mean , we 've got to help michael . [ scene_break ] raven : good news . i can get you that other stuff tonight . in the meantime , i was holding out on you . this should tide you over . fenmore : watch it ! courtney and noah are right over there . you trying to get me busted ? raven : [ chuckles ] do n't worry about courtney . she 's one of my biggest customers . noah : what 's wrong ? courtney : nothing . um , i was just thinking i 'm being such a horrible friend . i mean , we 're here celebrating after you take this big step in life , at a coffee shop ? noah : no , it 's cool . courtney : i have something better in mind . come on . [ scene_break ] sharon : faith ! daddy 's down here waiting to go trick - or - treating ! here she is . nick : wow ! look at you ! you are the prettiest princess i 've ever seen in my life . and what 's wrong ? faith : i ca n't find my wand . sharon : oh , well , that 's around here somewhere . nick : she 's gon na find it . all right . let 's go over the ground rules for tonight . once we drive into town , when the car stops , we 're not just gon na jet out of the car . all right ? daddy will walk around the vehicle and escort you out , okay ? when we cross the street , we 're gon na hold hands the whole time and look both ways , like , twice . okay ? and if you ever get separated from me for any reason , you go to the nearest phone , and you call ... faith : 911 . i know , dad . i 'm not a baby . nick : i know you 're not . but it helps to have a reminder . sharon : okay ! here it is . you left it in the den . nick : all right . sharon : have fun tonight . faith : you 're not coming with us ? sharon : well , i thought you were overdue for some daddy / daughter time . so i 'll see you in the morning , okay ? give me a kiss . [ smooches ] have fun . nick : all right , princess . let 's go conjure up some candy . sharon : yeah . nick : the wings ! sharon : have fun ! get a lot of candy ! and be safe . nick : good night . sharon : good night . cassie : seriously , mom ? sharon : what ? cassie : you are so close to having everything you want . you ca n't give up now . faith gave you the perfect opening , a reason to spend time with the family . why did n't you take it ? sharon : i want nick in my life . but if i come on too strong or i try to manipulate him , nick will see right through it . and then he 'll resent me and then i 'll lose him as a friend , and i do n't want that . cassie : dad said that he will always love you . sharon : as the mother of his children . he also said that we would never be together again . cassie : he has said that before ! it never lasts . if it did , faith would n't be here . sharon : no , cassie , it was wrong to try to live in the past . cassie : why ? you and dad were so happy back then . you know that you could be again . do n't you ? [ scene_break ] courtney : [ laughs ] i can not believe that you just shrieked that loud . noah : uh , what ? no . hey , that was n't me . guys do n't shriek . courtney : oh , yeah , you 're right . because little girls do , and that 's exactly what you sounded like when that zombie jumped out at you . noah : okay , i may have yelled ... courtney : oh . mm - hmm . noah : ... a little bit to , you know , warn you of impending danger . courtney : mm - hmm . noah : but no , there was no shrieking of any kind . courtney : please , noah . you were terrified . it was a haunted maze for little kids , and you freaked out , dude . noah : the guy had a chainsaw ! who would n't be scared ? courtney : i do n't know , but you probably should have just let me go in first . noah : well , that would n't have been very chivalrous of me . courtney : i could have protected you from all the fake ghouls and goblins . noah : i did n't shriek . courtney : oh , but you did . and it was adorable . [ scene_break ] neil : it takes a big person to admit when they 're wrong . to ask for forgiveness on top of that , it says a lot about your character . hilary : i doubt my mother would be too proud of the way that i 've handled things . neil : but you know what ? i mean , this -- this right here , right now , you 're making amends now . you know , you 're trying to change your life for the better . that 's , uh , step nine . hilary : my mom used to have the 12 steps posted on our fridge . neil : yeah . did she ? you remember the last one ? hilary : `` practice the steps by helping others . `` neil : i 'd like to help you . how would you feel about coming to work for me ? [ scene_break ] sharon : seeing my kids happy is more than enough for me . cassie : no . i do n't believe that any more than you do . sharon : cassie , sweetheart , listen to me . these past few months have been wrong . i 've done some bad things to try to recapture something that i could probably never have back . cassie : how do you know ? ! sharon : because you 're not really here . all of those happy moments i 've been remembering , they all include you . i miss the four of us together as a family , and i 've clung to your memory when i probably should have let you go a long time ago . cassie : you need me . sharon : i need to get better . and now that i 'm on my medication , i 've been seeing less and less of you . after awhile , i probably wo n't see you anymore . cassie : are n't you gon na miss me ? sharon : more than words can say . cassie : i 'll always be here when you need me . [ scene_break ] nick : is there anything better than hot chocolate on a chilly night ? you know what ? after this , we 're gon na go over to grandma and grandpa 's for a sleepover . how 's that sound ? hey . you still thinking about those kids with the gruesome masks ? faith : one of them had an axe in his head , daddy . nick : i know . but it was pretend , right ? it 's all pretend . but i thought those guys were jerks running around frightening the little kids . you know , it 's okay to be scared . does n't mean you 're a baby . i 'm scared of a few things . i 'm scared of clowns . they freak me out . and flying monkeys . tornados . pretty scary , right ? and those spiders with the longlegs that can crawl up and get you right -- ow ! but you know what i 'm most afraid of ? is that you 're gon na grow up too fast and then you 're not gon na need daddy anymore . faith : i 'm only four feet tall . nick : well , yeah , but you 're like -- you 're like this now , all right ? i mean , last summer , you were like this . you 're that much bigger now . and i know you ca n't wait to get , you know , really big . but if you want to stay daddy 's little girl forever , i 'm cool with that . come here . mwah . oh , thank you . [ scene_break ] neil : you guys have the greatest costumes i 've ever seen in my whole life ! i 'm serious ! your mama did such an amazing job . lily : oh , thank you . mattie : i want to get taffy apples . neil : you do , huh ? cane : hmm ... okay . neil : go on . cane : all right . wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . okay . wait , wait . that 's for you . and that 's for you . hey ! wait , wait , wait , wait . give it to the lady over there , and do n't forget to get your change ! lily : stay where we can see you . neil : yeah , be careful ! lily : thank you . so , we thought that you 'd be here awhile ago . is everything okay ? neil : hilary actually asked to see me . cane : please do n't tell me you went . lily : yeah , what did she threaten to blackmail you with this time ? neil : nothing . she wanted to apologize . cane : why ? she did n't try that angle before ? lily : yeah , then she turned around and fed everything you said to a reporter . neil : you know what ? i - i truly believe that she regrets everything she put our family through . cane : all right , let me tell you , that woman regrets nothing . neil : i understand why you 're so skeptical about it . i do . but i believe truly in my heart that she 's sincere . and i hope that you 'll give her a chance to make amends . 'cause i do n't want any tension at the workplace . lily : why would there be ? neil : i offered hilary a job at jabot . cane : [ sighs ] lily : what ? ! okay , well , you can accept my resignation , because there is no way i am working anywhere near that witch . [ scene_break ] hilary : [ sobs ] [ sighs ] [ sobbing ] [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] michael : what are you doing here ? what 's going on ? is lauren -- is fenmore -- christine : they 're both fine . and i think they 'll rest easier knowing that you 're gon na be safe . michael : what are you talking about ? christine : i 've arranged to have you moved to a safer part of the prison . with the informants . michael : oh . [ sighs ] what ? do you expect me to thank you for painting an even bigger target on my back ? christine : no one violent can get to you there . there 's tighter security . very few inmates have access . michael : i have a bad feeling about this , christine . a bad feeling . christine : well , it 's better than sleeping with one eye open , right ? under the circumstances , i 'd say this is a good thing . [ scene_break ] lauren : thank god chris was able to get michael 's transfer approved for tonight . paul : well , you know , she 's been working on it for some time . lauren : i know . i know . i 'm just very grateful -- what 's going on here ? i was told that fen 's confession was not grounds for arrest ! paul : it 's not . lauren : well , then why is he here ? ! paul : kelly arrested him near gcu . possession with intent to sell . fenmore : it looks like i 'm going to prison after all . [ next_on ] victor : i want you to find the person responsible for delia abbott 's death . avery : you used me , nikki . in fact , you 're still doing it right now . nick : what 's going on here ? | lauren visits michael in jail and is surprised to see him with a black eye . lauren wants him to tell the authorities , but michael objects by telling her that the other inmates do n't like a snitch . cane , lily , charlie , and maddie are at the coffeehouse getting ready to go to the halloween carnival . neil visits hilary to have a talk . paul , in the office , looks at a pic of carmine . christine comes in and interrupts him . paul lets christine know that michael did n't killed carmine . neil asks hilary what she wants . sharon comes in and thanks noah for watching faith while she went to her therapy . she says she changed doctors and is doing better . nick walks in and interrupts their talk . christine asks paul what the initial findings show concerning carmine 's death . lauren worries over michael 's safety . fen comes into the coffeehouse and watches cane with charlie . his drug dealer friend arrives with his `` stuff . `` nick lets noah know that he will always love sharon as the mother of his children . noah gives nick his two weeks ' notice that he will soon be going to work at newman enterprises . hilary shows neil the letter that gus wrote to rose years ago . lily changes their plans from going to the carnival to going trick - or - treating in the neighborhood . christine remembers how michael and fen lied when it came to whether or not jamie was pushed off the roof . christine also tells paul that fen had been `` high `` on drugs the night that carmine was killed . lauren vows to protect michael whether he wants her to or not . |
lily : let 's fix these wings , 'cause the candy fairy ca n't fly if they 're crooked , right ? mattie : [ giggles ] lily : and you are the scariest werewolf ever ! rowr ! charlie : [ growls ] cane : all i did was tell the reporter the truth -- that i saw hilary , and then she was gone . [ sighs ] listen , i know how it sounds . oh , this is great . so my own attorney thinks i 'm lying . you know , the only person who believes me is my father - in - law , and i do n't know if i can trust him . i 'm gon na call you tomorrow . i have to go . [ sighs ] wow ! and wow ! both : daddy ! cane : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa ! mattie : can i sign your cast ? cane : aw , sweetheart , it 's not that sort of cast . look at you , huh ? you guys look great . are you ready for some mad trick - or - treating ? both : yeah ! lily : oh , uh , we 're -- we 're going to the delia project halloween party . cane : yeah , yeah , i know . it 's in the top of the tower . thanks , little buddy . lily : yeah , there 's a kids parade , so they 're really excited about it . cane : can you guys go and practice your mad trick - or - treating skills with the front desk for me for a second while i talk to mom ? both : yeah . cane : thank you . you know , i would like to spend some of halloween with them , if that 's okay . lily : well , we have plans . cane : i can come along . lily : it 's a costume party . cane : i can go as an extortionist with a broken elbow . lily : cane , do n't . cane : are you trying to keep my kids away from me ? is that what you 're trying to do ? lily : because you 're out of control . cane : so you think that they have to be protected from me ? really ? devon : it 's a lie after lie after lie . this two - faced son of a bitch has been doing nothing but lying to me for months ! we find the ransom in his gym bag in his house , but he claims he 's being set up . then we find the hoodie in his locker . he does n't remember putting it there . and now he 's claiming that he saw hilary in the park , and then she just up and disappeared . he 's playing with us all , all right ? he 's wasting our time . you guys do n't -- dylan : or ... cane could be telling the truth . gwen : hilary was right in front of me , and i lost her . neil : well , at -- at least she was at the hospital , right ? so , how was she ? did -- did you talk to her ? gwen : she was disoriented , upset . but she recognized me , said she wanted to call her husband . neil : okay , that 's good . that 's good . let 's hope that she stays at that hospital . she 's getting the care that she needs , right ? maybe somebody recognized her . dr. neville : someone did . me . neil : well , thank god , man . where is she ? dr. neville : sadly , mrs. hamilton is still at that village idiots convention some ironically call a hospital . but not to worry . i took care of our problem . she 's not about to wander off or go anywhere . neil : what have you done ? jack : very impressive . victor : well , now . what appropriate attire . considering you 've been trying to suck the lifeblood out of newman enterprises . jack : ashley has ordered that all of those buys be undone . she 's the c.e.o . ashley : that 's right . i have to admit , it was slightly entertaining , making all those purchases . victor : yes , well , it all went all right for your company until the virus started attacking you , as well . ashley : yes , well , hopefully , that 's under control now . victor : yeah , well , i certainly hope so . i do n't want anything to interfere with tonight 's festivities in memory of delia . and , of course , this is also for newman enterprises . jack : well , good of you to give delia top billing . victor : well , i think we were all terribly affected by her tragic death . now , this is also an opportunity , though , to show the business community that newman enterprises is as strong as ever , if not stronger . jack : until paragon strikes again . victor : well , that wo n't happen , because kevin just arrived , and he 's gon na see to it that that wo n't happen . ashley : are there any updates , kevin ? kevin : uh , the power outage -- the elevator twigged me , but that was not paragon - related . i 'm gon na monitor the newman and the jabot system from victor 's office . i 'm also gon na introduce an advanced aslr to attack the worm . ashley : what 's an aslr ? kevin : address space layout randomization . victor : mm . ashley : i 'm so happy i asked . kevin : all right . i 'm gon na get on that . jack : hang on , kevin . kevin : yep . jack : tonight is about delia . if you want to be more a part of things , you can . kevin : i think the best way i can honor my stepdaughter is to make sure that nothing spoils tonight . phyllis : no more business . no more paragon virus . tonight is about a celebration . victor : that 's right . nikki : well , are n't you the prettiest pirate i have ever seen . faith : grandma , you 're pretty , too . what are you ? nikki : i am mae west . little ahead of your time , kid . listen . how would you like to lead the children 's parade and show these little ones how it 's done ? faith : okay ! can we take a picture to show christian ? nick : [ scoffs ] yeah , we 're doing that . faith : [ chuckles ] nick : looks like you 're gon na have your hands full . nikki : yeah , well , the drakes offered to manage the parade and get the kids upstairs , but they just canceled . nick : mom , you 're a genius at this stuff . you 'll figure something out . nikki : i was hoping you would bring sage with you . nick : you know , i asked . uh , she did n't want to leave christian at the hospital , so i 'm gon na meet up with her there later . nikki : could you talk to her again ? i mean , i understand that she does n't want to let christian out of her sight , but it 'd be good for her to get out of the hospital , clear her head , get a glimpse of what she has to come with your son . nick : [ chuckles ] you are a wise woman , miss west . nikki : well , as mae said , `` too much of a good thing can be wonderful . `` nick : [ chuckles ] nikki : and that 's what i want for you and sage and the baby -- wonderful . mwah . see you later . nick : thanks , mom . [ sighs ] [ grunts ] chelsea : hey . nick : hey ! best costume ever . bat boy ! [ both chuckle ] nick : i 'm glad to see you . i did n't think you 'd come . chelsea : it was adam 's idea . he wants me to honor delia . plus , he wants connor to be able to enjoy halloween . nick : that 's good thinking on his part . faith : look , it 's the devil . nick : devil ? who is that masked man ? nick : trick or treat . sage : hey . nick : how 's our boy ? sage : he 's hanging in there . i should be happy , right ? nick : hey , no news is definitely a good thing . sage : [ sighs ] i just hate seeing him like this . nick : well , you know what i hate ? seeing his mother unhappy . so christian and i both think that you should join faith and me here -- a little laughter , some sugar rush . what do you think ? sage : [ chuckles ] that 's what christian would want ? nick : uh , it 's -- it 's more me , probably . definitely more me . sage : i do n't think i can get a costume together in time . nick : is that a yes ? sage : i do n't know . nick : well , think about it . i love you . sage : i love you , too . chelsea : she , uh -- she did n't want to leave christian ? nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : yeah , i get it . adam had to practically throw me out of his hospital room . i 'm just greedy for every second i can spend with him before he , you know , goes away . nick : his medical condition does n't change anything ? chelsea : he goes to jail the second he 's well enough . christine would 've practically scooped him up off the operating table if she could 've . [ sighs ] how am i gon na do this , nick ? adam keeps telling me he wants me to give connor a normal life . 10 years . that 's 10 birthdays , 10 christmases , a million soccer games ... [ voice breaking ] i mean , i know adam needs to be punished for what he did , but now connor 's gon na be punished , as well . i mean , it 's not right . nick : it 'll be all right . chelsea : [ sighs ] dylan : look , it does n't make sense that cane would lie about seeing hilary . why would he set himself up for more scrutiny ? devon : to cover his tracks ? to make himself look like the hero ? to confuse us ? i mean , pick one . he 's guilty as hell . he 's doing everything he can to distract us from finding hilary . if you do n't see this , get off the case . paul : o - okay . devon , hold on a second here . i mean , i - i completely understand your frustration . i 'm with you there . but there is a definite advantage to staying at the top of the funnel here and looking at this with fresh , clean eyes . dylan is only throwing out some options . devon : you want an option ? cane is guilty . lily , his own wife , has stopped defending him . is there just too much evidence for you guys to see , or what ? dylan : devon , we -- we all want the same thing . devon : then why are we standing here making up excuses for cane ? no more `` what if 's . no more theories . no more defending the guy who 's obviously guilty ! no more wasting time ! i mean , what is it gon na take for you guys to do your damn job -- hilary turning up dead ? ! dylan : [ exhales sharply ] i 'd like to speak to cane . with your permission . paul : so you really think he 's innocent ? dylan : i 'm just going with my gut . and if it turns out that -- that cane is telling the truth , i mean , we owe it to devon , we owe it to everybody , to find out . neil : what did you do to hilary ? dr. neville : what any rational person would do . neil : what did you do ? dr. neville : she was upset . she was starting to make a scene , so i gave her a small injection . neil : you -- you sedated her ? dr. neville : for her own good . well , i could hardly afford to carry her out of memorial draped over my shoulder , could i ? mr. winters , please . i 'm telling you , she 's fine . she 's resting comfortably in a private room . someone will find her . gwen : but when ? that could be hours . dr. neville : exactly , therein lying the beauty of the situation . i , for one , intend to use that time to make a head start out of town . neil : a head start ? what are you doing ? what -- what -- what ? what are you doing ? you 're running away ? dr. neville : no , absolutely not . i 'm relocating . and i strongly suggest that we all take full advantage of this very serendipitous opportunity . gwen : i do n't understand . i mean , you 've done nothing wrong . your methods might be unconventional , but you brought a woman back to life . you brought her out of a coma . dr. neville : if that 's a thank - you , then you 're welcome . i bid you adieu , neil : no , no , no , no . no , no . you stay right there . i - i need to know why you 're trying to get out of town so fast . dr. neville : because it happened too quickly . i was n't in control . the patient was supposed to be restored to a fully cognitive state gradually over time . she was n't supposed to stampede for the exit . [ sighs ] i 'm amazed she was able to stand , much less go awol . neil : maybe she woke up , and she saw this strange man -- that would be you -- asleep in the chair . and she got scared . dr. neville : i do n't know . but because of her actions , i was n't able to do my job . i was n't able to analyze systemic responses . i was n't able to diagnose theta patterns . i was n't able to run endocrine or gastrointestinal panels . this is the lifeblood of my work . it 's what i 'm here for . i ca n't publish without that data . i have n't got the data because she made a mess of everything . gwen : you 're blaming hilary ? dr. neville : no . no . no , it was n't supposed to happen like this . there was a protocol in place . none of this was supposed to happen . neil : but it did . you see , and now you 're flying out of here like a bat out of hell , are n't you ? why ? dr. neville : [ sighs ] it was always a long shot . the fact is , i was willing to do things that others would n't do . i saturated the woman 's body with medications , drugs , and combinations those chimps over at memorial would never dream of -- of trying . my protocol is years ahead of the curve . i even warned you there was no guarantee . neil : you call yourself a creative genius , right ? but you may have created some permanent fatal damage in this woman . let me ask you something . did you revive her just so we could lose her all over again ? emma : oh , my god . the whole world 's looking for you . lily : i do n't think the kids need protecting from you . cane : okay , great . then let me spend time with them and come to the benefit with you . lily : and what are you gon na do -- bring the circus with you ? you 're all over the news . you 're getting in fights at the drop of a hat . cane : i was provoked . lily : just let mattie and charlie have fun and forget about the drama surrounding their dad . if you come , you 're gon na bring the drama with you . the best thing you can do for them is just stay away . cane : so you 're trying to keep me away from my kids ? is that what you 're doing ? lily : do n't make this worse . let them have this night . cane : it ca n't get any worse . you 've already turned your back on me . lily : oh , i 'm sorry . you 're the one who moved out . cane : but you 're the one who does n't believe me . lily : i want to believe in you , but you 're making it impossible . cane : so you do n't believe me when i tell you i saw hilary in the park ? you do n't believe me ? lily : cane , what i know is that you seem desperate . you will do or say anything right now , and i do n't think that man should be around our children . cane : i am their father . and what you 're doing is not right . you ca n't do this . lily : i 'm sorry . we 're -- we 're gon na be late . we have to go . cane : lily , lily , lily . lily : guys , come on . let 's go . both : bye , daddy ! cane : bye . i love you . have fun . charlie : we will . cane : okay . [ sighs ] [ chuckles ] this is great . so , what did i do now ? oh , i know . i stole candy from a baby , did n't i ? dylan : what if i told you i do n't think you 're lying about hilary ? emma : i 'm sure it 's her -- hilary hamilton . her picture 's been everywhere for months . she 's got i.v . marks . seems like she 's been drugged . stitch : yeah , it 's her . call the police . emma : okay . stitch : hilary ? hilary . hey . you 're in the hospital . i 'm dr . rayburn , okay ? i 'm gon na take care of you . everything 's gon na be okay . hey . mariah : hey ! you obviously did not get the memo . kevin : did you ? sorry , i 've got work to do . mariah : hey . paragon ? kevin : yeah , another gift from adam newman . [ sighs ] nikki : well , i need someone to organize the children and lead the parade . phyllis : well , i ca n't help you . i have to wrangle my very handsome vampire husband . nikki : well -- [ sighs ] mariah : i 'll do it . we 'll do it . nikki : really ? mariah : yeah . nikki : oh , mariah , thank you so much . and you , too , kevin . kevin : but -- nikki : it really does take a village . well , have fun . mariah : thanks . kevin : you , me , and a room full of children ? what were you thinking ? mariah : it 'll be fun ? kevin : i have to babysit paragon . you 're on your own . mariah : you 're the only one with actual kid experience . none of these people are gon na turn their little monsters loose into my care . kevin : so then why would you volunteer to do this ? mariah : what 's the alternative ? hanging out with the masters of the universe , making small talk about bags of money and portfolios ? no , uh , i would rather take a room full of kids any day . so are you in ? kevin : no . have fun . mariah : hey , please . you c -- you can work . bring your laptop . just give me some guidance . kevin : because you 're known for listening to advice ? mariah : tonight is for a good cause , delia 's project . you have to make an appearance . why not be at the head of the parade ? kevin : is -- is tonight about delia , or is it about victor making newman enterprises look good ? because his son killed delia and broke chloe and still has n't seen the inside of a prison cell . mariah : i 'm so sorry , kevin . kevin : [ sighs ] she would 've loved this party . the parade , all this candy . [ sighs ] mariah : does that mean you 'll help me out ? abby : hey , guys . victor : well , my goodness . jack : hey ! look at you . abby : hi ! mwah . victor : do n't you look pretty ? abby : thank you . victor : my goodness . ashley : abby . where 's your fiancé ? victor : what do you mean , `` where 's your fiancé ? `` abby : [ chuckles ] victor : what 's she talking about ? whoa ! stitch should 've asked me for permission , do n't you think ? ashley : well , actually , he asked me . mariah : you are not gon na regret this . kevin : i already do . mariah : all right . we have got this covered . you 're free to go . nick : you 're in charge ? this should be good . chelsea : i can stay and help you guys if you want . mariah : it 's just a few kids . how hard could it be ? go ! go ! hang with the grownups ! it 's fine ! chelsea : okay . nick : let 's go . chelsea : have fun ! mariah : oh . oh , hi . nick : yeah . chelsea : okay . here . say hi . mariah : okay . hi , there . kevin : hey , guys . mariah : oh , my . hi . um ... uh , you 're on bat patrol . kevin : oh , okay . hey , bud . listen , we 're gon na do a little , uh , halloween 101 , okay ? i 'm gon na teach you all about trick - or - treating , 'cause i learned from the best . her name was delia . dr. neville : be happy with the medical miracle i 've handed you . what i was able to accomplish -- what we were able to accomplish , it 's revolutionary . unfortunately , it will most probably be misinterpreted , so if you do n't mind , i 'm gon na get out of genoa city ahead of the tar and feathers . [ sighs ] if i was a - a superstitious man , i would bid you both good luck . but i 'm not , so ... gwen : just a few hours ago , we were so hopeful . neil : hilary 's gon na get the help that she needs now , and , you know , that 's what counts . gwen : what about you ? us ? i mean , if hilary ca n't explain what happened and she ca n't back you up -- i hear there 's no extradition in the maldives . neil : oh , no . no , gwen . i 'm not gon na run . i knew this day was coming . i 'm gon na stand right here , right here , and i 'm gon na be a man . gwen : what if she ca n't explain what happened ? what if nobody believes you ? neil : that 's a risk that i 'm gon na have to take . 'cause i 'm gon na do the right thing . do you realize what i 've done to cane 's life , to the family ? his life has been destroyed . it 's in rubble . i - i have to clear his name . i have to . gwen : you 're a good man . neil : i have made a mess out of so many lives here . i have . and it ends right now . okay , here 's what i want you to do , all right , pretty girl ? i want you to pack a bag , and i want you to get out of town until all this blows over . can you do that for me ? gwen : i 'm already in deep . and the only place i 'm going is to the hospital , with you . we 're gon na find hilary before the police do and make sure that she can tell them the truth . devon : i just have to be honest with myself . all the empty searches and the false leads ... you know ? she died . maybe here or maybe in virgin gorda ... on the beach ... on those rocks . i was kidding myself to think that she could 've survived that . paul : you know , i - i - i wish you would listen to me . there is absolutely no reason to talk like this . if cane is telling the truth , hilary is alive . devon : she 's not alive , though , paul . she 's not alive . just to even say that is ... cane has no idea what i 've been through . and what i 've done . and that i 'd give anything to take it back and do things over again . cane : if you want to know what happened , it is all in the police report . you can just go and read it . dylan : cane , i 'm -- i 'm on your side . cane : until you do n't believe me . dylan : well , if you 're telling the truth , which i think you are , then i 'm on your side . i just need some details . cane : all right . okay . um ... i was cutting through the park , and i saw her . she was sitting on the bench . uh , she had , like , a - a sweatshirt on . it was torn . it was -- it was dirty . i said , `` you 're okay ? you 're safe ? just do n't be afraid . i 'm gon na call 911 . `` i turned my back for one second . and when i looked back , she was gone . dylan : well , if she escaped , she 'd be desperate for help . i mean , why would she run away from you ? cane : and there you go . do n't believe me again . dylan : what ? no , no . a question does n't mean i - i doubt you . i 'm just trying to figure this thing out . cane : you want answers ? go and talk to devon and paul . dylan : you need to tell me , because i may be the only hope that you have at this point . please , cane . anything . it does n't matter how insignificant . cane : her sweatshirt was rolled up . you know what ? there was blood on her arm . it 's strange . it was like -- maybe it was caused from a needle or ... dylan : it was the i.v . she was getting medical attention . cane : that makes sense , because we know when she was taken out of virgin gorda , whoever put her on the plane took her off a gurney . and we know the same person was stealing medical supplies from the hospital . [ cell phone rings ] dylan : hello ? yeah , we 'll be right there . it looks like you get to put your story to the test . they found hilary . devon : hey . emma : oh . i 'm sorry , devon . you ca n't go inside . devon : emma , that 's my wife . i have to see her . emma : i know . dr. rayburn 's with her . devon : i do n't care about that . paul : w - we 'll figure it out . we 'll -- we 'll take care of it . devon : hey . listen . talk to me . tell me something . is she okay ? is she awake ? can i please actually see her ? stitch : hilary is asleep , okay ? she 's been receiving some sort of i.v . treatment , so we 're running a tox screen . devon : and that 's it ? stitch : we do n't know what drugs are in her system . we ca n't proceed with treatment until we do . devon : [ sighs ] has she said anything ? did she say what happened or who did this to her ? stitch : she 's pretty out of it . she has n't been able to communicate . devon : and when will that happen ? stitch : i could n't tell you , okay ? look , we 'll -- we 'll wait for the tox results and keep her under observation . the safest way to deal with this is to bring her back slowly and carefully , okay ? paul : all right . it 's all right . let them do their job . come on . abby : i am an adult . i do not need your permission to marry stitch . did billy ask you for victoria 's hand ? victor : well , you know , billy - boy abbott knew better . abby : you are so cute when you 're old - fashioned and stuffy . [ chuckles ] but i 'm not property . you do n't have to give up a dowry . you do n't have to say , `` thank you , stitch , for marrying my daughter . here are two chickens and a cow . `` victor : [ laughs ] `` two chickens and -- `` i love that . abby : [ laughs ] victor : but , anyway , i think there 's a proper way to have asked me for permission . abby : uh , maybe , but you did n't care about that when you kept me as coo . but it was a good decision , 'cause i 'm good at my job , and i make good decisions . marrying stitch is a good decision . victor : okay . abby : i 'm very happy , and that 's all you should care about . victor : are you really happy ? abby : very happy . ecstatic , mad , crazy happy . and not in an impulsive , `` swept up in the moment , `` `` oh , so abby `` kind of way . this is real . it 's solid . and we promise to never let things go unsaid . complete honesty . i love him . victor : as long as you 're happy , my darling . congratulations . abby : thank you . thank you very much . nick : congratulations for what ? jack : abby and stitch are engaged . chelsea : oh , my gosh . abby : yeah ! chelsea : congratulations . abby : thank you . nick : oh , he is such a lucky guy . phyllis : and in way over his head . sage : oh ! nikki : oh , sage ! sage : look at you ! oh , my gosh . nikki : i 'm so glad you came . everybody 's gon na be so happy to see you . sage : oh , you look amazing . nikki : thank you . sage : this is pretty much the best i could do on such short notice . nikki : oh , you look great . chelsea : um , excuse me . sage : uh -- [ laughter ] what ? chelsea : unbelievable . sage : well , you look lovely . chelsea : so do you . [ kids shrieking ] kevin : guys , guys , guys , guys , guys , guys , guys , remember what i said ? we 're -- we 're lining up , and we 're marching ! faith ? faith ? where 's faith ? come here . come here . come here . you 're gon na take connor and hang out on the couch , okay ? mariah : all right . kevin : hey , thank you . ah , that actually worked . mariah : all right . one for you and two for me . kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa . what are you doing ? what are you doing ? mariah : it 's halloween . kevin : i know , but they 're bouncing off the walls . mariah : they 're happy ! kevin : all right , kids , no more candy until after the parade , okay ? all : boo ! [ laughter ] kevin : how old are you ? ah ! lily , i 'm so glad you 're here . will you say something maternal where you tell them not to eat any more candy ? lily : oh , yeah . um , okay . guys , gather ' round . all right . no more candy . understand ? all : aw . kevin : that goes for you , too . mariah : buzz kill . lily : but you know what ? your parents are gon na be so excited to see you in the parade ! [ laughter ] faith : aah ! [ kids screaming ] joe : oh , it 's just me . it 's just me . faith : you 're not the real devil . y jack : hey . chelsea : hey . jack : you look like you could use one of these . chelsea : oh . thank you . jack : to the people we 're missing tonight , and to the future . i 'm real glad you 're here . chelsea : adam insisted . he practically kicked me out of his hospital room . he said he wants connor to be able to enjoy halloween even though he ca n't be here . jack : i think you and connor are gon na have to get used to doing quite a few things alone . chelsea : i know . i just -- i do n't even want to think about it . phyllis : well , you know what ? adam is going to prison . jack : phyllis ... phyllis : what ? we ca n't sugar - coat this . jack : y - you know what we can do ? we can do what you originally suggested and treat this evening for what it is -- a celebration . phyllis : chelsea , you have to face this head - on . and we both know you have the strength to do it , because connor 's gon na need you more than he 's ever needed you before . [ both laugh ] nick : there we go . sage : that looks good . i like it . nick : i know . look at that , the swashbuckler and the sassy girl in scrubs . someday , we 're gon na be with christian , and we 're gon na look back on this and laugh . sage : we will , wo n't we ? nick : count on it . sage : thanks for understanding i ca n't stay here long . i do n't want to be away from christian for a second . nick : hey , i feel the same way . but i 'm not gon na lie to you . i 'm really glad you 're here . sage : [ chuckles ] nick : faith will be , too . sage : because we 're a family . do you know how much i love saying that -- `` my family , `` `` my husband , `` `` my son `` ? um , i feel bad for faith that her mom ca n't be here . and since sharon ca n't be , i 'm gon na cheer and clap extra loud when our little pink pirate walks through that door , okay ? nick : best stepmom ever . sage : i know . [ both chuckle ] nick : and i promise you , we 're not gon na stay here long , okay ? as soon as the parade 's over , we 'll get back to our son . victor : well , i can not let this evening go by without a dance , pretty lady . kevin : [ sighs ] this is how it 's done . mariah : `` this `` is boring . but i will give you a little credit . your superpowers are being used for good . joe : so , uh , where 's cane ? lily : i asked him not to come . joe : yeah , he must not be too excited about that . lily : well , it 's his own fault . i - i want to believe that he 's innocent , but then the lies just keep piling up . and now he 's saying that he saw hilary in the park , and she wandered off ? uh , it 's just -- it 's ridiculous . joe : yeah , i - i saw the news . i mean , why -- why would he make something like that up ? mattie : hey , give me that back ! mariah : whoa . lily : hey , mattie , charlie , stop . joe : you guys want to have some fun ? charlie : yeah . dylan : hey , thanks for the call . paul : yeah , you bet . cane : how is she ? paul : she 's out of it but , uh , apparently not in any danger . cane : [ sighs ] devon : you did see her in the park . cane : listen , that does n't matter . all i care about is she 's safe . it 's okay . devon : somebody drugged my wife , held her hostage . she mysteriously appeared , and the only one to see her was you . so who was it ? who did you hire to babysit my wife while you told the world you 're being framed ? cane : h - hang on . are you kidding me here ? devon : i 'm not kidding you , no . and you might as well just admit it , because when hilary wakes up , she 's gon na tell everybody the truth . dylan : okay . all right . not here . not here . not here . not here . cane : this is crap , all right ? this is crap . i 'm not gon na stand here and deal with this . you guys can go to hell . neil : okay , um , i guess we 're too late . i 'm gon na see what 's going on . i 'm gon na find you later , and we 'll figure out what 's next . gwen : all right . i believe everything 's gon na work out , and we 're gon na be okay . we 're gon na be together . i love you . neil : go . devon : neil . hilary 's alive . she 's back . neil : i knew that she 'd come back , son . i knew it . i knew it . come here . stitch : hey . hey , i need to check those tox screen results . hilary 's still not quite with us , but you can see her . paul : okay . all right . stitch : one at a time . i 'll be back in five . paul : devon . devon : i 'm her husband , paul . paul : i know . but this is still a major police matter . give me five minutes . hi , hilary . hilary : mm . paul : i - it 's me , paul williams . you 're safe . w - we 're here . we 're here to help you , okay ? hilary : is my husband here yet ? paul : uh , yeah . he 's right outside . but i need to ask you a few questions first . okay ? hilary : mm . paul : we 're glad you 're home . now , can you tell me what happened on the cliff ? do you remember what happened on the cliff ? hilary : the cliff ? paul : right . you were all on the cliff in virgin gorda . can you -- hilary : i want my husband . paul : you -- hilary : i need my husband . paul : okay . devon : hilary , i 'm here . i 'm right here , baby . hey . hilary : do n't touch me . get away from me . [ slow jazz music playing ] phyllis : [ chuckling ] jack : you are the most beautiful woman in this room tonight . i am absolutely bewitched . phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry i got my broom in a twist over adam . i did n't need to -- to slam the reality over chelsea 's head . she 's gon na experience it soon enough . jack : do n't worry about that . right now , i want to focus on you . i want to think about nothing outside of this room and dance with my favorite witch in the world . phyllis : [ chuckles ] sage : i had no idea you were such an amazing dancer , victor . victor : a lot of things we do n't know about each other . i 'm looking forward to it . nick : dad 's pulling out the fred astaire routine tonight . nikki : mm . sage looks so happy , very relaxed . i 'm glad you talked her into coming . i feel like tonight is gon na be a special night for the newman family . mariah : so , i think i was sort of in over my head . kevin : sort of ? mariah : thank you for helping me out . kevin : `` thank you `` ? that is n't you . it 's the sugar talking . mariah : ah , you 're right . [ chuckles ] joe : come on , devil busters . do you want to be in the parade ? charlie : yeah . joe : all right . then get in there . [ chuckles ] mariah : okay , everybody . eyes on the pink pirate . get over here . kevin : all right . my little mummy , my witch , the princess , gypsy -- everybody . mariah : all right . kevin : this is our final run - through , okay ? be bold . be you . be scary . all : scary ! mariah : aah ! [ laughter ] hilary : get away from me . get him out of here now . paul : you need to go . devon : she 's my wife . paul : i know . you need to go . you 're upsetting her . dylan : come on . come on . come on . come on . paul : it 's okay . you 're safe . hilary : i need to see neil , okay ? i want to see neil now ! neil : i 'm right here . hilary : [ sighs ] thank god , neil . thank god you 're here . i was so scared . i was asking for you . i was asking for my husband , and nobody was listening to me . [ crying ] now you 're here . [ sighs ] [ next_on ] christine : i just spoke with the warden at walworth , and i told him to expect you tonight . cane : is joe with you ? lily : it 's not what you think . i mean , he 's just here . cane : okay , well , then , i 'm gon na be there soon . where we do n't belong because there 's never gon na be enough space so eat the meek savor the taste because there 's gon na be a delicacy lick your chops paul : unfortunately , the fire is burning hotter and faster than we anticipated . so you know what we 're up against . we 've got to get everybody out as quickly and efficiently as possible . i do n't want any heroes here . i want efficient workforce . do n't get hurt . let 's get on it . [ static crackles ] paul : yeah , dylan . what ? is that you ? go ahead . dylan : yeah . nikki and victoria were evacuated to memorial . the chopper 's on its way back to the tower to pick up some more people . | genoa city celebrates halloween at a benefit for the delia project at the top of newman tower . cane struggles to prove to his family that he did n't kidnap hilary . dr. neville tells neil and gwen that he left a sedated hilary in a private room at the hospital , and he must leave town before things get worse . dr. neville tells neil and gwen that he does n't know how the medicine he gave hilary will affect her when she awakens . he hopes the medicine does n't cause permanent damage to hilary . neil tells gwen they have to find a way to clear cane 's name , because he does n't want to ruin lily 's marriage . gwen 's sister finds hilary at the hospital and gets stitch to treat her . they also call the police to report hilary has been found . devon still thinks cane kidnapped hilary and paid someone to bring her to the hospital . hilary awakens and does n't remember what happened to her , but she thinks that neil is her husband . the paragon computer virus causes a short circuit in the basement of newman tower which causes a fire . |
[ previously_on ] nikki : i know where we could buy j.t . the garden at chancellor park . kyle : summer 's going through something . she needs to talk . lola : you should do what you feel is right for your friend . sharon : i just want to make sure that we 're on the same page . rey : about ? sharon : about how this looks to other people . rey : and by `` other people , `` you mean nick ? ashley : i 'm so grateful to you that you apologized to me . i have n't changed my mind , jack . i 'm walking away from jabot , i 'm taking those patents , and i 'm leaving genoa city . ashley : [ sighs ] jack : okay . now that we all have our phones out , it 'll be easy to turn them off . i 'll start with mine . here . billy : [ chuckles ] come on , jack . jack : no , i 'm serious . this is a family breakfast . seems to me the only people we need to be conversing with at the moment are across the table from us . traci : i could n't agree more . jack : thank you , traci . abby : [ sighs ] jack : thank you all . so , kyle , fill us in . tell us about your day . kyle : uh ... work . lots and lots of work . i have to revamp the jabot - fenmore 's synergy project now that more than half the products we were planning on promoting took off to france . abby : okay . can i please be excused ? traci : oh , sweetie . sweetie . jack : so , i - i turned in early . uh , ah -- what time did dina get to bed ? boy , she had some choice words for me this morning when i tried to wake her up . traci : i 'm sure she 's just worn out -- you know , because of recent events . jack : yeah . okay . okay . we 're obviously not talking about the elephant in the room . it 's on everyone 's mind . so let 's get it out on the table . abby : if this is gon na be a gripe session about my mother , i 'm -- i 'm gon na leave . yeah . jack : that 's not what i had in mind . abby : she 's my mother . and regardless of what she 's done , i miss her . jack : i do , too . very much . abby : [ sighs ] traci : we all do , sweetheart . jack : this family has faced challenges before and gotten through them . this setback is no different . i 've been saying for a long time , we can do anything as a family . together . it 's been a long time since we were all on the same team . i say it 's high time we change that . what do you say ? summer : wow ! [ scoffs ] phyllis : `` wow `` what ? summer : uh , `` wow , what ? `` you 're back to red . you own this look , and you know it . summer : ashley 's not the only one who can stir things up around here . summer : [ chuckles ] yeah , and , by the way , i still can not believe that ashley owns the patents to , like , everything , and instead of giving back the c.e.o . spot , they just -- let her walk ? phyllis : yeah . gone . just like that . summer : man , to be a fly on the wall for that meeting . phyllis : well , you know , ashley , with sole ownership of her patents , that would give her an insane amount of leverage working here . i mean , if she did n't like the way the wind blew , she could go home , take her toys , at any time for any reason . summer : okay , so , what happens now ? just time to start sending out résumés ? phyllis : fenmore 's will [ sighs ] definitely take a hit , but we are in a better position than jabot . summer : okay , well , that means you 're safe . phyllis : well , playing it safe has never really been very good for me . you know , they see crisis and i see opportunity . summer : meaning ? phyllis : stay tuned . abby : look , i realize what my mother did was unprecedented and unexpected . billy : that 's an understatement . abby : but we 've all done things to cause this rift that i 'm sure we wish we could take back . like i , for one , wish that i had supported my mother more . maybe she would n't have felt so alone . traci : and w - with so many of us , no one should ever feel alone . abby : they say that hurt people hurt people . well , maybe if my mother had realized how much we loved and needed her , she would n't have felt pushed to the extreme . jack : i 'm sorry to say i may have been the one that set that in motion . using the blood abbott clause as a weapon against my own sister . i think ashley 's war with all of us started there . she was n't herself , and i 'm largely to blame for that . traci : all right , none of this was any one person 's fault . this was a group effort . and that 's the kind of behavior that drives families apart , and it should stop . jack : you know what ? traci is right . these are the days that will define us . the rumors are already out there . people are expecting us to fold . to not be prepared . to falter . we have to tell them who we are . we are a family . we are a team that always looks out for each other . that always protects each other . that cherishes each other . no matter what . traci : i could n't have said it better . abby : agreed . jack : kyle ? you think you can put your differences aside with billy ? kyle : i do n't have any beef with billy . billy : well , i did n't try to sabotage your job for months . jack : billy , could we get a commitment from you to at least try to set things right ? billy : fine . jack : then -- to the first day of a new era . to team abbott . traci : team abbott . billy : [ clears throat ] abby : [ skeptically ] team abbott . traci : [ chuckles ] tessa : ta - da ! mariah : uh , what am i looking at ? tessa : well , it 's the first masterpiece of a barista artist . voilà . what do you think ? mariah : it 's , uh ... it 's really something . tessa : well , ca n't you tell what it is ? mariah : yeah . yes , of course . it 's a -- it 's a ... ghost . tessa : it 's a heart . mariah : what i meant to say is that it 's clearly -- it 's a ghost heart , and i -- you know what ? nope . i - i was wrong . 'cause i 'm looking at it upside down , and now i can clearly see it is a heart . tessa : you know what ? you think making the perfect latte is easy ? no . it takes timing and chemistry . mariah : ohh . tessa : and ... mariah : i can teach you everything you need to know about timing and chemistry . tessa : yeah ? mariah : yeah . timing . any time . tessa : and you know what ? i 'll forgive you for ... mistaking what was clearly a heart as a ghost . mariah : mm . tessa : because you have halloween on the brain . mariah : yes , i do . it 's the best time of year . there 's crazy costumes , and there 's candy everywhere , and it 's the one time of year you can dress up as -- as weird and as kooky as you want , and people just look at you , and they go , `` oh , nice costume . `` tessa : mm - hmm . mariah : it 's the best . i love it . nick : hey , look at that . i told you mariah would be here . mariah : hi . nick : how 's it going , tessa ? tessa : hi . can i get you guys anything ? nick : faith , you want anything ? mariah : hot cocoa ? apple cider ? faith : no , thanks . i 'm good . mariah : [ gasps ] nick : well , i will take a coffee to go . mariah : wait ! he 's wearing the shirt [ laughs ] that i got him ! does it work ? nick : yeah , we spent about a half an hour last night turning the lights on and off and just watching him glow in the dark , did n't we ? mariah : oh . that must have been fun , right , faith ? faith : yeah . it was cool , i guess . mariah : so , do you have any big plans for the fall break ? faith : no , nothing , really . nick : you mean going to the pumpkin patch is n't a big deal ? faith : [ snorts ] mariah : you know what , i - i think i know what it is . she 's too old for halloween now . it 's not cool anymore . the costumes are n't cool . the candy , the candy apples . faith : no . [ sighs ] that 's not it . mariah : all right . then what is it ? faith : i love halloween . it 's like our thing . heh . mariah : yeah . halloween is the best . faith : i was looking forward to it . [ sighs ] decorating with mom . pumpkins with dad . the parties . all of us stuffing ourselves with candy before bed . [ scoffs ] except that stuff was so much fun because we all did it together . and when i think about all the things we wo n't be doing , it just makes me feel miserable . so i thought maybe i would n't be so sad if we just did n't do them at all . mariah : come here . sharon : filing for victim compensation can be complicated . and time - consuming . but it can also be the first step on the road to healing . i 'm here to help you in any way i can . we will get through this together . and i mean it . okay . we 'll talk soon . rey : i knew you 'd be good at this . sharon : [ sighs ] then why could n't i help devon ? his sister is being transferred to a prison that 's hours away , and nothing i say or do can change that . rey : well , listen , all you can do is -- is try your best . have faith that you 're making a difference , and celebrate the victories , all right ? no matter how small . you want coffee ? sharon : sure . 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[ christian growling ] faith : [ sighs ] she mostly talks about her new job , and this one detective at the station . christian : [ babbling ] nick : rey . faith : yeah . that 's his name . she just says that he 's nice , and he helps her out . just stuff like that . nick : [ inhales ] huh . all right . christian : three , three , three , three , three . nick : three , three , three , three . well , we better get out of here , right -- get to that pumpkin patch before all the good ones are gone . let 's go . hey , uh , we 'll see you guys later ? mariah : yeah , definitely . uh , faith , if you ever want to talk , you know where to find me , okay ? faith : thanks . christian : three , three , three , three . [ laughter ] nick : he wants three pumpkins . let 's go . mariah : three ! oh , my gosh ! [ laughs ] tessa : aw . nick : yeah ! mariah : i guess he just could n't wait to get his halloween on . tessa : oh , no ! he forgot his coffee . mariah : oh , that 's okay . i 'll take it to him . tessa : oh , thanks . mariah : hey , lola . got to run . lola : did i just see sharon 's ex walk out of here ? tessa : yeah , with their kids , faith and christian . oh , well , look who 's here . kyle : [ sighs ] i was two unanswered texts away from sending out a search party . lola : how have you been ? [ sighs ] kyle : i 'd be better if you answered my messages . crushing blow to my ego . lola : look , you seem like a nice enough guy . kyle : thanks ? lola : and it was almost fun , hanging out the other night . but there are two qualities i need in a man . he 's got to be honest and available . kyle : two of my most admirable qualities . lola : you ca n't even be honest with yourself . you 've got strings all over you , and every one leads back to your ex . summer . kyle : she 's a friend . not even a good one . lola : yeah , but she comes knocking , and you drop everything to let her cry on your shoulder . kyle : i told you . i 've moved on . lola : let me show you what moving on actually looks like . sharon : i know it 's last - minute , and you 're probably busy -- rey : no , no . i 'm -- i 'm free . sharon : oh . then ... ? rey : did n't you say you did n't want people to get the wrong idea ? no more hanging out ? sharon : oh , you thought i -- no , no , no . see , crimson lights is having our annual halloween party , and it 's crazy , and it 's all kinds of loud , and -- rey : oh , and you did n't want your grumpy upstairs neighbor calling in a noise complaint , so you invited him instead . sharon : exactly . ingenious , huh ? rey : for the record , it 's the worst invitation ever . you 've got to work on that . really . sharon : so you 'll be there ? [ chuckles ] it 's a great way to meet people , and you 're new in town . rey : well , in that case , sure . why not ? count me in . sharon : okay . i 'll see you there . rey : what time should -- lola . i 'm late . i 'll -- i 'll catch you later . faith : mom ? sharon : oh ! [ gasps ] hi , you guys ! what are you guys doing here ? nick : well , we were talking about your job , and , uh , i just thought maybe i 'll just bring them by . i hope we 're not interrupting . sharon : uh , well , no . i mean , it 's the best surprise of the day . but maybe next time call first . nick : yeah . sorry . they were just , you know , excited to surprise you . faith : where 's rey ? sharon : you just missed him . he went to see his sister . faith : oh , lola , right ? sharon : you do n't forget anything . faith : [ giggles ] nick : we had an idea . faith : come with us to the pumpkin patch . mariah said they sell caramel apples , and you love caramel apples . sharon : is mariah coming , too ? faith : i bet she will if you ask her . sharon : you do n't mind , do you , nick ? nick : nah . the more , the merrier . mariah : honeybee and a beekeeper , sonny and cher ... thelma and louise . tessa : are you sure that this is for the halloween segment on `` gc buzz `` ? mariah : yeah . tessa : hmm . well , it just , you know , kind of sounds like you 're looking at costumes for us . mariah : well , i 'm just saying being part of a couple opens up a world of possibilities in the costume department , and i like it . tessa : well , me , too . so , if you decide to go with bonnie and clyde or one of the other thousand ideas you 've seen , i 'm in . mariah : [ chuckles ] okay . well , how 'bout , uh , this one ? tessa : peanut butter and jelly sandwich ? mariah : yeah , because people are gon na ask what we are all night , and then we get to hug . tessa : well , i was planning on that anyway . [ both chuckle ] [ cellphone chimes ] mariah : oh . tessa : is everything okay ? mariah : yeah . it 's just a text from sharon . she is inviting me to join the family at the pumpkin patch . tessa : oooh ! well , should i whip you up some hot chocolate ? mariah : no need because you 're coming with me . tessa : i couldn't . i 'm -- mariah : yeah . you have to . see ? `` you and tessa . `` tessa : uh , okay . well , i 'll tell lizzy . mariah : perfect . oh , wait . [ cellphone chimes ] no . sharon already texted lizzy . tessa : okay . well , uh , pumpkin patch it is ! mariah : ditch the apron , girl . let 's go ! tessa : all right . whose car ? mariah : um ... you know , i 'm thinking that we should take mine because i want to get there in the next millennium . tessa : you know what ? i am not slow . i am just cautious . mariah : yeah , that 's one way to put it . tessa : um , is there any more information about the guy who was following you the other night ? mariah : no . nothing happened . but i still check my rearview mirrors , and i take a different route home . tessa : okay . i would ... never forgive myself if that had anything to do with the guy who attacked me here . mariah : tessa , it was just my imagination . nikki : did you ever get those signed leases back ? victoria : no , not yet . checked your e - mail ? nikki : [ sighs ] i have a mini panic attack every time i do . victoria : yeah , i know what you mean . nikki : it 's been over a week since we sent the money to the blackmailer , and we have n't heard a thing . that 's a good sign , right ? victoria : they 're not making any more demands , so -- nikki : i just hope that they took that money and moved to a small island without any wi - fi or cell service . victoria : [ sighs ] that would be nice . nikki : still , someone knows what we did . all it would take is one anonymous tip . victoria : we 've done everything that we can do . mom , you need to start taking better care of yourself . nikki : you 're right . we 're fine . we 're perfectly fine . [ cellphone rings ] victoria : who is it ? nikki : i do n't know . i do n't recognize this number . yes ? yes , this is she . uh , n - no , i had n't -- well , i - i 'm ... gon na need some time to make arrangements for that . yes . thank you for letting me know . victoria : what was that about ? jack : thank you . well , that 's a welcome change . i must say , it always suited you . phyllis : some things never go out of style . jack : indeed , they don't . well , uh , kyle will not be here . he is revamping the synergy project . i wanted to let you know we have not overlooked the impact this is having on fenmore 's . lauren : thank you . phyllis : and billy will be absent , as well ? billy : and miss out on your new ' do ? not a chance in the world . jack : well , why do n't we all take a seat and get started ? phyllis , why do n't you sit right there ? so , as i was saying to my family , this is a time for us all to pull together to become a united front . lauren : i 'd be excited to see that . jack : the rumor mill is already abuzz with news of ashley 's departure . traci : so we should counterattack with the truth -- transparency . we should be up front with our retailers , and that will build confidence . jack : yes , as long as we put our best face forward . billy : and jaboutique gives us that opportunity . we can shift the spotlight from what we 've lost to what we have to offer . lauren : right , but ashley made a lot of changes to the boutiques after you , uh , left . billy : i understand that , and i 've done some research , and there is room and time for a full recovery . jack : look , with so few products to sell right now -- billy : jaboutique is an experience , jack -- a personalized service that is unimaginable , unattainable , in traditional retail venues . our customers will open a door to a new way of life . she touches . she tastes . she inhales an aroma that is transformative and ... unforgettable . summer : sorry for interrupting . phyllis : thank you for the report . summer : mm - hmm . phyllis : have a seat . billy : this is an executive meeting . phyllis : and we all need to pull together ... right ? sharon : all right , smile ! say , `` candy corn ! `` faith : candy corn ! sharon : cute ! nick : there we go . nice ! sharon : aw , i like that one . nick : [ laughs ] faith : okay . i 've decided . this one 's coming home with me . sharon : oh , along with the other half - dozen pumpkins you fell in love with ? faith : they 're so , so cute . nick : all right . well , let 's take another picture with your brother there . come on -- your grandparents are gon na love this . here we go . sharon : aww . nick : smile ! say , `` cheese ! `` perfect ! sharon : good one ! mariah : all right ! photo bomb ! candy corn ! nick : even better ! yeah ! sharon : you made it ! tessa : well , thank you for inviting me . sharon : oh , it 's our pleasure ! mariah : oh , have you guys been to the petting zoo yet ? faith : we were waiting for you . mariah : yes . thank you . let 's go . let 's go . nick : you 're gon na come back covered in fur and hay . let 's just take a few more here . sharon : where do you want them ? nick : uh , they 're perfect . actually , sharon , you 're part of this . just hop in there ... right there . there we go . sharon : okay . nick : and ... bang ! nice ! you know what ? [ clicks tongue ] it 's missing something . faith : what ? nick : me . mariah , can you , uh , uh -- mariah : oh . yeah . nick : yeah . mariah : of course . nick : thanks . mariah : oh , sorry . um ... all right . nick : there you go . pmariah : okay . say , `` candy corn . `` faith : candy corn ! mariah : there you go . sharon : okay . are we set ? mariah : yeah . yeah . it 's great . tessa : okay . well , uh , why do n't we go to the petting zoo ? yeah ? sharon : hey ! you guys , what are you -- i -- nick and the kids dropped by right after you left . rey : yeah , well , ca n't keep this one away from the farmers ' market . lola : fresh is best . rey : hey , christian ! what 's up , buddy ? remember me ? yeah ? sharon : he loves the little toy car you gave him . he plays with it all the time . lola : hey . i 'm lola . faith : hi . i 'm faith . and you must be rey . rey : yes , faith . it 's nice to finally meet you . faith : it feels like i already know you , my mom talks about you so much . [ both chuckle nervously ] traci : so , the most important question of the day has not yet been answered . o will be our next c.e.o . ? jack : well , given my experience at jabot and elsewhere -- billy : which is similar to my experience , except mine is more recent . the employees and the vendors are used to working with me . they know what i would like to do with the company . lauren : you mean after you were ousted for embezzling ? i mean , billy ... traci : uh , um , uh , what we mean is that we would n't want to overburden you so quickly after rehab . lauren : yes . perhaps you should focus on making amends and taking some time for yourself . jack : i concur . billy : says the man who had a brush with relapse not too long ago . jack : do we really want to go there now ? billy : why not ? you did . traci : okay . maybe it would serve you both well to remember we 're all on the same team -- team abbott , remember ? phyllis : there 's a third candidate -- someone i think we can all get behind . billy : and who would that be ? phyllis : me . victoria : why are you getting so upset about a broken water pipe ? nikki : because ... this particular pipe ... is in chancellor park ... directly underneath the sculpture . victoria : and j.t . nikki : the parks department said the sculpture has to be removed in order for their crew to gain access to some water line beneath it . victoria : no , but they can't . nikki : but they will . victoria : we need more time . nikki : i tried to get more time . victoria : try again ! try anything ! nikki : [ sighs ] even if we do put them off a little while longer , they are going to find the body , and then they 're gon na remember me trying to stall all that -- victoria : but they wo n't find him . they can't . i 'm not gon na let that happen . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . billy : you really expect me to believe that you 're not throwing your hat in the ring just to get back at me ? phyllis : this is n't personal . this is business . billy : right . phyllis : i think jabot needs a vast array of new products , primarily products for women . i have done the research -- billy : this company was started by a man , but he also became a giant in the industry . phyllis : standing on the shoulders of a woman who created your most successful lines . summer : preach . billy : you can stay out of this . phyllis : is this the level - headed leader that we need at jabot during a financial upheaval ? see , because he is reckless and he 's destructive and he 's like a spoiled child , for when he does n't get what he wants ... he acts up and this is what we get , and i think jabot deserves more . jack : phyllis , forgive me . you have no experience running a company this size . phyllis : and the supposed expertise of the abbott brothers brought this company to the brink of the precipice . now , i would look to put aside our past , and i would like to think about the future ... and what i can bring to this company . with me as c.e.o . , i think it would send out a clear signal to our board , to our hundreds of employees , to our millions of customers that this is not the same old jabot , that this is new , that it can be magical if we do things differently , if we do things better and smarter . it is time to put aside your fears and your doubts and stop settling for the status quo . we have suffered through enough consequences of bad behavior and poor decisions . it is time to get our customers and our retailers and our employers reinvigorated , and it 's time to let me do that . billy : you have no idea what this job entails . being a c.e.o . requires a level of commitment that you 've never shown . lauren : now who 's making it personal ? traci : you are fairly new to jabot , in comparison . phyllis : the same could be said for anyone who has n't grown up an abbott . fenmore 's has suffered in the crossfire . and so has your family . take the backstabbing out of the equation and let 's run this business the right way . billy : come on . you 're not honestly buying this sanctimonious garbage , are you ? honestly . traci : okay . um ... i think we should table this discussion for now . billy : [ mutters ] traci : we have a lot of things to think about . jack : you said some ... smart things in there . good luck . phyllis : thanks , jack . summer : mom ... that was incredible . how do you feel ? phyllis : well , i feel like i 'm on top of the world , and i 'm real happy you 're in my corner . summer : well , yeah . we should celebrate . [ cellphone chimes ] phyllis : yes , i would love to do that . i wish i could do that , but i , um , have to take of something . all right . i will see you later . i love you . summer : okay . love you . mariah : there is a caramel apple for you and you . faith : yes ! caramel apples . rey : hey , faith , which one do you think we should get ? faith : both -- one for decorating , one for pie . rey : two it is ! i will go pay for these . [ chuckles ] faith : cheers . tessa : so , i 'm assuming , from what i 've witnessed at crimson lights , we are n't going to be double - dating anymore ? lola : walking out like that on kyle -- not my proudest moment , but ... it 's like my nana used to say . tell me who your friends are , and i 'll tell you who you are . it says a lot about him , letting a brat like summer push his buttons . tessa : yeah , but ... he would rather spend time with you . so what does that say ? nick : you remember that time we got stuck in that corn maze ? sharon : i thought we would never find our way out . nick : i 've never laughed that hard in my life . want to try it again -- you know , for old times ' sake ? i think the kids would like it . maybe a hayride ? mariah : hey , guys . sharon : hey , sticky face . have you decided which pumpkins you 're bringing home ? mariah : well , i got him down to the 5 over there . that was from 10 . i do n't know what to say . he just loves pumpkins . [ chuckles ] nick : well , i 'll go pay for 'em . here . come on , dude . you can help me put 'em in the car . think about it . it could be fun . mariah : wow . full - court press -- in the family outing , family photos , walk down memory lane . you 're not letting nick pressure you into getting back together , right ? abby : well , i had my fingers crossed that team abbott would last longer than 24 hours . traci : [ laughing ] and it did n't even make it till lunch . oh , abby . [ sighs ] the sooner , the better that we find a c.e.o . , but to pick between my two brothers again ... abby : oh . then i can assume you crossed phyllis off your list . traci : phyllis running my father 's company -- it 's just difficult to imagine . abby : well , is that because she 's not an abbott ? traci : no . it 's because she 's phyllis . how would you vote ? abby : i do n't know . from what you told me , she made a good case for herself , and ... maybe it would be better for the family if we stop grappling with each other over control of the throne . traci : you make a good point . as far as jabot is concerned , the abbott family has a tendency to lose perspective . billy : did you put phyllis up to this ? jack : what , get her to run for c.e.o . ? why would i do something like that ? billy : to split the `` anyone but billy `` vote . you went easy on her in there . jack : there was no way not to . she 's a board member . she has a right to run . she has no chance of winning . billy : [ scoffs ] summer : do n't you think it 's a little premature to be patting each other on the back ? billy : this is a private conversation . summer : oh , which makes it okay ? jack : summer , we both have enormous respect for your mother . you know that . billy : speak for yourself , jack . jack : but jabot is in crisis mode . this is no time to try an untested , unproven c.e.o . summer : well , it 'll be really great to watch you eat your words . jack : well , it wo n't be up to us . the board will decide , and i trust their decision . summer : so do i , and i think that you both will be very surprised . billy : tough talk . summer : you know , the daughters of lions are lions , too , billy . it 's always a mistake to underestimate my mother ... and me . kyle : you 're back . yeah , yeah , please . please . lola : when you 're the little sister of older brothers , you learn to speak up and fight real fast . and that life is n't easy , and it 's rarely fair , but i 'm cool with it because it 's made me the woman that i am today . i came here to talk so there are no misunderstandings . kyle : and i can not apologize enough for what happened that night . lola : i had this friend once who had a dog -- mean , mean thing . would n't let anybody get close or he would growl and bark like crazy . kyle : like summer . lola : she 's mad jealous , and you have no boundaries with her . i mean , runs to your house in the middle of the night , and there you are , ready to make it all better . and you love it -- every minute of it . so , you can go ahead and enjoy your ego trip . i 'm out . kyle : hold on . please . do n't go . lola : give me one good reason to stay . kyle : because i 've been coming here every day , hoping i 'd bump in to you . because you make me laugh . because i ca n't get you out of my mind . because ... i miss you . rey : do n't tell anybody , but that was my first time . sharon : pumpkin - picking ? rey : [ chuckles softly ] i 'm usually tucked away in the office . sharon : well , you need to get out more . why do n't you go for a long drive and see the leaves changing , pick some apples ? rey : i - i hope to do that someday . sharon : promise me you 'll ... take someone along . a trip like that 's no fun alone . rey : you have my word . so , you look like you had fun ... with your kids . sharon : yeah . any chance i get to let go , i just jump at the opportunity . rey : must be hard to come by these days . sharon : well , it was nice seeing you there . you deserve to get out . rey : have to do that more often . we both do -- not together or anything . sharon : no , never . nikki : there you are . oh , uh , hello , detective rosales . rey : oh . call me `` rey , `` please . i 'll leave you two to it . sharon : nikki , what -- what brings you by ? nikki : i have been trying to get in touch with you all day . sharon : what ? i must have let the ringer off on my cellphone . nikki : [ chuckling ] oh , oh . well , sharon , you really should n't do that anymore . sharon : is something up ? nikki : the charity meeting . do n't tell me you forgot . sharon : that 's today ? nikki : as we speak . sharon : um , rey ... would you mind -- i 'm sorry to ask this of you . would you cover for me ? rey : yeah . sure . take , uh , all the time you need . sharon : oh , great . you are the best . thanks . kyle : your friend -- did they get rid of the dog ? lola : i got rid of the friend . kyle : like i said ... i 'll set the record straight . lola : do that , and when you 're done , give me a call . maybe ... i 'll be available . maybe i won't . faith : okay . i think it 's done . nick : yeah ? faith : ta - da ! you like ? nick : whoa ! those are fantastic ! faith : well , that one 's for aunt abby because it 's sparkly and shiny and amazing . nick : she is gon na love 'em . where are we gon na put 'em ? faith : well , they deserve to be more than a desktop decoration . they should be a part of dark horse 's first annual haunted house . nick : what ? faith : yeah . we 'll have guts over there ... zombie rising from his grave over here ... smoke machine . nick : i like it . cool . i mean , you have two halloween parties . can you handle that much awesome ? faith : you 're right . i have been waiting for mama 's party all year . do you think she 'll invite rey ? i mean , he lives upstairs . i wonder what he 'll dress up as . nick : rey is the kind of guy who would come as himself ... whoever that is . victoria : did you tell her ? nikki : yes . sharon : i can not believe this is happening . phyllis : this is a never - ending nightmare . sharon : what are we going to do ? victoria : i 'm open to suggestions . phyllis : ladies , you know what ? i think we have got only two options . if we do nothing , the workers fix the pipe , find the body , and we go to prison . sharon : option 2 ? phyllis : you 're not gon na like it . nikki : oh , but you 're not talking about ... phyllis : you know , the situation has changed . we 're in a very dire -- victoria : seriously , phyllis ? sharon : do n't even say it . phyllis : we have to dig up j.t . -- move him before it 's too late . | faith is sad they ca n't go to the pumpkin patch as a family so nick takes faith to the police station and faith persudes sharon to go to the pumpkin patch as a family . sharon also invites mariah and tessa and everyone picks pumpkins and takes family pictures . rey arrives with lola and faith is happy to meet them since sharon ca n't stop talking about them . nick is jealous because after the pumpkin patch faith ca n't stop talking about rey . kyle tells lola he misses her and wants to have another date but lola is hurt that he left their first official date to go comfort summer . lola tells kyle to enmd his friendship with summer and she will consider dating him again . the abbotts struggle to present a united front and move jabot forward into a new era . phyllis who has changed her hair color to red again is ready to take on a new challenge and asks to be considered forthe position of ceo of jabot but everyone in the abbott family is unsure because she does n't have experience running the company . the ladies night group worries that when the city fixes a leaky pipe under the sculpture in the park they will discover jt 's body . phyllis tells the ladies they have no choice they have to move the body before the city fixes the pipe . |
[ previously_on ] nate : faking a family member 's death may seem normal to the newmans , but for the rest of us ... abby : wait , i -- no , you -- you were a part of this . amanda : i 've never given up on a client , and ... i 've never lost a case . kyle : dina had another baby ? traci : adopted by the vanderways , and they named him eric . kyle : huh . `` e.v. `` theo : that 's my dad . eric vanderway . nick : connor 's home is with you , it always has been , and he knows that . and now , out of nowhere , he 's begging to stay with adam ? chelsea : what am i supposed to do without my little boy ? nick : it 's okay . nick : okay , sheriff , you 've got this . chelsea : oh ! there 's our little deputy ! nick : there you go , take that . you ready for some trick - or - treating ? chelsea : oh , he looks ready to me , huh ? victoria : is this trick - or - treat central ? nick : it sure is ! victoria : hi ! chelsea : hi ! nick : whoa ! there 's a zombie ! billy : where ? where ? nick : right in front of you , billy ! billy : [ growls ] chelsea : wait , is that johnny ? nick : dude , you scared the heck out of me . [ laughter ] johnny : christian 's a sheriff ! billy : we better stay in line . sheriff 's gon na get us . chelsea : mm . nick : you guys look amazing . those are some serious costumes . chelsea : i love that dress . victoria : thank you , ever so . billy : it 's so in to play undead this year , right ? i mean , all the cool kids are doing it . chelsea : okay , that might have gone over the kids ' heads , but let 's get the jokes out of our system now because adam 's on his way over with connor . victoria : is he dropping off ? he 's not staying ? chelsea : correct . billy : do you know what my favorite fruit is ? `` neck '' -tarines . [ laughter ] billy : [ growling ] nick : are n't you guys missing one zombie ? victoria : oh , yeah . pkatie went trick - or - treating with some of her classmates , but i have lots of pictures , i 'll show you . [ cellphone rings ] chelsea : excuse me . it 's adam . hey ! are you on your way over with connor ? adam , i 'm sorry . i ca n't hear you clearly . what 's that ? uh , hold on one second . uh , sorry , it 's really loud in there . um , can you repeat that ? adam : i said -- we have a problem . lola : look what i made ! eyeball cake pops for mariah and tessa 's party , and i did red velvet for the color of blood . what do you think ? kyle : they 're cute . lola : okay , i was going for macabre or spooky , at the very least , but i guess `` cute `` works , too . kyle : [ sighs ] lola : look , i know that you 're still freaked out about the possibility that you and theo could be related . you hardly slept last night , and you 've been stewing about this all day . and , hey , i get it . honest , i do . this is bizarre . kyle : how about terrible ? or nightmare - inducing . lola : still ? maybe you could put it aside for a few hours . theo was n't invited to the party , and mariah and tessa have no clue what 's going on . so maybe this is a chance to just have a little fun . kyle : you say you get it , but you really don't . we were almost rid of that jerk . devon had fired him , summer 's getting bored with him . there is nothing left for theo in this town . i figured any day he 'd be on a plane back to new york and leave us all the hell alone . but if he finds about this , he will latch on to my family like the parasite he is . we 'll be chained to that bastard for the rest of our lives . amanda : wait , are you sure it was him ? how long ago was this ? i 'm gon na have to call you back . nate : you 're checking out . amanda : i am belatedly taking your advice and heading home . nate : before you do that , i could use some legal advice . amanda : um ... i 'll be right with you . nick : why do you have to go pick up connor ? why ca n't adam bring him here ? chelsea : he said there was a problem with connor 's costume . billy : wardrobe malfunction ? chelsea : well , i mean connor 's a cowboy . his costume is basically a hat and boots , so there must be more to it . nick : does n't pass the smell test . i 'll go with you . victoria : you can leave christian with us . billy : yeah . chelsea : oh , no , i do n't want you to miss out on the fun with it . it 's fine , i can handle it . victoria : those are famous last words . chelsea : yeah , i understand why you 're skeptical , but adam 's actually been on his best behavior lately . nick : well , that 's when you should worry the most . chelsea : why do n't you start making the rounds with christian , and i 'll be back with connor as soon as possible ? nick : okay . we 'll hang out here . we 'll , uh -- we 'll meet up later . chelsea : okay . thanks . have fun . billy : okay ! who 's ready to go score some candy ? johnny : me ! christian : me ! billy : yeah ? all right ! you two with me . let 's go ! additional sponsorship lola : you 've done all that you can . you already warned traci and jack about theo . kyle : i 'm not sure they actually listened . lola : they would n't ignore your feelings , kyle . kyle : yeah . at least traci agrees we should consider this carefully . but she 's a writer , wants to believe every villain has a redemption arc . lola : a villain ? come on , now , that 's a little over - the - top , do n't you think ? i mean , yeah , theo 's a little immature and petty sometimes -- kyle : he has a mean streak a mile wide . i 'm trying to protect my family . lola : baby . you need to take a deep breath . kyle : [ sighs ] theo 's been trying to miss with me , with us , for months . i mean , have you forgotten how he tried to turn celeste against me , picking a fight at the bachelor party , crashing the wedding ? lola : he was afraid he was gon na lose his old drinking buddy to married life . kyle : [ groans ] lola : he seems to have gotten over that . kyle : that 's what he wants you to think ! his resentment goes way deeper , i can feel it whenever i 'm around him . lola : seriously ? kyle : yes ! i -- i always have to have my guard up because i 'm worried about what he 's gon na pull next ! and if my dad welcomes him into this family , that 's the way i will live from now on . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : i 'm sorry . i should n't be venting to you . you 're not the one i need to convince . lola : where are you going ? kyle : to talk to my dad before it 's too late . lola : what about the party ? kyle : i 'll be back . lola : [ scoffs ] [ exhales sharply ] nate : the state medical licensing board has opened in inquiry into my role into helping falsify victor 's death . if they rule against me , they could revoke my license from practicing medicine here in wisconsin . amanda : well , are you licensed in any other states ? nate : several , but this is where i chose to make my home . i have friends here , family . it 'd kill me to have to leave . amanda : i followed the story when it was in the press , so i know the basics , but ... tell me about your relationship with victor newman . he was your employer ? nate : [ sighs ] i was victor 's private physician for a time , as well as his wife 's , shortly after i arrived here in genoa city . amanda : full - time ? nate : yes . then i accepted a position at memorial hospital and no longer worked for them exclusively . amanda : but you were the doctor who diagnosed victor 's blood disorder . nate : i did . amanda : and you were treating him for that . nate : we tried several different medications . when they were no longer effective , i recommended an experimental protocol . it was aggressive , but it worked . victor was improving . there were side effects , but he felt they were manageable . amanda : then those side effects worsened . nate : it happened very suddenly . when i saw victor 's labs , i knew right away victor 's medicine had been tampered with . the levels in his bloodstream doubled virtually overnight . that 's when victor suspected his son adam was behind it . amanda : in effect , poisoning him ? nate : that 's one way to put it . amanda : so the reason for faking victor 's death ... nate : was to flush out adam as the culprit . i agreed to take part in the ruse because i felt victor was still in danger . i was afraid if his son adam would try again , he would succeed in killing him . amanda : you wanted to confirm and remove the threat . is that how the newmans presented it to you ? nate : i made the decision to lie , compromised my ethics in order to save my patient 's life . simple as that . amanda : yes , but did the newmans threaten or coerce you ? nate : no . amanda : did they offer you money ? nate : no . i was n't given any financial incentive whatsoever . amanda : news reports stated that the authorities were involved . they considered this a sting operation . nate : if you 're asking whether they recruited me for this , the answer 's no . i ca n't blame the police . the newmans did n't reach out to them until after their plan was set . amanda : is there anything else i should know , especially as it pertains to your motives ? nate : at the time , i was dating victor 's daughter , abby newman . it 's possible my decision to participate may have been influenced by our personal relationship . amanda : if you could do it all over again , would you make the same choice ? nate : no , i would not . so , what do you think ? will you represent me before the licensing board ? amanda : nate ... i 'm sorry , but i do n't think i can help you . victoria : here you go . nick : thank you . pretty cool of billy to take the first shift trick - or- treating . once connor gets here , i 'll take over . victoria : so , how is chelsea handling his move to adam 's place ? nick : she misses him like crazy . victoria : well , i know what that 's like . nick : she never would have agreed to this if connor had n't be acting out . when adam left town , it really messed up his kid 's head . victoria : [ sighs ] poor chelsea . i still ca n't get over what you told me about him jumping off of that jungle gym . that 's an image she 's probably never gon na be able to get out of her mind . nick : you just have to do everything you can to keep your kid safe , you know , reassure them that they are loved by both parents . victoria : still , you ca n't be that comfortable with adam having such an influence over connor , especially after he told christian that you 're not his father . nick : it 's like this constant undercurrent at home , this low - level dread that adam 's gon na revert back to type . i just have to keep reminding myself that this is a temporary arrangement . victoria : [ sighs ] well , let 's hope so . adam : oh . well , you always did enjoy bartending . chelsea : where 's connor ? adam : he 's upstairs . he did n't want to put on his costume . chelsea : even the hat ? he told me he loved his costume . adam : no , i told him he could wear something else , and he just made a bunch of excuses . he just flat - out did n't want to go . chelsea : did you say anything to discourage him ? adam : no , i tried very hard to talk him into it . i told him he 'd have a blast . chelsea : and what did he say to that ? adam : he thought i was trying to get rid of him . chelsea : [ sighs ] so i just backed off and i called you . chelsea : connor ? can you come down here , please ? connor ! connor : what ? chelsea : hey . what 's wrong , buddy ? why do n't you want to go trick - or - treating with us ? nick : chelsea has full legal custody of connor , and that 's not gon na change . adam 's unfit to raise a child , and he has proven that over and over again . victoria : he probably could n't win a custody case -- not that he 'd even bother to try again after the way things turned out with christian . but that does n't mean that he 's gon na give up connor without a fight . nick : it just means he 'll fight dirty . victoria : he will try to manipulate chelsea or connor , or both of them . nick : well , chelsea 's not sharon . she sees right through adam 's games . victoria : regardless , chelsea has an achilles ' heel , just like any other mother does . the love for her child , and adam is not above using that against her . chelsea : you 've always loved halloween . and johnny and christian , they are so excited to see you . oh ! and the police . they closed off hyde park so the front of the coffee house is just a bunch of kids in costumes trick - or - treating and having so much fun . adam : that sounds pretty sweet . chelsea : yeah . adam : i mean , think about all the candy you 're missing out on , connor . chelsea : [ gasps ] connor : who cares about that stuff ? i 'm not a little kid anymore . i just want to hang out here with you . adam : well , that is up to your mom . this is her night with you . now you are changing your mind at the last minute ... connor : it 's not fair . you made the plan . nobody asked what i want to do . chelsea : okay . okay , if you do n't want to come with us , we 'll be disappointed , but nobody 's gon na force you . connor : can we watch a scary movie ? adam : well , not too scary . chelsea : not too scary . [ both chuckles ] connor : okay , fine . medium scary . adam : i 'd be up for that . should we make some popcorn ? adam : do you have parmesan and spices ? adam : oh , that 's right . you have a special recipe for popcorn seasoning . what else was in that besides parmesan ? it was , uh ... it was onion , powder , dill ? was that it ? chelsea : ugh ! connor : you better make it . adam : connor . everybody 's waiting for your mother at the block party . so i can -- i can do it . i can figure it out . or i can invent something even better . do you like cayenne pepper ? chelsea : [ laughing ] okay . fine , i can throw a batch together . it should n't take too long . adam : cayenne pepper . connor : gross . adam : [ scoffs ] nate : you 're turning me down . amanda : i consider it a compliment that you asked me to represent you , but ... if i stuck around , your cousin devon would not be happy . nate : i disagree . he understands how important my career is to me . amanda : maybe he can help you find another lawyer . perhaps ms . hodges . you know , someone whose face is not a painful reminder of his late wife . nate : i do n't want another lawyer . amanda : why are you so insistent about this ? why does it have to be me ? nate : for one thing , you told me you never lost a case . amanda : true , but that does not make me an expert in professional licensing defenses . nate : what matters to me is your persistence . i watched the way you handled this situation with katherine 's will . you were rock - solid in representing your client , despite the personal attacks that came your way . you ignored all the noise and kept right on going . you faced off against a billionaire and were n't daunted in the least . that 's the kind of legal ally i want . amanda : do you anticipate that i will have to face off against a billionaire again ? nate : i ca n't be sure where the newmans will come down on this , particularly victor . i was doing what they wanted , but that does not make me one of them . they stick together . amanda : my services do n't come cheap . nate : that is not a concern . i can not lose my license to practice medicine in this state . starting over someplace else ? no . that is not an option . amanda : can you please take my things back up to my room ? looks like i wo n't be leaving town , after all . nat [ sighs johnny : mommy ! victoria : baby ! billy : we 're not done trick - or - treating , but little zombie boy here needs to make a pit stop , if you know what i mean . nick : oh , yeah . victoria : well , you have a lot of layers on that costume . i 'm gon na help you out . billy : all right . nick : man , let 's see your haul here , cowboy . man , you are crushing halloween ! christian : where 's connor ? nick : you know , that 's a good question . let 's check in with chelsea and see what the hold - up is . adam : all right , so the werewolf movie 's out since we 've seen it . ooh ! what about `` the blob `` ? that 's always a hit ! connor : looks boring . [ cellphone rings ] chelsea : oh , is that me ? connor : yeah , it 's nick . chelsea : oh , um ... uh , i have butter all over my hands . i 'll call him back in a minute . connor : whoa , look ! they have `` curse of the demon ! `` adam : i do n't know . that sounds pretty cheesy . chelsea : mm , it might be too intense for you , adam . it says right there it 's `` the most terrifying story the screen has ever told ! `` adam : oh ! i 've been warned ! chelsea : [ laughs ] remember , we saw it once , connor . it 's from the ' 50s . remember , we were laughing at the special effects . connor : it 's perfect , dad . can we watch it , please ? adam : yeah . connor : mom , stay . watch it with us ! adam : you 're more than welcome to stay . kyle : we do n't even know if this story about my grandmother is true . like traci said , we need to take the time to consider all the repercussions . jack : there is no proof that eric vanderway is dina 's son . yet . but the fastest way to get that proof is to share what we 've discovered with theo and ask for a dna test . as far as traci goes , she 's in new york now . she 's left this decision to me . kyle : well , what about ashley ? should n't she weigh in ? jack : i spoke to her earlier . kyle : and ? jack : she agrees we need to reach out to this young man , if he just happens to be our nephew . kyle : please . do n't call him that . god , every time i think about it , my stomach does flips . jack : look , i know you two have had your issues in the past , but i thought things were getting between you two . kyle : only because i 've learned to keep my distance , not give him anything that he could use as ammunition , because he will . jack : okay , kyle -- kyle : dad . trust me when i say that theo is not someone you want as a member of this family . jack : he may in fact already be , regardless of how any of us feels . look , you know my history with this family . i would not feel right depriving another person of their family history . kyle : yeah , do n't compare yourself to theo . he wo n't appreciate this family like you do . he 'll just try to use us . [ doorbell rings ] jack : well , that might be him right now . kyle : wait , what ? you 're -- you 're telling him tonight ? nick : all right ! who is ready for round 2 ? we can hit the trail , go get some more candy . unless you two are so tired you need to go home and go to bed . johnny : daddy ! billy : no ! heck , no ! that 's crazy talk . christian : more candy ! johnny : more candy ! victoria : i guess it 's unanimous . nick : all right , well , then let 's go . wait . i 'm getting a text . victoria : oh , is it chelsea ? is she on her way ? nick : she 's decided to stay there with connor . and adam . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lola : and here he is in his halloween costume . victoria : oh , how adorable . a little red chili pepper . billy , look ! look at that . billy : oh , my gosh , what a cutie pie . victoria : look at that little green stem . i just want to eat him up . billy : [ laughs ] lola : i know . he 's such a sweetheart . he never cries . i slept in the nursery with him while in miami , and he did n't wake me up once . victoria : wow , that 's really amazing for a newborn , is n't it ? lola : i know , right ? arturo and mia lucked out . [ laughs ] victoria : yeah . uh , well , not that you 're biased , or anything . lola : [ laughs ] okay . you know , arturo had just sent me these , and i 'm so glad that you guys are here because i was dying to show someone . billy : where 's kyle ? you 're not spending your first halloween together as a married couple ? lola : oh , no , we 're going out later . he just had to take care of something first . victoria : oh ! billy : at where , jabot ? lola : he needed to speak to jack , but it was something about dina ? victoria : speaking of cute kids , look at our little creepers -- so cute ! lola : oh , my god , i love it ! is that a -- victoria : yeah , it 's a tiara . she got to be a zombie and a princess , so ... it 's perfect for her . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : [ laughs ] kyle : i 've never been so glad to see a trick - or - treater . jack : kyle , theo is coming by any moment now . kyle : dad , you know ... dina kept this a secret all her life . she could have reached out to eric vanderway at any time and chose not to . she did n't want this coming out . we should respect her -- jack : i have considered all of this . all of it . here 's what i 've concluded . dina kept quiet because she did n't want to cause anyone any pain . kyle : yeah . exactly . jack : think about who she was protecting -- john , stuart , maybe eric vanderway . they 're all gone , and dina is well past caring about what anyone thinks . listen , we have no reason to feel ashamed of this family connection . kyle : [ chuckles ] give it time . i guarantee you , theo will give us plenty of reason to be ashamed . that 's his specialty . [ doorbell rings ] kyle : dad . do n't do this . i 'm begging you , just -- please , for everyone 's sake . jack : this is happening , kyle . do you want to stay and help me explain ? kyle : i want no part in this . jack : wait , wait . trust me , this is going to wk out okay . theo ! hi , thanks for coming out . come on in . theo : not a problem at all . oh , hey , kyle . i did n't know you 'd be here . jack : my son and i are having a difference of opinion . theo : i 've been there . jack : come on in . have a seat . so , uh ... i will get right to the point of your visit . um , all of these things that you see belong to my mother . dina abbott mergeron . she is in the later stages of alzheimer 's , and my sister traci and i are trying to , uh , get a clearer picture of her early years , trying to put the puzzle pieces where they fit . in that process , we found a letter that she wrote to a friend of hers , stuart brooks , right after they graduated . does the name stuart brooks mean anything to you ? theo : no . should it ? billy : did i tell you how delicious you look tonight ? victoria : tell me again . billy : mm , i 'd rather show you . victoria : well , you 'll get your chance . your costume is pretty amazing , too . billy : oh , this old thing ? victoria : i do n't think you look a day over , mm , 400 . billy : oh , do n't say `` day . `` what are you talking about ? i 'm a vampire . that kills the mood . victoria : i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry , what was i thinking ? billy : is it the glasses ? is it the hair ? victoria : [ giggles ] billy : is it the jacket ? victoria : i do n't know if it 's the jacket , per se . but i think it 's the way that you are with the kids . and how much they adore . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : nothing is sexier than that to me . billy : what about when i 'm peeling johnny off the ceiling from all the candy that nick 's feeding him right now ? you 're still gon na think i 'm sexy then ? victoria : i think i will . billy : mm . you know , hannah said she 's available tonight . victoria : oh , did she now ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : hmm . billy : what if i go talk to her , ask her to take johnny to go pick up katie at her party ? she can deal with the sugar high , and then we can have a little adult celebration ? victoria : [ giggles ] i think that sounds like a genius plan . billy : okay , then . victoria : okay , then . billy : let me go get that done . victoria : you do that . billy : okay . victoria : [ giggles ] nate ! hi . nate : hey , there . victoria : happy halloween . nate : i 'll take your word for it . victoria : oh . tough night . um , i 'm sorry . i heard that you and my sister broke up . nate : ah , that 's life , i guess . victoria : i do n't really know the details , but obviously , uh , it happened after we asked you to be a part of my father 's plan . i 'm sorry if it caused any trouble between you and my sister . nate : my relationship was abby was the tip of the iceberg . victoria : what does that mean ? nate : thanks to the fallout , i may be about to lose something i worked extremely hard for , all because of the newmans . victoria : professional misconduct ? nate : yeah , you were n't there when victor pitched his scheme to the rest of us . i voiced my concern about what it could do to my good standing in the medical community , but ... the consensus was that faking victor 's death would be the best way to stop adam . so i agreed to go along . now it 's backfiring , big time . victoria : well , when is your hearing with the state licensing board ? nate : soon . [ sighs ] the good news is , i have a very tenacious lawyer . victoria : i would really want to help however i can , so give me his or her name , and i would be happy to pay for your legal bills . nate : thank you for your offer , but i can not accept . victoria : why not ? nate : i have to convince the board that i was n't bribed or coerced . accepting newman funds to pay for my defense ... victoria : oh , right . it would n't fly . yeah , i got it . listen , i 'm sorry , very sorry that this is happening to you , and i would be happy to help in any way that i can . if you need a witness , i would -- i would be willing to testify . i 'm sure my parents would be , too . nate : thank you . my , uh , lawyer may be in touch . victoria : nate , uh ... good luck . billy : was that nate ? victoria : yeah . um , it was . billy : what 's wrong ? victoria : [ sighs ] my brother adam . he 's the gift that just keeps on giving . billy : [ scoffs ] [ wind howling ] adam : aah ! connor : [ giggles ] adam : why did n't you tell me that there was an evil clown in this ? i 'm not gon na get any sleep now ! i 'm deathly afraid of evil clowns ! connor : you are not . adam : mm . you want to bet ? connor : dad , it 's hilarious . adam : i 'm pretty sure your dad actually had a nightmare the first time he saw this movie , did n't you ? adam : oh , yeah . oh , yeah . because of the evil clown ! chelsea : [ giggles ] connor : no way ! it was about the monster . i 'm not afraid of clowns . adam : well , you are a braver man than i am . connor : [ giggles ] chelsea : you 're very brave . adam : [ chuckles ] [ growling , wind howling ] theo : [ stammers ] my dad and you may have been ... half - brothers ? that 's -- jack : pretty mind - blowing , is n't it ? theo : if this is true , you -- you 'd be my uncle , and ... and kyle ... wow , i -- jack : kyle would be your first cousin . pretty astounding coincidence , given how long you two have been friends . theo : yeah , i 'll say . jack : listen , i 'm gon na ask that you take a dna test . so that we can compare your dna with dina 's , make sure she 's your grandmother . should get our results in just a few days . theo : yeah , i -- absolutely . you know , the sooner , the better . jack : good . thanks . and for what it 's worth , i -- i wish i 'd found out this information a long time ago . i , uh -- i would have liked to have known your dad . theo : i think you would have liked him . dad was , uh , rough around the edges , but a good guy . principled , you know ? jack : i look forward to learning more about him . i ca n't help wonder if eric vanderway knew about any of this . theo : he never mentioned adoption . even if he did know , i doubt he had any idea who his birth parents were . jack : yeah , adoption 's in that era were n't quite as open as they are today . look , i 'm also sorry you wo n't get to know dina as she was , or get to ask her what was going through her mind when she gave up her infant son . theo : it 's not so hard to imagine . like you said , things were different then . she did n't want to be shamed , excluded . jack : i 'd like to think that young woman would feel some measure of peace in knowing that one day , the two branches of her family would reunite . theo : kyle 's not too happy about this , though , is he ? he did n't even want you to tell me . that was the `` difference of opinion , `` right ? the reason he walked out when i showed up ? jack : tell you what , let 's try to be patient with each other . this is a lot to digest . kyle : [ sighs ] nick : johnny 's out in the parking lot with hannah . she 's gon na let him run some laps before she goes and picks up katie . victoria : okay , well , i 'm gon na go help her corral him so that she can be on her way . and then we can be on our way . billy : yes . nick : i think i 'm gon na grabs some coffee and then head on home with christian . hey , why do n't you go count your candy at the bar there ? billy : maybe chelsea 's already there ? nick : yeah . maybe . billy : do n't let adam get inside your head , nick . and i know that sounds ironic coming from me , but i 'm kind of expert on it at this point . it 's one thing to keep your eye on him , it 's another one to let your issues with him mess with your life . nick : noted . billy : i did hear about your news . running for city council ? i think that 's a good idea . with chelsea 's job at the grand phoenix , you two have something to focus on besides adam . do n't let him knock you off your path you 're supposed to be on . nick : it 's easier said than done . billy : [ chuckles ] nick : what do you got here ? i like this one . you know , the devil has something here . ready and present . he 's most dangerous when he 's being present . adam : hey . adam : he 's sleeping . [ mouthing ] i 'll take him upstairs . [ tv turns off ] chelsea : all right . connor : dad ? adam : yeah , bud ? connor : i like it like this . the three of us . adam : i 'm gon na take him upstairs , and then we 'll talk . theo : hello , cuz . pretty wild news , huh ? but , i mean , in a weird way , it kind makes sense . you know , i mean , this is why you and hit it off on the first time we met . in some deep , subconscious level , we recognized each other . i mean , we have the same grandma , some of the same genes . well , i mean , if the dna test i just agreed to take comes back the way i assume it will . kyle : even if it is true , it does n't change a thing . theo : what , you do n't think so ? kyle : i 'm done putting up with your crap . no matter who your grandmother was . theo : so that friendly dinner we had the other night , that was , what , just an act ? you were pumping me for information about my dad . kyle : yeah . i was hoping i 'd find out there 's no way he could have been dina 's child . no such luck . theo : you know , i think uncle jack would be very disappointed with your attitude . we had a phenomenal talk . he 's quite a guy . you know , i can already tell , we 're gon na get along great . victoria : oh , my god . are those -- billy : zombies . victoria : wow . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : you thought of everything , did n't you ? billy : yeah . they 're good , right ? victoria : [ giggles ] billy : and i just talked to the front desk , and , because of the holiday , they renamed all their rooms . i just booked us one night in the , wait for it -- victoria : [ gasps ] billy : transylvania room . victoria : you did not . billy : yes . cheers . victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : ooh , that 's good . victoria : by the way , this was a genius idea , carving out a little adult time for you and me . billy : well , we deserve it . victoria : i feel bad for nick . adam really screwed up his night , keeping chelsea and connor to himself . oh , gosh , i hope this is n't a sign of things to come . billy : look , nick went into this with his eyes wide open . he knows what adam is capable of . but he still brought him back into town because it was the right thing to do for connor . and i think that he believes his relationship with chelsea is strong enough to withstand whatever adam throws at him.-victoria : well , i guess we 'll see . | nate persuades amanda to take his case and defend him against the state licensing board who wants to take his license to practice medicine in wisconsin away because he took part in victor 's plan to fake his own death . kyle warns jack that he should be on guard with theo because he is a parasite who will latch on to the abbott family . jack is determined to do the right thing with theo if indeed he is dina 's grandson . jack tells theo the whole story despite kyle 's warning not to do this and theo agrees to take a dna test . kyle later tells theo that their relationship has n't changed even if it turns out to be true that dina is their grandmother . connor does n't want to go to a halloween party with the rest of his cousins because he tells chelsea he is too old for halloween . connor persuades chelsea to stay with him and adam and watch a scary movie . nick calls chelsea because she is n't home when he arrives from the halloween party and she does n't answer her phone because she has fallen asleep on adam 's couch after watching the movie . |
tom : no , brenda , you 're wrong . sheila : look , i know it 's what you want , tom . tom : look , it 's not ashley . she 's not out to get me . sheila : would you please open your eyes . you 're letting infatuation cloud your judgment . tom : it does n't make any sense . she is the classiest woman i 've ever known . sheila : you know what ? rich people can be just as manipulative and twisted as anybody else . they just know how to hide it better , tom . which is why a woman like ashley is so dangerous . tom : you 've never even met her . where do you get off ? sheila : you know , sometimes when you care about someone , you only see what you want to see . you want to see a woman who is as smitten with you as you are with her . but i 'm telling you , if you do n't snap out of it , you 're gon na wind up behind bars for years . take it from me . you 're not gon na like it one bit . [ scene_break ] scott : excuse me . hi . i have kind of an unusual question for you . can you tell me anything about that portrait ? woman : that 's gary reynolds , sr . he founded the hospital . scott : do you know if this is the only hospital he was involved with ? woman : i do n't . sorry . scott : do you know if that picture 's always been hanging on that wall ? woman : no , actually , it was moved last year when we remodeled . scott : did it used to be over there ? woman : i think so . do you mind if i ask why you 're so interested ? scott : just curious . thanks . woman : okay . michael : there you are . i checked on your mom . they 're running a few more tests . what ? what 's wrong ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : no , no , brittany , we ca n't do this . brittany : yes , we can . j.t . : this is n't the answer . trust me . brittany : admit it , j.t . , you 've always had feelings for me . j.t . : no , we 're best friends . that 's all . brittany : we 're more than friends . j.t . : brittany , i 'm in love with mackenzie . brittany : and i loved bobby with all my heart , but ... deep down , we 've always shared something very special . maybe that 's why everyone believed that you were joshua 's father , because they could see how connected we are . j.t . : no , brittany , look , i do n't want to hurt you , but -- brittany : j.t . , please do n't fight it . i honestly believe it 's true . the three of us were meant to be a family . [ scene_break ] brad : so what do you mean , `` we ca n't keep going on this way `` ? victoria : we ca n't keep doing this , brad . it 's just not working for me . brad : okay , so ... you want a strictly professional relationship . is that what you 're trying to tell me , vic [ scene_break ] nick : come on , what is wrong with you ? dru : are you mumbling to yourself , here less than 24 hours ? nick : maybe you can help . the web site keeps crashing . dru : did you call i.t . ? nick : that 's the problem . head of the department 's out sick , and nobody else down there has a clue what 's going on . dru : uh - huh . nick : the launch is in a couple of weeks , dru . this site needs to be perfect . dru : i know it needs to be perfect . could n't agree with you more , nick . nick : who 's in charge of this nowadays ? dru : good question . i mean , we were left flapping in the wind here . i think , uh , tiffany , not that it matters . nick : what do you mean ? dru : nick , this is sabotage , and there 's only one person who can serve it up like this -- phyllis . [ scene_break ] jack : no . no , i 'm not going there . phyllis : hey , look at you . i have n't seen you all day . jack : i 'll get a couple cups of coffee , you two talk . phyllis : all right . whatcha looking at ? daniel : the web site for lily 's boarding school . seems like jail . look at this . i mean , there 's early curfews , you ca n't leave the campus without a chaperone . she 's got ta hate it there . phyllis : well , it 's not jail . you went to boarding school . daniel : mom , the place i went to in switzerland was nothing like this . phyllis : all right . daniel . daniel ? you have to let this go . daniel : mom ... phyllis : no , i 'm serious . this is n't healthy . you 're pining away for this girl , and ... listen , it 's not right . you have to make new friends , maybe meet someone new . daniel : you know what ? no . mom , i love her . and i do n't care what you or her parents do . nothing 's gon na change that . [ scene_break ] kevin : you have a cash flow problem ? if you 're asking for my help , mom , i 'm sorry , but all my money is tied up here in the coffeehouse . gloria : honey , i do n't need money . i need it to look like i have money . kevin : what ? i do n't get it . gloria : john wants his accountant to go over all the bills for michael and lauren 's wedding . kevin : okay . what 's wrong with that ? gloria : i do n't exactly have receipts for all the money i spent . kevin : oh , well , maybe you can have tom write up some receipts for all the blackmail you 've paid . gloria : stop it . where the money went is n't the point . if john finds out the money 's missing -- kevin : you 're in trouble . gloria : big - time . and i thought with your excellent bookkeeping skills , you could make everything look like it 's on the up - and - up . kevin : you want me to forge documents for you ? gloria : i just want the receipts to match the amount of money i spent . now you 're very clever , kevin . there must be some way to do that . kevin : yeah . yeah . it 's called `` fraud . `` and i am not putting everything i worked so hard for on the line to help you out of this stupid little jam you 're in . gloria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] tom : look , ashley abbott was not involved in framing me , and i 'm gon na prove it to you right now . ( cell phone rings ) ashley : hello ? tom : hey . ashley : hi , tom . tom : hope you do n't mind me pestering you . ashley : no , i 'm just -- i 'm just kind of surprised to hear from you so soon . tom : well , i just wanted to thank you . ashley : for what ? tom : well , believing in me , even though i have n't been able to come up with any evidence yet that i was set up . it means a lot to me , you 're giving me the benefit of the doubt . ashley : well , innocent until proven guilty , right ? tom : yeah , wish more people thought that way . listen , have you eaten yet ? ashley : no . tom : have dinner with me . ashley : tom ... tom : no , no , no . no pressure . i 'm just -- you know , it 's my way of showing you how much i appreciate your support . ashley : you know , i 'm really not comfortable with that right now . tom : why not ? i mean , if you really believe that i 'm innocent , like you say ... ashley : well , i come from a very prominent family , tom , and people talk . tom : is that a problem for you ? ashley : well , yeah . i mean , if there had been reporters at the police station the night that we were brought in , my face would be plastered over every tabloid in town . and that would not be good for me , my family or business . look , i hope you understand my decision , but i truly believe that things are gon na work out for you , and when they do , we can talk about going out then . fair enough ? tom : yeah , that 's fair enough . ashley : okay . well , you take care . tom : you , too , ashley . good night . sheila : ( clears throat ) just got the royal brush - off , did we ? tom : she 's up for going out again , just not right now with these charges over my head . just would n't look right . sheila : oh , god . you fell for that ? have you not listened to anything i just told you about rich people ? tom : look , i 'm gon na say this one more time -- ashley did n't help set me up . she would n't dirty her hands like that . she 's got too much class and too much integrity . sheila : okay . all right . you know what ? i think you 're deluding yourself . but it 's no skin off my nose . besides , you can always send me a postcard from prison -- `` having a wonderful time , think i might even hang myself with the bed sheets . `` tom : shut up . i 'm sick of listening to your bull . give me that ! i need a drink . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] nick : all right , how can phyllis be to blame ? she has n't worked here in months . dru : exactly . you see , this was phyllis ' creation , her design . and she never puts stuff down on paper . no , she prided herself on keeping it all in her head . nick : how do we fix this ? dru : well , talk to victoria . you 're working with her now , right ? nick : yeah , but i mean , if i.t . ca n't figure this out , what 's my sister gon na be able to do ? dru : she 's got a creative mind , nick . she 'll think of something . nick : maybe you 're right . thank you , drucilla . dru : you 're welcome . ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : excuse me . hey , it 's phyllis . nick : phyllis , its nick . i need to see you . phyllis : what 's up ? nick : it 's newman 's web site . the damn thing keeps crashing left and right . phyllis : uh ... okay . well , nicholas , forgive me for saying this , but who cares ? i work for jabot . remember ? you fired me . nick : well , so that 's it ? you 're just gon na let your creation fall apart ? phyllis : nicholas , for me to advise you , even on the phone , is a huge conflict of interest . nick : mmm . when the hell do you care about stuff like that ? phyllis : i 'll give it some thought , okay ? no promises . jack : what was that ? phyllis : that was nicholas newman . he wanted me to come over and fix their web site . apparently they 're having problems with it . jack : are you kidding me ? call him back . tell him you 'd love to help . [ scene_break ] scott : no , nothing 's wrong . i was just talking to that nurse . michael : oh ! i can see why . did you get her number ? scott : i had a medical question for the book . michael : ( laughs ) oh , right . the book . how 's it coming ? scott : ah , okay . it 's the first time i 've ever worked with a partner . so it gets a little complicated , but it 's worth it . michael : well , i know your mother really wants to meet this writing partner . scott : i 'm hoping we can have dinner when she gets out of here . michael : mmm . look , scott , there 's something i should tell you . i do n't want to alarm you , but it 's probably better that you know what 's going on . scott : sounds serious . michael : you know who tom fisher is ? scott : kevin 's dad . michael : right . i think he may have sneaked into your mother 's room the other night . scott : why ? what would he want with her ? michael : i do n't know . i 'm not even sure it happened . but i am sure i do n't want tom anywhere near your mother . so i 've talked to the staff , and i 've asked them to keep an eye on whoever comes and goes from your mother 's room . scott : tell you one thing , michael , tom fisher better not do anything to hurt my mother . otherwise , he 'll answer to me . [ scene_break ] brad : so not that i 'm complaining ... but what 's changed ? victoria : ca n't you just accept the fact that you 're irresistible ? brad : well , generally , yeah , i can . but you did make a pretty good case for taking things slowly . victoria : done in by my own success , huh ? brad : abby 's still my daughter . and i 'm still not divorced . it 's not like our problems just disappeared , victoria . victoria : no . no , but after listening to nicholas tell me how wonderful it was that we had slowed things down , i realized that i was being ridiculous . brad : so you want to be with me to tick your brother off . is that it ? victoria : yes , and my mother . brad : oh , of course . victoria : look , all kidding aside , when it comes to business , i stand my ground . no one in my family was happy when i hired you or that i fast - tracked beauty of nature . but i ... i did n't second - guess myself . brad : well , that 's what makes you a good c.e.o . you make a decision , and you stand by it . victoria : yes . but when it comes to my personal life ... brad , being with you makes me happy . so who cares what anyone else thinks , right ? brad : victoria , you talk to your mother , and you decide we should n't be together . you talk to your brother and decide we should . so tell me , how many people are you going to talk to ? and how many times are you going to change your mind ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : jack , you ca n't seriously want me to help nick newman . jack : i do n't . i want you to help jabot . do n't you see what an opportunity this is ? if you 're able to get into their system , you can do anything that you want to it , anytime you want . and nicholas will be none the wiser . phyllis : listen , this is highly unethical , not to mention illegal . jack : do you really think victor was worried about ethics when he broke the law to bury jabot ? we were hanging on by the skin of our teeth for months . phyllis : that was victor . it was n't nick . jack : what , he 's not gon na play hardball now that he 's back ? phyllis : well , he should n't have to suffer because of what his dad did . jack : why are you suddenly worried about nicholas ' feelings ? he certainly has n't been worried about yours lately . phyllis : there were extenuating circumstances . jack : i would think you would be mad as hell . phyllis : i was . jack : and now what ? sweetheart , listen to me . if their launch is as successful as they want it to be and it ends up being at jabot 's expense , are n't you gon na feel a little bit guilty you did n't do everything you could to protect jabot 's market share ? [ scene_break ] dru : i do n't want to talk about it any more , sweetheart . devon : do i really have to do this now ? dru : yes , you do . daniel : mrs. winters ? dru : what are you doing ? daniel : listen , i really need to talk to you about lily . dru : you have some nerve rolling up on me like this -- daniel : just please hear me out , okay ? i 'm begging you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : brittany , i will always be a part of your and joshua 's lives . but we 'll never be a family . brittany : you promised bobby that you would take care of me . j.t . : i know , and i will . but i never said i 'd step in and take his place . brittany , i have my own life . what you 're talking about , it 's ... its fantasy . brittany : no , the only reason that you 're with mac is because i was with bobby . j.t . : no . no , the reason i 'm with mac is because i care about her . brittany : and you do n't care about me ? j.t . : no , of course i care about you . but not in the way you mean . brittany : look , i know that you do n't want to break mac 's heart again . i understand that . but you 're in denial , j.t . j.t . : brittany , what can i say to get through to you ? j.t . : no . no , stop . do n't . do n't do this . brittany : j.t ... j.t . : no . if you cared about me , you would respect what i have with mac . brittany : please do n't turn your back on me . j.t . : i 'm sorry , brittany . you 're forcing me to do this . i ca n't let you mess up my life anymore . mac : oh , my gosh . i have been on my feet all day . what 's going on ? j.t . : i 'm glad you 're here . mac : it 's good to be home . [ scene_break ] kevin : mom ! gloria : i 'm not asking you to commit fraud . john gave me a bank account for my personal use . how can i be breaking the law ? and besides , the missing money will be returned very soon . so no one would even know that you 're involved . kevin : i 'll know , mom . and mr. abbott is no dummy . if anything seems off , he 's gon na figure it out . gloria : hey ... not if you make it right . now it would be a shame for my marriage to suffer on account of something that 's not even my fault ? you can protect me and john from something that could cause a lot of pain . kevin : no ! mom , i ca n't create bills for companies that do n't exist . what if he tries to call one of them ? gloria : now this is where you 're going to be very proud of me . i have kept track of all the wedding money . i just need you to adjust the amounts . and i will tell john that i have my own accountant . kevin : well , you know , i mean , it would n't be that hard to create a ledger , i guess . and i have this really great scanner . it might be fun to see what it can do . gloria : here are the receipts . thank you . thank you . and i 'll have the rest of them tomorrow . kevin : mmm . [ scene_break ] sheila : i really am glad that you came over again . i owe you an apology . scott : for what ? sheila : oh , the way i snapped at you earlier . it 's just when i saw my purse on the floor like that , i overreacted . scott : that 's no big deal . i would n't want anyone rooting around in my stuff , either . sheila : no , but , scott , the thing is that i know that you would n't do that . i guess just living here in this motel room makes you a little edgy sometimes . scott : i understand , brenda . genoa city 's a lot different from toronto . it 's been a big change for me , too . but i have family in town . you do n't know anyone else here , right ? sheila : no . just you . scott : must get lonely . sheila : oh , it 's okay . well ? what , you want to get to work ? scott : yeah . yeah , i had a brainstorm about the book , wanted to get your opinion . sheila : well , fire away . scott : okay . actually , it had to do with what we were just discussing -- this town . and i know it might sound a little strange , but it 's really growing on me -- maybe 'cause i was born here . i do n't know . anyway , what do you think about setting the novel here , having most of the action take place in genoa city ? [ scene_break ] brittany : why are you here , mackenzie ? come to rub salt in the wound ? mac : what are you talking about ? i live here . were the two of you fighting ? j.t . : no , there was just a misunderstanding . brittany : oh , is that what you call it ? believe me , j.t . i got your message loud and clear . j.t . : she 's not in a good place . mac : well , you ca n't expect her to be . j.t . : no , it 's a lot worse than you think . she 's , uh ... she was making some crazy assumptions , you know ? mac : about the two of you ? j.t . : she was wrong . mac : i 'm glad you told me . j.t . : you know , i would have told you even if you had n't have walked in right right now . i want you to know you come first with me . [ scene_break ] dru : 30 seconds . that 's all you got . daniel : i want to write to lily . dru : absolutely not . forget it . scram . daniel : listen , you can read every letter that i 'm gon na to send her before i send it . and i 'm not gon na write anything that 's gon na get her in any trouble . i just want to let her know that i 'm still thinking about her . dru : do you realize that i sent lily halfway across this country to stay away from you ? ! phyllis : hey , what 's going on here ? dru : and why ca n't you get it through your son 's thick skull that my daughter 's off - limits to him ? phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . you listen to me right now . maybe if you were n't such a control freak , your daughter would make her own decisions . dru : look at the two of you . look at the example of your mother . she leaves mess everywhere for people to clean up . phyllis : that 's a lie . dru : it 's the truth . phyllis : it 's a lie . you know my work . dru : oh , it 's shoddy , baby , at best . but you know what ? scratch in the groove . we 're getting a new web site . yours was getting kind of old . phyllis : great . good luck to that . dru : uh - huh . phyllis : case in point -- the nut , all right ? i want you to stay away from that family , all right ? you 're gon na get yourself deeper than you already are . daniel : look , all i wanted to do was write lily a letter . phyllis : no . stay away . phyllis : ahem . i 'm going to newman enterprises . i 'm going to be talking to a man about a web site . [ scene_break ] victoria : i - i realize -- i might seem a bit flighty , but i 'm not . i swear i 'm not . i just , uh , i had a bout of dutiful daughter syndrome . brad : what about ashley , my marriage ? victoria : well , you 're getting a divorce . she wo n't be an issue forever . brad : okay . there 's still abby . i 'm not going to divorce her . victoria : of course not . and she 's always gon na be my half - sister . not typical sisters to be sure , but i think maybe we could be friends . brad : you do ? victoria : bradley , i really am going to make an effort with abby . brad : that would mean a lot to me , victoria . victoria : can we please pick up where we left off ? brad : no . [ scene_break ] ashley : thank you . michael : so tom asked you out on another date ? ashley : mm - hmm , twice in one day . it must be a record . michael : i hope you let him down easy . ashley : i told him that , while i do believe in his innocence , i think we should keep our distance because i do n't want the press to put the two of us together . michael : that 's smart . that 's smart . with luck , that 'll get him to back off . ashley : if it does n't , i 'll just have to keep doing what i 'm doing . michael : i 'm not so sure that 's a good idea . ashley : why not ? michael : he 's desperate . there 's a chance that he may have harassed lauren in the hospital . ashley : is she all right ? michael : oh , she 's okay . but i 'm willing to bet he caused her to hallucinate again . look , uh ... not to mention ... ashley : hmm ? michael : the cake . ashley : you think he trashed it ? michael : mm . look , it 's just a matter of time before he snaps . i do n't want you to be the next victim . ashley : well , michael , he has a massive crush on me . i do n't think he 'd hurt me . michael : are you sure about that ? i mean , perhaps his determination to go out with you is really something else . ashley : like what ? michael : is there a chance he 's on to you ? could he suspect that you had a hand in setting him up ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : all right , nicholas . nick : phyllis , am i glad to see you . phyllis : is n't that funny ? a few months ago , you were glad to see the last of me . now you 're desperate for my help . nick : well , we 've come a long way since then . phyllis : yes , we have . you know i 'm the best at what i do , do n't you ? i created an innovative , state - of - the - art web site , regardless of what drucilla says . nick : the web site 's awesome . at least it was . phyllis : is anyone maintaining it ? nick : well , that 's the problem . nobody in i.t . can figure out what you did . and it would be an awful shame if your baby disappeared because we had to scrap it and start over . phyllis : oh , that 's good . you 're using the pride angle . it usually works . nick : is it workin ' now ? phyllis : uh , not really . nick : can you help me out ? phyllis : i 'd love to , but i ca n't . nick : i hope you 're not saying this because jack put his foot down . phyllis : no , trust me , it has nothing to do with jack . i 'm just not in the practice of aiding and abetting the competition . nick : look , i know this is strange . but maybe it would help if you stopped looking at this as jabot vs. newman . start looking at it as doing a favor ... for a friend . [ scene_break ] sheila : why would you want the story to take place here ? scott : well , why not ? sheila : well , i did n't think the setting was all that important . i mean , we 've never even discussed it . scott : the setting of a novel is always important , brenda . it defines the characters , the atmosphere . sheila : okay . well , then i 'd like it to take place in toronto . scott : why ? sheila : well , because t.o . is far more cosmopolitan . scott : genoa city has its good points . sheila : yeah , if you like bratwurst and beer . scott : oh , come on . it 's not that bad . i mean , besides , you have n't even been out that much , right ? i hope you have n't stayed holed up in this little motel room all this time . sheila : no , no , i 've gotten out . i - i just do n't know where to go . i mean , it 's difficult to find your way around a new town when you do n't know anybody in it . scott : so genoa city is foreign to you ? you 've never so much as set foot here before , even for a day ? sheila : why would you ask me that ? i already told you i 've never been here before , so why all the questions ? [ scene_break ] dru : kevin . uh , my son devon has something to say to you . kevin : is something wrong ? devon : no . i , uh , i want to apologize to you for saying that i can work full- time when it was n't true . i - i put you in a bad position , and i 'm sorry for that . kevin : well , it was n't all your fault . i should 've checked with your foster parents before i hired you . devon : so you and i are cool ? kevin : yeah , no sweat . we 're cool . devon : okay . dru : um ... i never thought i 'd be saying this , but , uh , i think your humanity is improving , kevin . yeah , i 'm quite impressed by the way you 've handled the situation . kevin : well , thank you . thank you , mrs. winters . i appreciate that . dru : yeah , listen , let 's not get carried away . let 's not get carried away . all right ? i think you 're turning over a new leaf . good , good . bye . kevin : whoa . did that just happen ? [ scene_break ] daniel : hey . sierra : hey . daniel : did you see that ? sierra : yeah , i saw it . taking on mrs. winters -- daniel , what , are you out of your mind ? daniel : i just want to write lily a letter , you know ? i 'm going nuts not being able to talk to her . sierra : well , maybe there 's a way you can . sierra : here . daniel : `` studypals . net `` ? sierra : you 've read `` romeo and juliet , `` right ? daniel : yeah . sierra : well , just think of me as the 21st century friar lawrence . [ scene_break ] phyllis : since when have we been friends ? nick : all right , maybe that 's not the right word . but we 're certainly not enemies anymore . phyllis : uh , yeah , but that 's a long way from `` friends . `` nick : all right , look , we went through pretty much the worst time in my life together . that 's got to make us something . phyllis : comrades ? nick : works for me . and comrades have been known to help each other out from time to time , right ? and if you do this for me , i swear to you , i will return the favor someday . phyllis : hmm . being owed a favor from nicholas newman ... that might come in handy . nick : you 're damn right it will . so what do you say , give it a shot ? phyllis : i 'll give it a shot . nick : excellent . phyllis : okay . let me see . oh , wow . this is worse than i thought . [ scene_break ] j.t . : these last couple of days have been kind of rough . do you realize we have n't spent any time together since you got back from your seminar ? mac : we will . j.t . : yeah . what do you say you and i do something fun ? mac : spend some quality time together ? j.t . : yeah . or are you too tired ? mac : no . sounds good . what about brittany ? j.t . : yeah , she 's , um ... she 's got some stuff to deal with , you know , on her own . i never realized how much ... how much i needed you until you were gone . mac : well , i 'm here now . and i 'm not going anywhere . j.t . : good . because i love you , mac . and if i ever questioned that before ... i do n't now . mac : i love you , too , j.t ... so much . [ scene_break ] victoria : bradley , what is this ? do n't tell me that you 're having second thoughts about -- brad : i do n't think we can go back to the way things were . victoria : you do n't ? brad : no . brad : this is beginning to feel like more than just a flirtation . this may be the real thing . victoria : oh , believe me , mr. carlton , this is real . this is very real . victoria : maybe we ought to save something for later . brad : hmm . always leave 'em wanting more , huh ? victoria : yeah . enjoy the anticipation . [ scene_break ] nick : so what 's the problem ? phyllis : well , whoever put this patch here screwed up big - time . nick : can you fix it ? phyllis : ( laughs ) please . who are you talkin ' to ? of course i can fix it . it 's just gon na take me the rest of the night , so i 'm gon na call daniel and tell him i 'm not gon na be home till late . nick : you sure ? phyllis : yeah , it 's no big deal . i do n't mind . by the time you get here in the morning , it 'll be done . i promise . nick : i 'm not gon na leave you alone here . besides , i do n't think that 's fair . phyllis : oh , it 's no big deal . do n't worry about it . nick : yeah , the least i could do is order you some food . and who knows ? maybe i 'll learn something about computers . phyllis : well , you definitely will do that . [ scene_break ] scott : i 'm sorry , brenda . i know it must be difficult , being in a new town , not knowing anyone . you sacrificed a lot . sheila : yeah , well , the book is worth it . you 're worth it . scott : well , i sure appreciate it . and we 'll set the novel in toronto . sheila : really ? scott : it 's your story , it 's your call . sheila : awesome . thank you . thanks . scott : so , uh , where did it actually take place ? sheila : does it really matter ? scott : well , you know writers , ca n't help being curious . sheila : well , i really do n't think that we need to go into it quite that deep . after all , we 're writing a novel here , not a memoir . there 's a reason for that . scott : a lot easier to deal with what happened under the guise of fiction . sheila : i knew you 'd understand . scott : but you really were a nurse , right ? because otherwise , it might be good to talk to one , make sure we 're getting all the medical stuff right . sheila : yeah , i was a nurse . there 's really no reason to bring anyone else in on this . scott : okay . well , it 's getting late . i 'll give you a call in the morning . sheila : okay . scott : thanks . sheila : do n't forget your coat . scott : yeah . sheila : sweet dreams . scott : you , too . [ scene_break ] ashley : hello . tom has done nothing to make me feel he 's the least bit suspicious . in fact , on the phone right now , he was painfully sincere . michael : oh ... ashley , the man is a master manipulator . ashley : he 's not playing games with me , michael . he wants a relationship . besides , how could he possibly think that we were in this together ? as far as he knows , i ca n't stand you . so really , i do n't see how the thought could have crossed his mind . tom : give me a scotch . make it a double . [ tom sees ashley and michael at the table talking together . ] tom : well , ms. abbott ... so much for trusting you . forget about it . [ next_on ] jack : were you able to do what i suggested and mess with the newman web site ? ashley : why do you guys look so gloomy ? michael : it turns out tom may be a bigger danger than we thought . j.t . : what , you 're really leaving town ? brittany : yeah . | gloria is in a pickle . she comes to the coffeehouse and talks to kevin explaining her situation . `` i need you to show that the money was spent somehow . `` kevin will not do that . `` that is fraud mom . i ca n't do that . i will lose everything that i have earned . `` he flatly refuses to falsify documents for the purposes of getting his mother out of trouble . she says that this is n't fraud . `` it is money that was put into my account and i was expected to use it . what i need from you is something on a ledger that makes me look like i spent more than i actually did to make up for the missing money . you used to do bookkeeping for marcino 's so i know that you can do this for me . the money is coming right back to me , and when it does i will put it back . `` kevin reluctantly agrees to help against his better judgment . daniel stands in the line of fire again . phyllis caught him on the internet looking at lily 's school and complaining that it is more like a prison cell . when drucilla shows up with devon for coffee , daniel offers to let drucilla read every word that he writes if only she will take his letters to lily . drucilla says no ' . later , sierra who has overheard the conversation with mrs. winters tells daniel that she might be able to help him out with his problem . she slips him a piece of paper with a web site address on it . she leaves smiling coyly at him . brittany and jt are alone in the house . they have just kissed and now she makes her move . jt pushes her off him . she tells him that he should just leave mackenzie . `` bobby and i did n't work out , so that could happen to your too . `` jt will not do this `` i love mackenzie . `` brittany tells him that he only went with mackenzie because bobby had her and she was n't available to him . he assures her that she is wrong . `` no brittany ! i need my life back , `` he tells her . `` i said that i would take care of you but what you are talking about is a fantasy . `` scott starts sniffing around . he still has the picture of sheila and the doctor in his hand and he learns that the man was the founder of the hospital . scott starts sniffing around and asks sheila questions that get her a little suspicious . he sees her reaction when he suggests that they base the location of events in the book in genoa city . sheila says that she prefers to make toronto the place . he learn that sheila has n't been out that much at all . he is surprised to find that she just stays locked up in her room all day and never goes out . not even for a walk . she quietly asks her why she should go out when she knows no one in town . `` what is with all these question anyway ? `` right before leaving , scott asks sheila if she really was a nurse and where the events in the book really happened . she admits that she was a nurse , but does n't answer as to where she lived when all these terrible things happened to her tom is n't convinced that ash is after him . sheila can see right through this . tom storms off angry after sheila laughs at him when he gets the brush off after asking ashley out for dinner that night . later , tom enters the athletic club and finds ashley at a dinner table with michael . he is n't seen by the duo . `` you betrayed me ashley , `` tom says walking out of the athletic club quickly . |
colleen : uh ... i 'm ... i 'm sorry . professor korbel : uh , do n't -- do n't apologize . colleen : no , i should n't have done that . i really should n't have . professor korbel : you were upset . it 's -- its okay . colleen : no , you are my boyfriend . i have a boyfriend . colleen : great . it 's jt . professor korbel : you should , uh , probably take that . colleen : hey . jt : hey . where are you ? colleen : still at school . i 'm leaving now . jt : professor korbel keep you late ? colleen : yeah , i 'm sorry i did n't call . i 'll be home as soon i can , okay ? [ scene_break ] jt : yeah , all right , colleen 's on her way . devon : what did you say ? jt : colleen is on her way here . devon : is everything okay ? jt : yea she 's fine . it 's just that professor -- that guy is ridiculous . [ scene_break ] professor korbel : you gon na be all right ? colleen : yeah , i just , um ... i should go . professor korbel : and we 'll talk tomorrow . colleen : okay . good night . [ scene_break ] dru : neil ... neil : mmm dru : baby , do you know any more about the murder than what you 're saying ? neil : that 's funny . i was about to ask you the exact same thing . dru : i asked you first . neil : no . dru : no , what ? neil : no , i did n't kill carmen . that is what you 're wondering ? dru : i was n't accusing you , honey . neil : it 's okay , dru . you needed to hear me say those words and i said 'em . now i wan na hear you say them . tell me you did n't kill carmen . dru : she made me mad , you know ? and -- and -- and she made my life miserable . and maybe i actually did want her dead , but i did not kill that bitch . neil : okay , okay , good , that 's -- that 's all i needed to hear . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey ! lauren : hey , you guys . nick : the nurse said we might find you in here . lauren : yeah , i just needed a break from the nci . phyllis : yeah . how 's -- how 's your son ? lauren : good . good . um , i 'm still not sure when we can bring him home yet though . phyllis : wow , that must be driving you crazy . i 'm so sorry , lauren . listen , um , this is for fen . lauren : oh , thanks ! that 's very nice . nick : he might need some help putting it on , unless he 's really advanced . phyllis : um ... so he must be getting cuter by the second . does he looks like michael ? lauren : i think so . nick : it 's still visiting hours . could we go see him ? lauren : you know , he was having some tests taken when i left , so maybe we should wait . phyllis : um , uh , do n't worry . i 'll stay here . lauren : no , it 's not that , phyllis . phyllis : no , it 's okay . i 've already seen fen . um , nick can go . lauren : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry i 'm such an idiot . phyllis : do n't worry about it . i understand . you 're worried about sheila . i would feel the same way . nick : yeah , phyllis told me about the surgery to look like her . phyllis : yeah , exactly . and that 's insane and twisted and . lauren : i know that sheila 's dead and i know you 're not her . but every time i see you , it just -- it freaks me out . i ca n't help it . phyllis : i - i understand . listen ... here , give me your hand . feel this . do you feel my baby kicking in there ? do you feel that ? there 's no way i can fake that , lauren . [ scene_break ] paul : so carmen died two nights ago between 5 : 00 and 6 : 00 p.m. ? michael : give or take . paul : that 's what the police told you ? michael : they have n't made it public yet . i have a contact down at the police station who saw the coroner 's report . paul : did this contact say anything else ? michael : he did n't mention anything about the report we dug up on carmen . paul : so nothing about her having an affair with a married co - worker from her former job ? michael : maybe they have n't found it . paul : so when they do ... michael : if they do . paul : okay , if they do ... michael : it wo n't be hard to trace it back to us . i 'm sure the security cameras at newman caught me giving carmen the envelope . paul : right , only hours before she was murdered . michael : it is not as if we did anything wrong . paul : okay . well , i run background checks on people all the time . michael : so do i . this is just the first time one of my subjects turned up dead . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , the kids are n't here yet ? victor : no , they called . they 're running a little late . nikki : well , that 's okay . miguel says dinner 's not gon na be ready for awhile anyway . what 's that ? victor : it 's a little letter of condolence to carmen mesta 's family , telling them that we are thinking about them . nikki : that 's very sweet . god , i just ca n't believe that somebody would kill her and leave her in that alley . victor : it 's absolutely to horrendous to think about . nikki : it 's also unfortunate that newman enterprises is caught in the middle . victor : yeah , well , she did work for the company and so did drucilla winters . nikki : do you think that drucilla did it ? victor : do you ? nikki : well , i admit ... she is a logical suspect . she had a motive . she 's always been a little unbalanced , shall we say ? but i just ca n't see her beg capable of killing someone . i do n't think so . what do you think ? victor : well , i like to believe that people are inherently good , but given certain circumstances , they can snap . that includes drucilla winters . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , this is so cute ! phyllis : yeah , i thought so , too . do you like it ? lauren : oh , i love it . where 'd you get it ? phyllis : a little baby store there . nick practically had to drag me out of it . nick : yeah . lauren : oh , so tell me about the wedding ! did everything go smoothly ? nick : real smooth . phyllis : yeah . nick : you wan na take this one ? lauren : oh , sure , i 'll take it . phyllis : we did get married . um , in spite of -- of things going wrong one after the other . lauren : like ? phyllis : like , uh ... our plane got diverted on account of weather . nick : there was a , uh , giant barn fire . phyllis : yeah , a water pipe broke in our hotel room . you know , but , uh ... i 'm sure we 're leaving things out , are n't we ? nick : yeah , but it all worked out . phyllis : yeah , right ? nick : we got the rings to prove it . phyllis : yeah , we got rings . we -- we -- yeah . nick : lauren ? phyllis : i do n't know how exciting that was . lauren : huh ? nick : where 'd you go just now ? lauren : it 's just those people . every time i see people in masks , i think its sheila . and i know it 's not her , but it just gives me a chill up my spine . phyllis : um ... nick : it 's probably gon na be awhile until you can relax . lauren : yeah , well , that day ca n't come soon enough for me . because i just hate feeling like this . phyllis : hey , why is n't your big , strong husband here , holding your hand ? lauren : well , he would be , but i told him i was fine . phyllis : well , you 're obviously not fine . lauren : no , i know . but i mean , what can i do ? he 's worried about the baby . [ scene_break ] paul : well , speaking of the dirt we dug up on carmen ... michael : where is the report now ? paul : that -- and do you think that it could be related to carmen 's murder ? michael : as in , your snooping into carmen 's past re - ignited some old grudge ? paul : come on , michael , it 's a possibility . michael : hold on . yes . mm - hmm . okay , thank you . my contact -- apparently , they 've released the crime scene . you wan na take a drive over to indigo ? paul : yeah , i would n't mind taking a look around . michael : oh , wait . i better call drucilla and neil . [ scene_break ] neil : hello ? michael : yes , it 's michael . i just got word the csi folks are finished at indigo . i would like you and drucilla to meet me down there . neil : is there a problem ? michael : no , no problem . i just wan na ask you some questions and i think it would be better if we do it there . neil : all right , listen , we 're on our way . thanks . dru : what 'd he say ? neil : um , he wants to ask us some questions . he wants us down at indigo now . dru : why ca n't he come here ? neil : let 's just do what he says , all right ? dru : i ca n't . i can not see where that body was . neil : what are you telling me ? you 're never gon na set foot in my club ever again ? dru : neil , it 's too soon ! neil : all right , listen , it 's up to you . michael 's on our side , okay , your side . he 's trying to help you . please do n't make things worse than they already are . i 'm going to the car and in two minutes i 'm leaving , you hear me ? dru : neil , wait ! wait ! neil : no , you should come . [ scene_break ] jt : so did professor korbel give you a hard time when you told him you wanted to leave ? colleen : no . hey , can you help me talk to devon ? i have a lot of questions . daniel : yeah , well , nobody 's supposed to talk about the murder . devon : what did you say ? colleen : how can i help your family ? daniel : she wants to know how she can help . devon : oh , you do n't have to help . we 're fine , really . thank you , though , thank you . how was that fundraiser ? colleen : great . we , uh , we went over our goal . daniel : great -- devon : oh , no , i got it . i got it . thank you , though . um , i 'm glad you had a good night . colleen : thank you . jt : hey , was professor korbel happy with your work ? or did he find something else to complain about ? colleen : um , i do n't know . i guess he was happy . i did n't really talk to him very much . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , something smells good . victor : does n't it ? nikki : that would be dinner . victoria : what are we having ? nikki : i do n't know . i told miguel to surprise us . victor : whatever it is , it 'll be very good , i promise you . victoria : it always good . victor : please , have a seat . nikki : yeah , sit down . victoria : sitting is good . nikki : how are you , sweetheart ? victoria : i 'm okay . i 'm okay . nikki : is n't that just terrible about carmen . victoria : i know . it 's unbelievable . nikki : i hope they solve it soon . it 's just terrifying to think that there 's a killer on the loose . victoria : do they know when she died ? nikki : i guess last night . victor : well , that 's when she was found . the question is when she was killed and who saw her last . victoria : i saw her at the office . victor : what ? victoria : two days ago . victor : oh . brad ? brad : hmm ? oh , yeah , same with me . victor : but when did neil and drucilla see her last ? [ scene_break ] neil : i just ca n't believe it . look at this place . dru : i 'd rather not . dru : neil ? neil : dru , what are we gon na do ? dru : what do you mean , what are we gon na do ? neil : the police are gon na wan na know where we were during the time carmen was murdered . where were you ? you were alone for part of the day yesterday , so was i . neither of us has a verifiable alibi . dru : yes , we do . we have each other . [ scene_break ] jana : refill ? professor korbel : yes , thank you . jana : you teach at the university . professor korbel : were you in one of my classes ? jana : no , we met the other day . i 'm jana . korbel : yes , right . sorry , long day . jana : so colleen tells me you 've got a very heavy teaching load this semester . professor korbel : oh , she told you that , did she ? jana : she really enjoys being your research assistant . i ca n't blame her . i 've always found art history to be so fascinating . professor korbel : so you know colleen well ? jana : no , not really . not like kevin here . kevin : what ? what about me ? jana : you remember colleen 's art history professor , dr . professor korbel , right ? professor korbel : yes , good memory . kevin : yeah , nice to see you again . professor korbel : good to see you . jana : we were just talking about colleen . professor korbel : jana tells me you 're the expert when it comes to my assistant . kevin : well , i do n't know about that . but , uh , yeah , we do have a history . no , i mean , not -- nothing like that . we were n't an item or anything . but , um , i could tell you some stuff . professor korbel : if you could sum her up in one word ? kevin : oh , that 's easy -- stubborn . [ scene_break ] daniel : listen , you really should n't be asking devon or lily about the investigation . you know , it 's not only their mom who 's a suspect , their dad is , too . colleen : holy ... oh , my gosh ! well , at least they have a good attorney . this really needs to go away . i mean , who could 've done it ? really ? a total stranger ? somebody that we never thought of ? daniel : i keep thinking an ex - boyfriend . jt : why do you think that ? daniel : well ... if it 's someone that nobody of us know , but it 's somebody that carmen knew , then i think that an ex - lover makes total sense . [ scene_break ] brad : well , i agree with victor . under the right circumstances , people are capable of anything -- including murder . nikki : i do n't know about that . maybe in the case of self - defense . but ... i do n't know , for drucilla to track down carmen and kill her intentionally ? i just do n't see that . [ scene_break ] michael : i just got that phone call from my contact down at the police station . it appears that carmen , uh , was n't murdered last night . neil : what ? when was she murdered ? michael : two nights ago . and given the foot traffic through that alley yesterday , someone would 've noticed , do n't you think ? neil : which means carmen must 've been killed somewhere else . michael : and brought here and dumped out back . look , the reason i asked the both of you to meet me here is that i want you to retrace the moment you discovered carmen 's body , step by step . you need to tell me every detail you remember . neil : okay , um ... where do you wan na start ? michael : i 'd like to talk to each of you separately . you wan na go first ? paul : neil ? neil : yeah ? paul : is it okay ? i 'd like to take a look around , see if i can find anything that might be helpful . neil : yeah , sure . dru why do n't you give him the tour yourself ? come on , honey . neil : okay , so ... last night , um ... after everyone left , i went out back and , um ... should we just go and -- michael : no , no , neil , in a minute . first , i need you to tell me something . neil : yeah , tell you what ? michael : two nights ago -- the night carmen was apparent killed -- tell me where you were . [ scene_break ] daniel : all right , let 's check out , see what the next word is . all right , the next word is `` spelter . `` devon , spelter -- `` s - p - e - l - t - e - r '' -- spelter . devon : you know what , guys ? this is n't my game anymore . you got ta have ears to work . daniel : hey , devon ! hey ! hey ! colleen : you know what ? i do n't really feel like playing anymore either . but was sweet of you to try and distract everyone from the elephant in the room . daniel : yeah . i did a great job at failing at that , did n't i ? colleen : it 's not big deal . i have to go to sleep soon anyway . i have to wake up really early tomorrow , so ... jt : i thought you did n't have to be at class till the afternoon ? colleen : i do n't , but i have things to do . jt : do n't tell me . professor korbel again ? [ scene_break ] jana : taking off ? professor korbel : yeah , i need to get home . jana : maybe next time you 'll stay a little bit longer . we could talk about art . professor korbel : yeah , we could do that or you could enroll in one of my classes . jana : who knows ? i just might . kevin : ahem . were you flirting with that guy ? jana : no . kevin : are you sure ? because i know flirting when i see it . jana : why would i flirt with him when i 've got the world 's greatest guy right here in front of me ? kevin : that 's a good answer . jana : wait . [ jana goes to the front door of the coffeehouse and locks the door and puts the closed sign on it and than they make love at the counter ] [ scene_break ] victoria : i have no doubt that i could kill someone if the circumstances were right . no doubt . victor : and what would you consider the right circumstances ? victoria : like if i were defending myself or my child . i would n't hesitate . i would do it in a heartbeat . no regrets . nikki : well , honey , that 's easy to say , but i think you might feel differently when it comes right down to that statement . victoria : no , i would n't . no , i would do whatever it took to protect myself or my family . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so , um ... has michael said anything about the case ? lauren : just that he 's definitely gon na have his hands full defending drucilla . phyllis : right . nick : does he really think that she killed carmen ? lauren : well , it seems like she 's their number one suspect right now . phyllis : yeah , well , she could n't keep her mouth shut . lauren : well ... phyllis : why are you guys looking at me like that ? i 'm not saying she 's guilty . i 'm not saying that . all i 'm sayings by the way she acts , she had to make an enemy out of someone sooner or later and that someone was carmen . hey ? lauren : no , i 'm okay . i 'm okay . i just , you know , i keep thinking its sheila and i just -- i got ta get her out of my head . phyllis : okay , lauren ... lauren : i just need a second . phyllis : no , no , you do n't need a second . turn around , look at me . look at me . look at me . sheila carter is gone , all right ? lauren : i know . phyllis : i know that she was the psychopath of all time , but she was still flesh and blood and she is dead . you have to let yourself believe that . i mean , for you , your husband and your baby . you have to let sheila go . lauren : i know . i know . phyllis : here . [ scene_break ] neil : all right , so two nights ago ... i was at home . michael : alone ? neil : no , with drucilla . michael : all night ? neil : yeah , yeah , the whole night . michael : do you have anyone who can verify that if we need them to ? neil : um ... not that i can think of , no . dru : what 's up ? paul : no , not yet . but i wan na keep looking if you do n't mind . michael : uh ... neil , why do n't you go with paul ? drucilla , i 'd like to steal you for a moment . neil : okay . dru : neil ? michael : i 'm gon na ask you the same question i asked neil . where were you -- dru : last night ? i already told you . michael : no , no , honey , not last night . two nights ago -- the night carmen was murdered . [ scene_break ] colleen : how much trouble is lily 's mom in ? jt : i ca n't say . daniel : come on , dude . jt : i ca n't say 'cause i do n't know . devon : what are you guys talking about ? are you gon na tell me ? daniel : i asked him how bad it looks for dru . devon : how bad does it look ? jt : well , from what i 've heard , the cops did n't find much evidence in the alley . daniel : he said the police did n't find anything . jt : which means carmen 's body was probably dumped there . daniel : carmen was probably moved there . devon : so that 's a good thing for dru right ? jt : it 's not good or bad . it 's just a fact . daniel : he said it 's not good or bad . jt : hey ... you 've been pretty quiet tonight . colleen : just tired . jt : you sure ? colleen : sure . jt : that was convincing . what , did something happen tonight with the professor ? colleen : happen ? what do you mean ? jt : i do n't know , i 'm just asking . [ scene_break ] kevin : you think anybody saw us ? jana : nah . it 's quiet out there . kevin : i ca n't believe we just did that . jana : well , do n't tell me that 's the first time you had a romp in the coffeehouse . kevin : uh , yeah . jana : ha . kevin : oh , i take it it was n't your first time . jana : well , there was this place in amsterdam . you know what ? never mind . kevin : thank you . that was fun . jana : it was . let 's do it again . kevin : now ? jana : no , next week . yes , now . kevin : all right . do n't get fresh . jana : uh - oh . kevin : what ? jana : uh , i forgot about that . kevin : the security camera . [ scene_break ] brad : one thing 's for sure -- i would n't wan na be in drucilla 's shoes right now . victor : on the other hand , it 's possible there are suspects the police have under surveillance right now that we do n't even know about . brad : i doubt there 's one quite like drucilla . i mean , everyone at newman knew how much she hated carmen ... remember , at the nvp pay -- how she humiliated carmen in front of everyone ? nikki : humiliated herself , i 'd say . brad : well , be that as it may , my point is that dru was looking at jail time . now if that 's not motivation to kill someone , i do n't know what is . then there 's the fact that they found , uh , carmen 's body at neil 's club . it does n't look good . victor : well , i think one has to be careful jumping to conclusions . you 're innocent until proven guilty . brad : true enough . [ scene_break ] michael : congratulations . your stories about the night carmen was killed match . dru : . so there wo n't be any more questions about our alibis ? michael : well , clearly , if you did n't have an alibi , you would be in serious trouble . but still , i am a little concerned that this is just a wife and husband covering up for each other . dru : all right , so no one 's been charged with a crime . michael : i 'm just saying , it gets to that point ... dru : can we go ? michael : yeah , we 're done . dru : let 's go . paul : i have a question for you . michael : shoot . paul : where were you two nights ago ? michael : seriously ? paul : sure why not ? michael : two nights ago ? two nights ago ? after i finished work , i went straight to the hospital and spent the night with lauren and my son . any other questions ? paul : what time did you leave your office ? michael : good night , paul . paul : hold on a second . this could be the news we 've been waiting for . willams here . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . actually , we 're about to take off . phyllis : yeah . michael : you have to go right now ? i brought dinner . nick : i 'm not hungry , but i love to eat . so let 's go . michael : there you go . how 's my boy , hmm ? lauren : he 's good . he 's good . michael : well , i have some news that should make you happy . paul and i convinced the argentinean authorities to run another dna test on sheila 's remains . lauren : and was it ? michael : it 's sheila . there 's no doubt . oh , ho , ho , ho . lauren : happy halloween . [ scene_break ] colleen : uh do n't worry about it . i 'll clean everything in the morning . jt : no , i got it . i got it . it 's cool . you sure you 're all right ? colleen : okay , listen , i wo n't be and neither will you if you keep asking me that . jt : i 'm just saying you do n't seem like yourself . colleen : i 'm tired . that 's it . i promise . jt : all right . colleen : jt ? jt : yeah ? colleen : i love you . jt : i love you , too . colleen : come here . [ scene_break ] lily : i keep reading the same pages over and over again . daniel : you giving up ? lily : yeah . good night . daniel : maybe it will be easier in the morning . i 'll be up there in a minute , okay ? lily : all right . devon : hey , guys ? lily : hey , devon . devon : before you go upstairs , hang on , i got something to tell you , um , both of you . i 'm gon na give the letter to the police . lily : what ? devon : i 've just -- i 've been thinking about what jt said . lily : what did he say ? devon : he said that the case can turn on the smallest piece of evidence . this report right here proves that carmen has enemies . and it could take the focus off of dru , you know ? i really think that we should give it to the police . i do . what do you think , daniel ? daniel : i think you 're right , man . `` that 's something that the authorities should have . `` devon : yes , i agree . what about you , lily ? lily : i 'd rather wait . devon : why ? lily : i do n't know . i just have a feeling . okay , how about this ? we give mom and dad the report in the morning and then we see what they think . devon : yeah , um , i guess i 'd be all right with that . [ scene_break ] dru : oo ... i 'm glad that 's over . neil : yeah , i hear you . dru : yeah neil ? neil : what ? dru : we did it . neil : i wish i could say i 'm proud of us . dru : well , what other alternative did we have ? neil : i know . but still , you know -- you know what we did ? we lied to our own attorney , dru . who 's next ? dru : neil , we will cross that bridge when we come to it . the main thing is that you thought of an alibi for us for two nights ago . neil : i figured we might be asked where we were . my guess was right . dru : um ... you know what this means , right ? neil : there 's no turning back . dru : there 's no turning back . and if i go down ... neil : i 'm going down with you . dru : you ready for that ? [ scene_break ] kevin : wow ! jana : mm - hmm . wow . kevin : that camera really picks -- okay ! jana : ooh , my ! kevin : that 's enough . jana : ca n't say i 've ever seen myself do that before . kevin : no , me either . it sure was kinda hot , though . jana : yeah , you would say that . kevin : what , you did n't think so ? whoa , whoa , whoa , what are you gon na do ? jana : delete it , of course . kevin : you ca n't delete it from here . jana : well , then how do you do it ? kevin : i have to go in the back and put my password in the system . jana : why ca n't you just destroy the tape ? kevin : because it 's not a tape . it 's digital . you know , like dvr . it 's always recording . jana : hang on . you better make sure to get rid of that . i do n't want my own paris hilton moment on the internet . kevin : are you sure ? because i was gon na upload it onto my web site . jana : sure you were . kevin : what ? i 'm not talking like you tube or anything . jana : what , like our own little cyberspace corner then , eh ? kevin : yeah , yeah . you got it . so what do you say ? i was thinking i could go hi - res , you know ? maybe put in some special effects . make it grainy and like , really cheesy . jana : why not both ? kevin : both what ? jana : both versions . or you know what ? better yet , a whole series of ten second clips -- `` the best of kevin and jana -- going at it like rabbits , `` eh ? kevin : what ? jana : yeah ! kevin : are you serious ? jana : come on . of course , i 'm serious . are n't you ? kevin : i , um ... jana : come on , upload it . i dare you . in fact , i double dare you . [ scene_break ] victoria : dad seems to be doing really well . nikki : yeah , he 's doing very well . victoria : why are you smiling ? nikki : i 'm just happy . victoria : good . is there , , anything i should know about ? nikki : oh , no , no . um , just that sometimes things are not quite as they seem . victoria : whatever that means . nikki : well , that means that there are things about your father that i 've missed . and i do n't think i 'll be missing them forever . victoria : mom , what are you talking about ? victor : i think your mother is referring to my visit to dr. wilcox earlier . nikki : right . victor : i 'm doing much better than expected . i 've been without seizures for two months now . victoria : dad , that 's great . that 's great ! victor : thank you , my sweetheart . [ scene_break ] kevin : aw , are you sad ? jana : what , that our steamy , countertop session will make it to cyber space . kevin : it might have been a kick . of course , now we 'll never know , 'cause i erased it . jana : you do realize that once something 's on the internet , it 's never private . kevin : well ... i guess we 'll just have to settle for the live version . jana : that 'll do . [ scene_break ] michael : okay , there 's plenty left . are you sure nobody wants any more ? phyllis : no , not for me . nick : send it over . lauren : not me . michael : that 's it . feed that tapeworm , end . feed it . that was good . phyllis : great . um , so , uh ... are you staying all night ? i 'm going to go home and sleep in my own bed because i am sure tomorrow will be just as insane as today . phyllis : well , i would ask you ... what 's going on regarding the trial . michael : but you ca n't . because i ca n't talk about it , can i ? phyllis : i know , i know that . see , i would n't ask . i figured . all right ... michael : so ... lauren : mmm , yeah ? michael : i assume you 're staying here ? phyllis : are we taking this ? lauren : of course . michael : mm - hmm . well , you know , you could come home for a few hours . lauren : i know . lauren : but i do n't wan na leave the baby . michael : the nurses will take great care of him . lauren : no , michael , no . michael : all right , i understand . lauren : i ca n't wait -- i ca n't wait till we can take the baby home and getting up every few hours to feed him in our bed is gon na feel like a vacation compared to that chair i 've been sleeping in . michael : i know . i know . lauren : you know , dr. okamura : then i am just ... the man you wan na see . lauren : hmm ? michael : dr. okamura . dr. okamura : i just checked your son . everything looks great . he 's ready to go home . michael : come here ! oh , mommy ! [ scene_break ] jt : wow . wow . colleen : i agree . jt : you know ... you seemed a little different this time . jt : you 're always better than perfect . i do n't know . it was just , uh ... there was something different , but i liked it . colleen : well , whatever `` it `` is , you bring it out in me . jt : i 'm gon na go take a shower . colleen : hey , you want company ? jt : enter at your own risk . colleen : be there in a minute . jt : all right . colleen : hey , professor korbel , it 's , uh , colleen . i am just calling to say sorry about earlier tonight . uh , i do n't know why that happened , but , um ... i never do things like t at and it will never happen again . so i hope that things are n't awkward between us . okay , bye . jt : you coming ? colleen : uh ... yeah . [ scene_break ] brad : you okay ? victoria : i hate keeping secrets from my parents . brad : i know . i do n't like it either . but if i tell ' em -- victoria : i know . we ca n't tell them that you went to see carmen at her hotel . brad : no , they 'll have all sorts of questions . i do n't wan na put them in the middle of this . not yet . victoria : i understand . brad : do you ? victoria : yeah , i do . you can trust me . [ scene_break ] nikki : i know what you 're gon na say . i almost slipped up with victoria . victor : sweetheart , that was n't almost a slip - up , you were close to telling her everything . nikki : i 'm so sorry . i just ca n't help it . she would be so thrilled ! victor : i do n't want anyone to know about this . no one knows about this , okay ? not victoria , not brad carlton , not phyllis , not our son -- no one . nikki : okay , this is just between us . victor : it is just between us . remember that . [ scene_break ] neil : yeah ? dru : who in the ... neil : i do n't know . dru : who in the devil is that ? neil : it 's the police . yeah , what ? man : i 'm looking for neil and drucilla winters . dru : yeah , that 's us . neil : yeah , that 's us . man : i have a search warrant . dru : a search warrant ? neil : for what ? man : we need all the clothes you wore last night and the night before . [ scene_break ] sullivan : okay , this is everything you were wearing ? daniel : yeah , i think so . sullivan : you think so ? daniel : yeah , it is . sullivan : okay . you could n't find that other item ? lily : what other item ? sullivan : uh , well , it 's listed in the warrant . it 's an envelope , um ... kinda looks just like this . devon : hey , that 's -- that 's nothing right there . sullivan : with carmen mesta 's name on it . okay , we 're gon na be taking this , too , all right ? okay , why do n't you gather all this up . thank you . [ next_on ] jack : i was with billy when you called . jill : he asked you for money , did n't he ? kay : how long have you been gambling online ? dru : i 'm so glad that we told michael that we were together . no cop can disprove that . neil : we hope . | neil is relieved when dru tells that she did n't kill carmen . he was having a moment of doubt for a minute . nick and phyllis arrive at the hospital to see lauren , but are not allowed to go and see the baby when they ask . `` he is having tests , `` lauren says . phyllis knows that is only an excuse . she knows that lauren is still freaked out as phyllis 's face was the last one that sheila had when she supposedly died . phyllis takes her friend 's hand and puts it to her stomach . `` you feel that lauren ? you feel my baby kicking ? sheila ca n't fake that ! `` paul has some concerns . the report that he dug up for michael has n't been brought up or discovered yet . michael has n't been questioned about it either . it is a sure thing that this is going to come up as the security cameras have michael on film talking with carmen and waving an envelope . michael gets a call that the crime scene is clear . he arranged for neil and drucilla to meet he and paul there to go over the scene and events that led up to the finding . he tells that he has had word that carmen was dead two days ago and not just the day before . paul goes over the building to see if he can drum up some clues . michael takes this chance to ask neil where he was two days before when the death occurred . `` i was with dru all night . `` nick and especially lauren make a strange face when phyllis says that dru would n't be in the trouble she is in if it were n't for her big mouth . `` what ? why are you looking at me like that ? `` phyllis says that it is true , and that dru was bound to get in trouble with that big mouth . lauren turns from her . phyllis sees what is going on . she shouts at lauren to look at her . `` sheila is dead ! i am not her and you do n't have to worry . `` she hugs the woman now . devon wants to give the envelope about carmen to the police . daniel can understand how the details of the envelope could help drucilla lily feels that they should give it to her parents if anyone . devon throws the envelope on the table and forgets about it . in the middle of the night , cops wake neil and drucilla to execute a search warrant . `` we need the clothes you were wearing two days ago . `` at the kids place , detective sullivan arrives to execute a search warrant on the place . `` what are you looking for ? `` detective sullivan says that she needs to find an envelope with carmen mesta 's name and address on it . `` here it is . `` she finds the envelope under a book that lays on a coffee table right before them . at home , neil and drucilla realize that they lied to their lawyer and now they have to stick to the lie . if they are caught lying , they are both going down . |
michael : hey . lauren : what ? michael : you look cold . lauren : no , i 'm fine . i 'm fine . michael : well , here , look , why do n't we , uh , put this throw on you , just in case . lauren : okay . thank you . all right . all right . thank you . gloria : and why do n't i make you something to eat ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : i 'm not hungry . thanks , though . kevin : uh , translation -- the surgeon general has determined that your cooking is hazardous to a person 's health . gloria : ha ha ha ha ha . michael : what do you want , sweetie ? lauren : you know what , you two ? uh , you three , do whatever you want . i 'm really not hungry . kevin : i 'm fine . i have to go to the coffeehouse , work on the books . gloria : honey , honey , ca n't that wait until tomorrow ? kevin : no , not really . i 'm pretty far behind . gloria : sweetie , i just thought we 'd all spend the evening together . after all , we came so close -- michael : all righty . lauren : she does n't have to watch what she 's saying . i 'm not gon na fall apart . gloria : i know that . i just meant that would n't it be nice if we all sat down and had a -- michael : gloria , just -- just stop while you 're ahead . gloria : yes , michael . ( cell phone ringing ) gloria : excuse me . hello ? jeff : hi , it 's jeff . gloria : hello , jeff . jeff : i heard about the collapse . how 's your daughter - in - law ? gloria : um , she 's hanging in . jeff : that must 've been a nightmare for all of you . gloria : yeah , it was . but , um , we 're all fine now . jeff : well , glad to hear that . then i wo n't feel bad about asking you . um , you busy ? gloria : what did you have in mind ? jeff : well , how would you feel if i came by with something for lauren and then took you out to dinner ? gloria : that sounds nice . jeff : great . then i 'll swing by in , um ... half an hour ? gloria : perfect . my brother - in - law , jeffrey , is taking me to dinner . lauren : what ? michael : oh ! kevin : are you kidding ? ! michael : you call him up right now and you tell him you changed your mind . gloria : why should i ? lauren : because the last i heard , he suspected you of contaminating the cream . gloria : well , even if he does , he 's got no proof . michael : all right , you listen to me . if you like playing with fire so much , you join the girl scouts . gloria : oh , stop it ! stop it ! everybody , i 'm not gon na marry him ! and besides , i could use a night out . and , michael , would n't you like a little time alone with lauren ? michael : not if it means spending it worrying about whether you 'll incriminate yourself accidentally or not . gloria : you have that little faith in me ? michael : in him . gloria : if jeffrey bardwell wants to waste his time telling me how fabulous i am , i 'm not gon na spoil his fun . [ scene_break ] cane : okay . all right , thanks for calling . jill : good news , i hope . cane : yes and no . the cleanup 's moving slowly , but at least they have n't found any more victims . jill : well , that is great news . cane : yep . but i ca n't rest until i find out how it happened , mum . jill : did n't you say you suspected that -- ( cell phone ringing ) cane : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . please hold that thought . ugh ! jill : who is it ? cane : it 's this reporter from `` the chronicle . `` he keeps calling . i tell him to buzz off , but he wo n't take no for an answer . ( doorbell rings ) jill : i 'll get it . cane : you know , the thing i do n't like is that i understand the freedom of speech thing , but they throw accusations without a shred of evidence . jill : detective sullivan . maggie : can i come in ? jill : of course . maggie : i 'd like to , um , ask you a few questions , if you do n't mind . jill : not at all . maggie : about , um ... about the leak to the press . you know ? jill : what leak to the press ? maggie : about senator abbott ? how he 's a person of interest in ji min 's homicide ? you would n't know anything about that , would you ? cane : are you ... accusing my mom of something , detective ? maggie : i just asked a question . jill : you know , it seems that you would welcome that story being in the paper . cane : yeah , i agree . i would 've thought that having more light shed on jack abbott would actually help your case . maggie : maybe you leaked that item to the press , mr. ashby . cane : and why would i do that ? jill : my son had nothing to do with it . maggie : mm . he might have reason to nudge it along . cane : oh , and now you 're accusing me of something ? okay . maggie : no , no . so neither one of you had anything to do with the leak to the press ? cane : you see , we understand that this is very important , but we were hoping you would understand that right now we 're trying to solve or figure out what happened in a disaster . maggie : of course . cane : and i would 've thought that you being there of all people , might understand that . maggie : if you think of anything ... that might be , um , useful , you know where to find me . jill : good night , detective . cane : i 'll get the door for you . maggie : thank you . ( door closes ) jill : what ? cane : i ca n't believe you leaked the story , mum . jill : every single morning i wake up , praying for a resolution to this , and all i keep getting is the same old garbage , while the authorities have the truth staring them in the face . cane ... i lost the man i was gon na marry , and nobody seemed like they cared about justice . i got real tired of waiting . so i just gave 'em a little push in the right direction . [ scene_break ] heather : maggie was telling me what it was like being trapped and ... it sounds terrifying . paul : it 's not really a great place if you 're suffering from claustrophobia , i 'll tell you that . heather : i would 've panicked . paul : worst thing you can do . heather : i just -- i ca n't imagine . how is it possible to stay calm ? when you do n't know if you 're gon na get out or not get out ? paul : it 's instinct . it 's self - preservation . the desire to stay alive . but if you do survive something like that , it gives you a - a new perspective on life . and it makes you really appreciate ... you know , the little things that you always take for granted . like having coffee with a beautiful , brilliant prosecutor . heather : well , i ca n't believe you would 've taken that for granted . jeez ! paul : but if you do survive , it makes you realize what matters the most . [ scene_break ] kevin : well , little fen is fast asleep . lauren : oh , the advantages of being a toddler . gloria : which earrings do we like better ? diamonds or pearls ? kevin : mm . i 'd go with the costume ones . if your date is desperate enough for cash , he might try and rip 'em out of your ears . gloria : honey , not everybody 's after money . ( knock on door ) gloria : i 'll get it . and everybody be nice . gloria : well , hello again ! jeff : well , you look ravishing as always . gloria : well , thank you , jeffrey . come in . jeff : thank you . lauren ... these are for you . lauren : oh ! that 's very thoughtful . jeff : i was so happy to hear that you made it out okay . lauren : thank you . you know what ? i 'm gon na put these in water and turn in . michael : no , no , i got it . here , i 'll do it . i 'll join you in a minute . lauren : okay . gloria : good night , sweetie . jeff : well , i do n't wan na intrude . we should go . um , but one of these days , i 'd like to treat everybody to dinner , get to know your family . gloria : that would be nice , would n't it , kevin ? kevin : yeah , sure , it would be great . jeff : just let me know . kevin : i 'm free now . gloria : honey , were n't you saying you had to work on the books at the coffeehouse ? kevin : yeah , but they 'll be there tomorrow . gloria : yeah , but you do n't wan na fall behind . kevin : i 'm already behind . what 's one more day , right ? michael : it 's not like the boss is gon na fire him . gloria : you 'll have to excuse kevin . sometimes he takes things too literally . kevin : uh , mom , he said he wanted to get to know us better . gloria : yeah , but maybe not tonight . jeff : tonight 's fine . i 'd be delighted to have you join us . kevin : see ? michael : i 'd go , but i do n't wan na leave lauren . jeff : next time . gloria : hmm . michael : absolutely . jeff : shall we ? kevin : we shall . [ scene_break ] jill : there is something about that woman that i just do n't like . cane : really ? maybe it 's her backhanded way of handing out accusations . jill : she was accusing you , too . cane : mum , i really think she already knew that you leaked the story . jill : she was just here to gauge our reactions . cane : i think she had an agenda for turning up unannounced like that , do n't you ? jill : i still do n't like her accusing you . cane : i suspect she thinks i had something to do with the garage collapse . jill : that is ridiculous ! cane : really ? if i had pulled the plug on that sooner -- jill : cane , stop with the blame until we figure out what really happened . cane : you know , when i was underground with j.t . and grandma , i learned a lot about life . jill : any conclusions ? cane : live in the moment . and let go of negative thoughts . jill : i am so glad -- i am so glad you made it out of there alive . just having you here , having you to talk to -- cane : yeah ? even when i give you unwanted advice ? jill : baby , i came so close to losing you , i 'll take whatever i can get . [ scene_break ] heather : you know , i ... i do n't think i could 've been as brave as you guys . paul : you know , you would be surprised what you can do when your life depends on it . and from what i 've seen , you look like a pretty fearless lady . heather : well , in a courtroom , maybe , but ... maggie : hey . i 'm sorry i 'm late . i had to take care of that press leak situation . paul : oh . well , heather has been keeping me company . heather : mm - hmm . but now that you 're here , i will let you guys be . maggie : okay . heather : have a great night . maggie : okay . do n't work too hard . heather : i 'll try not to . maggie : ( laughs ) that 's the first time you 've seen her since , um ... paul : clear springs . paul : you know , the whole time we were talking , i just kept thinking , `` that 's my daughter and she does n't even know it . `` i could 've died down there and never told her . maggie : yeah . and you 're finally ready ? paul : i always thought it was best that she did n't know the truth . but now i 'm not so sure . [ scene_break ] michael : you 're awake ? lauren : you would be pretty freaked out if i was n't . michael : but you 'd be one hot sleepwalker . lauren : oh , yeah . that 's me . ( sighs ) michael : you know , i could , uh ... i could put on some quiet music . or ... or you know what ? i know what i 'll do . i 'm gon na give you a backrub . that 'll do the trick . lauren : you know what ? that 's not gon na work . i just took some anti - anxiety medication i had left over . michael : i 'm surprised you 're not knocked out . lauren : soon . michael : mm . well , i could sing you a lullaby , but , uh , that would probably scare you even more . lauren : well ... it 's our room . you know , it just , uh , it feels so small and the covers were smothering me . michael : hey , hey , hey , hey , you 're safe now . lauren : what if i 'm not ? i mean , what if ... bad things are just meant to happen to me ? michael : me included ? lauren : no . michael : oh . lauren : of course not . but every time i close my eyes , i am ... trapped under the concrete in the dark . it 's a nightmare only i 'm still awake . why is this happening ? i mean , i know i 'm safe here . i know that . but i 'm frightened . michael : come here . [ scene_break ] paul : okay , so , wise one , what do you think i should do ? maggie : you know where i stand . paul : when i was trapped i regretted not telling her . maggie : there 's your answer . having you as a father ? she 'd only have something to gain . paul : maybe . maybe she 'd be better not knowing . maggie : because ? paul : she had a bad childhood . and somehow , despite all of that , she became this ... incredible person . she was able to come to terms with her past . you know , maybe i have no right to mess with that . maggie : i know if it were me , i 'd wan na know . paul : it 'll dredge up some bad memories . maggie : are you afraid she 'll reject you ? paul : no , no , it 's not about me . i 'm thrilled she lives in the same town . she considers me a friend . maggie : yeah , but ... you want the chance to be a dad to her . paul : i want that more than anything . i just do n't know if i can drop that bomb on her . not now . when she 's finally found some happiness . [ scene_break ] cane : hey , you . heather : hey , yourself . um , did you get that message ? cane : oh , i 'm sorry i did n't call you back . heather : oh . cane : i 've just got so much going on at the moment . heather : oh , that 's okay . do n't worry about it . i just , um , just wanted to call and let you know i was thinking about you . how 's your grandmother doing ? cane : she 's good . she 's good . you ca n't slow that lady down . heather : good . cane : so what are you doing now ? why do n't you join me for a drink ? heather : work out ? drink with you ? work out ? drink with you ? no contest . cane : oh , well , enjoy your workout then . heather : ( laughs ) cane : so , uh , do you always work out this late ? heather : um ... yeah . i mean , usually . i think it helps relieve stress from the day . cane : mm . heather : and i 'm definitely not sleeping tonight . i 've got way too much on my mind . cane : join the club . [ scene_break ] lauren : i hate that you have to baby - sit me . michael : hey ... the babysitter -- that means i get to make the rules . that means you have to kiss me hard . lauren : really ? michael : yeah . lauren : where does it say that ? michael : oh , read your book . michael : mmm . lauren : so you 're not upset you have a head case for a wife ? michael : look ... after going through what you did , if you did n't have problems , you would be crazy . lauren : i 'm just so frustrated that i ca n't control these emotions , that 's all . michael : lauren , no one expects you to just shake off what you 've been through and go on with your life as if it never happened . lauren : yeah , yeah , yeah . michael : it 's just not the way . lauren : i 'm just -- i 'm so tired . i 'm tired . i just -- i thought i was gon na fall asleep standing up . i really did . that i was gon na drift off just like that . michael : ah , you know what i 'm gon na do ? lauren : what ? michael : i 'm gon na get microwave popcorn and then i 'm gon na fish out `` the african queen . `` lauren : `` the african queen `` ? michael : `` the african queen `` bogart and hepburn . it 's kinda like how i picture us . lauren : oh , really ? and so , uh ... who 's who ? as if i do n't know . michael : well , of course , i 'm the manly , brave stalwart one -- hepburn . lauren : ( laughs ) i knew it ! michael : exactly . exactly . now ... popcorn ! popcorn ! yes ! ( chuckles ) lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jeff : michael 's an attorney ? gloria : mm - hmm . the best defense lawyer in genoa city , probably the state . not that i 'm prejudiced or anything . kevin : and his wife , lauren , owns , uh , fenmore 's department stores . jeff : ah . and you ? kevin : i 'm an entrepreneur . so that 's enough about us . mom here says that you decided to stay in town longer because of her ? jeff : yeah , that 's true . kevin : uh , well , something else you 'll learn about us , mr. bardwell . we 're blunt . so what are your intentions towards my mother ? jeff : ( laughs ) gloria : kevin , please do n't be rude . jeffrey was kind enough to invite you along . do n't give him the third degree . kevin : well , i was n't trying to offend you . jeff : you did n't . and to answer your question , my intentions are to spend as much time with your mother as possible . kevin : why ? gloria : kevin ! jeff : your mother is different from most women . kevin : mm . yes , this i know . jeff : besides being sexy and gorgeous -- kevin : okay , thank you , that 's -- that 's -- that 'll do it . jeff : she has a wonderful spirit . and she 's a great listener . kevin : who , her ? gloria : ( scoffs ) jeff : and gloria cares about other people before herself . gloria : why , thank you . jeff : so ... i ca n't leave town . your mother 's cast her spell on me . the more i learn about her , the more i wan na know . [ scene_break ] jill : cane ? jill : cane ? ( cell phone ringing ) cane : hang on a second . this is my mum . this is gon na be funny . hang on . hang on . hey , baby . jill : no , it 's not baby . it 's your mother . cane : are you okay ? jill : well , this is gon na sound really silly , but , um ... i just wanted to talk to you to make sure that you were safe . cane : you ca n't sleep , huh ? jill : i do n't think that sleep is gon na come real easy tonight . cane : listen , um ... i 'm okay . do n't wait up . i 'll , um ... see you in the morning . jill : okay . cane : that was my mum , checking up on me . heather : well , i ca n't say i blame her for being a little vigilant . cane : yeah . it feels good . you know , actually , it feels great . if feels great to have a parent out there . you know , i never really had a mom when i grew up . heather : i had a little bit of a hunch you did n't grow up here with jill abbott . cane : oh , really ? heather : mm - hmm . cane : were there , like , subtle clues or something ? heather : yeah , subtle ones , kinda like the accent . cane : i have an accent ? heather : ( giggles ) cane : yeah , um ... i was separated from my mum when i was a baby . heather : who raised you ? cane : my uncle in the outback . i did n't know jill till i moved here to genoa city , looking for my mum . heather : wow , i 'm kinda ... i 'm kinda like the mirror image . cane : really ? how so ? heather : i grew up with my mom and did n't know my real dad . cane : see my uncle -- he was a decent bloke . but i always wondered what my mom would be like . you know ? were you like that with your dad ? heather : um , yeah , but ... i - i did n't actually know that my stepfather was n't my real father until i was ... 13 . cane : really ? heather : yeah . my mother told me after he died . but it 's -- it 's not like robert was much of a father anyway , so ... but , yeah , sure , after i found out , i definitely had this whole big fantasy worked out about him . you know , that he would come home one day and just show up at the door . and i 'd open the door and he 'd be tall and handsome . and he 'd pick me up , and he 'd say he was sorry for leaving me . and he 'd twirl me around and hug me tight and promise that he 'd never , ever leave me again . [ scene_break ] paul : once i tell her , it 's over . there 's no turning back . maggie : and -- and what 's the worst that could happen ? paul : i ruin her life again and she hates me ? maggie : yeah . she might thank you . you know , you might fill a void in her life . paul : you know , april and i were -- were just kids when heather was born . i was in way over my head . maggie : yeah , it does n't make you a bad person . paul : we both decided that it would be better if april raised her alone . maggie : you should tell her that . you know , she seems like a pretty understanding woman . paul : her whole life she thought her father rejected her . when she was a little girl , she dreamed that one day her father would come back and pick her up in his arms . and you know what i did ? i did n't . maggie : come here . i do n't think you 're giving her enough credit . paul : you know , if i thought for one minute that she 'd understand or forgive -- maggie : honey , you 're never gon na know unless you tell her . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( whimpering ) michael : i 'm sorry . did i wake you up ? look , i can turn the volume down , sweetie . i 'm so sorry . lauren : it 's paul . where -- michael : what ? lauren : we were in the rubble ... michael : okay , okay , hold on . lauren : he 's dead . michael : easy , easy , here , look , sweetie ? you 're having a nightmare . it was just a nightmare . hm ? lauren : it felt so real . maybe it 's a sign . maybe -- maybe something 's happened to him . michael : all right , look at me , look at me , look at me . you 're here . look -- home . and you 're safe . and paul 's safe , too . all right ? lauren : but how do you know ? how do you know ? michael : i shall prove it . here . michael : hey , it 's michael . you busy ? paul : um , i 'm just having coffee , uh , with -- how 's lauren ? michael : uh , this has n't been easy for her . paul : is there anything i can do ? michael : you can talk to her . i think it would help to hear your voice . hold on . here . lauren : hi . paul : what 's up ? lauren : i was having a nightmare and , um ... we were back in the rubble and i was pretty sure you were dead . paul : oh , no , i 'm alive . i 'm way too stubborn to die . lauren : it just ... it felt so real . i ... paul : you want me to come over and see you ? lauren : would you ? paul : hold on a second . do you mind ? maggie : sounds like she needs you more than i do . paul : i 'll be right there . lauren : okay . thanks . michael : all better ? lauren : he 's on his way . i ... i 've got ta pull myself together . michael : come here . let me help . come on . come here . oh ! i love you . i love you . lauren : i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] cane : you see , i 'd search the faces of all the women in the crowd -- thank you -- to see if any of the women had , like , my nose , my mouth , my smile . and i realized i had this picture of what my mum looked like . and then i realized later that i 'd seen her and she 's hanging inside the church where i -- where i 'd go and she 's on the wall in this painting . heather : one of the saints ? cane : uh - huh . mary mackillop -- mother mary -- mary of the cross , australia 's first native - born saint . heather : oh , wow , yeah . you know , i 'd say that 's fairly normal , though . to idealize the parent that 's missing . cane : yeah . heather : i definitely did when i found out about my real dad . then again , any guy would be , uh , ideal compared to my stepfather . cane : why is that ? heather : he was abusive . cane : i 'm sorry . heather : no , no , it 's okay . you know , we survived . no thanks to my real father , though . when i had found out about my biological father , i 'd always hoped he would come back . you know , but he never did . and i realized it was because he did n't want us . you know , he did n't care that my stepdad had happened to us . and that 's about when i started getting bitter and angry and resentful , so ... cane : well , i do n't blame you for it . heather : yeah , but i would sort of envision him as this bum on the side of the street , you know , having lost everything . or this guy that was cold and hungry . because that 's what he deserved . cane : did your mum ever talk to you about your dad , or ... heather : not really . she never mentioned one bad thing about him . but you know , in all those years , he did n't send one christmas card . i mean , what -- what sort of heartless person can do that ? well , i 'm really glad we kept things light . i 'm sorry . cane : that 's okay . yeah , but that was then . but , uh ... what about now ? do you have -- have any desire to meet your dad , tell him how you feel ? heather : no . none . cane : you know , for years , i convinced myself i did n't want to meet my mum . and then one morning , i woke up and i realized i needed to have an answer for that one all - consuming question . heather : like , why jill gave you up ? cane : yeah . why my mum gave me up . and ... the long story , short -- is that she was tricked . but i 'm glad that i found my mum . because now i know she 's really a good person . heather : well , i already know that my father is not a good person . so i could n't care less who he is . [ scene_break ] michael : here we go . paul : ah , nothing like a cold brew to revive a dead man . ha ha ha . lauren : all right . you being dead was not exactly funny to me . paul : hey , look , i 'm alive and kicking . lauren : yes . i see that . i 'm kind of embarrassed , you know , that i caused this . paul : nonsense . you can call me any time . as you can see , i make house calls . michael : tada ! lauren : very nice . fen : ( cries ) michael : oh ! lauren : oh ! michael : okay . lauren : honey , do you -- can you ... michael : yes , i will go check up on fenmore . lauren : thank you . um , i - i ... i 'm sorry i bothered you so late . were you in the middle of something ? paul : no , no , maggie and i were just hanging out . lauren : ah . so i ruined a date ? paul : you know what ? do n't be so hard on yourself . she 's having , um , nightmares , too , about being trapped . lauren : oh . so i guess i owe you a romantic dinner ? i mean , for you and maggie . paul : ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) paul : who said it was romantic ? lauren : really ? something going on with you two ? paul : no , no , no , nothing like that . lauren : you do n't seem yourself tonight . paul : well , um ... i had kind of an epiphany myself . lauren : how so ? paul : the disaster made me think a lot about my life . you know , the ... mistakes i 've made , the regrets i have . the things that , uh ... i have n't said . lauren : we 've all made mistakes and have regrets . paul : true . but not everyone has a second chance to make things right . [ scene_break ] jeff : i hope , uh , lauren can join us soon . she seems to be doing okay ? gloria : mm - hmm . some good moments , some bad . jeff : do they know what caused the collapse ? kevin : not yet . could 've been anything from an accident to sabotage . jeff : i ca n't imagine the kind of mind it would take to hurt innocent people that way . gloria : i agree . it 's incomprehensible . jeff : still , accidents do happen . i remember once when i was in school , there was this -- never mind . gloria : no , please , tell me . jeff : well , there was this , uh , bully , jackson warner . he was always picking on my best friend , zack . one day , um ... i think we were in middle school , he went too far . zack was , um , walking home on the railroad tracks and this jerk blocked his way , threatened to beat him up . did everything he could to intimidate him . gloria : i hate people like that . jeff : i used to go home that way , so i ran across the two of them . zack was almost in tears . i tried to put a stop to it , but he would n't back down . i warned him , but he would n't listen . kevin : so what happened ? jeff : he came after me . i stepped aside . he , uh , fell off the embankment , broke both his arms , and was in casts for two months . gloria : that 's awful . kevin : yeah . you really gave it to that guy . jeff : well , he deserved it . actually , he mostly gave it to himself . afterwards , though , i was kind of , you know , i felt kinda guilty . i mean , i wanted the guy to stop , i did n't want to hurt him . gloria : of course you did n't . jeff : plenty of people blamed me , though . gloria : you were just trying to protect your friend . i understand that . jeff : really ? gloria : mm - hmm . jeff : have you gone through something similar ? gloria : no . but i bet i 'd do the exact same thing you did . gloria : well , thank you for a lovely evening and a beautiful dinner . kevin : yes , thank you . jeff : my pleasure . i 'll call you soon . gloria : mmm . kevin : mom , are you kidding me ? gloria : what ? kevin : you 're so getting sucked in . gloria : ( laughs ) no , i 'm not . kevin : then what was all the flirting about ? gloria : oh , he 's a man . it helps him open up . kevin : all that praise he was lavishing on you ? you do n't think he was laying it on a little thick ? gloria : i ca n't help it if jeffrey bardwell 's taken with me . kevin : and your reaction to that ridiculous story he told ? gloria : if you 're gon na tell a lie , rehearse it . kevin : oh . you thought he was lying , did ya ? gloria : he could n't look me straight in the eye . dead giveaway . kevin : really ? gloria : mm - hmm . kevin : well , you 're a good actress then . i thought you were eating up every last word . gloria : yeah , but i 'll give him credit . he 's smooth . kevin : so you 're not falling for this guy , right ? gloria : and if jeffrey bardwell thinks he 's good at playing people , he 's got a big surprise coming . i 'm better . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) cane : so you waited up for me , huh ? jill : the book did n't fool ya ? cane : uh , no . oh , mum ! jill : where were you ? cane : i was , um ... i was having drinks with heather . jill : heather ? cane : mm - hmm . jill : you like her ? cane : as a friend . all right , i like her . yeah , i like her . jill : okay , darling , maybe i 'll be able to get some sleep now that i know you 're safe . cane : good night . jill : good night . [ scene_break ] paul : conflicted , torn , confused , ambivalent -- i think about it all the time now . lauren : i guess there 's only really , um ... one question you can ask yourself . paul : what 's that ? lauren : if -- god forbid -- clear springs was tomorrow and it was your last day on earth , would you tell her ? [ scene_break ] heather : everything 's great , mom . yeah , no , i love my work . and , um ... i 'm making friends . i even met a great guy . i know . i know . you said it . i 'm happier than i 've ever been . moving was definitely worth it . law school was definitely worth it . no , no , take your call . it 's okay . i love you . [ scene_break ] paul : hey , april , it 's , uh , it 's paul . i hope i 'm not calling too late . yeah , i know . too long . so , um , you heard about what happened in clear springs ? no , i 'm okay . uh , i was lucky . um ... listen , the reason i 'm calling is , uh , it 's about heather . no , no , no , no , she 's fine . she 's fine . but , um ... i 've been thinking a lot about this , and i - i think it 's time for me to tell her the truth . [ next_on ] neil : why was j.t . hellstrom working at that site ? cane : man needed a job . nick : if i find out that her company put victoria in that bed , i am going to sue until there is n't any chancellor industries left . jack : i 'm very grateful for your saving my life . | paul contemplates telling heather that he is her father . lauren , having a difficult time dealing with the aftermath of being trapped at clear springs , has a nightmare that paul is dead . michael calls him so she can hear his voice and she asks him to come over . he tells her about wanting to tell heather he is her dad . maggie accuses cane of leaking the story of jack being a suspect in ji min 's death . after she leaves , jill admits to cane it was her . later he goes out on a date with heather . jeffrey comes by and invites gloria to dinner . kevin invites himself along . they talk about clear springs and accidents . he tells a story of how he once accidentally hurt a bully , and asks gloria if that 's ever happened to her . after dinner , kevin warns gloria that jeffrey is up to something . back in his room , jeffrey pulls out a tape recorder that he used to tape their conversation and presses listens to it . |
kevin : all right , can i open my eyes yet ? chloe : i do n't know . should we let him open his eyes ? yeah ? okay . open your eyes . kevin : you are ... chloe : is n't she ? kevin : amazing . so are you ready to go trick - or - treating ? delia : ( giggles ) chloe : ( gasps ) kevin : yeah ? okay . chloe : here , hold your bag . hold your bag . okay . ding - dong . trick or treat ! kevin : ( gasps ) ( silly voice ) wow , look at you ! cute as a bug in a rug . chloe : whoa , two ? that 's -- okay , ready ? second one . and we 're walkin ' . delia : ( giggles ) chloe : we 're walkin ' down the street . go to the next house . okay , ready ? knock , knock , knock . kevin : oh , look at you ! you need some candy , of course . there you go . boom , boom . chloe : more candy . oh , my goodness . you 're so lucky ! ( giggles ) what did we get ? ooh . ( gasps ) delia : mm - hmm . chloe : mm - hmm . ( mouthing words ) [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you guys so much for coming . devon : mm . mm . victoria : you look so scary -- hot and scary . devon : thank you . rafe : sweet . the halloween party tradition lives on , even without its legendary emcee . victoria : ( sighs ) no , no . no billy . but we have zombie juice and `` harvey wallfangers `` and , uh , burgers that are shaped like little brains . rafe : oh , my favorite . victoria : ( laughs ) eden : ( laughs ) what ? devon : nice . rafe : let 's go get a drink , yeah ? eden : yeah . victoria : yeah , go get a drink . michael : happy halloween ! lauren : hey ! oh , the boy of summer . victoria : hey . nick : oh , yeah . what on earth happened to you ? lauren : oh , you know . michael : ( new york accent ) i had to rough her up a bit . lauren : i , well , i was stocking jabot products and fell off a little stepladder , but i 'm good . victoria : good . nick : boy , i 'd kiss you on the cheek ... lauren : yeah ? nick : but i do n't want to get pistol - whipped 'cause , uh , fenmore was a very convincing robot . michael : you can tell . he has the candy to show for it . how did summer do ? victoria : ( laughs ) okay . michael : ( laughs ) nick : ( laughs ) i love it . i love it . we only went a few rounds , you know , but that kid smiles , and candy just flies into the bag . she 's talented . michael : uh - huh , uh - huh . lauren : ( laughs ) well , she 's , you know ... victoria : well , you know , reed is an hour ahead in washington , so he 's probably just coming off his sugar high by now . ( laughs ) michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : ( laughs ) nick : well , everything looks great . lauren : it 's very impressive . victoria : you guys , its okay , all right ? i - i know that this is billy 's thing , but , i mean , it 's my thing now . division of property . um , i signed the divorce papers . but , hey , you know what ? it 's halloween . and i 've got no billy . i 've got no kids . so i figure you might as well have a big bash ... michael : ( chuckles ) victoria : and not sit around and mope , right ? lauren : hey , that 's right . michael : ( normal voice ) ooh , yeah . thank you . lauren : perfect . yeah . nick : absolutely . well , billy is missing out . lauren : thank you . that 's right . victoria : thank you . well , i 'm sure that he is partying in transylvania with vlad or whoever , but we 're here . we are here , so we might as well enjoy . lauren : exactly . to being here . ( glasses clink ) victoria : to being here . nick : to being here . lauren : honey . ( glasses clink ) victoria : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : all right , kern , calm down . it 's not that big a deal . just -- yes , now turn it to the left . hard . like , really hard to the left . okay , did that solve it ? okay , thank you . anything else ? all right , bye - bye . kevin : what -- what -- ( grunts ) billy : ho ho ho . hee hee hee . [ scene_break ] sharon : adam , no . whatever it is , no . adam : we did n't get to finish our conversation the other day . sharon : that 's because i had to go to court to fight for my life . adam : it 's halloween . sharon : yeah , and i 'm not wearing a costume . adam : there was n't some little part of you that knew i would show up ? that i would come here tonight of all nights ? sharon : honestly , i try not to think about you at all . obsessing about the anger and the hate and the resentment between the two -- adam : i do n't hate you . i 've proven that . as a matter of fact , i 've even helped you in ways you do n't even know about . [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow . oh , wow . this is pretty phenomenal . ricky : ( sighs ) phyllis : the prosecutor and her key witness goin ' at it ? this is amazing . wait . wait . hey , those are mine . what are you doing ? ricky : nope , not yet . not until i know what you 're gon na give me for them . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , yeah , adam , you have proven your warm feelings for me in so many ways . let 's see . you have hidden or destroyed evidence that could clear me . you 've -- you 've testified against me . and let 's not forget that you -- you swore to me that you would stand by me till death do us part , until the final moment when you laughed in my face about how much you actually hate me . adam : it feels like a lifetime ago . it was only a few years ago -- halloween . we were at the house that you rented . we were handing out candy to kids and drinking wine . you were asking me questions -- questions about my mother , the farm , what it was like slowly going blind . and i had hurt you then . you just did n't know it . and i 've hurt you since . it 's like you said -- anger , resentment , but still , there 's a piece of you that has to know that you can still trust me . sharon : what do you want ? adam : halloween with you has given me some of the best memories i 'll ever have . and what i want to know ... put all the other crap aside and tell me the truth . am i alone feeling this way ? sharon : no . you 're not alone . [ scene_break ] abby : ( chuckles ) victoria : abby , look at you ! are n't you the cutest little squash ever ? abby : thank you . devon : ( chuckles ) she is the cutest squash ever . abby : thanks . oh . devon : huh ? all : ( laughing ) devon : oh , my gosh . victoria : oh , how cute are you ? daniel : what ? devon : that looks awesome . ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) abby : ( giggles ) eden : um , you are the master . this is awesome . daniel : thank you . abby : ( laughs ) victoria : excuse me . i 'll be right back . abby : you 're supposed to be the brainiac , and the only word you can come up with is `` awesome `` ? eden : uh , when something is awesome , i use the word accordingly . and when something is rancid or bitter or obnoxious , or pathetic ... abby : ( scoffs ) eden : i also use those accordingly . noah : dudes and dudettes . woot ! love your costume . daniel : thank you . hunter : peace . peace . abby : i 've got some words for you . how about `` pushed aside , `` `` obsolete , `` `` forgotten `` ? gloria : ( sighs ) angelo : walkin ' the room , my eyes went right to you , the most beautiful woman in genoa city . avery : oh , no . no , no , no , no . nick : oh , hey . what , are you leaving ? avery : uh , it 's a private party . nick : well , now you 're invited . [ scene_break ] phyllis : that job at `` restless style `` you wanted ? done . your name on the byline of the article for the pictures -- done . an advance on your salary -- done . ricky : bonus , not advance . ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : it 's my nanny . okay . listen , i - i have to take this . please guard those with your life , please . heather : hi . ricky : hey . heather : what , you do n't have any plans tonight ? ricky : i am playing it by ear . heather : mm . ricky : ( sighs ) heather : which , uh , could mean that you 're free , which could be very good . ricky : because ? heather : because we 're family who did n't know each other for years , and who got off to ... a rocky start , and who are on opposite sides of a huge criminal trial . ricky : ( chuckles ) not a whole lot in the `` plus `` column . heather : there 's this big party tonight . come with me . we can start off as , uh , friends and work our way towards sibs . what do you say ? want to give it a try ? [ scene_break ] billy : ow ! kevin : you are not here . victor exiled you across the planet . billy : this is rented ! victor 's not god . he just thinks he is . so i 'll go when i 'm ready . kevin : being seen by your ex - wife or your kid , that 's not a big deal . billy : i thought you wanted me to stick around . kevin : i wanted you to come clean and stop playing this stupid game , billy . billy : game ? man , what game ? i 'm santa , baby , and you could be my elf . now let 's go see my baby . come on . kevin : i am not your elf . i am not your buddy . i am not your sidekick , okay ? now i am taking chloe to a party at jimmy 's , and you and your elves can stay here and run amok . billy : whoa , somebody snaked my party at jimmy 's ? who ? why ? huh ? kevin : yeah , victoria , because , well , because you 're not here . billy : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . i - it was n't because she wanted to remember me ? was it to flip me off ? kevin : i do n't know . get your beard outta my face . billy : ( grunts ) ow ! [ scene_break ] chloe : all right . all right , hop on up here . whoa . kevin : hey , `` princess hedgehog . `` chloe : ( giggles ) kevin : ( sighs ) what do you say ? can i take your mom out to a party ? chloe : listen , we 're gon na go out for just a little bit , but i think we should give her some good news first . kevin : you think we should give her the good news right now ? chloe : yeah , why not ? and you love good news , right ? so ... ( sighs ) in the really cool fairy tales , the princess actually asks the prince to marry her . and you know what ? he says yes . and you know what ? mommy and kevin are getting married . ( laughs ) well , are you excited ? do you like that idea ? yeah ? ( chuckles ) good . delia : are you my daddy now ? [ scene_break ] ricky : yeah , i do n't think so . heather : oh , come on . if sharon newman 's trial did not exist , we could go to a party together . ricky : ( sighs ) i 'm sure you have plenty of other guys you could call . heather : every guy i know comes with about 6 tons of ... drama . ( chuckles ) come on . i really want to have fun , and you look like you could use a break from work , quite frankly . ricky : all right , compromise . i 'll meet you there . heather : i will take it . you have some serious negotiation skills , young man . ( chuckles ) ricky : ( sighs ) phyllis : did she see the pictures ? ricky : and walk away smiling ? no . phyllis : listen , um , of course it 's not an advance that i 'd give you . it 's a bonus , of course . of course . um , may i have the pictures now ? ricky : i do n't think so . phyllis : we actually had an agreement . ricky : we actually had tentative negotiations . but the woman in these pictures is my sister . phyllis : oh , listen to you . `` it 's my sister . `` with a conscience -- interesting . it did n't stop you from bringing me the pictures in the first place . ricky : i just need some time to weigh out my options . but do n't worry , phyllis . i 'll get back to you . [ scene_break ] angelo : allow me to introduce my princess , angelina . gloria : oh , how lovely to meet you . angelo : ( clears throat ) some knucklehead just broke her heart . i told angie to come here and mingle . gloria : oh , your father is a very wise man . he 's a kind and thoughtful gentleman who understands that sometimes we need support and friendship to get over a broken heart . angelo : what 's wrong ? gloria : jeffrey -- away on an extended trip . angelo : leaving you here to look like this . moron . gloria : exactly what i think . [ scene_break ] victoria : and then to find out about your dad when you 're older , it 's so sad . you know , i was always planning on telling lucy that she was adopted . i was just gon na tell her that she grew in my heart and not in my tummy . devon : ( chuckles ) victoria : mm , but daisy -- that -- that was a little trickier . daniel : ( clears throat ) victoria : daniel , though , best guy ever . devon : yeah . ( laughs ) victoria : you are the best guy ever . daniel : it 's true . i am . what are we talking about ? victoria : mm , you did n't even know lucy back then , you know ? and daisy , she just showed up as a pregnant nun and was -- it was n't like i was like , `` wow , she 's gon na have that baby and i 'm gon na raise it . `` but , you know , those were definitely the -- the best moments of my life . i would n't trade 'em for anything . i would n't trade the ones with billy , either . they were the happiest . noah : but i was n't born before half of these songs . abby : ooh , i 've got an idea . you two should do an oldies . oh , what , oh ... `` i got you , babe . `` noah : ( chuckles ) eden : oh , that 's so cute . abby : yeah . eden : yeah , and you can do that one -- what is it ? um , `` loser `` by beck . or -- wait . is n't there a really catchy tune about materialistic fame whores whose 15 minutes are up ? abby : you know , i saw you stuffing back all those pretzels earlier . you might want to chill -- salt , water retention , bloating . i mean , i do n't want you to have a setback . noah : hmm , well , this is fun . we should totally do it more often . hunter : they 're kidding , right ? nick : thanks . avery : oh , that 's festive . nick : what ? not that into halloween ? avery : i -- no , i am . i - i forgot about it . um , when i 'm in a case ... nick : no , no , no , no . you 're not gon na talk about court tonight . i 'm not gon na talk about the magazine . um , all right , real fast . what was the best halloween costume you ever put on ? avery : uh , uh , i taped socks and underwear to my body , and i went as static cling . nick : cool . love it . it 's good . avery : favorite candy . nick : uh , the chewier the better . best halloween haul of candy you 've ever had ? avery : ooh , that would have to be the last year phyllis and her friends took me out . they told all the adults i was going to a school where sugar was forbidden . nick : ( chuckles ) i took summer and faith out earlier . i mean , it was fun , but it 's not like when we were kids . avery : well , not much is . ricky : hey . can i talk to you ? [ scene_break ] kevin : listen , you know , your -- your dad -- your dad is so lucky that you 're his little girl . and , i mean , he 's crazy lucky . and i would never , ever , ever try and take that spot . and i promise you that i 'm always gon na be a really big part of your life , okay ? chloe : oh , mom 's got something in her eye . ( chuckles ) delia : i love you , kevin . chloe : ( whimpers ) kevin : i love you , too . chloe : great . got something in my other eye . ( chuckles ) woman : time for all ballerinas to take a little rest . kevin : oh , ballerina -- that was my next guess . chloe : ( chuckles ) oh , all right . come on . get back there . get in . all right . i 'll see you in a little bit , okay ? kevin : here 's pinkerton . chloe : i love you . sleep well , okay ? kevin : night , angel . chloe : you are so gon na love our costumes . kevin : oh , i get nervous when you say things like that . chloe : oh , you 're gon na love it ! delia : santa ? [ scene_break ] victoria : people , people , people . noah : whoo ! nick : ow ! all : ( cheering ) abby : ( giggles ) victoria : there may zombie juice and spooky lights , but let me tell you something -- a party is not a party until you crack out the karaoke machine ... lauren : ( chuckles ) victoria : and you trigger your inner rock star just like the full moon does for the vampires . nick : uh ... noah : yeah , i - i think you mean werewolves . victoria : oh , forget it . noah , get up here and put your family to shame with your talents . noah : no , a little later . i promise . i promise . victoria : mnh - mnh . come on . michael : ( new york accent ) then i will do the dazzling . this way , please , lady . lauren : oh , really ? victoria : oh , yes . michael : thank you . thank you . lauren : ( new york accent ) so what are you thinkin ' , lover ? a little frankie ? a little dino ? michael : thank you . i do n't know , but they better have the songs i like in this contraption , or somebody 's gon na end up in the wood chipper . lauren : that 's right . michael : capisce ? lauren : ( laughs ) michael : and now -- angelo : certain people amuse you , mikey ? like they 're clowns for your amusement ? [ scene_break ] ricky : it does n't look like you 're doing much celebrating here . avery : well , sharon 's trial is kicking my butt , and i do n't like getting kicked . ricky : ( sighs ) i got a tip , a reliable source . the prosecuting attorney might be fraternizing with the star witness . avery : heather and adam ? phyllis : keep your hands off my story , sis . [ scene_break ] sharon : i remember that halloween fondly , too . ( sighs ) but when i think back , i really have to wonder if any of it was real . i mean , there you were making me laugh and taking my mind off of things , my daughter , when you were the one who took her from me and made me think she was dead . adam : and you forgave me . sharon : but you 've broken my heart in so many ways since then , adam . adam : we 've both hurt each other . sharon : yeah , i used to think that that was n't possible , you know , back in new orleans . i thought that you were the one person i could count on . adam : maybe i still can be . sharon : no . because i 've finally grown strong enough to put the past behind me , and the only thing that matters to me now is my future , my future with noah and faith . adam : and you need me to do that . sharon : okay , well , if you 're talking about the evidence that you 're suppressing , i do not expect that memory card to resurface any time soon . or am i wrong ? adam : you 're not wrong -- not about that . sharon : okay . well , then ... there 's really nothing left for us to say , and i think it 's time for you to go . [ scene_break ] billy : ( silly voice ) it 's mcruff and pony ! i will take you over the doggy rainbow to the land of bacon and biscuits . woman : oh , hello . billy : ( normal voice ) hi , um ... ( chuckles ) just doin ' the rounds ... ( clears throat ) ( deep voice ) just doin ' a round with me and , you know , the kids and ... woman : of course , santa , but this sugarplum fairy needs some rest . billy : yeah , i just -- just a few more minutes , then mcruff and i will go on to our next destination . ( clears throat ) woman : thank you . billy : ( normal voice ) well ... ( clears throat ) ( deep voice ) well , we , uh , we do n't have to tell her about being naughty or nice , and , uh , let 's just forget about naughty and nice . you 're your own special kind of wonderful . i 'll see you around . delia : bye , santa ! billy : oh , i forgot . bye - bye . you be good , all right ? billy : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] avery : you heard heather and adam are back together ? ricky : well , they 're not shopping for rings , but something 's up . avery : according to whom ? was this some sisterly confession ? ricky : it 's just a reliable source . heather : hey , you made it . ( laughs ) i 'm assuming that we 're all off the clock tonight , right ? ricky : well , we will be . just , uh , could you give us a second ? heather : sure . yeah . what are you drinking ? ricky : uh , beer , tap . heather : okay . ricky : thank you . avery : and not a flicker of guilt from you when she walked up . i do n't know whether to be appalled or impressed . ricky : do you think that any of this is fun for me ? like it 's gon na help my relationship with my father or my sister ? but there 's an innocent woman who is serving time , and if heather and adam crossing a line could help our case in any way ... avery : when do you think you 'll have proof of this line crossing ? ricky : i 'll keep you posted . phyllis : it 's a halloween party . where 's your costume ? avery : oh , ca n't you tell ? i came as all the years you 're trying to forget . phyllis : remember that time you were a pipe cleaner ? avery : i do , yes . we were n't all so lucky to fill out early . nick : ladies , everything cool ? avery : i was just leaving . thanks for the drink , nick . have a horrifying night . phyllis : ( sarcastically ) `` thanks for the drink , nick . `` ( normal voice ) you bought her a drink ? nick : it was some halloween drink . i think it had , like , eyeballs in it . phyllis : why are you so defensive ? victoria : oh , look at you ! you guys , you 're here . you 're here , and you 're so cute and wedding - y . chloe : ( grunts ) yeah . victoria : oh , you look so cute . chloe : ( chuckles ) victoria : okay . hold on one second . chloe : she 's lit ? kevin : only a lot . chloe : yeah . victoria : okay . attention , boys and ghouls . ( laughter ) victoria : i have a big honking announcement to make right now . okay , you see the -- the groom and the bride over there ? do you see -- do you see kevin and chloe ? michael : yeah ! victoria : yeah ? yeah , they 're cute . they just got engaged . chloe : ( chuckles ) ( cheers and applause ) victoria : yeah . and i have to say i feel like their fairy godmother , and i am so , so proud . and did you know that kevin saved delia 's life ? ( cheers and applause ) victoria : he did . he did . and he brought so much joy into chloe 's world . he really did , and we all know that she can be a little bitter sometimes , but he is like the sugar in her coffee . and she is like the hot in his tamale . yeah , you know , you can tell that a year from now , they 'll -- they 'll still be happy . and she wo n't have a picture of herself in her closet of herself in a bunny costume . ( laughs ) well , zombie juice for everybody ! all right . whoo ! ( applause ) victoria : all right . angelo : mazel tov . best news ever , huh ? huh ? chloe : oh ! oh , god . oh , god . yeah . angelina : i 'm dying . i 'm on the dance floor , dead . i am so bored . angelo : you want to have fun ? make daddy proud . go sing the lovebirds a song . hmm ? angelina : fine . whatever . angelo : ( chuckles ) you are gon na love this . like a choir from heaven . chloe : hmm . ( `` you made me love you ( i did n't want to do it ) `` playing ) angelina : ( singing off - key ) you made me love you i did n't want to do it i did n't want to do it you made me want you and all the time you knew it i guess you always knew it you made me happy sometimes you made me glad but there were times you made me feel so bad you made me cry for i did n't want to tell ya i did n't wan na tell ya . i want a beau that 's true yes , i do indeed , i do you know i do gim me , gim me , gim me , gim me what i cry for you know you got the brand of kisses that i 'd die for you know you made me love you angelo : ( laughs ) terrific ! terrific , huh ? angelina : mwah ! michael : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] avery : hey , what happened ? sharon : oh , so adam was here again , and this time , his attitude was ... avery : ( sighs ) sharon : `` i 've shown you how much i care . i 've helped you , even if you have no idea . `` and he expects me to be grateful . meanwhile , i sit here and rot in prison . avery : wait , what does he mean , he 's helping you ? wait a minute . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( slurring and singing off - key ) me and my man live all alone in a little log hut we call our own he loves gin and i love rum do n't we have a lot of fun ? ha ha ha hee hee hee little brown jug how i love thee ha ha ( giggles ) ( laughs ) ( cheers and applause ) nick : good job . that was so good . victoria : thank you . nick : that was so good . victoria : that was -- thank you . nick : there we go . watch your step . victoria : oh , wow . nick : okay . okay . that was so good . victoria : oh , wow , that was worth it though , was n't it ? nick : y - yes . victoria : yeah . nick : yeah . victoria : and , hey , gosh , everybody , thank you so much for coming . it was really a fun party , was n't it ? crowd : yeah . yep . victoria : i mean , it was n't really the same without billy , but , i mean , really , if you think about it , nothing 's really the same without billy . it was fun , was n't it ? man : yeah . victoria : ( laughs ) okay . all right , well , bye . have fun . thanks . and you guys -- you guys are gon na have the best marriage ever , and i bet you will not get arrested on your wedding day , i bet . kevin : one can hope . chloe : ( laughs ) nick : come on . victoria : okay . oh , we 're going home ? nick : yeah . lauren : yeah , i think that 's a good idea . victoria : okay , good night . nick : good night , everyone . nighty - night . lauren : nighty - night . victoria : nighty - night . oh . nick : i 'll have this , and this . leave that there . chloe : i think she 's nice when she 's drunk . are you okay ? kevin : me ? i 'm fine . i 'm great . good . [ scene_break ] adam : excuse me . phyllis : what are you doing here ? adam : excuse me ? [ scene_break ] abby : you want him . you want him so bad . you should try that rehab thing where you wear a rubber band on your wrist , and you snap it every time you have those longings that are never gon na happen . ( tsks ) eden : you know , actually , my romantic life is pretty fulfilling right now . abby : ( scoffs ) whatever . with who ? daniel : drinks ? abby : oh , thank you . eden : thank you . daniel : hey . ooh . abby : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm just making conversation , adam . how 's work ? how are things ? how are the kids ? since you betrayed sharon , who 's your latest victim ? adam : you hoping i 'll say i have my eye on a saucy redhead ? phyllis : what ? adam : nice chatting with you . heather : ladies ' room . excuse me . adam : having a nice chat with your sister ? ricky : ( sighs ) adam : how 'd those pictures of heather and me turn out ? ricky : you should have told me that she was the star of your little production . adam : would that have changed your mind if i had ? no , of course it would n't have . it 's too good a scoop . those pictures get to avery yet ? ricky : you 've done your part . i 'll handle the rest in my own time . [ scene_break ] gloria : ahh , the voice of an angel . angelo : taste and class , and a heck of a package . gloria : ( chuckles ) devon , come here . i want you to meet my friends . this is angelo ... devon : hi . gloria : and angelina . this is devon . devon : pleasure . nice to meet you . hi . gloria : he is a music producer . devon : i heard you . angelo : that 's great . i mean , she sings , you produce . we should talk . gloria : ( chuckles ) devon : yeah . ( chuckles ) michael : the man is a great big teddy bear . lauren : ( laughs ) michael : one who enjoys his red meat . and one should n't offend the angry teddies . lauren : ( laughs ) yes , that 's for sure . and michael was his normal charming self . michael : terror brings out my charm . lauren : ( laughs ) and i feel newly invigorated , like a , um , a lust for life . michael : oh , that 's good . lauren : mm - hmm . you catch my drift ? michael : i like that , yeah . okay , `` lusty . `` chloe : are you sure you 're okay ? kevin : yeah , yeah . i 'm fine . it 's just the last couple months catching up with me i guess . i 'll be fine once this is all over . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( slurring ) and you love me . nick : you did so well tonight . here . here 's your keys . victoria : oh , thank you . nick : go to bed , okay ? i love you . victoria : oh , yeah , i 'm not drunk , okay ? you know what ? you 're a good brother . nick : i know . victoria : as good a brother as there ever was . nick : go in the house . i love you . good night . victoria : i love you . i love you . oh . ( chuckles ) oh . oh , god . mm . ( whines ) this is interesting . billy : ( clears throat ) you know , that 's why i take chimneys myself . victoria : santa ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : oh , wow . billy : ( laughs ) victoria : oh , santa . wow , uh , i 'm so sorry . i 'm not usually this drunk . i mean , really , i 'm not ever this drunk . billy : no . victoria : except in jamaica once . billy : ( chuckles ) yeah , were you ever drunk . victoria : ( sighs ) you were there ? billy : yeah , well , you know , i see you when you 're sleeping , awake , doing the limbo . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : and , um , stairs are a bad idea . victoria : huh ? billy : what do you think about the couch ? let 's do the couch . victoria : oh , you are so smart . billy : all right . sometimes i 'm a genius . victoria : i love you , santa . billy : oh . ( laughs ) i love you , too . victoria : thank you for taking care of me . ( sighs ) victoria : billy ? billy : ( sighs ) huh ? victoria : billy , oh , is that you ? billy : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] avery : you got something for me ? ricky : yeah , i do . victor : i 'm asking you not to take out whatever anger you have toward me on sharon . nick : why do you care so much about sharon ? heather : oh , my god . what have you done ? | victoria hosts billy 's annual halloween party at jimmy 's and gets very drunk because she misses billy . everyone has a good time at the party and phyllis continues to get jealous over avery 's friendship with nick . phyllis offers ricky a job at restless style complete with a bonus if he gives her the pictures of heather and adam . ricky tells phyllis he needs time to think because this could ruin his relationship with paul . ricky tells avery he has a tip that adam and heather are sleeping together . she is surprised that ricky is willing to betray his sister to help sharon . ricky tells avery that it does n't matter what he has to do to make sure that an innocent woman gets out of jail . adam informs sharon that he has helped her in ways that she does n't even know yet . sharon later tells avery about her strange conversation with adam . avery suspects that adam is the source that ricky mentioned when they talked earlier . |
( key turns in lock ) jack : uh , scotch , neat . phyllis : oh , lord , please . please , jack , do n't do it . please do n't do it . ronan : do n't do what ? phyllis : huh ? oh , hey , hey . ronan : hi . what do n't you want jack to do ? phyllis : um , i do n't want him to hire adam at newman . ronan : why would you care about that , un -- unless that 's where you 're going to be working ? phyllis : yeah , i did n't want to tell anybody until it was for sure . ronan : obviously . phyllis : yeah . ronan : of all the places in the world that you could have picked to get a -- phyllis : do you -- do you -- do you want to get a table ? adam : you wo n't find a better man for the job . thank you . with me by your side , nicholas does not stand a chance of regaining control of newman . jack : oh , i guess you 're out of the loop . your brother apparently has no interest in helping the old man get the company back . adam : that makes sense . never thought he had a head for the business . certainly did n't have his heart into it . he 's nothing like -- jack : victor ? adam : i was going to say you and me , jack . jack : ( chuckles ) adam : so what do you say ? do you have yourself a new c.f.o . ? [ scene_break ] kevin : michael , hey . uh , look , i know things were a little tense between us last time we spoke , but i was hoping that we could get together and , uh , catch up . call me . chloe : a little tense ? ( chuckles ) last time , you told him to go to hell . kevin : i was hoping he forgot that . chloe : yes , because michael is notorious for memory loss . i mean , it does n't really matter , because he and lauren do not have the kind of cash that we need to buy adam out . kevin : well , maybe they know somebody who does . chloe : someone with $ 15 million laying around ? kevin : so what do you want to do , chloe ? just forget about tagngrab , walk away ? chloe : no , absolutely not . i know how important this is to you , and it 's important to me , too . we are not giving up . this is gon na be huge , and adam is gon na be kicking himself for bailing on us . kevin : i think chelsea is gon na be kicking him , too . chloe : yeah . she knows that tagngrab is a winner . kevin : it 's too bad she 's not our partner . chloe : maybe that 's our next move . kevin : chelsea ? chloe : yeah . look , she came here to see us , play nice . you know what ? i 'm gon na go and talk to her , but first , i need to stop by lost - and - found . kevin : why ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : adam ? adam ? [ scene_break ] ronan : why 'd you take the job at newman ? is it about nick ? phyllis : you lost your touch , detective . nick has no interest in anything to do with newman . ronan : really ? had n't heard that . phyllis : he 's moving on with his life in -- in every way , and i am really glad for him . good for nick . ronan : so your interest in jack and adam -- that 's just purely professional , then ? phyllis : mostly . i loathe adam , mostly because , um , well , he 's adam . [ scene_break ] jack : welcome aboard , adam . adam : thank you , captain . incoming . nick : should have known you two were gon na hook up before the ink was dry on the contract . jack : nicholas . can i buy you a drink ? nick : so let me see if i 'm getting this straight -- you sold him your newman shares in exchange for a top - level gig . is that the way this went down ? adam : nice to know you 're still interested in the family business , especially when you refused to fight for it . nick : you 're the one who sold out dad . adam : shocking , considering how he treated me . nick : you deserved everything you got . adam : that 's right , nicholas . you deserve the benefits and advantages of being victor newman 's son , while i deserve nothing but scorn heaped upon me by your entire family , ever since the day i came to town . i deserve to have your daughter run us off the road . nick : so you think every member of this family is out to get you ? adam : i think ... ( clicks lips ) that every time something terrible happens to me , i look up ... ( sets glass down ) and there is a newman standing above me , laughing . i 'm fairly certain jack has had similar experiences . jack : it is strange how often that happens . nick : you spend a lot more time thinking about us than we do you . adam : it is precisely that entitled , untouchable attitude that has you all on the outside while jack and i run your family 's company , and at the end of the day , nicholas , it 's what we all deserve . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) chelsea : chloe . chloe : hi . do you mind if i come in ? chelsea : sure . chloe : sorry to just , uh , drop by , but ... i think you left this at crimson lights , and i just wanted to bring it back . chelsea : oh , that 's not mine . chloe : oh . it 's not ? oh , uh , well , my mistake . here i thought i was doing you a huge favor . chelsea : well , thanks anyway , i guess . ( chuckles ) chloe : are you okay ? you seem distracted . chelsea : oh , yeah , i 'm fine . i just -- i just have a lot going on , adam pulling out of tagngrab and losing the baby , and ... chloe : are you okay ? do you want to talk about it ? chelsea : have you ever felt like you 're losing your mind ? [ scene_break ] sharon : ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] eden : trick or treat . kevin : yeah , well , i guess the trick was you not showing up to work on time . where the hell have you been ? eden : i had a dentist appointment . i told you i was gon na be late . kevin : you should n't have stopped to get candy , then . eden : dude , ease up . it 's halloween . okay , what 's your problem ? kevin : nothing . the internet project that chloe and i have poured everything into is going down the toilet . no big deal , just another major failure by kevin fisher . ( sighs ) eden : ( sighs ) kevin , i 'm sorry . anything i can do to help ? kevin : yeah . get me $ 15 million by monday . [ scene_break ] chloe : thanks . chelsea : mm - hmm . chloe : so what 's making you crazy ? chelsea : i think i 'm making myself nuts . i came home earlier and i could have sworn someone was in here . ( laughs ) chloe : are you sure it was n't adam , or someone who works for you ? chelsea : no , i - i checked the whole house . it was empty . chloe : well , maybe , when they heard you come in , they took off . did you make sure that they did n't take anything ? chelsea : yeah , yeah . jewelry , cash , computers -- it 's all here . i just think i 'm supersensitive since -- chloe : losing the baby ? chelsea : i feel so stupid . lots of women have miscarriages . i ... i do n't know why i 'm making such a big deal out of it . chloe : because it is a big deal . chelsea : i need to get over it . adam has . chloe : i 'm sure he 's hurting just as much as you are . chelsea : well , he does n't show it . ( chuckles ) chloe : well , i think that guys have a harder time showing their feelings , and they show it in idiotic ways . chelsea : hmm . i have no problems showing my feelings . i went off on adam the other day . i even accused him of having an affair . chloe : really ? do you think that 's true ? chelsea : no ! ( laughs ) oh , god , no . no , adam would never do that to me . chloe : okay , because , you know , you -- you can always find out . i mean , you could tap his phone , you could hire a p.i. -- chelsea : no ! ( laughs ) oh , my god . n -- i trust adam ... completely . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( exhaling deeply ) ( knock on door ) sharon : adam ? sharon : is that you ? kids : trick or treat ! sharon : ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] ronan : so i thought that we could dress up as bonnie and clyde and go on a bank - robbing spree , and we could take the money and go down to south america . phyllis : sounds good . ronan : or maybe you could join the three stooges , and i 'll go down to jimmy 's and talk to that hot girl that hangs on my every word . phyllis : wait , what -- what hot girl ? ronan : you heard that , did n't you ? i thought nick had your undivided attention . or was it something that jack was doing ? phyllis : nick and jack can take care of themselves . ronan : what about you ? phyllis : i 've been taking care of myself my entire life . ronan : for somebody that 's so independent , you seem awfully hung up on your exes . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , you and jack are gon na have no one to blame but yourselves when your lives implode . adam : because nothing you 've ever done could possibly have contributed to the person that i 've become today . it is amazing how you can absolve yourself of any and all responsibility . seems as though your daughter 's inherited that quality . nick : summer feels terrible about what happened to your baby . adam : she 's spoiled , and she 's a narcissist . she could n't give a damn about my family . she 's only concerned about herself . nick : you shut up -- jack : do n't , nick . nick , do n't . nick : you know , i 'm not surprised by anything this punk does , but you ... jack : i never meant for any of this to hurt you . nick : yet it wo n't stop you . jack : nothing will stop my plans for newman , no . let 's get to work , adam . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 're very , very sweet to be worried about me . thank you ... but i 'm not needy . ronan : i never thought you were needy . you can do this alone ... or you can let somebody help you . phyllis : uh , the only thing i want to do now is talk to jack and ask him if he hired adam . ronan : okay . yeah , let 's do it . i 'll walk you out . phyllis : hey , um ... ronan and i , we were -- we just met each other . we just saw each other . summer : oh , no , mom , it 's -- phyllis : it was n't planned . summer : that 's not necessary . ronan : she 's telling the truth . she 's telling the truth . phyllis : yeah . summer : yeah , most people do that a lot , but its okay . phyllis : okay . summer : did you expect me to flip out , just seeing you two together ? phyllis : well , it 's been known to happen . summer : yeah , well , not anymore , okay ? i 'm done being mad at you . it 's just -- it 's getting old . phyllis : it 's great to hear that . summer : it 's just taking too much energy . phyllis : i agree . um , call a truce ? ( chuckles ) summer : i guess , so just , you know , do what you guys do . go out on dates , move in together , whatever it is you do . get married . it does n't matter to me , for real , so ... later . ronan : you buying that ? phyllis : i 'd like to . [ scene_break ] chelsea : this is nice . i do n't have a lot of friends . chloe : oh , well , you know , i 've had mostly guy friends . girls were always really threatened by me . they always thought i was trying to steal their boyfriends . chelsea : did you ? chloe : yep . chelsea : ( laughing ) chloe : ( chuckles ) chelsea : that 's funny . thanks , thanks . i needed that , actually . chloe : i 'm glad i could help . chelsea : ( chuckles ) honestly , i 've just been sitting here feeling sorry for myself . it 's no wonder i feel like i 'm losing my mind . chloe : well , maybe you need to get out of the house . you know , do something other than just wait for adam to get home . chelsea : like what ? chloe : like get a job . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( sighs ) damn it . you know , between repairs to the espresso machine and rent going up , i barely broke even this month . eden : guess i better hold off on asking for that raise . kevin : i was gon na funnel profits from crimson lights into tagngrab . so much for that brilliant idea . i should have never gone into business with adam newman . eden : okay , you needed his money , and the guy does know about start - ups . kevin : chloe and i should have stuck to our original plan -- get a group of investors , a group . giving that guy 50 % stake was one of the dumbest decisions i 've ever made , and that 's saying something . ( cell phone rings ) kevin : ( sighs ) hey , mike . yeah , i know , i - i - i figured it was time we talked . well , i 'm free right now . okay , how about tomorrow then ? great , great , i 'll see you then . eden : well , that sounded promising . kevin : unless it was the universe just getting my hopes up . [ scene_break ] noah : oh , my gosh ! hey , brace yourself . do n't -- do n't get dizzy , faith . ( laughs ) you 're so cute . nick : that son of a -- noah : hey , look , its daddy ! daddy 's here . faith : daddy , look ! i 'm a buttercup fairy ! nick : oh , my goodness , look at you . i - i mean , you are the prettiest buttercup fairy i 've ever seen . let me just take a look at you . unbelievable . wow . what time is ms. mckinsey coming to pick you up for trick - or - treating ? noah : uh , any minute now . faith : i wish mommy could go with us . nick : oh , you know what , sweetheart ? i wish that , too . i 'm sorry she 's not gon na be here tonight . faith : where is she ? noah : look , i - i told you , faith , hey , mommy had to go out of town for a little bit . nick : yeah , but i 'm gon na take a picture of you , okay ? and then i 'm gon na send it to her right now , okay ? ready ... cheese ! nice . noah : so cute . faith : can we call her ? nick : oh , you know what ? i 'm sorry , we ca n't . she 's -- she 's really busy right now , but i 'm gon na send her this picture , and she 's gon na see how beautiful you look , and that 'll make your mommy feel really good . she needs that right now . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( gasping ) ( wind howling ) [ scene_break ] noah : so , um , mom left a message on my cell saying she needed to get out of town , clear her head for awhile , but something was off . nick : off how ? noah : she had that thing in her voice when she 's hiding something . know what i mean ? nick : yeah , i know that too well . did she say where she was ? noah : mm . no , the number was blocked . nick : it 's weird that she did n't call you from her phone . noah : yeah , yeah . um , something else . i - i went over to her house to check on her the other day . she was n't there , but , um ... adam was . nick : what the hell was he doing there ? noah : gave me some line about thanking her for condolence flowers . nick : so this ingrate drove all the way out to the ranch to do that ? noah : this whole thing 's messed up . why -- why would n't she just tell somebody before she left ? nick : not a lot your mom has done lately is easy to explain , but for her to do this to faith ? noah : what if something happened to her , dad ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : a job ? um , yeah , i 'm not really sure i 'm qualified to do anything . chloe : ( laughs ) that ca n't be true . chelsea : i mix a mean drink , but i do n't think adam would be crazy about me bartending . chloe : you know what ? you do n't seem like the type who lets their husband tell them what they can or ca n't do . chelsea : well , i 'm not , but why would i argue with him about something i do n't really want to do , you know ? i got -- i got ta pick my battles . chloe : well , yeah , that 's smart , but you know , i - i think you 'd be a really good mediator . tagngrab could be your first case . chelsea : ( chuckles ) no , thanks . i know my husband . once his mind is made up , it is impossible to change it , and quite honestly , i think you and kevin are probably better off not doing business with him right now anyway . chloe : yeah , i know . believe me , if i could let it go , i would , but kevin has just had it so hard all of his life , and if tagngrab is a bust , i just do n't know what he 's gon na do . chelsea : i wish there was something i could do to help . chloe : maybe there is . [ scene_break ] eden : you know , you actually have to dial if you want the call to go through . kevin : ( sighs ) i 'm not sure i do . eden : and who is it that you maybe want to call ? kevin : my mom . eden : is gloria still bugging you and chloe about giving her a grandchild ? kevin : ( sighs ) no , that 's not the problem . i was thinking about asking her for help so that i do n't lose my business . eden : are you sure you want to do that ? kevin : definitely not , but i 'm running out of options . eden : um ... you could always wish on a piece of halloween candy . kevin : ( scoffs ) eden , that is not a real thing . you spent way too many years in an ashram . eden : oh , yeah ? try it . you can thank me later -- maybe that raise . kevin : please help me find a way to not lose tagngrab . ( cell phone rings ) kevin : yeah ? chloe : kevin , get over to adam and chelsea 's right away . i have great news . [ scene_break ] nick : well , maybe your mom just wanted to get away . noah : i -- you did n't hear her on the phone . nick : i really wish she would n't lay her problems on you . noah : she 's always been there for me . when cassie died and y -- nick : yeah , i walked away . noah : i 'm just worried that maybe , when she needed me the most , i bailed on her . nick : you 're here . noah : well , it 's not good enough . i just got ta make sure she 's okay . i got ta find her . nick : let 's start looking . [ scene_break ] summer : so i ran into my mom and that slimy cop that she 's doing it with . fen : let me guess ... you let 'em have it . summer : no , i was totally cool about it . i told 'em that they could do whatever they wanted , no matter how sick it might be . fen : what are you up to ? summer : nothing . i 'm just being a good daughter . fen : yeah , right . ( laughs ) summer : okay , i swear he 's following me . fen : who -- no , it looks like he 's meeting somebody . summer : i - i have to get a better look at this . no , stop ! we ca n't let him see us . jamie : where 'd you find it ? ronan : somebody gave it to me , said she found it here . jamie : guess i dropped it . who found it ? ronan : her name 's summer . jamie : summer ? ronan : mm - hmm . jamie : interesting . ronan : why ? do you know her ? jamie : uh , not really . she came up to me , here . ronan : she came up to you here ? why ? jamie : oh , she thought i was some guy named taylor , uh , asked me about a book i was reading , uh , the one you gave me , and , uh , you know , she said she knew you . ronan : when was that ? jamie : last time i was in here . must have been when i lost this . ronan : is that all you guys talked about , was that book ? jamie : pretty much . why ? is she in your program , too ? ronan : no , i 'm just curious . jamie : well , she did n't steal anything , so it ca n't be that bad . fen : summer , let 's go . summer : shh , shh , shh . no , no , no , i want to hear what they 're saying . [ scene_break ] adam : chelsea , i 've got great ... news . adam : what 's going on ? kevin : that 's what i 'm waiting to find out . chelsea : chloe and i have come up with a solution to our tagngrab problems . adam : i already solved that problem . chelsea : i know you do n't want to be involved with the project anymore . adam : that 's right . chelsea : fine . let me work with chloe and kevin . adam : what ? chloe : i think she 's the perfect person to fill in for you . she understands how the site works . she learned how to monetize it from you . i mean , she even came up with the name . adam : kevin , did you , uh , did you do this ? kevin : i just got here . it 's news to me . chelsea : adam ... i need this . adam : it would have been nice if you would have talked this over with me before discussing it with two people that you 're not married to . [ scene_break ] jack : i need you to send me the asian numbers a.s.a.p . ( groans ) no , just e - mail 'em to me . i 'm not coming back to the office , all right ? ( doorbell rings ) phyllis : please tell me you did not just hire adam to work at newman . [ scene_break ] chelsea : you do n't think i 'm smart enough to take your place at tagngrab ? adam : you do n't know what you 'd be getting into , chelsea . chelsea : right , 'cause i - i 'm just -- i 'm too dumb to understand ? adam : no , that is not it at all . chelsea : if you believed in me , you would back me on this . adam : chelsea ... i believe in you . chelsea : if that was true , you 'd make my need to do something a priority for you . ( sniffles ) you do n't seem to be able to do that at all anymore . adam : chelsea . chelsea . [ scene_break ] ronan : there you go . there 's a little extra in case jamie wants something to eat . eden : cool . ronan : why do n't you try to stay out of trouble tonight , huh ? eden : does he always give you such a hard time ? jamie : he thinks he 's my mom . eden : ( chuckles ) ronan : ( laughs ) eden : i 'd listen to him . stick to trick - or - treating . jamie : ( chuckles ) nah , that 's stupid kid stuff . eden : never too old for candy . hey , let me know if i can you anything , okay ? ronan : hey . she 's got a point . why do n't you keep an eye on your wallet tonight , huh ? jamie : thanks for the tip . summer : okay , let 's go . fen : no , no , not till you tell me what 's going on . summer : i just want to talk to jamie . fen : you know that kid ? summer : yeah , i ran into him last week , and ronan 's trying to help him , like his mentor or something . fen : and suddenly , you want to get to know him ? uh ... summer : uh , this is the first thing decent that that cop has done , so i do n't know , maybe jamie can help me see that side of him . okay , so come on , let 's go before he leaves . fen : all right . summer : hey . summer . uh , this is my friend fen . fen : hi . jamie : uh , ronan said you found my wallet ? summer : oh , yeah , uh , he gave it back to you . good . jamie : yeah . summer : uh , so , um , fen and i were wondering if , uh , you wanted to hang out sometime ? jamie : why ? y - you must have a ton of friends . summer : i have a few , but hey , i found your wallet . ( chuckles ) jamie : so ? summer : so that 's kind of like saving your life . you know , i read if you save someone 's life , they have to be your friend forever . even taylor swift wrote a song about it . jamie : never heard it . summer : ( gasps ) oh , my gosh . i could teach you so much ! i mean , if you 'd just give me a chance . [ scene_break ] jack : i want the best people working for me . it 's why i hired you . i wo n't find a better c.f.o . than adam . phyllis : and you wo n't find a worse human being . jack : he 's not that bad . phyllis : he 'll stab you in the back and smile while he 's doing it . jack : i can handle adam . i appreciate your concern . phyllis : i ca n't work with him , jack . jack : uh , you wo n't have to deal with him at all . as a matter of fact , i found an office for him far away from yours . phyllis : oh , my god , you 're really doing this , are n't you ? jack : yes . ( sets pitcher down ) phyllis : for a smart and savvy ... you know , i think the pain from that bullet has clouded your judgment . jack : well , you wo n't have to worry about that after tomorrow . phyllis : okay , well , good , good . then make a decision -- just make a decision on adam after your surgery . jack : i wo n't change my mind . phyllis : oh , my god . ( scoffs ) jack : i know what i 'm doing . it 's the right move . you 'll see . [ scene_break ] ( key turns in lock ) sharon : ( sighs ) adam : what are you doing sitting here in the dark ? sharon : ( sighs ) some trick - or - treaters came by . you said no one knew about this place . adam : i did n't think they did . perhaps they live on the other side of the lake . they 're just kids . there 's nothing to be scared of . sharon : well , everything scares me -- the -- the kids dressed in costumes , wind , the trees on the windows . adam : is that why you went up to my main house ? i found this up there , sharon . you ca n't keep going up there . sharon : i just needed to ... call him . adam : ( sighs ) did you ? sharon : i left a message . i just wanted to tell him that i 'm -- that i needed to go out of town for a little while so that he and faith would n't worry . adam : well , hopefully , he buys that . then you can use this time to get yourself well . sharon : i 'm not getting better locked in this place , adam . i ... i may be getting worse . adam : i found a doctor who might be able to help you . i can call her tomorrow . it 's up to you , though . [ scene_break ] summer : well , what do you say ? jamie : um , yeah , i - i guess we can hang out sometime . summer : great ! ( chuckles ) jamie : i - i - i got ta go . summer : okay . jamie : thanks for finding my wallet . summer : you 're welcome . summer : ( chuckles ) yes ! ( chuckles ) fen : why do you want jamie to be your friend ? summer : i do n't want him to just be my friend . i want him to be my best friend , and yours , too . fen : then what ? summer : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : go home . forget about adam . ( groans ) phyllis : are you okay ? jack : nothing a major operation tomorrow wo n't cure . phyllis : you sound scared . jack : i 'm not . i got you on my side . phyllis : all right , see you tomorrow . jack : yeah . red ? thanks . phyllis : you 're welcome . i know how much taking over newman means to you . someone has to make sure you 're alive to enjoy it . jack : that mean you 're not mad at me ? phyllis : i 'm furious with you . ( door opens ) [ scene_break ] sharon : adam ? ( sighs ) i 'll see her , your doctor . i 'll see her . adam : good . i think you 'll start to feel better soon , sharon . [ scene_break ] ( car approaches ) chelsea : ( sighs ) chelsea : ( sighs ) ( door opens ) adam : ( exhales slowly ) ( door closes ) adam : ( sighs ) chelsea : where were you ? adam : i went for a walk around the property , around the lake . chelsea , i 'm sorry -- chelsea : i 'm sorry -- ( chuckles ) i hate fighting with you . ( sighs ) adam : ( sighs heavily ) these last few weeks , they 've been a rough few weeks . but i 've got some -- some news -- good news . could make things a little bit better . chelsea : what ? adam : jack abbott hired me on at newman enterprises . i 'm the chief financial officer . chelsea : oh . adam : i needed this , chelse . i needed it . i need to get back out into that corporate world , where i do what i do best . [ scene_break ] nick : i found your mom 's phone . noah : explains why she did n't call from it . nick : ( sighs ) did you find anything ? noah : i found this in the back of her closet . take a whiff . nick : ( sniffs ) smells like a bonfire . noah : i mean , you do n't think -- nick : she was at the main house the night of the fire ? noah : yeah , probably not . i mean , she would have -- she would have said something . nick : noah , neither one of us have talked to her since that night . as far as we know , no one has talked to her . noah : that 's what i 'm saying . something 's off . i - i mean , a big event like this , she would call , make sure everybody was okay ... unless she was there and saw . then she -- she definitely would have -- would have called , right ? nick : unless she had something to do with it . [ next_on ] avery : there 's nothing in there that prevents him from taking out his money . chloe : we 're at the mercy of adam newman . nikki : has anybody spoken to sharon about her whereabouts that night ? victor : that 's a long list of enemies . nikki : this was personal . | at the athletic club , phyllis moves in a little closer in order to listen to jack and adam as they talk . ronan comes up and asks her what she is doing . he asks if she is working for newman now . sharon is in the newman living room when she hears someone coming to the door . she fears that it may be chelsea coming home . phyllis lets ronan know that she does n't want jack to hire adam . nick walks in just as adam and jack are talking . at crimson lights , kevin calls michael for them to have a chat when chloe comes in . chloe insists to kevin that they are not giving up on `` tagngrab `` and suggests that they talk to chelsea . chelsea comes home and calls out to adam , but she gets no answer . ronan confronts phyllis about working at newman . jack hires adam as his new ceo which unnerves nick to no end . an argument erupts between nick and adam . sharon sneaks out of adam 's without chelsea seeing her . chloe visits chelsea . they share small talk and a cup of coffee before chloe pitches her idea about joining her and kevin at `` tagngrab `` . sharon makes it back to the cottage without being seen but she soon receives a visit from some trick - or - treaters . eden comes to the coffeehouse with some halloween candy . kevin blasts her for being late . kevin tells eden about `` tagngrab `` and adam backing out of the deal . chelsea tells chloe that she felt like someone was in the house . jack and adam leave to get to work at newman . nick and phyllis ' eyes meet across the room and he sees her with ronan . ronan offers phyllis his help just as they meet up with summer . summer and phyllis are cordial with each other and even hug . kevin on the computer tells eden that he just broke even and how he wished he had never gone into business with adam . michael calls kevin to meet for a talk , but kevin makes up an excuse not to meet him today . nick comes home and sees faith in her halloween costume . faith asks about sharon but as usual nick makes up an excuse as to where she is . nick takes a pic of faith to show to sharon . sharon lying on the sofa starts to become paranoid at things going on around her . |
victor : who is this ? i do n't recognize her . this is a fairy princess . my goodness ! faith : it 's me , grandpa ! victor : no ! it is you ? my sweet faith ? why , come on in . come on in , my sweetheart . so , i 'm sure we 'll find a treat somewhere around here . i tell you what . why do n't you go in the kitchen ? talk to bonnie . and she probably has a big surprise for you . okay ? you 're adorable ! nick : let 's hope it 's not a surprise that we have to feed , you know , like a pony . victor : as if i had ever done that . by the way , why are you here so early ? i thought you were trick - or - treating . nick : you know , there are a bunch of kids out there with some pretty gruesome masks . i think faith got a little spooked . victor : i bet . yeah . nick : she 's been on edge , like , all week . it 's been -- it 's been tough for her . victor : oh , you mean because of what happened to delia ? [ scene_break ] [ doorbell ringing ] victoria : hey ! all right ! here you go . [ candy rustling ] victoria : take some more . okay . sorry about that . ca n't believe we have so many trick - or - treaters . and we 're almost out of candy . maybe ... i should just turn off the lights so we can pretend like we 're not home . billy : no , no , no . let 's not do that . i do n't want to be that family . delia would have hated that . she loved halloween . victoria : do you want to help me hand out the rest of the candy ? billy : you know , we were still trying to decide what costume she was gon na wear . chloe [ chuckles ] wanted her to dress up as lady gaga . victoria : [ laughs ] that would have been cute . billy : no , not cute . i was thinking more like a gangster , you know ? al capone . give her a fedora , pinstripe suit , put on a moustache . victoria : i could see that . billy : yeah . but i think after she played the wicked witch of the west , she did n't want to dress up as a bad guy anymore . victoria : oh , no ? what did she want to be ? billy : [ chuckles ] she wanted to be an angel . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , um ... gosh . i - i 'm glad i ran into you . do you have a minute ? avery : actually , i 'm off the clock , nikki , and i already told you that i wo n't be your go - between with dylan . nikki : i understand . avery : that makes one of us , 'cause i 'm still in shock that you told me that you 're his biological mother . and i resent the fact that you unloaded this secret under the guise of needing a lawyer , because now i am caught between a client and someone i care very deeply about . how is that fair ? nikki : it is n't . avery : [ sighs ] at least you can admit that . i hope you 're not gon na ask me to share personal habits or information about dylan , because i think that 's for him to decide . nikki : you 've made your position very clear . but there is something i 'd like to say to you . [ scene_break ] leslie : you really do n't think the reward you posted will help the police catch delia 's killer ? devon : i mean , the phones are still ringing off the hook , so anything 's possible , but most of the calls they 've gotten have been phony . people calling in , making up stories , trying to cash in . leslie : what kind of sick individual would use a child 's death for personal gain ? devon : i think you just answered your own question . they 're sick . and here i am , thinking that i finally found something meaningful to do with some of the money that katherine left me , and from what i 've read , all its done has bogged down the investigation . leslie : do n't give up hope , devon . all it takes is one solid lead . devon : that 's true . dylan : hey . you -- you actually saved me a phone call . leslie : i did ? dylan : i want to hire you . as a lawyer , not a barista . leslie : well , great . i mean , most of the corporate work i 've done involves multinationals , but i 'd be happy to discuss your legal needs as a small- business owner . dylan : oh , it 's not business . i need to get a divorce . [ scene_break ] chelsea : vanessa is giving connor a bath before our appointment with dr. lintz . adam : i do n't appreciate that he pushed us back . chelsea : i know , but his nurse said that he had -- adam : he 's going into emergency surgery ? yeah , it 's like an assistant saying that their boss was going to a meeting when what they 're really doing is taking an extra - long lunch . chelsea : i mean , i do n't really see dr. lintz as the kind of person that 's trying to play games with us , adam , do you ? adam : why push this back ? chelsea : connor had emergency surgery , too , remember ? i think you 're just anxious because this is such important news . adam : news that we had to wait several more hours for ? chelsea : it 's several more hours . that 's all . just a few more hours and then we 'll know , okay ? you have to calm down . adam : before the night is over , we 're gon na learn whether or not our son can see or if he 's gon na be living in darkness the rest of his life . [ scene_break ] devon : [ sighs ] mason : hey . look , i know we got off on the wrong foot and all , but -- devon : mason , you set out to hurt everyone i care about , okay ? i would definitely say that 's the wrong foot . what do -- ? mason : i got caught up in hilary 's mess . i 'm not a bad person , devon . just let me make it up to you . devon : and how you think you 're gon na do that ? [ scene_break ] leslie : well , the only grounds for divorce in this state are simple . you need to demonstrate the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage . dylan : that 's no problem there . leslie : okay , then there are the standard issues to discuss before signing the petition to terminate the marriage . there 's division of property and assets . dylan : chelsea and i have n't been married ... three months . you know , we never got the chance to build anything together , so , uh , there 's nothing to take apart . leslie : okay , well , in that case , it should be a fairly straightforward process . you and chelsea sign the petition together , she -- uh , do you think that 'll be an issue ? does n't chelsea want the divorce ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : we 're not the only ones who are dying to know if the transplant worked . chloe has been praying right along with us . she has to know that a part of her little girl will live on . adam : look , let 's just -- let 's not , okay ? they 're not delia 's eyes , okay ? they 're connor 's eyes . we would n't be having this conversation if the corneas came from an anonymous donor . chelsea : but the corneas did n't come from an anonymous donor . they came from my best friend 's daughter , who died tragically and who has given connor a chance to see . that has to mean something , adam . or else this sweet little girl lost her life for absolutely nothing . [ doorbell rings ] chelsea : must be trick - or - treaters . [ adam remembering ] [ tires squealing ] [ squealing stops ] [ back to present ] chelsea : well , it was n't trick - or - treaters . it was a delivery guy with a package . adam : from who ? chelsea : it does n't say , but it 's not ticking . that 's a good sign . oh , my gosh . it 's a silver spoon ... with connor 's initials . t.c.n . -- wow ! my gosh ! this is great ! who would have sent this to us ? there is n't even a note . adam : do n't bother looking for a note . it 's from my father . silver spoon . baby newman . like our son does n't have enough problems already . [ scene_break ] nick : noah tells me its official . he 's gon na work for you at newman- chancellor . victor : well , you know , he 's a natural at business . nick : is he ? victor : oh , yeah . very creative . very hardworking . great ideas . you have reason to be proud of him . he 'll be very successful . nick : i am proud of him . victor : good . nick : my son has excellent judgment . victor : yeah . nick : he told me he is going into this job with his eyes wide open , which makes me very happy . victor : you mean you had some experience along those lines ? faith : look what i got ! victor : look at that ! nick : wow ! that looks delicious . and it looks very sweet . what do you tell your grandpa ? faith : thank you . victor : you 're welcome , my sweet love . you know something ? there 's some toys upstairs , okay ? why do n't you take a look ? she 's adorable . nick : yeah , she is . are you sure you and mom are cool with having a sleepover with a child on sugar overload ? victor : oh , yeah . in fact , your mother has complained about the fact that she does n't see enough of her grandchildren . nick : yeah , i wanted to say hello to her before i took off . victor : well , she did n't expect both of you to be here so soon . she 's at a charity meeting . nick : how has she been doing ? victor : to be honest , i 'm a little concerned . nick : why ? is her ms flaring up ? victor : no . she says that 's all right . she 's been acting kind of odd lately . nick : in what way ? victor : well , you know , she keeps on looking at pictures of you and victoria when you were children . nick : are they pictures of us when we were , like , delia 's age ? is that maybe -- victor : well ... she looks at them as if , you know , she lost something that she 's trying to get back . [ scene_break ] avery : please say what you have to say so i can get on with my evening . nikki : i 'm afraid i owe you an apology . avery : [ sighs ] you think ? nikki : i used attorney / client privilege to share a secret with you because i did n't know if it was safe to share it with dylan . avery : you used me , nikki . in fact , you 're still doing it right now . nikki : i think on some level , i was hoping that you would urge me to go to him and tell him everything , and that he would welcome the idea and want to start a relationship with me . i know how naive this sounds . avery : you thought after you blew his world apart that he would immediately want to bond as mother and son ? nikki ! nikki : i know . i - i - i know . avery : this is the last thing dylan needs right now . he 's had enough shocks in his life to deal with recently . nikki : i realize that . it 's just that from the moment i heard we were connected , i do n't know . something -- something kicked in , something maternal . i know about connor . i know about chelsea 's lies . but now whenever i see dylan , i - i just want to go to him . i - i want to comfort him , and i know that i ca n't . [ scene_break ] victoria : it 's getting late . i 'm starving . why do n't i make us some dinner , huh ? i wonder if that was the last of the trick - or - treaters . i put dash in the backyard . i was afraid he was gon na be barking at the doorbell all night . it 's amazing that he found his way back here , is n't it ? billy : when i , uh , first saw him sitting outside the door , wagging his tail like nothing ever happened , i was so mad at that dog . but then i let myself think , if that silly dog could find his way home , maybe delia could , too . that damn dog ... [ sighs ] ... he was the last person to see delia before the accident . that and the person who killed her . [ chuckles ] if only he could tell the cops who that is , huh ? victoria : so , what we need is a magical talking dog . billy : that 's exactly what we need . we need a magical talking dog if we 're ever gon na find out who killed my kid . that 's where we are now . [ paper rustling ] victoria : i 'm gon na let the dog in . billy : do n't do that , please . i really ca n't take another night of him scratching at delia 's door , begging to get in her room . every time i look at that dog , i see her face . i think about how happy she was when i gave him to her . i ... hear her laughing , and then i think about that night , and i just -- i do n't want to look at him right now . [ sighs ] victoria : honey . do n't do that . billy : i do n't know if she let the dog out of the car 'cause he had to go out or if she was chasing him . i do n't know . i do n't know why she got out of that car , but i know it had something to do with that damn dog , so he can stay outside for right now . victoria : first thing tomorrow morning , i 'm gon na make some phone calls and i 'm gon na find him a really good home , okay ? billy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] mason : i ca n't make some big , grand gesture like your generous reward offer . but maybe i can help you . devon : help me to do what ? mason : you 're probably overwhelmed since you got your inheritance . devon : [ scoffs ] so , what does that mean ? you want to help me , uh , manage my assets ? mason : of course not . you might need an assistant , someone to take care of things that you ca n't take care of yourself . devon : okay . and i do n't know why you would think i 'd trust you with a damn thing . [ scene_break ] dylan : [ sighs ] chelsea and i , we really have n't talked . you know , she did n't want to split up then , but i made sure she knew that it was over between us . i mean , how could she hold out any hope after lying to me about connor ? leslie : that 's another way to go . if chelsea knowingly and willingly deceived you about being the father of her child , she entered into the marriage fraudulently . that 's grounds for annulment . dylan : so , it 'd be like the marriage never happened . leslie : exactly . dylan : [ sighs ] and if i say it never happened , i 'd have to erase chelsea from my past . and i 'd have to erase connor , too . [ scene_break ] adam : silver spoon -- representing all the wealth and success and opportunity that comes with being a newman . [ spoon clatters ] adam : that guy 's practically set up a portfolio for our child . chelsea : what ? victor did that ? adam : yeah , he came by the other day with some newman - chancellor stock options . he 's trying to stake a claim on our son . chelsea : and what did you tell him ? adam : i tore up the stock options , right in his face . chelsea : well , then . i 'll return the gift . [ cell phone rings ] adam : [ sighs ] adam newman . yes ? okay . thank you . that was dr. lintz . he 's ready for us . this is it . [ scene_break ] devon : trick or treat . victor : devon ! devon : how are you ? victor : nice to see you . come in . devon : nice to see you , too . thank you . victor : my goodness . so ... i was about to make myself a drink . do you care to join me ? devon : sure . i 'll have whatever you 're having . victor : all righty . how about a little tequila ? devon : sounds good . victor : okay . so , what brings you by ? devon : well , mr. newman , i 've been doing a lot of thinking about what you said to me the other day . victor : uh - huh . devon : about katherine sending us a message -- leaving you the company and me all this money . victor : [ chuckles ] devon : and she might have been thinking that you ought to mentor me while i figure out what to do with it all . victor : that 's nice of you to bring that up . you know ... katherine had a hell of a sense of humor . she and i laughed a lot . and she often would send people in different directions . but she always knew where she wanted them to end up . cheers . [ glasses clink ] [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , sometimes i wish i had n't gone out looking for answers and i just left things alone . but you ca n't un - ring a bell . i ca n't pretend that i do n't know dylan is my son . avery : [ sighs ] well , neither can i now , thanks to you . nikki : i wo n't ask you to intercede anymore . avery : does that mean that you 're gon na tell him yourself ? you 're gon na tell him the truth ? nikki : i honestly do n't know . avery : nikki , are -- are you all right ? nikki : mm . it 's nothing out of the ordinary . not for me , anyway . avery : [ sighs ] his friends mattered to him . nikki : back when you knew him ? avery : yes , but still today . there are just fewer of them now , i think . and war mattered . his experience in afghanistan had a profound effect on him , and he 's still suffering from what he saw and what he did over there . nikki : was he injured ? avery : not in the way that we think of soldiers being injured . if you look into his eyes ... you see -- you see that he 's still hurting . and i really thought that his marriage to chelsea and this baby -- i thought this was gon na be a whole new life and a way for him to start healing , and i do n't know why i 'm telling you all of this , but if you 're curious about knowing dylan more , um , this is a good place to start . nikki : i appreciate that so much . i - i ca n't tell you . thank you . nick : what 's going on here ? avery : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : okay . adam : are you warm enough , peanut ? chelsea : he seems to be . adam : it 's chilly outside . chelsea : it 's that time of year . i read somewhere that this winter is supposed to be especially cold . [ sighs ] adam : we 're making idle chitchat about the weather . we both must be pretty damn nervous . chelsea : it would be strange if we were n't nervous . but , no , we have to be hopeful . do n't we ? yes , we have to be hopeful ... for connor 's sake . oh , i just pray that the doctor gives us good news . that the surgery worked and -- and connor 's whole world will open up for him again , right ? yeah . adam : his vision 's been impaired since he was born . certainly since -- since i 've been in his life . chelsea : and i realize i 'm responsible for that . but i really hope from now on connor can look you in your eyes and recognize you for who you are . [ scene_break ] victoria : dinner should be ready pretty soon . [ sighs ] okay , well , i - i 'm just gon na go get johnny ready for bed . billy : [ sighs ] [ doorbell ringing ] child : trick or treat ! [ growls ] billy : dee - dee . child : trick or treat ! billy : yeah , hold on , honey . um ... child : wow ! thanks ! [ bowl clatters ] [ light switch clicks ] billy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] dylan : no . i - i 'm -- i ca n't . i 'm not gon na say that i was never a part of connor 's life or that connor was n't a part of my life . i know that i have no legal rights , and i do n't need adam and his team of attorneys to keep reminding me that . leslie : i was one of those attorneys . dylan : oh . well , is that a conflict of interest ? leslie : well , not in this case . connor 's paternity and your petition for divorce , they 're separate issues . dylan : good . that 's good , because no matter how i feel about chelsea ... i am never gon na forget ... that i was the first person who held that child . it 's just a connection that ca n't be broken . leslie : yeah , i understand . which means we are definitely talking about divorce . dylan : how soon can you make it happen ? leslie : well , as i was saying earlier , if both parties state by petition or sworn affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken , then they file the paperwork and that 's that . now , if only one party files , then it 's up to the judge to determine whether or not the parties have grounds for divorce , and it could slow down the process considerably . dylan : by how much ? leslie : you 'd need to demonstrate that you 've been living apart for 12 months or more . dylan : what ? wait almost a year ? leslie : i know . that 's how it works in wisconsin . dylan : [ sighs ] leslie : why do n't you talk to chelsea ? see if she 'll agree to file together . i mean , i realize that may not be as easy as it sounds , but a lot of emotions get churned up between two people who once planned to spend their lives together . [ scene_break ] nikki : avery did some legal work for me . we 're finished now . avery : yes , unless there 's something relevant that i need to bring to your attention . nikki : thank you again . avery : yes . good night . nikki : good night . come on , son . have a drink with me . nick : okay . [ sighs ] dad said , uh , you were meeting with a charity ? what kind of charity meets on halloween night ? nikki : oh , avery and i ran into each other . nick : and you just started talking business ? nikki : yep . nick : mm . dad has a whole fleet of lawyers . you know that . why would you pick her ? nikki : well , i 'm just updating my will . i do n't want to bother your father 's lawyers for something so mundane . nick : dad 's worried about you . nikki : oh , well , what else is new ? nick : he told me that you 've been spending , like , hours looking at old photographs of me and vick when we were kids . nikki : yeah , i - i - i kind of have been thinking a lot about the past and all the memories that we made and some memories we did n't have a chance to make . nick : is that really about us ? or about another kid altogether ? [ scene_break ] devon : ever since this fortune was dumped into my lap , i have been confused , i guess . victor : yeah . devon : and , honestly , i just -- i have no idea what i 'm supposed to do . victor : [ chuckles ] devon : i mean , i went out and bought a car . victor : i bet you did . devon : i 'm looking at real estate . i 'm trying to do things for my sister 's kids . none of that 's making a dent in my inheritance . and , frankly , i - i do n't feel right just having it sit there . victor : well , let me put it this way . devon , great wealth can be a burden , but it does n't have to be a curse , you know . devon : i mentioned to my dad , too , that you wanted to advise me , and he was n't exactly thrilled . victor : well , i do n't blame him one bit . if i were in his shoes , i 'd feel the same way . and , to be honest with you , your father 's a very smart man and knows a lot about business , so he can advise you , if that 's what you want . devon : i hear a `` but . `` victor : let me put it this way . i 've built newman enterprises from the ground up . become a huge company , almost an empire , you know ? devon : yeah . victor : and meaning ... i 've accumulated a great amount of wealth . devon : basically , more money you have , the more problems , right ? victor : [ chuckling ] yes . something like that . devon : yeah . victor : exactly . i just want you to know that i have nothing to gain from any of this . i 'm simply interpreting what katherine wrote in her will . i think she wanted me to give you some advice , if that 's what you needed . devon : yeah . victor : all right ? tell you what . why do n't you come to my office next week and we 'll discuss it further , all right ? devon : that sounds good . and i really appreciate you speaking frank with me . i do . victor : well , i can tell you one thing . that 'll happen less and less . the more wealth you have , the less honest people are with you . devon : i 'm actually already starting to find that to be the case . victor : [ laughing ] yeah ? by the way , what happened to the offer you made for further information about delia 's case ? devon : um ... well , that 's -- that 's actually causing nothing but trouble because the cops are now drowning in phony leads . victor : really ? devon : and they have to follow up on all of them , so it 's doing nothing but wasting manpower . victor : i 'll be damned . devon : i 'm almost starting to wish i just left well enough alone . victor : yeah . well , that is too -- that 's too damn bad . devon : it 's just -- it 's frustrating , you know ? because what 's the use of all this money if you ca n't make this happen ? victor : you bet . well , we 'll figure it out , devon . thanks for coming by , okay ? devon : thank you again . thank you for the drinks . victor : yep . you bet . any time . devon : have a good night . victor : bye - bye . [ sighs ] [ sighs ] i need to see you immediately . [ scene_break ] nikki : another child ? nick : delia . i mean , her death has made every parent in genoa city want to hang on to their own child just a little bit tighter . nikki : yes , you are right about that . nick : so , honestly , mom , of all the attorneys you could have hired , why 'd you hire the one that left me at the altar ? nikki : oh , we 're back to that again ? nick : humor me . nikki : i know her . she 's an excellent attorney . she 's familiar with my affairs . i did n't mean to make you uncomfortable . nick : well , it 's hard not to see her without bringing up a bunch of stuff i do n't want to think about . nikki : you 're still angry with her . nick : not half as mad as i am at dylan . nikki : honey , what happened between you and avery was n't his fault . nick : how can you say that ? nikki : she made her own choices . nick : after everything he did to influence her , he put himself in her path every chance he got . then when avery asked him to back off , he did for a little while . he made it seem like he was cool with it . i even bought his nice - guy act . but after awhile , he started pushing avery 's buttons again , reminding her of everything they had together . and then what a coincidence ? on our wedding day , who shows up on her doorstep looking for a shoulder ? i just got no use for the guy . nikki : do n't say that , nicholas . nick : why not ? [ scene_break ] victor : i called you here because i want you to find the person responsible for delia abbott 's death . pi : it 's a high - profile case , especially with that award that 's out there . a million bucks for information . victor : i 'll pay you more for results , okay ? [ scene_break ] victoria : billy . billy : do n't do that . leave it alone . turn it off , please . victoria : you know , i understand why you 'd rather sit here in the dark . because with the lights on , you can just see everything that reminds you of dee - dee . and i can sit here in the dark with you . and tell you how much i love you and how i 'm here for you . but i also know that 's not gon na help , you know ? but there are people that can help . people we can call . billy : yeah , you 're right . this is n't the way . [ sighs ] leave it . please leave it . victoria : sure . okay . billy : look , honey , i 'm gon na be fine . i promise . i just -- i just need to sit here for a little longer and think . that 's all . i 'm fine . i promise . victoria : okay . well , dinner should be ready soon . i 'm gon na go check on it . i know you 're hungry . [ scene_break ] dr. lintz : i apologize for the delay . chelsea : no , we understand . it could n't be helped . dr. lintz : well , still , i 'm glad you could make it at this hour . adam : we would n't want to put this off one more day . chelsea : so ? what 's the verdict ? dr. lintz : i 'm encouraged by your observations , but i 'll need to conduct a few simple tests before we know whether the operation was successful . chelsea : okay . okay . [ scene_break ] mason : looking for this ? devon : yeah . mason : i found it on the floor as soon as you walked out . i was just calling you . you think i stole your money ? devon : no . no , i was , uh ... just gon na give you a reward . mason : that 's not necessary , man . you 'd do the same thing for me , right ? take it easy , man . [ scene_break ] avery : what are you two up to ? dylan : i just hired your partner to handle my divorce . avery : divorce ? leslie : yeah , that 's right . dylan will soon be a free man . how do you feel about that ? avery : you know , he and i had a good conversation the other day , and that 's as far as it 's gon na get . leslie : a good conversation ? about what ? avery : about us and getting back together . i tried to make him understand that it 's not gon na happen , and i think , you know , even if he 's not aware of it right now , i think deep down he knows the same thing . you know , he just got out of a relationship with someone who kept a huge secret from him . he ca n't go through that again . leslie : i agree . except what do you mean by a huge secret ? that was chelsea 's thing . it 's not like you have one . [ scene_break ] nikki : i hate to see you upset like this . it 's not healthy for you to hold a grudge this way . nick : mom , it 's not something i think about all the time , but i ca n't just forgive and forget . nikki : why not ? nick : because dylan mcavoy came between me and the woman that i love . he is responsible for our breakup . nikki : well , the wounds are fresh . things will change in time . nick : do n't count on it . i still hate adam after all these years . and he 's my brother . [ scene_break ] pi : the cops have been thorough in their investigation . there 's just not much to go on . victor : well , the cops have n't found a damn thing yet . i guess run into one dead end after the other . i want you to find the bastard who ran over a little girl on the street and left her there dying , all right ? find that bastard . pi : yes , sir . victor : we may not bring back the little girl , but we may bring peace to her family . [ scene_break ] [ keyboard clacking ] [ scene_break ] adam : did it work ? can my son see ? connor : [ fussing ] [ next_on ] chloe : i 'm afraid of the night , kevin . kevin : what if i 'm there next to you ? just to make sure you 're okay . jack : that help you offered ? i need it , neil . lauren : ca n't you do something to help my son ? | billy continues to grieve for delia and is reminded of her when a little girl comes to trick or treat dressed in a witch costume . billy tells victoria that he ca n't look at dash because the dog was the last one to see delia alive . billy and victoria wish that the dog could talk , because he is the only one that knows who killed delia . victoria tells billy that she will find a good home for dash so he wo n't be such a painful reminder of delia for him . billy begins his own search for clues about who killed delia . devon worries that his offer of such a huge reward is slowing down the police investigation . devon asks victor to advise him about how to spend his money . victor agrees to help as a way to honor katherine 's memory . victor asks his private investigator to look for the person who killed delia . |
nick : okay , so , i know the wedding is informal , but , uh ... i do n't know . the robe might be pushing it a little bit . sharon : i know that we 're ignoring all the wedding superstitions , but i want the dress to be a surprise . nick : because surprises turned out so well at our last attempt . sharon : [ sighs ] that was a matter of unforeseen complications . nick : named phyllis . sharon : but my dress for this wedding is gon na be a nice surprise , and it 's the only one allowed for the day , period . faith : trick or treat , grandpa ! victor : look at that ! come here , my sweetheart . do n't you look beautiful ! mariah : [ chuckles ] victor : you look so beautiful . my goodness . my goodness . you know what ? bonnie has made some special homemade candy for you . why do n't you go get some , okay ? mariah : oh , my gosh . victor : that 's sweet . mariah : big , bad wolf giving little red riding hood homemade candy . this ca n't end well . victor : you amusing yourself or what ? mariah : and you 're not even cracking a smile . what , are you grumpy that sharon and nick are finally making it official today ? victor : i did n't know that was happening . mariah : i think it 's gon na be pretty hard to find somebody else to wake up from a coma , so you probably should just send them another bottle of champagne and say congratulations . victor : well , that ai n't gon na happen . mariah : the champagne or the wedding ? michael : [ sighs ] lauren : i 've been waiting . michael : lauren , you 're home ? lauren : halloween is n't just for kids . michael : [ chuckles ] lauren : now tell me where it hurts . summer : hi . you 're alone ? jack : yeah , is that a bad thing ? summer : well , i do n't know . i thought mom was supposed to be with you . jack : well , she stepped away . what are you so nervous about ? summer : well , if mom 's not with you , then who is she with ? she might be with someone who 's about to spill some big , huge secret that she 's not ready to hear about . jack : she 's in the restroom . i 'm pretty sure no one 's gon na tell her anything there . summer : i 'm sorry . it 's -- it 's just every time i see you sitting alone , and my mind instantly flashes to , `` what does mom know , and how bad is the fallout gon na be ? `` phyllis : come on . pick up . pick up . pick up . pick up . [ cell phone rings ] nick : hello ? phyllis : finally . please tell me i 've caught you in time before you 've ruined your life . lauren : so , should i test your reflexes or go straight to the sponge bath ? michael : oh , god . lauren : [ chuckles ] looks like you need both . michael : i do , but i ca n't . lauren : oh , nurse begs to differ . [ both chuckle ] [ knock on door ] michael : oh , i hope that 's not a toddler dressed as tinker bell . kevin : hey ! i brought my own treats . lauren : it 's kevin , not a toddler . michael : debatable . still ... lauren : true . michael : ... i do n't think he should see you like this . lauren : okay . i 'll go change my clothes , then . [ chuckles ] michael : [ sighs ] what ? kevin : seriously ? i said i brought treats . michael : are they frosted with accusations that i 'm having an affair ? kevin : i went by your office . they said you were home , and i came here to confess . michael : that you 're an idiot . kevin : no . that when i was alone in your office with your laptop , i might have peeked . michael : you did what ? kevin : yes , michael , i looked at your computer , and you wo n't believe what i have figured out . mariah : nick and sharon want to get married , and it 's gon na happen . there 's nothing you can do about it , so you might as well just roll with it . victor : so , you think it 's gon na happen ? mariah : obviously , because it is . and you know what ? maybe -- just maybe -- there is no secret , and nick and sharon are gon na ride off into the sunset on one of your fancy horses . victor : ai n't gon na happen . mariah : you do n't know when to let it go , do you ? victor : you sent me on a wild - goose chase to have the dna tested in sweden . mariah : who told you to go to sweden ? you know , there are labs in the u.s . victor : shh ! shh ! point is , i do n't like to be lied to , okay ? mariah : sharon was talking in her sleep . i told you what i heard . i figured that faith was n't nick 's kid . whoops . victor : `` whoops `` ? it made me go to sweden to have the dna tested -- the hair from faith 's hairbrush and then dna from nick 's wineglass . and the result is not what you indicated -- what you hypothesized . nick is indeed faith 's father . that 's what the dna showed . mariah : and that 's -- that 's a bad thing in your world ? victor : that 's not a bad thing . what it proves to me is that sharon is hiding something else . [ footsteps approaching ] victor : hi , sweetheart . mariah : hi . victor : hi , sweetheart . did you get all the candy ? faith : yep . victor : wow ! you know , grandma would love to see you -- would love to see the costume . so why do n't you come back afterwards ? faith : i ca n't . victor : what ? faith : i 'll be at mommy and daddy 's wedding . victor : i see . okay , well ... faith : come on . mariah : well , wait , wait . do n't you want to say thank you to your grandpa for the homemade candy ? faith : thanks , grandpa . love you . victor : come here . i love you so much . okay ? so , you go . mariah : all right . on we go . victor : um ... you 're making a mistake , taking sharon 's side , okay ? sharon : who is it ? nick : uh , it 's , uh , delivery 's late at the underground . it 's nothing . phyllis : it 's not nothing . sharon : just so you know , we are not having our wedding reception at your club . nick : yeah , yeah , i 'll just send back all the floral centerpieces . i 'm not doing this , phyllis . phyllis : marrying the disaster area ? good choice . nick : you blew up one wedding already . it is not happening again . phyllis : forget the wedding . we have to talk . this is important . look , i have been going back and forth trying to figure out how to do this . and i 've told you my brain has been really messed up , and nothing 's making sense . just meet me before the ceremony . hear me out . nick : well , it 's good to know you have n't changed , phyllis . i 'm getting married . later . phyllis : [ sighs ] i am trying to save you , you stubborn jerk . jack : hey . everything all right ? phyllis : oh , yeah . sorry . everything 's fine . jack : well , come on . let 's go back to the table . phyllis : uh , jack , um , i 'm not hungry , honey . jack : it 's okay . we 'll probably do as much chatting as eating . i have a special guest for you . phyllis : hi , sweetie . summer : hey , mom . phyllis : it 's good to see you . summer : hi . look at us -- breaking bread with the parents . we 're finally a normal family . nick : nice . not too dressy . classic . noah : yeah , if this wedding gets postponed again , i 'm showing up in sweats and a t - shirt . nick : oh , no , no , no . it 's happening . no more delays . noah : well , faith and mariah are upstairs . faith says it 's a super - duper big secret surprise . but , you know , the biggest surprise is if this wedding actually happens today . nick : oh , it 's gon na happen . your mom and i are gon na sprint right to the part where he says , `` i now pronounce you man and wife . `` get this thing done and official . noah : good . you know , when i think about how much time i was spending worrying about mom ... nick : that should n't have been on your shoulders , bud . noah : oh , yeah , well , i am your son , and , evidently , i inherited your hero gene . nick : my bad . [ chuckles ] but i hear you . noah : you know , i do n't think i 'll be worrying about mom that much anymore . you two together ... works . i 'm happy for you , dad . nick : thanks , bud . i 'm happy , too . faith : are you ready ? nick : oh ! are we ready ? let 's go ! let 's see it . bridal party . noah : ohh . [ chuckles ] nick : look at you . mariah : ta - da ! faith : ta - da ! mariah : [ chuckles ] nick : you two look so beautiful . she -- mariah : oh . sharon : no superstitions here . nick : wow . and that is my bride . sharon : [ chuckles ] nick : i 'm the luckiest man on earth . noah : why do n't i get some pictures , hmm ? mariah : uh , i 'll go get your purse . sharon : no , i do n't need it yet . stay . nick : no sneaking off . noah : yeah , it is a family photo , so ... tough luck . that means you . faith : it means all of us . mariah : okay . noah : okay . everybody smile . okay , faith . serious . serious face . now everyone else smile . let 's not make it more complicated than it has to be i like you , you like me that 's a beautiful recipe two hearts dancing in a cloudless sky wishing and a - kissing our past goodbye why do n't we finally try living like we both feel inside ? oh , let 's just say what 's on our minds we both know the truth we 're only wasting precious time if you 'll have me , i - i - i 'll have you whoa - oh - oh whoa - oh - oh if you 'll have me , i - i - i 'll have you i - i - i 'll have you oh - whoa - oh- oh noah : all right . let me see if i got it . let 's see . sharon : did you get my good side ? nick : oh , come on . you do n't even have a bad side . sharon : i do . noah : perfect . all right . what do you guys say we go outside , get some autumn wedding photos ? sharon : yeah ! mariah : seriously ? nick : yeah , seriously . mariah : oh , gosh . okay . sharon : my hair -- my hair . you guys go . i 'm just gon na check my hair . [ chuckles ] mariah : i am . i am . i have to grab a jacket . it 's cold . noah : come on , mom . [ door closes ] sharon : [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] phyllis : i 'm just wondering why no one told me it would be the three of us -- as if i could n't be trusted to know . i 'm sensing a bit of a pattern here . jack : we thought it would be a pleasant distraction and a chance to have a meeting of the minds about summer 's marriage . phyllis : speaking of which , where is the kidnapper ? or are we just calling him a felon these days ? summer : mm , uh , no , i just thought it 'd be better if just the three of us talk . phyllis : oh . so you 're saying he 's a chicken ? you 're fighting his battles for him now ? summer : mom . jack : let 's back away from the name - calling , okay ? that is counterproductive . summer : so , i know that you talked to dad about my marriage . nick - dad i mean . did it help at all ? jack : you arranged that ? summer : yeah , i mean , i 'll do anything to smooth it over at this point . did it help ? phyllis : you could talk to nick . oh , that 's right . he 's making an honest woman out of sharon in a few hours . ha . summer : okay , i do n't know whether i should be worried or relieved . you 're not all crazed about austin like you were before . i mean , you 're mean and snarky , but you 're definitely not crazed . jack : yeah , i definitely feel the same way , so that begs the question , have you made progress , or is your mind on something else entirely ? something else is definitely going on . what is it ? michael : it was not your place to go into my laptop . kevin : i got to say , michael . it killed me . michael : you have no right to do this . kevin : that screen saver -- you , lauren on vacation , looking very happy . every time you boot up , that 's what you see . you , my brother , are clearly a fool in love , so i do n't understand why you 'd be willing to do anything to screw that up . michael : i 'm not doing anything . kevin : do n't . at least respect me enough not to lie to my face . [ sighs ] i shut your computer down . i probably wo n't snoop again . michael : `` probably `` ? oh , no . excellent . i get it . i 'm supposed to thank you for not invading my privacy . kevin : just tell me , if it is an affair , that it 's over , and it 's not gon na happen again . michael : you have -- kevin : oh . lauren : an affair ? michael : [ scoffs ] no , lauren . no . kevin : uh , it was a case of michael 's -- cases . that 's all . lauren : [ sighs ] funny . i thought i heard you accusing michael of something . michael : kevin knows better . in fact , just two seconds ago , he was calling me a fool for love . i should be offended , but how could i be , because he 's absolutely right ? kevin : that 's true . i did say that . lauren : you did n't come here just to say that . michael : no . no , he brought us treats . kevin : i did , and , uh , now that i 've brought them , i 'm leaving . michael : good idea . kevin : i 'll call you later . michael : ca n't wait . i really am , you know -- a fool for you . lauren : so maybe i should just slip that nurse 's uniform back on and see if i could elevate your heart rate . michael : as much as i love the sound of that ... i do n't think so , sweetheart . lauren : and why not ? you say there 's no affair . so what 's going on with you , michael ? michael : [ sighs ] sharon : now really is n't a good time . our family has plans . victor : sharon , i 'm aware of your plans , okay ? another attempt at a wedding ? sharon : you sound disgusted , which is an honest response . it 's more honest than showing up here with a bottle of champagne and pretending -- victor : do you mind if you and i are honest with each other ? sharon : if you think you 're up for the task . victor : this is a mistake . sharon : victor , this is ridiculous . victor : sharon , you came to me months ago . you asked me to help you find whatever secret you were harboring in your unconscious because you were afraid it might hurt nicholas . that 's a good sentiment . you should follow that sentiment . you should call off this wedding . sharon : i have tried everything to remember , and i ca n't . and maybe that 's the way it should be . nicholas and i can get married . we can move on from all of this together . victor : what are you not seeing ? i come to you as a father who loves his son . you can not tell me , with good conscience , that you 're entering upon this marriage without some concern that you might hurt nicholas all over again . you 've got to call off this wedding . nick : damn it , dad . this wedding is happening -- no matter what . phyllis : yeah , i 'm off my game . the world just kept spinning , and i 've been playing catch - up . i - i 've been out of the loop so long , it started to really -- to mess with my head . honestly , it 's a little scary . you get that , right ? jack : of course we get that . phyllis : because if you two ca n't understand how hard this is for me , i do n't know where i 'd turn . jack : oh . summer : should we call the doctors ? phyllis : no , baby . i just have to sort out a few things . i was in this shadow for a year . you go back into the light , and it kind of hurts your eyes , that 's all . abby : phyllis ! hi ! i 'm abby -- abby newman . jack : abby , phyllis knows who you are . abby : oh . sorry . of course you do . i was just trying to be polite , not knowing what sort of state she 'd be in . [ chuckles nervously ] phyllis : maybe you should spell it out for me , just to be sure . abby : oh , still snarky . i love that . and talk about beauty rest . you look amazing . people are gon na want to go into a yearlong coma just so they can look like you . jack : i do n't even know what to say about that . abby : oh , come on , uncle jack . i heard from people at the wedding that she looked good , but seeing it in person -- geez . phyllis : why were n't you at nick 's wedding ? abby : no , i was , but victoria went into false labor , and so we had to leave the wedding early . phyllis : victoria 's pregnant ? jack : i told you that billy and victoria had a complicated relationship . phyllis : your brother divorced his pregnant wife ? that 's a complicated jackass . jack : it 's not that simple . phyllis : what else am i missing , abby ? abby : oh , it all goes back to -- jack : abby . phyllis ' doctors recommended that she not get too much information all at once . summer : yeah , so we have to limit how much she learns at one time . abby : oh . uh , okay . summer : so , we could go back to talking about austin . you know -- phyllis : what about today 's wedding ? are you going , since you missed the first one ? abby : no , no , today 's just a tiny , little wedding with the justice of the peace . summer : yeah , no , i 'm not even going . i 've had enough of mariah . abby : oh , i 've had more than enough of mariah . phyllis : mariah is ... ? summer : mariah 's just a girl . and , really , it 's not about her . this is about nick and sharon . you know , it 's about them -- their family . phyllis : their family ? is no one taking this wedding seriously ? jack : yes , everyone is . we 're just trying to get a little perspective on the whole thing . these are two adults making an informed , adult decision . summer : you know , i forgot i have to check on something . jack : summer . summer . summer : no , it 's fine . call me when you 're ready to talk , okay ? phyllis : yes , i will . of course . sweetie . i want you to listen to me , okay ? summer : yeah . phyllis : i love you . summer : okay . phyllis : you hear me ? i love you more than the moon , and no matter what , everything will be okay , all right ? summer : okay . yeah , no , i - i love you , too . jack : i 'll walk you to your car . come on . summer : okay . bye . abby : bye . lauren : i could sit on this and ignore it , but i think we should be mature , and we should talk about it . i - i know what i heard kevin say , and my sister also has accused you of seeing someone . michael : jill is married to colin , for god 's sake . obviously , her judgment is suspect , and kevin was not talking about you and me . lauren : something 's off , michael . michael : 'cause i ca n't take you to bed ? lauren : `` ca n't `` ? that 's the second time you 've said that . michael : we 've had some pretty spectacular nights and days lately . lauren : and then comes the distance and the disconnection . now , i am not accusing you of anything . i 'm asking you . is there something you 're keeping from me ? michael : lauren , sweetheart . [ chuckles ] trust me on this . i love you so much , and what we have and this marriage we fought so hard for -- if you could see inside my head , inside my heart ... [ sighs ] if you had any idea how much i love you ... lauren : i think i do . michael : do n't think it . know it . please . lauren : [ sighs ] michael : and know that everything 's gon na be all right . victor : go ahead . tell him . tell him about your concerns regarding this wedding . tell him the nagging feeling you have that it is a mistake . sharon : the only mistake was opening the door , victor . nicholas loves me . we 're going to be happy . maybe one day , you can accept that , and i hope so for nick 's sake . otherwise , i do n't give a damn . nick : you heard her , dad . it 's done . victor : you 've always accused me of not wanting you to be happy . you are so damn wrong . you get married , you will not get what you want -- i promise you . [ door opens ] noah : was n't so bad , was it ? mariah : it 's cold . noah : aw , grandpa . look , we 're just trying to celebrate today . let 's not ruin that . victor : noah , if this wedding takes place , you will all be in far more trouble than you bargained for . faith : what 'd grandpa say ? mariah : uh , you know what i was thinking ? i was looking at your mom and dad . look at how in love they are . it 's just -- it 's like the movies , you know ? and you just ca n't beat love like that . phyllis : what else do you have for me , abby ? what other things have i missed ? abby : ooh , i would love to , because you know information dissemination is a specialty of mine , but -- jack : nice try , phyllis . she is an information addict . we have to cut her off . phyllis : you see , my doctor does n't know awake phyllis . he knows the woman who was in a coma , and i 'm not exactly a damsel in distress . abby : no . no , you are not . phyllis : okay , so help me out . i went online , but i only saw articles . i need the real dirt . it 's hard to set the parameters on a search engine for that kind of thing . abby : yeah , and given this past year , i think the server would crash . jack : that is not the way to dissuade her . phyllis : i just need a little taste . okay , you 're a grown - up . do not look at uncle jack . hey . you and i have never pulled punches with one another . we 're not gon na start now . so i need to know everything -- the more explosive , the better , okay , miss heiress ? see if you can blow me away . sharon : faith , um , i was wrong before . i do need my purse . could you run up and get it for me ? faith : okay . nick : you okay ? sharon : mm - hmm . i am ... because of you . and you . and you . i think you like us . mariah : oh , no . see , why do you have to do that ? 'cause i do n't like that . ohh . nick : [ chuckles ] sharon : mariah , you 've never had a real family before , and it breaks my heart . but now you have us , and we have you . and i 'm so happy for all of us . mariah : okay . so , this is happening ? we 're doing this -- the cards - on - the- table thing ? nick : you can handle it . sharon : you 've opened up and let us in , and that was very brave . i 'm proud of you . mariah : somebody asked why i was hanging around , and i did n't want to admit it , but the truth is -- is that you took a chance on me , and that was even when i was n't your kid . i was no one . sharon : you were never no one -- never . mariah : you look after your kids . i 've seen it . it 's the first time i 've seen mother love that was n't twisted . so here i am . i 'm on your side , whether you like it or not . okay . [ chuckles ] i 'm gon na go to the justice of the peace now . sharon : no , no , no . you 're not going anywhere . mariah : yes . i 'm gon na go . i 'm gon na get everything ready . sharon : first , you 're gon na give me a hug . mariah : ohh . sharon : [ chuckles ] mariah : oh , it 's happening . okay . okay , mascara , please . sharon : i do n't care . noah : you ca n't stop her . nick : nope . sharon : we 're on your side , too . nick : we all are . sharon : this is your family , mariah , and that means so much to me . thank you . mariah : thank you . [ glasses clatter ] [ door opens ] [ door closes ] summer : grandpa ? victor : hi , sweetheart . come here . summer : hi . victor : how are you ? summer : good . um , is now a good time ? victor : of course now is a good time . summer : well , you know how thankful i am that you helped my mom to wake up , right ? victor : i 'm very glad to hear you say that , you know ? i found the best doctor to treat phyllis . summer : well , um , she just does n't seem herself lately . she 's my mom of course , but something seems different . do you think it could be a side effect of the treatment ? victor : well , the doctors assured me that there 'd be no side effects . summer : okay , then maybe it 's a side effect of the coma itself or the trauma from when she fell ? i do n't know . just something ... victor : whoa . summer : something is driving her to distraction . victor : wonder what that could be . abby : okay , so , the cop i dated -- history . and then i fell in love with this gorgeous guy who was still fixated on his ex -- the one who pretended to be cassie . jack : okay , we 're done here . phyllis : wait . pretended to be little cassie ? abby : no , grown - up cassie . phyllis : grown - up cassie ? abby : yeah . phyllis : oh , you got to tell me more . jack : i told you this is a situation -- another one -- that 's gon na take some time to sink in . abby : come on , uncle jack . it 's not like she 's crumbling . and , hey , this might help build up her tolerance . phyllis : exactly . abby : mm - hmm . jack : cassie had a twin that sharon did n't know about . her name is mariah , and she lives in town . phyllis : a twin ? [ sighs ] only sharon would n't realize something like that . so now , years later , this person impersonates a dead girl . jack : in fairness to her , she did not know that she was cassie 's sister at the time . phyllis : so , sharon and nick have another child again ? well , no wonder they 're getting remarried . that 's always how sharon reels nick in . and summer gets benched . jack : summer does n't get benched . she has two fathers who adore her , and she knows that . phyllis : jack , mariah is at that wedding , and summer is not . that 's not being pushed aside ? jack : it 's a wedding you do n't care about . phyllis : i care about my kid , jack . abby : i - i do n't think the wedding has happened yet , if that makes a difference . phyllis : sharon is playing this cassie card again in living color . jack : okay , we have reached our absolute limit in looking back on last year . i know it when i see it . i see it in your eyes . let 's stop now . do n't fight me on this . phyllis : you know what ? maybe you 're right . i 'm totally spent . jack : okay , let me take you home . phyllis : you know what , jack ? i would like a minute alone , all right ? i will take a cab . jack : red -- phyllis : i can take care of myself . will you please let me have some control over something ? okay ? jack : okay . if you need anything at all ... phyllis : will do . abby : she hates being the last to know . jack : thank you . i am well aware of my situation . i also know that when phyllis feels she 's at a disadvantage , she does not give up until she has the upper hand . sharon : thank you , baby . you 're such a good helper . faith : now i need mommy 's bouquet . sharon : oh , no flowers -- not this time . noah : oh , no flowers ? aw , that ca n't be right . why do n't you and i go get something special for mom ? but you got to pick it out , okay ? 'cause you 're the one with the taste . sharon : aww . thanks , you guys . noah : we 'll be right back . nick : hi . sharon : hi . is it just me , or do we have amazing kids ? nick : they are the best , and they love you . even mariah 's stepping up . sharon : they really want this for us , do n't they ? nick : they want it for them , too . being an official family -- it 's not just for us . it 's for the whole family . sharon : and i do n't care what anyone else thinks . this -- this really feels right , does n't it ? nick : it feels more than right . it feels perfect . [ cell phone vibrates ] nick : sorry . sharon : one of the kids ? nick : uh , it 's summer at the underground . she has a gift she wants me to carry at the wedding . sharon : oh , how nice . you have to go . there 's time . nick : you sure ? sharon : yes . that way , we 'll have all of the kids with us at the wedding -- at least in spirit . it 's the way it should be . nick : okay . mariah : ease up , tiger . you 're gon na break the keyboard . kevin : i 'm passionate about typing . it 's my thing . should n't you be at a wedding ? mariah : i just came from the justice of the peace . we are good to go , and things were getting a little warm and fuzzy for me at the house . kevin : ah . well , i am off duty if you need a buffer between yourself and actual human emotion . mariah : [ chuckles ] kevin : i could be your date again . mariah : oh , it 's kind of a wham - bam wedding , so no date needed , but i sincerely appreciate the offer . kevin : sure . mariah : thank you . kevin : you 're not gon na hug me or anything , are you ? mariah : no , i do n't think so . lauren : there you are . kevin : hey . you okay ? lauren : oh , i need to talk to you . i 'm sorry . mariah : uh , no . i 'll just stir my coffee over here . kevin : what 's up ? lauren : you said `` affair . `` i heard you , and i know you were n't talking about some case . kevin : lauren , seriously , five seconds before you walked in , i was going on and on about how much michael loves you . anybody could see that . lauren : i loved michael , too , while i made that horrible mistake with carmine . i almost lost him . and now i just have this terrible feeling ... that it still might happen . michael : there is some discomfort from the biopsy . um , listen ... is there any way that we can speed up the test results ? i need to know . abby : you know you 're flirting with disaster , right -- bringing phyllis to the place where kelly lives and works ? jack : believe me , i confirmed that kelly would n't be here . abby : oh , how does that work ? sneaking around with your fiancée so she and your girlfriend do n't run into each other ? that 's complicated . jack : we 're well past complicated right now . it 's awful -- knowing how kelly feels right now , knowing how phyllis would feel if she found out the truth . abby : well , i feel bad for kelly , since phyllis is -- well , phyllis . and i know that phyllis would freak out if anyone pitied her , but i feel bad knowing that she has no idea about kelly . jack : i do , too , but i also get the distinct impression phyllis is keeping something from me . victor : so , you said your mother did n't act like herself . summer : no , she 's just all wrapped up in her own head . it 's -- first , it 's like she does n't hear anything that i say , and next , she 's hugging me and telling me that she loves me . i do n't know . victor : oh . did she say anything about anyone or ... ? summer : no . grandpa , what is my hairbrush doing here ? victor : that 's your hairbrush ? summer : yeah . nick : hey , do you want to come with me to the underground , and we can see summer together ? sharon : she wants you . and you two deserve this moment . you 've worked so hard to get back into a good place again , so go . hurry . i can meet you at the justice 's office . nick : no . no , no , no . no way . i 'm gon na go , and i 'm gon na come back . i 'll grab you and the kids , and we 'll go together -- family - style . sharon : and then after the ceremony ... ? nick : then it 's just gon na be me and my bride . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] [ knock on door ] phyllis : trick or treat . [ next_on ] jack : i am going to tell phyllis that kelly and i are involved . summer : what is going on ? is there something wrong ? victor : there 's something i have to tell you . phyllis : you sure you do n't have a problem with this stairwell ? | michael comes home to lauren wearing a very provocative outfit , but he is less than turned on by it . they are interrupted by a knock on the door . kevin accuses michael of invading his privacy by looking at his computer , and he knows what 's going on . michael denies having an affair . lauren overhears their conversation and calls michael on it . while nick is ready for the wedding , sharon comes downstairs wearing her nightgown . mariah and faith , dressed in their halloween costumes , visit victor . mariah lets victor know that nick and sharon are getting married but he not happy about it . summer joins jack at the athletic club and wonders where phyllis is . phyllis calls nick to talk before the wedding . mariah tries to make victor believe that sharon has no secret . victor warns her not to take sharon 's side . phyllis tells nick that they need to talk before he ruins his life . jack catches up to her and wonders what is going on , but she refuses to tell him . they instead join summer . victor looks at the hairbrush and the wine glass then leaves the house . noah and nick take pictures of the bridal party . victor pays sharon a visit to talk her out of getting married , but nick interrupts and insists that this wedding is going off as planned . jack , phyllis , and summer discuss austin amongst other things that are going on in genoa city . phyllis lets jack and summer know that nick and sharon are getting married today . abby interrupts them and introduces herself but jack says that phyllis knows who she is . |
travis : hi . victoria : hi . travis : hey . johnny : daddy ! billy : hey ! ah ! katie : daddy ! billy : hi , sweetheart ! jack : i was right about victor having me followed . phyllis : you spotted someone ? did they confront you ? jack : i confronted him . it 's victoria 's new boyfriend . what does that look mean ? phyllis : it 's just that 's not victor 's usual m.o . travis is a recent newman hire . he is not family . it just surprises me that victor would trust him enough to send him after you . jack : maybe he 's just showing initiative , trying to impress the boss . anyway , you should have seen the look on his face when he opened an envelope full of blank pages . i almost felt sorry for him . almost . so , how 'd the exchange go with , uh ... phyllis : fielding ? it went as planned . though he 's not so hot at this clandestine stuff . jack : nerves starting to get to him ? phyllis : yeah , clearly . i mean , after that leak of the first batch of documents , victor must have turned up the heat . jack : obviously . phyllis : i just hope we got everything we needed , 'cause i think this will be the last time that fielding will pass along sensitive information to us . jack : this is exactly what we need to start digging victor 's grave . summer : okay , we have to get in touch with grandpa , let him know . abby : not yet . summer : abby , this guy fielding is leaking company secrets . abby : just let me think . summer : abby , we can not wait . abby : summer , are you really that eager to sell out your own mother ? summer : i do n't know how she could do something this stupid . [ sighs ] how do you think grandpa 's gon na react ? abby : i do n't know , but we have to be careful . i do n't want him to do something that will land him back in prison . summer : okay , but if he finds out on his own -- abby : i will tell him , summer . i promise . i will tell him everything . i just -- i need to figure out how to handle this before he gets back from his business trip . [ door opens ] victor : well , well , well . summer : grandpa . abby : hi . i - i did n't think you 'd be back from your trip so soon . victor : actually , i never left town . where you going , patty ? patty : [ gasps ] oh ! hi ! [ chuckles ] i - i was just looking for dr. hadley . oh , he 's expecting you ? patty : no , but we need to have a little chat since i 'm not gon na be here much longer . sharon : look at you , sully ! you look so cute ! you 're growing up so fast . and i love you so much . and your daddy loves you , too . [ door opens ] dylan : hey . i personally drove by sage 's accident site and then , uh , went to christian 's grave . sharon : did n't you get my text ? we found where nick was . dylan : where ? sharon : chelsea figured it out . [ clattering ] sage : ever since he was a heartbeat inside me , there was so much joy , love . but i was ... scared , superstitious , nick . and the nightmares ... the one where he was taken from me . [ glass shatters ] nick : not now . go ! chelsea : i know what an impossibly difficult day this is , the anniversary of losing your son . nick : i did n't lose my son ! i mean , you say it like -- like i misplaced him , like the only thing i need to do is retrace my steps or think a little bit harder so i can figure out where the hell i left him ! chelsea : nick . nick : say it right , chelsea . christian is dead ! chelsea : would that help you if i -- if i say it right ? nick : nothing helps . how am i supposed to feel better ? all these people that i was supposed to protect until i die are gone . cassie , christian , sage . they 're all gone ! so how am i supposed to get better ? chelsea : i do n't know , but maybe if you talk about it -- nick : did n't you hear me ? i do n't want to talk to you . chelsea : okay . [ sets mug down ] okay . here . you do n't want to talk , fine . do n't talk . but i am going to continue to hand you things that you can break until everything in this room is broken . and then you can go out there , you can break all the glasses , you can break all the bottles , and then the mirrors . do n't forget about the mirrors . and the tables and the chairs . nick : so you 're not leaving ? chelsea : no , i 'm not leaving . because after you 're done screaming and breaking everything , the pain will still be there . plus you 're gon na have a big , old mess to clean up here , and i have a toddler , and i 'm really good at cleaning up messes . nick : you should n't even be here . go home . help your little boy into his halloween costume so he can go and have fun with all his friends tonight . what are you even doing here ? chelsea : people were worried about you . nick : people ? chelsea : i was worried about you . sharon : wow ! dylan : that is the best costume ever . sharon : so fabulous . faith : thanks . we have to hurry so we can get there at the same time as kayla and the rest of my friends . i ca n't wait to show them my costume . sharon : well , we 're ready to go . grab your coat . dylan . faith : where 's daddy ? dylan : i got sully . sharon : you know , we 're -- we 're gon na get started without him . faith : he 's supposed to be here . sharon : faith ... faith : daddy 's sad about christian , is n't he ? sharon : he would want to be with you on halloween like always , but this day ended up being harder for him than he thought . faith : is he at his house ? we could go over there first . i bet when he sees me in my costume , it 'll make him smile . sharon : i know it would , but you know how sometimes when you 're sad you feel like being by yourself ? let 's just let your dad have this time . faith : and he 'll be happy again tomorrow ? sharon : soon . he 'll get better as time goes on . he will get past this . billy : it 's our little tradition , is n't it ? trick - or - treating on halloween . travis : as it should be . billy : wait . where 's the most important thing ? where 's your candy bags ? what ? come on , i think they 're in the kitchen , mom ? victoria : yeah . billy : okay , come on . let 's go . katie : kitchen , kitchen ! billy : in the kitchen . come on , come on , come on . i 'll race you . go , go , go , go . come on , johnny . victoria : [ sighs ] travis : hey . victoria : hey . i thought you 'd be home earlier . travis : i got held up with work . victoria : oh , yes . abby told me that you invited her to lunch . travis : yeah . i thought it was time we got to know each other better . so , how does this tradition work ? just you and billy with the kids or are boyfriends welcome ? victoria : oh , you know you 're always welcome . you know that . you know you can always be honest with me , too , right ? travis : i have been . victoria : [ sighs ] getting to know abby better ? is that the version that you 're gon na try to sell my father ? travis : look , can we not do this right now ? victoria : no , just that i 'm wondering if you 're following through with your theory that someone in my family is behind the newman leak . and you 're trying to get my sister to incriminate herself . summer : so you 've been in town spending quality time with grandma ? victor : among other things , my sweetheart . darling , would you give abby and me some time alone ? i need to discuss something with her . summer : yeah , sure . call me later ? okay . bye , grandpa . victor : bye , sweetheart . [ door closes ] victor : you seem very concerned about something . abby : i am . victor : does it have to do with stitch ? abby : that 's a whole ' nother catastrophe . um ... dad , i have something to tell you , but you have to promise me that you wo n't implode . i do n't want you to do something that 'll land you back in jail . victor : it 's that bad ? tell me . abby : [ sighs ] curtis fielding -- he 's the one that 's been leaking the corporate secrets . victor : and how do you know ? abby : i saw him . i witnessed a briefcase exchange between fielding and ... and phyllis . victor : where ? abby : at the club . they were sitting next to each other at the bar . victor : out in the open . that 's pretty brazen . abby : yeah . i mean , i saw them , so it 's possible that other people saw them , too . but , dad , i was super sneaky . there 's no way that they saw me . victor : uh - huh . abby : and that 's what 's important . look , they do n't know that we know , so we can manage this . we do n't have to do anything lethal . victor : well , since you asked me so kindly ... abby : wait , you 're not angry ? victor : let 's say i 'm not surprised . i 've known for a while that curtis fielding is leaking information to jack abbott . jack : victor is using company funds to invest huge amounts in gold . phyllis : and to make personal real estate investments . jack : the irs is gon na eat this up . there are probably 20 instances of tax evasion in there . phyllis : that 's how they got al capone . jack : well , let 's hope victor suffers the same fate . turns out it was a good thing i listened to you and let you handle the exchange . phyllis : i was glad to do it . jack : we need to get this information to gc buzz right away . phyllis : whoa , whoa , whoa . jack : no , we have -- phyllis : so quickly ? jack : ... to hit victor while he 's still reeling from the first punch . he 'll never see this coming . victoria : i 've already explained the complexities of my family to you , okay ? we 're way past selling each other out . travis : how can you possibly know that everyone else in your family feels the same way ? victoria : because i know . travis : abby -- abby is jack 's niece . maybe she felt victor had n't paid enough . victoria : you obviously do n't know abby , do you ? travis : okay . was it really that outrageous of me to try to figure it out ? victoria : yes , it was , all right ? my father explicitly asked you not to go there . travis : well , maybe victor 's too close to the situation . did you think about that ? victoria : so you ignore your boss ? and you -- you ply his daughter with champagne to try to get her to admit that she was responsible for the sabotage ? do you know how ridiculous that is ? travis : i 'm tired of -- billy : whoa . arguing in the living room . makes me feel at home . victoria : billy , please . come on . not in front of the kids . billy : the kids are fine . no worries . travis , you 're looking a little pale . maybe candy for the blood sugar ? victoria : billy . billy : i 'm just kidding . he knows i 'm kidding . what 's that , bud ? johnny : make him come with us . billy : is that right , huh ? katie : make him come with us . billy : oh , you want travis to come with us , too , huh ? travis : i 'd like that , guys . but i do n't have a costume . billy : well , you look like a ghost . that 'll work . travis : [ sighs ] jack : i got to figure out some way to leak this information to `` gc buzz tv . `` if devon and hilary are exposed to any more litigation , they could kill the whole story . phyllis : you know , there is a lot of complicated material here . i do n't want us to make any mistakes . jack : you really think we have to go over every single detail ? phyllis : just organize and focus the material , that way gc buzz will be prepared to handle all the allegations or whatever victor may throw their way . jack : we 're settling in for a long night . phyllis : i do n't mind . jack : look , i 'm gon na go to crimson lights , get some food and coffee . phyllis : have someone else do it . you 're the boss . jack : i need the break . turkey and cheddar okay ? phyllis : that 's fine . i 'll also take a double -- jack : double latte with skim . phyllis : that 's right . thank you . i 'll start organizing . faith : yeah , we 're leaving right now ! let 's go ! sharon : well , we better get going before she drives off without us . dylan : yeah , uh , why do n't you go ahead and i 'll catch up ? sharon : what ? why ? what do you -- dylan : it wo n't take long . faith : we 're late ! dylan : i - i -- it wo n't take long . i 'll -- sharon : okay . dylan : just got something to take care of . sharon : okay . come on , buddy . here we go . dylan : okay . faith : come on . patty : and dr . anderson taking such sweet , good care of us . oh , and that healthy , strapping baby boy of yours . oh , a gift from the stork . sharon : sully was a gift , a gift that his father and i cherish very much . patty : what parent would n't cherish their little flesh and blood , hmm ? chelsea : do n't throw this one . it 's hot . nick : chelsea , i know what you 're trying to do . i just ... i need to do this on my own . chelsea : says who ? nick : i do n't want you to see me like this . chelsea : okay , you know how people say -- they tell you that they 've been where you are ? nick : yeah , and i hate it . chelsea : i know . well , i am where you are . you do n't have to be ashamed with me . nick : i am ashamed , you know . i do n't feel like i have any reason to be like this . i have -- i got a lot of friends , i 've got an amazing family , i 've got my children . chelsea : yeah , most days that helps , but today 's different . nick : mourning christian is different . [ voice breaking ] it 's lonelier , you know ? sage was the only other person who -- who knew christian the way i did . and she 's gone . i just miss him , you know ? i miss my son , and i miss my wife so much . victor : first i allowed curtis fielding to think that he was getting away with this betrayal . abby : so this was a long - term plan ? victor : and it was a test for travis , a test he failed . abby : you expected him to come after me . victor : and i specifically told him not to come after you , summer , or noah . abby : you know , when travis was trying to get me to give myself up as the leak , i laughed . it was exactly what you warned me might happen . victor : while he was blundering around trying to find some dirt on our family , you found out who leaked what to whom . that shows you have the newman instinct , you know . abby : thank you , daddy . that means a lot coming from you . victor : you know , those instincts have served us well in business . abby : [ chuckles ] and when it comes to our personal lives , sometimes they 've failed us spectacularly . victor : as they say in french , cette une histoire . `` that 's another story . `` abby : [ laughs ] esther : okay , there you go . travis : so we do a loop around the neighborhood then come here for the party . billy : we come here to get more candy . victoria : and then more running around to burn off the candy . travis : come on , bud . victoria : let 's go see what goodies esther has out here . jack : esther ! i did n't expect to see that look on you again . esther : hi , jack . well , it 's halloween , and my old uniform wanted to come out of mothballs for the occasion . jack : kind of like an old friend . esther : yeah , like one you do n't want to visit too often . [ both laugh ] esther : your order will be up soon , jack . billy : come on , it 's halloween . they can have a couple more pieces of candy . victoria : okay , one more piece for you and for you . then i 'm cutting you off . especially you . jack : who are these cuties ? look at you ! victoria : it 's uncle jack ! jack : hello ! victoria : watch out for sticky fingers , though . jack : oh , no , that 's all right . i got to see these outfits . hey , you know what ? i happen to know that esther has a secret stash of candy behind the counter . esther : do n't tell . come on , you guys . you want candy ? yes . billy : working late at the office tonight , big brother ? what are you cooking up over there ? jack : what i do at work is none of your business . billy : kind of depends on who you do business with . jack : travis , little surprised to run into you again so soon . did you find whatever it was you were looking for in the trash ? victoria : oh , you really had a busy day , have n't you ? [ cell phone rings ] travis : hello ? yeah , i 'm , uh , in the middle of -- i 'll be right there . billy : duty calls , huh ? travis : i got to go . i 'll be home as soon as i can . victoria : okay . i 'm just gon na go make sure that johnny has n't emptied out the candy jar . esther : here we go . it 's all ready . two sandwiches , two coffees -- one regular and one double latte with skim . jack : thank you . billy : hmm . that 's what phyllis orders . [ door opens ] summer : you know , you do n't have to hide that stuff from me . i know what it is . phyllis : hello , sweetheart . it 's just work . summer : do n't play me , mom , okay ? i heard all about how you 're working against grandpa leaking damaging information to the press . phyllis : heard from whom ? summer : from someone who knows . what are you thinking ? all this is gon na get you is the full wrath of victor newman coming down on your head . phyllis : okay . summer : is that what you want ? phyllis : you have misunderstood . summer : really ? newman enterprises confidential memo -- phyllis : summer . it is not what you think . believe it or not , i am not trying to take victor down or his company . summer : i came here hoping for a reasonable explanation from you . i thought that my own mom was gon na be honest with me . phyllis : summer , please . close the door . please . jack is the one who 's after victor . i am only helping , or at least that 's what i want jack to believe . summer : that makes no sense . phyllis : jack wants victor to suffer the same kind of pain that he suffered . he wants him to feel like he thinks it 's gon na make it right and bring him some closure and satisfaction . summer : well , it wo n't . phyllis : i know that better than anyone . and ultimately it will bring jack more pain , but he ca n't hear that right now . summer : so you 're placating jack ! you 're just going along with this until grandpa drives jabot out of business or has both of you arrested ! phyllis : i 'm not gon na let any of that happen . summer : that is already happening , mom . phyllis : what else have you heard ? you know what ? forget it . i need to find a way to show jack this is n't what he wants , that this is n't who he is . summer : you mean by lying to him . again . dylan : you know , sharon was really upset after our visit with you . and i asked her why and what you two were really talking about when i left the room . patty : sharon told me to be good so that good things would happen . dylan : well , i think there 's more to it . what 'd you tell paul you wanted to talk to sharon ? patty : fairview was n't fair . not much of a view , either . i miss her . dylan : who ? sharon ? patty : my cat . dylan : i talked to your doctor . i talked to paul . and you said things to them that imply that ... you think you 're getting out of here , do n't you ? patty , you 're here for a reason . i know that you understand that , but what i do n't know is how you came up with this idea about leaving and how , in your mind , that 's somehow tied up with my wife . you 're gon na get all the help that you need here , patty . and we 're all happy about that , including sharon . so just -- just concentrate on your treatment , okay ? forget about fairview . forget about whatever happened there . you leave sharon alone . do n't try and contact her again . patty : [ voice breaking ] secrets and lies . that 's ... what your wifey and i really were talking about . dylan : what are these secrets you keep talking about ? come on , patty . do n't get quiet on me now . please . obviously it 's something you 're thinking about . you keep bringing up fairview , you keep bringing up dr . anderson . if there 's something you want to tell me , just tell me ! i do n't know what it 's like for you here , okay ? but i just -- i just want my wife to be at peace . and i get a sense that you understand her lingering memories of fairview better than anybody , so if something happened there , if you can just help me understand what 's upsetting sharon ... patty : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i - i just do n't want to hurt you . [ door opens ] patty : but -- my meds now ? ca n't it wait ? no , these are administered on a very strict schedule , patty . patty : [ sighs ] dylan : thank you for your time , patty . patty : [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] [ door opens ] patty : [ sighs ] [ door closes ] nick : you know , it 's halloween . i should be at home taking pictures with faith in her costume . i just could n't shake the sadness , you know ? and i did n't want to bring this , like , dark cloud over everyone 's happiness . i thought i could suck it up and just smile and pretend like everything was okay , but i just could n't do it . chelsea : what amazes me is that you actually thought that you could . i mean , you do n't expect me to suddenly just stop being sad about adam . nick : that 's different . chelsea : no , it 's not . it 's not different at all . nick newman is allowed to have a bad day . and all the people that care about you are n't putting some arbitrary time limit on your grief . they understand . nick : but i do n't understand . i do n't think i 'm ever gon na be able to find peace again . summer : mom , look at what all of your lying has done , how many people you 've hurt , including yourself . phyllis : which is why i have to stop jack from going down this destructive path that he is on . summer : were you not just paying attention to what you just went through with jack ? keep lying to him and you will destroy any chance of the two of you having any kind of relationship . when he finds out about this -- phyllis : he 's not going to find out . summer : mom , he found out about billy . he 's gon na find out about this . phyllis : you 're the only one who knows what i 'm trying to do , and you are not going to tell him . i am trying to protect the man that i love . summer : with more lies , mom . that worked out really well the last time . phyllis : i am aware of the mistakes i 've made , and i do not need my daughter to remind me , and i certainly do not need a lecture . summer : you know what ? fine . it 's your life . just forget i said anything . phyllis : summer , i know that i hurt jack . i helped drive him to this , which is why i have to save him now . so if you 're not gon na be in this to support me , then tell me you are at least trying to understand . summer : mom , this is going to blow up in your face . i know that . so no , i can not just stand here and let you believe that . phyllis : if you 're not gon na be here for me on this , then at least promise me your silence . summer : you are hurting yourself , and you are hurting jack . phyllis : i need your promise . summer : i wo n't say a word . but i pray that you know what you 're doing . abby : dad , i mean , it 's -- it 's great that you saw this coming , that you realized curtis fielding was the bad guy on the board , but no offense -- why did n't you just cut him off ? i mean , even if we had gotten rid of him this afternoon , phyllis would n't have gotten her hands on those newman documents . and then she would n't be able to release them to the tabloid press . you set it all up . you leaked them phony information . you 're setting up phyllis and jack . victor : and ? abby : and gc buzz . victor : yes , my darling . it 's called running the table . abby : and when they broadcast the story ... victor : without vetting the source ... abby : they 'll be wiped out . credibility undermined . and that first release about newman will be completely negated . at the very least , everything they 've ever published will be in question . victor : you have the newman instinct . i told you . abby : [ chuckles ] [ door opens ] travis : victor . when 'd you get back ? abby : i 'm sure you guys have a lot to talk about . i 'll see you later , daddy . bye , travis . travis : this is a nice surprise . i thought you were out of town . victor : yes , well , i was out of the office for a while . kindly close the door , travis . nick : you know , when dylan asked me to stay at his house and watch out for sharon and the kids while he was gone , i did n't hesitate . chelsea : why would you ? nick : yeah , i mean , sharon and i , we 've got a great relationship . i knew i 'd get to spend a lot more time with faith and , you know , joke around with mariah . of course , there 's sully . chelsea : what about him ? nick : [ sighs ] you know , i just did n't think i 'd enjoy spending as much time with him as i have . i mean , he 's just such a great kid . he 's got such an amazing little personality . and when i 'm with him , when i 'm holding him and taking care of him , it just feels natural , feels easy . chelsea : so then why did you leave ? nick : you know , the longer i stayed , the vibe got a little weird . you know , i kind of felt like -- like sharon was getting uncomfortable . chelsea : she told you that ? nick : well , she asked me to leave . and this stays in this room , please . chelsea : of course . nick : but that really hurt me , you know . with everything i 've been feeling today , i think sharon realized before i did the effect spending time with sully had on me . it 's kind of like the more time i spent with him , it kind of turned on itself , you know ? chelsea : i know you said it brought up painful memories . nick : [ sighs ] it blindsided me . you know , i 'd been so successful at selling my own hype . even before sage died , you know , i ... i just kept playing , you know , the grieving father and soldiering on and dealing with his kid 's death . and i thought if i said the right things enough , if -- if i smiled enough , if i acted normal enough that it would get easier . it just has n't . [ voice breaking ] it hurts . you know , it hurts ... so much . it hurts just as much as the day i lost him . sharon : yeah . dylan : wow . that 's quite a haul . look at that ! sharon : well , what can i say ? our kids are a magnet for candy . how was work ? everything okay ? dylan : uh , that ? yeah , yeah , everything 's good . billy : okay , here 's the deal . how many pieces of candy here ? you guys get one each . i get all the rest , okay ? oooh ! katie : [ laughs ] billy : what ? what is this ? what 's that ? where 'd that come from ? it come from your ear ? ohh ! look at that . what you gon na do with all that ? victoria : i think it 's time for me to get our little goblins home . billy : going home , huh ? can i help you to the car ? victoria : no , no , no . i got it . let 's go . say goodbye to your daddy . billy : bye , sweetheart . victoria : okay ! let 's get you to the car and everything that we have . okay . bye . billy : [ chuckles ] jack : well , everything appears to be legitimate . time to take the next step . let 's print copies and send them out . phyllis : wait . victor : here you go . travis : thanks . i assume abby told you about the lunch we had . victor : oh , yeah . the luncheon where you ignored my specific instructions . travis : i was being proactive , victor . i do n't believe jack abbott 's the one receiving internal documents . victor : phyllis is . travis : phyllis ? victor : someone has been passing documents to her directly . travis : a board member ? victor : curtis fielding . i 've suspected that sob . for over a week . travis : so you were just testing me . victor : that 's right , travis . ever since natalie told me that you were digging for dirt on our family . travis : the situation required me to be objective and thorough . i was investigating everyone who had access to secure documents , victor . victor : calm down , travis . you made a mistake , okay ? while you were blundering around trying to find dirt on our family , my daughter abby found out exactly who was leaking what to whom . she and i will now take this on ourselves . travis : so where does that leave me ? victor : it leaves you crunching numbers . travis : victor . victor : listen . i gave you a chance . you blew it . you probably will not get another one again . i will take this over , which i should have done from the beginning . one does these things best oneself . unless i deal with someone i can fully trust . phyllis : i want to delay releasing this information . jack : what ? victor is reeling right now . phyllis : i do n't want to underestimate victor . you know he 's got to be ready for the next hit . jack : we have the documents in hand . phyllis : we 're gon na put them in the safe . we 're gon na use them when it 's optimal . we are in a chess match with victor newman , and i do n't want to put our queen into play too soon . jack : i made that mistake more than once playing with you . i wo n't make that mistake again . esther : billy , want something ? billy : how about a double latte , skim ? esther : oh , that 's phyllis ' usual . jack ordered one of those earlier . [ keys jingle ] victoria : so what was the crisis ? travis : victor had me summoned . he 's known the identity of the mole for a week . it was just a test , and i failed . guilty of being too thorough . victoria : of investigating my family . travis : you should have seen the way he dismissed me . he 's a son of a -- victoria : that son of a bitch is my father . do n't say i did n't warn you . i 'm gon na go up . sharon : well , faith , your costume was a huge hit . faith : thanks . i thought kayla was gon na die . everybody loved it . dylan : yeah , so did your baby brother . faith : sully was n't scared at all . dylan : i know , right ? i mean , this guy loved the halloween costumes , all the decorations . not bad for a first halloween . there 's gon na be a lot of firsts for him this year . faith : his birthday 's coming up . dylan : i know . i got huge plans . faith : [ chuckles ] nick : chelsea , thanks a lot for talking . uh , it helped . you were right . chelsea : better than smashing things ? nick : a lot less clean - up . i can tell you that . chelsea : well , i 'll help you . nick : no , do n't worry about it . let 's just leave it . it 's still halloween . if we leave now , i can still spend part of the day with my daughter . chelsea : oh , i think that 's an excellent idea . let 's do it . nick : all right . [ cell phone rings ] nick : oh . do n't recognize this number . should i risk it ? chelsea : yeah . nick : all right . chelsea : go for it . nick : hello ? patty ? patty : nick , there 's something you need to know . nick : what is it ? what do i need to know ? patty : christian is alive . sharon has him . [ next_on ] chelsea : apparently there is a chance that christian is alive . so what brought about this change in attitude ? patty : it 's because there are no more secrets . nick : i got a weird call tonight from patty williams . | the children of genoa city go out trick or treating while nick is at the underground smashing everything in sight to help him deal with the anniversary of christian 's death . chelsea is there to offer support and nick admits to her that he has been putting on a brave face but the truth is he really misses sage and christian . dylan visits patty who tells him that she and sharon were talking about secrets and lies the last time sharon visited , and she would tell him the truth but she does n't want to hurt him . phyllis admits to summer that she is making jack think she is helping him with his plan against victor , but what she is really doing is protecting jack from what victor may do to him . victor tells abby that he has known that curtis fielding , his head of security , is responsible for the information leak so he has been planning information for curtis to give to jack . victor also tells abby that she asked travis to look for the mole in the company to test her and travis , and she passed the test because she discovered curtis and travis failed , because he did n't find the mole and suspected the newman family . victor tells travis he failed the test , and he will have to work much harder to prove himself trustworthy . dylan tells patty that she will never get out of the institution , because she killed dr. anderson , so patty calls nick to tell him christian is alive and sharon has him . |
victoria : [ exhales sharply ] victor : well . you want to go for a walk now ? victoria : i can't . victor : you busy ? victoria : i let things get piled up while i was in the hospital , and i have a meeting later this afternoon , dad . victor : well , then i think it is time to go for a walk . gloria : ugh ! jack is out , and you are not allowed in his office , but i 'm happy to tell him that you stopped by . billy : i know that he 's back from florida . gloria : yeah , do you really want me to call security ? billy : is my big brother really that worried me he 's got security on speed dial ? he 's got his masked assassin here guarding the door while he quivers under his desk ? gloria : jack is n't a coward . billy : then he wo n't mind . gloria : hey ! i told you , he 's out . billy : you call your boss right now . you tell him he 's got two options . he can either come here right now , or i go to the family home , and we have this out in front of everybody . gloria : [ giggles ] you think that 's gon na scare jack ? billy : i do n't think dina wants to know that her saint of a son is the one that poisoned the mask and put victoria in the hospital . call him . ashley : well , how did you sleep ? jack : mrs. martinez whipped up some breakfast for you . dina : oh , no , thank you , darling . thank you . i was hoping one of you could take me over to the club . ashley : the club ? dina : yes . i 'm sure graham 's waiting for me right now , and i 'll have breakfast with him . unless you two would like graham and me to ... come over for dinner tonight . jack : you know what , mother , instead of going back and forth , maybe you 'd consider moving in here . permanently . dina : oh . tessa : oh , the place looks great ! happy halloween . sharon : to you , too , tessa ! um , i ... tessa : look , i know . and i totally get it . you 're worried about noah , i mean , now that he and i are living together . sharon : no , actually -- tessa : i mean , maybe it 's too fast , but it 's all good . i mean , noah is the -- what am i saying ? of course you know what a good guy he is . you raised him . and you 've been so nice to me . but if you 're concerned about me doing anything to hurt him , there 's no reason to . sharon : tessa , i need to talk to you about zack and how long you knew him back in chicago . zack : oh , hey , scott ! you want to see what i 'm working on ? scott : why would i ? zack : well , you think i 'm the evil mastermind behind some sex ring . check it out . nothing . unless , of course , you think that the photo i posted of my holiday - themed latte violates some obscure law that i do n't know about . scott : i 'm just here for the coffee . i 'm not looking to get into it with you . zack : you sure about that ? 'cause i got the time . if you 've got any other ludicrous theories about me , like maybe i 'm the dark force behind traffic jams and overabundance of irrelevant hashtags ... let 's clear it up right here . right now . scott : no need . like you said , there 's , uh ... nothing to see there . zack : look , scott , i 'm sorry . i had nothing to do with you getting arrested , and if you do n't believe me , maybe it 's just the mature thing to do if we just try to avoid each other . abby : i think that 's an excellent idea . look at this ... abby : scott does n't think that you 're good enough for me . zack : why 's that ? abby : i do n't know . i did n't stick around to hear his idiotic reason why . but , see , i know what motivates scott . it 's blindingly obvious . jealousy . designdate 's success has hugely overshadowed his at hashtag . and , by the way , whatever happened to that exposé that you were doing about the genoa city sex ring ? scott : still working on it . zack : hey , scott , be careful not to jump to any erroneous conclusions in your research . scott : thanks for the advice . i got to get back to work . abby : come here . zack : hey , would you like a goblin cookie with a side of pumpkin mocha latte ? my treat . abby : mm , that sounds delicious , and you are an excellent boyfriend , but since my grandma 's back in town , i need to go see her . zack : i could tag along if you 'd like . abby : you know what , dina loves you , and that would be really nice , but since the stroke , we 're only limiting her visitors to family . zack : and that does n't include me ... yet . abby : [ chuckles ] tessa : i thought you had accepted me . sharon : i have . tessa : then why are you back to questioning me about my past ? i mean , now that noah and i are living together ... sharon : you -- you misunderstood . i do accept you . you 're important to noah and mariah , and me . tessa : so why ask me about zack ? sharon : mm , just curious . you know , he comes in here a lot , and i figured since you 've known him for a while , you could fill me in a little about the guy , you know ? 'cause i do n't really know anything , if at all , about him . tessa : you mean you do n't know much about me . sharon : tessa . tessa : look , thanks for the coffee , but i pay my own way . sharon : tessa , wait . it 's not about you . tessa : so you keep saying . sharon : you have to keep this between us . scott -- he asked me not to say anything , but ... tessa : what is it ? sharon : [ sighs ] we found out the app that zack is running , designdate -- that 's a front for the sex ring that was controlling your sister . we have to find everything about zack that we can before we go to the police . ashley : okay , i understand why you would want mother to come live with us -- she needs her family right now -- but do you think maybe you could talk to me about it first ? jack : you want her to live at the club ? ashley : i 'm not saying that , jack . i would like to be kept in the loop before you make these kind of decisions . can you understand why ? dina : well , thank you for your kind offer , but i 'm fully recovered from my brief illness . jack : mother , you had a stroke . that 's more than a brief illness . recovery takes some time . dina : jack , i 'm perfectly capable of living on my own , dear . jack : i just do n't want you getting lonely . dina : oh , do n't worry about that . that 's why i have graham around . devon : hell no ! neil : what do you mean , hell no ? you gon na kick a lady when she 's down like that ? devon : no , i 'm gon na hold her to the terms of the contract that she signed . neil : okay , what about giving her a grace period ? devon : well , what 's in it for us ? their face mask just turned out to be toxic , which means brash & sassy has to be bleeding money right now . how 's victoria gon na recover that ? [ cellphone chimes ] neil : i do n't know . devon : yeah , i do n't think she 's gon na be able to , which means she wo n't be able to pay us back . who 's that ? neil : it 's victoria . she wants to postpone our meeting . devon : oh , well , why am i not surprised ? neil : it 's only for an hour , and knowing her , she 's devising a brilliant plan to make her payment . devon : i feel bad for her , i really do , and i know you guys have been tight for a long time . neil : yes , we have . we 're good friends . devon : well , that 's a whole ' nother reason why you should n't have gone into business with her . neil : you know , as i recall , there were people along the way that gave you a break when you were struggling to find your place in the world . devon : sure . more than once . neil : okay . so why is this any different ? little piece of advice , my man . why do n't you listen to what the lady has to say before you make a decision ? give her a chance . she deserves our trust . devon : okay . victoria : i do n't mean to rush you , but i have an important meeting that i need to prep for , so what is this about ? victor : what do you mean , what is this about ? have you seen the decoration around here ? victoria : what ? that 's what you dragged me out of the office for ? victor : that 's the only time i can see you . i 'm hoping tonight you bring by johnny and katie . they 're wearing costumes , right ? victoria : yes , of course they 're wearing costumes . i always make a big deal out of this holiday . victor : okay . victoria : i 've just been a little sick lately , that 's all . victor : well , do you need help ? victoria : no , i -- everything is under control , dad . hannah is on costume duty . it 's fine . victor : who 's doing the trick - or - treating ? victoria : well , she 'll handle that , too . victor : oh , sweetheart ... victoria : dad , please . this face mask situation is snowballing at work . victor : sweetheart , i have lived a little longer than you have , okay ? what i mean to say is that the time with your children is not gon na last forever ! victoria : what do you expect me to do ? victor : i expect you to take time off and spend it with your children . victoria : do n't you think that i would if i could ? victor : just ignore business for a while . victoria : no ! this ca n't wait , dad ! victor : why ? victoria : the fda is expanding their inquiry . now they 're not only looking into my face masks , they 're looking into all of my products , and on top of that , i put my own money into this thinking it was gon na be a huge success . i 've ignored everything that you taught me about business , thinking that i was good enough and smart enough to beat my competitors , and now i 'm facing the reality that i could lose ... i could lose everything . victor : comhere . victoria : [ sighs ] victor : you 're making this sound as if you 're alone in this . you 're not . dina : oh ! abby : i am so happy that you 're back . you look fabulous , and you 're feeling ... ? dina : spectacular now that you 're here . abby : oh , well , i was so worried about you and mom after everything that happened . dina : oh , stop , stop , stop about that . i 'm fine and your mother 's just fine . abby : okay , so , tell me about florida . dina : oh , well ... warm and sunny . graham and i had a wonderful vacation . but i 'm sure the poor boy is worried sick right now because i 'm not at the club . abby : wait , you 're not still angry with him ? dina : well , no . why should i be , darling ? ashley : um , you know , a lot has happened since that night , and you know , the details probably are a little fuzzy . dina : nonsense . do n't talk to me like i 'm not here . you know , you always think that you know more about me than i know about myself . abby : you know , i think it 's one of those things where two people see the same thing and have 12 different opinions . can we just let this go ? dina : ashley 's incapable of that . she 's always been so jealous of my relationship with graham . victor : why would n't you reach out to me ? victoria : over the course of your career ... victor : mm - hmm . victoria : ... how many people have you asked for help ? victor : [ laughing ] oh ! i do n't know . no one . there was no one to ask . victoria : because you 're too proud to ask . victor : sweetheart , this is a different story . you 're my daughter . i love you . i adore you . victoria : i conceived and built brash & sassy into one of this country 's fastest - growing cosmetics companies . the last thing that i 'm gon na do is run to daddy and ask him for help . victor : sometimes i think -- you have raised a beautiful , independent , strong girl , and all i 'm concerned about is to make sure that you 're safe . victoria : well , that ship has sailed . victor : [ laughing ] that boat never sails . when you suffer , i suffer right along with you . victoria : you 're my hero . the great and powerful victor newman . victor : [ sighs ] i do n't feel so powerful in moments when my children go through disappointments and heartaches and tragedies . nothing i can do about it . so let me ask you -- are you afraid that i would take over ? victoria : do n't you always , dad ? that 's not what bothers me . victor : then what does ? victoria : what scares me the most is ... disappointing you . i 'm afraid , dad , that you 'll stop loving me because i 've let you down . victor : my sweetheart , you can never disappoint me . i 'll never stop loving you , okay ? victoria : have you stopped loving nick ? victor : sweetheart , that 's a different situation . you know damn well that nick has loathed me . victoria : you and i have had our moments , too , dad . victor : but you 've always been sweet , you 've always been acknowledging whenever i 've helped you ... victoria : given me enough in my life to do what i need to do . victor : i could have lost you , you know . victoria : no , dad , i 'm fine . i 'm totally fine . victor : wait a minute . do n't you say that is n't true . i could have lost you . abby : dina 's resting . jack : i can not believe you would upset her like that . she 's recovering from a stroke . ashley : i did n't mean to -- i know that , jack , and i did n't say anything . i merely suggested that maybe she did n't remember all the details . jack : it 's enough i 've got gloria bugging me about billy . now i got you losing control -- ashley : i did n't lose control , okay ? abby : is there anything we can do to help ? jack : we have to get her to a doctor -- a new doctor . someone who can determine whether this is a result of something physical or psychological . then we can put together a plan . ashley : i agree , jack . mother 's our responsibility , and have to do what 's right for her . victor : now , you remember what i said about the children . victoria : yes , of course . kids are a priority , and that 's a promise . victor : sweetheart , listen to me . victoria : yes . victor : you have n't failed in business , okay ? if brash & sassy had been part of a bigger company , you would have managed all this much more easily . victoria : that 's true . victor : and i 'll rectify it by buying brash & sassy back . you 'll become part of newman enterprises again . and you 'll run the division as you always have . victoria : dad , do you think jack sabotaged the face masks ? victor : well , my people are finding out . victoria : your people . i guess you do n't remember what i said about being an independent woman ... victor : oh , sweetheart . i know you 're independent . you 're very strong , okay ? i never claimed otherwise . so , what , you 're turning down my offer ? victoria : dad , i appreciate it , i really do . it means so much to me . but i think i have a few ideas that might get brash & sassy back on its feet . victor : well , if you need anything ... victoria : what could i need ? i mean , you basically reminded me of what 's important . [ sighs ] tonight is gon na be all about the kids , i promise . victor : love you and adore you , okay ? victoria : i love you , too . victor : and bring the kids by , will you ? victoria : oh , i will . powerful clean ! powerful clean ! victor : if memory serves me correctly , i thought my daughter had offered you some rent - free space in an empty warehouse so you could work on your app . what happened ? zack : sometimes i need a change of scenery . i hope that 's okay , sir . victor : sure . zack : say , have you seen scott lately ? victor : why do you ask ? zack : i 'm just wondering how his exposé is coming along . victor : i 'm amazed that he talked to you about that . zack : oh , he didn't . abby did . sounds like an interesting read . i 'm glad to hear you 're supporting him in such a worthwhile endeavor . victor : yeah . i can hardly wait for it to come out . zack : mr. newman ... i ca n't help but feeling -- did i do something wrong ? victor : why would you ask that ? tessa : how did you and scott find this out ? sharon : i ca n't tell you that . you 're just gon na have to trust me . tessa : look , if zack is the one who forced my sister to ... i 'll ask him myself . sharon : no , you ca n't ! tessa : then tell me what 's going on . please , sharon . sharon : okay . [ sighs ] do you remember natalia ? she was one of the other girls ? tessa : yeah . yeah . she was in the house with my sister . sharon : she was murdered . tessa : what ? and you think that zack ... ? sharon : well , scott was drugged and he woke up next to natalia 's body in a seedy hotel room , and now he 's being framed for murder . tessa : why ? sharon : because to try to stop him from writing that exposé on the sex ring . tessa : zack told me he changed his life , and i believed him . i even asked him to help me find crystal . sharon : what did he say ? tessa : he claimed he did n't know anything . sharon : you said that zack was going to change his life , but from what ? tessa : the part of town that zack and i grew up in was pretty sketchy . he owned a couple of intimate massage parlors there . sharon : and you knew this from seeing him around ? tessa : he was ... always trying to get me to work for him . sharon : i see . tessa : i did . i was so desperate for cash , and i was just trying to protect my sister ... sharon : i understand . tessa : it was horrible . wearing these skimpy outfits and massaging these ... but i never had sex with any of those men . sharon : did zack pressure you ? tessa : no , he threatened me . so i quit after a couple weeks . i was never a prostitute . i swear . sharon : i believe you . but somehow zack managed to lure crystal into his business . tessa : he did that to my sister . and then he lied to me . i want to hurt him , sharon . the way he hurt crystal and all those other girls . sharon : you can't . i know how awful this must be for you . tessa : he used my sister . sharon : scott is working with the police , and they 're going to take zack 's operation down , but you and i , we ca n't do anything to get in the way of that . so zack -- he ca n't find out about this conversation . you 've got to keep this secret . tessa : i do n't know if i can do that . neil : look who it is . victoria : hi . thank you so much for rescheduling . i 'm glad it worked out . neil : of course . victoria , it 's a relief to see you looking so well . devon : yeah , we were worried about you . victoria : oh , no , no . i 'm -- i 'm completely recovered , aside from my ego that keeps taking a hit from the funny videos that i inspired passing out on the hilary hour . it was pretty mortifying . [ sighs ] so ... onto brash & sassy . as we all know , the bridge loan is due to be paid back in full very soon . devon : that 's correct . victoria : i 'm not gon na pretend that my company did n't take a hit from the toxic face mask incident . i even personally invested in it , breaking the first rule of money . neil : never reach into your own pocket . victoria : but i believe in brash & sassy . devon : and you 're looking for more time to repay us ? victoria : no . no . no , i 'm not . what i 'm asking for is an additional loan . allow me to show you how this will be a profitable strategy for hamilton- winters . so , we 'll continue to push our own products , our top sellers , while your company will maintain its goal of supporting businesses run by minorities and women . and this way , brash & sassy will be turned around by increased sales , and there will be increased investments for hamilton - winters . neil : wow . that 's very well - thought - out . victoria : thank you . neil : you make some excellent points . gloria : [ sighs ] what took you so long ? jack : i do n't jump when billy threatens . oh , my ! maybe i should have worn armor . billy : this is funny to you , jack ? poisoning brash & sassy 's mask ? putting victoria in the hospital ? jack : i do n't find any of it amusing . in fact , i was appalled by what had happened to her . ashley : so was i , and we 're both happy she 's all right . billy : that go for you , too ? ashley : okay , look , just calm down , let 's talk about this in private . billy : that 's right . jack , me and you . come on . ashley : wait a second . billy : ashley , i know you had nothing to do with this . ashley : i do n't want the two of you fighting over this . come on ! jack : he 's right . gloria : i ca n't believe you left those two alone . if you had heard billy before you got here -- outrageous accusations about those masks , as if jack could ever -- ashley : did you do this ? gloria : me ? of course i didn't . and i resent you and billy always bringing up my past . maybe i might have learned something and become a better person . ashley : okay , please . i find it very difficult to believe that you 're innocent in all of this . although i know it would not have been your idea to begin with . were you working on orders from jack ? devon : you make a very compelling pitch , victoria . um ... but i can argue that if anything , the buyers are gon na be scared off by your toxic face masks and probably have some doubts about the rest of your products . victoria : there 's nothing wrong with the rest of my products , and the fda is gon na confirm that . in fact , i 'm working on a nationwide campaign to restore customer confidence . devon : that sounds great , and i wish you luck with it , but i just do n't see the benefit in hamilton - winters giving you guys more money . neil : hey , devon , perhaps we should talk about this a little further . devon : i actually do expect the full amount of the bridge loan to be paid by the due date , still . victoria : well , i appreciate your time . and i am fully aware that if the loan is not paid back in a timely manner , that hamilton - winters will have a stake in brash & sassy . neil : that 's true . victoria : i can think of worse things . i mean , if i 'm gon na be forced into a partnership , i ca n't imagine two people that i would rather be partners with . devon : well , victoria , i have no interest in acquiring a cosmetics company . i would much rather spend the time establishing our own brand . victoria : which means ... devon : i 'd find a buyer to help recoup the investment . victoria : like benjamin hochman or jack abbott . neil : no , no , no . absolutely not . devon : well , let 's not say that , neil , because i would accept the best offer presented no matter who it came from . jack : i had nothing to do with poisoning your face masks . if you 're done , shut the door on your way out . billy : if you did n't do it , then who did ? jack : you have a talent for ticking people off . maybe we could make a list . billy : jack , no , stop . do not make this about me , okay ? you infiltrated the factory that we were working with and you , what , you paid somebody to do it ? jack : when ? on my spare time ? when i was n't looking after my ailing mother ? dina 's doing much better , thank you for asking . billy : oh , god , that 's so weak of you . you 're gon na use your mother as an alibi ? jack : i did n't tamper with your product ! billy : then who ? did you have gloria do it ? your lover out there that 'll do anything for you ? is that what happened ? jack : excuse me ? billy : i mean , come on . she poisons cosmetics , right ? that 's her m.o . that 's what she does . jack : okay , let 's face the facts here , billy ! brash & sassy screwed up ! instead of admitting that like a man , little brother comes here looking for a scapegoat , and who better than me ? billy : who other than you , jack ? who other than you ? jack : i guess it 's easier to accuse me of corporate espionage than to admit that you 're the spy -- the spy who sunk so low as to use my mother and the woman he claims to love to screw with me and jabot ! gloria : i was not involved with the face mask debacle , and neither was jack . ashley : you 've got guilt written all over your face , gloria . i know the two of you had something to do with this . gloria : stop it ! you act like we were planning some diabolical scheme . ashley : i apologize . i 'm just upset about the whole thing . gloria : yeah , we all are . ashley : it 's obvious that you 've changed , gloria . gloria : thank you for noticing . ashley : in fact , i 've seen you interact with your kids , and you would never intentionally hurt someone . gloria : never . ashley : so if jack asked you for a simple favor ... gloria : how could i refuse ? ashley : what the hell did you do ? gloria : leave me alone . ashley : it 's a felony . did you know that ? it 's a felony to tamper with a product . gloria : i did not tamper with anything ! ashley : then who did ? was it jack ? gloria : your brother would never -- ashley : okay , well , that leaves you . i 'm calling the police . gloria : no , please ! please ! please , ashley ! please ! ashley : i 'm calling them right now . gloria : if they come here , they -- ashley : what ? what are they gon na discover ? you tell me . gloria : ashley , don't . ashley : tell me the truth now . gloria : okay . jack wanted to see the mask . ashley : why ? he wanted to poison it ? gloria : no ! it was already manufactured , ready to hit the shelves . and i sweet - talked a brash & sassy lab assistant into giving me a sample because we like wine together , food together , and tantric sex together . ashley : okay , really ? no , thank you . what did my brother do with the mask ? gloria : he never saw it . left town before i could give it to him . and you know something ? i was really tempted to try it out myself because it 's really a good product . ashley : come on ! gloria : so what are you gon na do with it ? ashley : i 'm gon na run some tests and hopefully get us all out of trouble . dina : i 'm really sorry that you witnessed my disagreement with your mother . abby : she 's just worried about you . we all are . dina : oh , stop . stop . i 'd rather talk about something far more interesting , like you . abby : [ chuckles ] work is going well . dina : oh , work ... how 's your love life , honey ? leave nothing out . abby : [ laughing ] are n't you being the nosy one ? dina : [ giggles ] well , is n't that one of the perks of being a grandmother ? poking her nose into her granddaughter 's love life ? abby : [ chuckles ] zack and i are ... progressing . dina : mm . i can tell . you 're just glowing , my darling . abby : mm . dina : tell me , what 's so special about that young man ? is he good between the sheets ? abby : dina ! [ laughs ] dina : [ giggles ] abby : zack is romantic and he 's smart , and i never thought that i could feel this happy with someone again . dina : oh ! zack : i ca n't imagine what i might have done to upset you . victor : mm . well , to be honest with you , i , um ... was driving home , and i saw your car parked outside of abby 's home overnight . a few times . zack : abby and i have grown closer , and the more i get to know her , the more i admire her . victor : really ? zack : like how respectful she is of her grandmother . victor : yes . zack : she 's visiting with dina right now . victor : yeah . you know , abby 's very close to her family . family means a lot to her . zack : well , that 's plain to see . it 's obvious how close she is to you . i want you to know , i would never do anything to get in the way of that . victor : so , your feelings for my daughter are genuine ? zack : i 'll be honest with you , i was n't expecting to fall for her , but ... i do n't have to tell you that abby is a pretty special girl . victor : i know that . and as long as you treat her well , you and i wo n't have an issue . but should you hurt her ... zack : you 'll make me regret it . victor : oh , she 'll do that . and when she is done with you , then you have to deal with me . you have a nice evening . jack : admit it . you used my mother 's password and phyllis ' computer to access jabot 's server and download proprietary information . billy : because you kept coming at us , jack , with rent hikes , with siccing ben hochman on victoria -- jack : that 's called competition , billy . i was n't gon na roll over and let you steal jabot 's market share . billy : oh , we earned every single sale that we got , jack . jack : except for the ones you bought , right ? billy : do you treat other competitors like this ? jack : no ! it 's not personal with them ! billy : you understand that we got other people that work at brash & sassy , right ? that rely on this job . you 're destroying their lives ! jack : well , here 's your chance to be a hero . you can step up and quit ! billy : ah , there it is . how much longer are you gon na punish me because phyllis chose me ? jack : she settled on you . billy : she needed me , jack . jack : my marriage was ravaged by what victor had done to us . we were working to put things back together . billy : you were n't listening to her . jack : did you honor the vows that we shared ? did you show me the slightest respect in keeping your hands off her ? billy : i apologized for the way that it started ... jack : and it did n't change a damn thing , did it ? billy : what did you want me to do ? do you even know yourself ? well , let me introduce you , jack . you are the man that slept with diane on the day that you were supposed to be married to patty . you got our father to change the will , to cut gloria out . you want to talk about how betrayed dear old dad with my mother ? jack : your mother . yes . your mother . i slept with your mother before you were even born , billy . why do you keep bringing that up ? billy : for the same reason you keep slamming me because i 'll never be the man that our father was . jack : not the best day of your life . billy : well , jack , why do n't you stop comparing me to him ? and why do n't you hold me up to you ? mr. firstborn son , your sanctimonious ass is blaming his little brother for destroying his life ? you want to talk about what you did to my life ? jack : what i did to you ? what , paid off your bookies ? i bailed you out of jail , gave you a job , a home -- billy : you betrayed me , jack ! jack : i did n't touch your product ! billy : you messed with the masks , you put victoria in the hospital because you wanted to get back at me . that 's who you are , jack ! that 's how you roll ! jack : someone poisoned those masks . it was n't me . i did n't do it . as for what i did do , i think we 'll agree you 've done far worse . we 're done here . billy : you do n't want to admit how much we are alike . you lie . you cheat . you steal . we have more in common than we ever have with our father . because we 're brothers , jack . jack : not anymore . billy : what are you gon na do ? i mean , you kicked me out of jabot , you banished me from the family home . what else you got left ? jack : my life , billy . i do n't want you in it anymore . get out . billy : with pleasure . sharon : you can not go to zack and tip him off . he will run . he will take these poor young women and move his business somewhere where we might not be able to find them , and these girls -- they 're girls like your sister . they need for us to get this right . tessa : okay . zack : how 's it going ? sharon : uh , what can i get you ? zack : i will take a turnover . warm , please . they 're my favorite . oh , and i could use a refill . sharon : coming right up . zack : thank you . something wrong ? tessa : i got to go . sharon : uh , girl talk . a little involved . oh , wait ! you know , that 's decaf . i 'm sorry , i 'll just , um ... i 'll get you a fresh cup . okay . oh ! whoops . sorry ! oh , my gosh . you think i 'd have this whole coffee - pouring thing down . here . there you go . oh , your turnover ! forgot ! i 'll just -- zack : it 's okay . i 'm actually late for a meeting . i 'll have to get my goodies next time . billy : i just confronted jack about poisoning the masks . he denied it , of course , but he 's lying , vick . we 'll prove it . it 's gon na take a little bit of detective work on our part , though . victoria : yeah . my father 's looking into it , too . billy : good . victoria : but , you know , getting proof might not be enough to help us . billy : are you considered about the bridge loan coming due ? victoria : billy , i 'm out of solutions . i 'm gon na pay it off with my own personal funds . that 's what i 'm gon na do . billy : whoa , hey , you 're not gon na do that . victoria : [ sighs ] look , if i do n't , devon is gon na sell off hamilton- winters ' share to the highest bidder . that 's what 's gon na happen . billy : look , if somebody 's gon na buy into this company , it should be me , right ? i 'll purchase 33 % with the money that i had put aside when my mother first decided to sell the company . what do you say ? at petsmart , we 're so close to donating neil : you know , you could have been more diplomatic with vicki just now . devon : why ? we 're not always gon na agree on everything . ultimately , i do make the final decisions , and i need to know that you 're okay with that . neil : one of my greatest joys is working with you , man . the last thing i want for us is to be at odds . devon : i feel the exact same way . zack : you turning into a journalistic cliché ? spending more time drinking than writing ? did you tell sharon and tessa about your unfounded and frankly ridiculous suspicions about me and designdate ? scott : why would you even ask me that ? zack : at crimson lights just now , tessa would n't even say hello to me , and sharon -- she was real nervous . shaking like a leaf . scott : halloween . it spooks people . zack : you know , you need to stop spreading malicious rumors about me . scott : you see me talking to anybody ? zack : yeah , let 's keep it that way . and pass the word on to your girlfriend because if i see any of your little lies in print , it 'll be the last thing you ever write . billy : did not expect all the suppliers and distributors to pull out of their deals . victoria : the customers are returning everything . all of the products that they 've used for years . [ sighs ] i think your offer 's too late , billy . brash & sassy has become more toxic than whatever 's in that face mask . everything that i have fought so hard to achieve , and all of my dreams for this company are just ... [ sighs ] they 're just gone . jack : billy -- always thinks he 's right . ashley : reminds me of somebody else i know . oh , yeah , he 's standing right in front of me . jack : not funny . ashley : i 'm not trying to be funny . jack : uh , mother , where are you off to ? dina : [ chuckles ] you 're taking me back to the club . i 've been worried about graham , and i ca n't keep him waiting any longer . ashley : mother , jack and i know how important graham is to you , but you know what , we both think that you should stay here so we can take care of you . dina : i do n't need taken care of , dearie . i want graham ! jack : mother , graham is not at the club . dina : well , what do you mean ? jack : he 's not coming back to genoa city . dina : he 's been detained ? | victor and victoria had a heart to heart . he convinced her to take the night off and spend halloween with her kids . victor offered to buy brash and sassy and let victoria run it , but she politely declined . sharon told tessa about zack 's connection to the sex ring . tessa revealed that revealed that zack used to own an intimate massage parlor . she 'd briefly worked there and quit when he tried to force her to have sex with the clients . zack tried to convince scott that he was n't involved in the sex ring . abby taunted scott and spent time with zack . abby told dina how much she liked zack . dina insulted ashley for no reason , and jack and ashley decided to take her to the doctor . billy confronted jack about the toxic face mask , and the argued about the past . jack continued to deny involvement , but billy did n't believe him . ashley accused gloria of poisoning the face mask . gloria admitted that jack asked her to get a sample of the mask , but he 'd left town before she could deliver it . ashley took the mask to run tests on it . |
[ previously_on ] nikki : `` donated by jill abbott atkinson in loving memory of katherine chancellor . `` victoria : why are you getting so upset about a broken water pipe ? nikki : this particular pipe is in chancellor park directly underneath the sculpture . victoria : and j.t . phyllis : we have to dig up j.t . and move him before it 's too late . traci : the sooner , the better that we find a new c.e.o . , but to pick between my two brothers again ... abby : then i can assume you crossed phyllis off your list ? traci : phyllis running my father 's company , it 's just difficult to imagine . abby : you snuck in , with a present , even . arturo : but i 'm obviously late . who beat me to it ? abby : oh , well , he 's dreamy . and when he runs around with underwear on his head , the cutest . arturo : hmm . well , he 's not the only one that knows that trick . abby : ooh ! [ laughs ] well , i will tell christian that he has competition . i thought you were visiting a job site . arturo : i wanted to check on you first and see how you were since your mom left . abby : you keep checking in on me . arturo : it 's gon na take a while for it to sink in . abby : yeah . yeah , i mean , i 'm sad and i miss her , but she had to do the right thing for her . arturo : yeah , well , that does n't make it easy . abby : that 's why it helps that i have someone looking out for me . arturo : underwear head again , huh ? abby : mm , that 's exactly who i was talking about . tessa : okay . one more . mariah : you got it . tessa : okay . i 'm okay . mariah : yes , you are okay . tessa : i see you , detective , and i already have your regular on the way . rey : oh , how do you know i do n't want to change up my order ? tessa : you don't . rey : you 're right . oh ! tip jar . mariah : tips are always welcome . tessa : stop . these are donations to hand out candy in areas where kids need a little help . rey : oh . that 's cute . that one of sharon 's ideas ? one of her of charities ? mariah : you know how she is . rey : i do . i do . you know , she left work for one of her charity meetings . it makes me wonder -- what exactly is her cause ? sharon : sorry i 'm late . it 's just hard for me to take time away from the station with barely any notice . victoria : would you please shut the door ? sharon : yeah . where 's phyllis ? nikki : she 's not gon na make it . she 's `` tied up `` at jabot . sharon : digging under the sculpture was her idea , and she ca n't even be bothered to come here and talk about it ? victoria : phyllis does n't think there 's anything to discuss . in her mind , there 's only one choice . so we can talk around in circles about this , but there 's only one way we can go . nikki : she 's incapable of nuanced thought . phyllis fixates on one thing and just goes full throttle , complications be damned . victoria : well , is she wrong ? is there any other way of dealing with j.t . 's dead body that the four of us buried under a sculpture in a park ? nikki : there are realities to consider . physical and emotional . but the real question is -- how do you feel about this , sweetheart ? can you do this ? billy : going up ? phyllis : clearly i am , by evidence of the illuminated button . when , really , what i should have done was hit the `` close doors `` button repeatedly . billy : yeah , i 'm not thrilled about this ride - share , either , but here we are . phyllis : here we are . kyle . would you mind confirming my list of attendees for the board meeting ? kyle : you got all the players . bet you 're eager to see who you 'll be answering to . no blood , no bruises . looks like two of our candidates are gon na keep it a clean fight . jack : make it three . lauren : aw ! i 'm feeling left out . ted , let 's throw our hatessa : in the ring . maybe next year . lauren : oh ! kyle : we ready to do this , or what ? jack : absolutely . billy : hell yes . phyllis : bring it . additional sponsorship victoria : when i think about what we might have to do ... it 's not about digging up my abuser or covering up his death again . i think this is the man that i loved . he 's never gon na have a chance to make amends or to heal . i do n't know , maybe he was never capable of that , maybe all of this happened because ... because he was so broken . but does any deserve to be dumped into an unmarked grave ? or to be treated like some horrible secret ? he 's always gon na be reed 's father to me . he 's always going to be the man who gave me my son . nikki : honey , if there had been any other way to keep him from hurting you ... victoria : i know , mom . i know , in the moment , there wasn't . i know that . and i need to be here , alive , for johnny and katherine . but is there any other way ? i mean , do we have to dig down all of the dirt and metal and just keep digging until we ... and all of this because of plumbing ? a few bad pipes ? that 's what 's gon na ruin us ? sharon : i spent all of last night trying to think of another way . nikki : they 're going to dig up the sculpture . i ca n't stop that . our options are limited . as i said , it 's your choice whether or not we go through with it . victoria : i guess we have to do this , then . lauren : hi ! phyllis : hey . did anyone see you leave ? lauren : [ laughs ] does it matter ? i 'm sure they all assume you 're my pick for c.e.o . phyllis : not everybody . lauren : are you doubting me ? phyllis : i did n't want to presume . lauren : honey . you 're one of us . you 're hungry and driven and competent and confident . phyllis : is that a club ? because it sounds pretty fabulous . lauren : [ laughs ] well , have you seen us ? i trust you to keep fenmore 's needs front and center , if and when you take over the big chair . phyllis : absolutely . lauren : well , there 's this tiny voice in my head . phyllis : tiny voices ? i do n't like tiny voices . they usually think pretty small . lauren : i will be very disappointed if you 're just blowing smoke and then you let me down . phyllis : not a chance . i 'm emotionally invested in fenmore 's . i 've been a part of it too long not to be . you back me today , and i will back you always . lauren : i do believe you mean it . okay . i have a meeting . i 'm gon na go back to the office . are you headed back ? phyllis : no , i need to make a few phone calls away from the office and eavesdroppers . lauren : do you think you can beat jack and billy ? phyllis : i do n't think . i know . lauren : how are you gon na do it ? phyllis : well , that 's easy . with my new hair and my winning personality . lauren : [ laughs ] i did n't mean to walk in on anything personal . i 'm not a mole . i would n't know who to report to and who to report on . billy : just working on something for the meeting . mm . you know , there 's a pool , right ? on who gets the c.e.o . gig . billy : i did n't know that . i 'd ask my odds , but i 'm not a betting man anymore . i only go with a sure thing . kyle : you have the name , you have the experience . no one is going to trust billy at this point , and no one will take phyllis seriously -- ever . jack : and , what , you think i 'm in the clear ? not the man who created the `` blood abbott `` clause . no , i have to convey to my family and the rest of the board . all i want is to heal old wounds and keep jabot on top . kyle : stay on message , and you 're golden . jack : i need more than that . i 'm working on a secret weapon . kyle : i thought i was your secret weapon . jack : there 's nothing secret about you . and i happen to know full - well you 're still gunning for the c.o.o . position . kyle : only because i 'm the logical choice . in the mailroom , people think i 'd be a natural , but i would n't dream of taking anything for granted . jack : false modesty does n't work for you . kyle : okay , do i want to be your right hand ? of course . but forget me . just for the moment . you 're the best person to lead jabot . you instill confidence , you make everyone feel safe . like , yes , we 're backed up against the wall , but that guy , that one right there , he 's the man that will take us over the top . we need you right now . more than you 'll ever need any of us . jack : thank you . thank you for saying that . but the truth is , billy brings a lot to the table . he 's got energy , he 's got vision , he 's got naked ambition , and phyllis ... she 's the wild card . i have always said never underestimate phyllis . but i guess i 'm going to have to , uh , tilt the scales in my own favor . kyle : and if i ask how you planned to do that ? jack : let me go work my magic first . abby : we still need to watch the end of that movie . arturo : oh , i saw the whole movie . abby : you fell asleep on the sofa . arturo : no , i was listening to get the deeper meaning . okay . i fell asleep . maybe tonight ? abby : ugh , i wish we could just go home right now , leave work , but no , i have that board meeting at jabot . arturo : [ sighs ] you should have put yourself up for that job . you know , you are just as smart and tough as any of them . abby : okay , but am i as conniving and destructive ? arturo : they are your family . abby : victoria is also my family . i left newman for a reason . arturo : hmm , well , they 'll all be calling you `` boss `` someday . abby : ooh , i should have you do my pr . [ chuckles ] no , i -- i like working here . i like working with you and nick , and being away from newman and jabot is just such a huge relief . but i do like the way that you see me . arturo : mm , well , i see you just the way you are , and you are ... abby : ah , that good , huh ? [ giggles ] summer : did i ask you to sit ? kyle : i thought you 'd be pleased to get some attention , since that 's your drug of choice . it does n't matter if it 's fawning adoration or pure loathing . got to get that fix . summer : are you being a tool for a reason ? kyle : yeah , thanks to you , lola looks at me as the guy who has too much baggage . `` baggage , `` meaning you . summer : oh , my god , if she 's jealous , that 's on her . kyle : oh , lola has too much confidence to be quaking over your games . but your self - esteem could n't be any lower . summer : yeah . you 're right . i hate myself . kyle : mm . here 's the thing -- you want to tank me with lola because i do n't care about you anymore . the way i felt about you before only fed your sad , deflated ego , and you love knowing i would put up with you no matter what . but that ended . it 's over . and that leaves you where , the lonely girl who plays head games to make herself feel better ? to be honest , it 's really sad . rey : nice work . mariah : thank you . halloween is the best . let your freak flag fly . so , i was trying to think of what charity sharon could be a part of , and i got nothing . i mean , she did n't exactly get the new hope housing project in her breakup with nick . rey : mm . i just thought it might be dinner table conversation at the house , you know ? mariah : oh , no , faith dominates that conversation . you want to know about tween books or movies , hairstyles , yeah , i can tell you everything about that . you should ask sharon . rey : about tween hair ? mariah : [ laughs ] no , about the charity . rey : you know , to be honest , i 'm just kind of embarrassed . i think it 's probably one of those things that she mentioned and i just nodded my head , and i do n't want to look like a jerk for asking again . mariah : no , no . you can ask her . i mean , sharon 's an open book , and she does not easily offend , so ... rey : good to know . tessa : rey was chatty today . mariah : uh , yeah , he was trying to find out what charity sharon is doing . tessa : he asked you specifically about her charity ? mariah : yeah , why is that weird ? tessa : you know , not too long ago , he asked me the same thing . why is this such a thing for him ? why does he need to know ? victoria : we have to tell phyllis . nikki : i 've been texting her . obviously she ca n't be bothered to respond . sharon : since she 's the one who insisted on burying the body and covering it all up , you 'd think that she 'd have some opinion about what comes next . and we have to make plans for tonight . victoria : it 's halloween night . the kids are gon na be trick - or - treating . the park is not gon na be empty . not on a night like tonight . [ sighs ] i do n't even know where to start . nikki : well , on the chance that you would be open to making this change , i did make some calls . victoria : what ? you already started ? nikki : just in case . i mean , nothing we could n't have cancelled . i 'm sorry , i did n't mean to take your choices away . victoria : no , no , it 's okay . sharon : who 'd you call ? nikki : well , i spoke to the city , and i told them that this is private property . yes , the whole park is open to anyone who wants to enjoy it , but when it comes down to decisions , those are mine and mine alone . and then i explained that i would be assuming complete control over the repairs . i talked to arturo , and he is going to the remove the statue tonight , in pieces if he has to , and then his crew will handle the plumbing repairs tomorrow . sharon : that gives us a window of time to do what needs to be done . victoria : what if he mentions something to rey about evidence ? if there is any . nikki : well , that sculpture ca n't be anchored too deeply . i mean , tonight , we 're going to take care of the evidence , so tomorrow they can fix the plumbing , and there wo n't be anything for them to find . sharon : oh , god . nikki : sharon . sharon : i 'm sorry , but we ca n't just pretend like this is going to be easy . we have no idea what we 'll be dealing with . victoria : oh , i think we do . at least a little . sharon : phyllis better take some time out of her busy schedule and show up and help . okay , so after we 're done digging , then what ? we need a new location . we need supplies . we need transportation . we ca n't just dig another random hole someplace and hope that disaster does n't strike again . we had a lot of anxiety and fear about the park in the first place , so tonight , at least this part of the plan needs to be put to rest . nikki : sharon 's right . but we need a solution tonight . because tomorrow is gon na be too late . victoria : there 's always the lake . or somewhere else quiet and removed . someplace that 's gon na allow us all to sleep at night . summer : hey ! what the hell was that ? okay , we are friends . yes , we used to be more , but we 're friends , kyle . kyle : you really think that ? it 's not a rhetorical question , by the way . do you really think this is how friends act ? bets with sex and cars . me humoring your attempt to nail your mother 's boyfriend . you messing with my date 's head . summer : `` hero `` is not your brand , kyle , so stop pretending that you are lola 's noble protector . kyle : she can take care of herself . i 'm talking about you right now . look , summer , i do n't hate you , but i do n't like you , either . you 've had a rough time lately that sent you in a legit tailspin . but now what ? what 's the plan ? run away to ibiza , date another married man , and steal another expensive car ? or just stay in town , play head games ? it 's your call , but leave me out of it . and lola , too . do n't think you can stir up trouble for me and it 'll be okay , and if we are friends , i 'm the only one you 've got , and i want to be with lola . summer : you do n't even know her . kyle : but i want to . more than i 've wanted anything in a long time . summer : do you have any idea how pitiful you sound right now ? kyle : it 's nothing new for me . i was pitiful when you blew me off . yeah , the solution was new york , dating apps , and a bunch of names i do n't remember if i never knew them at all , but they did n't matter because they were n't you . then this girl schooled me on grilled peppers , and i realized i only thought i wanted you . it sucks . to want someone so much , to put so much time and energy into it , and then realize you were wrong all along . then after this thing wears off , there 's relief . then this kind of excitement , like now , something real can finally happen . that 's lola to me . she 's a good person , and she makes me feel like i could be one , too . let 's face it . you were never gon na be that for me . summer : that is the meanest thing you 've ever said to me , kyle . kyle : lola . how long have you been here ? lola : long enough . jack : kerry johnson ? jack abbott . jack : hope i have n't kept you waiting . not at all . i was intrigued when i got your call . it 's not often a legend pops up on my caller i d . jack : [ chuckles ] well , i have been reading a lot about you and your creations with some degree of jealousy . jealousy is one of my favorite compliments . jack : one of the foremost cosmetic chemists in this country and in europe , lots of experience in product development , more degrees than i can count . i guess you 've heard my sister ashley has left for paris with some of jabot 's patents . so we need to get r & d up and running at warp - speed . that means new product lines , reformulating old ones . everything on your résumé tells me you are perfect for the job . i have to admit , this is a lovely surprise . jack : jabot could use someone with your energy and expertise , and i could use someone like you on my side . to that end , i have put together some terms that i think will show you just how much we would value your expertise . hmm . well , then . jack : i was hoping that would be your reaction . one question . jack : shoot . you are n't currently c.e.o . , as far as i 've heard . so how you can make this offer ? jack : well , i am the de facto leader of jabot as we speak . by tonight , it will be official . with you on my roster , i ca n't lose . as i said , you 're a legend . but i ca n't accept . jack : wait , no , this is just a jumping - off point . this is not a final offer . if i made you think that -- oh , no , i 'm not playing hard to get . i 'm flattered . truly . when i say no , that is exactly what i mean . it was so nice meeting you . i do hope we get to chat again soon . phyllis : are you leaving ? billy : keen observation . phyllis : the board meeting starts in just a few moments . oh , i see . this is your way of withdrawing your name to avoid humiliation . that 's good . that 's good . carry on . billy : you have a little snark right ... all over your face . funny how some people used to find that attractive . phyllis : where you going ? billy : i believe the answer to that question is `` none of your business . `` sharon : i 'll talk to you both later . nikki : yeah , let 's hope phyllis deigns to make an appearance . [ cellphone chimes ] ah ! speak of the devil . i 'll let her know about our plan . sharon : victoria , i 'm -- i 'm really sorry about all of this . victoria : me , too . nikki : sweetheart , um ... i did n't want to say this in front of sharon , but ... you do n't need to go with us tonight . we can get it all done without you . victoria : no , mom . we struggled when it was just the four of us . and we were running on adrenaline . tonight , it 's just gon na be dread . [ sighs ] besides , this is my fault . i have to be there . nikki : do n't do this to yourself . you 've worked so hard to get past it . [ cellphone rings ] oh , i have to take this . hello , arturo . arturo : hey , nikki . i 'm at the park , ready to take apart the sculpture , but i have a problem , and it 's one i ca n't solve on my own . nikki : oh ? victoria : what 's wrong ? nikki : i 'll be right there . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . billy : there 's no secret . i hit a bit of a snag . that sucker jumped up and caught me square in the chin . but i can take a punch , and i have my votes lined up for today . and when i become c.e.o . again , it 's time go big . that 's where you come in . we 're in a rebuilding season right now . but that 's where the real stars get to shine , and i 'm thinking that is you . you do talk a good game . you would make an excellent basketball coach . billy : except i like to be in the game instead of on the sidelines . if i have to throw a few elbows here and there , well , things happen , but i 'll do whatever i can to support my team . i 'm sure you 've heard about my sister , and , like i said , we are rebuilding , but i say we build around you . whatever you need to create new products and , you know , tweak the existing ones . and you need a strong player to convince the board to elect you . billy : you 're the best of the best . that 's what jabot deserves . and when i become official , we make you official . i do n't think it 's the right fit for me . billy : then rip it up . tell me what you want . i appreciate the offer , but , i , uh , have other options to pursue right now . billy : [ sighs ] i probably should have mentioned -- i hate basketball . kyle : i had no idea you were there . none of what i said to summer was about scoring points with you . lola : you know , the first time i met you , you bragged about your family , your family 's name , your family 's business ... kyle : oh , man , i sound like a jerk . lola : the kind of guy who might pretend not to see me and then put on a show to impress me . kyle : yeah . sounds like me . but -- lola : but even you 're not slick enough to pull off what just happened . kyle : what just happened ? lola : you actually sounded sincere . kyle : i was . i am . everything i said was -- [ cellphone chimes ] [ sighs ] lola : summer ? kyle : my dad . there 's a board meeting . lola : go . i get it . kyle : when you 're willing to finally talk to me again ? lola : i might talk to you again sometime . kyle : when ? uh , does that mean summer 's not an issue ? no pressure , but pick any one of those to answer . lola : you have a shot , but i 'm still gon na make you work for it . nikki : arturo , what 's wrong ? you have n't done anything yet ! is it a problem with your crew ? arturo : the problem is n't on my end . jill : that sculpture is staying exactly where it is . the meeting 's already started . kyle : damn it . sorry . billy : as i was saying ... if this was any other time in jabot history , then i would be fine with sitting back and letting someone else take charge , but this is not any other time . yes , i had some personal issues , but those issues have been resolved , and they will not get in the way . so i look forward to continuing the work that i started at jabot . more innovation . more momentum . phyllis : and ... ? billy : and what ? phyllis : and unless i missed it , uh , you did not mention how you want to deal with the patent debacle . billy : i think that goes without saying . hire a world - class chemist and an r & d expert to lead the department . create new products . and i 've already been vetting a few candidates . phyllis : oh , okay . traci : okay , so jack will speak next , and then phyllis , and then we will have a vote . jack : well , i could speak about the many mistakes jabot made under billy 's leadership . i could just as easily talk about how phyllis is ill - suited for this job , but i 'm not going there . i 'm not gon na be negative . what i want to talk about is a great company . and it is a great company with or without the patents , despite any of our past mistakes . a great company created by a great man . this is john abbott 's legacy . what i want to talk about is how i 'm going to protect that legacy and move jabot forward . mariah : no way ! you got me a tattoo ! tessa : yeah , so you could stop talking about it and just get one already . mariah : this is amazing , but ... tessa , you 're on financial lockdown until you pay the -- tessa : no , no . it did n't cost me a thing . the owner of the tattoo parlor is a friend of mine , and i did a favor for her , so , in exchange , she gave me this . and i thought of you . i mean , unless you want me to -- mariah : no ! no . no , i 'm just considering what to get . should i get a bat or a skull or a vampire demon goth party girl ? [ both laugh ] mariah : thank you . i love it . sharon : wow ! tessa : hi . sharon : the place looks great . mariah : thank you . tessa : well , i 'm gon na go practice my latte cobwebs . okay . sharon : perfect . [ laughs ] mariah : sharon , could we ... ? sharon : yeah . what is it ? mariah : i do n't know that it 's anything . it could be nothing , and , i do n't know , maybe i should n't be thinking about it or worried about it . sharon : what is it , mariah ? mariah : it 's about our favorite detective . rey . jill : i heard from the city , some nameless , faceless bureaucrat who informed me that my lovely tribute to katherine was being torn down and tossed aside . did you call me ? did you show any respect at all for me or my bond with katherine ? no , you did not . so here i am to make it very clear that this piece of art is going no place without my say - so . nikki : and the city told me that the plumbing on my property needed to be fixed . so , you see , this has nothing to do with you , jill , or your questionable taste in art . i am doing my civic duty for katherine 's park , which , again , i own . jill : oh , please . your money does n't impress me -- or should i say victor 's money , which you get for putting up with him . which , by the way , is a job description that nobody wants on their résumé . nikki : you have no say in what happens here . jill : i sure as hell do ! you told this man to tear that down and haul it away . nikki : i did not . jill : you wanted it gone the moment it went up because you were threatened that katherine gave a damn about me . nikki : oh , jill , will you calm down ? i happily forgot you existed until just a few moments ago . jill : i am having my lawyers draw up the paperwork for an injunction as we speak . i will have my own crew come in , carefully dig it up , find the issue , and deal with it . nikki : oh , no , you won't . you ca n't do that ! jill : you watch me . jack : i am well - aware of mistakes i have made in the past . some of which have led us to where we are today . but i can tell you , that was hubris . that was ego . and that is gone . now , i want to do everything possible to help jabot . that is my vow to you , and i will keep it . phyllis : once again , no mention of how you 're gon na dig us out of this hole we 're in . jack : that 's about product . that 's about energy . that 's about hiring the right people , and i am ideally suited for that job . you see , i grew up in this business . i spent my life in this business . i know it inside and out , and i will lead jabot where it needs to go next . thank you . traci : [ clears throat ] phyllis , would you like to say a few words ? phyllis : yeah . so , uh , we 're screwed . we all know that , right ? i mean , the legacies and the history and the egos , i mean , that 's all great , but , i mean , we are -- we are screwed . and i think part of that is because i think some people have forgotten what jabot is about . it is not about history and redemption stories . we are a cosmetics company , and we make products for women . do they want a guy telling them what they need ? no . no , i think that 's because they 're aware that for the most part , men do n't really know what women want . but a woman on top , reaching out , connecting -- that 's the key . and i am here today , i am ready to make that happen . i think jabot needs more women . i think we need more instinct . i think we need more leadership , and i think we should change the culture here . billy : funny , not one word about the patent debacle . phyllis : i was waiting for you to jump in . god forbid a woman speaks without interrupting her . my answer to that is that i have landed my first potential hire , and she is a great one . in fact , let me introduce to you ms . kerry johnson . yes , she deserves every bit of respect . kerry has decided to join jabot as our lead chemist , but only if i am elected c.e.o . so there you have it -- two women who can give jabot a fighting chance . rey : i 'm starving . lola : that 's because you forget to eat . who does that ? it 's bizarre . rey : no . i do n't forget to eat . i just want you to feel sorry for me so that you bring home the quality stuff . lola : suck - up . rey : you 're in a good mood . lola : maybe because things are getting back on track with kyle abbott . rey : they were off - track ? what 'd he do ? lola : you know i 'm a grown woman , right ? rey : i know . what 'd he do ? lola : it was n't him . his ex messed with my head . i knew better , but still ... rey : she sounds like a piece of work . lola : you have no idea . but if kyle abbott was into her , he is n't now , and he made that very clear . rey : to you or t her ? lola : both of us . rey : i 'll take your word for it , but sometimes what a guy says and what he feels can be ... two completely different things . i 'm just saying , always watch your back , hmm ? mariah : it just seemed weird that rey would be so interested in your charity work . enough to bring it up to both tessa and me . i mean , does he have some other agenda ? is this still about j.t . ? and why is he so fixated on you ? you had nothing to do with j.t . does he think that you and the others are holding out about what happened that night ? sharon : i do n't know what he thinks , but he ca n't learn something that does n't exist . i 've told rey everything i know about j.t . jill : that piece of art is mine . nikki : that you snuck onto my land without permission . arturo : ladies , ladies , i spoke to my guys , and they think we can move the sculpture without causing any damage to it . jill : they think ? they think ! how reassuring . that 's exactly what i wanted to hear . arturo : my guys are good . jill : she hired you . arturo : look , if you want me to sign something assuming all responsibility , i can do that . jill : wow , somebody who takes ownership for their actions . how novel . arturo : once the busted pipe is repaired , the artwork goes back where it was . nikki : mind you , he uses the word `` art `` very loosely . arturo : i can do this . jill : all right , but i stay and supervise , and one bobble , one jostle , one scratch , nikki -- nikki : this is my land , and i do n't want you here . jill : well , then get ready for that injunction , sister , because that piece of art does n't go anywhere unless i stay . nikki : well , i suppose you 'll have both of us as your audience . jill : this better go off without a hitch . nikki : amen to that . | kyle tells summer that because he cut his date with lola short to comfort her lola eneded their relationshipvand since he likes lola he has decided that he will still be her friend but he wo n't be there to solve her personal crisis anymore . summer is hurt telling kyle that he has never been so mean to her before and she does n't like it . lola is listening to the entire conversation and is happy so she decides to give kyle a second chance and sealing it with a kiss . the ladies night group decide to move jt 's body to a more private place but their plans are halted when jill arrives to stop arturo from moving the statue carefully peice by peice because she is upset that she was n't informed of the burst pipe underneath that needed fixing . nikki and jill argue and arturo finally tels jill that he intends to be very careful with the statue and it will be placed back in its place once the pipe is fixed . jill and nikki decide to stay and wach arturo move the statue . billy , jack , and phyllis all try to hire the same top cosmetics chemist to create new products for the company a woman named kerry jonson . billy , jack and phyllis both make a pitch to the board about why they should be ceo all saying they have the best plan to move jabot into the future phyllis ends her pitchby saying that kerry johnson has agreed to come work for jabot but only if she ( phyllis ) is made ceo . |
abby : [ sighs ] so , tonight was a nightmare . is it just me , or were people extra crazy ? i know it 's halloween , but the costumes and the cocktails , it loosens people 's inhibitions too much for my taste . [ sighs ] i am exhausted . i think i am just gon na crash in an empty room . do we have any available . rey : you look stunning tonight . sharon : thank you . rey : there 's just -- [ sighs ] there 's just something missing . sharon : [ gasps ] what is that ? i did n't know that third post - reconciliation dates usually involved jewelry . rey : yeah , i know . but i saw it , and i just ... i knew you had to have it . sharon : i do n't know what to say . rey : say that the night does n't have to end yet . phyllis : i do n't need adam 's $ 10 million . [ sighs ] oh , it 's not gon na be long until my name is plastered across every single building in this town . phyllis summers . phyllis summers . phyllis summers . and all those losers ... will look up and see your name . and it will cast a shadow over all of their small , puny lives . sharon : [ sighs ] i 'm so happy . i thought i lost the chance to be with you like this . rey : ah . you underestimate your allure . sharon : well , you were pretty immune to me for a while . rey : yeah . but i never stopped wanting you . sharon : i 'm so glad that you trust me again . rey : i would do anything for you , sharon . and risk anything . lola : thank you for being such a good sport about mariah and tessa 's party tonight . i know that this is really not what you had in mind . kyle : [ chuckles ] if i had to talk to that guy dressed as spicoli for another second , i -- lola : i might have really had to `` save ferris . `` kyle : [ sighs ] lola : i know that this thing with theo was on your mind . kyle : well , i 'm pretty sure mariah knew something was wrong . lola : yeah . she asked me what was up , but i did n't say anything , because we do n't even know if it 's really true yet . kyle : well , if it turns out we are cousins , there will be no separating myself from him , ever . lola : i do n't know . it 's not that hard to be estranged from your relatives . look at me and my dad . kyle : but my dad is pretty passionate when it comes to keeping family together . lola : how about some brain candy to take your mind off of it ? and we can watch an ' 80s movie to go with our costumes . kyle : hmm . sure . [ grunts ] [ sighs ] nick : [ yawns ] [ sighs ] [ indistinct talking on television ] sharon : phyllis summers ' office . you 're here ? now ? y - yes , ma'am . sparkling water is waiting , and the flowers are fresh and -- okay , bubbles . do your thing . you need to tickle her tonsils . oh , no ! oh ! perk up ! please ! oh ! oh , gosh . i hate to do this , but ... phyllis : my schedule . mm . too bubbly . please take out half the bubbles , and without making it stale . sharon : um ... how do i remove half the bubbles ? phyllis : [ sighs ] do i look like a scientist ? sharon : in an action movie , maybe . phyllis : book me a wax . sharon : eyebrow or ... lip ? phyllis : there is only one mustache in this town , and it ai n't me . sharon : brow . of course . phyllis : tomorrow is summer 's birthday . i 'd like you to make a reservation at l'arpege . sharon : in paris ? phyllis : no , on old town road . sharon : but they 're booked for months . phyllis : [ sighs ] make it happen , or make yourself available for job interviews . sharon : yes , ma'am . phyllis : thank you , everybody , for joining me for this clearly momentous occasion , my first day as c.e.o . of newman enterprises . it just shows , if you work hard enough and do n't take no for an answer , flip on your friends in court , commit felonies , and adopt a revenge - at - all - costs attitude , dreams do come true . [ camera shutters clicking ] additional sponsorship phyllis : show the abbotts in , please . jack : thank you . uh , thank you for letting us see you . phyllis : not everyone gets the privilege . you have five minutes . do n't bore me . jack : we want to create a line of designer accessories named after you . phyllis : i like it . so far . kyle : we have some talented artisans who would be honored to be a -- phyllis : what are you doing here ? kyle : uh ... e - excuse me ? phyllis : i can not work with a boy who broke my daughter 's heart . kyle : uh , but i just -- jack : we understand . kyle : we do ? jack : yes . you 're fired . kyle : what ? phyllis : your services are no longer required . bye , kyle . [ snaps ] jack : he 's ... phyllis : gone . disappeared . kaput . jack : oh . uh ... all right , then . anyway , the tag line for the phyllis summers accessory line would be your initials -- `` ps , i love you . `` phyllis : i wish i felt the same way . this is n't working for me , jack . goodbye . [ snaps ] [ sighs ] sharon , show the newmans in for the staff meeting . sharon : ma'am , they 're already here . phyllis : well , i 'm sure it 's very difficult having a non - newman run newman enterprises . or i should say a former newman . everybody makes mistakes . but i believe this is the dawn of a new era for newman enterprises , one that no other c.e.o . could achieve . and , yes , i am talking about you , victoria , to be clear . as we move into the future , i expect the newmans to give 100 % . you can give 50 % , abby . and everyone who does n't do this can disappear . you know what i 'm talking about , nikki . adam ! i want to make you my second . you 're not like the rest . it 's you and me against the world . look at me , please . adam . why is nobody looking at me ? victor : all right . shall we get started , then ? phyllis : i 'm invisible . victor : first order of business -- nick : before we do get started , there 's something i would like to bring to everyone 's attention . as you know , i have devoted my life to public service and charity . and an extremely sad case has been brought to my attention . victor : my son , this is not the time to talk about charity , okay ? nick : it 's about phyllis . phyllis : phyllis ? nikki : her fall from grace was so tragic . abby : was it , though ? victor : well , it could n't have happened to a nicer gal , right ? nikki : all right , now , you two . adam : it is odd . just a couple months ago , she was running dark horse . abby : and she was a part of the grand phoenix . victoria : and now she 's destitute , and she 's living on the streets . phyllis : why are you smiling ? adam : yeah , i 'm not really sure what i ever saw in her . she was so hell - bent on revenge , she ended up destroying herself . victor : mm . adam : so glad i could pull myself out of that spiral . nick : i heard she was panhandling out of a hat . victoria : an obnoxiously large hat . phyllis : the hat is from the runway in milan . nick : well , i was wondering if we might , uh , possibly get some money from the newman foundation and ... help her out . [ laughter ] nikki : oh , my god ! we 're newmans . we do n't help anybody . [ all chuckling ] victor : now , let this be a lesson to all of us . any of us , like phyllis , can be on top one moment , and then disappear the next . [ snaps ] phyllis : [ gasps ] [ slaps arms ] [ television playing ] victoria : he was such a good man . i 'm gon na miss him so much . [ nikki crying ] shh . it 's all right . [ crying continues ] do n't cry . i really -- i know it 's hard . we 'll be able to get through somehow . it 's okay . i know . i know . [ nikki sobs ] mom , please . nikki : what are you doing here ? nick : what happened ? nikki : it 's victor . he 's dead . nick : how 'd he die ? nikki : you already know . nick : i did n't kill him . [ knife clatters ] mom ? vick ? what are you doing here ? grieving my father ? you hated him . you said you 'd be happy when this day came . phyllis : he did horrible things to me . but i forgave him . the question is , have you ? nick : what are you talking about ? i loved him . phyllis : you ca n't even face him . not even now . abby : do n't do this . nick : i have to . abby : just go . nick : i can't . abby : i tried to warn you . nick : [ huffs ] adam . you said it was dad . nikki : i said it was victor . nick : but it 's not . victor : victor jr . the only son worthy of my name . nick : you do n't mean that . chelsea . chelsea : victor , connor has decided to start using the name victor . to honor his father 's legacy . victor : oh , that 's a wonderful tribute . you tell him that i 'll be his father from now on . nick : i 'll be there for connor , too . i 'll raise him as if he was my own son . chelsea : have you lost your mind ? i just lost the only man i 've ever loved . nick : you do n't love adam . victoria : we all loved adam . abby : he was so kind to my mother after her miscarriage . nick : he caused it ! victor : he cleared me of all charges . nick : he tried to frame you ! victoria : i will never be able to thank him enough for saving delia 's life . nick : he ran her over ! victoria : you 've always been jealous of adam . nick : i 'm not jealous of adam ! abby : even now , you ca n't find one nice thing to say about him . nikki : even after you killed him . nick : but i did n't ! rey : i 'm gon na need you to come down to the station with me . sharon : i 'm sorry . i have to be honest about what i saw . he did it . [ crying ] he killed his own brother ! [ handcuffs rattle ] nick : no ! no . look , he 's not even in it . adam faked his own death again . and somebody had to help him ! chelsea ? chelsea ? chelsea ! chelsea ! chelsea : nick ? hey . hey . are you okay ? nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : it sounds like you were having a nightmare . [ ' 80s music playing ] lola : my first thanksgiving with your family . kyle : it 's gon na be great . lola : do i look okay ? traditional enough ? kyle : you look beautiful . theo : wassup , nerds ? a little square for the occasion . kyle : well , you 've never been to an abbot family thanksgiving , so ... theo : uh , it 's not gon na be quite what you 're expecting this year . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : what do you mean ? theo : oh , think less turkey , more tequila . come on . get in here , pilgrims . time to party ! [ all exclaiming ] kyle : where 's my dad ? ! theo : uncle jack had to go out of town on business . could n't let the place go to waste . kyle : this is n't your place ! theo : you 're right . it 's ours , cuz . kyle : how -- how can you just trash the house without a second thought ? theo : well , things can be replaced , and money means nothing to me . kyle : yeah . right . theo : what ? could i wreck the house if it did ? come on . think about it . kyle : you do n't have any respect . for anyone . or -- or anything ! theo : my man needs a drink . we 're on day three of this shindig , so you 've got some catching up to do . here . uh , nah . lo ? come with me . we 'll put that pie in the kitchen . comfort food will definitely come in handy later . kyle : i -- [ sighs ] abby : kyle , darling ! kyle : abby ! abby -- abby : hi ! mwah ! mwah ! fab party , is n't it ? kyle : wha -- not -- not really . dad -- dad would be furious . abby : ah . it 's a good thing he is n't here . [ chuckles ] kyle : how -- how long have you been here ? abby : um ... i do n't know . kyle : [ stammering ] what about society ? or the grand phoenix ? abby : what about them ? you know , i was talking to theo earlier , and it dawned on me -- i am working day and night , and for what ? you and me and theo , we 're gon na inherit all of this , so why am i busting my butt ? kyle : uh , because you 're smart and am - ambitious , and -- and you work hard at what you do . abby : [ laughs ] no , i -- i am just gon na marry some rich putz . and you need to find your trophy wife . i do n't know what you 're doing with that food - truck girl . kyle : you love lola . abby : doubtful . kyle : but are -- are you wearing dina 's coat ? abby : oh ! [ chuckles ] i dipped into the goodies a little bit early . it 's all a part of the inevitable windfall . kyle : wait , abby . abby ! [ huffs ] lola : hey , is smashing a beer can on your forehead considered fun ? theo : dumb jocks love it . they can do it for hours . lola : okay , yeah . i - i -- i think i 've had enough for one night . kyle : yeah , me too . yeah , you -- you ready to go ? lola : mm - hmm . theo : wait , you 're not even gon na wait for the queen bee ? summer likes to show up fashionably late 'cause she thinks we care . kyle : you do care . theo : when it works to my advantage . kyle : hey , she -- you -- theo : what ? still not over summer ? kyle : no , i ju -- i just -- i just do n't want to see her get hurt . theo : uh , you 're the one who hurts her . i 'm the one who makes it all better . kyle : well ... i 'm about to make things unpleasant for you . lola : stop it ! ca n't you just get over her ? why ca n't you just get over it ? ! [ crying ] mariah : ooh ! volcanic blunder , my dear . kyle : yeah , stay out of this , mariah . mariah : you know , i wish i could . but when one of my friends is sad , so am i . you know what , if he does n't see how special you are , then he does n't deserve you . kyle : i - i - i love lola . i -- [ sighs ] we 're happy together . mariah : oh , really ? 'cause she does n't look very happy to me . hey , guys ! does this chick look happy to you ? all : no ! mariah : thank you . lola : i ca n't do this right now ! kyle : no , lola ! lola ! mariah : hey , hey , hey ! dude , just let her go . you 're just gon na mess it up with your man brain . theo : hey , do n't knock a man brain till you 've tried it . mariah : wrong tree , stud . [ crashing ] jack : what is going on ? ! [ cups clatter ] kyle ! kyle : do n't look at me ! look at your nephew . theo : can we just chill ? jack : no , we can not chill . theo : i 've , uh -- i 've got this under control . jack : no , no . i am in control . you may be related to me . you are no longer welcome in this house . theo : i hate to break it to you , uncle jack , but it has n't been all play since you 've been gone . i fit in a little work . jack : what ? what is this ? theo : i had you legally declared incompetent , and myself appointed your guardian . jack : what -- you 're insane ! theo : i 've decided you should go live with dina . jack : i 'm not going anywhere . theo : does n't feel good to be forced out of your own home , does it ? i think this could be good for you . you and grandma can work on your issues . maybe solve that existential crisis that 's been bringing you the blues . gentlemen ? jack : `` gentlemen `` ? do something about this ! kyle : [ stammers ] how do i stop it ? jack : i should never have left you in charge at jabot . kyle : dad ! jack : you should have warned me about him ! kyle : i tried ! you would n't listen ! theo : hey , do n't worry about it , man . family takes care of family . you can move back in here . kyle : [ scoffs ] that 's never gon na happen . theo : oh , it 'd be like old times . except this party goes on for eternity ! yeah ! [ laughing ] kyle : stop ! get off me ! get off ! get off ! get off ! [ breathing heavily ] [ sighs ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . rey : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] sharon : it 's gorgeous , rey . rey : i 've never seen something so beautiful . and i 'm not talking about the necklace . sharon : i love it . but can you afford it on your salary ? rey : ahh . not exactly . that 's why i stole it . i told you i 'd risk anything for you . here 's the proof . rey : did you get it ? sharon : i got it , baby . i got all of it . rey : [ chuckles ] sharon : now , how about a little something for you this time ? rey : ah . you know i ca n't say no to you . but pack it up . we need to get out of here . sharon : um , what 's the rush ? victor and nikki just left for the gala . rey : what are you doing ? sharon : what does it look like ? rey : [ chuckles ] we shouldn't . sharon : aww , what are you doing , playing hard to get ? come on . they 'll be gone for hours . and you look so sexy right now . i just knew , somewhere deep down , you had a dark side . i just had to keep searching until i found it . tell me i 'm the only one who 's seen it . rey : you 're the only one . [ both moaning ] sharon : think about how exciting it will be to make love in victor 's house . rey : ooh . sharon : and we 're stealing from right under his nose . rey : ooh . that 's too risky , baby . come on . sharon : you said you would risk anything for me . rey : [ sighs ] [ loud noise ] rey : what was that ? sharon : it ca n't be them . [ loud noise ] rey : someone 's here . sharon : okay . rey : go . we 'll meet at the place we talked about . sharon : this is going to be a night we 'll never forget the rest of our lives . lola : rey ? ! rey ! rey : hey . you meet with sharon ? lola : she was n't there . rey : well , that 's impossible . she knew when and where to meet . lola : i 'm sorry , rey . something seems off , and i am worried that someone followed me home . [ buzzer rings ] lola : who is it ? adam : i have a message for rey from sharon . lola : i do n't have a good feeling about this . adam : well , i never put too much stock in intuition . lola : you hurt my brother , i hurt you . adam : wow , big threats . from a little lady . lola : big enough to give you the what - for . adam : ohh . rey : it 's okay . lola : i 'll be in the other room if you need me . adam : sharon wanted me to let you know she 's all right . rey : where is she ? adam : oh , it does n't matter , rey . rey : it does to me . adam : she appreciates your work tonight . we both do . rey : the two of you ? adam : we 're always gon na end up together , rey . rey : she used me . adam : well , she loved you . in her own way . just not the same way she loves me . [ sirens wailing ] rey : you tipped off the cops . adam : well , someone had to take the fall . [ whistles ] that 's a tough break . rey : [ breathing heavily ] sharon : are you okay ? what 's the matter ? rey : yeah , no . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm good . go back to sleep . abby : ohh ! [ laughter ] [ breathing heavily ] kyle : aww . smooth move , abs . [ laughter ] abby : the twirl was n't the best idea . halfway through , i got dizzy . theo : you mean ditzy . [ laughter ] mariah : that was a good one . lola : aw , that 's our abs , and we would n't want to change her for the world . mariah : she is the cutest thing this side of lake michigan . kyle : where have you been ? you were supposed to be here an hour ago . mariah : yeah , we were gon na send a search party . abby : well , let me know if you find it . mariah : find what ? abby : the party ! [ laughter ] lola : abby , we sent you a text . did you get it ? abby : yeah , but i do n't know what `` idk `` means . lola : `` i do n't know . `` abby : me either . [ laughter ] kyle : wait , wait , wait . remember that one time abby called 911 ? mariah : ah , she could n't find the `` 11 . `` theo : she called me once to ask for my phone number . [ laughter and applause ] abby : do you guys hear that ? kyle : hear what ? abby : never mind . i am just a little fed up with all the laughter . it 's not nice to make jokes at your boss ' expense . theo : boss ? [ laughing ] abby : yeah . uh , chef , waiters , bartender , owner . [ laughter ] mariah : [ chuckles ] kyle : oooh . our family owns this place . theo : yeah , jack put it in your name 'cause he knew it 'd make you so happy . mariah : because you are just so darn cute when you 're happy . abby : no , no . i -- i built this place . [ laughter ] mariah : sure you did , honey . sure . lola : you know , and the food is delicious . abby : i 'm a successful restaurateur ! [ laughter and applause ] mariah : okay . yeah . sure . [ kyle and theo jeering ] lola : abby , your -- your post is at the hostess stand . abby : i 'm the hostess ? theo : we ca n't all get beauty and brains like me . [ laughter ] hey , why did abby bring a ladder to the bar ? 'cause drinks were on the house . [ laughter ] abby : that 's sexist . kyle : wait , wait , wait . why did abby tiptoe near the medicine cabinet ? so she would n't wake the sleeping pills . [ laughter ] abby : that 's not funny ! that 's not funny ! [ laughter and applause ] lola : wait , i 've got one . okay . how do you confuse abby ? you ca n't , 'cause she was born that way ! [ laughter intensifies ] mariah : you guys , look , look , look ! she 's trying to hold a thought . [ raucous laughter ] abby : make it stop ! abby : [ gasps ] [ breathing heavily ] [ sighs ] phyllis : oh ! i 've never been so happy to see anyone . and you are somebody . and i see you . do you see me ? of course you see me . okay . i 'm phyllis summers . of course you do . uh , it must have been too many bad oysters . tmi . ' kay . [ exhales deeply ] it 's all good . [ exhaling ] chelsea : late - night horror movies . never a good idea . nick : heh ... noted . phew ... chelsea : are you all right ? nick : i 'm fine now . i 'm glad you 're home . chelsea : i 'm sorry . i fell asleep at adam 's . nick : you 're here now . chelsea : no place i 'd rather be . kyle : theo had my dad committed , and i was powerless , and he was wearing loafers with no socks . lola : ew . kyle : and you and i were fighting . i ... lola : about what ? kyle : i ... ca n't remember . lola : well , it 's over now , and it was obviously a bad dream . that movie was a terrible idea . but how about you come to bed , and i will make it up to you ? abby : [ chuckles ] i 'm in the hotel . my hotel . and it 's quiet . it 's quiet ! [ laughs ] ohh . oh ! thank god . thank god . ah ! i 'm me ! [ laughs ] it was all a dream . ohh . happy halloween . [ chuckles ] [ inhales , exhales deeply ] | it is a sleepless halloween for some genoa city residents as they all have nightmares that reveal their biggest fears . phyllis dreams that she is ceo of newman enterprises and she has everything she has ever wanted but then suddenly she is in a room with the newman family where nobody is paying intention to her because she is invisible . the entire family is happy because she is destitute and begging for money on the street . nick dreams that he is at adam 's funeral and his entire family is upset with him because he killed adam because adam was a good person . nick loses chelsea because she ca n't for give him for killing adam . kyle dreams that theo has turned the abbott family thanksgiving into an endless party and he has had jack committed to dina 's memory care home . kyle also dreams that he had a fight with lola because he and theo ca n't get along . rey dreams that he and sharon are burglars but later he discovers that sharon is working for adam and she and adam set him up for all the burglaries . abby dreams that she is in a sit - com where everyone is making jokes at her expense since they treat her like a dumb blonde . |
nick : more coffee ? phyllis : um , no , thanks . that 's the fourth time you asked . nick : just trying to help . phyllis : um , i 'm almost done here . nick : you know , i appreciate this . phyllis : really ? hmm . you 're learning , huh ? well , i think , um , i figured this out . the problem was -- well , it does n't really matter . the way that it was worked out before , it 's ... it 'll work better for you guys now . victoria : please tell me she 's only checking her e - mail . phyllis : no , victoria . i 'm , uh ... on the newman web site . i 'm fixing it . brad : what 's going on ? victoria : apparently , my brother has lost his mind . nick : just relax . let her finish . victoria : let her finish what ? sabotaging our web site ? [ scene_break ] michael : paul ? paul : hey . michael : how 's lauren ? paul : well , she 's still pretty upset about the wedding being postponed . michael : look , before i go in , any news ? paul : about tom fisher ? you 're right . the guy does get around . [ scene_break ] tom : i ca n't believe ashley would hook up with my worst enemy . sheila : i 've known women like ashley abbott -- spoiled , pampered women who never had to learn to survive on their own . they like to play little games to amuse themselves , tom . yeah , you know what ? they seem real classy on the surface . but underneath , they 're insecure . they 're all messed up . now , a down- to - earth guy like you is just a toy . and you know what ? they play with toys . they play with toys until they 're broken . and then they go looking for someone else . tom : all right , let 's just give her the benefit of the doubt for a minute . maybe they were just talking about some family business or something . sheila : and you 're willing to risk everything on that ? that maybe it was just a couple siblings hanging out with one another ? 20 years in prison is a long , long time . tom : and if i was wrong about her ... sheila : you are wrong . you just do n't wan na believe it . you know , denial can be very dangerous . remember that . tom : if ashley was part of what michael 's doing to me , i 'm gon na have to show that bitch what happens to people that play tom fisher for a fool . [ scene_break ] [ brittany remembering . ] j.t . : i will always be a part of your and joshua 's lives . but we 'll never be a family . brittany : you promised bobby that you would take care of me . j.t . : i know . and i will . but i never said i 'd step in and take his place . brittany , i have my own life . what you 're talking about , it 's ... it 's a fantasy . [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) brittany : hey , jill . jill : ah , good morning . where 's that little baby ? brittany : sleeping . hey , do you know if mac and j.t . are around ? jill : uh , no , they left . brittany : together ? jill : yes . well , i mean -- brittany : no , no , it 's okay , jill . naturally , they left together . they have each other . j.t . : no . brittany , it 's all been said . this is how it has to be . [ scene_break ] dru : hey , babe . devon : hey . neil : hey , young man , is n't setting the table your job ? devon : i 'm sorry about that . dru : did your mom sleep okay ? devon : i have n't seen her yet . i 'm sure she did , though . this is a way nicer place than anywhere she 's spent the night before . neil : do n't worry . we 'll make her feel at home . devon : well , thank you , guys . i just want everybody to act normal . neil : what do you think , dru ? can we act normal ? dru : honey , do n't torment the boy , please . neil : thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : why do n't you both just be quiet and let the lady finish ? we 've been up all night working on this . brad : gee , nick , sorry to hear that , but it seems to me that -- phyllis : one slip of the scalpel and the patient dies . okay . you guys are up and running . the system should be able to handle all the increased traffic without crashing . brad : it was n't crashing . nick : like hell it was n't . brad : it was being taken care of by the experts hired to replace her , nick . nick : they were doing a lousy job . [ scene_break ] michael : tom gets around ? paul : well , there are n't a lot of security cameras inside the hospital . but there are plenty in the parking structures . and they 're time and date stamped . michael : and ? paul : tom arrived on his motorcycle and left again just about the same period that lauren thought he was here fighting with you . michael : that bastard . he said he would get back at me . he 's after lauren . paul : well , we ca n't take that to the bank yet . but he was here . ashley : well , hey , michael . hey , paul . paul : hi . ashley : why do you guys look so gloomy ? michael : it turns out tom may be a bigger danger than we thought . [ scene_break ] tom : if ashley was involved , it 's michael 's fault . he did n't just plant those drugs to get me thrown in jail . he wanted to turn her against me . sheila : so you think he was out to destroy your budding romance . tom : damn straight . he could n't stand to see me find just even a little bit of happiness . sheila : okay , so michael -- he 's terrible . and he corrupted your precious ashley , your angel sent from heaven . but , look , michael is too experienced an attorney . you 're not gon na get anything out of him . but ashley , she 's ... she 's from softer stuff . i say you get as close to her as you possibly can . and then you pry open that pretty little mind of hers . you find out exactly what she knows . [ scene_break ] jill : honey , there are a lot of people around here who care about you . brittany : i know . and you all have been extremely generous opening up your home to joshua and me . but ... it ca n't go on forever . i would n't want it to . jill : brittany , you and the baby are welcome to stay here for as long as you like . brittany : but eventually , i have to have my own life . jill : that scares you , does n't it ? brittany : well , yeah . my life just ... took a 180-degree turn . i mean , now i 'm a ... i 'm a young widow . i 'm a single mother of an infant . jill : that 's exactly why you have to change your attitude , little girl . brittany : well , excuse me , jill , but my husband just died . jill : i know that , brittany . and no amount of crying is gon na bring him back , is it ? brittany : you think i do n't know that ? jill : here 's my point . it is time for you to start picking up the pieces of your life again . kay : and that is a rare , but good piece of advice coming from jill . jill : mother , what are you doing here ? kay : i suggest you -- darling , i was so concerned about everything being so unsettled around here , i was anxious to get back . so a friend flew me home in his private jet last evening . now you listen to me , young lady . jill is right . you have got to take charge of your life again . brittany : i would n't even know where to begin . jill : oh , please . i would really hate to see you falling into that `` poor me `` trap . brittany , it 's gon na drive people away from you . and it 's gon na make you miserable . and it 's only putting off the day when you have to roll up your sleeves and get on with things . and please trust me , 'cause i know . i 've been there several times . brittany : i do n't even know who i am anymore . kay : well , then you 're going to have to do something about it . i mean , no matter how hard it is or what it takes . i mean , how do you propose to guide that tiny innocent new life up there if you 're lost yourself ? jill : brittany , why do n't you try thinking back to when you did know who you were ? brittany : well , when i was with bobby -- jill : no , no , no , no . i mean , before you were brittany marsino . brittany : yeah . yeah . i was ... i was brittany hodges . how could i ... how could i let that happen ? feeling so lost and alone . that 's not the brittany that i used to be . jill : no . brittany : i - i was , like , queen bee in high school . i ran walnut grove . i was like a star . kay : ah . brittany : oh , i had so many hopes and dreams . kay : do n't you dare ever lose those . and if the old ones do n't work , you create new ones . life without dreams and hopes is not a life fully lived . now you listen to me , you listen to me well . there 's always something out there worth reaching for . brittany : i 'm not the same person i used to be . jill : yes , you are . all of that strength , all of that zest for living , that fire -- it 's still in there . now for your own sake and for your baby 's sake , you better start tapping into it . joshua : ( cries ) jill : speaking of his lordship . brittany : i 'll get him . jill : no , no , no , it 's okay . i 'll get him . you just stay here and talk to katherine . and please think about what i said . kay : and speaking of something worth reaching for , it 's none of my business , but , uh , have you tried to contact your parents ? or have you sent them a photo of joshua ? brittany : you know , i have thought about that a million times . but , as you know , things between me and my parents have been bad for a long , long time . kay : brittany , now , come on , none of us can reach back in the past and change things . but if we 're open to it , for heaven sakes , life can seem to be just a series of miracles . brittany : well , i 'm afraid that 's about what it would take to get me and my parents back together . kay : yes , but , i 'm willing to bet that one of those miracles could be waiting for you right now upstairs this very minute . brittany : joshua ? kay : joshua , yes . brittany : you think so ? kay : sure . do you know a few years ago , i was n't even aware i had a granddaughter ? no . and she came to me in one of the darkest hours of my life . it 's true . and , you know , words ca n't begin to express how much i treasure her . oh , i think of those years that i lost with her , moments that i lost with her . i would n't wish that loss on anyone . not even your parents . certainly not little joshua , who deserves to be surrounded with as big a circle of love that you can give . [ scene_break ] phyllis : nick actually helped you out . there was a problem with the way the computer was programmed . brad : whose fault is that , phyllis ? phyllis : well , actually , brad , it 's mine . it was designed with a lot of personalized shortcuts , because i was the only one who was going to be running it . and it would 've worked pretty slick . but as you recall , i was fired and given about 15 seconds to vacate the premises . nick : that 's water over the dam , phyllis . phyllis : absolutely . water over the dam . but the way that it was built , it would 've been very difficult for somebody else to come in and correct it . brad : that 's nonsense . these are machines . and the people we hired can program them to do whatever we want . nick : except they were n't doing it , brad . brad : they would have given the time . nick : we did n't have time , because you two are in such a rush -- phyllis : listen , i would love to sit here and listen to you all argue , but i 'm exhausted , we 've been working all night , and i need to go . brighten up . i just saved you a lot of time chewing your fingernails . you 're welcome . brad : so now we wait . nick : for what ? brad : for the whole damn site to blow up , that 's what . [ scene_break ] dru : yolanda , how did you sleep ? yolanda : pretty good . the only thing is -- i mean , there 's nothing wrong with the room or anything . i have n't slept anyplace this quiet since maybe ever . and the bed was so soft . devon : you 'll get used to that , mom . yolanda : it 's awful nice what you folks are doing for me . neil : well , it 's not just for you , yolanda . it 's for your boy , too . [ scene_break ] brittany : you 're sure dad will be okay with this ? okay . all right , bye , mom . jill : what was that all about ? kay : uh , well , brittany was simply taking your advice , picking up the pieces of her life . brittany : i 've decided to join my parents in new york city . jill : you what ? brittany : my mom 's actually not unexcited that we 're coming . thank you , mri . chancellor . jill : what did you say , mother ? kay : well , i simply reminded her the importance of being a family . i mean , take a look at us . brittany : i need to make a fresh start . and with my parents making a fresh start , the timing seems really right to make the effort with them . jill : but surely , you can stay here . brittany : no , jill , i have too much history here . i do n't want to go backwards . i want to move on . i 'm leaving right now . jill : what ? today ? brittany : jill , this is an opportunity for me to start a new life in an exciting new town . and , miracle of miracles , my mom 's actually looking forward to helping me with the baby . jill : do n't you want to say your good - byes ? i mean , you 've got j.t . you 've got mackenzie . brittany : yes . yeah , there 's j.t . and mac . they 're a couple now . that 's the way things are . ( sighs ) there 's so much i could say to j.t . , but it 's better that i just ... make a clean break . will you keep an eye on joshua while i run up and pack ? jill : yes . brittany : thanks . [ scene_break ] ashley : still , there 's no proof that tom was here to harm lauren . paul : well , no , nothing we can take to the police . ashley : you know , that 's all the more reason we should find a way to stop him ourselves . and i 'm the only one that can get within 10 feet of the man . michael : no , no , no , no . ashley , i do n't want you doing any more . i do n't want you getting any deeper . paul : the guy is out on bail with a felony drug rap . now , come on , that 's not the kind of person you wan na associate with . michael : we 'll figure out a way to bring him down without putting you at risk . now i mean it . you stay away from the man . paul : michael 's right . worrying about your safety is only going to make our job harder . [ scene_break ] tom : there 's just one problem -- ashley wo n't have anything to do with me . at least not right now . sheila : then you need to try a different approach . tom : like what ? sheila : well , just hang around until you get close to her . last resort , you get rough with her . tom : what do you mean ? sheila : i 'm sure you 've slapped around a couple of women in your day , have n't you , tom ? tom : maybe a long time ago , but i 've changed . sheila : maybe you should change back . as a last resort , of course . tom : oh , of course . sheila : you can find out what saint ashley knows . and if she 's innocent , well , you scare the hell out of her . she 's got something she can tell her grandkids . but if she 's not , if she 's a part of michael 's plan , do n't you think it 's best you get her to confess ? any means necessary ? [ scene_break ] dru : i am off to work , kids . babe , you wan na drive in with me ? neil : no , thanks , honey . i 'll be in shortly . dru : you sure ? neil : yeah , i promised devon that i would look over an english essay with him . dru : oh , good . yolanda , do you have any plans for today ? yolanda : um , my first meeting at the rehab center . neil : really ? yolanda : yeah . neil : you nervous ? yolanda : actually , i 'm kinda looking forward to it . dru : good for you . yolanda : do n't expect it 's gon na be easy , though -- having to admit in front of all these strangers that i 'm a drug addict . neil : you know what ? those strangers -- they 'll quickly become your friends . every one of 'em has been through the exact same thing you have . dru : that 's right . yolanda : yeah , thanks for reminding me . i 'm gon na go take a shower , if that 's okay . dru : absolutely . we have towels in the closet . help yourself . yolanda : okay . dru : all right . well , i 'm gon na get going . neil : bye , honey . dru : give me a kiss , baby . all right , take care . devon : bye - bye . neil : so , devon , let 's have a look at that essay , shall we ? devon : yeah . i 'll go and grab it . neil : cool . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i am so tired . i 'm so tired . ( sighs ) jack : so were you able to do what i suggested and mess with the newman web site ? phyllis : i had to rewrite about 3,000 lines of code . can you believe that ? just beautiful stuff , elegantly written . now it 's just run - of - the - mill stuff any i.t . moron could understand . it was almost worth it when victoria and brad walked in the room . jack : what do you mean `` almost worth it ? `` are you telling me you just fixed the web site ? [ scene_break ] nick : sis , you got ta lighten up . victoria : lighten up ? you let a woman who works for the competition , not to mention , who is sleeping with the c.e.o . of jabot 's parent company , get her mitts on our web site . nick : i did n't just let her . i asked her . i trust phyllis . brad : well , i do n't . she could 've planted a time bomb in our system . it could be weeks before anything shows up . you know , nick , you 're back , what , a week ? already you 're making unilateral decisions ? nick : who the hell do you think you 're talking to , man ? victoria : all right , you two , calm down , please . ( cell phone rings ) brad : carlton . all right , peter . hang on a second . i got ta take this . i 'll be right back . brad : yeah . victoria : you know , nicholas , i really do n't appreciate the way you just talked to bradley . nick : you know , i get it , why this guy 's so cocky now . victoria : what are you talking about ? nick : please tell me you are not letting him back into your life again . [ scene_break ] esther : i 'm gon na miss having that little guy around here , mrs. c. i stopped brittany from calling a cab , and i arranged for robert to pick them up . kay : oh , that 's wonderful , esther , thank you . brittany : well , i 'll send for the rest of my things once i 'm in new york . will you tell j.t . that ... i love him , and i 'll really miss him . j.t . : you should tell me yourself . brittany : you called him ? jill : yes . kay : uh , why do n't we , uh , let the two of you have some time alone ? j.t . : well , you 're really leaving town ? brittany : yeah . j.t . : just like that ? brittany : no , not just like that . [ scene_break ] phyllis : yes , i fixed it . as i said , well , if i was running it , it would n't have needed fixing . jack : i think you know what i 'm asking . phyllis : read my lips . i fixed their web site . okay ? and if there 's a problem down the road , i 'm sure i 'm going to be the one they blame . jack : but did you do something to make sure something goes wrong ? phyllis : jack , computer code is very complex stuff . all i can tell you is everything was running fine when i left the building . i 'm exhausted . [ scene_break ] victoria : i do n't know why we 're talking about my personal life when we should be discussing more important things . nick : like what ? victoria : like why you would trust phyllis abbott to repair something that our internal staff should 've handled . i think that bradley really nailed it when he said -- nick : oh , brad thinks this . and brad says that . this guy is so obviously putting the moves on you . and he thinks he can come in here and talk to me like i 'm not here at all . victoria : wait a minute . putting the moves on me ? nick : victoria , deep down , you know i 'm right . working side by side with this guy and being romantically involved with him ? it 's a bad idea . [ scene_break ] brittany : i wish jill had n't have called you . j.t . : i do n't understand why you 'd just sneak outta town without saying good- bye , brittany . brittany : i already said my good - byes when i thought i was going into witness protection . j.t . : why are you doing this ? brittany : there 's nothing left here for me anymore . j.t . : is this about ... about the fact that i said i was with mac ? brittany : no . no , i mean ... yes , i had hoped ... but that was silly of me . and , um , what i was asking you to do ... it was way too much . j.t . : yeah . i know . i know you 're hurting , brittany . and you feel alone . brittany : yeah , and you 'd like to ... ride in on your white horse and rescue me . right ? because underneath that tough exterior , you 're the world 's biggest sweetheart . but you ca n't do that and be with mac , too . j.t . : hey . we have n't excluded you or anything , right ? brittany : no , you 've both been great . but you love her . and it was wrong of me to pressure you . i ca n't believe i did that . well , i 'm glad i have a chance to apologize . j.t . : you do n't have to apologize . brittany : yeah , i do . otherwise your last memory of me would be of this bratty , spoiled princess . and we both know that 's not me , right ? j.t . : no way . who would ever think that ? [ scene_break ] neil : i 'm proud of you on that . okay , come on , let 's go to school . devon : all right . neil , thanks again for helping me with this essay . neil : anytime . that 's why i 'm here . yolanda : you all done ? devon : yeah , yeah . i need to get going to school , though . i 'll see you . yolanda : okay . neil : be careful out there . devon : i will . neil : well , i should be going , too . um ... there 's more coffee in the pot . help yourself . yolanda : i heard you talking to my boy about his paper . i think it 's really good of you to help him . where i 'm from , people just look out for themselves , you know ? no one gives anything to anybody else unless there 's some dope in it for them . but , you ... you 're giving my boy a good education just ... just because you think he oughta have it . that 's like a miracle to me . neil : yolanda , devon 's a great kid . he just needs a little guidance . that 's all . yolanda : i know , but still , i mean -- neil : the way i see it , i 've been handed a lot of breaks in my life . i 'm just trying to pass 'em along , that 's it . yolanda : devon really lucked out ... the day that he met you and your wife . neil : no , no , we 're the ones who lucked out . we 're grateful to have your son . i wish i could stay and talk to you some more , but i really got ta get to work . i 'm late . yolanda : actually , i might stay and get some of that coffee , you know ? i mean , my meeting does n't start for awhile so ... neil : sure , help yourself to the coffee , what 's in the fridge , anything you want . yolanda , do n't stop short of the miracle , okay ? and that meeting ? try not to be late . yolanda : i wo n't . neil : all right . [ scene_break ] michael : lauren finally fell asleep . uh , paul , thanks for checking the security tapes . paul : hey , no problem . michael : now i just need to find out who posted his bail . paul : i 'm already on it . michael : i have my suspicions . i 'm just dying to find out who 's responsible for putting that loser back on the street . paul : well , once we find out who it is , it might help us find out what tom is up to . michael : i just want him the hell out of our lives . paul : i 'm glad we were able to convince ashley to keep her distance . michael : she could 've gotten in way over her head . paul : no kidding . that 's an understatement . [ scene_break ] tom : i hope brenda was wrong . tom : but it looked bad . it looked real bad seeing her with michael all huddled together like that . ( thinking ) i never bought that junk . somebody planted it on my bike . i do n't want to believe it could 've been you , ashley . but if it was you and now i 'm looking at years in prison ... [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , what are you thinking about ? as if i could n't guess . jack : sweetheart , there 's a lot you do n't understand about competition . phyllis : oh , really ? well , all i know is i 'm a very tired woman in desperate need of some t.l.c . and if you ca n't give that to me , i may have to find someone else . jack : no , wait , wait , wait . i got first dibs on that job . i think you need to go to bed . phyllis : mmm , ca n't . ca n't sleep the day away . i have too much to do . jack : who said anything about sleep ? phyllis : hmm . is this an offer i ca n't refuse ? jack : why do n't you follow me and find out ? [ scene_break ] victoria : come on , nick , get real . it 's not like there 's no precedent for office relationships . besides , bradley and i have n't slept together . nick : yet . victoria : it 's really none of your business . i have a meeting to get to . you promised me that you would cut brad some slack . please do it , okay ? brad : yeah . all right , i 'll look into it , and i 'll get back to you . okay . sorry that took so long . nick : so , bradley , up to your old tricks again ? brad : what tricks would those be , nick ? nick : well , it seems to me that most of your good luck -- and you 've had a lot of it -- comes your way thanks to the women you 're involved with . well , i 'm gon na tell you something right now , pal . this time it 's not gon na work . not with my sister . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so you 're really gon na do this , huh ? brittany : yep . j.t . : well , at least let me drive you to the airport . brittany : no , j.t . j.t . : why not ? brittany : because i do n't want to say good - bye to you at the airport . i do n't want to say good - bye to you at all . j.t . : all right . just know i 'll ... i 'll be thinking about you . and i wish you all the happiness in the world . you and your little boy . brittany : you know , i always did want to go to new york . j.t . : yeah , from the time you were a little kid . brittany : so now i 'm going . j.t . : to the bright lights . jill : i changed him , brittany . he 's dry . esther : robert 's got the car pulled up , and i 've loaded the luggage . brittany : thanks , esther . and thank you for everything . joshua 's gon na miss you . esther : oh , me too . brittany : well ... i guess it 's time for me to leave then . jill : brittany , will i be able to see him ? brittany : of course , jill . you can come and visit whenever you want . i would love that . i owe you so much . jill : well , good , uh , it 'll be hard , though , with work . brittany : mrs. chancellor , i do n't know where to begin to thank you for everything that you 've done . kay : oh , my darling , you just -- you be happy . you raise a very happy , healthy son . that 's more than thanks enough for me . brittany : i will . kay : love you . brittany : come here , sweetheart . jill : um , sweetheart , i 'm gon na miss you . yes , i am , so much . okay , mom . brittany : he 'll miss you , too . joshua : ( cries ) brittany : its okay , sweetheart . there you go . well ... i just wan na tell you that i 'll never forget you . and i 'll never forget genoa city . joshua : ( cries ) brittany : and all the things that we went through together . but now it 's time for me to be brittany hodges again . okay , let 's go , sweetie . bye , esther . esther : you be careful . brittany : i will . j.t . : good luck , princess . j.t . : godspeed . [ scene_break ] tom : well , ashley ... this must be my lucky day . i mean , uh ... running into you . ashley : oh , yeah ? [ next_on ] nick : every decision i make is for the good of this company . brad : you 're not running the show here on your own . michael : why would you agree to go out with him ? ashley : look , i know it 's risky , but maybe i can get something out of him . sheila : what if you do find out that ashley helped michael set you up ? | sheila has things all figured out . slowly tom starts coming around to her way of thinking . he has seen ashley with michael and that worries him . he is very angry . he has no idea how he is to handle this . sheila can tell that tom is the kind of guy that knows how to slap a woman around when she needs it . `` am i right tom ? you 've knocked a few around in your time right ? `` sheila asks . tom says that he used to be that way , but not anymore . sheila suggests to him that he might want to start doing that again . `` if ashley is innocent and not trying to frame you , then she will just have an interesting story to tell her grandchildren . however , if she is guilty of helping to frame you then you might want to rough her up a little bit to get her to tell you everything . `` ashley is at the hospital with paul and michael and she learns that tom was in the hospital the night that lauren had a second episode . the hospital has tapes with tom on them and it confirms at the very least that he was somewhere that he should n't have been . ashley wants to get back with tom and find out what he is up to . paul and michael tell her no ' , as tom is clearly more dangerous than they thought . ashley is sure that she is safe with tom . she is sure that he is n't on to her . jack waits patiently for phyllis to arrive and see him . he is pleased as punch when he realizes that although phyllis did n't do any immediate damage to the newman computers , she does allude to the fact that something could very well go wrong with the computers in the future . the lines have been drawn . brad and victoria arrive for work and find phyllis sitting in the ceo chair on the computer . nick is there and has been with phyllis all night trying to repair the web site codes that were not working . brad and victoria are not happy finding phyllis there . especially brad who feels that phyllis rigged the site to crash before she left newman . phyllis sarcastically looks at victoria saying that she was fired on the spot and not given a chance to do anything to the computers before being tossed out . nick tells brad and victoria that he trusts phyllis and knows that she would n't do something that would hurt newman . brad does n't buy it . he says that what they need to do now is just wait for the bomb to go off as a result of whatever it was that phyllis did to them . brittany is lost and alone , and has been rejected by jt . jill assures her that she will always have a place to live at the mansion , but that still means that she will have to get on with her life and get on with it . when jill asks how brittany ever survived before bobby , she suddenly smiles and remembers that she was brittany hodges queen bee of the high school . she had hopes and dreams . later katherine convinces brittany to call her parents to see if they would be interested in making amends . katherine knows that josh needs as big a circle around him in his life as possible especially now . brittany makes the call and gets off the phone ready to leave for new york that very day ! |
lauren : and this is mr. beaverhausen 's apartment and , uh , here we are , honey . this is our home , 190 east chestnut . and now it 's your home . honey , why are n't you opening the door ? michael : daddy ca n't find the keys . lauren : oh , daddy ca n't find the keys all the time . michael : wait , got it . i got it . lauren : tonight you get to sleep in your own bassinet with no nurses , no other crying babies . just us ! michael : this is gon na be our first peaceful night alone together -- just mommy and daddy and fen . gloria : welcome home ! ( whispers ) welcome home ... fenmore michael baldwin . lauren : oh , maybe not so quiet . michael : i thought you 'd be at work . gloria : oh , are you kidding ? and miss my grandson 's homecoming ? hello , you little thing . guess who 's going to spend the whole day with you ? lauren : the whole day ? gloria : uh - huh . lauren : great . [ scene_break ] kay : yes , thank you for letting me know . yes , thank you . jill : good morning . kay : that was my accountant on the phone . jill : at this hour ? kay : he thought i should know that billy , um ... has been charging a considerable amount of money on his account at the club . jill : what exactly is a considerable amount ? kay : well , enough to prompt eli to pick up the phone and bring it to my attention . jill : i 'm sure he 's just showing off for his friends , katherine . kay : which would n't be a problem had he paid his bill , but he did n't and it 's past due . he 's also giving that emergency credit card i gave him quite a workout . [ scene_break ] billy : honors economics is the only class that 's been kicking my butt . the professor is a snore . billy : i got it . it 's mine . it 's mine . it 's mine . jack : gim me that . billy : no . jack : i picked the place . billy : yeah , that 's great . jack : okay , i 'll get the next one , all right ? jack : that sounds great . hey , this has been fun . we oughta do this more often . billy : before you take off there was a reason i wanted to see you . jack : why ? billy : i wanted to have a small chat with you about dad 's will . [ scene_break ] kevin : hello . jana : so ... did you see the paper ? kevin : you mean about carmen ? jana : she was murdered . it 's definite . kevin : whoa . do they know who did it ? jana : if they do , they 're not telling , but they know when . kevin : yeah , the night indigo opened . we were there . jana : wrong , shark boy . she died the night before . kevin : yeah , but the body was -- jana : how could it be in that alley for that long without anyone noticing ? unless the body was moved . what you got there ? kevin : oh , um ... well , it 's for you . open it . jana : for me ? kevin : mm - hmm . jana : oh ... you remembered ! kevin : well , you 're allergic to roses . jana : yeah , i sneeze my head off . god , they 're beautiful . thank you . kevin : sure . and now , for my next surprise ... we 're going shopping today . jana : oh . [ scene_break ] will : we know the approximate time of death was between 5 : 00 and 6 : 00 p.m. on october 26th . sullivan : right . the day prior to the body being found . 24 hours and some change . will : yeah , she was dumped . carmen was n't killed at the club . sullivan : well , her hotel room was searched . there was no sign of a struggle . will : she probably was n't killed there either . sullivan : well , i would n't rule it out . the medical examiner determined that her body was bludgeoned to death . will : forensics ? sullivan : well , they 're still working on the evidence they collected . will : well , i 'm leaning on csi to come up with some trace evidence from the body . i 'm hoping it 'll lead us to where the murder took place . sullivan : well , it 's always nice to have a crime scene . [ scene_break ] dru : anything about carmen there ? neil : oh , yeah . they released her time of death . dru : i am so glad that we came up with that story we told michael baldwin , because , heck , no cop can disprove that . neil : we hope . [ scene_break ] jill : tell me the amount , i 'll cover it . kay : that 's not the point . billy is not a child now he needs to learn fiscal responsibility if he 's going to run chancellor industries one day . jill : why do you think i had him start in the mail room ? kay : how many families do you know where all the grandchildren have spent everything . i mean , far too many . jill : you know what ? you let me handle this , because he 's my son , not yours . now i need to go and finish getting ready for work . [ scene_break ] jack : what do you wan na know about dad 's will ? billy : you 're the executor and can give me cash . jack : what for ? billy : i love mom and grandma but living with them has driven me nuts . i put a glass on the coffee table and esther has a fit . jack : believe me , i know the downside of living with family . billy : you should 've seen their faces when i brought a girl over to the house . jack : yeah , i can imagine . billy : i 've been looking for my own place . i found some great condos down on the waterfront . jack : whoa , whoa , wait , you wan na buy a condo now ? billy : it would be a good investment . [ scene_break ] gloria : whoopsie . oh , you know some babies are just gassy from the day they 're born . i mean , take michael , poor little thing , he suffered so much until we figured out it was allergies . michael : all right , i 'm sure lauren does n't want to hear about my gassy infancy . lauren : are you kidding ? i live for stories like that . so did we get any good things from the hospital ? michael : we got brochures and coupons for diapers , diaper services , clothing samples , baby food . an instructional booklet ! lauren : oh , excellent ! babies come with instructions now ! that 's great . michael : `` what to do when your baby cries . `` gloria : well , i certainly hope you do n't pick him up every time he whimpers . lauren : of course i will . i do n't believe in letting a baby cry . gloria : come on , lauren , that 's the way they get you . that 's the way they start manipulating you . lauren : babies do n't manipulate , gloria . i mean , when they 're crying , it 's because they 're wet or hungry or something 's going on with the tummy . gloria : believe you me , it 's a power struggle from day one . and i know what i 'm talking about , do n't i , michael ? michael : gloria , we 're so glad you were here to welcome us , but you really do n't have to remain . gloria : oh , no , no , no , i do n't mind . i 'm here to help . lauren : i mean , fen 's gon na sleep the whole day anyway . michael : and what about work ? i thought you were trying to make a good impression on mr. kim . gloria : nothing is more important than my grandson . i just wish john were here to see him . he 'd be so proud . now listen , you two , i got some of that fabulous european decaf and some nice croissants . so you two go enjoy yourselves . and hand over that little bundle of joy to me . lauren : oh , he 's sleeping . he 's fine . i got him . gloria : okay . but i 'm here if you need any help . lauren : thanks . gloria : you know , actually , this is going to work out very , very well . since i 'm in fen 's room , i 'll take the night shift and that way , you can get some rest . lauren : actually , fen 's gon na be sleeping in a bassinet next to us . gloria : oh , honey , you 're never gon na get any sleep that way . well , you 'll change your mind in a couple of days . lauren : actually , michael , will you go set up the sleep apnea monitor in our room ? michael : yeah . gloria : monitor ? did you bring that baby home too soon from the hospital ? michael : oh , gloria , it 's just a precaution . lauren : remember when we were in the nicu and all those alarms went off and we were all flipped out there ? just -- he just needed a little stimulation and then he was breathing fine . gloria : i see . well , you know , doctors , doctors , doctors . when michael was born , they said put him on his stomach to sleep . kevin was born -- put him on his back to sleep . they 're always changing their minds . doctors do not know everything . michael : believe me , gloria , we 're gon na do what 's best for our son . gloria : yeah , i know . jana : just love shopping for baby clothes . no , i take that back . i just love shopping . kevin : i know . jana : how do you know ? kevin : you 're a female . the `` x `` chromosome or something that just makes you wan na -- ow ! hey , you 're back already ! lauren : yeah . jana : congratulations . lauren : thank you . kevin : where 's mom ? michael : okay , the baby monitor 's all set hey ! lauren : shh . shh . gloria : mom 's in the kitchen . kevin : look at the little guy . jana just loves babies . lauren : oh . jana : oh , everybody loves babies . lauren : aw . he 's sleeping . [ scene_break ] sullivan : we 're checking on the clothing that we collected from the winters ' last night . establish if carmen 's dna is present on any of it . will : when will we have those results ? sullivan : a few days . will : what about carmen 's clothes ? sullivan : we do n't have any dna samples from the winters . will : no chance in hell of getting that , not with michael baldwin representing them . [ scene_break ] dru : you know , neil , i was thinking , it was -- it was really nice , you know , having the kids all here together last night . it was like old times . neil : like old times ? wait a minute . daniel spending the night in lily 's room -- that 's not like old time . dru : okay , okay , you know what i mean . maybe you 're right . those days are gone forever , i suppose . devon : you guys cleaned up . dru : yeah . daniel : yeah , maybe you guys would like to , uh , come by our place later and help us clean up . devon : uh , i do n't get why , uh ... they went through all of our stuff . do they think that we had something to do with carmen 's death ? dru : baby , i am furious at the da here , give me the thing . i am furious at the da running over to your place . it was nothing but harassment . lily : it may be because of something that devon had . neil : devon ? what does she mean ? devon : i , uh , i had an envelope that belonged to carmen . dru : what was inside ? devon : what was inside ? it was -- it was a -- some kind of report about her past . neil : a report about carmen ? where is it ? devon : i brought it home and the police took it when they searched the place . [ scene_break ] will : thanks . did you get a chance to read this yet ? sullivan : the report we found at the kids ' house ? no , what 's in it ? [ scene_break ] lily : the report said ... mom , you 're gon na wan na hear this one . carmen had an affair with a married man at her last job -- someone real high up in the company . [ scene_break ] will : looks like his wife found out . carmen 's contract was terminated and , uh ... she threatened to sue for sexual harassment . [ scene_break ] devon : there was some kind of lawsuit and they cut her a fat check . dru : why am i not surprised ? [ scene_break ] sullivan : did you talk to the kids about the report ? will : no , not yet . i 'm hoping the longer we wait , the more nervous they 'll get . what i ca n't figure out is how devon got a hold of this in the first place . [ scene_break ] devon : i was with carmen in the elevator . she dropped it . i should n't have brought it back home . i should 've turned it in right when i found it . these search warrants were my fault . dru : oh , no . neil : no , no , hey ... they 're nobody 's fault . it 's standard procedure . dru : you know what ? i 'm -- i 'm glad -- i 'm glad that the police have carmen 's report . she could 've been killed by the boyfriend . she could 've been killed by the wife . you know , she could 've been blackmailed by anybody with all those enemies . [ scene_break ] will : or maybe that 's why devon went to carmen 's hotel room -- to confront her . sullivan : it still does n't explain how the kid got this . will : um , neil winters hires a pi to dig up dirt on carmen . devon might 've found the report by accident . sullivan : i 'll arrange an interview with the man in this report . will : i wan na be there . sullivan : i 'll coordinate it with your office . will : you know , add it to the evidence we already have , my gut tells me somebody in the winters family is good for this . [ scene_break ] daniel : it 's easy for the da to twist the evidence 'cause he 's a pro . okay , devon , you know what happened to me . they thought i was guilty and that was it . i almost wound up in prison . if they think you 're guilty , they make it look like you 're guilty . [ scene_break ] will : max , william bardwell . i want you to prioritize the dna testing on the carmen mesta case . start with drucilla winters ' clothing . [ scene_break ] lauren : so much for a quiet morning alone with the baby . gloria : oh ! kevin : hey , that one 's from me . lauren : oh , okay . i 'm definitely going to open this . okay . michael : yes , you are . lauren : oh , honey ! that 's great ! kevin : i was gon na get a mobile for fen 's room , but i was n't sure what color to get . jana : i told him it did n't matter . michael : that 's so not true . lauren : yeah , it 's so true . it is . but i love you and your matchy - matchy self . you have to know that . michael : baby loves me . it 's not true . lauren : uncle kevin it is . lauren : oh , look at the colors . lauren : that was , uh , `` thank you `` in baby . kevin : well , you 're welcome , fen . jana : just a little something . lauren : oh , well ... michael : that 's my baby . lauren : i ca n't wait to see . michael : oh , i 'll get it . lauren : honey , baby . i can do this . lauren : i know you can . there we go ! oh , there we go ! michael : yes , hello ? dru : hey , michael , listen , i 'm so sorry to disturb you . i know you said that you were bringing the baby home , but has there been any word ? i am damn mad about what happened last night . is there any word ? michael : my office is working on it . michael : look , if he ca n't prove probable cause , i 'll have the warrants quashed . michael : anything they find in your homes is inadmissible in court . michael : you know what ? i 'm gon na get on this as soon as i can , drucilla . i promise you . lauren : michael , you 're in the middle of a case . go . michael : drucilla , i 'll call you back alright ? dru : thank you . lauren : go on . the winters family needs you . go . it 's alright . michael : what about my family ? kevin : we 're all here to help . gloria : that 's right , michael , we 'll take very good good care of them . lauren : it 's okay . go . [ scene_break ] esther : what do you mean , have i noticed anything ? kay : well , have you ... well , like , when you 're doing billy 's laundry or you 're cleaning his room , have you noticed anything unusual ? esther : like what ? kay : i 'm asking you that . esther : well , i 'll need a clue of what i 'm looking for , mrs. c . kay : all right , all right , it 's , uh , come to my attention that billy has been spending a great deal of money lately esther . you think he 's doing drugs ? kay : do you ? esther : oh , no , not billy . i have n't seen anything like that . kay : fine , though , from now on , just , you know , keep your eyes open and your mouth , uh ... closed . esther : you know me , mrs. c. i never gossip . not a word to anyone . cross my heart . kay : thank you , esther . thank you . kay : yes , hello ? yes . oh , yes , i see . well , thank you for calling so quickly . yeah . jill : well , i 'm off to work . will i see you later ? kay : i asked eli to research billy 's credit card charges . jill : oh , katherine , i 'm sure it 's nothing . kay : oh , you wo n't think it 's nothing ... when you hear how he spent that money . [ scene_break ] billy : the building 's loaded . it has a pool , jacuzzi . it has a gym . the condos are gon na double in five years . jack : i know the property . i was almost an investor when they were developing it . billy : okay , then you know it 's good . jack : look , being executor is n't always easy . sometimes you have to make some difficult choices . this happens to be one of them . billy : so you 're not gon na give me the money . jack : i 'm not gon na give you the money . i think you need to learn to live on the salary you earn . billy : part - time in the mail room ? you 're joking . jack : i can offer a monthly stipend if that will help . billy : i ca n't believe that you 're turning me down . i mean , jack , help me out . we have to come to a compromise . jack : i 'll tell you what . have your realtor call me . we 'll see what we can work out . billy : i see . big brother thinks i need to learn how to handle money , but only hundreds at a time . buying a condo is way over my head . jack : look , i do know a thing or two about this . consulting me would be a wise move . billy : why does everyone in this family treat me like i 'm 10 ? jack : billy ... billy : hello ? jill : billy , its mom . billy : hey , mom , what 's up ? jill : would you come home , please ? billy : i 'm right in the middle of something right now . can it wait till later ? jill : i have meetings all day . come home now . billy : i 'm on my way . [ scene_break ] will : what 's got you in such a tear , counsel ? michael : this is trash . where 's the evidence for probable cause ? will : i have plenty of probable cause . michael : you know what ? i have filed a motion to have the warrant quashed and the evidence suppressed . will : i had enough evidence to get the judge to sign the order . i 'll gladly provide you with the complaint i filed . [ scene_break ] jill : tell him i 'm sorry i had to reschedule . thanks , elsiann . billy : no fire trucks are outside . what 's the emergency ? jill : your grandmother talked to her accountant this morning . kay : billy , i gave you the credit card for emergency use . billy : yeah . jill : you 've been using it for internet gambling . billy : that 's it ? look , i must 've grabbed the wrong card out of my wallet . i 'll pay you back with my next paycheck . kay : i 'm not concerned about the money . where you spend it -- now that really worries me . billy : all my friends gamble on the internet . it 's fun . jill : honey , that is like throwing your money away . billy : do you know how much it costs to go on a date ? i spent less than i would 've going out to dinner and to a club . kay : stop it ! stop i ! do you understand it is the principle of the thing ! now you owe a considerable amount of money at the athletic club . now you should 've paid ... do n't you understand ? you should 've paid that first . billy : that 's my bad . okay , i - i thought ... i thought that i already had . i will take care of everything . i promise . you guys are the best . jill : well ... that was painless . are you satisfied now ? [ scene_break ] jana : what a handsome little bloke you are . gloria : does he need to be changed , lauren ? lauren : no , he 's dry . gloria : well , he may not be now . and i 'll be happy to change him . lauren : i just checked a few minutes ago . he 's okay . jana : he really is a beautiful baby . lauren : oh , thank you . kevin : beautiful . jana : no , they 're not , believe me . i used to work as an au pair . gloria : really ? jana : mm - hmm . gloria : huh . now was that here or in europe , jana ? jana : oh , all over . kevin : you 've never mentioned that before . jana : oh , well , you know me . i 've done a little bit of everything . lauren : oh , it 's okay . gloria : oh , honey , lauren , if you put him over your shoulder and pat him on the backside , he 'll go right back to sleep . lauren : uh , gloria ? this is n't my first baby . believe it or not , i know what i 'm doing . it 's okay . [ scene_break ] michael : you know anything about a videotape ? neil : no . videotape of what ? michael : something the da has . neil : no clue . so where do we stand ? michael : well , i 'm about to go into court and argue that the warrants are baseless . neil : what are our chances ? michael : well , i 'm gon na do my damndest to force bardwell to back off . slam him now so he does n't pull this again . neil : all right , well , call me when you get out of court . michael : i will , good - bye . will : we 're set up if you wan na see the tape . michael : uh ... lead on , counselor . [ scene_break ] billy : i thought you already left . i heard your car . kay : still here . sorry to disappoint you . billy : you did n't disappoint me . i 'm just surprised . kay : jill had a meeting . um , i 'm not going into town until later . billy , we need to talk . come here . sit down . sit down . now ... how long have you been gambling online ? billy : not long . it 's not like i sit in front of the computer all day . it 's entertainment . kay : strange way to entertain oneself -- sitting alone in front of a computer . kay : mm - hmm . billy : okay , i did n't budget well . but i 'll get better . i promise . oh ! wow , that 's a nice rock . i wonder how much i could get for it . gotcha . kay : oh , you ! [ scene_break ] jill : morning , jack . jack : morning , jill . everything all right at home ? jill : everything 's fine why ? jack : well when you called jill : why were you with billy ? jack : he invited me to join him for breakfast . jill : he asked you for money , did n't he ? [ scene_break ] gloria : and all the women in the changing room had their clothes off , so he took all his off . kevin : mom , please . gloria : and he was running around without a stitch on . jana : i bet he was adorable . gloria : and making friends with everybody . he was a friendly kind of guy . gloria : oh , lauren , can i get you anything ? do you need anything ? lauren : no , in fact , i 'm gon na feed the baby and put him down . will you excuse me ? gloria : like i 'm in the way . kevin : maybe you are . jana : kevin , that 's a terrible thing to say . gloria : kevin ? i do n't want to sound harsh . jana : i 'll just give you some privacy . kevin : what ? i appreciate michael and lauren taking us in after the abbotts tossed us out . but i 'm sleeping on the couch . you 're in fen 's room . now that the baby 's here , maybe they need their space . gloria : yeah , and in a couple of days when they 're both exhausted , they 're gon na be glad that i 'm here to help with that baby . kevin : oh , have they asked for your help ? gloria : no . but take it from someone who 's had two newborns , they will . [ scene_break ] dru : it smells good . neil : hey , uh , devon ? devon ? did the doctor call you back yet ? devon : yeah , i forgot to tell you that i talked to him and he said that he thinks a cochlear implant could really work . dru : wow ! honey ! neil : it needs to be done as quickly as possible . devon : that 's what he said -- the same thing . dru : you could hear by thanksgiving . lily : now that would be cool . daniel : yeah , hey , devon , it would be awesome . dru : baby ... it would be a miracle . and we all could use one around here . [ scene_break ] will : this was in the afternoon , the day carmen mesta died . michael : means nothing . they work for the same employer . you can tell that he did n't follow her into the elevator . will : okay . then how do you explain this ? will : still think i do n't have probable cause ? michael : all right , why would the judge sign a search warrant for neil and drucilla winters ' apartment ? will : that would be the note we found on carmen 's body . michael : i 'm sorry . when were you gon na disclose this information ? will : no one 's been charged yet . when we do charge someone and if you happen to represent that person , you 'll get a copy of everything . michael : and how is this not relevant to the case ? will : the note said , `` come around 5 : 30 . important . `` on the other side of the note in somebody else 's handwriting it said , `` no way in hell . `` michael : so the note is a connection to the winters ? will : forensics had mrs. winters ' fingerprints on file from her previous arrest . her fingerprints were on that note . i 'm betting it 's her handwriting as well , though i ca n't prove that yet . i believe drucilla winters arranged to meet carmen the night of the 26th . [ scene_break ] billy : mom , hey , they said you wanted me to ... pick up a package . big brother . did i just see you guys ? jill : i heard what you tried to pull on jack , billy . billy : what ? we talked about me buying a condo . come on ! i just spent a few hundred online . perspective check ? jill : how come you did n't tell me about this condo ? billy : 'cause i wanted to make sure there was something to tell first . jack : the fact that you owe money to the athletic club and are wasting money on internet gambling rather than paying off your debts tells me i was right . you are not responsible enough to handle your inheritance . billy : way to go , mom . now you got jack all worked up . jack : i am rescinding my offer of an additional stipend . billy : of course , you are . [ scene_break ] jana : well , fen is very lucky to have such a stylish grandmum . gloria : oh , thank you , jana . kevin : you know , his other grandmother does n't live in genoa city , so , mom , you 're it for both sides . gloria : good ! well , bless you ! jana : oh , god , you know , i think it 's the roses , actually . gloria : the roses ? that 's a shame . kevin : you know what ? we should probably get rolling . jana : yeah . bye , mom . gloria : bye . jana : please tell lauren i said good - bye . gloria : i will , jana . kevin : that 's yours . jana : thank you . kevin : i got it . mrs. chancellor , hi . kay : he kevin . kevin : come in . kay : thank you . gloria : katherine ! kay : gloria . jana : hello , i 'm jana , billy 's friend . kay : yes , of course . kevin : uh , we were just on our way out . we 'll see you guys . gloria : bye - bye . jana : bye , gloria . mrs. chancellor . kay : interesting girl . gloria : mm - hmm , employee , works at crimson lights . kay : aha . oh , gloria , i 'm so sorry to drop by like this . gloria : no , it 's nice to see a friendly face . lauren 's so busy with the baby . kay : oh . lauren : katherine , i thought i heard your voice . kay : oh , darling , listen , i have a -- i have a small gift for a small baby . lauren : oh , that 's so sweet of you . you know , i just put fen down . kay : well , he 's had a very busy day . i mean ... lauren : he has . kay : how 's he doing ? lauren : good , thank you . he 's gaining weight . his color is good . kay : oh . gloria : and they brought home a sleep apnea monitor . kay : monitor ? apnea ? lauren : it 's just a precaution . kay : oh , well , i 'm glad to hear that . lauren : thanks . would you like something to drink ? kay : no , thank you , i ca n't stay . i came to congratulate you . lauren : do n't you wan na see the baby ? kay : no , another time , another time . lauren : really ? kay : yes . thank you , bye . gloria : good - bye , katherine . lauren : thanks for coming by . [ scene_break ] neil : so how 'd it go ? michael : uh , the warrants held up . the evidence stays . neil : why ? michael : i 'd like to talk to you and drucilla about several things , uh , which i 'd rather not do over the phone . neil : okay , um , see ya . dru : honey ? what happened ? neil : michael , uh , is coming now . dru : why ? neil : the ... the warrants held up . um , michael wants to talk to all of us . daniel : then maybe the police found something . lily : no , there 's nothing to find . neil : excuse me . devon : this is all my fault . dru : no . no , come here . i do n't want you kids getting all worked up . the police will turn over every stone . they 'll find carmen 's killer . lily : okay . dru : all right . daniel : hey ... let 's finish cleaning up . lily : i 'll help . neil : you listen to me . you clear the decks . whatever you have to do . i want you on standby . keep the jet gassed up and ready to go at a moment 's notice . [ scene_break ] esther : oh , that was quick . i thought you were going into the office , mrs. c . kay : uh , no , i 'm just , uh , too tired . i did n't sleep well last night . esther : mrs. c. , are you sick ? kay : no , i said i was tired . i did n't sleep well last evening . esther : did you have bad dreams ? kay : i think so . i do n't ... i do n't remember , esther . i just do n't remember . oh , god . esther : that 's why i keep a pad by the side of my bed . then whenever i wake up , i just write down my dreams and that way i remember them in the morning . kay : yeah , well , as you see , some of us do n't care to remember our dreams . [ scene_break ] billy : do n't tell me -- this is for my own good . jack : look , you work off your debt . you prove to me you can take this seriously . i will reconsider the monthly stipend . billy : i 'll do it . jack : i 'm counting on it . see ya . jill : thanks , jack . billy : i 'm really sorry , mom . i screwed up . jill : yeah , well ... we all make mistakes . billy : look , i wo n't go out with my friends . i 'll have esther pack me a lunch . jill : oh , lord ! i remember those days , did n't have the money to go to a movie . i did n't have the money to get a pizza . billy : it sucks . jill : all right , now you listen to me . if you promise me , and i mean swear to me , that you will never do this again , i will give you the money to pay off your debts . billy : i swear . this is so cool of you , mom . [ scene_break ] ( baby crying ) fen : ( cries ) gloria : i 'll get him . lauren : no , no , i 'll get him . gloria : oh , john ... oh , i wish you were here to see my grandson -- our grandson . his name 's fen , short for fenmore . and he looks exactly like michael when he was a baby . you know something , honey ? i understand now how much joy and happiness colleen and abby brought into your life . i just thought that you 'd be here with me for this grandchild ... to watch him grow . michael and lauren have their little family now . and it looks like kevin even has somebody in his life . so i 'm the only one who does n't have anybody to share this happiness with . michael and lauren do n't need my help . they do n't even want my help . i 'm just feeling a little useless right now , you know , honey ? gloria : oh , lauren ! oh , john ... [ scene_break ] michael : i 'd like to review the inventory lists from both locations . will : oh , we 've got 'em here . michael : thank you . will : the conference room across the hall is vacant . michael : mmm . oh , what significance is this envelope ? the one from the kids ' house ? will : it contained a very damaging report about carmen mesta -- an affair she had in the past with a married colleague . [ michael remembering ] 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 how to thank you . this is going to help the case enormously -- enormously . [ scene_break ] michael : all right . michael : hi . sullivan : hi . how 'd it go ? will : the judge ruled in our favor . sullivan : well , good . the lab enhanced the hotel surveillance footage . you can clearly see the man in the shadows outside carmen 's door . will : brad carlton ... now is n't that interesting . [ scene_break ] devon : lily , what 's going on ? dru is acting strange -- more strange since michael called . lily : i know what you 're thinking . daniel : i 'm not thinking anything . lily : yes , you are , so why do n't you just say it ? devon : what -- what 's ... guys ? daniel : do you think ... maybe dru ... lily : oh , daniel ... devon : dru ? hell no ! what are you talking about ? ! of course not ! dru : neil , what 's up with the jet ? neil : the jet ? i have a business trip coming up . i ca n't just walk away from all my obligations . dru : you are a terrible liar . you always have been . yes , you are and i know what you are thinking . neil : what am i thinking ? dru : you think ... you think i 'm guilty . [ next_on ] jill : mr. kim has put a halt to production of your ' perfume on the glo ' . gloria : why ? victoria : i would never say anything to threaten your secret -- never . dru : he did n't do it . i swear , i know devon did not do it . neil : i know he did n't do it . neil : i know he did n't . | kay gets a call from her accountant . billy 's spending is out of control ! jill does n't think that it is a big deal , but kay does when she learns that billy has been doing online gambling . michael and lauren bring their baby home and are surprised to find gloria there . they thought that she would be at work , but she took the day off to be with her new grandson . neil and dru read the paper and see that they have released the time of death for carmen . dru hopes that their lie holds up and keeps them safe . will and detective sullivan look at the evidence and that is the first time that will get his hands on the envelope that devon got his hands on . he reads it but decides that in some way it will prove that the winters are involved in this killing . he prioritizes the testing to start with dru 's clothing . the kids go to neil and drucilla and tell them about the envelope . dru is thrilled as that clearly opens the way of thinking now for the cops . `` the ex - boyfriend could have done it , the wife could have done it . `` daniel is silent . he knows that even though the evidence is there , if the cops want to read it a different way and make you guilty they can . michael heads to the da 's office and he shows the motion that he has filed to get a judge to quash the evidence that will thinks he will find from the warrants . will is positive that he can get probable cause and shows michael the videotape . michael watches and sees when devon gets on the elevator with carmen . he finds nothing suspicious about that . the next piece of film that will shows has michael nervous though . it shows devon showing up at carmen 's door with the envelope in his hand . he bangs on the door to alert her . michael loses his attempt with the judge to get the evidence quashed . will has probable cause now . he feels that he will find dru 's prints on the envelope and will be able to prove that dru lured carmen out somewhere to kill her . michael calls neil with the bad news . `` i could n't get the evidence quashed . `` dru then overhears neil on the terrace making a call . `` get the jet ready to go at a moment 's notice . `` she cries . she sees now that neil thinks that she is guilty . detective sullivan returns to will 's office after michael leaves . `` i found something that you need to see . `` she thought that she saw something funny on the video and she so she blew it up to have a better look this is what i found . will takes a look at the picture that sullivan has printed out . it shows devon knocking on carmen 's door with the envelope in hand , but behind him , at the top of the stairs peering down at devon is a face that will recognizes . `` brad carleton ! `` |
chaplain : you 're work it 's also a privilege . phyllis : yep . privilege release does n't have quite the same ring to it . chaplain : you 're there to make a contribution . phyllis : oh , i am . i am . i 'm contributing a lot . the , uh , clear springs disaster has me working overtime , really . i mean , not -- not that i am working overtime . i would never ask to work overtime . no special privileges here , believe me . chaplain : some inmates are tempted to try and push the limits of their freedom . phyllis : yeah , i 'm sure , i 'm sure . i 'm determined to keep what little freedom i have . chaplain : i 'm confident you 'll be a success . phyllis : thank you . it 's difficult -- not being able to see my daughter when i want to . chaplain : i can imagine . phyllis : she -- she was in her little sheep costume for halloween . she looked so cute . oh , it 's just very difficult not to go trick or treating with her for the first time , right ? and it just made the ride home a little depressing . chaplain : it must be comforting to come back and have a friend to talk to . phyllis : yes , it is , thank you . oh , you mean jana ? oh , yeah . yeah , i guess she 's a friend . chaplain : it 's rare for inmates to find someone they can trust . when we spoke of john , i was -- i was struck by the similarities between your friendship and the one he had with donovan berke . phyllis : really ? well -- well , i hope that jack knew that john was n't alone . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , here 's fisher . jack : hey ! look at that tail go . i think he 's happy to see you . noah : yeah . sharon : oh , you wan na , uh , lie in bed and watch tv for a little while ? noah : no , i 'm tired . jack : probably gon na feel real nice to be back in your own bed , huh ? noah : yeah . sharon : you want fisher to join you ? noah : yeah . sharon : okay , well , why do n't you two run along ? noah : okay . sharon : you know , if you do n't want the dog up there , i can get him . jack : no , it 's not that . every time i see that dog , i 'm reminded that i 'm a suspect in a homicide investigation . well , we know that at least one person had a motive and a dog like fisher . sharon : victor ? jack : yeah , i 'd say he 's next on the list . [ scene_break ] victor : you know , we received a letter from that -- that sweet little girl sophia , in -- in italy , remember ? remember when she watched you paint ? well , she painted a landscape on her own now . and she would love you to take a look at it . nikki : we could all fly over there together . victor : yeah . we could do that . she 's love to see you . nikki : would n't that be wonderful ? ( knock on door ) paul : good morning . victor : good morning . paul : any change ? nikki : not yet . victor : can we talk alone ? paul : sure . victor : find out anything ? paul : we 're still investigating . victor : what about the nist report ? paul : they ca n't even tell us when the report is due out . victor : well , what about the people who were involved in the kickback scheme ? paul : the one guy who could answer our questions is dead . victor : you 're talking about joe boddington , the foreman ? paul : yeah . victor : well , what about him ? paul : well , i was able to connect him to prior illegal activities . victor : what kind ? paul : construction theft , stolen equipment , substandard materials -- the guy was a pro . his associates wo n't talk to me yet . he covered his tracks very well . victor : you uncover his tracks , okay ? and do it fast . [ scene_break ] gloria : ahem . kevin : hello , zelda . gloria : you look busy . kevin : just catching up on some work . gloria : should 've done it last night . oh , that 's right , you were much too busy butting into my evening . kevin : i wanted to get to know my new father . gloria : oh , stop it , kevin . i 'm not fooled by him and you know it . you going to see jana ? kevin : yeah . why ? gloria : i wan na go with you . kevin : what is this , payback ? gloria : no . no . i wan na see her . kevin : i do n't think that 's a good idea . gloria : kevin -- kevin , listen to me , listen to me . after the clear springs disaster , i realized again how unpredictable life is . and that i should ... we all should ... just live in the moment . kevin : are you feeling okay ? gloria : i feel fine . i just know that you 're in love with jana . and i accept that . because i do n't wan na be shut out of that part of your life . [ scene_break ] neil : so you 're gon na be in the conference room working with phyllis . devon : what -- whoa , hang on , man . is n't phyllis in jail ? neil : she was approved for a work release program . devon : really ? so she 's working for newman ? neil : jack . devon : wow . wow . that 's cool for her . neil : yeah , i 'll tell you all about the rules and guideline she has to follow now that she 's on the outside looking in , so to speak . nick : hey , fellas . neil : hey . nick : i could use some good news . you got anything for me ? neil : let me see , what do i have for you ? ah , wait , my son is gon na be working with your wife today . devon : yeah . nick : oh , yeah ? that 's cool . watch out for her . devon : i will try . neil : so , nick , how 's victoria doing ? nick : she 's still unresponsive , but the baby 's doing okay . neil : she 's gon na do just fine . and she 's gon na be the perfect mother . nick : minus the bossiness . neil : well , see , the way i 'm looking at it , that 's gon na help to keep the kids in line , you know ? they 're gon na be tough , like her . i have seen victoria go through plenty of hard times . she 'll get through it , you know , for the family and for the sake of the baby . nick : thanks . you know , anytime you wan na come and visit ... neil : oh , i will , i will . i appreciate that . but for you , my friend , i do n't want you to even think about work , okay ? i 'm holding it down . i got it covered . newman enterprises is mine . when you 're ready , come on back and do your thing . nick : well , victoria included . i guess that means extra hours for you . devon : yeah . it 's a good thing i like the boss . neil : and the paycheck . do n't lie , son . devon : i ca n't disagree . nick : you know , thanks again for stepping up like this . we wo n't forget it . neil : stepping up 's my middle name . you 're welcome , man . nick : have you heard anything about the collapse ? neil : i actually scheduled a meeting with katherine and her grandson . i hope they 're gon na have some answers for us . [ scene_break ] kay : my , my , my , why is it so quiet in here ? cane : i got tired of the reporters calling , so i unplugged the phones last night . kay : yeah ? what are you reading ? cane : estimates to clean up clear springs . kay : could n't find the comics ? cane : these numbers do n't even register . after being trapped under the rubble , all i can think about is the victims and their families . kay : i do n't want you to blame yourself one more time . we need real facts . we need real answers as to who is responsible . cane : yeah . kay : no , that -- that is my priority . [ scene_break ] jana : oh , phyllis , you look lovely . phyllis : oh , thank you . jana : yeah . phyllis : well , your personal delivery service is about to leave . jana : well ... phyllis : do you want me to give anything to kevin ? jana : i can do it . he 's actually coming to visit me . phyllis : oh , great . did he like the gift ? jana : he loved it . thank you . is there anything i can do for you in return ? phyllis : you should 've asked me before i made my bunk this morning . jana : too bad you 're not going to be here . phyllis : believe me , kevin and i wo n't miss each other . jana : you could ask him about john 's prison stay . phyllis : why would i do that ? jana : well , i heard you speaking to the chaplain . i could get information for you if you want . phyllis : do n't waste your visit on that . i was just listening to be polite . it 's the only thing we have in common . [ scene_break ] jack : how 's noah ? sharon : well , he 's asleep , but you know , he 's -- he 's really quiet . jack : well , i think he 's having trouble talking . it hurts . he 's probably exhausted . sharon : yeah . you 're probably right . jack : oh , careful , do n't get any of that dog hair on you . you 'll be next on the list . sharon : why do you suspect victor ? jack : i wan na know why the police do n't suspect victor . they have every bit as much evidence against him as they do against me . that hair could 've come from his dog . and we know he went up to ji min 's room . sharon : are you sure ? jack : i saw it with my own eyes . he was hoping ji min 's interview would do all this damage to clear springs , not to mention his wife and me . when i told him ji min had changed his mind , oh , victor was racing up the stairs to confront him . and given his temper , i mean , it 's not hard to imagine it got a little violent . he probably downed the guy with one punch and left . not knowing he left him dying . sharon : even if they do find zapato 's hair on the body , how does that make victor more of a suspect than you ? jack : i do n't know that it does . i only know one thing -- i did n't kill ji min . [ scene_break ] neil : hi , victor , it 's neil . how 's victoria doing ? victor : no change . neil : um , i wanted to stop by , but i figured ... i should give you time . victor : no , no , do come by . i want her to be surrounded by as many friends and family as possible . neil : nick said the baby was okay ? victor : the baby 's doing well so far , yeah . neil : uh , listen , victor , i hate to do this to you , but mulgrew wanted an answer on the asian marketing campaign within the hour . victor : i ca n't do that . i 'm not coming back to my office until further notice . neil : yeah , i explained that to him , but he said he 'll deal with you and only you . victor : uh , just cancel the account , neil . um , i 'll deal with it another time , all right ? i 'm just not interested right now . neil : understood . victor : all i 'm concerned about is ... my daughter getting well and finding out who the hell is responsible for this disaster . [ scene_break ] cane : i got to know everybody on the crew , and they were hard workers and they were good at what they were doing . i mean , they even taught me some things . so why -- why did n't they come to me and tell me what was going on ? kay : well , those who knew were a minority . and he probably was paying them off . cane : which is why we hired j.t . kay : mm - hmm . cane : and when he went to boddington , he was offered the hush money . i knew -- i knew when the copper wire went missing that something was going on . and when j.t . came to me and he told me they were using substandard materials , i went and i checked every building myself . and i can tell the difference between good work and shoddy work , and they were solid . kay : yes , yes , yes , yes . cane : and the only cracks that we saw -- the ones that you saw and i saw -- that was the only exception in the parking structure . kay : cane , cane , cane , you see , there you go beating yourself up again . cane : katherine , if there was substandard materials being used , i will resign and i will accept full responsibility for you . kay : you were not the one who approved boddington 's employment , dear . i mean , his actions do n't reflect you . they reflect on me . now my very worst fear is looking my dearest friend straight in the eye and telling her that i am personally responsible for her daughter 's condition . i do n't wan na be put in that position . ( doorbell rings ) cane : i 'll get it . cane : paul , hey , thank you for coming over . paul : yeah , no problem . cane : thanks , man . kay : you have anything to report , paul ? paul : no specifics . kay : well , that 's not good enough . paul : well , being summoned to answer questions is n't exactly helping the investigation . cane : paul , we have a meeting at newman and we need to tell them something . paul : i 'm working on it . kay : do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of this , paul ! [ scene_break ] nick : so is the coffee fresh , ms . employee ? phyllis : um ... yes , it is , mr. newman . nick : pretty sure that , uh ... my dream started just like this last night . phyllis : i 'll bet it did . how 's your sister ? nick : still out . phyllis : it 's so crazy that i ca n't go visit her . nick : i 'm gon na take summer over there later . it 'll put a smile on my parent 's faces . phyllis : yeah , definitely . it 's gon na light up that whole hospital . nick : so you should , uh , focus on retail calls today . phyllis : yes , sir . nick : you know , assure everyone that the buildings are safe . phyllis : definitely . yes , sir . yes , sir . definitely , sir . you know , i would be with you day and night at the hospital if i could , right ? nick : yeah . i 'm glad you 're here now . phyllis : well , for eight hours , at least . for eight hours i get to have a normal life . nick : define normal . phyllis : no guards , no bars , and no laundry duty ? nick : hm . so does this mean that you 're not ... gon na pick up my dry cleaning later ? phyllis : well , i 'm pretty sure that i 'm not gon na be doing anything for you if we keep on visiting like this . so i 'd better get back to work or else our next conversation is gon na be behind prison walls . [ scene_break ] jana : kevin ! hi ! kevin : hey . jana : mrs. bardwell ! gloria : hello , jana . kevin : mom insisted on visiting . jana : well , the more visitors the better . gloria : so everything okay in here ? jana : well ... there was a prison riot a few days ago , but not to worry , i 'm the cell block leader now . gloria : how very nice for you . kevin : mom , she 's punking you . gloria : i knew that . jana : i could n't resist . i 'm sorry . i could put it in my stand up . kevin : yeah . jana : friday nights . kevin : two shank minimum ? jana : a good one . gloria : captive audience ? jana : better one ! gloria : you know , it really is good to laugh after the last few days . jana : yeah , i know . i 've been so glued to the telly watching the news about clear springs . is there anything else you can tell me about it ? gloria : actually , most everyone got out with just a few minor injuries . kevin : well , not everybody was that lucky . victoria newman is in a coma . jana : how sad ! kevin : yeah . jana : do they know when she 'll be coming out of it ? gloria : they 're not sure . jana : i ca n't imagine what her family is going through . what about lauren ? kevin : um , she 's , uh , she having a little trouble sleeping . jana : yeah , i bet the nightmares are probably unbearable . is it true that victor saved senator abbott ? kevin : yeah . gloria : i had a hard time believing that one . jana : i 've read that when people are in situations like that , the write their own wills . even if they 've already got one . kevin : well , if jack did , i bet you 're not in it . [ scene_break ] maggie : yeah ? heather : they did . maggie : you go there a lot ? heather : i do . paul : so is this a private conversation ? maggie : in front of a private investigator ? that would never happen . heather : it 's good to see you again , paul . and , uh , maggie , i got ta get back to the office . maggie : okay . you know what ? i 'll call you if i find out anything else about that case . heather : definitely . maggie : okay . heather : okay . bye , guys . paul : see ya . maggie : so you have a minute ? paul : for you , anytime . maggie : so what 'd you decide about , uh , calling heather 's mom ? paul : i called . i talked to april and she told me she had just gotten off the phone with heather . and heather told her that , um ... she was in a really good place right now . and april did n't think it was a good idea for me to turn her world upside down . maggie : do you agree ? paul : i have n't decided . but since april raised her , i feel obligated to do what she thinks is best . maggie : well , you 'll figure it out . you 'll do the right thing . paul : i hope so . maggie : i know so . paul : so listen , what -- what case were you guys talking about ? maggie : mm . there 's an operation that steals , uh , tires and rims from cars in residential areas . i got this one guy , he goes by `` rimmy . `` paul : i know that guy . his wife had me follow him around . i took surveillance photos . i 've -- i 've got a week 's worth . maggie : from how long ago ? paul : oh , man , uh ... it could n't be more than ... a couple months , maybe ? maggie : 'cause even if the location we need is n't on that file , i 'll bet you those pictures would be useful . paul : you could scare him into thinking you have something more . maggie : exactly . paul : hey , listen , as long as we 're trading information ? maggie : yeah ? paul : i could use your help . maggie : okay . paul : i 'm looking for a former associate of joe boddington . maggie : that -- the construction foreman in clear springs ? paul : right . it turns out he 's been involved in other construction scams , and i wan na find out if there 's any connection between joe boddington and other structural failures . maggie : okay . paul : this , um ... is the guy i have n't been able to locate . okay ? maggie : okay . i 'll see what we have on file . do n't wan na wait for the official report ? paul : it 's taking way too long . i need answers . and i need them now . [ scene_break ] david : until we know what happened , we ca n't make informed decisions . jack : we hold off on any clean up efforts until an official report has been made public . kay : agreed . neil : any idea when we might hear something ? cane : i contacted the nist office in madison prior to this meeting . they told me it was still under investigation . david : anything else you care to disclose ? kay : um , not at this time . neil : and why was j.t . hellstrom working at that site ? cane : man needed a job . jack : he turned in his p.i . badge ? cane : he had a falling out with his boss , so the man needed a job . neil : a nice big blowup in public . jack : you saw this ? neil : yeah , it happened at my club . never bought it for a minute , though . he was investigating something for you . he was working for chancellor industries as a p.i . kay : go ahead . tell them . jack : tell us what ? cane : i noticed supplies were being stolen . so i hired j.t . to find out what was going on . david : but there was more to it than just missing supplies , was n't there ? cane : there was a question of a kickback scam and the possibility that substandard concrete was being used . jack : on which buildings ? david : in the parking garage ? cane : it 's under investigation . neil : so you ca n't tell us if that 's what caused this mess ? kay : gentlemen , gentlemen , please , please , please ... now i was trapped in that garage and came very close to not making it out . so i want answers just as much as you do . and if chancellor is to blame , then i will take full responsibility , but if someone else is at fault , then i assure you , chancellor industries will use every resource available to make sure that justice is served . [ scene_break ] jana : you might know the chaplain . kevin : is his first name charlie ? jana : funny . no , he -- he worked at the prison where your husband served time , owen anderson ? gloria : i remember . we talked a few times . jana : my cell mate 's been speaking to him and figured out the connection to john . kevin : phyllis is seeking spiritual enlightenment ? jana : did n't he give you the awful news that you 'd been cut out of the will ? gloria : he was the messenger , jana . and he said that john had given him that will for safekeeping . kevin : i do n't think that mr. abbott wrote that version . jana : well , what makes you say that ? kevin : he loved mom . it was obvious every time they were together . gloria : john abbott was kind and loving and honest . if he had a problem with me , he would 've said so . kevin : yeah , and there were plenty of times that he did . gloria : but he never would 've gone behind my back to change that will . jana : well , why do you think he did it then ? gloria : he did n't . jack abbott somehow forged that will . [ scene_break ] phyllis : yes , um , i 'm calling for todd scheller . he was an inmate at walworth co -- oh , okay . all right , thank you . devon : hey , is this the command center ? phyllis : yeah , um ... phone calls , e - mails , the works . devon : yeah . uh , neil wanted me to help out . phyllis : really ? devon : yes . phyllis : well , okay . i can handle it . you do n't need to . devon : i ... ( telephone ringing ) devon : you sure you do n't want the help now ? phyllis : i can handle it . devon : newman enterprises , devon hamilton speaking . phyllis : phyllis newman . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh ! you have a little visitor . nick : i 'm not little . i 'm bigger than she is . nikki : oh , good grief . pay no attention to him . he thinks he 's funny . he ca n't help himself . hey ! how is my grandbaby today ? oh ! what has your father done ? did he dress you with two different socks ? he sure did . he sure did . he thinks he 's funny . nick : you know , it 's her punky brewster phase . nikki : he 's just silly , huh ? but he thinks he 's funny . he thinks he 's funny . yes , sweet baby . wan na sit ? wan na see victoria ? nick : yeah , she 's been bugging me all morning to come see her favorite aunt . nikki : aw . nick : she is , uh ... kinda bossy . kinda like another newman woman i know . yeah , i 'm talking about you . no snappy comeback ? i heard that bubba in there is growing real strong while you 're catching some extra zs . vick , you need to wake up , give the kid a real name , otherwise he 's gon na get a complex . and just so you know , summer 's gon na start to , uh , shoot hoops soon . and she 's gon na wipe the court with her cousin . summer : ( sniffles ) nick : yeah . get back at you for all those years you beat me when i was a kid . [ scene_break ] victor : how 's noah ? jack : doing better . resting at home . i came by to see how victoria is . victor : no change . jack : i am so sorry this is happening to her . victor : thank you . jack : this may take your mind off things for awhile . i am now a suspect in ji min kim 's death . victor : well , that 's not too surprising , considering you were the last one to see him alive . jack : well , i guess the police found a dog hair on his body . that 's what brought 'em to my door anyway . victor : mm - hmm . jack : guess they 'll be knocking on yours next . victor : why would they knock on my door ? jack : well , i guess the test they ran on this dog hair are not exactly conclusive . apparently , retrievers share certain attributes . victor : what are you talking about ? jack : well , this dog hair could as easily have been from your dog . victor : ( laughs ) explain that to me . jack : well , i do n't know , maybe the hair fell off your clothing when you fought with ji min . after i told you that he was not going to go through with the interview , you raced up to , uh , confront him . apparently you were the last person to see him . victor : jack , for your information , when i went up there , knocked on the door , no one answered it . you got it ? probably because you already killed him . [ scene_break ] gloria : i think i 'm gon na get some fresh air . and let you two have some time alone . kevin : thank you . kevin : ugh . i thought she 'd never leave . jana : i 'm glad your mum 's here . kevin : i think she 's finally accepted that you and i are gon na be together . jana : did we upset her , talking about john ? kevin : no . no . i always used to joke around about mom entering into holy matri - money . but honestly , i think that , uh , i think she really did love john . jana : why does she think that jack forged the will ? kevin : 'cause he hates her . and it 's easier to think that he was involved rather than face the possibility that john did n't love her and that he cut her out of the will . jana : i think that the chaplain could help answer some questions about that . kevin : how 's that ? jana : he could 've been with john when he wrote it . what if he asked the chaplain for help ? now if we found out that the will was actually forged , then we could prove that john truly did love your mother ! [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) devon : do you need some privacy , 'cause ... phyllis : oh , no . no . no . mnh - mnh . no answer . i do n't wan na leave a message . devon : okay . uh , i called the -- the retailers , just so you know . phyllis : great . devon : yeah . phyllis : uh , do you wan na check those out ? devon : yeah . the press release ? phyllis : mm - hmm . devon : okay . phyllis : it 's a press release . devon : so is there , uh , is there any new , uh , any word about what caused the collapse ? or does nobody know what happened ? phyllis : well , there 's no official word , but there are rumors . devon : like what ? phyllis : like sabotage . devon : really ? phyllis : yeah . they think whoever did it is responsible for the newman jet going down . devon : wow . that 's crazy . phyllis : it 's insane . anyway , i have more e - mails . you know , um , i 'm not allowed to -- to fraternize with the other employees . devon : yeah , i , uh , i was told about your rules . phyllis : yes . my rules . devon : uh - huh . phyllis : talk about crazy . devon : i know , right ? phyllis : yeah . ( fax machine beeps ) devon : oh , god , you know what ? the fax machine 's out of paper . phyllis : oh , it 's always ... you know , sticks . devon : messing around ? phyllis : uh - huh . devon : yep , it 's out . phyllis : okay . devon : actually , you know what ? phyllis : yeah ? devon : there 's got ta be some in the cabinet . phyllis : oh . yeah , i 'm sure . devon : yep . got it . phyllis : great . devon : and ... it is fixed . phyllis : oh . devon : all right , i 'm gon na get some lunch . can i , uh , can i get you anything while i 'm out ? phyllis : oh , um , thank you . devon : yeah . phyllis : i - i would love a - a sub from chester 's . devon : that 's the one all the way on 5th street , right ? phyllis : yeah , it 's the best in town . devon : okay . a sub from chester 's . i 'll be back . phyllis : okay . phyllis : yes , hello , i 'm looking for a todd scheller ? he was an inmate with , um , my friend 's father . [ scene_break ] sharon : i heard that stan lee has this every time he works on a new comic . noah : i 'm not hungry . sharon : you 're making some progress there . noah : i guess . sharon : is that jack ? noah : yeah , and i 'm going to make grandpa a superhero , too . [ scene_break ] jack : victor , i did not kill ji min kim . victor : you would say that even if you had , jack . jack : you would deny it , too . victor : you want me to confess a crime i did n't commit ? jack : detective sullivan . victor : how are you ? maggie : i 'm good , thank you . i just came into , uh , check on noah . victor : he was released . jack : he 's resting at home . maggie : well , that 's good . victor : uh - huh . maggie : how 's your daughter ? victor : my daughter , unfortunately , is still comatose . maggie : i 'm sorry to hear that . victor : you should visit my grandson . i understand that you were an enormous comfort to him when the garage collapsed . maggie : actually , i think he comforted us more than anything else . victor : well , that 's nice to hear . jack : by all means , drop by anytime . maggie : i 'd like that . i 'll be sure to say an extra prayer for your daughter . victor : thank you . maggie : uh - huh . jack : see you soon . [ scene_break ] paul : i 've been looking into your foreman 's previous business deals . i have linked him to two other construction companies . one is out of business . the owner of the second is missing . cane : well , j.t . reported that , uh , david chow met with boddington before the collapse . kay : any evidence they were working together ? paul : i have no record of any calls between the two . but that does not mean it has n't happened . but right now , we 're going to have to assume that their relationship was a professional one . [ scene_break ] david : how 's your daughter ? nikki : no change . david : do you need company ? nikki : well , i 'm gon na go over to victoria 's place and bring her a change of clothes . um , what did you hear at the meeting ? david : cane confirmed that substandard concrete was being used . he stopped short of saying it was in the garage . they 're waiting for the nist report to come out to give an official answer . nikki : all right , well , let me know when you hear anything more . david : i certainly will . nikki : thanks . nick : was that about the meeting ? nikki : yeah . hi , baby . they 're still waiting for the official report from nist , but substandard concrete was used . nick : who said that ? nikki : cane . nick : that means katherine knew . nikki : no , not necessarily . nick : mom , are you kidding me ? you do n't think she knows what 's going on in her own company ? katherine chancellor is a very shrewd businesswoman , and i do n't care how good a friend she is to you , i 'm telling you right now , if i find out that her company put victoria in that bed , i am going to sue until there is n't any chancellor industries left . [ scene_break ] jana : i 'm so glad you 're here . you 'll have to come more often . kevin : well , mom has an aversion to places like prisons , hospitals , kitchens . gloria : maybe i 'll make an exception . jana : okay . kevin : let me know what you find out about john 's will from the chaplain , okay ? i love you . jana : i love you . and i promise i 'll do my best , okay ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : that is it for me . you have no idea how much i would love to stay . devon : ha ha ha . i bet . i 'm actually just gon na take a couple more calls and then call it a day myself . phyllis : oh , okay , great . well , see you tomorrow . devon : actually , um , i do n't know if you 're gon na see me tomorrow . i have to check my schedule . phyllis : okay . devon : just letting you know . phyllis : okay . well , see you whenever . devon : yeah . have a good night . phyllis : okay . ( telephone ringing ) devon : newman enterprises , devon hamilton speaking . actually , you just missed her . she , uh , she just left for the day . can i take a message ? sure , hang on . okay . now she 's not gon na get this until tomorrow , is that okay ? all right , perfect . phyllis : i 'm a fool . i forgot my purse . devon : hey , um ... you actually just got a phone call . some woman calling about a guy named todd scheller ? phyllis : oh , right . that -- that was , um , that was a -- devon : yeah , i told her that you 'd get back to her tomorrow , is that okay ? phyllis : yeah , no problem , no problem . this is -- this is great . yeah . um , it was nice working with you today . devon : you know what ? yeah , it was . it was . same here . phyllis : oh , and by the way , i need to pay you back for that sub . devon : it 's on me . do n't worry about it . phyllis : just ... well , i -- devon : i 'm serious . it 's fine . phyllis : i have the money . devon : it 's okay . have a good one . phyllis : all right , you , too . devon : bye . phyllis : ( thinking ) todd is out of town . will give him your message to call you when he 's back . [ scene_break ] paul : hey , heather , i was just , uh , calling to see if you have any time today . heather : is this about the rims case possibly ? paul : no , this is , um , this is about something i 'd rather not discuss on the phone . heather : oh , okay . um , well , does it have to be today ? i 'm kinda booked with a ton of work . paul : well , it 's not urgent . but , um , it 's gon na take more than five minutes . heather : okay , well , i 'll look at my calendar and i will e - mail you with dates . paul : all right , sounds good . i 'll talk to you soon . [ scene_break ] nikki : the loft is n't too far . i 'm gon na go pick up a few of victoria 's things . victor : i 'll call you if there are any changes . jack : nikki , i want you to know my heart -- victor : she 's upset . jack : yeah , understandable , i guess . listen , i just came by to warn you . the police have as much evidence on you as they do on me . victor : are you accusing me of murder ? i just saved your life . that 's the thanks i get ? jack : i think i 've been quite clear . i 'm very grateful for your saving my life . victor : let me tell you something , if i had to do it all over again , i 'd leave you lying in that rubble , choking on the dust . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) cane : sir , thank you for coming over . appreciate it . this way . grandma . man : mrs. chancellor ? kay : yes ? man : we know what caused the structure to collapse . [ next_on ] david : you have n't heard , have you ? they know the reason for the accident . cane : the police have opened an official homicide investigation . nick : is it true what they 're saying on the news ? | phyllis again complains about not having enough freedom on work release . they talk about john and she decides she is going to contact john 's former cellmate . at newman , she finds out she will be working with devon . noah comes home and does n't seem to be himself . jack wonders why the police do n't suspect victor , only him . later jack tells victor about the dog hair and that the police will be looking at him too . they both accuse each other of murder . victor questions paul on how the investigation is going . it is n't going well , he does know that joe was a criminal and covered his tracks well . victor ignores business issues and focuses completely on victoria and the clear springs investigation . kevin and gloria go to see jana at prison and jana brings up john 's will . gloria is sure jack forged the will . jana promises to poke around and see what she can find out from the chaplain . cane still feels responsible for the accident . after telling maggie that he would respect her mother 's wishes , paul decides he wants to tell heather he is her father . an investigator comes to katherine 's house to tell her that they know what caused the accident . |
meggie : well , you 're not gon na be around much longer . [ scene_break ] deacon : morning . nikki : ( gasps ) oh , hi . deacon : i - i want to apologize for -- nikki : i - i wanted to say -- deacon : uh , sorry . you go first . nikki : um , i - i just wanted to tell you again , i know how hard it was for you to get rid of that alcohol you snuck in here . deacon : you know , you 're -- you 're pretty amazing . you just continue to cut me slack , even when i do n't deserve it , especially after last night . i 'm really sorry about that . nikki : i -- look , i - it 's okay . i - i - i think we both realized it was a mistake to go there , so let 's just forget the whole thing happened and focus on getting sober . deacon : does n't mean we ca n't have breakfast together . nikki : oh , i already ate . i got up early . i did not sleep . deacon : because of last night . nikki : no , no . uh ... deacon : are you -- are you upset because victoria has n't come to see you still ? nikki : ( sighs ) i never thought my daughter would desert me . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi . victor : it might surprise you to know that my financial records have been sent to a higher court for review . billy : oh , who says money ca n't buy everything ? victoria : you know , eventually , dad , you 're gon na have to open your books . victor : do n't count on it . victoria : i ca n't believe that you 're keeping me away from seeing my own mother when she 's in rehab . victor : i have your mother 's best interests at heart . victoria : no , as usual , you have your own best interests at heart . how can you do this ? not just to me , but to mom . i know she wants to see me . victor : no , she does not want to see you . [ scene_break ] heather : uh , yeah , a.d.a . babcock is , uh , is handling that trial . ( knock on door ) heather : and it goes to trial -- ( whispers ) yeah . ( normal voice ) um , next week . okay , thanks . hi . paul : hi . no rest for the weary candidate , huh ? heather : no . ( chuckles ) well , what about you ? you 've been going nonstop working on my campaign . paul : well , you know me , your number one supporter . heather : how 's the race look ? paul : well , uh , it 's tight . that last tv ad got you a little breathing room . heather : i 'd love to run another one before election day . paul : amazing you have the funds in this economy . i 'm impressed with the amount of , uh , money you 've been able to raise . heather : well , i 've had some very generous donors . paul : i bet just one would make a big difference . heather : i think that running another spot will put us right over the top . what do you think ? paul : must be nice to be able to outspend your opponents . heather : okay , now you sound more like a p.i . than my number one supporter . paul : both of us want to know if victor newman is bankrolling your campaign . [ scene_break ] mac : delivery for hellstrom . j.t . : oh , hey . where do i sign ? mac : here . cane and lily would like to come by and visit you . j.t . : well , i do n't really think i 'd be very good company right now . mac : i know you 're upset about not being able to join the police force . j.t . : well , i have a heart condition . it 's kind of hard to plan for the future , you know ? mac : well , there 's one thing that you can plan on , and that 's that reed and me and the baby are all gon na be there . ( door opens ) dr. shepherd : may i come in ? j.t . : hey , doc . got more bad news ? dr. shepherd : actually , good news . you can go home . j.t . : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lily : so i had to wake up every two hours last night with charlie and mattie . cane : they were tag - teaming you , huh ? lily : oh , yes . cane : ( chuckles ) lily : and dad told me to take a break . he did n't have to be in the office until later , so , you know ... cane : you know , i 'm really glad that neil 's letting you stay with him . lily : are you kidding me ? this is a dream come true for him ... although , you know , he 's not crazy about the circumstances , obviously . cane : yeah , neither am i . you know what ? the good thing is neil 's building has 24/7 security , and we 've got edward over there , so , uh , we know you 're safe . lily : ( chuckles ) yeah . so i know that you were gon na talk to phillip to see what those cattle rustlers want . did you have any luck , or what ? [ cane remembering ] cane : how much is it gon na cost me to make you get out of my life for good ? man : ( sighs ) $ 5 million . [ scene_break ] lily : cane ? did you find anything out ? cane : you know , i do n't want you to worry , 'cause i 'm gon na take care of this , all right ? i promise you , the babies will be home soon . lily : okay . sofia : hey , you two . lily : hi . cane : hey . lily : how you doin ' ? sofia : good . good . um , malcolm told me all about the storm damage at your house and you had to move in with neil ? lily : uh , yeah . uh , i mean , hopefully , we wo n't have to be there for , you know , much longer . sofia : oh . lily : but , um , i 'm gon na get a refill ... sofia : cool . lily : so i 'll be right back . sorry . excuse me . sofia : ( sighs ) hey , cane . cane : hey , um , so , uh , i 'm glad i ran into you , because i needed to talk to you about something . sofia : sounds important . cane : yeah , it 's important . lily : here you go -- for you . sofia : oh , thank you . okay , before we get into business , i want a full report on my little niece and nephew . lily : aw . ( chuckles ) sofia : you , y - you do n't mind if i call them that , do you ? lily : no , of course not . listen , i know that you and malcolm are n't married yet , but we think of you as family , okay ? sofia : well , that is so nice to hear because i already feel like i 'm a part of the winters clan , you know ? lily : oh . ( chuckles ) sofia : and i love those little munchkins . lily : i know . they 're so cute . sofia : they are . lily : ooh , ooh , ooh . look at these halloween pictures . they look adorable . look . sofia : let me see . aw . cane : yeah . sofia : look at them -- so cute . lily : are n't they cute in their little outfits ? ( laughs ) sofia : ( laughs ) cane : lily 's already working on their outfits for next year . lily : oh , of course . sofia : oh , i hear you , girl . i would be dressing them up every day . lily : i know , right ? ( laughs ) sofia : little matching outfits . ( laughs ) ( cell phone rings ) lily : hold on . it 's mac . hold on . sorry . hey . what 's going on ? mac : j.t . 's just been released from the hospital , and i 'm about to drive him home . lily : oh , my gosh , that 's great . j.t . 's out of the hospital . cane : oh , that 's great . that 's good news . lily : well , can we come by and see him later ? [ scene_break ] mac : cane and lily would like to come by the apartment and visit you . j.t . : um , yeah , yeah . you know , i 'm feeling better . i 'd like to thank him personally for saving my life . mac : he 'd love to see you . lily : okay , well , we 'll see you guys soon . mac : okay , great . bye . dr. shepherd : and again , be sure to follow up with your regular physician . good luck , both of you . j.t . : thank you . mac : thanks . j.t . : ( sighs heavily ) wow . prescriptions to fill , diet and exercise regimen . ( sighs ) did n't think i 'd have to worry about this for a few years . mac : it 's just living a healthier life . it 's stuff that we should be doing anyway . j.t . : yeah , but it 's somebody telling you you have to do it , and that 's ... mac : reed and this little guy or girl and i would rather you have to do this than us not having you here at all . j.t . : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] deacon : you know , maybe it 's not you that victoria 's avoiding . it -- it could be me . you ca n't blame her for not wanting to see the guy that broke up her marriage . nikki : she does n't even know you 're here . deacon : nikki , it 's very possible that nick told her . nikki : i made him promise not to tell anybody . deacon : ( sighs ) nikki : she 's avoiding me . she 's either angry or disappointed or both . deacon : hey , have you stopped to think that maybe she 's just confused ? you know , she does n't want to say the wrong thing , does n't want to make things worse for you . nikki : you really think so ? deacon : i do n't think you need me to tell you how much your daughter loves you . nikki : oh , and i love her , too , so much . and she 's been through so much lately with her father and losing the baby , and i hate the additional stress i 'm giving her . but i sure would love to see her . [ scene_break ] victoria : mom actually said that she did n't want to see me ? victor : the lawsuit you have filed against me is a constant source of anxiety for her . she realizes you 're the reason this family is falling apart . when she looks at you , she sees the reason she is where she is . victoria : all right , well , if you really believe that , then why do n't you just let me make it up to her ? victor : you end this lawsuit , girl . you show her how much you care about this family . and then you can see your mother again . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : i ... just ... mm . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] heather : 9 : 00 a.m. tomorrow . then the offer 's off the table . paul : at some point , i want to talk to you about victor 's involvement in your campaign . heather : he 's a contributor . i have a lot of those . ( sighs ) okay , maybe he 's given more than most . paul : you know , when you were made interim d.a . , you said you were going to hold yourself to the highest standards . heather : i have n't done anything illegal . paul : something does n't have to be illegal to be unethical . heather : are you accusing me of something ? paul : people are watching you . they are waiting for you to make a mistake . and your association with victor newman is gon na be trouble . mark my words . heather : ( sighs ) give me a little credit . i know what kind of person he is . paul : i thought i did , too . i thought i was a friend . but that did n't stop him from using patty to get back at jack now , did it ? heather : i 've prosecuted worse people than victor . paul : he 's fighting his daughters in court . if he can turn on his own children , just imagine what he might do to you if you cross him . look , i - i do n't know what deal you made with victor , but get out of it . [ scene_break ] lily : so i have to run just a couple errands before we go to j.t . 's . cane : listen , why do n't you go ahead ? i got ta discuss some business with sofia . lily : um , okay . i 'll meet you there . cane : uh , it might take a little while . and i - i just do n't want to also crowd j.t . , so ... lily : i - i know . i get it . i 'll give him your best , okay ? cane : all right , bye , baby . mm . lily : bye . nice seeing you . sofia : you , too . kiss those babies for me now . lily : i will , definitely . ( chuckles ) cane : me , too . sofia : so what is this important business you wanted to talk with me about ? [ scene_break ] ( front door closes ) meggie : victor , i thought you were gone for the day . victor : uh , i had a change of plans . meggie : oh , well , i was just about to go to the market . i can stay here if you need me . victor : no , that 's all right . i have a meeting here a little later . i 'll do some work in my study . by the way , there were some files here . do you know where they are ? meggie : you put them here . victor : oh . thank you . ( sighs ) meggie : you okay ? you seem kind of tense . victor : ( sighs ) uh , i , um ... i ran into my daughter victoria and that useless husband of hers . meggie : well , you finally got a little relaxed last night , and you 're all stressed out again today . victor : ( sighs ) if you have to go somewhere , please do , okay ? meggie : okay , i 'll see you later . victor : thank you . victor : ( sighs ) i would like to see you immediately . heather : i ca n't get away right now . victor : well , i 'll make it worth your while . when can you be here ? heather : 30 minutes . victor : all right , i 'll be seeing you . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nikki : come in . nikki : billy . billy : surprise . so ... nikki : oh , my goodness . it -- it certainly is . billy : nice place . it 's almost like home , except for your family 's not here . that must be tough . nikki : yeah . well , victor 's been here and nicholas . but i miss victoria . billy : yeah , well , about her not coming to see you , it 's , um -- nikki : she must be so disappointed . billy : she is . she is . nikki : is that why she does n't want to see me ? billy : the reason why victoria 's disappointed is she thinks that you do n't want to see her . nikki : what ? billy : that 's what victor told her . nikki : why would he do that ? what -- how could he do that to her ? i -- to me ? billy : ( purses lips ) because victoria did n't accept his settlement offer . nikki : oh , my god . billy , you have to know i would never refuse to see my daughter . billy : well , victoria 's pretty messed up about all of this . nikki : you call her and tell her what 's going on . i 'm gon na talk to the administrator . i will decide who gets to visit me . billy : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) victoria : hey . did you solve that emergency at work ? billy : i 'm at solidarity house . victor lied . your mom wants to see you . victoria : ( sighs ) ( whispers ) that bastard . [ scene_break ] cane : i think it 's important that we hire an outside consultant for this project . um , you need someone who has some experience in alternate fuel production as well as international business . sofia : you have someone in mind ? cane : james collier . sofia : collier . impressive résumé . i 'm surprised i have n't heard of him . [ cane remembering ] cane : james collier , august 17 , 1973 . is this the madison county hall of records ? yeah , m - my name is , uh , james collier , and , uh , i need to order a , uh , replacement birth certificate . [ scene_break ] sofia : well , he looks great on paper , but i 'd like to meet him in person , ask him some questions , see what kind of vibe i get from him . cane : yeah , um , you know , i generally would agree with you on that , but i think that if we do n't jump on this , we might lose this guy . sofia : you feel that strongly about this ? cane : yeah , i feel that strongly about this . [ scene_break ] mac : hey . lily : hi . mac : where 's cane ? lily : um , he had some business to take care of , but he , uh , sends his love . he 's gon na call you and see when he can stop by , so ... j.t . : well , the schedule 's wide - open . the doctors ordered me to take it easy for a while . mac : or else he has to answer to me . j.t . : yeah . i 'm gon na go crazy sittin ' around here . lily : well , that is why i brought you this . it has , uh , books and dvds , magazines , and some of that caramel corn from that gourmet store on linden . j.t . : how about that ? lily : so share with me , okay ? j.t . : share ? well , i will . i appreciate that . that 's very nice of you . lily : ( chuckles ) yeah . well , you know , it 's the least i could do . i just , you know , i feel really bad that you were hurt on your way to help our family , so ... j.t . : lily , you and cane should be the last people to feel guilty . if you had n't have come along when you did , you know , i might not be here . lily : well , now you 're home from the hospital , on the road to recovery , so it 's gon na be good from here on out . [ scene_break ] meggie : hey . deacon : what the hell are you doin ' here ? meggie : i 've come to check on nikki . did you give her the booze i snuck in ? deacon : we had a little change in plans . i , uh , turned that over to a staff member . meggie : well , uh , how are you gon na make it look like nikki 's trashing her second chance that victor 's giving her if you do n't get her to drink ? deacon : you worry about winning over newman , and i 'll handle nikki my way . meggie : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nikki : come in . oh . ( sighs ) oh , sweetheart . victoria : mom . ( sighs ) nikki : ohh . victoria : mom , i 've been so worried about you . nikki : oh , i 'm so glad you 're here . victoria : ( sighs ) nikki : parents are supposed to worry about their children , not the other way around . victoria : yeah , well , children are supposed to stop giving their parents grief at a certain point , too . mom , i 'm so sorry . this is all my fault . i 'm so sorry . nikki : well , do n't be ridiculous . this is not your fault . victoria : ( sighs ) i had no idea that you were struggling with alcohol again . i - i 've just been so wrapped up in my own world , mom . ( groans ) nikki : i do n't -- i do n't want to hear any of this now . victoria : ( sighs ) nikki : the important thing is you are here . and i 'm so glad you came , because i thought you were upset with me . victoria : mom ... ( sighs ) you have been the one person in my life that has never let me down . you fought for reed when i was in the hospital . you stood up for billy and me . you have never , ever abandoned me . nikki : baby , i never would . victoria : and i would never abandon you . i would have been here sooner , but dad was -- nikki : ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs heavily ) god , just never mind . forget it . i just ... nikki : i know . i - i - i know you 're upset with your father . you do n't have to hide that from me . victoria : he never should have tried to keep me from you . he never should have done that . and to tell me that you did n't want to see me , that was wrong . nikki : that was -- that was despicable , horrible . victoria : mom , did you know that he waited right before my meeting to tell me that this was going on ? he was trying to use what you were going through to try to get me to settle . he lied and told me that you did n't want to see me , and he tried to convince me that i was the reason you started drinking . nikki : oh , my god . victoria : ( sighs ) nikki : honey , that is not true . that is so untrue . victoria : i know . i know . nikki : ( sighs ) victoria : but this is why i 'm filing the lawsuit , all right ? it 's not about money . it 's not about ... i just ca n't let him control me anymore like this . i just want to get as far away from him as possible . i know you love him . i know that , but , mom , you need to get away from him , too . [ scene_break ] heather : why did you want to see me ? victor : to thank you for preventing my arrest . heather : judge phelps ' order forcing you to open the newman records was overly broad . there was just cause to send it to a higher court . victor : to have such a hardworking , conscientious district attorney -- that 's reassuring . heather : ( sighs ) you have an amazing ability to see things the way you want to . victor : i have an ability to see things the way they are . heather : i helped a major campaign contributor avoid arrest . victor : you proved to be a good friend . that 's another reason that i asked you to come here . heather : what 's that ? victor : your ticket to win this election . [ scene_break ] lily : when -- when mac told me that you were being released from the hospital , i just assumed that everything was okay . j.t . : i 'm just gon na have to take some medication , stay on a diet , follow an exercise program . mac : which are all things that he should be doing anyway . j.t . : ( sighs ) lily : and y - you ca n't join the police force like you wanted . j.t . : yeah , well , look . this is n't a pity party . i do n't want you to feel sorry for me . i just wanted you to know what 's going on . lily : j.t . , you do n't have to put on a front . i 've been there . j.t . : compared to what you went through , this is nothing . lily : no , that 's not true . i mean , you know , you 've had a life - changing experience . you 're entitled to feel however you want . i mean , you can feel frustrated or depressed , even angry . j.t . : well , then what ? lily : you know , you go on , because you have no other choice . j.t . : yeah . i just wish i knew what to expect , you know ? lily : well , i 'll tell you what to expect . you expect good things , and hopefully , they 'll come . [ scene_break ] sofia : so you 're asking me to hire someone sight unseen ? cane : i 'm asking you to trust me . sofia : i 've never hired someone i have n't met . cane : sofia , when you assigned me to this biodiesel technology project , you saved my life . i mean , literally , you saved my life . and there is no one -- there is no one that wants this to succeed more than i do . now i guarantee you that james collier is the man that will do that . sofia : is this personal for you ? cane : this is very personal for me . sofia : okay , cane . your man collier is hired . have him fill out the necessary paperwork , send it over to human resources , and we 'll start depositing paychecks in his account . cane : you 're not gon na regret this . sofia : ( laughs ) honey , i 'm not gon na regret this , because if this guy does n't work out , you 're gon na be the one who 's sorry . you 'll have to answer to tucker and me . cane : it 's gon na work out . it 's gon na work out . sofia : good . i love a confident man . lily is very lucky . see you soon ? cane : sure . cane : we need to meet . [ scene_break ] meggie : i do n't care how you handle nikki . just do n't screw things up . deacon : you know what , meggie ? do n't worry about me , all right ? you got your hands full trying to become the next mrs. newman . meggie : right on schedule there . deacon : oh , yeah , right . i see that every time victor comes by to visit nikki . meggie : once i get him to vegas , he wo n't even remember nikki . deacon : what are you planning ? meggie : well , i 'm gon na make him one of my special cocktails for the big guy , and then once he drinks it , he 'll agree to anything . deacon : and , uh , what do you plan on doing once elvis pronounces you man and wife ? meggie : well , we 'll go to the honeymoon suite to seal the deal . but that 'll never happen , because he will have had one too many performance pills . deacon : are you mental ? that stuff is dangerous for heart patients . meggie : poor victor . he was only trying to satisfy me . if i 'd just known that he was taking that medication , he 'd still be with us . and , you know , i 'll just cry all the way to the bank . [ scene_break ] victor : sorry . i had to take that call . so ... victor : ( sighs ) you have n't taken the check . heather : no . victor : have you seen your recent poll numbers ? you 're 2 points ahead of the competition . this will put you over the top . heather : yeah , i could , uh , use it to buy a final tv ad . victor : what 's stopping you ? heather : i ca n't accept your money if it means you can call in a favor whenever you want . victor : ( sighs ) how do you think your opponent finances his campaign ? because of help from generous donors like me . politics is a rough game . this is how it 's being played . heather : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) victor : you 'll make an excellent district attorney . [ scene_break ] nikki : victoria , i know you 're upset with your father . victoria : ( sighs ) i 'm so -- nikki : but i do n't want you to confront him . victoria : ( sighs ) mom , i ca n't just let him get away with this . nikki : let me deal with it , okay ? i do n't want him any more angry with you than he is . victoria : well , i am not gon na stay quiet just because i 'm afraid of how he 's gon na react . nikki : sweetheart , can you please just do it then for me ? please ? ( door opens ) billy : hey , uh , one of the counselors keeps trying to come in here and check on you . i told her to beat it , but i 'm pretty sure she 's comin ' back , so ... okay . nikki : okay , um ... victoria : i do n't want to leave you . nikki : honey , it 's all right . um , you can come back tomorrow . and i have my cell phone back . you can call me anytime . ( sighs ) i 'll be here . victoria : i love you . nikki : oh , baby , i love you . victoria : okay . nikki : thank you . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) victor : yes , sweetheart ? nikki : i need to see you , victor . victor : everything all right ? nikki : just come . victor : i 'll be right there . [ scene_break ] j.t . : ( sighs ) mac : thinking about what lily said ? j.t . : well , she 's right . you know , i - i got ta start focusing on the things that are possible , not the things that are n't . when i was layin ' around the hospital , i started thinking about all the things i have n't done in my life . mac : like what ? j.t . : i - i always wanted to travel , see the world . i never did . you know , now -- now this sounds kind of funny , 'cause the loft was pretty damn cool , but i 've never really had a - a real home . mac : well , we can start looking for a house , but i do n't think that 's gon na solve your problem . j.t . : and before the accident , i did n't even realize i had a problem . but now it feels like something 's missing . i 'm not sure what it is . mac : purpose ? j.t . : that 's what the police academy was gon na give me . and now i 'm gon na have to find something else to give my life meaning . [ scene_break ] victoria : i would n't have gotten to see my mom if it were n't for you . thank you . billy : well , i could n't let victor get away with the crap he was pulling on you and nikki . victoria : ( sighs ) think about it . a year ago , i was praying that he would get a new heart , and now i 'm so angry with him . ( sighs ) how can one person hate their own father so much ? billy : well , honey , when your father is victor newman , i imagine it 's pretty easy . victoria : well , i would love to give him a piece of my mind , but i promised my mom i would let her deal with it . [ scene_break ] victor : everything all right ? nikki : victoria was here . you kept her away . victor : i was trying to do what was best . nikki : for you , not for me . it really scares me to think that the same person can be so loving and caring and then turn around and be so cruel . victor , you know how important my family is to me right now , and you kept my daughter away from me . victor : my darling , for your information , it is victoria who cut herself off from us , all right ? she allied herself with that obnoxious billy abbott and then tried to sue me . nikki : perhaps if you had reached out to her , none of that would have happened . victor : oh , wait a minute now . we really need to talk about this , okay ? i made her a more - than - generous offer . she does n't give a damn about you . you need me now more than ever , for heaven 's sake . she tried to put me behind bars . nikki : how dare you say that ? how dare you ? i hate ... ( stomps foot ) this lawsuit . i hate ... ( stomps foot ) what it 's doing to all of us . victor : and i 'm trying to resolve it . nikki : by using me , by using our daughter 's feelings for me . victor : i am trying to hold our family together . nikki : do n't pretend that you 're doing anything kind for me , because you 're only doing everything for newman enterprises . that is the only thing that you have ever been devoted to . [ scene_break ] cane : james collier has a bank account set up in miami . the first checks will be deposited in a day or so . here 's what you need to get the funds . man : well , collier does n't exist . so how 's his work gon na get done ? cane : i 'll do his job . man : you better , mate . it is a lovely home you got here . just -- just -- just lovely . bet the wife and kids love it . cane : you 'll get your damn money . you stay away from my family . lily : cane , guess -- hi . um ... cane : hey . lily : what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] mac : you thinking what i 'm thinking ? j.t . : ( exhales ) well , i do n't know . you thinking that i got a really hot fiancée ? mac : ( chuckles ) j.t . : ( chuckles ) mac : i 'm thinking about the job in d.c . i know you were n't interested in moving before . but things have changed . j.t . : well , they 'd change a hell of a lot more if we moved out of genoa city . mac : maybe for the better . j.t . : ( sighs ) well , i guess there is a lot of opportunity in d.c . mac : mm - hmm . i bet the nonprofit could use you , probably be exactly what you need . j.t . : what we both need . [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you . so i 'm thinking , maybe my dad keeping me from seeing my mom is a good sign . billy : honey , i can put a positive spin on just about anything , but i think you have me beat here . victoria : well , maybe it 's because he thinks that he 's losing the lawsuit . i mean , why else would he resort to such low tactics ? billy : because he 's a dirty , rotten s.o.b ... victoria : ( sighs ) billy : who does n't care who he hurts as long as he gets what he wants . he 's victor . victoria : i think my dad 's desperate . billy : ( clears throat ) he 's showing you who 's boss . he got out of being arrested . he got the court order kicked up to an even higher court . these are n't signs of weakness . these are signs of strength . victoria : they 're also moves that someone else made . billy : yeah , the district attorney . victoria : yeah . you know , heather 's never been a fan of my father 's , so why would she start doing him any favors now ? billy : i do n't know . but i 'd like to find out . [ scene_break ] heather : i 'm heather stevens , and i approve this message . how soon can they set up the shoot ? oh , um , can you see if they can do it sooner ? i - i really want to get this on the air as soon as possible . uh , yeah . let me know . paul : so you 're doing a new tv spot . heather : yes . paul : where did you get the money ? heather : a donor . paul : you did n't hear a word i said , did you ? heather : if i want to help people , i need to get elected . paul : no matter the cost ? so you would do anything to win this election ? heather : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : is this really what you think ? that nothing matters more to me than my company ? nikki : that 's what it feels like sometimes . victor : why ? because i would n't let victoria see you ? nikki : you used both of us as leverage for your lawsuit . victor : ( sighs ) you know damn well that i did n't mean to hurt you . nikki : i know . you never do . victor : ( sighs ) all right . ( sighs heavily ) all right , baby , i 'm gon na go . nikki : i think that 's good , a good idea . ( sobs ) victor : what are you doing here ? deacon : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] ronan : murphy , is that morse code ? kay : is ronan right ? i mean , is it morse code ? billy : so you 're telling me victor did n't buy his way out of getting arrested ? because that 's what it sounds like to me . victoria : there is no way i 'm gon na let you take my little boy across state lines -- no way . | at the ranch , meggie mumbles to herself that he wo n't be around for too much longer . nikki defends deacon for sneaking liquor into solidarity . nikki becomes upset because victoria has n't come to visit her . victor brags to victoria that his financial records were sent to a higher court for review . victoria reprimands victor for keeping her away from nikki . heather is on the phone when paul comes to visit her . paul warns her about accepting donations from victor . heather asks paul how the race looks . paul informs her that the last tv ad gave her a little breathing room . mackenzie tells j.t . that cane and lily want to come by to see him , but j.t . has doubts . dr. shepherd tells j.t . that he can go home , but he has to follow a strict diet and exercise program . lily asks cane what the cattle rustlers want from him . cane assures lily that she and the twins will be home soon . victor puts all the blame on victoria and this lawsuit for nikki to start drinking again . victor comes home much to meggie 's surprise . victor calls heather and tells her to stop by . billy visits nikki and lets her know what is going on between victor and victoria . victoria calls billy and finds out that nikki really does want to see victoria . cane talks to sofia about hiring a james collier . sofia has her doubts but finally gives in . meggie visits deacon and tells him her plans for victor . nikki calls victor to come visit her . when victor visits her , nikki reprimands him for keeping victoria from seeing her . victor , once again , puts all the blame on victoria . cane meets with a man and tells him that he will get his money . lily walks in and demands to know what is going on . heather accepts a hefty contribution from victor and sets up another campaign tv ad . paul sees the ad and , once again , warns heather about victor . |
ronan : i did n't see a photo of it . man : well , there should have been . you know , i 'll go find it . ronan : yeah , do that . hey , you know what ? just grab me the actual bracelet . man : you got it . ronan : all right . chance : morning . ronan : morning . what 's up ? chance : i just got word ... ( sighs ) atkinson 's been transferred to barwon prison in australia . ronan : that 's good . that 's very good news . chance : yeah . plenty of crime lords there to keep him company for a while . ronan : that 's right . he 'll feel right at home , wo n't he ? chance : ( chuckles ) more so than you felt the other night ? dinner with mom and me ? hmm ? ronan : it was fine . chance : yeah , it was great . it was a blast -- for the five minutes that you were there . ronan : hey , i mean , duty called . chance : fine . let 's reschedule . ronan : you need to stop pushing this on me . chance : no , i do n't . ronan : chance , all right , nina has you , all right ? the son , the perfect son , the son every mother could want . there does n't need to be a relationship between me and her , so just stop it , please . it 's a bad idea . chance : the hell it is . [ scene_break ] nina : ( gasps ) what 's this ? paul : ( chuckles ) well , read the card and find out . nina : okay . ( gasps ) paul : ( laughs ) nina : mm . ( giggles ) paul : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] victor : do n't waste your time reading that garbage , darling . sharon : ( sighs ) if you know it 's garbage , then that means you must have read it . victor : that reporter had no business speculating about the outcome of your trial . he has not talked to avery to know anything about her game plan . sharon : you do n't have to have insider information to see where things are headed . ( sighs ) that 's why i do n't want you testifying . it ... it 's most likely not gon na help me , and it could get you in a lot of trouble . i hope that you did n't come here trying to change my mind . victor : i came here because i understand sam left town unexpectedly , and i do n't want you to go to the trial all alone without support . sharon : thank you . that 's so kind of you . but , you know , i am alone , and it 's going to be that way for a very long time , so i might as well get used to it . victor : you 're not alone , and you know that we will stand by you . sharon : have n't you noticed , victor ? everyone but you is gone . victor : that is not true , and i do n't want you to think that way . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i do n't know why you 're not callin ' me back . i hope you have n't taken those pictures of adam and heather to another outlet . i would be very disappointed . listen , um , nobody can give you the exposure that `` restless style `` can . no one can do that . i can put 'em up on the blog in seconds . please , please call me back . if it 's about the bonus ... we can talk about that . it 's negotiable . anything is negotiable . please , ricky , call me as soon as you get this . nick : ricky ? as in paul 's son ? phyllis : yeah , i was just leaving him a message . nick : yeah , i got that . i just did n't know you two knew each other . phyllis : yeah , we met the other night . nick : oh , okay . what 'd you need to talk to him about ? it sounded pretty urgent . [ scene_break ] ricky : ( sighs ) avery : you got something for me ? ricky : yeah , i do . i actually had it last time we talked . i 'm sorry ... i 'm sorry i did n't give it to you earlier . you 'll understand when you see . avery : so it 's not just a rumor . ricky : you know what the weirdest part is ? adam called me , told me it would be worth my time to come down to the club . told me to bring a camera , told me where and when exactly to stand and wait to get the best shot . avery : he set heather up ... for sharon 's sake . [ scene_break ] adam : i gave you a gift , ricky . morally , ethically , you are obligated to do everything you can to defend your client , and if you 're smart , maybe you 'll make a little money on the side . call me as soon as you get this . ( knock on door ) adam : oh , good morning . heather : no , not really . adam : why ? are you nervous about the trial ? heather : uh , actually , i 'm -- i 'm okay in that department , um , as long as nobody finds out what happened , uh , what almost happened between us the other night . adam : i 'm surprised you remember , actually . you had quite a bit to drink . heather : yes , i did , which is the only reason i ... it was a lapse in judgment on my part . adam : well , do n't worry about me . i 'm -- no one 's gon na hear anything about this from me . heather : ( sighs ) oh , my god . what have you done ? [ scene_break ] victor : you know that avery 's doing everything she can for you . you know that . sharon : yeah . that 's because that 's her job . she 's a very committed professional . she is not my friend . she 's not family . victor : mm - hmm . sharon : and that 's not to say that i do n't have any family support . there 's been noah . he 's been wonderful , probably far more so than i deserve , but i just -- i do n't ... ( sighs ) i want him to focus on his own life and his career . i do n't want him holding my hand . and my mother -- well , you know the story with her . victor : ( sighs ) yeah . i understand that , um , sam did n't want to leave town . sharon : yeah . i had to convince him . can you believe that ? he 's ... he 's made so many sacrifices for me , and i - i just started to feel guilty , and -- and it just was n't fair to him . victor : you know what disappoints me the most ? that nicholas has n't stepped up more . do you feel the same ? sharon : no . victor : hmm . sharon : i understand , you know ? i 've -- i 've done things that he never dreamed or imagined that i could do . i mean , he ca n't trust me anymore . he does n't know what to expect from me . so i guess i - i ca n't expect the same things from him anymore . you know , i ca n't ... i ca n't assume that he 's gon na be there for me like he used to be . victor : you may accept that . i ca n't . [ scene_break ] phyllis : um , ricky is a budding journalist , and he was interested in doing some freelancing for us . nick : okay . phyllis : yeah . i think it 's a good idea . i think he has potential . nick : does his `` potential `` have anything to do with the fact that he 's working on sharon 's trial ? phyllis : well , we are a magazine , and it is a huge story . i think it helps us to have more than one source , and avery is n't going to be very forthcoming with me . nick : if avery is not giving out any information , maybe she has a reason for that . phyllis : eh . nick : maybe she does n't want any bad publicity for sharon 's trial . phyllis : well , that does n't matter to me . nick : look , i know you do n't care what happens to sharon , but -- phyllis : whoa , whoa , no , no , no . no , that 's not what it is , and that is not what i meant . bad publicity at this point is not gon na hurt sharon 's trial . it 's not . and all the stories that i run on her have basically made her a celebrity . who told the world that there was a memory card that could basically prove her innocence ? i did . who also told the world that adam had it in his hot little hands but destroyed it ? i did . i have done a hell of a lot more to free sharon than avery could possibly do . nick : avery got her a new trial . phyllis : which she 's blowing , by the way . she 's gon na need someone to pull her butt out of the fire along with sharon . would n't it be rich , would n't it be brilliant , if that person happened to be me ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : i think i can get a mistrial with these . i 'll need you to testify , of course , verify their authenticity , but are you willing to do that ? ricky : yeah . avery : are you sure ? heather 's your sister . ricky : well , she 's not my sister in the way that you 'd normally think about it . we just met for the first time a couple weeks ago . but i still felt enough of a connection that i knew i could n't sell them . avery : sell them ? ricky : yeah . someone made me an offer on 'em . avery : must have been a good one . ricky : i 'm not gon na profit off of them . but that does n't mean that i owe it to heather to suppress them , either . avery : no , of course you do n't . look , if she had these feelings for a key witness , she should have never taken the case . ricky : she -- she strikes me as the kind of person who -- who thinks she can get away with anything -- bending the rules . she was probably spoiled by our father growing up . it 's obvious that he thinks she could do no wrong . avery : well , he 's about to find out otherwise , is n't he ? ricky : heather made her choice . let her live with it . [ scene_break ] adam : why are you getting so upset ? i just told you -- heather : yeah , yeah , one of your slippery , technically true promises . `` nobody will ever hear about this `` from you . what does that mean ? adam : just what i said . heather : so people will hear about it from somebody else ? adam : heather , you give me too much credit . i 'm not as clever as you think i am . heather : i do n't understand . why -- why -- why would you want to sabotage me ? not me . the case . you changed your mind . ( sighs ) you 're back on sharon 's side , are n't you ? adam : how would this help sharon if -- well , i guess if people thought you and i were colluding together against her during this entire trial , that could be a problem for you . heather : you bastard ! adam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : i hear you got a new job . congrats . you leaving town soon ? chance : ( sighs ) well , when i do , it 's not gon na be in the middle of the night without even saying good - bye to mom . ronan : i 'm sure it wo n't be , because you and her are very close . you have been your whole life . it 's a little different situation over here . chance : ronan , she wants to get close to you , too . and deep down , i truly believe that you want to get to know her better . otherwise , why would you have shown up the other night ? ronan : well , i was just hungry , chance . chance : oh , come on . ronan , what is holding you back here , man ? i mean , what has you so petrified from opening up just a little bit to mom ? ronan : if you 're done playing psychologist on me , i have a case i need to be working on . chance : okay , yeah , get up . walk away . that 's -- that 's right . this is the job where you get to ask all the questions , and no one else gets to , right ? huh ? is that how it is ? is that how ronan operates ? you know what ? here 's the thing -- maybe the reason why you wo n't answer mine is because you do n't simply have an answer at all . is that it ? i mean , is that why you 're so walled off , ronan ? from me ? mom ? everyone ? because if that 's the reason , if that 's the answer , that 's really sad to think about , man . you 're just a detective , a guy with a badge , who does n't have a clue . ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] nina : well , i have got to watch what i say around you . i mention a play 's got good reviews , and now i have tickets . paul : well , i was thinking we could spend , you know , the whole weekend in chicago . nina : ( sighs ) paul : chance will have already left by then . nina : and ronan certainly wo n't miss me , so ... paul : yeah , but , you know ... ( sighs ) our children have kept us very busy lately . nina : ( laughs ) yes , they have . paul : and i think that , uh , maybe we 've been distracted from some of the conversations we ought to be having . nina : like what ? paul : well , i 'd like to talk about the future , maybe our future . nina : should i feel guilty about keeping you away from ricky ? i mean , he just got to town . paul : no , not at all . i 'll make time for ricky . whether or not he 'll have time for me , i do n't know . ( chuckles ) nina : what , is he being standoffish ? paul : oh , no , no , not at all . it 's , uh , he 's just so involved with this case . nina : oh , well , thank goodness they 're not all like ronan . paul : i know . i mean , i half expected there to be some -- some tension between ricky and me because i was n't much a part of his life when he was young . nina : but he understands why . right ? paul : well , he seems to . i think he 's just happy to be getting to know this side of the family better . [ scene_break ] ricky : heather . heather : ( sighs ) ricky : you okay ? here , let me call dad . heather : no , no , please . do n't do that . he will think i 'm such an idiot . i am such an idiot . ( sighs ) ricky : i 'm sure he 'll be supportive , whatever it is that 's going on . uh , he 's been there for you your entire life . why would he stop now ? heather : you 've got the wrong idea about us . i mean , that 's not paul 's and my story at all . [ scene_break ] avery : great news . sharon : what ? avery : i think we 're gon na get a mistrial . sharon : ( gasps ) how ? avery : you can thank adam . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , something 's weird here . aside from you claiming that you 're on this mission to save sharon -- phyllis : i just want to run a hot story . that 's all i want . that 's all i 've ever wanted . nick : and it 's also a chance to one - up your sister , which makes it better , right ? yeah , do n't deny it . i can actually feel the competitive vibe coming from you . phyllis : oh , really ? is that the vibe you get ? what kind of vibe do you get from avery ? nick : um , that vibe would be strictly professional . phyllis : really ? yeah , that was professional , what i saw at crimson lights when you guys were in each other 's arms . nick : so that 's why -- okay . okay . she was having a bad day , all right ? i guess . i do n't know . i was there . what ? no . no , no , no . you are not gon na turn this into something it 's not , all right ? and i do n't want you going off and doing something to screw up sharon 's case just 'cause you 're pissed at me . ( cell phone alert chimes ) nick : do n't do that . and as usual , there 's a problem in the art department . phyllis : oh , yeah , go to it . i 'm sure there are a lot of girls there who are stressed out and need a hug . ( sighs ) nick : nothing happened . [ phyllis remembering ] ronan : i 'm a cop . phyllis : i know you are . ronan : which makes this ... phyllis : very wrong . ronan : very wrong . phyllis : ( sighs ) ronan : this is a bad idea . phyllis : those are always the best ideas , are n't they ? the bad ones . ronan : ( sighs ) phyllis : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( scribbling on notepad ) phyllis : wait , who 's this ... phyllis : what ? ( elevator door opens ) phyllis : ronan . ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : that -- that 's an awfully big box for a bracelet . man : all the smaller things were together . ronan : ( sighs ) all right , thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : dad . are you looking for me ? victor : as a matter of fact , i am , son . i came to apologize for getting a court order forcing you to take faith to see her mother . nick : okay . victor : i know that you eventually would have come to the conclusion yourself that it was wrong to keep faith away from sharon . nick : so you are apologizing , but you still think you were right to do that . victor : i acknowledge that i overstepped , okay ? but i 'm asking you not to take out whatever anger you have toward me on sharon . nick : i do n't appreciate you characterizing it like that . victor : how else would you describe it , son ? you turned your back on someone you know is innocent . nick : i did n't turn my back on her , dad . victor : uh - huh . nick : i told you from the beginning that i would help sharon any way i could with the magazine . victor : with the magazine . nick : anything beyond that , i have to establish some boundaries . you might want to look into that . victor : meaning what ? nick : why do you care so much about sharon ? victor : is n't it obvious ? why would n't i care about the mother of my grandchildren ? [ scene_break ] sharon : ( scoffs ) adam set this up ? avery : mm - hmm . he does n't want to see you convicted , but he does n't want to put himself in the hot seat , either , and admit phyllis was right about him having the memory card . sharon : so he ... instead does this . avery : mm - hmm . well , if the judge declares a mistrial , there 's a chance that the d.a . might not want to take your case to court again . sharon : because it 's more trouble than it 's worth ? avery : that 's what adam is banking on . sharon : ( sighs ) but there 's no guarantee of that , though . avery : no , my guess is that spencer will think third time is a charm . sharon : well , if he does , adam 's off the hook because of these pictures . avery : right . the judge will never let him testify with this . sharon : so once again , adam comes out without a scratch , and meanwhile , heather 's career and her reputation are destroyed . avery : you ever have a cat bring you a dead mouse and expect you to be thrilled with it ? that 's adam . i 'm sure he thinks this is the height of chivalry , he 's your hero come to save you . [ scene_break ] adam : hey , faith . hey , you . what you doin ' ? faith : scary fingers . adam : ( gasps ) scary fingers ! guess what ? mommy 's gon na come see you real soon . faith : mommy ! adam : mm - hmm . i promise . [ scene_break ] heather : ( sighs ) i did n't even know paul growing up . ricky : you did n't ? heather : no , i - i grew up with my mother and -- and my stepfather . he was definitely a big influence , probably why i became a prosecutor . definitely why i 'm so screwed up when it comes to men . ( sighs ) he used to beat my mother up . ricky : i 'm sorry . i - i did n't know . heather : it was a big family secret . nobody knew . well , some people suspected , but nobody did anything about it . ricky : did he hurt you ? heather : he threatened to , so my mother killed him . i 'm actually surprised avery was n't more thorough . she did n't have you investigate me . paul : hey , my two favorite people . how 's it going ? [ scene_break ] ronan : ( sighs ) okay , well , that 's definitely not victoria 's . ronan : can i help you ? phyllis : do n't look at me like that . please do n't even go there . ronan : well , i wo n't , because we agreed that neither one of us is gon na go there again . right . phyllis : exactly . that 's what we agreed . and that 's twice as true , especially after what you did . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) i know exactly how heather is going to feel when she sees those photos . avery : yeah , well , do n't feel too sorry for her . it 's not the first time she 's crossed the line ethically . she 's a disgrace to her office , and it 's an office she 's not gon na have much longer . sharon : and adam claims another victim . [ scene_break ] paul : so you guys have , uh , time to sit and have some coffee ? ricky : no . no , no , um , i 'm sorry . i 've got ta run . paul : okay , i 'll ... catch you later . how about you ? heather : i 'm due into court . paul : what ? sharon 's trial ? heather : yeah . paul : hold on . are you worried ? i mean , from what i read in the paper , everything 's going your way . heather : ( sighs ) yeah , but , i mean , everything can change on a dime . i mean , if i let my guard down , avery is not above using underhanded tactics . paul : you know what ? you can handle anything she throws at you . you know that . do n't worry about it . okay ? heather : how 's it going with you and ricky ? paul : you 're the second person to ask me that today . and i have n't been able to spend as much time with him as i would like because of the trial , but , uh , i 'm looking forward to getting to know him better like i did you . heather : well , it 's better late than never . paul : you know , i - i feel awful about all the things i missed out on with you two . heather : ca n't change it now . paul : are you okay ? heather : yeah , i 'm fine . i 'm fine . i 'm just -- i 'm late . wish me luck . paul : okay . good luck . [ scene_break ] victor : sit down , son . ( sighs ) let me ask you something . does it really surprise you that i feel partly responsible for what happened to sharon ? that she went to hawaii because of what i had done to uncover what i had done hiding skye lockhart ? nick : there 's more to this than guilt or family obligation , dad . i mean , be honest . if this were phyllis in this situation , would you be reacting the same way ? victor : unlikely . nick : yeah , you 've always had a soft spot for sharon . victor : son , who would n't have a soft spot for her knowing about her childhood , knowing how tough that was ? and then she marries you , time to get all that behind her , only to lose her children and to lose you to phyllis . and then she gets involved with that psychopath adam . that 's too much for any one person to deal with . she 's alone , and it saddens me . nick : look , if you think you can change sharon back to the person she used to be , you ca n't . so give it up . sharon 's changed now . now whether that was under the influence of adam , i do n't know . but she is reckless , and she is unreliable . dad , i know you do n't want to see that . hell , i did n't want to see it . but i had no choice . i have children depending on me . they have to be my priority . victor : and i understand that . but you do n't think phyllis is unreliable and reckless ? would you prevent phyllis ... ? nick : ( sighs ) victor : from seeing her child ? of course you would n't . do you hold phyllis to the same high moral standards that you do sharon ? you and i both know the answer to that . it 's no . and i do n't understand that . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you had no right to read that e - mail . you had no warrant . you had no right . ronan : i do n't need a warrant for something that 's in plain sight . phyllis : you do n't ? ronan : no . phyllis : okay , so i guess the same follows with you . this is all in plain sight , right ? i do n't need a warrant ... ronan : phyllis , stop it . phyllis : you know ? i can look at anything on your desk . ronan : just listen . okay , that 's enough . just stop . phyllis : what 's all this ? ooh , evidence . ronan : stop . stop it . phyllis : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] avery : adam . adam : what do you want ? avery : got your photos . ( electronic lock beeps ) adam : mm , i do n't know what you 're talking about . avery : i 'll be making a motion for a mistrial within the hour . adam : thanks for sharing . avery : even if it 's successful , sharon probably wo n't go free . at best , it buys me time to figure out how to get that memory card out of the creek and into the hands of the authorities . adam : you violate the attorney - client privileged , and i will have you disbarred . avery : oh , i do n't doubt that for a second . you had no qualms about destroying heather 's career , did you ? [ scene_break ] chance : they said at your office that you were gon na be here . heather : uh , yeah , but , um , i kind of have to keep my head in the game right now , so can we just talk later ? chance : i 'm just checkin ' in . you were n't very happy with me last time we saw each other , so , um ... heather : well , i 'm gon na get over it , but , uh , right now , i , um -- chance : i know . i know . i know . i know . big case . heather : when your work is all you have , you sort of do n't want to blow it , you know what i mean ? chance : yeah . there 's no chance of that happening , by the way . heather , you 're an amazing lawyer , and you 're an even better person . everything 's gon na be fine . everything is gon na be great for you . heather : i wish i had that confidence . ( chuckles ) even more than that ... chance : what ? heather : i just wish i could see myself the way you just described me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : where did that come from ? ronan : why ? phyllis : you dredged the creek , did n't you ? the -- where diane was killed . ronan : do you think that this is somehow related ? phyllis : no , not to the murder . to something else . did someone else look at that ? i mean , did you see it ? ronan : no , i have n't seen this yet . but obviously , you think i should . phyllis : adam had the memory card from sharon 's camera . he had it for a bit , i think . it has audio proof on it that sharon was trying to save skye , not kill her . ronan : i know . i read your blog in `` restless style . `` but the chances that this is the same memory card are just -- phyllis : who throws a memory card in a creek ? who does that ? a betrayed lover . adam . i mean , i think that we should look at it . i - it 's not gon na kill us to look at it , right ? i - i do n't even know if it 's gon na work , because it 's been in water . should we even try ? ronan : well , there 's only one way to find out . [ scene_break ] nick : thank you so much . woman : you 're welcome . bye , faith . nick : say `` bye - bye . `` all right , beautiful , what do you want to do today ? want to play football ? faith : ( laughs ) nick : no , let 's go to the park . want to go to the park ? faith : no . nick : no park ? faith : i need to hold your phone . nick : you want my phone ? okay . faith : mommy lost ? nick : oh , um ... faith : mommy lost ? nick : no , sweetie , that 's not mommy . faith : ( sighs ) nick : that 's not mommy . [ scene_break ] victor : ahh . sharon : ( sighs ) listen , avery was here , and you 're never gon na believe what happened . i ... victor : ( sighs ) sharon : victor , what 's wrong ? victor : nothing . sharon : no , you -- you 're -- you 're concerned about someone . is it faith ? victor : i do n't want you -- i do n't want you to be alarmed , okay ? i just had some words with nicholas . sharon : `` words , `` meaning ... victor : mm - hmm . sharon : you argued . was it about me ? victor : and i doubt i got through to him . in fact , i may have made things worse . sharon : i really appreciate that you tried . [ scene_break ] nina : no , no . they 're that way on purpose so they do n't show the part where i squashed them when i hugged him . ( laughs ) chance : ( chuckles ) and that is why we ca n't have nice things . nina : yeah . ( knock on door ) nina : oh , excuse me . you 're back . paul : hi . nina : hi . paul : how are you ? nina : mwah ! paul : well , i wanted to see chance before he left , okay ? nina : yeah . come on in . ( cell phone rings ) nina : oh , that 's mine . i 'll be right there . paul : hey there . chance : hey . that 's a great gift you got her . paul : well , i hope she likes the play . chance : eh , it wo n't even matter . she 'll have just as much fun dissecting it if she thinks its crap anyway . paul : ( laughs ) chance : um , by the way , i saw heather . paul : earlier ? chance : no , uh , just now . paul : how did she seem ? chance : she was ... emotional , but we talked , and i think she 's gon na be just fine . [ scene_break ] heather : i do n't want to talk to you right now , adam . adam : i 'm here to give you a heads - up . [ scene_break ] avery : ( sighs ) ricky : avery . avery : what is it ? ricky : i was so worried i would n't catch you in time . i 'm sorry . i can not let you use those pictures . you were right -- i ca n't do this to my sister . avery : ricky , this is too late . it 's happening . [ scene_break ] ronan : okay . let 's see what we 've got . [ next_on ] billy : i need to see my family . will you help me ? avery : there 's a matter that requires your attention . paul : what 's goin ' on here ? adam : ask your son . | phyllis argues with nick about seeing him hug avery the day she slept with ronan . nick insists that he and avery are just friends . phyllis thinks about making love to ronan . when she discovers that he read the e - mail on her computer , she heads to the police station to confront him . as phyllis searches through ronan 's evidence box , she wonders how he feels about it when she finds the memory card adam threw in the creek . phyllis and ronan put the memory card in his computer and look at it , because phyllis is n't sure that this is the same memory card with the evidence to clear sharon . ricky tells avery that adam called him and told him exactly where to be and where to stand to get a good picture of him kissing heather . ricky tells avery that he decided to give the pictures to her instead of selling them , because even though heather was probably spoiled by paul and given anything she wanted , it 's time she learned that she ca n't break the rules and get away with it . chance and ronan argue again because chance ca n't understand why ronan is scared to get to know nina and have a relationship with her . |
nick : you do n't look like you got much sleep last night . noah : are you surprised ? nick : i 'm sorry . i should n't have brought up your mom and the fire . it 's just speculation . noah : she was here on the scene when the ranch burned down . unless you have some other explanation for the clothes in her closet that smell like smoke ... nick : yes , but to jump from that to -- to starting the fire ... noah : was it arson ? do we know that ? nick : investigator 's report 's gon na come out today . look , i know you 're worried about your mom . noah : yeah , well , when you 've seen enough of these crises , you just sort of see trouble on the horizon , you know ? nick : maybe she just witnessed the fire and took off 'cause she did n't want to get blamed for it . noah : or maybe she is to blame . nick : it 's a real old house , son . it could be the wiring . it could be the chimney . it could be a lot of things . let 's not point the finger at anyone right now , especially your mother . noah : come on , dad . are you gon na tell me that you do n't think she 's capable of it ? [ scene_break ] adam : does that work for you ? great . thank you . i appreciate your discretion . adam : dad , you 're looking well . you 'd never know you just got out of the hospital . victor : so i understand you 're going to work for jack abbott . adam : correct . victor : mm - hmm . adam : it 's one of the few times having the name `` newman `` did not work to my advantage . victor : now you 're not going to expect that people mistake you for the newman of newman enterprises , do you ? adam : let 's hope that payroll does n't make that same mistake . i 'll have to talk to them about that . i 'd hate for them to send my paycheck over your way by accident . victor : ( laughs ) yeah . you 're right . very proud of yourself , are n't you , son ? you think you 're very clever putting yourself in this position . adam : well , not all of us can be lucky enough to be a man of leisure like yourself . victor : mm - hmm . adam : but we 'll see how that agrees with you long - term . you do n't seem the type to want to take up , uh , gardening or stamp collecting . victor : do n't you worry about me , son . i 've got plenty of things to do . adam : that 's right . victor : mm - hmm . adam : wedding planning . congratulations for the 148th time . maybe you can consider turning that into a cottage industry for yourself . i mean , you have so much experience . victor : so how 's your wife faring ? how 's your marriage , son ? keeping your pregnant wife occupied ? what 's the matter ? adam : it 's out of character even for you to be so cruel . victor : what are you talking about ? adam : chelsea and i lost the baby after summer ran us off the road . victor : i did n't hear anything about that . i 'm very sorry to hear that . adam : you 'll get over it . seems as though the rest of your family already has . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) wherever your mother is , she is not checking her voice mail . noah : maybe she 's been in touch with avery . nick : avery ? noah : if she needed legal advice ? nick : she would n't go to avery . noah : is n't she her lawyer ? nick : avery is newman 's corporate counsel . so once your mother left newman enterprises , she was no longer represented by avery . noah : well , what about when grandpa had her arrested ? nick : she hired leslie michaelson . noah : i think she should go back to avery . i mean , there 's no conflict of interest anymore ... nick : ( sighs ) noah : now that jack 's her boss , right ? nick : uh , the conflict with avery would be her principles . she does n't work with anyone she ca n't trust . with all the lies your mother told letting us think dad was dead and stealing the company out from under us ... noah : well , she never had clients lie to her before ? nick : well , if she has , she fired 'em . avery has integrity . [ scene_break ] avery : hey , a large frap , please . ( sighs ) [ avery remembering ] nick : you bake ? this is news to me . avery : well , i am multifaceted . i have many facets . nick : you trip over yourself going up and down stairs . i 've seen it . avery : that is true , but you do not see any stairs in my kitchen . nick : yeah . avery : here . nick : ( inhales slowly ) avery : oh , what , is a cupcake too froufrou for you ? nick : hey , i am very confident in my masculinity . avery : mm - hmm . nick : if i want a cupcake , i 'll have one . i 'm just a little nervous you might have mixed up salt with sugar or , uh , i do n't know , toothpaste with frosting . avery : wow , you 're hilarious . bite it . nick : that is amazing . avery : ( laughs ) nick : it 's brilliant . avery : mm - hmm . nick : i mean , in the history of baked goods , this is the best cupcake i 've ever had . this has officially changed my life . avery : it is delicious , and you know you like it . nick : yeah , i really do . [ scene_break ] avery : nice work . wait a minute . do you even work here ? chloe : i keep telling myself that no , i do n't , but , unfortunately , kevin needs some help lately , so , yep , here i am . avery : well , i so need this . ( sighs ) chloe : no , no , no , no . you put that away . i will trade you this beverage for some legal advice . avery : all right . if i 'd known that , i would have asked for more whipped cream . chloe : okay , well , if you help me out , i will hook you up with all the whipped cream you can handle . avery : okay , hit me . chloe : i kinda sorta made a deal with the devil . avery : oh , well , sometimes if you scour the fine print , you can get out of those . chloe : i do n't want out . i want to stay in . [ scene_break ] victor : if summer caused the miscarriage by being reckless , i 'm sure that she 's heartbroken now . adam : makes sense that your , uh , concern would be for her . that 's not snark . i mean it . it makes sense . the way you see it , no doubt , the universe has thoughtfully arranged to take an eye for an eye . victor : you 're talking about ashley 's miscarriage that ... you caused ? let me tell you something , son . i do n't wish this on anyone . i want you to give my sympathies to chelsea , okay ? nikki : hello , victor . victor : hi , sweetheart . nikki : adam . adam : excuse me . nikki : charming as ever . victor : did you know that chelsea suffered a miscarriage ? nikki : yes , i did . victor : and did you also hear that summer may have caused it ? nikki : well , we 'll never know for certain , but it seems likely . victor : why am i only finding out about this now ? nikki : i 'm sorry , darling . i - i did n't want to tell you while you were in the hospital , and then the fire happened , and the move -- victor : sweetheart . sweetheart , do me a favor . do n't ever keep anything like this from me . i do n't care how serious it is . but when it pertains to my family , i want to know everything . nikki : i know . i 'm sorry . so i came downstairs to bring this to you . it was just delivered . victor : what -- what 's this ? nikki : the fire inspector 's report . i have n't opened it yet . victor : oh , let 's take a look . it 's arson . nikki : ( sighs ) i knew it . i knew it . i did n't want to say anything until we knew that the fire was n't an accident . has anybody spoken to sharon about her whereabouts that night ? victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : so then i suggested that adam 's wife chelsea take over for him . avery : does she have the same kind of expertise that he does ? chloe : no . but she does have adam 's ear and his connections . and , look , the main advantage is that they just do n't take the money out of the company . avery : were they receptive to that idea ? chloe : she was . he was n't . but they have n't fully rejected the idea yet . i -- avery : but it 's not looking good . chloe : look , i am just hoping that there 's something in all that legalese that means that he just ca n't leave us hanging . avery : well , i got ta tell you , this contract -- the terms are heavily skewed in adam 's favor . no surprise . everything is his option . chloe : yeah , we were kind of desperate when we made the deal with him . avery : well , there 's nothing in there that prevents him from taking out his money if that 's what he wants to do . chloe : ( sighs ) so in other words , we 're at the mercy of adam newman . [ scene_break ] chelsea : what 's that ? adam : ( clears throat ) it 's a peace offering . chelsea : hmm . strudel . i 'm not mad at you . adam : wow , so i picked a really good strudel then , right ? chelsea : i just -- i calmed down . and i realized that if you 're looking for someone to manage a huge , multimillion - dollar high - tech investment , the candidate with the g.e.d . and a couple bartending stints on her résumé is probably not gon na get the gig . duh . adam : do n't do that . do n't knock yourself . chelsea : no . what ? it 's just -- it 's reality . adam : thank you . chelsea : mm - hmm . adam : chelsea , you would be perfect for the job . at this stage of the game , it 's all people skills . it 's convincing the investors they have confidence in the company , laying out the vision for them . you do n't think that 's in your wheelhouse ? chelsea : oh , no . i would have rocked that . adam : right ? chelsea : ( sighs ) but , adam , then why did you say that i -- adam : kevin and chloe . kevin particularly . that , uh , that little boy is paranoid and childish and surly . he 's not just that way with me . he was that way with corporate partners , jabot . so it 's one thing if he were that way with me , but if he were that way with you , it would have driven me crazy . chelsea : the web site is still a good idea . adam : sure it is . it 's a very good idea . there are plenty of good ideas out there that you can make money at and you do n't feel like ripping your hair out . chelsea : adam , i am going to have to find something to do . you are gon na be working at newman long hours . if i just have to sit around here counting the throw pillows , i am gon na go insane . adam : no , you 're gon na find something that you 're passionate about . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : that 's worth your time and effort , and when you do , i will be wildly supportive . chelsea : you got any ideas ? adam : i have a few . but i 'm gon na keep 'em to myself right now . chelsea : oh , come on . adam : i want to see what you come up with . i mean , that 's half the fun of living with you , you know ? you never know what you 're gon na get . chelsea : oh , yeah ? what 's the other half ? oh . adam : come here . chelsea : ( chuckles ) there 's one . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] victor : well , there 's nothing in here that directly implicates sharon . nikki : is there anything that rules her out ? because she had access to the property . you had n't even changed the locks after you threw her out . and she is bitterly resentful of you . victor : sweetheart , she 's not alone in that , okay ? there 's a long list of enemies . nikki : victor , you have business rivals . this was personal . this was somebody deliberately destroying our home that we were planning on living together in , a home that we had so many memories of our family , of the kids growing up , everything . it was personal . victor : i hear what you 're saying . but so far , there 's no hard evidence in here . you know what i 'm going to do ? i 'm going to hire my own investigator . nikki : all right . i 'm gon na do some investigating , too . [ scene_break ] chloe : hey . how 's it going ? chelsea : ( sighs ) it 's good . but i 'm ... ( sighs ) chloe : you had your talk with adam . chelsea : i 'm sorry . i was really excited to help you run tagngrab , but at the -- at the end of the day , he 's probably right . it 's just not the best move for us . chloe : you know , i had a feeling that 's what the answer was going to be . but , honestly , you know , it 's really not a big deal , because even if you could have convinced adam to go with it , i really do n't think that kevin would have gone for it . i mean , not that he has any objection with you in particular . chelsea : right , no , i get it . it just would have put me in the middle between him and adam . i get it . chloe : yeah , it 's not a fun place to be . believe me . chelsea : well , tagngrab is still a great concept . i will continue to shop there . chloe : that 's if it still exists . chelsea : well , adam will -- will make sure he gets you guys another investor , i 'm sure . chloe : maybe . but even if he does , we 're not gon na have a say in who that is , and i mean , who knows how they 're gon na run it or if they 'll push us out ? or ... ( scoffs ) i 'm -- i 'm really sorry . you know what ? this is not your fault . this is my fault , because i recruited adam , and i 'm the one who forced kevin to make it work . guess i should have just stuck to my day job . chelsea : ( chuckles ) i know , right ? what do you do at -- at `` restless style `` again ? you 're a writer ? chloe : no , i 'm -- i 'm a stylist . chelsea : no way . how do you become a stylist in genoa city ? chloe : ( laughs ) you do n't . ( laughs ) i lived in new york . yeah , i was right in the middle of the fashion district . chelsea : you 're kidding . oh , that must have been so cool . chloe : it was . it was a lot of fun . chelsea : i wanted to be a fashion designer growing up . ( giggles ) my mom -- my mom and i , we ran this con once . we convinced this guy that i was a high - end model . ( laughs ) i , like , created this whole fake wardrobe of mine . i would go into secondhand shops and buy a bunch of stuff , and then i would deconstruct it , and then i would put it back together in different ways . i called myself `` andie walsh . `` the guy had no clue , but its molly ringwald 's character ... chloe : `` pretty in pink . `` chelsea : in `` pretty in pink , `` yeah . she makes her own prom dress . chloe : yeah , i know . i love that movie . chelsea : hmm . chloe : hey , you do n't have any pictures of the stuff that you made , do you ? chelsea : i do , actually . chloe : i 'd love to see them . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , it is so nice to have you here within squeezing distance . nick : you 're gon na have to resist that urge while he 's at work . nikki : oh , where are you working ? noah : uh , at the club bartending . nikki : no . noah : yes . nikki : and i 'm living there . i 'll see you every day . but i promise i wo n't hug you . i 'll just reach across the bar and pinch your cheeks . noah : excellent . it 's much more professional . nikki : ( laughs ) noah : thank you . nick : dude , she is the best tipper in the world . she 's gon na hook you up . are you here to talk about wedding plans , mom ? nikki : um , no , no . something else . thank you . noah : oh , you know what ? i think faith has been quiet a little too long . i 'm gon na go check on her . nikki : okay . nick : ( sighs ) thanks , bud . noah : yeah . nikki : actually , i 'm looking for sharon . she 's not at home . nick : she 's out of town . nikki : really ? since when ? nick : you know , i do n't know . she left a message for noah . she did n't say where she was or how long she 'll be gone . nikki : so she has n't been in touch with you ? you -- you do n't have to make arrangements for faith ? nick : you would think . i texted her a picture of faith dressed up in her halloween costume . but we found her phone at her house . nikki : ( sighs ) all right , i have to tell you something . we got the official word this morning that the fire was deliberately set . nick : and now you 're here looking for sharon . nikki : i know you 're going to tell me i 'm jumping to conclusions . nick : actually , the same thought crossed my mind . nikki : it did ? nick : i do n't want to believe it . nikki : well , i think if that thought had crossed her mind , there would be nothing to stop her from doing it . and she has no conscience . she has no sense of decency or shame . and she has no remorse for the things she has done to us . in fact , she blames us . i 'm sorry , son . but i do n't see anything left of the sharon that you used to love . [ scene_break ] [ sharon dreaming ] ( flames crackling ) adam : sharon ! adam : sharon ! sharon ! [ scene_break ] adam : sharon ? sharon . hey , no , we 're right here . you were dreaming . sharon : ( gasps ) who is that ? adam : remember i told you i was going to find someone to help you ? this is dr. watkins . sharon : no notice ? what , no warning ? adam : sharon , we agreed . sharon : no , adam , you did not have my permission to bring her here . you have to leave . dr. watkins : where would you like me to go ? sharon : anywhere but here . [ scene_break ] nick : what else was in that investigator 's report ? nikki : if you 're asking if we have solid proof that sharon was involved , no , we do n't . not yet . but your father has hired another investigator to look for evidence . if there is something to be found , we will find it . what ? do you know something ? nick : there are two people upstairs who do n't need to hear any of this . nikki : honey , i know that . and i am so sorry . believe me , i am not reveling in this . i mean , obviously , it 's awful to think of them finding out about this on top of everything else their mother has done . nick : i appreciate you not bringing it up in front of noah . nikki : sweetheart , i just have to say , if it turns out that sharon was involved , we 're only gon na be able to shield them from so much . now i already think that your father has been way too lenient with sharon . if she had been locked up like she deserved to be , maybe the ranch would still be standing . but , unfortunately , she is a danger to herself and to everyone around her . we 're gon na have to face that and take the appropriate measures , whatever they may be . [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) so what do you think , inspector ? man : the char pattern on the carpet indicates the presence of a liquid accelerant . it could be as simple as that . victor : that 's my own tequila . are you suggesting that someone could have used my own booze to burn this house down ? man : in my experience , it suggests an unplanned act of passion . victor : or an act of hatred against me . [ scene_break ] sharon : i have never heard of anything so unprofessional in my entire life -- ambushing someone in her sleep ? adam : sharon , let 's be reasonable . it 's not an ambush . this is a house call . sharon : well , i 'm sorry we wasted your time . dr. watkins : i 'm sorry we startled you . adam : look , let 's just calm down . we 'll have a nice conversation . i can pour some drinks . sharon : no , no . i am way too upset . this is not going to work . dr. watkins : i 'm just gon na leave you my card in case you want to reschedule . adam : ( sighs ) uh , she 's had some bad experiences when she was institutionalized last . dr. watkins : your instincts were right , mr. newman . she does need professional help . and , uh , sooner than later . adam : ( sighs ) sharon : adam , i 'm sure you think that i overreacted , and i do n't want to seem ungrateful . adam : she was just here to help you , sharon . sharon : well , i do n't need a psychiatrist . all i need is for this to come to an end so i can go home and hug my kids . you know , this is a very lovely cottage , but it 's starting to make me feel like i did when i was in prison . adam : you 're here for your own protection , so that you do n't end up in prison . sharon : are the police looking for me ? adam : not that i know of . sharon : do they suspect that i set that fire ? adam ? adam : i heard my father talking with nikki , and the fire has been ruled arson . your name did come up . [ scene_break ] noah : kiddo , get your shoes on . we 'll go feed the ducks . ( sighs ) noah : hey , it 's me . uh , i was hopin ' to catch you . i got your text . i guess it was meant for me . it could have been meant for somebody else -- you just got the number wrong . that happens , right ? but if it was for me , yeah , i miss you , too . [ scene_break ] nick : mom , what are you looking for ? nikki : well , the inspector 's not gon na know what belongs here and what does n't . nick : so you think whoever started this fire would do you the favor of leaving something behind ? and if that 's sharon , what 's that gon na prove ? that she used to live here ? nikki : all trace of sharon was completely gone . i saw to that . her clothes , her jewelry -- everything was moved out of here . victor , is your investigator still here ? victor : ( sighs ) yeah , he 's taking pictures in the other room . so , son , what do you think about your mother 's idea that sharon started this ? nick : i hope she 's wrong . victor : have you talked to her ? does she have an alibi for that night ? nick : no . victor : `` no `` what ? nick : no , i have n't talked to her . nikki : sharon left town very suddenly . victor : really ? nick : well , think how messed up she must have been to do something like this . nikki : that 's exactly my point , son . she should n't be roaming around out there in that condition . nick : that is not what i 'm saying . victor : what you 're saying is that you do n't think sharon could have done this . nikki : nicholas , i know you do n't want to see this , or maybe you ca n't see it . but there 's always been this side to sharon . nick : yeah , just like ashley ? patty ? diane ? and what do they all have in common ? victor : son , i think it 's time you leave . nick : yeah , that 's a good idea . nikki : no , please wait . do n't go . victor : leave him be . nikki : ( scoffs ) i do n't want you two fighting about sharon . she has caused so much grief for this family . i do n't want you fighting about it . it 's ridiculous . nick : i 'll tell you what 's ridiculous is that you 're blaming one person for this . and it 's sharon ? nikki : ( sighs ) victor : i 'm gon na check on the inspector . [ scene_break ] chloe : you really knew what was going on in the fashion world . chelsea : ah , yes , that was my alexander mcqueen phase . chloe : yeah , but that 's -- that 's not a copy . i mean , you had your own take on it . chelsea : mm . chloe : wow , how old were you ? chelsea : i was like 16 or 17 . chloe : ( scoffs ) are you kidding me ? are you sure you 're not conning me ? chelsea : ( chuckles ) no . those are mine . ( laughs ) chloe : okay , because these are really good . these are amazingly good . you know , you could be doing this for a living . chelsea : no . ( laughs ) chloe : no , i am serious . you are really talented . i have connections . chelsea : chloe , i have n't done this in , like , years . ( scoffs ) chloe : oh , okay , but i -- i know that you are still keeping up with it , 'cause i see you reading the magazines . i mean , come on . this is n't like tagngrab . you do n't need some huge investment . i mean , all you need is a sewing machine , some fabric , a place to work at . i mean , you could just use a spare room , and then once you get bigger , you know , rent a studio downtown . chelsea : actually , we have a cottage on the property that 's completely empty . i could use that as workspace . [ scene_break ] sharon : i do n't remember anything i did that night . gosh , someone could have seen me going to the ranch . but for all i know , i could have scrawled my name all over the walls . i was n't rational . adam : if somebody had seen something , then my father would have eventually found out , and he has not said anything , so at this point , it is just conjecture . sharon : all right . well , i - i could have left footprints . adam : now that 's easily explainable . you had been staying there . what we need to do is establish an alibi , and that is what i am working on . no one 's gon na be able to touch you , sharon . but in the meantime , i need you to play ball with me . you -- you have to stay in the cottage . no more sneaking up to the house . no more phone calls . sharon : no . no , i - i know . i understand . adam : i want to help you out , but i need your cooperation . you know i 'm there for you , right ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : i thought it was in here . chloe : you do n't have a spare key to the cottage ? chelsea : no . there 's a master key around here somewhere . chloe : even the word `` cottage `` is , like , straight out of the brothers grimm . its way more creatively inspiring than being stuck in some spare room . chelsea : mm . aha ! here it is . let 's go check it out . chloe : all right . [ scene_break ] nick : hello ? ( knocks on countertop ) nick : anybody there ? avery : hey . why all the yelling , newman ? nick : i really need some coffee . avery : okay , well , they 're a little understaffed , so it 's kind of a self - serve honor system kind of day . everything okay ? [ scene_break ] nikki : ( sighs ) ooh , my god . this is just heartless . whoever did this ... ? victor : ( sighs ) sweetheart , all of this can be replaced , okay ? nikki : ( sighs ) i used to feel safe in this house . can you replace that ? victor : i can , and i will . man : i got a picture of this already . looks expensive . you do n't want to leave it here . nikki : um , it 's not mine . [ scene_break ] avery : well , maybe i should n't ask you what 's going on until you finish that . nick : you probably should n't ask me even then . avery : oh , okay . nick : for your own sake . bad moods can be contagious . avery : oh , you know i do n't mind . nick : so you remember the day i had last week that was really , really terrible ? avery : uh , the one where your family lost the company , your father was in the hospital , and the ranch burned down ? yeah , it 's kind of hard to forget that . nick : yeah , well , this one 's starting to feel a little worse . avery : oh , nick . how can i help ? do you need anything ? nick : i need food . i need some lunch . have you had lunch yet ? avery : no , not yet . nick : then let 's go have some lunch . but we 're not going anywhere popular , because i do n't want to run into anyone i know . avery : okay , well , i ca n't do lunch today , but we could meet later for a friendly dinner at a place i know would cheer you up . nick : where is that ? avery : my place . [ scene_break ] adam : i do n't want anyone injured . find vacant buildings . make sure no one is inside . you deviate from that plan in any way , and you are not paid . understood ? man : you saying you do n't care which buildings i torch ? adam : i 'll leave that up to you . just make certain it looks like arson . use alcohol -- tequila , preferably capataz . leave the bottles behind . man : you 're setting somebody up . adam : just the opposite . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , process of elimination . chelsea : let 's try ... this one . hmm . [ scene_break ] nikki : do you recognize this ? victor : yes , i do . do you think there 's some truth to what ... nicholas was suggesting ? nikki : victor , just tell me . victor : well ... when a crime is committed , one so easily always looks at one person . nikki : yeah , but what does that mean ? victor : well , maybe ... i may be partly responsible for what happened here . i gave this bracelet to sharon during our brief courtship . nikki : really ? victor : yep . nikki : so there is only one person responsible for this , and she 's gon na pay for it . she 's gon na pay for it . victor : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] chelsea : do you feel that ? like someone 's been here ? genevieve : i need your help , tucker . tucker : bank 's closed . genevieve : no . jack : congratulations , adam . you will be the acting c.e.o . during my brief absence . phyllis : you 're joking . | nick and noah discuss the fact that sharon could have set the fire to victor 's . sharon lights a match just to watch it burn . at the athletic club , confronts adam about working for jack abbott at newman . adam congratulates him on his upcoming nuptials . victor voices some sarcastic remarks about chelsea and the baby . adam asserts that chelsea lost the baby due to summer . victor offers his condolences . nick tries to call sharon but can not reach her . at the coffeehouse , chloe asks avery for advice about chelsea joining her and kevin at tagngrab . nikki comes downstairs to show victor the fire marshall 's report about the fire at the ranch . victor reads that it was intentionally set . nikki immediately asks if sharon had an alibi for the night of the fire . victor confronts nikki about why she did n't tell him that chelsea lost the baby due to summer . adam assures chelsea that he is behind her her working with kevin and chloe . victor hires his own investigator to investigate the fire at the ranch . |
kevin : geez , mike , your face . michael : it 's nothing . it 's just ... lousy lighting in here . [ chuckles ] kevin : it looks like it hurts . michael : well , it looks worse than it is , so ... you look wiped . kevin : who did this to you ? michael : it 's good to see you . it 's good to see you , man . kevin : all right . all right . do n't think for a sec -- michael : ow . kevin : do n't think for a second that we 're not talking about this . michael : [ sighs ] kevin : 10 years is a long time to be locked up , getting the life beaten out of you every day . michael : carmine 's dead . this is the price . kevin : no . getting beaten up was never part of the deal . michael : it does n't matter . i 'd do it again , no matter what the cost , to keep my wife and son safe . [ scene_break ] lauren : when can i see fen again ? paul : well , he 'll be brought up soon to be transferred . lauren : transferred ? to prison ? already ? paul : the judge 's order . lauren : oh , my -- ca n't you do something ? ca n't you do something to help my son ? [ scene_break ] [ connor fussing ] adam : did it work or not ? can my son see ? dr. lintz : connor 's eyes are responding properly to stimuli . there 's no sign of corneal rejection . chelsea : so ? [ fussing continues ] dr. lintz : the transplant was a success . chelsea : [ sighs ] [ fussing continues ] chelsea : i know . we ca n't thank you enough , doctor . [ chuckles ] adam : come here . chelsea : oh , you got ... adam : oh , peanut . chelsea : yeah . adam : you did great . chelsea : yeah . adam : you did just great . chelsea : so , um , what -- what happens next ? dr. lintz : fill this prescription for eye drops , schedule a follow - up appointment on your way out , and that 's it for now . adam : what about the long - term ? chelsea : could connor lose his sight later ? dr. lintz : well , you 'll have to continue to monitor him until he gets older , but there 's no reason to think your son wo n't be just fine . chelsea : so , we 're -- we 're done ? dr. lintz : unless you have more questions . chelsea : no . none . thank you . thank you so much . [ connor fusses ] adam : let 's go home , okay ? [ scene_break ] hilary : [ sniffles ] [ knock on door ] hilary : cane . uh ... cane : so , uh , neil told me about your apology , and he actually believes you 're sincere . hilary : do you ? [ scene_break ] jack : oh , thanks , neil . neil : i got here as fast as i could . what 's up ? jack : listen , i -- as soon as i hung up , i realized this could be really inconvenient for you , and i - i -- neil : jack , wait . hold on . there is never an inconvenient time for you to pick up the phone and call me -- never . okay ? jack : i appreciate that . and -- and thank you again for dropping by the other day . neil : you 're very welcome . [ sighs ] jack , what 's going on ? jack : that help you offered -- i need it , neil . [ scene_break ] lauren : i know that fen has to pay for what he did , but there has to be some other way besides prison . paul : not in this case . lauren : he could go back to rehab but for longer this time . paul : look , lauren -- lauren : or house arrest . paul : i know you 're terrified for your boy . lauren : you have no idea , paul . paul : lauren , since fen copped a plea the first time he was busted -- lauren : this is only his second offense ! paul : yes , but he was caught with drugs again , so he 's going to have to serve out his sentence that was originally waived . lauren : but with hardened criminals ? how is that fair ? paul : the quantity of drugs fen had in his possession constitutes a felony . lauren : i do n't care . paul : he was caught with the drugs -- listen to me -- with intent to sell . lauren : but he has n't even had a trial . paul : he will . lauren : okay . paul : he will be able to fight the new charges in court . lauren : okay , while that 's pending , he can be at home . paul : that is not a choice here . fen is going to have to do his waiting in prison . lauren : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] kevin : when i heard that fen confessed , i ... michael : he 's a kid . he was trying to save me when he claimed he killed carmine . kevin : has there been any fallout ? michael : christine did her duty as d.a . and questioned fenmore . kevin : but she did n't charge him . michael : she does n't think the judge will take his statement seriously . [ chuckles ] kevin : the chief still has to follow up , though , right ? michael : paul will follow procedure , but i confessed . my fingerprints are on the gun . i 'm hoping this whole mess with fenmore just goes away soon . kevin : well , if you need me to talk to him -- michael : hey . tell me how you 're feeling . when i think about delia , i just -- you know , i 'm sorry , kevin . kevin : [ voice breaking ] it 's bad . 'cause she was so little . [ sniffles ] um , and that funeral , michael -- it was ... michael : i wish i had been there . i would stood up for you . kevin : i do n't . i 'm glad you were n't . i do n't wish that funeral on anybody . [ sighs ] michael : do they have any idea ... kevin : who ran her over and left her in the middle of the road ? no . michael : what 's being done ? kevin : it 's a top priority for the department , but they do n't have very much to go on . and i was banned from the investigation , even though i was trying to help . michael : oh , that 's because you 're -- you 're delia 's stepfather . you understand that , kevin , right ? kevin : [ sniffles ] i do n't understand any of this . i just thought if i could -- if i could find her killer , it would make up for my not being able to protect her . [ sniffles ] michael : listen to me . see , i know something about wanting to protect a child , and you had no control over this , kevin . kevin : i do n't know . what if -- what if chloe and i stayed together ? michael : you were the very best stepfather this little girl could ever have had . i mean , you read to her , and you tucked her in , and you kissed her scrapes , and you -- [ chuckles ] you gave her more smiles and hugs than any kid could ever have asked for . you made every day fun for her . delia loved you . kevin : i know . she counted on me . [ sniffles ] michael : listen . if she could be here right now , she would tell you not to blame yourself . she knew that there was nothing that you would n't do to help her if you could . [ scene_break ] neil : jack , have you used ? jack : no . not yet . i have n't been tempted by the booze or the pills . neil : but you 're worried . jack : that i might ? yeah . [ sighs ] i 've been hammered lately . i 'm -- this -- the shock of finding out that summer 's my daughter , the horror of phyllis in a coma , katherine dying . neil : and now delia . jack : and now delia . i have held it together all this time 'cause i had to -- 'cause my family needs me . neil : and today ? jack : and today , i woke up -- the house is so quiet and empty , and i had this unbearable sense of emptiness , of thinking about delia , thinking about everyone else we lost . [ sighs ] i could barely get out of bed , neil , and it scared the hell out of me . neil : well , it should . it 's called the crash . jack : the crash ? neil : jack , it 's what comes after the trauma . you know , you 're forced to deal . you muscle , uh , through comforting your friends and your family , planning -- planning the funeral , making the arrangements , using all your energy just to get through those initial days . uh , inevitably , reality sets in . jack : do you know , for the first time in weeks , i woke up this morning , i did n't have anything i had to do . and i just wanted to ... neil : escape . jack : to escape . and i thought , `` who cares ? `` i mean , what difference is it possibly gon na make ? a little girl died . i ca n't change that . i ca n't fix that . neil : but your family is leaning on you . jack : yeah , because i told them they could . never occurred to me that i was n't up to the job . what if i ca n't even hold myself together ? [ scene_break ] chloe : i - i do n't understand . what do you mean that your boss left early ? i mean , what could be more important than this marketing campaign that he 's running ? yeah , he 's -- he 's spending halloween with his kids . of course . i 'll call back tomorrow . [ exhales deeply ] [ scene_break ] adam : wow . look at him . he 's looking all over the place . chelsea : yeah . you can really see the difference now , connor , ca n't you ? you 're really seeing the whole world for the first time . adam : hi . chelsea : that 's so crazy . adam : i 've wanted a lot of things in my life but nothing more than to know that he was okay . chelsea : i know . it 's crazy . a couple of quick tests by a doctor , and suddenly , his whole world is -- i mean , he can see us . [ chuckles ] you know , what else i think is pretty great is how we 've gotten through this together . we 've come a long way for our son 's sake , have n't we ? adam : we have . chelsea : and i think , now that connor is okay , we need to start looking ahead . adam : meaning what ? chelsea : we need to discuss me moving out . [ scene_break ] cane : if you think that i would believe that you are sincere or forgive you , then you 're actually more delusional than i thought . hilary : well , i never thought neil would accept my apology , either ... [ chuckles ] ... let alone give me a job , but he did . cane : well , that 's 'cause neil is coming from a completely different place than lily and i . 'cause , see , we do n't have any guilt with you . hilary : no . you do n't . cane : you insinuated your way into my family . hilary : you 're angry , and i can relate . cane : you pretended to care about my wife and my kids , but what you actually intended to do was to drug me , fake having sex with me , then have somebody photograph it , then take the pictures and put them on the internet for everybody to see . hilary : what i did was horrible . cane : do n't . do n't pretend to regret it . i am not just angry at you for what you did to my wife . i 'm actually angry at myself because i liked you and i trusted you . hilary : that 's because you 're a good person . cane : and we made a good team at work . hilary : is that why you 're here -- because of neil 's job offer ? cane : i 'm actually here to tell you that , despite what my father - in - law wants , i do n't want you anywhere near my wife . as a matter of fact , i want you to turn down the job at jabot , i want you to go and pack your bags , and i want you to leave town . [ scene_break ] neil : jack , do n't ever forget how strong you are . jack : yeah , it does n't feel like that . neil : well , wait a minute . you -- you overcame your addiction . jack : yeah , for a time . neil : a day at a time for months . jack : why does it feel like i 'm slipping , neil ? neil : because we put the pressure on ourselves to be strong -- you know , feeling like we have to be superman , showing the entire world that we can take whatever is thrown at us . jack : and then we eventually realize we 're not superhuman . neil : right . and then we beat ourselves up . jack : neil , there is nothing in the world i hate more than feeling weak . neil : do n't mistake weakness for grief . jack : you think that 's all this is ? neil : jack , when faced with the death of a little girl , your niece , it 's -- it 's obvious that you should be hurt and angry and confused . jack : what do i do with that ? neil : you 're doing it -- right here , right now . you 're acknowledging your fears . you 're talking it out . and , jack -- hey , man , i - i should n't be the only person that you turn to . jack : you 're suggesting i have more than one sponsor ? neil : look around you . it 's your house , right ? the next time that this house becomes too dark , too empty , check out these pictures surrounding you , remember your family loves you , and you reach out to them . staying connected with the people that we cherish -- that 's the key to staying sober during tough times like this . jack : thanks . you knew i was gon na need help before i knew it . that 's why you dropped by the other day , is n't it ? neil : my man , jack , i had a feeling . jack : well , i 'm glad you did . and i 'm glad you 're a good - enough friend you can drop everything and come over here and listen to me . wish i could return the favor . neil : maybe you can . [ scene_break ] kevin : thanks for saying that about delia . it helps . michael : good . i 'm glad . i meant every word . kevin : [ sighs ] can you -- can you think of anything that i could say or do to try and make this better for chloe ? 'cause i 'm trying , but ... michael : you 're probably doing better than you think . kevin : i doubt that . michael : hmm . okay . here 's my advice -- no matter what chloe says , no matter what she does , just keep loving her . kevin : is that enough ? michael : lauren 's love is the only thing that 's getting me through this ordeal . i will make it because of that . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] lauren : honey . thank god . are you all right ? fenmore : i 'm okay , mom . lauren : can i talk to him for a minute ? paul : yeah , sure . use the interrogation room . but make it quick . they 're going to pick him up soon to take him to prison . lauren : how could you do this ? how could you get back involved with drugs ? and getting yourself arrested -- what were you thinking ? fenmore : at first , i just wanted to get high . lauren : you just got out of rehab . fenmore : yeah , and , like , five minutes later , i walked in on my dad being sentenced for a crime i committed . lauren : okay , that 's -- fenmore : and when i tried to tell the truth , you just kept trying to shut me up . do n't you see how screwed up that is ? lauren : we tried to protect you . and paul told me that the amount of drugs that they found on you constitutes a felony ! fenmore : yeah , well , when i realized i could get my hands on more stuff , i decided to get myself arrested . lauren : [ voice breaking ] but why ? why , after everything that your father and i did to protect you ? fenmore : look , because i ca n't live with getting away with killing carmine while dad is just in there suffering . i deserve to be in jail . [ scene_break ] adam : we just got this news about our son , and you already want to talk about leaving ? chelsea : the only reason you insisted i move in here was because you wanted to keep an eye on me because you did n't trust me . but now that you understand i 'm not gon na try to take connor -- adam : i do n't understand any of this . chelsea : adam , we are in a good place . connor is in a good place . i do n't need to live here anymore . we can come up with a fair custody agreement where we split time with our son . adam : you 're in a big rush . makes me think your efforts have been insincere . chelsea : what , exactly , do you think i 'm lying about ? adam : we finally started acting in good faith with one another . apparently , all you 've been trying to do is appease me . chelsea : how can you even say that ? adam : because you ca n't wait to leave . chelsea : you may not like the idea of me leaving , adam , but you do n't get to control my life or connor 's . [ knock on door ] chloe : hi . you know , i 've been calling you because that entire marketing campaign completely is falling apart when ... i 'm so sorry . i - i - i totally forgot about connor 's appointment today . [ sighs ] how is he doing ? chelsea : it went perfectly . he can see . chloe : really ? really ? oh , my god , that is -- that is the best news ever . adam : chloe . thank you . thank you . i 'll leave the two of you alone . chloe : [ voice breaking ] this means so much to me -- knowing that a part of delia will live on in connor . [ sobs , chuckles ] [ scene_break ] jack : so , the person responsible for all those vicious blogs about your family was cane 's assistant ? neil : thanks . turns out . jack : where does all this hate and anger come from ? neil : jack , do you remember the bad state that i was in after my wife died ? jack : oh , yeah . it 's the state i 've been trying very hard to avoid right now . neil : exactly . one night , i was in a bar , met a woman , got drunk . i left her after she passed out . at least , that 's what i thought . jack , she died . jack : [ sighs ] neil : if only i had n't been loaded . jack : life as an addict is all about regrets , is n't it ? neil : hilary is that woman 's daughter . jack : and she wants revenge . neil : see , that 's just it . she 's remorseful now . she does n't blame me . we 've come to an understanding . jack : what kind of understanding ? neil : jack , i want to help her , so i offered her a job . jack : oh , well , neil , i understand you want to do penance here , but you really want to work with this woman ? you want this woman working with your children ? are they as forgiving as you are ? neil : no , they 're really not . as a matter of fact , my daughter , lily -- she 's completely upset about it and threatened to resign . i 've asked too much of her . jack : yeah , i think you ha -- neil , this woman -- this ... neil : hilary . jack : ... hilary tried to destroy your lives . neil : but she still wants a fresh start , jack , and i still want to give her one . she 's smart , efficient . i 'm wondering if maybe there is a position at jabot that she might have . jack : oh , okay , before i answer that , i need for you to ask yourself a question . i know you 're trying to do the noble thing here , trying to help the daughter when you could n't save the mother , but do you really think this is gon na ease your guilt ? [ scene_break ] cane : all right , go ahead and say it . go ahead and tell me that i do n't have the right to tell you what to do . hilary : cane , you have every right . cane : do n't . do n't stand there , and do n't try and con me again . hilary : this is called regret , okay ? i understand why you want me out of here , why you hate me . you were a good boss to me , a good friend . you let me into your home . you let me get to know your kids . i should have realized that you and your family did n't deserve to be victims of my anger . cane : but you did n't realize . you kept pushing it and pushing it . you did n't stop . hilary : i ca n't excuse what i did , but i can explain , okay ? and i can -- i can apologize . cane : no , you ca n't apologize , and you ca n't explain it . hilary : i was n't thinking straight , cane . i was still consumed with grief for my mother . cane : oh , okay . so that makes it okay to hurt neil and my family , does it ? hilary : have you ever lost someone you love ? hmm ? someone in your family ? cane : yes , i have . hilary : then you know how it changes you -- the grief . i could n't handle my mother 's death . and the way i dealt with it ? well , i had never been more lost in my life . [ scene_break ] chloe : you must be so relieved . chelsea : and we owe it all to you and billy . chloe : no , it 's not -- chelsea : chloe . if you had n't helped us , connor would have been blind for the rest of his life . i - i ca n't express enough gratitude to you for this gift that you 've given my son . [ connor crying ] chelsea : [ chuckles ] i think he 's hungry . i 'm just gon na , um , warm up a bottle . i 'll be right back . it 's okay . [ crying continues ] chloe : [ sighs ] shh . shh . it 's okay . no , no , no . hey . [ crying stops ] chloe : hey . oh , yeah . there you go . shh . hi . you hear what your mama just said ? [ voice breaking ] my little girl gave you a gift and all the beautiful things that you 're gon na see . you know , christmas is right around the corner . you know what ? you 're gon na see your first christmas tree and all the lights . [ breathes shakily ] and next year , you 'll have your first birthday . yeah . [ sniffles ] you 're gon na have your first candle on your first birthday cake . and all along the way , there 's going to be [ sighs ] snowflakes , flowers [ sniffles ] and rainbows , and stars in the sky . you 're gon na see so many incredible things , connor , and we ca n't take any of them for granted . [ scene_break ] adam : my son 's transplant was a success . jack : that is excellent ! when did you find out ? adam : a little while ago . jack : well , congratulations . adam : yeah , little delia 's corneas saved my son 's sight . jack : is there something else ? adam : is n't that enough ? jack : well , it just seems to me you just got the best news possible about connor . so , why are you here now and not with your son ? adam : chloe came by . chelsea told her the good news about our baby . jack : oh , that had to be brutal . chloe loses delia , and then she has to learn the good news about connor . [ inhales , exhales deeply ] well ... adam : yeah , that 's not the only reason i wanted to get out of there . jack : why , something else happen ? adam : jack , for the first time in a long time , i 'm ... i 'm happy about something . i 'm ... truly happy . jack : uh - huh . but ? adam : chelsea and i -- we -- we 're -- started talking about how our son could finally see us . jack : i do n't know why that would send you bolting . adam : what i 'm saying is i do n't deserve this . i do n't deserve him . i do n't deserve the miracle . jack : wait . adam , one thing has nothing to do with the other . adam : jack , did you hear what i said ? we talked about how our son could finally see us . he can see me . he can ... see the real me , and i just -- what will he think of me when he finds out what kind of a person i really am ? jack : wait . you 're overwhelmed . am : i 'm asking you a question . jack : i am answering your question . you are overwhelmed . you find out quite suddenly that you 're a father . seconds later , it seems , you 're up to your neck in crisis with your son , spending sleepless nights worrying . adam : no , that 's not it . jack : you 're strung out , adam , and , yes , i understand the bigger issue that 's frightening you . adam : trust me . you do n't . jack : it 's parenthood . it forces us all to hold up the mirror and take a good , long look at ourselves . adam , you ca n't change the past . you ca n't . you can decide if you 're gon na be a different person in the future . adam : but you ca n't erase the things that you 've done . jack : adam , you 're gon na be a wonderful father . i know this . look how protective you are already . you will be your best self for that boy , and over the years , you will watch that reflected in connor . and he will love you for exactly who you are . [ scene_break ] chloe : and you 're gon na go to fashion week with your mom . and you 're gon na go see the great wall of china on your first school trip . [ sniffles ] [ voice breaking ] but nothing will compare to the sight of the steam rolling off the lake when the sun rises . and your mommy and daddy are going to watch you discover every sight . [ connor fusses ] chloe : hi . i 'm sorry . he was crying . i just ... chelsea : [ voice breaking ] i 'm so sorry you wo n't be able to experience those things with delia . chloe : you ca n't be sad . okay ? this is -- this is such an incredible day for you . i - i should just go . [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] okay , your mommy 's gon na feed you . just take that look off your face . chelsea : what look ? chloe : the guilt . it does n't look good on you . chelsea : i 'm just sad . chloe : knowing that delia 's death wo n't be in total vain -- it just makes everything better , okay ? i promise . [ sniffles ] i love you . chelsea : love you . [ sighing ] oh , god . [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] kevin : okay . michael : [ groans ] kevin : i 'll make it back here soon . michael : aw , stay close to chloe . she needs you more . kevin : [ sighs ] it 's funny . i thought my showing up here was to take care of you , and you end up looking out for me . michael : [ chuckles ] now , how 'd that happen ? kevin : even in here , you 're big - brothering me . michael : i always will . kevin : i love you . michael : love you , too . the pain . kevin : all right . i 'm sorry . michael : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] lauren : you do n't know what you 've gotten yourself into . fenmore : i 've been in jail before . lauren : no . jail is n't prison . prison is gon na make that holding cell look like a vacation hotel room . fenmore : look , i can handle this . lauren : [ voice breaking ] it 's dangerous , fen . [ sighs ] you just do n't know ! i do n't understand why you would put yourself at risk when you could have been safe at home . fenmore : w -- lauren : what did you hope to accomplish ? fenmore : maybe dad will finally tell the truth now . look , if i 'm already in there , there 's no reason for him to stay . lauren : it does n't work like that . what have you done ? paul : the car is here for the transport . lauren : [ sighs ] paul : i 'm gon na have to handcuff you , fen . fenmore : [ sighs ] lauren : i love you . fenmore : i love you , too , mom . lauren : [ sobbing ] [ sobbing continues ] paul : uh , i know it had to break your heart , watching fen being led away like that . lauren : [ voice breaking ] of course , it did . paul : but , lauren , it -- it really did n't have to be like this . lauren : i thought he was doing better . he should have stayed in rehab longer . i - i should have seen that . paul : oh , lauren . lauren : he 's not strong enough to deal with what -- what he 's dealing with here . paul : how is he supposed to deal with anything with his father in prison ? i mean , really , the kid is spiraling here . he knows that michael is innocent . he knows that someone else shot carmine . who knows ? maybe fen killed carmine himself ! lauren : no . paul : well , if there is another story , please tell me . lauren : you know the real story . paul : and i 'm sick and tired of hearing that , too ! something is not right here ! lauren : like what ? paul : if you and michael are covering for fen , you 're not helping him . you should know that by now . lauren : why are you doing this ? paul : because being your friend obviously has n't worked , and i 'm sick and tired of the three of you trying to manipulate the system , getting yourselves into this mess , and making things worse than they ever had to be in the first place ! [ scene_break ] jack : summer . summer : hey . jack : hey . summer : i just thought i 'd pop in . jack : you 're always welcome to pop in here . hey , by the way , the abbott family was all thrilled that you were with us for delia 's service . summer : delia looks pretty proud of herself in this picture . jack : yeah , i think billy offered her some ice cream if she 'd just sit still for the pho -- ice cream . summer : he left her in the car that night to go get her ice cream . jack : billy is still struggling with that , and i ca n't seem to find any way to comfort him . summer : what about you ? who 's taking care of you ? [ scene_break ] [ door closes ] kevin : hi . chloe : hey . what 's up ? kevin : nothing . just came from seeing michael . chloe : was it that bad ? kevin : he 's holding up . chloe : you know , you can admit that you 're worried about him , kevin . kevin : i am . i 'm gon na be until he gets out of there . chloe : i 'm sorry you had a rough night . kevin : you know , i 'm a little more concerned with how you 've been spending yours . chloe : [ sighs ] i 've just been working . kevin : for how long ? chloe : [ scoffs ] hours . kevin : alone ? chloe : no , i left earlier to go see chelsea and connor . the transplant worked . kevin : wow . they know already ? that 's good news . chloe : [ voice breaking ] i know . i 'm really happy for them . and i know that delia is , too . kevin : yeah . come here . chloe : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] adam : chloe ? chelsea : she left . adam : so you were saying about moving out ... chelsea : can we not do this now ? adam : you 're the one that brought it up . chelsea : i do n't want to fight with you tonight , adam . it 's been a great day for connor . i do n't want it to end with us taking swipes at one another . adam : then let 's not . chelsea : okay . i 'm gon na put him down and head to bed myself . adam : all right . chelsea : we 'll talk more about this tomorrow . adam : wait . i love you . [ scene_break ] cane : nice try . but i 'm not gon na get conned by you again . hilary : cane , i do n't blame you for not believing me , but it 's the truth , okay ? i 'm not gon na harm you and your family anymore . cane : then i want you to prove it to me . hilary : how ? cane : i want you to leave , and i do n't want you to look back . hilary : well ... i do n't really have anything to stay for . cane : no , you do n't . if you stay , you wo n't have a happy future in this town , so i want you to leave as soon as possible , okay ? neil : whoa . hey . cane , what are you doing here ? cane : i just told hilary to leave town . neil : hmm . a `` high noon `` kind of thing . sounds a little harsh , do n't you think ? cane : well , maybe you see it that way . you might -- you might think that forcing her to work with your family is gon na fix things with your guilt , all right , but you need to find another way to forgive yourself , neil . you need to let hilary go . [ knock on door ] neil : hi . hilary : hi . neil : i just saw cane . um , i understand that you two did n't have a very pleasant conversation . hilary : well , his feelings are justified . i understand , and i accept the fact that the rest of your family is n't gon na be willing to give me another chance . neil : yeah , about my family . i should have asked my family before i asked you to come and work with me , so i ... hilary : i understand . neil : ... i apologize . it -- it 's just way too upsetting for my daughter that -- hilary : i 'm not gon na accept the job . neil : well , i was kind of hoping that -- that we 'd make a compromise , you know ? hilary : what kind of compromise ? neil : that you might be willing to consider working in another area of jabot with my friend . hilary : `` jack abbott . `` [ scene_break ] jack : well , you are the second person today who has been concerned about me . summer : only the second ? you know , a lot of people are worried about you . jack : and why are you ? summer : 'cause you 've been so busy being strong for billy . that 's why i wanted to see for myself how you 're really doing . jack : so , you came by to check up on me ? summer : yeah . you 're my dad . [ chuckling ] so you have to get used to that . and as part of the father - daughter package , i will be making you a strawberry - jam sandwich with milk , 'cause that 's the best cure . jack : is it ? summer : mm - hmm . jack : well , i will accept on one condition -- you share it with me . summer : okay . a strawberry jam for two coming up . jack : uh , hi . this is jack abbott again . which nurse is this ? hi , millie . i -- i 'm fine , thank you . c -- could you put me on speakerphone again ? i 'd like to just say a few words to phyllis . thanks . hey , red . it 's me . i love you . i miss you . listen , uh , i just wanted to let you know that i am about to have a , uh , strawberry - jam sandwich with our daughter . ai n't that something ? [ scene_break ] fenmore : dad ? dad , w -- michael : fenmore ? what are you doing here , son ? what are you doing here ? man : hey ! do you want to get knocked around some more ? follow the rules ! fenmore : dad , i 'm gon na be okay . [ exhales deeply ] michael : fenmore ! fenmore ! what are you doing here ? ! fenmore ! [ groans ] [ scene_break ] lauren : you 're frustrated ? i 'm the one with a husband and a son in prison . paul : because of the choices the three of you made . lauren : because of carmine . it 's all because of him . he 's tormenting us from the grave . [ scene_break ] chloe : no , i - i need to keep working . kevin : no , no , no . what you need is to sleep . chloe : [ whimpers ] you do n't understand . if i sleep , then i have nightmares . [ sighs ] [ voice breaking ] or worse -- i just have beautiful dreams of delia , and then i wake up , and i realize that she 's never coming back . i 'm afraid of the night , kevin . kevin : what if i 'm there next to you , just to make sure you 're okay ? chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : your job is to sleep . my job is just to be there . chloe : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] [ liquid pouring ] adam : [ gasps ] [ panting ] [ sighs ] [ next_on ] dylan : i had divorce papers drawn up . victoria : where are you going ? billy : to find the guy who killed my little girl . victoria : and then what ? billy : then the punishment will finally fit the crime . adam : i 'm confessing to the hit - and - run murder of delia abbott . | jack and neil talk about their problems to each other , because they both feel like they could slip and take a drink or a pill . jack advises neil not to let hilary work for him , because he could put his family in danger , and it wo n't ease his guilt about rose 's death . cane asks hilary to stay away from his family and leave town . hilary agrees to leave town , but neil arrives to offer hilary a job working for jack at jabot . adam and chelsea find out that connor 's transplant was a success . adam tells jack that he is afraid connor wo n't love him once he grows up and discovers all the bad things he has done . jack tells adam that he will be a great father , because connor will make him a better man . as adam continues to struggle with guilt about delia 's death , he dreams that he sees her . kevin visits michael in prison and admits to him that he blames himself for delia 's death , because if he and chloe had n't been separated , he would have been able to protect delia . michael advises kevin to keep loving chloe even if she pushes him away , because she needs him now . |
cane : hey ! i told you i had it covered , right ? i have the whole night planned . and it is going to be [ spooky voice ] awesome ! [ doorbell rings ] [ elevator bell dings ] victor : my daughter ends up in the hospital . her company is close to extinction . that is not what i had in mind when i enlisted your help . billy : jack 's the one that sabotaged the company . he poisoned the face masks . he 's responsible for poisoning victoria . but you already know that , do n't you ? you already have the proof . so why do n't we quit this little dance and we get down to business , shall we ? [ johnny growls ] mariah : thank you . devon : you 're very welcome . mariah : sharon went all out this year . pumpkins everywhere , and goblin cookies , cobwebs . devon : [ laughs ] i know . i 'm very happy we came here to meet tessa and noah before going clubbing . mariah : why ? devon : well , because we get to see the kids in their costumes and the whole deal . mariah : yeah , and we get to steal candy out of their bags . devon : [ laughs ] mariah : which one ? devon : here , fill the hat . mariah : yeah ? [ laughs ] devon : hey ! look at the gruesome twosome here . nice costumes , guys . noah : what costumes ? devon : very funny . tessa : one bite , and a whole new world will open up to you . devon : [ chuckles ] noah : yeah . devon : is that right ? [ laughter ] scott : did you say anything to zack that might have tipped him off , alerted him to your suspicions ? sharon : no , i swear . i do think it 's a sign of his guilt , though , that he 's on guard and paranoid . but do n't worry about that right now . you 're gon na meet faith for the first time . scott : right . forget about the guy who set me up for murder and just focus on not blowing your daughter 's first impression of me . nothing to worry about here . faith : mom , are you done with my costume yet ? oh . hi . scott : hi . faith : who are you ? alright , off you go . reed : mr. ashby . cane : happy halloween . reed : thank you for letting me come to your home . cane : sure . uh , let me guess . uh ... you are a ... slacker . mattie : dad ! cane : he knows i 'm joking . i 'm joking , okay ? it 's fine . reed : all right . my turn . cane : okay . reed : corporate drone ? charlie : oh , snap . mnh ! cane : ooooh . good one . i like that . corporate drone . that 's nice . okay . well , listen , uh , you guys have fun . no drugs , no drinking . okay ? mattie : oh , my god . cane : all right . reed : there wo n't be anything like that . promise i wo n't do anything to make you mad . place looks festive . mattie : my dad decorated . reed : well , thumbs up , sir . it is appropriately spooky . cane : yeah ? well , you have n't seen anything yet , 'cause i have , like , all the movies queued up on the tv , all the classics . mattie : actually , we were planning on just listening to music . cane : okay . [ doorbell rings ] hey , i 'll get that . charlie : it 's okay , dad . look , we got it . thank you . cane : all right . okay . i get it . that 's my cue , right ? i 'm gon na go to the study . [ whispers ] you wo n't hear a peep out of me . not a peep ! reed : all right ? mattie : okay . hi ! happy halloween ! charlie : what 's up ? mattie : come on in . what 's up ? mattie : hi ! how are you ? reed : how are you doing ? good , how are you ? mattie : hi ! nice to see you . [ indistinct chatter ] scott : it 's so nice to finally meet you . i 've heard so much about you from your mom . faith : it 's nice to meet you , too , scott . scott : halloween , huh ? big night . costumes . candy . it 's gon na be super fun ! [ sighs ] so , uh , what are you -- what are you dressing up as ? faith : um ... a disco queen . scott : oh , interesting fact -- the whole style of disco music originated in new york city in the 1970s . the disco movement actually was seen as a reaction against two things -- rock ' n ' roll 's dominance and criticism of dance music by the counterculture . sharon : why do n't we sit down ? scott is a writer . that 's why he knows so many `` interesting facts . `` faith : ohh . that 's so cool . what kind of stuff do you write ? scott : when stories break or a big event happens , they 're not always black and white . and that 's where i come in . basically , i investigate these stories , and i try to get to the bottom of them so i can weed out the facts and the truth . so once i get the facts straight , i write them up , and i post them online . faith : oh , so you 're a journalist for digital media . or do you prefer correspondent ? scott : uh ... wow . okay . that is quite a vocabulary you got there . faith : well , i 'm not a little kid . i 'm 11 . scott : i knew that . yeah , apologies if i offended you . faith : it 's okay . so , how 'd you meet my mom ? scott : well [ clears throat ] i , uh , recently moved back to genoa city and started working for your grandfather . and i 've always enjoyed writing at coffee shops , so i started going to your mom 's place . and one day she actually asked me for help with her homework . sharon : mm ... little correction . um ... you offered , and that was after i helped you through a bit of writer 's block . faith : [ scoffs ] scott : in any case , she got an `` a `` on her paper . and i get free refills for coming to her rescue . faith : um ... everyone gets free refills . scott : they do ? ! anyway , after that , i found myself going to the coffeehouse whenever i was off the clock just so i could see your mom and talk to her because she 's so smart , and passionate about a lot of things . especially her kids . faith : well , she 's the best mom ever . scott : not to mention an extraordinary advocate for human rights and injustice all over the world . all the subjects that are near and dear to my heart . like your mom is now . faith : so ... are you her ... boyfriend ? scott : i guess i am . sharon : he most definitely is . scott : now , i know this is a lot to take in , but -- and no pressure -- but i want us to be friends . faith : if you really mean that , there 's something you can do for me . jack : mother wo n't budge . she refuses to come out of her room . ashley : and i wonder why ? what did you say to her , that graham 's never coming back and he does n't want to see her ? jack : i do n't know how she can stand to be in the same room with the man knowing he 's lied to her since day one . ashley : jack , she had a stroke . she does n't remember . you know that . jack : that would certainly explain her behavior in florida . happy and at ease . living the good life . she seemed completely put out when we got there . ashley : i know . she needs you more than ever . jack : she needs us , ash . she needs all of us . ashley : absolutely . and we are in this together . [ cellphone chimes ] jack : oh , the cantu report 's done . ashley : i have your back at work , too , jack . even though billy 's accused you of sabotaging the facial mask and putting victoria in the hospital . jack : the rantings of a bitter man . ashley : well , whatever you may think , i 'd really love it if you could look me in the eye and tell me that you are not behind it . victor : my people are trying to find out exactly how those face masks became toxic . this could very well be the handiwork of your wonderful brother , jack abbott . billy : well , i 'm glad we see eye to eye . so let 's talk strategy . victor : not until i have the facts . billy : then this is a dead issue , victor . victor : is that so ? billy : i do n't have time to wait and get confirmation , okay ? jack is the one that is guilty . and i want him to pay for what he did to victoria , and what he almost did to this company . victor : even if you find out it was jack 's doing , you do n't have the financial wherewithal to launch a lawsuit against him . this will destroy brash & sassy . billy : i 'll make it happen . victor : how the hell are you gon na make it happen ? victoria : oh , hi . victor : hi , sweetheart . how you doing ? victoria : oh . well , i 've had better days . but basically i 'm -- i 'm fine . did i walk in in the middle of something ? billy : your father and i were just discussing ideas on how to clean up this mess . victoria : and how 's that going for you ? billy : i 'll do what i said . i 'm gon na take the money that i was gon na buy the 33 % of brash & sassy and i 'll give it to you . victor : and that 's your plan ? billy : it 's enough to get us on our feet , vick . victor : whatever piddly amount billy - boy has in his bank account ai n't gon na be enough . you need someone with deep pockets , and someone who knows what the hell they 're doing . billy : and i wonder who that could be ? victor : you bet . my offer still stands . billy : this is me and you . we do n't need your father . tell him . ashley : [ clears throat ] jack : you really think i 'm capable of that -- industrial espionage ? poisoning people ? ashley : well , billy 's accusations have to come from someplace , jack . jack : no , exactly . listen to yourself . `` billy 's accusation . `` consider the source . ashley : i have to consider every single possible explanation , such as the fact that you 're still angry with him for sleeping with phyllis . jack : [ mutters ] ashley : you are . and i know how cold and calculating you can be , and it does make me question your judgment , jack . so , please . just look me in the eyes . tell me the truth . jack : does it really matter what i say if you can think that of me ? [ cellphone rings ] ashley . okay . thank you . i 'll be right there . so , the test results are back on the facial masks . and that means we 're gon na find out soon enough . reed : i got you something . mattie : [ scoffs ] i 'm calling it -- time of death , now . reed : [ chuckles ] come on , it 's not that bad . mattie : that skeleton just yawned . reed : you 're not looking at the big picture . [ laughs ] mattie : there is n't one . this is a lame party . reed : well , we 're together . that 's something . here , watch this . mattie : [ laughs ] wow ! good one . reed : yeah . mattie : let me try . reed : here . mattie : ready ? reed : mm - hmm . mattie : [ laughs ] reed : we can get it . we can get it . mattie : okay , here -- cane : do n't mind me . just taking a quick trip to the kitchen . hey , hey , do n't -- hey . do n't get any stains on the rug . your mother will freak out . mattie : could this party get any worse ? reed : mr. ashby ? cane : yeah ? reed : um ... a couple of my friends are meeting up at crimson lights , and if we 're cramping your style , we could always -- cane : no , no , no , no , no . you 're fine . stay and have fun , all right ? pretend like i 'm not even here . reed : all right . cane : what 's up ? mattie : if you want to go to the coffeehouse and hang out with your friends , you -- you can . reed : none of my friends are there . mattie : you just told my dad that they were , though . reed : you want to liven up this party ? take it on the road . i know a place we could go . noah : no , i swear , tessa is part vampire . she never sleeps . tessa : well , when i 'm in a creative mode , i do n't sleep . and since moving in with noah , i ca n't stop writing . devon : well , speaking as your employer , that 's music to my ears -- pun intended . noah : aaah ! mariah : uh ... noah : you know what , actually , i wanted to talk to you about booking some more dates for tessa at the underground . you got a minute ? devon : yeah , absolutely . step into my office and we 'll compare calendars . mariah : [ chuckles ] you look ... amazing . tessa : thank you . this look on you is ... bonkers . mariah : really ? tessa : in a good way . in a really , really good way . mariah : are you sure you 're not messing with me ? tessa : absolutely not . mariah : yeah , faith came up with it . she 's been really into music from the ' 70s and the ' 80s . or , as she likes to call it , `` the olden days . `` tessa : [ laughs ] well , who knew , uh , couples costumes could be so fun ? mariah : yeah . you know , we -- [ sighs ] we have n't had girl time in , like , forever . but i 'm -- i 'm free later this week . what do you say ? scott : latvia ? faith : riga . scott : correct . high five . [ faith chuckles ] you rock when it comes to geography . faith : have you really been to all those countries ? scott : yeah . my job has taken me all over the world . faith : that 's so cool . maybe i want to be a journalist someday . [ knock on door ] scott : oh . chelsea : trick or treat ! hello ! [ laughs ] sharon : wow ! look at those great costumes ! nick : yeah . you know , that 's one of the advantages to living with a top fashion designer . chelsea : no , it was no big deal . i had some materials laying around . i just put some costumes together . sharon : well , you should be in a superwoman costume . chelsea : aww . [ chuckles ] nick : uh , here . chelsea : okay , buddy . come here . come here . nick : sharon ? listen , abby told me that scott was arrested . i do n't want him near my daughter . sharon : um , well , it 's not up to you . faith : whoa , dad ! far out costume . nick : `` far out `` ? faith : yeah , it means -- nick : yeah , i know what it means . how do you know what it means ? faith : um , mariah and i have been watching this tv show about the different decades . i 'm from the ' 70s . can you dig it ? nick : [ chuckles ] chelsea : i dig it . faith : mm . yours is good , too . you got all the planets in the right order . chelsea : thanks ... nick : uh ... we were just trying to figure out the schedule for trick - or- treating tonight . faith : oh . i thought we were going to the coffeehouse ? sharon : we are . nick : um ... okay . well , how about if we ... you come with us now , you know , the four of us , and then we 'll drop you off at the coffeehouse after . faith : or we all go to crimson lights together so we do n't have to split up . and there 's gon na be lots of candy there , so we wo n't miss out . chelsea : that sounds like a great idea . right , nick ? nick : yeah . cool . [ dance music playing ] cane : [ sighs ] [ music stops ] [ cellphone chimes ] [ sighs ] oh ... [ huffs ] ... was well - suited for a visitation by the supernatural . [ suspenseful music plays ] jack : [ groans , sighs ] reed : see ? you did n't lie to your dad . we are at the coffeehouse . for now . charlie : yeah , well , i mean , now that we got our butts covered , where are we really headed ? reed : you 'll find out soon enough . and it will be epic . tessa : i have n't seen you in , like , forever , and i would love to hang ... but this week is the worst in the best possible way . mariah : oh , yeah . no . it 's fine . what 's ... what 's going on ? tessa : well , i 've been trying to get new material to devon , so i 've been writing day and night because , um ... noah and i are going away for the weekend . mariah : oh . that 's , um ... that 's -- that 's incredible . where are you guys , uh ... jetting off to ? tessa : some crazy - cool place . i mean , the hotel is literally in a tree . mariah : that 's , uh ... that is crazy cool . tessa : well , maybe when , uh , we get back ? mariah : yeah , sure , whenever . reed : hey , you two . mariah : hey . tessa : hey . reed : um , do y ' all know where noah is ? mariah : uh , yeah . he 's over there talking to devon . reed : oh . um . i 've got something to ask him , but i do n't want to interrupt . tessa : anything important ? reed : not really . um , i wrote a couple songs that i wanted to try out on my friends . but , of course , i left my guitar at the underground , so ... tessa : oh , well , let 's fix that . dina : oh . [ chuckles ] tessa : well , i found this ghoul lurking around . reed : hi . devon : what 's going on , reed ? reed : not much . noah : how you doing , man ? reed : i 'm doing well . devon : see ya . noah : well , i see that you , uh , put a lot of thought and effort into this costume , here , huh ? reed : yeah , i grabbed the first clean shirt off the floor . noah : yeah . [ laughter ] tessa : well , reed 's on a mission . noah : oh , what 's up ? reed : i left my guitar at the underground , and was wondering if i could borrow the key to get in tonight ? noah : what , you re -- you need it tonight ? reed : i mean , i was hoping that i could . um ... that it 'd be okay . noah : i ... do n't know ... tessa : oh , come on . he ca n't play the `` monster mash `` for his friends without it . noah : quick in and out , okay ? reed : awesome . thank you . noah : you got it ? reed : i got it . i got it . i 'll get it back to you first thing tomorrow . tessa : that was sweet . chelsea : before we hit the sugar rush , i think we need to make sure we get some good photos . sharon : yeah ! come on , squeeze in . come on . this is it , then we 'll take selfies . chelsea : okay . come over here . ready ? smile ! ready ? [ sharon laughs ] nick : you know what , i 'm gon na need you to stay away from my daughter . scott : she 's sharon 's daughter , too . nick : same goes for the rest of my family . there 's too many rumors flying around about you . scott : you have no idea what 's going on . nick : i have n't liked you for a long time . you may have everyone else fooled , but not me . faith : scott , come on ! let 's take a selfie ! i want to post the butterfly i painted on your face . [ laughter ] okay , here . ready ? let 's go . you ready ? scott : yeah , yeah . yeah . chelsea : smile ! billy : so , have you thought about what you want to do with the company ? i gave you a solution . your father did . we should probably talk about it , do n't you think ? victoria : billy , i know that i have a lot to deal with right now , but i just want to enjoy halloween with my kids , okay ? can we just have a happy halloween , please ? billy : yeah , we can do that . johnny : dad ! billy : [ laughs ] hey ! victoria : hey ! oh , my gosh . billy : how 's it going ? look at you ! where 'd you get all that candy from ? hm ? johnny : candy ! billy : candy . that 's a lot of candy . johnny : grandpa ! billy : okay . let 's go . come on . say thank you . victor : how are things going ? nick : well , no complaints so far . victor : mm . you know , i recently found out that you have a hell of a deal with your liquor supplier . you 're paying way below market rates . nick : uh , yeah . yeah . i 've been a good customer for years , so they give me a good discount . uh , how do you know about that ? victor : well , you know , it so happens that newman enterprises recently purchased a liquor distributorship , and they happen to supply the underground . is n't that something ? [ nick sighs ] however ... seems that the new owner does n't want to give any discounts , you know ? nick : so i guess our truce lasted a long time , huh ? victor : business . nothing personal . nick : all of a sudden newman enterprises is interested in the liquor business . victor : right . that 's the real world , son . nick : [ chuckles ] you know what , well , uh , hey , thank you for the heads up . victor : you got it . nick : [ sighs ] where 's the rest of the gang ? chelsea : mm . hannah took them out front to watch the puppet show with katie and johnny . nick : yeah , i got to hand it to sharon . she did a great job with this place . chelsea : yeah , she really did . and the kids are gon na be distracted for hours . i wonder if that guy does birthday parties ? chelsea : you know , sharon does n't believe he 's guilty . and according to abby , he was actually investigating all the people involved in that sex ring . nick : oh , yeah . he 's a saint . everyone loves him . sharon loves him . faith loves him . chelsea : is that what this is about ? nick : [ sighs ] it 's not just about scott . my dad , he ... came at me again . chelsea : i thought everything was cool between the two of you ? nick : yeah , so did i . but this time it was n't as a dad , it was as a businessman . he would love more than anything to take the underground away from me , to teach me a lesson for having the audacity to turn my back on him . let me tell you something , chelsea -- i would rather torch the place than let that happen . chelsea : [ sighs ] okay . you know what ? you seem stressed . why do n't we go ? it 's fine . nick : [ sighs ] the kids are having a great time . i do n't want to ruin their night . but i 'm in a terrible mood , and i just think i need to get out of here . would you mind bringing them home ? chelsea : of course not . that 's fine . nick : i 'm sorry . thank you . chelsea : of course . you look really beautiful . chelsea : feel better . noah : [ chomps ] tessa : oh ! [ giggles ] noah : hi . devon : ready to hit the clubs ? mariah : um ... i 'm sorry to be a bore , but i 'm kind of not feeling up to it . tessa : load up on caffeine . but the time we hit the clubs , you 'll rally . mariah : yeah , i can't . i 'm just feeling , uh , physically ill . devon : wha -- sharon : mariah ? you okay ? reed : [ chuckles ] mattie : what if we get caught ? reed : we 're not gon na get caught . uncle nick shut down the place so he could spend halloween with his family . noah and tessa are out clubbing . i mean , we got the place to ourselves . mattie : still , i - it 's trespassing . charlie : just take a doughnut break , fun police . it 's probably the coolest thing you 've ever done in your nerd - tastic life . you should be all - in . mattie : [ sighs ] okay . you know what ? text the others and tell them to stop hiding in the alleyway and get in here . it 's time to get this party started . [ keys jingle , door rattles ] reed : someone 's at the main entrance . go ! go ! go ! nick : [ sighs ] [ counter slams ] reed : all right , guys ... [ inaudible ] nick : [ sighs ] my bank account says i have zero funds . where 's all my money ? chelsea : do you really think that he would mess with your entire livelihood like this ? nick : i 'm giving it all away . every single last cent from my trust fund will be going to charity . victoria : donating your money to charity is one thing . but doing what you did just to spite dad , it 's certifiable . sharon : why would you have given away all that money ? you do n't win the lottery and then give away the jackpot ! noah : was it really such a good idea to piss off grandpa even more ? victor : i think it 's very foolish . that kind of money , you threw away a lot of protection . nick : protection from what ? victor : yourself , son . nick : all of a sudden newman enterprises is interested in the liquor business . victor : that 's the real world , son . nick : he would love more than anything to take the underground away from me . i would rather torch the place than let that happen . billy : be back in a second . victoria : huh ? victor : hi , sweetheart . victoria : hi , dad . victor : johnny and katie seemed to enjoy themselves out there . i 'm glad you took my advice . focus on the kids . victoria : well , i would much rather be referring my two kids fighting over candy than my father and my business associate fighting over my company . victor : sweetheart , i 'm sorry that i brought up the possibility of purchasing brash & sassy , but when billy came up with this ridiculous offer -- victoria : it 's fine . listen , i know you meant well . and so did billy . i just have a lot to think about . victor : come here . i know you do . ashley : so , i had my lab techs run an analysis on your facial mask . billy : and ? ashley : i got the results . sharon : how are you doing ? scott : holidays were never my thing , but i have to say , it 's different when you have kids , is n't it ? they 're excitement 's infectious . i mean , all parents insist that their children are special , but faith truly is . she 's a credit to you . sharon : aww . and nick . scott : yeah . sharon : but , um , she 's really impressed with you . and your job and all the traveling you 've done . oh , smart move letting her paint your face . i think you 've won her over . scott : which is gon na make this even harder . sharon : what ? scott : [ sighs ] nick 's not wrong to worry . me hanging out with you and faith , it 's -- it 's not a good idea . not because i 'm a threat , but ... zack is . he 's the kind of guy that will look for a weakness , just target what 's important to me . the person who 's most important to me in the world . [ bottle crashes ] charlie : what 's he doing out there ? reed : i have no clue . mattie : i do n't hear any noises . maybe he left . reed : guess i 'll go check . mattie : wait . reed : do n't worry . at least we 'll get a good story out of it . club 's empty . [ metal clanking ] [ sighs ] great . mattie : oh , my gosh . what -- what 's wrong ? what was that noise ? noah : well ... we can still go to the clubs . devon : no , no , no , no . i do n't want to be a third wheel . you vampires go and party without me . tessa : all right . devon : all right ? tessa : see ya . devon : see ya . have a good one . noah : see ya , man . devon : see ya . hey , sharon . have a good night . sharon : good night . scott : bye . sharon : you just said that i 'm the most important thing in your life . my daughter thinks you 're awesome . let 's just hit the pause button right there and leave it at that . ashley : so , victoria was lucky . according to my techs , her symptoms should have been a lot worse . billy : okay , and what else did you find out ? ashley : a lot . that chemical was so toxic that it could have caused irreparable damage . billy : wow . ashley : i 'm a little familiar with these chemical copycats . companies , well- established ones , actually , turn to sketchy manufacturers that are located outside the u.s . they 're risky . they 're very illegal because they 're not regulated . billy : yeah . of course . i can imagine that . ashley : okay . well , companies do this , billy , because they want to cut costs , they want to cut corners , they want to rush their product to market . they just want to get it on the shelves . very much like your facial mask was rushed to market by brash & sassy to get the jump on jabot . so what kind of person would even contemplate this kind of a reckless act ? reed : sounded like somebody just came in the back door . charlie : yeah , i wonder who left the door unlocked ? mattie : okay , you know what ? well , whoever it is out there , we are totally grounded for life if they find us in here . dina : [ chuckles ] [ sigh disgustedly ] reed : i do n't hear anything . so i guess we 're good to go . mattie : wait . we should just lay low a little longer . we ca n't risk anybody finding us . if my dad finds out about this , he 'll kill me . reed : no , he 'd kill me . charlie : no , we 'd all be dead . jack : mother 's upstairs resting , traci . no , i do n't think she 's willing to talk , so ... i promise i 'll give her the message . love you . | mattie and charlie think their halloween party is boring because their dad keeps checking in on them every few minutes to see if they are having fun scott meets faith and she likes him and is impressed by him , nick 's jealousy of scott grows and he also feels like victor is going to try to take the underground from him to teach him a lesson . nick tells chelsea that he would rather burn down the underground before letting his father take it from him . mariah 's feelings for tessa continue to intensify and she grows more jealous when she sees tessa with noah . ashley tells billy that the tests she ran on the face cream reveal that the chemicals were extremely toxic and victoria is very lucky that she was n't hurt any worse . ashley tells billy she thinks this was caused because they used foreign companies that cut corners to rush their products to market . charlie , mattie and reed sneak out of lily 's house and take the party to a closed underground which reed opens with his key . nick is also there because he needs to be alone to think and he lights candles and a jack o'lantern for light since he does n't want people to think the club is open for businesses . nick goes to his office to think while the youth are wondering if anyone is in there since they hear noises . the jack o'lantern tips over and a fire starts at the underground and everyone inside is unaware of the fire . |
[ previously_on ] phyllis : if we do nothing , the workers fix the pipe , find the body , and we go to prison . sharon : do n't even say it . phyllis : we have to dig up j.t . move him before it 's too late . nikki : oh , my god . mariah : okay . say , `` candy corn ! `` faith : candy corn ! mariah : and the family outing , family photos ... walk down memory lane . you 're not letting nick pressure you into getting back together , right ? phyllis : with me as c.e.o . , i think it would send out a clear signal to our board , to our hundreds of employees , to our millions of customers , that this is not the same old jabot . that this is new . traci : okay . kyle votes for ... jack . that leaves us three for jack , three for billy , three for phyllis . jack : the last vote decides . go ahead , trace . read it . billy : let 's crown the king . traci : the job goes to ... phyllis . lauren : [ exclaims softly ] [ gasps ] long live the queen . jill : not a single scratch or dent ! wow . you 're very good with your hands . arturo : we aim to please . jill : consider me very well - pleased . i will be sure and call you if i have another job for you . nikki : or you could just whistle . arturo , you and your crew can go , and , uh , just start in the morning on the plumbing repair . arturo : actually , there 's been a change in plans . did n't take as long as we thought to move the sculpture , so , um , we 're gon na start working on the busted pipe right now . nikki : no ! you ca n't do that . nick : all right . i am done with this . let me get in my costume , and then we will meet your mother at crimson lights . faith : are you sure it 's a good idea for all of us to celebrate halloween together ? nick : oh , yeah . we 're gon na be the best - dressed family at the halloween party . faith : but we 're not really a family . nick : yes , we are . we 're just not together at the moment . but we will be . faith : are you planning to win back mom tonight ? nick : that 's what i 'm hoping . victoria : thank you very much . i 'll talk to you later . okay . sharon ! what the hell ? sharon : you assistant was n't at her desk . victoria : what are you doing here ? sharon : i wanted to know if you 've heard from nikki about removing the sculpture . victoria : i - i know which one . maybe you should 've called first . sharon : you know , i 'm getting a little paranoid about all of these calls we 've been making to each other . anyway , i 'm here now . so what can you tell me ? victoria : mom texted me a little while ago . apparently jill ended up in chancellor park right around the time that arturo was about to move the sculpture . sharon : i thought she was in australia . victoria : [ sighs ] the city notified her that the tribute to katherine was about to be moved , so she panicked , and she booked the first flight back here . sharon : oh , great . that 's the last thing we need -- nikki 's nemesis snooping around the spot where we buried j.t . victoria : do n't worry about it . mom has plenty of experience dealing with jill . she said she would notify me when arturo was finished and the coast is clear so we can do what we need to do . sharon : i 'm dreading this . [ sighs ] i ca n't imagine how you must feel . victoria : i just want to get it done . sharon : if we had some other choice -- victoria : look , they 're gon na dig up the ground tomorrow to fix those pipes . if we do n't move j.t . 's body ... we have to do it . sharon : on halloween , of all nights ? victoria : [ sighs ] i 'm supposed to be trick - or - treating with billy and the kids . sharon : i 'm supposed to be with nick and our kids at the coffeehouse . victoria : really ? sharon : yeah . nick wanted us to spend halloween together , as a family . victoria : how do you feel about that ? sharon : almost as terrified as i feel about digging up j.t . 's body . additional sponsorship jill : [ chuckles ] whoa . who shook the bats loose in your belfry ? or maybe you put some vodka in your cauldron ? nikki : why do n't you take off before a house drops on you ? arturo : we gon na do these repairs or what ? nikki : oh , arturo , i appreciate you enthusiasm . but , you know , it 's getting dark , so why do n't you and your crew go and enjoy halloween . arturo : well , the water is turned off , so we do n't have to worry about any more leaking . nikki : exactly . and you and abby are going to that party at crimson lights , right ? arturo : yeah . nikki : well , go enjoy yourself . you can just take care of this in the morning . arturo : you sure ? nikki : yeah . i mean , if you could just cordon off the area before you leave so nobody goes through here and does more damage to the ground ? arturo : yeah . yeah , i got some tape in the truck . nikki : perfect . have a great time . arturo : you too . jill : bye . arturo : bye . nikki : ugh ! why are you still hanging around like a bad smell ? jill : i 've hired some movers who specialize in transporting precious artwork to move katherine 's sculpture to storage until the work here is complete . nikki : jill , it is a tacky piece of tin , not the hope diamond . jill : oh , my god . you see , someone with lowlife sensibilities like yours would feel that way . nikki : why do n't you go ? i will wait for your movers . jill : you know , if anyone else said that to me , i would think they were being kind . but it 's you , nikki . so what the hell is up ? nikki : okay . i 'm gon na remind you one more time that i own this property . and that makes me responsible for this project , which includes overseeing every aspect of it . jill : hmmm . why do i feel like there 's something more ? nikki : oh , for heaven 's sakes , jill ! you 're not in town that often . would n't you rather spend time with billy and cane , or somebody who actually likes you ? jill : [ sighs , huffs ] well ... i definitely would not like to spend more time with you . nikki : good ! we agree on something . jill : do n't think that i owe you something for this . nikki : please . spending time away from you is a gift i give myself . victoria : why are you so afraid of spending an evening with nick and the kids ? sharon : well , doctor ... victoria : [ giggles ] i am the last person to be giving any kind of relationship advice , but i think that what you and nick have is pretty rare . it 's worth fighting for . sharon : i 'm tired of fighting . victoria : look , i am in no way excusing nick for what he did , but ... he loves you , sharon . and i know he had a lot of hopes and dreams for you and christian and faith . sharon : so did i . victoria : okay , well , just -- i - i hate to see you both throw it all away because of one stupid mistake . sharon : that 's what nick calls it , too -- a mistake . but sleeping with phyllis was a horrible reminder of an unbearably devastating loss . the phone call . the hours , the days in the hospital , watching cassie slip away , feeling helpless . after all that , nick turned to phyllis . and i forgave him . i gave him a pass for hurting me in a way that no one has ever hurt me before in my entire life . you know what he did with it ? he threw it away . why ? for one night of meaningless sex ? i - it -- it made me feel that what we have does n't mean anything to nick . it is n't worth anything to him . it 's not real . and -- and maybe that 's actually it . you know , the -- the person nick really is is who he is when he 's with phyllis . the man who pretended to be j.t . , and who started up dark horse to get back at his father . phyllis brings those things out in him . i was hoping that he would be the old nick . the one that i fell in love with so long ago . victoria : i think that the boy you fell in love with all those years ago , i think he 's still in there . sharon : well , if he is , i ca n't see him . victoria : i just want my brother -- and you -- to be happy . sharon : i want that , too . but i do n't think that we can find that happiness together . nick : you okay ? faith : yeah . i just [ sighs ] really want this to be a good halloween for christian . nick : yeah . i want that for the whole family . faith : you keep calling us that -- a family . but you live in your new house with christian , and i live with mom . nick : faith , i know you 're really worried about the future . i 'm gon na make you a promise . faith : one you can keep ? nick : one i 'm going to do everything in my power to keep . faith : [ sighs ] what is it ? nick : first off , we are a family . okay ? nothing is gon na change that . faith : i know . and i 'm gon na do everything -- and i mean everything i can -- to get us all back together . faith : you really believe that could happen ? nick : absolutely . because when you want something this badly , you do n't give up . and i 'm just -- i 'm not giving up on us . not ever . come here . phyllis : welcome to the new era of jabot . i look forward to putting this tumultuous year behind us and leading the company to an exciting , prosperous future . meeting adjourned . lauren : uh , why do n't you let me take you out to celebrate while we let it sink in with everybody else ? okay ? phyllis : that 's good . that 's good . good idea . have a pleasant evening , everyone . traci : [ sighs ] i did not see that coming . kyle : blood abbott clause does n't look so bad . traci : no , kyle , that 's how we got into this mess in the first place . jack : i did n't think things could get any worse . kyle : as usual , billy screwed things up for our family . traci : you ca n't put all of this on billy . kyle : if he had n't divided the family vote , we would n't be here . my dad would be c.e.o . bet he regrets it now . working for phyllis ai n't gon na be fun , but it 's gon na be a whole lot less fun for billy . billy : thank you for voting for me . abby : i 'm sorry you did n't win . i think you would have killed it as c.e.o . billy : yeah , well , there is a few people that would disagree with that . [ sighs ] abby : look , i -- i really hope that losing to phyllis does n't affect your recovery . billy : no , no , no , no . i got too much to do . abby : what does that mean ? billy : it means phyllis won this round , but i 'm gon na continue the fight . and i am going to win . tessa : how did i let you talk me into that ? mariah : wha -- the tattoo parlor was your idea . tessa : yeah , so you could get one . mariah : i did . just not the one that i was expecting . when your friend said that she would do a tattoo for you , as well , for free , i just thought , you know ... tessa : of getting one that shows how we feel about each other ? mariah : yeah . that . tessa : well , are you happy with our choice ? mariah : mm , i do n't know . i was really hoping to get , like , a giant tramp stamp , like right above -- tessa : hilarious . mariah : no . ours are ... perfect . tessa : let 's see it . [ mariah laughs ] tessa : my two favorite things in the world -- music and you . mariah : in that order ? tessa : what do you think ? mariah : i 'm gon na go with `` no `` and cross my fingers . tessa : yeah . well , there 's no crossing necessary . you are the most important thing to me in the world . mariah : ditto . tessa : and to prove it , one heart . [ both giggle ] mariah : hey ! oh , my gosh ! your costumes are perfect ! nick : where 's sharon ? we 're supposed to meet her here . mariah : i 'm not sure . tessa : why do n't i get christian a snack ? mariah : yeah . thank you . faith : maybe mom changed her mind . nick : oh , there 's no way . no way she would cancel on you . faith : even if it was too hard for her to be with you ? nick : look , your mom knows how important this night is to you two , and she 's not gon na disappoint you . so , i do n't know what is keeping her , but she will be here . jack : you know what , let me buy you a drink . matter of fact , let 's get out of here . billy : order me a scotch . i 'll be right back . jack : wait , billy -- phyllis : to getting what you deserve . lauren : [ chuckles ] billy : oh , i can drink to that . phyllis : billy . why do n't you pull up a chair and help us celebrate my victory ? jack : i do n't think that 's a good idea . billy : oh , come on . celebration is n't gon na last very long . let 's -- let 's all enjoy it . phyllis : billy , i am so sorry , but c.e.o . musical chairs at jabot is over . i have grabbed the last seat , and i do not intend to get up . billy : you know what they say about the road to hell . phyllis : that 's where you 're gon na be spending a lot of your time during my tenure . billy : if you 're trying to scare me , it 's not gon na happen . i plan on having a front - row seat to watch you implode from a job that you 're not qualified to hold . phyllis : i think you 're talking about yourself here . jack : okay , both of you , that 's enough . billy : no , i 'm actually just getting started . phyllis : no , jack is right . you 're finished , just as much as we are . jill : you broke up with phyllis ? there is a god ! phyllis : well , well , look who flew in on her broom just in time for halloween . lauren : hi , sissy . jill : hi , darlin ' . billy : mom , you did n't tell me you were coming into town . jill : yeah , and you did n't tell me that you and phyllis had split . that was so cruel of you . billy : my bad . jill : well , at least you 've finally come to your senses , huh ? billy : phyllis sleeping with nick helped . jill : [ scoffs ] oh , ho ! congratulations . another relationship destroyed in spectacular fashion . although i 'm not surprised , darlin ' . you always revert to type , do n't you ? phyllis : you know what , let 's discuss reverting to type , shall we , billy ? billy : mom , can i buy you a drink ? come with me . have fun catching up . billy : [ sighs ] jill : okay . what was that all about ? tessa : hey , wait ! mariah ! you forgot these . [ squeals ] are we even now ? i make you endure the pain of a tattoo , and you make me endure [ inhales deeply ] public humiliation . tessa : what are you talking about ? you look amazing ! mariah : no , you look amazing . i look ridiculous ! there 's no way -- no way -- that anybody is gon na look at me in this costume and be like , [ whines ] `` oh , that 's a cool costume . `` tessa : like if we would have gone as bonnie and clyde ? mariah : yes ! yes , actually . that would have been cool . tessa : they were bank - robbing murderers ! mariah : allegedly . tessa : okay . just wait until we sing our duet . everyone 's gon na love it . mariah : [ sighs disgustedly ] tessa : do you really think sharon 's gon na bail on them ? mariah : no . no , she would n't do that to the kids . at least , i hope not . lola ! hi ! lola : hey . mariah : hey . tessa : oh , you look great . cool costume . lola : thank you . i like yours , too . it 's ... groovy . tessa : i 'm , uh , kind of surprised you 're here tonight . you know kyle 's gon na be here , right ? lola : kyle and i are good . tessa : `` good `` as in ... ? lola : back together . mariah : what ? tessa : ohh ! mariah : okay , we need the details -- and all of them , all right ? lola : you mean like the part where kyle told summer he was over her , or the part where he told her that he wanted to be with me , and she burst into fake tears and ran off ? mariah : oh , please tell me you got that recorded . lola : no , but i 'm sure she posted a video of herself fake - crying somewhere . [ mariah chuckles ] tessa : i feel kind of bad for her . j - just kind of bad . but our double - dates are back on ! yay ! mariah : [ laughs ] hey ! look at you . nice costume . lola : let me guess . superman , but when he 's clark kent . kyle : after the day i 've had , i was n't in the mood to do the whole costume thing . mariah : what happened ? kyle : thought my dad was a shoo - in for c.e.o . of jabot . but my family -- i swear , they ca n't even agree the sky is blue . half backed my dad . the rest voted for billy . tessa : so a split decision ? kyle : way worse . there was a third candidate , and she won . mariah : who was it ? kyle : worst possible person on earth . tessa : oh , god . mariah : summer ? uh ... kyle : close . phyllis . mariah : oh , no . oh , god . kyle : i know . un - freaking - believable . lola : uh , who 's phyllis ? kyle : [ sucks teeth ] for starters , summer 's mom . lola : oh . is she anything like her daughter ? tessa : um ... mariah : everything that summer knows she learned from mommy dearest . tessa : mm - hmm . mariah : that sucks . i 'm so sorry . kyle : yeah , no kidding . lola : but you 're not gon na let this little setback slow you down . kyle : you do n't know phyllis . lola : i know you , and there 's no way you 're gon na let somebody else run your family 's company . besides , i know it will be you sitting in that c.e.o . chair one day . ah ! not till you embrace the halloween spirit . kyle : i - i 'm totally embracing it . lola : nice try . where 's your costume ? kyle : where am i gon na get one this late ? tessa : well , lucky for you , you have two amazingly creative friends . kyle : why does that not make me feel good at a all ? mariah : just trust us , okay ? kyle : said every untrustworthy person ever . tessa : be right back . arturo : i have not worn a halloween costume since i was a kid . abby : oh , well , i still think you would have made a very handsome prince charming . arturo : no . you know what the guys would have said about me if i showed up here in tights ? abby : [ giggles ] well , you look very sexy in this outfit . arturo : well , thank you . i would only wear something like this for you , so ... abby : well , i appreciate that . especially after the way things went at the board meeting . arturo : hey , no shop talk , remember ? abby : okay . well , i might need your help keeping my mind off the awful day i had . arturo : happy to oblige . abby : mm - hmm . lola : is that my brother dressed up in a halloween costume ? arturo : shut it , lola . [ abby laughs ] lola : you said halloween was for kids , and you were done dressing up . arturo : well ... maybe i changed my mind . lola : just like that ? arturo : i could have had a little help . lola : admit it . abby 's got major influence over you . abby : mm . arturo : what can i say ? i guess a guy would do a lot for a girl he 's crazy about . [ laughs ] nick : it is a hook . it 'll get you like this . rrrk ! kkk - kk - kkk ! faith : it 's getting late . christian 's not gon na be able to stay up much longer . maybe we should go . nick : let 's give your mom a little more time . faith : maybe we should just skip trick - or - treating . mom ! you made it ! sharon : of course i did . [ chuckles ] sorry i 'm late . nick : it 's okay . we 're just glad you 're here . faith : uh - huh . sharon : well , i , um ... would have been here sooner , but i had to make an important stop . anyway , here . this is for you . faith : mom ! aw ! halloween colors ! i love it . sharon : yeah ! good . faith : oh , thanks , mom ! sharon : you 're welcome . and i got something for you , too , peter pan . nick : what is that ? sharon : is n't he cute ? [ laughter ] nick : i got something for you , too . it 's a costume . sharon : oh . well , that 's sweet of you . but i brought one for myself . nick : yeah , well , this one matches the rest of ours . you know , it 'll complete the family picture . sharon : i 'll be right back . nick : oh ! what ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . arturo : i do n't think that 's how you 're supposed to do that . abby : well , i think it 's the only way to do it . arturo : mmm . you 're good at that . abby : what , halloween ? arturo : that , too . but now it 's my turn . abby : [ chuckles ] happy halloween . faith : hey , abby . so , are you having fun ? abby : we are having a great time . how about you ? you guys look adorable . faith : [ chuckles ] nick : yeah , we 're just waiting for sharon . you know , she 's gon na be wendy . abby : cute . faith : yeah . it was dad 's idea . he 's hoping if we trick - or - treat as a family , my mom will want to be one again . mariah : ta - da ! lola : at least i know you 're not afraid to make a fool of yourself . kyle : fool ? what do you mean ? i look dope . legit man of steel . [ chuckles ] mariah : okay . now i 'm regretting making him superman . lola : you know , i can handle him and his ego . kyle : [ laughs ] [ laughter ] faith : oh . mom , you 're not in your costume . sharon : uh , no . because , um , it did n't fit . nick , can i talk to you on the patio for a minute ? nick : uh , yeah . yeah . abby , can you watch the kids ? abby : yeah , of course . nick : [ grunts ] be right back . what 's going on ? sharon : i ca n't wear it . nick : well , why not ? i mean ... i thought we could , uh , you know , spend some time together as a family . sharon : [ sighs ] we 're not a family . and i 'm not gon na let you manipulate me into making the kids believe that we are . nick : you agreed that we would all go out together . sharon : and you could n't just leave it at that , keep it simple . so i 'm out , nick . nick : what do you mean , you 're out ? you 're not going trick - or - treating with us ? sharon : no . i 'm not . nick : do you know how much that 's gon na disappoint the kids ? sharon : [ sighs ] not as much as if they thought we were getting back together , because that 's never going to happen . nikki : the statue 's been removed , and i finally got rid of jill , so [ sighs ] we can get to work . victoria : no . [ sighs ] we can't . not yet . nikki : why not ? what 's wrong ? victoria : i 'm still waiting for billy to show up . nikki : i thought you were gon na see him earlier today . victoria : that was the plan , but he has n't shown up yet . nikki : you 'd think he could be an adult once in his life . victoria : he 's billy , mom . nikki : are johnny and katie with you ? victoria : yes , they 're in the break room with hannah . but i ca n't leave until billy gets here . nikki : all right , sweetheart . just do n't worry about it . get here whenever you can . victoria : okay . [ sighs ] i will . but i 'm really dreading what we 're about to do . and on halloween . it 's just -- [ sighs ] it 's so gruesome . nikki : i know , but we have to do it . and the sooner we get going , the sooner it will be finished . jill : wow . i did n't see that coming . billy : blindsided does n't begin to describe it . jill : yeah , but nick and her -- i mean , that 's so predictable , huh ? billy : [ sighs ] jill : i hope you 've learned your lesson . billy : which one ? jill : to listen to your mother . billy : mm . yes , it 's the first thought i had when i found out that phyllis cheated on me . jill : [ chuckles ] and how about when she went after the top job at jabot two seconds after you dumped her ? billy : fine . you were right . you happy ? jill : [ sighs ] that you 're no longer seeing phyllis , yes . [ billy snorts ] that you 're hurting , no . it makes me very sad . billy : i 'm fine , okay ? you do n't have to worry about me . jill : honey , it 's part of the job description . billy : well , i 'm sorry you have such a crappy job . jill : oh , my god . being your mother is the best job i ever had , and i will never quit . no matter what you 've done , billy . so what have you done ? [ cellphone chimes ] oh . [ sighs ] billy : damn it . jill : what is wrong ? billy : i 'm supposed to meet victoria and the kids , and i 'm late . jill : we 're not finished here . billy : i love you , okay ? jill : [ sighs ] billy : can you get that for me , please ? lauren : you 're taking this better than i anticipated . jack : board meeting did n't go my way . it happens . it 's business . lauren : no hard feelings ? jack : why would there be ? you were trying to protect your company . you thought the best way to do that was to elect phyllis . lauren : that does n't mean that i do n't have a lot of respect for you . jack : that goes both ways . lauren : thank you . now , i have to run . i 'm meeting michael for dinner . congratulations again . i will see you at the office . phyllis : yes . jack : what did you think i was gon na say to her ? she was protecting her company , and you were elected c.e.o . fair and square . phyllis : you are not upset with the stunt i pulled with kerry ? jack : kerry is an excellent chemist . in fact , i was trying to hire her . but , then , you knew that . phyllis : she met with you both , you and billy , out of courtesy . jack : well played . phyllis : i thought so . so ... [ sighs ] why do n't you tell me how you really feel now that i 'm c.e.o . phyllis : i just find it difficult to believe that you 're not furious . and , like your less supportive brother , you think i am destined to fail . or at least you hope so . jack : i wo n't lie . i do think i am the right person to run my family 's company . which , of course , brings up the biggest irony in all of this . phyllis : the fact that the blood abbott clause was created for yours truly ? jack : i did it to stop cheating spouses , vindictive exes , and potentially hostile entities from taking over a company my father founded . phyllis : and i 'm all three rolled into one . jack : ca n't help but wonder if this is n't karmic payback for using the blood abbott clause against ashley . phyllis : regrets ? jack : i got a mountain of those . they do n't keep me from looking forward , though . phyllis : to the day you 're back in charge ? jack : this is your time , phyllis . enjoy it . i wish you luck . phyllis : thank you . [ cellphone chimes ] jack : the sound of urgent business . phyllis : nothing that ca n't wait . um ... but you know what , i - i do need to get home . get some rest before my first day on the job . goodbye . jill : okay . i 'll see you soon . mwah ! jack : ooh . am i too late ? i was gon na buy you a drink . jill : well , now , you should n't have wasted your time on that cheating , lying , slut of an ex you share with your brother . jack : oh , my . tell me how you really feel about phyllis . jill : oh , please . i do n't give her a second thought since she 's not in billy 's life anymore . jack : yeah , i can tell . you sure you ca n't join me for a drink ? jill : i 'm sorry , hon . that was cane on the phone . i 'm gon na go over there and check on him and the kids . they 're have a really rough time now that lily 's been transferred so far away . jack : yeah , i heard about all of that . i -- i 'm sure they 'll be thrilled to see you . jill : jack , you hang in there . phyllis is gon na self - destruct . she always , always does . jack : [ sighs ] give me a scotch , neat . you know what , make it a double . [ sighs ] billy : hey . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : i 'm sorry i 'm late . i lost track of time . but i 'm here now , and ready to go trick - or - treating . victoria : well , i 'm not . billy : okay , well , i can wait . where are the kids ? victoria : they 're in the break room with hannah , going through the candy that they collected when i took them around the neighborhood . billy : you already went trick - or - treating ? victoria : you 're over an hour late ! i have things that i need to attend to . so now you can take over . billy : whoa . and now you 're bailing ? victoria : billy , i scheduled my meeting for after our time with the kids . billy : okay , well , then , you can change it . victoria : no , i can't . and this would n't be an issue if you had just shown up on time . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : where were you , anyway ? billy : at a jabot board meeting . we elected a new c.e.o . , and i will not be stepping back into my old job . victoria : i 'm sorry . i assume that means that jack is taking over . billy : actually , no . jack and i split the abbott vote , which left enough room for a third candidate to waltz right in and snap it from the jaws of our divided family . victoria : who ? billy : [ sighs ] phyllis . victoria : wow . i ... billy : yeah . believe me , i was speechless , too . so can you have a little pity on me and come and go trick - or - treating with me and the kids ? victoria : [ sighs ] i can't . billy : yes , you can . victoria : no -- billy : it 's one night . we can forget our scary lives and go trick - or - treating . victoria : i wish i could . billy : you can , victoria . you just -- you change your meeting till tomorrow morning or something . victoria : there 's too much at stake . i 'm gon na say goodbye to the kids on the way out . billy : come on . i 'm sorry i 'm late . victoria : billy , i have to go . billy : please , vick -- vick ! sharon : i have to go . nick : no , no , no . look . you 're upset . and you have every right to be . but i know you do n't mean it when you say that we ca n't get past this . sharon : yes , i do . nick : you just need time , that 's all . sharon : time is n't going to change anything , nick . nick : look , sleeping with phyllis was stupid , and a terrible mistake , and if i could go back and do things differently , i would . sharon : our problems go way beyond phyllis . nick : well , whatever they are , we can get past it . but we have to do it together . sharon : stop . please , just stop . nick : stop what ? fighting for us ? sharon : yes . because it -- it 's exhausting , and it 's also pointless . i tried to convince myself that we could get back what we once had . i told myself , if we got married , that things would go back to the way they once were , and that we could recapture the magic we once had . nick : we can . sharon : we are different people , nick . we 've both changed . nick : not where it matters the most -- right here . sharon : see , that 's where you 've changed the most . the nick i fell in love with all those years ago , he would have never posed as j.t . he would have never wanted to make himself in his father 's image , while trying to destroy him at the same time . the nick that i knew would have never wanted a business empire or a huge mansion , and he would have never thought for one second that i would be okay with any of that . nick : you tell me what is wrong with wanting to give a good life to my wife and my kids . sharon : nothing . if that 's what your wife wants , too . but i do n't want what 's become important to you . i just wanted a good , honest , decent man , and ... it turns out you 're none of those . it 's time for me to move on . nick : [ scoffs ] to what ? to rey ? he 's married . sharon : [ sighs ] this has nothing to do with him . this is about us , and the love we once shared . nick : the love we still share . sharon : no . it 's over . you need to accept that . lola : how drunk were you ? kyle : on a scale of one to `` i did n't know where my pants were `` ? lola : no ! kyle : [ chuckles ] i was one very cold vampire . and let me tell you , new york 's finest do not have a sense of humor . lola : so you spent the night in jail . kyle : with a devil , marilyn monroe , and two sexy nuns . [ chuckles ] lola : why are you so surprised ? that 's what you 've been waiting for , is n't it ? kyle : yeah , but , um ... lola : `` but , uh , `` what ? kyle : i just was n't prepared . [ huffs ] lola : [ laughs ] kyle : [ laughs ] i am now . so maybe we should do that again . lola : go ahead . wow me with your superpowers . mariah : must be nice , being able to express your feelings like that . tessa : yeah . [ sighs ] i -- i , uh , know what you mean . mariah : no , actually , i do n't think you do . because there 's been something i 've been trying to say for a while , but i 'm not that great with words . spoken words . i 'm -- i 'm better with writing . tessa : mariah , what are you trying to say ? mariah : well , that 's just it . i ca n't say it . so i decided to let this ... do the talking for me . tessa : mariah ... mariah : [ inhales sharply ] we have come a long way since last halloween . tessa : i , um ... i did n't make it easy . mariah : but you made it worth it . arturo : i expected you to come as captain underpants tonight . abby : [ laughs ] sorry , christian . i outed you . [ chuckles ] you okay ? faith : yeah . i 'm just wondering what 's keeping mom and dad . [ sighs ] nick : not long ago , you were ready to marry me . the night before our wedding , you told me you loved me . sharon : the man i was in love with does n't exist . nick : i 'm right here . sharon : no . you 're a part of my past . he is a part of my past . and if you ca n't accept that , that 's your problem , not mine . but you need to find a way to deal with it -- or not . but do n't drag our kids into this mess that you 've made of your life , and do n't try to tell me that i feel something that i don't . we 're done , nick . nick : you 're throwing away what could be an amazing life . sharon : i 'm still gon na have an amazing life . just not with you . phyllis : it was smart , blocking off the area . keep people out of the park tonight , i hope . nikki : yeah , that was the idea , phyllis . victoria : where 's sharon ? nikki : i do n't know . she has n't responded to my text . phyllis : well , she probably chickened out . it 's sharon . nikki : all right . let 's give her a few more minutes . victoria : no . i want to get this over with now . nikki : all right . let 's go . | tessa and mariah get tatoos for halloween and then enjoy the crimson lights party . sharon tells nick once again that they will never get ba k together because she does n't like the man he has become so he should stop getting the kids hopes up about being a family . the jabot ceo viote is tied at 3 for jack phyllis and billy and lauren casts the tie breaking vote for phyllis so she goes to celebrate with lauren until billy tells her to enjoy her time as ceo because she will make a mistake soon and be out of the ceo chair . jack tells phyllis that he is the best man for the job but he hopes she will do a great job . nikki persudes arturo to fix the broken pipe at the park tomorrow and jill is happy that he did n't break the statue . arturo goes to the crimson lights halloween party with abby and has a good time and everyone forgets their troubles for a while . kyle also has a good time with lola she makes him forget that jack is n't ceo of jabot . nikki , phyllis and sharon start digging up jt 's body . |
[ previously_on ] nate : the state medical licensing board has opened an inquiry into my role into helping falsify victor 's death . if they rule against me , they could revoke my license from practicing medicine here in wisconsin . chelsea : calvin was involved in some questionable business dealings , but i did n't know about any of that until after he passed away . what i do know is that money ca n't go anywhere until it gets a good wash . you 're the only person i trust to handle it properly , so ... will you do it for me ? nick : tammy and a few others think i should run for city council because a seat opened up . everything i 've ever said , everything i 've ever done is gon na become public knowledge . chelsea : what about my past ? i mean , i have n't exactly led a perfect life . nikki : oh ! what 's this , candy ? victor : what ? nikki : for breakfast , no less . victor : wait a minute . now that i 'm retired , i can eat anything i want , right ? is n't that how it goes ? nikki : true . okay . yes , indeed . victor : right ? nikki : well , in that case , take two , they 're small . victor : i 'm gon na surprise you . i might even watch the price is right . `` come on down ! you know ? nikki : well ! victor : i like that . nikki : drew carey will be thrilled to know that victor newman is one of his viewers . victor : all right . where you off to ? nikki : uh , nicholas wanted me to stop by . he has something he wants to talk to me about . victor : about what ? nikki : if it 's what i think it is , we can expect things to get very busy , very fast . oh , i got to go . victor : what -- wait a minute . what 's that supposed to mean ? nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : hey . nick : big day today . chelsea : i know . nick : how do i look ? chelsea : confident . sexy . debonair . nick : mm . what are you doing ? chelsea : i 'm taking your clothes off , councilman . nick : uh , chelsea ? chelsea : mm - hmm ... nick : you know i am always down for this , but i can not be late to my own press conference . chelsea : do n't worry , this wo n't take long . nick : well , how do you know that ? chelsea : [ giggles ] relax . we 're not having sex . nick : oh , well , what are we doing , then ? chelsea : we 're getting out of this ridiculous outfit . nick : this ridiculous outfit was a custom - made suit from italy . i had it made when i started dark horse , and i love it . chelsea : the suit is great . you can wear it one night when you take me dancing . nick : i thought you said -- chelsea : you are about to announce your candidacy for city council . you need to be showing the people of genoa city that you are there to work for them , get in the trenches , and fight alongside them . you show up in a custom - made italian suit , no . sending the wrong message . [ sighs ] trust me , nick . i 'm right about this . amanda : so he 's in the same location ? good . good . that 's very good . oh , well , i 'm glad that everything worked out . we 'll be in touch . right on time . hello , nate . nate : amanda . amanda : let 's get started . nate : you do n't waste any time , do you ? amanda : well , if i 'm gon na take your case with the medical board , we do n't have a lot of time to waste . nate : okay , so , what do we tackle first ? amanda : well , whenever i sit down with a perspective client , i like to figure out a way to win . after all , i have a perfect record to protect . additional sponsorship nate : there 's a part in there that 's not -- amanda : i 'm sorry , i was n't ignoring you , i just wanted to interpret this letter on my own . nate : so what do you think ? and do n't feel the need to sugarcoat anything . i do n't need to be handled . amanda : i appreciate your honesty . we will definitely make a much better team if we 're straight with each other . nate : so ... the letter . amanda : yes , they are serious . nate : no doubt about that . amanda : this letter is their version of events , so now i need to hear yours . nate : i already told you . amanda : tell me again . do n't leave anything out . nate : [ clears throat ] i lied for my patient . i , um , helped victor newman perpetuate a fraud by faking his own death . and if i had to do it all over again , i wouldn't . that 's it . amanda : okay , so , my first instruction to you -- never tell anyone that story ever again except me . nate : understood . amanda : i also asked you to not leave anything out . nate : i haven't . what happened is pretty straightforward . amanda : not according to what you told me yesterday . you said that your decision may have been influenced by your personal relationship with abby newman . is that still true ? nate : i would n't have said it if it wasn't . why ? does it matter ? amanda : it could . i 'm just surprised . are you really the type of man who would throw everything away for a woman ? nick : so what you 're saying is , the suit makes me look too slick . chelsea : let your opponent try to spin some phony image . you just be you -- honorable , down - to - earth nicholas newman . nick : in other words , not my dad . chelsea : i did n't say that . nick : well , in case you were thinking it , let me reassure you , i love where my relationship is with my dad right now , but there are n't two people in this world who are more different than me and him . better ? chelsea : much . nick : the announcement will be at the coffeehouse , just a few select invites , along with just enough media to put the word out there . i do n't want to seem stuffy or over - the - top . chelsea : i agree . nick : and you were right about the suit . it 's a good call . chelsea : mm - hmm . i told you . it 's unfortunate , though , because you did look really sexy in it . nick : well , i could put it right back on . chelsea : no ! nick : i 'm kidding . chelsea : you are going to be a huge success today . nick : let 's hope so . chelsea : you can relate to people . you 've got a huge heart . the voters are gon na feel that . they 'll be lucky to have you . nick : well , i got to win first . chelsea : oh , come on . who 's gon na vote against you ? nick : well , let 's see . the person who i 'm running against , you know , their family could vote against me . uh , anyone who sees the newman name and runs for the hills . also anyone who knows about my past and decides that that disqualifies me . chelsea : or my past . nick : hey , come on , we talked about that . your past is a non - issue for me . what i 'm really concerned about is people are gon na take one look at the absolutely stunner next to me and say the wrong person is running . chelsea : the right person is definitely running . nick : well ... i just do n't want you to worry about it , okay ? will you promise me ? chelsea : okay . i promise . nick : all right . i should get going . chelsea : yeah . me , too . nick : i 'll , uh , see you at the coffee house later ? chelsea : yes . absolutely . i need to stop by the grand phoenix , check in with abby , and i need to call connor . nick : yeah , he was n't trick - or - treating last night . how come ? chelsea : [ sighs ] connor is still getting used to living with adam . frankly , so am i. um , but i will text you on my way . does that work ? nick : yeah , great . chelsea : do you say `` break a leg `` in politics ? nick : well , you do now . chelsea : okay . well , go work on that campaign and , uh , keep me posted -- oh ! hello ! nick : oh ! hey . nikki : so it 's true . i -- i was hoping this was why you invited me over . nick : yeah . i 'm running for city council today , announcing it . nikki : nicholas , that is wonderful ! i 'm so proud of you . chelsea : yeah . nick : thank you , and i can thank you and chelsea for convincing me to do it . chelsea : well , chelsea is gon na be late . bye , nikki . nikki : bye - bye . chelsea : bye . nick : bye . chelsea : good luck . nick : thank you . chelsea : you got this . nick : so you 're really happy about this ? nikki : [ scoffs ] i could n't be any happier . nick : all right , well , another reason why i wanted you to come today was not just to announce that i 'm running but also to see if you will help manage my campaign . nikki : oh ! nicholas -- nick : mom , honestly , i ca n't think of anyone better . so ... will you do it ? nikki : absolutely not . nate : how long have you known me , amanda ? five minutes ? amanda : a little longer than that , but go on . nate : to answer your question , no . i 'm not the kind of man who throws everything away for a woman . but i wo n't deny abbywas a factor . amanda : okay . nate : along with several other considerations i 'd be happy to lay out for you in detail . amanda : that statement i made , it really pissed you off , did n't it ? nate : i would n't go that far . amanda : i got under your skin , and you responded the way that i was hoping you would . nate : so you did this deliberately ? amanda : if i 'm gon na go to war with someone , i need to know the type of man i 'm defending . nate : did i pass the test ? amanda : you 're still mad , are n't you ? nick : yes or no . amanda : what i saw was a man who is not afraid to tell the truth , or defend himself . a straight shooter . how 's that ? nate : [ sighs ] so what else do you need to know ? amanda : your background . is this your first issue with the medical board ? nate : yes . amanda : any other malpractice or other legal issues ? nate : i have a clean record . amanda : except this . nate : i know my career is on the line , but you do n't have to spell it out for me . i 'm sorry , uh ... i 'm a little on edge . amanda : it 's understand . nate : no , it still does n't give me an excuse to put it on you . amanda : thank you . nate : so what 's next ? amanda : uh , victor newman . nate : [ sighs ] what about him ? amanda : take me back to the moment that you decided to help him with this deception . help me understand -- no . make me understand . nate : [ sighs ] i love being a doctor . it 's the only thing i 've ever wanted to do for as , uh , far back as i can remember . i used my god - given skill to heal people . now , i do n't mean that to sound noble or superior . and i 'm , uh , far from perfect , either as a doctor or a man . but i was always taught and always believed that the patient 's welfare comes first . and victor was my patient . so when he came to me with this plan , i was , uh , reluctant . i was hoping he would change his mind . but he was determined . and i , uh , finally decided to go along with it . amanda : did abby encourage you ? nate : not directly , no . amanda : but she did n't try to talk you out of it , either . nate : i know you want to pin this on my relationship with abby , but it was more than that . victor was already a very sick man . the medication he was taking was experimental to begigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigigi there were no guarantees it would work . then , uh , came the real complications . amanda : victor 's son adam . nate : the two of them were at war with one another , and it got uglier by the day . so adam decided to send a message by altering victor 's meds , which would have had catastrophic results if we had n't caught it in time . that 's when victor decided to send his own message . amanda : he wanted adam to believe he was dead , hoping that he would reveal what he had done . nate : yep . i know i should have called the police or tried hard to talk victor out of it , but ... it was that nagging voice in the back of my head that kept saying , `` this man is your patient . his health is your top priority , and he is still in danger . `` so i agreed to lie and present a false case through the authorities . i 'm guilty of all of that . amanda : because , as you saw it , your patient 's life depended on it . nate : i wish there was another way to describe it , but that 's the truth . amanda : that you knowingly put your entire career on the line for a man 's life . that 's your defense , nate . that 's what we 're gon na sell . hard . nick : that 's a pretty harsh `` no , `` mom . nikki : let me explain . i have my reasons . but i want you to know i 'm so honored that you asked me . nick : honored enough to turn me down . nikki : tell me this -- are you running as nicholas newman or as a member of the newman family ? nick : i 'm my own man , you know that . nikki : and that is why i 'm turning you down . i mean , i 'm proud of our name , i 'm proud of our family , but you and i both know what kind of baggage comes with that . nick : yeah , chelsea and i were talking about that earlier . my plan is just to get out in front of it , answer all the questions before they 're asked . nikki : and she agrees ? nick : yeah . she even came up with the idea to lose the fancy suit , you know , to seem more like a man of the people . nikki : smart girl . i would have said the same thing . nick : you still can . nikki : nicholas . i love my job at newman . i do n't want to give it up . and even i took a short leave of absence to help you with your campaign , can you imagine what the press would do with that ? the next thing we would hear is that newman enterprises is taking over local government , and you do n't need that . not after how hard you worked to try to distance yourself from the family 's identity . and now is not the time to retreat from that . in fact , it 's time to double - down on it . chelsea : good morning . excuse me . chelsea : oh . hi . [ laughing ] i 'm sorry . hi ! can i help you ? sorry , i can see you 're working chelsea : no , that 's okay ! that 's okay . what can i do for you ? my name 's simon black . chelsea : it 's a pleasure . i 'm chelsea . oh ! you do n't need to introduce yourself . you are chelsea boudreau . you may not know me , but i am most certainly aware of who you are . nate : you seem pretty confident i can beat this . amanda : did i mention i 've never lost a case ? nate : once or twice . so , what 's our next step ? amanda : i go to work on building your defense . nate : okay . i can , uh , talk to devon so you do n't have to deal with any -- amanda : no , no . do n't worry about devon . the way i see it , there is only one person who 's crucial in you retaining your medical license . that 's the man who started this scheme in the first place . nate : you want to talk to victor ? amanda : of course . nate : i do n't know if i 'm ready for that . amanda : ready for what , nate ? this is your career on the line , and he 's the one who put you in this position . nate : listen . i have n't been able to sleep for three nights . and when i do drift off , for an hour or two , victor newman in the man in the middle of my nightmares . i got to be honest with you . i 'm afraid of what i might say to him . amanda : which is why i 'll be doing all of the talking . so let 's go . you 're angry , and you have every right to be . but you need him , nate . he 's your best chance at winning . nate : [ exhales sharply ] nick : mom , everything you 're saying makes sense , up to a point . nick : that point being ? nick : me letting you off the hook so easily . nikki : so you 're gon na be a terrier about this , are you ? nick : look , i 'm gon na be my own man in this , and i know what that costs . the newman name opens up a lot of doors . the newman money can do a lot of things . and i 'm fine with all that , but if it costs me the amazing , fantastic nikki newman ... nikki : okay , nicholas , stop . nick : mom , come on . you 've run for office before . your advice would be indispensable to me . nikki : and you 're not playing fair . nick : who , me ? nikki : your amazing , fantastic mother is very flattered . and i 'm happy to take your calls at any time if you have questions , if you just want to talk somebody . but i 'm gon na do that unofficially . trust me , my name should not come within a country mile of your campaign letterhead . nick : so there 's no convincing you ? nikki : but it was a very sweet try . nick : [ chuckles ] all right , well , i hope this does n't mean you 're not gon na come to my press conference . nikki : oh ! i do n't want to cause bad optics for you . nick : you are the mother of the candidate . you would just be there to cheer me on . and , frankly , i could use another friendly face there . with you and chelsea , i might just be able to get through it . victor : thank you . well , now . if it isn't ... kevin : [ sighs ] victor . congratulations . i give you an 8.5 , maybe even a 9 . victor : really ? i beg your pardon ? kevin : at first , i was flattered thinking that chloe and i had inspired you . victor : mm . kevin : and then i remembered this was n't your first trip to the fake - your - own- death rodeo . victor : [ chuckles ] i would n't be glib about that , if i were you . kevin : well , that is a sincere compliment . victor : mm - hmm . kevin : the only reason i did n't give you a perfect score is because adam did n't leave town permanently . victor : nor did chloe . well , now , those were the terms of our agreement . i would keep quiet about her being alive , and she would never show her face in this town again . kevin : well , i figured once adam made his miraculous return and michael got the deal for chloe that our arrangement would be null and void . victor : oh . you 're lucky she 's a lousy shot . kevin : you know about that ? victor : [ chuckles ] kevin : of course you do . you know everything . well , look , i -- i assure you , chloe 's gotten it out of her system . she will not go after adam again . victor : how have people treated her since she has come back ? kevin : well , we were nervous , but everybody 's been pretty welcoming . victor : uh - huh , and no one was upset about being deceived by her ? kevin : chelsea was , but -- but she got over it . victor : mm - hmm . kevin : why ? people giving you flak ? victor : been some repercussions , uh - huh . kevin : if there 's anything i can do to help you make things right , i owe you . victor : i do n't need your kind of assistance , kevin . kevin : i -- i was n't suggesting anything shady . i 've got my job back at the police station . i 'm one of the good guys now . victor : wow . that 's like the fox guarding the chicken coop , right ? [ cellphone rings ] kevin : excuse me one sec . well , it took you long enough . i left you , like , 7 messages . that ca n't be right . no , no , no . if you 're joking , it 's not funny . damn it . chelsea : i 'm sorry , mr . black . simon : oh , no , no , no . please , call me simon . chelsea : [ chuckles ] simon . if we 've met before , i honestly do n't remember where or when . simon : we 've actually never met . though i do know you by reputation . you 're the owner of this place , right ? chelsea : no . i 'm not the majority stakeholder . abby newman is in charge . i 'm just along for the ride . simon : yeah , well , i really do n't care if there are 1,000 owners . you 're the only one i 'm interested in . [ chuckles ] chelsea : oh , that 's -- well , that 's very flattering , simon , but if there 's any business you 'd like to discuss -- simon : no . i think we should keep this all very personal . chelsea : well , i do n't think my boyfriend would like that very much . simon : agh . chelsea : agh , yeah . so if there 's anything else i can do for you ... simon : actually , yeah , there is . it 's the reason i came . you have something of mine , ms . boudreau , and i 'd like it back . so perhaps you could sit down and we could talk about it . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . amanda : mr. newman . victor : well , my goodness . they 've talked about your similarity to hilary , but this is astonishing . please , have a seat . amanda : yes . you are not the first person to point out my resemblance to devon hamilton 's late wife , mr . newman , but if anyone in this room has come back from the dead , it 's not me . victor : so i assume that is why you came by to see me . amanda : yes . yes , it is . victor : nate , i heard about the medical board 's decision . i am deeply sorry about that . i 'm glad you 've reached out to me . i will do anything to help nate , okay ? amanda : well , we are in the process of building our case . victor : mm . amanda : i 'm very confident that we will succeed , but i am not gon na downplay the help that we 're gon na need if dr . hastings is to come through this unscathed . victor : dr. hastings is my personal physician , and hence , he is irreplaceable . amanda : well , i 'm glad to hear that we have your support , then . victor : yes . amanda : the first thing that we are gon na need from you is a statement for the hearing , detailing -- nate : you know , victor , none of this would have happened if you had n't cooked up your crazy scheme to smoke out adam . i 'll own my part in it , and i 'll regret it for the rest of my life . but everyone else is just collateral damage so you can teach your son a lesson . amanda : now is not the time , nate . victor : does this mean you do n't need my help ? nikki : councilwoman diamond . nick : uh , she 's gon na make sure you call her tammy . [ laughs ] it 's nice to finally meet you , mrs . newman . nikki : well , i understand you 're the one who convinced nicholas to run for city council in the first place . i might have twisted his arm a little , but eventually he decided he 's the man for the job . nikki : i could n't agree more . well , time to prime the press . nikki : mm . nick : [ exhales sharply ] nikki : so , are you nervous ? nick : i mean , i do n't know why i should be . i know exactly what i want to say today . i know what i plan to do if i 'm elected . nikki : when ! when you 're elected . nick : when i 'm elected . i guess i 'm just sort of awed by this whole thing . i mean , it 's not like i 've never done anything good before . new hope has given so many families a chance to take theirvery proud of that work . but this -- i mean , this is taking everything i 've ever done to a higher level , and i guess i 'm feeling some responsibility not to let anyone down . nikki : oh , nobody would ever think that . look at all the people who love you , who believe in you . nick : i do hope they have faith in me , but , if i 'm being honest , when i look at my life objectively , from the outside , it could seem like ... you know , like i 'm a job - hopping dilettante who is in this political phase , and he could lose interest in a couple months . nikki : that is ridiculous . i know you 're in this for the long haul . you 've got a fire in your eyes i have n't seen in quite a while . nick : [ chuckles ] i am passionate about it . you know , when i think about the jobs i 've had , the careers i 've launched , most of them were to rebel against my father . you know , to let him know that i 'm different . i 'm not like the rest of the newmans , and it started with me buying crimson lights . nikki : yeah . he was not thrilled that you were more interested in cappuccinos than corporate finance . nick : culminated with me trying to beat him at his own game , with dark horse . i spent so much of my life trying to define who i was n't , and it took me forever to finally figure out who i was . and what makes me happy is not pouring drinks or even building affordable housing . what i really want to do is i want to help people , improve their lives nikki : and that is exactly what you say to prove to those doubters that you are up to the task . nick : [ inhales sharply ] yeah . we should get started . nick : can i have , uh , just a couple more minutes ? i really want to wait till chelsea gets here . nikki : maybe she got delayed . nick : she 's gon na be here . simon : thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me . i 'm confident we can resolve this issue cleanly , simply , with no mess left behind . ms. boudreau . chelsea : uh , yeah , sorry , what ? simon : did you hear what i said ? chelsea : i did . i did hear what you said . i 'm just racking my brain trying to think of what i could have that belonged to you , considering i 'd never heard of you or seen you until just now . simon : well , i find that very surprising because your late husband calvin and i , we were very close . chelsea : you were friends with calvin ? simon : mm , more like a colleague , business associate . although i do regret not sending you my condolences after his untimely passing . but you 've given me a reason to make up for that . chelsea : i do n't know what you mean . simon : [ chuckles ] i think you know exactly what i mean . you see , calvin , he understood obligations . and he always saw to it that those obligations were fully satisfied . chelsea : i still do n't know what you mean . simon : the storage unit , ms . boudreau . you see , when calvin passed away , an associate of mine went down there to collect what we thought was calvin 's final obligation paid in full . instead , all we found was an empty room . imagine our disappointment . s you let him walk . i guess havictor : no , no . let hito suit your nate : do i want your help ? nate : do i want your help ? amanda : yes . he does . nate : what i want , victor , is for you to understand there are consequences when you decide to play god . we 're not just some chess pieces you can move around to suit your purposes . we 're people with lives and relationships and careers that you obviously do n't care about in the least . amanda : nate , can i speak to you for a second ? victor : no , no . let him finish . nate : your son adam tried to kill you . but adam did n't pay for that . there was no justice . you let him walk . i guess having the last name newman still has its rewards . amanda : you 're not helping , nate . nate : i was just your doctor who signed on because i thought you were in danger . and now i might lose my license to practice medicine in wisconsin because you felt your money and power made you above the law . i do n't know if you and abby talked about how our relationship ended , but it had to do with you and your scheme . you got to rise from the ashes unscathed , but i could lose everything . victor : you done ? amanda : god , i hope so . victor : now , you kindly listen to me . [ inhales sharply ] i know that i 've done a great deal of damage to your career . i 'm deeply sorry for that . i 'll do anything to help you win this case against the medical board of wisconsin . i will take the blame for it all . nikki : still no word from chelsea ? nick : well , like you said , uh , she could have got , uh , you know , stuck at the hotel . nikki : perhaps . although , i ca n't imagine what could be more important than being here . nick : what are you implying ? nikki : well , chelsea has said all the right things , but do you know that she truly is happy that you 're running for public office ? nick : why would n't she be ? nikki : only she can answer that . i 'm just saying that when somebody you love asks you to publicly support them , you show up . nick : mom , come on . her job at that hotel is to make sure that every guest , every single minute of the day , is happy . if there 's a fire to be put out , she ca n't leave until every flame is extinguished . nikki : hey , if you 're confident of chelsea 's support , i 'm sure you 're right . i do n't want to give you any doubts before your speech . nick : which is why i want to give her a few more minutes to get here . nikki : i think you 're making a mistake . you asked for my advice , and i 'm giving it to you . i overheard a couple of the reporters say that they 're gon na have to move on to another commitment if this does n't wrap up soon . you do n't want to miss out on that publicity . that 's why you invited them here . nick : [ sighs ] okay . i 'm coming . thank you . nick : let 's do it . nikki : yeah . nick : hello . thank you very much for coming , and , uh , especially for being so patient . we 've gotten a bit of a late start this morning , so let 's just skip the formalities . i 'm nicholas newman , and i 'm very proud to announce my candidacy for city council . [ applause ] chelsea : i 'm very sorry , simon , if something that belonged to you has gone missing . but you 're mistaken if you think i have whatever it is -- simon : is that so ? chelsea : yeah . i 'd be glad to look through some of calvin 's old paperwork . maybe there 's a clue that can point you in the right direction . simon : hmm . chelsea : but , other than that , i do n't know what to tell you . oh , perhaps try reaching out to calvin 's other acquaintances . simon : well , if you 're so sure , i guess there 's nothing left to discuss . i am so sorry if i 've wasted your valuable time . chelsea : not at all . i wish i could have been of more help . simon : nah . incidentally , i forgot to mention what a beautiful place this is . it 's a real gem . you really landed on your feet since calvin 's untimely demise . [ sighs ] such a sad reminder that life can be too short . ca n't it ? are we done pretending now , ms . boudreau ? i fervently hope we are . now , if you 'll excuse me , i have to let my associates now that we 've spoken . we 'll pick this up later . we 'll get down to all the dirty details . it 's been a pleasure . chelsea : [ gasps ] kevin : what 's going on ? who was that guy ? chelsea : it does n't matter . i have to talk to you about the money i gave you . kevin : that 's why i came here . there 's been -- chelsea : no , kevin , i need the money back . i need it all back right now . there are 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 . yeah , 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 . hy - a - luronic acid . victor : ms. sinclair , a pleasure meeting you . hope next time our conversation wo n't be quite as contentious . amanda : thank you , mr . newman . victor : and i promise not to make references to your similarity to hilary . amanda : i appreciate that . victor : you 're your own woman . amanda : thank you . victor : and , nate , again , i 'm deeply sorry about what happened . maybe one day , you will appreciate the choices i made after you 've had your own children . nate : maybe . victor : all right . we 'll be in touch . thank you . amanda : have you gotten that out of your system ? nate : pretty much . amanda : do you realize how disastrous that could have been ? nate : victor had it right . some things need to be said , no matter what . amanda : well , in the future , when you ask me to represent you , let me represent you . that means , when i tell you that i am doing all of the talking , i mean it . victor : find out everything you can about the lawyer called amanda sinclair , all right ? thank you . nick : when you hear the name newman , i 'm sure you think of board rooms and big business dealing , and i 've had my fair share of experience in both . i 'm extremely comfortable speaking the language of the corporate world . but that is not why i 'm doing this , to benefit special interest groups . they have more than enough . i 'm doing this for the families that were finally able to get up off the streets and into their own homes , for the single mothers who have two and three jobs and are working paycheck to paycheck just to get food on that table and a roof over their head . and for those kids who are graduating high school , and they 're smart enough to go to college but they just ca n't afford it . and for the senior citizens who quite often have to make a very difficult decision on whether or not to buy medication or food . that 's why i 'm doing this . i love those people , i love this city . i 'm very proud to be from here . and i promise you , i will do everything i can to make this place a better place to live for everyone who calls it home . and that 's it . um , thank you very much for coming and for listening . um ... to my opponents , i wish them good luck , and i will see you on the campaign trail . i 'm gon na do this for genoa city . thank you . [ applause ] thank you very much . thank you . thank you so much . thank you . thank you . thank you . [ sighs ] thank you . thank you . nikki : you were fantastic . nick : thanks , mom . nikki : i 'd vote for you , even if you were n't my son . nick : [ chuckles ] nikki : you okay ? nick : yeah , chelsea , uh -- she never came . nikki : i know . nick : i know she knows how important this was to me , and i know she wanted to be here . i just got this feeling that something 's wrong , i ca n't shake it . chelsea : look , i know this is n't the timeline we discussed , but i 'm terminating our investment right away . i need to be liquid , extremely liquid , now . kevin : okay , chelsea , if you 'd just let me -- chelsea : i do n't care if the money 's been properly washed . i just need it in my hands today . kevin : i ca n't do that . chelsea : what do you mean , you ca n't do that ? of course you can do that . it 's my money . i was always gon na get it back , minus your fee , of course . i 'm just changing the timing . kevin : it 's gone . chelsea : what ? kevin : the money is gone . chelsea : of course it 's not gone . kevin : chelsea , i need you to listen to me . chelsea : no . no , it ca n't be gone . kevin : i 'm sorry . chelsea : what happened ? what did you do ? kevin : i did n't do anything . the bank that i was working with -- chelsea : bank ? what bank ? where ? kevin : it does n't matter . they were on the level . i 've worked with them before . never any problems . chelsea : i do n't care about any of that . what happened to my money , kevin ? kevin : the feds . the feds were investigating the bank . they closed in , they seized all assets and accounts . chelsea : the government took my money ? kevin : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . chelsea : oh , god . oh , god . oh , no . oh , no . oh , no . oh , no . kevin : [ sighs ] look , i know you trusted me , and i feel terrible . i wish there was a way that i could fix this , but ... i can't . i swear , i wish i could , but ... i can't . chelsea : [ sighs ] next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... theo : it 's nice to meet you , dina . dina : did you say `` vanderway ? `` kyle : is she okay ? mariah : yeah , she 's fine . tessa does n't know it yet , but she 's about an hour away from having her mind blown . kyle : hmm . simon : you have 24 hours to give me the money your dearly departed husband owed me . abby : please tell me there 's not trouble brewing . chelsea : let me handle it , abby . | nick announces his campaign for city council and he asks nikki to be his campaign manager but she turns him down saying that he needs to distance himself from the newman family and their baggage but she does agree to advise him unofficially amanda tells nate that the only way he can win the case is with victor 's help but nate is very angry with victor and does n't know that he can ' t ask him for his help so amanda tells him to let her do all the talking . nate does n't listen to her advice and lets victor know exactly how he feels but victor appreciates his honesty and agrees to take the blame for everything in his statement to the medical licensing board so that nate wo n't lose his licensing board . victor calls his investigator to investigate amanda sinclaire . chelsea is in deep trouble when simon black arrives to collect the final payment that calvin owed him and his associates which they were unable to find in the storage building . chelsea pleads with kevin to give her the money back right away but kevin tells her the feds were investigating the bank and have seized all the accounts so the money is gone . |
nurse : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . nurse # 2 : epi in . doctor : all right , we 're gon na try again . nurse : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ... doctor : okay . nurse : 5 . 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . 1 ... doctor : okay , listen for breath sounds . nurse : 4 , 5 ... nurse # 2 : breath sounds good . doctor : okay , we 're gon na need another milligram of epinephrine and atropine . damon : i 'm sorry , phyllis . i never should 've dragged you into this . boy : dad ? damon : elias ? damon : elias ? elias : hey , daddy . damon : oh , my baby . wh -- what -- what are you doing here ? elias : i heard you calling me . damon : you -- you heard me ? elias : somethin ' real bad happened , did n't it ? that 's why you needed me . [ scene_break ] lauren : i can not believe you started without me . michael : hey , beautiful . i 'd hug you , but i 'm all ... lauren : but what ? michael : well , look at me . i 'm all sweaty . lauren : mmm . i love it when you 're all sweaty . michael : i 'll put that in the memory bank . lauren : mm , please do . wha -- do n't tell me that you 're a little shy with public displays of affection . michael : no . me shy ? lauren : yeah , well , what was i thinking ? michael : come here . lauren : ( giggles ) michael : i would be delighted to be affectionate with you anytime , anyplace , anywhere . and if anyone notices ... lauren : michael . michael : they can just think that -- how did that jerk baldwin land such -- such an amazing woman ? lauren : you know , it 's funny 'cause i do n't remember you being modest . michael : well , it seems like a little self - laceration is in these days . lauren : what 's going on ? is it kevin ? michael : you know , i wonder if we 'll ever have a date where my brother is n't the main topic of conversation . lauren : yeah , i hear you , but is he in trouble ? michael : hmm , trouble , no . but once again , his problems are becoming mine . [ scene_break ] alex : baby , you are so hot . lily : wait , alex . i need -- i need air . oh , god . everything is spinning . wait ... alex : i wo n't let you fall . trust me . everything is gon na be good . only problem is you wo n't remember any of it . kevin : lily ? are you okay ? [ scene_break ] nikki : hello . victor : hi . nikki : where have you been ? nikki : obviously . you went to see ashley . victor : yeah . i did . nikki : how is she ? victor : the end of her marriage is taking a serious toll on her . and i 'm very concerned . nikki : what does that mean ? you 're gon na start spending more time with her ? victor : you know that she and i share a special bond because of abby . and what i 'm about to say now sounds awfully self - serving , but i had no idea how ... deep her feelings were for me . nikki : victor , i told you she wanted you back . victor : you were right . nikki : so what does she want to do now ? ride off into the sunset with you ? does that about sum it up ? [ scene_break ] ( door opens and closes ) brad : i did n't know you were here . i left some files . have you talked to victor ? brad : i guess it did n't go as you expected . hurts , does n't it , when you base your life on an assumption that turns out to be false ? ashley : yep , it does . brad : it 's amazing how you can convince yourself someone 's in love with you when they 're not . ashley : does it accomplish anything by making me feel worse ? brad : newman 's good at crushing people , is n't he , ash ? ashley : i brought this on myself . brad : yeah . yeah , you definitely did . ashley : i had to be honest . i was driving myself crazy with all the lies . i thought that the truth would solve all my problems . instead , i 've lost everything . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , nicholas . i 'm glad i ran into you . nick : hey , jack . jack : cranberry juice . nick : i just came in for a late workout . jack : yeah , same here . nick : hey , did you , uh , get a chance to talk to anyone at jabot about hiring sharon ? jack : i did . i 'm afraid i do n't have good news on that front . nick : really ? jack : yeah , i have a buddy over in finance . i got him to take a little look at the current budget . and not only have they killed the men 's line , it looks like they 're laying off about 20 % of their workforce . nick : ouch . sorry . jack : yeah , i think jabot is gon na be runnin ' lean and mean for the next year . of course , if that changes ... nick : then they 're gon na rehire the layoffs . jack : exactly . which is a shame . i think sharon would be a great spokesperson for jabot 's products . nick : well , maybe sometime in the future . jack : yeah . you do know this is a dollars and cents decision ? i would happily go to bat for your wife if jabot could afford it . nick : right . well , um ... i have an idea . [ scene_break ] lauren : so what can i do ? michael : huh . how 's your right cross ? lauren : my what ? michael : well , apparently , my beloved younger brother has challenged me to a duel . a fight , if you will ... over you . lauren : oh , right . you mean , like , pistols at dawn ? michael : he 's deadly serious . you know how creative he can be . lauren : well , i know he was unhappy when he heard about us , but i thought he was handling it . michael : he was putting up a good front . lauren , i was really proud of him . you know , i thought he was finally acting like a grown - up . but he 's still the same childish , immature kevin . his idea of conflict resolution is to lash out again , you know ? make the other guy pay . lauren : you 're not planning on fighting him , are you ? michael : ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] lily : kevin . kevin : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to sneak up on you . i was -- i was sitting over there , and i - i saw that you looked a little freaked , and , uh , it got me worried . lily : thanks , but i 'm fine . kevin : you sure about that ? i know you pretty well , remember ? i can tell when you 're upset . something 's up . lily : my history teacher always says that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it . and that 's definitely me . kevin : how so ? lily : just after everything that happened between you and me , i made a decision , you know , to start fresh and stop obsessing about the past . kevin : that 's good . that 's good . lily : yeah , well , except the very next time some guy paid me a little attention , i fell for his stupid act without a second thought . kevin : y - you 're talking about alex ? lily : i ca n't get these horrible memories out of my head . i mean , how could i have been so stupid ? [ scene_break ] victor : what ashley said word for word is not important . nikki : but she was hoping that you would leave me . victor : just drop it , darling . it 's not important . nikki : she actually said that , did n't she ? she wanted you to end our marriage . i just ca n't believe that . i mean , assuming that you have been pining for her all these years , you -- you just were waiting for a chance to get rid of me ? victor : she did n't put it in those words , all right ? nikki : i do n't care what words she used . the facts ... they speak for themselves . i 'm gon na go see her right now . victor : no , you will not ! nikki : why not ? ! victor : because telling a person you do n't feel about them the way they feel about you is not an easy thing to do , all right ? she 's already hurting enough from my rejection . do n't go twisting the knife . nikki : your rejection ? victor : do n't you understand that you are the love of my life ? that 'll never change , all right ? but she is hurting right now , and obviously , i feel badly about that because i - i ca n't support her in any way . [ scene_break ] brad : ash , you 've been acting like you were the center of the universe . it was only a matter of time before you got burned . ashley : do you know that i really wanted us to work ? brad : wanting things to be a certain way does n't mean they will be . ashley : yeah , well , i realize that now . if i could live the last year over again , i -- brad : all right , all right . look , let 's not rehash it . your feelings for newman have always been obvious . ashley : so have my feelings for you . brad : yeah , but they were n't enough , were they ? and what 's done is done . ashley : that sounds so final . brad : it is final . i 'm moving on with my life , and i suggest you do the same . ashley : you say that so casually . is it -- is it really that easy for you ? brad : easy ? this is the hardest thing i have ever had to do . but living in the past gets you nowhere . and maybe now you finally understand that . [ scene_break ] olivia : you can find me in the e.r . thanks . dru : liv , i came as quick as i could . is there any hope ? olivia : it 'll take a miracle . dru : oh . olivia : that 's why i called you , honey . i knew how close you were to the man . dru : see , i knew . i sensed something was wrong with this man the last time i saw him , but i never imagined it would end like this . this is unbelievable . olivia : well , nobody expects a tragedy like this to happen to anybody they know . dru : not someone like damon porter . he -- he is one of the most peaceful people i have ever met . i never would 've imagined that he was so filled with rage . olivia : he must have kept it bottled up inside . dru : but to meet this kind of violent end ? no , this tells me that this world is out of whack . [ scene_break ] daniel : mom , i 'm sorry . phyllis : i ca n't believe this . daniel , he 's in there , he 's dying . this man is dying . daniel : you know , sometimes things just happen that ca n't be explained . phyllis : oh , i can explain this . oh , i can explain this one . daniel : someday you 'll tell me . you know , not now , but ... phyllis : no , i 'll tell you . damon had a son . and -- and if he would 've lived , he would 've been your age . daniel : what do you mean , `` if he would 've lived `` ? phyllis : he died as a child . daniel : well , i did n't know that . phyllis : yeah , of course not . that 's why he was so hard on you . you reminded him of his son . daniel : well , i do n't know , maybe if i had known , maybe -- maybe i would 've treated him a little bit differently . phyllis : yeah . yeah , maybe you would 've . if i would 've known it would turn out like this , i would 've done a lot of things differently , believe me . daniel : it 's okay . it 's okay . it 's okay . nurse : ... 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . doctor : he 's exsanguinating . we got ta get more blood in him . nurse # 2 : i 'm gon na start two o - negatives going in and a fresh plasma . nurse : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . doctor : let 's get a good pulse with c.p.r . nurse : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 . doctor : another milligram of epi . nurse # 2 : epi is in . [ scene_break ] jack : thanks . okay , what 's your idea ? let 's hear it . nick : let 's say that jabot hired sharon , only i cover her salary personally , under the table . jack : you want this that badly ? nick : i think sharon really needs it . jack : nick , i do n't know . nick : look , sharon 's new to the game . she would n't expect top dollar . and in the meantime , she 'd be doing something worthwhile . you have no idea what this would do for her self - esteem . jack : you do realize , do n't you , this could backfire ? she 'd be mighty upset if she found out you were footing the bill . nick : well , that 's a risk i 'm willing to take . jack : okay , okay . i 'll see what i can do . nick : thanks . if you make this happen , i 'm gon na owe you one . jack : i got ta ask this one more time . are you sure this is worth the risk ? [ scene_break ] lauren : i ca n't believe you 're going along with this . michael : kevin will not take no for an answer . lauren : michael , it takes two to have a fight . michael : that 's exactly what i said to him . you do want me to walk away from this ? lauren : yes . i - i mean , what 's it gon na prove , the two of you trying to pummel each other ? it 's not gon na help his problem with you being involved with me . michael : kevin is angry . he wants to vent . he wants to be open and above board and violent , apparently . lauren : but this is n't the way . i mean , you 're so much bigger than him . you could hurt him . michael : i have no intention of hurting my little brother . lauren : yeah ? what about his pride ? michael : look , lauren , you know kevin . you know that when he makes up his mind to do something , he does it . and unfortunately , he is determined to strike back at me . you know , if i do n't face him , he 'll come at me anyway , and i 'd rather be prepared . and , of course , i will continue to try and talk him out of it . lauren : and if you ca n't ? michael : i have to keep trying . i do n't want this to happen . god knows , it 's the last thing i want . but i may have no choice in the matter . [ scene_break ] kevin : lily , you have to put that whole situation out of your mind . lily : i ca n't . i ca n't just forget what happened to me . kevin : is it okay if i sit down ? lily : yeah , sure . kevin : have you talked to your parents about this ? lily : no , no . they would freak out . kevin : well , you know , uh ... you know , when i -- when i try not to think about something , it 's all i can think about . they key is to trick yourself . you know , think about something else in its place . lily : believe me , i 've tried . i focus on school and i hang out with my friends . but whenever i 'm alone , i remember all over again . you know , i 've even had nightmares ... about alex coming back to finish what he started . kevin : that is n't going to happen . i promise you , he will never bother you again . lily : how can you say that , though ? you do n't know . kevin : look , he 's got ta know that the cops are looking for him . the minute that slimeball came anywhere near you , he 'd be arrested . lily : you think ? kevin : absolutely . the police will protect you . lily : yeah , well , they did n't protect me before . kevin : you mean with me ? kevin : look , lily ... i know that i 've said this before ... but i am so sorry for what i did to you . i was messed up then , you know ? but , um , but i 'm better now . lily : you know , i think you are , too . i guess you kinda made up for things by saving me . lily : god , i should 've known alex was a snake from the moment i met him . i 'm so stupid . kevin : all right , stop it . stop putting yourself down , all right ? the guy was smooth . you could n't have known that . lily : why do all the creeps go after me ? i mean , tell me the truth , kevin , out of all the girls in the world , why did you pick me to be your victim ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : got ta get in there . daniel : mom , there 's nothing you can do . phyllis : you hang on . do n't you leave me . damon : phyllis , my precious girl , i am so sorry . i do n't -- i do n't know , but i think this is how it 's supposed to be . elias : no , dad . it is n't . damon : elias , what ... what do you mean ? are n't you here to take me with you ? elias : no . i came because i thought you needed me . damon : i do need you . god , i need you desperately . i 've needed you since the day you left me . elias : it was n't your fault that i died . damon : i could n't help you . i could n't save you . i 'm supposed to be your protector . elias : you were . you always were . damon : until that day . elias : i do n't blame you . i never blamed you . elias : and , dad ? you should n't blame yourself . nurse : doctor , we 've got v - fib . doctor : all right , fibrillator pads . okay , charge it up . doctor : clear . [ scene_break ] ashley : you 're so cold . brad : what do you want , my sympathy ? brad : i told newman what you wanted . he did n't believe me . ashley : you discussed me with victor ? brad : he sought me out , not the other way around . and i 'll tell you exactly what i told him . i 've washed my hands of you . of course , he did n't believe me . in fact , he , uh , he actually asked me to help him make you the strong , independent woman he once knew . and that 's just like him , is n't it ? wanting other people to mop up his messes . ashley : do n't blame him . i am responsible for this entire situation . brad : yeah , well , i 'm not gon na argue with that . your little secret ruined our family . it ruined everything i thought we had , and that does n't mean i 'm letting newman off the hook , either . he led you on for months , dropping little hints here and there . ashley : you think he manipulated me ? brad : you saw what you wanted to see , ash . ashley : well , sometimes you do n't appreciate what you have until it 's gone . brad : come on , ash . i was never really more than a stand - in for newman , was i ? ashley : please believe me when i tell you that i spent some of the happiest moments of my life with you , brad . if i could turn back the clock , i would . i know what i 've lost . i sacrificed my family for a fantasy . brad : what are you saying , ash ? you wish you could have me back ? [ scene_break ] kevin : lily , this is not some horrible pattern that you are gon na keep repeating for the rest of your life , okay ? it was a coincidence . lily : i 'm 16 , kevin . it 's happened twice already . three strikes and you 're out , right ? is n't that what they say ? what if the next time is even worse ? kevin : there is n't gon na be a next time , okay ? every guy you meet is not going to be a jerk . lily : yeah , it 's easy for you to say . kevin : look , alex did n't know anything about you , all right ? you know why he picked you ? he picked you because you were the prettiest girl there . that 's why i was interested , 'cause you 're beautiful and you 're sweet . lily : no , you mean stupid and naive . kevin : i would hate to think that i was responsible for making you so bitter . lily : you have no idea what it was like ... being trapped in that elevator with that creep grabbing at me . i wanted to push him away or punch him , but i ... i could n't move . my muscles would n't work . i was so scared . i never wan na feel that way again -- never . kevin : i know how that feels , you know , to be weak and afraid . kevin : look , if i have anything to do with it , you will never feel that way again , okay ? lily : you know , for such a long time , i was ... so mad that you were n't charged for what you did to me . but i guess that ... if you were locked up you would n't have been able to save me from alex . i guess everything worked out the way it was supposed to . kevin : maybe . lily : yeah . anyway , i should probably go home . lily : thank you ... for letting me vent . kevin : anytime . lily : bye . [ scene_break ] nikki : i still wan na know what you meant . what kind of support ? the kind that only a husband can provide ? victor : darling , you know that ashley and i have always had a special relationship . nikki : yeah , but can you continue that , knowing how she feels about you ? victor : all i 'm asking of you is that you be the bigger person right now and go easy on her . nikki : and you are so concerned about how my actions affect ashley . what about how her actions affect us ? i mean -- victor : i know , i know , i know . nikki : well , she has destroyed a lot of lives -- ours , brad 's , abby 's . i - i - i think that it 's time that she learns something about consequences . victor : can we please not talk about this anymore ? must we rehash everything right now ? i 'm aware of everything , okay ? it 's not easy right now . nikki : okay . victor : do n't you know i love you , hmm ? nikki : and i love you . i love you so much . [ scene_break ] ashley : i know it 's too late for us . do i wish things could be different ? of course i do , but i know they ca n't be . brad : for what it 's worth , i wish things could be different , too , if for no other reason than abby . ashley : oh , god . brad : she 's going to be devastated . ashley : i do n't know how i 'm gon na find the words to tell her , brad . i do n't know if i have the heart for it . brad : we ca n't pretend anymore , ash . things are the way they are . ashley : just please , you promise me that you 're gon na be there for her , please ? brad : nothing would ever keep me away . ashley : okay . brad : look , um ... they 're going to have to be some decisions made in the next few weeks . and i just want you to know that i have no intention of making things ugly . i want this to be as quick and painless as possible . ashley : yeah , i feel the same way . ashley : you were a good husband , brad . you were a wonderful husband , a wonderful father . brad : i better get going . ashley : okay . brad : i 'll talk to you soon . ashley : okay . ( door closes ) ashley : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] elias : dad ... it 's not over . it does n't have to be for you . damon : to be with you , to walk with you , talk to you , hear you laugh . i do nothing but dream about you , elias . elias : but you have so much to live for . damon : do i ? i 've done nothing but think about you since the day you died -- you and how unfair it was to lose you . i 've been so angry . i 've been so full of hate . elias : it 's time to let that go . it 's bad to hate . elias : and you told me that . damon : yeah , i did . damon : that day just before it happened . elias : she does n't want you to go . damon : i know . elias : she cares about you . damon : and i care so much about her , but i do n't wan na leave you . i do not wan na lose you again . elias : oh , dad , you 'll never lose me . i 'll always be with you ... right here . i love you , dad . damon : i love you , elias . i love you . i love you . i love you . doctor : he dropped 40 of vasopressin . nurse : got it , doctor . vasopressin . doctor : getting up . up the bolus . nurse : 3 , 4 , 5 ... nurse # 2 : got it . nurse : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ... doctor : charging again . everyone clear ? clear ! elias ' voice : i 'll always be with you , daddy . you 're my hero . it 's time to live . i love you . nurse : we 've got a rhythm . he 's got a pulse . doctor : all right , check the blood pressure . you got ta take him to the o.r . let 's go . pick up the ambulance bag . release the gurney . hook up the oxygen . get the i.v . pulse . get the blood hanging . nurse : we got it , we got it . blood 's going in . doctor : all right , let 's move it , guys . nurse : surgeons are ready . [ next_on ] kevin : you did a really lousy thing , and you 're going to get what you deserve . i 'm gon na give it to you . victor : devon , there are a lot of people willing to help you . devon : i 've heard that line before , right about the time when people say good- bye . | lily was troubled by her bad experiences with men and felt she 'd never find happiness . kevin spoke with her , assured her she 'd never be hurt again , and apologized for his role in making her feel like a victim . michael told lauren about kevin 's challenge , admitted he 'd do everything to prevent it , but said he had to be prepared for the possibility of a fight . jack told nick there was no money at jabot to hire sharon . nick said he 'd pay her salary under the table if jack got her work . victor reassured nikki that he loved her and had rejected ashley . brad told ashley their relationship was definitely over , suggested they both move on , promised to be there for abby , and said he would n't make a divorce difficult . ash broke down , realizing she 'd lost everything . drucilla arrived at the hospital to find out how damon was doing . phyllis told daniel the story of elias . damon 's spirit spoke with elias ' . his son told him it was n't his time to go , that he had too much to live for . damon 's spirit returned to his body , and there was suddenly a pulse . phyllis hoped he 'd live while the doctors got to work . |
tom : well , i must be livin ' a charmed life , runnin ' into you . i mean , what man would not be thrilled to cross paths with ashley abbott ? ashley : you 're such a flatterer , tom . tom : hmm . so what brings you here ? you , uh , you meetin ' somebody ? ashley : no . no on my way home . tom : mm . ashley : you know , long day . tom : hmm . well , can i buy you a drink ? ashley : sure . sure . um , how 'bout a white wine ? tom : okay . bartender ? white wine for the lady , please , and a scotch for myself . you want to , uh , you wan na grab a table ? ashley : okay . tom : okay . ashley : thank you . tom : mm - hmm . ashley : so i 've been , uh , doing a lot of thinking since the last time we spoke . tom : oh , you mean when i asked you out again and you turned me down again ? ashley : yeah , i felt bad about that . tom : oh ... is that why you were lookin ' so serious last night ? ashley : last night ? tom : yeah , when i saw you sittin ' right over there talking to , uh , michael baldwin . [ scene_break ] sheila : yes , i 'm calling about a patient that you have there . lauren fenmore . she was discharged ? when ? thank you . sheila : damn you , lauren . of course , you 're fine now . why could n't you have been well enough for your wedding ? you just have to ruin my plans all the time , do n't you ? you always do . well , enjoy your sweet little homecoming with scott and michael because it wo n't last long . [ scene_break ] michael : are you sure you 're okay ? lauren : yes , i 'm fine . michael : well , you almost took a header out of the elevator . lauren : honey , they just -- scott ? ! scott : hey , mom . welcome home . lauren : i did n't know you were gon na be here . what a nice surprise . scott : well , where else would i be ? hey , how are you feeling ? lauren : oh , so overjoyed to be out of that hospital . i ca n't tell you . scott : you look good . lauren : well , you know what ? i am good , and i keep telling him that , but he wo n't listen . michael : look , i am just making sure that , you know , you do n't overdo it . lauren : oh , you 're so sweet and not the least bit irritating . scott : well , anyone thirsty ? why do n't i grab us some drinks we 'll have our own little celebration ? lauren : yeah . michael : that 's good . lauren : yeah , that sounds good . scott : be right back . michael : what ? lauren : nothing . it 's just , you know , good to be home . michael : is it ? [ scene_break ] jill : ( sighs ) j.t . : ( sighs ) it sure is quiet around here , is n't it ? jill : huh , i remember when that 's all i wanted was peace and serenity , a chance to hear myself think . i wanted to get rid of all of you so badly , especially brittany and that baby . mac : oh , j.t . , i 'm so glad you 're here . you 're never gon na believe what happened . this guy came into the coffeehouse today and asked if we could cater -- something 's wrong . j.t . : yeah , it 's brittany and the baby .... they 're gone . [ scene_break ] victor : hi , sweetheart . victoria : hello , dad . victor : hi , my darling . victoria : i , uh ... i came by to talk to mom . is she around ? victor : she went to town to take care of some things . victoria : oh , okay . well , i 'll just give her a call later . victor : well , do n't go yet . glad you came by . wanted to discuss something with you . victoria : oh , what 's up ? victor : it 's been awhile since you and i have had a chance to talk . i wanted to find out how things are going with your brother since he 's come back to work . [ scene_break ] brad : why do n't you just come out and say it , nick ? nick : say what ? brad : you think i 'm using victoria to get ahead around here . nick : does that offend you ? nick : well , more than that , i 'm offended for your sister . you see , that implies that she ca n't think for herself . nick : see , there you go again , twisting my words around . you 're pretty good at that . look , here 's the deal , all right ? if you think you 're gon na scheme your way to the top of newman enterprises by being victoria 's right hand and start to call the shots around here , well , i 'm here to tell you that that is just not gon na happen ... not on my watch . [ scene_break ] michael : mwah . mm . lauren : yes , i am happy to be home , okay ? michael : well , you seemed uncomfortable just now . lauren : because i am ... a little . you know , being here reminds me of what happened the other night , and ... ( sighs ) it does n't mean i 'm not gon na get past it . michael : we are gon na find the toxin that made you hallucinate . lauren : i hope so . michael : at least you do n't have to worry about getting sick again here , not from anything in this place . lauren : yeah , you had the whole place sanitized , right ? michael : oh , yes . i had everything cleaned while you were in the hospital . ai n't gon na happen again . lauren : mm . so sweet . thanks . scott : here we go . all i could find in the fridge were these beers . hope they 're okay with everyone . michael : no , not this swill . this is kevin 's . you know , we 've got wine back -- lauren : i 'm sure kevin wo n't mind . beer is perfect , honey . here . michael : yeah . look , um ... you know what ? i 'm not so sure you should be drinking . lauren : really ? no , i 'm fine . it 's a celebration . scott : that 's right . here 's to mom coming home safe and healthy . lauren : oh , i 'll drink to that . thank you . scott : mm - hmm . ( cell phone rings ) michael : ( coughs ) oh , that was good . scott : i should take this . excuse me . michael : ( coughing ) sure . scott : hey , brenda , how 's it goin ' ? sheila : hey , i 'm -- i 'm fine . um , i hope i did n't catch you at a bad time . scott : a little . my mom just came home from the hospital . sheila : well , great . give her my best . scott : i will . sheila : look , i , um , i was just wondering if you wanted to get together and -- and do a little writing tonight , but if you 're busy with the family ... scott : no . no , that 's okay . i could come by , but it probably wo n't be till later . sheila : great , great . all right , well , just , uh , just call me when you 're on your way . scott : i will . see ya . that was brenda . i think we 're gon na try to get together later . lauren : oh . michael : good . how 's the great american novel going ? scott : mm , things are a little complicated right now . michael : with the story ? scott : with brenda , but i 'm sure we 'll work it out . lauren : oh , i know you will , because i also know how important this project is to you . scott : i feel really good about it . in fact , a few weeks ago , i sent a treatment to a publishing house . lauren : you did ? scott : mm - hmm . lauren : that is so exciting , is n't it ? michael : mm . scott : yeah , well , i 'm not counting on anything . i did n't even tell brenda because i did n't want her getting her hopes up . lauren : oh , do n't you sell yourself short . i 'm sure once they read it , they 're gon na love it . michael : definitely . they 're gon na ask you for a first draft , a.s.a.p . scott : ah , maybe . [ scene_break ] ashley : so you saw me talking with michael ... tom : mm - hmm , yeah , i got the feeling it had something to do with me . ashley : tom , not at all . we were discussing the wedding . i was so surprised when it was postponed . i was just curious as to how lauren was holding up . tom : mm . is that all ? ashley : what are you getting at ? tom : you know how i feel about michael . ashley : yeah , you think he set you up . tom : i 'm sure of it . the bastard framed me . ashley : okay , if he did , he has n't said a word about it to me . tom : oh , good . see , he 's trying to turn people against me , and , uh ... i would really hate for you to be one of 'em . [ scene_break ] mac : brittany and the baby are really moving to new york ? j.t . : yeah , she 's gon na live with her parents . in fact , right now , she 's probably at the airport . mac : wow . i 'm stunned . j.t . : it 's the last thing i would have expected , but ... mac : but being with family will probably be good for her . jill : you know what ? uh , i 'm gon na go out . if anybody calls for me , i 'll be at the club . mac : she 's really not taking it well , huh ? j.t . : she got completely attached to joshua . mac : jill and i have a lot of history , most of it bad . but i 'll tell you , watching her go through this whole thing , it 's really showed me another side of her . j.t . : yeah . i got ta say , though , i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na miss joshua . mac : me , too . after all , we brought him into this world . j.t . : yeah , what a crazy experience , huh , watching that guy take his first breath ? mac : ( laughs ) j.t . : i 'm proud of brittany . i mean , she , um ... she was so scared to be a mom , but she turned out to be a pretty good one . mac : are you gon na be okay now that she 's gone ? j.t . : yeah , sure . mac : are we ? j.t . : yeah . yeah , we 're gon na be fine . [ scene_break ] nick : you see , brad , i , unlike some other people around here , i have n't forgotten the past . i remember when you and jack tried to steal this company away from my father . brad : come on , nick . ancient history . nick : not for me . brad : you know , speaking of your father , i would think you 'd be bigger on forgiveness . it was n't that long ago your own family despised you for stabbing victor in the back , turning him over to the authorities . brad : now victoria and your father have shown a lot of faith in my expertise . they brought me on board here at considerable expense both in terms of money and stock , and they would n't have done that if they were n't interested in a long - term commitment . so you can try and convince victoria all you want that it 's a bad idea to keep me around ... but since you 've joined us back here at newman enterprises , i would suggest to you that your energies are better spent buyin ' a couple of new suits and some new ties ... because i 'm not going anywhere . [ scene_break ] victoria : nicholas and i ... we 're getting along fine . victor : uh - huh . i know it must be difficult at times , working with him again . victoria : well , we 've hit a few bumps . i 'm sure there 'll be more , but we 'll figure it out . i 'm not worried . ( cell phone ringing ) victor : excuse me . yes . yes . when ? you 're sure about that ? all right , thanks for letting me know . victoria : what is it ? victor : that was the head of security at newman enterprises . apparently , phyllis spent all night in my office along with ... your brother . did you know about that ? victoria : i did . i did . nicholas was having major trouble with the web site . victor : uh - huh . and he called in phyllis ? victoria : well , she designed it . she knows it better than anyone . victor : right . you 're not too happy about that , are you ? victoria : the truth is , dad , no , i 'm not . i think it was a stupid thing to do , but that 's between nicholas and me , and i 'd prefer to keep it that way . victor : uh - huh . [ scene_break ] lauren : bye , sweetie . scott : bye . lauren : thank you for the beer . scott : oh , you 're welcome . michael : thanks for comin ' by . scott : yeah , no problem . michael : listen , say hi to kevin for me , all right ? scott : yeah , i 'll tell him . lauren : he 's such a good kid . michael : mm - hmm , he is . lauren : listen , i wan na talk to you about something . michael : yeah . lauren : our wedding . i wan na set a new date . michael : no , no , no , no , no . scott was right . you should get some rest . come on . lauren : i do n't need rest . ( yawns ) michael : uh - huh , uh - huh . just as i thought . off to bed with you . lauren : i do n't know where this is coming from . michael : let 's go . lauren : hey , wan na come with me ? michael : that would defeat the purpose . lauren : yeah , i know . michael : mm - hmm , yes , it would . lauren : okay , okay . ( doorbell rings ) michael : no , wait , hold on . let me get that . lauren : all right . michael : paul , come on in . paul : i just stopped by to check up on lauren . how are ya ? lauren : i 'm good as new . i 've got something in my eye , but i 'm fine . michael : she 's about to take a nap , though . lauren : i -- no , i wan na stay and talk to paul . michael : that 's a good try , but i 'm sure paul wo n't mind . paul : no , not at all . go ahead . lauren : are you sure ? paul : yeah , positive . we 'll catch up later . lauren : all right . thanks for coming by . paul : okay , you bet . michael : that 's my darlin ' . come here . sleep tight . lauren : okay . michael : okay , so what 's up ? paul : i have the building under surveillance . i have a car out front on the street , and i 'm gon na post a man outside this door 24/7 . michael : good , good , that 's great . i know lauren would say i 'm getting carried away , but i - i do n't wan na take any chances , not with a maniac like tom around . [ scene_break ] ashley : michael can say whatever he wants . i think for myself . tom : i 'm glad to hear it . ashley : and i 'm glad i ran into you because ... well , i wanted to talk to you . you know when i turned down your dinner invitation , i had second thoughts . tom : oh , is that right ? ashley : not that it answers all my questions . i mean , the police did find all those drug materials on your bike . i know you say you had nothing to do with it , they were n't yours . tom : i did n't . they were n't mine . ashley : okay , and i wan na believe you . i really wan na believe you . i started thinking about how much fun we 've had , you know , fishing and ... ( laughs ) how much i enjoy your company . anyway , i ... i would like to still go out . tom : well ... what about other people 's opinions ? ashley : i do n't care about that . tom : well , you did the other day . ashley : it 's not me , tom . i 've never let other people dictate how i live my life , and i 'm not about to start now . look , i know this is coming from left field , and i would n't blame you if you wanted nothing to do with me . uh , i 'd still like to have dinner . the question is , are you still interested ? [ scene_break ] kay : i stopped by the house after my meeting . mackenzie told me i would find you here . jill : mm - hmm . kay : i , uh ... was just wondering how you were handling things and ... jill : ( scoffs ) kay : now i know . jill : oh , for god 's sake , please do n't start with me . i know how you feel about alcohol , but i 'm not an alcoholic , all right ? and sometimes , it 's the only thing that seems to help . kay : whew . well , how many times i 've told myself the same thing . have you thought about talking about what you 're feeling ? jill : not now , okay ? please . i just wan na be alone right now . kay : jill , look , i know you 're hurting , and i know how much you enjoyed spending time with brittany and with her baby . jill : god , it was so silly of me to get so attached to that baby . kay : well , why would you say that ? jill : because it could n't last , katherine . he was n't my own flesh and blood . god , look at me . look at all this . i 'm happy that he 's with the hodges , all right ? i 'll tell you why . because even though they have their issues , they are joshua 's family . and in the end , that 's all that 's important . kay : that 's right . that 's right . and as i emphasized to brittany , a family is worth fighting for , jill . and i hope they pull together for joshua 's sake . jill : god ... we get such a short time with the people we love . mother , if i could just go back and do things over with my boys , if i could have my phillip -- my firstborn -- back with me , if i could even be close to billy , i would give anything in the world . kay : jill , you were wonderful for brittany and for joshua , even though you had your doubts about them living in the house . but , darling , you gave them so much . jill : it was nothing compared to what they gave me . [ scene_break ] paul : all right . i 'll check back in about an hour . thanks . how 's lauren ? michael : she 's sound asleep . the doctor gave her sedatives . i convinced her to take one . she 'll be out for awhile . paul : okay , um -- ( doorbell rings ) michael : oh , hold on . ashley : hi . michael : ashley , this is a surprise . ashley : may i come in ? michael : yeah , please , of course . ashley : oh , great . you 're here , too . paul : hi . everything okay ? ashley : well , i thought about what we discussed earlier -- how to find out what tom 's really up to -- i know how i can do it . michael : how ? ashley : i have a date with him tonight . [ scene_break ] sheila : ashley agreed to go out with you ? tom : yeah . she said she had a change of heart . sheila : oh , god , tom , tell me you did n't fall for that . tom : what , you still think she set me up ? sheila : do n't you ? tom : well , i do n't know what to think now . that 's why i 'm goin ' out with her tonight . if she 's hiding somethin ' , i 'm gon na find out what it is . [ scene_break ] scott : looks like you 're hard at work . woman : hi . scott : how 's it goin ' ? woman : good . you ? scott : i ca n't complain . my mom 's home now . woman : oh , i know . you must be relieved . scott : yeah , it 's great . not that she was n't in excellent hands here . woman : is there something i can do for you ? scott : now that you mention it , i do have a small favor to ask . woman : i thought so . scott : okay , i know you 're probably really busy , but i was wondering if the hospital keeps records on nurses that used to work here , if there 's any kind of database or directory or something . woman : you know , i 'm really not supposed to give out that information . scott : ( sighs ) look ... you know , i 'm sorry , i did n't even catch your name . woman : noreen . scott : oh , sure . it 's right there on your badge . um , noreen , listen , you would really be helping me out . it would mean so much , you know ? it 's this old family friend that i 'm trying to track down , and it 'd mean so much if i could just get in touch with her . noreen : i 'd really like to help , but i - i just -- scott : look , this could just be our little secret . nobody else has to know about it . noreen : what 's the name ? scott : brenda harris . noreen : okay . i 'll be right back . [ scene_break ] sheila : okay , i - i have a question for you . what if you do find out that ashley helped michael set you up , what then ? tom : i 'll cross that bridge when i get to it . sheila : you 're still hoping i 'm wrong . tom : look , nobody wants to be set up by somebody they know . sheila : i think there 's more to it than that . i think you have feelings for the woman . tom : look , what can i say ? you know , it 's not every day that a woman like ashley gives a guy like me the time of day . but she did . she enjoyed being with me . she told me so herself . i sure enjoyed being with her . and when we were together , she ... she made me feel like a different guy , a guy i kind of liked . so if there 's any way we can work things out , then i 'm gon na do it . sheila : that 's lovely . just do n't forget you 're trying to get information from the woman . do n't let your hormones let you lose sight of that , tom . tom : i wo n't . sheila : good . or else this -- this date has `` bad idea `` written all over it . tom : look , i know what i need to do . there 's just one thing i do n't get , though . look , let 's say that ashley and michael were in cahoots . it worked , right ? they got me right where they want me . the cops think i 'm guilty , i 'm looking at doing some hard time . sheila : what 's your point ? tom : well , why would ashley have anything to do with me ? i mean , why would n't she just keep her distance and count the days till i get thrown away ? sheila : that 's a good question . tom : yeah ... one i 'm gon na get an answer to soon enough , i guess . well , i got ta go get ready . sheila : tom ... just a word of advice . be careful . you 've got a lot at stake . 20 years behind bars -- that 's -- that 's like a lifetime . remember that , my friend . [ scene_break ] paul : you have a date with tom ? ashley : look , he asked me out twice and i said no . i ran into him at the athletic club , and we 're having dinner tonight . paul : you know , i thought we told you to stay clear of the guy . michael : why would you agree to go out with him ? ashley : i know it 's risky , but maybe i can get something out of him . michael : what ? ashley : proof that he was in lauren 's hospital room , maybe why he was there in the first place . michael : ashley , why would he admit that to you ? ashley : he might let something slip , michael . at least it will confirm your suspicions that he wants to get back at you and your family . michael : oh , he 's just a -- paul : we got ta figure out what we 're gon na do with ashley . ashley : what are you talking about ? this is the perfect answer . michael : it 's the perfect way for you to get hurt . paul : i agree with michael . this is a terrible idea . ashley : listen to me , i 'm doing this , i 'm doing this . it 's not just about lauren . he threatened my father , and i have a right to protect my family . paul : you know , if tom figures out that you 're -- ashley : i 'll be careful . i promise . if i thought he was suspicious , i would n't be having dinner with him . michael : okay , where are you gon na be ? ashley : at the club . we 're driving separately and meeting there . listen , paul , i thought i could wear a wire , you know ? maybe you could listen to our conversation . michael : no , no , no , no , his radar is already up . i tried to tape record a conversation between him and gloria , he was on to it right away . paul : wait a minute , michael . we could bug the table . i could send an associate over there , get it all set up , and we just have to make sure that gina knows where to seat you . michael : okay , i want to be there when that happens . paul : me , too . ashley : wait a second . what if he sees you ? michael : he wo n't see me . paul : okay , look , any sign of trouble , any indication at all , and we 're getting you out of there . we agreed ? ashley : yeah . okay , so we have a plan ? michael : yeah . ashley : all right , well , i 'll see you tonight . [ scene_break ] victor : i have no intention of coming between you and your brother . but i wish he had consulted you instead of going to phyllis . victoria : so you agree , it was a stupid thing to do ? victor : not necessarily . if it was an urgent problem , it needed to be dealt with urgently , and as you pointed out , phyllis is the expert . victoria : even though she now works for one of our major competitors ? victor : look , what 's done is done . i 'll deal with this , okay ? victoria : i 'm really worried about what phyllis might have done when she was messing around with our computer systems . whatever . we 'll just have to hope that my brother 's instincts were right . victor : by the way , sweetheart , there 's nothing wrong with a disagreement between you and your brother . i mean , you have to be able to discuss your differences , otherwise , you ca n't run the company . victoria : dad , please , you asked nicholas and me to work together , and we will . but we have to figure out how to do this on our own , without you looking over our shoulders . victor : now you listen to me ... i 'm not gon na stop being a father . if my children are at odds with each other , i will always try to help . you got that ? victoria : i know , dad , and i love you for that . victor : okay . victoria : but you said that you 'd trust us to run the company , so please , trust us . victoria : bye . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , thanks , man . keep me posted . that was herbie down in i.t . seems the web site 's getting heavy traffic , no glitches . brad : well , you better hope the whole thing does n't crash and burn , or all the heat 's gon na come down on you . nick : all right , you know what ? you need to just let it go . phyllis fixed whatever was wrong with the system . i avoided a catastrophe by bringing her in here . brad : yeah , we 'll see . nick : yeah , we will . you should be thanking me . brad : thanking you ? nick : do you have any idea what would happen if the whole web site went down while we were launching a new consumer product line ? or maybe that 's what you would prefer . brad : what i would prefer is for you to stop acting impulsively . nick : every decision i make is for the good of this company . brad : exactly . every decision you make . but you 're not running the show here on your own anymore , nick . you 're part of a team , and when you 're part of a team , you keep your teammates in the loop . nick : ( chuckles ) okay , fine . i should 've told victoria that something was wrong with the web site . you feel better now ? brad : no . no , i do n't . because even if you had talked to victoria , you would n't listen to a word she had to say because the only opinion you 're interested in is your own . nick : that 's not true . brad : really ? nick : no . i care what my sister says . i value her opinion . but i am not about to share control of this company with a backstabbing , power - hungry outsider like yourself . brad : all right , nick , listen , you can call me all the names you want , you can play this any way you want , but if you think that i am going to roll over and take what you have to dish out , you are mistaken . i was brought in here to make a contribution , and i will do just that . nick : sounds like you 're throwing down the gauntlet . brad : i 'm just making sure we understand each other . now i would prefer it if we can get along to the betterment of this company , i really would . but if all you wan na do is make trouble , nick , you will find that i 'm not one to walk away from a fight . kay : look , now i 'm sure that brittany is going to send you photographs of joshua . for heaven 's sakes , they live in new york city . it 's not that far away . jill : i know , i know . kay : we can plan -- we can plan a trip over the holidays . jill : good . good . all right . kay : now , but not now , no . not yet . i mean , after all , brittany is -- she 's got to get a life of her own . and so do you . now i need you to run a company . no , jabot needs your full attention , and on that note ... jill : wait a minute , mother . if you 're insinuating that i 've been neglecting my work at the office because i 'm working from home -- kay : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , dear , this is all new . i just came from jack 's office . jill : what are these ? kay : no , no , wait , listen , listen , before you dive into these , i need to see the woman that i hired to run my company , the c.e.o . with the fire in her belly . jill : ( sighs ) kay : this is very important to jabot . jill : fine . kay : not only that , newman enterprises is on the verge of launching their beauty of nature line . now i 'm not worried about that , not at all . but i am determined to keep jabot sharp . and though the company is now a part of chancellor industries , we need to remind people why jabot is the best , why they keep coming back to our products year after year . so i need you to get on the stick . now if you 're not interested in handling matters anymore , then i -- jill : oh , just put a sock in it , will you , please ? god . you 're such a selfish old bat . kay : that 's the jill that i know and love . jill : oh , just leave me to this , will you ? get away . shoo . [ scene_break ] j.t . : part of you must be glad brittany 's gone . mac : maybe a little . okay , maybe more than a little . j.t . : you two seemed to be getting along ... a lot better than you did in high school . remember those days ? mac : ever since bobby went underground , i saw the way she looked at you ... and i did n't like it . j.t . : you have to know , mac , i would 've never let brittany come between us . mac : you would n't mean to . but you have that connection , you know ? if she called you up in the middle of the night saying that she was depressed or if she needed help with the baby , i do n't think you 'd be able to tell her no . j.t . : you know , i got ta say , brittany and the baby living with her parents , the four of them in that manhattan apartment , it kinda worries me . mac : well , it sounds kind of exciting to me . a new life in a new place with the support of her family . it could be the best thing that ever happened to her . j.t . : yeah . maybe you 're right . maybe she will find herself again . mac : did you mean what you said before ... about us being okay ? j.t . : yes , i did . we 're gon na be great . come here . victor : phyllis , this is victor newman . something has come up that i need to discuss with you . would you kindly come out to the ranch ? thank you . [ scene_break ] noreen : hey , sorry it took so long . scott : oh , no problem . what did you find out ? noreen : there 's no record of a brenda harris ever working here . scott : huh , you 're sure ? noreen : sorry . i wish i could 've been more help . scott : mm . wait , you know what ? maybe you can . actually , i have -- i have a picture of the woman i 'm looking for , but i 'm sure it was taken many years ago . do you know if there 's a nurse on the staff that has been here a long time ? noreen : oh , yeah . do you know what unit she worked on ? scott : no . no , i do n't . noreen : hmm . oh , you know what ? we could ask jean . she 's been a nurse forever , and she 's worked everywhere . scott : jean . all right . sounds great . is she working today ? noreen : yeah . oh , but you know what ? she 's down in i.c.u . and you ca n't go down there . scott : oh . well , i do n't suppose i could ask you for another favor ? noreen : i 'll see when her next break is . scott : thank you , noreen . you 're the best . noreen : do n't mention it . scott : first you lied to me about never being in genoa city , now it looks like you changed your name . why would you do that ? [ scene_break ] sheila : whoops , sorry . 10 - -you got that ? 20 . there you go . that was it . thank you . sheila : where 's my picture ? [ scene_break ] paul : hey , howie . thanks for getting back to me . that 's interesting . michael : what ? paul : that was one of my buddies down at the police station . i know who posted tom 's bond . michael : gloria ? paul : no , a woman by the name of jennifer mitchell . michael : that name does n't ring a bell . paul : me either . i 'll see if i can get some background info . michael : jennifer mitchell ? jennifer mitch -- who could she be ? paul : well , she plunked down 50 grand to get tom outta jail . they got ta be pretty tight . michael : no , tom does n't get tight with people , he uses people , he threatens people , he ... oh , man . paul : what ? michael : if tom has a friend , as hard as that is to believe , or friends , maybe i 've been wearing blinders . paul : i still do n't get you . michael : well , after what happened to lauren , the bail being paid -- maybe his plans are a lot more extensive than i realized . [ scene_break ] ashley : hi . tom : well , you surprised to see me ? ashley : well , yeah . i thought we were meeting at the club . tom : well , i hope you do n't mind , but , uh , there 's been a change of plans . [ next_on ] phyllis : `` helping the enemy `` would have a huge negative impact on my career and personal life . michael : i do n't put much past tom , but i never thought he was capable of cold - blooded murder . ashley : why did we come here on our way to the club ? | jt and mackenzie talk about brittany leaving . it seems to have hit jt hard , while mackenzie deals with things better . she is sad about this too but she is okay with it . she admits that she was happy that brittany was getting her life together with bobby , but she still worried that brittany would keep calling jt every time that she needed to be saved . mackenzie knows that brittany is gone now , but she has to still wonder if she and jt will be okay as a couple . he assures her that they will be just fine . scott returns to the hospital and turns on the charm . he meets up again with maureen the nurse and tells her that she is looking for proof that an old friend of his used to work there . `` she is an old friend and she worked here years ago . please help . this will be our little secret . `` the nurse rushes off to the nearest computer and searches the name , `` brenda harris `` . no one by that name worked at the hospital according the records that she finds . scott has another idea . `` is there someone that worked at the hospital for many years who would recognize a picture of her possibly ? `` the nurse knows of someone who works in icu who has been at the hospital forever . `` she will know the answer . `` maureen runs off and scott waits . he looks at the picture again . `` why did you lie to me brenda ? what are you hiding ? `` sheila feels better about her situation now . she called scott and he is coming over to work on the book with her . the chinese food deliveryman arrives with the food that she has ordered for herself and scott and she gladly pays the man . it is n't until she is alone in the room again and putting her change away that she notices that a picture that she always has in her wallet is gone . sheila pauses . `` what happened to my picture , `` she wonders aloud . paul has his men do a little checking on tom now that there is more concern about him and he has been seen on the surveillance cameras at the hospital . paul tells michael that he found out who bailed tom out of jail . `` it was someone named jennifer mitchell . `` michael does n't know that name . michael suddenly panics . `` this is not good paul . this means that tom has a friend who might be helping him do things when all along we were thinking that he had to have been doing this on his own . `` ashley wants to help michael and paul nab terrible tom , but she is warned repeatedly that tom is at the point where he could turn nasty . ashley is sure that she has the situation under control . later when she bumps into tom , she says that she spoke too soon before and is willing to go out with him again . `` we had a lot of fun together , `` she says . she offers to meet him at the athletic club later that night for dinner . it is a date ! ashley tells michael and paul what went on and how she will be seeing tom later that night and they set up a plan to bug the dinner table where ashley will be sitting to keep her safe . all ashley will have to do is turn up for the date and paul will make sure that gina sends her to the right table with the bug under it . ashley rushes home to get ready for her date , but all plans are trashed when tom suddenly shows up at ashley 's house early announcing that he has changed the plans for their date for the evening . |
lily : i ca n't believe those trick - or - treaters took all the chocolate caramels . cane : ( chuckles ) well , you know , we did buy them for them . lily : ooh ! there 's one left . cane : oh , thank god . lily : do you want anything ? cane : uh , no . sugar for , uh , breakfast is not really my style , but i 'm just happy you have an appetite . lily : ( chuckles ) i remember when halloween was my favorite holiday as a kid -- a chance to be anything that i wanted . cane : you must have been adorable . lily : ( chuckles ) oh , and all those trick - or - treaters last night were so adorable . that little one with the little pumpkin costume ... cane : yeah . lily : was so cute . cane : you okay we missed billy 's party ? lily : yeah . fine . cane : okay . here ... lily : ( sighs ) cane : you go . lily : thanks . cane : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . ( sighs heavily ) lily : i remember when you used to look at me like that all the time . i miss it . [ scene_break ] michael : ( clears throat ) lauren : honey , do n't you give me that look . michael : what look ? lauren : ( chuckles ) the look that ignores the fact that i just lost two employees and i 'm already late opening up the store . michael : i do n't see any customers at the door . lauren : and what about you ? you told me you were totally crazed because victor left town . michael : ( inhales ) talk about killing a mood . lauren : oh ? do n't you worry , i 'll revive it later . michael : i 'm gon na hold you to that . lauren : ( chuckles ) you better . michael : ( sighs ) why ca n't i just be more like victor and leave town when the whole world starts caving in ? lauren : you know why , honey ? because you do n't have a `` you `` to clean up that world . michael : ( sighs ) i 'm not sure even i can get him out of this mess . thanks to billy 's exposé , the s.e.c . is all over newman enterprises for its cayman bank connections . lauren : i am so aggravated at myself that i did n't pull all my fenmore ads when nick and phyllis quit ... ( sighs ) and sold `` restless style . `` i mean , i just -- i - i hate even remotely , remotely endorsing that kind of garbage . ( cell phone rings ) michael : ( groans ) ( groans ) lauren : your mother ? michael : my whole life , she never called me this much . lauren : yeah , well , i can not believe that you agreed to help her get all that money that she lost in the caymans . honey , it puts you in such a precarious position with victor . michael : the woman wore me down . lauren : ( scoffs ) michael : and now per usual , she expects so much more than i could ever deliver . [ scene_break ] gloria : i do n't know why you 're still not answering , but i 'm at crimson lights , and i need to see you right away . ( scoffs ) h 's avoiding me . jeff : mm . you would think ... ( sighs ) with all the drama surrounding her father - in - law , phyllis would n't have time to write an eviction notice . gloria : ( scoffs ) we 're not going anyplace . even if my own son dismisses me , i can feel john . yes , john ... jeff : ( sighs ) gloria : making sure that justice is served , because his son billy wrote the article that 's put us on the road to getting our money back . who knew ? little billy abbott might turn out to be our new favorite person . [ scene_break ] amber : so , um , thanks for letting me get our things from the back . mac : ( chuckles ) no problem . amber : um , you know , daniel and i are really sorry about setting off the alarm when we left . mac : my night was a bust way before security called and woke me up . amber : well , i 'm sure daniel going off on billy about victoria did n't help much . mac : he was n't the first . amber : look , um , i get how you want to see the best in billy . and maybe with you , he 's on his best behavior . but , um , to the rest of the world , he 's kind of a jerk . see you later . mac : bye . amber : ( whispers ) see ? mac : you could at least have said hello to amber . billy : yeah , well , i could , but she hates me . you do n't look too thrilled with me , either . look , i know i 've done some stupid things recently , but , uh , well , a whole string of 'em last night . mac : more than what i already know ? billy : nothing you want to hear . whoa , whoa , whoa . can you just -- can you just cut me a break ? tell me we 're gon na be fine and that we 're just gon na move right past this . mac : but we 're not fine , billy . we 're not fine . and i do n't know that we ever will be . billy : ( mutters ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] abby : ( sighs ) ashley : hi . no breakfast ? abby : not if it means another talk about underage drinking , especially because i was n't drinking . ashley : only because amber and chloe made sure of it , honey . abby : can i go now ? ashley : i 'm worried about you , abby . i really am . i do n't want you to jeopardize your future , honey . abby : like you and dad have n't already done that ? ashley : you know what ? that 's not fair . i know we 're getting a divorce , but it does n't mean we 've stopped caring what happens to you . abby : oh , yeah , dad , he really cares . yeah , that 's why he 's leaving for europe with nikki for what , months ? ashley : abby -- abby : mom , if i do n't go to school now , i 'm gon na be late for first period . ashley : fine . come home right after school , abby . ( exhales ) [ scene_break ] noah : ( sighs heavily ) thank god there 's no school today . sharon : rough night ? noah : do n't worry , mom . i stayed out of trouble . thanks . sharon : well , i -- i just -- i know that things have been a little unsettled lately . noah : you mean because of that `` restless style `` story about grandpa ? sharon : ( sighs ) among other things . noah : mm . i am not looking forward to dealing with kids making digs about him . sharon : i 'm sorry about that . noah : it 's okay . i 'm gettin ' kind of used to it . i 'm , uh , i 'm cool , except for the homework . i got really behind when grandpa was in the hospital . sharon : mm . noah : i 'm supposed to meet with eden so she can get me caught up . oh , i did n't even ask you , were you alone all last night handing out candy ? that could n't have been fun . sharon : no . actually , i - i was n't alone . i had some -- visitors came over , and i ended up having a really nice time . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) nick : i 'm gon na make you proud , dad . nick : you , too . ( drumming fingers on desk ) ( sighs ) nick : `` heard you 're the man of the hour now . could n't have happened to a nicer guy . congratulations . `` adam : nick , you wanted to see me ? nick : yeah , come in . adam : did n't think i 'd set eyes on you for days . figured you 'd be too busy fielding calls from kiss - ups trying to get on your good side . nick : i am busy , adam , so i 'll keep this brief . you need to stay away from sharon . nick : sharon 's been through enough . she does n't need to get sucked into another one of your head games . adam : where is this coming from ? nick : just stay away from her , adam . adam : considering you 're not her husband anymore and the fact that she can make decisions on her own , i do n't think it 's your call . nick : well , i do n't really care what you think . adam : nick , there 's nothing going on with us . we are just friends . and despite your opinion of me , i would never hurt her . nick : hmm . that 's probably what you said when you were with heather , and then you destroyed her life . adam : ( scoffs ) nick : well , lucky for sharon , you 're not gon na get a chance , because you 're just gon na be so busy on the savaneur p.r . junket . adam : is this because of sharon , or because you do n't want someone looking over your shoulder while you 're trying to fill victor 's shoes ? nick : adam , if you want to continue to work here , you 're gon na shut up and you 're gon na follow orders . now there 's the door . adam : ( sighs ) adam : chair feels good , does n't it ? nobody sits there for long except for dad . enjoy it while it lasts . [ scene_break ] gloria : well , well , well , i was just getting ready to call you ... again . michael : ( chuckles ) i have a job , you know . gloria : mm - hmm , and a beautiful home . michael : ( sighs ) gloria : whereas jeffrey and i are about to become homeless . michael : all right , i 'll bite . what are you talking about ? gloria : you 'd think that your best friend phyllis might give your mother a break . michael : all right , i 'll pay your rent for a month , but you got ta back off of the calls . jeff : we 'll take cash . gloria : we do n't want a handout . jeff : who says ? gloria : we want justice . victor newman came out of that cayman thing smellin ' like a rose while we 're being kicked out of a place we could buy 15 times over if he had n't swindled us . michael : what do you want me to do ? ! gloria : nudge the s.e.c . , get 'em to care about the victims in this tragedy . michael : if i get any information i can pass along , i will . but i 'm not gon na sabotage victor in the process . now , oh , i 'm late for a meeting . gloria : that meeting would n't involve mr. newman and the cayman bank , would it , mikey ? ( chuckles ) run along . make your mommy proud . jeff : what are you so happy about ? from where i sit , `` sonny boy `` just blew us off . gloria : michael will never let me down . in fact , this may turn out better than we even imagined . [ scene_break ] lauren : hey , hey . amber : hey . ( sighs ) it still gets to me seeing something i created on display . lauren : i 'm sorry to say there 's about two dozen just like it in the back . amber : yeah . lauren : and it 's not you . it 's not you . i told you that . it 's this economy . people are just not splurging on luxury items when they 're trying to just buy food and gas . amber : ( sighs ) you ca n't have everything , right ? lauren : mm , i might be able to help you , though . do you remember yesterday when you were asking me about the sales position ? well , i just moved two girls to the madison store . amber : so -- so you 're -- you 're telling me there 's an opening ? lauren : not as a designer , but -- amber : ooh ! ooh ! ooh ! i will take it ! i will take it ! lauren : ( laughs ) amber : ( laughs ) lauren : good . oh , i 'm glad . i 'm glad . amber : yeah , me , too . me , too . [ scene_break ] lily : i meant it about the look . we renewed our vows , but we skipped the honeymoon part . cane : yeah , um , it might be too soon . lily : the doctor said it was n't . cane : yeah , still , um ... lily : do i have to make the first move ? ( knock on door ) lily : let 's just -- do n't answer it , okay ? devon : lily ? cane ? roxanne : its roxy and devon . cane : ( sighs heavily ) [ scene_break ] billy : all right , look , you ca n't hold it against me trying to protect my investment , okay ? mac : i ca n't do this again . billy : ca n't do what ? mac : have the same conversation where i tell you that i 'm disappointed , and you tell me you 're gon na make it right . billy : look , i am all about moving past this if that means that you are not gon na be mad at me . ( slurping drink ) mac : this is n't just about the magazine . i need my life to mean something again , and maybe i came down so hard on you because i was jealous that you have a purpose , even if it 's to make a buck no matter who you hurt . billy : hey , yo , it 's not about just making a buck , okay ? it 's the challenge of making the c -- suc -- success out of a business that chews up and spits out a different publication every week . ( door opens ) billy : hey , sharon . see , you -- you remember how it was when you and jack had to turn all those cartwheels to keep `` restless style `` afloat . i 'll bet that 's why she 's here right now -- ca n't wait to back to it . sharon : actually , no , i - i came to quit . billy : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] abby : ( sighs ) noah : i did n't expect to see you today . eden : are n't you grounded ? abby : yeah , well , my mom is completely clueless about the school schedule , so between her being focused on faith and my dad leaving for europe , i should be able to coast for weeks . daisy : hey , abby . abby : hey . daisy : noah . noah : hello , daisy . daisy : ( chuckles ) are you out on good behavior ? abby : yeah , well , my mom does n't exactly know . ( laughs ) daisy : oh . ( laughs ) eden : what you guys did was stupid . noah : it 's not like we did n't crash last year 's halloween party . daisy : i , uh , need caffeine . abby : yeah , me , too . ( chuckles ) daisy : think they 'll throw in a job with my latte ? abby : uh , well , eden could put in a good word with the owner . eden : kevin 's already got a full staff of people who need jobs , not boarding school kids who just want to score free drinks . daisy : f.y.i . , as , uh , hard as my parents work , they still ca n't afford to send me to boarding school . i 'm on full scholarship at walnut grove . and the money i get just is n't enough to cover extras like food and clothes and shoes . eden : god forbid you run out of any of those . abby : you know what ? i think it 's cool to want to work ... daisy : ( sighs ) abby : to want to stay on top of the fashion scene , unlike some people who think that having absolutely no fashion sense is something to be proud of . noah : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : yeah . thanks . ashley : well , do n't you look very much at home sitting behind that desk ? nick : ( chuckles ) well , i have some ... ( sighs ) big shoes to fill . ashley : your father has faith in you , or he would n't have left you in charge . nick : thanks for saying that . ashley : sure . nick : please sit down . ashley : thank you . nick : ( sighs ) so what brings you by this neck of the woods ? ashley : well , i 'm here because of the quarterly report . i have n't gotten one . nick : well , i , uh , i was n't aware that -- ashley : that i still have a seat on the board ? nick : ( chuckles ) well , your divorce ... ashley : ( chuckles ) but it does n't mean i 'm walking away from newman . so whether you like it or not , you 're stuck with me . nick : you were n't happy with the way things were handled when dad first announced your appointment . ashley : you mean the way i was just shoved down the board 's throat ? nick : that 's not the way i was gon na put it , but yes . ashley : ( chuckles ) yeah , well , your father overstepped his bounds , which is n't unusual . and the way he unseated colleen , well , you know , it was shameful . and i 'm ashamed of myself for going along with it . nick : oh , you were n't thinking clearly . ashley : but i am now . and out of respect for colleen and her dad , i intend to make a difference in this company . nick : just so you know , nothing dad did needs to come into play now that i 'm in charge . ashley : nick , i 'm not out for revenge if that 's what you 're worried about . nick : but you 're gon na fight me if you do n't like my plans for newman . ashley : oh , i do n't know . what are you plans ? nick : well , you 'll find out at the next meeting . ashley : your dad does n't like change , you know . nick : i 'm not gon na be some figurehead in this position . ashley : so you 're spreading your wings . nick : sounds like you are , too . i 'm really looking forward to seeing what you 're gon na bring to the table . ashley : sounds like a whole new direction for newman . nick : well , do n't you think it 's time ? ashley : yeah . [ scene_break ] daisy : they said come back in six months . like i can wait that long . abby : i guess i 'll just spring for lattes until you find something . amber : hey , girls . why the long faces ? abby : oh , daisy just got turned down for a job here . daisy : there goes my chance at scoring that new patent hobo . amber : i just may have the perfect gig for a fellow fashionista . daisy : i 'm listening . amber : yeah , i just got hired at lauren 's boutique , you know , at fenmore 's about an hour ago , and as of a half - hour ago , they still had one more slot to fill . abby : oh , that sounds perfect . amber : in fact , i will even take you over there and introduce you . daisy : you will ? amber : as long as you promise no more bar - crashing with fake ids . abby : ( chuckles ) daisy : ( chuckles ) like i 'm ever gon na do that again . um , would it be totally lame if i went alone ? amber : i think you would be totally brave . in fact , i will write down the address for you , hmm ? daisy : how do i look ? abby : ( sighs ) awesome . ( chuckles ) daisy : ( chuckles ) amber : now remember to tell her amber sent you . daisy : okay . lauren fenmore . amber : yeah , that 's her maiden name . her married name 's baldwin . you know , i mean , she 's amazing . you 're totally gon na love her . daisy : wish me luck . amber : i will -- luck . daisy : ( squeals ) cool . abby : ( chuckles ) amber : i 'm gon na call daniel and tell him some good news for a change . abby : okay . amber : yeah . abby : ( chuckles ) eden : that girl is the last thing that lauren needs . abby : you do n't even know her . eden : neither do you . [ scene_break ] sharon : i stopped by the office yesterday to give you my decision , but with everything that was going on , i did n't get a chance . billy : oh , so you have a problem with the victor article , too . sharon : well , he is my son 's grandfather , and victoria is noah 's aunt , and you trashed both of them for no good reason . billy : no good reason ? he still had ceecee 's blood on his hands when he took her heart . sharon : oh , okay . so is that what this is about then ? revenge ? or do have just some twisted need to cut people down so you can make yourself feel like the big man ? billy : ( chuckles ) sharon : never mind . do n't answer that . i think i know the answer to that question . billy : yeah ? sharon : what i do n't understand is how you can feel justified doing this to not only victoria and victor , but the people who love them like noah and abby . billy : i never said anything about noah or abby . sharon : well , you may as well have , billy , with the misery those two kids are gon na have to go through because of this . billy : you are blowing this way out of proportion . sharon : okay , this is the attitude -- that 's the exact reason why i can not work for you . you know , i - i used to love `` restless style . `` in fact , it was my whole life for a long time . but in the course of a week , you have turned it into something that i do n't even recognize . billy : okay . ( sighs ) at least i did n't get slapped this time . [ scene_break ] roxanne : i researched foods that are good for cancer patients , and one site said you need lots of veggies and leafy greens , so this soup has a bunch of them . lily : yes , the soup . thank you so much , rox . that was really sweet . devon : hey , cane , how 's the bar going , man ? cane : the bar is wonderful . it is -- it 's busy . thank you . devon : yeah . lily : ( chuckles ) roxanne : ( chuckles ) lily : yeah , so , you know , you guys must have like , a , um , a term paper to write or , like , classes to get to , right ? devon : no , not at all . we rescheduled so we can relieve cane and hang out with you . cane : oh , that 's not necessary , but thank you . i appreciate it . roxanne : oh , cane , you have been doing 24/7 duty . devon : yeah . cane : mm , i do n't mind . lily : ( yawns loudly ) cane : well , i , uh , i need to get my wife to bed , but , um , she has to rest . lily : ( sighs ) yeah . yeah . cane : okay ? lily : so thank you , guys ... cane : all right . thank you . lily : so much for coming by . it was so sweet of you guys . cane : thank you . bye . thank you . devon : okay . roxanne : well ... ( chuckles ) um , have a nice rest . lily : thanks . devon : are you sure everything 's cool ? you do n't need us to stay ? lily : no , no , i 'm -- i 'm fine . or i will be , you know , when i sleep . so thank you for bringing the soup , you guys . cane : thanks . roxanne : okay . lily : it was so sweet of you guys . thank you . devon : yeah . mm - hmm . roxanne : ( chuckles ) you 're welcome . lily : bye . cane : ( exhales ) mm . now if someone knocks at that door again ... lily : we are not answering . cane : mm , no we 're not . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : ( sighs ) lily : ooh . ( chuckles ) cane : ( chuckles ) lily : careful . cane : mm ! [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , i 'm so sorry . i 'm about to run an errand . do you mind if i -- i 'm gon na come back in 15 minutes . daisy : you 're her , are n't you ? lauren : excuse me ? daisy : uh , the owner , lauren fenmore . amber said you were gorgeous . and that outfit is just proof you 're totally hip , too . lauren : ( chuckles ) that 's very sweet of you . y - you know amber ? daisy : i met her last night , um , but i feel like i 've known her forever . oh , my god . this looks like the original cross brooch designed by chanel in the ' 20s . lauren : ( chuckles ) yeah , it 's an homage to that . very good . daisy : and it works with today 's fashions -- vintage yet timeless , you know ? lauren : ( chuckles ) now i see the connection to amber . daisy : she said you were looking for a salesgirl . lauren : oh , um , yeah . do you have any experience in retail ? daisy : other than shopping , no . lauren : ( chuckles ) okay . daisy : ( chuckles ) lauren : do you think you could work -- or have you had any experience with a register or , you know , steaming a dress ? daisy : no on both counts , but i pick things up really fast , and i 'm super reliable . i promise if you hire me , you wo n't be sorry . lauren : all right , well , you know what ? why do n't you write down your name and phone number ... daisy : oh , good . lauren : and i 'll call amber , and if she gives you the thumbs - up , you 're hired . daisy : working here would be a dream come true . all clothes , all the time , it 's just -- lauren : ( chuckles ) daisy : here . lauren : perfect . perfect . well , i will be in touch . now come on . you know what i have to do ? give somebody a piece of my mind . daisy : ( chuckles ) lauren : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nick : come in . michael : well , look at you . are congratulations in order , or are you already on the gangplank waiting to jump ? nick : now that depends on why you 're here , does n't it ? michael : why i 'm here ... all right . i just came from a preliminary meeting with the s.e.c . , and , uh , thanks to billy 's article , yes , they have latched on to the whole cayman bank issue . nick : ( sighs ) ( groans ) yeah , of course they have . michael : yeah . in their minds , since victor withdrew company funds right before the collapse , and in their opinion , that exacerbated the collapse , it makes it appear as though he had , uh , insider information . nick : but he did n't . michael : yeah , well , unfortunately , that 's incredibly hard to prove . and while this is not a situation where a lot of innocent people were bilked of their life savings by a crook , per se , there 's a lot of public sympathy for those who lost their shirts and a lot of pressure on the s.e.c . to investigate those who did n't . nick : give me the bottom line . michael : it 's gon na cost us , and it 's gon na cost us big . nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm so glad you stopped by , 'cause i 've just been dying to tell somebody what just happened , and you are the first person i thought to call . adam : ( sighs ) i 'm sensing it was something good . sharon : i quit my job at `` restless style . `` adam : did n't you , uh , did n't you just start ? sharon : yeah . but i could n't tolerate the way that billy was gunning for victor , and i let him know it . you know , he thought he could attack someone who i care about , and i just basically let him have it , and you know what ? i feel great . what 's wrong ? adam : it 's just that , uh , anything that billy has done to victor is nothing compared to the hell i 've put him through . sharon : oh , well , i 'm not saying that that 's right , but at least you acknowledge it , and you feel some remorse . adam : you 'd better watch it . you keep being kind to me , and nick is gon na flip out . he , uh , he already called me into his office and warned me against , uh , spending time with you . sharon : he did what ? adam : look , given your history with him and -- and my past , i - i ca n't really say that i blame him . to guarantee that i , uh , steer clear of you , um , i 'm being sent out of town on an assignment , which is why i 'm here -- to say good - bye . [ scene_break ] nick : i ca n't have the company stock quote tank because of negative press . baldwin , there has to be a way to make this caymans debacle disappear . michael : well , i 'm afraid the only way would be for you to pay back the money that victor withdrew , plus interest and penalties . some of this may funnel down to the people who lost everything in the collapse . nick : that was legitimate newman money . and where am i supposed to get these funds from ? do i close an entire division ? am i supposed to lay off dozens of people just because some people think dad might be guilty of something ? michael : all right , listen to me . the alternatives are even costlier and would take years to resolve . so if you really want to make this go away now , this is our only option . nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : ( clears throat ) mac : ( sighs ) billy : are you gon na ignore me forever , or ... mac : what do you want me to say that sharon has n't already covered ? lauren : someone on your staff predicted that you 'd be here . billy : yeah , well , how can i help you ? lauren : yeah , well , i wanted to tell you in person that i will be pulling all future fenmore ads from `` restless style . `` billy : ( clears throat ) well , okay . if you 're here to berate me about printing the newman article , you can save your breath , because this magazine has done better in the past few days under my watch than it has in months . and the way that i look at it , ma'am , you 're actually getting a bargain with me . lauren : ( chuckles ) oh , yeah , well , bargain or not , you see , i prefer to spend my money with publications that do n't appeal to the lowest common denominator . billy : i understand . you 're highbrow . i get it . lauren : oh , excuse me . no , this is n't about highbrow . this is about showing respect for my clientele by not associating with publications that prefer sensationalism over substance . billy : mm - hmm . lauren : and , uh , for the record , you know what you did to victor and victoria ? billy : mm - hmm . lauren : on a moral issue -- disgusting . billy : have a nice night . thank you . lauren : mm - hmm . billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] cane : hey . listen , if you 're scared , or if you 've changed your mind -- lily : no , i -- ( sighs ) it 's just that , you know , i 'm -- i 'm bald , you know ? and i have this port in my abdomen where poison gets pumped in . it 's just -- i feel like an alien . cane : shh . do n't say that . lily : i bet that you did n't know that this was an episode of `` star trek `` and you 're playing captain kirk to my klingon . cane : mm . well , if i 'm captain kirk , you know i 'm required to seduce you . lily : yes , naturally . cane : ( chuckles ) lily : i guess the good thing is that klingons never have to worry about birth control ever again , so ... cane : hey . hey , look at me . do you know how beautiful you are ? lily : ( scoffs ) cane : you 're beautiful . you 're beautiful . you know , being with you like this is a gift i never expected to have again . i do n't want to mess this up . lily : you wo n't . [ scene_break ] amber : mm . daisy : thank you so much . whatever you said to lauren totally won her over . amber : ( sighs ) daisy : she just called , and i got the job . eden : whoo - hoo . amber : we need to celebrate . lattes for everyone . daisy : oh . abby : now that you guys are both working at fenmore 's , i 'll have to reactivate my account so i can do all of my retail therapy locally . daisy : uh , that is if you 're ever let out of the house again . ashley : i 'd like to assume you got your dates mixed up like i did , but somehow , i doubt it . abby , i remember what it 's like to be a teenager , honey . abby : you so would not be here right now if you did . ashley : i 'm trying very hard not to embarrass you in front of your friends . abby : so you 're leaving ? ashley : we 're leaving ... right now . daisy : bye . [ scene_break ] lauren : i thought you were avoiding her . michael : trust me , she 's unavoidable . gloria : well ? michael : well ... there 's not much to tell . jeff : we get our dough , or not ? michael : it is quite possible that the s.e.c . will expect compensation for the cayman bank debacle . so it would behoove those who lost a lot of money to be in line when the cash gets handed out . gloria : yes ! jeff : ( chuckles ) gloria : i knew this would happen . lover man ... jeff : ( chuckles ) gloria : we 're not gon na be poor anymore . jeff : no . gloria : ( chuckles ) lauren : um ... ( chuckles ) are n't you forgetting to thank somebody ? gloria : ( sighs ) yeah , that 's right . jeff : hmm ? gloria : to the man who made all of this possible ... ( mugs clink ) gloria : billy abbott . jeff : ( sighs ) gloria : ( chuckles ) jeff : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : you wanted me to learn a lesson , and i have . never take on `` the mustache `` and try to win . do you think god 's even on the payroll at newman , huh ? mac : i love you . billy : really ? mac : yes , because i see you get so excited about something that you nothing about , and jump in with this crazy blind faith that it is all just gon na work out . and some people call that cocky , but i know that it 's you being hopeful . billy : hmm . mac : and ... when it does n't work out , you pretend like , `` oh , it does n't matter . `` but i see how hurt you are . billy : jack would say that 's me being foolish , being hopeful . ( scoffs ) mac : well , you 've done some foolish things . but when colleen was in the hospital , you never gave up . you just kept hoping . and i think that if she were here today , she would say that those articles you wrote -- they 're not all you are . you just need to see it , too . billy : hmm . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) nick : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) nick : thank you . nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : obviously , the power is going to nick 's head , because the idea that he could banish you and send you out of town just so that we ca n't be friends -- i mean , that 's -- that 's ridiculous . adam : it 's not that big of a deal . uh , i 've been cooped up at the ranch for so long , it 'll be nice to get out and experience the world . sharon : wow . you are being a really good sport about this , because nick does n't have a vote in who i spend time with . adam : it 's not easy , believe me . sharon : well , i 'll miss you . adam : ( sighs ) uh , i 'd better go . sharon : have a safe trip . [ next_on ] lily : we renewed our vows . kay : i have a daughter out there somewhere . jill : the one you thought was me . chloe : i just thought that i could be myself around you . phillip : we should go . chance : yeah , why do n't you go ahead and just run ? because that 's what you 're so good at , right ? | lily is upset that all the trick or treaters had taken all the chocolate caramels . lauren tells michael not to give her look because she had just lost two employees . michael gets a call from gloria , who wants to see him as soon as possible . michael wishes that he could be like victor and leave town . amber thanks mac for letting her get their things out of the back . amber goes off on billy when billy walks in . billy refuses to speak to amber . mac lets billy know that they are not fine . ashley and abby have a conversation about abby 's actions from the night before . abby denies having anything to drink . noah and sharon have a discussion about the article in `` restless style `` about victor . nick assures victor that he will make him proud of him . adam walks into nick 's office . nick orders adam to stay away from sharon . gloria tells michael that she and jeff are about to be evicted . sharon tells billy that she quits `` restless style . `` ashley assures nick that victor has faith in him . amber tells abby and daisy that she had accepted a position at lauren 's boutique . |
cane : where 's your bodyguard , baby ? lily : uh , outside . cane : what are you doing here ? lily : well , the twins needed warmer clothes , and dad offered to babysit . and i just was hoping i 'd catch you ... alone . man : ( sighs ) and i spoiled your plans , did n't i ? please forgive me . lily : who are you ? cane : uh , this is , uh , an old mate of mine from australia . blake : blake joseph . and you must be the fabulous lily i 've heard so much about . lily : you look very familiar . blake : you know what ? i get that all the time . i just must have one of those faces . lily : a - are you sure we have n't met ? blake : if i 'd met you , trust me , i would remember . lily : did i see you at the coffeehouse ? uh , crimson lights , or ... blake : crimson lights ? you know what ? i 'm afraid i do n't even know what that is . uh , have you ever been to australia ? cane : no , no , she has n't . she has n't been to australia . lily : uh , does he have anything to do with ... you know ? cane : let 's , um , let 's talk about this later . blake : listen , mate , i say we clue her in . i mean , your wife of all people should know the truth , right ? ( sighs ) i am here because of the trouble cane got into back home . [ scene_break ] kay : murphy is very anxious to tell you what happened at the festival that afternoon . ronan : is that right ? you feelin ' better , murph ? you , uh , are you strong enough to do this ? kay : that 's a yes . he , um , he blinks two for no . ronan : okay . okay , well , uh , let 's , uh , let 's get to it then , huh ? so , uh , i 'll go nice and easy , okay ? just -- just to , uh , get started , that day that you were at the fest ... how long 's he been doing that ? kay : uh , tapping his finger ? ronan : mm - hmm . kay : a couple of days . why ? ronan : because i 'm not sure , but i think that 's morse code . murphy , is that morse code ? kay : oh , dear god in heaven . how did you know ? ronan : i , uh , i learned it in quantico . i have n't used it in years . we 're gon na find out how much i remember right now , though . all right , murph , let 's do this , huh ? let 's hear what you have to say . [ scene_break ] meggie : yes , we 'll need the jet first thing tomorrow . but do n't tell mr. newman . it 's a surprise from his fiancée . [ scene_break ] victor : how dare you show up here ? you 're the one responsible for my ex - wife being in here . you got that ? deacon : mr. newman , i 'm here for one reason , and that 's to get sober , the same as nikki . victor : you have the impertinence to tell me that you 're here to sober up ? ! you 're here to undermine the recovery of my ex - wife ! ai n't gon na happen . you do harm to one of my family , you will have to deal with me . you got that ? woman : mr. newman , please . this is very disturbing to our patients . victor : i understand . this man , for your information , is a con artist . deacon : ( scoffs ) victor : he manipulated his way in here to target my ex - wife . woman : i ca n't have you hurling accusations like this . deacon : it 's okay . it 's all right . victor : well , i will do that . excuse me . i 'm sorry . we wo n't do that . thank you . woman : please . victor : yes . deacon : victor , i 've done nothing to you or to nikki . victor : i do n't want to hear a word out of your mouth , because otherwise , i will do something that both of us will regret . you got that ? nikki : victor , what -- what are you doing ? stop it ! victor : like hell i will ! [ scene_break ] mac : i know it was my idea to take the job in d.c. , but i 'd be leaving my family again . and will grandma think that i 'm deserting her after murphy 's stroke ? j.t . : you know what ? i bet your grandmother would be the first person to tell you you got ta live your own life , you know ? get back to what it is that makes you happy . mac : the nonprofit does great work . j.t . : another pro -- the director for the nonprofit offered me a position . mac : ( gasps ) seriously ? j.t . : yeah . mac : when were you gon na tell me ? j.t . : i just did . mac : ( stammers ) did you accept it ? j.t . : i 'm still deciding . mac : what about your physical therapy ? j.t . : i already called and got a couple of referrals . mac : there 's a lot of great reasons to go . j.t . : yeah , there is . the , uh , the only con is telling victoria i 'm taking our son halfway across the country . how can i take reed away from his mom ? [ scene_break ] victoria : wow ! you drew this for me in school today ? reed : it 's our family -- you , me , billy , and delia . victoria : oh , my gosh . you made me pretty . thank you . so , okay , here 's you in -- in the middle , so who are these guys over here ? reed : daddy and mac . victoria : oh , how about that ? so i get to keep this ? this is mine ? i can put it on our refrigerator at home where i can look at it every day ? every day ? reed : yes . victoria : all right . i love this . it 's beautiful . billy : hey , buddy . how are you ? how was school ? ( growls ) reed : fun . we had art . billy : you had art ? you had art ? tell you what ... victoria : ( chuckles ) billy : you little arty kid . will you , uh , get us a table ? i 'll join you in a minute . ooh , nice jump . victoria : they had art . ( sighs ) billy : so , uh , while you were picking up reed , i was making phone calls . that was my contact at city hall . she 's going to e - mail us copies of the papers that heather filed with the board of elections . victoria : so do you think that we 'll find some sort of link between her and dad that will explain her helping him get out of the court order ? billy : i do n't know , but we 're about to find out . [ scene_break ] heather : okay , um , tell the reporter i might be a little late for our interview , but i will be there . thanks . ( telephone rings ) heather : heather stevens . oh , hey , jen , what 's up ? wait , say that again . my campaign files ? uh , who was asking to see them ? billy abbott . huh . all right , well , uh , thanks for telling me . i 'll -- i 'll , uh , i 'll take care of it . heather : what are you up to , billy ? [ scene_break ] blake : so when he heard there was a price on his head , cane disappeared . uh , then out of the blue , he calls me . he tells me these people in australia that he ran afoul of were making threats . i asked if i could help deal with them , but i was n't in canberra . i was in chicago on business . how 's that for a coincidence ? lily : oh , s - so you did n't know that he was in the country ? cane : no , i , uh , i had no idea he was in the country . blake : and look , i - i owe ashby here a favor . so i made some calls to some mates of mine in law enforcement . trust me , those crooks will not be causing trouble for anybody , especially you folks , any time soon . lily : is this true ? cane : yeah . i , uh , i did n't want to say anything till i knew for sure . it 's , uh , it 's true . lily : ( sighs ) cane : we 're safe . lily : oh , thank god . oh , it 's over . we finally have our lives back . ( sighs ) cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mac : if it were just me , i 'd be on a plane already . but reed needs his mom . what if she fights you for custody again ? i do n't want to see him suffer . j.t . : ( sighs ) yeah , well , i do n't want that , either . but we ca n't let what victoria might or might not do dictate our lives . mac : i 'm calling d.c. and passing . j.t . : hang up . mac : it 's the right thing to do . j.t . : mac , do you know how proud i am of you ? you 've spent your entire life trying to make the world a better place . and i 'll be damned if i 'm gon na stop you . mac : maybe when reed 's older . j.t . : it 's true what they say about dying . mac : ( sighs ) j.t . : it gives you a completely new perspective . you know , my heart stopped beating , but i 'm still here . there 's got ta be a reason for that . mac : ( sighs ) j.t . : i want what 's best for our baby and for reed , okay ? so you call 'em and tell 'em you 're gon na take this job . mac : but reed -- j.t . : we 'll work it out . it 's time for you and i to start our new lives together . mac : ( sighs ) we 're doing it . we 're moving . j.t . : we 're moving . ( laughs ) mac : thank you . thank you . thank you . thank you . thank you . j.t . : we 're moving . mac : ( sighs ) j.t . : now i just got ta tell victoria . [ scene_break ] billy : hey , buddy . tell 'em to keep the change and put it in a bag for you , okay ? victoria : ( sighs ) billy : gon na be hard dropping him off with his dad . victoria : i 'm , of course , glad that j.t . 's out of the hospital . it just , i do n't know , it kind of went by fast . billy : yeah . i think the same thing every time i drop off delia . victoria : yeah . hey , you remember how i told you j.t . and i discussed , you know , trying to get along better and not push each other 's buttons ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : well , that is what i am going to do . billy : nice . victoria : mm - hmm . billy : takin ' the high road . victoria : yes . yes . billy : good for you . victoria : i realized that , you know , sometimes when you come close to losing someone , you realize what 's really important . billy : yeah . victoria : hi . okay , everybody set ? billy : y - you know what ? i 'm gon na stay here , check some e - mails , okay ? victoria : okay . billy : hey , buddy , i 'll see you later . another high five , please ? ooh , good one . victoria : well , we 'll see you later then . billy : yes . yes , you will . okay , what do we have here ? ( sighs ) filing deadlines ... ( sighs ) candidacy declaration , write - ins , blah , blah , blah , blah ... residency affidavit and -- ooh , here we go -- donor lists . well , hello , victor newman . buying a new d.a . , i see . huh . ( cell phone rings ) billy : ( clears throat ) you know , i was just thinkin ' about you . heather : we should talk . i 'm at my office . how soon can you be here ? billy : i 'm on my way . [ scene_break ] nikki : i ca n't believe you would cause a scene -- here , of all places . victor : this two - bit hoodlum is the reason you 're in rehab in the first place . nikki : no , no . i am the reason why i 'm here . i take full responsibility for what i did . i started drinking long before he even came into the picture . i finally found the courage to go back to a.a. , and there he was standing there telling everybody his story . he was trying to inspire people . he tried to get me back on track . but the urge to drink , it was just an overwhelming temptation for me . i brought him down , if you want to know the truth . i dragged him down with me , not the other way around . victor : what the hell are you doing with scum like this ? i do n't understand . nikki : i know . i know you do n't understand , and i 'm starting to think you never will . because if you had a clue about what really matters to me , you never would have told victoria those lies , kept her away from me to punish her . did n't you stop to think that keeping me away from her was hurting me , as well ? victor : stop using all these damned excuses , will you ? nikki : it 's true . victor : this is embarrassing , for heaven 's sake . whenever things get tough , you end up in the arms of some lowlife -- bobby marsino , david chow . nikki : what ? oh , my god . ( stomps foots ) how dare you ? ! how dare you throw them in my face ? victor : how dare i ? because you need to know it . nikki : ( sighs ) victor : it 's a pattern that keeps on repeating itself . whenever things get tough , you end up in the arms of some jerk . when the hell has that ever helped you ? [ scene_break ] heather : have a seat . billy : you know , i have to say , you sure do look a whole lot different in person . heather : what are you talking about ? billy : all the commercials , man . they 're everywhere . how 'd you afford that expensive advertising budget ? heather : well , why do n't you tell me since we both know you 've been digging into my campaign finances ? billy : mm - hmm . could n't help but notice my father - in - law 's name on your list of donors . heather : mm - hmm . so ? billy : so the way you 've gone after him in the past , i 'm surprised he 'd be for you gaining any more power , unless , of course , you were to use that newfound power to get him out of a jam , like , say , getting a court order kicked upstairs so he would n't get carted off to jail . heather : ( sighs ) okay , i ... i had a feeling you might jump to that conclusion . that 's -- that 's why i invited you here to help dispel any suspicions that you might have . billy : so you 're telling me victor did n't buy his way off getting arrested ? because that 's what it sounds like to me . heather : the order vance filed was unnecessarily broad . his accountants do n't need access to all of newman 's financial records . i 'm sure the higher court judge will agree that the scope should be narrowed . billy : you know , when you put it that way , it sounds logical ... except that , um ... ( purses lips ) heather : what ? billy : well , we are talking about `` tricky vic `` here , and he is as untrustworthy as it gets . heather : okay , um , how about we make a little trade ? in exchange for you not blowing this completely out of proportion , i 'll make you an offer . billy : what type of offer ? heather : something i guarantee you 'll be interested in . [ scene_break ] nikki : stop ! i do n't want to hear another word . i want you to get out of here right now ! victor : when you open your eyes , if you do , you know where to find me . woman : mr. newman was right about you and mr. sharpe not being good companions , given that you 've fed into each other 's drinking before you checked in . nikki : that 's a point . deacon : we 'll keep our distance . [ scene_break ] meggie : right , the honeymoon suite . tomorrow . just for one night . thank you . that 's all it will take once mr. newman and i are hitched . [ scene_break ] mac : reed , i 'm really craving some ice cream . why do n't we go get some so mommy and daddy can talk ? reed : is that okay , mommy ? victoria : yeah , sure . have fun . i 'll see you soon , okay ? j.t . : ( chuckles ) you want to sit down ? victoria : uh , you know , i 've been thinking about what we discussed in the hospital , about us getting on a little more amicably , and , uh , if this is about the holidays , then i was thinking that we could -- j.t . : victoria , hold on . hold on a second . um , mac and i , uh , we made a decision , and there 's something you should know . victoria : oh , god . why do i get the feeling i 'm not gon na like this very much ? j.t . : mac was offered a position in d.c. , and , uh , we 're gon na leave tomorrow . we 're taking reed . [ scene_break ] ronan : all right , new word . um , `` d `` ... `` a `` ... and that 's an `` n `` ... kay : darling , do n't . its fine , darling . you 're doing wonderful . come on . come on . you can do it . ronan : that 's a -- that 's a `` g. `` `` e `` ... `` r. `` danger ? kay : that 's it . no , i 'm making that phone call now . [ scene_break ] j.t . : look , mac and i got great job offers . that 's all this is about . i 'm not doing this to hurt you . victoria : ( sighs ) oh , no . no . no , of course not . you 're not hurting me . you 're just cutting out my heart , that 's all . j.t . : victoria -- victoria : no , wait a minute . what about your recovery ? j.t . : ( sighs ) victoria : what about the police ... uh , what about the police academy ? j.t . : that 's not an option anymore . victoria : why not ? why is n't it an option anymore ? j.t . : because my heart -- there 's damage , okay ? police work is too physical . victoria : fine , so do n't be a police officer . go manage jimmy 's , or go back to work for paul . i do n't care what you do . i really do n't care what you do . you just ca n't -- you ca n't skip town with my only child . what are you ... ? ( sighs ) wha -- j.t . : look , i wish things were different , but this is how it has to be , okay ? victoria : why ? j.t . : ( sighs ) victoria : wh - why ? who 's it best for ? is it best for you and mac ? is that -- is that what it is ? j.t . : and reed . victoria : oh , and reed ? reed ? ripping him away from his mother ? how could that possibly be what 's best for reed ? j.t . : victoria , look . we 'll be super flexible about the visitation , okay ? victoria : ( scoffs ) j.t . : d.c. is a great city . think about all the things he 'll get to experience living in a place like that , all the culture and -- victoria : shut up ! i do n't want to hear ! i do n't want to hear about how wonderful this is . j.t . : i 'm sorry . i know . this is hard for you . victoria : look at this . reed ... ( sniffles ) he made this picture , all right ? look at it . this is how he pictures our family . and i was just -- i was hoping that maybe i would be able to picture it this way , too . but i ca n't do that ... i ca n't do that if you 're gon na rip us apart . [ scene_break ] billy : and if you win this election ? heather : then genoa city will have a d.a . who is committed to putting adam newman behind bars . it 's good news for everyone , including you . billy : i 'm gon na go out on a limb and say that victor newman 's behind that political epiphany , also , right ? heather : ( sighs ) billy . i 'm asking you as a friend . do n't go public with your suspicions . and that 's all they are . i - i have n't done anything illegal or unethical . but if you publish this story , it will ... it will not only destroy my reputation , it will also cost the citizens of genoa city the best d.a . they 've had in years . i - i have a slim lead over my opponent right now . do n't blow this for me . please . billy : tell you what , you 've given me a lot to think about . i wo n't publish anything without considering everything that you 've just told me , okay ? heather : good . i appreciate that . ( telephone rings ) heather : um , let me just get this ... billy : yeah . heather : and then we can continue our conversation . billy : sure . heather : heather stevens . oh , good , uh , then my assistant did get a hold of you . yes , i 'm looking forward to our interview . at crimson lights . uh , i - i 'll be there . right outside of campus . thanks . all right , sorry about that . where were -- heather : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nikki : hey . deacon : hey . nikki : i 'm so sorry . victor 's attitude towards you -- i do n't know how you were able to stand there and take it without saying anything when he was attacking you . deacon : something told me that if i opened my mouth , i might be taking a trip to the , uh , emergency room , so ... nikki : the whole thing is just appalling . deacon : no , it 's ... it -- it may be for the best that we do n't see much of each other , nikki . nikki : yeah , i guess . well , good luck with everything . deacon : yeah , you , too . nikki : i have , um , a therapy session . i ... deacon : do n't -- do n't let me keep you . nikki : okay . [ scene_break ] meggie : i thought i heard you come in . victor , what 's wrong ? [ scene_break ] blake : so the boat tips over , and everything goes , a - absolutely everything -- the food , supplies , the whole thing . lily : ( chuckles ) blake : this one here -- this one here is in his kayak nearby , sees the whole thing happen , reaches into the river , snags my keg out . lily : ( laughs ) blake : straightaway , i 'm thinking , there is a man that 's got his priorities straight . lily : that sounds like you . ( laughs ) blake : we 've been mates ever since . lily : aw , that 's a sweet story . ( laughs ) well , listen , we can not thank you enough for your help . hey , stay for dinner , right ? i can go get the twins , and you can meet them . cane : uh , not tonight . you know , it 's their first night home . lily : okay . blake : absolutely . you know , thank you , though . a - another time , for sure . lily : okay , well , you two boys , you figure it out . i 'm gon na call my dad and tell him the good news , all right ? excuse me . blake : ( sighs ) she is just precious . i can see why you want to protect her . cane : you got your money , okay ? you stay away from my home . do n't you ever come near my wife or my kids ever again . am i clear on this ? blake : well , lily just seems so happy that you 're moving charlie and matilda back into their nursery . oh , and that kangaroo you painted on the wall , mate , nice touch . it reminds them of where their dad came from . [ scene_break ] mac : how 's that ice cream ? reed : good . can we go home now ? mac : in a little while . mommy and daddy need to talk . reed : are they fighting ? mac : sometimes grown - ups need to talk about things that kids ca n't understand . reed : they used to fight a lot . mac : i know one thing for 100 % sure , and that 's that your mommy and daddy both love you so much , and they want you to be happy . victoria : were you gon na even ask me how i felt about this ? j.t . : i have full custody . i do n't have to ask your permission . victoria : so , what ? ( stammers ) you 're leaving ? you 're just gon na leave tomorrow ? j.t . : yeah . victoria , i wish i could give you more time , but mac 's job starts next week . victoria : oh , okay , well , just send mac on ahead . send her ahead , and -- and then you can follow her . she 's such a saint , i 'm sure she 'll understand , j.t . j.t . : you know what , victoria ? i do n't want to leave on bad terms . victoria : that 's not a problem , because you 're not leaving . there is no way i 'm gon na let you take my little boy across state lines . no way ! j.t . : victoria . j.t . : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] meggie : something 's got you in a mood . victor : thank you . ( sighs ) i just came from the rehab center . that obnoxious bartender fellow , deacon whatever - his - name - is followed nikki there under the guise of his own recovery . meggie : are you serious ? victor : when i confronted him , nikki actually defended that man . unbelievable , considering what he has cost this family . meggie : well , no wonder you 're upset . and who could blame you ? victor : yeah . things were said that ca n't be taken back . meggie : you need to relax and get out of dodge , do n't you think ? you need a vacation . to me , that 's the best answer -- perfect answer . victor : yeah . uh - huh . and what good would leaving town do ? sounds like running away from everyone and their problems . meggie : ( laughs ) spoken like a guy who spends all of his time taking care of everybody else and no time at all taking care of himself . victor : a trip , huh ? meggie : what better time , victor ? you deserve this time away . i mean , why do n't you just jump on your jet and go someplace fun ? i do n't know , uh , vegas ? victor : i ca n't do that now , not with the lawsuit and nikki in rehab and ... meggie : well , you said that she did n't want to talk to you right now . maybe it 's a good idea that you guys spend some time apart . you know , give you both a chance to cool off . victor : hmm . meggie : hmm ? victor : mm - hmm . maybe a trip is a good idea . meggie : yeah , you relax . i 'll take care of everything . i 'll pack your bags , everything . victor : hmm . [ scene_break ] j.t . : what kind of ice cream did you get , dude ? reed : vanilla . j.t . : oh , i should have guessed . hey , do me a favor -- drop your gear off in your room , and then come back out . i want to talk to you about something . mac : how 'd it go with victoria ? j.t . : three guesses . mac : ( sighs ) j.t . , are you sure you want to do this ? j.t . : i 'm sure . j.t . : all right , take a seat , pal . um , do you remember when we took that little adventure to new york ? reed : yeah . j.t . : yeah ? well , we 're gon na take another one . except this time , we 're going to washington , d.c. , just the three of us . you , me , and mac . reed : what about mommy ? is she coming , too ? [ scene_break ] billy : ( thinking ) sources tell ' restless style ' that newman 's donations were made in return for bringing baby - napper adam newman back to trial once stevens is in office , but could this also be why yesterday newman sr . was able to dodge a court order to hand over his company 's books for auditing ? is heather stevens as corrupt as owen pomerantz thanks to victor and his dancing checkbook ? victoria : what are you talking about , `` no legal recourse , `` michael ? there has to be some way . ( sighs ) okay , listen , i do n't want to hear that you 're sorry . i want to be able to see my son without having to drive 800 miles . ( sighs ) billy : whoa , what 's goin ' on ? victoria : ( sighs ) okay . ( exhales shakily ) j.t . and mac , they want to move to washington . ( sighs ) and they want to take ... they want to take reed with them . billy : well , they ca n't do that . that 's not gon na happen . victoria : no , j.t . has custody , okay ? i do n't know what i can do . i do n't know what i can do . i already called michael , and michael says that there 's nothing that i can do , so ... billy : we 'll work it out . victoria : no , i just -- this ca n't be happening . ( voice breaking ) i ca n't lose my little boy . ( sobs ) i ca n't . [ scene_break ] lily : charlie and mattie woke up from their nap and i can get them any time . cane : good . lily : um , did blake leave ? cane : yeah , he , uh , he asked me to say good - bye for him . lily : okay . he 's nice . i like him . i 'm glad that you reached out to your friends in australia . i hope that he was n't , you know , offended that i was n't very friendly with him at first . cane : ( chuckles ) no . no , um , i do n't blame you for being suspicious after everything we 've been through . lily : well , i love you for taking such good care of us . cane : you know i will do anything to protect you . lily : i know . cane : yeah . lily : and that , my friend , will have to hold you until later . cane : you do n't be long . lily : i wo n't . well , let me go break the news to edward . my bodyguard is officially out of a job . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] woman : okay , the athletic club ... blake : mm - hmm . woman : has the best rooms in town . if you do n't have the money , there is a sleep inn . blake : i 'm new in town , so i 'm still trying to get a lay of the land . woman : business or pleasure ? blake : hopefully both with a bit of luck . woman : ( chuckles ) blake : i just came across a very lucrative investment opportunity . i just could n't pass it up . woman : how long are you staying ? blake : a while . you see , if things go the way i expect them to , i 'm gon na make millions . [ scene_break ] woman : considering your predecessor 's misdeeds and the exemplary way in which you 've handled yourself since taking over as d.a . , uh , this election should be decided already , would n't you agree ? heather : uh , the -- the citizens of genoa city will decide on election day whom they feel best serves their interests . woman : what i meant was , i 'm surprised your lead is n't bigger . any reason the voters should n't trust you ? [ scene_break ] victoria : okay . so i have one day ... i have one day to come up with some sort of ... some legal maneuver to keep reed in state , and ... i 'm just not gon na give up hope . i - i ... billy : vance is a shark . maybe he 'd have a suggestion , but , um ... victoria : ( sighs ) billy : when you do n't have custody , it 's , uh ... victoria : yeah , i do n't have custody because of my father . that 's why . if he had n't have pulled that stupid stunt with j.t . , none of this would be happening in the first place . that 's for sure . ( sighs ) what is this ? `` victor newman in d.a . payoff scandal . `` i do n't -- billy : yeah , you know , uh , i do n't really think i 'm running this -- victoria : no , no , no . i want to read this . i 'm -- i would like to read this . victoria : so is this true ? has my father been funding heather 's campaign ? is that why he was n't arrested ? billy : i do n't even know if i 'm gon na publish it once it 's done . victoria : no , i think you should finish it . finish it and publish it . i want the rest of the world to know exactly what kind of a man my father really is . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so mommy 's gon na stay here with the rest of her family . but she is gon na come visit all the time , and you can talk to her whenever you want . reed : it wo n't be the same . j.t . : no , it wo n't be the same , but she 's gon na be fine , and so will you . mac : but it 's okay to be sad . i 'm sad to be leaving my family , too . but it 's gon na be awesome . you 'll see . reed : are we ever coming back ? j.t . : yeah , sure , buddy . genoa city will always be our home . come here . [ scene_break ] [ nikki remembering ] nikki : ( gasps ) nikki : it fits perfectly . victor : i love you more than you know . nikki : i love you more . [ scene_break ] nikki : ( sobs ) nikki : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) ( door opens ) nikki : ( sighs ) nikki : deacon . i - i thought we agreed that ... deacon : nikki , i 'll leave if you want . i just ca n't ignore the pain you 're in . nikki : ( sobs ) ( sobs ) deacon : hey . nikki : ( sobs ) deacon : shh . ( whispering ) it 's okay . nikki : ( sobs ) deacon : it 's all right . [ scene_break ] meggie : ( sighs ) about before when i suggested that i tag along on your trip ... victor : mm - hmm . meggie : i - i hope you do n't mind , but it just occurred to me that you might need an assistant , you know ? victor : mm - hmm . meggie : screening for your calls , arranging for the security , dealing with the hotel , whatever you want . victor : mm - hmm . it 's a hell of an idea . meggie : ( sighs ) victor : maybe i 'll change reservations . meggie : you relax . i 'll take care of it . victor : mm - hmm . meggie : you deserve this time for yourself . it 's gon na be wonderful . victor : mm - hmm . meggie : i promise . victor : hmm . [ next_on ] billy : do you have any idea what this is doing to victoria ? you are ripping her heart out . heather : this is your own personal war against your father - in - law . you did not have to involve me . meggie : by this afternoon , he 'll be my husband . by tonight , i 'll be his widow . | lily comes home to see cane with blake . lily feels that she knows blake from somewhere , but blake denies having seen her at crimson lights . ronan asks murphy what happened at the fall festival . murphy taps out a code which ronan realizes is morse code . murph taps out d - a - n - g - e - r. meggie makes plans for her and victor to go to las vegas . at solidarity , victor and deacon have a confrontation over nikki . when victor throws up her past to her . nikki orders victor to stop . j.t . tells mackenzie that the director of the non - profit organization offered him a job . billy lets victoria know that he is delving into heather 's files . heather finds out and calls billy to stop by her office . heather tries to make a deal with billy not to divulge the info . mackenzie contemplates turning down the offer in d.c. , but j.t . urges her to take the job . j.t . explains to victoria that he , mackenzie and reed are leaving town . victoria refuses to let j.t . leave with reed . victor tells meggie about deacon being at solidarity with nikki . meggie suggests that victor take a vacation . victor reluctantly agrees . |
heather : okay , fine . get it over with . you want to give me a heads - up about what ? adam : there are pictures of us , heather , kissing . heather : but we were in your hotel room . how would anybody even know that we -- ( sighs ) you did this , did n't you ? you arranged the whole thing . you set me up . are you aware that this could ruin my entire career ? adam : i figured the least i could do was warn you . heather : so i get accused of malfeasance , and you get to help sharon 's case . when ? when and where are these photos going to surface ? adam : probably here , and probably today . [ scene_break ] ricky : if you have n't shown those to the judge yet , we can still stop this . no one has to see those pictures of heather and adam . avery : i understand that you 're trying to protect your sister in this , but , ricky , you brought the photos to me . we 're gon na use them . ricky : i should have deleted them , destroyed them . hell , i should have never taken them in the first place . avery : you ca n't change what your sister did . and the courts should know about this . this is a serious breach of ethics by the assistant district attorney . ricky : no , no , no , not if nothing ever really happened between heather and adam . avery : it 's our only shot at a mistrial , which we desperately need . ricky : you 're an incredible , incredible lawyer , avery . you 're the best . please , you have to find a loophole . there must be some other way we could win this . avery : i 'm doing what 's best for my client . [ scene_break ] sharon : so ... avery said that i might be granted a mistrial today . victor : that is wonderful news . sharon : yes . i mean , i 'd rather be acquitted , but ... victor : at best , the d.a . will decide not to retry the case . and at worst , um , a mistrial will give us enough time to gather evidence to prove your innocence . sharon : yeah . but , you know , this is n't a done deal yet , victor . victor : i know . what has avery -- i mean , what does she plan to do ? sharon : um , well , i really -- i ca n't say anything more than that right now . victor : you do n't want to jinx it ? sharon : well , can you blame me ? i mean , i never thought that i would be charged with skye 's murder , much less convicted . victor : what can you tell me ? sharon : ( sighs ) just that ... if this does happen ... victor : uh - huh . sharon : it will be because of ... a very interesting source . but i ca n't let myself get too excited , because it just -- it might not happen . victor : well , this could be the first day where everything changes for you for the better . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , this would be amazing . this would be amazing if this was the evidence that adam got rid of . good thing you dragged the creek . ronan : well , the chances that this is sharon 's memory card are ... phyllis : i know they 're slim . press `` play . `` nothing . ronan : no . we knew the chances of it being damaged were pretty high . phyllis : yeah . sharon : skye ! phyllis : oh , my god . that 's her voice . [ scene_break ] chloe : ( muttering ) kevin : whoa , where did all this come from ? chloe : hi , uh , well , my mom wanted to spend some extra time with delia at the hospital . so i wanted to just do a whole speed - through -- everything wedding . um , you 're still coming with me to the hospital , right ? kevin : sure . why do n't we just do a leisurely nuptial caucus later ? chloe : no , no , no , because we have absolutely no lead time . is this suit to die ? kevin : hmm . so no lea -- how -- how little lead time are we talkin ' ? chloe : i was , uh , i was thinking that we could rock a christmas wedding . [ scene_break ] victoria : hey . nick : hey . victoria : what 's wrong ? you look like you need to vent . nick : rough morning with dad and faith . victoria : oh , okay , well , ahh , vent away , just quietly , please . nick : ooh , aftereffects from last night 's party ? victoria : ( sighs ) ( groans ) you have no idea . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . i 'm glad you got my message . come on in . cane : so , uh , why 'd you move out of the trailer ? billy : well , that way , victor will keep thinking that i left town . cane : but this way , you get to keep an eye on cordelia . she 's doing well . billy : yes , she is , for which i am eternally grateful . cane : should i be asking about this ? billy : ( chuckles ) um , i had to dress up like santa on halloween so i could sneak in and see my daughter ... cane : oh . billy : which is why i called you . cane : i suppose what you need now is an elf , huh ? billy : ( chuckles sarcastically ) yeah , actually , i do , one that can help me clear my name . [ scene_break ] avery : hey . sharon : so , um , is everything going as planned ? avery : things look very promising . sharon : ( sighs ) noah : mom . sharon : noah ! i 'm so glad you 're here . noah : ( sighs ) look , dad 's supposed to come later . sharon : all right , well , that 'll be fine . i - i 'm just glad that you 're here , you know ? noah : ( sighs ) sharon : maybe you 'll be my good luck charm . [ scene_break ] victor : so you do n't think your presence will upset sharon ? adam : i do n't think she 'll get too bothered today , no . victor : really ? i hope you 're right this time , son . victor : hey , paul . paul : hey . victor : good to see you . paul : ricky , how you doin ' ? ricky : hey . paul : what 's goin ' on ? are you all right ? ricky : you gon na be able to stick around for a while ? paul : yeah , that 's the plan . why ? ricky : it 's gon na be , uh , a big day for the trial , probably a hard day for heather . heather : could we speak privately for a moment ? noah : adam 's here -- again . victor : ignore him , all right ? noah : you know , the only reason he shows up is to watch mom going through hell . i wish we could have him kicked out . sharon : it 's all right . it does n't bother me having adam here anymore . heather : i 'm aware that certain photographs may have come into your possession . avery : who told you that ? heather : adam warned me . avery : how nice of him . heather : avery , nothing happened between me and adam newman . i 'd had a few drinks , and i was n't feeling well . he let me stay in his room . avery : you do n't have to explain . heather : it was a stupid mistake , but certainly not the way it must appear in those photos . avery : maybe not , but when an assistant district attorney is making out with a major witness -- heather : if you 'd just let me explain , avery -- man : court is now in session . judge morrison : please be seated . sharon : ( clears throat ) judge morrison : ms. clark , i take it the defense is ready to proceed . shall we bring in the jurors ? avery : not quite yet . there 's a matter that requires your attention , your honor . noah : what 's happening ? victor : i suspect something good is happening . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , so that 's just the first 20 pages of my wedding file . yep . what do you think so far ? kevin : well , i think it all looked really nice as it was flying by . chloe : i 'll just send you a link , and you can review it later . christmas trees and wedding dresses -- delia 's gon na love it . kevin : who would n't ? chloe : and look , it is going to be the polar opposite of you and your wedding -- that weird summer ashram wedding that you had with jana , and my ' 20s theme wedding with billy , so ... kevin : it 'll be distinctly us . chloe : yeah . you think i can pull it off in the next couple months ? kevin : a pro like you ? it 'll be a piece of cake . chloe : but ... kevin : you know , the proposal was a bit of a shock . chloe : in a good way . kevin : way good . way , way good . but now it seems like you want to be married before we 've even had a chance to enjoy being engaged . chloe : so you 're saying no to christmas ? kevin : i 'm just saying that i need to know why . why does it feel like you 're in such a rush to make all this happen ? chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , god , please tell me i did not make a fool out of myself at the party . nick : no , no , sis . you were , uh ... victoria : thank you . nick : an effusive host . victoria : ( scoffs ) `` effusive ? `` effusive tipsy or effusive sloppy ? nick : no , you did n't do anything to embarrass yourself . victoria : ( sighs ) whew . ( chuckles ) nick : now there was the karaoke , which was really awesome . ( laughs ) victoria : ( groans ) why did n't i stop after drink number seven ? nick : did you seriously have that many ? victoria : at least . nick : wow . victoria : yeah . nick : i guess i should have actually made sure you got into the house , instead of just leaving you on the doorstep , huh ? victoria : well , do n't feel bad , because santa helped me in . nick : oh , good . wait , what ? victoria : yeah , exactly . that 's how trashed i was . santa claus paid me a little visit . nick : man , you hallucinated that mr. claus was here ? you do n't normally drink that much . victoria : yeah , the last time i was that drunk was in jamaica with billy . nick : well , signing the divorce papers probably set you off . victoria : probably . nick : you regretting it ? victoria : well , i wish i had a little ... a lot less to drink , but i 'm glad that i had a party and had fun and went out . i 'm , you know , i 'm determined to be okay with this divorce . nick : that may take a while . victoria : no , no . no wallowing . i needed to take action , so ... so i did . [ scene_break ] cane : yeah , i got delayed a little bit . no , no , i 'll be there soon . all right . bye . billy : hey , um , look , if you just agree to help me , i 'll fill you in on the details , and i wo n't keep you any longer , okay ? cane : i kind of want to know why you 're coming to me . billy : well , i read about that sting you ran on your dad , and i thought that you probably earned a lot of connections in the police department , probably higher up . cane : and you need that much leverage ? billy : ( sighs ) yeah , maybe . cane : what -- what , uh , what kind of trouble are you in , billy ? billy : ( clears throat ) broad strokes ? i got railroaded in myanmar . and , uh , there -- there were drugs . cane : and ... what else ? billy : and there was a girl . cane : ( sighs ) this , um , this does n't sound like it 's gon na be good . billy : no . and if i ca n't find a way to clear my name , i 'm not gon na be able to see my family or even show my face in this town again , so can you just tell me if you 'll help me out , man ? cane : ( sighs ) look , you know , i just went through this thing with my dad . you know what i mean ? i just -- getting tied up in this -- this is -- billy : yeah , i - i hear you . i hear you , cane , but , you know , look , we 've both had to sit on a secret that 's so big that we made our families feel like we did n't care about 'em just so we could protect 'em . and victor knows about this , and he 's holding it over my head like an ax . cane : how does victor know about this ? billy : ( sighs ) he just -- he knows . and ... ( sighs ) if i do n't make a move , if i do n't , um -- cane : have a preemptive strike , huh ? billy : yeah , i need to cut dad - in - law off at the knees . cane : let me see that . tell me everything you know from the beginning . billy : ( sighs ) cane : ( sighs ) billy : look , i - i do n't know what happened that night really . i just ... i know i did n't do what they 're accusing me of doing . i could n't do that ... and there 's got ta be a way to prove it . [ scene_break ] heather : the state objects , your honor . we have not had the opportunity to review this new evidence . avery : this is n't evidence , per se . heather : well , then it has no bearing on this case . avery : but it does require a ruling . judge morrison : counsels , approach the bench . what do you have that is so important ? ( courtroom door opens ) ronan : uh , your honor ? please excuse the , uh , interruption . judge morrison : bailiff , remove that man . ronan : uh , detective ronan malloy . i 'm here on urgent business , your honor . judge morrison : regarding this case ? ronan : yes , we have evidence here that speaks to the innocence of the accused . [ scene_break ] chloe : last year , you , delia , and i did that joke holiday card . kevin : ( chuckles ) what a difference a year makes , right ? chloe : exactly . now we can be a real family . and we can have the most off - the- charts christmas ... for all of us . i thought ... just tell me what you 're thinking . kevin : why the rush ? chloe : because ... i ruined it with you last time . kevin : no , that was both of us . chloe : no , you had every right to break up with me . kevin : i overreacted . chloe : i made you the go - to guy , and i should have been letting you know that you are `` no other guy will do `` guy . kevin : really ? no other guy ? chloe : no other guy . and after what happened , i have you , and i have delia . thanks to you , i have the greatest gift , because when you became delia 's donor ... kevin : let 's not talk about that . that -- chloe : it really drove home how generous you are ... kevin : i 'm not , really . chloe : and how you are my best friend , and i love you so much , and i do n't want to waste another minute . but if you do n't want to do this -- kevin : no , no , i did n't say that . i ... i love you so much , chloe . and i want us to be a family . i want to be married just as much as you do , okay ? come here . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) sounds like you are well and truly screwed , man . billy : yeah , you got that right . cane : i feel for you . billy : but you 're gon na turn me down . cane : look , my problem with all of this is you 're asking a hell of a lot from someone that you could , uh , barely even stand up until now . billy : you 're absolutely right . so do n't do it for me . do it for my daughter . do it for delia . cane : that 's not cool . billy : that 's not cool ? that 's not cool . okay , do it for my mom or any member of my family , or anyone who thinks that i walked out on them , because i need to see my family again . i need help , so i 'm asking you here . please , cane , will you help me ? cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : every day , i try to put my life with billy and the way that he left farther behind me . nick : how 's that working out for you ? victoria : so why are n't you in court ? nick : eh , i 'm gon na go later . victoria : what ? you 're gon na miss the opportunity to talk to sharon . nick : you 're funny . i did talk to her the other day , had a pretty blunt conversation with her . victoria : oh , yeah ? who blunted ? you or her ? nick : definitely more me . but i just told her the truth . i told her i did n't trust her , and , uh ... i 'll probably never look at her the same way i did before she left . victoria : oh . ouch . nick : do you think i should have kept my mouth shut ? victoria : no , nick . look , i understand how you feel . i do . nick : well , unlike dad . victoria : uh - oh . ( sighs ) nick : ( sighs ) you know , he has been all over me to stand up for sharon more and to bring faith to see her mother more . i mean , you 'd think he 'd understand how i felt . victoria : have you met dad ? nick : no , i mean , i 've tried to tell him every time faith sees her mother , she just gets more hurt and more confused . the other day , we were in the coffeehouse . she saw a woman she thought was sharon . once she realized it was n't , i mean , the rest of the day , she was devastated . victoria : oh , i 'm sorry . that 's heartbreaking . nick : i mean , it kills me , vick . it 's killin ' me . i mean , to hell with what dad thinks . i 'm trying to protect my daughter . if it makes it tougher on her mother ... ( sighs ) i mean , does that make me a jerk ? victoria : no , i think that makes you a good dad . i 'm sorry that this is so hard on you . nick : yeah , i mean , there 's really no end in sight , either . victoria : yeah , i hear the trial is n't going very well . nick : if avery does n't have a miracle up her sleeve , sharon could go to jail for a really long time . [ scene_break ] noah : could mom really be found innocent ? victor : she thought something would happen today . but i think she 's as shocked as everyone else by the latest development . paul : you know , ricky mentioned something , too -- that this might be a , uh , a big day for sharon . he did n't elaborate , but , uh ... victor : what is your son doing talking to adam ? adam : so avery was about to , uh , bring the judge those pictures you and i put together . ricky : yeah , she was . adam : to be honest , i was surprised that she even had them . it did n't seem like you were gon na follow through . ricky : get away from me . adam : hey , you stabbed your sister in the back , but it was all in the name of justice . am i right ? paul : so what 's goin ' on here ? adam : you should ask your son . judge morrison : this is highly irregular . ms. stevens ? heather : uh , no objection yet from the state , your honor . i 'm very curious to hear what detective malloy has to say . ronan : your honor , a , uh , memory card was discovered in an ongoing , unrelated investigation . judge morrison : now hold on . hold on . who are you ? phyllis : i 'm phyllis newman , your honor . i am the editor in chief of `` restless style `` magazine . i knew that this piece of evidence would be key in the defendant 's case . judge morrison : continue . ronan : well , months ago , adam newman and phyllis newman searched for a camera recording that would exonerate the defendant . avery : at one point , adam claimed to have found the memory card from the camera . heather : but he later said that there was nothing useful on it . ronan : and that card was never seen again ... until now . sharon : and you found it ? phyllis : i found it . avery : there 's video on it ? ronan : there 's no video , but there is an audio exchange between sharon newman and the deceased , skye lockhart newman . phyllis : we believe it 's the last conversation that skye had on that volcano in hawaii . judge morrison : how can we be certain of the veracity ? ronan : well , you honor , as of right now , phyllis newman , who knows both women , has identified their voices . judge morrison : well , that 's hardly conclusive . ronan : i understand , your honor . i have my lab running an analysis to confirm the authenticity of the voices , but , your honor , i 'm sure that you will agree with me when you hear this recording , it will impact the charges that have been brought against the defendant . judge morrison : play it . sharon : ( breathing heavily ) try to grab my other hand . skye : it 's stuck between the rocks . ( sobs ) sharon : ( grunts ) skye , do n't look down . skye : ( sniffles ) you must hate me for what i did to adam . sharon : i do n't want you to die . we 're gon na get you up on this ledge , back to genoa city . you 're gon na clear adam 's name . skye : ( whimpers ) sharon : all right . skye : i 'm slipping . ( rocks falling ) sharon : try to get a foothold . skye : no , i ca n't hold on ! sharon : aah ! oh , no . yes , you can ! skye : no , it 's no use ! sharon : skye , i am not gon na let you die . skye : i would n't bet on it . sharon : ( breathing heavily ) ( gasps ) aah ! ( grunts ) skye ! aah ! oh , no ! ( steam vent hisses ) sharon : ( sighs ) avery : yeah . paul : what 's going on ? is adam badgering you ? ricky : about what ? paul : about you working on sharon 's team ? ricky : no . paul : it 's a good idea to stay clear of that guy . keep your distance . he would do anything to undermine sharon 's case . ricky : save the advice , okay ? i understand him better than you think . paul : okay . i was , um , just looking out for you . ricky : well , maybe i 'm not the one who needs taking care of right now . paul : what do you mean ? you talking about heather ? the -- the turn the case is taking ? is that what you mentioned earlier ? ricky , tell me what 's going on , will you ? ricky : i need some air , okay ? noah : look , why wo n't they tell us what 's happening in there ? victor : all in due time , noah . noah : i mean , and where is dad ? he should have been here by now . victor : i agree with you . noah : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : what are you doing with the rest of your day ? victoria : oh , well , i guess i 'm gon na make myself presentable and then head to the hospital and visit delia . nick : good . give her a hug for me . victoria : i will , and listen , if you need a friendly ear again , i 'm here . nick : same with me . victoria : all right . nick : see you . victoria : bye . nick : bye . ( cell phone rings ) nick : hey , noah , what 's up ? what ? i 'll -- yeah , i had to -- okay , uh , i 'll be right there . [ scene_break ] heather : your honor , i - i need to confer with district attorney walsh . ronan : your honor , my lab should have the results shortly . judge morrison : then we 'll take this to chambers . ms. stevens can contact the district attorney from there . ms. clark ? avery : yes , your honor ? judge morrison : you were about to bring something to this court 's attention before detective malloy and ms. newman arrived . avery : this new evidence supersedes that matter . judge morrison : then let 's do this . avery : hang tight . this could be it . phyllis : i 'm gon na take off . ronan : thanks for your help . phyllis : oh , you 're welcome . tell ms. clark she 's welcome , too . sharon : ( sighs ) oh , my god . i never thought this moment would come , and i ... and i certainly never thought that you would have anything to do with it . [ scene_break ] chloe : so did you have a fun time with grandma ? kevin : grandma esther told me you beat her at the color game . delia : three times . kevin : three times ? ! chloe : wow . kevin : whoa , way to go , dee . and you are so your mother 's daughter . i mean , look at the way you are rocking that hospital garb -- the color , the swagger . i mean , you are very , very fashion forward . delia : ( giggles ) kevin : is n't she ? chloe : ( chuckles ) yes . yes , she is . i taught her everything she knows . kevin : ( laughs ) chloe : so , um , baby girl , we have some amazing news to tell you . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , my god . i ca n't believe it . i ... i might be able to go free . this whole nightmare might be over . ( sighs ) phyllis : here . here . sharon : thank you . ( sighs ) phyllis : i bet you never thought you 'd be sharing this moment with me . sharon : ( sighs ) where did you find that memory card ? because i thought that it was long gone . phyllis : i found it on ronan 's desk . i was over there , and he had evidence on his desk . they dredged the creek to look for evidence for diane 's murder , and there it was , and i thought , i do n't know . what if ? sharon : so ronan was just gon na toss it ? phyllis : no , i do n't think he was gon na toss it . but it would have sat in a file for weeks , months ... you 're lucky . sharon : i 'm so lucky . i 'm so lucky that you were there to push ronan into playing that audiotape , considering how much you ca n't stand me . phyllis : well , i knew you were n't guilty . sharon : and that 's why you worked so hard on the case ? phyllis : yeah , it is . it was the truth . and adam should n't have hid evidence . that was wrong . i did it for your kids . sharon : okay , well , whatever the reason , thank you so much . phyllis : you 're welcome . i 'd say you owe me . sharon : i owe you big . phyllis : yeah , you do . and i want you to know ave -- avery did n't do this for you . avery did n't save you . i did . nick : they have n't reconvened yet ? noah : it 's about time . this is taking forever . nick : so no update ? no word ? nothing ? noah : ( sighs ) victor : i think noah already told you what little we know , okay ? what 's going on ? nick : you and ronan came across some evidence ? what was it ? man : court is back in session . phyllis : you 're about to find out . i have things to do . [ scene_break ] cane : okay , all right . i will help you . billy : thank you . and , uh , this has to stay between us . cane : listen , this is n't my secret to tell . but i say this to you , all right ? i will tell lily the truth if she gets suspicious , okay ? billy : try not to arouse any suspicion . cane : ( chuckles ) what do you need me to do ? billy : um , well , uh , first , it might help if , uh , you find this girl . cane : all you have is a name ? billy : that 's all i got for right now , yeah . cane : ( sighs ) okay , all right , well , i will , uh , i 'll see what i can do , and i 'll get back to you . billy : you helping me out means a lot , cane . cane : okay . billy : ( sighs ) [ billy remembering ] victoria : i love you , santa . billy : oh . ( laughs ) i love you , too . victoria : thank you for taking care of me . ( sighs ) billy ? billy : ( sighs ) huh ? [ scene_break ] kevin : and we have already set a date . chloe : so what do you think about christmas ? delia : yay ! chloe : oh , she likes it . you know where we got that idea ? delia : because santa claus visited me on halloween . chloe : mm - hmm . victoria : hey . hey , everybody . hey . chloe : vicki , hi . kevin : hi , victoria . delia : victoria ! victoria : hey , how are you feeling ? kevin : join -- join the party . victoria : yeah , she looks like she 's doing good . chloe : she is doing great . look at her . victoria : so did i hear something about santa claus coming to visit you last night ? delia : he came for trick - or - treating . chloe : yeah , yeah , apparently so . you know , sometimes they make their rounds for the special -- special ones . victoria : wow . um , that 's kind of bizarre because i think i actually saw santa claus last night , too . in fact , i - i think he kissed me when i got home last night . kevin : well , i mean , but you do n't really think that that happened , right ? ( scoffs ) victoria : uh , no . it 's a little fuzzy . mm , so i thought it was nothing , but if delia saw santa claus , then -- kevin : yeah , i mean , i - i saw him , too . chloe : you -- you did ? kevin : yeah , i saw him here when i was getting ready to leave . he was , um , he was jolly , old . he was very , very old . victoria : ( sighs ) chloe : oh . well , i hope that the smooching santa that you had ... ( laughs ) was not as old . victoria : uh , no , he -- he -- he was n't . at least , i do n't think . i ... kevin : ( chuckles ) enjoyed yourself at the party last night , did ya ? chloe : you know , when i have a little too much fun at parties , i have pretty funny dreams , too . victoria : right . well , that 's probably all it was , although it does seem kind of like a strange coincidence . kevin : hmm , eh . kind of thing happens all the time . [ scene_break ] judge morrison : ms. stevens ? heather : uh , in light of the new evidence , which the police have now confirmed to be the final conversation between the accused and the decedent , um , the state proposes that the murder charges against sharon newman be dropped . nick : what ? victor : my goodness . ( applause ) ( gavel bangs ) noah : yes ! ( gavel bangs ) judge morrison : order . order . heather : however , there is the matter of the defendant 's escape and the 5-year penalty for that crime . avery : to further penalize my innocent client would be an injustice , your honor . judge morrison : under the circumstances , i will reduce that sentence to time served . all other charges are dropped . ms. newman ? judge morrison : you are free to go . court dismissed . sharon : ( laughs ) yay ! ( laughs ) oh , my gosh . victor , thank you so much ... for everything . noah ! noah : ( sighs ) sharon : ( laughs ) ( sighs ) noah : you can really come home now ? sharon : yes ! i 'm free to go without a guard . and i can see faith . noah : ( sighs ) avery : detective malloy , thank you so much . ( exhales ) ricky : congratulations . avery : ( sighs ) we helped a deserving defendant . that 's all i wanted . ricky : and we did n't have to use the pictures , which makes me feel a lot better . avery : i did n't need them . wait . where are the photos ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : done . and upload . [ next_on ] nick : well , right now , you want to devote all your time to your kids , but how long until you abandon them again ? sharon : never ! victor : you stay away from her . you got that ? paul : give me one good reason why i should n't kick your ass . | kevin and chloe set a christmas wedding date although kevin wonders why chloe is in such a rush to get married . chloe explains that she wants them to be a family with delia at christmas . chloe tells kevin that his bone marrow donation to delia made her realize how much she truly loves him . victoria stops by the hospital to see delia and gets suspicious when she mentions that santa paid her a visit on halloween . kevin tells victoria that he saw a very old santa visiting the sick children on halloween . billy asks cane to help him clear his name because he got set up in a scandal in mien mar involving drugs . he does n't remember much about what happened , but he knows he could n't have done what he is being accused of . when cane agrees to help him , billy gives him the name of the girl he needs to find because she knows what happened that night . |
chelsea : ( sighs ) see ? it 's cute , right ? chloe : cute , bordering on precious . oh , you know , its okay , though . we can just play up the whole granny - chic thing for photo shoots . chelsea : we have n't even started making clothes yet , and you 're already talking about photo shoots ? chloe : `` inside the designer 's atelier . `` it 's french for `` workshop . `` chelsea : as in `` le kick - ass atelier `` ? chloe : exactly . what ? chelsea : adam and i have never used this place before . it 's not like we have tons of guests wanting to use our cottage , but i could have sworn everything was covered in sheets before . do you feel that ? like someone 's been here ? chloe : i do n't know , but it 's very brown . chelsea : ( chuckles ) that 's true . it 's cozy , though . chloe : yeah . [ scene_break ] adam : jack . jackie ? thought you were one of those `` first in the office , last to leave `` kind of -- kind of guys . ( sighs ) adam : ( sniffs ) phyllis : you know , adam , go ahead , stay there . snuggle up in the chair so you can feel closer to daddy . i wo n't tell anyone , but , um , just some advice . do n't let jack find you there . adam : this chair has been mine more than once . you 've been v.p . of research and development ... never . phyllis : i 'm gon na take an office pool -- how long it takes jack to realize you 're a snake and boot you out of here . adam : ( tsking ) red , red , red . phyllis : junior , junior , junior . adam : what do you say we just make peace , lay down our slings and arrows ? i intend to stay here . not going anywhere . i 'm gon na make things work , and i 'm gon na do what jack wants . will you ? [ scene_break ] jack : bill . billy : hey , chief . whatever you have to say must be extremely sensitive for you to have me come here instead of just meeting me at the office . jack : so how 's victoria doing ? billy : she 's good . she 's a trouper , eating all the gelato in italy , you know ? jack : gelato . ( chuckles ) billy : mm . jack : it 's a nice detail . kind of takes the lie to the next level . billy : what -- what are you talking about ? jack : you lied to me , billy . you sent victoria to miami to screw me over . you betrayed me , brother . and you broke my heart . [ scene_break ] lauren : hi . your brow is extra furrowed . let me guess -- paul 's case ? michael : what are the chances that the judge will fall sick and another judge will come in and dismiss the case , just like phyllis 's ? lauren : i do n't think that 's a legal strategy you should be counting on . michael : i ca n't figure out a way to help paul . lauren : again , i 'm no legal expert , but -- michael : if i -- if i could just find a way not to prosecute this case , if i could just find a way to avoid putting paul on trial , i could turn a lose - lose situation into -- not a win - win , exactly , but , you know , a - a hard - fought tie . heather : michael , i need to talk to you about my dad . michael : you know we ca n't talk about that case . heather : remember how you were worried that it would be too hard for me to be a.d.a . and stay away from my dad 's case ? michael : you said you could handle this . heather : i was wrong . from now on , every second of every day has to be about clearing my dad of murder . i 'm requesting a leave of absence . [ scene_break ] paul : and at some point , you 'll go to isabella 's bungalow on coronado ? chris : okay , and the bank in berkeley , but both of those after i go to ricky 's old apartment in evanston ... ( sighs ) but , paul , i know in my heart that ricky saved that video of rachel 's murder . it exists , i know it , and i will find it . paul : yeah , well , it 's the longest of long shots . i just do n't want you putting too much pressure on yourself . chris : i know we hate to say it , but ricky was a killer . eden would be dead if you had n't pulled the trigger , and for them to accuse you and try you in court -- i have to do this . the clock is ticking . paul : trial starts sooner than i 'd like , that 's for sure . chris : i will move fast to find that video , but i will find it . do you trust me ? paul : always and forever . [ scene_break ] genevieve : hey , tucker . hey , you got a minute ? um , i 'd like to buy you a drink . tucker : oh , no , i better not . who knows how much that drink would cost me ? genevieve : i need your help , tucker . tucker : bank 's closed . genevieve : no , it 's not about money or payback . i need your help to find colin . tucker : oh , you want to see your criminal ex again ? well , is this about romance or , uh , did you dig yourself into a brand - new hole ? ronan : um , excuse me . sorry to interrupt . tucker : yeah . ronan : i have , uh , some more questions for you about this missing person case . genevieve : you 're gon na get the same answer over and over . find colin , and you 'll find the woman . ronan : you 're gon na stick with that , are n't you ? genevieve : yes ! it 's the truth . ronan : okay , okay then . i got a call just now about a body found in an alley not far from here , so i 'm gon na give you a chance to do this one more time , and hopefully , this time , you can tell me the truth . [ scene_break ] michael : you want a leave of absence now ? heather : look , i - i know its short notice . michael : short notice ? it 's no notice at all . heather : right . michael : the reason i have a.d.a.s is so they can pick up the slack when i am entrenched in a case , like paul 's . i need you now . heather : not as much as my dad does . chris is gon na follow eden 's leads , and she 's gon na prove that ricky tried to kill rachel . i mean , he would have done the same thing to your sister . i have to go with chris , with or without your permission , and if that means that you have to fire me , i totally understand . you brought me back when no one else would have , and i will always be grateful for that . but i ca n't choose helping my boss and my friend over saving my dad . excuse me . lauren : ( sighs ) she 's very brave . please tell me that you understand that she has to defend her father . michael : yeah . let 's all take a leave of absence so we can help paul . [ scene_break ] tucker : yeah . genevieve : well done . you found a body in the alley and you waste time on me instead of finding colin . ronan : considering the fact that i did n't find his blood in her room , i think i 'm -- genevieve : look , he sent that woman here to torture me and my son . then he got rid of her and he framed me . ronan : okay , he framed you . why exactly is he setting all this in motion , then ? genevieve : i - i do n't know . this is a man who set his own daughter 's death into motion . you know , do n't ask me to explain why he does what he does . find him and get the answers for yourself . ronan : i know exactly what atkinson is capable of , but you were the last one to see the victim . it was your fingerprints found on the bloody weapon inside that room . genevieve : for all you know , that body in the alley is not even the same person . ronan : ( scoffs ) okay . we 're gon na make an i.d . on the body and we 're gon na do it fast , and i 'm gon na come back here with an arrest warrant for you . do n't leave the club . [ scene_break ] billy : you set me up . you waved miami underneath my nose , and you set me up . jack : i gave you a chance , billy . i asked you to your face if you had come aboard at newman to help victoria . you said no . no , it was for your children . for their legacy , you said . what , have you been playing poker so long , you thought you could bluff me like some drunk in a casino ? yeah , i fed you false information . what did you do ? you went straight to victoria with it ! billy : i did . i went to my wife , a concept i 'm sure you do n't understand , because your wives do n't stick around that long . you wanted me to ... ( chuckles ) give you complete and total alliance like a good little soldier . did you get that from victor newman ? that 's his move . jack : you could have walked away . billy : it 's a little hard when lurch is telling you that you have to take one for the team in order to save your marriage . jack : victor was in on this ? you let that son of a bitch think you could all put one over on me , your brother ? billy : stop . please do n't do that . y - you ran your own sister off . jack : i offered ashley a job . billy : you offered ashley a demotion . you 're the reason why she 's in new york city . jack : i should never have talked you into coming to newman . you were right . you were right . what you and victoria have makes you every bit as much a newman as it makes her an abbott . billy : so what now ? jack : you 're fired , that 's what . billy : so that 's it ? i 'm fired , no discussion ? jack : you lied , we talked , you 're fired . billy : thank you . thank you . no , really , you just did the first decent thing you 've ever done for me . now i can get the hell away from newman and your silly little war and your obsession and your lectures . jack : oh , that 's right , you 're the victim here . you just stabbed me in the back . now let 's start whining about big , bad jack . billy : hey , i got an idea . you already cut ashley . now me . why do n't you force traci into working for you so you could fire her , too ? you know , it 's a real shame that abby 's already -- jack : this is about you and me and no one else ! billy : i know better than that ! i know it 's not just about me . it 's the fact that i helped victor newman 's daughter . i did n't want to take this job ! i wanted to stay away from newman and your stupid war , and i told you that and you knew it , and you know what ? you just proved me right . and i 'll tell you something else , jack . if victoria can beat you , if she can get newman back , then i am all for it , because that might be the only thing that 'll save you from you . [ scene_break ] genevieve : tucker . colin is n't gon na stop . he had that woman murdered so that he could shut her up and lock me away at the same time . he knows that i am the one who helped to put him away , so he wants to return the favor now . it 's a game to him . it is , and the stakes are so high , it 's -- it 's my life , it 's my freedom . tucker : shh , shh , shh . slow down . you do n't even know if it was the same woman . genevieve : ( exhales slowly ) please help me . please . tucker : i was this close to federal charges . i can not afford to rumble with the law right now or with your psycho ex . genevieve : i never should have left the states ... and i never should have left you . tucker : it 's a little late for that pitch . genevieve : ( voice breaking ) i know . i 'm sorry . i know how much i hurt you , but please ... ( normal voice ) oh , tucker , i 've never needed anyone as much as i need you now . please help me . tucker : i 'm sorry , sweetheart . i ca n't . i ca n't do it . genevieve : tucker ... [ scene_break ] jack : ( exhales slowly ) well , no knives , no blood . that 's progress , particularly reassuring as i 'm gon na have to be away from the office for a while . adam : long lunch ? jack : medical procedure . adam : what kind of medical procedure ? jack : oh , you know , precautionary measure . doctors worry about the least little thing these days . ideally , billy would be filling in for me , but he 's no longer a part of this company . phyllis : since when ? jack : it does n't matter . he 's not here anymore . adam : oh , phyllis , somebody should have started a pool on how soon it would take billy to split . jack : as such , congratulations , adam . you will be the acting c.e.o . during my brief absence . phyllis : you 're joking , right ? jack : adam , you all right with that ? adam : you 're trusting me with a great deal , jack . thank you . you go do what you have to do . newman will be in good hands while you 're gone . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i mean , hair stuff , really ? ( scoffs ) chloe : yeah , but that stuff 's expensive . yeah , i mean , what is all this -- i do n't underst -- oh , i like this color . chelsea : oh , good . i 'm glad you approve . someone is living in my cottage . chloe : like a squatter ? a vagrant . chelsea : a vagrant who buys $ 20 lip gloss ? chloe : no , more like $ 30 . maybe it 's genevieve atkinson . yeah , i mean , she got kicked out of the mansion . maybe she just downgraded to here . chelsea : or there could be an entirely different explanation . chloe : like what kind of explanation ? chelsea : i do n't know . maybe adam has the answer . [ scene_break ] adam : so when you say `` procedure , `` you mean surgery ? jack : as i said , it 's a precautionary measure . do n't worry , i wo n't be gone long enough for you to get used to this chair . adam : of course . ( cell phone rings ) adam : excuse me , i have to take this . jack : yeah , go ahead . ( exhales slowly ) ( grunting ) phyllis : please tell me this is a setup . you have t.n.t . under the chair and it 's gon na explode . you -- you ca n't possibly trust that weasel . jack : adam is a figurehead to reassure our stockholders . he will have no more power while i 'm gone , and i will not be gone that long . phyllis : an hour is too long with that freak in charge . jack : adam supported my takeover . he has made it very clear he wants this to work . phyllis : awesome , so he gets a paycheck as a thank - you . you know , i 'm not a huge billy fan , but i would much rather have billy sitting there in this instance than adam . jack : that 's not an option . adam 's our guy . [ scene_break ] adam : what 's up , chelse ? sharon : adam , adam , it 's me . adam : what are you doing ? you 're not supposed to be going up to the main house . chelsea 's liable to find you any minute . sharon : yeah , i know . she almost did at the cottage . she and chloe walked in and i had to sneak out . adam , what do i do ? adam : just -- just lay low . i 'll figure something out . sharon : adam -- adam : i 'll keep you safe . [ scene_break ] paul : you know , i 'm stuck . i really hate the idea that i ca n't leave town and i have to sit by and watch you do my job for me . chris : no , it 's my job now . it always was . i never should have gotten so sucked up in that phyllis thing . heather was right . when you were arrested , my attention should have been on you and only you . it never should have gotten this far . paul : no , heather did n't mean anything by it . she was , you know , she just loves her old man , that 's all . chris : oh , we all do . paul : ( chuckles ) heather : hey . chris : hey . paul : hi . just talking about you . heather : yeah ? it 's , uh , it 's all settled . i 'm coming with you . [ scene_break ] billy : the jig is up , baby . jack knows you 're in miami and he promptly fired my ass . victoria : oh , my god . are you kidding me ? how did he know ? billy : he set us up . that 's why you 're not getting anywhere with that miami department store guy . victoria : ( sighs ) i knew it the second i walked into his office . something seemed off and he handed me a big bag of runaround . i 'm so sorry . this is so humiliating . billy : i blew it for you . i 'm sorry . no more man on the inside . victoria : how angry was jack ? billy : oh , he was just a little bit ballistic . ballistic , i can handle . it was the part where he said that , uh ... i broke his heart . that stung . victoria : ( sighs ) you wanted to quit and walk away , and i made you stay for my sake . billy : you and the kids trump all . i told jack that and i 'll tell anyone else who asks , so pack your bags , come home . we need you here . [ scene_break ] adam : you taking off for your procedure ? jack : like i told you earlier , do n't get too comfy in my chair , though i do n't imagine phyllis is gon na let that happen . adam : checks and balances . just how i like it . phyllis : well , it does n't really matter what you like , adam , 'cause it 's not up to you , right ? jack : okay , go at it , you two . help yourselves . frankly , i find it a little amusing , but be productive and be professional . keep the money coming in . if you 'll excuse me , i have a doctor to humor . phyllis : i 'll get my keys . jack : no , you do n't need to drive me , and please god , no vigils in the waiting area . last of all , no one outside of this room needs to know about this . adam : agreed . the public does n't need to know that the new newman c.e.o . is in surgery . jack : thank you , adam . phyllis : um , i 'll wrap things up here and then i 'll go to the hospital , okay ? jack : i just said -- phyllis : i - i -- one person is not a vigil , jack . jack : i 'll see you later . adam : you do n't appoint an acting c.e.o . , especially me , for a little nothing procedure . i think jack is worried . phyllis : maybe he realized he hired you . adam : ha . you know , i enjoy a little playful banter every now and again , a crack or two ... but i intend to take this very seriously . what would it take to convince you that i want what 's best for newman ? phyllis : quit . [ scene_break ] genevieve : ( gasps ) tucker : come here . this is a great idea . you gon na skip town ? i 'm sure your son and his family will appreciate that . genevieve : actually , they will . tucker : yeah , and what about the police ? they do n't appreciate persons of interest taking off . ( whispering ) i told you , i 've been on the wrong side of the law too much lately . genevieve : what are you gon na do ? are you gon na turn me in ? oh , my god , do you hate me that much ? tucker : shh . take this . you go , you go now . do n't look back . genevieve : tucker -- tucker : go . genevieve : okay . i know how to disappear . tucker : ( normal voice ) i know you do . genevieve : ( sniffling ) tucker : take off , kid . genevieve : i love you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : seriously ? billy : oh , come on . phyllis : seriously ? way to go . quit newman and leave me to deal with adam . billy : i did n't jump , phyllis . i was pushed . my services were no longer required , so i was fired . phyllis : you were fired by jack ? he fired you ? what did you do ? it must have been horrible to make him mad enough to fire you . billy : well , i did n't run anyone down with my car , if that 's what you mean . phyllis : what 'd you do ? what 'd you do ? billy : i betrayed my own brother for my own ends -- nothing that you have n't done to someone time and time again . phyllis : well , not to jack . you just ca n't -- you ca n't -- you ca n't get the sleaze off of you , can you ? billy : look at the drool on the side of your mouth . you want all the little dirty details , do n't you ? well , tough . phyllis : honestly ... ( chuckles ) it 's sort of like sweet revenge . it kind of makes me feel warm and fuzzy that you got fired by your brother , and you , in fact , fired me from the magazine that i created and built . billy : you truly are a sweetheart , you know that ? phyllis : yeah , i am . you know , and i 'm gon na prove to you how sweet i am . billy : ( clears throat ) phyllis : i do n't care what you have to do -- beg , plead , bribe somebody to get your job back at newman , but i can not , can not work with adam . please . billy : what do you mean , work with adam ? jack 's in charge . phyllis : he ca n't run newman from surgery and recovery . billy : i 'm sorry , what ? jack 's in surgery ? phyllis : wow , you must have really pissed him off not to tell you that . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , when you figure out who crashed here without your permission , you 're gon na haul off and you 're gon na clock her . okay , come on , did you come from a whole scary `` grifter `` past ? i mean , come on , you can totally take her . chelsea : okay , it 's -- its fine , all right ? i 'm sure it 's probably nothing . chloe : what did i say about the whole vanilla thing , okay ? this is your house . this is your turf . okay , do you want me to stick around here ... ? chelsea : ( laughs ) no . chloe : when adam gets home ? chelsea : okay . chloe : do you want me to be here when you confront him about the uninvited guest ? chelsea : i get it . i get it , no vanilla , and i will talk to adam alone , and thanks for the vote of confidence in my scary grifter self . you 're pretty scary , too . chloe : we 're not gon na hug now , right ? chelsea : god , no . adam : ah , we have company . chloe : oh , i was just leaving . adam : did you find an investor to buy me out of tagngrab yet ? chloe : oh , yeah , there was this guy on the side of the road . he offered me $ 15 million , but i did n't like his face . bye . chelsea : ( clears throat ) what are you doing home ? adam : big news . jack is , uh ... well , he 's having to step out for a little while , so he 's appointed me as acting c.e.o . chelsea : moving up the ladder . you must be so happy . adam : you seem ... not happy . what 's going on ? chelsea : who 's the woman in our cottage ? [ scene_break ] chris : heather , i 'm committed to clearing your dad , so if you 're leaving your job because you 're concerned about that -- heather : no , no , no , no , no , i know exactly how dedicated you are . you 've been proving that for months , but just -- maybe two of us can work that much faster . paul : you know , between the two of you , with all your skills and credentials , there 'll be so many doors you 'll be able to open ... heather : yeah , hopefully . paul : but i 'm worried about maybe , uh ... being able to open a certain safety- deposit box . chris : no , if we find one , we 'll open it . heather : yeah , absolutely . paul : well ... there 's a team i can stake my life on . what about your job ? what did michael have to say about all of this ? heather : oh , you know , that i 'm , uh , leaving him in a bind , that i should have given him more notice . it 's all true . chris : okay , but is he gon na take you back when it 's over ? heather : i do n't know , but i can live with that . michael : hey . i 'm sorry . excuse us . lauren : hi . michael : uh , you win . your job will be waiting for you . my , um , better , prettier half reminded me that i failed to make that promise to you before you took off so , uh ... i 'm here to give you my blessing . paul : your blessing to trash your case against me . lauren : ( laughs ) well , as his official off - the - record spokesperson , honestly , it could n't happen fast enough . chris : uh , we know . we have to go now , really . heather : yeah ? chris : yeah . heather : okay . dad , when we get back , this will all be different . paul : i love you . heather : i love you , too . chris : she 's right , it will be . paul : you know , i ca n't tell you what it means to have you both care the way you do . heather : hey , take care of him for us , okay ? lauren : yeah , you got it . paul : thank you . chris : thank me when we come home with that video . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . jack : what are you doing here ? billy : oh , just passing through . what do you think ? my brother 's having surgery . jack : i 'm just getting the knife you stuck in my back removed . there 's nothing for you to worry about . billy : ah , well , phyllis must be confused . she seems to think that you 're having a bullet removed from your spine . jack : that was private information she was n't supposed to share with anyone . billy : oh , well , the funny thing is , she just did n't seem to think that `` private `` meant from your own brother . jack : listen to me . you are not to tell ashley or traci or anyone else . you understand ? billy : come on , jack . you did n't even tell kyle . jack : i will tell them when i am ready . billy : fine , not a word . jack : good . now you can leave . billy : no , actually , i ca n't , because my brother 's about to get cut into , and i need to be here in case something happens . jack : nothing 's gon na happen . it 's a simple procedure . billy : good , that 's the spirit . keep telling yourself that . i need you to know that i feel awful about what i was doing with victoria , and i feel even worse today , but right now , i 'm gon na try to be a good brother . i 'm gon na stay here , i 'm gon na tell you some really awful jokes until that -- jack : i think i asked you to leave . billy : come on , jack . do n't hang up on this . you need your family . jack : i needed my family when i asked you to work for me at newman . i do n't need my family now . go . billy : i really am sorry , jack . be well . phyllis : hey , hey . what are you doing out here ? i sent you in there to be a decent brother for once . billy : yeah , well , i blew that before i walked in the door , so now it 's up to you , phyllis . you should be here for jack because , uh ... he 's certainly not gon na let it be me . [ scene_break ] adam : this is not how it looks . chelsea : then tell me what it is . adam : i ca n't , not yet . chelsea : i 'm your wife , and you ca n't tell me about the woman living on our property ? then i 'll go find out for myself . [ scene_break ] paul : well , actually , it feels like i have a shot . i mean , if evidence exists that ricky was the kind of person he was , i 'm sure that heather and chris will find it . michael : well , they better find it fast . oh , i 'm sorry , i 've got ta take this . lauren : yeah , of course . michael : mm . lauren : ( sighs ) you know michael never wanted to take this case . paul : hey , the guy 's got ta do his job . i mean , there is material evidence . and , uh , to be honest with you , there 's , uh , a part of me that felt guilty , you know , down in my soul . i failed as a father and maybe i should have been locked up . i ca n't tell you how many times chris has talked me down off that ledge . lauren : chris , not nina ? paul : ( chuckles ) well , of course , nina . chris and nina , too . lauren : you know , honey , you have really gone through pure hell the last couple months , and you ca n't go through something like that without coming out changed , you know , different feelings . paul : lauren , nothing 's changed . lauren : yeah ? paul : yeah . lauren : with that look in your eye ... paul : ( sighs ) lauren : and the way you just watched christine go just now ? paul : oh , that 's -- all that was gratitude . lauren : paul . paul : okay . ( sighs ) whenever i 'm with chris , it feels like 20 years ago and brand - new at the same time . lauren : ( chuckles ) paul : it 's wrong , and it 's a disaster , but , uh ... ( sighs ) i think i 'm falling for chris again . [ scene_break ] ronan : tucker . tucker : yeah . anything on that body in the alley ? ronan : you got a badge i do n't know about ? tucker : i 'm just trying to help . ronan : question for you now -- where 's your friend genevieve ? tucker : oh , she 's in her room , i suppose . ronan : okay . yeah , she 's not in her room and she 's not down here , and the last person i saw her with was you . tucker : well , wish i could help . but then , you 're the professional . ronan : ( sighs ) tucker : well , look who 's back , and as glorious as ever . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , are you sedated yet , or should i come back when you are ? jack : what did i tell you about keeping your mouth shut regarding the surgery ? phyllis : okay , in all fairness , i knew you were mad at billy , but i did n't know he was part of the general public who did n't know you were having surgery . jack : okay , now you know . no one -- tell no one . phyllis : he feels awful about what he did , just so you know . jack : already ? phyllis : just give me the word . give me the word , i 'll bust you out of here if you do n't want to do this . jack : you 'd actually do that for me ? phyllis : absolutely not . you 're having this surgery , but when you 're better , out of surgery , you can yell at me about billy . jack : i 'm gon na hold you to that . phyllis : hey . you 're gon na be fine , okay ? [ scene_break ] billy : hey , vick . so , uh , news is jack 's going in for surgery , and i admit , i 'm a little freaked out ... ( clears throat ) so i hope you 're on the way to the airport , because i could really use seeing your face . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( screaming ) [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , adam , thank god . [ next_on ] chelsea : your sweet little mistress was just trying to defend your honor . too bad you do n't have any . nick : i did n't mean to pry . avery : i want you to pry . victoria : ( grunting ) ( pounding on door ) | as chelsea look through the cottage with chloe , she gets the feeling that someone has been living here . sharon hides as she listens to the conversation . adam walks into jack 's office but he 's not there . adam sits down in jack 's chair when phyllis walks in and catches him . jack asks billy how victoria 's trip is going . when billy tells him , jack accuses him of lying and says that he fed him false information , and billy betrayed his confidence . lauren joins michael at the coffeehouse and gives him a kiss . heather walks in and informs michael that she needs a leave of absence . michael becomes upset and does n't want to give it to her . christine and paul have lunch and talk about paul having to shoot ricky . at the athletic club , genevieve asks tucker for help in finding colin but he refuses . ronan interrupts them and tells genevieve that they found a body not too far from there . he then asks her more questions . heather insists that she will leave anyway . genevieve can not believe that ronan is accusing her of killing this woman instead of trying to find colin . jack accuses billy of going straight to victoria to give her the information that he falsely fed to him . jack fires billy . genevieve tells tucker that colin had this woman murdered and made it look as though genevieve killed her . genevieve once again asks for tucker 's help , but he refuses . jack finds adam and phyllis in his office and informs them that , since billy is no longer there , adam is going to be the acting ceo until jack 's return . phyllis can not believe what she is hearing . chelsea finds a bag with a woman 's belongings in it . phyllis warns jack about letting adam be ceo but he refuses to listen . sharon calls adam to let him know that chelsea is at the cottage . adam tells her to lay low and he will help to keep her safe . |
paul : all right . keep it up and -- and keep me mariah : okay , you guys , let 's get up for the parade . come on . line up . no ? okay , hi , mr . robot , do you mind getting your head out of your laptop so you can help me out here ? kevin : give me just a second . mariah : really ? billy : hey . so is this the drop - off for the parade ? mariah : oh . more -- more kids . that 's -- that 's great . kevin : way to inspire confidence in the people trusting us with their children . mariah : [ scoffs ] billy : you sure about this ? victoria : nick says mariah 's tough act is just a cover . billy : good cover . victoria : well , kevin 's here . they 'll be fine . billy : [ chuckles ] so kevin is the grown - up ? okay . victoria : okay , yeah , we 're here now . kevin : hi . victoria : hi . kevin : hey , johnny . sorry . simba . how 's it going ? and who are you , katherine ? mariah : a ladybug . kevin : i was talking to her . mariah : she ca n't talk . kevin : yeah , but it 's part of what you do with kids . you talk to them . mariah : do you ? billy : [ chuckles ] yeah , you sure you 're sure about this ? victoria : i 'm sure . they 'll be fine . billy : right . lily : wow . this is gorgeous . i love it . abby : i know . i ca n't stop looking at it . ashley : it is beautiful , is n't it ? lily : aww . well , this calls for a toast , definitely . lauren : oh , my god . is that what i think it is ? ! abby : yes . lily : yes , abby 's engaged . lauren : oh , okay , let me look . it 's absolutely beautiful . abby : thank you . [ chuckles ] phyllis : is it working ? jack : is what working ? phyllis : focusing on your bewitching wife ? i 'm supposed to get you to forget about everything outside of this room , including adam . jack : yeah , it 's working . phyllis : i think you 're lying . jack : you know what ? i would worry about anyone who has victor newman for a father . do you know he tried to convince adam to run ? phyllis : does that surprise you ? jack : no , frankly , nothing victor does anymore surprises me . sage : i want to say thank you for accepting me into your family . i gave you a really hard time when we first met , and i said some awful things . victor : but you have made up for it . sage : i have ? victor : yes . sage : how ? victor : you gave your son , my grandson , my name . and that means a hell of a lot to me . sage : well , i never really had a family , and i know how important yours is to you , so having a son named after his grandfather means a lot to me , too . victor : i appreciate it . cheers . sage : cheers . noah : that seems to be going well . nick : yeah . noah : and , uh , you being here , does that mean things are looking up for my brother , too ? nick : you know , christian 's come a long way . he 's got a lot longer to go , though . after the parade , we 're gon na head back over there and be with him . noah : there 's marisa . nick : wow . who 's that dude she 's with ? noah : her husband . nick : her what ? noah : she 's not `` with `` him . nikki : how you doing , chelsea ? chelsea : you mean for someone trying to get used to the idea of living her life alone ? nikki : you are not alone . you have connor , and you have the entire newman family behind you . chelsea : i appreciate that , nikki , and i know adam does , too . [ knock on door ] michael : hey . adam : what are you doing here ? should n't you be at the benefit with the rest of genoa city ? michael : i wanted to check on you before i headed out to join lauren . adam : nice of you . nice costume . michael : yeah . it 's in the car . [ door opens ] christine : may i come in ? adam : great . [ door closes ] christine : i just wanted you both to know that i just spoke with the warden at walworth , and i told him to expect you tonight . stitch : devon . devon : hey . have you gotten hilary 's test results back in ? stitch : they 're backed up in the lab . devon : all right . um , stitch , can you explain something to me ? you said when you found her , she had had an iv in her arm and she was out of it , right ? stitch : yeah , that 's right . devon : is that why she 's so confused right now ? 'cause someone 's been feeding her drugs or something ? stitch : hey , like i told you , i 'll know more once i see the tox screen . in the meantime , you got your wife back . it 's got to be a huge relief . devon : yeah , of course it is . it absolutely is . i just -- i wish that i was the one comforting her . dylan : why is she so afraid of you ? hilary : what 's going on , neil ? why am i in the hospital ? neil : hilary , you had an accident . hilary : an accident ? neil : yeah , you did . you went on a hike , and you fell . hilary : okay . and why are the police here ? paul : hilary , uh , there was a witness that saw you arguing with someone before the fall . do you remember who it was ? adam : you 're moving me to prison tonight ? christine : yes . michael : no ! he 's recovering from major surgery ! less than 24 hours ago , he could n't breathe on his own ! christine : and i realize that , but he seems to be doing a lot better . michael : here in the hospital . christine : and there 's a hospital ward at walworth . michael : what is the rush to have adam transferred ? no matter when you move him , he 'd still be serving 10 years . christine : michael , your client postponed going to prison for two years . i am not about to let him use his injuries to delay his punishment for one more day . billy : good evening , everyone , and welcome . i want to take a second to thank you all for being here tonight , for honoring my daughter and giving so generously on behalf of the delia project . dee dee would have been really happy to know that because of her , there is gon na be a lot of kids out there who may not have ever had the opportunity that are gon na get to learn about music and dance and theater and the visual arts , and she would have loved that the money was being raised on halloween , because this was her favorite night of the year . in fact , if she were here , i think she 'd proclaim this the best night ever . [ light laughter ] billy : and i would have agreed with her . you guys have made this a really special night , and on behalf of the delia project , i 'm very grateful . i want to extend a special thanks to nikki newman and to phyllis abbott for organizing this evening and also to victor newman for clearing out the cobwebs on this ballroom and letting us use it for the event . so , thank you all very much . speech over . get back to partying . [ applause ] jack : well , i guess i owe you a thank you for helping us honor delia this way . victor : i adored that little girl . no one is more deserving of this honor . jack : thank god it 's all gone off without a hitch . no sign of the paragon project raising its ugly head . victor : so far . joe : is it hot in here , or is it just me ? lily : hey . i was looking for you earlier . joe : yeah ? were you ? lily : yeah , i wanted to say thank you for helping with mattie and charlie . joe : my pleasure . [ cell phone rings ] lily : cane , hey , i 'm at the delia project event . cane : all right , um , i have news . lily : if it has to do with hilary ... cane : they found her . lily : what ? where ? is she okay ? cane : apparently she was heavily sedated , but she 's okay . but until she wakes up , we wo n't know what happened to her or where she was . uh , paul and dylan are trying to put together loose pieces right now . lily : did they question you ? cane : wait . you still think i had something to do with this , after i call you to tell you how relieved and happy i am that hilary 's been found ? lily : cane , i did n't say that . joe : no , no , no , what is he saying ? why is he talking to you like that ? cane : hang on a sec . is that joe ? is joe there ? is joe with you ? lily : yes , he -- [ sighs ] it 's not what you think . i mean , he 's just -- he 's just here . cane : okay , well , then i 'm gon na be there soon . lily : no , i told you not to come . cane : listen , if he 's there with my kids , i 'm going to be there , as well . i will see you soon . devon : hilary is obviously confused and disoriented . i 'm assuming now that that 's common for people who have gone through something like this . dylan : something like what ? devon : well , everything that she 's been through . she 's been held and drugged for months . and if she did fall from the cliff like people are saying , she could have had a head injury . stitch : that all can contribute to her current state . dylan : yeah , but that still does n't explain why she 's scared of devon . and she does n't seem to be afraid of neil . devon : and what are you implying with that , dylan ? do you think i had something to do with her fall ? dylan : [ sighs ] did you ? devon : hilary is everything to me . there is no way in the world i would hurt my wife . paul : hilary , do you have any memory of being on a hiking trail ? hilary : no , i do n't . paul : what about arguing with someone or the fall or -- hilary : i 'm sorry . neil : do you have to do this right now ? obviously the woman is overwhelmed . she 's exhausted . paul : okay , just a few more questions . can you tell me where you were being held , where you were kept , who was holding you ? hilary : kept ? i - i thought i was on a hike . i -- neil : you were on a hike , but after , you went missing . the authorities , everyone -- everyone 's been looking for you for the past couple of months . hilary : a couple of months ? how is that even possible ? why do n't i remember anything ? neil : because you had a head injury and lost your memory . hilary : okay , this does n't make any sense . i mean , i was on a hike alone ? why ? where ? paul : no , you were n't alone . you were on your honeymoon . hilary : my honeymoon ? no . neil and i , we -- we were too busy with work . we never went on a honeymoon . we had a hot dog and cake in bed , remember ? okay , neil , what -- what is going on ? neil : you -- you and i did n't go on a honeymoon . hilary : okay , so then why is paul saying that that 's when i fell ? neil : because ... you and devon did . hilary : what ? neil : yeah . that 's right . you and devon -- hilary , you got married to devon . hilary : no , why are you saying these things ? i 'm married to you ! i - i love you ! i would never marry devon ! through this together . paul : devon , really , i think maybe you should wait outside . devon : i really think that neil and i can help hilary sort through this together . neil : yeah , i - i agree . that 's a good idea . what do you say ? hilary : if that 's what you want . paul : okay , i , uh , i 'll wait in the hall . devon : thanks . neil : [ sighs ] all right , look , i - i know that this is overwhelming for you , realizing that you lost so much time of your life . hilary : i do n't care how much time i lost . i know who my husband is , neil . it 's you . devon : i understand that you 're confused , and i do n't blame you . but you -- you have to know that we 're married . hilary : no , that 's not possible . devon : maybe if i tell you about our wedding day , that might help you remember things . hilary : i ca n't remember something that did n't happen ! devon : just can you -- can you just hear me out about it ? neil : it 's okay . hilary : [ sighs ] devon : we got married on the rooftop of the gcac , which is where we live together . all of our friends and family were there . mattie and charlie were the flower girl and the ring bearer . and you looked so beautiful that day . we both could n't wait to marry each other . you even cut off the minister mid- ceremony . we said our vows , and we exchanged these rings , these rings that we 're wearing right now . we gave those to each other and promised to love each other forever . and then i took you on our honeymoon to the virgin islands . hilary : the virgin islands ? devon : you remember something ? paul : no , no , i was just surprised . i thought you were going to be at the benefit for the delia project . christine : i had some business to take care of . paul : adam newman business ? christine : yeah , he 's awake , he 's talking . he 's healthy enough to be transferred to prison . paul : oh . stitch : what ? says who ? christine : the state of wisconsin . stitch : adam may be a convicted felon , but he 's my patient , who was just hit by a car and underwent major surgery . christine : and he 's recovering from that . stitch : he could still have underlying issues that have n't surfaced yet . christine : and the prison doctor will tend to him . stitch : it 's too soon . christine : [ sighs ] i disagree . stitch : well , with all due respect , it 's not your call . [ cell phone chimes ] stitch : [ sighs ] i got to go . and i wo n't be signing adam newman 's release papers , okay ? paul : look , there is an officer on adam newman 's door . christine : okay , and we both know that 's not enough to keep adam from bolting . i will do whatever i have to to make sure he stays right where he is . michael : christine can not do anything without your doctor 's authorization . adam : i know it seems kind of selfish , but i was hoping to get a little more time before they hauled me off , you know ? hoping chelsea can bring connor by one last time . i 'd like to see him in his halloween costume , you know . i 'm already gon na miss so much of his life anyway . [ cell phone rings ] michael : oh . sorry . hey , baby , what 's up ? lauren : hi . i was wondering if you were on your way . the children 's costume parade is about to start . michael : look , uh , sweetie , do me a favor . hang up , and i will call you right back on viewchat , okay ? lauren : okay . hi . what 's going on ? michael : [ chuckles ] i 'm with adam . lauren : michael . michael : he just wants to see his son in his halloween costume . lauren : okay . billy : and now , ladies and gentlemen , we present the halloween costume parade . [ applause ] [ cheers and applause ] nick : oh , yeah . michael : got to be there somewhere . adam : yeah . [ laughs ] michael : yes ! adam : oh , look , he 's a bat . michael : [ laughs ] adam : oh , he 's cute . michael : adorable . adam : oh , that 's great . michael : [ laughs ] adam : that 's great . michael : oh , look at them all . lauren : chelsea ! chelsea , come here . chelsea : what 's up ? lauren : michael 's with adam . your husband wanted to see your son in the parade . chelsea : thank you . hi . what 'd you think of our boy ? adam : yeah . yeah , he 's , um ... chelsea : yeah . he is . [ cheers and applause ] victor : kevin . thank you very much for helping with the children , but do me a favor . keep an eye on the security system , all right ? kevin : i have been . i 'll check again when i get back to the break room . victor : anything wrong , you let me know . kevin : will do . victor : okay . well ? chelsea : hi . uh , lauren showed adam the parade on her phone . victor : how nice . how nice of you . lauren : thank you . victor : yeah . lauren : you want to say goodbye ? it looks like they want you . chelsea : sure . well , um , i 'm really glad you convinced me to bring connor to the party . adam : i 'm glad i got to see him in his costume . that 's something i 'll hold on to for a really long time . looks like a good time . you should get back to the party , okay ? do me a favor -- give connor a big hug for me , please . chelsea : i will . thanks . victor : thank you , lauren . chelsea : [ sighs ] devon : sweetheart , we took a helicopter ride over the entire island . you thought it was stunning . hilary : no , stop it ! stop it , all right ? ! stop saying these things ! they 're not true ! devon : they are true . they 're very , very true , okay ? neil , can you please ? can you -- can you tell her ? neil : yeah . listen , hilary , everything he 's saying is true . you and i were married , but we got divorced months ago . hilary : i 'm not listening to this . neil : you 're gon na have to listen to this . we got divorced because you fell in love with this guy . i found out that the two of you were having an affair behind my back . hilary : neil , i would never cheat on you , okay , especially not with your son ! neil : yes , you -- you did . i caught you red - handed in bed together . hilary : why ? why would i do that ? marisa : [ sighs ] seeing all the children makes me miss my daughter more than ever . has kevin had any luck finding her ? noah : not yet . i 'm sorry . marisa : i knew -- i knew it would take time . but i just ... i want her with me so badly . noah : i know . luca : there you are . are you crying ? marisa : noah 's way of paying me back for leaving him is to be cruel . luca : this is a charity event , noah . we do n't want things to get ugly , do we ? noah : too late . ashley : hi . abby : hi . ashley : was n't that parade just so adorable ? abby : so adorable . it 's crazy to think that in a couple years , ben and i could have a little one in the parade . [ chuckles ] ashley : have you seen him ? abby : uh , no . he should be here any time , though . ashley : oh . stitch : [ sighs ] hey , walt . evening , dr . rayburn . gon na have to wait for the elevator . out of service . stitch : out of service ? man , how long is it gon na be down for ? well , could be awhile . long way up , but you could take the stairs . stitch : [ laughs ] god . all right , well , i guess i better do it . i do n't want to keep abby waiting any longer than i already have . all right , see you , man . all right , have a nice night . stitch : you , too . ugh . charlie : mariah , did you talk to our daddy ? mattie : we thought he would be here , but we never saw him . mariah : well , you know , i 'm sure he 's on his way . he 's probably in the building right now . he just ca n't get up because of the elevators . know what ? he 's probably running up the stairs right now . he 's huffing and he 's puffing . he 's trying to get to you guys . do n't worry about it , okay ? um , did you figure out why the elevators are n't working ? kevin : no , not yet . hey , guys , i 'll tell you what . i 'm gon na run down the hall for a minute , and if i see your dad , i 'm gon na send him in here to see you , okay ? charlie : okay , kevin . kevin : cool . um , i 'm gon na go check on the elevators again . just keep an eye on the kids . mariah : you 're -- you 're leaving me with these maniacs . kevin : i 'll be right back . you 're doing great . mariah : um , okay , everybody . uh , since you guys did so great in the parade , i am gon na give you guys a reward before you go home with your parents ! more candy ! [ children cheer ] mariah : one for you and you and you . cane : hey , i 'm here . um , i hope i have n't missed the parade . i just had to walk up the stairs 'cause the elevators are down . i 'll see you soon . kevin : hey . cane : hey . kevin : your kids were just asking about you . cane : did i miss the parade ? kevin : you did , yeah . cane : [ sighs ] kevin : they were adorable , but lots of people were taking photos and videos , so you 'll get to see the whole thing . cane : is this why the elevators are down ? kevin : uh , it 's not unrelated . i just ca n't figure out why it 's happening . whatever the reason , though , it 's not good . cane : i know it 's not good . i just almost walked up 20 flights of stairs . kevin : no , it 's more than that . there 's an override on the system that i ca n't crack , and if it 's on the elevators and the communications system , it could also be on the sprinklers and the alarm , which could be a real disaster for everybody upstairs . cane : okay , do you want me to go back down and get security ? kevin : i do n't think there 's time . go upstairs and warn everyone . i 'm gon na see if i can crack this code . we have to get people down the stairs , out of the building . whatever 's going on , it 's dangerous . cane : [ breathing heavily ] victor : i think it 's a damn successful party , do n't you ? nikki : well , thank you very much , kind sir . and thank you for staving off anything that could have stopped it from being a big success . victor : well ... talking about that , i think we might have had a reprieve so far , but i do n't think it 's the last we 've heard of paragon . nick : ah , the paragon project , my favorite subject . thank god we are leaving . nikki : oh , yeah ? what ? you going back to the hospital ? nick : yeah , as soon as we say goodbye to noah and faith . nikki : all right , well , you give that baby a big kiss for me and let me know if there 's anything either one of us can do for you , okay ? nick : all right . sage : thank you , nikki . nikki : oh , you 're welcome , my precious . victor : sage , nice to see you . nick : good night , mom , dad . love you . nikki : bye , sweetheart . nick : hey , dude . uh , you all right ? noah : fantastic . nick : i just have n't seen you around . noah : well , you know , no need to worry about me . i 'm a big boy . nick : okay , well , let 's catch up later , okay ? noah : yeah , of course . sounds good . go . go be with christian . he needs you . nick : okay . noah : all right . i ca n't keep watching you with this pretentious jerk . marisa : it wo n't be much longer . noah : it 's been long enough already . marisa : noah . noah : i want you . you want me , too . you ca n't deny it . marisa : luca -- noah : forget him . come with me . luca : have you seen marisa ? victor : yes , she just left with my grandson . joe : hey . lily : hey . still no message from my dad or devon . joe : yeah ? why do n't you just give them a call ? lily : because they 're with hilary , and i 'm sure they 'll call once they know what 's going on . joe : that call with cane really stressed you out , huh ? i hate seeing you like this . lily : [ sighs ] yeah , i mean , he said he was gon na come here tonight , and i 'm really glad he did n't . i know the kids would have loved it , but i do n't think i could have handled it . joe : well , maybe now you can relax and enjoy the evening now that you know cane wo n't be a problem . stitch : [ breathing heavily ] oh , man . [ sighs ] [ sniffs ] adam : it was above -- above and beyond your duties as my attorney . i appreciate that . michael : well , before you give up all hope , listen , i still got a few legal tricks up my sleeve . adam : you know , i appreciate your optimism , but i think it 's time we start living in reality , michael , which is me not seeing my son for the next 10 years . michael : hmm . well , will you at least give me permission to file an appeal before you throw in the towel ? adam : why are you willing to risk all the wrath from your friends and family just to help me ? what -- what are you doing ? michael : avery bailey clark . she taught me what it means to do what you feel is right . she also taught me that it 's never easy . adam : you know , i 've been over that night in my head a million times . [ sighs ] and i 'm ... i do n't know why i did n't just calm down before i got in the car , you know ? or -- or why did i have to take that route ? what -- i 'd give anything to take that back ... give billy and chloe their daughter back . i 'd give anything . michael : stop . stop it . no matter what christine says , what happened to delia , it was an accident . and i 'm never gon na stop trying to prove that . victoria : how 's adam doing ? chelsea : he 's getting better . which is kind of good news and bad news . i mean , of course i want adam well , but ... phyllis : well , i 'm sure christine has all the paperwork done , all the i 's dotted and the t 's crossed . victoria : she 's just doing her job . phyllis : well , she does n't need to enjoy it so much . chelsea : adam is ready to accept his punishment , and he 's very grateful that you forgave him , billy . jack : that was very brave of you , billy . dad would have been very proud of you . billy : i did what i needed to do for myself . chelsea : well , it meant a lot to adam , and one day , it will mean a lot to connor . billy : listen , can i talk to you alone for a minute ? chelsea : sure . billy : excuse us . jack : well , it 's true what they say . phyllis : which is what ? jack : after a tragedy , things split between before and after . the old billy is gone . victoria : yes , but the man he 's become is better , stronger . he 's more responsible . those are good things . jack : yeah , they are , but ... you 're right . they are . billy : so i was wondering what happens next for you , after adam goes to prison . chelsea : i just want connor to have the best life possible . so i 'm gon na do whatever it takes to make that happen . it 's just gon na be so hard to do without adam . billy : well , you know , if there 's anything i can do -- sports , father - son stuff ... chelsea : thank you . billy : i 'd like to be able to do something for you , too , but ... chelsea : billy . billy : no , it 's okay . you never got over adam even when you thought he was dead , so ... chelsea : i never meant to hurt you . it 's just ... billy : you and adam have the same kind of love that victoria and i have . it never dies . no matter what life throws at you . stitch : [ groans ] [ coughing ] [ breathing heavily ] [ coughing ] marisa : no , we should n't . we should n't . noah : we definitely should . paul : i know some things that have happened that have cast suspicion on devon . but i do n't believe he 's lying about what he knows . the guy was out of his mind with worry . dylan : okay . all right , if devon 's telling the truth and cane is sticking to his story about not being involved in the kidnapping , now what ? paul : [ sighs ] now we wait for hilary to remember . hilary : me and devon ? an affair ? neil : yeah . yeah . it 's true . hilary : why would i cheat on you ? and with your son ? and you ! you slept with your father 's wife ? ! what is -- devon : hilary , hilary , hilary . we did n't mean to hurt neil 's feelings , okay ? you and i are in love , and we tried to fight it -- hilary : okay , stop saying that , okay ? ! i do n't love you ! i love neil . god , i - i am so sorry for betraying you , neil . neil : i was hurt and angry at first , but , hilary , i moved on from there . i 'm just so grateful that you 're alive and well now . you hear me ? devon : we all are . i 've been worried like crazy since you 've been gone , and now you 're back where you belong . hilary : okay , you need to go . devon : why do you want me to go ? hilary : because i do n't want you here . you need to leave . now ! devon : hilary . hilary : you need to go ! neil : wait , wait , wait , both of you . hey , she 's gon na need a little bit of time to process . devon : but -- neil : no , no , no . you keep pushing her and it 's gon na make things worse . i 'm gon na stay with her . you go . devon : i 'm gon na leave , all right ? i will be back . neil : [ sighs ] hilary : neil . christine : so , your doctors say that you 're still recovering from your injuries , so you wo n't go to walworth tonight . however , as soon as you are physically able , you will be moved . adam : back to the status quo . christine : with one adjustment . michael : oh , c -- christine , is that really necessary ? christine : i am not taking any chances . adam escaped justice before . he 's not getting away again . faith : daddy , did you see me in the parade ? nick : how could i miss you ? it 's the best costume ever ! faith : [ chuckles ] mariah : excuse me . faith : congratulations , mariah . second place . sage : [ laughs ] nick : second . mariah : oh , that 's how it is . okay . well , ca n't argue with that . nick : all right , listen , kiddo , we really need to get back to christian , so we 'll see you in the morning , okay ? faith : mariah 's getting ready to tell a scary story . can you stay for it ? please ? sage : it 's okay . nick : all right . one story . but it better be good . mariah : it 's the best . i am the best . okay , everybody , why do n't you grab a seat and i want you to hold on to your masks , because the halloween story that i am about to tell you is gon na scare the -- ... is gon na frighten the devil out of you ! all : oooh ! mariah : all right . here it goes . so , one night , a mom and her two kids went on vacation , and they were driving down a long , long , windy road in the dark . suddenly , their car stops . kevin : paragon 's back . mariah : but that does n't make any sense , because the mom just filled up at the last gas station . luca : marisa . i found you . i thought you 'd wandered off . stitch : [ breathlessly ] abby . abby : hey , babe . oh , i love the zombie costume . you missed the kiddie parade , but there 's plenty of food still . stitch : no , no , abby . abby , t - there 's a fire . abby : what ? stitch : a fire . everyone ! the building is on fire ! we have to get out of here now ! [ next_on ] patty : this is your aunt patty . i 'm in town , and i really need to see you . it 's important . adam : i 'm begging you ! newman tower 's on fire ! you got to help me get out of here , please ! chelsea : i have to get to connor . jack : chelsea -- chelsea : let me go ! nikki : oh , my god . what is happening ? victor : you stay here . help is on the way . | as the halloween benefit continues at the top of newman tower , the elevators stop working , and kevin notices that paragon is back . stitch is on his way to join abby at the party when he notices the fire in the electrical room . he gets caught in it but manages to get out and go upstairs and warn everyone that they must get out now . luca sees noah and marisa making love but pretends he does n't know that they are lying to him and are still a couple . hilary does n't remember that she is married to devon not neil , and she seems to hate devon for some reason while she insists she loves neil . christine tries to transfer adam to prison but is unable to because stitch refuses to sign his release papers from the hospital . christine handcuffs adam to his hospital bed so he wo n't try to escape . someone in a devil costume roams the party and knocks out cane who is climbing the stairs going to tell people that there is a problem with the elevators which is caused by the paragon computer virus . |
[ previously_on ] traci : the job goes to ... phyllis . lauren : long live the queen ! nick : i 'm gon na do everything -- and i mean everything that i can -- to get us all back together . sharon : i just wanted a good , honest , decent man , and it turns out you 're none of those . nikki : three ! go ! [ body thuds ] i killed j.t . we buried his body . victoria : the blackmailer wants $ 250,000 . nikki : we only have two choices -- we either pay it or risk being exposed . victoria : why are you getting so upset about a broken water pipe ? nikki : this particular pipe is in chancellor park , directly underneath the sculpture . victoria : and j.t . phyllis : we have to dig up j.t . move him before it 's too late . nikki : all right . let 's go . nikki : [ grunting ] [ shovels scraping ] [ sighs ] why is tonight taking so much longer ? phyllis : you know why ? 'cause we 're minus one woman . nikki : [ sighs ] oh , thanks , sharon . leaving the dirty work to us . and , boy , is it dirty . where is she ? phyllis : [ coughs ] you know what she 's probably doing ? she 's probably tipping off rey rosales , her new pal , so she can get immunity for j.t . victoria : no , i do n't see her doing something like that . phyllis : phew ! victoria : maybe to you , but not to me and mom . nikki : ah , do n't be so sure . sharon and i have decades of unresolved issues . and now that i 'm not gon na be her mother - in - law again -- phyllis : shh ! i hear someone coming . i hear someone coming ! [ footsteps approach ] what , am i the only adult that 's not afraid of some [ boldly ] noises in the dark ? [ screams ] [ victoria and nikki scream ] phyllis : oh , my god ! oh , my god ! nikki : oh ! phyllis : oh , my god . nikki : sharon ! victoria : [ sighs ] phyllis : are you kidding me ? ! sharon : what , did you invite someone else ? victoria : you scared the hell out of us . sharon : yeah i gathered that by all the screaming . phyllis : you dress like a serial killer and take your kids out on halloween ? sharon : no , i just put this on a few minutes ago . you said to blend in with halloween . sharon : what is the matter with you , sharon ? why are you showing up now ? sharon : i was delayed because i had to tell nick once and for all that we 're never getting back together . i would have been on time to exhume the corpse that you made us bury if you were n't such a complete slut ! [ nikki gasps ] sorry i 'm late . phyllis : okay . do n't apologize . just dig . [ sighs ] sharon : this is about us and the love we shared . it 's over . you need to accept that . summer : mm . flying solo tonight . guess even superpowers ca n't force true love . kyle : lola and i had a fantastic halloween . summer : mm - hmm . kyle : together . summer : mm . is that why she decided not to stick around ? kyle : should n't you be at a party somewhere ? summer : i just came from one . and , fyi , it was way cooler than ... whatever 's happening here . kyle : so cool you ditched it for this place . gotcha . summer : it ended . kyle : at this hour ? wow ! must have been one hell of a rager . summer : it was . i 'm exhausted , and that 's why i wanted an espresso before i drove home . kyle : mm . is that all ? summer : well , it certainly was n't to watch you parade around in that skin- tight embarrassment you have on . kyle : as opposed to that salute to modesty you have . summer : so , i guess i 'll be hearing from you when you need me . kyle : for what ? summer : guess we can call it career counseling , since my mom is your new boss . kyle : so ? summer : so you have two choices . either you can start sucking up now , or you can spend the rest of your life in the back of a truck making sandwiches . i take that back . kyle : really ? summer : i say you have about two weeks before lola dumps you , because nothing kills romance like a guy in a hairnet . phyllis : you know , nick and i ran into each other by chance the day you broke up . sharon : um , news flash . we did n't break up . victoria : okay , listen . i realize that we 're outdoors , but indoor voices , please . phyllis : you put your engagement ring on the table for him to see in plain sight . so no matter what language you speak , that is a universal sign for `` the wedding is off . `` sharon : [ scoffs ] nikki : ladies , i am begging you . can you please rehash this in a therapist 's office or gc buzz -- anywhere but here ? this job [ grunts ] is more crucial than anything . sharon : [ sighs ] you 're right . this is a huge problem . and i have the perfect solution . how about phyllis leaves town and takes j.t . 's body with her ? victoria : are we really stopping for this ? sharon : no , it 's perfect . just think about it . she can disappear . no one here would ever care if she took off . because you know what ? nobody respects you , and nobody gives a damn about you . you can go and pimp fenmore 's online from anywhere . why do n't you tell me one thing that 's actually keeping you here . nikki : sharon -- phyllis : i guess you have been so busy empowering yourself that you have n't been reading any of the headlines . sharon : let me take a wild guess -- you got your claws into someone else 's man ? phyllis : no , no . a little bit different . i got my claws into someone else 's company . that 's right . i was just elected c.e.o . of jabot cosmetics . so , ladies , you are slinging soil with genoa city 's newest power player . nikki : phyllis , this is halloween , not april fools ' day . victoria : no , she 's not lying . nikki : well , then , she 's delusional . [ scoffs ] as if you 'd run jabot . [ laughs ] victoria : the board of directors voted , and phyllis won . phyllis : eh - heh ... well , god help jabot . sharon : and all of their employees . phyllis : [ sighs ] [ cellphone rings ] sharon : oh ! victoria : oh . it 's mine . [ sighs ] it 's billy . phyllis : no , no . do n't answer that . victoria : hey , billy . how are the kids ? billy : yeah , the kids are awesome . you gon na be done soon ? victoria : uh ... [ sighs ] not sure . i still have a lot of work in front of me . billy : okay , well , i just wanted to call you and let you know that johnny and katie should be upstairs sleeping , although they might be up there passing candy back and forth , 'cause these bags are a lot lighter than they should be . victoria : yeah . i figured they 'd be a little frisky before their sugar comas hit . but thanks for calling . um ... [ sighs ] i got to go . billy : oh , hold on a second . listen , do n't work too hard , all right ? it 's halloween . even adults can have fun . victoria : heh . not this one . uh ... i - i 'll talk to you later . bye . i - i - i 'll be by to pick up the kids in the morning . [ sighs ] nikki : honey , do you think that was wise ? victoria : mom , he has the kids . if i did n't , it would have been odd . plus , it establishes an alibi , that i was at newman tower . phyllis : until the cops triangulate your call and -- and -- victoria : cops ? phyllis : yeah , and they figure out that you were n't anywhere near there . victoria : well , if they get involved , then it 'll be too late . sharon : hey , somebody get me out of here . nikki : sharon , come on . [ grunts ] sharon : okay . let 's get this over with . okay . i think we 've dug down as far as we did last time . will somebody shine a light in there and see where we 're at ? phyllis : all right . just brace yourselves , okay , 'cause it 's not like we 're gon na be looking on the top of a discreet coffin . whew ... victoria : i can't . nikki : uh , here , here . let me do it . hold on . 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[ sighs ] we 've been at it for months . so much of that is on me , and ... i 'm sorry . but now , without ashley 's patents , the only jabot survives is with abbotts in high - level positions . billy : [ sighs ] well , i guess you 're right . just look at all the abbotts that are on the board . her smartest move is appointing one of us c.o.o . and i want the job . kyle : i want the job . billy : look , this is n't a slam , kyle -- kyle : that sounds encouraging . billy : you 're just underqualified for the job . kyle : my résumé says otherwise . billy : oh , you mean that cushy little thing you were doing in new york ? kyle : i worked my ass off . billy : mm . kyle : granted , you may have more experience behind a desk , but as far as the c.o.o . gig goes , the jaboat sailed when phyllis found out you had sex with her daughter . billy : yeah , i 'm aware . kyle : yet you 're still inclined to toss your hat into the ring ? billy : okay . [ sighs ] i guess you 're right . one of us should be c.o.o . kyle : [ sighs ] [ scoffs ] phyllis is in for it . she needs key - executive support from the get- go . you know , i would n't even want to be c.e.o . now . this could be jabot 's toughest struggle ever . billy : yeah , that may be true . but i would n't underestimate phyllis . kyle : she 's a sharp woman , no question . billy : with one glaring weakness -- her hatred for me . phyllis : [ chuckles ] lauren : [ laughs ] i hope that feels as good as it looks . phyllis : i think so . lauren : i 'm sorry . there was no one to announce me . phyllis : oh , well , we 'll have to make due . uh , until further notice , i will be starting at the crack of dawn , because all of this will go away if i drop the ball . lauren : so do n't drop the ball.-phyllis : [ sighs ] well , i 'm gon na need your help on that . as my trusted friend and illiant businesswoman . look , i meant what i said . fenmore 's is going to remain the critical jewel in jabot 's crown . lauren : and i 'm delighted to hear that . and also to be a supportive board member whose last name is not abbott . phyllis : another one of your pluses . a very challenging at this company . i 'm gon na be fighting an internal war . outsiders versus family . and the only way i am going to win is to kick enough ass to silence the negative voices . lauren : hmm . and i can not wait to watch it all play out . phyllis : i am asking you to do much more than just watch . nikki : phyllis is too busy . first day as jabot 's c.e.o . sharon : as wrong as that is , j.t . being alive creeps me out even more . nikki : possibly . victoria : i convinced myself that there was no possible way he could be , especially after nick admitted he was impersonating j.t . and now -- nikki : honey , i know it 's upsetting , but we do have to explore all of the scenarios . sharon : i have gone over this again and again since last night . even if j.t . were n't dead , it 's to his advantage for us to believe that , otherwise he would n't be able to keep blackmailing us . he would never do anything to reveal that he 's still alive . nikki : well , that makes sense to me . victoria : [ sighs ] maybe sharon 's right . but maybe he 's gotten enough money to start a new life , and he wants to dedicate that life to taking revenge on the four of us . abby : good morning ! nick : if you say so . abby : wow . it sounds like you have a hellacious halloween night . make that a definite . did you sleep here ? nick : not very long . abby : yeah , you look exhausted . wait , you 're not sick , are you ? because i do n't want to catch anything . nick : abby , you do n't have to worry about it . abby : nick , you are my boss and my big brother and my friend . i have every right to worry . something happened last night , and i get the feeling sharon 's involved . nick : i still love her . victoria : `` exploring every scenario `` means j.t . being dead , and our blackmailer moving the body . nikki : how is that physically possible with jill 's modern - art monstrosity sitting right on top of it ? sharon : maybe the body was discovered before the sculpture was installed . hell , maybe while it was being installed . victoria : or maybe it was more recent . maybe our blackmailer knew that they were gon na dig up the park , and they moved the body to maintain their leverage over us . sharon : it took a team of strong men to displace that sculpture . victoria : well , something happened ! something very real , and something very dangerous to the four of us . look , there are only two conclusions that we can draw here . j.t . is not dead , or he is , and he 's buried in one of a million different places . sharon : shh , shh , shh ! rey : hello , ladies . sharon : hey , you . nikki : hey . victoria : hi . rey : oh , wait a minute . i 'm -- i 'm interrupting another high - level charity meeting , right ? sharon : [ gasps ] busted . nikki : [ chuckles ] sometimes it 's easier to accomplish things before a full day of work . and we have really bitten off quite a chunk for ourselves . rey : you know , it 's -- it 's funny , i just joined the gcpd 's activity league . and i - i think your project would be a great way for me to get involved in the community . tell me , how -- how can i help your cause ? summer : happy first c.e.o . day , mom ! congratulations again . phyllis : thank you . thanks . summer : um , i have a little office - warming gift for you . phyllis : well , that 's sweet . summer : i am going to hire an interior designer to help eradicate any trace of your predecessors . that way you can put a stamp on the office that you so , so earned . phyllis : that is so thoughtful . thank you . summer : yeah . phyllis : that means more to me than you know . summer : well , uh , it 's the least that i could do . phyllis : but i can not accept that . summer : why not ? lauren : why not ? phyllis : because i want you to save your money . pay those credit - card bills . look , i 'd rather what i do make the statement than what furniture i sit on . lauren : mm , no . no , no . summer 's onto something . this place could definitely use a face - lift . i mean ... summer : mm - hmm . phyllis : [ sighs ] lauren : ... seriously . phyllis : okay . [ chuckles ] all right , i 'll tell you what . why do n't we do a non - surgical beauty treatment , all right ? we are very smart , we 're creative . and come on . let 's go . let 's go for it . lauren : okay . summer : okay . phyllis : okay . summer : well , there is a lot that can go over here . lauren : yes . like there 's a lot , immediately . phyllis : okay . all right . well , then , let 's take turns . your idea . you go first . summer : all right . how about ashley 's innovator of the year award ? phyllis : ohh . lauren : yes . summer : that can go . phyllis : okay . lauren . lauren : me ? uh , okay . oh ! well , i 'm gon na go with the abbott - family photo . summer : yeah . phyllis : [ laughs ] lauren : what do you think ? summer : that 's a good one . and , i 'm sorry , but this . lauren : oh , yes . yes , yes . definitely go . summer : i 'm gon na help you . lauren : okay . summer : careful . phyllis : okay . [ laughs ] summer : i 'm gon na hand that to you . phyllis : oh , okay . lauren : can you -- can you get this ? phyllis : yes . lauren : all right . phyllis : i got it . i got this baby . [ knock on door ] phyllis : morning , gentlemen . billy : morning . kyle : and to you , too , lauren . lauren : hi , boys . kyle : nice to see you , summer . summer : sure . thanks . you too . phyllis : thank you both for coming in so early . kyle : we would n't miss this meeting . right , billy ? billy : never . here to serve . and i have a pretty good idea what the thrust is . you 're gon na dump my jaboutiques . even though you have a valid reason -- we do n't have product for the shelves . although it 's gon na cost a pretty penny to pull the plug . kyle : i already did the cost analysis for ashley . phyllis : okay . i 'm not gon na scrap them just because they 're you 're baby . in fact , they 're such a terrific idea , i 'm expanding on them . kyle : that 's a huge undertaking . you 'll need help with that . and as i mentioned , i 'm intimately familiar with the project , so i 'd love to offer my services as your c.o.o . billy : [ sighs ] as up as kyle may be on it , jaboutiques are my baby , and i would nominate myself for that job . phyllis : i 'm loving the enthusiasm , you guys , really . this team spirit is exactly what i 'm looking for . but i have chosen a c.o.o . already . and to answer your question , yes , that person is here in the room . billy : wow . okay . kyle : who is it ? billy or me ? phyllis : actually , lauren . summer : [ laughs ] it is ? lauren : mm - hmm . kyle : and she accepted ? did you ? lauren : you better believe i did . and i am thrilled and honored by my dear friend 's faith in me . how could i say no ? and thank you . i will not let you down . phyllis : that 's why i asked . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . sharon : i do n't think this is really the right project for you . rey : well , the activity league asked me to find something to sponsor , so -- nikki : we are already so deep in this that there really is n't that much left to do . rey : well ... whatever y ' all say . you know , it 's -- it 's funny , though . details are my business . but i 've never heard once what your charity actually is . tell me , who 's so lucky to have you spending all this time helping ? nikki : we 're collecting clothes . victoria : for women in need . rey : oh . nikki : homeless women . victoria : sharon 's crisis hotline . rey : which is it ? sharon : it 's both , actually . um , at first we were targeting women i got to know from my work at the hotline , but as we got more deeply involved with them and their story , we decided to expand our outreach . rey : mm . nikki : full disclosure -- heh -- seeing as our mission statement is `` woman helping women , `` and at the risk of sounding sexist or discriminatory , you do n't really fit that profile . [ chuckles ] rey : yeah . nikki : but i think it 's wonderful that you want to help . i 'm gon na send you a brochure on new hope , my charity housing project . rey : that 's great . sharon : oh , you know , at the risk of sounding sexist myself , care to walk a girl to her car ? we do n't want to both be late to the station . rey : [ sighs ] love to . enjoy your day , ladies . victoria : thank you . nikki : bye - bye . [ sighs ] i hope we covered that little blunder of ours with him . victoria : i think sharon saved it . but rey is gon na be one of many gigantic problems if we do n't find j.t . 's body . nick : i really thought i could get sharon back . abby : nick , look , i 'm on your side , but you did cheat . with phyllis . nick : one bad decision . it should n't cancel out this love that sharon and i have for each other . abby : i know it does n't seem fair , but -- nick : i really thought , like , you know , a night together on halloween would remind her of everything we 'd be giving up if we stayed apart , or at least nudge her in the right direction . abby : but she did n't give you the chance ? nick : [ sighs ] she thinks i 've changed for the worse because of this business i 've started , which is complete bull , right ? abby : look , i 'm not saying this as a negative , but , yeah , it absolutely was a big change . nick : [ sighs ] but that 's just it . i mean , sharon has had so many big , life- changing moments . i stood by her every time . why ca n't she stand by me on this ? abby : i 'm gon na go back to the torrid night of passion with her nemesis . nick : it was just one night . abby : [ sighs ] nick : look , it does n't matter . it does n't matter . i just have to come up with something else . something to prove to her how much she means to me . something bigger and grander and just -- abby : okay , nick , stop . okay ? you ca n't do that . nick : then what , abby ? tell me . abby : you need to back off . phyllis : lauren and i have a meeting in just a few minutes , so i wo n't leave you in any suspense . kyle , you are gon na continue in your current role . at the same highly efficient level , i hope . kyle : i 'm at your service . phyllis : and you , billy -- billy : if you plan on giving me the axe , i 'm still on the board . phyllis : what i was going to say is that i think you should stay . we need your talents here , and i would like you to resume your old job in marketing . billy : okay . [ knock on door ] phyllis : come in . lauren : look who i was able to pry out of the lab . phyllis : kerry ! both of you have met kerry , yes , our amazing new lead chemist ? billy : yes , we go way back . kerry : hello again . lauren just told me her incredibly exciting news . lauren : [ laughs ] yes . we are all in for one hell of an adventure . kerry : perfect . i could use one . phyllis : good . now that we know who 's doing what , welcome , everyone , to the new jabot family . kyle : with a brand - new girl - power management style . kerry : do you have a problem with that ? kyle : no . not if it 's equal adventure for the guys on staff . billy : including the ones with the last name of abbott . phyllis : it is . it 's an inclusive company . billy : good . 'cause i would hate to see the abbotts being marginalized in their own family business . phyllis : well , let 's not be paranoid , either one of you . i think we have all learned that , uh , possessing a certain brand of blood should n't give entitlements that have not been earned . lauren : mm - hmm . everyone on the board certainly has . kyle : can we go now ? get the adventure started ? phyllis : yes . absolutely . go ahead . thank you . oh , billy . could you take this to the house when you leave tonight ? i 'm trying to cut costs on messengers . thank you . lauren : and would you mind closing the door ? thanks , sweetie . nick : [ sighs ] you telling me to give up on sharon does n't sound like you 're on my side , abby . abby : look , winning sharon back is going to be a massive , long - term endeavor . and step one is respecting her enough to give her space . nick : it sounds like you 're asking me to give up the love of my life . abby : no , the difference is you holding onto the dream and hoping that one day sharon will want the same thing . but that day will never come if you defy her and keep forcing the issue . nick : it 's so frustrating ! it 's killing me . the only reason i was willing to do all this to -- to get my company started , the reason why i was willing to cross lines i never considered crossing before was for her and my kids . it 's why i impersonated j.t . , who was abusing and terrorizing our sister , who tried to kill our dad . i just wanted a life of my own , completely free of my dad . and you want to know the thing that really blows my mind ? i actually think that , someday , sharon could , in her heart , forgive me for this stupid , selfish night with phyllis . but for everything i did to protect my family , that 's gon na be the deal - breaker . that is going to be the reason for our undoing . and i really hope someday it makes a lot more sense than it does right now . i need some air . phyllis : this will be brief . i prefer to bottom - line it . since almost every big - selling product was developed by ashley abbott , jabot needs replacements , pronto . so , let 's get a list of every discontinued product that is non - ashley based , and let 's get it back and re - market it . lauren : right . why do n't we just own it ? you know , `` back by popular demand . `` `` limited - edition classics . `` and , you know , we can even call it something different , like jabot 's ... timeless beauty . phyllis : yeah , no , i love that . and we are gon na have to come up with a vast array of products . kerry is going to whip up some anti - aging creams and sunscreens and fragrances with similar popular scents and attributes that ashley left town with . lauren : and we release them a.s.a.p . new - and - improved jabot re - brands . phyllis : unfortunately , a.s.a.p . is not gon na be enough time for our big launch . lauren : uh , we need to line shelves , though . phyllis : well , we will . just with other companies ' products . lauren : what ? phyllis : just ... hear me out . i 've given this a lot of thought , and it 's gon na work . we fill all of the stores with what we can from jabot . the empty shelf space , we pick exclusive , very - difficult - to - find beauty products from around the world . the more variety we have , the bigger customer base we have . we 're gon na have a guaranteed audience for kerry 's products when she wants to market them . and this all adds up to profits for fenmore 's and jabot . lauren : mm . that , uh ... [ chuckles ] is brilliant . it 's brilliant . phyllis : thank you . [ laughs ] kerry : it alleviates a ton of pressure off of me and my team . phyllis : yeah . yeah , i figured so . kerry : look , i plan to use the minimum time required to perfect my formulas . they will be reminiscent of former jabot best - sellers , but they will have their own chemical compositions . and plenty of up - to - the - minute improvements . phyllis : i have complete confidence in you , and whatever requirements you need to move your brilliance from the test tubes straight to our customers , okay ? ladies , let 's dig in . go jabot . rey : you know there may be some female officers who are interested in your clothing drive . i could send them your way . sharon : sure . rey : oh , i - i forgot to say that , uh , i 'm sorry that i missed you last night . uh , when i got to the party , you were already gone . sharon : um ... i did n't feel much like celebrating . nick and i got into it . rey : that 's too bad . sharon : uh ... it was n't easy . nick ... did n't take it well . rey : you told him it was over ? sharon : yeah , in pretty harsh terms . but lately nick feels like he 's entitled to whatever he wants , including me forgiving and forgetting , and that 's just not gon na happen . rey : well , if you 're sure it 's over , it 's a good thing you told him . sharon : well , somebody had to break the cycle . we 've just -- we 've both changed too much to be together . we want different things . nick , he may not realize that yet , he 's not ready to accept it , but it 's still true . rey : well , you ca n't force a positive attitude on somebody . i think these are positive steps you 're taking . sharon : thanks . just does n't feel so positive right now . feels more like i 'm choosing between two different forms of pain . but they are called break - ups . feeling broken is just a given . rey : well , listen , if it ever feels like it 's too much and you need some support while you 're putting the pieces back together , you know where to find me . sharon : uh , i 've got meetings . um ... so i 'll just see you , um , whenever . rey : yeah . rey : how 'd your victim interviews go ? sharon : um , i 'm getting the hang of it . but now i need to write these up . rey : i wo n't disturb you . sharon : you know , when i was talking about nick and me earlier , um , that was not meant to be code that i 'm single and available . i 'm not looking for any kind of relationship any time soon . rey : you 've been very clear . i get it . i was only offering support as a friend . sharon : thanks for clarifying . rey : i always want us to be clear , open , honest . sharon : me too . so , is your wife coming to visit you any time soon ? rey : interesting segue . we 've been talking . making slight progress . sharon : good to hear . do n't be discouraged by what happened to nick and me . i 'd still like to believe that love can last forever . billy : i think we can both clearly see how messed up this is . you and i barely like each other , let alone trust each other , yet here we are , the two last abbotts standing at a family business . kyle : and if we want to keep jabot that way , we need to subscribe to my dad 's whole `` family unity `` spiel . and we got to live it . at work and everywhere else . billy : i agree . but we have to proceed with caution . kyle : we need to monitor phyllis closely , before she destroys jabot along with her résumé . billy : no playing dirty . i 'm serious , kyle . between what you and ashley and i did in the last year , it 's -- [ clears throat ] it tainted the abbott name and the jabot board , and it divided us just enough to give phyllis enough room to stage the coup , okay ? so 100 % clean . you hear me ? kyle : absolutely . we have to outsmart her . billy : it 's the only sure way to seize what is ours . nikki : sweetheart , i 'm not sure what you expect to find here . victoria : something . anything . some sort of clue visible in daylight . a hint of what happened to j.t . , whether he 's dead or alive . nikki : let 's get out of here . we do n't want arturo and his crew to find us lurking -- victoria : mom , somebody could be watching us right now . nikki : honey , imagination and nerves are a bad combination . besides , we 're no worse off than we were before we started digging last night . victoria : i am . nikki : no , you 're not . victoria : mom , it 's true . knowing that j.t . was dead and buried just a few feet from here was one small perverted sense of security after these past hellish months . now i ca n't be sure of anything . none of us can . [ sighs ] it 's so scary . nikki : oh , baby . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... victoria : do you think that j.t . could still be alive ? i mean , i keep telling myself that it 's too far - fetched , but i just ca n't let it go . arturo : well , there 's a busted water pipe there . this is official city business . rey : so is this . | nick goes to abby for advice about how to win sharon back but he doies n't like it when she tells him to back off because if he keeps forcing the issue he will just drive sharon farther away . phyllis names lauren as coo asks billy to take his old mamrketing job and keeps kyle at his current poisition . phyllis meets with kerry and lauren and they decide that to give kerry time to develop new products thaey will bring back discontinued products that were not created by ashley . phyllis also decides to stock the shelves with hard to find products from around the world . billy and kyle call a truce and decide to outsmart phyllis because neither of them likes having her as ceo . the ladies night group is shocked when they dig at jt 's grave site and the body is n't there they wonder if jt could still be alive or if someone else found the bidy and moved it . |
michael : thought i 'd find you here . kevin : what do you want ? michael : you were up early this morning . that 's kind of unusual for you . where did you go ? kevin : why ? michael : ca n't a guy be curious about his own brother ? kevin : i was at the athletic club working out . michael : wow . really ? 2 workouts in 24 hours ? are you training for something ? kevin : yeah , yeah , i 'm gon na beat the hell out of a certain backstabber . [ scene_break ] j.t . : oh ... god . mac : how 's it going ? j.t . : hey , mac . mac : rough night ? j.t . : i 'm all right except for this damn headache . mac : so where did you disappear to after the wedding ? j.t . : a buddy of mine had a party on campus . mac : you have a good time ? j.t . : oh , ow . yeah . yeah , i had a great time . mac : what 's her name ? j.t . : who ? mm , mm . it 's , uh , cindy . no . i do n't know . honestly , i ca n't remember . mac : j.t . , that 's horrible . j.t . : i knew it last night . i did . i just -- i forgot . mac : well , does she go to g.c.u . ? j.t . : i think so . i - i - i do n't know . look , i 'm sorry i did n't get her life story , all right ? to tell you the truth , we did n't really do that much talking . mac : oh , spare me the details . j.t . : you asked . mac : so this is your strategy , huh ? you think a couple of one - night stands is gon na help you forget about brittany ? it 's not gon na work , j.t . j.t . : no , no , that 's not what last night was about . i met a girl , we hit it off , one thing led to another , and ... this had nothing to do with brittany . [ scene_break ] chris : morning . daniel : hi . chris : you did n't sleep too well ? daniel : barely slept at all . chris : i can understand . daniel : oh , jeez . did mom call you ? chris : was she supposed to ? daniel : you do n't know then . it looks like damon 's gon na make it after all . chris : oh , that is great news . daniel : yeah , she called me late last night . man , you know , they were so sure that he was gon na die . chris : phyllis must be thrilled . this is wonderful . daniel : yeah . chris : you seem a little subdued . you are glad that damon 's still alive , are n't you ? [ scene_break ] dru : are you serious ? wow . all right , well , yeah , thanks for calling me . neil , you will not believe this . ha ! if i never believed in miracles , i do now . neil : what are you telling me ? dru : damon porter was dead . all right , he was dead . i guess it was n't his time . neil : you mean he actually pulled through ? dru : he was in such bad shape . i swear , that bullet did some serious damage . neil : well , guess the doctors worked their magic , did n't they ? dru : well , nothing against memorial doctors , god knows they 're good , but i think a higher power had its hand in this one . neil : maybe damon knew he had something worth living for , something he had yet to accomplish -- maybe someone he was n't ready to leave yet ? dru : okay , okay . are you talking about phyllis ? neil : well , baby , is that so hard to believe ? dru : no , not after what i witnessed last night . she was beside her man . i think i was wrong about them . i believe that there is something special between them . yes , i do . [ scene_break ] damon : i 'm not asleep . phyllis : the doctors told me that they put enough painkillers in you to knock out a horse . damon : they must be working . i feel like i 'm floating . phyllis : well , the entire hospital is abuzz . they 're all saying it was a miracle they saved you . damon : it was . i know . i had an experience last night , phyllis . while everyone was trying to revive me ... i 'm not even sure i should try and tell you about it . phyllis : what are you talking about ? damon : a visitor ... damon : one that i ca n't explain ... damon : but i think he saved my life . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victor : come in . devon : hey there , mr. newman . i thought you might like some breakfast . victor : well , devon , that 's very nice of you . thank you . before you go , let me , uh , let me ask you something . devon : what 's that ? victor : about doing me a favor . devon : really ? how ? victor : um ... you know that the social worker asked me to watch over you . devon : mm - hmm . victor : and last time we asked you if you would want to stay out at the ranch , and you did n't like the idea very much . i just was wondering if you would do me a favor and reconsider . [ scene_break ] dru : baby , do you know how late it is ? neil : hey , lily . lily : mom , relax . i do n't have a class till second period . dru : you look tired . lily : i just did n't sleep well last night . dru : are you sure that 's all , honey ? lily : yes . dru : okay . neil : honey , there 's some muffins over here if you want one . lily : oh , no , thanks . not hungry . i 'm just gon na drink this and go . i 'll get something at the coffeehouse on my way to school . dru : okay , coffeehouse , school and home . no other plans , okay ? lily : mom , do n't worry . i 'm not gon na be abducted by aliens or anything . dru : that 's not what i 'm worried about , all right ? lily : look , i 'll call you if my plans change , okay ? dru : okay . lily : bye . dru : bye . lily : bye , dad . neil : bye , baby girl . have a good day at school . lily : mrs. davis . lorena : good morning , lily . lily : what are you doing here ? dru : honey , do n't you have school ? lily : what 's going on ? neil : we 'll explain everything later . go on , go to school , baby . dru : yeah , go to school , baby , all right ? take care . neil : i love you . lily : all right . dru : ms. davis . neil : good morning . lorena : good morning . [ scene_break ] mac : so what are you gon na do ? j.t . : about what ? mac : about brittany . are you ever gon na tell her how you feel about her ? j.t . : that would be a no . mac : but , j.t . , you guys -- j.t . : no , mac , mac , we talked about this , all right ? however i felt or feel about brittany , it does n't matter anymore . she 's married to bobby , okay ? it 's over . mac : all right , if you say so . j.t . : what ? mac : i did n't say anything . j.t . : no , i know , i know , but you 're dying to , so let 's hear it . come on . mac : i 'm worried about you . j.t . : here we go . mac : you know its okay to admit that you 're hurting . j.t . : mm - hmm . mac : it must have been torture standing there next to brittany watching her and bobby say their vows . just know that you can talk to me , okay ? j.t . : mac , i know , i know . you 're there for me . i know that and i appreciate that , really , i do , but you got ta let it go . honestly . look , i 'm not gon na mope around and cry because i lost brittany , especially because it 's my fault . mac : what do you mean ? j.t . : i did n't realize how i felt about her until it was too late . mac : do you really think that you can be friends with her now ? j.t . : yeah , sure . i mean , she 's not gon na be living with us anymore . it 's not gon na be that hard . it 's not like i 'll see her every day . mac : yeah , i know , but -- j.t . : mac , i 'm running so late for class . i got ta get home and change and clean up , so ... j.t . : hey , i 'll see you later . [ scene_break ] daniel : of course i 'm glad damon 's alive . chris : i know he has n't been your favorite person . daniel : i never wanted to see him dead . chris : so maybe you 're starting to feel differently about him now . daniel : why would i ? chris : i do n't know . sometimes it happens when you think you 're gon na lose someone . you start seeing them in a different light . daniel : so that 's normal , huh ? chris : yeah . daniel : did you know that he had a son that died ? chris : no . daniel : he 'd be about my age now . i guess that 's why damon was in such a big hurry to act like my father . chris : that might not be the only reason . daniel : you mean 'cause i 'm such a big pain in the butt , that he was trying to help my mother straighten me out ? chris : yeah , those are your words , not mine . daniel : and you know , i was mad at first , and then last night when i thought he was gon na die , i found out about his kid , and i just started thinking , damon 's just older . he saw that i needed a little advice , and he knew what it was . so he let me have it , not trying to be mean or anything . chris : i can pretty much guarantee that he was n't trying to be mean . daniel : yeah . if anyone did that , it was definitely me . you know , i gave him a pretty hard time , and ... i just kept thinking i was n't gon na get a chance to say i was sorry for everything , and i think that bugged me the most . [ scene_break ] damon : i 'm not sure that i can make you understand this . i 'm not -- i 'm not sure i understand it myself . um , i was right there ... watching the doctors work on me , and elias was there , too . phyllis : your son . damon : we talked . it was real , phyllis . he , uh ... he told me to go back . i was all set to leave , just leave , to leave this world and be with him forever . he said i was n't finished . the next thing i know , i 'm waking up and i got these tubes running out of me . phyllis : well , however it happened , i 'm glad you 're alive . damon : i really did see him . phyllis : i believe you . damon : i held his hand . i felt it -- i felt it right here in my hand . you think i 'm crazy ? phyllis : no , i do n't think you 're crazy . damon : tell me something . phyllis : i 'll tell you anything . damon : dominic -- i seem to recall you telling me he was dead . was that the truth ? [ scene_break ] michael : thank you . michael : so where were we ? kevin : you were about to tell me all the reasons i should n't tear you apart . michael : ah , right . well , first of all , can we stop with all the clint eastwood macho talk , 'cause it 's really embarrassing ? kevin : yeah ? wonder if you 'll still feel the same way after you 're missing a couple of teeth ? michael : are you kidding me with this ? kevin , be serious . you 're upset , i get that , but you and i are not gon na have a fistfight . kevin : what 's the matter ? are you scared ? michael : no , i 'm a grownup , and i thought you were one , too . kevin : i am , but sometimes a man 's got ta do what a man 's got ta do . do n't laugh at me . michael : i 'm sorry . i 'm not . kevin : yeah ? then what 's so funny ? michael : all right , okay , tell me this much . say we do it , and we have this duel at high noon , where are we gon na duke it out , my living room ? kevin : i 'll find a place . you just be there . michael : kevin , would n't it be easier if we just sat down and we tried to work this out ? kevin : are you willing to stop seeing lauren ? michael : no . kevin : then trying to work it out is going to be a waste of time . michael : you really think you can take me ? kevin : definitely . michael : i 'm bigger than you . kevin : so what ? michael : i 'm stronger than you . kevin : means nothing . i 'm smaller and i 'm quicker . michael : you can trash talk all you want , kevin . it does n't make it so . kevin : you 're not talking me out of this , michael . you did a really lousy thing and you 're gon na get what you deserve , and i 'm gon na give it to you . michael : i got ta go . kevin : i do n't care . michael : good - bye , kevin . kevin : i 'm not kidding around , michael . [ scene_break ] lorena : there is an opening at a level 12 group home here in genoa city . devon is going there . neil : when ? lorena : next week . dru : wait a minute . i knew that this was gon na happen very soon , but i never imagined this soon . lorena : i 'm sorry , mrs. winters , it 's just the way it is . unless you two have changed your minds about mentoring the boy ? quite frankly , if you have , i will pull out all the stops to make that happen . neil : have you heard anything , anything at all , from devon 's father ? lorena : i checked into that , as you asked . dru : and ... lorena : the man is gone , missing . neil : missing ? how long ? lorena : at least four years . he has n't been seen in genoa city . simply put , he 's not an option . dru : neil ? now would be the time to say somethin ' . neil : drucilla ... dru : neil ? neil : we really should n't be discussing this in front of ms. davis , but since you 're forcing me to , i 'm sorry . i feel for devon . but we have a daughter who 's been through so much , who needs to get back up on her feet . we need to focus on her . lorena : i understand . as devon 's caseworker , i 'll break it to him and arrange for his transfer to the new group home . dru : ms. davis , would you please keep us posted ? lorena : of course i will , mrs. winters , but what i would like to say to the two of you , and i want you to understand when you hear me , this is not the first time devon has heard `` no , `` not the first time he 's been made to feel unworthy , uncared for , so of course , i will keep you posted . i best be leaving . neil : i 'll show you to the door . lorena : thank you . neil : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] dru : good - bye . dru : well , i guess devon 's run out of options , neil . i just never imagined it would be because of us . victor : so what do you say ? i think you might really enjoy yourself out there . devon : yeah , well , i really think i might feel kind of weird being there with your family and everything . victor : you do n't have to socialize with any of us if you do n't want to . devon , there are a lot of people willing to help you , if you make the effort to help yourself . devon : yeah , yeah . i 've heard that line before , right about the time when people say good - bye . you 're not about to cut out of my life , are you ? victor : i have no intention of doing that , all right ? no one does . so what do you say ? will you do me a favor ? because if you move out there , i can spend some more time with my wife . devon : yeah , sure . victor : i appreciate that . devon : but let me tell you something -- i do n't want you to think that i 'm gon na be actin ' like it 's my home or anything , okay ? i know better than that . all right , this is my life . it 's not gon na change . victor : all right , devon , i understand your feeling . but now let me tell you something , and listen to what i 'm going to tell you -- you can be whatever you want to be . i started with nothing . you get that ? do n't sell yourself short . you 're a very bright kid . i know you can be anything you want to . remember that . devon : whatever you say , mr. newman . victor : thank you for the breakfast . [ scene_break ] lily : hey , can i just get some coffee to go ? kevin : hey , lily . lily : hey . kevin : are you on your way to school ? lily : yeah . i 'm just getting some coffee , uh , to wake me up . kevin : are you feeling any better ? lily : yeah , i guess . kevin : 'cause you look a little tired . i do n't mean that as a put - down . you look good . lily : no , no , do n't worry about it . i did n't get much sleep last night . kevin : you still thinking about what happened at the rec center ? lily : that 's all i ever think about . and plus , i had another nightmare . kevin : do you want to talk about it ? i mean , you do n't have to tell me -- lily : no , it 's okay . i 'll tell you . uh , i 'm just -- i 'm at this party , talking to this guy , and he 's cute and being really nice . i 'm just so scared that i ca n't move . so i just stand there , frozen , and eventually he just gives up and walks away . well , then i see him whispering to all his friends , and they 're laughing at me . kevin : well , it 's just a stupid nightmare . do n't let it get to you . lily : no , but it 's not , though . it 's how i really feel . if i 'm at school or here at the coffeehouse , i look around and feel like people are just staring at me . like they can tell that something is wrong with me . kevin : there 's nothing wrong with you . do n't say that . lily : then why do i feel so paranoid ? and why ca n't i just put everything behind me and just get on with my life ? when is that gon na happen ? [ scene_break ] neil : come on , drucilla , let 's not go through this again , all right ? do n't be that way . dru : do n't be what way , neil ? the boy is going to a group home , much like a prison . how should i be ? neil : i do n't like the idea of devon goin ' to that place any more than you do , but our hands are tied . we need to think about lily here . our own child has to be our priority . dru : all i know is that time is tickin ' , and i wish you did n't feel the way that you do . neil : would you just try to understand where i 'm comin ' from ? dru : see , that 's just it . that 's just it . i ca n't understand why you , who says that you -- you like this child , that you sympathize with devon , you do n't even want him in our house . neil : you know , and see , i do n't understand why you do n't see where i 'm comin ' from on this . you know , lily is my flesh and blood , our flesh and blood . she comes from -- how many times do i have to say this to you ? kevin : you got ta hang in there , lily . i know that things are rough right now , but they 're gon na get better . they have to , right ? lily : yeah , that 's what i tell myself . kevin : good , good , keep doin ' that . lily : i just -- i wan na feel normal again . i mean , sometimes it gets so bad that i 'm almost afraid to leave my house . i 'm always wondering who 's waiting for me around the corner . i ... ( sighs ) i 'm such a mess . kevin : you 're not . lily : i am . i 'm a total basket case , and i do n't know what to do about it . kevin : well , maybe , i -- maybe you should see someone . lily : what , like a shrink ? kevin : yeah , yeah , i 've heard that it can really help . my brother tried to get me to see one when things were n't going that well for me . lily : yeah , i - i do n't know . look , i have to go . kevin : okay , lily , hey , i really am sorry about everything you 're going through . i know that sympathy from me is probably worthless , but , um , i wanted to say it anyway . lily : thanks . [ scene_break ] michael : wow . ( chuckles ) victor : michael baldwin . michael : this place is pretty empty . where is everybody ? victor : well , you should have been here half an hour ago . we just fed 5 dozen kids before they went off to school . michael : no kiddin ' . victor : yeah , now we have a little time to ourselves , and then they all come back , and we start all over again -- school activities and tutoring and all that stuff . michael : and you 're funding all this . victor : you bet , but not anymore , because we got some contributions coming in and a little help from the government . michael : hmm . place is ready to run itself , then . victor : so what brings you by ? you look a little troubled . michael : all right , this may sound a little off - the - wall ... victor : mm - hmm . michael : but my brother , my little brother , has challenged me to a fistfight . victor : ( chuckles ) really ? to a fistfight ? no kidding ? michael : mm - hmm . victor : oh , bad blood between the two of you or what ? michael : yeah , ai n't that the truth ? victor : uh - huh . so what is this about ? michael : a woman by the name of , uh , lauren . victor : huh ? it does n't mean anything to me . michael : as in lauren fenmore . victor : you ca n't be serious ? michael : lauren was , uh , was kind to kevin . she was sensitive to his feelings , and in his confused mind , he mistook that for something entirely different , and , uh , now he feels that i 've stolen his one true love . it 's just all very messed up . victor : ( chuckles ) confused ? yes . your young brother and lauren fenmore ? i 'll be damned . no kidding ? michael : now it 's to the point he 's obsessed with this fight . you know , he wants me to pay for what i 've done . victor : so what are you gon na do ? michael : i 'm gon na prevent it , if i can , uh , tryin ' to talk some sense into his thick skull . victor : but to no avail ? michael : unfortunately , no . victor : so what now ? michael : i know i have no right to ask this , and i do n't want to put you in an awkward position . um , i know the rec center 's a special place to you , and i 'm sure you do n't want it used for any , uh , unsavory activities . victor : in other words , you 're asking me if i could make this rec center available , so that you and your brother kevin can have a fight . is n't that about the gist of it ? [ scene_break ] mac : hey . kevin : oh , hey , mackenzie . mac : is this seat taken ? kevin : sure -- i mean , no . yeah . here , sit down . mac : thanks . saw you talkin ' to lily . how 's she doin ' ? kevin : uh , she 's not so great . mac : is she still shook up about what happened with that alex guy ? kevin : yeah , yeah , it 's really got her spooked . i thought she 'd be doing better by now , but she seems to be getting worse . i wish that , um ... mac : what ? kevin : i - i just wish there was something i could do to help . mac : you okay ? kevin : sure . mac : it just seems like something 's on your mind . want to talk about it ? [ scene_break ] chris : so are you going back to the hospital ? daniel : no , mom said there 's no point . she was gon na spend the night there so she could see how he is this morning . ( sighs ) maybe i 'll go back there later . chris : like , after school ? daniel : i was , uh , gon na take a pass today . chris : oh , i know this has been a heavy experience , but so is missing school when they 're explaining quadratic equations . daniel : everyone around here just loves tellin ' me what to do . chris : i 'm not tellin ' you what to do . i 'm just concerned about you . daniel : well , christine , there 's no need to be concerned . chris : exactly , because you 're going to school . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i lied . i thought that 's what you 'd want to hear , since you were dying . are you okay with that ? damon : i do n't suppose i have much choice . phyllis : its better this way , you know it is . damon : i cut him up some , did n't i ? phyllis : yes , you did . he bled a lot . he has all kind of scars to remember you by . damon : it 's so hard gettin ' used to the feeling of not wantin ' him dead . phyllis : well , i 'd rather get used to that than get used to you being a killer . damon : did you speak to him ? phyllis : mnh - mnh . damon : you saved his life . phyllis : i do n't know what i did . i do n't care . phyllis : he 's on his way back to prison . um ... listen , i 'm gon na let you rest . the doctor told me to keep the visits short . i 'm gon na go back out to the waiting room . damon : i love you . phyllis : get some rest . ( doorknob rattles ) ( key turning in lock ) [ scene_break ] michael : do n't get me wrong . i feel terrible about the whole idea of being drawn into this moronic fistfight scenario , but kevin getting beaten up is n't going to do him any good . but he 's so damned determined . i mean , for some bizarre reason , he actually thinks that he will feel better if we have this out , physically . victor : well , you know , sometimes , getting knocked on your ass is a very sobering experience . it clears the cobwebs out of your head , you know ? michael : i told him flat out , it was n't gon na happen . i 'm just afraid if i walk away from this thing , it 's just gon na feed into his whole tendency to do something dangerous or underhanded , when he 's angry or upset or if there 's a full moon . that 's the last thing i want . he thinks this is all open and above- board -- you know , fighting it out like real men . victor : so you want the fight to take place right here in the rec center ? michael : that 's about the size of it . victor : uh - huh . tell you what . if you come here after hours and security lets you in , then you have your fight , and there are no tell - tale signs the next morning , no one will know the better , now will they ? michael : ( chuckles ) i guess not . thank you , victor . victor : i think it 's a very funny story , michael , but do n't hurt yourselves , okay ? good luck . do n't leave any blood , no traces . this joint has to be clean . ( telephone rings ) victor : excuse me . ( telephone rings ) ( telephone rings ) victor : ( closes door ) [ scene_break ] kevin : are you always this nosey ? mac : sorry , sometimes i ask too many questions . i 'll shut up now . kevin : hey , can i ask your advice about something ? mac : sure . what 's up ? kevin : well , um , i have this friend , and he kinda got himself into a sticky situation . mac : okay . kevin : he did something that he 's not proud of , and , uh , and he did n't mean to -- well , what i mean is , um , his intensions were good . but , uh , this thing just kinda spun outta control , and now he does n't think he can handle it . you know , if he could , he would just go back and undo this whole thing . but -- but he ca n't , so , uh , well , maybe not the whole thing , just -- just the part where somebody got hurt . mac : kevin , kevin , be honest . this `` friend `` we 're talking about , that is you , right ? kevin : well , yeah . mac : and the situation -- does it have to do with lily ? kevin : what ? no , i- i did n't say that . mac : well , i know . we were just talking about her , so there 's kind of this ... assumed ... kevin : what ? mac : does this have to do with what happened at the rec center ? kevin , did you have something to do with that ? [ scene_break ] dru : call 9 - 1 - 1 . aah ! aah ! aah ! stop it ! no ! ( muffled screams ) oh , my god ! ( breathes heavily ) dru : malcolm ! [ next_on ] jack : i 'm not sure i 'm the right man to talk to about other men and your feelings for them . neil : i 'm not gon na turn my back on you . devon : i 'll believe it when i see it . dru : do you have any idea how we grieved you ? | mac advised a hung - over jt that partying and one - night stands was not the way to forget his feelings for brittany . jt insisted he would never tell her the truth , and it was better that way . kevin refused michael 's attempts to reason , and insisted they would fight it out with fists very soon . miss davis brought neil and dru news that devon would be transferred to a level 12 group home later in the week . neil refused to budge , even though it was the only way to keep devon out of the facility . victor convinced a reluctant devon to come stay at the ranch , so that victor would have more time to spend with nikki . lily admitted to kevin that she was having nightmares about men thinking she was a freak . kevin suggested she see a shrink and apologized for his role in making her so afraid . mac spoke with kevin and began to suspect he 'd had something to do with the attack on lily at the rec center , and was now feeling guilty about it . victor agreed to michael 's bizarre request to let him and kevin use the rec center , after hours , to have a fist fight over lauren . daniel told christine he was glad damon was alive because he 'd get the chance to apologize for how he 'd treated him . phyllis admitted to damon that she 'd lied about dominic being dead , but that he was on his way back to prison . damon told her about his other - worldly encounter with elias . a man broke into olivia 's apartment , then cornered drucilla when she stopped by and started to call the cops . as they came face to face she realized it was malcolm , her presumed - dead brother - in - law . |
kay : now you tell me what this is all about . esther : this is terrible , mrs. c . kay : mm . esther : jill and billy and cane -- they want you out of the way at chancellor . they said they might even put you in a home . kay : did they ? esther : we 're going to have to leave genoa city . i - i have some money saved , and -- kay : oh , no , no , no , darling . no , no , please , please . i 'll -- i 'll handle this . esther : no , mrs. c. , you ca n't go in there . kay : shh . well , so this is your new plan of attack , is it ? discredit me , force me out ? cane : grandma , it 's not about forcing you out . jill : is that what you told her ? we were discussing how to help you , katherine . she ca n't even eavesdrop properly . esther : i know what i heard . you said `` a home . `` jill : oh , stop it . you need emotional support and medical care . kay : oh , my , yes , meaning , uh ... jill : ( sighs ) kay : sweep me into a corner , and chancellor is all yours . billy : gram -- grandma , let -- let 's just get a coffee or -- kay : billy , go . cane , you , too . i am going to deal with your ringleader one- on - one . [ scene_break ] ana : so justine rolled her eyes at mr. mcmullens , and he saw her . our other friend stacy -- she cried in gym because her boyfriend likes someone else . lily : ( chuckles ) listen , ana , i am okay about chloe and cane , but i thank you for looking out for me . ana : i think we need to find stacy a new boyfriend . lily : and i 'm guessing you think i do , too ? ana : if you 're lonely . lily : ( laughs ) well , actually i 've been talking to someone -- well , texting , really . ana : you have n't met him ? lily : no . ana : you know you should be careful , right ? lily : actually , i do know that . i do , and i am very glad that you do , too . ( chuckles ) chloe : hi , um , i 'm sorry . can i just please put my stuff down ? i just need to go grab my muffin . ana : i 'll go get your muffin . lily : yeah , sure . chloe : oh , why , thank you . that is so polite . most girls your age are rancid mean girls . ( chuckles ) lily : and some of them turn into rancid mean women . chloe : oh , i know . do n't you just hate those types ? what ? lily : nothing . chloe : oh , why , thank you . ana : you 're welcome . chloe : um , all right . well , i guess i 'll just shove it in my mouth , and i 'll waddle out . ( sighs ) lily : why do n't you sit down ? chloe : ( sighs ) thank you . i 'm telling you , this baby is gettin ' heavy . [ scene_break ] lauren : we all came by to say au revoir . michael : did you manage to say that to lowell ? eden : uh , yeah . i spoke to him a little while ago . he sound all pumped and optimistic . michael : ( chuckles ) gloria : michael , how was canada ? find anything about lowell 's case ? michael : well , new leads , a better perspective of how things happened . eden : wait , for real ? ' cause -- 'cause i can stay here . i do n't have to go on this trip . michael : no , no , no , no . your father said go . you go . and , uh , you can , um , take this with you . eden : you got me a present ? michael : open it . eden : no way ! michael : well , you promised lowell that you 'd take pictures for him , right ? eden : ( squeals ) michael : oh ! lauren : i think she likes it . eden : oh , thanks . michael : yeah . it 's just a little somethin ' . eden : i 'm gon na go , uh , get the elevator . ooh , sorry . ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) `` just a little somethin ' , `` huh ? gloria : so was canada a success ? michael : ( sighs ) we need to talk about that later . gloria : no , michael , we need to talk about it now . otherwise , i 'm not leaving . michael : lowell 's case is tanking . [ scene_break ] nick : i need you to fly me to de gaulle tonight . yeah , thank you . call me as soon as you can . victoria : i hate the thought of people reading `` sophisticate `` tomorrow and believing that this so - called diary of dad 's is real . ( sighs ) phyllis : hmm . well , these excerpts seem to be in victor 's style . nick : well , dad 's given a lot of interviews . anyone can figure out his rhythm . michael : hey , everyone . the latest news is the magazine refuses to reveal its sources . phyllis : ( sighs ) nick : you know , the publisher of `` sophisticate `` always seemed ... ( sighs ) pretty decent . victoria : well , it 's amazing what people do when they think they can make a lot of money . nick : well , he 'd better be prepared to lose a lot of it once we slap him with a fraud and libel suit . michael : well , that would be assuming victor presses charges . to do so , he 'd be walking into a murder investigation . victoria : heather stevens has been hunting him obsessively . michael : well , life on the run is no life . it pushes men to desperate actions . victoria : the diary was in dad 's handwriting . that 's what they said . nick : so whoever forged it has access to his papers . victoria : well , then again , it could be anyone he ever sent a note to . phyllis : or somebody he fired who 's holding a grudge , right ? michael : or a competitor who 's holding a grudge . victoria : well , let 's face it . there 's a lot of people who hate dad . phyllis : are you talking about jack ? victoria : or our brother adam , who wo n't be happy until he 's dancing on dad 's grave . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] man : uh , puis - je vous aider , madame ? ashley : uh , pardon moi . parle vous anglais ? man : you are looking for someone ? ashley : ah , oui . i 'm here to see victor newman . man : ( sighs ) ashley : excusez - moi . fr . dominique called victor 's son , and -- and victor 's ex- wife ... man : ( sighs ) ashley : sent me here . fr . dominique : i am fr . dominique . ashley : well , hello . i - i 'm -- i 'm ashley abbott . fr . dominique : you are family ? ashley : well , kind of , yeah . um ... we -- we have a , uh , a daughter together . fr . dominique : mm . ashley : so ... fr . dominique : très belle . uh , she 's beautiful . ashley : oh , merci . fr . dominique : uh , nicholas asked me not to speak with anyone about his father . ashley : well , of course , and he was right to do so , but i 'm not here to harm victor . fr . dominique : he suffers , and that is the reason i called his son . ashley : oh , please , just take me to him , please . fr . dominique : victor is gone . he was , uh , weak , unwell , but he left . ashley : he left for good ? where did he go ? fr . dominique : i am afraid i do not know . he did not say good - bye . [ scene_break ] jill : you 've had lapses in your memory , and you refuse to see a doctor . katherine , that was our discussion . how many times do we have -- kay : thank you . jill : you -- this is a family issue . leave . kay : no , no . esther wanted to whisk me out of town away from all of you . this woman is loyal . she is compassionate . she is the essence of family . esther : you try to pull anything on your mother , and you 'll have to get through me first . jill : oh , get out . kay : esther , i 'll be fine . jill : ( sighs ) oh , my god . katherine ... ( sighs ) leaving town with esther is not the answer . going to a doctor is the answer . kay : oh , i 've been busy . jill : please ? you have enough time to do this willingly . kay : w - what do you mean willingly `` ? jill : i 've , um , hired an attorney for the stockholders . they 're issuing a petition to insist that you submit to testing . kay : i went to a doctor . i told you . jill : it 's too late for that . you need a specialist . look , they 're gon na test for alzheimer 's , for dementia , for anything that could explain the lapses in your memory and -- kay : alzheimer 's ? dementia ? no . no . because it 's you , jill . you 've lost your mind . you have lost your mind if you think for one second i will submit . jill : mother , you have no choice . kay : ( sighs ) jill : if you refuse , they 'll vote you out of chancellor . [ scene_break ] lily : thank you . chloe : you know , i am telling you , as cute as pregnant clothes can be ... ( sighs ) it 's not like they 're just gon na magically turn you back into a size 0 . mm . ana : well , i think lily has the perfect figure . chloe : hmm . lily : hey , ana , why do n't we see if we can get some emergency mani - pedis ? ana : mm - hmm . chloe : uh , do it . trust me , because one day , you 're not gon na be able to see your toes . so you 'd better just appreciate it now . ana : lily has to look great for her new boyfriend . lily : ana . chloe : ooh . who 's the new guy ? lily : no , he 's not a boyfriend . ana : he likes her a lot . chloe : mm ? so tell me about the new boyfriend . billy : oh , yeah , we 'd love to hear . ana , that is a big piece of cake . let me , uh , let me help you out with that , come on . ana : i do n't think so . billy : ( laughs ) ana : i see ja'lynn . i 'm gon na go say hi , and i 'll be right back . lily : okay , go ahead . cane : so look how good you are with kids , billy . chloe : yeah , until the kid turns 21 , and then `` cool uncle billy `` is taking him out clubbing . billy : well , as long as i 'm `` cool uncle billy `` and not daddy , i 'm good with that . cane : so little brothers , but no kids for you ? billy : well , i 've had my scares , just like any other heterosexual male , but mercifully , i stand before you merely an uncle . chloe : not that being a daddy would be the worst thing in the world . lily : well , cane will be a great dad . cane : i 'm gon na get , uh , uncle billy a cup of coffee . billy : thank you . yeah . [ scene_break ] victoria : just the fact that people think that dad 's a murderer -- i mean , it -- it kills me , kills me , and it would destroy sabrina . phyllis : listen , sabrina would n't believe it any more than you do , so ... victoria : can we get two coffees , please ? thank you . you know , um , reed 's walking now , and dad would be taking him on walks all over the ranch with sabrina , but he does not want to know us anymore and she 's gone . phyllis : listen , listen , listen , listen . nick is gon na find victor . he 's also gon na find the person who 's trying to ruin victor 's name , okay ? victoria : well , speak of the possibility . phyllis : do n't go off on him till you know for sure . please just keep your cool . victoria : ( sighs ) yeah . adam : hello , ladies . victoria : ( clears throat ) phyllis : hi , adam . well , you 're smiley . look at you . i have n't seen you like this since victor was reported dead and you declared yourself king . adam : ( laughs ) well , i have good reason to be happy today . i just got engaged . victoria : heather ? phyllis : she 's supporting you on her a.d.a . salary . fantastic . i ca n't wait to see the ring . i 'm sure i 'll need a magnifying glass . victoria : ( chuckles ) adam : oh , that 's nice . uh , no , you wo n't need one , actually . i had a change of luck recently . phyllis : oh , you have a job . good to know . good . good . he has a job . victoria : oh , that 's great . adam : mm - hmm . phyllis : that 's excellent . what is it ? give me a hint , please . ( cell phone rings ) adam : oh , sorry , i got ta go . victoria : there is no way that anyone that cold - blooded could be excited over an engagement . phyllis : no . someone like that -- they 're excited over money , and they 're excited over winning over their enemy . victoria : it was him . damn it . i just know adam 's behind that journal . [ scene_break ] jill : i did n't say that you were losing it . kay : alzheimer 's -- that was your word . jill : no , it could be your medications interacting . it could be a chemical imbalance . you take a pill , you 're right back on track . katherine , we wo n't know how to fix it , though , if we do n't know what 's wrong . kay : what 's wrong ? you 've exploited a private issue . jill : ( sighs ) kay : you brought lawyers in on this . it is a power g ab . jill : ( sighs ) no , it was a way to try to get you to the geriatric neurologist . kay : geriatrics ? ha ! my god . you say that word like you 're saying , uh , garbage . jill : katherine , you 're old , okay ? it 's a reality , but this is much more than just age . kay : my god . you will be lucky if you live to be my age . all you want me is out of the way . you resent my power . you resent my experience . jill : i resent the way you treat me . i resent the way you have always treated me , yes , and yes , you are a powerful woman . you 're also cantankerous and infuriating , and for years , yes , i wanted you out of my way . kay : so you admit it . that 's why this is all about . jill : no . what this is all about is the other day when you were waiting for phillip -- i looked into your eyes , and you were n't there . it was some other woman from some other time . kay : and you are exaggerating . jill : am i ? katherine , you did n't go to the doctor because you 're scared . kay : no , uh , that -- that was n't it at all . jill : katherine chancellor , my mother -- she does n't run scared , so the fact that it 's gone this far has me scared , too . kay : do n't you dare . do n't you dare . jill : i love you . god help us both , i love you . i will not watch you fade away . kay : that is not what is happening . jill : is n't it ? all these lapses -- they 're nothing , huh ? they 're not more frequent and more confusing ? kay : come on , stop . jill : no . how will they end ? kay : just stop it ! jill : how bad will they get ? what 's gon na be left of you when they 're over ? i am sorry . i am so , so sorry . [ scene_break ] lauren : perfect timing . here , give that to me . michael : oh , thank you . lauren : i got it . fen just went down for a nap . michael : good . gloria : did you or did you not find marshall ? your father 's in prison because of that bastard . michael : he 's dead ! gloria . he has been for ten years . that is what i learned in canada . lauren : what does that mean for river ? michael : it means that our best shot at an acquittal , our best shot at reasonable doubt , our best shot at bringing the man who blew up that bank and killed the janitor to justice -- that -- that 's all dead , too . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jill : i just want my mother back . kay : your mother ? jill : is there something i 'm missing here ? i - is there some explanation that i do n't know about for all this ? kay : no , i do n't know if i could answer that . jill : ( sighs ) kay : and if i could , i do n't know if i could trust you with the information . jill : ( sighs ) kay : i 'd like to be alone now . jill : okay . ( sighs ) but you 'll keep the appointment ? kay : you already said it -- i do n't have a choice . [ scene_break ] phyllis : listen , i do n't know . he 's disgusting . i ca n't believe you guys share genes . victoria : dad leaves , and adam still finds a way to make money off of him . phyllis : ( sighs ) victoria : and how could e afford an engagement ring ? phyllis : let 's find out . victoria : who are you calling ? phyllis : oh , i am not calling anyone . adam 's assistant is calling the editor at `` sophisticate . `` phyllis : yes , uh , i am calling for adam wilson . um , i need to speak with mr. drake . it 's about the check . it did n't clear . hi , mr. drake , i 'm sorry . i lost mr. wilson in the car . we 're gon na have to get back to you . thank you . they definitely paid him . they paid him , and it 's for the journal , i 'm sure . victoria : i 've got ta call nick . phyllis : no , no . no , no , let me -- let me do it . let me do it . this is gon na be a great going away present . [ scene_break ] fr . dominique : saint raymond nonnatus . he is the , uh , patron saint of , uh , unborn children , pregnant women . ashy : oh . and victor 's wife was pregnant when she was killed . fr . dominique : later , he used himself and his money to free prisoners . he went in their place . he guides and protects the ... falsely accused . ashley : father , victor 's in agony , is n't he ? fr . dominique : god will take care of victor 's soul , but he needs someone to look after his health . ashley : many people have tried , but he -- he wo n't listen , and now i 'm here to try , too . i do n't know how . fr . dominique : first , you find him . then you let your heart decide what is next . ashley : well , you said he -- he walked out of here without a trace . i do n't even know where to start . [ scene_break ] billy : thank you . so i finish my appetizer , and i head over to the kardashian table . it was fun . ( cell phone vibrates ) cane : uh , it 's , uh , my assistant . i have to take this . i 'll come back . ana : okay , so have you met tyra ? not -- not my mom , the famous one . do you know her ? chloe : uh , i know all of tyra 's people -- lots of shoots with them , mm - hmm . ana : you did not . chloe : mm - hmm . ana : wow . chloe : you do n't believe me ? look at my pics . come here . look . ana : oh , wow . billy : so , uh , do you want to give me the update about the guy you ditched at my party ? lily : oh . ( scoffs ) sonny ? ( scoffs ) billy : yeah , you know , your -- your new boyfriend . lily : okay , he 's not my boyfriend . no , ana is just being protective , and i actually have n't talked to him in a while , so ... billy : since halloween ? ouch . ( clears throat ) chloe : you know , i got ta say , that was a really fabulous party . cane and i had such a good time , that we went home and surfed the net for baby costumes for next year . ( chuckles ) ana : is it okay if i show ja'lynn these pictures ? chloe : yeah , yeah . just do n't let them drool over the jonas brothers . anyhow , i mean , i know it 's not surfing the net for a date , but they have some really cute baby costumes . uh , we started to eat candy and then , oh , we started fighting over the caramel ones , but then he let me win , which was really nice . but anyhow , so , um , we were looking at these baby costumes , and they 're just so cute , you know ? then there 's -- we argued over , uh , uh , pumpkin baby , and then there was , uh , lion baby and then , uh , oh , warlock baby . i mean , is n't he just gon na be so cute ? could n't you just see little baby cane in a little red suit ? lily : what 's your point , chloe ? chloe : that warlocks are cute ? lily : listen , i get it , okay ? you win . you are having cane 's baby , and you are living in our house , and you have my engagement ring on your finger . so you can stop trying to prove how tight you two are . chloe : i 'm the one with the hormones . why is she all flipped out ? [ scene_break ] kay : as if i have no free will . i do n't know . maybe jill is right . nikki : she 's undermined your confidence so now you 're second - guessing yourself . ( scoffs ) to hell with that . you are still katherine chancellor . kay : yeah , well , what if parts of , um , katherine chancellor are slipping ? nikki : have the exam , but do it on your terms . take control back from jill and the lawyers and everybody . you 're the most formidable woman i know . so step up and make sure you stay that way . kay : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , thank you . gloria : what 's all this stuff ? michael : huh ? oh , uh , interviews with witnesses for and against lowell . lauren : they 're prehistoric . do you think they 're still gon na work ? gloria : you know , sweetie , i got an appointment . i got ta go . michael : okay . see you later . gloria : bye . lauren : bye , gloria . so are you looking for any one in particular here ? michael : yes , `` tanya . `` she testified against lowell . he could n't remember her name . lauren : hmm . all right , tanya , bring on the lies . [ scene_break ] tanya : yes , i was at the bank , and , yes , i saw lowell baldwin with the bomb . you know , he was a wonderful speaker , and he just got the group ready for the action . michael : wait a minute . lauren : shh . shh . tanya : then he talked about the war machine and how we had to put a stop to it . michael : now son of a bitch . that -- that -- that -- lauren : what ? tanya : and then lowell baldwin set off the bomb ... michael : that 's gloria . that 's gloria . tanya : that killed that man . michael : that 's gloria . that -- '' tanya `` is gloria . michael : she gave evidence against lowell . gloria testified against my father . michael : uh , gloria , call me as soon as you get this . it 's very , very , very important . lauren : we do n't know that that 's really her on the tape . michael : it 's her . gloria is tanya . ( sighs ) she is the reason that lowell has been on the run all these years , and all that stuff about he ran out on us and he did n't care if we had food to eat or a roof over our head was all made - up . but it does n't make any sense . why ? lauren : look , sweetie , i , um , i really believed river , and i know you did , too , but do you think it 's possible that he could be behind the bomb ? michael : no , no . oh , no , not a chance . not a chance . it 's -- it 's not in him . lauren : well , maybe -- maybe gloria believed that he was . michael : if she said it -- and i know she did -- she knew it was a lie . i just -- h - how could someone be so angry ? how can you be so vin -- vindict -- mnh - mnh . what am i thinking ? of course , she did . of course , she could . lauren : i can not imagine that she would purposefully break up her family . michael : yeah , well , we -- we just heard proof that she did , and she 's gon na tell me why , believe me . no , she 's gon na tell me why . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) adam : ( chuckles ) what , uh , no engagement present ? victoria : i know you 're behind those lies . adam : i - i do n't know what you 're talking about . victoria : why do n't you be half of the man that our father is and just admit it ? adam : half of what , half a murderer ? victoria : what are you celebrating here ? are you celebrating your engagement , or are you celebrating ruining our father 's life ? adam : no , no , no , wait a -- wait a second , victoria . he 's not `` our `` father , remember ? just yours and nicholas ' . yeah , okay , i - i found the journal . i found it at the ranch after he got back from mexico , his murder jaunt complete . victoria : he did not kill walter palin . adam : ( scoffs ) victoria : and he did not write that filth . adam : victoria , he fled the country in a private jet . you know , the way that guilty rich men do . no , but of -- of course . you could never believe that saint victor was ever , uh , capable of murder . victoria : that 's how twisted you are ? do you know they 're gon na hunt him down and drag him home ? adam : it 's not my problem . victoria : why are you doing this ? adam : he treated me like crap , because you treated me like crap , because nick treated me like crap . you all did , always making sure i had to know my place , right ? the -- the lesser newman , the outsider . you know what ? when i found the journal , i said , `` screw it . if i ca n't have the family i deserve , i might as well get a little money after . `` so do n't blame me for this , okay , victoria ? blame yourself . [ scene_break ] phyllis : close your eyes . i have a surprise for you . nick : ( sighs ) i 'm dumping `` restless style `` in your lap while i 'm gone . i should be throwing roses at your feet . phyllis : well , yeah , you should , but close your eyes . nick : okay . phyllis : ( clears throat ) nick : what 's my surprise ? phyllis : it was adam who sold the journal to the `` sophisticate . `` nick : how do you know that ? phyllis : i faked out the editor . evidently , they cut him a check . nick : ( sighs ) you are brilliant , and i love you , and now i have to go deal with this . phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no , no . victoria 's dealing with it . do n't worry about it . you have to find your father in france , and in the meantime , i 'm gon na handle things here at `` res -- restless style . `` we 're doing great without you . nick : oh , you are , huh ? phyllis : yep . yep , we have , uh , that photo shoot with that beautiful french model juliet , and , um , you know , it 's funny . you might even cross her midway over the atlantic -- too bad for you . nick : so i can just leave then . phyllis : yeah . get out . nick : 'cause you do n't need me anymore . phyllis : ( laughs ) oh , i need you . i need you more than you know . nick : not as much as i need you . [ scene_break ] kay : well , i 've very lucky to have you , and i must say , very grateful . where are you , though ? i hear a clock tower in the background . nikki : oh , um , i 'm in london . it -- it 's nothing . it 's business . kay : you 're lying . why ? nikki : we 're talking about you now , katherine . kay : well , you said i was still me , which means , uh , i have every right to know what 's going on . nikki : i came to london because i 'm worried about victor . kay : is he there ? nikki : no , but the person i thought could help him is . kay : oh , god , do n't tell me -- nikki : i came to her . i went to ashley and told her that she was my last hope . i practically got on my knees . kay : well , that must have cost you from the heart . nikki : i went to her , and ad -- admitted that she was the only one that -- that could save him ... ( sighs ) that the place she holds in victor 's art is so large and powerful , that she 's the only person who could bring him back from the brink . ( sighs ) kay : very brave of you , and selfless , but very brave . nikki : she said she could n't just drop everything and go looking for victor , but even if she did go to him ... ( sighs ) would it be too late ? i - i 'm really scared , katherine . [ scene_break ] chloe : you are thinking obnoxious thoughts really loudly . billy : oh , so what if you acted like a brat and scared off lily ? who cares ? no big deal . chloe : listen , i have a right to speak about my life . the world does not revolve around lily and her precious little feelings , okay ? billy : all right , all right , take it easy , tiger , okay ? you have to admit you got a little defensive , insecure , and you probably exaggerated your relationship with cane just a little bit . i mean , was -- was he even in the room when you were looking at these pumpkin costume baby garbage ? chloe : yes , he was ... some . billy : okay , it 's still there , you know ? this lily - cane thing , and it 's driving me nuts , too , but , you , you need to get over it , just like you need to finally get over me . chloe : oh , please . i did , really quickly . billy : little girl , i can read you , and no , you have n't . cane : so are you guys leaving ? lily : uh , yes , because if i stayed , i might claw chloe 's eyes out . cane : ( chuckles ) lily : no offense . cane : none taken . what 'd she , uh , what 'd she do ? lily : just rubbed my face in your marital bliss . cane : we live in separate rooms . we have separate lives . the kid 's the only thing we 'll ever have in common . she 's jealous . lily : yeah , but she has everything . cane : no , she does n't . i love you . so , uh , this new , uh , boyfriend ... lily : he 's not my boyfriend . he 's just someone i met online . cane : do you want to change that ? lily : yeah , i think maybe i do . [ scene_break ] esther : what did mrs. newman say ? kay : well , she told me to take care of myself ... ( chuckles ) to stay strong and healthy . esther : she loves you , and so do other people . will you please go to the specialist ? kay : but , esther , what if he tells me the worst , that my mind is turning to dust ? what then ? esther : no matter what he says , i 'll look after you . you 're stuck with me forever . kay : ( chuckles ) esther : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] michael : what you doing ? gloria : thought i left my gloves here . did you see 'em ? michael : i doubt you 'll find them in that box of tapes , `` tanya . `` gloria : what are you talking about , michael ? who 's tanya ? michael : lowell 's worst nightmare , the name you used when you sold lowell out to the police . i mean , what was your plan ? you were gon na steal the tape before i had a chance to hear you testify against my father , or were you just gon na listen to it again and revel in your success ? gloria : i do n't know what you 're talking about , michael , and neither do you . michael : i listened to the tape . michael : i know plenty . gloria : i do n't care what you think , you know . you know nothin ' . michael : no , no , you tell me . you tell me to my face . you did this ! ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] victoria : you trashed the people that dad respected and the company that he built and because he would n't pat you on the head , you want to punish him . adam : `` with everything in me , i held his head underwater . `` come on , victoria . tell me that you could n't hear victor 's voice when you read those words . just imagine it . imagine his hands crushing the life out of that mobster . victoria : we 're gon na prove these lies started with you , and we 're gon na bury you with 'em . adam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : i hate it when you leave . nick : you 're always right beside me . you 're tough , and you 're fearless , and that makes me feel like i can do anything . it 's like a sense that failure is n't an option because you 're with me . phyllis : you 're calling me tough and fearless , but i do n't feel very tough and fearless . nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : okay . phyllis : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ashley : father , is there anything at all that you can think of that victor said ? anything ? fr . dominique : ( sighs ) he mostly spoke of the wife he lost , that she lived in paris . ashley : well , maybe if he wanted to be near her , he 'd go there . fr . dominique : take this . remind victor that , um , saint raymond still listens . you and victor will be in my prayers . ashley : thank you from both of us . [ next_on ] marge : i ca n't do this . kay : we 're just going to have to take more drastic measures . michael : the witness who testified against you -- do n't you want to know her identity ? river : it 's gloria . amber : where 'd you get that money ? | michael learns about tanya who 's identity turns out to be glo . at the chancellor 's jill holds court with cane and billy regarding kay 's health . abruptly it is bought to an end as kay orders the boys to leave so she and jill can talk about her fate . lily and ana try to spend some quality time together but are rudely interrupted by chloe and her gestational issues . cane professes his love for lily and ask is she ready to move on , while billy tells chloe to get over him . nick goes to paris and ashley begins her search for victor . |
cane : morning . lily : ( sighs ) cane : how are you feeling ? lily : ca n't you tell ? ( chuckles ) cane : mm . why do n't you stay in bed ? i 'll get up , and i 'll make us some breakfast . lily : i do n't want breakfast . and i do n't want to sleep , either . cane : hmm . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : mm . [ scene_break ] chance : hey , chloe . chloe : hey . hey , wait , wait , wait . wait , um , i 've got news . ( chuckles ) actually -- actually , it 's old news . where you -- where have you been ? i have n't seen you for a little bit . chance : yeah , well , i 've been working a lot lately . chloe : well , billy was here on halloween . and he kissed me . and i blew him off . i did . i did . i just told him that i did n't want to be his consolation prize . ( sighs ) and i think that he knew that i was very serious about it . so ... ( chuckles ) what do you think ? chance : that 's good . chloe : ( chuckles ) yeah , i - i - i know . right ? chance : yeah . i 'm gon na get some breakfast . chloe : ( sighs ) hmm . [ scene_break ] jill : it was entirely appropriate of me to announce my return to jabot . kay : mm - hmm . well , you could have done it without sticking your finger in jack 's eye . jill : katherine -- kay : i read the press release , jill . jill : no matter how prettily we phrase it , that fact is i am returning to right a sinking ship . jack has failed in his mission . kay : well , if you do n't find a way to coexist with him , you 're going to fail yours . this is not an auspicious beginning . neil : good morning , ladies . kay : neil , wonderful . have a seat . jill : i did n't realize that you 'd be joining us . neil : well , katherine called and said she wanted to make a change . kay : indeed . and it involves you both . sit down . [ scene_break ] paul : i suppose you have seen the , uh , article in , uh , `` restless style . `` nina : yeah . paul : just when i thought that , uh , my sister could n't be exploited any further . nina : mm . paul : not that she 's aware of it , anyway . or any other bad thing that 's ever happened to her . nina : just ca n't face it , huh ? paul : ( sighs ) it um ... it 's all just too much for her . nina : yeah . well , selective amnesia 's , you know , self - protective . once she gets stronger , she 'll start remembering stuff . paul : yeah , well , i 'm not sure i 'm wishing for that , either . i mean , right now , she 's happy . she is the beaming , blushing newlywed . nina : oh , you ca n't be serious . paul : the last time i went to see her , she wanted me to tell mom that she and jack wanted sauerkraut and spareribs ... nina : ( gasps ) paul : the next time they visit . nina : oh , no . oh . well , what about this doctor that -- that patty modeled herself after ? paul : well , um , i 've seen them together . they have a very strong bond . [ scene_break ] jack : dr. peterson . emily : mr. abbott . jack : if you 're planning on reading that over breakfast , it may spoil your appetite . emily : i already have . your brother has quite the poisoned pen . jack : my brother cared a great deal about colleen . emily : i see . and this is his idea of revenge ? and patty 's collateral damage again ? jack : for what it 's worth , i was adamantly against her inclusion in that article . emily : it 's hard to tell , based on the outcome . jack : and your opinion of me sinks even lower . i did n't think it was possible . emily : ( sighs ) i 'm sure you get very different results when you flash that smile . jack : you seem sure about a lot of things where i 'm concerned . let me ask you something . in your time working with patty , did she make any progress ? emily : she made enormous progress . jack : and what about your other patients ? did you -- you must have had some success with them . emily : what is the point , mr. abbott ? jack : my point is , you 've made an entire career on the premise that people grow and change , and yet somehow , you do n't think i 'm capable of that . emily : i have n't judged you . jack : oh ? ( scoffs ) i think you 've tried and convicted me in your mind . now could the accused please have a final statement before the sentence is handed down ? emily : ( sighs ) fine . [ scene_break ] kay : i am seriously looking to make some acquisitions . jill : ( sighs ) kay : well , there 's a lot of asset - rich corporations out there floundering in this downturn . neil : it 's a great time to go bargain hunting , that 's for sure . jill : yeah , but it 's a tough time to raise capital with the credit market still floundering . kay : well , that 's why i 'm considering an i.p.o . jill : you want to take the company public ? kay : well , no . not all of it , no . but certainly a significant percentage . neil : wow . chancellor industries issuing stock to the masses . kay : all right . now , uh , come on now . this -- this has got to remain very confidential . i have n't discussed it with anybody -- anybody at all , except mitchell sherman . jill : and what does mitchell say ? kay : well , he wanted me to do it for years . and , um , he was very annoyed that i did n't -- that i did n't do it before my untimely demise . jill : ( chuckles ) neil : right . it would have made the disposition of your estate a lot easier if you 'd had that liquidity . kay : well , not to mention the fact that it would have given us freedom to jump on opportunities as they arise . jill : yeah . you 'd have the cash on hand . at the same time , you would have shareholders to please and added regulations and ... kay : mm - hmm . you oppose ? jill : no , no , no . i did n't say that . kay : well , what do you think ? jill : you really want to know what i think ? kay : why else would i have asked you here , for heaven sakes ? jill : i think we 're ready . kay : neil ? neil : definitely worth investigating . kay : all right . let 's look into it . i want to make this happen . hmm ? [ scene_break ] devon : thank you . this one here 's for you . roxanne : ooh , extra whipped cream . you must be happy with me . devon : i 'm happy because of you . roxanne : ( gasps ) oh , gym class heroes are playing at macalester college . devon : really ? when is that ? roxanne : it 's tonight . devon : oh , yeah ? wan na go ? let 's go . roxanne : are you serious ? devon : yeah , i 'm serious . why not ? it 's only , like , a 3-hour drive . i 'll , uh , get you back here before afternoon classes tomorrow . roxanne : okay . devon : yeah ? roxanne : yeah . ( laughs ) devon : good . i want to check on lily , though , first , okay ? roxanne : is she okay ? devon : yeah , i think she 's okay . i just got this weird vibe yesterday , 'cause she could n't -- it -- it seemed like she could n't get us out of the house fast enough . roxanne : devon -- devon : no , i know . you probably think i 'm being paranoid , but ... roxanne : lily 's fine . devon : something was off . roxanne : okay , i - i thought something was wrong , too , until you told me that they just renewed their vows . you would n't want visitors on your honeymoon , would you ? devon : oh . roxanne : yeah . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) you know , i 've been trying not to think about how much i missed this . lily : i know . me , too . cane : ( sighs ) lily : i am yours . all yours . cane : so ... what do you want to do today ? you know , your wish is my command , do n't you ? lily : oh , well ... cane : ( chuckles ) lily : in that case , i should make it good . ( chuckles ) cane : mm - hmm . lily : um , i do n't know . i was just gon na say , let 's just go outside and enjoy the fall before it 's over . cane : so you want to have , like , a `` cider and a sweater `` kind of day ? we could take humphrey for a walk . hmm ? hey . you okay ? lily : ( sighs ) yeah . cane : yeah . lily : i 'm better than okay . cane : good . lily : ( chuckles ) it 's , like , how long has it been since i 've had to be careful about every single move that i make ? you know ? cane : mm - hmm . lily : its like -- take the right medicine , and do n't get too tired , and sanitize everything . and every conversation is , `` how are you feeling ? `` and , `` are you up for company ? is this too much for you ? `` ( sighs ) it 's like that 's all i was -- just `` lily , cancer patient . `` the rest of me was just ... gone . but , past couple days , i have n't had to think about any of that . you know , i feel -- i feel good . cane : ( sighs ) lily : i feel like -- like myself , like just lily . ( chuckles ) and i want to hold onto that for as long as i can . cane : i love you . lily : ( sighs ) i love you , too . [ scene_break ] emily : i still do n't understand why it matters what i think of you . jack : because i want to help patty , and you can tell me how . emily : i have . stay away . jack : i 've already stopped my visits . emily : good . the visits may ease your conscience , but they fed her delusions . jack : well , there must be something i can do from the outside . emily : ( sighs ) mr. abbott , patty has a team of competent professionals working with her . if they need anything from you i 'm -- jack : they -- they -- you 're not saying `` we . `` you 're no part of that team ? emily : i have to go back to minnesota tomorrow . jack : well , i 'm sorry to hear that . i 'm also , frankly , a little surprised . emily : well , i have professional obligations . jack : no one has the bond with patty that you do . you 're here in town because you obviously care about her . emily : i do . jack : so what 's it gon na take to get you to stay ? emily : hey , we 're not gon na have this conversation . jack : you wo n't even discuss it ? emily : mr. abbott , i know it 's important to you to find a way to alleviate your guilt . but it 's not a priority to me . you are not my patient , and you are not my concern . [ scene_break ] nina : thank you . so where are you and nikki at these days ? paul : ( chokes ) are you serious ? you have n't heard ? nina : what ? paul : nowhere . she left town with victor . nina : no . paul : yes . nina : i do n't even know what to say about that . paul : well , apparently , neither did she . she , um ... wrote me a very simple e - mail telling me that she was leaving town . nina : ( scoffs ) well , i 'm so glad i could lift your spirits like this . paul : ( laughs ) nina : what else could i bring up ? north korea . global warming . paul : ( groans ) nina : what ? paul : actually , you do lift my spirits . nina : oh , god . paul : but , uh , i am supposed to meet somebody . nina : oh , yeah , sure . ( laughs ) paul : no , truly . i am . hey , phillip , how you doing ? phillip : hey , paul , how you doing ? paul : good to see you . fine . uh , so let me know when you 're free . we can , um , catch a movie . nina : yeah , sure . paul : a comedy ? nina : yes , a comedy . ( laughs ) paul : ( laughs ) okay . nina : bye , sweetheart . paul : bye . nina : sit . phillip : mm . so , uh , are you guys goin ' out ? nina : no , no . we hang out . phillip : not that it 's my business . nina : no , it 's okay . and , you know , if you want to tell me about your love life , that would be okay , too . paul : well , right now , there 's nobody special , which is good , because , you know , my priorities should be my son , whether he likes it or not . nina : wall 's not coming down , huh ? phillip : well , to be fair , you know , when he avoids me , he does it in the nicest possible way . nina : mm . phillip : but i 'm not gon na give up . nina : good . phillip : but i 'm not gon na push . nina : no , you should n't . oh , shoot . i meant to bring that photo album of all his school pictures . phillip : next time . nina : no , just come back to the house with me . i want you to see it . phillip : nina , what did i just say ? i mean , there -- uh , i do n't want to push him . nina : he 's probably not even there . he works all the time . come on . phillip : okay . nina : come on . phillip : all right . [ scene_break ] chloe : hey , how was that bagel ? good , uh , great . let 's get back to earlier . yeah ? uh ... wow . ( chuckles ) that was just not the response i was expecting . see , you were the one who told me to grow a spine when it came to billy , and i did , and i told you , and , uh , you know , you just , like , patted me on the head like , `` attagirl . `` chance : yeah . you did a good job . chloe : it was actually , like , huge . huge . ( chuckles ) chance : ( sighs ) okay , i 'm proud of you , chloe . i really am . chloe : thank you . thank -- well , that 's a little bit more like it . chance : ( chuckles ) chloe : so you working today ? chance : um , no . chloe : good . chance : i 'm not working today . chloe : good , good , good . um , i have a meeting later , but then i have some free time , and i want to know if you wanted to hang out . chance : yeah , that 's , um , that 's not gon na work . uh , see , i - i 'm getting ready to go running right now , and then a little bit later on today i 've got , uh , i 've got some places that i have to be . so , uh , yeah . i 'll see you later , okay ? chloe : okay . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : i 'll make some discreet inquiries to underwriters . kay : mm - hmm . neil : get a feel for where they 'd want to price the shares . it 's a tricky thing . you know , you want to raise capital , but at a price low enough to generate interest . kay : mm - hmm . neil : get people excited being in on -- on the ground floor . kay : and the two of you have an opportunity for just that . my god , i want you both to benefit from this . jill : you would do this for me ? neil : katherine , um , i - i appreciate the generosity , but i 've only worked for you for what , less than a year ? kay : you are both family . that 's enough said . enough said . neil : thank you very much . kay : well , all right . get busy with -- with those phone calls . neil : right away . right away . jill . jill : yeah . kay : ( chuckles ) it 's , um , it 's really something , is n't it ? i mean ... ( chuckles ) the business world is gon na be set on its ear , and it 's not even -- not even lunchtime . jill : katherine ? kay : hmm ? jill : why did you bring me in on this ? kay : well , i -- well , i - i think it just deserves some grand , uh , gestures . you know , after years of this painful tit for tat , i think i should ... ( sighs ) uh , i think in some way i could earn your forgiveness . jill : earn my -- you want my forgiveness ? kay : yes , i do . jill : what about all the things that i have done to you ? kay : you know , jill , i do n't know how long i have left . of course , no one does , but ... i mean , look at lily and -- and poor little colleen . and that -- that lit a fire under me , and , well , i want to set things right while i - i 'm -- i 'm still -- still able to do so . you know , with all the people i 've -- i 've -- i 've -- i 've loved , i mean , it 's -- it 's too late . that 's where this empty space in my heart can never be filled . jill : empty ? you 're surrounded by people who love you . kay : i do have a full house , do n't i ? but you want to know something ? ( sighs ) for some reason here of late , i 've been conscious of the people who are not here who will never , never know how much they meant to me . i have a daughter out there somewhere . jill : yeah . the one you thought was me . kay : well , you know , it is a relief to me to know that you are here , a - and i can do a lot of things for you to make amends . i mean , that is , if you let me . kay : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] emily : no , no . it 's -- its fine . uh , paul and i have a , uh , meeting scheduled . jack : oh , well , uh , take my seat . my pleasure talking with you . it was , uh , illuminating , to say the least . paul , if there 's anything i can do for patty , please let me know . paul : i will , indeed . emily : ( sighs ) paul : okay , well . emily : ( chuckles ) paul : ( sighs ) you know , i really wish you would reconsider your decision to , uh , leave town in a few days . emily : patty 's in good hands . paul : her doctors are new to her . and there 's no way they have the same level of trust as she does with you . emily : i 'll stay in close contact with her team , and i will visit when i can . paul : i do n't suppose there 's any way you would consider relocating ? emily : i 'm sorry . as much as it breaks my heart for patty and for you -- paul : there are plenty of job opportunities here , you know . emily : it 's -- it 's not a matter of earning a living , paul . the work i do is important to me . and finding another position that 's going to offer me the same influence with the community -- it does n't seem likely . i promise you , i will not let patty fall through the cracks . i just -- i need to go home . paul : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : so good to see you . roxanne : you , too . i 'm gon na go tell taryn about the concert . devon : all right . all right . neil : well , well . she seems happy . devon : yes , and i 'm doing everything i can to keep it that way . neil : good . seen lily lately ? devon : mm - hmm , yesterday . why ? neil : i do n't know , kid . you know , i 'm just trying not to hover . devon : so you 're gon na hover vicariously then , huh ? she 's doin ' okay , though . neil : yeah ? devon : mm - hmm . neil : cane taking good care of her ? devon : uh , it looked that way . neil : i want to believe it 'll last . [ scene_break ] cane : so , uh , you 're sure this is where you want to be ? lily : yeah , i love it here . the smell and wandering through the stacks . and everyone 's so relaxed , you know ? it 's where you come when you have time on your hands . and that 's exactly how i want to feel . cane : well , okay . you go and wander , and you know where you can find me , okay ? lily : mm , in romance ? cane : romance ? lily : yeah , because wherever you are , that 's where romance is . cane : ( chuckles ) lily : ( chuckles ) cane : any talk like that , and i 'm gon na take you home and get you back into bed . lily : ( laughs ) cane : mm . [ scene_break ] chance : ( sighs ) hey . i thought you had a meeting . chloe : so you thought i 'd be gone . hmm , is that what you hoped for ? chance : uh , no . chloe : so what are you doin ' now ? chance : i 'm about to grab a shower . so ... chloe : wait . ( sighs ) wait , wait , wait , wait . okay . you told me that if i realized that billy was n't good enough for me , that you would be here . chance : right . chloe : so then i told you . so then why are you acting like this ? chance : ( sighs ) chloe ... ( sighs ) look , it 's a great thing that you stood your ground with billy , and i know it 's not the first time you 've done so . i mean , you moved out of his house . you filed your divorce papers , but come on . i mean , you never really let go , did you ? i mean , i 'm -- i 'm saying -- i 'm just -- i 'm hoping that that 's what you 're doing right now , okay ? chloe : ( sighs ) chance : even if you have to take me out of the picture . chloe : but i do n't want you -- i do n't want you out of the picture . come on . i did n't tell anybody that i blew him off , not even my own mother . i do n't call people and just tell people things like this . it 's just not my style , okay ? i wanted to tell you . i 've been dying to tell you . i do n't even know what that means , but ... ( sighs ) i just ... i do n't know . i just thought that you would care , so sorry . it was my mistake . ( sighs ) just ... ( sighs ) whatever . i do n't -- let 's not make this weird . [ scene_break ] neil : so , my man ... devon : hmm ? neil : graduating this semester . you still have n't told me what your plans are . devon : yeah , that 's right . um ... well , my plan is to , uh ... i 'm gon na go after music . i 'm gon na start writin ' the songs that i got floatin ' around in my head and get some kind of job to save up for a studio session . neil : tell you what . you finish writing those songs . you put together people . i 'll cover the studio session . devon : you 're serious about that ? 'cause i always thought you wanted me to get a suit job and keep music on the side . neil : devon , how long did i wait to leave newman ? hmm ? if i had known what was waiting for me at chancellor -- i 've really come into my own there now . and see , if something like that could happen for you , i would prefer for it to happen sooner rather than later . i mean , now -- now -- now music is a tough business . devon : mm . neil : now i 'm not sayin ' that i expect instant success . devon : no , i know . but you 're sayin ' that you believe in me . neil : yeah . that 's exactly what i 'm sayin ' . [ scene_break ] lily : ( chuckles ) cane : what do you have there ? lily : a cookbook . cane : oh , is it retro ? lily : yes . it goes with our house . and i got this for you . cane : oh , where did you find this ? lily : well , i know what you like . cane : yes , you do . mm . lily : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] emily : with all patty 's disassociations , she never lost sight on how much you love her . paul : it just does n't feel like it makes any difference . emily : but it might make all the difference . paul : i hope so . listen , i have a meeting upstairs in the founders ' room with some clients , so , uh ... emily : i 'll be in touch . paul : okay . um , have a great trip . and thank you . thank you so much for everything . emily : ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) emily : hello ? this is dr. peterson . dr. lambert . ( sighs ) there is no need for introductions . it is such a pleasure to speak with you . but how -- how did -- i am available at this time . [ scene_break ] jill : i 've had people send me flowers . i 've had people write me notes of apology . but never , never in my life have i had anyone make a multimillion- dollar stock offering just to get on my good side . kay : do you know not everything is about you , jill ? jill : ( chuckles ) kay : it really is n't . uh , this happens to be a very brilliant business maneuver . jill : i know . we have to handle it very carefully . kay : and not end up like jack abbott ? losing control of his company because someone gobbled up too many shares ? jill : right . obviously , you are gon na retain the major voting rights . kay : ( chuckles ) yes , of course . jill : ( chuckles ) ( door opens ) jack : ah , there you are . kay : oh , jack . what can i do for you , my dear ? jack : i 'm pulling the plug on lustre.com . it was , quite simply , a failed experiment . kay : mm . jill : well , i think it 's a little soon to say that . jack : well , i realize it was your brainchild , jill , but it 's a dead end . jill : sales are up since the redesign . but , you know what ? okay , if you think it 's not worth the trouble , okay . we 'll shut it down . jack : well , i 'm glad you feel that way . jill : yeah , well , we 'll -- we 'll go with your instincts . kay : anything else ? jack : i just had a couple things i wanted to run by you . kay : okay . jill : oh , okay . well , if you 'll excuse me , i have some things i have to take care of . kay : yes , of course . jill : and you can catch me up later on this . jack : am i being fired ? kay : of course not . what are you talking about ? jack : she is only that nice to me when she knows something that i do n't . kay : ( sighs ) come on . she just feels good about things . jack : katherine , i could tell the two of you were cooking up something the moment i walked in here . kay : all right , please . now this is not about jabot or you , all right ? [ scene_break ] devon : ( sighs ) roxanne : it 's too bad we missed lily , but at least i got that book for class . devon : that 's true . roxanne : what was that for ? devon : i just want you to know that i know how damn lucky i am . [ scene_break ] lily : hi . neil : sorry , but i meant to come over sooner . lily : that 's okay . we would n't have been here . we just got home . neil : ah . nice . what are you doing ? grocery shopping ? lily : yeah , went to the farmers ' market , and the bookstore and took a walk . neil : ( sighs ) you 're not overdoing it , are you ? cane : she 's having a really good day , are n't you , baby ? lily : yes . i just have a lot of energy , and i want to put it to good use . neil : really ? lily : yes . neil : so what are you up to ? cane : she has a hankering for a pot roast . lily : yes , it turns out that a good pot roast is the secret to a long and happy marriage . cane : who knew ? lily : well , mabel knew , okay ? back in like , 1950-something . neil : oh , wow . lily : here , listen to this . neil : all right . lily : `` fill your home with the aroma of this succulent , slow - cooked pot roast , and you 'll fill your husband 's heart with loving affection . `` cane : well , you can save yourself the trouble . he 's already here . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : mm . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : ( clears throat ) lily : we 've just been -- we 've been getting along really well . neil : mm - hmm . just like before . cane : no . no , it 's not like before . lily : dad , i know you do n't want to hear this , but our commitment is deeper now . and in fact , we renewed our vows . [ scene_break ] chloe : hi . chance : hey . chloe : thought you had places to be . chance : i did n't want to leave things the way they were . chloe : ( sighs ) okay . chance : chloe , you know exactly where i 'm coming from . chloe : ( sighs ) actually , i do n't . i do n't . you 're sort of sending mixed signals . chance : i really like you ... chloe : ( sighs ) chance : but what does that matter if you 're not willing to move forward with your life ? chloe : well , you know , i do n't -- i do n't -- i just ca n't snap my fingers like that . i ... chance : okay . okay . okay . chloe : `` okay `` ? chance : that 's -- that 's fine . yes . chloe : `` okay `` ? chance : yeah . ( sighs ) `` okay `` as in i accept you for where you might be right now in your life . chloe : but you do n't want to have to do with any part of it . see , things are really cut - and - dry for you , right ? chance : ( sighs ) chloe : they 're just like , `` this is something i can deal with . this is something i ca n't deal with . `` very simple . chance : no , that -- what ? no . is that what you think about me ? chloe : well , that 's really good for you . that 's great for you . chance : no -- chloe : but guess what ? some of us just are n't like that . we 're just not like that . some of us are really screwed up and messy , okay ? it 's not like you did n't know . you knew , and i thought that -- i just thought that i could be myself around you , and you would accept me for who i was , but no , you ca n't . so you 're just gon na put me in a box and you 're gon na shove it in the back shelf ... chance : no , that 's not what i 'm -- no . chloe : with everything else you do n't want to deal with . chance : chloe , that 's not -- that 's not want i want -- that 's not what i want to do ! chloe : that 's exactly what you do . chance : no , chloe , this is not what i want , but you ca n't -- ( sighs ) nina : hi . chance : hi . chloe : hi . phillip : we should go . chance : yeah . yeah , why do n't you guys just go ? why do n't you go ahead and just run , because it 's what you 're so good at , all right ? you gutless coward ! get out of here ! nina : phillip -- phillip : it 's okay . this is bad timing . uh , just pretend that we were n't here , all right ? chance : ( chuckles ) yeah , that 'll be easy . you know why ? because you 've never been here . not until it was convenient for you . 20 years too late . what do you want ? what the hell are you doing here ? i mean , you want to try and be a father now ? you want to show me that you actually care ? phillip : i always cared about -- chance : you never cared ! i had a father ! his name was ryan . no , and things did n't work out between he and my mom , but did he run ? did he leave ? did he escape ? no , he stayed with me until the day that he actually died . that 's a father . that 's a man . phillip : finally . okay , all right . okay , this is honesty . this is good , because if we 're gon na get to a solid relationship , we need to come here . okay . chance : do n't even count on it . [ scene_break ] cane : neil , i know you do n't trust me , and i do n't blame you for that . lily : maybe it 's too much to ask for your blessing ? neil : my blessing ? lily : okay , not that , but you two are the people that i love and rely on the most . i do n't want there to be tension when we 're together . i mean , ca n't it be enough that you see that i 'm happy ? you know , i - i feel better than i have in so long . neil : yeah , i can see that . i am very happy for you . [ scene_break ] emily : well , it is an honor to finally meet you , dr. lambert . i have been following your work on schizoaffective disorders for years . g.c . university school of psychiatry is , uh , fortunate to have you as their dean . dr. lambert : ( chuckles ) it 'd be a real coup to have you join us . you were very highly recommended . emily : it 's ... ( chuckles ) it certainly is a tempting offer -- being able to head a new department and counsel patients under your outreach program , and not have to deal with the budgetary restrictions that i 've had in the past . dr. lambert : the foundation endowing this chair has made a long - term commitment . emily : what foundation is that ? dr. lambert : the abbott family 's foundation . emily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : what are the ideas you want to run past me ? jack : right now , i 'm more interested in whatever it is you and jill are planning . kay : well , um , what if we were talking about what we were going to have for dinner ? jack : jill has been looking over my shoulder since the day you reinstated her here at jabot . she wants her finger in every pie . now all of a sudden , we 'll go with my instinct ? she 'll catch up with me later ? kay : well , i would think you would be relieved . jack : i am petrified . what could be so big as to distract her this way ? and what could be so bad that you could n't tell me about it ? kay : well , did it ever occur to you it 's none of your business ? hmm ? jack : neil was here earlier . is he in on this with you ? kay : oh , for heaven 's sake , jack . now if you want to take time to engage in speculation , my darling , you just be my guest . but i really ... ( tapping wristwatch ) kay : i have things to do . jack : i am going to find out about this . you know that . kay : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jill : i 've got ta go . paul : hi . jill : paul , thanks for meeting me . paul : well , you said it was urgent . jill : yeah , there 's somebody i want you to find -- katherine 's real daughter . [ next_on ] emily : throwing your money around , buying whatever you want . not this time , mr. abbott , i 'm not for sale . nina : chloe is in love with billy . paul : i think she likes chance . cane : neil , lily 's been admitted to the hospital . neil : what happened ? | lily and cane wake up together . cane inquires as to how lily is feeling . lily asks him ca n't he tell how she is feeling . chance catches up with chloe . chloe asks chance where had he been that she had n't been seeing him . chloe tells chance that billy had kissed halloween night and she had blew him off . chance lets chloe know that he is proud of her . jill meets with kay and lets her know how inappropriate that it was of her to announce her return to jabot . neil comes in to join kay and jill . paul asks nina had she seen the article in `` restless style ' about patty . nina replies that she had . emily comes in to join paul and nina . kay tells jill and neil that she is planning on making some acquisitions . devon tells roxanne that he is happy because of her and goes on to invite her to a ball game . emily tells paul to stay away from patty . emily tells paul that she is going back to minnesota . paul tells nina that nikki had left town with victor . neil visits lily and finds out that she had been out shopping for supplies to make pot roast . jill meets with paul to ask him to find kay 's real daughter . |
( knock on door ) paul : hey . j.t . : ( laughs ) hey . paul : ( laughs ) great to see my good buddy out of the hospital . j.t . : oh , man . paul : how are you feelin ' ? j.t . : oh , i feel okay . i feel okay . could n't spend another day in there , though . let me tell ya . and i - i appreciate you giving me those `` sports greatest hits . `` it was awesome . paul : ( laughs ) no problem . joe namath , huh ? what 'd i say ? j.t . : yeah . oh , how about wilt chamberlain scoring 100 on the knicks ? i ca n't wait to show reed that . paul : yeah , no kidding . that was something , too , was n't it ? j.t . : yeah . mac : oh , hey , paul . paul : hi , mac . hey , what 's going on ? mac : what 's not going on ? j.t . : uh , mac got a job in d.c. , so we 're moving . paul : wow . congratulations . mac : thank you . i 'm really excited . paul : when do you leave ? mac : today . paul : today ? well , so much for the farewell party , i guess . j.t . : ( chuckles ) mac : yeah , i have to go break the news to grandma actually right now . paul : okay . i 'll see you before you leave , right ? mac : yeah , absolutely . j.t . : okay . uh , we need more boxes . mac : right . j.t . : ( sighs ) paul : so , um , you 're giving up on the police academy ? j.t . : well , i - i kinda had to . there 's , uh , heart damage from the accident . paul : i 'm so sorry . j.t . : yeah , the , uh , doctor wants me to take it easy . nothing too physical . paul : well , it was n't meant to be . but , um , you would have made a good cop . j.t . : yeah , yeah . well , maybe someday . you know , i - i wanted to -- to go into police work because i wanted to do something good with my life . but the -- the director from mac 's nonprofit offered me a job , and i figure , what could be better than that ? paul : that 's awesome . that is awesome . j.t . : yeah . paul : well , just promise me you wo n't let reed become a redskins fan . j.t . : ( chuckles ) not on my life , buddy . ( laughs ) paul : ( chuckles ) j.t . : well , look , i - i wish i had more time , but i got a list of things a mile long to do before -- paul : no , i know you do . i just , uh , i got ta get goin ' anyway . i 'm -- i 'm helping heather with her campaign . j.t . : she 's gon na be a great d.a . , paul . tell her i said that . i wish her the best . paul : yeah , me , too . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) heather : come in . man : seen the latest poll numbers ? heather : no . have the tv spots had an impact ? man : your lead increased from 2 to 4 points over your opponent . heather : that 's fantastic . man : start thinkin ' about how you want to redecorate this office . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) billy : hey . hey . who was on the phone ? victoria : that was vance . he said the same thing that michael said . victoria : j.t . has the right to take reed out of state . billy : baby , i 'm sorry . victoria : it 's okay . ( sniffles ) maybe i could just stay like this forever . billy : ( chuckles ) all right , sounds good . we might have to forgo driving and bathing , but i can do it if you can . victoria : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) is that the article on my dad and heather ? billy : yeah . yeah , i took another go at it before i posted it . your father thinks he can buy his way out of a court order with a campaign contribution . i 'm not gon na let him get away with it this time . billy : hey . ( sighs ) why do n't i make you some coffee ? victoria : huh ? no . billy : coffee . victoria : no , no , no . i 'm -- i 'm okay . billy : you know , you did n't sleep very well last night . victoria : i 'm sorry . did i keep you up ? billy : oh , come on . no , you know me . i can sleep through anything . victoria : ( sighs ) i just could n't shut my mind off . i tried , but it was just racing . i just thought that maybe i was havin ' a bad dream and i was gon na wake up , and then , i do n't know , maybe everything would just be normal again ... that j.t . would n't be leaving with my little baby . billy : i 'll tell you what . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : why do n't i stay home today , stay with you ? i 'll clear my schedule , skip the gym . victoria : no . just go . just go do your day , all right ? i 'm fine . i 'm just gon na go visit my mom for a while . ( sniffles ) i just want to get out of the house . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) deacon : ( quietly ) hello ? meggie : i just called to say so long . ( chuckles ) victor and i are off to vegas . by this afternoon , he 'll be my husband . by tonight , i 'll be his widow . deacon : um , that soon ? i - i doubt it . meggie : well , you obviously do n't know me well . by this time tomorrow , the newman fortune will be mine , and you will be handsomely rewarded for distracting nikki away from him . deacon : yeah , you know , that 's not really my priority right now . meggie : is anyone there ? deacon : yeah . meggie : nikki ? deacon : okay . we 'll talk in a few days . nikki : what was that about ? deacon : um , work . they just want to know when i want to come back , but , uh , i 've got ta make my sobriety come -- come first . [ scene_break ] victor : hello , meggie . meggie : good morning . how was the rest of your evening ? i hope you did n't stay up too late reading . victor : made an early night of it . meggie : then you 'll be nice and refreshed for the trip . coffee ? victor : yeah , thank you . meggie : everything 's all set . the driver is waiting to take us to the jet . now have you got everything packed ? or would you like me to take care of that for you ? victor : you know , i do n't think right now is the right time to be taking a trip . meggie : last night , you thought it was a good idea . victor : yeah , but ... ( sighs ) i 've reconsidered . maybe ... maybe in a few weeks from now when things have calmed down , you know ? meggie : ( chuckles ) excuse me , but when is anything ever calm around here ? every day , there 's a crisis . you need to start thinking of yourself for a change . ( cell phone rings ) victor : excuse me for a minute . yeah ? um , my file is in my computer in my study , okay ? uh , yeah . hold on one second . excuse me for a minute . [ scene_break ] heather : i - i 'm not trying to give her a hard time . if she e - mails anything to do with the campaign to my work account , it 's gon na be automatically deleted . i 'm a public official . paul : knock , knock . heather : come in . paul : oh , am i interrupting ? heather : no . man : i 'll see you at the victory party . heather : ( laughs ) paul : it 's going well ? heather : my poll numbers are up . paul : that 's great . heather : gee , you sound so enthusiastic . paul : and you know why . heather : i made it perfectly clear to victor that i would only accept his money if there were no strings attached . paul : well , his definition of `` no strings `` might differ from your definition . heather : trust me . i have this under control . paul : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] woman : is that article about victor newman and heather stevens true ? billy : how long have you known me ? i know i 'm not a prize - winning journalist , but i do n't make stuff up . look , look , look . i can document newman 's campaign contributions to the acting d.a . , and i know for a fact that she interfered with a court order that was served upon him . you add it up . woman : let 's see what mr. newman has to say about it . billy : yeah , well , good luck . [ scene_break ] j.t . : yeah , just send the final bill to my e - mail address . nope , that 's it . thank you . hey . mac : hi . j.t . : let me help you . how 'd it go with your grandma ? mac : it did n't . i could n't find her . j.t . : did you try the hospital ? mac : yeah , murphy 's room was empty . j.t . : uh , what about esther ? mac : uh , she was n't home , and her cell phone went right to voice mail . j.t . : just call jill . i 'm sure she knows what 's going on . ( knock on door ) j.t . : hey , katherine . kay : oh , jeffrey todd . oh , i hear mackenzie 's been looking for me . mac : grandma , i went to the hospital . kay : mm - hmm . mac : where 's murphy ? kay : oh , well , darling , he 's , um , been moved to a , uh , hands - on care facility . mac : why did n't you tell me ? kay : well , i was too busy getting him settled . mac : i 'm -- i 'm surprised that you did n't take him back to the house . kay : well , not that i did n't want to , but , um , they can give him the kind of care i could n't . i mean , physical therapy , speech therapy , cognitive therapy , not to mention 24/7 medical attention . ( chuckles ) it 's all right . he is in the best place for his recovery . mac : but what if -- kay : it was the hardest thing that i ever had to do in my life . but it was the right thing . i 'm sure of that . what in the hell is going on here ? mac : well , that 's why i was trying to find you . i accepted a job at a small nonprofit in d.c . kay : you 're taking my -- you 're taking my great - grandchild away from me ? mac : well , that was the original plan . but maybe we should reconsider , at least until -- kay : ( stammers ) mac : until murphy 's out of the facility . kay : no , no , no , no . that 's nonsense . you have found a job , and you love it . you take it , my dear . mac : you 're not just saying this to make me feel better ? kay : well , i 'm going to miss you terribly , yes . but at least you 're not going back to that what -- darfur thing again . mac : ( laughs ) kay : at least i - i can make myself a nuisance , uh , jump on a plane , come and see you anytime . j.t . : well , we will expect that . not the nuisance part , but ... kay : thank you , jeffrey todd . and you -- i 'm so proud of you . i really am . were murphy here , he would say the exact same thing . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] deacon : did you get it all cried out last night ? you feelin ' better this morning ? nikki : ( sighs ) i 'm numb . i do n't know how i feel . deacon : hey , that 's okay . listen , um , i 've got my , uh , my counselor now , so ... nikki : oh , well , you better go before somebody comes lookin ' for you . deacon : ( chuckles ) yeah , we definitely do n't want anyone telling victor that i was here . so , um , i 'll check back on you . nikki : okay . nikki : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) nikki : come in . nikki : oh , honey . baby , come here . come here . victoria : ( sighs ) nikki : what is wrong ? victoria : ( sighs ) i just wanted to see my mom . nikki : oh . [ scene_break ] victor : sorry about that . meggie : did you find what you needed ? victor : well , you know ... ( sighs ) a business deal fell through . i 've been too damned distracted with nikki 's situation and the lawsuit by the girls and ... meggie : mm . well , i think that just proves that you need time away . victor : yeah . meggie : a beautiful hotel , clean , fresh desert air will clear your head , recharge your batteries . i 'll bet it 'll give you a brand - new perspective . victor : yeah . tempting . meggie : do something for victor for a change . hey , in the long run , it 's the best thing for your company and your family . victor : mm - hmm . meggie : you know ? i mean , if -- if anything really important comes up , you 're only a phone call away . victor : you 're right . that 's true . meggie : well , i know it 's none of my business , but when 's the last time you had fun ? victor : you 're right . you talked me into it . i 'll do it . [ scene_break ] paul : thank you . so breakfast is on me . we 'll be celebrating your lead in the polls . heather : mm . we 're taping my new commercial this afternoon . paul : so ... ( sighs ) you know , the omelet special looks good . what are you gon na have ? heather : i - is this your way of avoiding talking about my ad campaign ? paul : um ... you know how i feel about the way you 're financing it . or maybe i should say who 's financing it . heather : you 're still gon na vote for me , right ? paul : you are a terrific prosecutor , and you 're going to make an even better d.a . really , i mean , look what you 've done as interim d.a . you 've cleaned up this whole mess , and you have increased the conviction rate . so you know what ? here 's to my daughter on the way to becoming the next district attorney , a well - deserved victory . we may have our disagreements , but i am really very , very proud of you . ( cell phone rings ) paul : ( sighs ) heather : heather stevens . uh , no , i have n't read it . what ? ! uh , no comment . i 'm sorry , that 's all i have for you . paul : what is it ? heather : ( sighs ) paul : `` victor newman in d.a . payoff scandal `` ? [ scene_break ] mac : i know my taking the job seems impulsive . kay : well , darling , you know when something is right . and this is right for the two of you . j.t . : yep , new city , new job ... kay : yeah . j.t . : new baby on the way . mac : ( sighs ) i just wish we had time to get married in front of our family and friends before we left . kay : so what 's stopping you ? mac : ( chuckles ) um , packing , a thousand phone calls , saying good - bye to everyone we love . j.t . : oh , that 's all doable . mac : ( chuckles ) kay : mm - hmm , it is ... if your name is katherine chancellor . mac : ( chuckles ) no , not even you could pull this off . kay : ( scoffs ) mac : ( laughs ) kay : ( laughs ) nothing is impossible . now , my darling , if you want to get married today -- look at me . do you want to get married today ? j.t . : ( chuckles ) kay : then i 'm going to do everything i possible can to make it happen . mac : what do you think ? j.t . : i 'm game if you 're game . mac : let 's do it . kay : ( laughs ) okay . crazy kids . [ scene_break ] victoria : and they 're leaving today , and there 's nothing that i can do about it , mom . nikki : have you called michael ? victoria : yes , i 've called michael . i 've called michael . i 've called vance abrams , and they both said the same thing . j.t . has full custody . there 's nothing i can do . he can go . he can do whatever he wants . i 've got no recourse . i can do nothing . nikki : oh , my god . all right . okay . victoria : wait . nikki : all right . victoria : where are you going ? what are you doing ? nikki : i - i 'm checking out . victoria : no ! nikki : j.t . needs a good talking to . victoria : no , mom , i am not gon na let you jeopardize your sobriety ! nikki : honey -- victoria : i 'm sorry , but if you slipped , i would feel too guilty . do n't do that . nikki : i need to help you . you can not do this on your own . victoria : its okay , mom . i 've got billy , okay ? i 've got billy . nikki : sweetheart , no disrespect to billy , but you really need somebody who can advise you . victoria : ( stammers ) nikki : i have to say , i think your father could help out in this . victoria : what ? dad ? are you joking ? no ! nikki : honey . honey , listen to me . i really think you should call him . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] meggie : here 's a list of the vegas shows . let me know if you want any tickets . victor : thank you . meggie : you know what you need ? a bloody caesar . victor : oh , yeah ? what the hell is a bloody caesar ? meggie : oh , it 's -- its vodka and tomato and clam juice . victor : is n't it a little bit too early in the day ? meggie : you 're on vacation . victor : anything special you want to see ? meggie : all of it . i 've never been . victor : really ? well , then you 're in for a treat . ( sighs ) meggie : i am looking forward to laying in the sun by the pool , unless you need me , of course . victor : i hate to disappoint you , but it 's pretty damn cold for lying out in the sun . meggie : ( chuckles ) victor : but we 'll find something interesting to do . meggie : oh , i do n't want you to worry about me . in fact , i do n't want you to worry about anything . just relax and let me take care of you . victor : thank you for accompanying me . meggie : are you kidding ? thank you , victor , for -- for taking me in when i had nothing and being so wonderful . i hope i can repay the favor someday . victor : you already have . you 've been great . meggie : ( chuckles ) ( glasses clink ) [ scene_break ] billy : ( clears throat ) what , post the truth ? heather : your version of the truth . we had this conversation . i thought you understood . this is a nonissue . you went digging into my campaign finances for your own agenda , and you twisted things around to make it look like i had done something wrong . billy : really ? i - i mean , you 're kidding yourself if you think you did n't . you know i 'm right , okay ? heather : ( sighs ) billy : but it 's okay . you know how it is dealing with victor . he 's -- you want to take a shower afterwards , he 's so nasty . heather : this is your own personal war against your father - in - law . you did not have to involve me . do you have any idea what you 've done to my career ? paul : come on , heather . let 's just walk away . heather : oh , god , i would love to wipe that smirk off your face . paul : you know what ? we -- we both know why you want to take victor newman down . billy : yeah . paul : but did you really have to ruin my daughter 's reputation ? heather : ( scoffs ) paul : especially just before the election ? billy : hey , look , she should n't have taken the man 's money and then got him out of jail . you know it . i know it . she knows it . heather : ( sighs ) man : is it true ? did you get victor newman out of a court order because he 's financing your campaign ? heather : my decision involving the court order had absolutely nothing to do with mr. newman 's campaign contribution . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : i packed up a bunch of reed 's toys . ( sighs ) mac : favorite pillow ? j.t . : packed . any word from your grandma ? mac : no . it would be a miracle if she could pull this off . no one can put together a wedding in a couple hours . j.t . : well , it would have helped if we would have gotten our marriage license . mac : i did n't even know i wanted to get married until a couple days ago . j.t . : but you do now , right ? i mean , you 're not just saying yes to me 'cause you feel sorry for me after my accident ? mac : ( chuckles ) really , j.t . ? a pity marriage ? j.t . : as much as i love you and want to marry you , if you 're not ready for this , i understand . mac : if you try to pull out of this now , i will sue you for breach of contract . j.t . : come here . mac : i 'm such an idiot . j.t . : ( sighs ) mac : it took almost losing you for me to listen to my heart . j.t . : you hear that , little baby ? your mom and i are gon na get married today . and if we do n't do it today , it 's gon na be really soon . i promise . [ scene_break ] victoria : dad is the last person i would ask for help . nikki : believe me , i 'm furious with him , too . but if he can stop j.t . from leaving with reed , i - it 's worth it . he has connections . victoria : no ! no , okay ? i know all about his connections . trust me . i would still have custody of reed if he had n't had pulled that stupid stunt with j.t . victoria : if i ever want to have a chance of getting joint custody of reed , mom , i need to keep dad as far away from this as possible . [ scene_break ] victor : ( groggily ) how long before we land ? meggie : we should be in vegas soon . victor : tell ... tell the pilot turn the jet around . meggie : well , i thought you said that it would be a good idea to get out of town for a while . victor : i know what i said . i do n't want to go to vegas , okay ? meggie : but -- victor : 'cause nikki and i were gon na get married in vegas , so just tell him to turn the damn thing around . meggie : but you said that -- victor : did n't you hear what i said ? meggie : yes , of course . but why go home when there are so many other places we could go ? like what about tahoe , or -- or reno ? i mean , i hear they 're even prettier than las vegas , and a lot less crowded . victor : well , this is ... ( sighs ) all right , go to reno . reno ? meggie : yeah . oh , poor victor . this whole thing with nikki is -- has just upset you terribly , has n't it ? you do n't deserve to be treated that way . victor : no , i certainly do n't . meggie : nikki did n't appreciate you . victor : damn right . she never did . meggie : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) you need a woman like me . victor : yeah , maybe i do . meggie : victor , i do , too . victor : oh , yeah ? you do what ? meggie : well , you just proposed . victor : oh , did i ? ( chuckles ) meggie : ( sighs ) and i 'm saying yes . yes , i - i 'm saying yes . i - i 've lo -- i 've loved you from the beginning . the moment i saw you in my bar . victor : oh , baby . i 've loved you , too . meggie : ( sighs ) victor : ( sighs ) how 's my baby ? i 've loved you , too . hmm . man : my copilot has changed course to reno as you requested . meggie : mr. newman and i would like to get married as soon as we land . man : a - are you sure about this , sir ? victor : make the arrangements . man : yes , mr. newman . meggie : you wo n't regret this . victor : ( moans ) meggie : i 'm gon na make you the happiest man in the world . victor : yeah . meggie : i 'm gon na make you happier than anybody 's ever made you before . and i know you 'll take care of me , too . victor : oh , you bet , baby . you bet i will . man : i have a chapel in reno on the line . victor : oh . oh , that was fast . victor : oh . meggie : i 'd like to speak with somebody about arranging a wedding ceremony . well , yes , i think it 's -- mm - hmm , yeah , i think it would be better if you came to us . and , uh ... victor : oh , yeah . meggie : price is absolutely no object . victor : hell , no . bring 'em on the plane . meggie : and -- and i think we -- we 'd like the full package , and i 'd like to know also if that includes wedding pictures . victor : wow . meggie : oh , that sounds perfect . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm sorry . i 'm just really sorry for dumping this on you . i know you have your own problems right now . nikki : do n't be ridiculous . you can always come to me . that 's what mothers are for , even mothers of grown - up children . i just wish i had the power to make this not happen . victoria : so do i , mom . so do i . you know , it 's weird , because i thought that j.t . and i were in a better place after his accident , you know ? we were ... we were getting along really well . and ... and ... ( blows raspberry ) i was spending more time with reed . and ... ( sighs ) i just did n't expect this from him at all . i just want to get in bed and just pull the covers over my head . nikki : we will get through this together . i promise . [ scene_break ] mac : so it turns out our temporary housing is for two months instead of one . j.t . : well , that 's good . it 'll give us plenty of time to find something else . mac : how 's the preschool search going ? j.t . : uh , pretty good . ( sighs ) um , i checked out two for us to look at with reed when we get there . ( knock on door ) mac : grandma ? j.t . : no , it ca n't be . it has n't been that long . billy . mac : hi , billy . billy : hey , guys . wow . you 're really gon na do this , huh ? j.t . : yep , we 're doin ' it . mac : it happened really fast . the job opportunity came out of nowhere . and it was ... it was too good to turn down . j.t . : we would n't be making this move if we thought it was bad for reed . billy : yeah , i get it . you 're doing what you think is best for your family . well , i 've got ta protect mine . do you have any idea what this is doing to victoria ? what it 's gon na do to reed ? i mean , buddy , do n't kid yourself . your son 's gon na be miserable without his mom . he loves her to pieces , and she loves him , and you are ripping her heart out . [ scene_break ] heather : ( sighs ) i need to address this before it explodes . oh , my god . ( cell phone rings ) heather : ( sighs ) the party chairman . hello . yes , i read it . i - i - it was a personal attack against victor newman by his son - in - law . i - i 've done nothing wrong . i accepted a legal campaign contribution . what ? you ca n't be serious . ( scoffs ) um , well , i 'm gon na have to get back to you . ( sighs ) paul : what did he say ? heather : um , my poll numbers are already plummeting . there 's no time to turn this around before the election . uh , the chairman would like me to renounce my candidacy . the party will no longer stand behind me . ( sighs ) what am i gon na do to fight this ? paul : sometimes you ca n't . sometimes you just have to know when to give up . heather : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : i 'm not doing this to punish victoria . we 'll arrange for reed to come back as often as possible . mac : and you guys can come visit any time . j.t . : yeah , look , d.c. 's only 800 miles away . that 's less than a 2-hour plane ride , okay ? we 'll work it out . we all want what 's best for reed . billy : what 's best for reed is for him to be close to his mom . j.t . : i 'm gon na finish packing . mac : ( sighs ) he 's really not trying to take reed away from his mother . billy : this is killing vicki . mac : and i ca n't imagine how difficult it is for her , but once we get settled in and we get a routine , he can come back . she can come visit . billy : hey , look . i - i really want to be happy for you . i really do . but right now , all i see is the pain this is causing my wife . [ scene_break ] nikki : now you give reed my love , and tell him i 'm very sorry that i could n't see him before he left , but he can call me anytime . okay ? victoria : okay , mom . i will . thank you . nikki : and you ... you call me day or night . victoria : okay . thanks , mom . victoria : i love you . nikki : we 're gon na fix this . deacon : is she all right ? nikki : ( gasps ) ( sighs ) j.t . is leaving town with their son . deacon : oh . i 'm sorry about that , nikki . nikki : that little boy should not be taken away from his mother . deacon : well , i mean , ca n't she stop it ? nikki : she does n't have custody . ( sighs ) i told her to call victor , but she wo n't do it . deacon : are -- are you calling him ? nikki : yes . if anybody can stop this , he can . ( sighs ) voice mail . [ scene_break ] man : sign here . victor : oh , my goodness . man : do you need a place in town to stay ? meggie : no . actually , we 've decided to spend our first night as husband and wife in our own home . victor : ( slurring ) oh , baby , i love that . meggie : well , you suggested it , darling . victor : oh , i did ? ( chuckles ) meggie : mm - hmm . just before our guests arrived . a little too much celebrating . you 'll file this today ? man : it 's all official . you 'll be husband and wife . meggie : okay . here you go , sweetheart . victor : oh , boy . meggie : sign right here . victor : one second here . one second . i got ta be able to see the damn thing . meggie : there you go . right here . victor : all right . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] heather : oh , my god . i have to get out of here . i - i - i have to figure this out . paul : all right . are you quitting the race ? heather : ( sighs ) i - i have no idea . i need time to think . ( cell phone rings ) heather : oh , god , it 's another reporter . ( sighs ) go ahead . say , `` i told you so . `` paul : i would never say that . listen to me . i love you . so whatever you decide , i will support you , okay ? all right . heather : all right . th - thank you . that means a lot to me . ( exhales ) woman : miss stevens , how do you explain victor newman receiving special treatment ? heather : uh , no , there was no special treatment . my office treated his case as it would any other . woman : are you aware mr. newman left town shortly after this story hit the wires ? heather : no , i am not awa -- we have not -- we have not spoken . man : the latest polls show you 've dropped almost 7 points . paul : it 's all right . woman : well , what -- what would you like to say to the voters ? heather : ( sighs ) i - i have never used the office of the district attorney for personal gain . i have nothing but the utmost respect for our hardworking staff . they are fearless in the pursuit of justice . although i have done nothing wrong , i believe it is no longer in the best interest of the citizens of genoa city for me to continue my campaign . nothing should distract from the importance of electing a district attorney who can restore honesty and integrity to the office . therefore , i am respectfully withdrawing my candidacy . i would like to offer a congratulations to my opponent . man : will you continue working for the district attorney 's office ? woman : and how would you feel about the new d.a . looking into -- into accusations against you and mr. newman ? paul : look , miss stevens has made her statement . that 's fine . thank you . man : miss stevens -- paul : there are no more questions , please . thank you . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) kay : aha . j.t . : hey . kay : ( chuckles ) mwah . j.t . : mac , your grandmother 's here . mac : coming . j.t . : so we were just saying we understand if you could n't pull all this off in time . kay : oh , no , no , no . that 's very generous of you , jeffrey todd . very generous . mac : impossible , right ? kay : there 's going to be a wedding this afternoon . ( laughs ) j.t . : are you kidding me ? mac : oh , my god ! oh , my god ! we 're getting married ! j.t . : oh , that 's unbelievable . thank you . god . you 're next . come here . kay : no , no , a hug will do . j.t . : okay . a hug . kay : ( laughs ) j.t . : oh , i ca n't believe you did this . kay : mm . you ever doubted me . j.t . : never again . kay : dear -- mac : a dress . i packed all my dresses . kay : no , you do n't need a thing . all the two of you have to do is just show up . mac : ( chuckles ) we 're getting married . j.t . : ( chuckles ) mac : we 're getting married ! kay : you 're getting married . ( chuckles ) there you go . [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you . billy : we 'll figure this out . okay ? victoria : i know that j.t . is convinced that taking reed to d.c. is the best thing . that 's obvious . it 's obvious that he 's not gon na change his mind about it . billy : ( sighs ) victoria : i 'm not gon na be there for him when he 's s - sick , you know ? and i 'm not gon na be able to bring him here for coffee and hot chocolate after school . i was supposed to take him to the children 's museum in chicago at the holidays . billy : you can still do that . victoria : no . i do n't even know where reed 's gon na be at christmastime . billy : look , j.t . does n't want to keep him from you . so we 're gon na work all these little things out . victoria : okay , well , i 'm gon na try to make this as smooth for reed as possible . i 'm not gon na let him see how upset i am . but i am never ... ( sighs heavily ) i am never gon na forgive j.t . , ever . [ scene_break ] nikki : the house phone is going to voice mail , too . deacon : well , what about the office ? nikki : he 's not in . his assistant is gone for the day . nobody knows where victor newman is . you know what it is ? he 's shutting me out because of the argument last night . deacon : is there anyone else that you can call ? nikki : i do n't know . i guess i could call meggie . let 's see . meggie : this is meggie mcclaine . i 'm accompanying mr. newman to nevada for a few days . i will return your call when i can . [ scene_break ] woman : in sickness and in health , as long as you both shall live . meggie : i do . woman : and do you , victor , take meggie -- victor : ( slurring ) oh , yeah , i do . i do . i do . ( chuckles ) meggie : he does . ( chuckles ) victor : ( muttering ) woman : okay , um , then without further ado ... victor : ( sighs ) woman : i pronounce you husband ... victor : oh . woman : and wife . victor : baby , come here . ( laughs ) meggie : ( grunts ) victor : oh , my darling . oh , baby . [ next_on ] daisy : i go to a real hospital or baby romalotti stays behind bars with me . reed : i 'm going to be in daddy and mac 's wedding . nikki : oh , my god . i need a drink . | paul visits mackenzie and j.t . and finds out that they are moving to d.c. a man tells heather that her lead jumped from 2 to 4 points . vance calls victoria and tells her that j.t . has every right to take reed out of state . meggie calls deacon and tells him that she and victor are leaving town for vegas . heather lets paul know that her poll numbers are up . a woman asks billy if the article about heather and victor newman is true . mackenzie tells katherine that she and j.t . are leaving town . katherine plans a wedding for the twosome . victoria visits nikki and lets her know that j.t . is leaving town with reed . meggie persuades victor to go on a vacation . heather sees an article about her accepting money from victor . heather confronts billy about the article . victor refuses to go to vegas , but then agrees to go to reno . heather withdraws her candidacy for d.a . victor and meggie are married . |
nick : bye - bye , amy . say , `` bye - bye . `` all right . ( sighs ) faith : i 'm gon na see mommy ? nick : yeah . well , guess what ? you know how you 're always asking about your mommy ? well , tonight , you 're gon na get to see her as much as you want , 'cause your mommy is coming home for good . [ scene_break ] noah : those stupid reporters at the gate knocking on the car windows . you know , i was tempted to run them down . sharon : ( sighs ) oh , that would be lovely . i get out of jail , and you go in . noah : what , that did n't upset you ? sharon : tonight , nothing could upset me . noah : mm , do n't be so sure . sharon : why ? what do you mean ? noah : um , the -- the thing is , i - i was n't expecting you to get home tonight , and -- sharon : well , trust me , neither was i . noah : okay , so if the place is just a little bit dirty ... well , if it 's a lot dirty -- sharon : oh , gosh , i do n't care about that . i 'm just so happy to be home . noah : all right , just -- just stay here , and i 'll run in there , and i 'll straighten it up . sharon : ( laughs ) oh , come on . how bad can it really be ? noah : ( sighs ) sharon : get me home . ( heavy metal music blaring ) noah : ( loudly ) uh , welcome home . yeah , sorry about the music . i tried to warn you . sharon : ( loudly ) oh , my god ! noah : ( sighs ) sharon : i ... ( sighs ) you know , i - i have to admit , any other day , i would have freaked out about this , but ... ( music turns off ) sharon : ( sighs ) ( normal voice ) tonight ... ( sighs ) this is just the most beautiful thing i 've ever seen . noah : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] paul : oh , hi . heather : hey . paul : how are you ? heather : oh , nights like these , i wish i were invisible . paul : oh , reporters all over you , huh ? heather : yeah , i mean , i ca n't really blame them . it is big news . it 's a high- profile murder trial , and a key piece of evidence appears out of nowhere . the defendant walks . paul : yeah , well , for what it 's worth , i thought you were brilliant in court . heather : ( chuckles ) a lot of good it did me . paul : i know it 's got ta be frustrating . all that work ... heather : well , in some ways , i 'm glad it worked out the way it did . paul : well , it was -- heather : hey . paul : hey , ricky . ricky : hey , how 's it goin ' , dad ? heather ? paul : how are you ? good to see you . nice surprise . heather : i invited ricky to join us . paul : great . ricky : you sure it 's okay , me being here after what happened in court today ? heather : we may have been on opposing sides , but you know what ? this case taught me something . paul : what 's that ? heather : how important family is . i 'm grateful for always having your support . and thank you for letting me vent and always giving me advice . and , you , thank you for , um , letting me confide in you . when i was upset . i know it was somewhat reluctantly on your part , but still , it meant a lot to me . paul : well , that 's what families are for , right ? [ scene_break ] woman : can you hold for a sec ? phyllis ? phyllis : hey . woman : hey , i 'm getting a lot of calls . phyllis : oh , about the pictures of adam and heather makin ' out . woman : yes , and i 'm not sure what to tell them . phyllis : here . hello , this is phyllis newman of `` restless style , `` editor in chief . ahh , yes , i think the pictures speak for themselves , do n't you ? no , i ca n't tell you who took them . e - exactly . i agree . i think that adam newman is definitely at the center of every scandal . [ scene_break ] adam : vance , this is , uh , adam newman . i might be needing your legal services soon . call me as soon as you get this , please ? ( tosses down cell phone ) ( knock on door ) adam : ( sighs ) you know , i ca n't be bothered with you right now . victor : why ? because i finally have proof that you tried to destroy sharon 's memory card ? adam : you do n't have a damn thing . victor : what 's this ? mm - hmm . were you trying to destroy her or help her ? adam : help her , obviously . victor : really ? either way , i 'm gon na make sure that you never get near her again . [ scene_break ] man : ms. clark ? avery : yes ? man : dan sanders , `` genoa city chronicle . `` would you care to comment on your client 's release ? avery : i believed from day one sharon was innocent . i 'm glad to see justice prevailed . dan : hmm . your critics are saying that it was luck . that if the audio from the volcano had n't turned up , your long winning streak would be over . avery : well , that 's because they never got to hear my defense that i was gon na put up . dan : your defense ? did it have anything to do with the article `` restless style online `` posted earlier today ? avery : what article ? [ scene_break ] adam : what would make you think that i got rid of the memory card or that i even had it in the first place ? victor : it did n't end up in the creek by accident now , did it ? adam : that does n't mean i put it there . victor : then why did you look so panic - stricken when you learned that the memory card had been found ? adam : did i look panic - stricken ? i do n't care what you think . i have nothing to hide . and as far as sharon is concerned , you do n't tell me what to do . i can see her if i want . you ca n't stop me . victor : if i were you , son , i would n't put that theory to the test . adam : is that supposed to scare me ? victor : it should . adam : you do n't get it , do you ? i can have sharon . victor : really ? adam : how many times have i disappointed her ? hmm ? how many times has she looked past it ? forgiven me ? seen the good in me ? victor : son , it saddens me to tell you that there 's no good left in you for her to see . adam : and that 's your opinion . but sharon 's different from you . she 's a little bit more forgiving than you are , and she sees the real me , the me that sometimes i do n't even see . but you , you see a monster that you relentlessly try and portray me as . victor : if you honestly think you can win back sharon , then you are far more delusional than i thought . adam : well , i guess we 'll see then , wo n't we ? victor : ( sighs ) beware , son . sharon is far smarter and stronger than you are giving her credit for . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) noah : ( sighs ) sharon : so you sure you do n't want me to help ? i -- noah : no , no , i 'm ... sharon : ( laughs ) noah : i 'm almost done . sharon : oh , my gosh . this is so surreal . this morning , i woke up in a prison cell . and look at me now . noah : i still ca n't believe you 're free . sharon : neither can i . you know , there were times when ... i thought it was n't ever gon na happen . i did n't think i 'd ever be able to reach out and ... hold my son ever again . noah , i 've missed you . i just missed you so much . noah : ( sighs ) i missed you , too , mom . ( knock on door ) noah : i 'll get it . sharon : okay . noah : hey , hey , dad . nick : hey . noah : hi , little stinker . sharon : ( gasps ) ( laughs ) faith ! nick : she asked for you the entire drive over here . sharon : you did , `` bunny `` ? come here . i missed you , baby . faith : this ! sharon : ( gasps ) i promise you , mommy is never gon na leave you again . faith : this , this , this ! sharon : ( gasps ) let 's play . ( chuckles ) faith : do it again . nick : ( chuckles ) sharon : i have missed these cheeks ... faith : do it again . nick : ( chuckles ) sharon : and these little fingers , and that belly . noah : look how happy faith is . nick : yeah , son , you know , dad 's and brothers are pretty cool , but moms are in a whole other league . ( sighs ) sharon : you know , i 've had to be so strong for so long . and i just ... i do n't think i 've processed the whole terrible ordeal yet . nick : sharon , what you 've been through you 're not gon na be able to forget overnight . sharon : no . faith : ( giggles ) sharon : being with my daughter is a great start , though , nick . thank you so much for bringing her . ( cell phone vibrates ) ( vibrating stops ) nick : yeah , um , she , uh , she pretty much demanded that i drive her over here . she said she was gon na take the keys and drive herself if i did n't do it . sharon : ( chuckles ) nick : right , faith ? noah : all right , i 'm hungry . what do you want for dinner , mom ? sharon : ( gasps ) well , are you cooking ? nick : wow . noah : yeah , totally . i can make anything ... well , as long as the main ingredient is ground beef . ( chuckles ) sharon : ( chuckles ) um , surprise us . noah : dad , any requests ? ( cell phone vibrates ) nick : you got ta be kidding me . um , you know what , son ? i do n't know if i can stay . i 'm getting a lot of calls from the magazine . i got ta find out what 's going on . [ scene_break ] phyllis : no , that 's definitely heather stevens . definitely . oh , well , you judge for yourself . i 'm not gon na go there . mm . okay , thanks . oh , my god . look at those hits . it 's ins -- avery : you bitch . you stole those pictures right out from under me , and in a court of law , no less . phyllis : my bad . avery : is there anything you wo n't do to get what you want ? [ scene_break ] paul : thank you . all right , i 'd like to propose a toast . to a woman getting her life back today . heather : mm . ricky : hear , hear . ( glasses clink ) paul : and i 'd also like to suggest that if it had n't been for that memory card showing up , you would have gotten a conviction . heather : ( sighs ) i do n't know about that . paul : what an experience , huh ? to be involved in such a fascinating trial . ricky : yeah , totally . paul : bet you learned a lot about how the legal system works . ricky : you have no idea . paul : and what makes a good story , too . and since you want to be a journalist , that , uh , is invaluable , do n't you think ? heather : you know what ? this case was a real wake - up call for me . paul : how so ? heather : it really made me want to be a better person . i mean , sure , you know what ? it would have been nice to have a win . but that 's not what this is really about . paul : it 's how you play the game . heather : only it 's not a game . i mean , sharon newman 's future was at stake . paul : exactly . heather : and sometimes , i think i get so caught up in prosecuting somebody that i forget why it is i went into this field . but no more . from now on , i am all about integrity , like you . and this guy here -- i mean , come on . working for the defense , and still able to be friendly with his big sis . i do n't know you well , ricky , but what i 've seen , i really like . ( footsteps approach ) paul : aw . dan : excuse me , ms. stevens ? heather : dan sanders , right ? dan : yes , good memory . i was wondering if i could get a quote for `` the chronicle . `` um , what 's your reaction to the pictures on the `` restless style `` web site ? the ones of you and adam newman ? heather : how did you hear about that ? dan : i - i did n't hear about it . i - i saw it . right here . heather : ( whispers ) oh , my god . [ scene_break ] victor : if you had come forward with the memory card in the first place , you would n't have had to seduce heather to help sharon . adam : if you had n't faked skye 's death and tried to frame me for her murder , none of this would have happened . look at you . you 're such a hypocrite if there ever was one . this is all your fault , and now you 're acting all pious ? victor : none of my actions , son , compare with what you have done . adam : okay , then . good talk . victor : you used sex to compromise another woman 's reputation for your own gain . adam : what , are you the captain of the moral police now ? what do you care what i do to the a.d.a . ? victor : the bottom line is , sharon will never forgive you for withholding evidence that could have freed her from that prison . adam : and if you believed that , you would n't be here right now . victor : i 'm here for another reason , son . ( knock on door ) adam : ahh . if it is n't our illustrious district attorney . spencer : may i come in ? adam : why ? spencer : mr. newman asked me to stop by . adam : i repeat , why ? victor : i 'm hoping mr. walsh 's visit will end in your arrest . spencer : so when did you first have access to the recording of sharon and skye the night skye died ? adam : i never said i had access to it . spencer : so what 'd you mean when you said early on that the evidence `` did n't pan out `` ? adam : well , i do n't know . it was a long time ago . it was a bit emotional for me , so my memory is a bit fuzzy , you know ? victor : if you know what 's good for you , son , your memory will make a very quick recovery . adam : you hear that ? my father 's quite fond of making threats to me . i hope you took note of that one . spencer : your father and i are in total agreement . stop stalling , and just start talking . adam : okay , as soon as my attorney 's present . victor : now you know he has something to hide . adam : you 've railroaded me far too many times . you either arrest me or you get out . spencer : i do n't have enough to arrest you . but i suggest you call that attorney of yours . adam : ( sighs ) victor : i meant what i said about sharon . adam : she 's a big girl . she can make up her own mind . victor : son , look at me . you stay away from her . you got that ? [ scene_break ] sharon : well , i sang her a lullaby , and she drifted right off . nick : yeah , she definitely missed your nighttime ritual . every time i tried it with her , she always put her hand over my mouth . sharon : ( chuckles ) so did you find out what 's going on at `` restless style `` ? nick : yeah . apparently , phyllis posted online some pictures of adam and ... heather making out . you do n't seem surprised . sharon : i 'm not . nick : so you knew about them ? sharon : yeah , avery was seconds away from using them to show prosecutorial misconduct , and then phyllis and ronan burst in with that memory card . nick : how did phyllis know about the pictures , let alone get her hands on them ? sharon : ( sighs ) you know , you 'd have to ask her . nick : i will . i better head over there . sharon : you 're not gon na bring faith back to the nanny , are you ? nick : no , not on your first night home . sharon : i appreciate that . nick : i am concerned about the future , though , sharon . sharon : why ? nick : well , right now , you want to devote all your time to your kids . but how long until you abandon them again ? sharon : what ? nick ... never ! i mean it . nick : i know you mean that today , but what about tomorrow ? sharon , i mean , you swore to me that you were done with adam , and then suddenly , you 're engaged to him again . for all i know , you could be with him right now . sharon : i swear to you , the only thing that matters to me is my children . nick : you have no idea how much i hope you mean that , because i will not allow noah and faith to be hurt any more than they already have been . [ scene_break ] paul : look , ms. stevens has no comment . thank you . dan : ahh , okay . well , if you decide you want to go on record , give me a call , okay ? heather : oh , my god . how did those pictures get out ? paul : a better question -- what were you doing kissing that jerk ? heather : ( sighs ) i was drunk . he played on our history to get me up to his room . paul : hmm . heather : and i was just gon na lie down for a minute until the room stopped spinning . ( sighs ) oh , my god . paul : and you trusted him after everything he 's done ? heather : i was having a bad day , and i was feeling vulnerable . i promise you , nothing happened between us beyond what you saw in that photograph . paul : did you know about the pictures ? heather : adam told me that they existed . he said that they might surface in court . paul : to cause a mistrial . heather : right . but when the new evidence came out proving that sharon did n't murder skye , i thought that there was no reason for him to release them . ( sighs ) how could i let this happen ? ( cell phone rings ) heather : oh , my god . it 's the d.a . ( ring ) heather : uh , spencer , hi , i - if this is about those pic -- uh , y - yes , i 'm at the athletic club . uh , yes , sir . i - i 'll wait for you here . he 's on his way over . ricky : uh , i 've got some wrap - up on the trial . paul : what , now ? ricky : yeah , intern hours . ( sighs ) i 'll catch you soon . heather : i 'm so screwed . [ scene_break ] avery : how did you find out about them anyway ? phyllis : well , your intern wanted to make a little trade . um , cash , and a job here at `` restless style , `` my magazine , for the photographs . avery : ricky . phyllis : mm - hmm . avery : he told me someone wanted to pay him big money . i should have guessed it was you . phyllis : yeah , yeah , avery , he came to me . avery : right , but he did n't sell you the pictures . he had a change of heart . phyllis : and your point is ? avery : my point is that you could n't buy them , so you grabbed them when no one was looking , right ? and then you put them in your stupid magazine . now forget the fact that that 's completely unethical and that you 've ruined a woman 's career , as long as you could stick it to me , right ? phyllis : avery , this is not about you . avery : oh , i think it is about me . phyllis : oh , i think it is n't . sweetie , sweetie , you 're not that important to me . i 'm sorry . this is business . business . avery : bull . i think everything you 've done since i got to town is about me . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , i 'm gon na take off . i 'll , uh , check in with you later and make sure you 're okay . sharon : thanks . nick , i 'm ... i did n't mean to get defensive earlier , and you know what ? i - i have given you reason not to trust me . nick : yeah , you have . sharon : nick , i 'm not gon na hurt those kids again . being separated from them was torture for me . nick : look , sharon , i know that you are a great mother . but you 've made some really terrible decisions . sharon : i know . i know . nick : all right , we got a lot of time to discuss this stuff . enjoy your night at home with your daughter . sharon : both my kids . nick : yeah . in fact , i 'm gon na go out the back way and tell him i 'm leaving . sharon : okay . sharon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sam : ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) sam : hello ? sharon : sam , it 's me . sam : sharon ? sharon : guess what ? sam : what ? sharon : i 'm free . i - i - i 'm out of jail . sam : what -- what -- i -- how ? sharon : just a little while ago . phyllis and ronan found the missing memory card . and when the judge heard the recording of me trying to save skye , he -- he dropped all the charges against me , and he just gave me time served for trying to escape . sam : that 's the best news i 've heard in a long time . sharon : i mean , yesterday , i 'd all but given up hope , and today , i 'm in my own home . i 'm with my kids . i can sleep in my own bed . ( laughs ) sam : well , if i was there , i - i 'd give you a big hug . i would . sharon : i knew that you would be happy for me . sam : well , you 've been given a second chance , you know ? i know you wo n't waste it . sharon : you 're right . i wo n't . [ scene_break ] spencer : when i hired you back , you convinced me you 'd changed . heather : i have . spencer : yet here you are , in the middle of another scandal . paul : spencer , in all fairness , i think -- spencer : do n't defend her , williams . now i told you the next time you screwed up , you were out . heather : sir , the last thing i wanted was to embarrass you or the d.a . 's office . paul : ( sighs ) spencer : it 's a shame you ca n't get your act together . you 'd be one hell of a prosecutor . heather : spencer , is there anything i can say to make you -- spencer : no . you were caught kissing a witness . i have no recourse but to fire you . paul : spencer ... ( stammers ) come on , i -- spencer : i 'm sorry , paul , but for all her talent , your daughter 's become a liability to me . paul : i 'm sorry , sweetheart . heather : how could i have been such an idiot ? i should have known that adam was setting me up . [ scene_break ] ricky : how could you do this ? phyllis : oh , my god , both of you ? uh , you were a nanosecond from doin ' it yourself . what are you talking about ? ricky : those pictures were mine , phyllis . you printed them without my permission . phyllis : oops , i ... ( sighs ) ricky : oh , i 'll give you `` oops . `` i 'm filing a lawsuit against you and `` restless style . `` avery : and i will gladly represent you . expect a process server in your future . [ scene_break ] sam : i do n't know how soon i can get back to genoa city . sharon : well , you 're needed there . sam : i ca n't wait to see you , especially without a guard watching our every move , you know ? sharon : mm . how are things in new mexico ? sam : it 's good to be taking care of my patients again . sharon : you know , you have a real gift with animals . sam : walkin ' out to the barn where you stayed , that , uh , it sure brings back a lot of memories . sharon : yeah , there were a lot of special memories there -- you and me and piper and fanny . ( chuckles ) sam : yeah , sometimes , i wish we could go back . sharon : me , too . you know , despite what i was going through at the time -- missing my kids and -- and being afraid of being caught , it -- i really had ... a lot of special moments there with you in the barn , and i - i felt at peace with you on the ranch . sam : well , i know you just got out , you know ? i 'll , uh , i 'll give piper the good news , and maybe we can talk again soon , huh ? sharon : okay . bye , sam . sam : night . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) sharon : victor ! ( chuckles ) victor : ( sighs ) sharon : ( sighs ) victor : something smells so good . sharon : well , noah is cooking for me . victor : i hope you did n't have to deal with all those reporters outside the gate . sharon : no , um , you know , there were just a few when we got here , and noah was able to drive past 'em . victor : did -- i thought nicholas might have brought faith by . sharon : um , yeah , he did . and -- and -- victor : he did ? oh . sharon : yeah , he was gon na stay with us for dinner , but then something came up at work , but , um , he left faith here with me . victor : i 'm glad . that 's nice of him . sharon : victor , i 've never been happier in my life . i mean , i can -- i can open a window and smell the fresh air . and i have my son in the kitchen . i have my daughter upstairs asleep . ( sighs ) victor : i 'm so happy for you . sharon : i ca n't thank you enough for everything you did for me , for everything you were willing to do . victor : promise me one thing . sharon : what ? victor : you stay away from adam . [ scene_break ] paul : give me one good reason why i should n't kick your ass . adam : you never know who 's hiding behind a potted palm with a camera . paul : why did you do it , adam ? heather was drunk . a normal person would have called her a cab . adam : nobody in this town ever accused me of being normal . paul : yeah , but to set her up like that ? to make her look like a fool ? she lost her job at the d.a . 's office . you know that ? adam : no , i had n't heard about that . paul : yeah , well , you destroyed her career . she 's devastated . adam : i know how much the position of a.d.a . meant to her . but i 'm not the one you should be blaming . paul : really ? who should i blame ? adam : the person who took the pictures . that 's who you ought to look for . [ scene_break ] phyllis : thank you . ricky : sharon had already been exonerated . there was no reason to print those pictures . avery : except vindictiveness and greed . phyllis : oh , listen to you two hypocrites . you were gon na break out those pictures in court before the memory card showed itse -- by -- by the way , i found the memory card , by the way . avery : yeah , yeah , you mentioned that more than once . ricky : the photos were a last - ditch attempt to save our client . phyllis : okay , if you have to justify throwing your sister under the bus , that 's how you do it . avery : no , no , no , he begged me to find another way . phyllis : ( scoffs ) are you kidding me ? he took the pictures , avery . avery : okay , okay , all personal issues aside , i get it . trash -- you need trash to sell your magazines . phyllis : okay , so you understand that . no problem . we have no problem . avery : no , the problem is that you stole the photos , and if you think you 're gon na get away with it , you 're crazy . nick : whoa , phyllis stole the photos ? avery : yes , she did . and i hope it was worth it , because we 're suing phyllis and the magazine . nick : no , you ca n't do that . avery : oh , really , nick ? watch us . come on . phyllis : do n't look at me like that . he came to me with those pictures . he came to me . nick : ricky . that 's why you needed to speak with him the other day . phyllis : yes . yes . nick : but he obviously did n't sell them to you . otherwise , you would n't have had to steal them . phyllis : ( sighs ) are you kidding me ? we 're running a magazine here . are you really taking her side ? nick : ( hits desktop ) do you have any idea what kind of jeopardy you put this magazine in ? and us ? phyllis : where are you going ? where are you going ? nick : i 'm going to find avery to try and do some damage control . phyllis : of course you are . of course you are . let me tell you something , it was a genius move -- a genius move on my part to break the story ! you should be kissing my feet . ( throws paper ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : i had no idea you were such a good cook . sharon : yeah . victor : that was good . sharon : you know , obviously , i knew you were in paris , but you never told me you studied at cordon bleu . victor : ( sighs ) what ? noah : well , it 's just spaghetti and homemade meatballs . victor : at le cordon bleu . wow . spaghetti and meatballs ? well , this was so good , maybe you should graduate to hamburgers and french fries and then eventually own your own restaurant . what do you think ? noah : you know , that is what i 've always wanted , grandpa . victor : ( laughs ) noah : not really , though . sharon : ( laughs ) oh , i love this -- just hanging out with my family , laughing . noah : i 'm happy you could join us . victor : i would n't miss your mother 's homecoming for anything . sharon : ( sighs ) noah : well , um , i 'm gon na clear everything then . victor : yep . noah : ( sighs ) victor : thank you . noah : no worries . faith : ( fusses ) victor : is that the baby ? sharon : oh , yeah . i 'll be right back . victor : okay . ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) victor : adam ? do n't you ever call here again . you got it ? sharon : okay . faith had just kicked her blankets off . who was on the phone ? victor : just a pesky reporter . one of those guys out there trying to get a hold of you , you know ? sharon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) you 're crazy if you think you can keep me away from sharon . [ scene_break ] nick : avery , five minutes . that 's all i ask . avery : why ? so you can talk me out of the lawsuit ? nick : what phyllis did was wrong . avery : well , i doubt your hands are clean . nick : i swear to you , i had nothing to do with that . avery : ricky has every right to sue . nick : ca n't you talk to him ? avery : and what ? plead my sister 's case ? that 's not gon na happen . nick : there has to be something i can do to make this right . avery : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry , nick . it 's too late for that . [ scene_break ] ricky : where 's heather ? paul : i do n't know . ricky : what happened with the district attorney ? paul : he fired her . ricky : damn . paul : i - i 'm worried about her , ricky . when she left here , she was pretty upset . ricky : i 'm not surprised . paul : i ran into adam . ricky : i hope you put him through a wall . paul : the thought crossed my mind . then he mentioned something that ... got me thinking . ricky : what 'd he say ? paul : he said i should blame the person who took the pictures . seriously , ricky . what -- what kind of a person would do that ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : i know . scandalous . i know . craziness , right ? ( gasps ) oh , my -- excuse me ! do n't get mad at me . i did n't take the pictures . i did n't take 'em . if you want to get mad at someone , get mad at your brother . [ next_on ] adam : you and i can not quit each other . you know that . heather : tell me that you did n't really take those pictures . avery : by the time i 'm done with you , you 'll be broke and on your way to prison , but then it would n't be the first time . | sharon has a happy reunion with noah and faith . noah cooks dinner for sharon and victor . nick worries that sharon will get back together with adam and abandon her children , but she promises that she will never leave her kids again . victor warns adam to stay away from sharon . and tries to get the da to arrest him for tampering with evidence . spencer does n't have enough proof to arrest adam . adam is determined to get back together with sharon no matter what anyone does to try and keep him away from her . heather is fired once spencer finds out about the pictures . ricky ca n't help but feel guilty about what he did to his sister . ricky intends to sue phyllis and restless style for using the pictures without his authorization . avery is happy to be his lawyer because she thinks phyllis stole the pictures just to stick it to her . nick tries to persuade avery to ask ricky not to sue but she tells him that he is too late . she is moving forward with the case . paul confronts adam about the pictures and he tells him to look for the person who took the pictures because the photographer is the real guilty party . an angry heather goes to the restless style office and shoves phyllis . phyllis shouts that she is n't the only one to blame , because ricky is the person who took the pictures . |
sharon : what do you want , phyllis ? phyllis : oh , you did hear me before . sharon : yes , but i 'm not in the mood . phyllis : so , what 's it gon na be ? trick or treat ? sharon : i really do n't have time for games today . nick and i are getting married . phyllis : i heard . sharon : and i 'm not gon na let you ruin it this time . phyllis : yeah , i am so sorry about your last wedding . it did n't turn out the way any of us expected . sharon : this one will . phyllis : that 's why i 'm here . sharon : what do you mean ? phyllis : this time , your wedding will end up just the way it 's supposed to . austin : hey , boss . happy wedding day . nick : thank you . austin : can i get you a , uh , cold glass of champagne , a little pre - wedding celebration ? it 's on the house . nick : oh , that 's generous . austin : [ laughs ] nick : no , i 'm looking for summer . she texted me , said she wanted to meet here . austin : she did ? nick : yeah . she said she had a present for me , something she wanted me to have at the ceremony . austin : that 's weird . she 's not here , and from what i know , she was n't planning to be . nick : hmm . i wonder where she could be . victor : sweetheart ... this is your hairbrush , right ? not faith 's ? summer : yeah . uh , it 's definitely mine . victor : you 're positive ? summer : yeah , grandpa . i do n't understand . why do you have my hairbrush , and why do you care who it belongs to ? abby : hmm . she ca n't seem to catch a break . traci : kelly ? abby : i know . yes , i know . i 've never been her biggest fan . traci : [ chuckles ] what a nice way to put that . [ laughs ] abby : it 's just -- it 's hard not to feel bad for her . her brother kills her dad , she loses her son , marriage falls apart , and just when she seems to find happiness with uncle jack , phyllis decides to wake up and add more misery to kelly 's life . traci : i have a feeling that phyllis will not be successful . kelly : i ca n't stop thinking about that kiss in your office and where it would have led if avery had n't walked in . jack : yeah , i 've been thinking about that , too . kelly : listen , i know you have a lot to sort out with phyllis . i mean , now that i know how you feel about me , i just want you to know that i 'll be waiting , okay ? jack : uh , i have to call you back , okay ? kelly : i love you . jack : i love you , too . billy : hey , big brother . jack : i thought you were phyllis . yeah , she said she was gon na come back here and rest . billy : oh , well , the , uh , bedroom door 's still closed , so i guess she 's still sleeping . jack : what do you got there ? billy : just some personal things i 'm taking over to chelsea 's . jack : wow . i did n't realize things were that serious between you two . billy : oh , you know me . never too serious about anything . but i 'm happy , and moving in with chelsea is the best decision i 've made in a long time . jack : if you say so . billy : so , what about you ? still lost in your own personal bermuda love triangle ? jack : actually , i 've made a decision , too . noah : hey . here to pick up that phone order . oh , and a coffee to go , please . oh , whatever you do , no pumpkin spice . thanks . [ computer keys clacking ] noah : what 's up , kev ? what you working on ? kevin : just a little something i believe in . noah : must be nice having something to believe in . kevin : are you feeling lost , young noah ? directionless ? noah : maybe . kevin : i heard your anti - pumpkin spice stance . that 's a cause to believe in . noah : yeah , you know me . fight the good fight . kevin : well , if i were you , i would launch a worldwide crusade against cinnamon and nutmeg . noah : so , what 's this special thing you 're working on here ? kevin : oh , uh ... it 's not ready . and what is it with people trying to look at things on my personal private laptop ? noah : what is it with you being so paranoid ? are you hacking again , kevin ? kevin : no , i just , uh , i would just like for people to mind their own business , that 's all . noah : well , you are in a very public coffee shop typing away at a million miles per minute , drawing some attention to yourself . relax . kevin : sorry . yeah , it 's just mariah was just here asking the same questions , and , um , i 'm not ready to share just yet . noah : wait . mariah was just here ? kevin : yeah . why ? is that a problem ? noah : it 's just -- i left her at the flower shop a few minutes ago , and she was with faith and they wanted to pick up the flowers , and then she sent me here to pick up the cupcakes . she 's my sister all of like 10 minutes . she 's bossing me around . pain in my butt . kevin : [ laughs ] she is something , all right . noah : well , i guess i should be glad that she 's trying to help with the wedding rather than try to sabotage it . kevin : you 're right . you should be grateful . there are enough people trying to stop that wedding . noah : maybe this time with mariah on their side , nothing 's gon na stop my mom and dad from getting married . nick : no answer . austin : i 'm sure she 'll be here soon . knowing summer , she 's probably just doing something crazy for the gift . nick : sounds about right . austin : you know , i knew that she was planning on doing something special , but i did n't know she was planning on giving it to you today . nick : i do n't know if summer told you or not , but i did invite her to the ceremony . austin : yeah , she did . um , you know why she 's not coming , though , right ? nick : well , yeah . having phyllis back is great , but it does make things real awkward for summer . austin : well , we want to take you and sharon out to celebrate . i mean , you guys have been great to us , and [ chuckles ] i just want to show you that we appreciate it . nick : yeah , let 's do it . i mean , we know what it 's like when people do n't want you together . austin : yeah . so i heard that , uh , you talked to phyllis about our marriage ? nick : yeah . i 'm sure you figured out by now it is not easy to get phyllis to change her mind . austin : yeah . well , at least you 're cool with me . i mean , that 's something . nick : it took us awhile to get there . austin : yeah . i just -- you should know , i 'm grateful that you gave me a chance . nick : well , i owed summer that much . after everything i 've put her through with the paternity test , she forgave me . she let me be a part of her life . i was n't gon na turn my back on her . austin : you know , summer never stopped thinking of you as her dad . nick : well , that 's good , because , to me , she will always be my daughter . summer : grandpa , what is the deal with my hairbrush ? victor : well , faith left it here one night a few weeks ago . and i meant to return it to her . summer : oh , i think i just left it at sharon 's when i was babysitting . faith probably meant to put it in her backpack to give back to me . victor : and you 're positive this is yours ? summer : yes . grandpa , what is going on ? is there something wrong ? victor : there 's something i have to tell you . sharon : what do you mean , my wedding is going to end the way it 's supposed to ? phyllis : relax . i 'm not here to cause trouble . sharon : well , that 's hard to take at face value . you may not remember , but you live to make trouble for me . phyllis : no , i live to live . sometimes you 're just in the way . but that 's not why i 'm here today . sharon : then why ? phyllis : i have been enlisted to take you to your wedding . sharon : that 's hilarious . you can go now , phyllis . phyllis : i 'm serious . sharon : who would enlist you to do anything for me ? phyllis : nick . sharon : okay , well , now i know you 're lying because nick and noah and faith are taking me to the wedding themselves . phyllis : that 's what they told you . it was a ploy . sharon : and why would my soon - to - be husband lie to me ? phyllis : he wants to surprise you . he 's got the whole family there waiting for you to arrive . sharon : the whole family where ? phyllis : oh , come on . what do n't you understand about the concept of a surprise ? sharon : i understand you and how your mind works . being nice to me is not part of your brain chemistry . phyllis : okay , well , then chalk it up to all those cold days in hell people told you about . sharon : wow . i feel so much better . phyllis : okay , are you coming with me or not ? because nick promised this was gon na take like 20 minutes . sharon : i 'm gon na need a lot more information before i go anywhere with you . phyllis : fine , but if he is mad at me because i ruined this , i am gon na tell him it was your fault . sharon : ruined what ? phyllis : he 's giving you that big wedding he promised you -- the ballroom , the million guests , the ice sculptures , huge wedding cake that is borderline tacky , in my opinion , but -- the works . sharon : nick planned all of that by himself ? phyllis : he 's a newman . he probably had a lot of help . but he asked me to bring you . sharon : well , i mean , it does sound like nick . he 's romantic like that . phyllis : [ sighs ] i am regretting that i agreed to help . look , can we go ? sharon : no . phyllis : [ sighs ] for god sakes . why not ? sharon : i do n't know which sounds less likely -- nick asking you to bring me to our wedding or you agreeing . so spill it , phyllis . what are you really up to ? billy : so , what 's this big decision that you 've made ? jack : i am going to tell phyllis that kelly and i are involved . billy : nice euphemism . jack : getting into all the details of my relationship with kelly is not gon na help anything . billy : well , even without the details , there 's gon na be fallout . are you prepared for that ? jack : right now , i 'm just concerned about phyllis and how she 's gon na accept the news . billy : well , that 's what i meant . are you prepared for how phyllis is gon na handle it ? and might i suggest wearing full body armor . jack : i have to get everything out in the open now . she suspects already that i 'm withholding something . she 's pushing me . she 's pushing everybody to fill her in on what she missed out on . billy : god knows phyllis can be persistent . jack : oh , yeah . she got my tablet the other day , determined to learn something on the web . billy : [ scoffs ] good , ol ' phyllis . jack : i hate deceiving her . i hate it . and i hate that everyone that knows about me and kelly is forced to not tell phyllis the truth . it 's not fair . billy : i am sure that kelly is thrilled about you passing her off as my mistress . jack : kelly has been amazing in all of this , and believe me , i know what she 's been through . billy : so , what are you gon na tell phyllis when you drop this little bomb on her ? jack : the truth . that i waited months , that i held out hope when the doctors did n't have any hope . and then someone walked into my life . i was n't looking for it . i was n't hoping for it , but that person became important to me . billy : jack , you know that 's not gon na be enough . she 's gon na want to know how important this other woman is to you . jack : yeah , and do i love her . billy : and what she 's really gon na want to know is , `` do you want to be with her more than you want to be with me ? `` what are you gon na say when she asks you that ? kelly : hey , ladies . everything okay here ? traci : yes , it 's fine . thank you . how are you doing , kelly ? kelly : oh , i 'm fantastic . could n't be better . abby : that 's surprising , considering phyllis is back . traci : abby . abby : i 'm just saying . if i were kelly , after the entrance that hurricane phyllis made at nick and sharon 's wedding , it would have made me crazy . kelly : well , you 're absolutely right , 'cause it did . but , uh , yesterday jack and i clarified things , and now i feel much better . traci : well , i 'm glad to hear that . abby : interesting . um , 'cause uncle jack was just in here with phyllis and summer , and the three of them looked like one big , happy family . maybe you misunderstood what he said to you . kevin : well , have fun today . noah : thanks . yeah , we got cupcakes and flowers . according to faith , that 's all you need for a good wedding . kevin : i thought the last one was pretty good . right up until the last bit . noah : right . yeah , i think i 'm just gon na lock the door to the justice of the peace 's office this time , make sure everything goes off without a hitch . kevin : good idea . well , good luck , and say hi to mariah . noah : say hi to mariah ? first of all , if i ever said anything like that to her , she 'd throw something heavy at my head . kevin : [ laughs ] she is something , all right . noah : secondly , you have a thing for mariah . kevin : no . noah : you sure ? kevin : yeah , we 're -- we 're friends , that 's all . just ... mutual interests . noah : it 's too bad . i can see it . kevin : really ? noah : mm - hmm . kevin : you got to be the only person who does , then . noah : see you , kev . kevin : hmm . summer : grandpa , are -- are you okay ? victor : you know , it 's just that hearing you call me grandpa ... means a lot to me , okay ? i have never thought of you as anything but a newman . summer : thought you did get pretty mad at me when i told you that i wanted jack to be a part of my life . victor : well , i only got mad because i knew jack abbott was trying to turn you against the newmans . never got mad at you . summer : i was just scared that you thought i 'd chosen the abbotts over the newmans , which i would never do . victor : well , i 'm glad to hear that . summer : i love both of my families . victor : come here . [ sighs ] [ sighs deeply ] i love you . do n't you ever forget that . summer : as if you would ever let me . victor : [ chuckles ] never would . anyway , um ... you know you have gone through a lot in your short life . summer : yeah , but i do n't want you to have to worry about me , grandpa . it 's been an insane year , yes , but i 'm in a good place right now . austin and i are happy . nick and i are close again . and mom is home . and even though you probably do n't want to hear this , i have finally come to think of jack as my dad . victor : hmm . well , you might think of jack abbott as your father , but , uh , to me , you 'll always be a newman . phyllis : i do n't know why i bother . you are the same old , paranoid , insecure sharon . sharon : please . you were always the one who was threatened by me . you were terrified that nick would end up turning to me , and now he has , and you 're offering to drive me to the wedding ? phyllis : i do n't know why i did n't take no for an answer . sharon : whatever that means . phyllis : i called nick earlier . he covered when you asked him who was on the phone . sharon : that was you ? phyllis : he obviously did n't want to upset you . sharon : okay , so he did n't want me to know that you were on the phone , but he wanted you to drive me to the wedding ? phyllis : no . he told me he could n't talk . he was all crazed trying to pull off the surprise he had planned . he was running way behind schedule , and i offered to help him out . sharon : and he took you up on your offer ? phyllis : actually , he turned me down . but i begged him to let me make up for what happened at your last wedding . sharon : because you feel so bad that you ruined it . phyllis : what i did was selfish and hurtful . and normally i 'd be okay with that , but a lot of people that love me are very upset with me for what i did . sharon : so , you want to make it up to them , but not to me ? phyllis : honestly , yeah . i saw an opportunity to make things right with my loved ones , and i grabbed it . sharon : you 're doing something nice for your own purposes . that 's not completely impossible . in fact , that 's believable . phyllis : great . then can we get out of here and get to the ceremony ? because i really do n't want to get blamed for screwing up this wedding , too , okay ? sharon : not so fast . i want to call nick first . phyllis : no . you ca n't do that . traci : thank you so much . kelly : sure . traci : listen , i - i 'm sorry about abby . she did n't -- abby : no , aunt traci . you do not have to make excuses for me . kelly , i 'm not trying to upset you . i just think you should know that awake phyllis is a much different animal than comatose phyllis . kelly : yes , and i figured that out . look , i am not gon na try to keep jack from spending time with his daughter and her mother . if anybody understands the importance of a parent - child bond , it 's me . traci : yes , of course you do . abby : but this mother lioness has claws , and she wo n't hesitate to scratch your eyes out with them . kelly : i 'll wear protective goggles . [ light laughter ] i 'm not gon na try to keep jack from spending time with summer . that does n't mean that things are gon na go back to the way they were with him and phyllis . abby : okay , kelly , what exactly did my uncle jack say to you to make you feel so confident ? traci : sweetie , what goes on between jack and kelly is frankly none of our business . abby : i 'm just curious . because you know phyllis , and she 's not gon na let go of uncle jack that easily . kelly : well , neither am i . jack : honestly , i do n't know what i 'm gon na tell phyllis if she asks how important kelly is to me . billy : well , you 'd better figure it out , because as i recall , phyllis does not play well with others , especially if they 're after her man . jack : it 's one of my favorite things about her . she 's fiercely loyal . billy : you two have been through a lot together . jack : oh , boy , have we . for as many years as i can count , i - i knew we were destined to be together . or destined not to be together . billy : [ chuckles ] jack : so many times we 've almost made it happen , came so close , and then i 'd mess it up or she 'd blow it , and ... seems like the more we failed , the more we fell in love . we finally got it right . we were gon na get married . it was gon na be forever , and then that ... damn accident . billy : enter kelly . jack : enter kelly . damaged , broken , just like me . i saw the hurt , the pain , and i understood it . i thought if i held her long enough , maybe all of her hurt would go away . maybe mine would , too . i ... i never expected to fall in love . i swear i did n't . billy : i know what it 's like when love catches you by surprise , especially when you never thought you could look at another woman again . jack : do you really ? billy : jack , my marriage to victoria is over . jack : yeah , but you still love her . billy : i love chelsea . jack : that 's the problem i 'm having . it 's possible to love two women at the same time . billy : but you ca n't be with both of them . you have to choose one , jack . i have . and eventually , you 'll have to , also . victor : i know that you came here to get some reassurance about your mother . not sure if i can give it to you . summer : yeah , well , at least i know that she 's not suffering any side effects from the treatment . i just wish i knew why she 's been so distracted . victor : but she has been going through so much lately . you know , it 's gon na be very difficult for her to process this . summer : yeah , if she ever does . victor : have you ever known your mother to feel defeated ? summer : no , she 's just never been through anything like this before . victor : well , i 'm sure she 'll deal with it , as you would if you were in the position . summer : yeah , well , i am a newman , after all . victor : [ laughing ] yes , you are . summer : all right , i better get going . victor : okay . summer : i 'm gon na take this with me , unless you need it for some weird reason . victor : no , i do n't . summer : [ chuckles ] victor : bye , sweetheart . summer : bye . victor : okay . [ door opens , closes ] victor : [ sighs ] nick : still nothing . austin : yeah , here either . she 's probably getting some custom gift - wrap job for the gift , you know . you know summer . it 's always about the presentation . nick : yeah . appreciate her going to so much trouble , but i got to get out of here . i ca n't be late to my own wedding . austin : well , i 'll tell her that you came by . i still do n't get why she would send you a message and then just not show up . nick : i 'm sure there 's a perfectly logical explanation . i 'll just have to find out what it is later . see you . austin : all right . sharon : why do n't you want me to call nick ? phyllis : and you think i 'm self - centered ? sharon : i knew it . you 're trying to pull something . phyllis : i do n't want you to spoil nick 's surprise . sharon : how will calling nick do that ? phyllis : oh , my god . fine . i will spell it out for you . if you call nick and start asking questions , you will blow everything . sharon : i can talk to nick and not let on that i know what 's going on , phyllis . phyllis : can you please just let him feel like he 's pulled this off and made you the -- i think i 'm gon na barf -- happiest bride ever ? sharon : gee , when you put it that way , no . phyllis : let 's go , then . sharon : i 'm only doing this for nick . phyllis : i 'm crushed . [ door opens ] phyllis : great . sharon : what 's wrong ? phyllis : you took so damn long making up your mind , the cab i had waiting for me left . come on . we 'll take your car . sharon : sure . this whole thing 's so insane . what 's a little more insanity ? phyllis : give me your keys . i 'll drive . since i know where we 're going . traci : um , kelly ? kelly : hmm ? mm ! traci : hey , i - i 'm so sorry about abby . sometimes she can be -- kelly : it 's okay , really . i 'm used to her . [ laughs ] she 's straightforward , but i appreciate that these days . traci : well , sometimes the direct approach can sting . i just wanted to make sure that you were okay . kelly : and that 's who you are . so kind and -- and generous . you welcomed me into your family practically the first day we met . traci : um , maybe that 's because i could see that it was really difficult for you to open up to jack . when you have suffered a loss like you and i have , i think it 's really hard to let someone in again . kelly : well , for a long time , i did n't think i would . now it 's ... traci : listen . just give jack some time to sort out his feelings , okay ? kelly : traci , you 've known him your whole life . come on . just tell me . do you think jack and i still have a chance at a future ? traci : honestly ? [ sighs ] i do n't think there 's anybody that can answer that question right now . billy : i wish you had a crystal ball , jack . that might be the only way to tell how things are gon na end up for you . jack : hopefully once i tell phyllis about kelly , i 'll be one step closer to knowing what the future holds for me . billy : well , brace yourself when you drop that bomb . jack : unfortunately , i do n't need a crystal ball to know what her first reaction 's gon na be . billy : you 're not having second thoughts , are you ? jack : no , no . i got to get everything out in the open . once the dust settles , i could actually have an open , honest conversation with phyllis . billy : if you 're still alive , give me a call . i 'd like to hear how that went . jack : gee , thanks . billy : [ chuckles ] look , seriously , i ... i hope that you get all the answers you 're looking for . jack : so do i . because in all this uncertainty , one thing is absolutely sure to me . i ca n't go on like this . summer : hi ! austin : hey ! you , uh , you just missed nick . summer : i 'm gon na see him after the wedding . austin : he said that he was here to pick up the gift you wanted to give him ? summer : wait , the what ? austin : he said you messaged him . you wanted to meet him here . summer : i do n't even have his gift yet . and even if i did , i would n't ask him to come all the way here right before the wedding . nick : i 'm back ! sharon ? noah ! mariah ? where is everybody ? sharon : phyllis , what 's going on ? phyllis : sorry i ran ahead . we 're running late . i wanted to get the elevator . stupid thing 's taking forever . maybe we should take the stairs to the ballroom . you do n't have a problem with the stairs , do you ? sharon : no . let 's go . billy : well , if it is n't two of my favorite ladies on the whole planet . where you guys off to ? traci : hello . well , we 're headed to the spa for a little pampering . would you care to join us ? billy : oh , well , as much as i love a good mani - pedi , i 'm here to pick up some takeout . abby : oh , for you and your new roommate ? yeah , victoria told me you moved in with chelsea . billy : [ sighs ] well , did she also tell you that i prefer boxers over briefs ? i mean , if you 're gon na know the details of my personal life , you might as well know all of them , abby . abby : i just want to know how you can move in with that woman when you might be having a baby with victoria . billy : and i might not . abby : oh , you could n't wait until you found out ? traci : um , we have spa appointments , honey . i think it 's time to go . abby : seriously , billy , how do you always manage to make the wrong choice ? billy : oh , it 's a gift . abby : you 're making a huge mistake . billy : thanks for always sharing your thoughts , abby . kick in the head . still standing ? that 's something . kelly : well , i beg your pardon ? billy : i just ran into abby and traci , so how was that on a scale of somewhat pleasant to unbelievably annoying ? kelly : [ chuckles ] well , it pretty much ran the gamut . abby seems to think challenging phyllis for jack 's affections is pointless . billy : well , abby has a lot of opinions about things that do n't concern her . kelly : mm - hmm . billy : hopefully traci was a little more pleasant and objective . kelly : she was sweet , as always , and maddeningly neutral . billy : [ chuckles ] she 's our switzerland . every family has one . kelly : so , it 's up to you , billy . billy : what ? what 's up to me ? kelly : i need someone to be straight with me . should i fight for jack ? billy : [ sighs ] austin : so , how did it go with your mom ? did you and jack get her to accept our marriage ? summer : i could not even get her to listen to what we were saying . austin : did she flip out when you brought it up ? summer : no , it was weird . jack and i were ready to defend you , and my mom was completely distracted . it was like she was off on another planet . austin : well , do n't let it get to you . summer : yeah . you know , i feel better already just being here with you . austin : oh . do i get a reward for that , or ... ? summer : hmm , actually , you do . austin : yeah ? summer : and i have it with me in my bag . austin : okay . summer : ready ? austin : yeah . okay . summer : do you like it ? austin : hmm , i like it . summer : yeah ? you like it ? well , i think you 're gon na like it even more when i show you what goes with it . it 's back at the apartment . austin : oh , we 're talking costumes . okay . what 's it look like ? tell me . summer : okay , let me give you a hint . there 's not much to it . austin : halloween is officially my favorite holiday . summer : [ chuckles ] good , 'cause i have a mask for you , too . austin : oh . well , it 's not just because of the costumes . this is gon na be our first official holiday together . summer : yeah . it is , and it 's gon na be a day i 'll always remember . victor : uh , dr . jorgensen , this is very important to me . um , did you find more than one person 's dna on the hairbrush ? you 're sure ? and you tested all the strands on that brush ? and the source is one person ? thank you very much . i appreciate it . thank you for your time . my god . it is you , my darling summer , that sharon lied about . phyllis : you 're sure you do n't have a problem with the stairwell ? sharon : no . why would i ? phyllis : i do n't know . you look kind of freaked out . sharon : i just want to see nick . i just -- i want to get to the ceremony . phyllis : i 'm sure you do . sharon : okay , let 's go . did you hear me ? i want to get to the wedding . phyllis : i heard you . sharon : why are n't you moving ? phyllis : i lied . sharon : what ? phyllis : i lied . nick is n't here . no one is . sharon : i knew it . i knew i should n't have trusted a word out of your mouth ! phyllis : but you did . and here we are , just the two of us ... again . kelly : when phyllis was released from the hospital , i - i moved out of jack 's house . i ... i wanted to give her , you know , respect and time and space to recover , get her bearings . billy : seems prudent . kelly : yeah , maybe at the time , but then it started to feel like i was just ... giving up . it reminded me of how i felt after sam died . i did n't want to be that person anymore . billy : you wanted to be the fighter that i met in the support group . kelly : so i went to jack 's office . and i told him he had to make a choice . i thought he 'd chosen me . billy : now you 're not so sure ? kelly : i really believe that what jack and i have is worth fighting for . maybe i 'm just fooling myself . i need you to tell me , billy . do you think i have a chance with jack ? billy : a fighter like you ? absolutely . [ doorbell rings ] jack : what the devil are you doing here , victor ? victor : it 's a family matter , jack . a very important family matter . summer : all right . let me see . oh , that is hot . austin : you said the same thing about a $ 300 tie . summer : what can i say ? you look hot in anything . austin : well , when i get home , i 'll put on the $ 300 tie . summer : hmm . okay . then i can not wait . austin : for what ? summer : for our celebration . austin : oh , you want to start right now ? summer : [ laughs ] no . that is not what i meant . austin : oh . summer : i want to take a picture of us in our masks , you know ? we might forget later , if you know what i mean . austin : what 's wrong ? summer : i ca n't find my phone . austin : did you leave it somewhere or ... ? summer : yeah , i - i must 've , but i ca n't imagine where . noah : hello . nick : there you are . noah : yeah . i left the flowers up to faith and mariah . are they not here yet ? nick : i texted them . they 're on their way here . now we just need to find your mother . noah : i thought that she was here . nick : and i was hoping she had met up somewhere with you guys . noah : you have n't heard from her ? nick : no , i left the underground , then i came back , she was n't here . there 's no note , nothing . noah : huh . wonder where she could have gone . sharon : we were here before ? you and me ? phyllis : yes . sharon : i - i do n't remember . phyllis : oh , i think you do , sharon . sharon : no . phyllis : think back . the night of nikki 's charity event , you followed me here . sharon : no , i - i would n't . phyllis : oh , you did . and you know why . sharon : i do n't . i swear . phyllis : it is right there , sharon . the memory is right there . you 've been blocking it out . sharon : i - i want to remember . phyllis : no , you do n't . you want to make it go away . but it is time to own up to what you did . sharon : what i did ? phyllis : you know what i 'm talking about . face it , sharon . face what happened that night right here in this stairwell . [ hurried footsteps ] sharon : phyllis ! stop ! please ! we need to talk . phyllis : gee , what would you like to talk about ? how you played god with so many lives ? a god who sacrificed a young woman just as she 's starting out ? her whole future ahead of her ? sharon : i remember . [ next_on ] joe : i 'm here to see avery . i 've got something that belongs to you . lily : she said `` expecting . `` are you ? victor : i think i 've discovered what phyllis knows . | jack and billy have a long talk and they both admit they love two women . billy tells jack that he ca n't be with both of the women he loves , so he must choose one . summer tells victor that the hairbrush he has belongs to her not faith , so victor calls the doctor who did the dna test to ask him if he found any other hair on that hairbrush or if the strands of hair belong to one person . the doctor tells victor the hair only belonged to one person , so victor goes to jack 's house to tell him that he knows sharon 's secret . phyllis takes sharon to the athletic club stairwell and tells her that she must face what happened that night . sharon remembers talking to phyllis on that stairwell , and phyllis telling her that she ruined the life of a young girl with her entire future ahead of her . kelly asks billy to tell her if she she has a chance with jack . billy advises kelly not to give up hope for her and jack 's relationship . noah thinks kevin has feelings for mariah but he insists they are just friends . austin and summer are happy to spend their first official halloween together . |
mariah : and the mom was really surprised because she had just stopped for gas at the last gas station . it was almost like the gas just disappeared , like someone or something wanted them to stop . charlie : did a ghost do it ? mattie : maybe it was a hole . mariah : no , no , it definitely was n't a hole . nick : what you doing , fisher ? scared of a little ghost story ? mariah : so the mom stops . she checks to see ... nick : what is that ? kevin : i was doing what victor asked me to do -- making sure that the building was n't being sabotaged , and the elevators go out . cane goes to check on them , does n't come back . now the wi - fi 's going . my cell phone is out . and then this freaky image comes up on the screen . nick : what the hell do you think that is ? you think the paragon project 's back ? mariah : the kids start walking towards the house to see if they can ... sage : hey , i do n't mean to alarm the kids , but i smell smoke in the hallway . stitch : did n't you guys hear me ? there 's a fire . we have to get out of the building right now . abby : good one , hon . you had me going . everyone , he is just kidding . stitch : listen to me ! this is no joke ! there is a fire ! billy : we have n't heard any alarms . stitch : i pulled one . it would n't work . look , man , this is real . i was just in the middle of an explosion a few floors down . ah ! abby : oh , my god . you 're hurt . stitch : okay , look , forget about me . the elevators are out . try your cell phones . victoria : there 's no way to call out . chelsea : what ? nikki : oh , my god . what is happening ? victor : this is paragon . jack : what else could it be ? chelsea : oh , my god . jack : chel -- chelsea . no , we have to stay together . chelsea : i have to get to connor . jack : chelsea -- chelsea : let me go ! michael : that -- that is medieval . christine : you know it 's the law . a prisoner has to be handcuffed if he 's gon na be transferred to the state penitentiary . adam : which is not happening tonight . michael : no , no , no , no . your transfer has been postponed until your doctor agrees to release you . in the meantime , it 's not like he 's capable of making a run for it ! christine : i think he 's more than capable . michael : he was hit by a car ! he almost died on the operating table ! christine : yeah , but he did n't ! not now and not two years ago when the car he was driving crashed and burned . he survived . he escaped . and he got a new face and a new identity . well , guess what ? it 's not gon na happen again . not on my watch . dylan : we finally find hilary after months of searching , and we still do n't know what happened . paul : right . i 'm hoping she 's gon na remember something soon . michael : christine , in what world do you think this man can get out of his bed and do harm to anyone ? ! paul : gon na find out what 's going on . wait here . [ cell phone rings ] michael : well , you can not transport him ! he is not -- dylan : hello ? patty : hi . dylan . this is your aunt patty . i 'm in town , and i really need to see you . it 's important . dylan : you 're in town ? i thought you were at fairview . patty : well , i - i left fairview for the evening to attend the delia benefit . meet me at the top of the tower . it 's about sharon . you 'll want to hear what i have to say . excuse me . ma'am . ma'am . the elevators are off limits . patty : oh , well , i - i forgot my invitation , and i gave a very large donation , so i 'm sure they 'll have my name on the list upstairs . yeah , the elevators are out . you ca n't go up that way . patty : oh . okay , well ... oh ! well , that 's no problem . i 'll just take the stairs . i could use the exercise . i 've been cooped up recently . thank you . michael : physically restraining my client could impede his recovery . christine : oh , and i forgot . where did you get your medical degree ? michael : all right , paul , talk to her ! please ! my client is not a flight risk ! paul : michael , let 's have it quiet . if chris wants to play this by the book , that is her prerogative . but keeping a prison - bound felon in restraints is certainly standard procedure . michael : meaning you would like your department included in the lawsuit i plan to -- adam : michael , please . please . i appreciate you trying to fight the good fight , but ... i 'm content , okay ? michael : what ? ! adam : yeah , you know , thanks to you and lauren , i got to see my little boy at the costume parade tonight at the benefit . and if the chief of police and the da wanting me manacled like king kong , then so be it . i tell you what you can do , though , is get me something for the pain that i 'm in . i would n't mind that . michael : i 'll find a nurse . adam : thank you . christine : do n't think for a second you 're not being transferred to the prison hospital . adam : i 'm pretty tired . paul : we 'll let you get some rest . adam : thank you . dylan : so , i just got a call from patty . she said she 's in town and she wants to speak to me . paul : patty 's in town ? what ? is she making crank calls again ? dylan : [ chuckles ] what ? from fairview ? paul : patty has a history of , uh , fantasies and hallucinations . you can take your pick . last time she called me from paris , outside the louvre . dylan : i do n't know her as well as you guys do , but on the phone she sounded normal and she said it was important . paul : well , it always is . i 'll call her doctor just to see what -- [ cell phone rings ] paul : headquarters . yeah . williams . i 'll be right over . newman towers is on fire . christine : what ? dylan : oh , my god . christine : the benefit 's there . the restaurant 's on the top floor . dylan : the top of the tower . that 's where patty said she wanted to meet me . christine : i 'm gon na call fairview right now . paul : okay . i hope to god she 's still in her room . i 'm headed to newman . dylan : i 'm going with you . adam : officer ! officer ! officer , get these cuffs off me . i got to get out of here . my family needs me . nick : we got to get these kids out of here . sage : the smoke is getting worse . nick : we can get them down to the lobby . kevin : that 's 20 flights . nick : if we stick together , we can make it . mariah : without freaking them out ? i mean , what if they panic ? we 'll get caught in the stairwell . kevin : okay . hey , guys , guys , guys , guys , guys , has anybody , uh , been to bentley 's corn maze on the outside of town , where they set up the corn field to look like a puzzle ? faith : dad took me there last halloween . it was scary at first , but then fun . kevin : exactly , okay . that 's the kind of game we 're gon na play now , except instead of a corn field , we 're gon na play it here . is everybody ready ? children : yeah ! mattie : what are the rules ? mariah : the rules are everybody grab a jack o ' lantern and a buddy and line up , 'cause that 's the only way we 're gon na get out of the maze . nick : let 's go , let 's go , let 's go . okay , now listen , the most important part of this is no matter what happens , we stick together . hold someone 's hand . ready ? okay , let 's go . sage : here we go ! mariah : here we go ! chelsea : why are n't you listening to me ? i need to find my son . jack : everybody , wait ! everybody , wait ! we ca n't leave ! it is n't safe ! we have to wait for help to come ! victoria : johnny and katherine are down there . lily : yeah , and mattie and charlie . chelsea : we have to find them , jack . [ all shouting ] jack : listen , listen to me ! we ca n't panic right now ! we ca n't all just walk down the stairs ! this is a high - rise building ! the rules are different . we do n't know where the flames have spread . we could all get stuck between floors , overcome with smoke . victor : my son nicholas and his wife are looking out for the children and grandchildren , all right ? stitch : i 'll head down to the kids party room , make sure everyone 's good . jack : i 'm gon na go with you . billy : i 'm going with you . jack : no , no , no . wait , wait . listen to me . i will look out for the kids . i promise . you have to be here for victoria , and you have to look after phyllis for me . i do n't know if i 'm gon na make it back here . please ? everybody 's counting on you . billy : if you 're not back in 20 minutes , all bets are off . 20 minutes . jack : it 's a deal . phyllis : be careful . abby : do n't do anything stupid . stitch : what ? like leave without a kiss ? adam : please , if it were your wife and your kid , would you let anyone keep you away from them ? anything at all ? i 'm asking you , please . the only place you 're going is the state pen . adam : wait , hold on a second . come on . o - officer . damn it ! what is the matter with you ? ! hey ! get back here ! michael : what 's all the yelling about ? ask your client . and tell him to pipe down , while you 're at it . adam : hey ! michael : i can hear you at the other end of the hall . adam : listen , even if it breaks all the rules , you got to do something for me . michael : the nurse is gon na be here with your meds any second . adam : you do n't understand . hell with that . who cares ? you got to get me out of here . michael : i 'll see if i can speed it up . adam : you 're not understanding what i 'm saying . paul got a phone call , all right ? newman tower is on fire . chelsea and connor are at newman tower . michael : i just talked to lauren . adam : you got to get me out of here , michael , please . michael : they 've got -- look , i 'll get to the bottom of this . adam : no , take me with you ! michael : not a chance ! adam : listen , hold on a second ! i 'm begging you ! as a father , listen to me . i 'm not trying to avoid punishment . i 'm not trying to escape , all right ? i 'm trying to make sure my wife and my son are okay . please . and once i get back here , i do n't give a damn what the cops do to me . you got to help me get out of here , please . michael : what if you -- what if you collapse , you drop dead ? adam : where 's lauren right now , michael ? ! where is lauren ? she at newman tower ? huh ? look at me . look at me . now , i may be slow , but i know that building like the back of my hand . you take me with you and i can help you . we can do this together , okay ? please . think about lauren . nick : okay , everyone , you 're doing great . sage : nick , it 's getting smokier . nick : okay , we 're not gon na run , but we 're gon na try and get down the steps a little quicker , okay ? sage : come on , guys . kevin : let 's go , let 's go , let 's go . sage : [ coughs ] kevin : okay , guys , part of the game we 're gon na play is pretend like we 're being chased by a pterodactyl . who knows what a pterodactyl is ? faith : i know ! it 's a dinosaur bird . kevin : [ coughs ] that 's right . it 's a dinosaur bird . so we 're being chased by flying dinosaurs , so everybody stay low and move fast . nick : yeah , stay low or the pterodactyl 's gon na get you . [ all gasp ] what 's wrong ? what 's happening ? mariah : um , nothing , nothing , you guys . guys , turn your pumpkin lights on now . yeah . there you go . good job , you guys . and let 's keep it moving , okay ? nick : do n't let the dinosaur bird get you ! come on ! [ all coughing ] mariah : yeah , let 's go , let 's go . stitch : the good news is , is they 're out of here . jack : yeah , the bad news is we do n't know where they went . stitch : let 's clear this floor , make sure no one 's here . jack : okay , i 'm going in this direction . you go in that . we meet back here . stitch : you got it . jack : nick ! stitch : still not working . jack : [ coughs ] nick ! nick ! stitch : kevin ! nick ! anyone here ? ! [ pounding on door ] stitch : anyone in there ? ! oh , damn it . cane : [ groans ] [ coughing ] hey ! i 'm trapped in here ! hey ! victor : stay back , stay back . stay back ! everyone , listen very carefully . do not use those stairwells to try to get out of the building . is that clear ? it 's filled with smoke . the lights are out . it 's completely dark . you stay here . calm down . help is on the way . billy : i ca n't just stand here twiddling my thumbs -- victor : billy , i do n't want to listen to you right now . quiet . victoria : billy , wait . hold on . look , i 'm worried about them , too , but if anything happens to you , how 's that gon na help ? we just have to trust that jack and ben are gon na be back and they 'll let us know that everything 's okay with the kids . billy : [ sighs ] okay , fine , look , if they are not back by that deadline , i 'm going down to the break room no matter what . nikki : okay , i found some more candles . i 'm gon na start lighting them . lily : all right , i 'll look for flashlights in the kitchen . joe : i 'll go with you . lily : no , i do n't need an escort . abby : there 's got to be some flashlights up here . noah : i already got one . luca : me , too . with this , i can see everything . ashley : what are you doing ? phyllis : i 'm getting out of here . i 'm gon na go find jack . ashley : i 'm going with you . i ca n't just stand here and do nothing . phyllis : makes two of us . ashley : let 's go . christine : so patty 's not in her room ? well , did you check the entire facility ? [ sighs ] okay , thank you for the information . michael : i 've done everything i can for my client tonight . i 'm headed to newman towers to see if my wife is okay . christine : michael , hold up . i need you to stay here . officer foley , stop him ! sir , stop . now ! christine : [ sighs ] nick : okay , we 're almost there ! faith : daddy , i 'm tired . can we rest ? nick : no , sweetheart , i 'm sorry . we ca n't stop . faith : why ? kevin : because , um -- faith : do n't say dinosaur birds ! nick : we just -- we have to get out of this building . it 's not safe . [ all coughing ] charlie : it 's not safe for kids ? nick : it 's not safe for anyone . but do n't worry -- i 'm gon na keep you safe , okay ? i made a promise to all your mommies and daddies that i would protect you , 'cause that 's what daddies do . we keep everyone safe , all right ? now , let 's just keep going . we 're almost there , all right ? let 's go , let 's go , let 's go . mariah : out this way . nick : there we go . nice and easy . mariah : good job . [ all coughing ] mariah : good job , you guys . nikki : victor . victor : yes ? nikki : i know that you 're putting on a brave face , but i can tell that you 're very concerned . victor : sweetheart , of course i 'm concerned , okay ? everything i 've built is going up in flames right now . let 's just make sure no one panics . nikki : will you make me a promise ? victor : what 's that ? nikki : please do n't do anything rash or reckless . you ca n't put yourself in danger just because you 're concerned . victor : sweetheart , i ca n't promise that right now , okay ? nikki : victor . victor : what are these people doing here ? nikki : please be careful . noah : if smoke comes in through the ventilation system , we 're gon na have to break one of these windows . luca : i 'll be sure to shield you from any broken glass . marisa : it 's lovely of you to make me feel safer . luca : what are husbands for ? chelsea : hey . i 'm so scared . i do n't know where connor is , how he 's doing , if he 's safe . victoria : i 'm sure that nick and the others are taking very good care of our kids . chelsea : including katie and johnny . i mean , you must be freaking out , too , right ? abby : ben and uncle jack should have been back by now . billy : you 're right . time 's up . i 'm going to find my kids . victor : billy , you be careful . abby : where 's mom ? i have n't seen her . nikki : well , she appears to have left . along with phyllis . [ both coughing ] stitch : nick and sage must have gotten the kids out . jack : okay , let 's get back upstairs and tell everyone the good news . ashley : [ coughs ] oh , my god . jack : hey . phyllis : we thought the kids were gon na be here . jack : what the hell are you doing ? ashley : same thing you are -- making sure the kids are okay . stitch : you should n't be here . ashley : why ? i mean , why not ? is this room any less dangerous than any other room in this building ? phyllis : should we go upstairs to the ballroom and tell the parents about the kids ? jack : yeah , that was the plan . ashley : wait , should we go downstairs and send help for the people that are trapped in the ballroom ? phyllis : i do n't know , but that smoke out there is getting nasty . we have got to make a decision now . [ siren wails ] ashley : oh . okay , that means help 's coming . jack : that is the sound of things getting better , folks . stitch : okay , so how about ashley and i head back to the ballroom , you two head downstairs and make sure the kids got out all right ? jack : that 's a good plan . i 'll let everyone know where to find you , and we 'll get word to you somehow . ashley : okay . let 's go . [ rumbling ] phyllis : what was that ? jack : oh , god . ashley ? ! ashley : [ gasps , shouts ] stitch : come on ! look out ! dylan : can we get a chopper on the roof ? paul : all right , jim , what 's the status ? there was just an explosion on 19 -- cut off access to the top floors . paul : well , there 's got to be a way up . not unless you can fly . dylan : can we get a chopper on the roof ? paul : there 's a helipad . there 's got to be access to the ballroom somehow . hold on . yeah , this is chief williams . how quickly can you get a rescue helicopter on the roof over here to start evacuating people ? nick : okay , hooray ! we made it ! sage : come on . let 's go . dylan : is this everybody ? you okay ? nick : uh , mom , dad , victoria , and noah -- they 're still upstairs with a bunch of other people . dylan : hey , paul , what 's eta on the helicopter ? paul : it 's on its way . all right , come on , kids , right this way . faith : i do n't feel good . nick : listen , we breathed in a lot of smoke . kevin : we need to get these kids checked at memorial pronto . paul : all right , that 's a good idea . soon as we get their parents out , we 'll make memorial the central meeting place . sage : excuse me . is there an ambulance or other vehicle we can take these kids to memorial ? they 're on the way . sage : thank you . [ sighs ] adam : connor . hey , come here . hey , man , how are you ? oh , my gosh , look at you . you 're beautiful . i 'm so glad you 're okay . look at this , huh ? fancy , little costume . fireman , right ? that 's kind of cool , is n't it ? you okay ? yeah ? my gosh , you 're wonderful . kevin : where 's connor ? has anybody seen connor ? sage : connor ! kevin : what is he doing here ? ! sage : adam ? ! nick : why are n't you at the hospital ? mariah : or in prison . adam : i heard about the fire . what 'd you expect me to do ? sit there and do nothing ? paul : you know what ? that 's not up to you . tanner ! escort mr. newman back to the hospital before he runs off again . adam : the only place i 'm running is upstairs to get my wife . paul : listen , you are a prisoner . there was an explosion . the kids were lucky to get out . chief ! paul : what ? sage : i 'll take him . adam : you 're gon na go with sage , okay ? all right ? i 'm gon na run upstairs . i 'm gon na grab your mom and bring her back to you safe and sound , okay ? i love you . take care of him for me ? all right ? sage : hi . i 'm so sorry i left you . ambulances are here . let 's get these kids to the hospital . paul : all right , so -- tanner ! what the hell are you doing ? where 's newman ? ! nick : victor , what could have caused an explosion like that ? noah : could this building collapse ? victor : highly unlikely , son . luca : meaning it could ? it 's a possibility ? victor : do n't start a panic now . billy : to hell with that . i 'm going after my kids . lily : yeah , i 'm going with you . joe : all right , wait for me . lauren : listen , can you hear that ? ! [ helicopter blades whirring ] nikki : victor , be careful ! [ wind whistling ] dylan : all right , folks , listen up ! give me your attention ! we 're gon na evacuate everyone here , a few people at a time . there 's a ladder that goes up to the helipad right through that exit . lily : where are the kids ? victoria : did they make it out okay ? chelsea : is connor safe ? dylan : yes , the kids at the party downstairs made it to the lobby . i saw them with my own eyes . actually , they 're on the way to memorial right now to get checked out . billy : wait , wait , memorial ? dylan : yeah . abby : was anyone hurt ? dylan : just a precaution . i can promise you they 're all okay . abby : what about my mom and ben ? dylan : what do you mean ? victor : ben and jack went down the stairwell to help with the children . nikki : ashley and phyllis followed them . dylan : there was an explosion down there . look , i know some people made it to the lobby . i just do n't know who . i 'm sorry . abby : oh , my god . an explosion . that -- that means ... victor : sweetheart . [ both coughing ] phyllis : oh , my god . what was that ? what was that ? jack : i do n't know , i do n't know . i do n't know . clearly it is not a little fire with a couple flames . this is a serious problem . i 'm gon na see what i can find out . stay down , okay ? okay ? phyllis : i 'm okay , i 'm okay . jack : [ grunts ] the door 's jammed . phyllis : okay , the building shifted . the doorframe 's got to be off . jack : something 's holding on the other side . [ grunts ] we 're gon na have to pray someone comes and rescues us . phyllis : [ hyperventilating ] jack : hey , hey , hey . hey , we 're safe right now . there 's very little smoke in here . phyllis : i keep thinking of the people upstairs that are trapped in the ballroom . what about ashley and stitch ? they could be laying out there dead . jack : no , no . ashley and stitch are strong . they 're gon na be okay . they got to be okay . they got to be . stitch : [ groans ] ashley : [ gasping ] stitch : you okay ? ashley : [ winces ] i think i 'm okay . are you okay ? stitch : where are we ? ashley : looks like an employee kitchen . a kitchen . oh , my god ! your leg ! stitch : it 's okay . ashley : do n't lie to me ! stitch : no , it 's -- it 's all right . ashley : it 's not okay ! stitch : it 's -- ashley : can you move ? i mean , did you break it ? stitch : hey , it 's fine . who 's the doctor here ? ashley : are you sure ? stitch : yeah . ashley : can you move ? stitch : look , you should -- you should get out of here , okay ? the smoke 's getting dense . ashley : i 'm not gon na leave . stitch : look , it 's not gon na get any better , all right ? you need to go now . ashley : i 'm not leaving . i 'm not leaving without you . stitch : ashley , if you do n't go now , you may never get out , and we both die here . ashley : that 's not gon na happen , okay ? it 's not gon na happen 'cause i 'm not gon na let it happen . dylan : the chopper can only hold four people at a time . joe : let 's go , lily . dylan : women first , joe . joe : obviously , dylan . i want her to get reunited with her children . lily : lauren , come with me . lauren : but what if michael 's on his way up ? lily : he 's waiting for you on the ground . i 'm sure of it . lauren : okay , let 's go . dylan : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa ! no , hold on ! wait , wait , wait ! victor : no panic , please ! dylan : stop ! stop ! we have to keep this orderly ! we 're gon na get everybody out of here as long as you do exactly what we say , please ! nikki : i 'm not going without victor . victoria : take some of the other people first . dylan : okay , you and you , let 's go . first four , let 's go , let 's go , let 's go . okay , come on , come on . come on . victor : victoria , darling , please come here for a minute . i want all of you to get on the helicopter now . nikki : victor , no , not without you . victor : sweetheart , i 'll be fine . and what will it take to get you to go ? abby : seeing ben and my mom safe and sound . chelsea : and phyllis and jack . victor : i will find them now . billy : not without me , you 're not . nikki : please be careful . billy : hey . now that i know the kids are safe , i 'm going after ashley and jack . but you listen to me . when dylan comes back , i want you to go . i want you to get out of here and be with our kids . victoria : okay . just come back in one piece . victor : here . [ sighs ] christine : how can you think christine : how can you think for a minute that helping adam get away was a good thing ? michael : can we just please deal with this later ? i 've got to find my wife . i have to make sure my brother is okay . i do n't know -- lauren . lauren : [ gasps ] oh , my god ! oh , my god ! you 're here ! i was so worried ! michael : you were worried ? what about me ? i heard that newman towers is going up in flames . what am i supposed to think ? lauren : i was on the helicopter , and i 'm being rescued and you 're trapped somewhere ... michael : no , i was here . i was here the whole time . lauren : oh , my god . oh , my god . michael : you 're safe , baby . lily : oh , my god . cane was in the building . christine : wait . you did n't see him there ? lily : no , he left me a message , but the service was all messed up , so i 'm just now getting it . i have to find my kids . christine : how did you get here ? lily : there was a helicopter that evacuated people four at a time from the roof . lauren : dylan is in charge . he 's doing an excellent job . christine : do you know if people have been injured ? lily : ben rayburn was caught in a fireball or something . he hurt his arm . i have to find my kids . both : mommy ! lily : oh , my god , you guys , come here . come here . oh , my god . are you okay ? kevin : everybody checked out just fine . michael : hey ! including you ? kevin : including me . lily : how did you get out of the building ? mattie : kevin and mariah made it fun . lily : fun ? charlie : yeah , we were chased by dinosaur birds . faith : yeah , like this . [ screeching ] mattie : where 's daddy ? cane : [ coughs ] [ pounding ] help ! help . [ coughs ] [ groans ] [ breathing heavily ] jack : [ grunting ] phyllis : [ laughing ] jack : hey . what 's going on ? phyllis : i just keep thinking of the fact that , you know , we 've made it out of tougher situations than this , but that 's incredibly stupid because i really do n't know what is really tougher than this . [ both laughing ] phyllis : we 're trapped . people do n't know that we 're here . and i think it 's only gon na go downhill from here . jack : well , you know , they could let a tiger loose in the building . [ laughs ] phyllis : [ sighs ] [ chuckles ] jack : we 're gon na be all right . we 're gon na be okay . i know everything 's stacked against us right now . we 're gon na be all right . trust me , okay ? do you trust me ? phyllis : i trust you . i trust you . jack : good . good . [ sighs ] [ helicopter blades whirring ] phyllis : what was that ? jack : what ? phyllis : i heard something . i think i heard a helicopter . they 're coming to get us . it 's a helicopter . they 're probably on top of the roof right now . they 're rescuing people . they 're gon na save us . it 's gon na be okay . jack : okay . phyllis : it 's gon na be okay . jack : now we just have to find out how to get to the roof . paul : yeah , chris , what 's up ? christine : adam escaped , thanks to his attorney , who will be up before the bar on charges if i have my way . paul : yeah , i know all about it . adam is here . christine : well , that 's what i figured . do you have him in custody ? paul : not exactly . christine : what does that mean ? paul : well , as soon as he found out that connor was okay , he tore up the stairs to find his wife . christine : why was n't he arrested ? paul : that 's a very good question , but listen , i - i got bigger fish to fry right now . christine : [ sighs ] yeah , you do . i talked to fairview , and that phone call from patty was n't a hoax . somehow she slipped out . paul : oh , god , no . that means she could be in this building . okay , l - let me think about this . uh , uh , i 'll keep you posted . sage : [ coughs ] paul : oh , what are you guys still doing here ? you should be at memorial getting checked out . sage : paul 's right . we need to go to the hospital to be with christian . nick : i 'll get you a ride to the hospital . i ca n't leave . my family 's still up there . sage : then i 'm staying with you . nick : no , it 's not safe , sage . i want you to go . sage : i know you 're not gon na stand around and wait for good news , nick . the second i leave , you 're gon na run up those stairs and try to get your family out . i 'm not gon na lose you , okay ? so i 'm staying with you . adam : [ breathing heavily ] chelsea ! chelsea ! chelsea ! chelsea ! ch -- chelsea . [ coughs ] [ groans ] [ wind whistling ] dylan : [ coughs ] nikki , chelsea , come on . we 're gon na get you -- no arguments . we 're gon na get you on the chopper . nikki : no , i 'm not going without the girls . abby : i 'm not leaving here without ben . dylan : victoria , go with your mom . we have time to get everybody out . come on . let 's go . chelsea , let 's go . luca : dylan ! do you have room for one more ? you need to get out of here . now . marisa : there are others . noah : marisa , i agree with luca . you ca n't fight us both . you need to go . now . luca : i promise we 'll be together again soon , my love . marisa : [ breathing heavily ] dylan : marisa , let 's go , let 's go ! up the ladder . we 'll get you buckled in . come on . let 's go . [ wind whistling ] luca : do n't worry . she 'll be safe . and i 'll make sure she stays that way . i hope you two enjoyed yourselves . it wo n't happen again . i 'll make sure of it . [ both groaning ] ashley : oh . what ? what ? it 's not just your leg , is it ? what 's wrong ? stitch : there 's a lot of pain . it 's my , um , my ribs . they 're either , uh , broken or p - punctured lung . [ breathing heavily ] ca n't tell if it 's an injury or if it 's -- it 's the air . [ breathing heavily ] it 's getting thinner , right ? should -- should have got out of here when you had a chance . ashley : they 're coming for us . i know they are . i 'll bet they 're on their way right now . stitch : and if they do n't ? phyllis : oh , my god , jack , there 's got to be a way out of here . come on . ow ! jack : hey , hey . you all right ? phyllis : it 's hot . jack : you all right ? honey , the door is jammed . even if it was n't , we do n't know what 's right outside the door . could be more flames . we 're safer in here . [ thudding ] phyllis : [ gasps ] jack : oh , thank god . patty : [ grunts ] jack : patty ? billy : [ coughs ] [ fire extinguisher hisses ] victor : stitch , is that you ? billy : god , it 's adam . victor : adam ? [ next_on ] abby : mom ! ben ! can you hear me ? ! | stitch convinces party attendees that the fire is real and not a halloween trick . everyone tries their cell phones but no one has reception . victor and jack agree that it must be the paragon project . mariah continues to tell her spooky story while kevin and nick try to understand the image of the devil on the computer . sage arrives and tells nick that she smells smoke in the hallway . when they realize the building is on fire , they tell the kids to line up so they can use the stairs to get to safety . jack and ben leave the top of the tower to find the children . phyllis and ashley follow them . in the break room , they decide to split up . the ceiling caves in on ben and ashley but they make it to the kitchen before being hit with an explosion . ben 's leg is hurt but ashley wo n't leave without him . the building shifts , so jack and phyllis are unable to leave the break room because the door is jammed . at the top of the tower , a helicopter arrives and dylan leads a rescue mission , taking women first . adam hears paul talking about the fire and convinces michael to let him leave to rescue his family . he wears a firefighter 's outfit to blend in . he finds connor , then goes to find chelsea . `` the devil `` finds him first and knocks him over the head . cane is still locked in a room . he regains consciousness long enough to call for help once , then falls unconscious again . victor and billy leave the top of the tower and find adam in the stairwell . |
chloe : hey . chelsea : yeah ? chloe : [ scoffs ] are you just gon na reorganize everything in the apartment ? chelsea : oh , i guess i did n't realize i was doing that . chloe : i know . you 're worried about nick . with good reason . chelsea : yeah , i mean , i have a knot in my stomach . this whole thing is a mess . chloe : well , that 's an understatement . chelsea : how could something like this even happen ? i mean , sharon finds out that sully is n't hers , and she just -- she just keeps it to herself ? she just continues to lie to nick , to dylan , even faith , and then she continues to raise him as her own ? it does n't make -- i mean , who does something like that ? chloe : i mean , maybe she did n't have good choices to make , so she just decided to leave it alone . chelsea : well , it was n't right . she could have always made another choice . she could have just told the truth . chloe : yeah , but you know how hard that is , chelsea . i mean , we ca n't judge sharon . we have no idea what was going on in that woman 's head . chelsea : look , i get it . i know i sound like a hypocrite . i certainly have not made the best choices regarding paternity in the past . i 'm just saying i do n't know how sharon was able to look herself in the mirror for all of these months . chloe : i wonder who 's been screwed over more . nick or dylan . chelsea : god . i ca n't even . chloe : i know . i should n't have even said that . i take that back . what they 're going through is an absolute nightmare . chelsea : yeah . my heart really goes out to dylan . chloe : i know . mine does , too . i mean , nick -- he gains a son . but dylan , what he 's about to go through , it 's -- it 's unbearable . chelsea : what they 're all about to go through is unbearable . and i just worry . i ... if they ca n't find a kind way to resolve all this , it 's gon na get ugly . dylan : nick , it 's late . you ca n't come charging in here , making demands ! we have a lot to wrap our minds around ! it 's gon na take awhile to figure out ! nick : there 's nothing to figure out . sharon kept what was n't hers , and that 's my son . now , dylan , i 'm sorry that you got caught in the middle of this , but trust me , this only ends one way . dylan : no , you do n't get to come in here and decide that ! nick : my son has no business being in this house ! dylan : can you listen to yourself ? ! this is the only home that sully 's known ! nick : his name is christian ! dylan : for god 's sake , will you stop thinking about how you 've been hurt and think about that child for one minute ? ! nick : you listen to me . you -- both of you listen to me . that is my son . he is mine . that is my child with sage . you can not stop me from seeing him . sharon : nick , no one is trying to do that . we 're just trying to stop you from doing something rash ! nick : how can you of all people say `` rash `` ? it 's been a year . one year ! you had to know it was gon na end like this ! now get out of my way ! i 'm gon na see my son . dylan : no , not like this you 're -- billy : [ sighs ] billy : i heard a rumor you were back in town . natalie : the rumors are true . billy : i see that . does n't look like you 're celebrating . natalie : you know , i used to only drink wine before i came to this town . billy : [ chuckles ] natalie : and now you put a glass of something in front of me and i drink it . that 's what this place does to people . billy : what 's your problem tonight ? natalie : this buzz is brought to you by the fine folks at gc buzz . billy : oh , my gosh . it 's true . you 're back working with victor , are n't you ? natalie : please . do n't remind me . billy : that good , huh ? i got to say , natalie , you do look miserable . natalie : you know what they say about misery . billy : i sure do . scotch , please . jack : get back to me as soon as you can . i do n't care how late it is . yeah , i want it done tonight if possible . right . phyllis : you wanted to see me ? what 's going on ? jack : i took your advice . i am not releasing the documents we got from curtis fielding , at least not immediately . phyllis : i think that 's wise . jack : you made a good argument for us being cautious , but i am not sitting on this material forever . this kind of stuff gets stale . so i hired a forensic accountant . phyllis : ooh . sounds sexy . i like it . so now what happens ? jack : he works offsite , goes over all the documents that were in this briefcase that fielding gave you , sees if the information we have about victor 's precious metal and real - estate dealings are legit . as soon as i get the confirmation i need , we move ahead with the plan . phyllis : so you 're gon na leak it to gc buzz . jack : tonight if possible . by morning , victor wo n't know what hit him . phyllis : i do n't mean to be a wet blanket . jack : then do n't be . phyllis : and i get it . i get why you 're so eager for this to happen . i just would hate to see you rush blindly into something this big . jack , this is not like you . you 're usually more cautious . jack : sometimes it 's possible to be too cautious and let important opportunities slip away . phyllis : i like that you 're taking what we got and you 're running it by that accountant . i think it 's a smart move . but the material does n't have an expiration date . if it 's as damaging to victor as we believe it is , that 's gon na be true a month from now as it is today . jack : a month from -- you think i 'm gon na sit on something that 's this volatile for a month ? phyllis : well , i would hope that you would wait for as long as it takes . for two reasons . one -- that it 's really damaging to victor by this news going public . and most importantly that you 're not damaging yourself by leaking this information . jack : okay , let me remind you i let you in on this because you were ready to go for the jugular . your job is not to look out for me . phyllis : okay , then why ca n't it be both ? jack : i think you know why . billy : i have done a wonderful job making things hard on myself , but you -- come on . i mean , if you 're not happy , you do n't have to stay at newman . you do n't have to continue to work for victor . natalie : that fat of a paycheck you do n't say no to . billy : is that right ? receptionists make that much money nowadays ? natalie : instant ramen gets old pretty fast once you let yourself get used to the finer things in life . you ever eat caviar on a private jet ? billy : no . how is it ? natalie : so much better that way . billy : you make caviar money over at newman ? natalie : [ sighs ] not quite . i sold my soul . cheaply . at least i 'm not alone . [ chuckles ] i 'll bet victoria 's new boyfriend 's feeling like he got hit by a truck right about now . billy : travis ? why do you say that ? natalie : [ scoffs ] if he did n't know what he was getting into joining newman , he certainly got an education . [ chuckles ] ooh . i 'm gon na hit the road . billy : oh , come on . i miss you . it 's been awhile . stay . come on . i 'm buying . two more shots , please . there we go . chloe : why do n't you sit ? chelsea : all right , all right , all right . chloe : sorry this is tearing you up so badly . chelsea : yeah , of course it is . i mean , for many reasons . um , i just -- i feel bad for nick . this whole thing obviously has hit him really hard . chloe : [ sighs ] yeah . i 'm sure it did . chelsea : and what about faith ? i mean , i just hope that nick does n't go over there and completely lose it on sharon right in front of faith . you know , she thinks she has this little brother . they spend so much time together . and i just do n't think that anyone has considered what this is gon na do to her . chloe : i know . i mean , it 's like you said . it 's an epic train wreck . chelsea : mm - hmm . chloe : with repercussions followed by more repercussions . chelsea : correct . oh , i just feel so bad . dylan has no idea that his whole life is about to obliterated . i mean , nick promised sharon that he would let her break the news to dylan and that he would give them one more night alone with their son , the son that they think they were raising . chloe : i do n't think that nick is gon na keep that promise . and i hate to say it , but i do n't blame him . he thought that he lost that child forever . he 's been grieving the death of his son for an entire year . that lives with you . that lives inside of you , and i can not imagine what it 's like to just wake up and realize that you 've been dealing with all that pain for what -- for nothing . chelsea : but it was n't just that nick lost his son . he lost sage , too . i mean , they went through so much together . they leaned on each other . and then suddenly she was just -- she was just gone . and he did n't even get a chance to say goodbye . i mean , you and i both know how -- how painful that is . you went through it with delia . i went through it with adam . it just makes it so much worse . i think nick is just very overwhelmed right now , so he does n't know how to handle all of this . he 's feeling very desperate , and he 's very angry . so he 's not taking into consideration how this is going to affect anybody else . chloe : especially christian . sharon : can we please talk about this rationally and do what 's best for that innocent little boy upstairs ? what are you doing ? nick : i 'm just gon na fix this right now . i 'm calling my lawyer . sharon : no ! dylan : come on , nick . stop . that 's not gon na -- nick , that 's not gon na do any good . we just have to try to stay calm . nick : is that what you 'd be doing right now ? would you be staying calm if you found out your ex - wife stole your son and deprived you from being around him , watched you grieve and suffer ? this should have been resolved months ago . is that what you 'd be doing ? 'cause i think you 'd be doing exactly what i 'm doing . dylan : i 'm not saying that you should n't be furious ! where i draw the line is you charging in here saying that you 're gon na grab a sleeping baby out of his crib and take him away ! sharon : nick , i 've said i 'm sorry a thousand times today , but i will continue to say it . but please , you need to realize that when all of this started , i was as much in the dark as you were ! that little boy has been in this house for months with dylan and i believing -- with us knowing that this was our baby ! we devoted our lives to him ! dylan : i love that kid , nick . and he loves us . nick : you keep talking as if you have some claim to him . dylan : [ sighs ] nick : how come no one 's said it yet ? a crime was committed . a child was kidnapped . now , yes , dr. anderson did it . but right here -- this is her accomplice . you 're a cop , and you 're just standing there doing nothing . get out your cuffs and arrest her . billy : ooh . so ... [ clears throat ] whoo ! tell me about travis . natalie : travis . [ clears throat ] billy : travis . natalie : what about him ? billy : well , you said that he bit off more than he could chew with victor . natalie : [ sighs ] oh , my god . he did . totally . billy : i do n't understand , though . is n't , uh , is n't he the golden boy ? was n't he victor 's newest pet ? natalie : he was . but then he blew it . billy : really ? how ? natalie : it 's just a total viper pit , man . it 's , like , so political . billy : yeah . natalie : especially with these leaks . billy : i know . natalie : it 's just like ... billy : too much , eh ? did n't travis know that going in ? i mean , you know , he 's always been with the big boys . he lived to tell it . he did n't see that ? natalie : he did n't see me coming . i - i taught him a lesson , all right . billy : natalie , are you the one that -- are you the one that stabbed him in the back ? that was you ? what happened ? tell me . natalie : [ scoffs ] i said too much . and i do n't think i should have had that shot last -- last -- billy : oh , no , it 's fine . i 'm just -- you know , it 's interesting to me . i 'm fascinated by it . come on . tell me about travis . natalie : well , when it comes down to it , i did n't have a choice . it was orders from above . billy : what they 'd say ? natalie : well ... victor told travis to find whoever gave those papers to gc buzz , right ? [ scoffs ] and travis got the bright idea to go after victor 's family behind his back , when victor told him not to bother because it was n't any of them . [ chuckles ] billy : what -- what do you mean by `` go after them `` ? natalie : investigate . accuse . [ scoffs ] travis had no idea it was a test . billy : a test he failed , it sounds like . natalie : whoo ! big red `` f. `` billy : but i do n't understand . why would -- why would victor be playing travis ? does n't he want to find out who the mole is ? natalie : maybe he already knew . billy : you good there ? natalie : little bit . billy : did n't you say you had enough ? natalie : [ clears throat ] this stuff 's good . you 're still buying , right ? billy : [ chuckles ] come on . i 'm gon na buy you a cab ride home . natalie : ohh . billy : i think we 've both had enough . come on , sister . you did good . natalie : thank you ... billy : come on . natalie : ... very much for your help , sir . jack : i do not need or want your help , phyllis . phyllis : and i understand that . what i 'm trying to explain -- jack : you 've done enough today . go home . phyllis : okay . i have crossed the line a little bit . i am sorry . please , if you 're intending to go ahead with this tonight , then i should be a part of it . [ cell phone chimes ] jack : it 's the forensic accountant . he 's done . he wants to see me . phyllis : really ? already ? i will grab my purse . we will go together . jack : no , i meant what i said . i can handle everything from here on tonight . once i have confirmation of everything i think he 's going to tell me , i go straight to gc buzz with the information and drop it off anonymously . phyllis : oh , come on , jack . wait . jack : try to remember there is only so far i 'm willing to go . phyllis : 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 gon na 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 gon na talk you out of any of this . i 'm gon na join you . we 're gon na bring victor down together . phyllis : [ sighs ] chloe : okay . well , you clearly need some of this because you are very tense . chelsea : thank you . chloe : look , i know that nick was really upset when he left here , but he has the entire ride to the ranch to calm down . and hopefully while he 's on his way , he 's gon na realize that if he shows up demanding things , it 's not gon na be good for anyone . he is a reasonable person . everything is gon na be okay . chelsea : would you be reasonable in this situation ? chloe : [ scoffs ] well , that 's not a fair question because i 'm never a reasonable person . chelsea : you did n't see him when he was leaving here , chloe . he kept calling sharon . she was n't answering . and suddenly his mind went to the worst possible scenario . chloe : she 's gon na take off with the baby ? chelsea : or dylan because that 's what he did with connor . chloe : okay , well , if that 's even possible , then you ca n't be here with me talking about this . i mean , you have to be with nick . chelsea : oh , no . no , no , no . that 's not my place . chloe : what do you mean , it 's not your place ? of course it 's your place . you guys are friends . you guys are getting very close . closer every single day . chelsea : this situation is volatile enough as it is without adding an outsider to the mix . thank you very much . chloe : okay , well , that is nuts . you 're sharon 's boss . you are dylan 's ex . you are not a stranger to these people . and nick has really been showing up for connor . i think the least you can do is do him a favor . chelsea : he does n't want me there . chloe : look , the way that i see it is that you are the only person that nick might listen to at this point , because you are the only one who does n't have a personal stake in all of this . chelsea : yeah . i guess maybe you 're right . all right , maybe i should go , see if nick needs support . bye . chloe : bye . [ door closes ] dylan : you 're not helping the situation by making ridiculous statements like that . nick : what is ridiculous about it ? a crime was committed . dylan : come on ! i 'm not arresting sharon ! nick : okay . now you know , and that makes you an accessory . you are blocking me from seeing my son . you 're the one who 's making this worse . you are holding on to something that just is n't yours . dylan : stop acting like i do n't have a connection to that child ! okay , i 've held my son when -- nick : he is not your son ! dylan : do n't you understand what i 'm trying to say ? ! i 'm the only father sully has ever known ! nick : christian ! that boy 's name is christian ! how many more times do i have to say that ? ! sharon : nick , please stop ! the children ! faith : do n't you have the baby monitor on ? sully 's been crying ! he needs someone . nick : what 's the matter ? did you see your little brother ? is he okay ? faith : i think so . he just needs to be held . maybe you should go up , daddy . i know you were upset before . is that why you 're here so late ? you 're still thinking about little christian ? nick : uh , yeah . tonight i 've been thinking a lot about christian . faith : then you should go up . i know how much you love being around sully . maybe just seeing him , it 'll help . nick : yeah . maybe it will . billy : you outed victor . you exposed his slimy ways . you hit him hard . now he 's gon na come back hitting harder . jack : victor has no proof that was me . billy : you did n't fool me . you think you 're gon na fool him ? jack : there is no evidence to be found . billy : not exactly a denial . phyllis : he does n't owe you one , billy . billy : what are you gon na do ? you gon na just whistle past a graveyard pretending you 're innocent in all this ? he is going to retaliate . worse , he 's gon na escalate . jack : so what are you telling me ? he does n't deserve this ? billy : no , of course he deserves this . you know that , and he knows that , which is why , in his mind , you are gon na be suspect number one . jack : then what the hell do you care ? he got hit . things are starting to unravel . billy : and you 're enjoying every second of it , right ? jack : you bet i am . billy : like i said , going down the wrong path , jack . and trust me , you 're not gon na like where this ends . jack : where is this coming from ? why are you here ? you 're concerned about victor ? you 're certainly not concerned about me . why are you here ? ! billy : all right , you want the truth ? i do n't care if you and victor slug each other until you 're bleeding and breathless . i do n't want to see you drag phyllis down with you . billy : thank god i caught you . where 's jack ? phyllis : what the hell are you doing here ? where is the guard ? how the hell did you get up here ? billy : the elevator . phyllis : you know you 're not supposed to be on our floors . [ sniffs ] have you been drinking ? billy : yeah , i had a few drinks . what 's the big deal ? phyllis : a few ? you reek of alcohol ! billy : okay , that 's not important right now . what i 'm about to tell you is . phyllis : billy , we are not doing this again . i told you . i am trying to make things right with my husband . you and i made a huge mistake , and that is over now . billy : what i 'm about to tell you has nothing to do with me and you . it 's about you and jack and the land mine you 're about to step on . phyllis : whatever that means . billy : yeah . victor 's on to you , and he 's setting you up . hmm . got your attention yet ? faith : maybe just the sound of your voice made him calm . nick : yeah . maybe . yeah . faith : well , it 's pretty late . i 'm gon na go back to bed . so , i guess you 're going back downstairs ? nick : uh , no , i think i 'm just gon na hang out with him for a little while longer . faith : i hope you 're feeling better tomorrow , daddy . nick : thank you . faith : good night , sully . [ chuckles ] nick : good night . hi . hi . christian . it 's me . it 's your daddy . your real daddy . yeah , it 's your real daddy . i 'm here for you . i 'm always gon na be here for you . i promise . [ sighs ] sharon : he 's been up there a long time . dylan : ca n't hear anything . i 'm guessing sully fell back asleep . sharon : hopefully when he comes back down , he 's gon na be a little bit more calm or a little more rational . maybe spending some time with sully will make him see reason . he 'll let the baby spend one night here . dylan : if he does n't see reason , i 'm gon na make him . sharon : dylan , i do n't like when you talk like that . dylan : how do you expect me to feel at a time like this ? ! he 's gon na take our son . his son . [ knock on door ] dylan : hey . chelsea : hi . um , i grabbed a cab and came on over . i thought nick would be here . sharon : yeah , he 's here . he 's upstairs . chelsea : is everything all right ? he was pretty worked up when he left my place . dylan : uh , no , nick is not all right . nobody here tonight is -- is all right . nick : we 're done here . we 're leaving . billy : natalie is working directly with victor . she 's in a perfect position to know exactly what that bastard is up to . yes , we had a few drinks . her lips got loose , and she told me that she 's the one that ratted out travis , okay ? so if what i 'm telling you is true , you can understand that it 's a pretty big deal . phyllis : it 's only big if we assume you 're right about jack and me taking victor down , which we 're not . billy : does it sound like we have time to play games right now ? come on , i know that it was you and jack that gave that information to gc buzz , all right ? so if you 're planning a round two , i 'm here to tell you that it 's about to blow up in your face . phyllis : okay , fine . you soaked natalie in some tequila , and maybe she slipped . all right . and now you think you 're connecting the dots . you know , you might be right . you might be wrong . but there 's a bigger issue here , and that is your motivation for even coming here . billy : oh , wow . you 're -- you 're unbelievable . phyllis : jack disowned you . he said , `` you are not my brother `` to your face last time you talked . and then you ran into me later right when i told you that i had just signed my divorce papers , and i could see that you were taking yet another stab of pulling me back in . you could see how heartbroken i was , how much pain i was in ! billy : phyllis . phyllis : i am not finished ! i shut you down hard that day , and i meant it . but despite all of that , you come in here , you rush in here with a bombshell , claiming that you want to help me . can you understand why i would be suspicious ? [ keys jingle ] nick : where 's his bag with all his things ? where is it ? chelsea : nick , are you okay ? nick : i 'm fine . where 's his bag , sharon ? dylan : this is not gon na happen , nick . nick : no , it 's happening . i have my son , and i 'm leaving with him . dylan : i 'm assuming you did n't tell faith . nick : i did n't say a word to her . dylan : okay , so how do you think that 's gon na play out ? she wakes up and sully 's gone . nick : stop calling him that ! dylan : nick , what ? are you gon na walk out of here and just leave me to clean up the mess ? ! i have to sit your daughter down and explain this huge change to her when i can barely comprehend it myself ? ! nick : well , if you believe that , then when is he ever gon na get to leave , dylan ? when is the right time for him to go ? he never should have been here in the first place ! and you . you should have come to me when you found out the truth months ago , but you did n't . you lied ! you lied to everyone . sharon : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . nick : it 's too late . it 's too late for `` i 'm sorry . `` chelsea : you 're really just gon na take christian ? i mean , you 're not set up for a baby at your place . nick : it 's fine . it 's fine . i 'll make it work . chelsea : right now ? right this second ? dylan : nick , we should be making this decision together . that 's what i was trying to say since you got here . nick : well , i 'm done listening to you ! i 'm done . do you see what 's in front of you ? a father holding his son . that 's right . it 's me . and i 'm all he has now because his mother is gone ! i 'm here to do what 's right ! i 'm taking him with me ! billy : phyllis , is it really that hard to believe that i do n't want to see you get hurt ? phyllis : [ sighs ] nobody has asked for your help . billy : after everything we 've been through , you do n't think i care what happens to you ? phyllis : look . what about jack ? why are you lifting a finger for him after everything he said to you ? billy : yeah . jack hates me , all right ? there 's nothing i can do about that . but it does n't mean i hate him back . and it does n't matter how much of a disappointment i am to him . i 'm still his brother . we 're still family . phyllis : well , i 'm not gon na argue with that , although jack sure would . billy : yeah , i 'm sure he would . but believe it or not , i do n't want to see him get hurt , either . i came here with what i knew because i felt like i needed to tell you . it 's as simple as that . phyllis : you do realize something like this could push jack and me together again . billy : hmm . go ahead . twist the knife . look . i said my piece , all right ? now it 's up to you to stop whatever 's about to happen . phyllis : there 's somewhere i need to be . chelsea : okay , i - i think you just need to take a minute and take a deep breath . what can i do for you ? how can i help you ? nick : it does n't feel right , you know ? maybe i should ... leave him here tonight so he can stay in his own bed . yeah ? chelsea : i - i think that 's the right thing to do . dylan : we 're -- we 're all upset . letting our emotions run things . nick : yeah . we just have to do what 's best for christian , right ? dylan : that 's exactly right . nick : i will be back in the morning . dylan : [ sighs ] billy : you 're up late . chloe : well , i could say the same about you . billy : yeah , that 's true . is the coffee still on ? i know it 's about to close up . chloe : yeah , pretty soon they 're gon na start asking me to wipe down the counters , throw the chairs up on the tables . billy : [ chuckles ] i would love to see that . chloe : [ chuckles ] i 'm sure you would . billy : [ chuckles ] well , here we are , huh ? [ clears throat ] this was her favorite holiday . thank you . chloe : yeah , well , that 's because her daddy told her so . you know , i think that her favorite was christmas just like her mommy . billy : are you saying i was too much of an influence on our daughter ? chloe : [ chuckles ] no . i 'm saying that that kid loved presents . billy : just like her mother . chloe : [ chuckles ] billy : you here alone ? [ clears throat ] chloe : yeah . bella and connor , they 're enjoying a post - halloween sleepover at my mother 's , and my best friend / roommate -- well , she is off putting out a fire . billy : should i ask ? chloe : no , you should n't . so ... all that was left ... billy : you started walking , you ended up here . chloe : nailed it . billy : yeah , it was an easy guess . that 's what happened to me . chloe : where are your kids ? billy : with victoria , dreaming of all the halloween candy they 're gon na eat in the morning . i do n't have a best friend . if i did , he probably would be busy . so that 's why i 'm here . chloe : there is more going on with you than just that . billy : hmm . maybe . what about you ? chloe : well ... i started seeing kevin again , and he asked me to move in with him , so there 's that . billy : wow . that freak you out ? chloe : well , it was flattering , but yeah . it 's kind of scary . billy : yeah , i can understand that . just be careful you do n't ... chloe : just ... just what ? finish what you 're saying . billy : just do n't let something great slip through your fingers . before you realize it could be gone . you ca n't do anything about it . dylan : i 'm gon na put him in his crib . [ sniffles ] sharon : okay . maybe when you 're done , we can talk . i know it 's late , but -- dylan : yeah , well , there 's really nothing to talk about . you 've done enough for a lifetime . sharon : okay , i 'll just turn off the lights . i 'll be right up . dylan : do what you want . i 'm sleeping in the nursery with sully . chloe : thank you . billy : you 're welcome . chloe : so ... i do n't mean to pry . billy : ohh . but you 're going to anyway ? chloe : well , listen , i 've heard the stories , and , you know , when you said earlier about letting something great slip between your fingers , i can only assume that you were talking about phyllis . billy : who ? chloe : [ chuckles ] okay , well , thank you for the advice , and i 'll consider it . billy : wonders never cease . chloe : well , listen , seizing the day is n't as easy as it looks . billy : something bothering you about kevin ? chloe : i do n't know . i 'm not sure . billy : is it bella ? chloe : no . no . he loves bella . billy : no , i mean is it the thought of bella 's father showing up someday and ruining things between you and kevin ? chloe : [ sighs ] yeah . maybe . maybe it is about bella 's father . phyllis : jack , do n't do it ! jack : what the hell are you doing here ? phyllis : victor is setting you up . jack : how do you know that ? phyllis : it does n't matter how i know . you can not give the documents to gc buzz . jack : you 're about five seconds too late . i just did it . and now they 're behind that locked door . phyllis : [ sighs ] chelsea : thank you for driving me back . are you gon na be all right ? nick : [ sighs ] eventually . you know , i just ... i ca n't believe this is happening . i ca n't believe any of it . chelsea : yeah , it 's -- it 's gon na take some time to adjust . nick : i 'm pretty upset at myself with the way i was at sharon 's . you know , i was making it more about me than christian . i feel terrible . um ... it means a lot that you came and tried to help . chelsea : for what it 's worth , i think you did the right thing , letting christian sleep in his own bed tonight . nick : yeah . [ keys jingle ] chelsea : um , i mean , you know , you 're welcome to come in . maybe you should n't be alone . nick : i think i do want to be alone . i got a lot to think about . chelsea : well , if you need anything ... nick : thanks . [ elevator door closes ] dylan : daddy loves you . i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm gon na be here all night . and when you wake up in the morning ... i 'm gon na be right here , okay ? [ next_on ] travis : i hate to tell victor that his trusty assistant is leaking company secrets to billy abbott . natalie : you would n't . travis : try me . jack : i will do whatever it takes to retrieve the documents . hilary : jack . can i help you ? | jack hired a forensic accountant to authenticate the new stolen newman documents . phyllis tried to talk jack out of releasing the documents , but he was n't interested in her advice . billy found natalie drowning her sorrows at the bar . she was upset that she was working for victor . billy was intrigued when natalie mentioned that travis was having a hard time at newman . he prodded her for information and she told him that victor set travis up . billy warned phyllis that victor was on to her and jack . phyllis was skeptical of billy 's motives , but he swore that he was just trying to look out for her and jack . phyllis warned jack that victor was setting him up , but she was too late he 'd already anonymously dropped the documents off at gc buzz . chloe and chelsea talked about the christian situation and the pain that was in store for nick and dylan . chelsea worried that nick would lash out instead of handling things calmly for christian and faith 's sake . at chloe 's insistence , chelsea went to be with nick . |
mattie : hey . reed : billy 's still not out . mattie : they 're working as fast as they can . reed : this is all my fault . i 'm the reason that he came . i called him . i 'm the reason that he 's still in there . charlie : dude , this was all one big accident . i mean , we should n't have been in there . that 's not even the question , but you had nothing to do with the place getting torched . cane : charlie 's right , reed . billy saved your life , and he would not regret it for a second . charlie : and he 's gon na make it out soon , too . cane : you guys have no idea how many times i 've seen billy bounce back from the brink , all right ? if anyone 's gon na survive this , it 's gon na be him . reed : nick , i 'm so sorry that we were in there . nick : look , i do n't care about that right now , reed . did everyone make it out okay ? reed : billy 's still inside . nick : excuse me . sir ? this is my building , and there 's someone in there . what 's going on ? how 's it looking ? the place suffered a major internal collapse . at this point , i have to be straight with you . it 's not likely anyone survived . excuse me . victoria : i went to the warehouse to make sure that every single last face mask was destroyed . victor : sweetheart , you had no other choice . victoria : well , i owed it to my customers . someone could have gotten sick just like me or worse . victor : and i 'm still concerned about your health . victoria : dad , there 's no reason to be . victor : you just came out of the hospital . maybe you should still be there . victoria : listen , i know , but i 'm doing fine . the toxins are almost completely out of my body . i 'm more concerned about the fate of my company . it 's looking pretty terminal right now . so i 've been giving this some thought , and i know that i have three choices . i can declare brash & sassy bankrupt , i can bail the company out with my own money , or i can sell it to you . victor : okay , let 's sort this out . using your own money to bail out your company is a no - no . to declare bankruptcy , you know exactly what that would do to your résumé , right ? victoria : [ sighs ] victor : leaves one alternative , and you were adamantly against that , the idea that i would bail you out . victoria : i know that . in a perfect world , but like i said , i 've been considering my options very carefully , and i have to be realistic and pragmatic . victor : and so do i . do you really think it 's a good idea that you and i work together again ? victoria : hold on a second . what are you saying here ? i do n't understand . are you rescinding your offer to save me ? lily : oh , my god . oh , thank god ! oh , my god . i have been so worried . are you okay ? charlie : we 're fine . mattie : how did you find out ? lily : i got a text from your dad when i landed , and i came right here with phyllis from the airport . i 'm glad that you guys are okay . cane : i 'm sorry if i scared you . lily : i am so sorry that you had to go through this alone . phyllis : cane said that billy was here , that he helped save the kids . what -- what 's going on ? where is he ? i have n't seen him . nick : no one has . phyllis : well , he -- he pulled reed and his friends out of the building . should n't the emts be looking him over or something ? nick : he did get the kids out , but the firefighters have n't been able to locate him yet . he 's still in there . phyllis : what ? oh , my god . billy . billy : [ coughs ] [ strained ] help ! [ groans ] [ breathing heavily ] help ! help ! nick : [ sighs ] reed : nick , um , i swear , i 'm so , so sorry that we came here . i mean , it was the dumbest thing i think i 've ever done . nick : it 's not the time , reed . reed : really , i - i 'm sorry . just the fact that the thought even crossed my mind , i 've been beating myself up about it . and i do n't want you to hold back , either . nick : look , am i pissed off that you and your friends snuck into my bar to party ? i absolutely am . but is this the time to lecture you about it ? reed : it 's not ? nick : look , you just got out of a burning building . how much punishment you looking to fit in tonight ? reed : there 's one thing that you really definitely need to know . i guarantee you there 's no way that we started that fire . nick : yeah , you do n't need to convince me . reed : what do you think caused it ? nick : i wish i knew . i 'm sure the firefighters will figure that out . right now you need to get ahold of your mom and tell her what 's going on . she needs to know about billy . victoria : so , uh , were you ever intending to help me ? victor : [ sighs ] do you really need to ask that ? victoria : i do n't know , dad . i 'm just wondering . is this another one of your infamous tests , which clearly i failed ? victor : sweetheart , it is not a test . why are you coming to that conclusion ? victoria : i 'm just wondering what you 're looking for from me . victor : it 's very simple , my love , okay ? i want you to finally acknowledge that if you and i work together , we are stronger together than apart . and if i am to bail out your company , i want you to be happy about it , not resent me for it . [ cellphone rings ] excuse me . it 's nicholas . yes ? nick : hey , i 'm trying to get ahold of vick , but she wo n't pick up her phone . victor : oh , well , she 's right here . he wants to talk to you . victoria : hey , nick , what 's up ? nick : listen , reed and the ashby kids were at the underground tonight , and a fire broke out . victoria : what ? a fire ? is reed okay ? nick : no , he 's fine . everyone got out . um ... but it 's billy . [ cellphone rings ] jack : hey , phyllis , i know you 're just getting back from dallas . phyllis : i 'm here . i just got off the plane . jack : oh , i 'm working out of home , and i got a problem . i ca n't find the materials that we discussed . phyllis : what are you talking about ? jack : your notes from the conference . phyllis : i e - mailed you all of that stuff . jack : okay , maybe your wi - fi was n't working . i ca n't find anything here . phyllis : okay , look , um , i ca n't deal with this right now with you , jack . jack : hold on . you seem tense . phyllis : oh , i apologize . there 's a situation . jack : situation ? are you okay ? phyllis : i 'm fine . it 's billy . jack : of course it 's billy . it 's always billy . what has little brother done to screw things up this time ? phyllis ? hey , where are you ? phyllis : i 'm at the underground . there has been a fire . it 's serious . billy was in there . he is still in there . he might not have survived . billy : [ coughs ] help ! [ coughs ] anybody there ? ! ah ! help ! i ca n't move ! anybody ! yeah , i hear you , buddy ! billy : [ sighs ] okay . now we 're getting somewhere . who am i talking to ? genoa city fire department . billy : hey , man . you got a name ? tom . the name 's tom . billy : hey , tom . nice to meet you , man . tom : i 'm guessing you 're billy abbott . billy : yeah . unfortunately . tom : hey , billy . billy : yeah ? tom : you 're yelling , so that 's a good sign . you okay in there ? billy : oh , yeah , man . never better . tom : fair enough . can you give me some idea what it 's like where you are ? billy : well , for one thing , this halloween party sucks . tom : [ chuckles ] wise cracks . another good sign . billy : tom . the kids get out safe ? tom : they sure did . billy : all of them ? tom : we got three kids in excellent shape . since you 're the reason for that , we 've been trying real hard to find you . you 're a tough guy to pin down . billy : yeah , you 're not the first person to say that . tom : just hang tight . we 're gon na get you out of there . billy : easier said than done , man . tom : yeah ? billy : i hope there 's more than one of you . tom : why 's that ? billy : well , once again , i 've put myself in a hell of a predicament . [ sighs ] i 'm good and stuck in here , man . tom : okay , copy that . i 'm gon na get more help . but in the meantime , do me a favor . billy : yep . tom : no sudden moves , okay ? this place is kind of unstable . we could do without anything else falling in on us . billy : roger that , man . i got you . charlie : we learned a lesson we 're never gon na forget . mattie : and we could n't be sorrier . charlie : coming here was a majorly lame move . cane : uh , my thoughts exactly . mattie : we should have just stayed home and watched horror movies with you . cane : yeah , you should 've . charlie : instead we ended up living through one . lily : well , living is the key word here . cane : you know you were lucky this was a close call , right ? mattie : yeah , we know . we 're really lucky to be alive . lily : yeah , and you 're luckier that you both were n't seriously hurt . charlie : i hate that we freaked you both out like that . lily : it 's fine . teenagers and freakouts are a package deal . cane : yeah , but the parents of the other kids are gon na want answers . lily : and the police . cane : mm - hmm . mattie : the police ? lily : yeah , you broke into a nightclub that burned to the ground . charlie : we did n't break in . we had a key . cane : hang on a second . how did you get a key to the underground ? mattie : reed got it . lily : reed ? cane : [ sighs ] we got news . tom : we found your friend billy . he 's alive . phyllis : thank god . unfortunately , he 's trapped in a pretty precarious spot . phyllis : oh , well , that 's , uh , billy 's style . he usually can get out of those , though , right ? nick : what do you mean , he 's trapped ? tom : it looks like the ceiling came down on him . now , once we get more information , we 'll pass it along . right now , i 'm going back in with the team . phyllis : o - okay . can you please give him a message from phyllis ? uh , uh , just tell him that she needs to see him so that we can finish the fight we were having . okay ? he also , uh , he needs to get out of there real soon , okay , or i 'm gon na kill him ! verbatim ! tom : yes , ma'am . phyllis : thank you ! he 's gon na be all right . i know he is . victoria : okay , are you sure you do n't need to go to the hospital ? reed : yes , mom . the emt checked me out . i 'm all good . victor : you gave us quite a scare , you know . reed : i know , grandpa . i 'm sorry . victor : i 'm glad you 're all right . that 's the most important thing . reed : and i promise not to do anything that stupid ever again . victor : you better not . victoria : [ sighs ] oh . reed : i 'm really sorry , mom . i mean , about this whole night . victoria : look , do n't apologize . do n't feel guilty . it was n't your fault . it was just a freak accident , that 's all . lily : actually , victoria , he does need to apologize . and that 's just for starters . cane : do you want to tell her or should we ? victoria : first of all , do n't talk to my son that way . i do n't know what you heard , but reed did n't start this fire . lily : no , but he 's the reason why our kids were all in there when the place burned down . cane : and he 's the reason billy 's still trapped in there , you see , 'cause he had this great idea to break in and start his own party . right ? do you want to defend him now ? is that what you want to do ? victoria : is that true ? reed : i did n't mean for anything bad to happen . lily : yeah , well , look how well that turned out . victor : your building up to fire code ? nick : you mean you do n't already know ? i 'm surprised . you 've managed to insinuate yourself into every other aspect of my life . i thought you would be pleased with this result . victor : wait a minute . are you implying that i had something to do with this ? jack : chief , chief , uh , can you tell me the latest ? i 'm billy abbott 's brother , jack . mr. abbott is currently pinned down by substantial debris . our emergency team is doing their best to release him using extreme caution , but it 's slow going given the precarious state of the building . now , we want to get him out before there 's any further collapse , which could be imminent . but the way he 's described his leg as being pinned , they may need to take drastic action . phyllis : how drastic ? in these situations , it 's protocol to call in an orthopedic surgeon . now , worst - case scenario , if we assess it 's the only way to get him out fast and safe , we may need to consider amputating that leg . phyllis : are you telling me the only way billy is getting out of this building is if he loses a leg ? victoria : but that 's just speculation , and it 's -- it 's worst - case scenario , of course . phyllis : yes , nobody has officially decided this , am i right ? i 'm saying it 's a scenario we may need to seriously consider . now , we 're trying to remove the heavy debris that 's pinning him down , but this building is in a highly unstable state . i ca n't risk anyone else being seriously injured if there 's another collapse , so we need to look at the quickest way to get him out of there . jack : there 's got to be some other way . victor : excuse me , chief . mr. newman . victor : if there 's anything you need , anything you need in terms of resources or special equipment , you let me know . i 'll get it to you . jack : that wo n't be necessary . i am billy 's brother . i will see to it you have whatever you need to have the best resources at hand . i appreciate the offers , gentlemen , but there 's no time for any of that . we 've got to get mr . abbott out of there fast , before what 's left of that building comes down on top of him . jack : [ sighs ] thank you for letting me know about this . phyllis : glad you came . jack : i drove all the way here thinking he might be dead . i never imagined anything like this . phyllis : well , quite a testament , three of us coming together like this , dropping our own crap , pulling for billy . victoria : yeah , it 's got to count for something , i guess . jack : i sure as hell hope so . nick : pretty classy move , you offering to help billy like that . victor : you know , times like this , son , illustrate the power of money , how much good it can do , okay , instead of throwing it away on a whim . nick : so even in a life - or - death situation like this , you can still find a way to get in a dig at me . victor : after you implied that i was involved with this ? you know how sickening it is that you , my son , accusing me of arson , of wanting to hurt innocent people ? nick : i 'm just saying , the underground was closed tonight . should have been empty . perfect night to torch the place . but do n't worry , dad . i 'm not gon na be coming to you for any help . victor : you wo n't get a dime from me . i do n't care how far down you sink . not a dime , okay ? now , go to paul williams and tell him about your cockamamie theory . nick : chief , uh , any theories on how this fire started ? it 's too early to say , but we 'll leave that to the investigative team , but from my first look , i 'd say it started in your bar area . jack : chief , billy is my only brother . i - i have to see him before ... you have to let me in there . billy : [ breathing heavily ] [ coughs ] [ debris clatters ] tom ! you there , man ? ! talk to me , man ! you there ? ! tom ! [ thudding ] tom ? ! tom : i 'm right here , pal . billy : [ sighs ] oh , man , i was missing you there for a second . tom : been working on your escape plan . and got some extra motivation to get you out of there . billy : not sure i need any of that . tom : trust me . any guy needs this . billy : what do you got ? tom : i got a message for you from a hot blonde named phyllis . billy : phyllis . that 's my girlfriend . or was , maybe i should say . tom : we figured as much . billy : is she here ? she 's supposed to be in dallas . tom : i guess she missed you . billy : [ breathing heavily ] how 's she look ? tom : [ chuckles ] like a walking fire hazard . billy : that 's my girl . tom : she was real clear , billy . she wants me to tell you something . billy : well , come on , man . do n't leave me hanging here . tom : she needs you to get out of this ashcan as soon as possible . [ debris clattering ] billy : tom ? you got to level with me here . what are my chances of getting out of here ? tom , talk to me , please . tom . tom : yeah . i 'm still here . billy : do n't sugarcoat this , man . just tell me what 's going on . tom : the fire 's caused a lot of structural damage . billy : yeah , i can see that . tom : with fires of this size and what i saw walking through ... billy : tom , rip the band - aid off , man . talk to me . tom : there 's a good chance this building will collapse in on us any moment . billy : [ exhales deeply ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : let me be as clear about this as i possibly can . i am not grandstanding . i 'm not trying to manipulate you . i want to go in there and take whatever risk i have to , to get my brother out of there . i believe you , mr . abbott . but i 'm also duty - bound to prevent citizens from risking their lives . jack : you said the fire is out ! but what 's left of that building is unstable at best . as it is , i 'm at the point where i might have to pull my men out of there . jack : okay , you 've made that very clear . allow me the same thing . i will write whatever check you want for a donation . i will sign a waiver . anything you ask for . i ca n't let you go in there , sir . jack : okay , you 're gon na have to restrain me physically . you 're not gon na be able to keep me away from my family ! nick : right there with you , jack . phyllis : we all are . reed : i thought billy 's brother hated him . victoria : reed , please stop . jack : no , no , it -- it 's all right . it 's all right . billy and i fight . a lot . that happens in some families . in this family , though , when we are facing the unthinkable , we pull together . we face it together . billy is not gon na be in that building alo -- are you gon na give me a helmet , or am i going in without one ? we 're clear ? you 're going in there entirely at your own risk ? jack : absolutely . absolutely . everybody , if i decide to sue the gc fire department , you are on the chief 's side , right ? understood ? [ sighs deeply ] phyllis : i want you to be careful , all right ? you tell him to get his lazy butt out here pronto . okay ? victoria : good luck , jack . just give him my love . jack : what ? no last - minute taunts or insults ? this may be your last chance . victor : our battle wo n't end tonight . not like this . jack : well , thank you . that will give me a little incentive to make it out of there alive . nick : come on , jack . jack : yeah . be very , very careful . jack : thank you . thank you . lily : okay , it 's getting late . cane : yeah , it is . come on . let 's get you guys home . come on . let 's go . mattie : no , i need to stay here and be there for reed . cane : sweetheart , you 're exhausted . just let 's go home . lily : listen , we do n't know how late we 're gon na be here , okay ? we 're calling it a night . mattie : okay , then do n't try to stop me , because i 'm gon na say goodbye to him . charlie : yeah , me , too . i 'll -- i 'll just be a second . hey , man . reed : hey . charlie : look , i just wanted to let you know i got to head out with my parents . reed : it 's all right . charlie : and i hope billy makes it out safe . reed : me , too . charlie : see ya . reed : really messed up big time , huh ? mattie : if you did , then so did charlie and i. i 'm really sorry they 're making me leave , but i 'll be sending you good thoughts all night . text me if billy gets out , okay ? lily : mattie , come on . victoria : thank you , dad , for offering to pay for those resources . it was really -- victor : i wanted to , okay ? victoria : i know . it meant a lot to me . i really ca n't tell you how much . does mom know what 's going on ? i should give her a call . victor : sweetheart , i 'll let your mother know everything . now , listen to me very carefully . you just came out of the hospital . i do n't want you to be stressed anymore , all right ? i 'll do whatever you need . victoria : it 's too much , dad . it 's just all too much right now . it 's too much . [ sighs ] victor : listen to me . victoria : [ sighs ] victor : i 'll take care of everything . if you want to come back to newman enterprises , i 'll buy brash & sassy , okay ? no strings attached . it 's your baby , and i want to save it for you , all right ? victoria : you would do that ? victor : yes , i would . okay ? i 'll pay off your loans . employees will be safe . and your company will be solid again , okay ? victoria : thank you . [ voice breaking ] thank you , dad . [ sighs ] billy : [ breathing heavily ] health department is gon na have your ass , nick . this place is a dump . [ debris clatters ] aah ! [ exhales deeply ] ooh ! [ sighs ] tom , you out there ? ! tom ! [ breathing heavily ] hell , i 'm gon na go there right now . okay . tom , you need to hear me here for a second , okay ? if this is my last chance , you need to get a message to the people i love ! tom , can you hear me ? ! jack : you 're not gon na die on us , billy . you 're not gon na die on us . you hear me ? you 're gon na have to deal with the people you love face to face . billy : jack ? jack : even the ones you do n't care about . billy : jack ! jack : i 'm right here , buddy . i 'm right here . [ debris clatters ] jack : hey . i 'm not alone here . get up here . i need help moving . jack : there 's a whole gang of people out there who do n't want to lose you . billy : and i do n't want them to lose you , jack . get out of here . jack : no , no , it 's too late for that . billy : listen to me . they just told me the building could come down , jack . you got to get out of here . jack : if you think i 'm going out there empty - handed and face the wrath of phyllis , not a chance . he 's pinned under debris ! jack : billy , listen to me . victoria and phyllis are holding hands out there right now , hugging -- [ wood thuds ] billy : hugging . you got to be kidding me . come on , man . i 'm smoke damaged . i 'm not delirious . jack : listen to me . would i lie to you ? in a place like this , would i ? [ sighs ] even victor is out there , trying to inspire everyone . billy : really ? the mustache ? for me ? that 's a hell - freezing - over moment . jack : yeah , he 's doing the same , old thing -- waving a blank check in front of the fire chief . billy : yeah ? you sure that 's not to keep me buried under here ? hurry , hurry ! hey ! jack : you might have something there . [ debris clatters ] billy : ah ! i need more guys up here ! jack : you okay ? billy : yeah , i 'm fine . jack ? jack : yeah ? talk to me . he 's in the office ! across from the restrooms ! billy : i need to ask you a favor , okay ? i know i 'm the last person in the world to ask you a favor , especially when this -- jack : cut the big preamble , okay ? billy : it 's about -- about my kids -- johnny and katie . you need to take care of them if i do n't make it out of here . okay ? jack : me ? billy : jack . jack : you want me helping victoria take care of your kids ? billy : you 're the only one that can handle it . i know how much they love you . just remind them how much i love them . and more importantly , teach them to be better than their old man . will you do that for me ? jack : i 'm gon na teach you something right now . you got no business talking like that . billy : i 'm serious , jack . jack : you got to save your energy . billy : listen to me . just say that you 'll do it . i need to hear you say it , jack . tell me you 'll do it . jack : i 'll do it . i 'll do it . can we stop talking like this ? billy : yep . [ sighs ] jack : listen , there 's still time for them to get you unpinned and get you out of here . billy : we both know the window 's closing by the second . hurry ! billy : you got to get out of here . jack : no . it 's too late for that . billy : jack , get out ! my life 's not worth risking yours for ! jack : stop -- stop talking like that . billy : no , i 'm serious . [ thud ] hey , i need help moving stuff up here ! billy : your life will be so much easier without me in it . we both know that . jack : no , come on . stop that . billy : oh , i 've been a disaster since the second i could walk . and it 's even worse than you think , jack . jack : oh , billy , come on . billy : you know those stupid face masks , the ones that i blamed you for ? they 're my fault . my fault . how 's that ? i cut corners in the factory , and i put victoria in the hospital , and it could have been worse than that . i could have put thousands of people in the hospital . jack : no , no , no , no . you didn't . you didn't . billy : or put them in the graveyard . jack : you didn't . they stopped it in time . victoria 's fine . everything 's all right . billy : it 's not all right , jack . i asked the fireman to give my loved ones a message , and i was thinking about you the whole time . i 'm sorry for everything i 've done to you . the lying , the spying , the accusations . most of all , for phyllis , jack . i 'm so sorry . jack : billy , don't . we do n't have to go there , not here , not now . billy : there 's no better place than right now , jack . [ debris clatters ] no place better , right ? i 'm sorry , jack . [ breathing heavily ] the way that i got with phyllis while she -- she was still your wife , i 've done nothing to make it up to you . nothing . aside from my kids , it 's my biggest regret . [ breathing heavily ] and i 've done nothing . i 'm so sorry . i 've done nothing to earn your forgiveness , and that 's what sucks the most . jack : billy ... dad taught me a lot of things . the thing i 've had the hardest time learning is forgiveness . you think i 'd be a whole lot better . dad showed me again and again . repeatedly . he forgave me the unforgivable . i 'm here because of dad . billy : it 's obligation , right ? jack : no , no . it 's so much more than that . all the hate and recrimination and accusations and anger and ... everything we 've done to each other for the last year , it 's wrong . it 's completely wrong . you ca n't wish a brother away . and ... abandoning and hatred and ... barring you , none of it makes sense . none of it makes any sense . you 're my brother . billy : [ coughs ] jack : you will always be my brother . and i would n't have it any other way . charlie : can we just go to bed ? lily : not yet . good night , you guys . mattie : good night . cane : thank you for not letting me have it back there . lily : about what ? cane : for letting all this go down while i was in charge . lily : no , it 's not your fault . they lied to you , said they were somewhere safe . if anything , you should be upset with me . cane : why ? lily : because i did n't listen . you told me that reed was a bad influence , and you were right . cane : well , tonight was bad . we were lucky , you know , 'cause we could have lost it all , but we didn't . lily : i know . kind of puts things in perspective , does n't it ? cane : yeah . victoria : it 's been too long . nick : you do n't know that . phyllis : well , we do n't know anything . they could be pulling bodies out of there for all we know . reed : how am i gon na live with myself ? billy could be dead , and it 's all my fault . victor : reed , listen to me . it was an accident . stop being so hard on yourself , all right ? [ footsteps approach ] jack : do n't ever say my brother does n't know how to close a place down , especially when it 's burnt to the ground . billy : hey , guys . victoria : hey . phyllis : hi . phyllis : how 's the leg ? billy : [ sighs ] you know the feeling of pins and needles and then your circulation comes back ? times that by a thousand . phyllis : you okay ? you 're really okay ? billy : well , when i heard there was a hottie named phyllis out here rooting for me , it kind of made my pain go away . phyllis : i 've been known to have that effect from time to time . billy : i thought i blew things with you for good . phyllis : just because you almost died on me does n't mean that we 're good . you are still a bastard , billy abbott , but you 're just one damn lucky one . cane : what you said about perspective earlier , i could n't agree more , you know , 'cause once i realized our family was safe , it made me think about our situation in a different way . lily : that 's good . i mean , knowing that we can put the bitterness and petty issues behind us and pull together when we have to ... i think it 'll make the divorce hearing that much easier . victoria : well , i 've made my decision . victor : and ? victoria : brash & sassy and i are coming back to newman . [ chuckles ] victor : that makes me so happy , my sweetheart . victoria : thank you , daddy . me , too . thank you . can you excuse me ? victor : yeah . victoria : okay . victor : go . reed : billy , you were like a total superhero tonight . billy : what do you mean like a superhero ? i mean , come on . nick : whatever . everybody knows superheroes do n't get trapped in buildings . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : excuse me for a minute . can i have a minute with billy ? hey , i just wanted to say thank you so much for saving reed 's life . i 'll never forget it . billy : right time , right place . victoria : how are you feeling ? billy : honestly , i feel great . what was that for ? victoria : for causing the whole face mask fiasco . i know you were behind it . my dad 's investigators found you out . oh , and another thing . you 're fired . dad . reed . billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : let 's go . [ next_on ] hilary : it 's my duty as a journalist to report the facts , warts and all . chelsea : is that a threat ? nick : this is the second hit this place has taken . maybe this is fate 's way of telling me to move on . abby : let 's do it . zack : do what ? abby : live together . | reed blamed himself because billy was trapped inside the underground , and charlie , mattie and cane reassured him . victoria had every face mask destroyed . nick , phyllis and lily arrived at the underground . the firefighters informed everyone that the odds were against billy . billy was alive , but trapped under debris from the explosion . reed apologized to nick for breaking in . nick was n't happy with reed , but he felt that the ordeal he 'd been through was punishment enough . victoria considered letting victor buy her company out . victor wanted her to see the bailout as a good thing . he thought they were stronger together . nick and phyllis let victoria and jack know about billy . tom , a firefighter made contact with billy , but was unable to reach him due to the cave in . phyllis passed a message to billy via tom . billy asked about his chances , and tom admitted that a rescue was unlikely . the twins apologized to their parents and admitted reed got the key to the club . cane and lily angrily told victoria what reed did . victor was offended when nick implied that victor was behind the fire . jack and victor both offered their resources to help with billy 's rescue . jack talked the fire chief into letting him risk his own life to go into the building . in his own way , victor encouraged jack to stay safe . |
dru : ( breathing rapidly ) malcolm : i did n't mean to hurt you . dru : i - i know . i must -- oh , i must be hallucinating , lord , 'cause this man is -- he 's dead . you are dead . malcolm : obviously , i 'm not , dru . dru : where have you been ? i never thought i 'd see you again . i - i do n't understand this . malcolm : it 's a long story . dru : well , i ai n't in a rush . malcolm : i was alive . layin ' on the side of that river in kenya , i was alive , dru . helicopters flyin ' around , but they never found me . yeah , they searched for awhile , and then they left . i remember it like it was yesterday , when they took off and never came back . dru : well , everyone thought you drowned . malcolm : right . right . end of story . end of malcolm . dru : i never wanted to believe it was true . malcolm : all i know is neil was there . he sent out a search party , but then he called it off . you know , it did n't really surprise me since he was after my woman at the time . dru : your woman ? what are you talking about ? malcolm : drucilla , you 're a smart girl . figure it out . neil did n't want me found . oh , his life suddenly got a hell of a lot easier without me in it . my being dead solved all his problems . [ scene_break ] damon : i love you . phyllis : get some rest . daniel : hey , mom . phyllis : daniel , unh , why are you not in school ? daniel : i , uh , called a friend of ours to tell him what happened , and he thought that we should be here with you , and i agreed . phyllis : ( sighs ) phyllis : jack . jack : hey . hear you 've been through a pretty rough time . phyllis : yeah . i got through without a scratch , thanks to damon . daniel : uh , do you think it would be all right if i went to see him ? phyllis : yeah , ask the nurse . daniel : what do i say to him ? phyllis : i do n't know . start with hello . see where it goes from there . and there 's no reason to be awkward . daniel : okay . jack : he 's a good kid . phyllis : he 's a work in progress . jack : are n't we all ? jack : i hate the idea of you being in that kind of danger . phyllis : you do ? jack : you know i do . how can you even ask that ? tell me about it . tell -- tell me what happened . tell me the whole story . [ scene_break ] mac : did you have something to do with lily 's being attacked ? kevin : listen , mackenzie , you need to understand , i 've made a lot of mistakes in my past , but i 've changed . i really -- i really have . the problem is nobody would believe me . mac : well , that kinda thing takes time . kevin : well , i wanted people to know that i was n't such a bad guy , so i came up with this plan . mac : to look like a hero . kevin : and i swear , i swear to you , lily was never supposed to get hurt . it was that jerk alex that put something in her juice , and then the whole thing went to hell . i saw lily this morning , and she -- she 's all twisted up inside . she thinks that every guy is out to get her now . [ scene_break ] boy : do n't push me , man . sierra : i ca n't come with you guys . i 'm so broke . i saw these shoes at fenmore 's . lily , you would have died . they were so cool . lily : you mean the ones with the polka dots ? sierra : yeah , how 'd you know ? lily : you 've been talking about them all week . sierra : well , they totally match the shirt you got me for my birthday . the salesman told me they did n't have them in my size -- lily : well , excuse me . ( sound becomes distorted ) sierra : i was so bummed , but i tried them on anyways . he said they ran small . half - size up fit perfectly . [ scene_break ] daniel : damon ? damon : what you got to say , slick ? come on in . daniel : uh ... the nurse said , if you were n't sleeping -- damon : i can sleep all the time . painkillers , you know ? how you doin ' ? daniel : i 'm fine . how are you ? damon : nothin ' to do but lie here and get better . daniel : yeah . man , you almost died . damon : so they say . daniel : what was that like ? i mean , were you , like , floatin ' around on the ceiling or anything ? [ scene_break ] dru : do you actually think that your brother would be happy leaving you dead ? malcolm : i do n't `` think `` anything . i got ta go . dru : no ! no , no , no , listen . malcolm : dru ... dru : no , no , listen . you ca n't come back three years later and just leave . why 'd you come , anyway ? malcolm : nate . dru : nate . he 's in london , going to school . liv just left to visit him . malcolm : where in london ? dru : oh , i ca n't tell you that . see , when liv gets back , you have to see her , because you ca n't go anywhere near nate . you have no idea what that boy went through over you . malcolm : drucilla , what 's the name of the school ? dru : i 'm not gon na tell you . mnh - mnh . and what 's the rush ? neil 's here , your sister - in - law 's here . malcolm : he did it . neil married alex . dru : y - yeah . no , no . he -- he remarried me . i - i 'm your new sister - in - law . malcolm : what are you talkin ' about ? you were n't even arou -- what happened to alex ? dru : i do n't know . why are we talkin ' about her ? i ca n't believe you 're still mad about that . it was some stupid misunderstanding . malcolm : well , that stupid misunderstanding damn near cost me my life . months , i laid up in a hut in the middle of africa , replaying their little conversation over and over again in my head . my brother and my fiancée , sharin ' their little secret -- how much they care for each other . malcolm : drucilla , a true brother does n't do that . so as far as i 'm concerned , i 'm not the one who died . my brother did . [ scene_break ] devon : what are you doing here ? neil : hi , devon . i came to see you . devon : yeah , well , i ca n't talk right now . i 'm busy , all right ? [ scene_break ] damon : it 's funny you should mention that , man . i did have an experience . it was glorious . daniel : well , if you do n't want to talk about it ... damon : oh , let -- no . i 'm gon na set you down and give you the whole story . soon . i 'm just a little wiped out at the moment . daniel : i understand . damon : listen , i do want to tell you about your mother . damon : she risked -- risked her life for me . daniel : but she could n't stop that guy from shooting you . damon : that 's not what i mean . she kept me from becoming a killer . damon : i will always be grateful to her for that . daniel : i - i just want you to know ... i 'm real glad you did n't die . damon : why , daniel , that means a great deal to me . damon : i bet you ca n't imagine how much . [ scene_break ] jack : it sounds like you barely got out in one piece . phyllis : damon pushed me aside just as the gun went off . jack : and he took the bullet ? phyllis : yeah , he managed to put dominic out of commission . so he -- he essentially saved me twice . jack : you do realize , do n't you , you would never have been in that situation if ... phyllis : yeah , i know that . i know -- i know that , jack . i 've been trying to wrap my head around this . i mean ... what was it worth ? all of it ? i mean , it helped him get over his hatred , but ... at what cost ? jack : the fact that you 're okay , in my book , means it cost nothing . phyllis : he 's a very complicated man . jack : yeah , or maybe , just a confused man . phyllis : his son was murdered . it was n't just an accident . when he saw his son shot in cold - blood by this man dominic -- jack : i 'm not saying he did n't have a motive . i 'm saying different people handle the situation in different ways . he 's not the first person to lose a loved one because of gun violence . phyllis : i know . jack : this time , he almost cost you your life . phyllis : i 'm exhausted . jack : i 'm sorry , i ... i came here to be a shoulder to lean on and ... no more lessons . no more sermons . phyllis : okay . phyllis : ( sighs ) damon thinks this experience has bonded us for life . jack : what do you think about that ? phyllis : i do n't know . jack : i 'm not sure i 'm the right man to talk to about other -- other men and your feelings for them . i ... maybe ten years from now , i 'll be a little more over you than i am right now . phyllis : except ... except you 're the only person in my life that i can share my -- my personal thoughts with . jack : i ca n't help you . i 'm not objective . phyllis : i know . phyllis : you know me better than anybody . jack : better than the back of m -- better than the back of your hand . phyllis : ( giggles ) phyllis : how do you tell a man who 's -- who 's died , who almost lost his life , that ... how do you ... phyllis : i wo n't talk to you about this . you 're right . jack : yeah . no more talk about damon porter . phyllis : okay . phyllis : oh , can i have that shoulder ? ( sighs ) jack : come to papa . jack : hey , time 's up ? daniel : he was getting tired . i could tell . jack : so what do you say we get you home ? phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no , i have to see damon again , and i have to go to the office . daniel : mom . jack : what , are you kidding me ? phyllis : oh , come -- i have ... the world does n't stop because people get hurt , guys . neil 's counting on me . you have to get to school , right ? so thank you for coming by . i really appreciate it . your timing is impeccable , as always . i love you . jack : i love you . daniel : i 'll see you , mom . phyllis : bye . jack : go to the office . go home . get some rest . phyllis : get some rest . i will . i promise . [ scene_break ] dru : you ca n't be serious . malcolm : i know what i heard that night . dru : what you heard you misunderstood . malcolm : good - bye , dru . dru : no , no , no , you stay right here . i 'm gon na call neil , and he 's gon na come and he 's gon na explain everything . malcolm : i got nothin ' to say to that man . dru : he was devastated behind thinkin ' that you were dead . he -- he blamed himself . he -- he lived the better part of a year in a bottle , nearly drank himself to death . malcolm : yeah , well , i lived what i lived , and i feel what i feel . there is nothing you can say to make a difference , so save your breath . if i never see neil again , it 'll be too soon . dru : please do n't turn something that should be a joyous occasion into something filled with anger and hatred . malcolm : it is what it is . dru : `` it is what it is `` ? malcolm , if you 're going to be pointing the finger and blaming people , then you need to look to yourself . dru : do you have any idea how we -- we grieved you ? and olivia and i , we never thought that nate was gon na come out of his depression . he 'd cry night and day , thinkin ' about you . i do n't care how much you hated this world . the least you could have done was to let your family know that you were alive on the face of this earth . malcolm : you do n't know a damn thing about what i 've been through . you do n't have a clue . [ scene_break ] sierra : so now eli 's going out with madison , and guess who stacey 's with ? boy : i hate school , man . lily : sean ? boy # 2 : so do i . sierra : no , brian dougherty . can you believe that ? boy : it 's in here somewhere . lily : the , uh ... i thought brian was seeing makayla . sierra : no , that was last year . makayla was with carlos , but then ... ( sound becomes distorted ) boys : ( laughing ) sierra : do n't you remember ? jeremy asked me to go to homecoming with him , and i said yes , and adam asked me . i really wanted to go with adam . i already told jeremy that i 'd go with him , and if he finds out -- ( sound distortion ends ) lily : i - i have to go . ( gasps ) boy : sorry . lily : it 's okay . boy : are you okay ? lily : do n't touch me . sierra : lily , what 's wrong ? lily : look , i have to go . sierra : lily , wait . boy # 2 : what was that , man ? boy : i do n't know . [ scene_break ] mac : if i were lily , i 'd be freaking out , too . kevin , she almost died . kevin : i swear , it was n't supposed to go down like that . if i ever see that bastard alex again , i will -- mac : but even if he had n't drugged her , it was still wrong . you have no idea what it 's like to be a girl and to think you 're about to get raped . i 've been there , okay ? i know . so even without the drugs , lily still would have been traumatized by your scheme . it would have left a mark on her that might never go away . kevin : i guess i did n't think about that . mac : no , i guess you did n't . so what are you gon na do about it ? kevin : i keep asking myself the same question , you know ? i - i feel so bad , you know ? and lily thinks that she 's got this terrible karma thing going on , like she brought this on herself and ... i do n't know what to do . mac : well , i can think of one thing . kevin : tell me . anything . mac : you have to tell lily the truth . [ scene_break ] damon : am i dreaming ? must be the drugs , because i see the most beautiful woman in the world . phyllis : i 'm going to the office . damon : oh , you are not . phyllis : yes , i am . i 'm going to the office . i do n't want to talk about it . now listen , i want you to do exactly what they tell you and think good thoughts . damon : i 'll do that . i 'll think about you . phyllis : all right , you do that . damon : hey . you saved me , phyllis . this tremendous burden has been lifted off of me . you did that , and i thank you . phyllis : you 're welcome . i got ta head out now . [ scene_break ] kevin : unh - unh , no , no way . i 'm never gon na tell lily . i ca n't . mac : i thought you wanted to help her . kevin : if i tell her , she 's gon na freak out , and i 'm gon na go to jail . mac : well , i really think it would help lily if she knew why that alex guy picked her in the first place , not because she looked like easy prey , but because you wanted to be the hero so you set her up . kevin : well , you 're not gon na tell her that , are you ? mac : i think it 'd be better if you told her . look , kevin , if you want people to respect you , you need to behave like somebody that they can respect , somebody that they can trust . not because you 're a hero , but because you do the right thing . kevin : but i finally got people to think that i 'm not such a bad guy , and you 're telling me just to chuck that and go back to being the town leper . no , no , no , i 'm not ready to do that , no . mac : yes , yes , kevin , you are , and i think that 's why you talked to me in the first place , because you needed a push in the right direction . so tell her the truth . [ scene_break ] devon : you still here ? neil : devon , i was waiting for you to finish whatever you were doing . devon : i was emptying the trash . what 's it to you ? neil : i told you . i came to see you . devon : all right , well , you 've seen me . is there anything else i could do for you ? neil : you know what would be really nice ? if you and i could actually have a normal conversation without all this attitude . devon : yeah , well , life sucks sometimes , you know ? neil : yes , it does . i agree with you on that . call me crazy , but i was kind of hoping that maybe , you know , you and me , we could -- we could be friends . devon : yeah , like that 's gon na happen . neil : all right , man . i know why you 're so angry with me . devon : so you know . so what ? neil : you 've had one too many people let you down in your life . i 'm just another on a long list , starting with your father , right ? you never really told me too much about your dad . devon : yeah , well , there 's nothing to tell . neil : ms. davis tells me he 's not the kind of person that a boy would want for a dad . devon : ah , well , poor me . but it ai n't your problem , is it ? neil : devon , holding a grudge for things that you do n't have or wish you had is pointless . it 's just another distraction from the important things in life . devon : like what ? becoming a brain surgeon or something ? come on , man , give me a break . neil : you do realize that you can be anything you want to be in life . devon : yeah , yeah , yeah . blah , blah , blah . it 's more talk from you . neil : in spite of the way you may feel about me , i 'm not gon na turn my back on you . i 'm gon na prove to you that not everybody walks away in life . devon : yeah , well , you know what ? i 'll believe it when i see it . neil : well , then you 'd better be prepared to be a believer , 'cause i can be just as stubborn as you can . devon : whatever , man . only one person i can count on , and that 's number one , all right ? now if you do n't mind , i got some stuff to do , okay ? neil : hey , wait a minute , number one , think about what i said , huh ? devon : yeah , sure thing . [ scene_break ] kevin : lily , hey . lily : hi . kevin : it 's okay . i 'm not gon na hurt you . lily : i 'm sorry . ( sobbing ) kevin : you are really messed up over this alex thing . lily : i 'm just having ... i 'm having a really bad day . kevin : okay . okay , come here . have a seat . let me get you something to drink . lily : no , no , no , no , no , no . no , that 's okay . i 'll get something later . kevin : you must be really messed up if you were willing to ditch school . lily : yes , i needed ... i needed to get out of there . kevin : why ? why ? what happened ? what happened ? [ scene_break ] dru : phyllis , what are you doing here ? phyllis : i work here . dru : i know that , but why are n't you at the hospital with damon ? phyllis : i ca n't concentrate . i mean , i feel like i 'm in a dream . i do n't know the difference between what 's real and what is n't . dru : i know the feeling . 24 hours ago i thought i had everything under control , and now i do n't know which way is up . phyllis : why do i have the feeling that this has to do a lot more with just damon ? dru : oh , it does , big time . phyllis : okay , i 'll bite . tell me . dru : no , you know , your plate 's full . okay , i 'm gon na tell you , but , um , this is the craziest thing you 're ever gon na hear . i mean , i could barely believe it myself . phyllis : stop ! tell me , drucilla , okay ? dru : malcolm 's alive . [ scene_break ] jamal : can i help you ? malcolm : maybe . what 's the deal around here ? i was looking for a place to work out . jamal : oh , okay . well , it 's free . i mean , but there 's some rules . malcolm : anything free usually has rules . jamal : all right , well , you can use whatever you want as long as you put it back . uh , do n't make a mess and do n't hog the equipment . malcolm : i can live with that . jamal : okay , well , enjoy . devon : you looking at me , man ? malcolm : is that a problem ? devon : well , i 'm just wondering why you 're over there giving me the evil eye . malcolm : i think you 're paranoid , kid . i was n't looking at you . i was just checking this place out . devon : well , look , i saw you here the other night , but i do n't even know who the heck you are . malcolm : well , that makes us even . i do n't know you . devon : what , you trying to be a wise guy with me ? malcolm : no . are you ? [ scene_break ] dru : did you hear what i said ? phyllis : yeah . you said malcolm 's alive . dru : here in genoa city . phyllis : how do you know this ? dru : i saw him with my own two eyes , phyllis . phyllis : what ? dru : i went up to my sister 's apartment to bring her mail , and he was there , nearly scared me half to death . i swear to god i am not making this up . phyllis : i ... i 'm so baffled . i thought ... i thought that they definitely knew that ... dru : that he died in kenya , but he obviously survived the accident . phyllis : where has he been all this time ? dru : he did n't tell me anything . i do n't know , phyllis . phyllis : is he okay ? dru : yes . physically , yes , but ... phyllis : but what ? dru : he 's just changed from inside . he 's filled with bitterness , and he 's angry . he does n't even want to see his brother . phyllis : why did he come back ? dru : phyllis , are you asking me ? maybe because of nate . all i know is that he 's been through something horrific . it 's like he 's gone to hell and back . phyllis : uh , what are you gon na do ? dru : i do n't know . phyllis : are you gon na tell neil ? dru : well , should n't i ? phyllis : no . dru : why not ? phyllis : you know what happened when neil came back from africa . he blamed himself for his brother 's death . you know that . it took him months to recover . but , drucilla , if you tell him that ... if you tell him ... i ca n't even say it . if you tell him that his brother is ... alive and does n't want to see him , it 's gon na send him right back to the bottle . you know this . dru : yeah , i know . phyllis : yeah . so you 're not gon na tell him , not yet anyway . neil : hey , ladies . hard at work , i see . am i interrupting ? phyllis : no , i was just on my way out . neil : hi , honey . phyllis , i think that 's terrific news about damon . phyllis : yeah , it is , is n't it ? neil : yeah , would you give him my regards ? phyllis : i will . neil : tell him we 're thinking about him . phyllis : thank you . i 'll do that . neil : mm - hmm . phyllis : bye - bye . [ scene_break ] devon : hey , look , if you 're just here to give me a hard time , man ... malcolm : hey , hey , hey , take it easy , tough guy . like i said , you 're paranoid . devon : all right , all right , just forget it , all right ? i 'm having a weird day , that 's all . malcolm : yeah , you and me both . devon : i 'm devon , in case you care . malcolm : you live around here ? devon : yeah , as a matter of fact , you 're standing in my house . malcolm : you live here ? devon : today i do . malcolm : no family ? devon : well , my caseworker 's trying to find me a permanent place to crash right now . malcolm : what like a foster home ? devon : yeah , only till i 'm 18 , though . then i 'm free as a bird . and you can believe me , i 'm gon na fly like one , too . malcolm : how long you been living here ? devon : not that long . i had a real cool place , but , uh , things did n't work out . malcolm : i saw you talking to that guy earlier . what was that about ? devon : you know , man , you ask a lot of questions , you know ? malcolm : so ? devon : i barely know that guy . malcolm : it looked pretty heated to me . you do n't talk like that to somebody you hardly know . devon : all right , so i know him . his name is neil winters . he 's the guy who totally messed up my life . [ scene_break ] man : hey . kevin : okay , okay , here we go . see , it 's sealed . here , sit down . here , have a seat . lily : thank you . kevin : let me get that for you . okay , so what happened ? what 's going on ? lily : i do n't know . i just ... i feel like i 'm being watched all the time , you know , like someone is stalking me . like you see that guy over there ? kevin : yeah . lily : he was looking at me while you were gone . kevin : hello ! lily , that 's because you 're beautiful . lily : well , what if he comes after me when i leave ? and what if he tries to rape me ? oh , god . i 'm turning into such -- into a total head case . kevin : you are not a head case , okay ? lily : yes , i am . my whole life is screwed up . i do n't know what is wrong with me . kevin : listen , there 's nothing wrong with you . there 's nothing wrong with you ! listen to me ! listen to me ! the thing with alex , lily , it was n't your fault , okay ? lily : yes , it was . kevin : no , it was n't . it was mine . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what are you guys doing here ? you following me ? daniel : mom , this is crazy . you should be home by now . you have no business being here . phyllis : i want to keep busy , you know ? what else am i gon na do ? daniel : let 's just get you out of here , okay ? if you want , i 'll stay with christine awhile longer , so you can be alone . phyllis : i do n't want to be alone . jack : you wo n't be alone . you 'll be with me . phyllis : what ? jack : come on , i 'm taking you home . [ scene_break ] malcolm : how 'd this winters guy mess up your life ? devon : where do i start with it ? his wife , she 's really cool . she took me in , into their home . and their daughter 's real cool , too -- lily . we got along great . for me , it was like being a part of a real family . but this winters guy , i guess he did n't want me living in his fancy apartment , you know , a kid off the streets . malcolm : and why do you think he felt that way ? devon : probably figured i 'd start tagging on his walls or something , be a bad influence on his kid . you know , the guy is just really uptight . malcolm : but you wanted to live there ? devon : hell , yeah , i wanted to live there . it was the best place i 'd ever stayed . i mean , you would n't believe the stuff that they had there , the food that they ate every day . they had me learning manners while i was there , but i did n't mind that . mrs. winters even got me into reading books . but you know something ? they all act like they 're this big , happy cosby - like family that sits around the table saying stuff like , `` hi , honey . how was your day ? `` `` fine , sweetheart . how was yours ? `` you know what i 'm talking about , stuff like that ? malcolm : yeah , yeah , i feel you . devon : but that winters guy and his wife , they do n't see anything the same way . but why are you so interested ? malcolm : no reason . devon : well , i got ta get some homework done . my tutor 's on his way . malcolm : all right . handle your business . see you around . devon : see you , man . [ scene_break ] neil : now i liked your last report on the pageant , especially your ideas about the tie - ins . what i was wondering is if you could make some changes , maybe alter a cou -- dru , are you with me on this ? dru : i ca n't . neil : i 'm sorry . i ca n't -- i ca n't what ? dru : i ca n't do this . i have something to tell you . neil : well , girl , you 'd better spit it out . what do you have to tell me ? dru : maybe you should have a seat . neil : no , no , no , no , i 'm fine standing up right here . this sounds kind of serious . did something happen with devon ? what 's wrong ? dru : no , it 's not devon . it 's about malcolm . neil : mal -- what about him ? what ? dru : he 's alive . your brother 's alive . [ next_on ] brad : she should stay with me . ashley : why do n't you just spit it out ? you want to take my daughter away from me . lily : you are the one that keeps screwing up my life . kevin : no , i know that that 's the way it looks , but -- lily : that how it is ! victor : i thought you were dead . | at school , lily had a mini - breakdown as she became claustrophobic and frightened of the boys in the hallways . kevin admitted to mac that he 'd set up lily 's attack so he could play hero . mac insisted he come clean , but he insisted he could n't do it . however , when lily showed up nearly a basket - case , kevin sat her down and told her that he had been responsible for alex 's attack on her . malcolm explained to drucilla that he 'd been alive in africa , and that he believed neil had wanted him dead so he could have a life with alex perez . dru explained that she , not alex was married to neil now , and that they 'd all grieved him ... especially nate . she chastised malcolm for not coming forward sooner . he said she did n't know what he 'd been through and stormed out . devon shunned neil at the rec center , and malcolm observed the conversation . he later approached devon , who opened up about how neil and dru had taken him in , but neil had thrown him out . daniel brought jack to see phyllis at the hospital . daniel visited damon and said he was glad he had n't died . jack comforted phyllis , they admitted to still having love for one another , and she admitted to doubting her future with damon . damon thanked phyllis for saving his life , but she was oddly quiet , not knowing what to say . drucilla told phyllis that malcolm was alive , and they agreed to hide the truth from neil , worried he 'd start drinking again . later , dru broke down and told neil that his brother was n't dead . jack showed up at phyllis ' work with daniel , and explained that he was taking her home and staying with her . |
kevin : first , we need to talk . gloria : honey , no . you know i 'm grumpy until i 've had my morning caffeine . kevin : mom , this is important . gloria : if this is about michael , i do n't know anything about anybody named tanya . kevin : this -- this is n't about michael . this is about me . gloria : well , what is it ? kevin : your plan to take over jabot , what 's happening ? gloria : just a matter of time . kevin : all right , well , i hope it 's soon , and i better get my share of the windfall . gloria : honey , are you in some kind of trouble ? kevin : no , no , i 'm just -- i 'm just tired of making do . gloria : ( laughs ) you should n't have to . you 've got two great jobs . kevin : well , maybe you have n't noticed because you 're a multimillionaire , mom , but the economy is tanking . gloria : oh , why did n't you just say so ? if you want a little cash -- kevin : mom , i do n't need a little cash . i need a lot of cash . so why do n't you give me my own money , so i can buy my own shares and start my own nest egg ? gloria : forget it . i need every single one of those shares . kevin : like i would ever vote against you ? gloria : listen to me , you just be patient . because when i take control of jabot , you 're gon na be the first one on that gravy train with me . kevin : you 're not even doing this for the money . you 're doing it to get back at jill for firing you . it 's ... gloria : i 'm doing it for a lot of reasons . listen , you want my money ? sell me a cup of coffee . ah , forget it . i 'll get it myself . kevin : hey , mom ? who 's tanya ? [ scene_break ] lauren : i ca n't believe you stayed up all night . michael : i 'm going through lowell 's case file , trying to find proof that ... gloria is tanya . lauren : your mother as a police informant ? come on . michael : you listened to the tape . lauren : yeah , i mean , it did sound like her , but ... michael : it was definitely her . i 'd know that voice anywhere . lauren : honey , why would she rat out river ? michael : i 'll figure out the why s later . right now , i just need solid evidence placing her at that police station the date the record -- the date the recording -- well , look , i found something . lauren : what ? michael : detective hampton , this is his , uh , case notebook . and there 's an entry talking about him picking up gloria for questioning . lauren : which is standard procedure , right ? michael : she told me she never spoke to the police . lauren : well , if she did ... michael : there 'd be a tape or a transcript . and yet , there is n't any . michael : unless there is . [ scene_break ] kay : well , i knocked , but nobody bothered to answer . marge : what 's going on ? kay : you 're drunk . marge : oh , yeah . kay : you promised ! marge : yeah , well , i could n't -- i could n't make it . i started getting ... getting them jitters . kay : well , you could 've phoned me . marge : uh ... i lost my phone . kay : oh , no , look at you . you did n't lose your phone , you sold it for booze . marge : i 'm weak . i mean ... this drinking just got me by the -- by the throat . i 'm telling you right now i ca n't do this . kay : yes , you can . and i 'll tell you something , we 're just going to have to take more drastic measures . [ scene_break ] nick : thank you . so my father stayed here ? dominique : for several days . nick : you 're obviously worried about him . dominique : oh , that is reason i called you . i felt he needed his family . nick : what did he say to you ? dominique : i am afraid i can not tell you . it would break the seal of confession . nick : wow , my father went to confession . i knew he was raised in a catholic orphanage , but ... dominique : he is a troubled man , carrying a heavy burden . i told the woman that , too . nick : what woman ? dominique : an american . she was here yesterday . but she did not give her name . [ scene_break ] ashley : excuse moi . man : oui , madame ? ashley : pardon , have you seen this man ? man : mmm . he looks familiar . ashley : yeah ? has he been in here , you think ? man : i believe so . ashley : okay , and when was he last here ? do you remember ? man : it 's been a while . ashley : okay , merci . where the hell are you , victor ? [ scene_break ] tyra : uh , listen to me , i swear , these kids walked away with so much candy , i 'm gon na in hock with the dentist forever . devon : really ? tyra : mm - hmm . devon : maybe you should , uh , ask the boss for raise here . tyra : i like your thinking . neil : it 's coming out your pocket , you know that , right ? devon : oh , really ? i like this candy . ana : no . devon : hey ! no ? anybody ever teach you how to share ? tyra : yeah , i did , but apparently , she 's forgot . neil : well , that 's okay , because it looks like we 're gon na have to teach the young lady a lesson in generosity now , are n't we ? tyra : yes . neil : ready ? one , two , three . go ! ana : no ! neil : get that candy . devon : there 's no more chocolate left . ana : i get the chocolate ! i get the chocolate ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . hey . how -- how do you like your little artist 's retreat ? amber : we love it . do n't we , baby ? daniel : yeah . phyllis : you do n't find it cramped ? amber : no . who needs space when i have my daniel ? phyllis : um , i - i just wanted to tell you that billy is thinking of , you know , renting it out -- subletting it . and i wanted to offer it to -- to my son . daniel : no , i 'm good . phyllis : good . good . good . good . daniel : yeah , we actually like where we are now . you know , there 's no meddling mothers there . phyllis : those days are over . you know that . i 'm not meddling . daniel : yeah , i would hate for you to have a relapse . so its fine , you can tell billy he can have it . phyllis : okay , cool . i 'll do that . see ya . [ scene_break ] nick : so father dominique would n't break dad 's confidence , but get this , there was a woman here looking for him . he said she was younger and beautiful . who changed his mind ? ashley ? mom , what 's ashley abbott doing looking for dad ? [ scene_break ] ashley : if i find you , victor , i just hope that i can get through to you . [ scene_break ] lauren : are you on hold ? michael : huh ? yeah . yeah . lauren : who are you talking to ? michael : well , i was going through the detective 's notes when i found this section on his interview with tanya and there was a phone number scribbled on the page . lauren : so you called it ? michael : mm - hmm . michigan social services . lauren : social services ? michael : uh , yes , yes , are you sure ? i mean , you checked everything for that year ? there 's no tanya simmons ? there 's no tanya in any of their records . right , i 'm sorry , what ? gloria simmons ? gloria simmons ? yes , and there 's a record that she received financial assistance that year ? at the request of who ? detective hampton . no , yes , yeah , i see . thank you -- thank you very much . you wan na know why she did it ? lowell was on the run , gloria did n't have any money . she sold phony information to the police . [ scene_break ] kay : all right , i have reserved a bed for you at the new commitment rehab center . marge : hon , that costs a fortune . i ai n't got that kind of money . kay : well , i do . marge : well , i 'm scared . kay : yes , i know . but you are going to have to have 24-hour supervision if we 're gon na get you well . marge : how am i going to get there ? kay : i will drive you . marge : i - i do n't know what to say . kay : say you 'll go . marge : okay . kay : good . marge : why are you leaving ? kay : well , yes , i have to go to the bank and , uh , and get some cash . marge : well , do n't them people take checks ? kay : marge , if the press connects my name with a rehab center , you realize the rumor mill is gon na go crazy . marge : what about your crazy daughter ? kay : well , i do n't want her knowing anything about it , either . i mean , i have enough grief with her already . now listen , i want you to park your fanny right there and not move . and i will call you just as soon as i get everything set . marge : how ? i mean , murphy -- they turned his one off . i mean , the poor old guy forgot to pay his bill . kay : here , take mine . oh , and i have another appointment , and as soon as i 'm through , i 'll come by and i 'll pick you up . marge : how can i ever thank you , katherine ? kay : just get sober , marge . that 's all the thanks i need . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) phyllis : `` restless style , `` phyllis speaking . nick : well , hey there , `` phyllis speaking . `` phyllis : hey , baby , where are you ? nick : i 'm in my , uh , paris hotel room , taking a break . phyllis : oh , good . good . you know , i want you to take a nap . nick : i do n't have time . did you get a copy of the `` sophisticate `` ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , i did . um , you know , it 's just , uh , pictures of your father , a couple things said , you know , what we expected . nick : what 's the reaction on the street ? phyllis : uh , nobody 's really paying much attention . it 's not a big deal . nick : phyllis ? phyllis : it 's selling out everywhere . nick : okay , so that 's all the more reason i need to find to my dad . phyllis : are you having any luck with that ? nick : well , i went to the church mom told me about , saw the room he was staying in . it was more like a cell . phyllis : wow . it 's that bad , huh ? nick : oh , and get this , i 'm not the only person looking for dad . mom convinced ashley abbott to join the hunt . phyllis : she convinced ashley , really after everything they 've been through through the years ? nick : well , mom 's only concern is dad . and i guess she thinks ashley 's the one person that can talk some sense into him . phyllis : you sound more worried than when you left . nick : i just -- i think dad 's sinking further into depression . phyllis : how do you know that ? nick : a priest took dad 's confession . phyllis : victor goes to confession ? nick : well , maybe he did when he was in that orphanage growing up , but not since then . i mean , as far as i know . phyllis : he must be desperate . nick : or feeling guilty . phyllis : yeah . [ scene_break ] gloria : so what 's so important i had to drop everything and race right over here ? michael : well , last night , you insisted that you were not tanya . gloria : yeah . 'cause i do n't even know a tanya . michael : well , obviously , it 's a phony name . gloria : whatever you say , michael . michael : well , let me play the tape the police made . maybe you 'll recognize the voice . gloria : i doubt it . this was an awfully long time -- tanya : you know , he was a wonderful speaker and he just got the group ready for the action . then he talked about the war machine and how we had to put a stop to it . and then lowell baldwin set off the bomb that killed that man . michael : ring a bell ? gloria : no . no . because that was -- that is n't me . michael : well , of course not , because you were never questioned by the police , right ? gloria : that 's right . michael : but then how come ... detective hampton , who was in charge of investigating the bombing , how come detective hampton wrote in his case notebook that he was picking you up and taking you in ? gloria : all right , yeah , the police asked me a few questions . michael : anything else coming back to you ? gloria : i do n't like the tone in your voice , michael . michael : i do n't like being played . gloria : excuse me ? michael : i called ann arbor social services . they have a record of you being provided with help . help that was requested by -- wait for it -- our friend , detective hampton . gloria : i 'm sure i do n't know what you 're talking about . michael : really , tanya ? shall i play the tape again ? because i recognize the voice . i 've been hearing it lie and scheme and manipulate all my life . gloria : you do n't understand . michael : do n't i ? they offered you money to roll over on lowell and you took it ! gloria : it was n't like that . michael : really ? you purposely destroyed a man 's life . did you really hate him that much ? lauren : honey , calm down . michael : no , no , she knew lowell was n't involved ! he tried to talk that group out of setting off the confetti bomb ! and he certainly sure as hell did n't know anything about the real one ! and yet , you lied . you lied . you deliberately lied to the detectives to make him sound guilty . gloria : no ! stop yelling at me . michael : oh , yelling ? you 're lucky that 's all i do ! lauren : all right , michael ! michael : no ! no ! she knew i was going crazy searching for witnesses . not once -- not once did she tell me about her part in this whole thing ! you , it 's because of you ! lowell was almost killed in that warehouse ! he spent all those years on the run ! you are the reason that i grew up without a father ! there would 've been no terrible tom , no beatings . i maybe would n't have run out on a little brother who was getting clobbered ! why ? and for what ? for what reason ? for a couple of lousy bucks ? gloria : no , it was n't like that , michael ! the police did n't help me . they threatened me . michael : oh , they threatened you with what ? gloria : with you . with you . they said i had to choose between protecting your father or protecting you . lauren : michael . michael : no . no . she had choices . she had legal options . gloria : michael , i was so young . and i was so afraid . and back then , an unmarried woman with a child michael : lies ! lies ! lies ! lauren : let her finish her story ! gloria : thank you . detective hampton did call social services and a woman came over and she told me that if i did n't cooperate with them , that she was gon na take me away from you , and she was gon na put you in a foster home . michael : what about the money ? huh . gloria : hampton ... after i told him everything he wanted to hear , he told the social worker that lowell was a fugitive and i did n't have any way to take care of myself or you . he wanted to know if she could do something to help me . lauren : of course she did . you just handed them their case . gloria : michael , please , please tell me how do i help lowell ? i 'll talk to the prosecutor . i 'll tell him my story , and they can get rid of the tape . michael : no , no , no , even if those police officers were still around , there 's no way they would confess to wrongdoing . gloria : put me on the stand . because the jury will believe me . michael : no ! no one will believe you because you will be admitting to lying . and jurors do n't like liars . gloria : would you tell me one thing , michael ? please do n't tell your father i 'm tanya . michael : you were star witness . when you do n't testify for the defense , he 's gon na know . gloria : oh , no . michael : uh - huh . gloria : he ca n't know that . michael : oh , yes . one way or another , during the trial he 'll know . and i will not have him blindsided . gloria : no , michael , please not that . michael : no , do n't touch me ! no , it 's time for the truth ! [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , kevin ? what 's wrong ? kevin : um ... i just finished doing the books . amber : crimson lights is n't going well ? kevin : the cost of running this place is skyrocketing . eating out is becoming a luxury these days . jana : we 're getting by . kevin : honey , i would like to do more than just get by . i mean , come on , would n't you like to have enough money to afford a place that 's bigger than a shoebox ? daniel : you know , i 'm gon na tell you the same thing that i told my mom . i love our little shoebox . kevin : be real , come on , if money fell out of the sky , you would be outta there so fast . daniel : no . first , i guess i 'd probably just have to bankroll amber 's clothing line . amber : aw . jana : if i was suddenly rich , i 'd give half my money away to the homeless shelter , and the other half to a food bank . yep . amber : i would let daniel take a year off of work and concentrate on his drawing . kevin : you all sound like you 're being interviewed for the miss america pageant . i believe the first thing i would tackle is world peace . daniel : well , i believe -- what would you buy then , huh ? kevin : classic muscle car , hardtop coupe , rear wheel drive , high - performance options . that 's what i would buy . [ scene_break ] neil : you seem ... you seem awfully quiet this morning . karen : just thinking . neil : yeah ? karen : yeah . neil : what you thinking about ? karen : stuff . neil : stuff . karen : yeah . neil : stuff ? stuff to do with our conversation about not having kids ? karen : do you still wan na be with me knowing that i ca n't give you a child ? neil : you know , how you , uh , how you picture yourself in the future , you envision yourself 5 , 10 , 15 years down the line and , uh ... karen : you have a crystal ball ? what did that little crystal ball say ? neil : karen , i have two beautiful kids that i love immensely and a fantastic girlfriend that i also love . you know , what more can i want ? karen : more children ? neil : i tell you what , if ever we feel the need to have children in our lives , there 's always something called adoption , right ? [ scene_break ] devon : so did we clean you out ? ana : put a sock in it and get me some more juice . devon : oh , really ? ana : mm - hmm . devon : well , your wish is my command , princess . ana : mm - hmm . devon : hey . ana : thank you . tyra : you guys bored yet ? ana : we 're okay . tyra : yeah ? ana : i just wish ... tyra : what ? what do you wish ? ana : that you and neil would just get married , and then we could be a real family . tyra : are you serious ? ana : yep . tyra : listen , baby , neil is with karen , okay ? ana : but you do like him , too , right ? tyra : look , he 's been wonderful to us , he really has , but he loves karen and that 's it . stop daydreaming and get your head out of the clouds , okay ? ana : okay . well , i 'm gon na go see if devon got lost . tyra : hi . kids . olivia : i 'm sorry , i was eavesdropping . tyra : it 's okay . it 's okay . i mean , ana says the craziest stuff . olivia : you do n't find neil attractive ? tyra : i mean , not the way ana was talking about . olivia : i mean , i would n't blame you . i mean , he is , you know , he 's got a lot going on . and he 's a fantastic father . he 's fun to be around . tyra : well , hey , let 's just clone him . olivia : karen 's one lucky woman . tyra : yeah . well , i 'd like to say that neil is the lucky one to have karen . olivia : i could n't agree with you more . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nick : who is it ? phyllis : ( muffled voice ) room service ! nick : i did n't order anything . phyllis : well , that 's funny , 'cause , uh , it says that you ordered one smokin ' hot redhead . nick : what are you doing here ? woman : phyllis ? phyllis : yep ? woman : printer , line one . phyllis : uh , okay . woman : checks to sign and articles to proof . phyllis : great . hello ? [ scene_break ] kevin : okay , okay , okay , i get a do - over on my wish list . jana : well , your foot 's already in your mouth . you might as well shove it in further . kevin : i would n't buy a muscle car . i would buy two first - class tickets to london so my beautiful bride and i can enjoy england in style . jana : ah , good save , darling . oh , the pastry guy 's here . i 'll be back in a minute . daniel : hey , kevin , a little word to the wise there , even when dealing with pretend money , you might want to include your significant other in there . kevin : you know what i really wish ? is that we never burned up that money last year . amber : you 're kidding , right ? daniel : yeah , you wan na go back to jail ? kevin : come on , everybody thought that money burned up in the fire . it was old , it was out of circulation , it was gon na be destroyed anyway . and it 's not like we stole it . it fell into our laps . daniel : yeah , i wan na know what happened to the new kevin ? you know , the guy who had morals ? the guy who was searching for spiritual enlightenment ? kevin : oh , him , yeah . yeah , he 's disappearing along with my savings . [ scene_break ] olivia : wan na talk about it ? karen : sit down . i told neil about my hysterectomy . olivia : well , that must be a relief . karen : well , according to him , he 's fine with our not having any kids . olivia : you do n't believe him ? karen : what if he 's just saying that because he does n't want to hurt me ? olivia : karen , when neil says something , he means it . karen : you think ? olivia : when that man commits , he commits with his whole heart . karen : is that how he was with dru ? olivia : you know what ? the air around them practically crackled . and yet , they had this ... ease in which they related . it was like they were sharing a private joke that ... none of us were a part of . neil : yeah , you know what ? tyra : you ca n't drink like that . neil : that should be -- that should be an automatic . [ scene_break ] ashley : yeah , well , when i get back , why do n't we do something special and fun ? well , i do n't know . wan na go see `` billy elliot `` ? okay . me , too . bye , abby , sweetie , i love you . victor : i love her . she 's my flesh and blood . ashley : i can see that you really do love her . i do n't think i ... realized how deeply you felt . victor : you know how i feel about you , that i 've always felt about you . when i found out that abby was my child ... deep down , i was very happy that you and i shared a child . [ scene_break ] amber : well , if it is n't my favorite author - to - be . kay : well , i 'm looking forward to that , too . oh , um , i forgot my cell phone . can i borrow yours ? amber : oh , sure . kay : oh , good . uh , would you get me a drink , please ? tea . amber : be happy to . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) marge : hello ? kay : it 's me . how we doing ? marge : well , hanging on by the seat of my pants . kay : i know it 's difficult , but you know , uh , just stay strong . marge : when you coming back ? kay : well , i 've got the money , and i , um , i have a quick doctor 's visit . marge : you sick ? kay : oh , no , no , no , it 's just that , uh , my daughter 's making a big deal out of nothing . marge : well , how long is it gon na take ? kay : well , i told the doctor i 'll give him an hour and not a minute longer . and , uh , then i will be by and take you to the clinic . marge : yeah . yippee . marge : ugh . marge : oh , what the hell , marge ? [ scene_break ] amber : here you go . kay : oh , thank you . um ... how much do i owe you ? amber : uh , you already paid me . kay : did i ? amber : yeah . uh , here 's your change . kay : no , sweetheart , you keep that . amber : no , no , it 's okay . um , but i will take my cell phone back , if you 're done with it . kay : this is yours ? amber : you feeling all right , mrs. c. ? kay : yes , i 'm -- i 'm fine . amber : okay . then , um ... i have to get back to work , but , um ... i 'll see you soon . kay : bye . [ scene_break ] michael : the witness who testified against you ? i , uh , found out her name was tanya . river : tanya ? does n't sound familiar . michael : no , it 's no wonder . tanya does n't exist . it 's an alias used by someone who did n't want to be exposed for the traitor she was . river : i see . michael : do n't you want to know her identity ? river : it 's gloria . [ machine buzzer ] michael : you knew that the police informant was gloria ? river : before i escaped , the detective told me they had a woman who was close to pointing the finger at me . i knew gloria was the first person the cops would go to . you have understand , back then , they did n't play fair . she was a naive , hippie chick . i assumed they threatened her with jail . michael : she claims they threatened to take me away from her . river : you do n't believe her ? michael : should i ? river : whatever she did , she did because she could n't risk losing the thing she loved most . you . michael : when i confronted her earlier , she freaked out at the thought of you finding out . river : poor glo . michael : you 're really not angry with her ? river : i forgave her a long time ago . michael : that is mighty big of you , considering . river : remember back at the ashram ? you told me there was n't anything you would n't do to protect fen ? michael : yeah . river : why should your mother be any different ? will you do something for me ? michael : if i can . river : do n't tell her that i 've known all along . i do n't want to shame her . gloria : you knew ? you knew ? and you forgive me ? ( sobs ) oh , god . [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , i 'm sorry . did i hear you correctly ? she wo n't get on the plane ? you 're saying no ? uh , i - i -- what do i do ? just pull somebody else out of thin air ? yeah . i ca n't -- i ca n't do this . okay , all right , we have a problem . um ... we just lost our cover model for tomorrow 's shoot . amber : oh , no . phyllis : yeah , if , uh , we do n't find somebody in 24 hours , we 're in big trouble . we do n't have a magazine . [ scene_break ] kevin : would you like some more tea , mrs. c. ? kay : oh , no , no thanks . kevin : all right , excuse me . kay : oh , i 'm late ! kevin : hey , hey , mrs. c. , you forgot your bag ! mrs. c. , you -- [ scene_break ] gloria : i would n't blame you if you hated me . river : i could never hate you , glo . gloria : it killed me , having to choose ... between you and michael . river : you were protecting our son . gloria : mm - hmm . i just ca n't believe you forgive me . river : when you love someone , like i loved you ... like i still do ... you find a way . gloria : oh , god . [ scene_break ] wallace : morning , ladies . tyra : thank you . hey , lawman . wallace : you got a minute , tyra ? tyra : uh , actually , i do . wallace : it -- it 's funny , uh , i 'm the first one through the door in a hostile situation , pumped with adrenaline , and cool , ready for action , but , uh , i go to ask a woman out and my palms sweat like a teenager . tyra : are you asking me on a date ? wallace : i have a police function i have to attend . i was wondering if you -- tyra : i would love to . wallace : well , that was easy . tyra : i just , you know , i have to make sure i have a sitter for my daughter that night . olivia : hey , if devon and lily ca n't do it , i 'd be more than happy to . tyra : uh , well , thanks to her , you 've got yourself a date , detective . [ scene_break ] daniel : i ca n't believe your singer bailed . amber : yeah , how hard is it to get on a plane ? phyllis : yeah , right ? oh , wait a second ... that 's it . daniel : what 's it ? phyllis : if mohammed wo n't come to the mountain ... amber : you 're going to france ? phyllis : yep . i 'm going to france . we 'll do the cover shoot there . and i have incentive 'cause nick is there . daniel : you know , i met a great photographer while i was on tour with dad . phyllis : good ! you call him . you set it up . you 're amazing . this is so great ! i 'm going to france ! i 'm going to france ! but do n't say anything to nick . it 's a secret . [ scene_break ] man : excuse moi , that picture , may i see it again , please ? ashley : of course . do you remember when you saw him ? man : ah , he came in several months ago with sabrina costelana . ashley : how can you be sure ? man : i remember her very well . ashley : oh , why is that ? man : when she was preparing a big exhibition at the pompidou , she would come in every afternoon for hot chocolate . ashley : merci . the pompidou ? man : mm - hmm . ashley : thank you . [ scene_break ] michael : it 's like everything i 've ever known about my past , uh ... just got thrown in a blender . lauren : i know , baby . but if your mother had n't lied to the police ... michael : i would 've ended up in foster care . and you know , given ... the outcome ... gloria 's in taste in men -- tom fisher , blah , blah , blah . maybe that is not the worst case scenario . lauren : she must 've been so tortured . i mean , i ca n't imagine choosing between you and fen . it 's unthinkable . [ scene_break ] kevin : oh , my god ! amber : where 'd you get that money ? [ next_on ] kay : what if those tests should prove ... nikki : then we 'll deal with it . marge : hello ? kevin : you left your money here at the coffeehouse . marge : i do n't know anything about any money . ashley : hi , it 's ashley . nikki : are you in paris ? | michael confronts glo about tanya a witness who snitched on lowell . kay tells marge that she has found a rehab and also has another episode that is witnessed by amber . ashley is in paris trying to locate victor ; nick is also in paris and realizes that ashley is also there per nikki 's request . phyllis is up to her eyeballs in restless style issues , kevin finds a large sum of money that kay leaves behind and tyra is asked out on a date . |
nikki : meggie 's voice mail says that she and victor were going out of town together , i ... deacon : yeah , i know , but maybe it was just business . nikki : yeah , maybe . but ... ( sighs ) maybe i was right all along . maybe she 's after him . deacon : okay , even if she was , i -- do you honestly believe that he would do that to you ? nikki : ( sighs ) i do n't think so . i mean , he would n't get involved with meggie ... would he ? [ scene_break ] meggie : it 's still hard to believe that we 're husband and wife . victor : ( slurring ) yeah , baby . meggie : well , i 've got the marriage license right here to prove it . hey , captain , what 's up ? man : i just wanted to let you and mr. newman know that we 'll be arriving in genoa city on schedule . meggie : would you take a picture of us on my cell phone so that , uh , i do n't have to wait for the minister 's husband 's pictures to be sent , and i can upload to my social network and let everybody see the new bride ? say , `` i do , `` darling . victor : i do . i do . meggie : let me see . ( sighs ) oh , that ought to do just fine . victor : that 's beautiful . man : anything else , mrs. newman ? meggie : `` mrs. newman '' -- i love it . no , we 're good . victor : ( sighs ) meggie : well , mr. newman , i have quite a night in store for us . i 'm really excited about it . victor : oh , boy . meggie : and i know you will be , too . hope you 're ready for it . victor : ( chuckles ) oh , boy . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , the dresses , the suits , makeup , curling irons ... kay : the suits , right . right . right . right . chloe : um , cake and flowers are on its way . kay : uh - huh , um ... chloe : and i do n't know how `` mrs. houdini `` did it , but she pulled a marriage license out of her hat . kay : i just pulled in a favor . that 's all i did -- a favor . j.t . : ( chuckles ) chloe : so i 'm gon na take these upstairs . then we will talk plan of attack for the day , and , uh , ooh , please say thank you to kevin , because he volunteered to help . j.t . : well , i can only imagine her definition of `` volunteer . `` kevin : dude , you have no idea . kay : ( chuckles ) ( doorbell rings ) chloe : okay , be quiet . let 's bring these -- do n't mash the dresses . mac : thank you , kevin . kay : watch it , kevin . you 're gon na step on that . ( chuckles ) victoria : what 's going on ? reed : i 'm going to be in daddy and mac 's wedding . [ scene_break ] michael : great . good . no . i 'm on my way . thanks . michael : i 'm on my way to heather stevens . i 'm gon na make sure daisy does n't get bail . i was hoping you would come with me . lauren : what do you need me for ? michael : ( chuckles ) as brilliant as i am at what i do , there 's something you offer i ca n't . lauren : a real - life representation of daisy 's crimes ? no , thank you . no , thank you . ( sighs ) i am through playing victim . michael : not as long as you stay locked away in this apartment . [ scene_break ] daisy : ( sighs ) am i getting arraigned today ? woman : are you prepared to post bail if the judge grants it ? daisy : no . but , uh , i 'm hoping my baby 's father will come through for us . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , daniel . what are you doin ' ? daniel : hey . phyllis : come have a cup of coffee . daniel : i did n't even see you sittin ' there . phyllis : ( chuckles ) daniel : i 've actually been meaning to call you . phyllis : oh , great . hey , hey , did you hear that they arrested daisy ? daniel : yeah , i - i was there . phyllis : what ? daniel : she broke into my apartment . phyllis : oh , my gosh . did she do anything ? did she try anything with you ? daniel : does claiming that i 'm the father of her baby count ? [ scene_break ] reed : will you stay , mommy ? victoria : yes , i would -- i would love to stay and see you all dressed up and handsome and walking down the aisle . esther : you know , chloe has an awesome suit for someone to try on . want to see it ? reed : come on , mom . esther : yeah . victoria : okay . j.t . : hey , victoria ? look , i know this is n't easy . i appreciate what you 're doing for reed . victoria : yeah , well , i 'm a good mom . i always have been . i wish you 'd stop acting so surprised about that . kay : uh , billy . billy . j.t . : well , she is really upset with me for taking reed to d.c . kay : you both love reed , and you 're going to make him a great life in washington . but victoria 's entitled to be angry , you know ? surely you both understand that . ( doorbell rings ) mac : i 'll get that . kay : thank you , sweetie . j.t . : ( sighs ) lily : you 're getting married today ! mac : i know ! can you believe it ? lily : ( laughs ) mac : where 's cane ? lily : uh , actually , he flew to , uh , chicago for a meeting , so he 's gon na be really upset that he missed this . mac : well , i am glad that you 're here because i have a favor to ask you . lily : yes ? mac : would you be my matron of honor ? lily : ( laughs ) listen , after everything that you have done for me , of course i will . i would love to . ( laughs ) j.t . : hey , thanks again , buddy . i appreciate it . kevin : yeah , no problem . kay : well , i 'm rather surprised to see you here , young man . i thought you 'd be preoccupied with daisy coming back to town . kevin : no , that 's got nothing to do with me . kay : no ? well , she nearly , um , killed jana , destroyed your marriage , and the fact that she is your sister ... and you are telling me that you have no feelings about her coming back to genoa city ? kevin : i 'm -- i 'm just gon na let michael handle daisy . kay : mm - hmm . kevin : he 'll make sure that she gets locked away for a long time , and that 's good enough for me . kay : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] michael : hey . i appreciate your being able to meet with me . i know how busy you are , what with work and the campaign and ... heather : ( sighs ) i guess you had n't heard then . michael : ( sighs ) heather : i dropped out of the race . i thought i could , uh , do a balancing act with victor , take his money and not let him use me , but , um ... michael : i 'm so sorry . heather : mm . you and me both . ( sighs ) all right , um , daisy carter 's arraignment is today . i plan to ask for remand . michael : well , we ca n't let some incompetent judge grant her bail just because she 's pregnant . heather : oh . ( scoffs ) plenty of pregnant inmates . michael : none as dangerous as this one . listen to me . daisy has to stay behind bars , not just for my family 's safety , but for lauren 's sanity . [ scene_break ] [ lauren remembering ] daisy : sheila did n't raise her twins . does n't mean she did n't give birth to them and then pawn them off to someone else . our mother was too busy with her vendetta against you to give us a thought . if it were n't for you , my brother and i would have had a mother , our real mother . and for that , we are gon na make you suffer , like we did . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , this was just gon na be an ordinary day . i was just gon na go to work . summer was gon na go to school . maybe get a massage , a manicure . but finding out that i might become a ... g -- a g -- a grandmother was not on the agenda . daniel : i 'm telling you ... phyllis : daniel -- daniel : i did not have sex with daisy . phyllis : you do n't know if you did or you did n't have sex with daisy . you do n't remember . we need to get a court order . we need to find out if that kid is yours . daniel : she already offered to take a paternity test . phyllis : well , what are we waiting for ? let 's go ! ( sighs ) let 's go . [ scene_break ] victor : ( slurring ) where the hell is everybody ? meggie : oh , i called ahead and told the staff they could go home so we could have the house to ourselves . victor : oh , i like the sound of that . meggie : ( chuckles ) victor : i love the sound of that , baby . meggie : ( laughs ) victor . victor : mm . mm . meggie : it 's our -- it 's our wedding night . i want everything to be perfect . victor : ( laughs ) ooh ! oh , man . ( sighs ) do n't make me wait too long , okay ? meggie : no , i 'll just ... post our wedding photo on faceplace so everybody can see how happy we are , and then we 'll get on with the rest of the night . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , paul . thanks for coming . come on in . paul : yeah , it sounded urgent . what 's up ? j.t . : yeah , it is . uh , let 's -- let 's go in here . well , my friend ... ( sighs ) i am gettin ' married . paul : you and mac , i know . j.t . : no , today . now . paul : great . uh , shoot . what -- what can i do to help ? j.t . : you can be my best man . paul : ( sighs ) i would be honored . j.t . : good . paul : ( chuckles ) ( doorbell rings ) mac : i 'll get that . kay : oh , could you , darling ? mac : yeah . kay : please . could be the minister . brock : hi . mac : hi ! brock : i hear there 's a wedding here today . mac : ( laughs ) dad ! brock : ( laughs ) oh , congratulations , sweetheart . mac : thank you . brock : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ( key rattles in lock ) michael : hey , hey . lauren : hi . michael : uh , interesting news -- heather stevens has decided not to run for district attorney . lauren : really ? michael : apparently , she will handle the arraignment , and the new d.a . will take over the prosecution . lauren : all right , good . hopefully , between the three of you , you can keep daisy in jail for a very long period of time . michael : oh , well , the odds of that happening would improve considerably if you spoke at the arraignment today . lauren : no . i - i - i do n't want to see her . michael : all right , wait . hey . hey , hey , hey . listen to me . daisy can not hurt you if we make sure she stays locked up . lauren : but ryder is still out there . he -- he could be waiting for me to leave the apartment . michael : all right , sweetheart . sweetheart , that 's not gon na happen . lauren : daisy said that she would make me pay for taking sheila away from her and her brother . she wants to hurt me , and she wants to hurt you , and she wants to hurt fen . michael : all right , lauren , she 's already tried to hurt you . but you defeated her with your strength and your courage . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : you go to that arraignment today . you show her she still ca n't beat you . lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] heather : fax it to my office , all right ? thank you . michael : ( clears throat ) look who came to speak at daisy 's arraignment . heather : lauren , you have no idea how important it is that you 're here . lauren : well , if it keeps daisy in jail , then i 'm glad i came . daisy : so am i , lauren . i 'm glad you came today . lauren : why ? daisy : ( sighs ) lauren : so you could scare me ? so you could hurt me ? daisy : i was a victim of aunt sarah 's , just like you . i feel terrible about what happened . lauren : you know what ? you enjoyed every second that you tortured jana and me . you caged us like animals . you told us that we would never see our families again . oh , no . now you are behind bars , and i 'm gon na make sure you stay that way . daisy : daniel . phyllis : we are here to talk to you and heather , um , regarding something about miss carter . michael : what about her ? phyllis : ( sighs ) it 's not about her , actually . it 's about , um , the -- the ba- baby . daniel : she claims it 's mine . phyllis : yeah . michael : yours ? lauren : what ? ! phyllis : no , no , no , no . listen . listen . this is not for sure . we 're -- we 're gon na make sure that -- that -- that it 's his ... or not . michael : are you willing to do a paternity test ? daniel : absolutely i 'm willing to do it . phyllis : yeah . daniel : all right , i want to do it before the arraignment , though ... phyllis : right . daniel : so we can prove that this kid is not mine . [ scene_break ] victoria : hey . ( sighs ) have i told you how much i love you ? i 'm gon na call you every day , all right ? i 'm gon na send you lots of hugs and lots of kisses over the phone . reed : it wo n't be the same as real kisses . victoria : yeah , i know . but ... well , i 'm gon na come to washington , d.c. , to give you those kisses , okay ? and you know what ? you 're gon na come back here , and you 're gon na visit a lot . you 'll see me a lot . reed : i 'm gon na miss you , mommy . victoria : come here . ( sighs ) i 'm gon na miss you , too , baby . but you 're always gon na be my number ... my number one guy , okay ? reed : you 're always gon na be my number one mommy . victoria : okay . ( chuckles ) victoria : mm ... ( chuckles ) billy : hey , guys , you want to go , uh , stretch your legs a little bit before the ceremony ? victoria : yeah , that 's a good idea . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) deacon : i , uh , brought you some tea . nikki : oh , thanks . deacon : what are you doing ? nikki : oh , i 'm just loggin ' on to faceplace . maybe i 'll find somebody whose life is more miserable than mine , cheer myself up . deacon : any luck ? nikki : what ? deacon : what 's the matter ? what 'd you find ? somebody put an unflattering picture up or something ? nikki : meggie has changed her status from single to married . deacon : your assistant ? nikki : ( gasps ) oh , my god ! nikki : there 's a wedding picture of her and victor . deacon : let me see that . [ scene_break ] meggie : sorry it took me so -- is that any way to act on your honeymoon ? you know what you need ? ( chuckles ) a drink . and i happen to know the perfect pick- me - up . meggie : poor victor ... so tanked . meggie : he felt he had to take a few pills ... meggie : just to perform . meggie : that ought to put you right out of this world ... literally . [ scene_break ] woman : she 'll do the paternity test if she can check into a hospital and get adequate prenatal care . daisy : and i stay there until the results come back . lauren : there 's no way . michael . michael . you can not let this happen . michael : ( stammers ) she 's already proven she 's a flight risk and a threat to lauren . lauren : and her brother 's still out there . phyllis : lauren , lauren , i - i understand . i - i totally support you -- totally . but , um , we -- we have to find out if that baby is my son 's . lauren : then fine . do the test in jail . you 've got doctors and hospitals . daisy : forget it . i 'm not letting a prison doctor jab me in the n -- stomach with a needle while i 'm handcuffed to a bed . heather : w - we ca n't force miss carter to submit to a paternity test . it is up to her . lauren : ( sighs ) daisy : you know my conditions . i go to a real hospital , or `` baby romalotti `` stays behind bars with me . phyllis : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nikki : married ? ( sighs ) ( stammers ) that 's unbelievable . when -- when they were up in canada , i know that meggie came on to him , and when she came down here , i - i - i thought that she might be after him , but he said that he had no interest in her . oh , my god . i need a drink . deacon : okay , you know what ? that 's the last thing you need . nikki : oh , my god . i know . i know . you 're right . deacon : ( sighs ) nikki : i - i - i - i just do n't understand how something like this could happen . i mean , what , is it because of the -- the fight that we had here the other night ? because i threw him out of here ? deacon : i mean , do you really think that he was so upset that he rushed into the arms of another woman ? i -- nikki : are you kidding ? he does it all the time . every time something goes wrong between the two of us , there 's a whole list of them -- diane , sabrina , ashley . now we have meggie . how could he do this ? how could he just give up on me ? [ scene_break ] meggie : wake up , sleepyhead . i made you a special drink . it 's gon na help finish the honeymoon with a bang . victor : ( slurring ) i 've had too much to drink already . meggie : oh , i went to so much trouble . do n't you want to make your bride happy ? she 'd do anything to make you happy . victor : oh , baby . oh , baby . ( groans ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( exhales ) ( groans ) oh , meggie , you 're a good wife . ( sighs ) you 're such a good wife . ( sighs ) meggie : oh , victor , i ca n't wait for what comes next . victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brock : you be happy . mac : i will . brock : all right . mac : ( chuckles ) brock : i 've been asked to , uh , cut this short . um ... well , i mean , these last couple of weeks have been , uh , difficult , you know ? pretty tough for the family . so when mother called and asked if i 'd marry you two , uh , i was thrilled . ( chuckles ) you know , finally , something to celebrate ! what a ... what a joyous and hopeful celebration for you two . the love that you have for one another , the life that you plan to ... to build together -- simply fantastic . all right , now i believe , mackenzie , j.t . , you have something you want to say to each other . mac : ( sighs ) i have traveled the world helping other people , trying to give meaning to my life . i always felt good about what i was doing , but something was missing . it was n't until i got home that i realized that what was missing had been in my own backyard the whole time ... since high school . ( chuckles ) j.t . : ( chuckles ) mac : we have crossed in and out of each other 's lives so many times , i 've lost track . but i think somewhere deep inside , i always knew that we would end up here one day . i could have clicked my heels three times and maybe made it happen sooner ... j.t . : ( chuckles ) mac : but we 're here now . we 're home . and as long as we 're together , we always will be . j.t . : ( sighs ) that 's right . timing has n't always been our thing . but we 're destined to be a family . and just so i got the message loud and clear , somebody upstairs sent us a little reminder -- the baby you 're carrying , our baby . reed : yeah ! i 'm gon na be a big brother ! esther : ( laughs ) brock : ( laughs ) brock : well , let 's make this official , huh ? jeffrey todd , do you take mackenzie to be your lawfully wedded wife , to have and to hold , in sickness and in health , as long as you both shall live ? j.t . : i do . brock : mackenzie , do you take jeffery todd to be your lawfully wedded husband , to have and to hold , in sickness and in health , as long as you both shall live ? mac : i do . brock : ring time , kiddo . j.t . : thanks , buddy . mac : oh , the ring . j.t . : okay . brock : by the power vested in me by the state of wisconsin , i do hereby proclaim you husband and wife . j.t . : ( chuckles ) yeah . yeah , go ahead . kay : ( laughs ) brock : ( laughs ) esther : ( laughs ) chloe : whoo ! brock : all right . lily : aw . ( laughs ) mac : thank you so much . this was amazing . chloe : wait till you see what we did to the car . reed : can i see it ? j.t . : yeah , hey , buddy , why do n't you , uh , help me pack up the rest of your stuff ? billy : thank you . kay : oh , just what billy needed . victoria : um , can i come with you ? j.t . : sure . here . kay : ( chuckles ) billy : well , hope this wedding goes better than the last one you had here . mac : yeah , it 's destiny -- victoria 's yours , j.t . 's mine . billy : i wish you all the best . i 'll always love you . mac : you , too . billy : mm . kay : my turn . billy : yes , ma'am . kay : ( chuckles ) all right , now you listen . you promise to come and visit , or i 'm gon na be knocking on your door in washington every time i turn around , especially when this child is born . mac : i promise . kay : i love you , mac ... mac : i love you . kay : so much . mm . happiness . lily : my turn . mac : ( laughs ) lily : now listen here , missy . i planned on spending every day telling you thank you for giving me charlie and mattie . now how am i supposed to do that with you so far away ? mac : well , we 're gon na stay in touch , always . lily : ( sighs ) okay . victoria : did you pack the `` bumpy `` book that i gave you ? reed : uh - huh . victoria : uh - huh . j.t . : hey , buddy , where 's that stuffed cow you won at the harvest festival ? reed : i left it upstairs . j.t . : okay , go get it . hey , uh , look , i 'm sorry if it sounded like i was insinuating you 're not a good mother , 'cause you are a good mother . victoria : okay . then why are you taking my little boy away from me ? j.t . : you 'll always be a part of his life . victoria : what ? through phone calls and e - mails ? is that how ? that -- that 's not good enough . i 'm his mother , okay ? i need to be there for him . i need to be there for him every day , and i need to tell him how much i love him . you have no right to take that away from me . how would you like it if -- if somebody took mac 's baby away from her ? you would n't like that very much , would you ? you would hate the person that did that to her . you would never forgive that person . and you know what , j.t . ? i 'm never , ever gon na forgive you -- ever . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , my god . deacon : okay , okay . hey . nikki : ( sobs ) deacon : what victor did to you is awful , and i -- i get why you want to have a drink , but please do n't let him do this to you . nikki : that is easier said than done . deacon : yeah , well , nothing 's easy when you 're in recovery ... nikki : ( sobs ) deacon : which is why we made a pact , right ? you remember ? you and me , we 're gon na get through this together . nikki : i know . ( sighs ) whoever would have thought ... ? ( sniffles ) deacon : ( chuckles ) nikki : us ? deacon : yeah , not me . but i 'm glad it happened , because , nikki , i 'm better when i 'm with you . nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : i just wish that there was something i could do for you . nikki : ( sighs ) well , you could ... ( sighs ) wake me up and tell me this is all a dream . deacon : yeah , right , so you can go running back to that guy and he can hurt you all over again ? no way . nikki : ( sniffles ) oh , my god , i am so predictable . ( scoffs ) so is he . i mean , he can just be so cruel and so selfish to me and his children and his grandchildren . deacon : i mean , how does he get away treating the people that he cares about like this ? nikki : are you kidding ? he does n't care . he do -- he does n't bother rationalizing any of it , you know ? it -- it 's -- it 's his way , however it is . if he wants to be with meggie , well , then we will just accept that or go to hell . deacon : i think he 's lucky you even give a damn about him . nikki : i worry about that myself sometimes . what am i doing ? but i have to say , he 's given me two beautiful children who i adore . and -- and we have had ... we have had some happy years . ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) and , you know , he thinks that we 're the lucky ones to be in his world . he will die believing that . [ scene_break ] meggie : something wrong , sweetheart ? victor : ( sighs ) meggie : does your chest hurt ? victor : ( groans ) meggie : are you feeling a little light - headed , nauseous ? victor : ( sighs ) meggie : do n't worry . it 'll be over soon . victor : ( sighs ) meggie : very soon . victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) lauren , you know i would never , ever , ever do anything to hurt you . daniel : yeah , we just want to make sure that this baby she 's carrying is n't mine . phyllis : right . lauren : yeah , and -- and what if it is ? then what ? she -- she stays out of jail until the baby 's born ? come on . heather : we could put , uh , 24-hour surveillance on her . we could handcuff her to the bed . phyllis : right . right . lauren : no . no . no . heather : whatever would make you feel comfortable . michael : look , the only thing that would make lauren more comfortable is if daisy stays in jail . phyllis : michael . michael . michael . michael : look , i understand your predicament ... phyllis : ( groans ) michael : but there is too much at risk here . this is a dangerous , conniving woman , and she is trying to use this baby as a `` get out of jail `` pass . now if you let her do this , i will fight you . heather : that wo n't be necessary . lauren : i 'm sorry , phyllis . phyllis : ( sighs ) michael : no deal . you can still have a paternity test done in a county facility . daisy : no , thanks . no private hospital , no test . looks like junior stays behind bars . bye , daddy . [ scene_break ] brock : ( sighs ) okay , remember , thanksgiving , i 'll be there to visit you . all right . mac : okay , we will set you a place at the table . brock : all right , dear . mac : ready ? j.t . : yeah . yeah . let 's do it . mac : okay . victoria : hey . come here for a second . ( sighs ) okay , listen . ( clears throat ) you need to button up here . it 's a little bit cold out . it 's gon na be cold in washington , too . i wanted to talk to you about , uh , everything we discussed . do you remember ? i need you to brush your teeth every day and every night . and do n't forget the back teeth , 'cause they 're really important , too . ( sighs ) and would you please do me a favor and do n't jump on the bed , because you know it makes me so nervous ? right ? when you go over to your friend 's house , be sure to be polite , and say please and thank you . reed : 'cause you want to make a good impression . victoria : yes , that 's right . and most importantly , though , just remember that if you ever miss me , you just close your eyes really tight . that 's right . and wherever i am , i 'll be thinking about you . and i 'll be giving you a big hug , all right ? victoria : i love you so much . reed : i love you , too , mommy . j.t . : let 's go , bud . come on . victoria : ( sighs ) victoria : ( whispers ) you got ta go . reed : ( whispers ) i love you . victoria : i love you , too . now go . j.t . : all right . ( sighs ) all : ( cheering ) brock : it 's gon na be fine . chloe : whoo ! brock : all right , good . mac : we love you ! victoria : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] deacon : hey , they 're showing `` airplane `` in the media room in ten minutes . come on , what do you say ? we could both use a laugh , right ? nikki : no , i - i - i do n't feel like it . you go ahead . deacon : i 'm not bailing on you . nikki : ( sighs ) no , you 're not . deacon : no , i 'm not . nikki : thank you ... somehow does n't seem ... enough . [ scene_break ] victor : ( gasps ) meggie : what 's the matter , tough guy ? victor : ( groans ) meggie : not feeling well ? victor : ( groans , coughs ) meggie : to call an ambulance , or not to call an ambulance ? victor : ( wheezes ) meggie : well , really , i mean , why waste the money ? and it is my money ... victor : ( groans , coughs ) meggie : or it will be if you could just hurry up and die . victor : ( groans ) ( sighs ) ( growls ) meggie : aah ! victor : what 's the rush ? [ next_on ] nick : it 's our final divorce decree . kay : murphy , uh , wh -- darling , what is it ? nikki : tell me all about your wedding and your new wife . | nikki calls meggie and realizes that she left town with victor . nikki realizes that meggie has been after victor all along . meggie and victor are married and on their way back to genoa city . at the chandler home , chloe and katherine prepare for mackenzie 's and j.t . 's wedding . michael asks lauren to accompany him to daisy 's bail hearing , but lauren refuses . a woman asks daisy if she is ready to post bail , but daisy thinks that daniel will intervene and help her . phyllis invites daniel to have a cup of coffee with her . phyllis asks daniel if he knows that daisy was arrested . daniel lets her know that he had been there . lily arrives for the wedding . heather tells michael that she dropped out of the race for d.a . brock arrives for mackenzie 's wedding . nikki finds out that meggie and victor were married . j.t . and mackenzie are married . victoria says good - bye to reed . j.t . and mackenzie say good - bye to genoa city . victor begins to have chest pains . deacon refuses to abandon nikki . |
adam : so much for lawyer - client privilege . avery : excuse me ? adam : i told you about that memory card in confidence , and you went running to the cops , did n't you ? avery : unlike you , i have ethics . i did n't tell anyone , not that i did n't want to . adam : mm , how did malloy find out about this ? avery : because they dragged the creek for the jenkins murder investigation . call it a hand of fate , adam . i 'm just glad they did it . adam : and this all miraculously came out the day that sharon 's trial resumed ? the state bar might be interested to find out about this . avery : you 're just upset because you did n't get to be the one to save her from a situation you put her in , and i am so glad about that , 'cause you did not deserve to be her hero . [ scene_break ] sharon : this , i think , is the most incredible morning of my life . i woke up in my own bed in my own house and with my wonderful children . noah : well , you left out `` brilliant , `` `` clever , `` and `` talented . `` sharon : oh , yeah , those , too . victor : i 'm so happy to see you home again . noah : i bet it 's pretty intense down at the guardhouse , huh ? victor : well , you know , it 's swarming with reporters . they want to get a shot of your mother now that she 's free . i 'll beef up security for a while , okay ? sharon : ( sighs ) i just want things to get back to normal . victor : you mentioned that you might want a few days with faith to go away on vacation . if you still intend to do that , then just know my jet is at your disposal , okay ? noah : well , i think you should do it , mom . seriously . you two get away someplace quiet where you can reconnect . sharon : believe me , your father would never let that happen . ( knock on door ) victor : come in . noah : hey , dad . nick : the gang 's all here . victor : hey , son . faith : hi , daddy . victor : ( laughs ) sharon : daddy . faith : ( babbles ) victor : that 's daddy . that 's right . faith : daddy . hi , daddy . victor : well , noah and i were just about to take faith to see the horses . sharon : ( gasps ) nick : let 's do it . sharon : you want to see the horses ? go with noah . your brother 's gon na take you to see the horseys . victor : go with noah , okay ? sharon : fun . faith : go see the horseys ? noah : the horseys ? faith : the horseys . i want to see . sharon : ( chuckles ) she 's so cute . victor : ( quietly ) um , why do n't you bring it up with him ? never know what happens . faith : go outside . noah : are you gon na keep me company ? faith : yep . noah : outside with us ? want to go outside with grandpa ? victor : ( normal voice ) there you are . noah : dad ... victor : let 's get this coat . noah : i think it 's a good idea . victor : and my coat . nick : okay . victor : put it on you , sweetheart . here we go . whoa . noah : let 's do it outside . victor : oh , outside . outside . okay . nick : what 's a good idea ? sharon : ( sighs ) nick , faith and i have been separated for a long time , and we need to bond again . nick : so you want more time with faith ? sharon : yes , but not here . i want to take her away on a trip . i know that you said you do n't trust me , but i 'm hoping that you will give us this time together , away from the media circus . my daughter and i need each other , nick . please say that you 'll let us do this . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hi . ronan : my favorite suspect . phyllis : am i still on your list ? ronan : right on top of it . phyllis : wow . what 's a girl got ta do to get the heat off ? [ scene_break ] chance : that picture that 's in the paper -- what 's the deal with that ? i mean , is heather with ... is heather with adam ? paul : hell , no . he played her yet again . he bought her drinks , got her to let her guard down . then he lured her up into his room where he had a photographer waiting . chance : why ? paul : it was his twisted way of getting a mistrial so sharon could build a defense . if the prosecutor ... chance : ( sighs ) paul : was having a fling with one of the state 's main witnesses , they -- chance : damn . damn . um , so is there any way that this whole thing 's gon na blow over for heather ? paul : spencer already fired her . heather 's devastated , and it 's all because of adam . chance : that would be his specialty , would n't it ? wrecking other people 's lives . [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) avery : you okay ? ricky : no , no , no , i 'm not okay . these pictures are everywhere . take a look . ( sighs ) avery : `` free ... and easy . `` oh , boy . ricky : when the charges were dropped against sharon , i thought i could just shred 'em , delete them from my camera . obviously , phyllis does n't care if this is gon na hurt heather . all she cares about is her damn story . avery : well , i drew up the paperwork last night if you want to go through with the civil suit . ricky : what are my chances ? avery : she published your pictures without your permission . i 'd say it 's a slam dunk . but if you 're gon na pursue this , you have to claim ownership . everyone will know you took those pictures . ricky : no . no way . forget it . i ca n't have heather ever finding out about this or dad . avery : could be a huge award . ricky : it 's not worth it . avery : all right , it 's your call , but if i were you ... ( sighs ) i would sue . heather : i need to speak with my brother . ricky : what 's up ? heather : i heard something last night -- something that was so upsetting , i could barely sleep , and i tracked you down so i could hear the truth . ricky : about ? heather : tell me phyllis was lying , ricky . tell me that you did n't really take those pictures . [ scene_break ] phyllis : keep the change . paul : you know , i hope the day never comes when someone does to your daughter what you and adam did to mine . phyllis : oh . me and adam ? get your facts straight before you attack me . paul : oh , really ? you 're going to deny working with that sleaze ? well , then why do n't you explain yourself ? phyllis : i did n't work with ad -- i will . i did n't work with adam . this move is vintage adam . we were not in cahoots , paul . you know , i - i never even knew about those photographs until a photographer brought them to me hoping to cash in . paul : okay , who was the photographer ? give me a name . phyllis : you 're the detective . you figure it out . [ scene_break ] avery : i think i left some files in my room . excuse me . heather : phyllis was lying . right , ricky ? ricky : ( stammers ) ( sighs ) i never gave her those pictures . she stole them and then she put them on the internet without my permission . heather : oh , my god . oh , my god . so she was telling the truth . you took them ? ! ricky : if you 'd just let me explain , we -- we -- heather : i mean , how could my own brother do this to me ? woman : hey , karen dodd with `` the chronicle . `` is it true you were having sex with a witness in the sharon newman case ? man : and who took the photos ? ricky : ms. stevens has nothing to say about this right now . now get the hell out . man : okay . heather : do you see what you 've done ? you 're as bad as they are . oh , my god , ricky , what did -- what did i ever do to you ? ricky : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . i promise , i 'll make this better . heather : no ! you ca n't . you ca n't make this better . just -- just get away from me , okay ? i ca n't stand to be near you . heather : ( sighs ) ( footsteps approach ) [ scene_break ] nick : feel free to swing by the tack house and get whatever you 'll need for faith . victor : son , i 'm very glad you 're making this possible , all right ? nick : hey , beautiful , you 're gon na go on a trip with mommy , okay ? daddy loves you so much , and i 'll see you soon . mwah ! you be a good girl . noah : hey , faith , i am gon na make a snack for you and mom on the plane . you want to help me ? you want to help ? faith : mm , yeah . noah : come on , let 's go . victor : sharon , i 'm going to call the pilot , get it ready , okay ? sharon : okay . um ... ( clears throat ) i know that you must feel like you 're -- you 're taking a real chance . nick : yesterday , i would have felt that way . but today , i know i 'm looking at the sharon i used to know . sharon : well , faith is my priority , my only priority . nick : i know you 'd never do anything to hurt her . so i want you to have a good trip . you two have a lot of time to make up for . sharon : thank you . you have no idea what a great gift this is . nick : well , keep in touch . sharon : all right , every day . nick : come here . [ scene_break ] ronan : what in the hell was heather thinking messing around with adam newman ? chance : ( sighs ) paul told me that adam maneuvered the whole thing , trying to force a mistrial so he could help sharon . no one knew that you were gon na show up at the courtroom with that memory card and save the day , though . ronan : so if the pictures were n't needed anymore , then ... chance : why were they published ? pure sensationalism . i bet the guy that took the pictures -- the guy with the camera -- made a nice little buck . ronan : where does this leave heather exactly ? chance : ( sighs ) unemployed . ronan : what is it with that girl , huh ? i mean , she ca n't seem to catch a break . [ scene_break ] heather : thanks for ruining my life ... again . i guess it serves me right for thinking that you could ever have even an ounce of humanity . adam : ( sighs ) i did n't have anything to do with those pictures being published . heather : you set me up , adam . you had my own brother take them . you may not have handed the prints to phyllis , but you were prepared to expose me in court . adam : this was never about you , heather . heather : no , of course not , because nothing you ever do is about anyone but yourself . someday , adam , all the terrible things that you 've done are going to catch up with you . too bad i wo n't be around to see it happen . heather : and you -- trashing my career just to sell a few magazines . that was ... just plain cruel and unnecessary . the trial was over . sharon was free . i really thought you were a better man than that , nick . [ scene_break ] victor : you take -- you take the orange one , okay ? now let 's see . i do the -- i -- there we go . you see ? there we go . you got everything ? sharon : um , i think so . victor : all right . noah : hey , mom , did you remember to pack lulu ? sharon : oh , my gosh , uh , which one is that ? noah : it 's the lamb . it 's her new favorite . i - i can check the room over at dad 's if you want . sharon : would you mind ? noah : yeah , sure . okay , i will be right back . victor : noah 's gon na take you . noah 's gon na take you . that 's right . noah : hey , let 's go make sure you have all the animals ... victor : then we 'll finish coloring . noah : you want to take with you . faith : my blankie ! victor : you want to take it ? ( voices overlapping ) victor : that 's right . ca n't go without the blankie . faith : i need to color . noah : we 're gon na color , too . victor : that 's right . faith : i need to color . noah : can you reach the jacket for me ? victor : she 's so sweet . sharon : ( chuckles ) victor : put on your coat . sharon : lulu , i mean , i - i should have known about lulu . i just -- i - i 've missed so much time with her . victor : you will rectify that now , okay ? once you 're ready , i 'll have my helicopter take you to the airport . then you 're gon na be on the runway before the press gets wind of it . sharon : i ca n't thank you enough for standing by me . victor : if you need anything , you 'll call , all right ? sharon : i know you 're the one person i can count on . i 'm gon na miss you . victor : i 'm gon na miss you , too . victor : okay . sharon : ( sighs ) sharon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) ( ring ) adam : sharon ? sharon : hi . i need to see you right away . can you come over to my house ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , my goodness . wow , 5,000 more hits -- insane . you go , heather . go ! nick : yeah , we 'll see how proud you are when we 're sued into oblivion . phyllis : what , you could n't change avery 's mind when you went after her last night ? nick : i 've just seen firsthand the destruction you 've wreaked on heather 's life . phyllis : nick , why did you buy this magazine back from billy if you do n't want to be a success ? nick : ( sighs ) you crossed the line -- again , like you did with the devon story , and i am tired of being the only person in the room who 's aware of the collateral damage that you 've caused . phyllis : are you kidding me ? i did not make heather make out with adam . i did not make her go into his hotel room . nick : i 'm not talking about heather . i 'm talking about what your impulsive behavior has also done to us . phyllis : wow . last i knew , my `` impulsive behavior `` got you kind of hot . nick : there 's nothing hot about being reckless with other people 's lives . [ scene_break ] adam : i hoped you 'd call . i 'm glad you did . sharon : i know you what did -- setting up heather with those photos , like some misguided attempt at a mistrial would make up for all the damage you 've done . adam : sharon -- i was helping you . sharon : you had nothing to do with my being freed . in fact , i 'm positive that it was you who tried to destroy the one piece of evidence that proved i did not kill skye . adam : that evidence would n't have existed if i had n't gone to thailand and hunted down koa . when everyone thought that you were dead , sharon , including myself , i had every single memory card searched to clear your name . no one else did that . i did . you are free because of that memory card , and that memory card exists because of me . sharon : and how many months did i spend in prison because of your jealousy and your vindictiveness ? adam : why am i here ? sharon : because i wanted to tell you to your face that i 'm going out of town , and i do n't ever , ever want to see you again . adam : where are you going ? sharon : somewhere where i can reconnect with my child , the one that you have continuously kept me from . and somewhere where i can find myself again . adam : like new orleans ? sharon , if you think you can push me out of your life entirely , then you 're kidding yourself . you and i can not quit each other . you know that , and i know that . someday , you 'll need me . sharon : never again . adam : and when that day comes , the question will be , will i still be there ? sharon : do n't hold your breath . sharon : it 's sharon . i 'm ready . we can leave anytime . [ scene_break ] phyllis : let me tell you something , i saved sharon from a lifetime in prison . i did that solely . you should be thanking me . instead , you 're jumping down my throat . nick : those pictures that you put online did not exonerate sharon . it was the memory card that got the charges dropped . phyllis : that i found . nick : the memory card was the story . that 's the story , all right ? instead , you stole photographs from a trial from an attorney . phyllis : ( scoffs ) nick : and you did n't bother telling me . phyllis : nick , why are you doing this ? we are trying to sell magazines . nick : it 's not about magazines ! phyllis : we are trying to run a magazine ! nick : it 's not about magazines . it 's not even about adam and heather . this is about you stealing from your sister , because you knew it would piss her off . [ scene_break ] ricky : i 'm suing the bitch . i want phyllis to pay for this . avery : trust me , she will . in addition to seeking redress for publishing the work without permission or recompense , i think ... i think we should tack on emotional pain and suffering for the damage this has caused your relationship with your family . ricky : right on . i want you to get every nickel you can . i want to teach phyllis a lesson that she will never forget . [ scene_break ] paul : you 're leaving town ? when ? heather : my flight 's in a couple of hours . paul : wow . ( sighs ) i , um , well , i guess , um , getting out of town for a bit is n't the worst idea . heather : it 's a one - way ticket . i 'm not coming back . paul : oh , honey -- heather : please , please do n't try to talk me out of it , okay ? i mean , this town has just been one disaster after another . ( sighs ) paul : you know , we can get through this . we can . you know , you , your brother , and i , we 're just starting to become a family . we even talked about spending the holidays together , right ? heather : after what he did to me , i never want to see him again . paul : what ? wh - what did he do ? heather : well , let 's put it this way -- ricky 's idea of being a journalist is joining the paparazzi . paul : are you telling me that it was ricky that took the pictures ? heather : yeah . pretty mind - blowing , huh ? paul : a - are you sure ? i mean , i - it 's not a mistake ? are you sure it was him ? heather : when i confronted him about it , he admitted it . what kind of a person does this ? paul : i -- i have no idea . i 'm so sorry . heather : i just -- i need to get away for a while , clear my head , make a fresh start , figure out what i am gon na do with myself if i ca n't be a lawyer anymore . will you at least try to understand ? paul : i do . just do n't , um , ask me to be happy about it . heather : well , i 'm not too thrilled with the way things turned out , either . paul : so , um , where will you go ? heather : i was thinking of staying with mom for a while . it 's a lot easier to be anonymous in new york city than here . paul : yeah . is there anything i can do for you on this end ? heather : well ... ( sighs ) i already sublet the apartment and most of the furniture , but if you could sell my car , that 'd be helpful . paul : i 'll take care of it . heather : thanks ... for everything . heather : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : hey , hold up a second . ricky : what ? adam : i 'm sorry our , uh , little collaboration did n't go as we 'd hoped , but you really delivered , kid . you can be my go - to guy . ricky : ( scoffs ) how about you go to hell ? i do n't want to be your friend , adam . i do n't want to work with you . i am nothing like you . if it were up to me , i 'd never deal with you again . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , my god . i can not believe this . i can not believe that you are taking that woman 's side ! nick : oh , that is enough . that is -- lower your voice . phyllis : i can not believe you ! nick : lower your voice . guys , can you just ... that 's enough . that is not what i am doing . phyllis : what are you doing ? nick : i 'm trying to get you to open your eyes to see how much useless energy you are wasting competing with this woman . phyllis : oh , my god . oh , my god . i am competing with her ? you have no idea who she is . you have no idea what you are talking about . nick : okay . phyllis : ( sighs ) avery : good , you 're here . i have something for you . phyllis : what do you want ? avery : take it . you 've just been served . ricky williams is suing you for using his work without payment or permission . nick : that is awesome . avery : well , that 's just the beginning , nick . i 'm also filing a criminal complaint . those photographs were part of a defense exhibit for a murder trial , that you stole out of a courtroom , no less . good luck finding any leniency with the judge on that one . by the time i 'm done with you , you 'll be broke and on your way to prison , but then , it would n't be the first time , would it ? phyllis : i can not believe that . nick : really ? you ca n't ? phyllis : you have no idea who she is . you have no clue . nick : avery 's not the problem , phyllis . phyllis : oh , of course she 's not the problem ! right ? ! nick : you never consider the consequences of your actions . phyllis : consequences ? really ? you want some consequences , baby ? watch this . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) heather : chance ? chance : hi . heather : what are you doing here ? chance : i , um , i thought maybe you could use a friend . chance : ( sighs ) you 're leaving ? heather : ( sighs ) chance : i 'm sorry . heather : me , too . but it 's what i have to do . [ scene_break ] adam : sorry , i 'm all out of sugar . victor : sharon told me all about your visit before she left . how does it feel to realize you no longer have any power over her ? adam : if you came here to gloat , you can go now . victor : wait a minute . just one moment . now that sharon is gone and the trial is over and your hedge fund is in limbo , and you probably do n't know what the hell to do with your time ... adam : you here to tell me to leave town for the 8,000th time ? victor : i 'm here to give you reason to stay . [ scene_break ] avery : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) avery : ( sighs ) avery : nick . nick : yeah , sorry for , uh , just stopping by . i should have called first , but i really need to talk to you . avery : i 'm gon na guess phyllis does n't know you 're here . nick : is there any way we can make this go away without calling the police or taking this to court ? avery : ( sighs ) nick : honestly , ricky can name his price with me , and i will pay him because of those photos . avery : you know , it must be nice for phyllis having you around to clean up all her messes . nick : i do n't approve of what she did , avery , but `` restless style `` is mine , all right ? it belongs to me , so i 'd like to make this right . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) sharon : ( gasps ) surprise ! ( giggles ) sam : hey . sharon : faith , can you say hi to sam ? faith : hi . sam : how are you , faith ? ( stammers ) i had no ... i mean , i did ... ( sighs ) get in here , woman . sharon : ( laughs ) are you sure that it 's okay ? i mean , you know , that we 're here . sam : come on . you do n't have to ask . [ scene_break ] chance : so what time is your plane ? heather : uh , not till 6 : 00 , but i have to stop by the post office on my way to the airport to ship -- oh . ( laughs ) chance : thank you . heather : to ship all these boxes , so , um , the cab is coming pretty soon . chance : why do n't you cancel it ? i 'll give you a lift . heather : all right , `` a , `` i 'm sure you have better things to do , and `` b , `` i ... hate good - byes at the airport . chance : ( chuckles ) fine . we do n't have to say good - bye . we could , um , we can say `` catch you later . `` how about that ? or `` see you soon , `` or something else , something other . heather : ( chuckles ) chance : all right ? and also , we -- we can talk . you know , we keep in contact on -- on faceplace and sending e - mails and we can still send those cheesy christmas cards with the pictures in the hats and ... heather : ( laughs ) you 're a good guy . chance : you , too -- girl . you -- heather : ( laughs ) chance : you 're a good -- you know what ? i 'm -- you know what i mean , right ? heather : i do . [ scene_break ] ricky : when adam called me , i did n't know it was heather . paul : when you found out it was your sister , you should have put your camera down and walked away . there never should have been any pictures , because you never should have taken them ! ricky : i 'll make it up to her . paul : oh , really ? how are you gon na do that ? you have destroyed her life here . she 's leaving town . she 's -- she 's leaving tonight . ricky : well , then we got ta stop her . paul : how are you gon na stop her even if you could ? you know , there are some things that ca n't be undone . if you had a shred of decency to you ... you 're my son . but , really , ricky ? really , who the hell are you ? [ scene_break ] piper : i rushed right over as soon as my chores were done . sam : good . you ready for your surprise ? faith : ( babbles ) uh - huh . uh - huh . piper : sharon ! sharon : hi , piper . piper : oh , my gosh . i 've missed you so much ! sharon : ( chuckles ) i missed you , too , sweetheart . piper : are you ... i mean , is it okay and everything ? sharon : yep , you know what ? the charges were dropped , and i 'm free , and so i came for a visit . sam : pretty neat , huh ? piper : awesome . is this ... sharon : this is my daughter faith . and , um , she likes to color and play with her dolls and her stuffed animals . piper : hey , faith . i 'm piper . i love to color , too . you and i are gon na be good friends . is this your lamb ? sharon : this is lulu . piper : what a pretty name . i have a lamb , too . well , she 's getting to be a grown - up sheep now . her name 's fanny . your mom named her . you and lulu have to come meet her . sam : i understand why you came back . your soul is here . [ scene_break ] adam : you want me to stay in town ? victor : you come work with me at newman . adam : if it looks like a trick , it smells like a trick . victor : uh - huh . no tricks , all right ? the offer is genuine . adam : what are you up to , pop ? victor : you know the old saying , son ? `` keep your friends close , and your enemies closer . `` [ scene_break ] avery : i ca n't make any promises . but i 'll talk to ricky , convey your sincere desire to handle things amicably . nick : thank you . i appreciate that . avery : you -- you 're welcome . you 're staring . nick : uh , yeah , i know . um , i do n't know . sometimes i just have a hard time believing that you and phyllis are sisters . i mean , you guys are total opposites . avery : well , i can say the same thing about you and your brother . nick : when i see you doing your thing , you know , this thing that you do , it 's really something . avery : thank you . that 's very sweet . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) ronan : ( muttering ) malloy . diane : get your hands off me , or i 'll be the one pressing charges ! nick : shut up . you shut up . i 'm sick of you threatening my family . i 'm telling you right now , i 'm not gon na let it happen anymore . i will kill you before i let you hurt them again . do you hear me ? i 'll kill you ! i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... [ next_on ] woman : just leave me alone . | nick gives sharon permission to take faith on a trip to rebuild their mother / daughter bond . sharon takes faith to new mexico and is happy to introduce her to piper . sam is also thrilled that sharon has returned to new mexico because her soul is there . heather has verbal confrontations with adam , ricky and nick because she thinks all three men are responsible for ruining her career and her life . heather decides to head to new york to visit her mother while she figures out what to do , since she ca n't be a lawyer anymore . paul and heather have an emotional good - bye . she tells him that ricky took the pictures of her with adam . an angry paul later confronts ricky and tells him that he is his son but he does n't know him at all . ricky tells avery to sue phyllis and teach her a lesson she will never forget . nick and phyllis have a huge fight because he thinks she posted the pictures on the blog just to make avery angry . phyllis gets angry with nick for taking avery 's side and goes to ronan 's to have sex . |
victoria : billy ? billy : [ sighs ] victoria : hey . did you sleep at all last night ? [ keyboard clacking ] [ scene_break ] adam : [ gasps ] sorry . chelsea : oh , god . sorry about what ? adam : uh , i 'm sorry that ... i fell asleep . chelsea : that 's what people do at night , adam . they sleep ... in beds . adam : [ sighs ] chelsea : what 's wrong ? adam : [ sighs ] i fell asleep on the couch , chelsea . that 's it . nothing 's wrong . chelsea : the bad stuff is in the past . connor can see . everything is looking up for him . things are good , adam . so what is wrong ? [ scene_break ] lily : i do n't know what my dad was thinking , hiring hilary . the entire staff should resign , to not work around that woman . cane : i do n't think she 's gon na be an issue anymore . i made it clear to her i do n't want her to stay , and i think neil realizes it , too . lily : cane , her life has revolved around making our family miserable for ... how long ? and now she gets to work this closely with my dad ? i 'm sorry . she 's not getting away with this . cane : but she ca n't hurt us anymore now we know who she is . i mean , why would she even want to stay ? what reason does she have ? [ scene_break ] jack : yeah . hilary : ooh . my gosh . jack : oh , i 'm sorry . uh , let me call you back . hilary : it 's okay . no harm done . jack : no , i got it . i got it . oh . yeah , maybe there is some harm done . hilary : [ chuckles ] wow . i should have seen this coming . jack : any way i can make it up to you ? hilary : how about a new life a million miles away ? [ scene_break ] kevin : here . sit . i 'll , uh -- i 'll grab you a coffee . you want a scone or a muffin ? protein -- i think you should have some protein . chloe : or maybe you should sit . at least i slept last night . kevin : well , yeah , but not enough . chloe : which only you know because you woke up every time that i had a delia dream or a bad nightmare . [ sighs ] i mean , you rubbed my back until i fell asleep . [ sighs ] kevin : well , i told you that you would n't be alone . last night , tomorrow ... whenever you kick me out of the chancellor house . i 'm still gon na be there -- a phone call away ... hiding in the bushes . you 're not alone , chloe , and you 're not going to be . [ scene_break ] dylan : [ sighs ] kevin : hey . dylan : hey . how you doing ? how -- how 's , uh , chloe doing ? kevin : uh , okay . she appreciated the flowers that you sent . delia was big on bright colors , and , uh , she would have loved those . dylan : yeah . i just remember the purple sneakers she would always wear . i just wanted to match them . kevin : uh , i 'm trying to get her to eat , so , um , i guess just one of everything . dylan : yeah . yeah . you got it . you got it . [ clears throat ] kevin : hey , is this legal stuff , uh , crimson lights related , 'cause i can help you out if you -- dylan : uh , no . that 's -- that 's actually , uh -- it 's not business . the only one who can deal with this is me . [ scene_break ] adam : i guess it 's just a fear hangover . takes a little while for ... good news like this to sink in . chelsea : [ chuckling ] okay . well , you need to get over that , adam . i mean , just this morning , i was sitting in bed with connor , and i was just looking into his eyes . oh , my god ! he has such beautiful eyes ! you do n't want to miss out on another second of that . you deserve to be happy with your son ! adam : i know what i deserve . you can save yourself the energy and stop faking concern for me . chelsea : this is n't fake ? why are you being this way ? adam : do yourself a favor and stop acting like you care , all right ? crisis averted . we 're done . it 's over . you 're moving out , and we 're gon na split time with the baby . chelsea : is that why you 're acting this way ? adam , come on . connor 's surgery , his diagnosis -- its good news . we 've made it to the other side ! this is exactly what we wanted , so i thought we were okay ! adam : we ? no , no , no , no . there is no `` we , `` all right ? chelsea : well , hold on . why are you starting an argument with me after everything we 've just been through together ? adam : you have no idea what we have just been through . chelsea : excuse me ? how can you say something like that ? i have been there every step of the way . we wanted the same thing for connor , and now we 've -- we 've gotten what we wanted ! adam : what i want ... what you want -- it does n't matter . universe does n't give a damn what we want . [ scene_break ] billy : i 've been doing research . see ? statistics . do you know how many kids are killed by a driver every year ? too many . do you know how many of those drivers just leave the kids on the side of the road ? too many . do you know what happens to those drivers , those killers , those murderers ? not much . um ... maximum prison sentence , if they find the guy , if they actually get a trial , if they get a conviction -- 25 years . that 's nothing . 'cause , see , delia -- delia 's gone . gone . she does n't get 25 years . she does n't get 2 years . she does n't get one week . she gets nothing . so there is no justice , not according to my research . my daughter , my little girl -- she gets no justice . victoria : [ voice breaking ] you 're right . it 's awful . i 'm sorry . i 'm really sorry . and i 'm angry , too , okay ? but this is n't helping you , billy . it 's -- y - you got to -- i do n't know ! billy : i 'm sorry . what -- get over it ? victoria : no . i would never ask you to do that . i 'm on your side . it 's just that last night , we talked about you figuring out some way to get through this , you know -- some way for you to deal with this pain that you 're going through , and you said that you would try to find some help . billy : no , what we agreed on was i could n't just sit alone in the dark , 'cause that was n't doing me any good . so i got up , i turned on the light , i pulled out that laptop , and now i know exactly how i 'm gon na get through this . victoria : you -- you ca n't just -- where are you going ? billy : i 'm gon na find the guy who killed my little girl . victoria : billy , the police are trying to do that right now ! billy : yeah ? are they ? i 'm gon na try harder . victoria : and when you find the person -- then what ? billy : well , then the punishment will finally fit the crime . [ scene_break ] hilary : thanks for letting me use your phone . jack : oh , the least i could do . were you able to find a replacement before you got on your flight ? hilary : um , well , no . i was actually just looking for flights when you and i ... jack : when worlds collided . hilary : yeah . [ chuckles ] i figured i 'd have something booked by the time i got to the airport , but ... jack : booking a ticket on the way to the airport . uh , you are the spontaneous type . hilary : no . no , no , no . well , i do n't really know what type i am now . but usually , i am a planner , down to the tiniest detail . jack : well , you will need a phone to get back in planning mode . i 'll buy . hilary : no , you do n't -- jack : no , no . wait , wait . you buy it . send me the receipt . i 'll take care of it . here . hilary : jack abbott . [ scene_break ] cane : sweetheart , the second we found out who hilary was , she lost all of her power , okay ? so , whether she goes back to europe or stays here , she ca n't hurt us anymore . so if you want to stay at jabot , stay at jabot . lily : do i ? cane : i do n't know . do you ? lily : working in the makeup division is n't as exciting as starting up fashion . cane : [ sighs ] lily : and , uh , i mean the actual work , not who i was working with . cane : i know you 're not talking about tyler , okay ? i know you 're a model . i know you love fashion . lily : i do n't know . maybe that 's not even the issue . i mean , maybe i just miss working with you . cane : even when we butt heads ? lily : especially then . i do n't know , should we ... try it again ? cane : i do n't know . i kind of like the sound of this . you know , i was at chancellor -- what ? -- a couple of months ? i missed you . lily : [ chuckles ] so ... shall we ? cane : what ? mix business and pleasure ? hmm ? well , you know what ? we actually put together a pretty successful sting against hilary , did n't we ? maybe ... lily : [ chuckles ] cane : we should start our own private detective agency . lily : oh , yes , please , 'cause that worked so well . yeah . she tried to drug you and then -- what ? -- made it seem like you guys had sex . yeah , let 's do that again ! i would love to . [ chuckles ] cane : mm , good point . good point . but , you know , whatever we do , it 's gon na take a lot of energy , if we start something from scratch . lily : well , we 'd be making it our own . cane : make it something we believe in . lily : i guess it would n't really be work , then , would it ? cane : anything that would let me spend more time with you would n't be work . [ scene_break ] kevin : [ grunts ] chloe : [ sighs ] i 'm really not that hungry . kevin : you do n't have to eat all of it , but maybe just take a bite out of everything , you know , like a taste test . make sure dylan 's keeping up standards . chloe : kevin , i -- kevin : oh , listen to this . there 's this show at the museum i 've been jonesing to see . it 's all on vintage jewelry . what ? i love accessories . chloe : i think you 're talking about me . kevin : oh , yeah . i knew it was one of us . chloe : you know , you ca n't babysit me forever , kevin . kevin : they have bakelite . you love bakelite . chloe : [ sighs ] what about your day , your life ? kevin : i 'm good . chloe : and so am i . at least , i will be for a few hours . you need to let me out of your sight so i can do something . i need to do something for delia . [ scene_break ] chelsea : moving in with connor -- it was the right choice , for all of us . it gave you a chance to see me with him . it gave me a chance to see you with him . it was great for connor to be with both of us at a time when he really needed us . adam : [ sighs ] chelsea : but he 's well now , adam . connor : [ crying ] chelsea : ohh . he 's well , and we 're not a couple , and ... it 's time for me to move out . you can get as angry as you want , you can call as many lawyers as you want , but it 's -- it 's what has to happen next . connor : [ fusses ] [ cell phone rings ] connor : [ grunting ] chelsea : hello ? dylan : hey . it 's -- its dylan . i was hoping i could see you today . chelsea : sure . the coffeehouse ? dylan : is , uh -- is now okay ? chelsea : yeah , of course . i 'll be right there . connor : [ crying ] chelsea : oh . okay . well , you want some , um , quality alone time with your son ? connor : [ cries ] chelsea : yeah . adam : come here . connor : [ fussing ] adam : come here , you . hey . hey , hey , hey , hey , hey . hi . chelsea : we both love him , adam . connor : [ crying ] adam : hey . chelsea : everything we do from this day forward , we just have to ... keep that in mind . connor : [ fussing ] chelsea : love you . adam : hey . hey . hey , hey , hey , hey . daddy 's here . daddy 's here . hey , peanut . you know everything i do , i do because i love you , and i remember that i love you ? and when i look in your eyes ... i remember . [ scene_break ] hilary : well , this is the second time in less than 24 hours . jack : well , that must be a sign of something . i 'm not sure what -- maybe that i owe you a phone . hilary : neil gave me your card . he suggested that i get in touch with you . jack : wait a minute . you 're ... you 're hilary . hilary : oh . he told you about me . jack : yeah , he did . hilary : well , there you go . that 's why i did n't bother calling . jack : i promised neil i would meet with you . hilary : did he tell you everything ? jack : i trust neil . and i owe neil . and he probably figured if someone needs a fresh start , that i would understand . hilary : yeah , in another country . jack : you 're that determined to leave town , huh ? hilary : genoa city ... it is n't my home . and if neil can accept me being here , that 's one thing . but ... his family 's never gon na forgive me . jack : so they 're just supposed to hand forgiveness over ? you do n't have to stick around and earn it ? hilary : i did n't say that . jack : oh . maybe i misunderstood . hilary : should n't you be encouraging me to go -- i mean , since you know all about me ? jack : well , apparently , you do n't know anything about me . i lost my halo a long time ago . there is nothing you could dream of plotting that i have n't already done . you work for me , you 'd have a hard time putting one over on me . [ scene_break ] adam : you know , a daddy ... a father , should be a model for his son . connor : [ fusses ] adam : i have n't been much of a role model , huh ? not much reason for you to want to follow my lead . plenty of reasons for you to be angry ... ashamed . connor : [ grunts ] adam : yeah . but i love you , peanut ... more than you 'll ever know . and these things that i 've done recently -- the decisions that i 've made -- i 've always kept you in mind . and i want you to know that . i need you to know that . [ scene_break ] dylan : cover two shifts . is that okay ? okay . chelsea : hi . sorry i , um , took so long . dylan : actually , that was pretty fast . let 's , uh -- let 's go over here . chelsea : you -- you look well . dylan : thank you . uh , i thought i should go ahead ... i had divorce papers drawn up . chelsea : oh . dylan : uh , there 's no point in waiting . you okay ? chelsea : yeah . no , i - i 'm -- [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i 'm so stupid . i thought when you called -- when you called , i thought that maybe you had forgiven me , but , of course , obviously , you ca n't . and never will . [ scene_break ] [ camera chimes ] adam : it was a very bad night . it was the night that we found out that -- that you might not be able to see . i had no ... reason ... to be behind a wheel . but there i was . i was driving . my thoughts were on you . and then a little doggy ... damn dog runs across the road . i swerved . i got out of the way . i ... i stopped . i - i got out . i looked . i checked . little doggy was fine . his tail was wagging . he runs off . he was fine . but there was a little girl . a little girl i did n't even know was there . delia . i swear to you ... i had no idea i even hit her . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi , jack . um , it 's victoria . i was just wondering if billy was with you . he , um ... he was just really angry and worked up , and he ran out of here , and , um ... [ sighs ] ... would you just call me if you hear from him ? or even if you do n't , just -- [ doorbell rings ] victoria : okay . um , yeah . just call me . thanks . chloe . hi . uh , come on in . chloe : is , uh -- is billy here ? victoria : no , he 's not . um ... do you want to have a seat ? chloe : do you know when he 's gon na be back ? i just really need to talk to him . victoria : no , i - i - actually , i 'm not sure . chloe : is everything okay ? how 's billy doing ? victoria : you know ... anger is just -- [ sighs ] it 's just a lot easier for him than grief , you know ? [ scoffs ] he 's always got to be doing something , so ... [ sighs ] he thinks that if he can find the driver ... chloe ... billy left here looking for blood . chloe : you say it like it 's a bad thing . i hope that he finds that bastard . i hope that he makes him pay . and the only thing that i hope more is that i am there to watch it happen . [ scene_break ] kevin : i take two minutes away from chloe , and i find out you 've arrested my nephew ? it was n't enough having my brother locked up ? alex : yeah , that was my fault . your brother got brought in for homicide . fen was caught holding . kevin : [ sighs ] so , what can be done ? alex : well , the chief 's on both cases , so there 's nothing we can do . [ clears throat ] kevin : i ca n't get lauren on the phone . chloe does n't want me hovering . you ca n't get me get involved in delia 's hit - and - run , or give me an order ! tell me what to do ! [ sighs ] never mind . do n't -- do n't do that . just .. [ sighs ] how about some good news ? progress . tell me you 're getting somewhere on finding delia 's killer . alex : we are . kevin : do n't joke with me about this . alex : i 'm not . i 'm serious . we got a solid new lead on the s.u.v . [ scene_break ] chloe : i imagine what i 'll say to that guy when they find him and lock him up . you know , i think about ... the pain and the misery that i will wish on him . [ voice breaking ] i think about what i 'll say in court during his sentencing . victoria : [ voice breaking ] i hope you get the chance to do that . i really do . i hope we all do . but that 's not what billy wants . i mean , he wants to find this guy and do god knows what , and risk everything that he still has . chloe : yeah , and it 's still not gon na bring her back . victoria : i know , but billy 's not there . he 's just not there yet . he does n't get that . i do n't know . you seem ... `` better `` does n't really seem like the -- the right word , but , i mean , how are you doing it ? chloe : [ crying ] i do n't know . you know , when you first hear the news , you think ... `` i 'll die . there 's no way to hurt so much and keep breathing . `` [ crying ] but you do . [ sniffles ] you know ? you breathe . my mom and kevin -- they 're really trying to help . you know , um ... there 's this game that delia used to play ... on the monkey bars . and she 'd say that there were alligators underneath . and she would just try to swing from bar to bar and not get eaten . that 's me . i 'm just trying to swing from bar to bar and not fall off . so that 's why i 'm here today . you know , this is my monkey bar . i want to tell billy that the cornea transplant worked . [ sniffles ] because of delia , a little boy can see . she 's magic ... our little girl . victoria : that 's really wonderful . chloe : [ crying ] victoria : billy needs to hear that . [ telephone rings ] victoria : that 's jack . he said he 's gon na call if he heard from billy . [ sniffles ] hello . yes , this is billy abbott 's wife . what happened to him ? [ scene_break ] dylan : you know , i do n't know how i 'm gon na feel about all this next month or next year , but now i - i ca n't get past the lie . i 'm sorry if i gave you the wrong impression on the phone . chelsea : oh , no . no , no . that -- it 's not your fault . it was ... pure wishful thinking on my part . so ... um , divorce papers . no judge , no courtroom ? dylan : uh , not if we file the petition together , you know ? it 's not like we shared ... uh , property or assets . my attorney said it should be no -- no problem at all . chelsea : avery . dylan : no . no , it 's her partner , leslie michaelson . chelsea : she 's right . we do n't have anything to divide because we did n't share anything . dylan : you know , just have your lawyer look at it . chelsea : no , i do n't have to do that . dylan , you are the most honest person i 'll ever meet . and you married the least honest person you 'll ever know . the least i can do is sign these -- sign these papers so you can ... forget me . [ sniffles ] dylan : i - i do n't -- i do n't hate you . chelsea : what ? dylan : i mean , if -- if that 's what you 're thinking . you know , i ca n't forgive you about connor . i 'm just -- you know , i 'm not -- i 'm not ready yet . uh , but i 'm not -- i 'm not angry anymore . and i could never hate you . chelsea : okay , well , i , um -- i just need a pen . [ sniffles ] [ rattling ] no . [ sigh ] dylan : i got it . chelsea : no , i -- its okay . i -- [ crying ] i 'll never stop being sorry . i 'm so sorry . [ sighs , sniffles ] um , but there 's something -- uh , there 's something that you should know ... [ sighs ] ... that 's gon na make you very happy . he can see , dylan . connor -- he can see . his vision 's gon na be fine . [ laughs tearfully ] dylan : [ chuckles ] the transplant worked ? chelsea : yeah . [ laughs ] yeah , he 'll be able to see his whole world , everything around him . he 's gon na live a -- he 's gon na live a great life . dylan : i - i bet it 's gon na be one hell of a life . [ scene_break ] adam : you 're gon na hear a million things about me ... about the things that i 've done . i 've affected a lot of people . i 've affected families and ... kids ... [ sniffles ] ... parents . and i did those things anyway . but then your mommy and i -- we , uh ... we were gon na have a baby . a little boy . we lost our baby . [ sniffles ] but i knew what it was like to hurt for your child . i ... billy and chloe -- i ca n't even imagine what ... i do n't want to imagine ... [ sniffles ] ... what it would be like ... to be without you . i wo n't imagine it . and that is why i 'm here right now with you instead of at the police station . i love you , peanut . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi . excuse me . i 'm looking for billy abbott . alex : everybody needs to calm down . is that understood ? man : yeah , i 'll calm down when you toss his butt in a cell ! alex : okay . [ scene_break ] jack : actually , a number of people have found genoa city the perfect place to get a fresh start on life . hilary : well , i appreciate your advice and your job offer . but i 've already made up my mind to go . [ cell phone rings ] hilary : i just -- jack : oh . i got to take this . um , do n't go anywhere . stick around . cane : so , you , uh , decided to leave town . good for you . lily : yeah , and for how long ? until you can find a new way to harass us ? hilary : okay . neil is right , all right ? i am sorry for what i did -- all of it . lily : for -- for what ? for drugging my husband and stealing my father 's journal ? doing everything you could to tear our family apart -- which , by the way , you failed . hilary : i am glad that you guys both still have each other , honestly . if there is anything that i can do to make it up to you -- lily : hilary , let me tell you something . saying that does not make any of the horrible things that you did go away . and if you really want to make it up to us , why do n't you suffer some public humiliation ? make sure the web knows every dirty , little secret . better yet , have them be lies , which i 'm sure would n't even affect you , since you are shameless , soulless -- jack : okay , that 's enough , lily . [ scene_break ] victoria : what happened ? alex : this gentleman brought in his s.u.v . to the body shop , and billy followed him in . man : guy flips out , calling me a murderer in front of my kids ? ! chloe : did you check his car ? alex : we did . it was on the list , but we interviewed him and alibied , okay ? chloe : well , no one lies about killing a kid . man : oh , is she serious ? kevin : he was in madison that night . we have proof . it 's not him . victoria : i really am so sorry . i mean , have you read the news ? that little girl that was run down , that was his little girl , okay ? her name 's delia . he 's just hurting , so ... can you please just , like , go home to your kids and hug them and just , you know , let them know that you did something kind for somebody that 's really hurting inside right now , please ? billy : did n't have to do that . chloe : billy , stop talking ! alex : he does n't have to press charges for me to lock you up ! you understand ? i can hold you here for disturbing the peace . i swear , you do that ever again -- victoria : he wo n't . alex : but i want to hear from him ! billy : oh , i wo n't . alex : can you pretend like you mean it ? billy : you want to lock me up -- how about for assaulting an officer ? kevin : hey , hey , hey , hey ! chloe : he did n't mean it . victoria : billy , everybody here is just trying to help you , okay , so please just let us help you ! alex : i swear , you do that again , you get a cell . billy : it wo n't happen . i 'll get a cell ? go ahead and put me in a cell . chloe : just get him out of here ! alex : let him go . let him go ! [ scene_break ] chelsea : i 'll always hate that i hurt you . being a family with you and connor ... being your wife -- those were the best days i 've ever had . everything about that -- everything about you -- it really made me a better person . i know that there were so many lies . but the woman i am today , the woman that you helped me to become , would never do that now . i know that that does n't help you , but i - i just need you to know that i 'm grateful . and i always will be . dylan : uh , you changed me , too . chelsea : 'cause i broke your heart ? dylan : uh , you 're the first person who got me to talk about ara ... you know , about what really happened . you were the first person i could be honest with . and , uh , now i 'm honest with myself . you know , i 'm in therapy , talking to somebody who gets it . and just that whole situation with connor where , you know , i lost touch with reality -- i 'm really working on that , and i 'm -- i 'm hoping it will never happen again ... because i 'm not who i was , either . chelsea : when i think of the happiness that you deserve , the peace ... i so badly wanted to be the person that gave that to you . some of the things that i said to you ... were lies . but the way that i felt about you , dylan -- those were not lies . that was all real . and i hope one day you can believe that . dylan : [ sighs ] chelsea : [ sniffles ] [ crying ] find true love , dylan . find amazing , happy love and the life that you deserve . [ scene_break ] adam : every single minute , i ca n't get away from it -- the guilt ... the remorse . i 'm sorry . i 'm just so sorry . [ sniffles ] my name is victor adam newman jr . it is november 4 , 2013 . and i am confessing to the hit - and - run murder of delia abbott . [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] cane : you know , jack , we have every right and every reason to want her as far away from our family as possible . lily : you know that disgusting blog attacking my father ? jack : hilary was behind that . hilary : you do n't need to do this . cane : yeah , you do n't , and you should n't . jack : guys , i have been surrounded by people who are grieving over delia 's death . grief is powerful stuff . it makes all of us do amazing things to ourselves and to others . sometimes , that 's lashing out . sometimes ... that is seeking revenge . when there 's honest remorse , when there 's a genuine effort to make amends , to do the right thing -- i have been given a hundred second chances in life . cane , you 've had your fair share , too . lily : jack , you may think that you know her . and if you think there 's remorse there , then you 're just seeing what you want to see . let 's go somewhere else . cane : you are making a mistake . and you stay away from my family . jack : nobody ever said getting forgiveness was gon na be easy . hilary : well ... my mother never raised a quitter . so ... why do n't you tell me more about that job offer ? [ scene_break ] victoria : [ voice breaking ] okay , i ca n't do it anymore , billy ! i ca n't worry about every time you walk out that door , that you 're throwing your life away , i mean literally ! you 're throwing your life away ! do you know how much i need you ? billy : [ sighs ] victoria : and johnny -- you have a son upstairs , a son upstairs who needs his father ! i know you 're grieving , okay ? i know that . i get it . but you 're gon na have to find a different way to cope ! [ scoffs ] [ scene_break ] chloe : thank you for not throwing the book at billy . you know , i think that he 's just -- h - he can be an idiot . and i think that we 're all just a bunch of idiots right now . and he 's just trying to help you do your job , alex . alex : yeah , well , it 's not my job to harass people . so , no . he 's not helping me . chloe : well , i do n't see the guy that killed my daughter here , so , i mean , what -- do you have any leads at all ? what the hell 's going on ? kevin : tell her . chloe : wait , tell me -- tell me what ? alex : [ sighs ] we found ... some physical evidence at the scene . it was a piece of plastic that came from a turn light , and the tests show that it had n't been there long the night that i found it . chloe : plastic ? well , that 's just riveting . i mean , come on ! what ? what ? if you do n't have a - a name tag on it , it 's not gon na do anything ! kevin : listen . it 's a new type of lens , okay ? and it 's only used on a handful of expensive suvs . this is gon na help us narrow down the suspect field a lot . and we will find this guy , chloe . we are gon na find the guy that took delia from us . i promise you . [ scene_break ] adam : what 's wrong ? chelsea : well ... you should know . dylan had divorce papers drawn up . i signed them , and now we 're done . where 's connor ? how was he ? adam : he 's asleep . i just put him up in his crib . chelsea : but you had some good father / son time first ? adam : yeah . chelsea : i 'll go peek on him . [ knock on door ] cop : adam newman . adam : what can i do for you ? cop : i need to talk to you about your vehicle . [ next_on ] victor : you abandoned your children ! that 's an unforgivable mistake ! sharon : dylan , how are you ? dylan : uh , as well as can be expected , i guess . nick : now you 're free to go after avery . avery : did you call me because you need a friend ? adam : no . i need a lawyer . | jack bumps into hilary and accidentally breaks her phone so he offers and offers to pay for a new phone . hilary tells jack she is leaving town because of all the bad things she has done . jack tries to persuade her to stay because genoa city is a great place for people who need a second chance . cane and lily decide to find a way to work together at a new job , but they have not figured out where they want to work yet . lily rips into hilary after she apologizes for hurting her family . jack defends hilary and reminds cane and lily that they have both gotten several opportunities at a second chance , so they should stop being so hard on hilary . chelsea signs the divorce papers that dylan gives her and hopes that he finds the love and happiness that he deserves . |
phyllis : face it , sharon . face what happened that night right here in this stairwell . sharon : phyllis , stop , please ! we need to talk . phyllis : gee . what do you want to talk about -- how you played god with so many lives , a god who sacrificed a young woman just as she 's starting out , her whole future ahead of her ? sharon : i remember . phyllis : remember what ? tell me , sharon . say the words . noah : you know , you and mom just must have got your wires crossed . nick : how ? i told your mother i was gon na come home and drive us all to the courthouse for the ceremony . noah : maybe she met up with faith and mariah . nick : yeah , maybe that 's it . maybe , uh , sharon was just getting anxious and wanted to get the show on the road . they could be waiting at the justice of the peace for us . noah : uh , there 's a car pulling up . nick : it 's just mariah and faith . where is your mother ? jack : a family matter ? how is that possible ? no one in your family lives here . victor : i told you this was an urgent matter . i need to see phyllis . jack : and stir up what kind of trouble ? victor : for your information , jack , trouble is already here , not of my making . i need to control the problem . jack : ohh . that would be a first . victor : would you mind ? jack : no . i will not let you disrupt my family . i saw how you treated adam more like a pawn than a son . i 'll be damned if i 'll let you do the same thing with summer . victor : for your information , i 'm here for the love of my granddaughter . jack : my daughter . my daughter . over a year ago , everyone learned nick is not her father . somehow , you ca n't seem to grasp that she 's my daughter and no relation to you whatsoever . victor : she was raised a newman , jack . jack : and that gave you a right to use her ? victor : help her ! jack : use her . you tricked her into gaining consent for phyllis ' medical care . that 's a new low even for you . victor : i assure you that phyllis does not share your outrage . i need to see her . cane : trick or treat ? lily : uh ... trick . cane : hmm . lily : [ laughs ] mm . what if i 'd said , `` treat `` ? cane : same thing without clothes . lily : [ laughs ] okay . then treat me later . cane : okay . you got it . lily : [ chuckles ] cane : so , where you been ? lily : uh , with the chef , making a special request for dinner . cane : oh , really ? something french and spicy ? lily : no , something bland and expectant - mother - friendly . cane : oh , for hilary . lily : of course . cane : okay . so , you think she 's pregnant ? lily : i know she 's pregnant . i know this . cane : sweetheart ... lily : what makes you so sure that she 's not ? do you know something i do n't ? cane : [ chuckles ] how would i know something you do n't ? lily : i just want to show that i sincerely accept her as a permanent fixture in my dad 's life . that 's it . neil : i know that you 're sincere . believe me . lily : hi . neil : hi . [ both kiss ] neil : you 've gone above and beyond to make up for the way you treated hilary . hilary : yeah . we both really appreciate it . lily : did you like the surprise we had waiting for you ? [ both chuckle ] hilary : it was definitely a surprise -- the flowers and the music . it was the last thing i was expecting . lily : well , now that you brought it up ... cane : actually , no , she did n't bring it up . lily : no . she said , `` expecting . `` are you ? neil : now wait a minute . hilary 's not pregnant ... yet . lily : really ? i was so sure . dang it . neil : but we are both eager to start trying to make a new baby , are n't we , hilary ? hilary : mm - hmm . neil : yeah . avery : hey . dylan : hey . avery : hi . no luck ? dylan : how do you have a company and nobody answers the phone ? whoever 's behind this real - estate deal -- it 's like they 're in the witness protection program . avery : okay . what have you found out so far ? dylan : i found the name of the conglomerate , which apparently is n't being run by humans . avery : say you 're a lucky guy . dylan : why ? am i about to get luckier ? avery : you are lucky because your girlfriend is an attorney with connections . dylan : i do love your connections . avery : yes . well , what i meant by that is that i might be able to get a name -- someone in that conglomerate that we can actually speak with . dylan : before they can destroy my business ? avery : well , it 's worth a try . dylan : i mean , how does this even happen ? is it legal ? i have a lease . avery : yeah . i 'm afraid so . dylan : [ sighs ] joe : dylan . avery . is everything okay ? dylan : joe . everything 's good . you looking for a cup of joe ? joe : no . no . i 'm actually -- i 'm here to see avery . i 've got something that belongs to you . well , after we split up , you moved out , the dust settled , i , uh , noticed something that you left behind . dylan : what is it ? avery : it 's a bookmark . joe : it 's engraved . it says ... avery : `` there comes a time when you have to choose between turning the page or closing the book . `` you kept this ? joe : well , not intentionally . i slipped it into my datebook with the intention of giving it back to you , but then weeks turned into months and months , years . i know how much it meant to you , so we 're now coincidentally seeing each other , so i thought i 'd give it back to you . dylan : and how you have . anything else ? avery : thank you , joe . dylan : what 's , uh , so special about the bookmark ? avery : it was a wedding gift . victor : i think phyllis can decide for herself if she wants to speak with me . jack : sure , she can . she 's resting right now . once she wakes up , i 'll be happy to tell her you stopped by . victor : this is very important , okay ? jack : and damn the consequences ? you 've already subjected phyllis to an experimental drug that risked her life . victor : and if i had n't done that , jack , she would still be in a coma . now let 's stop this nonsense . tell her that i 'd like to speak with her . jack : what is the urgency -- some mythical information phyllis has on sharon ? victor : i think i 've discovered what phyllis knows . if i 'm right ... it 'll have profound consequences ... for a lot of people ... including you . mariah : so , faith is playing with miss patsy . she 's putting on a brave face , but i can tell that she thinks this wedding is n't gon na happen . nick : oh , it 's happening . noah : we thought my mom was with you . did you happen to see her ? mariah : no . we were at the florist 's . i 've got a car full of flowers but no sign of sharon . nick : we have n't been able to reach her . mariah : why am i not surprised ? noah : what is that supposed to mean ? mariah : it would n't be the first time she got a case of cold feet and ran out of a wedding . noah : why would you even say that ? mariah : i - i 'm sorry . it did n't sound as mean in my head . i 'm just trying to figure out why she would go mia . it 's not crazy to think that she got a case of cold feet . nick : in the last hour ? sharon could n't wait to get married . she wants this as much as i do . noah : maybe she just had some last - minute thing that she had to take care of . we 'll see her in a minute . mariah : no . she had everything she needed from the last wedding . noah : would you stop being so negative for me , please ? thanks . mariah : i 'm not trying to rain on all the love and the light . noah : kind of sounds like you are . mariah : i want sharon and nick to be happy as much as you . noah : really ? mariah : yes ! of course i do ! nick : okay , okay . hey , stop it , you two . lower your voices . faith is upstairs . mariah : [ sighs ] we ca n't ignore the fact that sharon has been freaked the last couple days . nick : yeah . i blame the psychic for that . noah : yeah , that did n't help . nick : i told sharon this wedding is gon na happen . nothing is going to change my mind about wanting to be with her . sharon : we were arguing about summer . sharon : she still has her future . phyllis : not the one she wants ! and jack -- oh , my god . look what you did to jack . he finally had his life on track , and you completely jeopardized his sobriety . sharon : he has you to help him with that , and now he has a daughter ! phyllis : nick 's daughter ! summer is nick 's daughter ! phyllis : we were arguing about summer , all right , and you remember about what , do n't you ? sharon : it -- it does n't make any sense . you -- you were saying summer is nick 's daughter . phyllis : summer is nick 's daughter , yes , and you knew it all along . sharon : but how could that be ? that -- that -- that 's not possible . phyllis : you know exactly how . you 're the one who set this all in motion . sharon : no . i - i could n't . i did n't . phyllis : i heard you admit it that night in the cemetery . sharon : at cassie 's grave ? phyllis : you were talking to her . sharon : what i did will set things right , the way they were meant to be . summer -- she should have been jack 's daughter in the first place . if she had been , nick never would have married phyllis . phyllis : you did this , sharon . you 're the reason nick lost his daughter . lily : do you not like your food , hilary ? hilary : no , it 's just -- it 's -- i 'm just not very hungry . devon : sorry , guys . that was business . what did i miss ? neil : hilary 's not eating dinner . devon : why are n't you eating ? hilary : i 'm fine . lily : look , please order something else if it 's too bland , okay ? i made this menu thinking that you were with child , so ... [ chuckles ] devon : oh , i 'm sorry . i knocked this over . hilary : oh , thanks . neil : you know what ? it sure would be nice to have a pretty little girl who looks just like here mama , you know -- same eyes , sweet smile . lily : you 'd brave another daughter after dealing with me ? wow . neil : the horror . lily : [ chuckles ] neil : let me tell you something , cane -- you better pray and hope that mattie does not follow in her mother 's footsteps . she was hell as a teenager . lily : hell ? cane : sounds quite terrifying , if you ask me . lily : uh , excuse you . that 's rude . cane : wait , wait , wait . the thought of little mattie growing up to be a rebellious teenager does n't scare you ? lily : i was n't that rebellious , but i 'll protect you , honey , okay ? i swear . neil : i do n't really know what you 're talking about , there , lily . you did test my patience -- you know , typical stuff . but , uh , you came out all right . and i 've loved being your father . and you , too , devon . devon : thanks , dad . cane : you okay ? devon : yeah . fine . cane : yeah ? you 're okay , right ? devon : yeah . neil : so , hilary , what about you ? what 's your preference ? hilary : um , in what ? neil : what do you mean in what ? kids -- a girl or a boy ? or should we just try to have one of each ? what do you think ? you 've always wanted a big family , have n't you ? hilary : this is just already more family than i could ever imagine . jack : well , if you 've already figured out what phyllis knows about sharon , why do we need to disrupt it ? victor : i told you i have very important information . i need to confirm it with her . jack : before you use it against nick and sharon ? victor : do n't you concern yourself -- jack : that 's what this is about . you 'll do anything you can to keep nicholas away from sharon , to the point of hiring a look - alike of their dead daughter . victor : i took necessary steps , jack . jack : is there any lengths you wo n't go to to control everyone and everything around you ? victor : you know what is stunning ? you stand here before me , and you have the audacity to pretend you 're the moral beacon . you abandoned your fiancée . jack : i did not abandon phyllis . victor : she languished in a clinic whilst you were cavorting with your brother 's mistress . jack : okay . that 's enough . you are in my house , claiming to have information that has dire consequences for me . i have every right to want to know what it is . now , what did you find out ? ! nick : there 's got to be some reason that sharon would take off right before the wedding . mariah : there 's one big , bad reason i can think of , but you 're not gon na like it . nick : what ? mariah : victor . noah : i mean , maybe . grandpa was just here harassing mom . nick : after dad left , sharon was more ready than ever to go through with this wedding . mariah : maybe he came back . nick : and said what ? for months , dad was looking for a reason that would make me end this relationship , but he kept coming up empty - handed . noah : look , i think that we should just go out there and look for her , okay ? something 's not right . nick : [ sighs ] mariah : sharon left an earring here . noah : that 's weird . did it just fall off or what ? nick : this is n't sharon 's . i bought this for phyllis years ago . mariah : phyllis ? what was phyllis doing here ? nick : i do n't know , but i 'm gon na find out . sharon : i love nick . i would never hurt him . phyllis : well , you hurt nick in the worst way possible . somehow , you switched the dna results to make nick believe summer was n't his daughter . sharon : no . i ... mr. newman , i 'm calling from the diagnostic lab at memorial hospital . the results of your test are in . i 'll print it up and send it to you later today . sharon : no . oh , no . phyllis : you did this , sharon . you were gon na let nick live the rest of his life believing that whole lie . you were gon na let him go on grieving the loss of another daughter . i had to tell him the truth . sharon : and i tried to stop you . phyllis : you can not bear the thought that your precious nick sees you for the whack job you really are . now get out of my way , you demented bitch . sharon : you 're gon na have to make me . phyllis : ohh . okay . we 're gon na have to do this the easy way , then . sharon : all right . phyllis : stop me ? ! you tried to kill me ! you pushed me down the stairs ! dylan : i 've just -- i 've had it with the guy , okay ? he wants something . you divorced him a long time ago . all the sudden , he pops up in town , showing you reminders of your marriage . something 's off . avery : no . this bookmark is n't a present from joe . dylan : you said it was a wedding gift . avery : yes . my dad gave it to me the day that i married joe . he said it was to mark the next chapter of my life . dylan : avery , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . avery : it 's okay . it 's okay . my dad kissed my cheek , and he told me that joe was the luckiest man because he was marrying the most loving , loyal woman in the world . he was so wrong . dylan : no . avery : no . i cheated on joe . that 's not loyal . and i was wrong about my dad . you know , phyllis was right about him bilking all those people out of their life savings . i was the fool who stood by him . dylan : not such a great gift . why did joe think you 'd want it ? avery : [ sighs ] we were divorced by the time my dad confessed and the truth came out , so he had no way of knowing how betrayed i felt . you know , he did n't do this because he wants something . he was just trying to be nice . dylan : and now that you have it ? avery : well , it does n't have the same meaning that it did , so i guess there 's no reason to hold on to it . colin : hey , joe ! hey ! good to run in to you . joe : yeah . how you doing , colin ? colin : i 'd like to talk a bit more about that business we discussed the other day . joe : the downtown development deal ? colin : yeah . tell me , is that the only land you 're thinking of purchasing here ? joe : that 's the focus at the moment . why do you ask ? colin : well -- cane : good question , joe . yeah , dad . why are you suddenly so interested in joe 's business ? hmm ? colin : [ sighs ] victor : now let us please stop this bickering . i need to see phyllis . jack : if this life - altering information affects me and my family , i have a right to hear it ! [ doorbell rings ] victor : [ sighs ] nick : i need to talk to phyllis . victor : good luck , son . jack here has appointed himself her personal guard dog and wo n't let anyone speak with her . jack : sorry , nick . it 's gon na have to wait . nick : no , this ca n't wait . phyllis ! i 'm supposed to be getting married right now to sharon , but she 's taken off and did n't tell anyone where she went . jack : so get her on the phone . nick : she 's not picking up . jack : then what are you doing here ? nick : i need to talk to phyllis . jack : phyllis and sharon are not exactly the best of friends . you really think phyllis knows where she is ? nick : look , earlier , phyllis was trying to tell me something on the phone , but i hung up before she got the chance . jack : fine . when she wakes up -- nick : i think phyllis went to my place to finish the conversation . she saw sharon , and then she said something to sharon that upset her . victor : what do you think phyllis wanted to talk about ? nick : dad , i do n't care about sharon 's supposed secret . i just need to find her and make sure she 's okay . sharon : i did n't push you . you fell . phyllis : you 'd say anything to avoid taking responsibility . sharon : that 's what happened . phyllis : not only did you try to kill me ... sharon : i did n't push you ! phyllis : ... you devastated nick and summer with your lies . and jack -- you let him believe he missed out on being a father to his only daughter ? sharon : i never set out to hurt anybody . phyllis : [ chuckles ] that is the biggest lie of all . how could you not see this coming , sharon ? all of our lives have been turned upside down because of your obsession with nick ! sharon : nick loves me , and i love him . phyllis : do n't dress it up . you wanted him . you did n't want my sister to have him . you did n't want anything , including my kid , standing in the way of you getting nick back . sharon : i was off my meds then . i was not in my right mind . phyllis : stop playing the victim ! i am the one who spent over a year in a coma . sharon : not because i planned it that way or i wanted it . it just happened ! phyllis : because you happened to be insane that day ? sharon : you 're not listening to me . phyllis : no , you are the one who is not getting it . do you have any idea what it was like to wake up and find out that the last 12 months of your life was gone ... the life i knew was different ... that i had missed my daughter 's wedding ? sharon : i 'm sorry i was there for her that day and you were n't . phyllis : yes , because of you . it should have been me helping my daughter get ready for her special day , but instead , the woman who put me in that hospital bed was there . sharon : it was an accident . phyllis : yes , you got to spend that special moment with summer . you cheated me out of all those memories and all that time -- you . what are you doing ? where are you going ? sharon : that 's why we 're here , is n't it ? phyllis : what are you talking about ? sharon : here , at the scene of the crime . you want payback , do n't you ? phyllis : you bet your ass i do . avery : right -- the real - estate deal involving the crimson lights coffeehouse . uh - huh . any chance that , uh , you can get me the name of the broker ? yes , i can hold . dylan : what , you got it just like that ? avery : yes . i 'm ready . go ahead . what ? are you sure ? uh , no . that 's -- that 's fine . thank you . dylan : what ? did you run in to more red tape ? avery : no . i got the name . joe clark . dylan : what ? ! avery : the one brokering the deal . dylan : your ex is trying to put me out of business ! avery : no , that 's not the case . dylan : what do you mean , that 's not the case ? avery : he 's trying to put the whole block out of business . dylan : is that supposed to make me feel better ? avery : i 'm just saying that it 's a business deal and not a personal attack on you . dylan : well , it sure feels like it is . i mean , the guy comes in and talks to me personally , trying to get under my skin , brings you a very personal gift . he 's not doing that for every store owner on the block . avery : no , i imagine he 's not . dylan : so it 's personal . and it 's gon na get more personal . avery : where are you going ? dylan : i 'm gon na get my coat , and then i 'm gon na go find joe . avery : no , you 're not ! we are gon na handle this together ! dylan : no , there 's one way to handle a guy like joe . avery : yes , there is , and it 's through his bank account . do you really think that he 's gon na respond to a threat of being punched in the face ? dylan : no , but actually punching him in the face might get me somewhere . avery : yeah , it 'll get you in jail -- again . we need to threaten him with legal action that costs him money and makes this deal less enticing . look , if he does n't make a profit , he will walk away . dylan : okay . okay . i 'm just -- i 'm gon na be smart about this . bet you thought you 'd never hear me say that . avery : i hoped . dylan : [ sighs ] avery : okay , listen to me -- i 'm gon na get our coats . you close up the patio . we will go home . i will make us dinner , and we will talk about this calmly and smartly . dylan : okay . avery : okay . all right . [ sighs ] so , what do you feel like eating ? dylan ? dylan . dylan ! colin : i 'd just like a little more insight on the subject . that 's all . cane : yeah ? regarding what ? colin : uh , my wife and her sister are thinking of opening another boutique . joe : sounds like things are going well for them . colin : i was thinking that , you know , 'cause i 'm a partner in this business , if we happen to be looking at the same piece of land that it could turn out to be mutually beneficial . joe : yeah , it could . colin : why do n't we sit down and crunch a few numbers ? cane : you know , dad , i do n't think you should discuss the deal , you know , without jill being here , you know ? see , jill -- that 's , you know , his wife -- she does n't like to be left out of the loop , and my dad knows that . colin : my son also knows that my wife is a consummate business professional . i 'm just here to lighten the load . cane : oh , that 's code , 'cause that means he 's gon na , like , steal it from underneath her , right ? colin : you got to pardon my kid 's skepticism here . he thinks everything in this town is up for a takeover . he has n't got over the fact that victor stepped in and pulled that coup over at newman - chancellor . if you want to talk business , give me a call . cane : you know , if i was you , i would not make that call . joe : yeah ? why is that ? cane : 'cause my father is what you call `` untrustworthy . `` he 's a bad investment . joe : well , it sounds like your old man there has got his son pegged . cane : what , 'cause he said that thing about newman - chancellor earlier ? please . joe : you know , he 's right . you should be heading up a fortune 500 , not this hotel . that thing with victor newman really messed with your confidence , did n't it ? nick : jack , phyllis already ruined my wedding once . i am not gon na let her do it again . please help me . now , i know you do n't want to hurt sharon , so do it for her . jack : i 'll see if i can get phyllis to come down . in the meantime , please ask your father to leave my home . i will not allow him to interrogate phyllis . nick : i do n't suppose it 's gon na do any good to ask you to leave ? victor : son ... i have a sneaking suspicion phyllis is n't even here . nick : what is this ? victor : the truth . nick : subject `` a , `` subject `` b. `` what the hell is this , dad ? victor : it 's a dna test i had done , son . nick : what does this have to do with anything ? victor : you 're subject `` a. `` nick : are you telling me you took a dna sample from me without permission ? what 's the matter with you ? victor : you 're missing the point , my boy . you 're subject `` a. `` summer is subject `` b. `` your dna is a match . you 're summer 's father . nick : no . no . i mean -- i mean ... no . you manipulated this . victor : no , son . i did n't manipulate a damn thing . that woman you 're about to marry ... manipulated your test that you took a year ago . and i have a strong suspicion that she pushed phyllis down the stairs . that 's the secret she 's hiding . nick : that 's impossible . victor : son , it 's there in black and white . nick : sharon would n't do something like this . victor : she would , and she did . nick : i 'm not -- i 'm -- i 'm not -- i 'm not believing that . victor : believe me . jack : phyllis is n't in her room . phyllis : oh , you played it smart , sharon . your secret was safe in a mind of someone who may never wake up . i mean , that was pretty convenient . if it were n't for victor , you would have gotten away with all of this . you would have married nick , and he would have never had a clue that summer was his daughter . sharon : but you did wake up . phyllis : yeah , and i think it 's about time you wake up now , too . now , i 'm gon na see to it that your sick little fantasy game comes crashing down all around you . sharon : what are you gon na do , phyllis ? phyllis : i 'm gon na tell nick the truth . sharon : no . no . please . nick needs to hear this from me . he needs to know how sorry i am . phyllis : you have n't even begun to be sorry . victor : uh - huh . jack : what 's that ? nick : it 's nothing . jack : you did n't grab it like it was nothing . what is it ? nick : jack , um ... jack : are you really this upset about sharon ? nick : when you found out about summer , did you have a test done -- your own test -- to determine paternity ? jack : no . there was n't any point . there were only two options . if you were n't her father , i was , right ? victor : well ... it seems phyllis and sharon are together . jack : how do you know that ? victor : i had someone watch phyllis . jack : wait . you 've had someone following phyllis ? victor : you bet i have , for her own safety , okay ? nick : where are they , dad ? victor : at the genoa city ballroom . jack : where phyllis had her accident . victor : you bet . son , where she had her `` accident . `` [ door closes ] nick : oh , god . cane : are you saying i 'm licking my wounds 'cause victor 's running newman- chancellor ? is that it ? joe : i 'm just saying you 're wasting your talents . cane : really ? i like to think i 'm not wasting my life . i like working with my wife . i like seeing my kids . i like putting my kids to bed at night . i ca n't do that if i 'm a ceo . joe : look , i 'm not trying to insult you , cane . it 's just , you know , we could use a guy like you on our team . you know how to get things done . cane : that 's right . i know how to get things done , and right now , i choose to get things done right here . joe : look , i 'm not blaming you for taking time off , spending it with your family . maybe if i 'd have paid more attention to mine , things would be different for me . cane : so , that 's what happened with avery , huh ? joe : yeah , it was a big part of it . my work was my priority . i would n't know what to do with myself if i was n't under the pressure of constantly putting out fires . i thrive under pressure . cane : you know , i would be lying if i did not tell you that i miss the rush of closing a corporate deal . joe : well , if the opportunity presented itself , would you consider diving back in ? cane : i just might . lily : so , i was really hoping that my brother would bring his mystery lady tonight . devon : lily , do n't start this , please . lily : what ? i 'm only saying that i want to meet her . that 's it . neil : yeah . me , too . do you think we 're gon na be able to meet her soon ? devon : i do n't know , 'cause my idea of a fun day does n't involve interrogation , so ... lily : oh , my god . you are so dramatic . we would only ask her a few questions -- you know , just be polite . devon : sure , you would . neil : this is very strange . i do n't remember a time that you were so secretive about the woman that you were dating . devon : well , that 's 'cause , uh , this woman is special . lily : whoa ! sounds like love to me . hilary : yeah , it does . neil : well , if you ask me , all the more reason we should be meeting her . devon : i 'll think about bringing her by soon . lily : when ? devon : sometime . neil : sometime when ? devon : sometime soon , like i said . that 's all you 're gon na get out of me , though , all right ? neil : okay . lily : okay . cane : hey , uh , sorry , guys . um , we should get going . we told the sitter we would n't be long , okay ? hilary : do you guys mind dropping neil home ? hilary : i just have to swing by the office and finish a project . neil : mnh - mnh . no , i certainly do n't mind going with you . hilary : no . no . it 's okay . i might be late . you know , just go home and get some sleep . thank you for a wonderful dinner , okay ? neil : hey . hey . give me a kiss . [ both kiss ] noah : where are you , mom ? what could she be thinking right now ? mariah : she 's all twisted up about how she might hurt nick . she 's even having nightmares about it . noah : mom told you that ? mariah : no . [ sighs ] she fell asleep on the couch one day , and she was muttering about nick not being the father , and victor thought it might be about faith . noah : you told my grandfather about my mother 's nightmares ? mariah : it 's not that big of a deal . noah : it 's not that big -- so , you 're back to spying on her for him ? is that right ? i thought you were done messing with her head . mariah : i am ! i spoke to victor weeks ago , when all of that crap with ian was going down , and i just wanted to get my marriage annulled and get the hell out of this town , and victor offered to help me with that . noah : by paying you to spy . that right ? it was a waste of time and money , because all that business with faith -- that was settled years ago . it 's just another example of my grandfather not letting go . sharon : let me break the news to nick ! phyllis : what are you gon na say , sharon ? you gon na claim your illness made you do it ? sharon : it did ! phyllis : if you think that excuse is gon na make things all better with nick , you are dead wrong ! he is gon na hate you forever ! sharon : phyllis , please . phyllis : there is no coming back from this . he is gon na hate you forever , and i 'm gon na make sure of it . no . no . devon : you showed up . hilary : yeah . the stupid thing 's not working . devon : let me try it . let me try it . hilary : okay . just hurry up . devon : it was torture sitting down there , listening to neil talk about you guys ' future . hilary : yeah , while i had to sit there and pretend that i have no idea who your mystery girl was . what were you thinking , just talking about how special she is and ... devon : i was being honest . hilary : i find that pretty ironic , considering you were lying about everything else . [ lock beeps ] devon : are you having second thoughts ? hilary : would i be here if i was ? avery : dylan , wait . going off on joe is not gon na help you keep your lease ! dylan : that was a lost cause the minute your ex messed with my business . do you happen to have joe clark 's room number ? joe : someone looking for me ? avery : dylan . [ gasps ] mariah : sharon is still not picking up . noah : neither is dad . where are they ? [ sighs ] phyllis : do n't you touch my -- aah ! do n't touch my hair ! oh ! ow ! come here . sharon : let go ! phyllis : let you go down the stairs , huh ? [ footsteps approach ] jack : phyllis ! nick : do n't hurt her ! jack : what are you doing here ? ! what 's going on ? ! phyllis : you want to tell them , or should i ? [ next_on ] dylan : this is more than a business deal . paul : you think it 's revenge ? dylan : i know it is . chelsea : that -- that 's not important . billy : something you 're not telling me ? sharon : [ gasps ] phyllis : whoa , sharon ! do n't want to lose your balance . we would n't want you to fall . | at sharon 's home , nick and noah can not figure out where she has gone . victor pays jack a visit to talk to phyllis about what she knows about sharon 's secret . at the athletic club dining room , lily is surprised by cane , who puts his hand across her eyes and then kisses her . they discuss the dinner that lily planned for hilary . when neil and hilary arrive , she tells lily that there is no baby . devon walks up and listens to the conversation . in the stairwell , sharon begins to remember what she forgot about summer and nick . victor asks to see phyllis but jack refuses . avery and dylan are at crimson lights as she offers to help him with his lease . joe comes in and interrupts them and tells her that he has something for her . jack lies to victor as to where phyllis is . victor lets jack know that he thinks he found out what phyllis knows about sharon 's secret . mariah comes downstairs and lets noah and nick know that there is no sign of sharon . with phyllis ' help , sharon begins to remember what she forgot . neil , hilary , devon , cane , and lily discuss the possibility of hilary having a child . victor accuses jack of abandoning phyllis for kelly . nick is completely beside himself with worry over where sharon is . in looking around the room , nick finds something that belongs to phyllis . |
jack : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] you 're late . phyllis : no . you 're early . [ sighs ] double latte with skim milk , piping hot . thank you . whoo ! not that i need any caffeine with these nerves of mine . i did n't sleep very well last night . i did n't want to wake summer up . how about you ? how 'd you sleep ? jack : could we please get to the business at hand ? phyllis : i ca n't believe victor is setting us up . actually , i can . i think we should have expected this . jack : you still have n't told me how you found out these leaked documents are fake . phyllis : well , we are t - minus seconds from total disaster . those documents are in hilary 's office . if she gets her hot , little hands on those and that goes viral -- jack : it wo n't . phyllis : you sound so sure . but i think victor could take us down . jack : i had a little chat with neil . we had a chance to catch up , and then i managed to weave hilary and devon into the conversation . it turns out hilary is n't much of an early riser . she does n't get to the office before 10 : 00 a.m . phyllis : ooh . so sly of you . jack : i have a problem to solve . phyllis : no , we have a problem to solve , and it 's a good thing that we have plenty of time to intercept that envelope . both : i have a plan . mariah : [ sighs ] good morning . hilary : i need a coffee , double . actually , you know what ? make it a triple . mariah : okay , um , you know , i had some ideas for the tip line -- hilary : coffee first , please . mariah : well , i can multitask . i was thinking that maybe we should -- hilary : mariah . your job is not to think . it 's to do what i tell you to do . mariah : coffee . uh , right . yeah . hilary : and this time , flat white , please . mariah : flat white . hilary : yeah , i am so over the foam . mariah : okay . [ sighs ] get right on that . hilary : was that a sigh ? because attitude is critical . you begged me for this job . but if it 's beneath you -- mariah : no , no , i - i promise you i 'm on it . i 'm on it . hilary : you still have n't opened the mail ? mariah : i was gon na do that right after -- hilary : i do n't think so . i have told you a hundred times , okay ? this is my cup . only this cup . mariah : of course . of course . you are in early today . hilary : yeah , well , you know what they say . early bird gets the first scoop . cane : hey , look who just joined the clean plate club . huh ? lily : [ chuckles ] cane : bam . mattie : [ muffled ] i 'm done , too , daddy ! cane : oh , baby girl ! bam ! can we have halloween candy now ? lily : uh , maybe later . charlie : i wish every day was teacher conference day . cane : well , if you do n't go to school , you wo n't be as smart as your mommy . lily : [ chuckles ] or your daddy . charlie : can we play basketball today ? cane : [ sighs ] guys , i would love to shoot hoops with you guys today , all day long , but i ca n't because daddy 's got to go to work . lily : you know what , honey , daddy has a very important job and a lot of people count on him . charlie : is your job more important than us ? travis : [ whistling ] natalie : ow . was that completely necessary ? travis : hmm . it looks like somebody partied on a school night . did victor give you a bonus for ratting me out ? natalie : that was a freebie . and i 'm glad i did it . travis : oh , well , maybe he needs to know that his pet hacker 's too hung over to do her job . natalie : i can totally do this job . and it 's not like i meant to get drunk . but billy kept ordering more shots . travis : billy abbott ? why the hell were you drinking with him ? victoria : [ sighs ] you 're early . billy : i work here . where else would i be ? victoria : did you get my e - mail ? i sent you jabot 's print ads . i 'd like your opinion on what we should do for a response . billy : you sure you would n't rather have cane 's opinion ? victoria : just read the e - mail , billy . billy : ha ! they 're perfect . victoria : what ? billy : look at these little ones . your other e - mail . victoria : [ sighs ] yes . our little sugar demons are so sweet . billy : so cute . victoria : which reminds me , um , i guess johnny did n't think you had enough sugar , so he wanted me to bring you this . billy : what ? he gave me his favorite candy ? what amazing children we have . victoria : we do . we do . billy : i appreciate it , by the way , you including me last night . i had a great time . victoria : oh , yeah . they wanted their daddy to be there . and it is kind of a tradition , is n't it ? billy : it 's the best one . what about travis ? did he have a good time ? he seemed a little distracted . maybe he 's not a trick - or - treat kind of guy . victoria : well , you know , he 's been putting in a lot of hours at newman . billy : oh , yeah . working hard to keep that golden - boy shine to him . how 's that going , by the way ? victoria : you know , billy , if you have something to say , you should just say it . billy : it 's just that sincere thing he does . you know , so earnest like a rock that could be trusted . it 's the way he projects himself . except the whole time , he 's investigating your family behind your back . so much for trust . cane : hey , guys , come here for a second . you know that you guys and your mommy are the most important thing in my life , right ? you know that ? yeah ? lily : you know daddy has to work . that 's what daddies do . cane : and mommies . mommies work , too , okay ? mattie : but we never see you . lily : you know what ? i know that you do n't see daddy that much right now , but it wo n't last forever , right ? cane : right . hey , i have an idea . how about this weekend i play basketball with you , all right ? that is my promise to you . lily : i know ! why do n't we play basketball today ? i could show you guys some pointers . cane : hey . [ both laugh ] lily : hey ! cane : hey , hey ! do n't laugh at your mommy . she 's an amazing basketball player . she 's excellent at horse . you know why ? [ whispers ] she even beats me , but do n't let her know i said that . lily : well , that 's most of the time , but who 's counting ? cane : aww . lily : you know what ? your grandpa showed me all his best moves . i 'm gon na show them to you , and that way next time you play daddy , you 're gon na beat him . cane : you know why ? 'cause your mommy 's amazing . love you . lily : love you . cane : hey . you guys have fun . and that 's an order . i love you guys . lily : we 're gon na have a great time . mariah : come on , microfoam . or is it no foam ? i need you to do this . i believe in you . you can do this . hilary : mariah ! coffee ! mariah : uh , c - coming ! it 's on its way ! just something hot would be great , because between you and me , i do n't think she knows the difference between flat white and old - school foam . oh , yes . thank you . thank you . i love you . kevin : oh , well , i guess you do n't need this . mariah : oh . hot basic coffee works for me , but my boss needs something flatter , silkier , fresher . kevin : ah , yes . the flat white . you know , the key is the heating of the milk . mariah : i - i would love that lesson , but not now . right now el capitan awaits . what are you even doing here ? kevin : well , this was my subtle way of making sure you were here at your job and not in jail . mariah : i 'm fine . you can go . kevin : i know something big is going on . mariah : kevin , i 'm at work . hilary : mariah ! mariah : i 'm coming ! kevin : hey , hey , listen , you dropped a -- you dropped a hell of a bomb last night , and then you just walked away . i 'm worried about you . mariah : i am worried about keeping my job . kevin : mariah , talk to me . let me help . mariah : [ sighs ] not even og the powerful can fix this one . kevin : all right , whatever is going on , i know that it 's huge . dylan called in sick . paul is nowhere to be found . if your family is imploding -- mariah : shh ! i need you to keep this down . last thing i need is for this to go viral . kevin : all right , now you 're starting to scare me . mariah : look , i - i know that you want to support me , but there 's honestly nothing you can do . there 's nothing anybody can do . kevin : i can stand by you . mariah : while i pretend that my life is still normal before nick flips a switch and everything hits the fan ? if you want to help me , please just go . kevin : wait , nick is involved in this , too ? mariah : [ sighs ] jack : i will drop by gc buzz before hilary gets there . i will find the envelope , and i will be gone before she even realizes it was on the premises . phyllis : and what if she shows up ? jack : i 'm told i have a certain charm . i will use it . phyllis : and she has a huge crush on you , so you should take full advantage of that . flash those baby blues and use that sultry voice of yours , i 'm sure she will be melting in your arms . would n't be the first time . jack : jealousy really is n't appropriate . phyllis : well , i 'm just saying what if devon walks in on you charming his wife ? i mean , how do you see all that playing out ? jack : i 'm resourceful . i will do whatever it takes to retrieve the documents . phyllis : really ? how far will you go ? jack : this question from an expert in going too far . phyllis : all right . so you get there . you have to find the mail . then you got to steal the envelope . then you got to hope no one notices you walking out with a big , fat package addressed to gc buzz . that 's a lot of ifs . why not listen to my plan ? jack : we do n't have time for your plan . phyllis : you do n't know if you 're still being followed . just because you caught travis in the act does n't mean victor does n't have other eyes on you . jack : eyes on me doing what ? visiting a friend in her workplace ? phyllis : stealing back an envelope that could blow up your life . excuse me for being worried . jack : i am not your concern any longer . we have a divorce decree to prove that . phyllis : okay . grabbing an envelope is not gon na solve our problems . i get it . but we do n't know how intricately victor has planned this setup . i mean , those documents could be step one . who knows what step two is . jack : believe me , i know what 's at stake . our first step is retrieving the documents . phyllis : then hear me out . jack : you want to help ? you still have n't told me . how did you find out victor was setting me up ? who told you ? summer ? phyllis : it does n't matter . jack : i hate that she is caught between her two families again . i hate it . this is the worst part of it . i want to talk to summer . phyllis : no . it 's not summer , all right ? jack : then who is it ? phyllis : it does n't matter . what matters is that we got the information and we got it on time . where 's the waiter when you need another cup of coffee ? jack : it 's billy , is n't it ? victoria : i already know that travis was investigating my family . he told me everything . billy : and you 're okay with that ? victoria : i 'm not discussing this with you . billy : [ chuckles ] which means you 're not okay with that . victoria : you know what , billy ? someone at newman was leaking information . my father wanted travis to investigate . billy : not the precious newman family . your father was setting up travis , was n't he ? it was all a trick just to watch him go down in flames . victoria : how do you know any of this anyway ? billy : i happened to run into your father 's receptionist / world class hacker / bar fly last night . victoria : natalie . billy : natalie . victoria : and you ambushed her . billy : ambushed her ? no . i sat beside her at the bar . victoria : yeah , and you made it your business to grill her about travis and my father . billy : no , we had a few shots , and she started talking . victoria : you got her drunk . billy : i did not get her drunk . she did that on her own . i made sure she got home safe and sound . victoria : yeah , that 's the kind of guy you are . billy : well , i 'm not a guy that gets his butt kicked by your father . been there , done that . not fun . that sucks . victoria : so ... jabot 's new ad is fresh and provocative , so we need to talk about our strategy for our new print campaign when cane gets here . are you ready for that ? billy : oh , i have ideas , all fresh , all provocative . so , about travis . does he wish he was on the high seas right about now ? victoria : [ sighs ] billy , you know what ? it 's really not any of your business . i do n't even know why you care . billy : why do you think i care , vick ? phyllis : so what if it was billy ? jack : i do not need or want my brother 's help . phyllis : no , you do n't want to owe him for saving your behind . jack : what ? i 'm supposed to believe him , just trust him ? no , those days are over . phyllis : billy warned us that victor would hit harder after those documents were leaked . we played right into his hands . if gc buzz runs with those bogus documents , it could take us all down . you , me , hilary , devon . jack : if we 're to believe what billy 's saying . phyllis : the source is unimpeachable . it 's natalie , okay ? who else has a front - row seat to victor 's games ? jack : wait , wait , natalie , who double- and triple - crossed how many people during that pass key thing ? she 's the source of billy 's truth ? phyllis : billy is concerned if those documents go public , victor is gon na be all too happy to point the finger at you . you paid to get that information . you could go to prison . jack : i 'm sure billy would be all too happy to comfort the new divorcée . phyllis : he 's trying to protect you . jack : or he 's trying to sabotage me and my father 's company . phyllis : no , no . if he wanted to do that , he would have never told me the information . he would have sat on it just to watch you hang . jack : who are you kidding ? he stepped up for you . i disowned him . phyllis : he did n't disown you . jack : i got to get to gc buzz . phyllis : let me come with -- jack : i 've got this . [ whirring ] natalie : stop doing that . [ whirring stops ] travis : i will ... as soon as you tell me what you were doing with billy abbott . natalie : that 's none of your business . travis : i have , uh , 13 more of these . natalie : i 'm gon na report this to h.r . travis : or i could tell victor that you and billy abbott are drinking buddies . how long you think you get to stay behind that desk ? [ whirring ] natalie : okay . fine . travis : spill it . natalie : it was nothing . i ran into billy at the underground . one shot led to another . travis : billy liquored you up . to get information about me ? natalie : maybe . i tried not to talk at all , but words kept coming out of my mouth . tequila . who knew ? travis : everybody . now tell me everything you said , exactly what you said . i 'd hate to tell victor that his trusty assistant is leaking company secrets to billy abbott , but i will if i have to . natalie : you would n't . travis : try me . natalie : [ sighs ] fine . all i said was that there was a mole ... and that victor tested you ... and that you maybe might have possibly , uh , failed . [ clears throat ] because you thought it was a good idea to investigate his family , even though he did n't want you to . so you 're kind of , um ... screwed . [ sighs ] victoria : we agreed that our private lives are off limits . remember that , billy ? boundaries . billy : you share a house with somebody that i do n't trust . my children sleep under that roof . so you 're damn sure that everything travis does and does not do is going to be my business . victoria : oh , all in the name of protecting our children ? billy : whatever i have to do , victoria . victoria : so it 's not some excuse to dig around in my personal life ? i have an idea for you . why do n't you focus on work for a change and not my personal life , huh ? it 's a good idea , right ? [ cell phone chimes ] victoria : i have to go . billy : is it the kids ? victoria : no . billy : is it travis ? victoria : i will be right back . billy : and she 's off . cane : oh , where you going ? victoria : out . maybe you can get billy to actually concentrate on some work for once . cane : ha . yeah , right . yo , hey . before you say a single thing , do n't want to know . billy : honestly , it started off really well . cane : bet it did . sorry i 'm late . i had to , uh , have breakfast with lily and the kids . billy : it 's all right . you 're usually the first one here and the last one to leave in the evening . having a morning off is not a bad thing , especially if it 's for the kids . how are they , by the way ? cane : they 're excellent . they are still coming down from their halloween sugar high . [ both laugh ] billy : look at these two clowns . cane : aww . billy , we are lucky men . billy : we are lucky , are we ? cane : uh - huh . billy : i just wish i did n't have to share them with another man . mariah : too cold , too foamy . you 're still here . stop looking at me like that . kevin : like what ? mariah : like that . because if you keep looking at me like that , if you keep saying nice things , i 'm gon na completely lose it , and i ca n't do that , so please just go . i need to make her highness 's coffee in peace . kevin : i 'm a phone call away if you need anything . mariah : i know . hilary : mariah , this is an office . this is n't a place for you to entertain your posse . mariah : oh , my god . please , please , please just go . go now . kevin : lord , is she always like that ? mariah : yeah . kevin : good luck . mariah : kevin ? kevin : yo . mariah : thank you . it 's still hot . jack : good morning . kevin : no , it is n't . hilary : jack . can i help you ? jack : [ sighs ] travis : hey . victoria : hey . travis : thanks for coming . sorry to pull you away from work . victoria : no , it 's okay . i needed the break . travis : let me guess . you needed the break from billy . victoria : well , working with one 's ex does present certain challenges . travis : especially if he 's hung over ? victoria : no . why ? travis : billy got natalie drunk last night so he could pump her for information . victoria : [ sighs ] she needs to show more respect for the company . a certain amount of discretion no matter how many shots she 's had . that 's ridiculous . it 's not as if i do n't know my father was n't testing you , anyway . travis : ah . okay . so billy found out , then he went straight to you . what 's his problem ? victoria : i spoke with him about boundaries . travis : like that mattered . this guy needs to stay the hell out of my life . billy : [ sighs ] i love making pancakes in the morning for them , little bunny pancakes , and cleaning their sticky fingers off . cane : wait . you make pancakes ? billy : i make amazing pancakes . make sure you ask johnny next time you see him . katie ends up usually just playing with them , but they 're good . cane : wow . you rock , huh ? billy : well , thank you very much . of course , this is all when i get to see them . cane : yeah . i know exactly what you mean . billy : at least you get to live with your kids . i miss the ins and outs , you know , the getting them up in the morning , getting them dressed , feeding them . then at the end of the day , you feed them , you get them undressed , you kiss them good night , ask them what the best part of their day way . cane : nothing better . billy : nothing better . until you do n't get to do it anymore . that 's when you realize how amazing it is . cane : you know , i 'm missing some of those moments myself . billy : yeah . scheduling nights that i get to see them , dates on the calendar that i get to hang out with them . i always feel like i 'm playing catch - up , trying to be relevant to their life . cane : johnny and katie love you , and you are their dad , and nothing you do can change that . billy : i promised myself one thing -- going back from when i was in boarding school -- that i would n't end up like my mother . that i would be there for them whenever they need me , whenever that is . what am i missing ? i mean , the good things , the big things , the small things . last week johnny learned the alphabet song . i did n't hear it . i was n't there for it . victoria told me about it . cane : i can top that . i missed mattie and charlie 's first halloween play . billy : that is unforgivable . cane : i 'm the worst . i know . but you know what ? what i learned was you can not be there for your kids 24/7 . even if you 're happily married . billy : guess you just got to do what you can , right ? make the most of whatever time you have with them . cane : yeah . jack : wow ! quite an operation . hilary : yeah , we 're pretty proud of it . we 're especially proud of everything that we 've accomplished . jack : i always knew you were destined to be more than just my assistant . hilary : it 's been a really gratifying experience . except for victor wanting to sue us . whatever happened to freedom of the press , huh ? jack : i 'm confident you 'll prevail there , too . i 'm just glad you found your niche . hilary : you know , if you like , you can watch me do a run - through , hmm ? jack : i would love that , but right now that coffee smells great . hilary : [ chuckles ] okay , give me a minute . mariah ! mariah ? mariah : what i 'd do ? hilary : if you 're not , um , too busy socializing , would it be too much to ask if you can make jack a cup of coffee , hmm ? mariah : yeah . yeah , i can do that . i can do that . hilary : not very well . so , jack , what brings you here so early in the morning ? is it too much to hope that you want to expose yourself as the anonymous tipster that is taking a wrecking ball to newman enterprises ? because i could put you on camera right now . jack : much as i would like to take credit for outing victor 's latest criminal behavior , i 'm afraid the glory belongs to someone else . hilary : do n't be coy with me , jack . we are friends , okay ? if we go sit down , i get you on the record , i will make you look like a hero . jack : and , of course , ratings have nothing to do with any of this , right ? hilary : you know me too well . hmm . okay , fine . if you 're not here to boost my ratings , then why did you come ? jack : it 's the foundation . i understand you 've missed a couple of board meetings . hilary : and you have n't been to any since you walked out , so why are you checking up on me ? jack : well , neil 's still trying to accomplish quite a lot . he 's a friend , and i feel a responsibility . hilary : okay , i appreciate that . but getting all of this up and running , it 's been a lot of work . and it 's pretty important , as well . jack : yeah , well , i can appreciate that . hilary : mariah , are you gon na be delivering this mail , like , sometime today ? mariah : yeah , i was gon na do that right after my barista duties were finished . but there 's no job too small . [ fire alarm blares ] victoria : okay , look , billy might have gone overboard , but that 's who he is . travis : so you just let him get away with it ? victoria : i think you 're overreacting . travis : he was digging up dirt on me , and then he came running to you . victoria : with information that i already knew . travis : no , that 's beside the point . he does n't respect me . he does n't respect our relationship . i love you . i do n't have to prove myself to anybody . victoria : is your problem with my father for testing you , or is it with billy for finding out about it ? travis : i did n't apologize to your father . i 'm not going to . he gave me an assignment . i did what had to be done . victoria : you went behind his back , and you had my family investigated . travis : it was n't that long ago that your entire family turned on victor . i get that you 've all made amends , okay ? it 's nothing but love . but it would have been negligent to ignore the possibility that somebody still holds a grudge and wanted to hurt victor . victoria : oh , i see , because now you 're an expert on my family . travis : it 's because i know business . i 've been in the trenches . i made the right call . victoria : oh , i see . did you make the right call when you slept with your boss 's wife ? travis : now we 're gon na drag michelle into this ? victoria : [ sighs ] was n't one of your better business decisions , was it ? travis : but you 're okay with billy sleeping with his brother 's wife . victoria : i 'm not saying that . we 're talking about you right now , travis . travis : so now i 'm the bad guy ? i 've been trying to navigate your father 's endless power trip . i 've got an ex - husband who takes overprotective to a whole ' nother level . and the kicker is , you encourage him . victoria : as long as you live in the house with johnny and katherine , billy has every right to be concerned about a man who 's spending so much time with his children , do n't you think ? travis : this is n't about parental concern . this has nothing to do with the kids ! this is billy trying to make trouble . and you 're giving him free rein to do it . victoria : okay , this is a new situation for all of us , and billy is doing the best that he can , travis . travis : the hell he is ! and maybe it 's time you stopped defending your ex and this endless downward spiral and you cut your losses . victoria : i will never cut the father of my children out of their lives . travis : [ sighs ] billy : hey , man . it 's been awhile . kevin : you 're just in time . billy : [ chuckles ] a little early , even for me . thank you . kevin : it 's a smoothie . billy : well , in that case , i 'll have one , please . extra strawberries . kevin : so , how are you ? billy : um , well , anybody that reads a tabloid knows how i am . but i have to say things are calming down , which is nice . speaking of , i , uh , saw chloe last night . sounds like you two are doing well . kevin : yeah , we 're back together , taking things slow . billy : yeah ? moving in together is taking things slow with you , huh ? kevin : she mentioned that ? billy : she did . kevin : well , i love her . slow , fast , in between -- whatever she wants , i 'm game . billy : does she know what she wants ? kevin : maybe you can tell me . billy : i do n't want to overstep . kevin : well , now you have no choice . billy : she mentioned that she might be a little worried that bella 's father might show up at some point and might make it awkward for the two of you . kevin : a concern she has n't mentioned to me . okay , well , thank you for sharing . billy : yeah , of course . ah . thank you . [ clears throat ] hmm . that is good . good call . hey , speaking of , do you , uh , do you know anything about bella 's father ? kevin : not a clue . you ? billy : no . not a clue . lily : okay , the most important part is your eyes . do n't laugh at me . it 's your eyes , okay ? look at the basket , all right ? and then you take your shot , like this . yeah ! right ? thank you . okay . it 's your turn . you 've got this , dude . you 've got this . use your eyes . right ? look at the basket first . that 's all right . it 's okay . next time , yeah ? [ chuckles ] cane : whoo - hoo ! both : daddy ! cane : ahh ! you see that ? lily : yeah . hi . cane : hey , little buddy . yeah ? you guys having fun ? both : yeah . cane : all right . mariah : okay , thanks . the building manager says that this is not a drill . we need to evacuate . everybody , let 's go . hilary : no , i do n't have time for this . mariah : we do n't have a choice . hilary : [ sighs ] uh , jack ? jack : yeah , yeah , i 'm , uh , i 'm coming . kevin : is this how you get over it ? work through it lifting weights ? billy : [ chuckles ] just trying to go forward . [ clears throat ] repair relationships , if that 's at all possible . kevin : i 'm sorry . billy : it 's all good , you know ? johnny and katie are my priority right now . i 'm just trying to be a good father . kevin : you got that covered . billy : best thing that ever happened to me , along with delia , of course . kevin : it is amazing how much bella looks like delia . billy : right ? kevin : same laugh , but she 's her own little person . total heartbreaker . billy : you do n't know anything about bella 's biological father ? kevin : uh , chloe said that he was a loner , but then she said that he had a complicated life . she has n't exactly been forthcoming . billy : when is she ever ? you know , you never wanted to put those hacking skills to work , get online and look up that birth certificate , try and see if the father 's listed ? kevin : uhh , yeah , i ca n't say that i 'm not tempted , but chloe trusts me not to . i have worked too hard to rebuild this relationship to do anything that could sabotage it . billy : you 're a good man . kevin : hmm . i do n't know . i 'm a selfish man . i figure if i leave it alone , bella 's biological dad stays out of the picture , and i 'm the only father figure she knows . and there 's nothing more that i want than to be her dad . billy : well , fatherhood . kevin : fatherhood . cane : all right , okay . now , you are up , my man . i want to see what mommy taught you . let 's do this . come on . lily : you got this . cane : you got this . you got this ! [ cheering ] way to go ! all right . okay . see ? mommy 's good . she 's amazing . she could be an nba coach . huh ? and i would play on your team any day . you know that , right ? lily : yeah . [ laughs ] cane : all right , here 's what we 're gon na do . we 're gon na play a little game of two - on - two . you ready ? lily : oh , no , no , no . this mommy is sitting this one out . cane : ohhh ! boo ! lily : boo ! cane : boo ! i see what 's gon na happen . you guys ready for this ? lily : come on , you guys . you can do this . cane : you ready ? lily : you can get him . cane : ohhh ! lily : [ laughs ] come on , charlie . cane : all right . lily : come on . cane : come on . lily : come on , charlie . you got this . both : yeah ! hilary : evan gave me a copy . she thinks that she 's some sort of real writer . i do n't know where she comes up with this stuff . it 's ridiculous , really . here . take a look . does n't make any sense . mariah : okay . `` deacon sharpe , the infamous former genoa city resident , rapscallion , and one of nikki newman 's multiple ex - husbands , seemed to have fled the city of los angels and taking his scheming and scamming to parts unknown . but we at gc buzz may have the goods on this devious , devilish , dare we say degenerate and his path of destruction . so stay tuned . `` hilary : that was n't too bad . mariah : you know , or you could just skip all the fancy words and call the snake a snake . hilary : thank you for your input . mariah : you know , if you want , i could take a look at the copy and see if i have some other suggestions . hilary : your job is lunch . sushi with rice paper . no seaweed . low sodium soy sauce . and can you make sure that the wasabi is not too spicy ? hello . are you taking this down ? [ shredder whirring ] phyllis : hello . jack : you ca n't knock ? phyllis : well , i got hot coffee . jack : had enough coffee for one day , thank you . phyllis : so ? i want to know . did you get those documents ? did everything go as planned ? what happened ? jack : no , i did not get the documents . phyllis : oh . did your charm backfire , or was hilary too busy throwing herself at you ? jack : the fire alarm went off . we were all evacuated . phyllis : oh . you did n't go back in ? jack : no , hilary was already suspicious of why i was there in the first place . if i 'd gone back in after the alarm , it would have aroused even more suspicion . phyllis : that 's a shame . it was a good plan . jack : okay . go ahead . say it . i know you want to . phyllis : say what ? jack : `` i told you so . `` damn it . i guess i can hope that maybe the sprinkler went off and doused the papers beyond recognition . phyllis : well , there is another possibility . jack : oh , right . that gc buzz is airing this stuff as we speak . phyllis : or someone close to you knows a thing or two about guerilla warfare , going extreme , fire alarms . jack : you did it . phyllis : [ laughs ] i did it . jack : [ laughs ] mattie : come on , daddy . charlie : let 's play . lily : hey . you okay ? cane : i 'm okay . i 'm all right . lily : okay , do n't do the macho thing . you do n't have to keep playing . cane : i 'm not doing the macho thing . i 'm doing the dad thing . i 'm okay . i 'm all right , baby . i love you . all right . all right , guys , come on . let 's do this . let 's play some horse . who wants to go first ? come here . you 're first , baby girl . mattie : okay . cane : all right . come on , sweetheart . [ ball dribbling ] mariah : yes to the wasabi . do you have any that 's not too spicy ? no . no , i did n't think so . no , no , no , no , no . yes to the ebi . no to the uni . sea urchin ? god . she would have my head . hilary : `` or we can just call a snake a snake . `` perfect . mariah : and can i get a dragon roll with eel sauce ? natalie : [ sighs ] travis : i want to see victor . natalie : well , he is n't in , so you can go away . travis : i have some advice for you . natalie : not interested . travis : well , you should be if you want to keep this job . natalie : that 's a big `` if . `` travis : discretion is the key to success . you need to learn to keep your mouth shut . natalie : does that mean you do n't want me to tell you who called ? travis : michelle ? billy : well , i did n't expect you to pick up . i 'm worried about you and jack , what victor might do . hopefully i was able to help . bye . welcome back . everything okay ? victoria : everything 's fine . billy : it was travis , was n't it ? victoria : oh , please . it 's none of your concern . billy : he needed somebody to hold his hand ? becoming a habit , is n't it ? victoria : where are we at with jabot 's print ads ? you 've had more than enough time to come up with a strategy . billy : right here . top of my list . counter - campaign geared directly towards the demographic . victoria : thank you . billy : you 're welcome . there 's a lot of variables , so if you want to discuss it , i have time . victoria : no , it 's okay . i 'm good . billy : [ sighs ] jack : it 's definitely all here . any glitches ? phyllis : not really . jack : what does that mean ? phyllis : well , i had to sweet - talk my way past a security guard . jack : did he recognize you ? could he go to hilary ? phyllis : i played lost . he gave me directions to the nearest exit . the point is , the papers -- they 're safe , you 're safe . mission accomplished . jack : i expressly told you i did n't want you involved in this . phyllis : i was trying to help . jack : you 've proven once again you ca n't be trusted . phyllis : hilary does not have those papers in her hands . you do , okay ? i 'm not apologizing . jack : i did n't think you would . phyllis : we 're gon na get rid of these . jack : no , wait , wait . maybe we can use these fake documents . phyllis : no , we 're not gon na use them . jack : what if we convinced victor that we -- phyllis : i am gon na -- jack ! aah ! jack : what ? what ? phyllis : oh ! it 's burning ! it 's burning ! jack : let me help ! phyllis : it 's burning ! aah ! [ sighs ] [ next_on ] curtis : what do you want me to do ? victor : i want you to make sure that the abbotts do n't get away with this . hilary : i just need one more big story . there has got to be something juicy going on in this town . nick : this lie has gone on much too long . today i set things right . | cane and lily tell charlie and mattie how much he loves them but he has to go to work . lily promises to go and give them some pointers on basketball . mariah begs the coffeemaker to make coffee while hilary yells at her for coffee . kevin interrupts and wants to know what is going on but hilary keeps yelling at her for coffee . jack comes up with a plan to get the documents back from hilary by sweet talking her . phyllis has her own plan but jack does n't want to hear it . at jabot , victoria and billy discuss travis and how he is investigating her family . victoria wonders why he cares so much . |
[ previously_on ] jack : eric vanderway . born to dina and stuart , raised by ralph and margaret . theo : my dad and you may have been half - brothers ? jack : listen , i 'm gon na ask that you take a dna test so that we can compare your dna with dina 's , make sure she 's your grandmother . lola : he was afraid he was gon na lose his old drinking buddy , but he seems to have gotten over that . kyle : that 's what he wants you to think ! nikki : still no word from chelsea ? nick : well , like you said , uh , she could got , uh , you know , stuck at the hotel . simon : you have something of mine , miss boudreau , and i 'd like it back . chelsea : i do n't care if the money 's been properly washed . i just need it in my hands today . kevin : i ca n't do that . the feds were investigating the bank . they closed in , they seized all assets and accounts . chelsea : oh , god . chelsea : nick , i am so sorry i missed your press conference . i really wanted to be there , but something came up . um , i 'll explain when i see you . abby : i 'll be sure to pass along the message , and if there 's anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable , please let us know . simon : i certainly will . abby : great . hey ! chelsea : hey . abby : someone was looking for you . chelsea : oh ? abby : a very handsome guest . he was looking for the manager . chelsea : did he say why ? abby : he said he wanted to thank you for making his stay so pleasant . chelsea : aww . so sweet . abby : yeah , i told him i would pass along the message . chelsea : did he say anything else ? abby : he said the business that brought him into town was a little more complicated than he thought . chelsea : oh , so he 'll be staying longer . abby : he is not leaving until it 's all wrapped up . good for us , right ? [ laughs ] chelsea : it 's great . that 's really great . kyle : hey . i 'm not sure why you insisted i come home . we could have talked at the office . jack : i thought it better we do this here . kyle : if it 's about theo , it 's not gon na change how i feel . jack : i had to tell theo the truth . kyle : you could have left this alone . you chose to tell a guy i ca n't stand that we might be related . jack : i 'm not going to apologize for doing what i thought was right . kyle : we 've been past this . so unless you have something new -- jack : i do . i have the results of theo 's dna test . kyle : have you shown him what they are ? jack : i thought i 'd share them with you first . mariah : how 's studying going ? sharon : oh , i got distracted . mariah : flowers on a random monday -- i wonder who they could be from . sharon : gee , i ca n't imagine . mariah : `` thanks for the best halloween treat ever . love , rey . `` well , that must have been some date you guys went on last night . sharon : considering that it did n't end until this morning . mariah : oh , my gosh , you took the next level to the next level . [ giggles ] sharon : you know , he must have ordered these the minute i left the hotel room . mariah : i have n't seen you this happy since ... sharon : since the last time i was with rey ? jack : i have the results of the test . kyle : just tell me what they say . jack : it 's true . theo is dina 's grandson . kyle : [ sighs ] now we know . jack : you want to maybe talk about this ? kyle : there 's nothing to say . jack : i disagree . kyle : no , you wanted to find out if theo 's dad was your half - brother . you got your answer . jack : but it is n't the answer that you wanted . kyle : i 'll survive . jack : kyle , talk to me . tell me what you 're thinking . kyle : that you should go and tell theo the good news . you two can celebrate together lola : kyle , do n't be like this . jack : you know what , it 's -- it 's okay . this is upsetting for all of us . i will give you time to process this , and then let 's talk about this . lola : babe , please . kyle : i told you not to pursue this . you are going to find out i was right . abby : last month 's numbers are in , and they are even better than i expected . the grand phoenix is turning out to be a real money - maker . makes me regret bringing on you and phyllis . i could have kept all the profits to myself . [ giggles ] chelsea : maybe you could have a bigger percentage of them . abby : you have a plan to get rid of phyllis ? chelsea : well , what if you , um , bought my share of the hotel ? [ both laugh ] abby : funny . you 're not serious , right ? nick : serious about what ? abby : oh , chelsea was just joking about me buying her out . you were joking , right ? additional sponsorship nick : well , of course chelsea was kidding . she 's not selling her stake in the grand phoenix . she said this is the best investment she 's ever made . abby : the numbers prove it . nick : even if you were n't raking it in , she loves working with everyone here . well , i guess not everyone . [ laughter ] chelsea : yes . you and chloe are the best . abby : we make a great team . so no more talk about anybody buying anybody else out , okay ? let 's talk about you ! it 's official , you 're running for city council ? nick : yeah , made the announcement this morning . abby : i saw the press conference online -- a very impressive speech . you got my vote . nick : thanks , sis . i really appreciate the support . abby : i , um -- i need to make sure that we have another happy guest , so excuse me . chelsea : hey . i 'm really sorry . did you get my voicemail ? nick : yeah , you , uh -- you said you had a lot going on . and i get here , and you and abby are joking around . chelsea : i really wanted to be there , nick . nick : why were n't you ? abby : no need to ask if you and sharon had a good time . rey : [ chuckles ] we had a fantastic time . abby : good . i love to hear that my guests are happy . rey : yeah . well , i did n't run into the one person who could have ruined my stay , so five stars from me . abby : well , you do n't need to worry about adrian . rey : he checked out ? abby : this morning . and i hate to say it , but ... he did n't pay his bill . sharon : rey 's just so ... easy to be with . you know , no games or hidden agendas . mariah : so , like a normal relationship . sharon : yeah , but not boring . you know , last night was the opposite of boring . it 's just so refreshing to be with somebody who 's , you know , honest and sweet , and also sexy . mariah : okay , mom . sharon : no ! all right , all right . i 'm just -- i 'm just filling you in , sharing why i 'm excited . mariah : i know . i know , i just -- keep it pg , okay ? sharon : well , you know , this is your fault . i mean , you 're the reason why rey and i have had this second chance . i mean , if you had n't been pushing us together , this might not have happened . mariah : [ chuckles ] well , i 'm -- i 'm glad things worked out . sharon : are you ? mariah : yes ! of course . it 's just -- sharon : it 's what ? mariah : look , i am behind you and rey , 100 % , i promise . sharon : but ... ? mariah : now that adam 's back , i 'm just wondering if he 's gon na screw things up for you guys . like he did before . kyle : you think i was out of line . lola : [ sighs ] this is hard . and i feel for you . but the way that you spoke to your dad , kyle , that was hard . kyle : i 'm having a tough time wrapping my head around the idea that theo and i are related . lola : i know , but you 're gon na have to figure out a way to deal with it . kyle : okay , so some random guy who i 've never before is my dad 's half - brother , and now i have to welcome theo into our family ? lola : what are you afraid of ? kyle : i -- i do n't know , my whole family being turned upside - down by a manipulative opportunist ? lola : kyle , could you consider for one second that this might actually mean something to theo other than a chance to take advantage of the abbotts ? theo : the abbotts , of all people ... i mean , 9 million people in new york city , and , what , kyle and i become friends ? what are the odds ? and then i -- i come here , ending up working with you and abby . i mean , this is insane . jack : i stopped trying to figure out the capricious ways of the world a long time ago . theo : are you sorry that it turned out to be me ? jack : i 'm glad the truth came out . theo : i 'm sure kyle is , too . just thrilled . jack : he just needs some time to process . theo : yeah . yeah . the rest of his life . so , where do we go from here ? jack : i do n't know . i do n't know that there are any how - to books on handling this , but i figured we 'd work through it together . theo : well , winging it is my specialty . jack : okay , then you take the lead . i mean , god knows we have a lot of pictures of the abbott family around here . i could tell you stories about dina .... theo : there is something you could do for me , and i 'd like to do it as soon as possible . chelsea : i really wanted to be at your press conference . but all these problems kept popping up , and i 'd put out one fire , and then another one would start , and ... abby was n't here , so i could n't leave . nick : well , why did n't you just call or text and tell me what was going on ? chelsea : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i was so involved with what i was doing , i just lost track of time , and by the time i realized how late it was ... you had already finished your speech . but , oh , my gosh , i watched it on my tablet . you killed it ! you knocked it out of the park ! nick : thanks . everyone seemed to be pretty happy with how it went . chelsea : good . see ? so -- maybe it 's better i was n't there , you know ? everybody could just focus on you and your agenda . nick : are you bailing on me ? chelsea : never . never . i just think -- i just think maybe it 's best i stay more in the background , you know , until you get your campaign off the ground . nick : no , chelsea . how is it gon na look if my significant other is n't there to endorse me ? chelsea : [ sighs ] i am always behind you , 100 % . but if you put me front and center , you 're really taking a risk . i mean , what if that costs you the election ? nick : i do n't know how many more times i can tell you this . i 'm not ashamed or embarrassed at all to have you by my side . chelsea : but you 're not the one i need to impress . nick : once everyone gets to know you , they 're gon na love you as much as i do . which is a lot . chelsea : that 's very sweet . nick : now , i know your job and connor is your priority . but , honestly , i 'll take anything you can give me right now because i do n't think i can do this without you . chelsea : i 'm sorry i was n't there for you today . but i 'll , uh , make it up to you later , i promise . nick : oh , yeah . chelsea : [ giggles ] nick : actually ... you can make it up to me right now . rey : okay , what 's -- what 's the damage ? abby : $ 3,000 . the credit card that he used when he checked in was declined , and when the front desk clerk called him to get a new card , well , he said he was gon na bring one down , and then -- well , then he left . we never heard from him again . rey : that s.o.b . never changes . abby : i hate to lay this on you . rey : i 'll write you a check . abby : no , of course not . you 're not responsible for your father 's actions . rey : well , why should you have to take the loss ? abby : it 's part of the business . rey : let me at least pay for some of it . abby : rey , i 'm not accepting your money . rey : okay . well , thank you . but if adrian does come back into town , i 'm gon na throw his ass in prison for theft . abby : you 're a good man , detective rosales . rey : too bad i did n't come by it honestly . sharon : i basically told adam that i 'm not interested in a relationship with him . mariah : and that 's different from all of the other times that you 've done that , how ? sharon : because i 'm different . because of rey . you know , he honestly trusts that i am not going to allow adam to be a threat to our relationship . mariah : he is a master manipulator . adam 's already roped you into helping out his son . sharon : he pleaded with me to help connor . i said no . mariah : wait , but i thought -- sharon : rey encouraged me to change my mind . that 's how much faith he has in me . mariah : why would you risk losing such a great guy ? there are dozens of licensed therapists in genoa city who could help out adam 's son . sharon : that 's what i told him , but connor and i , we just have this relationship . mariah : which adam is using to his advantage . sharon : that ca n't happen unless i let him , and i won't . it is not happening . history is not going to repeat itself . mariah : sounds like you 've got this under control . sharon : i do , so there 's nothing for you to worry about . now , let 's talk about you . what 's going on in your life ? mariah : i am throwing a little get - together tonight , and i would very much like for you to come . sharon : of course ! mariah : and bring rey . sharon : sure ! -what 's the occasion ? theo : ever since you told me we might be related , i 've been thinking about something , and ... now that i know it 's true ... this is really important to me . i 'd like to meet my grandmother . jack : theo , i know you have a lot of questions . i 'm afraid dina wo n't be able to give you the answers you want . theo : i know that she 's got alzheimer 's -- jack : my sister traci and i tried to talk to her about your dad . she could n't tell us anything about the baby she gave up . the idea that that baby has a - son is something she would n't understand . theo : i do n't expect her to explain why she gave my dad up for adoption . i just want to meet her . look , i know that my dad would want me to have the chance that he never got . jack : i 'm very sorry about that . theo : look , i promise , i wo n't upset her . jack : you sure you 're ready for this ? theo : yeah , you know , i 've already missed out on so much , and -- and who knows how much longer my grandmother has ? jack : okay . i 'll see if dina 's up for a visit . theo : thank you . lola : you assume theo wants something from your family . kyle : because i know him . he 's always working an angle , trying to get somebody to back his crazy schemes or pay his bar tab . lola : you two used to be friends . maybe this is a sign that you should be again . kyle : no way . i was in a bad place when i met him . it was a blip , a mistake . the guy 's a mess . you should have heard him the night he found out we might be related . he could n't wait to taunt me with it , talking about `` uncle jack . `` lola : you both received some shocking news . you were n't thrilled with it . i 'm sure theo was ticked off by your reaction . kyle : okay , so now i 'm the bad guy ? lola : no , that 's not what i meant . i 'm just saying , if you could keep an open mind , maybe you and theo could find some common ground . kyle : yeah , that 's never gon na happen . lola : kyle , i know that theo made some bad decisions in the past , but he seems to be trying extremely hard to become a better person ! kyle : give me a break , lola ! lola : oh , my god . that night that i felt dizzy , he came , and he cared . he brought that soup ! kyle : no , he was n't doing that to be nice ! he 's sucking up to you because he knows it 'll drive me nuts , and you 're falling for his act ! lola : okay , so i 'm either stupid or naive ? kyle : that 's not what i said , lola . lola : well , that 's what it sounded like , kyle ! you know , i do n't care how you feel about theo . you have no right to treat me like a fool . kyle : wait -- lola ! no , lola ! [ door slams ] kyle : damn it ! lola : i have to get back to the restaurant . kyle : lola , wait . do n't leave like this . [ sighs ] i -- i 'm sorry . i should n't have taken my anger out on you . lola : i get that you 're frustrated . kyle : and this whole thing with theo is really messing with head , but i never would want it to come between us . lola : i do n't want that , either . kyle : there 's no way in a million years i 'd ever think you 're stupid . i just felt like you were defending theo . i thought you 'd be on my side . lola : i am on your side . that 's why i 'm trying to find out a way for you guys to work things out . kyle : you have the biggest heart . it 's always looking for happy endings . that 's one of the reasons i love you . lola : mm , it also drives you crazy . kyle : [ chuckles ] please , just -- keep your eyes open where theo 's concerned . lola : cross my big , giant heart . kyle : i love you . lola : i love you , too . kyle : so , we good ? lola : we are . but you do owe someone else an apology . dina : thank you so much . jack : is that comfortable ? dina : oh , yes , it is . jack : i made some of your favorite tea . dina : oh ! hibiscus , i hope . jack : hibiscus . jack : [ giggles ] thank you . jack : there you are . dina : oh , thank you . mm , yummy , yummy , yummy . this is a lovely home . jack : thank you . it 's been in our family for years . dina : well ... jack : it 's nice that you can visit us . dina : well , it feels good to get out and meet new people . jack : speaking of that , i have someone i want you to meet . dina : who ? jack : dina , this is theo vanderway . theo : it 's nice to meet you , dina . dina : oh ... did you say `` vanderway ? `` jack : yes . does that name mean something to you ? dina : [ voice breaking ] oh . [ breathes deeply ] chelsea : she wants to interview us here ? nick : yes . her name 's pat . she works at the chronicle . she 's been doing stories on our families for years , and she is very fair . she does n't have that tabloid spin . and i know it wo n't take long . so if you 'll do this for me , i would really appreciate it . chelsea : how could i turn you down when you look at me like that ? nick : so you 'll do it ? chelsea : ugh , fine ! just remember , this was your idea . nick : you are gon na be great . ah , showtime . abby : i think this is who you 're looking for . the amazingly brilliant candidate who will win the next city council election . nick : thanks , sis . abby : just make sure you have your victory party here . nick : done . it 's great to see you , pat . abby : i have to go . i have to go meet with the esports organizers . i 'm not sure where phyllis . chelsea : oh , i 'll keep an eye on things . abby : all right , great . by . nick : bye . this is my girlfriend , chelsea lawson . nice to meet you . i 'm anxious to get to know nick 's partner in crime . nick : oh , she 's the best . let 's , uh -- let 's sit down over here . where should we get started ? tell me why you 're running for city council . nick : well , it 's simple . i believe the people of genoa city deserve to have someone on their side , and i would like to be that person . what makes you a good advocate for working folk ? nick : i think everyone knows i 've led a very privileged life , but there is more to me than my trust fund , especially i 've given most of it away . chelsea : and now he 's devoted himself to new hope . nick : running my own non - profit has been the most satisfying work of my life , and it made me realize that i want to do more for my community , and the way i do that is by running for office . look , i was born and raised in genoa city . i 've lived here my whole life . i have done everything in this city from pouring drinks to having a big desk in a corner office . i 've talked to people from all walks of life , and they 're all saying the same thing . they want an opportunity to make a good living . they want good schooling for their children and a place to raise their own families , and everyone has a right to that , and i 'm gon na fight like hell to make sure that happens . i want genoa city to be a place that people are proud to call home . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . mariah : do you think that tessa 's gon na be upset that i surprised her ? because i know some people hate surprises . do you think she 's gon na hate it ? i should cancel it , should n't i ? i should . i should . sharon : no , no . mariah , stop . she is going to love that you 're throwing a celebration for your anniversary . mariah : you really think so ? sharon : yes ! i just ca n't believe you two have been living together a whole year . mariah : i know . i did n't think that we would make it . you know , all the stuff with her sister and j.t . sharon : you know , that was a real test of your love . you stood by tessa through all of it . now here you are , a year later , stronger than ever . mariah : it 's crazy . me , in a long - term , healthy relationship . i did n't even have a friend before i came to genoa city . sharon : i 'm so proud of you . you know , you -- you put your heart on the line , and you found love . i could n't be happier for you . mariah : all right . one surprise anniversary party coming up ! rey : so , what would you give your brother for a piece of good news ? lola : depends , brother . what kind of good news ? rey : four - course dinner good . lola : mm , i 'd have to hear it first . rey : dad left town . lola : yeah , okay . he 'll come back . rey : not unless he wants his butt thrown in jail . lola : oh , no . what did he do ? rey : he stiffed the grand phoenix for 3 grand . lola : he did ? rey : yeah . [ chuckles ] lola : oh , my god , no , of course he did . what am i saying ? bailing on his responsibilities is his go - to move . rey : now abby 's the one he screwed over . lola : i ca n't believe he did this to abby . rey : she refused to let me pay the bill . lola : well , maybe i can have her take it out of my paycheck . rey : no , no . why should you have to clean up our dad 's mess ? lola : [ sighs ] because i do n't care , as long as he stays away ! you know , i already have enough to deal with without worrying he 's hanging around , causing more trouble . rey : what else is going on ? lola : [ sighs ] dina : eric ? i - is that you ? theo : yes . yes , it 's -- it 's me , eric . dina : [ laughing ] oh ! do -- do they love you ? theo : who ? dina : your parents . your parents . theo : they do . they do . very much . dina : tell me about them . theo : they 're good people . dina : yeah ? theo : kind and caring . they 're devoted to making sure i always feel safe and loved . dina : [ sniffles ] well , family should take care of each other . that 's -- that 's what they 're supposed to do , look out -- look out for each other . i wish -- i wish i 'd ... i 'd ... jack : you wish what ? dina ? dina : i 'm getting very , very tired . jack : okay , okay . you rest right here , and i 'll take you home in a second , okay ? dina : mm - hmm . jack : i think that 's all we 're gon na get out of her today . theo : [ sighs ] it was way more than i was expecting . jack : yeah . me , too . you want me to stick around ? we can talk some more . theo : no . i 'm good for today . jack : you sure about that ? theo : yeah . yeah . hey , thank you , jack , for ... for this . i really appreciate it . jack : you 're welcome . jack : dina , you ready to go ? i 'll take you home . dina : do i know you ? jack : i 'm jack . i 'm your son , mom . i 'm family . let 's go . here you go . rey : i 'm not leaving until you tell me what 's bothering you . lola : [ sighs ] for the 10th time , it 's nothing . i 've just had a lot on my plate these days . rey : no , no , no . you told me you had enough to worry about , like it was something specific . lola : it 's just ... life ... work ... house - hunting . and kyle 's been dealing with some family drama . rey : is that work or personal ? lola : a little bit of both . rey : well , whatever it is , do n't let it come between you two . lola : no , i promised him i wouldn't . rey : good . lola : but enough about me . how are you and , uh , sharon doing ? [ chuckles ] rey : we 're doing good . scratch that , we 're great . lola : aww ! rey , that makes me so happy ! i have had everything crossed for the two of you . rey : yeah , well , it worked . i 'm off to see her now . lola : well , go ! go ! rey : mwah ! lola : you do n't want to keep her waiting . rey : okay , okay . [ laughs ] i 'll catch you later . lola : bye ! hi . theo : i guess you heard . lola : yeah . theo : i 'm sure kyle had some choice words to describe how he feels about the news . lola : i want to know how you 're feeling . kyle : hi . jack : hi . i was n't expecting to find you - here . kyle : i owe you an apology . i was kind of a jackass earlier . jack : yeah , you got some pretty rough news . kyle : could have handled it better . jack : well , it 's a big adjustment for all of us . kyle : guess it 's bigger for some than others . jack : well , we 'll have to be more patient with those who are struggling . kyle : did you tell theo ? jack : i did . kyle : he stake out a bedroom yet ? jack : his response was more subdued . kyle : mm . once the initial shock wears off , i 'm sure his theo instincts will kick in . jack : what i saw was a young man who had just gotten life - changing news . everything he thought he knew about himself had changed . kyle : it wo n't take him long before he turns that to his advantage . that 's his specialty . jack : i 've seen how theo operates . i did not get the sense that he hoped to gain anything from this . kyle : trust me , dad . it wo n't be long before he starts asking you for things . [ scoffs ] jack : he already did . kyle : i knew it . what 'd he want ? a credit card , new car ? jack : he wanted to meet dina . kyle : please do n't tell me you -- jack : i was n't sure it was a good idea at first , but it went quite well . for both of them . chelsea : nick will listen to every person he represents because he truly believes every voice matters . that is quite an endorsement . chelsea : well , it 's easy to support somebody you believe in . nick : thanks . well , uh , if you have any other questions , uh , please let me know , but ... i 'll walk you out . okay . chelsea : bye . [ sighs ] not now , simon . simon : hey , you should be thanking me . i waited till your boyfriend left . chelsea : yeah , well , he 's gon na be back any minute . simon : oh ! okay , uh , i 'll get right to the point . you have 24 hours to give me the money your dearly departed husband owed me . chelsea : you ca n't be serious . simon : as a heart attack . [ laughing ] sorry . that was a bad choice of words . chelsea : there 's no way i can get you that much money that quickly . you know how ... delicate a transaction like this is . simon : well , if calvin were alive , he would tell you i 'm not an unreasonable man . chelsea : good , because i 'm gon na need -- i 'm gon na need a week , maybe two , to make this happen . simon : okay . i 'll extend your deadline . you have 48 hours . chelsea : and what if i ca n't come up with the money ? simon : let 's not go down that road unless we have to , okay ? my drink 's ready . it was nice chatting with you . rey : well , i 'd better not send you any more flowers until after your finals . sharon : i 'd daydream about you anyway . rey : i 'm bad for you . sharon : you are so good for me . rey : mmm . sharon : so , what 's new ? rey : you mean since i left you this morning ? sharon : well , you could n't have flown to miami and back . rey : yeah , more like it flew to me . sharon : what happened ? rey : it 's a long , ugly story . sharon : okay , well , tell me it has a happy ending . rey : yeah . this chapter . but that 's not why i came to see you . sharon : oh ? rey : i was wondering when we could go out again . sharon : well , your timing is perfect . mariah is having an anniversary party tonight for her and tessa . i was thinking you could be my plus - one . rey : i 'd love to . sharon : just think -- this time next year , we could be celebrating our anniversary . rey : i 'm looking forward to it . mariah : hey , babe . yeah , i 'm so sorry . it 's just , um -- it 's a really busy day , but , uh , i 'll see you tonight . okay . bye . theo : i do n't want to put you in the middle of this . lola : i do n't know if you noticed , but i can take care of myself . theo : you 've made that very clear . lola : okay , so talk to me . jack showed you the dna report . then what ? theo : there was only thing i wanted to do -- meet my grandmother . lola : dina ? theo : what , did you think i was gon na ask for my own trust fund ? lola : no , i just -- how did it go with dina ? theo : [ sighs ] she thought i was my dad . i went along with it . lola : that must have been really difficult . theo : [ scoffs ] yeah . i do n't know what i was expecting , but .... not that . you know , i -- i felt this connection with her , and it was amazing . and then it was gone . she was gone . you know , i -- i feel like i lost something i never even had . like , i know that 's stupid ... lola : no , hey , it 's not stupid at all . theo : i was looking at the family photos at the abbott house , and ... lola : what ? theo : i had a family . parents , grandparents , my own pictures , my own memories ... i thought i knew who i was . now ... i 'm not so sure . jack : i was n't sure it was a good idea to bring the two of them together , but it actually worked out quite well . kyle : i do n't see how dina got anything out of meeting theo . jack : i think she got a sense of peace from it all . when she was looking at theo , i think a lifetime of questions about what happened to that little boy she gave up were answered . kyle : mm . i 'm glad something good came out of it . i still do n't trust theo . jack : it 's all theo asked for . kyle : dad , he 's not above using my grandmother to score points with you . jack : she 's his grandmother now , too . kyle : just the thought of that is insane . jack : you 're gon na have to find a way to accept this , just like the rest of us . kyle : does that man you 're gon na keep reaching out to him ? jack : at her most lucid , dina said one thing today . family has to look out for each other . that 's what families are for . theo is family now , and i 'm going to do everything i can to make sure he feels welcome . nick : i mean , you really won pat over . chelsea : really ? nick : yeah . you seemed a little nervous at first , but then you killed it . chelsea : yeah , i think i let my nerves get the best of me there for a minute , but ... you know me , i always find a way to land on my feet . nick : you 're a boss at it . and now i got to go be a boss at new hope . chelsea : all right . well , i 'll see you at home . nick : yes , you will . chelsea : kevin . i need your help . | in an attempt to get some money , chelsea offered to sell abby her stake in the hotel , but abby thought chelsea was joking . abby let rey know his father skipped out on a $ 3,000 hotel bill , but she refused to let rey pay it off . chelsea told nick she missed his press conference because she 'd been swamped with hotel business . nick and chelsea were interviewed about his run for office . simon gave chelsea 48 hours to get his money . chelsea called kevin for help . jack told kyle that the dna test showed theo was dina 's grandson . kyle clashed with jack and lola over their decision to give theo a chance . kyle apologized , but he still felt that theo was an opportunist . at theo 's request , jack brought dina over for a visit . dina mistook theo for her son , eric . he went along with it and assured her eric had a good family . rey let lola know their father left town . theo told lola about his visit with dina and how he was n't sure who he was anymore . kyle was angry when jack vowed to make theo feel welcome . sharon told mariah about her great date with rey . mariah worried adam would interfere , but sharon was confident that she would n't let that happen . mariah was throwing a surprise anniversary party for tessa to celebrate living together for one year . sharon invited rey to the party , and he accepted . |
j.t . : there you go . your mom in a plain , dreary hospital room . i think your stuff livens up the place . you know , i was thinking ... i could hang some art posters up there . actually , what i should do is blow up a big picture of me , just in case you wake up and i 'm not around . no laughing , all right ? you can laugh when you wake up . j.t . : all right , i know this is n't your favorite stuff , but it 's the stuff you always seem to wear . i remember you said you liked it 'cause it reminds you of the flowers near the stables . all i know is , it reminds me of you . colleen : it really does . i did n't -- i did n't mean to intrude . i can come back . j.t . : no , no , no , it 's all right . come on in . and you do n't have to whisper . we 're trying to give her as much stimulation as possible , talk to her as much as we can . colleen : how 's she doing ? j.t . : still sleeping beauty . colleen : yeah , she sure is . well , i , uh , i brought some stuff for her . j.t . : well , we 're gon na fill this place up fast . colleen : i love your nightgown . j.t . : yeah , she -- she had to have it . special ordered it as soon as she found out she was pregnant . colleen : it smells really good in here . that was always my fall - back gift for her . j.t . : yeah . colleen : it 's really nice -- you putting it on her . j.t . : i did n't realize you were there . colleen : well , are n't you getting the star treatment , huh ? hmm . leave it up to her to look as beautiful as ever , like she 's posing for a painting . j.t . : i wish she were . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victor : come in . neil : here 's some tea . i thought you could use a cup , victor . victor : thank you . thank you , neil . neil : so listen , i just spoke to our engineering supervisor . victor : what did he say ? neil : well , the team 's been all over the drilling site near clear springs , and they 're in agreement with n.i.s.t . the explosion was caused by an electrical short that ignited a huge pocket of displaced methane . victor , your miners -- they -- they followed every safety regulation and then some . there was no way for anyone to know the gas monitor was defective . victor : that does n't change the fact that one man is dead and others are critically injured . neil : i realize it does n't change the outcome , but it was ... an accident . i will be in the conference room if you need me , all right ? victor : thank you , neil . neil : yeah . [ scene_break ] jack : listen , a lot of people are affected . i do n't want red tape holding up these relief checks . yeah , do everything in your power to expedite it . thanks . stay in touch with me . sharon : now why ca n't the press report on this side of jack abbott ? jack : oh , because headlines like `` senator cares about disaster victims `` does n't sell anything ? sharon : i do n't know why everyone has to focus on the negative . jack : because it 's easier . oh , believe me , those reporters are camped outside of victor 's office right now , waiting for him to make a statement . i wonder what carefully crafted lies he 's put together by now . sharon : jack ... he did drag you out of that garage . jack : he was trying to save victoria . sharon : okay , but still , he did stop and save your life . jack : he has also since told me he wished he 'd walked right over me . look , he 's now responsible for a man 's death . does his saving my life somehow cancel that out ? sharon : no , of course not . jack : he nearly wiped out our family . what kind of man is so hell - bent on one- upping his wife that he does n't stop and think about the consequences for anyone else ? sharon : well , jack , he could n't have possibly known that this was going to happen . please do not have a public confrontation with him today . you know , victor is suffering . jack : victor should suffer . sharon : okay , but the two of your personalities together could be very -- jack : very explosive . i agree . sharon : great , so just try to stay away from him today . jack : i have no plans to see victor newman today . sharon : and if you do , just promise me you 'll keep things cool . jack : i will try . but i 'm not making any promises . [ scene_break ] neil : no , mr. newman still has no comment . thank you . still has no comment on the n.i.s.t . report . i 'll let you know as soon as he 's prepared to issue a statement . that -- that 's winters -- `` w - i - n - t - e - r - s , `` and i do n't have a comment either , i 'm sorry . bye - bye . wow . hey , sunshine , this is a nice surprise . lily : there are , like , a million reporters downstairs . neil : yeah , well , um , i told security not to let 'em up here . lily : hi . neil : hi . lily : well , they 're doing their job . they made me show id . neil : yeah ? lily : yeah . i just got out of class . i 'm heading to the coffeehouse . do you need a break ? neil : oh , a break ? that sounds great , but things here got a lot more complicated in the last hour . lily : what happened ? neil : well , we found out what caused the collapse . um , it was a company doing natural gas drilling outside of town . victor owns it . lily : victor ? neil : yeah . lily : how -- neil : something about a -- an air pocket and a broken methane reader , i do n't know . lily : man , his daughter -- well , so that explains all the reporters . so is -- is newman enterprises responsible ? neil : victor was doing it all on his own . he 's absolutely devastated . lily : yeah , i bet . are you okay ? neil : doing a lot better than victor , sweetheart . lily : it 's all right . well , so that means that ... that cane was n't responsible for anything . well , that 's a relief . neil : hey ... lily : well , no , i just -- i mean , for , uh ... for mrs. chancellor 's company . we 're just -- we 're -- we 're friends . well , i mean , we 're -- we 're more like acquaintances , but ... uh , no , he was just telling me how upset she was . neil : chancellor had nothing to do with it . lily : yeah . that 's -- that 's good . um , anyway , i should go , so ... neil : all right . lily : okay . neil : love you . lily : bye . neil : talk to you later . [ scene_break ] cane : double mocha espresso , please . heather : successful executives in america never get their own coffee . cane : oh , really ? but you see , when you come from a country that 's founded by felons , sometimes you just go crazy and you just do things like that , you know ? not to mention , i 'm trying to get out of the office . you know , bloody reporters keep calling and e - mailing . ( cell phone buzzing ) cane : hang on a sec . oh , now they 're even texting me . maggie : yeah . i could use a break from the press myself . heather : yeah . talking to 'em has got ta be tough . like you 're reliving the experience over and over again . maggie : yeah . and once was enough for me . heather : i ca n't even imagine being trapped . the thought of it , honestly , it makes me feel like i ca n't breathe . cane : i just keep thinking about all the people who got hurt and the people who did n't make it out . and i just wan na know why it was them and not me . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i was watching the physical therapist do these motion exercises with her ? i thought maybe -- maybe i could learn 'em , so doing them more often might help , you know ? woman : as the p.t . when she comes in this afternoon . j.t . : okay . woman : i 'll be back with her meds in a little while . j.t . : thanks . colleen : hey , dad . brad : hey . hey , baby . how is she ? j.t . : no change since yesterday . brad : i know you do n't want miss a moment of this pregnancy . and you waited so long for it . i hope that baby has your smile . and i hope he kicks you really hard , so you 'll wake up and come back to us . [ scene_break ] cane : hey , you . lily : hey . i see that we 're on the same caffeine schedule . cane : well , cheers to that . lily : cheers . so my , uh , my dad told me the good news -- that your grandmother 's company is n't to blame for the accident . i know how worried you were . cane : you know , the funny thing is ... i know i 'm not responsible , but i got this feeling still in the pit of my stomach that i have to blame myself for it , you know ? lily : yeah . it takes a long time for that feeling to go away . but on the bright side , i think it can make you ... kinder and more aware . more grateful . i mean , if that makes any sense . cane : yeah . i did n't know you were so wise . [ scene_break ] brad : i know how tough you are better than anyone . and that 's why i know you 're gon na wake up and be a great mom . colleen : i 'm even volunteering babysitting services . brad : you hear that ? this kid 's gon na be born with an entourage . and i 'm gon na be at the head of the line . j.t . : you know , the nurses do n't really like a lot of people in here at once . brad : i wo n't stay long . colleen : i 'm gon na go get some coffee . you wan na come with me ? j.t . : no , thanks . i 've been living off that stuff . i do n't need anymore . colleen : what about you , dad ? brad : no , thanks . colleen : okay , well , um , i 'll be right back . [ scene_break ] neil : victor , you wanted to see us ? victor : i 've made a decision . i wan na make a public statement . i want the two of you to set it up as soon as possible , okay ? karen : uh , no problem . neil : so maybe the best way to spin this is -- victor : no spin . karen : you know , he 's right . this is n't about spinning . this is really about -- victor : all i want you to do is set up a press conference . i 'll write the statement myself . thank you . neil : sure . karen : okay . [ scene_break ] jack : well , if it is n't my favorite crime - fighting duo . maggie : thank you , senator . what can we do for you ? jack : actually , i 'm here to help you . i may be able to crack your case . heather : and which one would that be ? jack : the one in which i am euphemistically referred to as a person of interest . that is , unless you 've upgraded me to a prime suspect . maggie : so you have an alternate theory on how ji min kim was killed ? jack : ever play the game `` clue `` ? my stepson is a wizard at this game . i think he would say the winning answer is , `` victor newman , in ji min 's room , with an uppercut to the throat . `` heather : you think that victor killed ji min ? jack : i know he was angry enough to do it . he was hoping that ji min would ruin me . when i told him ji min had changed his mind about the interview , victor did what victor does best -- he twisted arms , or twisted a throat . he went up those stairs to change ji min 's mind , and ji min ended up with a crushed trachea . i saw him go up the stairs myself . maggie : so you said . heather : there 's nothing on the security camera . jack : well , i do n't know what 's going on with your camera , but someone had to have seen him . maggie : no one we found . jack : yet . you really do n't believe me ? maggie : it 's not about what i believe . this is about evidence . jack : victor newman has told me he went to ji min 's room , knocked on the door , and no one came . have you even interviewed him ? heather : we do n't discuss ongoing investigations . jack : do n't discuss it , do something about it . victor newman has a dog with yellow hair . test it . test it against what you found on ji min 's body . maggie : we ca n't do that . heather : no judge would issue the warrant . not even close . jack : well , i always heard that justice was blind . i did n't know it was also deaf . . jack : wait , you did n't have a warrant when you sampled my dog 's hair . maggie : well , that was different . heather : an exception can be made for evidence in plain sight . maggie : his hair was all over my trousers . jack : with a little help from your right hand , as i recall . maggie : maybe you should take your dog to the groomer more often , senator . jack : maybe you should have gotten a search warrant . heather : senator , if and when this goes further , feel free to make a motion to suppress . jack : believe me , i will . [ scene_break ] victor : all right , i 'm ready . karen : oh , good . we 're going out live as a special report to all the local stations . victor : mm - hmm . i will only say this once , all right ? karen : okay . well , i 've hand - selected all of the reporters , so you should n't be hit with too many surprises . victor : i 'm not gon na answer any questions . karen : whatever you prefer . and i can stand up there beside you as a show of support , if you like . victor : uh , no . i 'm gon na do this by myself . let 's go . karen : all right . victor : i 'll follow you . [ scene_break ] lily : wow , i study a whole chapter of anthro , look up , and you 're still here . cane : yeah , i was watching you study . i 've never seen anybody make it look so intense before . lily : ( laughs ) you know , i was actually on my way to anthro when i heard about the cave - in . and i never made it . i was glued to the tv . i was worried about you . cane : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to , like , mess up your studies . lily : i know . can you think about me before you decide to get buried alive again ? 'cause that would be great . thanks . cane : there were a few times when i was down there that i did n't think i was gon na make it out . lily : what did you think about ? cane : my family , my friends , some of the last conversations i had . you know what 's really ... surprising about it ? i kept thinking to myself , of all the crazy things i 've done , this -- this is gon na be the way i go ? lily : what crazy things ? cane : i like to climb . i 've climbed some mountains with some really dodgy ropes . lily : huh . really ? cane : mm - hmm . lily : i like that . well , minus the dodgy ropes , of course . cane : really ? you see , i would 've thought you were just a -- i do n't know -- just a pretty , you know , smart college girl . lily : yes , that 's me -- very smart , very smart . no , i 'm -- i 'm a lot of things . i 'm open to a lot of possibilities . cane : i like that . lily : well , i 'm -- i 'm late . i 'm supposed to meet colleen at the hospital to visit victoria . cane : well , um , please make sure you give the family my best . lily : i will . i 'm , uh , i 'm glad that you 're safe . lily : bye . cane : bye . [ scene_break ] brad : i brought you some cds . remember how you used to like to dance around the house when you thought no one was watching ? i must 've watched you for 20 minutes one time before you even noticed . so i have some , uh , vintage rock ' n ' roll cds . j.t . : i 've been playing jazz for her . brad : i thought she hated jazz . j.t . : she loves it . it relaxes her . brad : really ? hey , um ... i was reading an article online about sensory stimulus for coma patients . and apparently , the more the better . loud noise , uh , even ice on her stomach , if you can believe that ? j.t . : ice on her stomach ? brad : yeah , i thought we could talk to her doctor about it . j.t . : can you meet me in the hallway ? we need to talk . brad : what 's up ? j.t . : it 's really tough being in there . brad : yeah , it is . but it 's tougher not being there . j.t . : no , what i 'm trying to say is ... its tough having you in there . okay , i know you mean well , and i 'm sure she appreciates you being there . brad : you want me to go . j.t . : i need to be alone with victoria right now . brad : i understand . call me if you need anything at all . j.t . : thanks . brad : i 'll be back . [ scene_break ] colleen : she looks perfect lying there , you know , like any minute she could wake up and smile . lily : well , could that happen ? colleen : um , yeah , i think so . but the longer she 's out ... lily : yeah . colleen : you know , the doctors just keep saying `` wait and see , `` like that 's comforting . and j.t . 's with her almost every second . which is great , but it 's just hard for my dad . either one of them could be the father . i think they both want to be the father . lily : well , that definitely does not sound like fun . colleen : yeah . you know , honestly , lily , i 'm pulling for my dad . i think he would really want this and ... i would like that little guy to be my baby brother . it would be nice . lily : well , then i hope he is , too . colleen : yeah . um , anyway , enough depressing talk . let 's talk about you . so what 's going on ? lily : um , i saw cane at the coffee house . colleen : mm . lily : yeah . and we talked . colleen : and ? lily : um ... and , uh , i was studying and after that he stayed there . and , you know , i think he stayed there because of me . either that , or i just have a huge ego . either one . colleen : i would go with the former . what did you talk about ? lily : um , the collapse , and how getting trapped in there changed him . the conversation got really deep . it was -- it was weird . colleen : like a good weird ? lily : yeah . it was easy , you know ? and then when i was leaving , i , um ... i hugged him and kissed him on the cheek . and then ... he just looked at me . colleen : and the look said what ? lily : i do n't know . i ran out of there before i could figure it out . colleen : you know what ? i think cane 's just been reminded that life can change in an instant . and he told you about it , so i think a hug and a kiss on the cheek was appropriate . lily : thank you . what would i do without you to reassure me ? colleen : you would be dateless and paranoid . lily : yeah . oh , i did n't tell you ! enrique iglesias is gon na be at indigo tonight , so , uh , you and adrian should come with me . colleen : yeah . i will ask professor wounded hero . lily : oh , how 's his leg ? colleen : it 's healing . you know what ? i 'm gon na make an executive decision and say that we are in . lily : okay . good . hey , should i ask cane ? colleen : yes , you should . lily : okay . brad : hey , sweetheart , lily . lily : hi . colleen : hi . lily : well , i 'm gon na go check and see if i can visit victoria now , but , uh , it was nice to see you , mr. carlton . brad : good to see you . colleen : bye . lily : bye . brad : so listen , uh , i 'm gon na head out . colleen : already ? brad : yeah , j.t . wants some time alone . colleen : he asked you to go , did n't he ? brad : well , he 's -- he 's going through a rough time . colleen : yeah , so are you , dad . brad : seeing her like that is definitely harder than i thought it would be . colleen : yeah , for me , too . brad : you know , you 're supposed to , uh , pretend like everything 's all right . but seeing her lying there like that ... wondering if she can hear you , wondering if i 'll ever hear her voice again ... colleen : well , keep talking to her , dad . [ scene_break ] neil : ladies and gentlemen , may i have your attention , please ? mr. newman is now ready to make a statement . karen : and please , this is not a press conference , so do not ask any questions at this time . thank you . victor : good morning . woman : good morning . man : good morning . victor : the explosion at clear springs has affected this state , this community , and me personally deeply . i want to assure you that we will investigate this terrible accident thoroughly , to the fullest extent . and we will let you know what we find out . meanwhile , i want to say to those who were affected by this most deeply , that my heart goes out to them , and i 'm asking for your prayers for those who have been hurt and injured severely by this accident . thank you for coming . woman : what condition is victoria newman in ? woman : how do you feel about the official n.i.s.t . report ? karen : no questions . ( all talking at once ) karen : no questions ! thank you ! karen : so what did you think of victor 's statement ? neil : what did i think ? actually , i 'm not surprised that he did n't claim responsibility for the collapse . karen : you know , those reporters were n't too happy that he refused to answer their questions . neil : i did n't tell you , but you did a fantastic job with those reporters , really . karen : i 'm exhausted . neil : are you ? karen : yeah . oh , what a day ! neil : yeah , let me see if i can make your day a little easier . karen : ooh ! oh ! neil : whoa ! feel that right there ? you are one big knotted muscle . karen : that sounds attractive , thanks . neil : at some point we 're gon na have to get out of here . we 're not gon na be any good to victor . you know what i mean ? karen : what did you have in mind ? neil : enrique iglesias is doing a sold - out show at my club tonight . karen : at your club ? neil : yeah . karen : tonight ? neil : uh - huh . karen : think you can get me in ? neil : uh , i have an in with the owner . maybe even get some free drinks . karen : oh , okay , okay , i 'm there . anything you say , boss . ooh ! [ scene_break ] noah : did you know grandpa was gon na be on tv ? sharon : no . um , i 'm just as surprised as you are . noah : did he go on because it was his fault ? sharon : some people think that it is . noah : is it ? sharon : it was a really terrible accident . no one is to blame . noah : i had a nightmare about it . sharon : you wan na talk about it ? noah : no . it 'll just scare me again . sharon : oh . well , if you change your mind , we can talk about it later ? or maybe you 'll wan na talk to jack about it ? noah : can i go play my video game ? sharon : well , you 're not afraid to go to sleep , because you might have more nightmares , are you ? noah : no . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) jack : hello , victor . victor : how the hell did you get in here without announcing yourself ? jack : well , i guess your first , second and third assistant are busy running around trying to flush out unsatisfied reporters from the building . that was some statement you made . quite a little tap dance . you oughta get into politics . victor : what do you want ? jack : i 'm just curious . you ever plan to take responsibility for what happened ? victor : do you ever take responsibility for ji min 's death ? jack : no . and i do n't plan to . because i 'm innocent . zapato ! you are a good dog , standing by victor when no one else will . it 's a good thing you ca n't hear what everyone 's saying about him . victor : you 're wasting my time , so kindly get out . jack : good boy . [ scene_break ] cane : thank you very much for having lunch . i 'll get in touch with our lumber supplier and we 'll talk about the contract . thank you . heather : you wheeling and dealing again ? cane : oh , you know , donald trump , but with better hair . heather : and a little cuter . cane : oh , really ? heather : mm - hmm . and you know what else ? even the donald takes a night off every now and then . speaking of which , i have two tickets to the enrique iglesias concert tonight at indigo . cane : oh , so this is an accent thing ? this is a fetish , is n't it ? huh ? heather : um , you know what ? i 'm gon na have to spend more time with you before i can answer that . so is that a yes ? cane : sounds like a fetish . i mean , sorry , it sounds like fun , yeah . heather : okay , great . um , i 'll text you the details later . cane : okay . heather : okay . lily : hi . uh , hi , heather . heather : hi ! lily : uh , am i -- am i interrupting ? heather : oh , no , no , no , actually , i was , um , i was just leaving . so i 'll talk to you later , okay ? cane : okay . heather : bye . lily : bye . [ scene_break ] sharon : i watched your statement to the press . victor : was noah with you ? sharon : yeah . he had some questions . i told him no one 's to blame . victor : that was kind of you . but i do n't see it that way . sharon : well , i said it to jack , and i will say it to you as many times as i have to . i know that this was n't your fault , and i know that you are suffering . victor : my pain is not what matters right now . i 'm deeply concerned about victoria . how is my grandson ? sharon : he 's healing . victor : tell him i 'm sorry that i have n't been by to see him , but i 'll come over soon , all right ? sharon : all right , i will . is there anything i can do ? victor : no . there 's nothing right now , unfortunately . it was very kind of you to call , sharon . thank you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , listen , you do n't have to stay here all day if you 've got someplace to go . colleen : i do n't mind . although you 're starting to look like you might need that next round of coffee . j.t . : i 'm fine . colleen : you know , i know it was n't easy having my dad here . j.t . : i talked to him . i told him that i wanted top be alone with victoria and he understood that . so ... colleen : my dad can be pretty understanding sometimes . so maybe you should just ... j.t . : ease up ? colleen : yeah . just a - a little . j.t . : i guess i can ... give him some time alone with her , if that 's what he wants . colleen : you cool with that ? j.t . : i 'm trying real hard to be . that counts for something , right ? colleen : yeah , it does . j.t . : i 'm glad you 're here . colleen : yeah , me , too . j.t . : there was a time when i did n't -- i did n't think i 'd ever be able to say those words to you , but ... now ? colleen : friends . j.t . : friends . [ scene_break ] jack : he 's in his office . brad : was your little statement to the press healing , victor ? did it make you feel better ? victor : next time you knock on the door , all right ? brad : maybe it 's a good thing she was n't awake . if anything happens to victoria , if anything happens to that baby , it 'll be because of your obsession , your greed . victor : listen to me , you self - serving son of a bitch . do you think that you could tell me anything for one minute what i have n't told myself ? are you here to tell me how to feel ? i 'm ready to see my daughter . now get the hell out of here ! brad : if victoria was n't unconscious , and she knew what you did , she would n't even let you in her room . victor : right . now kindly get out , okay ? [ scene_break ] lily : um , actually , i was hoping that you would still be here . cane : really ? lily : yeah . in the spirit of appreciating life and what 's really important , i have to be honest -- um , i came back to see if you would like to go to the enrique iglesias show with me . cane : oh , um ... well , in the spirit of honesty , i would love to . but ... lily : there 's a `` but ? `` cane : yeah , there 's a but . um , i already said i 'll go with someone else . lily : oh . oh , with , um , with heather ? right ? cane : if she had n't asked me -- lily : no , it 's fine . it 's fine , really . i 'm actually asking a lot of people , so , um , you 'll probably still see me there . cane : well , you know , next time a pop star comes to town ... lily : yeah . it 's a date . [ scene_break ] victor : i guess an analyst would have a field day with what 's going on in my head . poor boy made good beyond his wildest dreams . but i guess what has driven me is an enormous sense of competition and anger . i grew up with so much anger . and when your mother humiliated me , i was angry . so i got even . and look what it 's gotten me . because i am responsible partly for this disaster . i do n't care how people twist and turn it , i 'm responsible in the end because of all of the drilling . i wanted to humiliate your mother . and now all those feelings are gone . it 's dissipated . all that is left is an enormous sense of guilt and remorse and sadness . i 'll never forgive myself for having done this to you . sweetheart ... when you were born you made me so happy . victor : i hope that one day you can forgive your father . hm ? i love you with all my heart . [ scene_break ] maggie : senator , i 'm very busy . so i hope you did n't call me here to discuss more of your victor newman did it theory . 'cause i 've already explained to you -- jack : no , i - i heard everything you said . actually , this meeting is a little more , uh , show than tell . maggie : what is this ? jack : the evidence you need to connect victor newman to ji min 's homicide . that is hair from his dog zapato . maggie : and where did you get this ? jack : i happened on it accidentally . maggie : that 's good . there 's only one little problem . you 're not a cop or csi and we have this little thing called `` chain of evidence . `` jack : yeah , so i 've heard . maggie : oh . oh , well , then you understand that evidence collected by a civilian , that 's not part of this chain , is inadmissible . now if there 's nothing else -- jack : test it . test it . what do you have to lose ? surely an intrepid investigator like you can find an ethical way to get another sample . if you need it . maggie : senator , why would i do that ? jack : because you care about the truth . [ next_on ] lily : there is nothing going on between me and cane . neil : let 's keep it that way . michael : sheila can not hurt you again , right ? lauren : she can haunt me . | jt and colleen bring victoria presents . brad also visits her , and he and jt argue . jt tells him to leave . neil confirms that the explosion was due to a faulty gas monitor . sharon asks jack not to get into a public argument with victor . jack sees maggie and heather at the coffee shop and reminds them that they should have had a search warrant for the dog hair they took from fisher . victor holds a press conference and refuses to take questions . lily tells cane that she is glad he is okay . later heather invites him to indigo for a special event they are having . after she leaves , lily comes back and asks him to the same event and he says no . noah tells sharon he has been having nightmares . jack goes to see victor and secretly steals some of his dog 's fur . he gives it to maggie who throws it in the garbage . |
[ humming ] nikki : oh , katherine , i 'm so sorry i 'm late . kay : no , that 's all right , darling . we 'll leave together . nikki : well , you 're -- you 're done seeing the doctor ? kay : oh , i 'm done wasting my time for the day . no , i will not be subjected to these court - ordered exams just because my family is losing their minds . no , uh -- uh , let 's go . jill : katherine ? nikki ? nikki : hello . kay : yeah , i asked her here . now who 's he ? jill : the attorney for chancellor . kay : chancellor ? last time i checked , chancellor was still my name . jill : chancellor industries , mother . the stockholders , remember , they 're concerned about you . kay : oh , i , um , never felt so loved . jill : none of this would be happening if you had n't duck out on all those doctor 's appointments i scheduled for you . plus , he will be reporting to the judge . nikki : judge ? what judge ? jill : the stockholders demanding a guarantee that katherine is fit to make decisions . kay : stockholders , meaning your sons , that you railroaded into supporting you . nikki : wait , i - i do n't understand anything . jill : so what else is new ? nikki : excuse me ? jill : like it or not , this is the price you pay , katherine . you take a thorough examination and you get cleared by a doctor , or you lose your voting power at chancellor . nikki : this is your mother . jill : yes , and she needs help , nikki . and you would 've known that if you 'd paid more attention to katherine instead of using her as a shoulder to cry on . [ scene_break ] billy : hey , uh , guys , the master bedroom is upstairs and to the left . thanks . phyllis : do n't you say that to all married women ? billy : hey , landlord , how are you ? phyllis : hey . i 'm good . billy : what are you doing here ? phyllis : i could ask you the same thing . billy : i still had the key amber let me borrow when i was crashing here , so i thought i 'd get a head start on the move . phyllis : oh , okay . well , here 's your official key . yeah . i was gon na give it to the concierge , but , uh , they said you were already here . billy : hope you do n't mind . phyllis : no . no , i do n't . but , uh , i suggest you do change the locks , because , um , god knows who amber invited to the place . billy : okay . phyllis : mm - hmm . billy : yes , i will , uh , look into that . ahem . phyllis : so is there anything about the place , uh , you wan na ask that you do n't already know ? billy : we 're good . uh , you know , i 'm just happy to have my own place now . and it 's a plus that it 's furnished . phyllis : yeah . and i see you brought your own art . there it is . oh , boy . billy : yeah , i guess it was a little premature buying all those drawings of amber , huh ? [ scene_break ] amber : where 'd all that money come from ? kay : oh , i 'm late . i 'm late . kevin : oh , hey , hey , mrs. c. , you forgot your bag . mrs. c. ! you ... it 's , uh , it 's a deposit . cash receipts . amber : what happened to `` we barely even break even here `` ? were n't you just complaining -- kevin : oh , amber , come on ! come on , i 'm a whiner . you know that . i whine . hey , lily . lily : hey . kevin : what can i get for you ? lily : uh , well , amber was here first . amber : oh , no , that 's okay . go ahead . lily : can i get a coffee ? thanks . amber : daniel , you are never gon na believe what i just saw . our friend kevin is a big fat liar . [ scene_break ] phyllis : here 's your signed lease . billy : oh , perfect . thank you . phyllis : i 'm fine with month - to - month , but if you want to leave , just give me some good notice , okay ? billy : yeah , yeah , i will , but do n't worry about it . it 's not gon na happen . i 'm here for good . phyllis : but you thought that was for good , too , right ? billy : ( laughs ) no , never , i mean ... we were n't serious . phyllis : i - i just -- i wish you would 've been serious with her . billy : yeah , i heard . phyllis : yeah . billy : but she had her heart set on your boy . and it looks like ... he had it bad for her , too . phyllis : yeah , yeah , yep , yep , yep . you know , i can not tell you how profoundly creepy it is for me to have to look at pictures that my son drew of his naked girlfriend . billy : you know , i feel guilty keeping 'em for myself . phyllis : really ? billy : you think daniel wants to buy 'em back ? phyllis : uh , yeah , i think he would , except i would hate for him to lose the money . billy : i 'd just give 'em to him , but you know , i shelled out so much money for these things . phyllis : you know , i 'll buy them from you . [ scene_break ] ashley : pardon , monsieur . do you happen to know this man ? man : monsieur newman . yes . ashley : have -- have you seen him recently ? has any -- has anybody seen him in the last few days ? man : no . is there a problem ? ashley : no , not at all . um , i just realized that we were in paris at the same time . i just wanted to catch up . man : he 's not been here . i devoutly wish he would come , madame . all the members of our staff from the curator who replaced his dear wife , down to the janitor would line up to give him condolences . ashley : so you knew sabrina well ? man : she was beautiful and gifted and kind to everyone , a rare individual . ashley : yeah , i only met her a couple of times , but i know how much she meant to victor . man : i can only imagine the hell he must be suffering , to lose her , and so young . ashley : he does have a broken heart . [ scene_break ] nikki : i do n't have to be glued to katherine 's side to see what you 're up to . jill : yeah . i 'm trying to take care of her . nikki : this is a blatant power play , and you have no problem using an innocent memory lapse to shove your own mother aside . jill : nikki , these are not senior moments . she has had serious lapses in memory . nikki : what ? kay : stop it . stop it . now nikki is here as my guest . nikki : katherine , do n't worry about it . it 's fine . come here . come here . look , i know this is exasperating , but just take the damn tests . you 'll prove them wrong . she 'll look like a fool and the whole thing will be over with . all right ? [ scene_break ] amber : so why is kevin going on about being so broke ? i mean , this was a bankroll . daniel : define `` bankroll . `` amber : like , a wad , a brick of money , like thousands and thousands . daniel : hang up the phone . amber : oh , yeah . daniel : you sure ? amber : yes , i walked in and i saw kevin standing there with this bag full of cash . daniel : well , if there was a bag and there was cash , it was probably a bank deposit . amber : okay , that 's what he said , but , daniel , you did n't see it . i mean , there was a ton of money . where 'd it come from ? daniel : i do n't know , but `` big fat liar `` is pretty harsh . amber : oh , please , like he 's never lied before or done anything dishonest ? daniel : okay , just hang on one second there . like we 've never lied before ? we 've never done anything dishonest ? kevin 's gon na get the benefit of the doubt here . amber : okay . but if it was bank deposit , then forget the starving artist trip . we 're opening up a coffee shop . [ scene_break ] kevin : honey , i 'm home ! jana : oh ! how was your day , dear ? kevin : well , i found $ 75,000 . in cash . jana : oh ! golly gosh ! well , how did that happen ? kevin : dear , sweet old mrs. chancellor left it at the coffee shop . jana : oh ! and you sharp enough to spot it , were n't you , darling ? oh ! but why do you still have it ? kevin : so i can give it back to her personally , of course . jana : of course ! kevin : after all , it is the right thing to do . [ scene_break ] lily 's voice : hey , sonny . sorry we did n't connect on halloween . something came up , and i had to bail . forgive me ? billy : oh , lily , sweet lily , you are definitely forgiven . billy 's voice : okay . confession time , you figured out which toad was me and took a pass after one look ? lily 's voice : no , i love amphibians . i would n't have ducked . but i have no idea what you look like . it 's the thing i like best about this site -- no photos . billy 's voice : me , too . i 'm already in love with your fine mind and have my own gorgeous picture to go with it . how am i doing ? lily 's voice : well , i 'm still typing . you must be doing something right . [ scene_break ] kay : well , girls , it 's , uh , been nearly an hour . ca n't we reschedule ? jill : i 'll go talk to the receptionist . see if she knows when the doctor will get here . watch her , because she 's gon na try to sneak out right about now . nikki : what are you talking about ? jill : nikki , i am serious . if you are a friend to her , keep her here . nikki : okay . kay : i apologize . no , i had no idea i would be putting you in crosshairs . nikki : do n't worry about it . she is right about one thing . i 've been a terrible friend . i wish you had called me sooner . kay : about what ? i mean , my -- i can handle her . for heaven 's sakes , i mean , you 're busy running jabot and looking after david . nikki : david ? kay : and we both know how difficult it is to fight addiction . nikki : what ? kay : oh , darling , i promise you , i have n't told a soul about his gambling , but he still have to get into treatment . nikki : katherine ... kay : well , have you spoken to him about it ? nikki : uh ... kay : darling , you really have no time to lose . nikki : you 're -- you 're right . there -- there is no time to lose . you just sit tight and , uh , i 'm gon na go see what 's keeping that doctor . kay : go ahead . nikki : excuse me ? please get dr. moritz to come in here now . mrs. chancellor needs to see him . right now . man : any changes in appetite or sleeping patterns ? kay : no . man : any strange tingling or numbness in any parts of your body ? kay : no . man : anywhere ? kay : i said no . man : what year is it ? kay : oh , please . 2008 . man : where do you live , mrs. chancellor ? kay : 12 foothill road , genoa city . man : are you married ? kay : not currently . man : is your friend nikki married ? kay : not currently . man : is that what you thought a few minutes ago ? kay : i forgot . that 's all . man : i understand . so how long did this forgetting go on ? a few seconds ? a minute ? five minutes ? could you estimate how often these lapses occur ? a few times a day ? a few times a week ? kay : well , ( scoffs ) i ca n't say . man : that 's all right . mrs. chancellor , i think we need to do a full neurological work - up and a complete physical . my nurse can have you admitted here today . kay : what , to the hospital ? no , that 's impossible , because i have -- i do have an appointment . jill : well , we 'll cancel the appointment . thank you , doctor . would you make the arrangements ? man : i 'll handle it right now . kay : jill , i 'm telling you , not today . i mean , i - i do n't have the time . nikki , i want to see my own doctor . jill : you have to see this doctor anyway . it 's a court order . and you have to submit to these tests , katherine . you ca n't fight this , please . kay : you can not force me into the hospital . nikki : jill , could you just give katherine and me a minute ? jill : yeah , um , i 'll make sure you have a private room and your own nurse , okay ? please , get her to see reason . nikki : i know this is n't about seeing your own doctors . you 're scared . and i do n't blame you . [ scene_break ] daniel : are you kidding me ? i 'd love to do another show . i think it 's great that people are showing an interest . well , no , that -- that 's the thing . i do n't know really what i 'd put out there right now . uh , i 've been super busy with my job here at the magazine . no , ah , kenneth , i will . thank you . thank you . amber ? amber ? amber : where else would kevin get a bag of cash ? daniel : you still on this ? amber : yes . you would be too , if you 'd see it . it was like a money brick . daniel : okay , how about this ? what if all the bills that you thought were 100s , what if they were all 1s and 5s ? how big would that brick be then ? amber : i do n't know . daniel : you know , if it makes you feel any better , i 'll talk to him . amber : thank you . daniel : mm - hmm . hey , i got in touch with that photographer in paris . phyllis : oh , good . did you know that , uh , your car is unlocked ? daniel : no . why do you know that ? phyllis : because i left a little present for you in your back seat . daniel : you left me a present ? phyllis : mm - hmm . those sketches that you took of amber that billy bought in new york ? daniel : you -- did he give 'em to you ? phyllis : yes , he did , for a price . daniel : you paid money for sketches of amber and you have n't set them on fire ? phyllis : no . and i did n't draw a mustache on her face , nor did i give her underarm hair . daniel : well , that is very adult of you . what 's the catch ? phyllis : there 's no catch . nick told me i should be nice about your relationship , so this is me , being nice , okay ? do n't push it . daniel : thank you . [ scene_break ] kevin : honey , i 'm home . jana : how was your day , lover ? kevin : it was busy . looks like yours was , too . jana : hmm . i was busy cleaning at the coffeehouse like a good little girl and look what i found in the safe . kevin : looks like i have to change that combination , do n't i ? jana : come on in , the water 's fine . so ... when were you going to tell me about this ? kevin : who says i was gon na tell you ? jana : you mean to tell me you were going to keep all of this to yourself , were you ? kevin : i 'm still trying to figure out what to do with it . it 's katherine chancellor 's money . she left it sitting on a chair . jana : well , has she been back for it ? kevin : not yet . jana : well , maybe she 'll forget . she has been doing that recently , has n't she ? kevin : you think i should keep the money ? jana : we could keep it . i do n't think mrs. chancellor will miss it too much . and if she does ... we can pretend like we have no idea what she 's talking about . kevin : and you would be cool with that ? jana : it could work . but if it did n't ... we could put the money in the safe , and tell her that we 'll return it but ... a tragic , tragic fire strikes crimson lights . kevin : what ? jana : why not ? if it gets you the cash ? if it makes you feel good ? is n't that what you 've always wanted ? have n't you always loved a good fire ? [ scene_break ] billy 's voice : no way love has n't been good to you . you 're too nice . lily 's voice : too nice ? my ex - fiancé would disagree . billy 's voice : i bet he would n't . lily 's voice : no , he would n't . it was a horrible breakup , but not for the usual reasons . he was a great guy in a lousy situation who did the right thing . not that he 's some martyr . he was down - to - earth , totally easy - going and fun . this is just what you wanted to hear , right ? well , what about you , sonny ? how has love treated you ? billy 's voice : like a guy who lent it money . i ca n't find it anywhere . lily 's voice : nowhere ? never ? billy 's voice : well , except once . there was a time i was crazy in love . [ scene_break ] phyllis : no , i 'm leaving tonight . i 'm very excited . are you kidding ? daniel : well , i might just see you there . phyllis : all right , thanks for your help . i really appreciate it . daniel : bye - bye . phyllis : okay . all right , everything is finally perfect with juliette and her stylist . they are ready . daniel : well , the photographer -- he , uh , has everything that he needs . phyllis : okay . daniel : and he would love for moi to assist him . phyllis : oh , no , merci . daniel : i would love to really go . i mean , i could use the inspiration for some new sketches . phyllis : oh , i 'm sure you could . i 'm sure you could , but i 'm going to paris alone . daniel : you know , you could get me away from amber for an entire week . phyllis : hey , i 'm not interested in that anymore . it 's a new me . if you want to get away from amber , that 's all you , pal . daniel : wait , wait , what do you mean , that 's all me ? what -- what 's going on with you ? phyllis : i am surprising my husband in paris . need i say more ? daniel : i do n't want any part of that . i am perfectly capable of entertaining myself for a week in paris . phyllis : yeah , yeah , i 'm sure you are , okay ? i 'm sure you are , but we are kind of up to our eyeballs in family and work , with the magazine , newman , we 're upset about victor . i 'm gon na be in the most romantic city with the love of my life and brining my son along ? that 's kind of , um , a buzz kill . daniel : i am -- i am not a buzz kill . i am a ton of fun . i - i could travel under an assumed name . phyllis : really ? daniel : i could not speak to you the entire time . phyllis : oh . oh , no dice . daniel : wow , you are -- you 're -- you 're shutting me down . you are denying your only son . phyllis : i am . i am . and it 's the new me . i 'm not meddling anymore . do you like it ? it 's good , right ? daniel : it 's different . i do n't know . the jury 's still out . phyllis : yeah ? daniel : yeah . [ scene_break ] billy 's voice : my dream girl will always be a teenager . let me explain . lily : please do . billy 's voice : we were kids together . we went to the same high school . she was every cliché in the book come to life . she was beautiful and funny and sweet . she cared about other people . she was genuinely kind without being a bore . lily 's voice : sounds like a keeper . billy 's voice : she was . i thought for sure we 'd end up together . lily 's voice : what kept you apart ? no , forget i wrote that . it 's none of my business . billy 's voice : i have nothing to hide . especially since secrets and lies helped to tank our relationship -- that and a lousy situation that neither of us made but could n't escape from either . lily 's voice : so what happens if love shows up to pay back the loan , sonny ? any chance you can give it another try ? billy 's voice : with the right girl ? anything 's possible . [ scene_break ] nikki : would you like some water ? kay : no . nikki : i could get you some tea or some coffee ? kay : no . no thank you . nikki : why do n't you sit down ? kay : oh , stop hovering over me , for heaven 's sake ! i , uh , i apologize . nikki : no need to apologize . kay : why , because inappropriate outbursts are expected from people like me ? nikki : oh , katherine , stop it . kay : oh , nikki , what 's going to happen ? oh , what if those tests should prove ... nikki : then we 'll deal with it . kay : how ? how does one really deal with losing one 's mind ? how does ... one justify one 's existence at a company that bears their own name ? chancellor has been my life . it 's -- it 's kept me young . it 's kept me sharp . and i have been a powerful woman way past the age that most people are forced to retire . if i 'm diagnosed , my god , i mean ... who is going to listen to me ? i 'll just be an old dotty lady everyone indulges . no , that 's a life i can not imagine for me . nikki : we , do n't image it , because that 's not going to be you . katherine , you have so many friends and family , people who love you . and you 're involved in so many things . there 's so much you can do . kay : what if -- that 's good news , but what if it 's bad ? nikki : well , then you 'll have a fight on your hands , but at least you 'll know what you 're fighting and face it head on . no more `` what ifs . `` that -- that 's a total waste of time . we find answers . kay : who said that ? nikki : a very good friend of mine , every time i wanted to back away from a problem . kay : hmm . oh , i so hate it when my own words are thrown back in my face . nikki : yeah , it stinks , huh ? kay : yeah . nikki : so ... you 'll have the tests ? kay : yes , i will . but i - i - i do , uh , i need one more day . no , i - i need that time to sort of prepare myself , so if , um ... if you could convince the doctor and jill that , uh ... we can do all of this tomorrow ? nikki : i 'll see what i can do . kay : nikki ? nikki : you know i love you . kay : i love you , too . nikki : it 's gon na be all right . ( cell phone ringing ) nikki : hello ? ashley : hi , it 's ashley . nikki : are you in paris ? ashley : i am , but i 've hit a dead end . i 've already been every place i could think of that victor might go . that 's a pretty short list . do you have any more leads i could follow ? nikki : no , nothing new . but victor 's so recognizable . somebody 's bound to see him . ashley : well , somebody already has , a few months ago when he was here with sabrina . but without something more recent , i mean , some kind of a clue , i honestly do n't know where to turn next . nikki : listen , please do n't give up . even though it seems hopeless , you have to keep going . please , ashley , for victor 's sake . [ scene_break ] [ telephone ringing ] kay : i 'm sorry this is taking so long , marge . um , no , i 'll be leaving soon . what 's that ? i ca n't understand you . no , it 's not my cell phone . it was in perfect working order when i gave it to you . oh , god , have you been drinking again ? how many have you had ? no , no , do n't -- do n't -- do n't you move . i - i 'm , um , i - i - i will be right there . do n't move . stay there . all right ? all right ? i 'm -- i 'm on my way , marge . [ scene_break ] jill : nikki , it 's a stall . nikki : no , i do n't think it is . she just wants to have one more night in her own bed to feel normal and prepare for what 's ahead . i mean , is that a problem , doctor ? jill : is it a problem , given her condition ? man : well , there 's nothing to indicate that this is an emergency . if you want to take mrs. chancellor home , i see no harm . the tests can wait a day . nikki : thank you . [ scene_break ] jana : um , the bakery phoned about the pastry order . do you want to keep it the same ? kev , you 're worried about the money , are n't you ? kevin : what ? jana : i heard you talking about it with amber and daniel . kevin : oh . yeah , yeah . i guess i am . jana : look ... i love that you want to provide for me . i do . but you have become more and more obsessed with money since the wedding , and i just -- i do n't understand it . we can trust the universe to provide for us . kevin : you can . i have never seen this wonderful universe that you go on and on about , jana . the universe i grew up with is not a fair place where things just work out . jana : you know , a lot of people feel that way . i did n't just come here overnight , did i ? no . it took a lot of faith and an open mind and especially , an open heart . kevin : i do n't even know what that means . sometimes i watch you ... jana : what ? kevin : i love ... i love how you find your true self more every day . i love that . but every day i wake up and i am more and more confused as to who i am . am i this boring mainstream guy ? am i this screwed - up kid ? how am i supposed to figure it out ? i mean , do n't have a higher power guiding me , right ? i would n't even know what that is . and faith ? faith ? the most faith ... that i have ever put into anything is loving you . and every day i wake up and i know that that could disappear . jana : no . kevin : it could disappear at any moment . so ... so i say to myself , and i know that you think this is crazy , but i say , `` give her everything . `` give her everything and she wo n't go away . jana : you do . kevin , you have given me everything that i have ever wanted , and that ... does not include money . god ... i love you . and that will never , ever change . but you do n't believe me , do you ? why ca n't you ... kevin : i do n't know . jana : why do n't you just -- kevin : i do n't know . because ... because -- because it 's not my life . in my world , good things do n't last . and -- and happiness -- happiness is a couple of minutes when the pain stops , maybe . and love ? love is something that beast the crap out of you . mm . uh , listen to me . i sound like a little kid locked in a closet right now . jana : you deserve better than that . kevin : says you . jana : yes . says me . kevin : that 's why i want to give you everything . because that 's what you 've done for me . [ scene_break ] lily 's voice : i hate to , but i have to stop . the weather 's looking bad . i need to finish studying and get home . billy 's voice : no problem . i hope the teen angst was n't too big a bore . lily 's voice : that 's not how it felt at all . you seem like a great guy . and i 'm really sorry i missed you on halloween . but are you ready to try again ? face to face ? no halloween masks to hide behind ? billy 's voice : sure . let 's do it . [ scene_break ] jana : you are all that i have ever wanted , and all that i will ever want . kevin : all right . jana : and i will keep saying that to you every day until you believe me . we 're enough , you and i . if you do n't trust the universe , then ... trust me . you do n't need to go searching for prestige or money . you do n't need to go looking anywhere else . just look right here . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) murphy : hey , marge , you need me to get that ? marge : no , i 'm almost there . oh . marge : hello ? kevin : mrs. chancellor ? it 's kevin . marge : yeah ? kevin : kevin fisher . are you okay ? marge : sure . kevin : oh , okay . well , i 'm sure you noticed by now , but you left your money here at the coffeehouse . i can bring it back anytime . marge : really ? i do n't know anything about any money . [ scene_break ] jill : she 's not in the restroom . nikki : you 're kidding . where could she be ? jill : the receptionist saw her getting on the elevator in a big hurry . katherine 's gone , nikki . you satisfied ? [ scene_break ] daniel : false alarm . amber : what is ? daniel : well , i just spoke with kevin . amber : and ? daniel : and your brick of money -- well , it was about $ 10,000 . it was their entire haul for the whole week over at the coffeehouse . before expenses . amber : whatever . daniel : no , whatever . hey , listen , i told kevin that we were going to go over there and hang out with him and jana tonight , all right ? the storm comes in , if it hits , you know , we 'll brave it out with them just like last time . so do me a favor and promise you 're not gon na be a pain in the butt . amber : why do you think kevin gave you all that detail ? daniel : probably because he does n't want you bugging him about it . hey , mom ? phyllis : yeah ? daniel : uh , i got you the last seat on the next flight out before , uh , they 're gon na shut down the airport if the storm comes in . phyllis : oh , thank you , thank you , thank you . daniel : yeah , you 're welcome . you 're welcome . phyllis : um , talk to chloe if you need help with any big decision . daniel : okay . amber : have a great time , phyllis . phyllis : oh , thanks , thanks . okay , guys , mum is the word if nick calls . this is a huge surprise , okay ? i 'm gon na spend a romantic weekend with the love of my life in paris ! i 'm so excited ! mwah ! daniel : bon voyage . phyllis : good french . [ next_on ] jill : katherine took off from the doctor 's without a word . gloria : jeffrey saw her in a bar and she was , you know -- jack : what are you going to tell the authorities when they ask you about victor 's diary ? kay : the money to pay for your rehab . where the hell could i have left it ? | nikki witnesses one of kay 's episodes while accompanying her to the doctor 's office , along with jill they decide per the doctor 's request to have her admitted . kay pulls another disappearance act though and goes to help out marge . ashley has reached a dead end in paris , while phyllis prepares to go to paris to surprise nick and handle restless style business . kevin 's morals are being put to test when he gets a hold of a large sum of money kay left behind , amber sees this and grows suspicious . billy moves into phyllis 's penthouse and under the name sonny crawford becomes acquainted with fallout girl ( aka lily ) . |
avery : [ sighs ] dylan : avery . avery : dylan . dylan : what 's wrong ? [ scene_break ] nikki : you should have called , sharon . i usually like to put away the matches and the flammable liquids when you 're coming over . sharon : i only came by to pick up faith from her sleepover . victor : nick says he was gon na pick her up . sharon : oh , well , he must have misunderstood . i 'm taking her to dance class . nikki : well , it 's a pity she has to leave . she 's been having such a good time while she 's here , maybe because she 's in such a loving , stable environment . victor : you can say that again . it would do her good to spend some more time around here . sharon : i think an occasional sleepover is plenty . i would n't want her to get spoiled rotten by her over - indulgent grandparents . nikki : i 'll go get her . victor : do n't you ever criticize us again in regards to how we deal with faith , all right ? you 've been an absolutely dreadful mother to her . sharon : you think you and nikki could do a better job of raising her ? victor : are you kidding me ? she 's a far better mother than you could ever be . sharon : victor , do n't go there with me , okay ? it 's bad enough that noah has decided to work for you . i shudder at the idea of the hold you might get on him . victor : you shudder all you want . you come between me and my grandson , you will have hell to pay . nick : do n't threaten her , dad . victor : this is between sharon and me , okay ? nick : well , sharon and i share the same concerns about noah going to work for you . we both know the damage that can be caused if someone does n't live up to your expectations . victor : son , sharon has inflicted more damage on that boy than i ever could . nick : sharon 's a great mother to both our children . victor : how the hell can you say that in good conscience ? she has put her own wants and desires above theirs forever . sharon : i love my children , and i have always put them first . victor : really ? you always put them first ? is that what you did when you let them believe that i was dead ? when you partnered up with that charlatan mccall and nearly destroyed my company ? or when you burned down their father 's childhood home ? is that when you put their interests first ? ! sharon : i 've made some mistakes , but have n't we all ? my children are the reason i 'm on the path i 'm on now . victor : you never cease to amaze me , woman . you stand there and sort of blithely say you made a mistake , `` have n't we all ? `` you abandon your children ! that 's an unforgivable mistake ! [ scene_break ] avery : uh , nothing 's wrong . i 'm just going over a difficult case . dylan : well , can i help ? i do n't have a law degree , but i think you 're gon na be impressed with my instincts for stuff like this , plus i can yell `` i object `` louder than anybody that you know . avery : good to know . that might come in handy one day . but , uh , i think i 've done all i can on this one . dylan : but you ca n't get it out of your mind ? avery : no , i ca n't . dylan : well , you could use me as a sounding board . avery : yes , but that would be unethical and wrong for a lot of reasons . dylan : uh , we can change the names to protect the innocent . avery : [ laughs ] okay . as much as i would love to see your legendary legal skills put into action , i ca n't do that . dylan : okay . i get it . attorney / client privilege . i just hate seeing you so down . avery : well , there are a lot of people i know that are going through much worse things right now . dylan : yeah . billy and chloe . they 're facing about the worst thing i could ever imagine . avery : my heart breaks for them . and it breaks for you , too . i know losing connor was n't easy . dylan : yeah . connor . and now chelsea . avery : so you 're going ahead with the divorce ? dylan : chelsea agreed to sign the petition . my marriage is over . [ scene_break ] adam : i have several automobiles , officer . is there one in particular you 'd like to talk to me about ? officer : your black s.u.v . adam : what about it ? officer : we have reason to believe one like it was involved in a hit - and - run that killed a little girl . [ scene_break ] avery : i know you went into this marriage with high hopes . dylan : [ sighs ] yeah , i did n't think i 'd turn out to be a divorce statistic , that 's for sure . avery : i do n't think anybody does when they get married . dylan : i know , but i grew up believing that marriage is forever . like my mom and pop . two people completely devoted to each other , totally just honest , no secret , no lies . leslie : so sorry i 'm late . i just got out of court . dylan : that 's okay . avery 's been keeping me company . leslie : oh . now , that 's what i call teamwork . avery : i 'm happy to help . leslie : thanks for meeting me here . i have a lunch appointment with another client , and then i 'm heading straight back to court . dylan : this is the perfect place for me to give you the divorce papers because i can go down to the gym and take out my frustrations on the punching bag . leslie : oh , well , hand it on over so you can start swinging away , rocky . dylan : here you go . it 's , uh , signed by chelsea and me . leslie : okay . everything looks in order . dylan : i 'll let you two get back to work . avery : uh , dylan . you know . dylan : thanks . leslie : it 's hard to see someone you care about hurting . avery : any marriage ending is sad , leslie . leslie : you know , i really would n't know since i 've never even been close to taking the plunge . avery : well , maybe neil will change that for you . [ cell phone chimes ] leslie : my lunch appointment canceled . guess i 'll just work here until i have to be back in court . avery : okay , well , i 'm gon na go back to the office . i have to work on the conway hearing for tomorrow . leslie : okay . well , i 'll talk to you later . avery : oh , do n't forget . we have that deposition . what ? what 's wrong ? leslie : dylan is nikki 's son ? [ scene_break ] nikki : well , here we are all ready for ballet class . sharon : hi , sweetheart ! nick : come here . nikki : what do you think , grandpa ? is n't she the most beautiful ballerina ? victor : well , i think she 's the most beautiful ballerina i 've ever seen . nikki : i agree . victor : you know , we could take you to your class . sharon : oh , i 'm driving her . nick : i 'm doing it . nikki : oh . somebody did n't check the schedule . victor : that surprising to you ? nick : you know what ? it 's okay . you can do it . sharon : i mean , if you want . nick : honestly , i do n't mind . faith : you can both take me . nick : you know what ? that 's a good idea . sharon : really ? nick : yeah . we 'll make it a family affair . why do n't you get your ballet bag and coat right there ? sharon : okay . let 's grab it . nick : all right . victor : okay , sweetheart . nikki : you have fun , angel . victor : you have a great time , okay ? you have a great time . it was so wonderful to have you . nick : let 's do this . sharon : bye ! faith : bye . nikki : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] summer : hey . so , no taking pictures of pastries and coffee today ? noah : what ? so you can photo - bomb ? summer : photo - bomb ? okay , i am a professional model . having me in your photos would be a plus for your career . noah : yeah , you 're right , if i was pursuing a career in photography . summer : what ? you 're not ? noah : mnh . trying something different . summer : wow . [ chuckles ] we really have lost touch . when did that happen ? noah : not too long ago . summer : hmm . noah : hey . courtney : hey . hi , summer ! summer : hi . courtney : oh . skinny chai latte ? noah : yep . courtney : thanks . so , you ready for today ? noah : i better be . i 'm meeting him in less than an hour . summer : who ? noah : grandpa . courtney : yeah . he 's gon na go work for victor newman . is n't that fab ? summer : [ chuckles ] yeah , i - i guess . noah : come on . i expected mom and dad to give me a hard time , but i thought you 'd be behind me . summer : i 'm just surprised that a rule breaker like you would go corporate . noah : i 'm giving it a try . summer : yeah , well , that may be what you think , but once you start working for newman , grandpa might not let you walk away so easily . [ scene_break ] chelsea : you said a little girl was killed . are you talking about delia abbott ? adam : of course he is . but , um , officer ... dubinski ca n't divulge that information . chelsea : why would you question adam about delia 's accident ? i mean , there must be a ton of people with a black s.u.v . adam : he 's just doing his job . you do have a warrant , do you not ? officer : do i need one ? adam : i have nothing to hide . that particular vehicle 's parked in space number four downstairs . chelsea : why are they bothering you about delia 's accident ? adam : police have to follow every lead . chelsea : well , they should follow their leads to the person that actually hit her . i mean , they 're wasting their time looking at your car . adam : they 're gon na go down to the garage , and they 're not gon na find anything there that 's gon na help them solve their case . they 're gon na move on to the next dark s.u.v . , and i guess that 'll be the end of that . chelsea : well , it 's not gon na be over for chloe until they find delia 's killer . oh , i just hope and pray that that is soon so chloe can find some peace . [ scene_break ] avery : keep your voice down . leslie : well , i 'm sorry . i was n't expecting to see dylan 's name on nikki newman 's will as her son . avery : well , imagine how i felt when she told me . leslie : i did n't even know nikki was a client of ours . avery : she was n't -- until she asked me to revise her will . leslie : okay , why would nick 's mother come to you for legal representation ? avery : because of my connection to dylan . leslie : okay , what was she hoping ? avery : she was hoping that i would educate her about dylan and get a read on whether or not she should tell him . leslie : what a terrible position to put you in . avery : yes , it is . and keeping this secret from dylan , it 's killing me . i mean , everything he 's been through with chelsea and connor . leslie : wait , wait , wait , wait . dylan does n't know ? avery : no . and i ca n't tell him , not if i want to keep being a lawyer . leslie : it has to come from nikki . avery : yes . and she refuses to say anything . [ scene_break ] nikki : so , i 'm gon na go to yoga , and then after that , i 'll do a few laps in the pool . that should satisfy my doctor . and then i 'm gon na do a little skydiving . victor : huh ? uh , i 'll see you when you get back , okay ? nikki : you have n't heard a word i 've said . victor : [ sighs ] sweetheart , my mind is somewhere else . nikki : yeah . i wonder where . victor : i ca n't believe that our son is getting involved with sharon again . are you kidding me ? nikki : his heart is broken . he 's vulnerable . it 's the perfect chance for his gold - digging ex to make a move on him . victor : well , she can try . we do n't have to let her . nikki : well , sharon seems to create her own opportunities . and did you see the way faith was pushing her parents together ? i guarantee you that was sharon 's doing . victor : [ sighs ] boy , oh , boy , oh , boy , oh , boy , oh , boy . you know , a child wants a stable home . and faith is too young to realize that sharon can not offer her that . you know , children survive all kinds of things . i grew up in a damn orphanage . did n't have anyone to guide me . and look what i did . i created a damn empire and i think a pretty damn good family . nikki : but if you had been adopted by two loving parents ... victor : sweetheart , i was n't , okay ? let 's not talk about it . nikki : you 're right . i 'm sorry . victor : we ca n't change the past . we certainly can fix the present , ca n't we ? nikki : do you really think that nicholas will allow you to force sharon to stay away from her children ? victor : i 'm gon na make sure that sharon is out of all of our lives . [ scene_break ] nick : okay . now , your mom and i do n't want you to get the wrong idea about us taking you to ballet class together . sharon : yeah , um , the three of us are still the kind of the family that does n't live together . nick : we both love you tons . but we 're just friends , okay ? and we ca n't always do things together . faith : do n't friends do things together ? nick : well , i mean , of course they do . faith : dylan ! dylan : hey ! oh ! [ scene_break ] [ keys jingle ] chelsea : are you worried ? it 's not like you 've done anything . adam : and i 've never been accused of something i did n't do . chelsea : okay . well , you 're gon na have to be paranoid all by yourself . i 'm going to meet with my realtor . she 's come up with a list of apartments for me to look at . adam : great . chelsea : good . okay , then . i 'll see you later . [ gasps ] officer dubinski . did you find anything suspicious on adam 's car ? adam : so , you all done violating my civil rights ? officer : your car looks fine . nothing out of the ordinary . chelsea : so , you wasted all this time when you could be looking for delia 's real killer . adam : come on . thank you , officer . i hope you find what you 're looking for . i know you were taught not to trust the cops , but they are not always the enemy . chelsea : old habits . but now we can discuss my moving out . adam : no need . chelsea : adam , i 've made up my mind -- adam : i think you should move out . chelsea : what ? adam : our son 's surgery was a success . his eyesight has been restored . no need for us to live in the same place anymore , so good luck to you . chelsea : so , i can go and take connor with me ? adam : we still have custody issues to work out , but you 're free to go . chelsea : why the sudden turnaround ? adam : i 'm feeling generous . the feeling wo n't last long , so you should take advantage of it . chelsea : okay . i 'll let you know when i find a place . adam : bye , peanut . daddy will see you soon . [ scene_break ] victor : welcome aboard . noah : thanks . i 'm looking forward to working with you , grandpa . victor : you bet . i hope that means that you 'll put down roots at newman for the rest of your life as i have . noah : [ chuckles ] well , can i put in a couple days at the office before i decide that ? victor : [ laughs ] sit down . yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . it wo n't be long , son , before you realize that doing something for the good of your family is the best thing you can do in your life , you know ? it just gives purpose to what you do . noah : mm - hmm . sounds good to me . even if mom and dad would prefer i did n't work at newman at all . victor : ah . i saw them earlier . noah : oh , and you 're all still in one piece ? victor : yeah . have you noticed that they 've been getting along better lately ? [ scene_break ] dylan : did you see any elves today ? sharon : not since that time you got lost in the woods and dylan found you , remember ? he was your knight in shining armor that day . faith : no , he was n't . he was court jester . dylan : [ laughs ] she 's right . you know , that was one of my better days as court jester , 'cause usually i 'm just telling stupid jokes and doing a silly dance . sharon : well , i 'd like to see one of those , would n't you ? nick : hey , uh , faith , i think grace is over there with her mom at the swings . why do n't you go say hi ? faith : bye , dylan . dylan : bye . come here . hey , if you need any help with those elves or , you know , a silly dance , just give me a call , okay ? okay . sharon : dylan has been a very good friend to me and faith . nick : well , faith likes dylan . i do n't have a problem with that . she knows who her dad is . uh , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i do n't mean -- dylan : no , no . forget it . i know you do n't want to talk about paternity problems . what 's that saying about people who live in glass houses ? sharon : um , so , dylan , how are you ? dylan : as well as can be expected , i guess . sharon : oh , that does n't sound good . dylan : chelsea and i filed for divorce . sharon : i 'm sorry . dylan : yeah . me , too . nick : well , it 's not that bad , right ? i an , now you 're free to go after avery . [ scene_break ] leslie : nikki . nikki : oh , hi , leslie . leslie : do you have a moment ? nikki : sure . leslie : okay , please , sit . nikki : what can do for you ? leslie : i really do n't know how to say this , so i 'm just gon na come right out with it . nikki : okay . leslie : you know , um , avery and i we -- are law partners and we -- we discuss cases with each other . nikki : so ? leslie : i know dylan is your - nikki : do n't . do n't say it out loud . leslie : dylan has a right to know the truth . [ scene_break ] dylan : [ sighs ] i do n't want any trouble , nick . just crossing through the park , minding my own business . i suggest you do the same . nick : well , that 'd be a hell of a lot easier if you were n't constantly hanging out with the women in my life . dylan : you talking about sharon ? tell faith i said goodbye . sharon : i will . really , nick ? nick : i 'm not gon na pretend i like the guy . sharon : well , faith and i are n't gon na pretend we do n't . like i told you , he 's been a really good friend . i do n't have very many of those . nick : well , faith has enough friends . sharon : do n't worry . he 's not gon na steal her away from you . nick : i 'm not worried about that . sharon : because you 're always going to be number one in her heart . nick : well , not if i do n't get her to ballet class on time . sharon : let 's go get her . [ scene_break ] nikki : avery should n't have told you about that . leslie : she did n't . i found out by accident . and normally i would just stay out of it , but i have personal stake in the matter . nikki : what 's that ? leslie : avery 's not just my colleague . she 's my friend . and you 've put her in a terrible position . if dylan finds out that avery knew , it could ruin any chance she has at a relationship with him . nikki : i know i 've put an awful burden on her . but there is n't anyone else who knows dylan as well as she does . leslie : it 's not fair , nikki . nikki : you have no idea how difficult it is for me . leslie : no , actually , i - i really do . i grew up in a family that was filled with secrets and lies , and each one led to another . they ended up costing my mother her life ... and my father 12 years of his . nikki : i know . i 've heard about your story . leslie : my brother and i lost our family , our identities , everything . nikki : i 'm so sorry . leslie : i just -- i - i wish my parents would have been honest with each other , honest with us . if they had , i - i might have believed my dad when he tried to convince me he did n't kill my mother . nikki : maybe if they had known how things would turn out , they would have done things differently . leslie : it 's way too late for us . not for you and dylan . nikki : ours is a different situation . i would n't be giving back dylan something that he lost . i would be taking something from him . everything that he believes in about himself and his parents , that would all be gone . and why ? because i want to have a relationship with him . leslie : do n't you want that ? nikki : yes , of course i do . but i do n't know if he does , especially after i blow his whole world apart . he could very well hate me for that . leslie : he has a right to know . he has a right to choose how he reacts . you 're taking that away from him . [ scene_break ] avery : chelsea . hi . chelsea : hi . avery : how 's connor ? chelsea : he 's great , actually . we just found out that the cornea transplant was a success . avery : oh , chelsea , that 's wonderful . i know adam was really worried . chelsea : we both were . but now that everything 's okay , i can move forward with my life without adam . or dylan . avery : yes . dylan hired our firm to handle his divorce . look , i 'm really sorry things did n't work out between the two of you . chelsea : lying to him about being connor 's father was a huge mistake . avery : we all make mistakes that we regret , right ? all we can do is move forward . chelsea : that 's what i 'm trying to do . and adam 's actually cooperating . he 's agreed to let me and connor move out of the penthouse . avery : really ? i 'm surprised , 'cause last time i talked to him , he was set on filing for sole custody . chelsea : he 's done a complete 180 . avery : you 'd think connor 's health scare would make him more possessive , not less . chelsea : yeah . especially after what happened to delia . it 's -- it 's really affected him . actually , i 've never seen adam so outwardly emotional . avery : that does n't sound like adam at all . what do you think 's going on with him ? [ scene_break ] adam : [ sighs ] i need to see you . come to my place as soon as possible . [ scene_break ] noah : i think that mom and dad 's closeness probably has more to do with faith than each other . they worked hard to get along for her sake . victor : seems like she 's trying to work through emotional issues . noah : she 's trying . victor : yeah . been a struggle for her , has n't it ? noah : well , you know , she was in a bad place for a while . i think the , uh -- the anniversary of cassie 's death hit her hard this year . harder than usual . victor : why is that ? noah : i do n't know . i 'm just glad i was there to help her through the worst of it . victor : and you think she 's been through the worst of it , yeah ? noah : i do n't know . but if not , i 'll be there to help her . victor : well , i bet you will . and she 's lucky to have you . we 're all lucky to have you . noah : do n't say that before i start working for you . victor : well ... [ laughs ] listen , from what i 've seen so far , you 're very good at what you do . you 've very good with people , you know what you want , and you have a sense for business , okay ? so you 'll do well . noah : thank you . [ scene_break ] courtney : [ sighs ] how long is this meeting gon na take ? summer : have you met my grandpa ? courtney : no . summer : well , he usually has a lot to say , so this could probably take awhile . courtney : [ sighs ] i just -- i do n't know . i want it to go well for noah . summer : you really care about him ? courtney : i do . i 'm sorry , summer . summer : no . do n't be . courtney : just ... you know , i never really thought of him as , you know ... summer : yeah . and now you do . courtney : you said you were okay with us going out . summer : yeah , no . totally . you and noah make a really cute couple . courtney : okay . but ? summer : `` but `` nothing . okay , what do you want me to say ? that i 'm gon na be the maid of honor at your wedding ? courtney : no , i want you to tell me the truth . summer : fine . i miss my best friend . and i miss my brother . you guys were the only two people that i could talk to about anything , and now you 're together , and ... i 'm alone . courtney : i 'm still your best friend . summer : yeah , i know . i really am happy for you and noah . courtney : you 're gon na find somebody , too . once you get over kyle . [ chuckles ] [ cell phone chimes ] summer : is that noah ? courtney : no , um ... just family stuff . [ scene_break ] sharon : i ca n't believe faith forgot to give me that note telling me that i 'm supposed to be snack mom this week for ballet class . nick : really ? that kid would n't wear shoes to school every day unless i reminded her . sharon : [ chuckles ] yeah , she kind of reminds me of her ... nick : her mother ? sharon : i was gon na say her father . nick : what ? i -- me ? i 'm , like , super - organized . i 'm probably too organized . sharon : [ chuckles ] that does n't sound like the nick newman i know . but anyway , let 's see this freezer . let 's see how organized your snack selection is . nick : i think you 're gon na be impressed . everything is organized alphabetically . sharon : okay . well , let 's just see . hopefully you have some kid - friendly snacks for some hungry ballerinas . nick : i got beer - battered chicken . sharon : ooh , please do n't tell me that 's all . nick : it 's mostly bar food . i mean , we 're in a bar . sharon : we 're in trouble . [ scene_break ] adam : every minute , every ... every single minute , i ca n't get away from it . [ sniffles ] the guilt ... the remorse . i 'm sorry . [ sniffles ] my name is victor adam newman jr . it is november 4 , 2013 . and i am confessing to the hit - and - run murder ... of delia abbott . [ sighs ] [ doorbell rings ] adam : [ sighs ] avery : i got your message . adam : thank you for coming by . avery : yeah , i 'm glad you called . i just heard about connor 's surgery . you must be so relieved . adam : i did n't ask you over so we could chit - chat . avery : you know , i would be offended by your rudeness , but then i remember it 's you . adam : you pretend to be irritated , but i know you appreciate the frankness of our exchanges . avery : okay , i 'm worried about you , adam . how 's that for frank ? adam : worried , party of one . avery : that 's not true . i just ran into chelsea . she noticed that you 're upset about something . adam : oh , yeah ? avery : yeah ! she said that you 're troubled and you wo n't talk to her . what is this about ? did you call me because you need a friend ? adam : no . i do n't need a friend right now . i need a lawyer . [ scene_break ] nikki : hi . dylan : you 're here to chew me out . nikki : about what ? dylan : well , i thought you might have heard about the little altercation nick and i had . nikki : altercation ? dylan : we exchanged some words . nikki : well , uh , step up from punches . dylan : yeah . i do n't want to fight with your son . nikki : well , i 'm glad . and i think you 'll be glad , too , once you hear what i have to say . [ scene_break ] avery : is this about connor 's custody ? adam : no . avery : then what ? why are you being so cryptic ? what have you done ? ! adam : take this . avery : a video camera . why ? what am i supposed to do with this ? adam : hold on to it . whatever you do , do not watch what is on that tape . avery : why are you giving this to me ? what -- what 's happened ? adam , you 're scaring me ! adam : i was wrong . i need a lawyer , and i need a friend . please do as i ask . put that somewhere safe . hold on to it for me until i - i tell you what you need to do with it . avery : and when will that be ? adam : when i 'm ready . [ scene_break ] chelsea : yeah , i did . i just saw the apartment on homestead . it 's great . safe neighborhood , its right near the park , and it 's huge . i mean , there 's plenty of room for connor to play and me to work . oh . really ? okay , uh , well , um , that 's great news . let 's move forward with it . okay . thanks , linda . did you hear that ? we can move into the apartment right away . is n't that great news ? [ scene_break ] dylan : i get that you 're looking out for your son , but like i said , i do n't want any trouble with nick . nikki : no , i believe you . dylan : so , what is it you want to say ? nikki : i - i 've tried to bring this up before . i was n't sure how you 'd feel about it . i 'm still not . dylan : well , we wo n't know until you tell me what it is . nikki : well , you seem like ... truly a - a very good person . sensitive , uh , hardworking , proud veteran . the kind of man any mother would be proud of . dylan : well , there were times growing up i do n't think my mom would have agreed with that . but now i 'd like to think she 'd be proud of me . nikki : oh , i 'm sure she would be . dylan : yeah . and after all this time , i still really miss her . nikki : actually , about that ... summer : grandma , hi . nikki : oh ! my goodness . hi , sweetheart . summer : um , are you getting coffee ? dylan : i think nikki prefers herbal tea , right ? summer : oh , well , i was just getting a refill , so we can sit and talk if you have a minute . um , i 'm sorry . i did n't know -- you guys in the middle of something ? dylan : oh , no , it 's nothing that ca n't wait . spend time with your granddaughter . it 's all about family , right ? nikki : absolutely . dylan : i 'll have someone bring you your drinks . summer : okay . nikki : thank you . dylan : yeah . let me know when you want to finish our conversation . nikki : i will . [ scene_break ] nick : all right . sharon : whoo ! hey . hurry up . it 's freezing in here . nick : okay . sharon : um , and i might add , this is not alphabetical . nick : it sort of is . okay , so we 've got wings , fingers , rings . we got some sliders . sharon : um , do you have anything healthy ? nick : all this stuff is healthy at happy hour . sharon : [ chuckles ] nick , is there , uh , a vegetable anywhere in here ? nick : what do you want to give the kids for a snack ? broccoli ? sharon : well , i mean , it 's healthy -- [ door slams ] sharon : [ gasps ] oh , no . nick : uh , no , that 's all right . there 's , uh , the safety latches . i think we 're locked in . [ next_on ] jack : i know how much chancellor meant to you . jill : god , i 'd love to pull it out from under him . jack : join the club . i 'm gon na teach him a lesson . lauren : it 's so dangerous in there , and fen is so young . sharon : i may not get another chance to say this . you need to know what i did . | summer feels like she has lost her best friend and her brother when she sees noah and courtney talking . noah tells her that he starts work at newman chancellor today . summer shares her feelings with courtney later . courtney assures her that she and noah will always be there for her when she needs them . leslie accidentally sees nikki 's will and finds out that dylan is her son . later avery tells leslie that she feels badly because she has to keep the information a secret from dylan . victor is determined to make sure nick does n't get involved with sharon again , because he thinks that she is a terrible mother . leslie talks to nikki and tries to persuade her to tell dylan the truth and let him decide if he wants to be a part of her life . |
sharon : let go of me ! jack : phyllis ! nick : do n't hurt her . jack : what are you doing here ? what is going on ? phyllis : you want to tell them , or should i ? sharon : damn it , let go of me ! jack : red , i mean it . turn her loose ! phyllis : not yet -- not until sharon tells you , all of you , how she 's managed to screw up everyone 's lives and almost killed me in the process . [ doorbell rings ] nikki : what ? ohh . oh , god . [ door opens ] paul : hello , bonnie . are they home ? all right . thank you , bonnie . hi , nikki . i hope it 's not a bad time . nikki : oh . paul : is victor around ? nikki : oh , no . he -- he 's not , but if it 's urgent , i - i can get him . paul : no . no , it is n't urgent . i just came by to let you both know that ian has been arraigned and denied bail . nikki : oh , thank goodness . i will be thrilled to relay that message to victor . paul : actually , i 'm glad that he 's not here . i really came to see how you 're doing . i 'm very worried about you . nikki : my god , paul . how many times have i told you there is absolutely nothing wrong with me ? ! [ door opens , closes ] paul : well , uh , i 'm not sure i believe that . hi , victoria . victoria : hey ! what 's going on ? what 's , uh -- what 's wrong with mom ? billy : raisins ? seriously ? chelsea : what is wrong with raisins ? billy : well , nothing if you 're baking cookies , but who puts them out for trick - or - treaters ? i mean , what kind of self - respecting kid chooses raisins over chocolate ? chelsea : all right . let 's see . oh . i will give you this piece of chocolate . what are you gon na give me , hmm ? billy : how about ... this ? now ... fork it over . chelsea : oh , no . i do n't remember agreeing to your terms of payment . mnh - mnh . billy : excuse me ? chelsea : this is the last piece of chocolate in this house . you 're gon na have to do a lot better than a kiss . billy : unless it 's not the last piece . chelsea : oh , what do you think you 're gon na find in there , hmm ? all i see is raisins , bubble gum , lollipops . no chocolate . you 're gon na have to up the ante . billy : what 's this ? chelsea : oh , that -- that 's not important . billy : chels , something you 're not telling me ? sage : i brought you some tea to help you sleep , and , uh , the doctor will be here tomorrow morning to check on your progress . uh , oh , and , uh , i , uh , went into town the other day . thought you 'd want to know that , uh ... i paid a visit to your wife . avery : joe , are you all right ? joe : sure . it 's just been a while since i 've been suckerpunched . what the hell was that for ? dylan : you 're out to destroy my business . this is nothing but a cheap attempt at payback . sharon : i understand you want payback , but , please , not like this . jack : what is she talking about , payback ? nick : phyllis , let her go now . i 'm warning you . sharon : nick , i need to talk to you . victor : you need to tell him the truth . phyllis : whoa ! sharon , do n't want to lose your balance . we would n't want you to fall . jack : hey , you 're starting to scare me . what is going on ? what 's gotten into you ? why are we here ? why this place ? phyllis : just ask sharon . jack : sharon ? sharon : i - i do n't feel well . nick ... would you take me home , please ? victor : you 're not taking anybody . phyllis : it 's way past time for the truth to come out . victor : it certainly is . jack : wh - wh - what truth ? i am tired of playing these games . i 'm starting to think you and phyllis have lost your mind . what is going on here ? phyllis : you 're gon na hate this . jack : yeah . let me be the judge of that . somebody tell me why we are here . victor : you have been duped . you 're not summer 's father . nicholas is . nikki : victoria , there is nothing wrong with me . paul just came by to update me on ian , who is in jail . good riddance . thank you so much for reassuring me . i hope you do n't mind , but victoria and i have a lot -- a lot of talking to do . you know , that baby is gon na be here in a few weeks . we have so many plans to make . paul : do n't want to interrupt on mother - daughter time . nikki : [ chuckles ] paul : but if you want to talk ... nikki : do n't make me tell you again there is nothing to talk about . there is nothing wrong . so , please , give my love to christine . good night . thank you so much . paul : good night , nikki . take care . nikki : i will . nikki : well , my goodness ! what a wonderful surprise this is . would you like some herbal tea , darling ? i know -- a nice glass of cold milk . victoria : why is paul concerned about you ? nikki : oh , my god ! you are relentless ! you are just like your father is what you 're like . victoria : okay . so , answer the question . nikki : paul wanted to make sure i was doing okay after the sting operation . victoria : and ? are you ? i 've been wondering the same thing . nikki : what do you mean ? victoria : mom , the last time we spoke on the phone , you said that you had something to tell me about ben . nikki : i called you ? victoria : yes , you did . and , frankly , you really did n't sound like yourself . you really do n't remember calling me ? chelsea : this is adam 's mom 's handkerchief . her initials are here -- h.w . billy : hope wilson . sage : she had your mother 's handkerchief -- the one that you had placed in the nursery . chelsea : adam gave me this at our first wedding , in kansas . since i did n't have anyone standing up for me , he did the honors . i had put it away somewhere . honestly , i kind of lost track of it , and then it suddenly showed up in connor 's room . sage : the way she held it ... i could tell it really meant something to her . chelsea : it definitely took me back to that day . adam and i , you know , at the time were so happy , so hopeful . life had so many possibilities . [ sighs ] anyway , um ... so , you and i had worked through so much and talked a lot about us , and then you said that you loved me , so i went to church , and i brought the handkerchief . billy : why church ? chelsea : i wanted to go someplace quiet , private , where i could just be alone with my thoughts and have a moment with myself . the truth is , billy , i wanted to tell you that i love you , but i could n't . something was keeping me from doing that , and i knew that i had to ... say goodbye to adam . sage : i could n't really hear what she was saying , but it seemed like she was saying goodbye . chelsea : so i lit a candle and made peace with my past , and i left . sage : and when chelsea finished praying , she left the handkerchief there . billy : thank you . thank you for sharing that with me . chelsea : i know it sounds silly . billy : no . no , it does n't . but i am a little confused about something . if you left the handkerchief there , then what 's it doing back here ? chelsea : that is a mystery . someone put it in this envelope and slid it under the door . billy : who would do that ? sage : i returned it -- anonymously , of course -- 'cause i know you 'd want chelsea to have it . nikki : well , of course i remember calling you , for heaven 's sake . i 'm just confused . i mean , there are so many things that i 've had to think about -- you know , your brother marrying sharon . they 've probably already done it . have you heard anything ? victoria : mom , stop trying to change the subject , okay ? you 're the one that i 'm worried about . nikki : you know , you and paul should start a club -- i 'm worried about nikki society . i 'm sure there 'd be standing room only . victoria : you can joke all you want . i 'm serious . nikki : yes , i can see that . can you just give me some kind of a little hint ? what was the phone call about ? what did i say about ben ? victoria : not much , mom . i thought you were calling to tell me that ben had been arrested , but you just hung up . it was abrupt . and then later , when i spoke to ben 's mom , she told me -- nikki : you talked to his mother ? exactly what did she say ? chelsea : i 've wondered that myself -- how the handkerchief wound up back here . billy : any theories ? chelsea : um ... i do n't know . maybe the pastor saw me with it and thought that i 'd left it at the church by mistake , or maybe -- maybe one of the parishioners who knows me just decided to return it . billy : so , you 're saying that somebody got through security downstairs , came up here , slid that under the door with no return address , no note saying , `` hey , found this -- thought you might want it back `` ? yeah , see , sorry . that creeps me out . chelsea : why ? because some thoughtful person found this and decided to return a keepsake without making a big deal out of it ? or are you creeped out that a reminder of adam found its way back to me ? dylan : are n't you playing it up a bit with the ice pack ? it ca n't hurt that much . joe : what are you saying -- you do n't punch that hard ? avery : okay , guys . instead of shouting and punching and getting thrown out of here , what do you say we discuss this rationally ? joe : look , clearly , dylan 's found out about my real - estate deal . with all due respect , i think you 're overreacting , all right ? i 'm not out to destroy your business . dylan : oh , yeah ? what would you call it , tossing me and my customers in the street ? joe : it 's an urban - development plan -- okay ? -- not some little scheme that i just cooked up , all right ? i had no idea that you own the business that was on that property . dylan : you 're claiming that this is a coincidence ? joe : it 's a multimillion - dollar development deal , okay ? your little cafe is a small piece of the pie . dylan : my little cafe ? avery : okay , joe . i am willing to accept that when your client came to you about the land , you did n't know , but surely , when you came to town , you knew that crimson lights was dylan 's . you 're too detail - oriented not to have studied every inch of that property . joe : as i said before , avery , this is strictly business , not some vendetta against your boyfriend . dylan : that 's a lie . so , you 're telling me years after the fact , you happened just to roll in town in your expensive suit and stomp on the livelihood of the guy your wife fell in love with ? joe : you 're way out of line , pal . dylan : i 'm not your pal , and the way you treat people , i 'm surprised you have friends at all . joe : you do n't know anything about me . avery : okay , guys . dylan : i know you ignored your wife for years . paul : hey , hey , simmer down ! what the hell is going on here ? jack : this does n't mean a damn thing . victor : really ? it certainly does , jack . sharon : nick ... phyllis : jack , it 's true . jack : how can it be ? ! how can any of this be true ? i want answers . i want them now . victor : you want answers , you ask her . jack : sharon , what 's going on here ? what is this all about ? phyllis : what , you ca n't talk ? ! jack : nick , do you believe this story ? nick : i think i need to hear it from sharon . jack : sharon , honey ... tell me the story . sharon : after ... after talking to phyllis today , i - i remember everything -- all of the memories that i lost when i was sick and i had the e.c.t . nick : how ? phyllis : i jogged her memory . come on , sharon . tell everyone what your fragile psyche conveniently buried . sharon : i 'm so sorry . i hate saying the words . nick : is it true ? sharon : i never meant to hurt anyone . nick : is it ... true ? sharon : nick ... nick : sharon , is it true ? is summer my daughter ? sharon : yes . avery : paul williams , joe clark . joe is a real - estate broker from chicago who also happens to be my ex - husband . paul : pleasure . i 'm also the police chief of genoa city , and dylan happens to be my son . so , obviously , i came in on the tail end of something . anyone care to explain ? joe : it was nothing . dylan was expressing some frustration about a business deal . i wo n't be pressing charges . dylan : how magnanimous . paul : so , i assume there wo n't be any more problems ? avery : absolutely not . dylan : that depends on him . paul : can i have a word with you ? [ sighs heavily ] uh , two beers -- whatever 's on draft -- and could you get a new ice pack for the gentleman with the sore jaw over there ? okay . so , who lost it first ? dylan : no one lost anything . matter of fact , i may have gained something . paul : what 's that ? dylan : his attention . the guy needs a wake - up call . this is more than a business deal , paul . paul : you think it 's revenge ? dylan : i know it is . billy : look , i do n't expect you to eliminate every trace of adam from your life . there 's connor to think of . i get that . but it just bugs me that this handkerchief made its way back here . chelsea : i did n't ask for it to be returned , billy . billy : and i appreciate that . but someone wanted you to have it . it 's just -- it 's a bad omen . chelsea : oh , please . you 're superstitious now ? really ? [ laughs ] billy : if your leaving it at church was meant to be a symbol , then your coming back here is a symbol , too . chelsea : billy , that 's -- billy : no . i mean , that 's just the way it works with adam , you know ? i mean , he 's like the proverbial bad painting . no matter what you do to get rid of it , it just keeps coming back , so ... maybe we need to do something radical . jack : sharon , why would you say something like that ? it 's not true . there was a paternity test . nick ca n't be the father . phyllis : sharon , make them understand right now . sharon : it 's true . summer 's dna was tested against nicks , and the results proved -- jack : the results showed that i 'm the father . yes . sharon : because i made them that way . i - i switched the results . jack : you did what ? sharon : i- did n't plan it , i swear . i - i was at the hospital , walking past the genetics lab , and i ... just by chance , i heard that nicks ' results were ready , and i knew what that was about , because i heard him talking to cassie . and so i did what i had to do . nick : how could you do that ? phyllis : for the same reason i did ... all those years ago , when i was determined to make daniel danny 's child because i wanted to control who the father was . to hell with whose rights i trampled on . and , you know , i paid a dear price for that when the court took danny away from me , but i guess sharon has forgotten about that -- that there 'd be consequences . or maybe she 's just too obsessed with you to care . nick : obsessed with me ? phyllis : yeah . nick , you do n't get it . sharon wanted you back without obstacles . never mind you were with avery . i mean , she figured she could just handle avery , but summer -- now there 's an obstacle . 'cause that 's a pesky daughter who comes with a pesky mother . so she gave summer to jack . sharon : phyllis , stop it . that 's not how it was . phyllis : what part of what i just said was n't true ? jack : listen to me . you 're not well -- either one of you . she 's obviously having a relapse . your head injury is still not completely healed . phyllis : about that head injury -- you care to finish the rest of the story , sharon ? victor : go on , sharon . finish what you started . nick : how 'd you learn about this ? phyllis : i was at the cemetery . nick : why ? phyllis : nick , i heard sharon talking to cassie . she said out loud summer was yours . my only thought at that moment was that i had to tell jack . i was frantic to reach him , so i took off , and sharon followed me , trying to stop me as i phoned him . jack : yeah , i remember that call . that was the last time i heard your voice before -- phyllis : yes , before she threw me down the stairs to keep me from telling you and nick the truth . sharon : i did n't throw you down the stairs . stop saying that . phyllis : you left me for dead at the bottom of those stairs . sharon , are you going to admit you left me lying unconscious at the bottom of that stairwell ? sharon : i did n't push you . jack : stop this ! stop this , both of you ! i do n't want to hear any more of this . this is all some horrible mistake . victor : it 's no mistake , jack . i warned you once the truth comes out , a lot of lives will be affected . jack : stay out of this . summer is my daughter . we will get another test , and we 'll prove it . victor : you can have a dozen tests ! you can have 100 tests ! summer and nicholas ' dna are the same ! not gon na change it . that beautiful girl is a newman , whether you like it or not ! victor : but i got to tell you , i feel kind of sorry for you . jack : it ca n't be . it ca n't be . phyllis : baby , i know you do n't want to believe it 's true , but it is . jack . jack . come on . jack . avery : thank you for not having dylan arrested . now if you 'll excuse me , i 'm gon na go join him . joe : avery , look ... i 'm not pressing charges because we 're still friends . we are still friends , are n't we ? avery : a friend would n't do what you did to me today . joe : avery . avery : you came to me less than an hour ago with a sentimental relic from our past , knowing the whole time you were gon na be sticking it to the man i love . joe : you two are taking something that has nothing to do with you and turning it in to making me look like the bad guy . deals like this happen all the time . look , there 's no hard feelings , all right ? i 'll make some phone calls , get him a new spot for his coffeehouse , get him a good deal . avery : okay . that 's not gon na happen , joe . dylan : is everything okay ? avery : yeah , it 's fine . paul : hey , listen -- why do n't you guys take off and , uh , let things cool down ? dylan : [ sighs ] that 's the best idea i 've heard all night . paul : maybe it 's time for you to realize when something 's over , it 's over . sage : in the process of returning the handkerchief , i discovered something . i really wish i did n't have to tell you this , but i think that 's why chelsea needed to say a final goodbye . billy moved in with chelsea . he 's living with her and connor right now . okay . no . you ca n't move . i need you to sit down . i need you to stop it . you 're not ready for this . chelsea : you want to do something radical about hope 's handkerchief ? what does that even mean ? billy : first of all , i just want you to know that i really do appreciate the gesture . you could n't feel comfortable being with me or even telling me that you love me until you did it . and i know that you ca n't just wipe away years of loving someone . i realize that . but you and i are living together now , and we have a chance to be really happy and angst - free for the first time in what feels like forever . so , if we 're dealing with symbols , then let 's really deal with it . let 's get rid of the bad penny once and for all . chelsea : how ? billy : burn it . victoria : maureen did n't tell me a thing . she just accused me of not loving her son enough and not being as forgiving as she thinks i should have been . nikki : oh . victoria : i was hoping that maybe you could help me figure out what it is that ben is holding back . talking to maureen did absolutely no good , and ... i just kind of get the feeling that maybe she shared something with you . nikki : like what ? victoria : mom , you really do n't remember ? because when we talked earlier , you made it sound like it was something really important . nikki : oh , well , honey , for heaven 's sake . i could n't remember now . i mean , you know me . i do n't remember what i had for breakfast this morning . i - i - i just do n't know what that could be , what i could have said about that . victoria : i just really feel for ben , and i feel like maybe -- i do n't know -- maybe there 's a chance for us , but only if i truly understand who ben russell is and what he 's been through . you know something , mom , do n't you ? what are you not telling me ? chelsea : i have to admit , i never thought that i would see this handkerchief again , but i 'm not sorry that some kind , generous soul decided to return it to me . and i 'm not gon na burn it . but not because of me . i 'm gon na keep it for connor . this belonged to his grandma who he 'll never get to meet . i am told hope was a pretty amazing woman . and it 's a part of his heritage , so -- who knows ? -- maybe he can give it to one of his own children one day . billy : i understand , and , as much as i would like to , i know that i can not purge every bit of evidence that adam was in your life . chelsea : just like i ca n't purge every bit of evidence that victoria was in yours . billy : mm . victoria : mom , please -- tell me , okay ? if you know something about ben , i think i should know . nikki : oh , hi , darling . victoria : hi , dad . victor : hi , you two . glad you 're here , victoria . i have some news ... nikki : what is it ? victor : ... that will affect our whole family . nikki : what could it be ? victor : it seems that about a year ago , when nicholas took a dna test to establish whether he was summer 's father ... sharon got ahold of the test and tampered with it . nikki : oh , my god . so , that -- that means -- victor : yes , it means that jack abbott is not summer 's father . she belongs to nicholas . victoria : she tampered with the test ? how is that even possible ? victor : for that woman , anything is possible . sharon : nick ... talk to me . just say whatever you have to say . it 's better than the silence . nick : how could you do this to me ? sharon : i would have told you the truth a long time ago if i had n't lost my memory . and even before that , i tried to tell you at least a dozen times , but ... we were always interrupted or you would stop me or i just could n't go through with it . [ sighs ] i wish there were something i could say , just [ voice breaking ] some words i could say that would make this easier . nick : you stay away from me . [ door opens ] phyllis : jack ? jack . honey , i 'm sorry . i know you 're heartbroken . i know , and if i had only been able to tell you the minute it happened -- that 's what i was trying to do when i went flying down the stairs . if i could have made it known to you somehow while i was at that clinic , i would have never let sharon get away with it . honey , thank god -- thank god -- i woke up when i did . otherwise , who knows how long it would have taken -- jack : whoa , whoa . wait , wait , wait . you knew ... about this when you came out of coma ? why in god 's name did n't you tell me right away ? phyllis : i needed to be sure . jack , i told you my mind has been foggy . i needed to hear sharon confess those words herself . jack : you did n't need sharon to confess if victor had the evidence . victor had the evidence . phyllis : i did n't know that , jack . this is n't about victor . this is about the two of us and how i was going to tell you . jack : so , you picked the most showboating , self - serving , theatrical way you could possibly imagine to do it -- not just for me , for the newmans ! thanks ! phyllis : jack , i was n't going -- jack : admit it -- you were n't thinking about me . you were thinking about yourself ! your desire for revenge overrode any possible concern you had for the man you say you love . dylan : [ sighs ] i 'm just trying to see this place through joe 's eyes . all he sees is another coffee joint ... little hole in the wall , beat - up furniture , funky decorations ... an espresso machine with a mind of its own . but even if it 's less than perfect ... it still means something to people , you know ? it 's familiar . it 's a part of this town . it 's a part of people 's lives . yeah , it can be relocated , but for what -- some developer who does n't even live here comes in and builds a bunch of offices and condos , spaces that nobody can afford anyway , and turns the streets into valleys where you walk around all day and never get to see the sun ? then what ? it 's done . joe goes home ... all puffed up and proud that he found a way to make me look like a loser in your eyes . avery : well , that -- that could never happen . listen to me . there 's got to be a way to fight this . we 're gon na do everything we can . joe : my marriage ended long ago . i 'm over it . i wish avery and your son all the best . paul : it 's very admirable that you say that , but there are other plots of land , better locations . why this one ? joe : well , for starters -- paul : crimson lights is a local landmark . you really plan on tearing it down ? i mean , seriously ... it 's not the best way to win over a community when you plan on building there , now , is it ? joe : paul , it 's out of my hands . i 'm just representing the client . but i 'll take your advice into consideration . paul : yeah , it 's chief williams . i want a background check on a commercial real - estate broker from chicago . yeah . joe clark . sage : you ca n't strain yourself right now . you 're recovering from another surgery . one slip could set you back months of rehabilitation . besides , you ca n't do anything about chelsea and billy right now . you just got to be patient . what ? adam : a favor ? sage : a favor ? yes , of course . what ? what do you need ? adam : shut ... up . chelsea : is that a `` touché `` i hear ? billy : you 're right . you 're right . i ca n't purge victoria from my life . chelsea : nor would you want to . admit it . billy : fine . fine . you win . keep the handkerchief . chelsea : thanks . billy : you know , i 've never really been all that big on symbols anyway . i like things that are more , you know , concrete ... chelsea : hmm . billy : ... things that are , uh , tangible , that you can touch . chelsea : oh ? billy : yeah , and hold ... feel . chelsea : mm . [ bowl clatters ] phyllis : jack , that psycho tried to kill me . how can you blame me for wanting her to feel a little of the suffering i felt ? how can you even suggest that i do n't care ? what do you think drove me [ voice breaking ] to rise up out of that bed and fight my way back here ? you ! jack : you did n't come straight to me . you got all gussied up , and you crashed nick and sharon 's wedding to torture her and make a big splash . phyllis : i did come to see you , to this very room where i saw the invitation . how do you think i knew about the wedding ? jack , my god -- why are we arguing ? sharon is the one who screwed you over , not me . if you can hurl accusations at anyone , it ought to be her . jack : how could summer not be mine ? oh , god . summer does n't know . phyllis : she 'll have to be told . victor : never thought i 'd hear myself say this . i do feel kind of sorry for jack abbott . nikki : he must be devastated , finding out that summer is n't his after all . victoria : and now we know she 's nick 's daughter and your grandchild . victor : yeah . she was always a newman to me . victoria : of all the horrible things that sharon has done , for her to deprive nick of his own child for over a year ... victor : you can say that again . nikki : i apologize . you were right all along . you knew that sharon was up to something that would break his heart . victor : hate to say , `` i told you so . `` and , in some ways , i wish i were n't right . this is doing a really devastating thing to nicholas . we need to pay a lot of attention to him now . sharon : nick . nick , do n't go . nick , please ! nick ! [ next_on ] stitch : i 'm ready . victoria : to tell the truth ? stitch : i 'll tell you everything you need to know . nick : i came to get my things . we have nothing left . phyllis : summer will always love -- jack : i called and asked her to come over . she needs to know the truth about her paternity now , not later . | phyllis and sharon struggle on the stairwell . phyllis orders sharon to tell the men what she 's been hiding . the doorbell awakens nikki from a sound sleep . she quickly hides what 's in her hand . paul comes in and tells nikki that ian ward was arraigned but bail was denied . he inquires if she is all right . victoria also visits her and wants to know if she is okay . billy and chelsea are fighting over the last piece of chocolate candy in the bowl when he sees the brown manila envelope and wants to know what it is . chelsea denies it being anything . victor breaks the news to jack that nick is summer 's father and urges sharon to tell the truth . sharon breaks down and confesses everything to those present -- how she changed the paternity test to show that summer was jack 's . victoria asks nikki what she knows about ben , but nikki refuses to tell her anything , avery asks joe if he is all right after dylan hits him . when the two men begin to argue , paul separates them . paul pulls dylan aside to talk to him . |
sage : no , no . my baby is not dead . where is christian ? where did you take my son ? nurse stephens : i 'm so sorry -- sage : do n't say you 're sorry to me ! where is my son ? nurse stephens : as i said , the doctor tried to reach you . nick : we were only gone a few hours . he was stable . he was breathing on his own . how is this possible ? sage : [ crying ] i want to see my son right now . please . nikki : honey , wearing a groove in the floor is not going to bring billy or your father back to us sooner . victoria : i know , i just hate that there 's nothing i can do . nikki : well , we can be grateful . we can have hope . we are lucky to be alive . and the children are safe . we just have to pray that dylan can work another miracle and bring billy and your father back to us . victoria : what if we 've used up our share of miracles ? nikki : victoria ... victor : hi , baby . victoria : oh , thank god . nikki : oh , my god . oh , victor ! oh ... chelsea : where 's adam ? have -- have you seen him ? billy : he was in the ballroom with us . chelsea : well , what happened ? why is n't he with you now ? victor : someone needed help , and adam went back in to assist them . victoria : was it abby ? where is she ? victor : what do you mean `` where 's abby ? `` i told abby to take the helicopter out of here . nikki : well , she 's not here . we have n't seen her . we have n't seen ashley or stitch , either . abby : [ coughing ] mom ? mom , can you hear me ? come on , mom . you need to wake up . come on . we have the wedding of the century to plan . i ca n't do it without you ... or the groom . so , mom , mom , please , we have to get out of here . oh , my god . oh , my god . ashley : [ coughs ] abby : oh , thank god . ashley : [ coughs ] abby : mom , are you okay ? ashley : i think i 'm okay . [ coughs ] abby : oh , my god . here . ashley : ben ? oh , my god . abby : mom , here . drink this . this should help . oh , my god . ashley : my god . abby : the explosion . he must have used his body to cover yours . mom , we got to get out of here . can you do this ? ashley : what kind of choice do we have ? oh , my god . oh , my god ! ben ? oh , my god . jack : she was trapped under a vending machine . we tried to lift it , and we could n't get her out there . paul : did she have a pulse ? jack : i could n't find one . paul : you 're not certain , then ? jack : we were in a hurry . the flames were spreading so quickly . we had smoke everywhere . phyllis : it is not possible she survived . paul : it is possible . whatever my sister is , she is a survivor . jack : paul , you ca n't go up there . paul : i 'm all patty has . i got to make the effort . phyllis : paul , you go up there , you die . who is that helping ? christine ? is that helping dylan ? paul : what if avery were up there ? or -- or tracy ? or ashley ? paul : come on . jack : paul ! it 's suicide ! no one can survive up there ! ian : [ laughs ] adam : i should have known . of course it 's you , right ? ian : in all my glory . [ chuckles ] adam : what have you done ? ian : oh , we . what we did -- you and i. paragon . adam : no , ian . this is not what i wanted . ian : [ laughs ] come on . it 's wonderful ! it 's so much more than i expected . adam : paragon , ian , was about bringing down a corporation and destroying profits , not putting innocent people in danger , my family in danger . ian : when did you ever give a damn about anybody but yourself , huh ? adam : i care about my son , and i care about chelsea . they were here tonight . they could have been hurt . innocent people could be dead ! ian : an innocent person is dead . you killed her , remember ? that 's how this all started -- when you killed that little girl whose picture 's about to burn up . when you wanted to destroy your daddy because he did n't love you enough . you lit the match , adam . it 's too late to cry `` fire `` now . [ chuckles ] come on . before we skedaddle , let 's drink a toast to our incredibly wonderful success . adam : you son of a bitch . ian : me ? i 'm not the one that wasted perfectly good champagne . and , damn it , i 'm parched . it 's hot up here . adam : it 's gon na be hotter where you 're headed , i 'll tell you that . ian : what ? am i supposed to be afraid ? buckle up , my boy . you shook hands with the devil . adam : it did n't have to be like this ! ian : what happened to you , adam ? we have a common enemy , a common goal -- destroy victor newman , make him cry tears of blood . well , look around ! huh ? we succeeded . this is power ! this is winning ! we did this ! adam : no , you did this ! paragon was about bringing down newman enterprises . ian : well , was i too literal ? adam : putting innocent people in danger -- that was never part of the plan . ian : well , sometimes you have to break a few eggs . adam : my god . ian : hey , i had to think of the big picture for both of us , all right ? no half measures , not where victor newman is concerned . he has beaten us and humiliated us over and over and over . now it 's out turn . this is our victory . embrace it , adam . savor it . victor and everything he is and everything that he stands for is gon na be buried in the rubble of his colossal ego . adam : you put women and children at risk . chelsea and connor could have died here tonight . you understand ? ian : oh , will you stop that , man ? dial down the histrionics . your wife and your kid -- they got out . all the innocent ones , they got out . it 's just us , you and me , the evil ones left behind . [ chuckles ] it 's positively biblical . adam : little flaw in your plan there , ian . you know the person you wanted to destroy ? ian : no , that we wanted to destroy . adam : victor . victor made it out of here . ian : yes . disappointing , that . i had a speech and everything . [ chuckles ] i should have known that he would turn coward . should have known it ! adam : coward ? while you 're up here , burning to hell , thinking that you won , he 's out there saving lives . victor newman is ten times the man you 'll ever be . ten times ! victor : i sent abby to the chopper . i saw her walk up the stairs . what do you mean you did n't take her ? what are you talking about ? dylan : abby was never on the roof . victor : do n't you lie to me ! joe : he 's telling the truth , okay ? abby wanted to stick around and look for her mom and stitch . victor : i see . i see . you could n't wait to get your ass on that chopper . so you took my daughter 's place . nikki : victor , please . victor : what kind of a man are you ? ! lily : no , the choice was abby 's . she obviously did n't want to get on the chopper , so he had every right to that seat . victor : do n't you defend him ! lily : what about cane ? did you see him ? dylan : no , i did n't see him . lily : i know he was in the building . dylan : okay , i know with the smoke and the fire , there 's a lot of confusion , but that does n't mean he did n't find another way out . joe : look , cane 's a strong guy , okay ? he 's got a family to fight for , lily . i 'm sure he 's gon na be okay . victoria : abby 's still in there . billy : hey , hey , hey . abby just got engaged , okay ? she 's not gon na let a little fire get in the way of her big day , all right ? victoria : and ashley and ben . billy : listen to me . they 're gon na make their way back to us . they will . okay ? dylan : we did all we could to get adam out . it was his choice to turn back and help somebody . chelsea : and , um , his -- his only way out is if he can get to the lobby ? dozens of -- of floors . i mean , earlier , he could barely walk across the hospital room . [ sighs ] no , i - i have to think positively . adam -- he 's seen worse than this . he 's done the impossible . he 'll just -- he 'll just have to do it again . nikki : i ca n't believe you 're being so stoic about adam . billy : stoic ? no , no . he 's doing a little victory dance in his head right now , are n't you ? nikki : what do you mean ? victor : do n't you listen to that impertinent ass . chelsea : what is billy talking about ? billy : well , have at it , victor . tell them how you saw the fire as the perfect cover for adam to take off . tell them how you 're not grieving for your son 'cause you 're hoping he escaped . jack : paul , you 're in shock . can you hand over your authority to someone else ? we 'll get you out of here . wait ! paul ! phyllis : let him go . let him go . paul : my sister 's up in the boardroom . i have to do something . whoa . we 're standing down . i 'm pulling my people out , not sending in more . paul : it 's my sister . i 'm sorry , paul . we 're clearing out before this place implodes . abby : are you sure nothing 's broken ? ashley : i do n't think so . i think i 'm okay . abby : good , 'cause we have a hike ahead of us . and a passenger . ashley : abby , he probably has internal injuries . we ca n't move him . abby : we stay , we die , okay ? ashley : you 're right . you 're right . did i hear you say something about planning the wedding of the century ? abby : it worked , did n't it ? ashley : if we ever get out of here -- abby : when we get out of here , okay ? ashley : i will make sure that i plan you the biggest wedding , the best wedding ever , okay ? i promise . abby : that 's why we got to get out of here . i know you will . but first , we need to get down some stairs , okay ? ashley : when did my little girl become such a warrior ? abby : the truth is i 'm freaking out inside , okay ? but the two people that i love most in this whole entire world are counting on me . and i ca n't let you down . ashley : you 're not gon na let me down . that could never , never happen . i 'm telling you . abby : i promise i 'm gon na get us out of here , okay ? ashley : okay . abby : come on , stitch . please . just open your eyes , okay ? come on . if you can hear me , squeeze my hand , okay ? the one with a ring on it . we have a whole lot of life to live . we have a future ahead of us . just open your eyes . please . okay , okay , um ... so , we -- we carry him down . we carry him down , okay ? ashley : okay . abby : here . you grab the legs . ashley : [ groans ] abby : [ crying ] it 's not use . ashley : abby , we do n't have any choice . you have to leave us . sage : where is christian ? where did you take him ? ! nick : sage , she 's trying to help -- sage : no , stop it ! answer me right now ! where is my son ? ! nick : sage ... nurse stephens : i 'll get someone to help you , mrs. newman . sage : yes , you do that ! nick : listen , let 's go outside . sage : nick , i do n't know -- i should n't have left him . i never should have gone anywhere ! this is n't happening . nick , he was fine . he was just here . [ sobbing ] sage : how could this have happened ? how the hell is this possible ? oh , my god . i never should have left him . nick : no one could have predicted this . i mean , he was -- he was holding his own . he was getting -- sage : he was not ! no ! he was n't ! that 's what we told ourselves ... to feel better , and we convinced ourselves to walk away from him and let strangers take care of him , nick . nick : sage , they 're not strangers . they 're doctors and nurses . they 're good people . sage : no , they are - they are not ! he was just another baby to them , a case , a number on an incubator , but he was our child ! and he fought to be with us every hour , every second , every minute , and we left him when he needed us most . we were not there for him . nick : sage ... sage : we were dancing and laughing at a party ! and we were n't there to tell him that we loved him . did he know ? did he know that we loved him ? oh , my god . oh , my god ! oh ! nick ! oh , my god . no . i ca n't . i ca n't do it . no . no . our baby 's gone ! [ wailing ] billy : well , go on , victor . tell them all how you tried to convince adam to run like hell and start a new life . victor : you were there . you heard adam say that he would n't run , that he would accept his punishment . billy : and i 'm supposed to believe that because it came out of adam 's mouth ? no , i do n't think so . victor : all i 'm concerned with is that my son survives this ordeal . i 'm also concerned about your brother jack , about phyllis , and your sister ashley . do you actually know what 's happening here ? ! it 's my building that 's burning ! my tower 's coming down ! anything happened to anyone , i 'm responsible ! but then you , billy boy , know nothing about responsibility , now do you ? billy : oh , my god . oh , thank god . jack : let 's get phyllis a seat here . victoria : i thought you were with ashley and ben . phyllis : we got separated . jack : yeah , we were trapped in the break room . phyllis : we 're lucky to be alive . jack : yes , we are . [ smooches ] victor : do you know if abby saved ashley or stitch ? dylan : am i happy to see you . paul : yeah , it 's been a long night . dylan : so , what 's the word ? paul : they 're shutting down the rescue operation . the structure 's too compromised . dylan : wh - what about patty ? you were sure she was in the building . paul : uh ... jack and -- and phyllis saw her . she -- she did n't make it . dylan : i 'm sorry , paul . paul : she never should have been there . dylan : patty and the others -- i just -- i wish i could have done more . paul : do n't even think that . look around . everybody here is because of you . you saved a dozen lives tonight . dylan : but one person left behind . i failed . victor : then dylan , kindly go back in that building and save my daughter . chelsea : you ca n't give up , yet . i mean , adam 's still in there . jack : adam ? what the hell ? ! lily : i know cane 's alive , and he needs help . chelsea : adam has a son . lily : cane can not die in that ... [ all talking ] paul : please , everyone . i know how you feel . believe me . my sister is in that tower . but i can not ask my team to go into a building that could collapse at any moment . victor : paul , if you wo n't go , i will . abby : no . either we all go or we all stay . i 'm leaving you . ashley : you listen to me ! i 'm not saying that you 're running away from us . we can not carry him down the stairs . we 're not strong enough . abby : no . i know what you 're doing . you 're telling me to go get help , but really you 're saying goodbye ! ashley : you made a promise to us to get us out of here . now , i 'm asking you -- i 'm telling you that you have to keep this promise . abby : no , no . i do n't want to leave you . ashley : we are running out of air . we are running out of time , okay ? we only have hope , and you 're it . you go , get us help , abby . go and save us . okay ? you have to do this . you go right now . go . go ! abby : [ crying ] ashley : go . abby : okay . stitch , i 'm gon na go get us help . when i 'm back , we have a crazy lot of life to live , okay ? [ sniffles ] i love you . i 'll see you soon , okay ? ashley : go . abby : [ crying ] ashley : come on . go , abby . go on . abby : [ sobbing , coughing ] ashley : no more tears , okay ? we 're not gon na cry . no more tears . you just go . abby : okay . i 'm -- i 'm gon na get us help , okay ? ashley : i know you will . i love you . abby : i love you . [ coughs ] ashley : [ sobbing ] ian : victor 's your hero now ? ! oh , man . i did not see that one coming . what happened to all those years of resentment toward him , of hating him , of groveling for his approval and then getting kicked in the teeth ? and now that his empire is finally crumbling , that the walls are tumbling down , you 're ready to forgive and forget ? ! adam : yeah , i would n't expect a sociopath like you to understand any of that . ian : [ chuckling ] a sociopath ? adam : yeah . ian : oh , sweetheart , when it comes to sociopath , victor newman wrote the book . hey , if that man gave a damn about you , he would n't have left you here to be barbecue . adam : no , no . i chose to stay , understand ? ian : yeah . adam : i told him to leave . i chose to stay here . ian : and he went , did n't he ? huh ? without so much as a glance in the rearview mirror . you find out exactly how much old pops values your life , huh ? step out of it , adam , will you ! victor deserves every bit of the hell we 've unleashed . what do you say that , uh , we move this whole conversation somewhere cooler , huh ? adam : no , no , no , no , no . no . i could n't stop paragon , but i sure as hell can stop you . ian : hey , do n't you have a wife and a kid to get to ? adam : that 's right . i do . but first , i have to right a wrong , you understand ? ian : oh , right and wrong -- that 's a limited concept . come on . instead of boohooing that the devil made you do it , you ought to be out trying to find a way to disappear , which is what i intend to do . aah ! what are you gon na do , huh ? call the law ? adam : law ? no . who said anything about the law ? i was thinking more along the lines of -- how did you put it , ian , huh ? the big picture ? [ footsteps approaching ] monica : mr. and mrs. newman ? um , monica albright . nick : a social worker ? we were expecting the doctor . monica : uh , dr . greene was called into the delivery room , but she 'll be with you as soon as possible . in the meantime , i want to express my condolences for your loss and answer any questions you may have . sage : [ crying ] why did this happen ? monica : i 'm sorry that i do n't have an answer for you . perhaps you 'd like to speak with the chaplain . nick : we just want to know how this could happen . can we see him ? monica : the doctor will answer all of your questions . nick : please , let us see our baby . monica : in some cases , as in your son 's -- sage : his name is christian . monica : christian . extraordinary measures are taken in an attempt to save a patient 's life . and even if you 're prepared , it can be difficult . sage : [ sighs ] monica : may i suggest it might be better if your final memory is of when he was alive . sage : do n't warn me about seeing my son , monica . i did n't get to touch him or hold him once . so , i would like to see my son . nick : we want to see our baby . and i want to see him right now . victor : i will not leave my son and my daughter in that building . now , i understand it 's too dangerous for you and the team to go back in there . but forgive me . it 's my building and my responsibility . i will go back . nikki : look , paul and his team have been very brave . victor : i understand all that . nikki : he has a responsibility for them . he ca n't endanger them anymore . victor : i will not leave them alone in -- dylan : i - i can try another roof evacuation . paul : look , there is no way to put a chopper down on that building in these conditions . there is zero visibility . the winds are kicking up . come on , dylan . the risk is too high . dylan : i 'm just saying if the pilot is willing , so am i . paul : [ sighs ] one more trip . chelsea : yes . thank you . paul : but when i tell you to get the hell off the roof , i mean it ! you damn well better follow my orders . dylan : okay . okay . victor : all right . let 's do it . paul : you want to try and talk him out of this ? nikki : victor , you go and you be safe . bring them home , all right ? paul : let 's go . victor : let 's go . billy : you 're not doing this without us . paul : you 're gon na stay here . that 's an order . only the ballroom . no lower floors . no stairwells . that understood ? dylan : yeah . [ cracking ] ashley : i do n't know if you can hear me . i 'm not even sure i want you to hear me . [ chuckles ] but i have to tell you something . listen , because of what you said to me -- i lied . [ crying ] i lied when i told you i did n't want to hear it . i really wanted to hear it . so , thank you for telling me . we -- we 're all gon na die , right ? i mean , it 's inevitable . i just -- i did n't see this one coming . [ sniffles ] you and me -- crazy , huh ? but you know what ? if this is how it 's supposed to be for you and me ... well ... then i 'm glad i 'm with you . [ rumbling , clattering ] ian : so only one of us lives to tell the tale , huh ? adam : oh , i 'll get over it . ian : i hate to break it to you , kiddo , but this is my story to tell and my vision . [ thud ] ian : behold my creation in all its glory ! adam : you need to be stopped . ian : you gon na kill me ? adam : yeah . ian : like you killed that little girl ? only this time , you ca n't call it an accident . adam : shut up . ian : this time , it 's murder . adam : shut up . ian : do you want your little boy to remember his daddy that way -- a murderer ? adam : shut up ! ian : is that who you really are ? adam : shut your mouth ! oh , they wo n't call it murder . they 'll call it justice . jack : i should have tried harder to save patty . phyllis : hey . we did what we had to do . we needed to get out of there . jack : patty was always a troubled soul . it was our duty to show her some compassion . phyllis : jack . come on . is this -- is this about the fact i punched her in the mouth ? jack : no . phyllis : look , it was a long time ago , but she nearly killed summer and adam . she tried to strangle me tonight . one punch was compassion . jack : patty wreaked havoc in a lot of lives . i do n't know . maybe some part of me wanted to leave her behind , hoping that all the awful things she did would die with her . phyllis : hey . you ca n't save everyone , not even a superhero like you . you got to know we made the right choice . it was the only choice . jack : it was a choice to keep you safe . i 'm so glad we could do that . everybody else was n't as lucky . lily : were the stairwells intact ? is there any way that cane could have made it to the ballroom ? joe : look , cane is a very determined man , all right ? dylan 's probably loading him up on the chopper right now . jack : absolutely . lily : no . he has that cast on his arm , which is probably slowing him down . no one has heard from him or seen him . i mean ... what am i gon na tell the kids ? joe : look , he 's probably gon na be walking through that door any minute now . all right ? speaking of the kids , why do n't you just go check on charlie and mattie and make sure they 're not eating all that halloween candy . billy : you know , i hate to admit it , but every quality that makes victor an arrogant pain in the ass also means that he 's not gon na give up until he gets what he wants . so , if anybody can find a way to rescue abby , ashley , and stitch , it 's victor . nikki : oh , really ? what if that also means bringing adam home ? billy : i 'm counting on it , nikki . then adam can finally face the punishment that he deserves . abby : help ! help ! can anyone hear me ? ! [ coughs ] [ screams ] hello ? hello ? is anyone out there ? can anyone hear me ? help ! oh , my god . hello ? help ! hello ? ! oh , my god . okay . okay . hello ? is anyone there ? can anyone hear me ? [ coughs ] hello ? help ! [ coughs ] can anyone hear me ? i need help ! help ! i need help ! hello ! hello ! paul : victor , you 've got to get out of here now . this whole place is coming down . let 's go ! victor : we have to die of something , paul . i sure as hell do n't intend for it to be of old age . paul : dylan ! dylan , do you hear me ? over ! dylan : yeah , i made it . paul : where are you exactly ? where are you ? dylan : at the ballroom . paul : you 've got to get out of there now . you 've got two minutes , tops . the building has no structural integrity . dylan ! dylan : adam ! abby ! are you here ? stitch ! ashley ! if you ca n't call out , just hit something . i 'll find you ! dylan : stitch ! abby ! can anybody hear me ? ! paul : dylan , the wind has shifted . the pilot ca n't keep the chopper on the roof any longer . you 've got to get out now . victor : have you seen ashley , abby , or stitch ? dylan : not yet , but if i had a little more time ... paul : no ! you 've got no more time ! victor : what about my son adam ? paul : no ! dylan , listen to me right now ! the chopper 's leaving . you 're gon na be on it ! [ cracking ] dylan : okay . i 'm out of here . [ rumbling , clattering ] paul : chelsea , what the hell are you doing here ? chelsea : i had to come . i had to see for myself . paul : no , no , no . you 've got to get out of here now . chelsea : no ! victor ! where is he ? where is he ? where is he ? where 's adam ? where 's adam ? victor : the rescue people have done all they can , okay ? chelsea : no , no . but he -- no , he promised me . victor : sweetheart ... chelsea : he promised me . victor : sweetheart , i 'm sorry . they have done all they can . chelsea : no . he promised me , though . he promised me . [ rustling ] abby : [ coughing ] ashley : abby ! abby , i told you to go ! abby : no , you told me to get help . i found someone who can help us . adam : need a hand ? ashley : yes . you can get him out of here . adam : all right . yep . ashley : adam ? adam : yeah . abby : mom , he 's gon na help us , mom . he 's gon na get -- ashley : you could have been safe , abby . you could have been out of here . you could have been safe . abby : he 's gon na get us out of here , mom . that was the deal . i told you -- i 'm not gon na leave here without you and stitch , okay ? adam : listen to me . he 's got this -- this head injury , his leg . the only way we 're gon na be able to get him to the lobby is if we rig some kind of sledge , all right ? [ cracking ] abby : [ screams ] ashley : there 's no time . go ! get abby and get out of here ! abby : mom , i 'm not leaving without you ! ashley : go ! adam : listen to me . the only way we get out of here is together , okay ? so , grab his legs . stop arguing and grab his legs . abby : okay . ashley : okay . adam : you ready ? all right . let 's go . let 's go . come on . nick : [ sighs ] our little boy was a warrior , just like we knew he would be . sage : no . he was not . he was helpless and alone . nurse stephens : if you 'd like to see your baby ... take as much time as you need . nick : we wo n't go in there until you 're ready . sage : i have to see him . i have to see christian . i wo n't believe ... that he 's gone unless i see for myself . nick : let me go in . i 'll be with him . sage : i have to do this . ever since he -- he was a heartbeat inside me , there was so much joy and love . but i was ... scared , superstitious , nick . and the nightmares ... the one where he was taken from me ... [ sobbing ] i ca n't do it . i ca n't do it . i ca n't do it . i ca n't do it . i ca n't do it . i ca n't do it . dylan : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] jack : ashley ? abby ? ben ? dylan : i 'm sorry . nobody was there . jack : adam ? lily : no sign of cane ? dylan : [ sighs ] i did n't -- i did n't see anybody . the wind was too much . i only had so much time to check the ballroom . i 'm sorry . nikki : honey , you do n't have to apologize . you 're a hero . victoria : most of us would n't be here if it was n't for you , dylan . billy : victoria 's right . nikki : what about victor ? dylan : he and chelsea are with paul . they 're safe . nikki : [ sighs ] billy : you know , if you only tackled the ballroom , then there could be a chance that people are making their way to the lobby . dylan : i 'm gon na be , uh ... i 'm gon na be straight with you . this fire is totally out of control and the tower is unstable . and if they 're all still in the building , i just do n't know if they 're gon na make it . [ footsteps approaching ] ian : [ groans ] [ weakly ] help me . help ... me . patty : you know , maybe we can help each other . what do you say , hot stuff ? paul : okay . roger that . listen , time 's up . if we wait any longer , there are gon na be three more bodies buried beneath the rumble . chelsea : i 'm not leaving . adam is here because of me . paul : he 's not here because of you . [ muffled talking ] victor : whoa , whoa , whoa . chelsea : oh , my god ! oh , thank god ! adam : some help here . paul : all right . bring him this way . adam : let 's get him down . paul : okay . victor : here we go . there we go . adam : he 's hurt pretty bad . chelsea : are you okay ? you okay ? adam : i 'm all right . i 'm okay . chelsea : oh , my god . paul : stitch ... chelsea : oh , my god . victor : stitch ? paul : yes . [ next_on ] christine : adam newman , you are now facing addition charges for your escape from custody . jack : but patty seemed lucid when she told us she came to warn dylan about something . paul : you find a good attorney , because you 're gon na need one . | ashley wakes up and she and abby try to revive stitch . they try to move him but are n't strong enough . ashley tells abby to find help . when abby is gone , ashley confesses to stitch that she wanted to hear him say that he loves her . paul does n't want to believe that patty is dead . dylan wants to go back to save the rest of the people in the building . paul says he can go back one more time . adam confronts ian but ian is only interested in celebrating his victory over victor and newman enterprises before he disappears . adam wrestles with ian and they struggle until wreckage falls on ian , knocking him unconscious . adam leaves him there . abby finds adam and brings him back to stitch and ashley . in the lobby , victor and chelsea are relieved to see adam , stitch , abby , and ashley . at memorial , dylan announces that no one was in the ballroom when he looked and the fire is out of control . sage struggles to accept that christian has died . she and nick demand to see him , but sage is unable to go inside the room . at the top of the tower , someone approaches ian and he asks for help . it 's patty and she suggests they help each other . |
[ previously_on ] mariah : [ giggles ] tessa : my two favorite things in the world -- music and you . sharon : it 's time for me to move on . nick : to rey ? sharon : i 'm not looking for any kind of relationship anytime soon . rey : you 've been very clear . nikki : i talked to arturo and he is going to remove the statue tonight , and then his crew will handle the plumbing repairs tomorrow . sharon : that gives us a window of time to do what needs to be done . nikki : oh , my god . phyllis : this is really , really not good . victoria : where 's j.t . ? phyllis : billy , i am so sorry , but c.e.o . musical chairs at jabot is over . i have grabbed the last seat , and i do not intend to get up . kyle : we need to monitor phyllis closely before she destroys jabot along with her résumé . kyle : what is happening with this meeting ? the sun is down . i have plans with lola . nice of you to join us . phyllis : oh , i do n't think you 're grasping how this works , kyle . we will meet when it 's convenient for me . that has been the same for every c.e.o . in the history of jabot . billy : we serve at the pleasure of the red queen . phyllis : yeah , that has a nice sound to it . so , buckle up , boys . we are in for a long night . nikki : and your father has picked out the sweetest little pony for christian to ride . of course , we 'll wait until you feel he 's ready . nick : [ sighs ] no , it 's not that . sorry . nikki : well , what is it , sweetheart ? nick : [ sighs ] well , sharon has made it very clear that it is time for me to back off and us working it out is not gon na happen . nikki : so you listened . nick : well , everyone has said it 's not my call to make . sharon has made her decision , and i just need to suck it up and move on . nikki : i know how difficult this is for you . this is why i wanted to see you tonight , just to check in because i know how upset sharon was after she told you you two were over . nick : what , you saw her on halloween ? what were you two doing ? lola : i love the musical theme . tessa : it was my idea . mariah : i thought of it . what ? lola : you can add notes for every special occasion . you 'll have this epic love song swirling from head to toe . tessa : oh , yeah , you know what , i hear it right now . yeah . i can -- no , i got a full orchestration going on . i see strings , some brass , some timpani . who does n't love some good timpani ? it wo n't hurt . much . mariah : oh , yeah , that 's a good -- no . tessa : okay , just give her some time . mariah : [ scoffs ] tessa : so do you have any big plans tonight ? lola : just trying out some new recipes for my truck . mariah : i volunteer . lola : well , kyle beat you to it , but we 'll be just upstairs . you know , rey 's kitchen is so much bigger and better than mine . mariah : so , kyle is meeting the big brother . aka , `` the protective detective , `` huh ? tessa : mm , trademark pending . mariah : on rey 's home turf , no less . lola : what ? no . no , no , no . rey 's working , and what rey does n't know ca n't hurt him . rey : what ? sharon : junk food fiend . rey : who , me ? nah . sharon : yes , you . i know the signs from living with -- i just know the signs . you know , we should do something to try to get better food options here . you know , i always thought that joke about cops and doughnut was that , it was just a joke . but that break room ... rey : have you seen the budget here ? i mean , unless you want to donate some brownies from your coffee shop ... sharon : we 'll exchange brownies for doughnuts ? perfect . why do n't we get lola to bring her truck here twice a week , you know ? get some real good food , food that has n't been sitting in a vending machine for , like , 12 years ? it 's a win all around . rey : lola likes to get a little nuts with the red meat and cheese , but she has some healthy stuff . you know , she 's actually trying out some new recipes at my place tonight . i decided to stay here and work on typing up some files , but she 's always giving me a hard time about not eating any meals . how about you join us ? sharon : um , well , she will be there , right , cooking ? rey : yeah . sharon : i mean , she might not want someone in her space . rey : no , no , no , no , no . she loves a good cheering section . come on . sharon : i 'm in . rey : great . the more people lola has at her table , the happier she is . nikki : do n't worry about it , son . i mean , sharon did n't dump a pitcher full of milk over my head , and i did n't call her something i may have called her years ago . nick : but she told you that she and i ... [ cellphone rings ] nikki : hi , arturo . how are things going with the repairs ? arturo : we 're making progress . the damage was n't as bad as it could have been . my guys are making sure that this place wo n't be dug up again anytime soon . should be done by tomorrow . nikki : well , that 's good to hear . i 'll be right over with the check . additional sponsorship tessa : so your plan tonight to hang at rey 's with kyle ... mariah : was he supposed to , like , swing by the house and then go to the station or change before dinner ? lola : no . why ? mariah : no reason . rey : hey , runt . you know how you 're always worried that you cook too much when you 're trying out new recipes ? well , you 're gon na have two extra mouths to feed tonight . lola : wait . what ? you 're working ! rey : yeah , i changed my mind , and i convinced sharon to join us . lola : seriously ? rey : yeah . lola : no . rey : why ? lola : because it 's a practice run , and it could go awful . rey : no , calm down . sharon loves your cooking . she even suggested that you bring your truck by the station a couple days a week , and i feel like a jerk because i did n't think of it at first . you know sharon , she 's the nicest person . she 's never gon na do anything to make anybody feel bad . that 's not who she is . lola : yeah , i know that . that 's not the point . rey : would you stop worrying ? what are you gon na do ? you 're gon na wait here , or are you gon na put something on the stove ? she 's gon na be here any minute . lola : yeah , i just need -- i , um ... yeah , hang on . rey : hey ! sharon : hey ! rey : perfect timing . sharon : um , is lola ready for me to crash her recipe session ? rey : you know , she 's a little nervous , and the kid 's got nerves of steel . i think she 's trying to impress you . mariah : hey . sharon ? could we -- just for a second . sharon : yeah . um ... what 's up ? mariah : um , so you 're having dinner with rey . sharon : no . not rey . i mean , yeah , but with lola . mariah : oh . okay . um ... just a quick question -- what kind of message do you think you 're sending this guy ? nikki : i am so sorry about this , but i 've got to get to the park to see arturo before he leaves . nick : well , you still have n't answered my question . what were you and sharon doing ? where 'd you run into her ? nikki : oh , sweetheart ... nick : it 's a normal question , mom . nikki : it 's not about the `` what , `` it 's about the `` why . `` it 's about you needing to know more and more about what sharon is thinking and doing and saying . she 's already made it clear to you that she does n't want to be with you anymore , and i 'm sorry as i can be because i know that you still care for her very much . nick : yeah , and i know that you don't . nikki : it 's not about me or my feelings . it 's about you . and you have this wonderful new path in your life . you should embrace it and enjoy it and move on . nick : well , you 're not the first person to say that . it 's just frustrating as hell because sharon and i have gotten past stuff like this before . this time , i do n't know what 's different . nikki : well , sometimes , there 's just one lie too many , and then ... you know that it 's over . i 'm so sorry . when your child is hurting , it 's terrible to watch . i know that you 'll get past it . i have every faith in you . oh , darling . you 'll get through this . nick : thanks , ma . love you . nikki : i love you , too . phyllis : as of this week , we will have enough exclusive luxury cosmetics , skincare products from around the world to line our jaboutique shelves in time for our launch , which is a good thing . that will give kerry enough time to work up her new signature jabot series . now , i 'm gon na need a two - prong marketing attack . one that celebrates our amazing products that we expose to our customers , the other one should be about the customers themselves . we have a wide array of women who love jabot with unique styles and beauty , and that 's amazing . we need to show them that our boutiques are a place that they can go , their haven . their comfort , their pleasure , their experience is all that matters . kyle : makes sense . phyllis : good . i 'm glad you think so . now , i need to see marketing campaigns first thing in the morning . they need to be new , so ... we have a long night ahead of us . kyle : uh , the office is cleared out , and i have plans . phyllis : okay , well , you have a cellphone which means you can cancel your plans . jabot is in crisis mode . if this takes all night , then that 's what it takes . kyle : which i understand , and i 'm happy to stay all night or weekends or whatever , but lola and i were planning on -- phyllis : lola ? this is about a woman ? billy : we 'll come in early in the morning and bang out a new plan . phyllis : and if you 're not finished in time ? the second we lost those patents , we lost major ground . we made a commitment that our boutiques were gon na open for the holiday rush . we have a hard deadline . billy : yeah , i understand . i 'm the one that made the commitment . kyle : i gave lola my word . she 's testing new recipes . phyllis : how does that help me , or the company ? kyle : i ca n't cancel on her last - minute . phyllis : see , there is a difference between `` ca n't `` and `` wo n't `` and you 're telling your c.e.o . right now that you ca n't work because you want to see your girlfriend . kyle : i 'll come in at the crack of dawn , but , right now , i have someplace to be . billy : way to rally the troops . phyllis : i should fire him for that . billy : yeah , fire one of the last abbotts standing . that 'd be great for pr . phyllis : you know what 's amazing ? the one person who is willing to fight for the abbott family business is n't an actual abbott . billy : give him a break , phyllis , okay ? he 's in the rosy part of a new love . then again , you do n't know what loves means . sharon : i can promise you that rey and i have made very firm boundaries . we are colleagues who are also friends , and that 's it . he knows that tonight is not about romance . mariah : that 's good because he 's still married , right ? sharon : uh , and that 's one of the reasons why we set those firm boundaries . mariah : because if you weren't ... sharon : what ? mariah : i 'm just asking -- if it was n't married , would you and he ... ? sharon : oh ! no . no . [ laughing ] no . mariah : good , then you 're not interested . sharon : well , i 'm not in a position to be interested in anyone right now . i mean , after what happened with nick , it 's just all so fresh . mariah : okay . sharon : you keep saying that . mariah : well , it 's just -- `` being in no position `` is a weird way of saying that you 're not interested in the guy that a week ago was digging into your business . sharon : i thought you liked rey . mariah : i do . it 's not that . i just -- i worry . maybe i 'm over - protective , hyper - vigilant . sharon : well , you know what , maybe you 're right . maybe tonight is a mistake . mariah : no , i 'm not saying that you ca n't -- sharon : no , no . i want to cancel , just -- i do n't want to confuse the issue . rey . rey : yeah ? sharon : i 'm gon na have to cancel for tonight . rey : why , did something happen with faith ? sharon : no . it 's me . the deal was to keep things professional , and i know that this was just a friendly invitation and i 'm not reading anything into it ... rey : absolutely . i get it . you 're right . it was a last - minute idea . not my best one . sharon : well , thanks anyway for the invite . rey : of course . we good ? sharon : yeah . rey : all right . rey : hey , lola . lola : hey . rey : turns out you 're gon na have a bunch of leftovers after all . sharon and i had a change of plans . lola : really ? oh , that 's too bad . well , maybe next time , once i get these recipes down . so i 'll see you later ? rey : do n't leave any dishes in my sink . lola : like i ever do . sharon : where did this come from ? mariah : oh , i have no idea . you know , i think somebody might have given it to somebody else , but i have no idea who . tessa : on one of the most romantic holidays of the year , halloween . sharon : aww . who was the lucky recipient ? tessa : oh , uh , it was me , but i do n't know who the giver was . sharon : no idea at all . tessa : but it makes my heart flutter . once i find out who it is , i can say `` thank you . `` mariah : okay , well , now my cheeks are on fire , and this can stop now . tessa : only because i have to go check on tables . mariah : [ chuckles ] sharon : that was adorable . mariah : are we too much ? i think we 're a little too much , and usually i would hate people like us , but i just ca n't stop . sharon : no , why should you ? you have waited so long to feel this way and to have somebody in your life like this . i know that in the beginning i had my concerns about tessa , but i see the way she looks at you , and tessa is committed to you . and , you know what , that 's as good as it gets . billy : do you have an iv back there ? or a funnel connected to something , like a keg stand with something high - octane , maybe ? mariah : that sounds healthy , and this is where i leave . billy : what ? too intense . sharon : uh , plain coffee ? billy : or a mug of bourbon . sharon : would these be work issues or phyllis issues ? billy : see , the beauty of that , sharon , is that it 's both because she now runs my family company . best news ever . sharon : bourbon does seem more sensible , but you do realize you 're in the wrong place . billy : yeah , you 're right . i should skip the bourbon . i do n't need another vice , do i ? sharon : [ sighs ] well , you know , you joke , but you 're doing really well dealing with your gambling addiction . you know , you 're very brave . billy : am i , really ? i mean , it was either that or lose everything that meant anything to me . which basically happened anyway . sharon : that 's not true . you did n't lose everything . things that fell away from you were the things that were creating problems . so now you 're in a better place . billy : that 's what they say about dead people , sharon . sharon : in any case , you know , some people ca n't face their dark side . they are not brave , and they give in , and those people lose everything . you made a choice . and you have your decency , billy . billy : [ chuckles ] yeah , i do n't think anybody 's ever called me `` decent `` before . sharon : well , it 's true . you are decent and brave . you 'll just have to live with it . phyllis : hey , summer . it 's your mom . i was hoping i could lure you back into the office . well , you and some fast food . but it looks like you are busy with a life . that 's fine . to a degree . all right , give me call when you get this . hi . it 's me . what do you think about some burgers and fries ? nikki : well , thank you so much for all your hard work . arturo : it was my pleasure . this park means a lot to the city , and we wo n't be able to work outside much longer , so it was n't a bad way to spend the day . nikki : were there any surprises , any problems i do n't know about ? arturo : i feel like you 're asking me a question you already know the answer to . sharon : not that i want to hear about phyllis , but ... billy : but you want to know about the surreal hellscape that 's going on at jabot with her in charge ? her insatiable taste for power and control ? constant carping about how she 's the only one that can run the business or cares about the business ? sharon : that sounds exhausting . how is it for you ? really . billy : [ sighs ] look , i 've cheated before , okay ? i 've made mistakes . i -- i do n't want to sound like a hypocrite . but when i think about it , it drives me crazy all over again . i mean , we 're supposed to get wiser as we get older , right ? we 're supposed to know that we do n't fall into bed with our exes . and i should not be telling you this because you do n't want to hear all this . sharon : no , it 's making me feel better in a `` misery loves company `` way . billy : oh , really ? well , i will give you a ton of miserable company . sharon : [ laughs ] billy : she 's my boss now . she ruined our relationship , she took the title that i wanted , and now she gives me orders . sharon : oh , well , phyllis loves giving orders , even to people who have no reason to take them because she knows best . for some reason , her passion means that her way is the right way . and the ego that it must take to utterly dismiss someone else 's idea or suggestion that they might have . billy : why do you put up with it and this charity thing ? sharon : what ? billy : i mean , that 's the only reason why you deal with her , right , is the charity thing . why do n't you just walk away ? arturo : you sure you do n't want to wait to give this to me tomorrow once the job 's all done ? nikki : oh , no , take it . i trust you . arturo : cool . uh , well , me and my crew are done for the night . let me walk you to your car . nikki : thanks . i would appreciate that . this is not my favorite place at night . nick : [ sighs ] [ knocks on door ] nick : come in ! phyllis : special delivery . nick : [ chuckling ] oh ! now that is a vision of beauty . phyllis : i expect a really big tip . lola : yeah ? kyle : i 'm downstairs . lola : come on up ! [ knocks on door ] your timing is perfect . kyle : great . [ groans ] hey . oh , you 're green . lola : [ chuckles ] kyle : yum . lola : well , this is me creating . it 's art , not science . kyle : your art . so , should i ask about those texts you sent ? i was all excited to eat , and then i thought i was getting dumped . lola : yeah , there was a little glitch , and then -- boom ! it went away . and it 's okay . but you 're here to work , not look at me like that . kyle : like what ? lola : listen , you ca n't love everything , okay ? you have to have actual opinions . i need to know that i 'm on the right track . kyle : i fully support your mission . and i even brought proof . lola : oh . kyle : may i ? lola : please ! kyle : [ chuckles ] lola : so , i suppose this is a standing invitation ? rey : hey , kiddo . i made it . excuse me . lola : rey ! hi ! hi ! this is ... hi ! kyle : kyle abbott . rey : yeah . i know . the kid who 's kissing my sister is also the kid who likes to dig up graves . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lola : you said you were n't coming to dinner . rey : i live here . lola : yeah , but you could have told me that you were coming back . rey : i still live here . kyle : just to be clear , the whole grave - digging thing , it was -- rey : an accident ? you tripped and fell in a grave with your shovel ? kyle : yes . no . i did it on purpose . rey : oh , that is reassuring . kyle : but , at the time , i had what i felt was a legitimate reason . i was running on adrenaline thinking i was helping someone out , but , yeah , it was awful and not fun , and given what i know now , the regrets are substantial . rey : he 's the reason you did n't want me to come home tonight ? lola : i should have told you , but i wanted to wait for you and kyle to meet . rey : until when ? lola : until the right time . rey : mm , look at us now . we 're meeting . kyle : hey , this is your place . your call . but i 'd love to stay , if that 's okay with you . rey : smells okay ? you did n't go crazy on the garlic this time ? lola : i never go crazy on the garlic . i use it as an aromatic . see how far you would go without the garlic ? nowhere . so , if you need to head back to the station , you know , you can , uh ... kyle : or rey and i could hang out while you create . lola : mm , i -- rey : that sounds good to me . nick : i 'm just wondering what the c.e.o . of jabot is doing , you know , with some side work delivering fast food . do n't you have a company to save ? phyllis : yeah , well , i will go ahead and be back there soon enough . besides , i 'd rather spill some ketchup in your office rather than mine . nick : mm . phyllis : the place is a real dump . nick : yeah , the view is even worse . phyllis : you did good . nick : [ sighs ] so did you . i mean , you 're in the big chair now . i have no idea how you did that , but i 'm impressed . phyllis : sheer force of will . nick : like everything else you do . phyllis : go big or go home . nick : is there any other way ? phyllis : mm . yeah , well , i do n't think i really pulled it off before , not to this extent , but i think i am hitting my stride , you know ? everything is happening . fast . and i think i could be terrified that it could just all fall apart , but i 'm not . i 'm feeling like , `` hey , yeah , bring it . i can handle anything you toss my way . `` and then some . nick : well , i have no doubt . phyllis : are you completely horrified with my hubris ? nick : no way . i mean , maybe if it was someone else saying , but ... you 've got the goods to back it up . you always have . phyllis : thank you . you know what i got to do , though . i got to get my troops just to step it up . i mean , the whole floor checked out when sundown came . nick : welcome to my world . i 've told my staff i want them to all have lives , but maybe they could put their lives on hold until , like , 6 : 00 instead of 5 : 00 . phyllis : [ giggles ] to the glamorous life at the top . sharon : as much as phyllis disgusts me , i am not about to let her drive me away from important charity work . billy : you know you pay other people to do that . sharon : i made a commitment to these women , women who need to start over , women who need to move forward , and when i made that promise , i did n't know about phyllis and nick and the one - night stand . billy : i hear you . i do , and i admire you . you made a commitment . but why phyllis ? she does n't care about other people , and i mean that sincerely . you know , i used to give her the benefit of the doubt , but clearly i 'm a moron . so why does she do it ? is it to make up for past misdeeds , or is it like a conscience thing ? i mean , and this little band that you guys got going on with nikki and vicki , i mean , those are three women that you 'd completely rather avoid . sharon : can i just stop you right there ? because i ca n't tell you how very little i care about what goes on in phyllis ' head . i do not want to think about it at all , not ever . now , if you want to ask her why she 's involved ... billy : yeah , okay . i will shut up . i wo n't even mention her . i would rather talk about someone who actually knows the difference between right and wrong . sharon : uh , well , let 's not get ahead of ourselves . i 'm not saint . you know , i 've made my share of mistakes , and one of them was with you . billy : come on . that is ancient history . and we were both in a bad place . it was the night before i was about to marry someone that i did not want to spend the rest of my life with . sharon : still . we screwed up , and that stayed with me for a long time . but , you know , now when i look back at my life , i understand myself . i know why i made some of the horrible decisions i did . billy : and what ? sharon : and i 've changed . i had shame and regret , and i 'm a different person now . phyllis : so you 're supposedly not the man that sharon fell in love with , which i really kind of find convenient because she can blame you for a misguided night where everyone was on a break , but she can also pretend to be noble , righteous , above capitalism , but fyi , she fell in love with you in high school . if you were still that same guy , she would be complaining that you 're immature . nick : i mean , that 's what i 'm talking about . it 's ambition . it 's making sacrifices , working late , making choices . phyllis : yeah , that you had to make . i mean , look , she drives me crazy , all right ? i just do n't ever think that she knew you . i think that she created a fairytale prince in her mind , you know , this stand - up guy who was gon na fight her battles , and you did . you protected her , but you have always , always wanted your independence away from your family . you have this ambition and fire that is inside of you . and now you are letting it out . but it 's like , `` oh , no , we ca n't ask , we ca n't demand . that 's not nice . `` you are a force to be reckoned with . whatever is inside of you , whatever you see , you take it . and there is nothing -- nothing better than that . you do n't let anything hold you back . if you want something , you grab it . nick : okay . okay , okay . this is a bad idea . we can not do this . phyllis : yeah , well , i think we 're more than capable , actually . nick : no , i 'm saying , the last time we did this , we blew our lives up . phyllis : well , then that means that we do n't have really much more to blow up , unless you think sharon 's gon na come in here in a few minutes . nick : oh , no , she 's made it very clear that is not happening , but i do n't want to do this rebound thing with you . i mean , i respect you too much . phyllis : it 's nice to be respected . it 's nice to roll around naked with you , too . i hear you . i do . i hear you . i just -- i think i wanted the burgers and the hang time . i think that 's really what i needed . anything else would have just been a really fun bonus . nick : [ chuckles ] yeah . phyllis : okay . i 'm gon na head back to the office . next time , dinner 's on you . rey : so , the only two places you 've worked at are , uh , newman and jabot ? lola : how 's the citrus in this ? rey : it 's fine . kyle : i had an internship on wall street , but , yeah , my only two paying jobs so far have been with newman and jabot . rey : and you live in the family home ? lola : and i live with arturo . what 's your point here ? kyle : it 's great -- family , food , laundry . rey : mm . those last two , the staff take care of that , huh ? you like spicy food ? kyle : love it ! i got education in new york . indian , thai , ethiopian . rey : that 's great . lo , bring me one of those peppers . lola : what , this ? rey : yeah , just bring me one , please . lola : for what ? for kyle ? be serious . kyle : what , is it another taste test ? love it . let me give it a shot . rey : see ? come on . lola : you 're gon na melt your face . kyle : i never liked this face much anyways . rey : you 're right , it 's -- it 's too much . it 's too much . kyle : seriously . no , i 'm good to go . rey : you heard the man . come on . kyle : [ coughs ] wow . is it hot in here ? [ coughing continues ] rey : hey . kyle : holy -- rey : yeah . lola : milk ! not water . are you two proud of yourselves ? kyle : [ coughs ] so proud . rey : [ chuckles ] kyle : never prouder . my finest moment . [ groans , cough ] ooh ! that 'll wake you up . let me do the dishes while you [ coughs ] create . lola : you do n't have to do that . kyle : [ coughing continues ] [ groans ] it 's either this or pass out . do n't let me pass out in front of your brother . [ coughs ] [ cellphone rings ] rey : hey , chief . what 's up ? mariah : you know , earlier , when i said about not wanting a full body tattoo of our love song on me , i was talking about the tattoo . not about us . tessa : yeah , of course i know . besides , i can sing our song to you whenever i want . mariah : oh , you 've written it ? tessa : i write it all day , every day . when you ask me what i 'm thinking , i 'm writing it . we 're writing it together . and i do n't ever want it to stop . billy : i meant what i said at the wedding . i owe you for clueing me in . sharon : hmm , well , i ca n't really say it was my pleasure , but you 're welcome . billy : cheers to a wedding of misery , and for sparing me one of my own . sharon : that 's the spirit . billy : mm - hmm . is n't this nice ? it 's like we have our own little broken heart society . sharon : mm , yeah , but broken , you know , that 's kind of brutal . billy : yeah , but at least it 's still beating . sharon : [ chuckles ] that 's true . oh , gosh . what 's wrong ? rey : j.t . hellstrom . kyle : rey took off all fired up . what do you think that call was about ? lola : uh , work , but the timing was perfect . he 'd finally stop grilling you , and you did n't pass out . you know , you did n't have to commit suicide by pepper just to have him like you . kyle : i have a confession to make . i might have laid it on a little thick about the peppers . i won more than one bet at frat parties with my asbestos tongue . lola : huh . impressive . but not well - thought - out because my brother may tolerate you for now , but i am afraid to kiss you , so win - lose . kyle : [ groans ] damn it . [ chuckles ] lola : but maybe after dessert ? kyle : [ sighs ] rain check ? sorry . i got to head out . lola : for real ? kyle : i got to be at the office early tomorrow . lola : okay . i understand . thank you , though , for coming tonight and , um , thank you for my apron . kyle : mm . so , i 'm getting mixed mssages here . your apron 's saying `` hurry up , `` but if you 're still scared of my fiery hot lips ... lola : oh , no , yeah , i 'm terrified . yeah . mm . kyle : [ chuckles ] rey : the commission wants to shut down the hellstrom investigation . sharon : oh . billy : so that 's it ? i mean , this guy terrorizes victoria and who cares ? come on , that guy belongs in jail so he does n't ever touch victoria again . rey : well , unless i can find him in the next week , they are shutting me down . it is over . sharon : that 's terrible news . | phyllis informs billy and kyle that they need a new marketing campaign by morning . kyle heads for the door as he has plans with lola and phyllis gives him a hard time about wanting to see his girlfriend . billy tells phyllis she does n't know what love means . nicki and nick are at the club and nicki slips that sharon seemed upset after telling nick they are finished . nick presses why and where nicki had seen sharon and nicki sidesteps his questions by telling him that he needs to move on . at the coffeehouse lola , mariah and tessa are talking and lola mentions cooking dinner for kyle . it is nearly foiled as rey and sharon arrive and rey tells lola he invited sharon . mariah pulls sharon aside to ask what sort of signals is she sending rey . sharon rethinks her decision and tells rey they need to remain professional and declines . lola is relieved her plans with kyle are back on . billy shows up at the coffeehouse and sits with sharon and they talk about their cheating exes . sharon bashes phyllis and tells billy he is brave in dealing with his addiction . billy asks sharon why she puts up with phyllis . sharon says she wo n't let phyllis chase her away from a charity where women need her . sharon mentions her time with billy and says she is a different person now . |
[ previously_on ] connor : i like it like this . the three of us . you have 24 hours to give me the money your dearly departed husband owed me . jack : it 's true . theo is dina 's grandson . tessa : visiting and , uh , living somewhere is different . mariah : would you relax ? it 's perfect . it 's home . sharon : you put your heart on the line . you found love . i could n't be happier for you . mariah : all right . one surprise anniversary party coming up . mariah : ca n't you get somebody else to clean up ? sharon : i guess i could . is that your subtle way of volunteering ? i could really use the help around here . mariah : you 're not serious , right ? because you know what tonight is . sharon : [ gasps ] oh , my gosh . i almost forgot . yes ! i have to put in that big order for coffee beans . mariah : no , no , no . sharon : kidding . mariah : you know what , we 're gon na discuss what constitutes a joke at a later date . but tonight , at my anniversary party , i would really like you to keep the funny to yourself . sharon : okay . will do . i 'll be there . mariah : okay . and if there 's any opportunity to make a speech or say a few words , could you just corral your thoughts ? because i know tessa and i got off to a rocky start . but tonight , i just really want to focus on the good . sharon : my lips are sealed . mariah : and you 're sure she 's gon na like the surprise ? sharon : [ scoffs ] yes . she is going to love this . kyle : you were n't a fan of theo when you first met him . listen to your instincts . he 's the same person he was when he got to town . finding out you share dna does n't change who you are at your core . it just changes how you see someone . look , all i 'm asking is that you dig a little . find out who he really is . chelsea : abby ! hey . i was just thinking about you . abby : yeah ? what 's up ? chelsea : heh ... uh , simon black , the guest that checked in earlier . have you by chance spoken to him again ? abby : no . why do you ask ? nick : yeah , why ? should i be worried ? jack : kyle , theo is family . and as you know , family for me has always been sacrosanct . kyle : i just think you 're getting so caught up in the connection to dina 's past that you 're romanticizing this connection to theo . you 're turning a blind eye to who he really is . jack : or maybe you 're allowing your rocky history with theo to cloud your judgment . kyle : it validates my concerns . you can not ignore his past , dad . jack : he was a different man when he was with dina . look , we lose nothing in taking a chance . kyle : i just hope i do n't have to say , `` i told you so . `` jack : kyle , i 've got a meeting i 've got to get to . can we talk about this later ? kyle : yeah . good night . chelsea : i heard the guy is connected . a big investor . so i thought maybe he mentioned what brought him to genoa city . abby : oh . not to me , but you can check his reservation on the computer if you 're interested . chelsea : oh , i mean , that 's okay . i mean , just as a good hotel manager , it 's always important to know what 's bringing your clientele through the door , so ... uh , which brings me to my next question . are you here to see me ? nick : no . [ laughter ] i 'm here to see jack . uh , i 'm gon na get his take on me running for city council . chelsea : oh , yeah ? nick : yeah . he 's got a lot of experience in politics . abby : well , he 's the guy to turn to if you 're looking for sage advice . jack : oh , this looks like an interesting conversation . you 're already trying to win their votes ? nick : yes . chelsea : hi , jack . abby : we were just talking about you . jack : oh ? how did i do ? abby : okay . for a campaign advisor . jack : that 's why i 'm here . abby : [ chuckles ] chelsea : oh , i should get back to work . excuse me . i 'll see you at home . nick : okay . chelsea : bye . jack : see ya . chelsea : bye . abby : is everything okay with chelsea ? nick : yeah . why ? abby : i do n't know . i 'm just curious . she seems a little off . nick : you know , i think she 's just exhausted with work and going back and forth to see connor . i mean , she 's trying to spend every minute possible with him . abby : got it . nick : no worries . she 's gon na get her schedule dialed in soon . abby : all right . well , if you 'll excuse me , i have to get back to work . bye . jack : see ya . okay . level with me . how do you really feel about this ? nick : chelsea is doing what every good mother should do . she is completely investing in her son , and i support her . jack : yeah , but it 's adam . nick : do i think he 's gon na try and use this to play on chelsea 's emotions ? yes , i do . but he 's gon na fail . connor : no ! adam : connor ? hang on , buddy ! i 'm coming . additional sponsorship tessa : oh . it 's a little empty . where 's the dinner crowd ? mariah : i do n't know . i guess it 's just us . tessa : did you ... do something ? mariah : no . i promise . i did nothing . tessa : not even a special surprise ... for our anniversary ? mariah : you remembered . tessa : of course i did . it 's been a year since we moved in together . mariah : well , in honor of that , uh , very special day , i 'm gon na ask you to do me a favor . tessa : name it . uh ... mariah : wear these . tessa : a blindfold and some headphones ? tessa : just humor me . you 're gon na go chill in abby 's office . you 're gon na put on these headphones with the music already queued up . and when the music is over , you 're gon na come out and join me . tessa : [ inhales ] well , one thing about you is that you never disappoint . so i will do anything for you . including whatever this is . mariah : [ chuckles ] tessa : oh . oh , no . mariah : happy anniversary , tess . tessa : hap -- happy anniversary . oh ! oh , i love this song . mariah : tessa ? can you hear me ? [ louder ] can you hear me ? [ snapping ] see me ? no ? lola : mariah , i , um ... what have you done ? mariah : tessa is in for the biggest surprise of her life . lola : wait , she does n't know ? mariah : no , she has no clue . she ca n't see or hear anything . and so i 'm gon na put her in abby 's office , and we 're gon na get to work , okay ? lola : we do n't have much time . mariah : is everything done on your end ? lola : yeah . every dish that has ever curled your toes . mariah : perfect . perfect . and , uh , what about the decorations ? kyle : look no further , ladies . the master decorator and party planner extraordinaire is here . she o - okay ? mariah : yeah , she 's fine . tessa does n't know it yet , but she 's about an hour away from having her mind blown . kyle : mm . mariah : i 'll see you guys in a minute . tessa : hmm ? oh . mariah : go slow . okay . this way . come on , now . tessa : okay . oh , gosh . it 's so dark . kyle : hey , baby . lola : hi . [ tessa yells ] adam : you feel better now ? adam : you know what always used to calm me after a nightmare was a little bit of water or some juice , okay ? okay . okay . okay . i 'm gon na stay right here . okay ? i 'm gon na stay by your side . you want me to read to you ? i can find a little story that you like . okay . no problem . look , we 'll just sit , okay ? we 'll just sit . daddy 's here . it 's gon na be okay . nick : well , you do know how i feel about adam . jack : you 're right to be on guard . nick : but this is about connor and chelsea . and being the bigger man , and doing what is best for them , and for christian . adam : no , i 've tried everything that i can think of . he wo n't talk . he wo n't let me leave his side . so i am out of ideas . chelsea : just , uh , tell him to hang in there , i love him , and -- and mom 's on her way . nick : what 's going on ? chelsea : hey . um ... it 's connor . i 've got to run . if abby comes looking for me , just -- nick : oh , she 'll understand . chelsea : okay . nick : go . chelsea : thanks . an official message from medicare . kyle : need a hand ? i think we 're running out of time . mariah : is this your way of telling me that i 'm doing everything wrong ? because if you would like to take over , then , please , be my guest . kyle : oh , i do have a reputation to uphold . mariah : is there anything that you ca n't do ? kyle : make a certain new family member disappear . but i 'm working on that . do n't ask . i promised i would n't talk about it tonight . mariah : you know , you can talk to me any time , because i owe you one . kyle : yeah , you do . 'cause you do n't know the first thing about decorating . jack : so , tell me what your plans are . how far do you want to take this thing ? you want to stop at city council , or do you have bigger plans for a higher office in the future ? nick : yeah , i have n't thought that far ahead . i just want to try an be as useful as i can , and do as much good as possible for genoa city . jack : where 's your old man stand on this ? is he supporting your candidacy ? nick : have n't really talked to him about it . but my mother 's the one who convinced me to run , and to do it on my own . jack : that 's probably good advice . it 's sending out the right message . you 're not using newman connections . this is not a vanity project . you 're gon na stand taller , and separate yourself from the family history . nick : well , that independent image is gon na bump into a hard , cold reality very soon . i mean , the newman name , its legacy , all the mistakes i 've made ... i mean , that alone is enough to convince me that this could be an exercise in futility . jack : there is no one in all of politics that is completely without baggage . it 's all in how you handle it . nick : they 're gon na call me an elitist , privileged . jack : and you 're gon na prove to them that you 're your own man . you always have been . you could have taken a cushy job in the family company . instead , you cut yourself free , started your own business . and it was a great success . yes , you inherited a lot of money . you gave it away to charity . and now you are developing affordable housing for low - income families . you 're giving the people of genoa city the chance to have a safe place to live . phyllis : [ clapping ] adam : glad you could make it . chelsea : yeah . what happened ? is he okay ? adam : i do n't know . he woke up screaming , and i ran to him . chelsea : did he say anything ? adam : he said nothing . chelsea : uh , could he have seen something that scared him , like a movie ? adam : no , nothing . connor : mom ! chelsea : hi , buddy . ohh ! [ smooches ] connor : i knew you 'd come . chelsea : what 's going on , my little man ? here , let 's sit down . let 's sit down . what is going on ? your dad tells me that you had a bad dream ? how scary was it ? connor : worse than that time we first moved in with calvin . chelsea : ohhh . i 'm sorry . that 's no good . but everything 's okay . i 'm here now . there 's nothing to worry about . plus , what do we do , usually , when we feel scared or worried ? connor : magic eyes . chelsea : [ chuckles ] yeah ! it 's been a while , though . do you remember how it goes ? [ rhythmically ] `` what do you see with those magic eyes ? what do you see that 's fun ? try to name all the things you love . let 's say them one by one . `` connor : video games . chelsea : yes ! connor : christmas eve . chelsea : oh , that 's a good one . connor : and monster trucks . chelsea : okay . connor : movies and popcorn . chelsea : [ gasps ] oh , i like that . connor : mom . dad . chelsea : what are mine ? an empty beach . uh , flying a kite . [ gasps ] ooh ! warm sand between your toes . wishing on the shooting stars . a hand to hold . the cool side of a pillow . [ chelsea and connor chuckle ] people everywhere jack : phyllis . would you like to weigh in ? how do you feel about nick announcing his candidacy ? phyllis : i think it 's ... great . seeing my two favorite ex - husbands talk and , you know , make things happen in my hotel . [ chuckles ] jack : you care to join us ? phyllis : oh , i do n't really have the stomach for politics . nick : but you always have an opinion , though . jack : oh , does she ever . well , listen . good luck . and not with the election . uh , you got that in the bag . phyllis : wait , with me ? nick : [ chuckling ] thanks . jack : well ... [ sighs ] i 'll talk to you later . nick : see ya . jack : phyllis . phyllis : bye , jack . i saw your announcement . nick : yeah . phyllis : `` a new man for a new city . `` nick : that 's clever . phyllis : uh - huh . feel free to use it . free of charge . nick : yeah , i 'll let you know . you do n't seem too keen on this idea . why ? chelsea : he asleep ? adam : like a baby . chelsea : poor little guy . adam : how did you make everything okay ? chelsea : i 'm his mom . he needs me . adam : i know that . but -- and forgive me for bringing this up , but it was just a couple days ago he was screaming about not wanting to go back home with you . and now , tonight ... chelsea : he knows i 'm gon na love him no matter what . he knows there 's nothing he can say or do to ever push me away . it 's unstoppable , unshakeable , unconditional love . i mean , that 's why he as acting out the other day , and that 's why he insisted on living here with you . he 's testing you . he 's testing your love for him . but he knows things are never gon na change between us . adam : [ clears throat ] look , chelsea , i know that you were n't completely on board with connor living with me . and i realize that probably hurt you . and i just want you to know , that was not my intention . chelsea : i know . thank you . adam : yeah . and the two of you , it 's like ... you were so symbiotic . you know , you need him . and he needs you . you guys make each other ... i do n't know . more complete . chelsea : he 's my world . i mean , do you have any idea what could have sparked this ? has he said anything ? adam : no . there 's been nothing as far as i can remember . there 's been nothing . chelsea : could it have been , like , a video game ? has he mentioned anything happening at school ? or -- or someone outside of school . has anybody said anything to him ? adam : no . he has n't mentioned anything to me . but it sounds like you are worried about something specific . and , chelsea , if it 's about our son , i need to know what it is . mariah : hey ! sharon : hi . rey : happy anniversary . mariah : thank you so much . i 'm so glad you guys could come . rey : where 's tessa ? mariah : she 's in abby 's office . so , go in , get a drink . uh , relax . yeah . rey : okay . let 's do it . mariah : go , go , go . abby : hey . mariah : hey . abby : i 'm not late , am i ? mariah : no . you 're right on time . and if i have n't said it a hundred times before , thank you so much for letting us use your restaurant for the night . abby : well , i do n't know how you two managed to stay together after everything you 've been through . that does n't happen every day . [ timer rings ] oh ! it 's time . guys , places ! places ! go , go , go ! go ! hey . all : happy anniversary ! tessa : [ exclaiming ] am i dreaming ? did you do all of this for us ? mariah : well , with a little help from our friends . tessa : just when i think i have you all figured out . mariah : the best is yet to come . tessa : mm . [ applause ] wow ! `` the young and the restless `` will continue . phyllis : listen , i 'm not saying you should n't run . nick : but ? phyllis : [ sighs ] i 'm just afraid that politics will change you . nick : you know , it 's interesting . phyllis : what is interesting ? nick : i would have thought that you more than anyone would be down for change . phyllis : i thought you re - discovered yourself after you walked away from dark horse . nick : how ? phyllis : uh , okay . you stood to get all your properties back and make millions , thanks to me , and you turned all of that down . you said you did n't want money . money did n't make you happy . you just wanted to be happy . i thought you were . why do you want to mess that up ? nick : i ca n't be happy in politics ? phyllis : you 're too good . and if you get elected -- when or if you get elected , then you have to be a different man . and you have to cater to others and their agendas and all the things that they want you to do . and you -- you want to help people . you have so many ideas for helping people . nick : and i can do that . i can help thousands of people with the decision- making process . i can do it from the inside . phyllis : you 're not possibly this naive , are you ? [ sighs ] and -- unh - uh . i 'm not gon na go there . nick : say it . phyllis : no . nick : say it . phyllis : you 're victor newman 's son . you have done a really good job not being him . and i am just afraid that , after you 've spent a lifetime making your own rules and blazing your own trail ... that , finally , it will be politics that turns you into your father . kyle : hold on a second , people . let 's give credit for this successful coupling where credit is due . if we 're going to raise our glasses , let 's drink to me . lola : wow ! what did my husband just say ? sharon : yes , remind us . exactly what did you do ? abby : seriously , kyle . kyle : it 's true . if it had not been for my prodigious talent at matchmaking , these two lovebirds would have never fallen in love . lola : okay . forgive my husband 's modesty . [ laughter ] kyle : and it all started on a warm summer night . mariah : hey , to be fair , kyle , tessa and i knew each other way before that night . tessa : yeah . kyle : but you had not clicked until that magical night on the rooftop of the athletic club , where they barely watched a sci - fi film under the stars , because they realized they only had eyes for each other . lola : wow . kyle : you 're welcome . lola : i did n't know that you wanted all the glory for bringing them together . kyle : i 'm only saying that if the two of you start a family , naming the kid kyle would be a fitting tribute . [ laughter ] abby : okay , how much has he had to drink ? kyle : i have a lot invested in this relationship , abby . the long nights spent with mariah as her relationship therapist . abby : you ? mariah : there was a lot of quid pro quo going on there , okay ? kyle : is it my fault the course of true love is never smooth ? tessa : but somehow we all made it through . mariah : mm . lola : okay , i just have to say something . you two are the best friends a girl could have . from spreading the word about my food truck , helping me figure out the riddle that is mr . kyle abbott ... [ abby chuckles ] ... being there by my side through the bachelorette and my wedding . and , let 's face it , everything else . so , i am so proud to have you both in my life . congratulations on finding love and making it last . sharon : okay . i guess it 's my turn . mariah : mom ? tessa : oh , you really do n't have to . sharon : uh , no . i really do . [ abby and lola chuckle ] [ sighs ] i had my doubts in the beginning . mariah : yes , you did . sharon : but i have never been happier to have been proven wrong . i am so impressed and enchanted by your love . this relationship has changed both of you . it 's taken the rough edges off of you . it 's made you more forgiving , more trusting , and mature and creative . thank you for making me eat my hat . [ light laughter ] um ... i could n't be happier to raise my glass to tessa and mariah . rey : to tessa and mariah . kyle : hear , hear . abby : proving that true love does exist . mariah : cheers ! rey : cheers ! there you go . tessa : thank you , all of you , for making this such an unforgettable night . [ sniffles ] mariah : well ... it 's not over yet . tessa : it 's not ? mariah : no . we have actually reached the entertainment portion of our night . abby : tessa , are you singing ? tessa : uh ... uh , i do n't think so . am i ? mariah : nope . nope , she 's not . i know , uh , tessa is usually the one that sparkles in the spotlight , but tonight , for one night only , for a very , very limited engagement ... it 's me . tessa : [ gasps ] seriously ? mariah : i hope you 're up for one more surprise . even if it is very , very cheesy . tessa : i 'm ready if you are . holy mother of thin . mariah : with your indulgence , here goes nothing . [ abby chuckles ] mariah : you 're my candy corn and cupcakes on halloween . [ laughter ] kyle : oh , okay . mariah : my everyday ice cream for the in - between . you 've got my heart leaping on a trampoline . [ laughter ] if you were royal , you would be my queen . [ guests murmur ] because , tessa , my sugar sweet tessa , you 've made a mess - a of my heart . [ laughter ] tessa , there ai n't no less - a . you ripped my whole coolness apart . with a bridal bouquet and a friendly shove , we were destined forever , we 're hand in glove . my heart overflows with hot lava love . abby : ooh ! abby : ooh ! [ laughter ] mariah : when i oversleep , it 's you i 'm dreaming of . my tessa . honey - voiced tessa . happy anniversary , my love . [ guests clapping ] tessa : that 's the sweetest thing ever . mariah : yeah , i know . it 's all your fault . [ laughter ] abby : okay , happy anniversary -- first anniversary to this beautiful couple . here 's to many more . sharon : hear , hear . abby : cheers ! all : cheers ! adam : do you have any idea what might have caused connor 's nightmare ? 'cause if you do , please tell me so i can help , chelsea . chelsea : there is something . adam : okay . then what is it ? chelsea : video games . video games . you know , he goes online , and i supervise him as much as i can , but there 's only so much i can do . adam : okay , so , what , you think some other player has been sending him messages , or he 's looking at something that is too violent ? chelsea : i do n't know . maybe . adam : okay . well ... [ sighs ] i will keep an eye out for it . chelsea : okay . thanks . adam : yeah . anything for connor . of course . chelsea : you know , i just need to make sure he feels safe . i need to make sure he is safe . adam : what are you -- are you implying that you do n't think he 's safe here with me ? chelsea : no . no , actually . i did n't -- heh . i did n't mean that at all . adam : okay . well , then , why do n't you please explain ? chelsea : i -- heh . i did n't mean that . i meant , i do n't want you to get caught up , you know , if this happens again and you ca n't console him if he 's had a nightmare . although i have no doubt you would have come up with a solution eventually . adam : look , i understand . i 'm a little rusty at the fatherhood thing . chelsea : no . listen , i - it -- it took me a lot of trial and error to try to figure out how to calm him down when he 's feeling overwhelmed , i promise . adam : i thought it was just `` mother magic . `` chelsea : well , yeah , obviously . i mean , it 's a lot of that . but it -- you know ... i can give you a secret if you want . you want to learn it ? magic eyes ? adam : yes . chelsea : okay . so , it goes , `` what do you see `` ... adam : `` with those magic eyes ? `` oh , my god . they -- they are magic , are n't they ? chelsea : yeah . um ... so , uh ... so , it goes , `` what do you see with those magic eyes ? what do you see that 's fun ? `` adam : mm - hmm . `` name everything that you love . `` chelsea : `` list them one by one . `` adam : `` one by one . `` that 's right . chelsea : there you -- [ laughs ] `` let 's list them , `` yeah , `` one by one . `` that 's good . you got it . adam : yeah ? chelsea : and then he lists all of his favorite things . it really helps with his anxiety . you know , helps distract him . gets his mind off of whatever it is that 's worrying him . adam : well , thank you . and i know that i have said this before , but i really want to work with you on the parenting thing . not against you . chelsea : i believe you . adam : good . chelsea : great . um ... all right , well , i should be going . adam : yeah . of course . chelsea : um ... so ... just let me know if he needs anything , day or night , okay ? adam : i know where to find you . chelsea : okay . adam : okay . phyllis : i 'm dead serious . nick : [ scoffs ] i can tell . phyllis : then why are you laughing ? nick : because what you said has been my biggest fear my whole life . that i 'd turn into my father . and maybe i 've come close a few times , like when i tried to impersonate j.t . phyllis : yeah . nick : yeah . phyllis : what pulled you back from the brink ? nick : i hated the way it made me feel . i swore i 'd never feel like that again . phyllis : then don't . promise me . please . nick : i promise you . i 'm never gon na turn into my father . phyllis : well , then , great . well , all i can do is wish you luck . you definitely have my vote . nick : well , i 'm counting on it . phyllis : okay . abby : don't ... even ... think about it . phyllis : wow . you know , with all of you who are accusing me of trying to make a play for nick , i may just have to give in to peer pressure and hit that . again . rey : thank you . sharon : doubts about tessa ? i had nothing but . i was worried that she was just using mariah , and would break her heart . that their involvement was nothing more than a game to her . rey : what changed your mind ? sharon : mariah 's unwavering devotion . and realizing that there was nothing i could say or do that would change her mind . so i watched , and i waited and worried , and then ... nothing happened . rey : they 're happy , hm ? sharon : they 're ... they 're really ... good for each other . rey : but ? sharon : um ... nothing . i , uh -- i 'm -- i 'm really , really happy for them . i am . uh , it 's just , you know , here 's mariah in this serious and committed relationship , and ... and ... you know , it 's -- noah 's halfway around the world , and faith 's at boarding school , and ... rey : these are good things . sharon : yes . no . i know . do n't get me wrong , they are . it 's just ... okay , look , it -- it 's not them , all right ? it 's me . sharon : i do n't really know how to put my finger on this , but i just feel like my life is getting smaller and bigger at the same time . i mean , personally , professionally . rey : what happened to that master 's program you were doing online ? sharon : oh . um ... you 'll be happy to know that i 'm very close to getting my degree . rey : there you go . that 's great . right ? man , i remember all those nights you stayed up studying when we were living together . bet you must be happy you 're almost finished , huh ? sharon : yeah . even though my classes will be over , i will never stop learning . you know , every time i think i have things under control , or i finally understand everything ... rey : you get hit with a brand - new set of changes . sharon : exactly . another growth experience . better things . rey : better things ? what do you say we work towards that ? sharon : how ? [ coins clinking ] [ music plays ] rey : may i have this dance ? there . that feels better already . mariah : we made it . tessa : first anniversary . and a hundred more to come . mariah : ooh . i like the sound of that . tessa : we do make beautiful music together . mariah : did you ever think -- tessa : no . i thought love was something that happened to other people . you believe in me . and no one 's ever trusted me like you do . mariah : well , no one has ever looked at me or touched my heart the way that you do . tessa : call me crazy , but it feels like , the more that i love you , the more i 'm me . mariah : because this is right . tessa : you stood by me when i was far from my best . mariah : i knew there was more to you than your history and your mistakes . tessa : you are easily the best thing that 's ever happened . mariah : i know . [ both laugh ] well , me and , uh ... and that delicious cake that lola made . so good . tessa : so good . what do you say that , uh , we continue this celebration at home ? mariah : mm ... i do n't know . i 'm pretty tired . tessa : mm . well , i think i am definitely willing and able to sweep you off your feet . [ both laugh ] mariah : [ giggling ] all right . are you seriously keeping that ? no ! no , no , no . we 're tossing it when we get home . tessa : oh , i 'm hanging it up . i 'm hanging it on the wall . mariah : we 're tossing it when we get home . tessa : oh , no , no , no , no , no . mariah : that 's not fair ! [ both laughing ] chelsea : hey . sorry i had to rush off like that . nick : chelsea , you never , ever have to apologize for being there for your son . chelsea : [ sighs ] nick : how 's connor doing ? chelsea : he 's fine . now . he had a nightmare . nick : adam could n't handle it ? chelsea : he was in over his head . nick : oh . well , i 'm glad he called you . he really needs you . chelsea : i hate this . nick : i know . chelsea : i -- [ scoffs ] nick : i know . connor and i both know that you would move heaven and earth for him . chelsea : i knew you 'd understand . nick : any idea what caused the nightmare ? chelsea : [ sighs ] not really . but ... i do know , i have to fix this . nick : fix what ? chelsea : i do believe he had a bad dream , but ... what if connor 's pulling a fast one ? pulling at my heartstrings , getting me to go over to his dad 's house late at night , making me work with adam so we can make him happy again . nick : you think he 's manipulating you ? chelsea : what kid does n't want his parents to be together . maybe connor thinks he can make us one big , happy family again . nick : well , it could be . but ... chelsea : but what ? nick : i do n't know . you think that 's coming from connor ... or from adam ? adam : what do you see with those magic eyes ? connor : dad ? adam : hey , bud . is everything okay ? connor : i like it when mom is here . adam : yeah ? so do i . | phyllis tells nick that she hopes his election campaign wo n't turn him into victor . abby warns phyllis not to even think about getting back together with nick . phyllis tells abby that so many people are telling her that so she might just have to go after nick again . connor has a nightmare and since adam ca n't calm him he calls chelsea and she rushes to the penthouse to calm connor . chelsea later tells nick what happened and that she thinks connor is manipulating her so she and adam will get back together . nick thinks adam is using connor to manipulate her into getting back together with hum . mariah throws tessa a surprise first anniversary party . |
j.t . : hey , colleen , you 're all right , okay ? you 're safe now . sierra : we wo n't let anything happen to you . colleen : i know . i 'm sorry . i just ca n't stop crying . j.t . : it 's all right . do n't worry about it . colleen : i was just so freaked . sierra : well , who would n't be ? going into gina 's like that , seeing kevin ? j.t . : colleen , what were you thinking ? colleen : i do n't know . it was just something i had to do . j.t . : well , do n't ever pull a stunt like that again , okay ? colleen : okay , i wo n't . i turned around , and he was right behind me . j.t . : that freak must have followed you there . colleen : he said he was walking by when he saw me go in . sierra : yeah , right . colleen : my god , he scared the living daylights out of me . j.t . : did he touch you ? did he lay a hand on you ? colleen : no . he said he only wanted to talk , that he did n't mean me any harm , like i 'm dumb enough to believe that . sierra : that guy is such a sleaze . j.t . : well , do n't worry about it , okay ? when i 'm through with him , he 's never gon na hurt you ever again . [ scene_break ] esther : mmm . this is the best prime rib i 've had in a long time , mrs. c . kay : yes , well , gina improves the quality of food no matter where she goes . esther : yeah , but i bet she misses her old place though . kay : i know how she feels . esther : you 're just picking at your salad . kay : esther , for god 's sake , i am not hungry . esther : mrs. c. , it is really important that you eat . gina : hi , ladies . how is everything ? esther : oh , we were just saying , gina , everything is so much better since you took over . gina : oh , esther , thanks . kay : ca n't tell you how happy i am that you 're managing this . gina : oh , well , i owe it all to john abbott . he spoke to the owner . i was even able to bring some of my old staff with me . kay : hmm . gina : to tell you the truth , katherine , i did n't know what i was gon na do after the fire . kay : well , john 's a very good friend . gina : yes , he is . gina : katherine , what 's wrong ? you do n't seem like yourself . esther : well , it 's no wonder . the poor woman has been forced out of her own home , kicked out by that miserable she - devil . it 's a crime is what it is . kay : esther , please . moving out was my choice . and i certainly have nothing -- nothing at all -- to complain about . esther : okay , fine . then i 'll save you the trouble and complain for you . [ scene_break ] man : if i had a better idea of exactly what you wanted , ms . abbott ... jill : brightness . i want this whole room to reflect joy and happiness . i want vivid colors , and i want more modern furniture . man : a complete , radical change . jill : radical , yes . that 's exactly it . and i want it done by the first of the year . man : the whole house ? jill : well , i suppose the bedrooms could wait , but the whole downstairs -- i want it done by christmas . man : would n't you rather wait until after christmas ? it would be a lot less hectic by then . jill : no . no . this has to be done by then . now listen , i want you to make this your first priority , okay ? spare the expense . man : okay , then . why do n't i draw up some sketches , put together some colors and have them ready for you , let 's say , the beginning of next week ? jill : oh , that is perfect . thank you . man : i 'll show myself out . jill : okay . bye . man : bye . jill : well , hello , stranger . larry : jill , um , what in the hell is going on in here ? [ scene_break ] nikki : what did you say ? victoria : you heard me , mother . nikki : no . the answer is no . sharon : nikki , you are being totally unreasonable . nikki : look , i called this meeting , and that 's how i want it . victoria : why should n't sharon be here ? nikki : i do n't see any reason for her to be involved . sharon : i 'm nick 's wife . i am a part of this family , and whether you want to believe it or not , i care very deeply about what happens to it . nikki : sharon , this is a very personal matter . victoria : well , maybe if you explain to us what the issue is ... nikki : it will all be explained after everyone is here , and not before . [ scene_break ] michael : so i 'm just being paranoid ? nick : that 's what i said . michael : mm . yeah . seems to be a lot of that going around lately . paranoia -- it 's like an early winter cold . everyone seems to have it . nick : i 'm outta here . michael : no , hang on , pony boy . you 're an executive of this company . you should know this . people are hearing things . they may be imagining things , but they 're talking . `` oh , nicholas is gon na set off an explosion . nicholas is gon na burn down the barn . nicholas is talking about justice and punishment . `` you know , you 're causing a great deal of anxiety amongst the masses . nick : it 's just you , baldwin . you 're the one who sounds worried . michael : oh , so tell me , why would i be ? nick : you tell me . michael : oh , we 're just going around in circles now . nick : not really my fault . michael : oh . okay . putting on the lawyer hat . mr. newman , let me direct your attention to the evening of the arts council gala . did you or did you not on that occasion point your spindly little finger at me and say , in a high- pitched voice , `` i 'm on to you `` ? nick : it really got under your skin , did n't it ? michael : was that your intention , sir , to get under my skin ? nick : could be . michael : oh . so in other words , you were n't really `` on to me , `` you just wanted me to think that you were , so i could become , what , worried , anxious ? nick : yeah , it does n't really make sense , does it ? michael : no , sir , it does n't , because i would have to be hiding something , would n't i ? and you would have to know i was hiding something . nick : but i would n't necessarily have to know what that was . michael : which leads us back to my original question . do you believe that you know what i am allegedly hiding ? well ? answer the question , please , mr. newman . do you ? [ scene_break ] colleen : where are you going ? what are you gon na do ? j.t . : what do you expect me to do , colleen , stand by and do nothing ? colleen : please , stay here . j.t . : that guy sneaking up on you at gina 's like that -- that 's it , he 's going down . colleen : but i 'm fine . j.t . : you are now , colleen . but he wants to hurt you . colleen : but he 's not going to , not now . not with the police watching him . sierra : she 's right . they could arrest him any minute . j.t . : well , why have n't they ? why is he still on the street ? sierra : they need evidence . colleen : well , do n't hold your breath . kevin said they did n't find anything . sierra : come on . what about his laptop ? colleen : they gave it back to him , which means whatever it is he 's gon na do , he 's gon na get away with it . j.t . : oh , the hell he is . colleen : no , j.t. -- j.t . : colleen , let me go ! [ scene_break ] kevin : do n't give me that garbage . no , i wo n't hold . i spent ten minutes on hold already , and i 'm telling you , this is for real . no , no , no . let me explain something to you . i 'm a taxpayer . you 're a public servant . i pay your salary . that means , when i call , you have to do something about it . i do n't care that you 're busy . you know what ? you better follow through with this . otherwise , i swear , i will sue the entire department . [ scene_break ] jill : care to join me in a drink ? larry : no , thank you . jill : i have n't seen much of you lately . larry : i 've been busy . jill : have you been avoiding me , larry ? larry : now why would you say something like that ? jill : i do n't know . i just sense that you 're a little bit uncomfortable with this new setup . larry : well , it , uh , seems like you 've been pretty busy around here lately yourself . jill : i know . this place is a mess , is n't it ? i just ca n't seem to find a maid . larry : maybe that 's because you insist on your maid being , uh , a guy . jill : yeah , well , i 've been living in a house with all women for far too long . it 's time for a change . larry : if you say so . jill : oh , come on , larry . change is good , okay ? and now that i am , you know , the mistress of the manor , i want a whole new look for this old mausoleum . larry : well , you are the boss . jill : i do n't want you to think of me like that , okay ? we 're too close . or at least we used to be . now you 're all reserved and distant . larry : so , uh , i guess you 're trying to get rid of all signs of mrs. c. being around here , huh ? jill : no , i am not . she 's my mother . i 'm just -- i 'm trying to modernize things . that 's all . man : dinner 's ready , mrs. abbott . jill : oh , thank you , arthur . we 'll be two for dinner . i hope there 's enough . arthur : yes , mam . would you like me to serve in the dining room ? jill : no , i do n't think so . i think we 'll eat right here . larry : uh , jill , thank you , but i really do n't think i -- jill : you are having dinner with me . i insist . and , arthur , after you 've served us , you can go on home . i wo n't be needing you anymore tonight . arthur : yes , ma'am . [ scene_break ] kay : esther , now i mean it . relax . esther : i ca n't help it , mrs. chancellor . jill is using you , and you 're too blind to see it . kay : well , your attitude , dear heart , is one of the reasons -- major reasons -- she wanted us out . esther : oh , baloney . she loved putting me down . she 's probably at the house right now wishing that she had someone to pick on . gina : you know , it just hit me . where are you living ? esther : well , we could be staying at the newman ranch . kay : nikki was kind enough to offer us hospitality , but i figured , what 's going on with her and her life right now , a pair of houseguests would be a little bit much . we have a very nice suite at the genoa city hotel , okay ? it 's got running water , room service . there 's fresh flowers . it 's ... well , i have to admit , i really am -- i 'm heart sick , but i 'll just adjust . esther : yeah , while jill wallows around your house , happy as a pig in slop . kay : my daughter needed space , esther . she needed space . now for the hundredth time , would you please be so kind as to shut up ? gina : speaking of jill , um , how is she doing ? kay : i have no idea . no idea . esther : yeah , because she 's probably enjoying her space , and she does n't have time to call . if you think that this is gon na bring you and jill closer , mrs. c . [ scene_break ] colleen : j.t . , promise me that you will not go after kevin . i do n't want you getting hurt . j.t . : oh , trust me . i 'm not the one who 's gon na get hurt . colleen : okay , but just do n't do anything stupid . j.t . : stupid ? me ? colleen : i 'm serious , okay ? i do n't want anything bad to happen . j.t . : it 's a little late for that , colleen . something bad already has happened . colleen : okay , let 's not make it worse , okay ? j.t . : how could things get worse ? i mean the guy 's out there on the loose , colleen . and what , we have to sit by and wait till he does something bad again ? next time , we might not be so lucky . i 'm not gon na lose you , colleen . colleen : do n't worry . i 'm gon na be really careful , okay ? j.t . : no , no , you 're gon na be more than careful . i 'm not letting you outta my sight , not till that guy 's put away . that 's how it has to be . colleen : weird , is n't it ? he 's the bad guy , and we 're the ones in prison . lily : hey , guys . how 's it going ? [ scene_break ] victoria : does this have to do with dad ? nikki : victoria , please -- victoria : no , mother , listen . nicholas is gon na tell sharon everything anyway . maybe she can persuade him to lay off dad and be a little supportive for a change . nikki : i ca n't believe what i 'm hearing . victoria : look , the way that you 're talking , it sounds like whatever this is our family 's gon na really need to pull together . if she can keep nicholas calm , then that 'll be beneficial for all of us . sharon : i think victoria understands that i just want to help this family in any way i can . nikki : okay , fine . i do n't care . i 'm gon na go change . when nicholas gets here , make sure he does n't try to leave before his father arrives . [ scene_break ] nick : you know what ? i 'm not on trial here . so i 'm not gon na answer any more of your stupid questions . michael : okay . fine . i really wish you would though . this is serious business , nicholas . you 're getting on people 's nerves . nick : i 'm getting on your nerves . michael : victoria 's and your father 's , and i suspect your wife 's and anyone else -- nick : stop talking about my family . michael : oh , i hit a little nerve there , did n't i ? come on , nick . let 's stop beating around the bush . nick : fine . why do n't you tell me what you think i 'm up to ? we 'll go from there . michael : you have a problem with how safra got off to such a fast start . nick : ooh . big secret . michael : you do n't believe in your own products ? nick : safra is just recycled satine product . we did n't have enough time or manpower to make up new stuff . michael : still , safra ai n't junk . nick : tuvia 's better . michael : and consumers are fickle , irrational beings . nick : yeah , and sometimes water runs uphill , baldwin , but it usually does n't . yes , i have a problem with safra , and i have a problem with my father , and i sure as hell have a problem with the fact that you work for my father . michael : finally . finally , we 're getting somewhere . nick : what and you think i 'm just gon na spill it for your benefit ? michael : no , for both our benefits . come on . tell me . how much of this is about you and victor ? you know , it 's not unusual -- it 's not unusual for the prince to want to -- to take on the king , take over the kingdom . it 's all very oedipal and twisted . nick : that 's what you think this is about . that 's -- that 's funny . michael : you 're laughing a little too hard , nick . nick : yeah , and you 're really starting to annoy me , you little punk . michael : i really did hit a nerve , did n't i ? nick : is that what you think ? michael : victor 's not such a bad guy really . nick : and what are you , his favorite new flunky ? michael : oh , let 's stick to the subject at hand , shall we ? look , you say you have something on me . come on . why do n't you tell me what it is ? make me sweat , nicholas . show me what you got . shatter me . terrorize me . scare me . just get it over with , huh ? nick : you figured it out , man . you called my bluff . michael : i did ? nick : yeah . i already told you . if i had something on you and it could hurt you , trust me , i would have already used it by now . michael : hmm . oh , so this whole `` nicholas is on the rampage `` thing , this `` i 'm gon na get you `` trip you 're laying on your dad , that 's all a bunch of horse hooey , huh ? nick : you stay out of my personal life , you got it ? you think you know victor newman . trust me , you do n't . you got the answer you were looking for . now go crawl back under your rock . michael : hmm . he really does n't know anything . nick : you really did n't think i was gon na tell you anything , did you , you idiot ? why would i ? i have a federal investigator to do it . [ scene_break ] sierra : lily , hi . we did n't see you come in . lily : it 's okay . you know what ? maybe i - i should n't have come over . sierra : no , wait . colleen : lily , stay . lily : you sure ? colleen : of course . lily : you know , um , colleen , i meant to come see you in the hospital . colleen : it 's okay . i was n't there for very long . lily : yeah , thank god . how are you ? colleen : fine . lily : really ? colleen : yeah , really . i 'm cool . lily : you know , you 've been on my mind so much lately . colleen : same here . j.t . : well , look , you guys got a lot of catching up to do . i 'll see you later , all right ? colleen : okay . sierra : this is weird , huh ? i mean , here we are , and no one knows what to say . lily : well , i know i have a lot to get off of my chest . but i wo n't blame you guys if you do n't want to listen . [ scene_break ] gina : well , katherine , i think once the novelty wears off , jill is gon na find herself to be one lonely woman . kay : well , and my fear is jill will decide she loves being alone , in which case i will have to make this temporary arrangement permanent . esther : no . you would n't . have n't you sacrificed enough for that witch ? gina : look , before too long , jill is gon na realize just how much she misses you . kay : i hope so . i 'm not counting on it . gina : listen , i have to get back to my new job , but i 'll you do me a favor ? kay : hmm ? gina : i want you to eat , because you 've got to get your strength back . i want you to do that for me . esther : yeah , strength enough to throw jill out into the street . [ scene_break ] jill : arthur is a marvelous cook . i was lucky to get him . larry : yeah , he 's good . he made one heck of a meal . jill : what ? larry : nothing . look , you never did answer my question . jill : what question would that be ? larry : all of this stuff -- i mean , it looks like a hurricane blew through here . jill : i know . my decorator was here . ahh , we just went through all the plans . larry : so you are going to go through with it . jill : what redo the house ? of course i am . i want to bring this lovely house into the 21st century . larry : but why the rush , jill ? it just seems a little weird to me . jill : well , time waits for no man or woman . is n't that what they say ? i just do n't see any reason to delay something that 's so important to me . larry : i do n't think mrs. chancellor 's gon na be too happy . jill : well , mrs. chancellor will just have to change like the rest of us , okay ? she 's been living in the past for far too long anyway . how about that drink now ? larry : jill , do n't you think you ought to take it a little easy on that stuff ? jill : oh , my god . what is wrong with you ? you used to be so much fun . larry : i just -- i 'm not -- i 'm not in a drinking mood tonight , okay ? jill : have i done something to annoy you , irritate you , upset you ? larry : jill , you 've been -- how do i say this ? different ever since mrs. c. moved out . jill : yes , i have . for the first time since i can remember , larry , i feel free . larry : look , i know what freedom is about , okay ? and this -- this is n't it . jill : baby , come on . you worry too much . larry : i just -- i think you 're moving too fast , that 's all . jill : i am trying to rearrange my life a little bit . is that so terrible ? larry : your life , maybe . but mrs. c. 's home ? jill : my home , larry . my home . do n't you see ? this place is like a museum . if it stays like this , we 're gon na have to start charging admission to the public . i just ... i just want it to reflect something of me , that 's all . larry : well , then i guess i have nothing to say about it . jill : well , good . because there are much better things we could be doing than arguing , all right ? we 've got this huge , beautiful house all to ourselves , just the two of us . jill : come on , baby . did you miss me ? 'cause i sure missed you . [ scene_break ] lily : wow . i did n't think this would be so hard . colleen : lily , you do n't have to say anything , okay ? i mean , it 's been a long time since we 've all been together . lily : do n't you think that 's letting me off easy ? colleen : easy ? lily , you 've been through a lot . lily : me ? colleen , what about you ? colleen : i do n't blame you , if that helps . lily : i do n't know why you would n't blame me . sierra : it was n't your fault . it was your stupid boyfriend . sorry . i did n't mean to say that . lily : no , why not ? it 's true . god , you guys , i have so much to apologize for . i mean , especially to you , colleen . i have been the biggest jerk . sierra : come on , lily . you do n't need to do this . right , colleen ? lily : no , no , i need to say this . it 's just that for so long , i thought you guys did n't understand me . you know , i thought you were jealous of kevin and me , and now i see how crazy that was . colleen : yeah , honey , you only saw what you wanted to see . lily : yeah , but that 's no excuse for the way i treated you . colleen , you have been nothing but a good friend to me . i mean , you saw kevin for what he really was the moment you met him . sierra : we tried to tell you . lily : yeah , but i did n't want to listen , you know , and that was the whole problem . i should have believed you guys . it 's like , i just think -- it 's like , why did i let kevin use me like that ? you know , i was so convinced that he was the only one who really cared about me ... when really it was you guys . i mean , you guys tried everything you could to open my eyes . you even risked our friendship to talk to my parents . sierra : what are friends for ? lily : yeah , but i did n't act like a friend . i do not blame you guys if you gave up on me . colleen : oh , lily , do n't say that . sierra : we care about you . colleen : and we just did n't want to see you get hurt . lily : yeah , well , too bad i did anyway . god , i feel so stupid . colleen : look , you should n't , okay ? this is not like you 're the first person this has ever happened to or the first person kevin has tried to manipulate . lily : yeah , well , i should have realized what he was up to . you know its like -- i mean , you guys know me , i 'm not some silly little girl . i mean , the truth is there 's nobody to blame but myself . i walked right into his trap . lily : trust me , okay ? i am not gon na let colleen wreck things for us . i told you , kevin . you mean way too much to me . kevin : yeah ? lily : yeah . kevin : well if you really feel that way , prove it . lily : how ? kevin : you know how . there 's only one way . [ scene_break ] kevin : oh , come on . talk to me . i know you 're interested . kevin : god , this is too easy . um , `` they 're one of my favorite bands , too . `` kevin : `` once , in madison . `` kevin : `` why do n't we get together ? we can talk about music some more . `` kevin : oh , you 'd like that , huh ? `` when can we meet ? `` [ scene_break ] sharon : thanks , victoria . victoria : do n't get too excited . i still have a lot of issues where you 're concerned . sharon : well , i appreciate it anyway . victoria : i want to believe that you 're on the level about dad and nicholas . otherwise , it totally would have been mother 's decision to keep you out of the meeting . sharon : i understand . victoria : do n't make me regret it . sharon : i think we 're after the same thing , victoria . victoria : what , world peace ? sharon : well , right now i 'll settle for things simmering down between nicholas and your father . ( door closes ) victoria : hey . nick : hey . sharon : hey , sweetie . lisa 's with the kids . nick : i thought that , uh -- sharon : oh , your mother relented about the meeting , thanks to victoria . victoria : i thought it was important that your wife be here . nick : well , thanks . saves me from going to the mat with mom again . where is she ? victoria : she 's upstairs changing and dad should be here any minute . nick : okay , well , then that will give us a few minutes then . there 's something i need to tell you guys . [ scene_break ] jill : come on , larry . come on . i 'm the same person i was before . i 'm your wild little tiger . larry : look , jill , i really do n't think -- jill : come on , baby . loosen up . lordy , you are as tight as a watch . larry : mmm . jill : oh . where is that big , hunky guy that i used to know ? where 's the one that used to turn me on and make me beg for more ? come on . ooh . is he in there ? hello ? hello ? is he in there ? come on , baby . larry : ohh . jill : come on . come , baby . yes . larry : oh , oh , oh . let me . jill : oh , sweetheart , let me get that for you . oh . larry : mmm . larry : oh , baby . jill : ohh . larry : mmm . ( door closes ) larry : oh , my god . jill : what ? [ scene_break ] colleen : lily , come on . do n't do this to yourself . lily : do what to myself ? sierra : all this guilt you 're feeling , it does n't really help anything . lily : i know . i just ... i feel so bad . you know like i 've let everyone down , especially my parents . colleen : wow . it 's been a long time since you cared about that . lily : yeah , i know . sierra : so , um , how are things going with your folks ? lily : do you guys have any idea what it feels like ... to have your dad look at you and just cry , telling you how bad he feels that he let you down ? colleen : so i guess he handled it okay , huh ? lily : yeah , we 've had some really good talks ... some really serious ones . they 've been real supportive . sierra : cool . i thought you 'd be grounded for life or something . lily : no . when you get into the kind of mess like i did , it 's kind of like ... i do n't know , it 's kind of like you move to this whole new level . i do n't even feel like a kid anymore . colleen : yeah , but if your parents are working things out , at least something good 's come of it . lily : yeah , one good thing -- realizing at my parents care about me a lot . which maybe would have happened sooner if it had n't been for kevin . sierra : i 'm just glad they 're not ragging on you . lily : no , they 're being great . god , it 's like , when i think about what that freak did to me ... i used to count the minutes until i could see kevin again . what i hope and pray that i 'll never see him again . colleen : oh , come here , baby . shh . it 's okay . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick , what 's going on ? victoria : does this have to do with mom 's meeting ? nick : no . now listen , we do n't have much time . victoria : why are you so intense ? nick : something pretty heavy is gon na go down in the next few weeks . i want you to be prepared . victoria : what do you mean `` pretty heavy `` ? nick : i ca n't get into it anymore . victoria : are you kidding me ? come on . nick : victoria , i 've been warning you for weeks that this was eventually gon na come to a head . victoria : nicholas , this has to do with dad . i want to know what 's going on . sharon : nicholas , please . nick : i ca n't talk about it anymore . victoria : you have n't told us anything . i want to know what you did . nick : i did what had to be done . victoria : what the hell does that mean ? sharon : if you have set something in motion that 's going to destroy this family , we have a right to know . nick : well , i 'm sorry if this is upsetting you , but this has been a long time coming , and as far as i 'm concerned , it 's totally justified . victoria : w - wait a minute . you 're gon na stand there and tell us what , that you betrayed our father ? no way . i am not gon na stand for this . do you understand me ? you can not play god and then just sit back and let the chips fall . that 's not the way it works . victor : what 's going on here ? victor : what did i just walk in on ? nikki : oh , good , everybody 's here . we can start the meeting . victor : are you sure about this ? nikki : darling , we already discussed this . you were outvoted . does anybody need anything before we get started ? okay . well , let 's sit down . nikki : your father has recently discovered something that 's unsettling to say the least . nick : what we talked about the other day . nikki : yes . he wanted to ignore it , but i do n't think that that 's in his best interest . so i 've convinced him that we discuss this as a family before any decision is made . victoria : well , what is it ? victor : i found out that my father is still alive ... and your mother wants me to go see him . i do n't intend to do that . it 's as simple as that . [ scene_break ] colleen : lily , if you never want to see kevin again , i think that 's one wish that 'll come true . lily : what do you mean ? colleen : i , uh , i ran into kevin . lily : what ? where ? colleen : gina 's . lily : colleen , why would you go there ? colleen : look , i know it was a bad idea . anyway , i ran into him there . lily : oh , my god . you must have been terrified . did he do anything to you ? colleen : no , no , no . he was acting all nice and innocent . he asked me to give you a message . lily : yeah ? well , whatever it is , i do n't want to hear it . my dad already got a restraining order to keep him away from me . colleen : that 's what the message was . he said that he could n't see you any more . lily : ( snicker ) please . like it 's some big tragedy . sierra : yeah . i wish he 'd make one mistake -- just one -- so the police could bust him . lily : my dad wants to press charges . colleen : you know if you did that , you 'd have to testify . do you think you could handle that ? lily : i do n't know . i mean , just thinking about it , the whole thing freaks me out . but i do want kevin to pay for what he did . god , i want him to pay so bad . [ scene_break ] kevin : sorry , girls , but this is the way it has to be . i ca n't leave anything behind for detective weber to find . you understand . kevin : not to worry . you will all get to meet `` fishin4luv `` soon . real soon . ( knock on door ) j.t . : look , you sick bastard . i warned you to stay the hell away from colleen , but you did n't listen to me , did you ? so now you 're going down , man . you hear me ? you 're going down . | jt is going to settle things with kevin forever kay is n't acting right jill hires a decorator jill hits the bottle nikki does n't want sharon at the family meeting michael tries to draw nick out colleen really thinks that kevin is going to get away kevin logs on larry has been strangely reserved jill 's sexy butler announces that `` dinner is ready `` katherine is willing to adjust colleen tries to physically keep jt from leaving the coffeehouse lilly 's friends ca n't believe their eyes nikki agrees that sharon can stay for the meeting nick warns michael that he should n't trust victor michael thinks that nick is bluffing a federal investigator is coming to town lily apologizes |
lauren : finally ... michael : oh , how 's fenmore ? lauren : oh , he is doing what i wish i was doing -- sleeping . michael : well , uh , there 's coffee . i do n't know how much is left in the pot . i 'm on my third cup since lunch . lauren : third cup ? why are you worried ? you 're a great lawyer . you 're prepared and so are your clients . michael : all that preparation wo n't mean anything if the winters do n't hold up . bardwell loves a good fight . this is the kind of case he lives for . [ scene_break ] sullivan : mr. bardwell ? will : detective sullivan . sullivan : so ... what 's the latest ? still confident ? will : exceedingly . [ scene_break ] michael : the person i 'm most concerned about is drucilla . i mean , she 's trying so hard to stay calm , but i know -- i know she 's a powder keg waiting to blow . lauren : are you afraid that that 's what she 's gon na do in front of the grand jury ? michael : and i wo n't be there to stop her . lauren : which , you know , it 's so odd to me . i do not understand why you ca n't be in the hearing room with her . michael : because that 's the way it works . this is n't a trial . but one misstep from drucilla ... that 's how it 'll end up . she 'll be indicted for murder . [ scene_break ] neil : yeah , see if we can get together some time next week instead , okay ? yeah , thanks , joyce . um , i 'll be out the rest of the day . bye . dru : neil , do you really think the hearing 's gon na take all day ? neil : i wan na be ready in case . dru : oh . neil : how are you feeling ? dru : i feel terrible . neil : yeah ? well ... dru : i feel like something 's gon na happen . neil : hey , nothing terrible is gon na happen . dru : well , maybe not to us , but what about devon ? neil : what about -- what about you ? dru : neil , he 's alone . he does not have an alibi . and we can not give him one 'cause we concocted our own alibi . neil : we ca n't change our alibi or our story now . it 's too late . dru : so what are we gon na do ? just let the d.a . pin a murder rap on him ? neil : you listen to me . if i could change our story to help devon , i would , in a heartbeat , but we ca n't . michael made that clear . we do n't wan na destroy our own credibility . we do n't wan na undermine it . dru : i do n't care about our own credibility . i care about keeping our son out of jail . you know i 've been there . i know what it 's like . he wo n't survive it . neil : okay , okay , all right , we just have to hope and pray . dru : hope for what ? hope the da is gon na have mercy on our son ? how do we know that bardwell does n't have our son as a prime suspect ? how do we know that he 's not building a case against our son and he 's using us to build it ! neil : okay , look , do you know what you 're doing here ? you 're jumping to the worst - case scenario . besides , we do n't know what bardwell has on any of us , do we ? dru : oh , neil ... [ scene_break ] devon : i 'm scared , lily . lily : we 're all scared , devon . devon : at least you do n't have to worry that you 'll get in front of that jury and wo n't be able to understand the questions . if i mess up and give a wrong answer , somebody could be in a lot of trouble . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , why do n't you try this instead ? michael : ah . lauren : yeah , you wish . you know ... i think you 're underestimating dru . i mean , i realize that she 's a wild card . but she knows what 's at stake . she would n't do anything to jeopardize her family . unless ... michael : unless what ? lauren : unless you really think that she killed carmen and that her guilt is gon na make her slip up . michael : it is not my job to know whether or not she killed carmen . it is my job to provide a defense . and the very best defense is never having to go to court in the first place . lauren : but if that happens ? michael : i 'll bring my best game and hope it 's enough . lauren : are the winters the only suspects here ? michael : i have no idea who else bardwell is looking at . i have my theories , but i assume he 's gon na focus everything on the winters -- especially drucilla and neil . i 'm sure he 's subpoenaed a busload of witnesses . lauren : and , unfortunately , drucilla 's made more than a few enemies . michael : oh , yeah . it wo n't be hard to find someone to pulverize her in front of that jury . [ scene_break ] phyllis : gosh , what time is it ? i have to get to the courthouse . daniel : mom , before you go ... phyllis : yeah , what is it ? daniel : would you do me a favor and when you 're testifying , just go easy on dru , okay ? phyllis : daniel ... daniel : i know that you hate her , but even you have to admit that she is n't capable of murder . phyllis : i do n't have to admit that . i think under the right circumstances , people are capable of anything . [ scene_break ] brad : hey , baby . you ready to go ? victoria : i guess so . you know , i still do n't understand why we 're even subpoenaed . brad : well , the d.a . may think we 're suspicious enough of dru that we could be helpful to him . victoria : but why ? because i put dru on a leave when she would n't stay away from carmen ? brad : or he may wan na know more about the lawsuit that carmen threatened to bring against newman enterprises . victoria : i handled that . brad : exactly . victoria : what do you mean ? brad : well , uh , he may wan na hear about that whole story while he has you under oath . victoria : you do n't think the authorities are looking at me as a suspect ? brad : i think the authorities are looking at anyone who had a beef with carmen and that list is fairly long . victoria : great . now i 'm even more nervous . brad : no , no , listen ... you do n't have to be nervous , okay ? but you do have to be on your toes . we both do . [ scene_break ] sullivan : ready ? will : absolutely . [ scene_break ] dru : okay , baby , i know i have to stay positive . neil : that 's damn right you got ta stay positive . and you heard what michael said . if you feel like you 're gon na incriminate yourself , plead the fifth . come out and talk to michael . that 's all you got ta do . dru : but , baby , that 's just the thing . i do n't know when i 'm incriminating myself . i 'm not a lawyer . neil : when in doubt , stick to our story . dru : our story 's a lie ! you know we were not together when carmen died ! neil : do n't say that ! do n't say that ! dru : i 'm getting ready to testify in front of a grand jury . neil : okay , all right ... dru : okay , that 's perjury . i could go to prison . neil : all right , all right , fine . what else do you suggest we do ? dru : i was thinking that maybe i should just tell the truth . neil : the truth ? dru : yeah . neil : no , drucilla , no , we ca n't do that . no , no , no , no , the last thing that bardwell or the grand jury should hear is that you were alone at the time of carmen 's murder . we 'd be admitting that we lied . and that would be a terrible thing . dru : okay , but , neil , i was -- neil : also , it would remove your alibi for the time of carmen 's death . without it , i do n't see what else you have . dru : wow , um ... that kinda sums things up , does n't it ? you think i 'm a suspect -- a prime suspect . [ scene_break ] victoria : i wonder if william knew that we were negotiating to pay carmen off . brad : to drop the lawsuit . victoria : yes , and do n't forget the part about leaving the country , not that that was our doing , but still ... brad : it 's possible he knows . we have to assume he knows everything . victoria : i 'm sure that he 's still wondering why you went to carmen 's room right before she was murdered . brad : it was business . victoria : yeah , but you said he did n't buy that . brad : you know what ? let me worry about bardwell . i 've dealt with guys like him before . whatever he hits me with , i can handle it . victoria : i know you can . you can do anything . i really believe that about you . brad : let 's go . neil : yeah , it 's gon na be okay . dru : hey . victoria : hey . ( clears throat ) neil : hey , brad . brad : hey . dru : it 's no stress . brad : well , i assume we 're all headed to the same place . neil : i doubt it . brad : no , i think we are . dru : we 're headed to the courthouse . brad : like i said , same place . neil : you 've been called before the grand jury ? victoria : yeah . we both have . neil : why ? dru : why do you think , neil ? they 're a part of this master plan the d.a . is putting together against me . victoria : we do n't know that . dru : do n't we ? why else are you going ? brad : why do n't we find out ? dru : whatever you 're thinking , i did not kill carmen mesta . nor did any member of my family . neil : stop , stop , do n't say anything , please . dru : brad , how far back do we go ? i mean , just think about it for a hot second . and you , too , victoria , how many times have our lives criss - crossed over the years ? how could you possibly think that i would have the capacity to kill somebody ? brad : dru , dru , dru , just calm down , all right ? we 're not out to get you . we 're gon na answer mr. bardwell 's questions honestly . i 'm sure you 're going to do the same . if no one has anything to hide , then no one has anything to worry about . neil : that 's right . dru : neil ? neil : drucilla , what are you doing ? dru : neil ... i 'm scared . neil : yeah , i 'm scared , too . but we 're -- we 're in this together , okay ? dru : okay . together . neil : come on . [ scene_break ] colleen : do you know what kind of evidence the d.a . has ? lily : um , i 'm not supposed to say anything . colleen : right , sorry , i forgot . michael told you not to say anything . lily : yeah . colleen : but , um ... you know that you can trust me , right ? i wo n't say anything . i wo n't say a word , i swear . lily : um ... well , the police came to our house with a search warrant . and they took the clothes we were wearing the night carmen was killed , some duct tape and garbage bags . and plus , there was this envelope that devon found and it belonged to carmen , which he never should 've held onto , but he did . colleen : what was in the envelope ? lily : uh , a background check my mom 's lawyer ran on carmen . before the harassment trial . i guess she had an affair with some high - up executive at the last place she worked . colleen : no way ! oh , my gosh ! lily : yeah . and it was this huge thing and carmen managed to keep it quiet . colleen : well , but if you guys knew that the envelope belonged to carmen , why did n't you take it to the police right away ? lily : well , yeah , that 's what we should 've done . but instead ... colleen : well , instead , they found it while searching your place , right ? lily : yeah , and it was on their list of things to look for . colleen : that 's kinda weird . how did they know to look for it ? lily : well , because devon tried to give it back to carmen right before she ... colleen : gotcha . lily : and he went to her room at the club and he 's on the security tape knocking on her door . colleen : when was this ? lily : like , right before she was murdered . and then after that , he has no alibi . colleen : what did he say ? lily : that he was alone , walking around the park . and it 's like , i 'm so tempted to lie and just say that i was with him , you know ? but daniel says that i should n't . colleen : daniel 's right , lily . i mean , as much as you wan na protect devon right now , you can not lie . you ca n't . it 's way too risky . [ scene_break ] jana : okay , so that 's three house blends . anything else ? j.t . : no , that should do it . jana : okay . j.t . : hey , when did you start selling cds here ? jana : oh , today , actually . you know , we worked out a deal with that record shop over on union . we just play their cds and we get a cut of the sales . j.t . : not a bad arrangement . jana : yeah . j.t . : hey , you know this band ? this band ? devon : um , i do n't think so . j.t . : oh , they 're good . they 're really good . they got a song on the radio right now . what 's the name of the song ? jana : `` even when it hurts . `` j.t . : `` even when it hurts . `` devon : `` even when i 'm hers `` ? j.t . : no , `` even when it hurts . `` hurts . devon : it hurts ? j.t . : yeah . devon : that 's great . i did it again . i messed up what i thought someone was saying . korbel : hey , jana , double espresso , please . jana : sure , coming right up . korbel : oh , great cd . j.t . : you know insanity ? korbel : surprise you ? j.t . : uh , yeah , just does n't seem like your kinda music . [ scene_break ] michael : and so it begins . will : thank you . where are your clients ? michael : not to worry , they 'll be here . woman : hello , mr. bardwell , mr. baldwin . will : ms. hoffman . michael : ms. hoffman . ms. hoffman : as you can see , my clients are here . brad : and we 'd like to get this over with as quickly as possible . will : well , that depends on how cooperative you are . ms. newman , if you 're ready ? victoria : i am . will : i 'll meet you inside . brad : you 'll be fine . victoria : yeah . michael : this is a surprise . brad : what ? michael : you and victoria testifying . bardwell must be using you as character witnesses against drucilla . brad : well , you 're the attorney . you tell me . michael : hmm . that bardwell -- he 's good , i 'll give him that . but when he smells blood in the water , watch out . ms. hoffman : please , do n't talk to my client . michael : yes , ms. hoffman . [ scene_break ] lily : you know , i bet the d.a . does n't even care that carmen had an affair at her last job . he probably wo n't do anything with the information . colleen : why do you say that ? lily : because he already made up his mind -- someone in my family is guilty . colleen : are n't you being a little paranoid ? i mean , why would the d.a . have it in for your family ? it does n't make sense . lily : because we all hated carmen and wished she was dead . colleen : lily ... do you ever think that , um ... lily : what ? colleen : i 'm not even sure i should ask this but ... lily : no , just say it . colleen : well ... do you ever think that maybe devon might have something to do with this ? lily : like , do i think he 's ... colleen : he might be guilty . lily : no , no , no , absolutely not . none of us are . and i wish the cops would get that through their heads already . [ scene_break ] phyllis : and make sure you send those figures to accounting . right , all of 'em . uh - huh , okay , thanks , molly . okay , so what were we talking about ? daniel : we were talking about you going easy on dru . phyllis : right , right , right . okay , daniel , here 's the thing . i know you 're caught in the middle . she is the mother of your wife . i 'll give you that . but when the d.a . asks me what i think of dru , i 'm gon na tell him the truth . daniel : which is ? phyllis : that she 's capable of violence . [ scene_break ] dru : okay , listen up , remember -- honey , listen . remember what michael said . this is a routine investigation , right ? neil : that 's absolutely right . and depending on how things go , the grand jury might -- might even decide that there 's not enough evidence to return an indictment . dru : okay ? all we have to do is get through today . neil : that 's right . dru : all of us , right ? neil : yeah . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hello . michael : what , no daniel ? phyllis : he 's parking the car . michael : ( sighs ) well , good luck in there . phyllis : thank you . i 'll need it , being interrogated by the d.a . and of course , you . michael : well , you can rest assured , i have to stay out here . you can tear drucilla apart with impunity . your dream come true . phyllis : that 's not my dream come true , michael . michael : okay , fine , i 'm just a little on edge . phyllis : i told daniel this earlier and now i 'm going to tell you . i 'm not lying on the stand . i 'm sorry if everybody 's upset by my telling the truth . michael : are you sure you can separate the truth from your hatred of drucilla ? can you do that ? phyllis : whoa , wait a second . wait a second . dru despised carmen . is that or is that not the truth ? it was an obsession and it was ugly . michael : are you sure you 're not spinning this out of your own mind ? phyllis : are you kidding me ? michael : did you actually hear any of this ? phyllis : the proof is in the videotape . michael : oh ... phyllis : she was violent . you know what carmen told me ? she told me that next time dru attacks her , she 's not backing off . michael : she told you that ? phyllis : yeah . michael : she told you `` i wo n't back off `` ? phyllis : yeah , she said , `` i wo n't back off . `` yeah , that 's what she said to me . and i 'm sure that 's what happened . dru went on the attack again and then she did n't back down . and she paid the ultimate price . and let me tell you something , if the d.a . asks me do i think dru 's capable of murder , i 'm gon na say yeah . brad : hey , sweetheart , how 'd it go ? are you finished ? victoria : yeah , i 'm finished . will : mr. carlton . brad : i 'll see you at the club . victoria : i 'll see you there . brad : okay , love you . victoria : love you . phyllis : how 'd it go ? was it intense ? victoria : i 'd rather not talk about it . [ scene_break ] korbel : so were you at summerfest last year ? j.t . : oh , no , i wanted to go . i just did n't make it up there . korbel : oh , amazing lineup . j.t . : mmm , do n't tell me you saw pearl jam . korbel : with tom petty . i would n't have missed it . and three days grace , opening for hoobastank and nickelback . j.t . : damn . that sounds like fun . korbel : yeah , well , i got a friend who 's a ticket agent . he could , uh , probably put you on the advance list for next year . j.t . : yeah , yeah , cool . i used to be able to do that stuff myself . korbel : you had a contact in the business ? j.t . : i was in the business . yeah , beachfront records . it , uh , did n't last long , but it was fun while it lasted . korbel : oh , you were a musician ? who knew ? j.t . : yeah , i pick a little , you know , sing . korbel : what happened ? j.t . : a life . korbel : yeah , it usually does . ( cell phone ringing ) korbel : excuse me , i need to take this . j.t . : yeah , sure . hey . colleen : what 's going on ? j.t . : oh , what do you mean ? colleen : well , i mean , all of a sudden you and professor korbel are best friends ? j.t . : we 're just talking . [ scene_break ] fen : ( cries ) lauren : gloria ? gloria , i 'm going out for a little bit . [ scene_break ] neil : michael . michael : where 's drucilla ? neil : drucilla ? she 's downstairs . she 'll be right up . michael : how is she ? neil : she 's cool as ice . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , i just left you a message . lily : you know , i had my phone off . daniel : are you okay ? lily : as okay as i can be in the middle of a witch hunt . daniel : hey , do n't even talk like that , all right ? everything 's gon na be okay . just take a couple breaths or something -- deep breaths . breathe . lily : god , i 'm just so worried about devon . i mean , the d.a . is gon na eat him alive . i still think i should say we were together . daniel : we already talked about this . lily : no , he has no alibi , daniel . i have to do something . devon : lily , you are not going to lie for me . do n't even think about it . [ scene_break ] neil : hi . phyllis : hello , neil . neil : i assume you 're here to testify against dru ? phyllis : i have no idea why i 'm here . i got a subpoena . that 's all i know . neil : mm - hmm . phyllis : mm - hmm . neil : i guess it would be pointless for me to ask you to go easy on my wife . phyllis : go easy on your wife ? neil : let me just ask you one thing . do you think -- do you really think that dru did it ? neil : how 'd it go ? phyllis : did they dismiss you ? brad : yeah . all i can tell you is , be careful . ms. hoffman : brad ? you ready ? brad : yeah . good luck . neil : yeah , thanks . will : mrs. newman ? phyllis : oh ... michael : do what you have to do . lily : she is gon na crucify mom . michael : all right , people , no matter what happens , i do n't care how nervous you get , i do n't care how much bardwell shakes you up , you have to tell the truth . devon : what 's the last thing you said ? michael : tell the truth , no matter what . devon : okay , i got it . michael : keep your answers honest and simple . and when in doubt , remember to plead -- neil : plead the fifth . michael : plead the fifth . exactly . oh , excuse me . what ? what 's wrong ? is something wrong with you ? is something wrong with the baby ? lauren : no , everything 's fine . i 'm fine . fen 's fine . gloria 's with him . i just ... i got a little stir crazy , so i just , i wanted to come down here and give you moral support . michael : well , i appreciate that . i 'm afraid you might be even more bored here . lauren : oh , i do n't think so . i just ... i wan na be with you . michael : thanks . that means a lot . all right , i got ta go . lauren : go . wait , no lip gloss in court . go , i 'll be over here . michael : all right , and just one more thing . be prepared to give a dna sample . they 're just gon na swab your mouth . it 's no big deal . if they ask , do n't argue . just give the sample . if you refuse , you could be held in contempt . [ scene_break ] brad : hey , sweetheart . victoria : hi . brad : so ... bardwell knew his stuff , huh ? victoria : yes . and he was impossible to read . brad : yeah , i thought so , too . victoria : you know , as soon as i had a handle on where he was heading , he would -- he would veer off in a completely different direction . brad : trying to keep you off balance . victoria : well , it worked . brad : what did he ask you ? victoria : a lot of questions about dru -- what she 's like at work , her relationship with carmen . brad : me , too . victoria : you know , he really grilled me on where we were the night carmen was murdered . brad : and you told him ... victoria : i told him that we were together , just like we discussed . brad : good . what else did he ask you ? victoria : he wanted to know about you and why you were in the hallway outside of carmen 's suite . and if you make it a habit of visiting your employees after hours . brad : he hammered me about that . victoria : i told him that you do n't make it a habit , that you take your work very seriously , and if you were outside of carmen 's hotel room , then it must 've been important . brad : good . great . it sounds like you handled it perfectly . victoria : yeah , i hope so . i just want this to be over . brad : i know , honey . and it will be over . do n't worry . it 'll be over soon . victoria : yeah . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i am trying to get along with korbel . colleen : why ? j.t . : set a good example ? you know , we talked last night and we both agreed that you should try to get along with him . so i figure ... i figure , if i can do it , anybody can . colleen : ah . do n't you think you 're going a little overboard there ? j.t . : what can i say ? the guy 's got good taste in music . and who knows ? maybe we 'll find out some other stuff about this guy . [ scene_break ] will : we 're gon na take a short break . dru : okay , i ca n't do this . neil : wait , drucilla . dru : no , i need to get out of here ! neil : i 'll handle it . lily : why is this happening to us ? ! michael : okay , lily ... lily : why does n't everyone just leave us alone ? ! we did n't kill her ! michael : lily , lily , you have to calm down . lily : no , it is not fair ! michael : i know it 's not fair ! look , i wish i had all the answers , but i do n't . but you have to do this . you have to . [ scene_break ] neil : here . drink some water . dru : i do n't want any water . neil : listen , you have n't done anything wrong , all right ? you have nothing to be afraid of . dru : what are you talking about ? we lied about the alibi ! we lied , yes , we did . neil : do n't say the word lie . we 're in a courthouse , okay ? dru : okay . neil : the only reason why we 're stretching the truth is because we do n't trust bardwell . he 's going to twist your words to make you look bad . you stick to your story , everything 's gon na be just fine . dru : okay , okay . neil : so , one more time -- let 's go over it again . dru : okay . neil : what time did i leave the office ? dru : 5 : 30 . neil : no , 5 : 00 . dru : 5 : 00 , 5 : 00 , i mean , 5 : 00 . that 's when i went to indigo shortly thereafter . neil : right . okay , how long were we there ? dru : until after midnight . neil : good , good , good , good . good answer . and , um , what did we do while we were there ? dru : we were getting indigo ready for the opening the next night . neil : excellent . okay , and , um , what did we do about dinner ? dru : um , we ... we were gon na -- oh , man , i forget . neil : what ? are you kidding me ? no , you ca n't do that when you 're in there . he 'll grill you . hey , the smallest details are very important . dru : okay . neil : always remember that . dru : okay , honey . daniel : hey . dru : hey . daniel : how 's it going in there ? neil : well , your mom has n't come out yet . dru : yeah , she 's not done nailing me to the cross in front of the grand jury , i guess . daniel : for what it 's worth , i tried talking to her . i do n't know how much good it did , though . neil : thanks i appreciate that , daniel . lauren : um , i 'm sorry . neil , michael needs you . neil : i 'll be right back . you stay here . thanks . lauren : yeah . hey . why do n't we go to the coffeehouse ? dru : oh , i do n't think i should . lauren : michael said it 's gon na be awhile till you 're called to testify . so i think you should take a break . dru : i do n't know . lauren : dru , come on . you need some air . let 's go . dru : oh , are you sure ? lauren : yes , it 's okay . get your coat . michael has my number . they 've got yours . it 's all okay . neil : this is stressful on all of us , lily , which is exactly what bardwell is hoping for . he wants to take advantage , try to make us trip up so we make a mistake . michael : your dad 's exactly right . the d.a . will use anything he can to convince the jury to send this case to trial . lily : i 'm sorry . i 'll do better . neil : okay , thanks , lily . phyllis : hey . michael : finished , or on a break ? phyllis : no , uh , the d.a . said i could leave . lily : what took you so long to come out ? afraid to face the people you lied about in front of the jury ? michael : lily ... neil : lily , do n't . phyllis : listen , its fine , neil . do n't worry about it . i did what i thought was right and i 'm not gon na apologize for that . i 'm going back to the office . daniel : i have to stay here . phyllis : all right , i 'm going back . neil : thanks a lot , phyllis . phyllis : sure . you 're welcome . michael : phyllis ? phyllis : no ... michael : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . look ... at least you can tell me what the tone is like in the hearing room ? phyllis : i ca n't tell you that . michael : of course you can tell me that . i mean , you can tell me -- phyllis : i ca n't tell you because i could n't figure it out . it was very odd . i mean , will is direct , but he 's , at the same time , mysterious . i -- it was just very weird and creepy . michael : well , you do seem a bit shaken up . maybe that 's because you were so brutal in there and now you feel bad ? phyllis : good - bye , michael . michael : good - bye , phyllis . [ scene_break ] korbel : you 've heard of simone martini ? jana : oh , yeah , he 's amazing . you know , i saw one of his pieces at the louvre once . it was , um ... korbel : `` the carrying of the cross `` ? jana : that 's it , yeah . he was part of the sienese school , right ? he built on the techniques of , uh , di buoninsegna . korbel : well , i am impressed you know that . colleen : um , professor korbel ? jana : oh , hey , colleen , sorry to hog him . anyway , i should get back to work . it was lovely talking to you , professor . korbel : likewise . colleen : i have to go to the athletic club , 'cause my shift starts in 15 minutes . but , um , i just wan na say good - bye . korbel : okay . well , i 'll see you in class . j.t . : i got an idea , man . why do n't you come to dinner some night at our place ? colleen : what ? j.t . : yeah . you can take a look at my cd collection , tell me what i 'm missing . korbel : you know , i just need to check my schedule , but , yeah , i 'm sure we could work something out . j.t . : all right , cool . dru : may i have some chamomile , please ? jana : yeah . lauren : yeah , that 's good . i 'm gon na have some green -- green tea . jana : sure . lauren : thanks , jana . dru : so ... lauren : here we go . jana : thank you . dru : okay , let 's see it . lauren : ah , okay ! here he is . dru : wow . oh , how precious ! look at all the little tiny fingers and toes . lauren : i know . i know . he 's a gift . that 's for sure . dru : what 's his name ? lauren : fenmore michael , but we call him fen . dru : wow , that 's fantastic . congratulations . lauren : thanks , sweetie . jana : here you are , ladies . lauren : thanks . dru : thank you . ( cell phone ringing ) dru : oh ! hello ? neil ? lily and daniel both ? okay , i 'm on my way . see , lauren , i told you we should n't have left . lauren : no , it 's okay . it 's okay . dru : my son is on the stand already . lauren : i got your tea . i got your tea . [ scene_break ] brad : ready to go ? victoria : no . no , not really . after my interrogation , the last thing i wan na do is go back to the office and try to focus on work . brad : then do n't . stay here , grab a workout . i 'll take care of the work . victoria : really , you would do that ? brad : of course , i would . anything for you . victoria : well , thank you . thank you . brad : i 'll see you later . victoria : okay . [ scene_break ] dru : he 's still in there ? that 's not good . you know , he may not understand the questions . michael : they have a sign language expert . dru : yeah , but he gets nervous . and when he 's nervous , he does n't understand what people are saying . michael : drucilla , that 's why they brought in a computer for him to read off of . now he 's gon na do fine . you have got to relax . dru : oh , god . devon : i 'm not doing that . neil : do what ? do what ? devon : they 're trying to put this swab thing in my mouth . i do n't have to let them do that , right ? neil : devon ? do n't you remember what michael said ? if the da asks for a sample of your dna , you -- you have to give it to him . lily : yeah . devon : when did he say that ? dru : baby , a little while ago , remember ? lily : look , devon , i had to do it , too . daniel : so did i . will : mr. baldwin ? michael : i know . i know . will : if your client refuses a swab test ... michael : he will be held in contempt , thank you . devon : i 'll be what ? dru : honey , baby , do n't -- do n't worry . neil : yeah , you could be put in jail . michael : drucilla ... devon , um ... i 'm sorry about the misunderstanding . dru : i 'm sorry about the misunderstanding . michael : but you have to cooperate . you have no choice . michael : okay . it 's gon na be okay . lauren : okay , honey , just hang in there , okay ? michael : i just do n't think things can get much worse for them . lauren : then you should be smiling 'cause there 's only one place to go and that 's up . devon : i 'm done . will : mr. winters ? [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you . ( cell phone ringing ) victoria : this is victoria . korbel : victoria , hi , adrian korbel . victoria : professor korbel , hello . korbel : did i catch you at a bad time ? victoria : no , not at all . how can i help you ? korbel : well , i 'm working on a benefit for the fine arts museum and if you have a few minutes , i was wondering if we could get together . i would love your input . victoria : oh , i 'd be happy to . when would you like to meet ? korbel : well , sometime today would be ideal . but i know its short notice , so ... victoria : how about the athletic club in say , um , two hours ? korbel : that 's perfect . victoria : i 'll see you then . [ scene_break ] colleen : thanks for the ride . j.t . : no problem . are you still mad at me ? colleen : um , what do you think ? j.t . : it was just dinner , colleen . colleen : i know . i know it was , but you just should 've asked me first . j.t . : okay , you know what ? you want me to cancel , i 'll cancel . colleen : no . j.t . : i 'm sorry . colleen : hey , i know that you were just trying to help , but sometimes i just feel like i 'm seeing too much of professor korbel . [ scene_break ] dru : neil ? will : final witness . that 's you , mrs. winters . michael : she 'll be right in . michael : you okay ? neil : oh , yeah , yeah , i 'm -- i 'm fine . i love being fingerprinted in front of a roomful of strangers . it makes my day . michael : they swab your mouth ? neil : oh , yeah , that , too . i 've never felt more special . dru : i guess i 'm next . michael : drucilla ... these proceedings have been all about this moment . bardwell has gotten evidence from everybody else so he can stomp you with it . dru : is that supposed to be my pep talk ? michael : mmm . but you see ... you can handle this . you listen carefully to bardwell 's questions . you take all the time in the world you need to answer them . and do n't forget , if you need to , you plead the fifth . dru : i 'm scared . michael : do it . neil : hey ... dru ... remember what we talked about , okay ? you 'll do just fine . go handle your business . go on . michael : how 'd it go ? dru : you were right . he threw everything he had at me . but i did n't let him knock me down . i gave him the dna but i did not flinch . michael : what did you say to him ? dru : what i had to . neil : good . michael : oh , my god . dru : ( whispers ) honey ? neil : mmm ? dru : i stuck to our story . neil : good . ] [ next_on ] kay : you have a son who is in desperate need of parental guidance . korbel : are you in a hurry to get home ? colleen : why ? korbel : i was hoping you could join me . michael : you 're having a really good time while the winters are sitting at home going through hell ! | dru gets ready to go to the grand jury . she can see the worry in his eyes . she fears that devon is going to get thrown under the bus but neil says they should n't ' assume that they know everything that bardwell knows for the hearing . daniel meets with his mother in the lunchroom . he begs her to go easy on dru when testifying . phyllis feels that dru could be capable of murder . `` anyone could if placed in the right circumstances . `` dru wants to just tell the truth at the hearing but neil reminds he that they could lose all their credibility if they do that and at that point she will have no alibi . when the couple goes to the elevator to exit the building , they see brad and victoria there and are shocked to discover they are all going to the same place . dru immediately thinks that brad and victoria believes that she did the murder but brad assures her that they are just going to answer questions and if there is n't anything to hide , everything should turn out okay . michael is worried . he will have to do damage control and try his best to keep dru off the stand . she is too much of a powder keg , ready to go off at any moment . phyllis is very clear when talking to her son . she understands that dru is daniel 's mother - in - law and that the woman is lily 's mother but the truth is that when will asks her what she thinks about dru , phyllis will tell that she feels that drucilla is violent and capable of murder . colleen talks with lily at the coffeehouse and after she hears all that has gone on , she has to consider if devon really killed the woman or not . neil and drucilla arrive to meet their kids to head to the grand jury . the kids are told to just worry about getting through this day and maybe there wo n't even be any evidence to go to a trial . when they get there , brad and victoria are quickly questioned and then phyllis goes in . lauren is with the baby at home but she gets quickly upset and cries . she ends up running out of the apartment shouting to gloria that she is going out . michael is surprised but then glad to see his wife there to support him . at the coffeehouse , jt and professor korbel talk about music and it is clear that the man is knowledgeable about other things besides art . jt says that he was just being nice but colleen is uncomfortable with it . michael explains to the winters that they may be asked to give a swab of dna when in with the grand jury and if asked they are to cooperate . devon is n't paying attention and so when he is asked to give the swab , he has no idea what is going on and freaks out . michael sends him back in for the swab and then dru gives her testimony which goes great ! |
neil : i 'll refer you to the press release . karen : no , mr. newman no culpab in the collapse nist report and we are following up with our own investigation . neil : no , no , no interviews at this time . karen : yeah , just -- just e - mail it to me . i 'd really appreciate that . you have the address , right ? okay , great . i 'll speak to you then , thanks . neil : you 're welcome . call me if you need anything else , all right ? karen : okay . neil : thanks . karen : next ... neil : no , no , no , no , no . do n't -- do n't even -- do n't even think about it . karen : think ? it 's not possible at this point . neil : karen , it 's time to get out of here . karen : no , really , really , i just -- i just -- this one , i 've got ta finish this one e - mail . neil : no , no , no , we 're leaving . we 're off the clock . tonight is a huge night . karen : yes , it is . and i can not believe that i am going to see enrique iglesias . neil : ah . yeah , you make it sound like , uh , you 're gon na enjoy seeing a hot latin superstar . uh , i guess you are . karen : and he 's doing it for charity . neil : yeah . that 's nice . devon : ahem . karen : hey . devon : hi , how you doing ? neil : hey , buddy . devon : hey , dad . uh , done and done . there you go . neil : oh , great ! thank you so much . devon : you are welcome . you mind if i take off ? 'cause i told roxanne i 'd be there , like , ten minutes ago . neil : good job . i like this . yeah , good , go ahead . devon : cool . neil : we 're , uh , we 're not far behind you . we 'll see you there . devon : okay . i 'll , uh , see you guys . neil : tonight is not gon na be a repeat of the last time when the kids -- somebody 's kids -- 'cause they were n't my kids -- were less than welcoming . i mean , they understand that you and i have been hanging out a lot together and they 're ... believe it or not , they accept it . karen : okay . [ scene_break ] maggie : i think we better get going . i wan na make sure we get a good table . paul : you seem awfully excited about the entertainment . maggie : do n't worry . i 'm not one of those women . paul : mmm . which ones ? maggie : well , i -- they used to be called groupies . i do n't know what they 're called anymore . paul : and you 're not one of those ? maggie : no , i 'm not . i just like his music . paul : oh , i see . maggie : why are you giving me such grief ? paul : i do n't know . it just ... what was the name of that song ? you seem to know every single word . maggie : you know what ? i 'll play it for you in the car . paul : okay . maggie : okay . you ready ? paul : hmm . maggie : 'cause we -- we really do have to get -- ow . paul : what 's the matter ? maggie : oh , i 'm just -- you know , it 's my stomach . i just ... a little sensitive . paul : wait a minute , where you were shot ? maggie : yeah . it 's been sensitive the last couple days , but i think it 's from crawling around underground , you know ? paul : i think we should get it checked out . maggie : and spend all night in the e.r . ? i have a date . paul : maggie ... maggie : with enrique . come on . [ scene_break ] lauren : dinner and a movie ? michael : hmm . lauren : or ... we go to bed early and i use my new massage oil . what do you think , huh ? michael : ( chuckles ) you 're bad . lauren : yeah . michael : well ... it could be fun . lauren : it could be fun ? michael : mmm . lauren : it could be ? i ca n't believe you just said that to me . what can i say to entice you , huh ? michael : look , as much as i 've loved being locked away from the real world with my beautiful wife , i was thinking that maybe ... a change of pace could be nice tonight . lauren : are you sure we 're not thinking the same thing ? michael : oh , i do n't know . i was thinking ... enrique iglesias ? he 's playing at indigo . lauren : oh , right . michael : yeah . lauren : that 's tonight . michael : mm - hmm . i know you love him . oh , you love him . lauren : i do . i do . michael : i would n't have bought all those cds for myself . lauren : that 's true . but i - i 'm not sure . michael : oh , come on . it 'll be fun . gloria said she 'd baby - sit fenmore . lauren : baby , i love my idea better . michael : oh . and i 'm gon na take you up on that . we can do both . i 'd just do n't wan na see you lock yourself away like you did -- lauren : okay , i 'm not doing that . i 'm not . michael : mm . lauren : just -- i 'm not sure i wan na go out . that 's all . [ scene_break ] daniel : the ice cream truck is here . amber : go ring the bell . i have ten more minutes . daniel : why ca n't you just ask to get off early ? amber : i ca n't . my boss is a total hard - ass . kevin : lunges . wan na feel ? amber : ha ha . i think i 'll pass . kevin : i was n't talking to you . rock solid . daniel : thank you . the mental image has successfully paralyzed me . kevin : so are you and , uh , sassy here headed to indigo ? daniel : yes . me , the girl with no pants and you . kevin : sorry , man , business owner . i got ta start playing the part . amber : you 've been on the books all day . kevin : mm - hmm . and i will be all pants -- uh , all night . amber : ha ha ha . boring . um , tell him not to be so responsible . daniel : kevin , do n't be so responsible ! kevin : it 's gon na be all couples there , and -- and jana 's warden has this odd idea that she 's not allowed to have any dates . amber : we do n't have dates . kevin : you have each other , so go have fun . amber : something you obviously know nothing about . daniel : hey , you know what ? it 's okay . maybe he 'll come with us next time you 're almost killed . amber : yeah , maybe . kevin : nice try . i 'm still not going . amber : we are celebrating me being alive . as the person with the most recent near - death experience , i am calling the shots . and you are going . [ scene_break ] cane : hey . hey , heather , um ... can you -- can you meet me at indigo ? i 've got a couple things i have to finish up . does 20 minutes sound good ? okay , i 'll see you there . hey , listen , um , i 'm really glad that you asked me to go . me , too . [ scene_break ] colleen : what are you gon na do here ? lily : i 'm just gon na sit another minute , okay ? my feet hurt . colleen : lily , you 're avoiding cane . come on . lily : yep . for as long as i can . colleen : why do n't you just get it over with ? say hey and move on . lily : and what ? pretend like i do n't see him ? uh , no . colleen : why do n't you just wave from across the room like you 're acknowledging him , but you 're avoiding small talk . lily : mmm . no . colleen : whatever happened to the girl who said , `` i do n't need a boyfriend `` and `` i 'm gon na have a fabulous time . `` ? lily : i am . i 'm going to . colleen : then let 's go . come on . i mean , i think this is exactly what we need after seeing everyone suffer , do n't you ? lily : ugh . that 's right . i did n't even ask you about how your dad and adrian were . colleen : they 're better . you can ask him yourself tonight . devon : hey . you hiding out back here ? colleen : hey . lily : um , no , i just came early to help set up . hi . roxanne : what 's up , lily ? i have n't seen you since your party . lily : yeah , well , devon does n't allow me around his dates . devon : that 's because you feel the need to share every embarrassing story there is about me . [ scene_break ] neil : hi , you guys . karen : hey . paul : hey . maggie : hey . neil : how are you ? maggie : i 'm good . how are you ? neil : how you feeling ? paul : pretty good . pretty good . you know , nothing stops this one . she 's a tough cop . she 's , uh , you know , got a black belt in shotokan karate . one - woman crime fighting machine . let me tell you . karen : we should train together sometime . maggie : oh , yeah , i 'd like that . karen : yes , yes , yes . maggie : yeah . karen : okay , good . neil : yeah , but if y ' all train together , you better watch out for her left -- wah -- roundhouse kick . maggie : that 's the on . paul : oh , somebody get a little bruised ? i 'm getting the feeling that , um ... neil : yeah , uh , my ego , as well , sure . she dropped me . twice . shh . do n't say anything . maggie : twice ? ! karen : yeah , well , no , no , but he 's getting a lot better at hitting the ground . i have to say that . neil : thank you for telling me that . so what about you ? have you ever beat up paul ? maggie : you know , i ca n't say that i have . paul : see , i 'm lucky . i 've never been afraid of any woman i 've ever gone out with . oh ! neil : me neither . me neither . until now . oh , no , no , wait , no , i 'm lying . um , there were times when drucilla actually scared me . paul : oh , well , there 's a force to be reckoned with there , huh ? neil : are you kidding me ? category 5 hurricane coming right at ya . [ scene_break ] amber : kick it up a notch , kev . my shift 's over . kevin : ten minutes . i have to finish these receipts . amber : five ! five ! five . daniel : five . amber : five ! i ca n't wait ! enrique iglesias -- oh , i 'm so happy you thought about this ! wait , would n't it be really cool if we did a duet together , hmm ? daniel : i 'd pay to see that . you got a great voice . amber : thank you . i ca n't wait . i ca n't wait . it is gon na be so good to just ... get away from the news for the night , you know ? oh , if i hear one more thing about government reports or methane fields , just ... daniel : quick . amber : yeah , right . we need to get out . hey , thanks for getting the tickets . daniel : no problem . amber : you take good care of me . daniel : yeah . and you know , it 's not easy . amber : nothing about me is . daniel : wait a minute , you 're not gon na go all lifetime movie of the week on me , are you ? amber : maybe . i am entitled . you know , you even said so yourself . daniel : okay , then ... give me your best heather locklear . amber : maybe later . wan na know the first thing that i thought about when i was trapped ? daniel : uh , i got a pretty good idea . let 's see . mm . one -- i 'm never gon na be able to shop again . or better yet , is my hair flat ? amber : stop it ! no ! i thought ... that i was never gon na see a blue sky again . 'cause it was so dark . and -- and i was thinking to myself , `` is this the way i 'm gon na die , really ? trapped in my hunk of a junk piece of car ? `` needless to say , i had a lot of time to reevaluate my life . and just think about all the stuff i messed up . i mean , it 's one thing if it just affects you , but when it affects your friends , it 's ... i got you in a lot of trouble , daniel . i practically broke up your marriage . daniel : that was all me . amber : okay , well , either way , i 'm sorry . you 're my best friend . daniel : b.f.f.s ? amber : do n't knock it . you know , most so - called friends -- they stab you in the back at the first chance they have to get ahead . at least that 's been my , uh , experience thus far . daniel : yeah , well , no knives here . do me a favor , though , would you ? amber : hm ? daniel : you look out for yourself , too . 'cause the way i see it , you deserve the best . amber : thanks , baby . daniel : yeah . [ scene_break ] michael : ahem . just in case ? lauren : oh , you are relentless . michael : how long have we been married and you 're just discovering that ? lauren : honey , i 'm trying to interest you in a dvd and homemade popcorn . your favorite . michael : oh , popcorn ? lauren : yes . michael : popcorn ? well , live music sounds so much better . lauren : you want music ? really ? may i show you to our lovely stereo over there ? michael : live music . enrique iglesias . romantic setting . lauren : hm . michael : come on ... we get to hear him in person . you know , that little club , what 's its name ? that , you know , that club . lauren : you 're incorrigible . michael : i know . and i 'm a lawyer . i took a whole class in it in school , but i digress . i was about to set the scene . lauren : oh , please do . michael : all right . you know , a relaxing evening out with friends , 'cause maggie and paul said they would join us , a couple of drinks , you would have your husband 's undivided attention . and , um , who knows ? look , maybe a dance or two or three ? high romance . and the topper is , the proceeds go to charity . lauren : okay , but you see , my idea ... just as romantic , even more , possibly . they already have our money . you do n't have to buy tickets . we just stay here . michael : come on . let 's do this . i do n't want you to just lock yourself away like you did the last time . lauren : no , no , no . you really wan na go ? okay . how can i turn down my handsome husband , huh ? michael : you ca n't . lauren : no . go get your coat . michael : i 'll get my coat . lauren : all right . michael : kiss me . [ scene_break ] amber : hmm . a lot of pretty faces . daniel : take it easy , tiger . we just got here . amber : who shall i hit on first ? daniel : i do n't know , but i got a pretty good idea of which one i 'm going after . amber : who ? daniel : that one . she is perfect . amber : perfect ? what if she has a `` butter face `` ? daniel : come on , she could pull off a dress like that , i am fairly certain that i will like the rest . i will see you later tonight . amber : hmm . daniel : maybe . amber : ( laughs ) daniel : you got ta be kidding me . amber : ( laughs ) kevin : what , what , what , what did i miss ? amber : daniel has the hots for the assistant d.a . kevin : her ? amber : oh , yeah , she 's perfect . daniel : did i , um , mention that i have a doctor 's appointment to get my eyes checked tomorrow ? kevin : oh , that 's weak , man . amber : well , what are you waiting for , lover boy ? go talk to miss perfect . daniel : how about i go talk to miss `` someone i do n't hate ? `` kevin : it 's tough , is n't it ? daniel : what ? kevin : hating the one you love . we have a lot in common . amber : yeah . [ scene_break ] neil : i ca n't believe the nerve of that guy . devon : are you surprised he has no sense of judgment ? neil : i 'm gon na tell him to leave . lily : no , dad , no , no . it 's okay . daniel does n't bother me anymore . devon : oh , that makes one of us . lily : devon , i 've gotten over it , so you should , too . karen : you know , lily , your dad has told me that you 're considering running for student government , right ? lily : um , yeah , yeah , i was thinking about it . karen : great . well , if you need some help strategizing , i 'm right here . lily : okay . thanks . karen : mm - hmm . lily : i might take you up on that . um , where 's roxanne ? devon : she is over there with , uh , colleen and adrian . lily : okay . i have to ask her a question about bio lab . devon said that she 's taking the same course , so ... neil : my daughter -- the devoted student . lily : well , it 's better than your daughter the drug addict . neil : yeah . lily : all right , have fun , you guys . neil : see you . hey ... you heard her . let 's see a smile and have some fun , all right ? lily : hey . can i talk to you for a second ? roxanne : yeah , sure . lily : excuse us . so ... i told them i had to ask you a question about bio lab . roxanne : oh , you have another story about devon ? lily : yes . yes , i have tons . but , um ... first things first , do you really like him ? roxanne : um ... he 's the coolest guy i 've met a g.c.u . lily : and you 're not just saying that ? roxanne : no . i 've , uh , i 've dated a lot of losers . and , uh ... well , i could actually see myself staying with him for more than a week . lily : okay . [ scene_break ] maggie : it was the best concert i 've ever been to . paul : mine was steely dan . michael : oh , you 're dating yourself now , my friend . lauren : i like steely dan . paul : i was 4 . maggie : ( laughs ) michael : oh , a toddler ? a mere lad ? paul : 15 , maybe . ( cell phone ringing ) lauren : hi , gloria . wait . oh , did you try in his toy box ? she ca n't find lullaby bear . michael : tell her to try and look behind our chair in the bedroom . lauren : all right , hold on , i 'll be right back . gloria ? paul : kudos for getting her out of the apartment tonight . michael : was n't easy . maggie : she still having a rough time ? michael : it varies hour by hour , but you know , this is gon na be really good for her . maggie : yeah . paul : so how did she handle the whole thing with victor ? michael : what about him ? michael : he set up the drilling operation outside of town . michael : what ? paul : well , according to the n.i.s.t . report , it led to the explosion that caused the collapse . he 's disputing it . michael : of course he is . maggie : are you gon na tell lauren ? michael : no . no . she 's dealing with enough . nikki -- nikki is his wife . how can he do this to his wife ? my wife ? everyone who was trapped ? victoria is in the hospital because of her -- because of her father . [ scene_break ] michael : victor is responsible for what happened at clear springs ? neil : michael , his team is still investigating the reports . we never had any indication this might happen from day one . michael : you knew ? you knew about the mining this whole time ? neil : now , michael , with all due respect , this is n't the place . now i understand -- i completely understand why you 're upset . michael : you can not begin to understand ! neil : okay , listen to me , i 'm sorry . i really am sorry . karen : neil , the bartender -- neil : i 'm gon na have to get back out there . karen : excuse me . neil : it 's all right . michael 's asking about victor 's involvement in the building collapse . michael : there 's an n.i.s.t . report ? karen : yes , there is . and we 're conducting an investigation of our own . michael : which victor is paying for , i 'm sure . karen : look , our reports indicate that the drilling company did everything by the book . michael : that book almost killed my wife . [ scene_break ] heather : i lived in lakeview . lauren : really ? cane : that 's near wrigley field , is n't it ? heather : you know chicago ? cane : i know the cubs . maggie : oh , i 'm a big fan . paul : nicely understated . maggie : oh ! paul : hey ! maggie : ow . paul : your stomach again ? maggie : yeah . heather : that 's not from the parking garage , is it ? maggie : it 's an old gunshot wound . lauren : yeah . heather : what happened ? maggie : a woman named sheila carter happened . a long story . i 'm fine . heather : oh , my god . paul : um , we 're still on for lunch tomorrow , right ? heather : yes , we are , 1 : 00 p.m. sharp . paul : all right . heather : okay . paul : see you later . heather : bye , lauren . lauren : bye . maggie : lunch ? lauren : are you planning on telling her ? paul : well , uh ... april 's against it . lauren : so you 're not going to tell her ? paul : well , april 's against it , but , um ... she 's my daughter , too . i think it 's time she finally knew the truth . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) cane : i got ta take this . one second . heather : okay . kevin : hey , heather , great dress . heather : thank you , kevin . kevin : uh , listen , do you mind if i ask for your professional opinion on something ? heather : sure , why not ? kevin : okay , so , uh ... i know you 're the one who put her there , but , um ... what are jana 's chances of getting out of jackson pen ? heather : it 's an ongoing case . i 'm not at liberty -- kevin : okay , okay , okay , uh , hypothetically ? heather : kevin , i do n't do hypothetical 's . i know the world is n't black and white , but i believe we live in a society with laws for a reason . kevin : yeah , yeah , yeah , i get it . i get it . uh , to maintain social order , to help people blah , blah , blah . heather : mm - hmm . so then you probably also get that we ca n't just let criminals go free because we like them . kevin : i guess you 're right . but you know , jana did n't know what she was doing . she was sick . heather : okay , so a case could probably , hypothetically speaking , be made for jana that 's she 's fit to live in society again . but only if she has a very good lawyer . know any ? kevin : i thought you did n't do hypothetical 's ? how about i buy you a drink ? [ scene_break ] amber : kevin 's making his move on your girl . you better get over there . daniel : shut up ! it 's not funny . amber : mm - hmm . yeah , it is . cane : what a coincidence . lily : hi . cane : hey . lily : you look nice . i like your shirt . cane : thank you . you ... you look beautiful . i like your dress . lily : thanks . cane : so who are you -- who are you here with ? lily : uh , just from friends and colleen . yeah . heather : hi . cane : hey . hey . heather : hi . lily : hi . cane : i , um , i have n't had a chance to get the drinks yet . heather : oh , that 's okay . do you want me to grab 'em ? cane : no . no , we 'll do it together . we 'll do it together . lily : uh , well , you guys have fun . cane : thanks . heather : bye . neil : hi , honey . lily : hi . neil : little chilly out here , huh ? lily : yeah . thanks . neil : sure . lily : i just needed to get away from everybody . neil : yeah . you okay ? lily : yeah , i 'm fine . i was just up late last night , working on a paper , so i 'm pretty tired . neil : does it have anything to do with cane ? lily : we 're friends . neil : lily , how long have i known you ? your whole life , right ? i saw you talking with cane . lily : trust me , we 're friends . we were just talking . neil : i can tell that your feelings go way beyond friendship . lily : oh , my gosh ! where do you get this stuff ? neil : this afternoon ... cane was the first person you mentioned when i told you that chancellor industries was n't responsible for the collapse , remember that ? lily : so ? neil : so i wondered why at the time . and now i know . lily : dad ... neil : lily ... this really is n't a good idea . lily : please do n't treat me like i 'm 12 . neil : well , i 'm sorry , i do n't mean to do that . lily : listen , there 's nothing going on between me and cane . neil : let 's keep it that way , huh ? seriously , you and daniel just broke up . it has n't been that long . cane just got divorced . and plus , he is way , way too old for you . lily : okay , you 're getting ahead of yourself . and you 're being way , way , way too overprotective . neil : well , honey ... that 's what fathers do . lily : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] heather : cheers . cane : so ... tell me how you know paul . heather : uh , he 's an old friend of my mom 's . cane : really ? heather : yeah , do you remember the other day when i mentioned that stepfather situation ? cane : yeah . heather : yeah , he helped us out a little bit during that time . i actually lived with his mom for awhile . cane : when you were a kid , right ? heather : mm - hmm . he was really great to me during that time . cane : yeah . yeah , i like paul . he 's a good guy . heather : he is . he 's the best . [ scene_break ] paul : are you sure you 're feeling okay ? maggie : i 'm fine . paul : would you tell me if you were n't ? maggie : yes . why would n't i ? paul : to get me to stop bugging you . maggie : i do n't -- i do n't mind you bugging me . i think it 's sweet that you 're worried . michael : worried ? worried about what ? paul : sheila carter . it 's just the gift that keeps on giving . michael : excuse me ? paul : maggie 's gunshot wound is acting up a little bit . maggie : it 's really no big deal . he 's making a big deal out of this . it 's no big deal . lauren : i need some air . michael : let 's , uh , sweetie -- . [ scene_break ] devon : here you go . roxanne : thank you . devon : feels like we were just here , does n't it ? roxanne : yes , except i 'm having much more fun this time . devon : oh , that 's 'cause i 'm not dragging you to work with me . roxanne : no , that 's because i 'm getting all the dirt on you . devon : the dirt on me ? has lily been telling you more stupid stories about me ? roxanne : ( giggles ) devon : no , she has n't ! that girl is gon na pay ! roxanne : is she ? devon : she 's gon na pay for that ! [ scene_break ] colleen : you know , we are finally not in a disaster site or a mental institution . so why do n't we talk about nice , happy , normal things . kevin : okay . what do you have in mind ? puppy dogs ? cotton candy ? sex ? colleen : oh , my god ! kevin : sex ! colleen : i was setting myself up for that . mm - hmm . you know what ? to being happy . kevin : here 's mud in your eye . no offense to your dad . here . colleen : cheers . kevin : cheers . adrian : hey , thanks for , uh , keeping my girlfriend company while i was away . kevin : sure thing . so , hey , why do n't you , uh ... sit down and , uh , rest your foot ? adrian : i am gon na keep my feet firmly on the floor . but i do n't think i 'll be dancing anytime soon . colleen : do you wan na go home ? 'cause i - i do n't -- adrian : no , no , no , no , no , definitely not . considering what i 've been through , i have no room to complain . i 'm just happy to be here . [ scene_break ] daniel : thank you for not letting your dad kill me . i could tell that he really wanted to . lily : no . actually , he just wanted to throw you out . daniel : well , i 'm still standing here . so your amazing powers of persuasion must still be intact . so how have you been ? lily : i 've been good . how are you ? daniel : good . you having a good time tonight ? lily : yeah . yeah , i 'm having a great time . daniel : i should probably go . lily : okay . [ scene_break ] amber : i mean , can you believe enrique iglesias is gon na be here ? cane : yeah , it 's quite the coup , is n't it ? amber : major . and it 's for a good cause . you know , i 'm lucky . i just wish everyone else could have been . cane : you seem to have bounced back . amber : i 'm nothing if not resilient . cane : you wore it . amber : oh , yeah . the pin kay gave me . i love it . cane : it looks very pretty on you . amber : thank you . [ scene_break ] heather : um , are you getting any reception ? 'cause i do n't have -- how many bars do you have ? daniel : ah . i get it . trick question , right ? some kind of covert operation , gon na try and put me away for life this time ? where 's your camera ? heather : still paranoid , i see . okay , never mind . daniel : wait . my reception is fine . you might wan na try your phone outside . you might have better luck out there . heather : thanks . [ heather goes outside and around the corner she sees lauren , paul and michael ] lauren : oh ! michael : um , tonight was a bad idea . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . lauren : do n't be . michael : no , you -- you wanted to stay home . i just -- i just kept pushing . here . lauren : no , no , no , no . no . no . i wanted to come . i mean , i wanted to come . and i was okay . i was -- i was just fine . and then , all of a sudden , the walls just started -- they closed in on me and -- michael : i had no idea that they would bring her up . lauren : i know . i know . somewhere between hearing sheila 's name and maggie 's gunshot , i just ... michael : all right , you know what ? it 's over . it 's over . sheila can not hurt you again , all right ? lauren : she can haunt me . michael : all right , we should go . lauren : no . michael : you wanted to see a movie . we can see a movie . that 's great . lauren : no , no , no , i 'm fine . i -- no , i wan na stay . let me work through this , okay ? it 's good for me . it 's good for me . paul : hey . everything okay out here ? lauren : yeah . fine . everything 's fine . michael : no , she 's been on edge ever since the collapse . lauren : michael . paul : well , anything i can do ? lauren : nothing . i do n't know , hearing ... sheila 's name ... and maggie ... i - i just -- i lost it . you know , i started thinking about that cage and ... she wanted to trap me , and then maggie almost died there . paul : yeah , but maggie did n't . she did n't die . she 's fine . you know what ? i just wish i could 've protected you the whole time . lauren : oh , paul , it was n't your fault . michael : sometimes psychos do n't play by the handbook . paul : you 're right . i mean , i thought i was one step ahead of her the whole time . but what 's a little kidnapping for the better good , right ? i 'd hold her there , nobody would know , nobody gets hurt . i tell ya , if i had to do it all over again , i would make sure that sheila carter never escaped . [ scene_break ] cane : hey , i was worried about you . heather : yeah , um ... cane : what happened ? heather : i just got some really shocking news . i ... [ scene_break ] maggie : well , i was about to send out a search party . lauren : oh . maggie : how you doing ? lauren : i 'm better . paul : breathing 's back to normal , huh ? lauren : yeah . yeah . panic attack 's over . i survived . hey ... do n't ever doubt yourself . i - i 'm so grateful for everything that you did for me . now ... i 'm fine . you can see that . i - i do n't wan na ruin your date . please go back . the concert 's about to start . go on . maggie : will you join us ? maybe ? lauren : pretend this never happened , okay ? maggie : okay . paul : okay . michael : what do you wan na do ? lauren : um ... i think i wan na stay out here , okay ? is that all right with you ? michael : dancing on the loading dock ? lauren : hmm . yeah . michael : i 'd love to . [ scene_break ] neil : so everybody 's feeling good tonight ? ( cheers and applause ) neil : okay . all right , good . as you know , all of the proceeds for tonight go towards the clear springs relief fund . so i wan na thank all of you -- yeah , you can clap for that . that 's good . i wan na thank all of you for coming out and showing your generosity . you 've made a real impact into the lives of the people who need the help the most right now . okay . so now , the moment we 've all been waiting for . he 's an international superstar , having enjoyed 18 - - count ' em -- 18 number one latin billboard hits . he 's here to sing his new single , `` somebody 's me , `` enrique iglesias ! how you doing ? enrique : good , man . thank you ! it 's great to be here in genoa city helping with the clear springs relief fund . thank you very much . ( playing `` somebody 's me `` ) enrique : you do you remember me ? like i remember you ? do you spend your life going back in your mind to that time ? because i i walk the streets alone . i hate being on my own , and everyone can see that i really fell , and i 'm going through hell thinking about you with somebody else . somebody wants you somebody needs you somebody dreams about you every single night . somebody ca n't breathe without you . it 's lonely . somebody hopes that someday you will see that somebody 's me that somebody 's me . how how could we go wrong ? it was so good and now it 's gone . and i pray at night that our paths soon will cross , and what we had is n't lost , 'cause you 're always right here in my thoughts . somebody wants you somebody needs you somebody dreams about you every single night . somebody ca n't breathe without you . it 's lonely . somebody hopes that someday you will see that somebody 's me . you will always be in my life even if i 'm in not in your life , because you 're in my memory . you when you remember me and before you set me free . oh , listen please somebody wants you somebody needs you somebody dreams about you every single night . somebody ca n't breathe without you . it 's lonely . somebody hopes that someday you will see that somebody 's me man : ooh - ooh - ooh - ooh . enrique : somebody 's me that somebody 's me that somebody 's me . [ next_on ] colleen : i 'm worried about you . i know you 're not taking care of yourself . j.t . : i 'm fine . nikki : what 's happening ? woman : the machines registered an elevated blood pressure reading . heather : i 've love you to come up . i wan na make it up to you . do you wan na grab a cup of coffee ? | everyone is gearing up for the much awaited enrique iglesias concert benefiting the clear springs charity . lauren has flashbacks and trouble breathing . michael finds out that victor is responsible for clear springs ' disaster . lily is saddened to see cane with heather . neil feels cane is too old for lily and lets her know . heather overhears a conversation between paul , maggie , lauren , and michael and ca n't believe what she has heard . amber lets daniel know he is her bff ( best friend forever ) . devon has a great evening with his date . paul reminds heather of their lunch date tomorrow . he plans to tell her the truth . maggie has stomach pains from a wound she got when all the sheila stuff was going on , which is what sends lauren into her flashbacks . |
sharon : nick ? what do you mean , we 're locked in ? nick : well , the door , uh , must have , uh , given way . um ... there 's a safety release handle . sharon : oh ! handy ! let 's use that . nick : well ... this is it . and it 's broken . sharon : okay , but , i mean , there is another way out , right ? we 're stuck in here ? [ scene_break ] victor : all right , noah . i will have someone send you the projections , and i want you to look at them very carefully , okay ? i want you to study them and decipher them . and tomorrow , we 'll talk about what you learned . noah : ca n't wait to get started , grandpa . thank you for going over what i should expect before i start the new job . victor : very smart of you to ask . noah : i look forward to being challenged and working with you . victor : you know what i 'm looking forward to ? welcoming the next generation of newmans into my company . together , we 'll do great things for newman- chancellor . noah : hi , jill . jill : noah . victor : hello , jill . noah : grandpa . victor : okay , noah . nice to see you . i was surprised when the gate called me and said it was you . jill : [ sighs ] victor : come in . jill : should i thank you for agreeing to see me ? victor : you can come see me any day . terribly sorry about what happened to your family . you must be going through a rough time . jill : yes , well , i did n't come here to talk about my granddaughter , victor . victor : what did you come here to talk about ? jill : the newman - chancellor business . victor : oh , yeah . that 's a very exciting venture -- the merger of my vision with katherine 's . jill : victor , i will never allow that to happen ! [ scene_break ] neil : jack , i really appreciate you finding hilary a spot in the company -- really . so , when is she gon na be starting ? jack : tomorrow . and i 'm glad i could come through for you . neil : you know , um , not e - everyone is gon na be pleased about this , so i think we should table this discussion till later . jack : you got it . devon ! how are you ? devon : good . very well . i did n't expect to see you two here . neil : well , we 're here and waiting . why do n't you join us ? jack : please ! devon : sure , i will for a while , and then i will , uh , let you guys get back to work . jack : listen , i 'm glad i ran into you -- i was gon na call you later today . devon : about the reward i offered ? jack : yeah . a million dollars is a heck of a lot of incentive . neil : so , have more people come forward offering information about the hit- and - run ? devon : too many , actually . and the cops still do n't have anything useful . neil : well , they will . jack : they will . and the way will be paved by your generous reward . devon : you know i would gladly give away the entire fortune katherine left me if i knew that it 'd help find delia 's killer . i really would . and , hell -- maybe i should just give away the entire fortune anyway . [ scene_break ] christine : ah , the basco case ? paul : yeah . we got people lining up to confess to this murder , but , sadly , we 're not even close to solving it . christine : so what are you hoping to find in that evidence box ? paul : the truth . i 'm sure as hell not getting it from lauren or michael , so , uh ... fen ? his story seems pretty flimsy . christine : yeah . whatever the truth , by them keeping it to themselves , they are certainly succeeding in destroying their family . paul : yeah . i guess they 're leaving it up to me to save them . [ scene_break ] lauren : [ sighs ] i have terrible news . michael : i already know . i saw fenmore brought in earlier . lauren : what did he say ? michael : i only got a glimpse of him . what happened ? i thought when he confessed to carmine 's murder , nobody took him seriously . lauren : well , they did n't . they still think that you killed carmine . but that is not why he was arrested . michael : then why ? lauren : [ voice breaking ] he did something that we ca n't cover for this time . my husband and my son are both in prison , and there is nothing that we can do to get either one of you out . [ scene_break ] christine : i , uh , just met with fen 's lawyer . paul : any chance of getting the kid out of prison time , at least for now ? christine : i can waive possession with intent to deliver or sell . paul : but not the rest . christine : no . i have to move straight forward with possession of a controlled substance . i have no choice . paul : what if fen were to cut a deal ? christine : with what ? paul : like , to offer up evidence of a more serious crime like murder . christine : [ sighs ] look , if the evidence proves that fen 's story is true -- that he killed carmine , he 'll be trading a maximum of 3 1/2 years for a minimum of 10 . paul : it would free michael . christine : do you think michael 's gon na let his son confess to murder , say , `` yay for me , `` and just walk away ? paul : there is no good answer , chris ! christine : no , there is n't . and we care about michael and fen and lauren , and we want to help them , but how do we do that ? paul : [ sighs ] we go back to the beginning . christine : you ca n't do that all by yourself . paul : no , i know . and forensics is backlogged they 're not getting to the evidence nearly as quickly as i need them to . wait a minute . christine : what is it ? what ? paul : there 's evidence missing . [ scene_break ] lauren : fen is upset for you taking responsibility for killing carmine . he hates the fact that you 're paying for a crime that you did n't do , so our son ... naively ... commits a crime where he will get imprisoned . michael : oh ... what kind of crime ? lauren : he bought drugs . michael : what ? lauren : he felt that if he was thrown in jail , that you would no longer have to protect him and would stop lying . therefore , you would recant your confession , and then you would be free . michael : so he violated the terms of his plea bargain for the drug theft charge . lauren : right . michael : and they automatically sent him here to finish out his time . lauren : this is such a mess . michael : how big a mess ? lauren : he had drugs on him . michael : how much ? lauren : a lot . michael : how much ? quantity ? what 's the quantity we 're talking here ? lauren : enough to get convicted of a felony . [ voice breaking ] what are we gon na do ? michael : we 'll get him a lawyer . lauren : i hired randall hayes . michael : that 's a good one . lauren : that 's what you said the last time that you worked with him . michael : what 's his defense strategy ? lauren : he 's going to get rid of all the other charges so fen only has to serve a month for breaking his plea deal . michael : a month . lauren : uh - huh . michael : the reason i am here is because i could n't stand the thought of our son serving even one day in this place . lauren : i know . can you protect him ? can you help him ? michael : look at me . my son ... my son is in this place . cop : keep it moving . [ scene_break ] sharon : okay . uh ... we can get out of here . nick : how ? sharon : um , you know , we 'll just call someone . i , um -- oh , i left my cell phone with my purse out in the bar . nick : mine 's not . but i 've got no signal . sharon : what ? how can that be ? this is your own club . nick : well , i 've never made a call from the freezer before . sharon : [ sighs ] okay . um , there 's got to be something we can do . nick : well , the staff 's gon na show up soon . sharon : and will they come straight to the freezer to start prepping ? nick : well , they 're gon na need something out of here eventually . sharon : eventually . well , let 's give them a reason to open the door right now . hello ? ! hey ! anybody out there ? ! [ muffled pounding ] sharon : [ muffled ] help us ! hello ! [ pounding continues ] sharon : hello ! [ loud music plays ] sharon : help us ! gosh , the metal door 's colder than the air in here . nick : i do n't think they 're gon na hear you anyway . the walls and the door are six inches of insulated steel . sharon : now you tell me . nick : it was worth a shot . sharon : [ sighs ] you think i should keep yelling ? nick : no , i think we should conserve our energy and our limited air supply . sharon : nick . nick : do n't worry , though . sharon : too late for that ! [ both sigh ] [ laughing ] nick : what 's so funny ? sharon : us . here . only we could manage to get ourselves locked into another steel vault . nick : oh , go -- sharon : [ laughing ] nick : the bank vault . how could i forget that ? sharon : yes . you were scouting for a location shoot . nick : well , that vault was your bright idea . sharon : well , i do n't remember it that way . i just remember we were imagining how the shoot would go , and then the door closed . nick : yeah . we were in there a really long time . sharon : yeah . the only difference is this time , it 's freezing , and that time ... nick : things got hot ... pretty quickly . [ scene_break ] [ music playing loudly ] noah : hey , mom . it 's me . uh , can you just give me a call as soon as you get this , please ? thanks . bye . mason . mason ! hey . mason : [ gasps ] hey , man . do n't sneak up on me like that . [ volume decreases ] noah : hey , is , uh -- is my dad here yet ? mason : uh , would n't you know it ? geez . the first time i 'm here early , and i do n't get the credit for it . noah : [ chuckles ] mm . mason : is everything all right ? noah : uh , yeah . i hope so . i just got a call from faith 's friend 's mom . mason : she okay ? noah : faith ? yeah , i think so . just , uh -- nobody picked her up after dance class , and so her friend 's mom took her back to her house . mason : well , who was supposed to pick her up ? noah : uh , my mom or dad . mason : well , they probably just got their wires crossed and figured the other one was gon na do it . noah : yeah . yeah , probably . i just -- i ca n't reach either one of them , so ... sharon : it was so hot in that vault , we could barely breathe . nick : [ sighs ] we did what we could to keep cool . [ sighs ] if i could just find something to lift that safety lever ... sharon : that was a long time ago . nick : look around and see if you can find , like , a screwdriver or an ice pick . sharon : you know , after cassie was gone , we both moved on with our lives -- you with phyllis and me with jack , but ... somehow , it just seems like it was yesterday . nick : well , i wish we could have some of that heat right now . i meant the temperature kind of heat . sharon : no , i - i know what you meant . [ sighs ] yes , we 're locked in a room together like we were then , but this is nothing like last time . nick : like the fact that i own this freezer , and i would do anything if it would malfunction right now ? sharon : we were in different places then , emotionally . and what happened in that vault happened because ... we were different people . [ sharon remembering ] nick : i love you . what was wrong with me ? sharon : [ chuckles ] nick ... it does n't do any good to talk about love , okay ? it just -- it does n't solve anything . it just does n't help . sharon : anyway , it does n't do us any good to think about it . we ca n't go back . nick : [ sighs ] i wish i could , uh ... i wish we could go back in time . [ back to present ] nick : hey ! look what i found ! [ scraping , clanking ] sharon : oh . will that work ? nick : i hope so . excuse me . [ scene_break ] neil : well , the good news is you still have time . you do n't have to make any decisions right now about what to do with that inheritance . devon : yeah , that 's what you said to me after the reading of the will . jack : well , it sounds like good advice to me . take your time . explore your options . decide what you want . you do n't even have to think about how you 're gon na spend the money . devon : that 's so hard to do , 'cause i literally -- i think about it constantly -- every day . every day , i feel like i 'm walking around with this big , giant weight on my back . neil : really ? you 're not enjoying it at all ? devon : i 've tried . i 'm -- you know , i 've -- i 've bought some things for myself . i 've bought a lot of stuff for roxanne . i would do more for the twins , but cane and lily do n't want them spoiled . and , i , uh -- you know , i - i spend what i used to consider a fortune it feels like every day now . neil : and that makes you feel bad ? devon : no , it does n't make me feel bad . it 's just -- it 's more frustrating . i mean , i 'm sure this sounds dumb -- at all , me complaining , but it 's -- it 's -- it 's an overwhelming feeling . it 's more money than i could ever spend in a lifetime . jack : oh , do n't be so sure about that . many a great fortune has been lost by reckless spending , bad investing , and poor planning . neil : oh , yeah . devon : that 's very true . i guess it would be smart of me to have someone in my life to help me manage it all . you know , victor said to me -- jack : wait , wait . victor talked to you about this ? devon : yes , he did . he did . he said that he thinks that katherine leaving him the company and me all this money means that she wanted us to work together . i 'm starting to think he might be right . [ sighs ] jack : [ inhales deeply ] [ scene_break ] victor : well , it 's unfortunate you feel that way , jill , but you have no say regarding the establishment of my new company . jill : oh , i 'm making it my business . victor : do i need to remind you that it was katherine 's bequest to me -- chancellor industries ? jill : see , i would love to know how you hoodwinked her into that one . victor : `` hoodwinked `` ? jill : well , managed to maneuver her somehow . victor : now , you know damn well that katherine could n't be hoodwinked or maneuvered into anything . she knew very well what she was doing when she -- jill : it makes no sense , at all . victor : to you it does n't make any sense . katherine had a grand design . she wanted her gifts to mean something to each recipient , although that meaning was n't always clear . jill : yes , i understand that . i went all the way to switzerland to find out the `` grand design `` for my particular gift , and i what i found out was very enlightening . victor : and what did you find out ? jill : that she was not the woman you all think she was . victor : really ? do i need to remind you that she was a very close friend of mine ? she was savvy . she was wily . she was determined . she was strong , very funny , and very generous . so anything you have to say to the contrary , you 're dead wrong about . jill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] jack : devon , you want to go into business with a successful businessman , there 's one sitting here right now . devon : you 're talking about yourself ? jack : i 'm talking about your father . neil : oh , jack , thanks . i appreciate that , but i -- i 've already offered my financial wisdom and advice to this young man once i saw you talking to victor . devon : right . yeah . and i -- you know i appreciate that . i do . and i 'm not trying to offend you or anyone else . it 's just what victor said to me about katherine is really starting to make sense . neil : you 're talking about that she somehow meant for you to connect with victor ? devon : yes . yeah . and i 'm still trying to figure out why , altogether . because after she made sure that her entire family was taken care of , i mean , she made me her beneficiary . neil : son , i 'm sure katherine had her good reasons . devon : what were those reasons ? i never asked katherine for one thing . i never asked her for money . she and i never even had a real relationship until a year ago . neil : okay , so , perhaps that 's why . um , she 's trying to make it up to you . devon : maybe . but i do -- i want to hear from you two . why -- what do you think the harm is in speaking to victor ? neil : uh , what did victor say ? devon : he just said that he 'd be more than happy to advise me on how to handle the money . jack : i 'll give you some advice right now . it wo n't cost you a cent -- stay far away from victor newman . he will extend one hand in friendship , and he will calmly stab you in the back with the other . [ scene_break ] victor : i hope you 're not here to cast further aspersions on katherine . jill : you know , you all thought that katherine was a smart , strong , savvy woman , and she was masking her heart of gold with a tough veneer . victor : sounds about right . jill : it was n't . oh , she was smart and savvy , all right , but that veneer -- that was n't a veneer . she was vindictive to her core . victor : you do n't really believe that . jill : oh , yes , i do believe that . victor : you do ? i always thought that , in spite of all of your fights and arguments , you cared deeply for one another . jill : she pretended to care deeply for me . victor : uh - huh . well , be that as it may , jill , um , because we are talking about katherine and because chancellor industries used to belong to her , i will offer you a position at the newly reconfigured company . jill : excuse me ? you are offering me a job ? victor : does that surprise you ? jill : [ scoffing ] yeah . that insults me . i used to run chancellor , victor , and i ran it damn well . so , no , i wo n't be taking any orders from you . victor : well , as you like it . okay ? now , if you came here to harangue me about a situation not of my own making , i think this business is concluded . jill : you know what ? this conversation may be over , but our business -- it 's far from concluded . victor : you have a nice day . jill : yeah , you have a good day , too , victor . [ door slams ] [ scene_break ] paul : okay . christine : hey , wait . did you find the missing evidence ? [ door slams ] paul : i 'm having the property clerk do a search . christine : what , exactly , is missing ? paul : the crime - scene photos . christine : well , that 's strange . paul : everything about this case is strange . i mean , it is possible the forensic team pulled the photos and got so busy they forgot to put them back . christine : and it 's not the first time it 's happened . things have gotten misfiled before . paul : i need to find the photos . i 'm really anxious to look at them . christine : what are you trying to find ? paul : i 'm not sure . you see , chris , after michael confessed , i - i quickly closed the case , so , the evidence was n't really fully studied . i just wish that -- what ? christine : i - i now see what you 're doing . you 're blaming yourself . paul : that 's not it . christine : no , on some level , you feel responsible for what 's happened to michael and his family . paul : [ sighs ] okay , yeah , i - i do feel somewhat responsible . christine : and that 's crazy . you did n't create this or incite it . paul : no , but , chris , i allowed my friendship with michael to affect the way i 'd handle the case ordinarily , and now it 's come back to bite me . it 's come back to bite all of us . if i -- [ cell phone rings ] paul : yeah ? williams . you 're sure ? all right . thanks . christine : bad news ? paul : the crime - scene photos were never logged in . there 's no record of them . that 's absurd . christine : and now they 're missing . paul : so , is that just bad police work ... or is it something else ? [ scene_break ] lauren : you have to keep fen safe . michael : christine pulled strings and got me moved for my own safety . i 'm not even in the same part of the prison as he is . lauren : we did this . we tried to protect our son , and it all blew up in our face . how did this happen ? michael : it happened because we love each other . it happened because we love fenmore . lauren : and what if he gets hurt or worse ? michael : listen to me . lauren , it 's you and me and fenmore . we stick together . we fight for each other . remember ? lauren : [ sighs ] michael : that 's the only thing we have to hold on to . lauren : that is not enough ! michael : how did this all start ? fenmore 's problems ? carmine ? all of it ? lauren : with me . it started with me . michael : i love you , but no . it started with us . we forgot how much we love each other , and that can never happen again . so , together , we 're gon na figure out a way to get fenmore and me out of this place and back with you , where we belong . [ scene_break ] [ clinking ] nick : [ grunts ] damn it . sharon : [ exhales deeply ] is it getting colder in here ? i ca n't feel my fingers . [ clatter ] nick : let me see . sharon : [ sighs ] nick : i hope you do n't have frostbite . sharon : no , it 's too soon . nick : frostbite can happen real fast . we just have to keep your blood circulating , keep you warm . sharon : well ... nick : here . sharon : what ? what are you doing ? nick : [ sighs ] here . i want you to put my shirt on . sharon : but , nick , what about you ? nick : i 'm gon na be fine , but we have got to keep you warm . sharon : [ sighs ] nick : put your hands inside the sleeve . sharon : okay . nick , we 're in serious trouble , are n't we ? nick : no , no , no . we 're gon na be fine . someone 's gon na find us . sharon : you 're freezing . i mean , without your shirt , you 're gon na get hypothermia . nick : do n't worry . it takes at least a half an hour in zero degrees for hypothermia to set in , but once your body temperature gets below 95 , things can happen pretty quickly . sharon : well , i 'd be impressed with your vast knowledge of this , but you sound like someone who had two children fall through the ice . nick : [ sighs ] noah and cassie . yeah , who would have thought we 'd be in a situation where that information would come in handy , but here we are . sharon : [ sighs ] well , since you 're the expert , what do we do ? how do we get through this ? nick : [ sighs ] there 's really nothing else to wrap ourselves in . sharon : there 's body heat . [ scene_break ] noah : so , i gave my , uh , two weeks ' notice . mason : you 're really quitting ? noah : i am officially retiring from this saloon to work for my grandfather , which means that you get a few extra shifts . mason : [ chuckles ] thanks , but , um , i do n't plan on being here too much longer myself . i 'm pursuing a business opportunity of my own . noah : you know what ? my dad 's never late like this -- not without calling first . mason : so , both your parents are unaccounted for ? noah : yeah . mason : yeah , that is strange . noah : extremely strange , especially since they have no reason to be together . [ scene_break ] sharon : [ weakly ] it 's hot in here . nick : [ sighs ] sharon . sharon : hmm ? oh , did i say `` hot `` ? i meant cold . nick : yeah , the cold 's getting to you . all right , i need you to stay with me . i need you to stay awake . someone 's gon na open that door very soon . sharon : [ sighs ] okay . i 'm fine . nick : i need you to concentrate , okay ? i think you 're in the first stages of hypothermia . sharon : [ sighs ] first stage ? nick : yeah , delusions and confusion . i just need to keep you warm . sharon : nick , do you think this is the end ? nick : [ exhales deeply ] no , of course not . of course not . it 's not , okay ? you 're just a little delirious . sharon : i might not ... get another chance to say this . i better say it now . nick : oh , do n't be silly , sharon . you 're gon na have lots of chances to tell me whatever it is . sharon : i hope you 're right . but if you 're not , i wanted to say this so many times . nick : shh . i need you to stay calm . save your energy . sharon : [ sighs ] you need to know what i did . [ scene_break ] christine : who would want that evidence to disappear ? [ knock on door ] [ door opens ] lauren : hi . paul : hi . christine : lauren , hi . how are you ? how -- how 's fen doing ? lauren : i do n't know . they wo n't let me see him till tomorrow , but i did see michael . paul : you told him about fen ? lauren : yeah . but it 's so dangerous in there , and fen is so young . christine , i know that you were able to move michael . is there any possible way that you could do the same for fen ? at least , if they were together ... christine : i can try . but , look , the prison officials were willing to move michael because he was a former district attorney . they wanted to make sure he was n't gon na get hurt by the criminals he helped put away . fen -- it 's a totally different situation . lauren : please -- if you could please try and help my son . [ scene_break ] cop : keep moving . michael : [ sighs ] fenmore : dad ? michael : fenmore . fenmore : dad , i - i -- michael : shut up . shut up . just ... quiet . that 's the last time you can call me that in here . you hear me ? listen , when somebody mentions my name , you pretend you do n't know me . when you see me , you turn the other way . fen : i - i - i do n't understand . i 'm your son . michael : yes , and i love you , but being my son in here can get you killed . [ scene_break ] jill : jack . jack : hi . jill : have you spoken to billy since the funeral ? jack : no , i left a couple messages for him . he 's not ready to accept my help . jill : god , i should call victoria . jack : oh , victoria just left two messages for me . jill : [ sighs ] jack : she 's looking for him , too , hoping he was with me . jill : i am really , really worried about him . and we 're all just so busy , you know , running around , throwing ourselves into things to take our minds off what we ca n't . jack : that 's right -- throwing ourselves into work . jill : yeah . except in my case , the idea of work , since i 'm unemployed . jack : wait , you wo n't be joining newman - chancellor ? jill : oh , i most certainly will not . jack : that 's a shame . i know how much chancellor meant to you . jill : yeah . katherine knew how much it meant to me , too . she should have left it to me . but , as victor said , it was part of her `` grand design . `` jack : yeah , she always was strategic . jill : yes , she was full of surprises , like leaving her beloved company to victor , who does n't deserve it , who will not honor it , who will hack it up and sell it for parts . god , i 'd love to pull it out from under him . jack : join the club . jill : really ? jack : i am not interested in chancellor , per se , but i just lost a lot of money watching victor blindside his own son to get that company back . i 'm gon na teach him a lesson . jill : well , if we 're going after victor , you know what they say . jack : they say a lot of things . what , exactly , did you want to say ? jill : that there 's strength in numbers . [ scene_break ] neil : victor . victor : to what do i owe this pleasure ? neil : well , let me get right to the point . um , victor , i 'm here to talk to you about my son . victor : oh , what about devon ? neil : i understand you 've been giving him some advice . victor : oh , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . you 're now telling me to stay away from giving your son advice ? i 've heard that this week from someone else . neil : now , hold on . not what you think . i 'm not here to warn you off devon . he is n't the only one who needs your advice . i do , too . [ scene_break ] [ up - tempo music plays ] devon : hey . is it too early to get a drink ? [ volume decreases ] mason : i did n't hear you come in , man . what can i get for you ? devon : let me get a scotch , neat . mason : you got it . you 're the first customer in today , devon . we do n't have the bank to make change for that yet . devon : i do n't need change . mason : that is way too big of a tip . listen here -- devon : this music ... mason : it 's off the playlist off my phone . you want me to change it ? devon : no , no . do n't change it at all . i like it . that 's why i produced it . mason : you produced this ? devon : i did . mason : man , you got good taste . devon : well , apparently , so do you . noah : hey , i 'm getting pretty creeped out here , dad . would you give me a call soon , please ? thanks . devon : thanks , man . [ cell phone ringing ] noah : hey . [ ringing continues ] [ scene_break ] nick : sharon , do n't talk . the air 's getting thinner . sharon : it 's important . nick : no , what 's important is to stay warm . sharon : like the vault . nick : yeah . like the vault . just ... think about the vault . pretend we 're there . [ sighs ] sharon : [ sighs ] nick : d - do you feel the heat ? sharon : mm . i can feel it . [ door opens ] nick : oh , god . [ scene_break ] jill : okay , i want to head up chancellor . you want payback . jack : which adds up to ? jill : victor ruined . jack : seems to me a lot of people would be happy about that . jill : i do n't care about a lot of people . i care about you and me . i care about a partnership . jack : us working together ? jill : we may kill each other . jack : it 's a real possibility , jill . jill : but until we do , jack , what do you say we work together to bring victor down ? jack : you got a deal . [ scene_break ] victor : have a seat , neil . neil : thanks , victor . victor : so , you want my advice on how to advise your son ? neil : well , he obviously respects you as a businessman , apparently more so than he respects his own father . victor : oh , come on . i doubt that seriously . neil : okay , come on . let 's -- let 's cut the games . you know , you taught me most of what i know about business . and thank you for that . but , in reality , i respect your fathering skills , victor . victor : [ chuckles ] i 'm afraid to say you 're in the minority . neil : look at your kids . victor : yeah . neil : victoria and nick -- well - adjusted , smart , good values . then you 've got abby -- responsible , very clever . victor : uh - huh . neil : all three of your kids have more money than they know what to do with , but it 's not what defines them . that 's what i want for devon . victor : all right . so , what 's your concern ? neil : well , as you know , he 's come into this windfall of money , and i believe he 's confused about the role that he 's playing in the world now . so , i do n't know what to say to him . i talked to him a little bit , but how do i help him ? what do i say ? what do you think ? victor : that 's a very good question -- a very difficult one to answer . just know that coming into that much money -- inheriting that much money -- is very difficult psychologically . he 'll be surrounded by all kinds of people who will envy him , who will want things from him . so , my suggestion is that he surrounds himself with competent people , but , most of all , teach him how to differentiate between what is a good friend and a bad one . [ scene_break ] devon : this is a pretty eclectic list , but i 've pretty much downloaded every one of these songs myself . mason : really ? devon : yeah . mason : so , who are you into lately ? devon : uh , i like aloe black , uh , jeff buckley . going old - school with koko taylor . mason : then you must be into valerie june . devon : i must be . [ chuckles ] mason : nice . [ scene_break ] paul : oh , lauren , i - i wish there was more we could do for you . why do n't you go home and -- and try and get some sleep ? lauren : [ scoffs ] right . you think i could sleep ? christine : at least try ... for michael and fen 's sakes . lauren : how could this happen to my family ? [ sighs ] paul : [ sighs ] [ door thuds ] christine : it is so hard to watch this happen to them . paul : what can i do for her ? christine : well , like you said , you have to go back to the beginning . where did this all start ? paul : [ sighs ] carmine basco . [ button clicks ] [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] lauren : hello ? hello ? who 's there ? [ click ] [ scene_break ] michael : turn away from me . do it . now . lean against the fence . i want you to listen very carefully to everything i 'm about to say to you . be alert at all times in here . be respectful . do not ever express disdain , displeasure , or disgust . do not pry . do not ask personal questions . never borrow anything . do not brag , and above all , do not say that you 're the son of the ex - district attorney . is that clear ? fenmore : yeah . [ whistle blows ] michael : we have to go back in now . remember what i told you . do not drop your guard even for a second in this place . cop : inside ! prisoner : do n't look so scared . i 'll take care of you . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] noah : you could have died if i had n't figured out you were here somewhere . sharon : you know what ? it was getting scary . nick : i was n't scared . i knew you 'd come and rescue us . sharon : [ chuckles ] noah : i 'm gon na go see if there 's some more blankets in the office . sharon : okay . nick : [ sighs ] you know , we should probably get you to the hospital . sharon : wh -- no . no . i 'm fine ... now . i mean , i - i know that i , uh -- i was getting a little light - headed in the freezer , and -- and i said some things , but ... nick : you did n't embarrass yourself . sharon : [ chuckles ] nick : i 'm just glad you 're okay . sharon : funny -- i -- you know , it felt like life or death when we were in the freezer , but now that we 're warm and safe , it just feels like nothing happened . nick : not a thing . [ next_on ] victor : why did you invite this man into our home ? nikki : you can assume that i have a valid reason . victor : i do n't assume anything ! abby : who 's mariah ? tyler : she 's my fiancée . chelsea : you keep lying and covering , and i know what it 's about . | michael tells fen to pretend that they do n't know each other while they are in prison , because if anyone finds out he is the son of the da , it could get him killed . paul and christine try to figure out a way to help michael and fen get out of jail . paul decides to investigate the case , because he closed it too quickly when michael confessed to killing carmine . lauren gets a mysterious call from someone who hangs up when she answers the phone . devon admits to jack and neil that he does n't know what to do with all his money , and he wants victor to be his mentor . jack tells devon to stay away from victor , because he will act friendly but later stab him in the back . jack and jill decide to team up to take victor down so he wo n't get chancellor industries . victor advises neil to teach devon the difference between a true friend and someone who wants to be his friend just because he has money . |
jack : [ sighs ] phyllis : you know , summer will always love -- jack : i called and asked her to come over . she needs to know the truth about her paternity now , not later . phyllis : of course . maybe we should have nick with us , too ? jack : nick has the rest of his life with her . i 'd like some time with my -- with summer . besides , nick has other problems . [ door opens ] sharon : oh , thank god . when i got home , there was a note from noah saying you asked him to keep faith overnight . she must be really confused . i ca n't imagine what noah must think . um ... you were n't at the tack house , so i left you a bunch of messages . nick : i took a walk . sharon : all night ? nick : yeah . all night . sharon : but now you 're home . nick : i came to get my things . this is n't my home . we have nothing left . michael : if you know the results of the biopsy , why do n't you just tell -- yes , i understand . i 'll be there . thank you . it 's called knocking . kevin : and i 'm called your brother . michael : is this your new thing ? barging in , looking at laptops ? kevin : yeah . so , listen , i brought you a present . michael : what ? more baked goods with accusations ? kevin : stop talking for like two seconds . [ clears throat ] lauren : [ chuckles ] michael : you brought me my wife . thank you . lauren : i am not alone . michael : fenmore . fenmore : hey , dad . michael : you 're home . oh ! wait , hold on . what 's wrong ? what happened ? fenmore : kevin called . he said i had to get back to g.c . right away . lauren : even though you 'll be back in a few weeks for thanksgiving . why now ? kevin : well , it had to be today . otherwise it might be too late . billy : hey . victoria : hi . billy : uh , no johnny . i - i did n't blow a visitation , did i ? victoria : no , no . he 's -- he 's with hannah . um ... can i come in ? billy : yeah . yeah , sure . what 's up ? victoria : thanks . uh ... [ sighs ] i just needed to talk to you . is chelsea home ? billy : no . it 's just me . victoria : well , um , i came by for two reasons . first of all , i feel like i owe you an apology . i know that you had nothing to do with ben 's arrest . and i 'm sorry that i assumed . billy : well , it would n't have been the first time that i went after stitch , but it 's like i told you before , i 'm done . victoria : right . and i know that now . and i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry i jumped to conclusions . but , you know , i 'm still just trying to piece all this together . so ... i have to ask . did chelsea have a part in this ? billy : if it 's not me , then it must be chelsea , right ? victoria : well , because chelsea 's dad is jeff , and he instigated the fraud charges , and i just thought maybe she put the idea into his idea , you know ? billy : no , there 's not a chance . and if she knew anything about this , she would rip jeff apart , seriously . victoria : he 's after money . he 's suing the hospital . billy : well , i will tell chelsea , and she 'll try and talk him down , at least give it her best shot . victoria : you seem really positive . why do you even want to help ben ? billy : i do n't . but clearly it 's hurting you , and i 'm not okay with that . kelly : ben ? stitch : kelly , hey . kelly : hey . good morning . uh , what 's going on ? you here for breakfast ? stitch : i 'm looking for mom . she 's not in her room . kelly : i have n't seen her . why do you need her ? stitch : to talk as soon as possible . i made a decision . some things are gon na change . kelly : like what ? stitch : big things , and not just for me . phyllis : still mad at me ? that 's stupid . just -- never mind . you have every right to be about how things came out last night . i have this fury all the time that , uh , was taken from me because of what sharon did to me and my family . i needed proof . just blurting it out to you and summer , i could n't . i could n't . i needed to hear sharon say it first , admit what she did , jack . jack , i spent a year in silence . you know what ? if i experience another hour of it , i think my head 's gon na explode . not that i am making this about me . summer : hey . you , uh , you sounded a little weird on the phone . are you okay ? phyllis : yeah . perfect . physically . come here . come here . summer : something 's wrong . what -- what -- what is it ? jack : summer ... summer : okay , now you 're both scaring me . just tell me what 's wrong . dad . victoria : you know , if you could just talk to chelsea , maybe she could talk to jeff about withdrawing the suit . billy : you know , she does have a heart , vick . she will give jeff the smackdown . that 's -- that 's their thing . victoria : ben has a heart , too . maybe people do n't realize that because of what they 've heard . billy : yeah , the word `` murder `` does carry some baggage with it . victoria : i think he 's paid for what he 's done . maybe he 's paid more than he should have . billy : so you 're saying that stitch got the wrong end after killing his own dad . victoria : i 'm just saying that we do n't know everything . not yet . billy : did he confess ? what else is there ? victoria : there 's more after your thorough investigation . billy : was i wrong , victoria ? was the guy hiding something ? victoria : stop ! just ... we 'll stop . billy : on a dime . i 'm fast like that . victoria : yeah , you are . besides , there 's another reason that i came by . there 's something else that i have to tell you . billy : is it about the baby ? victoria : no , it 's about a child , but not this child . billy , jack just got some information that 's gon na be really hard for him to deal with , and he 's gon na need all of the love and support that he can get from us right now . kelly : lives will change ? oh , ben . you 've been hopeful before . is this about victoria ? stitch : it is , but everything else , too . things are gon na be different this time , and i 'm not talking just baby steps . i 'm talking the whole nine yards . kelly : good . i hope you 're right . stitch : it 's a brand - new world for me , kel . at least it will be soon enough . kelly : nice . stitch : yeah . kelly : that 's a good feeling , is n't it ? stitch : it is . kelly : hope . both : yeah . [ both chuckle ] stitch : i guess that 's a novel experience for the both of us , huh ? kelly : misery is pretty easy to get used to , is n't it ? it wears you down . you know , jack -- he gave me my hope back months ago . tell you a little secret . i feel it again . stitch : so , the phyllis situation , it 's -- kelly : oh , everybody thinks that he and phyllis are meant to be and i should just walk away , but you know what ? i say too bad for them . i 'm gon na stay and fight . stitch : you 're tough , kel . tougher than anyone knows . kelly : maybe it 's genetic . stitch : maybe it is . and i 'm gearing up for a fight , too . and it wo n't be easy , that 's for sure . kelly : come on now . maybe victoria 's ready to forgive . stitch : maybe she is . but the thing is , in the back of my head , i know that when two people share a kid , that 's the -- that 's the biggest reason in the world to try and make it work . phyllis : come on . let 's sit down . want some iced tea ? are you hungry , baby ? summer : mom , you are not suzy homemaker . okay , if something is wrong , just tell me . dad . jack : do n't . summer : do n't what ? jack : do n't call me dad , all right ? summer : but i thought you liked when i called you that . jack : i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i love it . i love the sound of it . summer : okay , then i do n't understand . did you and nick get in another fight about me or -- you guys were getting along so well . both my dads , i do n't -- jack : i 'm not ... summer : you 're not what ? jack : i 'm not your father , summer . there 's been a mistake . phyllis : no , no , no , no . was n't a mistake . it was vicious , it was selfish , and it was sick . summer : i do n't get what 's going on . just tell me what 's happening . phyllis : baby , um ... sharon changed the paternity test that nick ran last year . she made the results say that nick was not your biological father . summer : no , no , no . that does not make any sense . you and nick came down to chicago to tell me that -- phyllis : it was a lie . it was a lie that sharon created because she wanted to get her claws into nick . it was never true . this -- this , here and now , this is -- this is the truth . summer : but if you 're not my -- my dad , then ... jack : nick is your father . all this time , it was always him . sharon : nick , you ca n't just go . nick : i can get my stuff now or later if you want . sharon : not like this . nick : then like what ? sharon : we calm down . we talk . nick : and say what ? sharon , we lost cassie together . we both know what it 's like to have that hole carved in your heart because of one awful night , one terrible accident . but you did this to me on purpose . you took summer from me . we 've hurt each other a million different ways , but this ... sharon : i know . i know . but i can explain . nick : do it . help me understand this . michael : you insisted that he come home now . you do know the boy 's in college . he is busy . fenmore : there was no way i was gon na stay once i heard kevin 's message . lauren : must have been urgent . michael : i doubt that . kevin : well , only when you consider this urgent . floor seats , reunion tour , fen 's favorite band . fenmore : oh , that is the exact definition of urgent . lauren : yeah , so is your education ! fenmore : there 's no classes today . i brought my books , and i read on the plane . kevin : so it 's all good . i do n't have to sit alone in the arena like a dork , and you get to visit with your child . why , yes , i am a hero . michael : you are an interfering pain in the ass . lauren : michael . fenmore : what 's going on with you guys ? summer : no . there is -- there is no way . there is no way that someone ever -- jack : it 's true . sharon admitted it last night . summer : well , maybe it 's all in her head . you ca n't take her word for it . phyllis : it 's true . i 've known about this for a long time . that 's why i was running up the stairs . i was looking to tell jack and everybody else , but sharon could n't let that happen . summer : w - w - w -- are you telling me that sharon tried to kill you ? jack : no , she is not saying that . phyllis : tried to ? maybe not . almost did ? you betcha . i was calling jack , and she grabbed for my phone , and ... we know the rest . summer : no , no , no . the police gave me your phone . and the lipstick in the stair , that was not just sharon 's shade . that was sharon 's lipstick . all this time ... jack : i know . i know . phyllis : she knew what she was doing to you and to me . that psycho turned everybody 's life upside down . summer : i thought that ... i thought that we were ... jack : i did , too . sharon : if we could just sit down ... nick : i do n't want to sit down . i just want you to help me understand this . sharon : for most of my life , i 've been in love with you . no matter what we did , what we said , who we were with -- for me in my heart , it was always you . and then i got sick . and this illness , this disorder made it so that i did n't know what was right anymore . i started seeing cassie , and she was telling me that i needed to protect our bond , that in order for me to remain in your life or remain special to you , i needed to be the only mother of your children . nick : cassie would never , ever ... sharon : no , i know that . you 're right . it was my illness . but it made sense to me to trust her . cassie told us that we were gon na have another daughter one day , and she was right , so i believed her about this , too . she knew how much i needed you . nick : it was n't cassie . it was you . you let me think that summer was n't mine . sharon : and i felt so guilty and ashamed . and i wanted to tell you so badly . i ... i just was afraid of losing you . and at the time , i was seeing cassie everywhere . i was confused . and then i had the ect . and after that treatment , all of those memories were gone . nick : all those nights we talked about us and our future and our family ... sharon : when we were falling in love again , i had no idea of what i had done . nick : but you did it . it happened . sharon : yes . i made a terrible mistake because of my illness . but our love , that was real . that was honest . and , nick , if you could just see that , if you could just see that that was n't me and i would do anything to take this back ... nick , please . do n't go . stay . stay and help me the way that you have before . nick : help you ? because of your illness . sharon : i know i have to help myself . and i know what i 've done . but that part is in the past , nick . you and i have gone to bed together . we have woken up together . we 've sworn that we would love each other forever many times since then . i am a very different person since the ect . i 'm not capable of doing horrible things like that anymore . and of course i have to be cautious . i - i need the right care . but i ... i will do that . i have . nick : yeah , you need to -- you need to be well for our kids ' sake . sharon : and for you and for me and for us . nick : there is no us . sharon : there will always be an us , nick . there will always be -- nick : sharon , you stole my child from me . how many times did you watch me cry because i did n't think summer was mine ? you let summer fall apart because she thought her whole life was a lie . and you let people blame me because they thought i kept summer from jack . sharon : they forgave you . nick : for something i did n't do ! sharon : but if they could forgive you for that , then you can forgive me for this . nick : you broke my daughter 's heart . you took noah and faith from her , her family . you made her feel things that she never should have felt . and what you did to phyllis -- sharon : i did not push phyllis . nick : an entire year was gone . summer had already lost me , and she was terrified that she lost her mother because of you . sharon : i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . nick : well , that does n't cut it . your tears do not make my daughter 's pain go away . summer : i 'm so sorry . you were so loving and so generous to me , and i 'm not even -- jack : no , no , no , no , no . listen to me . i 'm the first person that held you when you were born . i loved you ever since . i will love you till the day i die . nothing will change that . ever . while you 've been with me , i 've watched you blossom and grow ... fall in love . and i could not be any prouder to call you my daughter . summer : i was so angry in the beginning , and i was so awful to you . i would not have been able to make it through this year without you . billy : but jack loves summer . i mean , finding out she was his daughter was like christmas for him . victoria : yeah , i know . he 's gon na need you , which is why i thought i should tell you in person . billy : even if it meant coming here ? victoria : yeah , well , you know , you definitely win the award for moving on by moving in with chelsea . billy : i 'm moving on ? what about your , uh , tattooed ring ? victoria : yeah , um , this , well , it 's just makeup , you know , but , um , after the baby 's born , then ... billy : then away it goes . victoria : you know , they said they were n't gon na be able to completely remove the ring . it 's gon na leave a mark . billy : everything does , does n't it ? but then i guess it 's not all bad , right ? i mean , maybe someday you and i can have a conversation without this cloud of tension and guilt and regret . victoria : yeah . i think the cloud is getting smaller , if that helps . billy : yeah . [ chuckles ] it does . kevin : no , that 's fine . michael 's right . lauren : to snap at you like that ? kevin : you know , ever since chloe ... since the divorce , i think i 've been a little aggressively `` here 's some tickets , here 's your kid , here 's a little slice of joy left in the world . `` fenmore : but truth be told , i am something to be joyful about . lauren : yes , you are . kevin : yes , of course . but i think i can ease back on the `` in your face `` aspect , you know ? not be yukking it up all the time . michael : exactly . lauren : but when we ca n't find something that makes us smile , it 's a good thing , right ? like our son . fenmore : exactly . the golden child returns . [ cell phone rings ] michael : oh . excuse me . um , this is a meeting i have to get to . lauren : now ? michael : yes . this was a wonderful surprise . i 'm so glad you 're home . i will see you later . lauren : yeah . of course . fenmore : i 'll walk you out . i 'll tell you about the classes i 'm failing . lauren : what ? ! fenmore : i 'm joking , i swear . michael : come on . lauren : so , you lured fen from school . do you really think that michael and i are in so much trouble that we need to see our son to remember what 's at stake ? kevin : what ? no , no , no . it was the concert . you and michael are fine . i thought fen would -- lauren : all right . stop talking . thank you . fenmore : so , you 're okay ? michael : of course i 'm okay . why would n't i be ? fenmore : you 're a little jumpy . michael : i have a big verdict coming up . this case , this client -- i need it to go well . fenmore : dad , it 's you . michael : what ? fenmore : it 's a lock . you always win . michael : huh . i wish that was true . fenmore : it is . you 'll win this one , too . sharon : i will talk to summer . i 'll explain . nick : yeah ? what are you gon na say ? that you 're sorry you turned her life upside down ? that you did n't give a damn who you hurt ? sharon : i did care , nick . i really did . it ate away at my heart and my soul all the time . but at the same time , i needed to know that you and i could find our way back together again , and we did . and you were there for me when i needed you . that 's what kept me back from the edge . it was loving you and knowing that you love me . our love for each other is what made me whole again . us loving each other is what made our family whole again . the wedding , it was supposed to be for all of us ! nick : including my daughter you shoved right out of my life . sharon : i did n't know what i 'd done . i did n't remember . you know how hard i tried . i went to therapy . i went to hypnosis . i even went to victor for help because the thought of hurting you ... you said that you would love me no matter what . nick : [ voice breaking ] for anything but this . it was vicious and hateful . sharon : you love me . i know you do . look me in the eye and tell me that you do n't love me . summer : so , sharon changed the paternity test . jack : yeah . she confessed it all last night . summer : i just -- i just do n't get it . she 's been so nice to me this past year . i mean , she acted like a second -- phyllis : second what ? second mother ? you listen to me . she is a manipulating bitch ... jack : phyllis . phyllis : ... who knew what she was doing to you , to nick , to jack , to me . maybe -- maybe she did forget . maybe she got it zapped out of that blonde bubble she calls a brain . but it was no accident , and it was no mistake . jack : your -- your mother is angry . we all are angry . but our focus is on you right now . summer : you guys are worried about me ? you 're just scared that i 'm gon na go take pills or drive like a lunatic , but i promise i 'm not who i was a year ago . i have austin . phyllis : that 's good , honey , but you need ... all of us . and austin . jack : and we will be here for you . this news does not change that . summer : okay , but it 's not all about me . what about you ? jack : i will admit my heart is breaking . it has since last night . summer , you 're a gift . you filled a corner of my heart i did n't know was empty . and i will be forever grateful for that , and -- and i will miss you terribly . summer : no , no , no , no , no . i 'm here . mom -- mom 's home , and she 's gon na be here . i 'm gon na be here all the time . we -- we can still be together . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . phyllis : summer . jack : no , no , no . let her -- let her go . she 's got to work this through her own way . phyllis : [ sighs ] hey . everything we said about being there for her , you know , that 's all true for you , too , baby . if you want to talk -- jack : no . right now , i think i need to be alone . billy : thank you for coming here to tell me about summer in person . victoria : yeah , well , it 's hard news to deliver by phone . billy : probably not easier to come here , either . victoria : you know , i 've been really angry at you for the last few months . and then i just sort of aimed all of that at ben . but now i - i do n't have the time or energy for any of those feelings . and this baby 's coming soon . [ chuckles ] and i - i just do n't want him or her born into that kind of negativity and bitterness , you know ? billy : yeah . just sunshine and moonbeams , right ? victoria : if you 're gon na have that kind of peace , you got to be able to forgive . billy : well , i 've given you a pretty tall hurdle on the road to forgiveness . victoria : it 's what people do . they make mistakes . maybe if we can stop staring at the past , then we can start picturing the future . billy : [ chuckles ] yeah . stitch : do you ever think about it ? how dad died ? kelly : what ? the fire ? him dying like that ? the fact that my own brother ... no , ben . no , i do n't think about it . in fact , i try hard not to . stitch : okay , but you -- you do n't think about how it was , how things were for us ? kelly : no ! what ? you mean like troubled home life ? sure . i mean , come on . it was obviously screwed up . things would n't have turned out the way they did . why talk about it ? why dig up the past ? i mean , look , you and i , we 're talking . it 's nice , like a real brother and sister . i like it . i like having my brother back . so , if that means we leave the past where it is , okay , let 's do that . stitch : so , if we 're talking about the present again , does that mean we 're talking about you ? kelly : no . talk about you . look , i really -- i really care . i really hope that you and victoria work things out . stitch : same goes for you and jack . stand and fight . kelly : thanks . [ chuckles ] if i ran , it would really make me look like i was too scared or weak or like i did n't deserve to be happy , right ? and i say why not me ? [ chuckles ] why not you ? why not me and jack ? why not you and victoria ? either -- either you stand and fight for what you want or you curl up and die , right ? michael : hi . sharon : you ca n't tell me that you do n't love me . nick : sharon , falling in love with you again ... was the easiest thing to do in the world . we both said it felt like we were coming home . sharon : we are home , nick . this is our home ! when you told me earlier that no matter what i had done , it would n't matter to you , that was very hard for me to believe ! it took a leap of faith , but i took it . and now i 'm asking you to trust me . we can get through this ! nick : i do n't want to get through it . believe me when i say this . i can search my heart and soul for days . and there is nothing left in there for you anymore . sharon : do n't . nick : you killed it . you lied , and then you handed my daughter to another man and said , `` she 's yours . `` i do n't love you anymore . sharon : nick , do n't -- do n't say that . nick : i 'll come back later for my stuff . sharon : wait , what about ... what about faith and noah ? nick , we 're a family ! nick : we 'll figure out ... we 'll figure out how to deal with them . when i think about what this is gon na do to faith ... sharon : nick , stop . i ca n't lose you . nick : you already did . fenmore : you late for something ? lauren : not yet . i have a meeting at jabot in a little bit . but i hate losing time with you . i - i wish i could stay here longer . fenmore : i 'll be back for turkey and stuffing in two weeks . maybe hang out with summer , get to know this husband of hers . it 's weird , right ? i mean , she just met the guy , and now she has a husband ? lauren : take it from me . um , love is always weird . and this is coming from the voice of experience . kevin : was that her ? michael : kevin . kevin : was that her ? michael : you followed me ? kevin : yes , i gave your wife and son a good excuse , and like a good , little techie , i tracked your phone 's gps . so , is that the woman you 're willing to risk everything for ? you 're not answering me , so i 'm going to assume that 's a yes . michael : that woman was a receptionist . kevin : so , you came to her place of work to cheat on your wife ? michael : i 'm not having an affair , kevin . i have cancer . stitch : ma , uh , we need to talk . it 's time for me to just get everything out there . call me soon . hey . victoria : hi . stitch : um , i 'm ready . victoria : to tell the truth ? stitch : not now . not like this , though . victoria : you 're delaying again . stitch : no , no , no . all that -- all that 's over . tonight , dinner , just you and me . i 'll tell you everything you need to know , if you 're ready to listen . victoria : yeah , i 'm ready . stitch : i 'll see you tonight , then . summer : dad . [ next_on ] kevin : you have cancer . michael : which makes it my business , no one else 's . kevin : what about your wife ? lauren : do n't tell me that you and jack are n't together . phyllis : why would you think jack and i are n't together ? sharon : you came here to get your things ? nick : i 'd like to talk . | sharon asks nick for forgiveness and blames her actions on her illness , but nick ca n't forgive sharon because she caused summer too much pain . nick also tells sharon that she killed the love he felt for her when she took his daughter away from him for a year and gave her to jack . nick moves out of sharon 's house and back to the tack house . summer is devastated when jack and phyllis tell her the truth , since she has grown to love jack as a father . jack tells summer she has a permanent place in his heart and he feels blessed and proud to call her his daughter . summer and jack go off to be alone and think . jack ends up at the athletic club where he has a drink and runs into kelly . summer finds nick at the tack house where he holds her as she cries . |
billy : thanks , man . jack : no one else here to pick you up ? victoria : need help ? abby : got it . oh . hi . victoria : hi . abby : [ sighs ] how 's reed ? victoria : uh , he 's doing really well . thank you . abby : i , uh , i still ca n't believe that nick 's club 's gone . victoria : no . second time that he 's been burned recently . when you moved into his house on the ranch and all . abby : right . um ... so , uh , why are you trolling the halls ? victoria : i 'm visiting dad . abby : hmm . victoria : what ? abby : nothing . it -- it just seems odd . you have n't done that in ages . victoria : well , then i guess i 'm overdue . abby : or you just trying not to tell me the real reason that you 're meeting with him ? jordan : caution . the woman that hates you is closer than she appears . hilary : and to think i actually thought you had a sense of humor . but then again , i also thought you were a decent guy . but it turns out you were just using me . i was nothing more than a side go - to while you were waiting for someone better to come along or leave her husband . jordan : oh , you really want to do this here ? hilary : here ? [ scoffs ] no , definitely not . but you best believe that when i hit back for the way that you treated me , you wo n't see it coming . no matter how long of a lens you 've got . jack : so , where to ? billy : my apartment , for starters . jack : you mean phyllis ' place ? billy : worth a shot . jack : does it seem significant at all to you that i 'm picking you up this morning and not phyllis ? billy : well , maybe she forgot what a bona fide hero i am . jack : yeah , i 'm sure that 's what it is . billy : yeah . sharon : congratulations . opening night is a success . this place is amazing , and you 're amazing for pulling it off . noah : genoa city 's only the beginning , dad . we can expand our brand throughout the midwest . chelsea : are you questioning my mixology skills , newman ? grab a shaker . we 're having ourselves a good , old - fashioned bartender challenge . noah : guys and gals , welcome to open mic night at the underground . you are in for a special treat . give it up for tessa porter . paul : okay , i 'm just not convinced that means anything . sharon : scott 's been doing all the heavy lifting for you . but we 're running out of time . he could be facing a murder charge . zack knew that scott was investigating the sex ring . he was with him at the underground the night before scott woke up next to natalia 's body . paul : okay , sharon , i questioned zack , and he said -- sharon : he said that scott was drunk , but he had a few beers . scott : i 'm not a lightweight . two drinks would n't do me in . believe me . paul : he had to help you out of the club and pour you into a cab . scott : and then the next thing i remember is waking up in a motel room . paul : right , the implication being that zack drugged you and set you up for this girl 's murder . scott : damn right . paul : right . this is the same zack that is involved with abby and is working with victor newman . sharon : i know how this looks . paul : then you understand why i have my doubts . this guy does not fit the profile . we need something more than a prostitute advertising herself on a dating site , because that happens every single day of the week . excuse me . victoria : how is the dating app performing ? abby : exceeding expectations . are you really interested or you just trying to change the subject ? victoria : my goodness , would you please stop being so paranoid ? i 'm very happy for your success with zack . abby : you are ? victoria : why are you so surprised ? abby : maybe because you advised dad against my incubator project . `` the odds are against you `` were your actual words . you know , how do you even have time for a visit here ? you know , with everything going on , reed being trapped in an inferno , billy 's heroics , everything going wrong at brash & sassy . it 's hard to even keep track anymore . the fda , rumors about your product line , you collapsing on live tv ! victoria : i am handling all of that just fine , thank you very much . and none of that is why i 'm here to see dad . victor : well , look who 's here . my goodness . victoria : hi , dad . victor : nice to see you , sweetheart . victoria : nice to see you . victor : i 'm glad you dropped by . we have a lot to catch up , okay ? abby : oh , great . a catch - up sesh . i 'm totally in . we can go have breakfast upstairs . victor : sweetheart , the , uh , yost conference call is about to start . why do n't you take the lead on that if you do n't mind , okay ? abby : of course . victor : all right . victoria : we can have breakfast some other time . [ door closes ] jack : you sure you want to go through with this ? billy : it 's kind of odd hearing actual concern come from you , particularly when it has to do with me and phyllis . this whole brother thing is gon na take a second to get used to . is that garbage or the rest of my clothing ? phyllis : is there a difference ? billy : you warned me . phyllis : and you 're here because ... ? jack : figured if there was a witness , you 'd be less likely to kill him . phyllis : well , i 'm not homicidal . yet . look , like i said yesterday , i am glad that you 're okay , but that does not make you any less of a bastard . billy : admit it . it 's what you love about me . scott : there 's something else you should know about zack . paul : okay , i 'm listening . scott : according to tessa , he was involved with unlicensed massage parlors back in chicago . paul : okay , i 'll check it out . i 'm not promising anything . sharon : the only promise i care about is that scott 's name is cleared . if you followed the leads that we gave you about zack , i 'm confident that will happen . paul : okay , like i said , i 'll do what i can . right now i got to go , but i 'll be in touch . given what has happened to you , i suggest you back off and let the experts run the investigation from here on out . sharon : the experts would n't know a lead if it bit them in the -- scott : hey , hey , hey . hey . paul 's doing his best . but it is frustrating . sharon : it 's ridiculous . you could be in real trouble . scott : i think your concern is really touching . truly . if i did n't have you by my side , i do n't know how i 'd deal . sharon : now that faith adores you , i guess i kind of have to keep you around . otherwise you 'd be out on your own . trust me . scott : [ chuckles ] sharon : hi , honey . noah : hi . sharon : i 'm so sorry about the fire . noah : yeah . you know , it could have been a lot worse . thankfully everybody made it out alive . sharon : um , why do n't i get us some drinks ? tessa , do you want to give me a hand ? tessa : yeah . scott : hey , any word on the damage ? noah : total loss . sharon : so , paul was here , and we gave him the information you told us about zack . tessa : did it help ? sharon : well , i 'm hoping it 'll have the strong enough scent to lead the bloodhounds to zack 's front door . tessa : but it might not . god , it just -- it kills me that i ca n't see or talk to crystal , i mean , let her know how hard we 're working and that the end might be in sight . sharon : you know , i could n't agree with you more . crystal may be the key to solving this case . hilary : i love this one . yeah , i am -- i 'm sorry that i kept canceling our meeting . just been a bit ... chelsea : distracted ? hilary : yeah , you could say that . i have one of those jobs where my work and personal life tend to intersect in very challenging ways . chelsea : what does that mean ? are you working on a story that involves devon ? hilary : nope . not devon . chelsea : jordan . hilary : he 's your friend . i 'm not gon na gossip . i will rise above , be professional . can i get this one in red ? chelsea : yeah , sure . um ... so , did something happen between jordan and lily ? i have n't talked to him in a while , so i 'm a little behind on all the news . hilary : lily put him firmly back in the friend zone . chelsea : ohh . hilary : yeah . and would n't you know it that he came running back to me . when i called him out on it , he clapped back hard . you know , bottom line is , he 's a user , and a hurtful one at that . and when i expose his lowdown , dirty tricks and his shady past on my show , it will be a public service to women everywhere . chelsea : [ chuckling ] is n't that a little extreme ? i mean , jordan 's a really great guy once you get to know him . hilary : well , it 's pretty obvious there 's a lot i do n't know about him . so i 'm gon na be digging deep until i find out who the real jordan wilde is . chelsea : okay , we 've been through this before , hilary . yes , jordan and i have a past , but i 'm not discussing it with you . hilary : well , you should reconsider . chelsea : and why 's that ? hilary : because if i hear your side as opposed to getting the facts from someone else , then you get to control the narrative . otherwise it 's my duty as a journalist to report the facts , warts and all . chelsea : excuse me . is that a threat ? victoria : thank you so much for giving abby that assignment . for now , folding brash & sassy into newman should be on a need - to - know basis only . victor : i alerted my p.r . team . victoria : good . of course . i want to get them started on the situation right away . i plan on meeting with them to spell out exactly how we should address this toxic face mask story and also how to rebuild faith in my company . i just feel like we should be completely transparent . victor : well , there 's an old saying , you know . if you 're able to fake sincerity , that 's half the battle . victoria : i think we should accentuate the positive and we should bury the negative . i think that should be the goal . this should not look like a bail- out of brash & sassy . it 's just two leading companies who realize that they 're stronger together . victor : only one regret i have . victoria : and what is that ? victor : you got to fire billy abbott before i could . victoria : dad . victor : too soon ? victoria : moving on . victor : we have a lot of work to do in regard to brash & sassy , so why do n't you take your tablet and take copious notes ? victoria : you 're speaking as if i 'm working for you . that 's not what i agreed to . i agreed to work with you . victor : really ? you 're talking as if we were equals . billy : i know why you 're doing this . you 're dragging it out . i 'm just wondering why . i mean , what 's the point ? we both know that we belong together . when i hobbled out of the charred remains of the underground , i could see it in your eyes . phyllis : that was soot from the fire . billy : everybody could tell . right , jack ? jack : i abstain for any number of reasons . just pretend i 'm not here . billy : what do i got to do ? phyllis : how about you get a time machine and go back and not betray me ? billy : that was business , phyllis . phyllis : that was victoria . billy : i apologized , but i will do it again . i am sorry . i betrayed you . i should have put you first . trust is paramount . phyllis : you left out the `` blah blah blah blah . `` billy : what is the `` blah blah blah `` ? phyllis : you 're going through the motions , billy , is what you 're doing . billy : i meant it then , and i mean it now . phyllis : no . nothing is going to change my mind , okay ? so you can go now . billy : hold -- hold on a second . phyllis : no , i am serious . go , all right ? get out ! phyllis : easy . okay , hold on a second . now , just one more thing -- jack : where to now , sport ? billy : [ sighs ] hilary : if you had been a fly on the wall when jordan laid into me , you would be more than willing to help me put him in his place . after all , sisters should stick together . chelsea : [ scoffs ] sisters . is that what sisters do ? do sisters blackmail each other when they feel jilted and want to lash out ? hilary : okay , well , i never -- chelsea : because i will tell you something . that is a surefire way to blow up this partnership . hilary : i am sorry if you got the wrong idea before , but that was not my intention , chelsea . chelsea : look , hilary , you 're a friend of mine . but so is jordan . so i 'm not gon na stand here and be forced to pick sides . quite frankly , i 'd appreciate it if you just kept me out of it . hilary : okay . done . chelsea : my past needs to stay in the past . yes , jordan and i , we did some things that i am not particularly proud of , but it was a long time ago . i 'm an adult now . i 'm a mom now . and i 'm in a really great relationship . so i am not gon na let anything or anyone screw up what i have worked so hard to build . choose what you want from the collection . i 'll send someone to gather the rest of it later . tessa : i do n't know , sharon . is -- is this the approach we take ? sharon : well , think about it for a second . if zack is really behind the sex ring , who better to i d him than crystal ? at least let me run it by paul . tessa : just wait , wait , wait . let 's slow down for a sec . she may have never even met zack . guys like him are smart . he probably kept his distance , used alice as a go - between . i mean , odds are , she probably did most of the dirty work . sharon : remember , what zack did to your sister he 's still doing to other girls . innocent girls . tessa : okay . do it . call paul . sharon : yeah ? tessa : yeah . let 's nail this creep . mariah : hey , sharon , i was ... tessa : hey . sharon : mariah , uh , you 're just in time . uh , could you help me get some cups from the -- noah : hey . i did n't know you were coming . should we all grab a table ? zack : there is the sexiest girl in the room . abby : i doubt scowls are sexy . zack : only on you . though i would n't mind seeing some of that genuine abby newman smile . abby : as my father is so fond of saying , `` ai n't gon na happen . `` zack : well , i am a patient man . okay , so what 's got you so locked into that tablet ? abby : my sister . zack : victoria ? abby : i do n't trust her . she stopped by to see my dad . she claimed it was an impromptu visit . zack : are n't daughters allowed to do that from time to time ? abby : no , not when she 's so obviously skulking behind my back . and i can only speculate what this is about since they closed the door in my face yet again . only to remind me where i stand on the newman family totem pole . i am the lowest of the low . zack : well , for what it 's worth , i think that you are the one that 's got your father 's ear . abby : maybe a tiny portion of it when it suits him . zack : oh , stop it with the paranoia . it does n't suit you . you 're the one he 's been trusting more and more to conduct important family business . look at how he let you run with our app . do n't let one dumb meeting make you feel insecure , take away from all that you accomplished . you know , i think that i finally realized why i was put on this planet . abby : and what 's that ? zack : to get your mind off of boring things and remind you about the things that matter most , starting with me and you . and you . abby : okay . [ laughs ] okay . you win . what would i do without you ? victoria : i did not come back to newman with my tail between my legs . i have a lot to offer , and you know that . victor : you know what you 've got ? a company that is sinking faster than the titanic . i 'm the one who bailed you out . did you have any other options ? victoria : i 'm not a damsel in distress . i 'm not . and i know you did n't make this offer out of the kindness of your heart . victor : oh , yeah ? victoria : yeah . brash & sassy is still a valuable asset . and we both know that the prize in this acquisition , the real prize , is me . victor : is that so ? victoria : that is so . victor : hmm . victoria : i could have signed over my company to you and walked away . i 've done it before . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : all right . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa . one second here . let 's assume i agree . what are your stipulations ? victoria : i want a title , a meaningful one . c.o.o . chief operating officer . victor : so , uh , in other words , not vice president , but my right hand . victoria : i think that it tells the story that i 'm not some lackey but i am a power player . victor : what else ? victoria : i want a meaningful seat at the table . pure and simple . not just any seat . a seat that makes it clear that i am the heir apparent . nicholas made his wishes clear . noah was here , and he walked away . and adam ... well ... victor : you know , abby may be upset about this . victoria : in your opinion , do you think that abby will ensure your legacy better than i will ? victor : i love abby , but she is not you . victoria : no , she 's not . i 'll take care of abby . do you agree to my terms ? victor : welcome back to newman enterprises . victoria : it 's important that this is seen as a merger , not an acquisition . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : that it 's the two of us at the helm . victor : all right . so the next thing we do is have our p.r . team craft a statement , a public release . victoria : no , not yet . i 'm gon na make the choice of when we go public with this . victor : [ laughs ] victoria : well , it sets the tone for everything in the future . do n't you agree ? victor : well , i 'll take it under consideration , okay ? victoria : no , dad . for this to work , you ca n't second - guess me . and you ca n't be reluctant to give up any power . victor : my sweet , little girl seems a little too eager to grab some of that power . but , you know , might be interesting . might be fun . billy : [ sighs ] thank you . jack : you needed a place to stay . billy : i can only imagine what ashley 's gon na say about this . jack : well , we 'll run it by dina first and see where to go from there . billy : dina is living here , too ? jack : yeah , ashley and i were finally able to get her away from that leech graham . billy : look , jack , you got a full house . maybe it 's easier -- jack : there 's plenty of room . and after what you said last night at the underground ... billy : well , i was dying , so i panicked . jack : look , it 's just a fact . phyllis is always going to be that thing between us . at least after last night , we have a better understanding of it all . billy : so much so that i dragged you along to grovel at her feet . jack : my opinion may be tainted , and i know it 's a little weird that i 'm giving you advice on this , but maybe it 's time you finally realize you 're better off without phyllis . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jordan : i got your call . what 's up ? chelsea : hilary 's on the warpath . jordan : [ sighs ] i figured as much . we had words right here , in fact . i called her a joke , and she threw her -- threw her drink in my face . chelsea : well , she 's willing to go a lot farther than throwing drinks . jordan : how do you mean ? chelsea : i saw her earlier at her studio , and she was asking a ton of questions about us and our grifter says . jordan : man ! chelsea : mm - hmm . and that was n't the first time , actually . jordan : you 're kidding . chelsea : i wish i was kidding . the first time she was trying to scare lily off by exposing all of your secrets , and now she 's going for you directly . i do n't want to get caught in her crosshairs . i told her to leave my past alone , that that is off limits , but who knows what that chick will do . jordan : i 'm telling you , this chick is overreacting . big time . chelsea : that may be so , but i am already way more involved in this than i want to be . so i 'm telling you , do whatever you need to do , but shut this down . noah : so the investigator said that the fire may have been started deliberately . sharon : [ gasps ] mariah : that 's horrible . sharon : who would do something like that ? tessa : just hard to wrap my head around . i mean , everyone loved that place . sharon : so , what 's the next step now for you and your dad ? noah : i do n't even know . we have n't had a chance to figure it out . our day so far has been filled with fire officials and insurance agents and , um , you know , reporters . but , you know , the funny thing is , i ca n't help thinking -- i do n't know , maybe dad feels the same way , but perhaps there 's an upside to this fire . i know . but just listen . hear me out . we get a chance to rebuild , right ? we can make it better than it was , and we can fix some things we let slide over the years . and we can take that model and we apply it to the new locations once we expand . so , we got knocked down , but we 're not out . phyllis : need a hand ? nick : [ scoffs ] with that ? you got a bulldozer on you ? phyllis : how you doing ? nick : i do n't know . feels like a dream , and not a good one . phyllis : so , a nightmare ? nick . nick : [ sighs ] this is the second hit this place has taken , the second time i 'm facing a major rebuild . and i just ... [ sighs ] ... i ca n't stop wondering if i still have the passion for this , you know , if this is something i still ... something i still want . i do n't know . maybe this is fate 's way of telling me to move on . phyllis : what about noah ? nick : that is the question . phyllis : okay , so are you telling me you 're ready to give up on the underground ? is that what you 're saying ? billy : i did n't expect to see you here . victoria : it really was n't that hard to track you down . billy : really ? it could n't have been that easy . i mean , does it mean anything ? victoria : it means that i 'm here to check on the father of my children . do you want to sit down ? billy : sure . victoria : so , ever since you ran into that burning building , people are tossing around the word `` hero . `` billy : really ? well , if that 's the case , i 'd appreciate if you referred to me as `` hero dad . `` victoria : too bad i ca n't call you `` hero employee . `` [ sighs ] when i think about the fact that i could have lost reed , you know that 's my worst nightmare . billy : did you talk to j.t . ? victoria : i left a few messages , but i ca n't track him down . i really am grateful , billy . billy : grateful enough that i do n't have to look for another job ? victoria : looking for another girlfriend , i 'm guessing . billy : it 's not the first time . i 'll start from scratch . victoria : well , at least jack took you in . billy : yeah . hell 's a little bit colder this morning . victoria : i heard that you two worked through some issues when you thought ... when you were trapped . billy : funny how lying under a collapsed building can really get a conversation started . victoria : well , jack welcomed you home . maybe he would welcome you back to jabot . jack : there 's a limit to my generosity . besides , after what he did to brash & sassy , i 'm not sure i 'd let him near my company . victoria : well , he did his fair share of damage , but i think we 'll survive . jack : funny . that 's not what i heard . victoria : then you heard wrong . jack : i do n't know . my sources are pretty good . things were precarious . victoria : yes , they were . billy : hold on . you turned things around overnight at brash & sassy ? victoria : maybe all it took was getting rid of you . zack : well , i 'm sorry to hear about the underground . i hope your brother and his son are able to bounce back . abby : your concern is very sweet . and you are an impeccable listener . thank you for letting me vent about victoria . zack : any time . abby : but proof or no proof , i still in my gut feel like victoria 's up to something , and i am gon na be up all night trying to figure this one out . zack : well , if you get antsy or need another distraction , shoot me a text . better yet , call me . it does n't matter what time . we can talk about anything you want for however long you want . abby : okay , well , if that 's the case , you might want to up those minutes on your cellphone . zack : [ scoffs ] believe me , i already did after last month . abby : oh , my god . do i really talk your ear off that much ? zack : well , luckily for me , i 've got two , so when one goes numb , i can just switcheroo to the other . abby : oh , okay , okay . thank you . [ chuckles ] can you imagine how much we would save on those overages if you and i spent every night together ? zack : we would save on time and gas . instead of being across town , i 'd be just across the apartment or bed , ready to talk you down , help you sleep . abby : let 's do it . zack : do what ? abby : live together . zack : [ chuckles ] okay , that -- that sounds ... abby : fantastic ! zack : i was gon na say too quick . noah : hey ! hold up . mariah : something wrong ? noah : i was gon na ask you the same thing . mariah : why ? noah : oh , you know , just the way you were acting , kind of the opposite how you usually are with tessa . you guys are usually laughing and riffing off each other and stuff . just not today . mariah : well , i mean , you , uh , you just lost the underground . i did n't want to be all hyper and excited around you . noah : mm - hmm . that , or you 're jealous . mariah : sorry . what ? what do you mean ? noah : ever since tessa and i moved in together , i know i 've been monopolizing her time , and you do n't have that many friends , so ... mariah : that was an unnecessary observation . noah : if i 'm the reason that you guys have n't been hanging out as much , then i 'm sorry . it 's not my intention , so ... you need your tessa time , too . nick : i do n't want to sound irrational , but this is about more than just me , you know . i have to think about how this is gon na affect noah . but maybe it 's an opportunity , you know , for a reset . phyllis : give up , do n't give up . i - i 'm not in a position to tell you what to do . that would make me a hypocrite , so ... i 'm done with billy . nick : really ? did n't seem like that last night . phyllis : it 's two different things . chelsea : hi . nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : the way you described it was one thing , but to see it firsthand , i ... nick : real pretty , huh ? phyllis : hey , i 'll let you two talk . bye . nick : phyllis . you okay ? phyllis : always am . victoria : the truth is , i 've got a handle on all the bad press . i 've put my company 's finances in order . and i 've assured all the buyers that all is well . billy : you did all that in 12 hours ? victoria : never underestimate a newman . billy : you mean the power of the mustache , because let 's be honest . your father 's behind this , right ? he bail you out ? victoria : i 'm done confiding in you , billy . we share kids , and that 's it . thank you for what you did for reed . billy : thank you . chelsea : talk to me . what 's going on in that head of yours ? nick , you 're starting to scare me . what -- what are you thinking about ? nick : what if i did this ? chelsea : did what ? nick : the fire . what ... what if i caused it ? chelsea : okay , i think that you 're in shock , and i think that we need to go home . nick : i was here last night . chelsea : i know . nick : i was at the bar . you know , i was having a drink . and there was a book of matches there . i lit a candle , and i was ... i was kind of playing with the matches . you know , i would light one and put it out . but what if one was n't completely out ? chelsea : no , nicholas , it 's -- nick : there were kids here . my sister 's kid was here . what if i -- chelsea : stop . you have to stop . i 'm sure this is not your fault . the investigators , they are all over it . they -- they -- they 'll figure out what happened . nick : what if i walked away from this ? what if i did n't reopen ? what if i did n't expand ? chelsea : because this has been noah 's dream , not yours ? i think you need to decide what you want . and no matter you decide , i 'll be here for you . hilary : we will lead with the underground fire . our crew shot some fabulous footage . jordan : wrap it up . hilary : i 'll call you back , theo . jordan : stay out of my past . hilary : i see you 've been talking to chelsea . jordan : and now i 'm talking to you . hilary : you know , i was wondering what would happen to your career if some of the things that you 've done became public . jordan : yeah , i wonder . but maybe in that case , you might want to wonder what would happen to your career if some of those x - rated photos i took of you were made public . hilary : [ chuckles ] nice try . i think you 've forgotten i 'm the one with the memory card with those photos . jordan : it 's called being a pro , baby . i always make sure that i have backups . and if you push me , i 'll expose you , all of you . jack : more where that one came from . billy : thank you . it 's not every day that not only one , but two of your exes remind you what a screw - up you are . jack : day 's still young . you have other exes in town . they may drop by . billy : pep talk 's not your forte . this is hard to admit , but they 're right . i did n't mean to hurt them . the opposite , in fact . you know , jack , you 're probably not gon na want to hear this . but i 'm not gon na give up on phyllis . not yet . she 's the only one , the only one that 's really gotten me . jack : i know we agreed to bury the hatchet , but , uh , too soon . billy : well , i wo n't be crashing here for very long . jack : ah , we 've been through this . billy : no , this is more about me . i need some time and space to think about everything that 's happened , to acknowledge how badly i messed up and to figure out how to make it right . victoria : so , have you considered my proposal ? victor : well , i think your idea about the timing of the announcement is acceptable . victoria : great . i 'll check in with p.r . after one technicality . victor : what technicality ? victoria : i had this drawn up . it 's a contract for me , well , outlining everything that we 've agreed to so that we do n't have any issues in the future . victor : really ? all right . let me take a look . scott : so , what do you think ? paul : you 're positive you want to do this ? sharon : more than positive . paul : okay . i think it 's a good plan . let me make some calls , and i 'll arrange for you to talk to crystal as soon as possible . if she is able to i d zack as the figure behind this sex trafficking ring , we just might have our man . abby : i 'm sorry . i thought that you were sending me a signal . zack : i thought that you were just joking about me moving in with you . abby : yes , yes , it is quick , but i do n't know , on the other hand , who even makes those rules ? zack : the ubiquitous `` they . `` abby : [ chuckles ] all relationships are different . that 's been the case for me , at least . you know , sometimes you have to move slow . sometimes circumstances make you move slow . and then sometimes you just have to grab the reins , and i feel like this is one of those times . zack : seriously ? abby : give me one good reason why you would n't want to wake up next to me every morning . zack : um ... [ chuckles ] i guess i can't . abby : then we 're doing this ? zack : hand me those reins . abby : [ laughs ] sharon : we 're so close , paul . tell me we 're gon na get this guy in time . paul : i 'll do my very best . [ next_on ] `` the young and the restless `` ... phyllis : is that better ? jordan : much . cane : i do n't want to get divorced from you ! i love you , baby ! dina : you 're just another floozy whose only skill is how good you are between the sheets . jack : mother ! setting , you know , hey , let 's go hop on one of the atvs and just go cruise . bo is me . tate ! oh , my gosh ! dad , i was sitting right there < billy : thanks , man . jack : no one else here to pick you up ? victoria : need help ? abby : got it . oh . hi . victoria : hi . abby : [ sighs ] how 's reed ? victoria : uh , he 's doing really well . thank you . abby : i , uh , i still ca n't believe that nick 's club 's gone . victoria : no . second time that he 's been burned recently . when you moved into his house on the ranch and all . abby : right . um ... so , uh , why are you trolling the halls ? victoria : i 'm visiting dad . abby : hmm . victoria : what ? abby : nothing . it -- it just seems odd . you have n't done that in ages . victoria : well , then i guess i 'm overdue . abby : or you just trying not to tell me the real reason that you 're meeting with him ? jordan : caution . the woman that hates you is closer than she appears . hilary : and to think i actually thought you had a sense of humor . but then again , i also thought you were a decent guy . but it turns out you were just using me . i was nothing more than a side go - to while you were waiting for someone better to come along or leave her husband . jordan : oh , you really want to do this here ? hilary : here ? [ scoffs ] no , definitely not . but you best believe that when i hit back for the way that you treated me , you wo n't see it coming . no matter how long of a lens you 've got . jack : so , where to ? billy : my apartment , for starters . jack : you mean phyllis ' place ? billy : worth a shot . jack : does it seem significant at all to you that i 'm picking you up this morning and not phyllis ? billy : well , maybe she forgot what a bona fide hero i am . jack : yeah , i 'm sure that 's what it is . billy : yeah . sharon : congratulations . opening night is a success . this place is amazing , and you 're amazing for pulling it off . noah : genoa city 's only the beginning , dad . we can expand our brand throughout the midwest . chelsea : are you questioning my mixology skills , newman ? grab a shaker . we 're having ourselves a good , old - fashioned bartender challenge . noah : guys and gals , welcome to open mic night at the underground . you are in for a special treat . give it up for tessa porter . paul : okay , i 'm just not convinced that means anything . sharon : scott 's been doing all the heavy lifting for you . but we 're running out of time . he could be facing a murder charge . zack knew that scott was investigating the sex ring . he was with him at the underground the night before scott woke up next to natalia 's body . paul : okay , sharon , i questioned zack , and he said -- sharon : he said that scott was drunk , but he had a few beers . scott : i 'm not a lightweight . two drinks would n't do me in . believe me . paul : he had to help you out of the club and pour you into a cab . scott : and then the next thing i remember is waking up in a motel room . paul : right , the implication being that zack drugged you and set you up for this girl 's murder . scott : damn right . paul : right . this is the same zack that is involved with abby and is working with victor newman . sharon : i know how this looks . paul : then you understand why i have my doubts . this guy does not fit the profile . we need something more than a prostitute advertising herself on a dating site , because that happens every single day of the week . excuse me . victoria : how is the dating app performing ? abby : exceeding expectations . are you really interested or you just trying to change the subject ? victoria : my goodness , would you please stop being so paranoid ? i 'm very happy for your success with zack . abby : you are ? victoria : why are you so surprised ? abby : maybe because you advised dad against my incubator project . `` the odds are against you `` were your actual words . you know , how do you even have time for a visit here ? you know , with everything going on , reed being trapped in an inferno , billy 's heroics , everything going wrong at brash & sassy . it 's hard to even keep track anymore . the fda , rumors about your product line , you collapsing on live tv ! victoria : i am handling all of that just fine , thank you very much . and none of that is why i 'm here to see dad . victor : well , look who 's here . my goodness . victoria : hi , dad . victor : nice to see you , sweetheart . victoria : nice to see you . victor : i 'm glad you dropped by . we have a lot to catch up , okay ? abby : oh , great . a catch - up sesh . i 'm totally in . we can go have breakfast upstairs . victor : sweetheart , the , uh , yost conference call is about to start . why do n't you take the lead on that if you do n't mind , okay ? abby : of course . victor : all right . victoria : we can have breakfast some other time . [ door closes ] jack : you sure you want to go through with this ? billy : it 's kind of odd hearing actual concern come from you , particularly when it has to do with me and phyllis . this whole brother thing is gon na take a second to get used to . is that garbage or the rest of my clothing ? phyllis : is there a difference ? billy : you warned me . phyllis : and you 're here because ... ? jack : figured if there was a witness , you 'd be less likely to kill him . phyllis : well , i 'm not homicidal . yet . look , like i said yesterday , i am glad that you 're okay , but that does not make you any less of a bastard . billy : admit it . it 's what you love about me . scott : there 's something else you should know about zack . paul : okay , i 'm listening . scott : according to tessa , he was involved with unlicensed massage parlors back in chicago . paul : okay , i 'll check it out . i 'm not promising anything . sharon : the only promise i care about is that scott 's name is cleared . if you followed the leads that we gave you about zack , i 'm confident that will happen . paul : okay , like i said , i 'll do what i can . right now i got to go , but i 'll be in touch . given what has happened to you , i suggest you back off and let the experts run the investigation from here on out . sharon : the experts would n't know a lead if it bit them in the -- scott : hey , hey , hey . hey . paul 's doing his best . but it is frustrating . sharon : it 's ridiculous . you could be in real trouble . scott : i think your concern is really touching . truly . if i did n't have you by my side , i do n't know how i 'd deal . sharon : now that faith adores you , i guess i kind of have to keep you around . otherwise you 'd be out on your own . trust me . scott : [ chuckles ] sharon : hi , honey . noah : hi . sharon : i 'm so sorry about the fire . noah : yeah . you know , it could have been a lot worse . thankfully everybody made it out alive . sharon : um , why do n't i get us some drinks ? tessa , do you want to give me a hand ? tessa : yeah . scott : hey , any word on the damage ? noah : total loss . sharon : so , paul was here , and we gave him the information you told us about zack . tessa : did it help ? sharon : well , i 'm hoping it 'll have the strong enough scent to lead the bloodhounds to zack 's front door . tessa : but it might not . god , it just -- it kills me that i ca n't see or talk to crystal , i mean , let her know how hard we 're working and that the end might be in sight . sharon : you know , i could n't agree with you more . crystal may be the key to solving this case . hilary : i love this one . yeah , i am -- i 'm sorry that i kept canceling our meeting . just been a bit ... chelsea : distracted ? hilary : yeah , you could say that . i have one of those jobs where my work and personal life tend to intersect in very challenging ways . chelsea : what does that mean ? are you working on a story that involves devon ? hilary : nope . not devon . chelsea : jordan . hilary : he 's your friend . i 'm not gon na gossip . i will rise above , be professional . can i get this one in red ? chelsea : yeah , sure . um ... so , did something happen between jordan and lily ? i have n't talked to him in a while , so i 'm a little behind on all the news . hilary : lily put him firmly back in the friend zone . chelsea : ohh . hilary : yeah . and would n't you know it that he came running back to me . when i called him out on it , he clapped back hard . you know , bottom line is , he 's a user , and a hurtful one at that . and when i expose his lowdown , dirty tricks and his shady past on my show , it will be a public service to women everywhere . chelsea : [ chuckling ] is n't that a little extreme ? i mean , jordan 's a really great guy once you get to know him . hilary : well , it 's pretty obvious there 's a lot i do n't know about him . so i 'm gon na be digging deep until i find out who the real jordan wilde is . chelsea : okay , we 've been through this before , hilary . yes , jordan and i have a past , but i 'm not discussing it with you . hilary : well , you should reconsider . chelsea : and why 's that ? hilary : because if i hear your side as opposed to getting the facts from someone else , then you get to control the narrative . otherwise it 's my duty as a journalist to report the facts , warts and all . chelsea : excuse me . is that a threat ? victoria : thank you so much for giving abby that assignment . for now , folding brash & sassy into newman should be on a need - to - know basis only . victor : i alerted my p.r . team . victoria : good . of course . i want to get them started on the situation right away . i plan on meeting with them to spell out exactly how we should address this toxic face mask story and also how to rebuild faith in my company . i just feel like we should be completely transparent . victor : well , there 's an old saying , you know . if you 're able to fake sincerity , that 's half the battle . victoria : i think we should accentuate the positive and we should bury the negative . i think that should be the goal . this should not look like a bail- out of brash & sassy . it 's just two leading companies who realize that they 're stronger together . victor : only one regret i have . victoria : and what is that ? victor : you got to fire billy abbott before i could . victoria : dad . victor : too soon ? victoria : moving on . victor : we have a lot of work to do in regard to brash & sassy , so why do n't you take your tablet and take copious notes ? victoria : you 're speaking as if i 'm working for you . that 's not what i agreed to . i agreed to work with you . victor : really ? you 're talking as if we were equals . billy : i know why you 're doing this . you 're dragging it out . i 'm just wondering why . i mean , what 's the point ? we both know that we belong together . when i hobbled out of the charred remains of the underground , i could see it in your eyes . phyllis : that was soot from the fire . billy : everybody could tell . right , jack ? jack : i abstain for any number of reasons . just pretend i 'm not here . billy : what do i got to do ? phyllis : how about you get a time machine and go back and not betray me ? billy : that was business , phyllis . phyllis : that was victoria . billy : i apologized , but i will do it again . i am sorry . i betrayed you . i should have put you first . trust is paramount . phyllis : you left out the `` blah blah blah blah . `` billy : what is the `` blah blah blah `` ? phyllis : you 're going through the motions , billy , is what you 're doing . billy : i meant it then , and i mean it now . phyllis : no . nothing is going to change my mind , okay ? so you can go now . billy : hold -- hold on a second . phyllis : no , i am serious . go , all right ? get out ! phyllis : easy . okay , hold on a second . now , just one more thing -- jack : where to now , sport ? billy : [ sighs ] hilary : if you had been a fly on the wall when jordan laid into me , you would be more than willing to help me put him in his place . after all , sisters should stick together . chelsea : [ scoffs ] sisters . is that what sisters do ? do sisters blackmail each other when they feel jilted and want to lash out ? hilary : okay , well , i never -- chelsea : because i will tell you something . that is a surefire way to blow up this partnership . hilary : i am sorry if you got the wrong idea before , but that was not my intention , chelsea . chelsea : look , hilary , you 're a friend of mine . but so is jordan . so i 'm not gon na stand here and be forced to pick sides . quite frankly , i 'd appreciate it if you just kept me out of it . hilary : okay . done . chelsea : my past needs to stay in the past . yes , jordan and i , we did some things that i am not particularly proud of , but it was a long time ago . i 'm an adult now . i 'm a mom now . and i 'm in a really great relationship . so i am not gon na let anything or anyone screw up what i have worked so hard to build . choose what you want from the collection . i 'll send someone to gather the rest of it later . tessa : i do n't know , sharon . is -- is this the approach we take ? sharon : well , think about it for a second . if zack is really behind the sex ring , who better to i d him than crystal ? at least let me run it by paul . tessa : just wait , wait , wait . let 's slow down for a sec . she may have never even met zack . guys like him are smart . he probably kept his distance , used alice as a go - between . i mean , odds are , she probably did most of the dirty work . sharon : remember , what zack did to your sister he 's still doing to other girls . innocent girls . tessa : okay . do it . call paul . sharon : yeah ? tessa : yeah . let 's nail this creep . mariah : hey , sharon , i was ... tessa : hey . sharon : mariah , uh , you 're just in time . uh , could you help me get some cups from the -- noah : hey . i did n't know you were coming . should we all grab a table ? zack : there is the sexiest girl in the room . abby : i doubt scowls are sexy . zack : only on you . though i would n't mind seeing some of that genuine abby newman smile . abby : as my father is so fond of saying , `` ai n't gon na happen . `` zack : well , i am a patient man . okay , so what 's got you so locked into that tablet ? abby : my sister . zack : victoria ? abby : i do n't trust her . she stopped by to see my dad . she claimed it was an impromptu visit . zack : are n't daughters allowed to do that from time to time ? abby : no , not when she 's so obviously skulking behind my back . and i can only speculate what this is about since they closed the door in my face yet again . only to remind me where i stand on the newman family totem pole . i am the lowest of the low . zack : well , for what it 's worth , i think that you are the one that 's got your father 's ear . abby : maybe a tiny portion of it when it suits him . zack : oh , stop it with the paranoia . it does n't suit you . you 're the one he 's been trusting more and more to conduct important family business . look at how he let you run with our app . do n't let one dumb meeting make you feel insecure , take away from all that you accomplished . you know , i think that i finally realized why i was put on this planet . abby : and what 's that ? zack : to get your mind off of boring things and remind you about the things that matter most , starting with me and you . and you . abby : okay . [ laughs ] okay . you win . what would i do without you ? victoria : i did not come back to newman with my tail between my legs . i have a lot to offer , and you know that . victor : you know what you 've got ? a company that is sinking faster than the titanic . i 'm the one who bailed you out . did you have any other options ? victoria : i 'm not a damsel in distress . i 'm not . and i know you did n't make this offer out of the kindness of your heart . victor : oh , yeah ? victoria : yeah . brash & sassy is still a valuable asset . and we both know that the prize in this acquisition , the real prize , is me . victor : is that so ? victoria : that is so . victor : hmm . victoria : i could have signed over my company to you and walked away . i 've done it before . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : all right . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa . one second here . let 's assume i agree . what are your stipulations ? victoria : i want a title , a meaningful one . c.o.o . chief operating officer . victor : so , uh , in other words , not vice president , but my right hand . victoria : i think that it tells the story that i 'm not some lackey but i am a power player . victor : what else ? victoria : i want a meaningful seat at the table . pure and simple . not just any seat . a seat that makes it clear that i am the heir apparent . nicholas made his wishes clear . noah was here , and he walked away . and adam ... well ... victor : you know , abby may be upset about this . victoria : in your opinion , do you think that abby will ensure your legacy better than i will ? victor : i love abby , but she is not you . victoria : no , she 's not . i 'll take care of abby . do you agree to my terms ? victor : welcome back to newman enterprises . victoria : it 's important that this is seen as a merger , not an acquisition . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : that it 's the two of us at the helm . victor : all right . so the next thing we do is have our p.r . team craft a statement , a public release . victoria : no , not yet . i 'm gon na make the choice of when we go public with this . victor : [ laughs ] victoria : well , it sets the tone for everything in the future . do n't you agree ? victor : well , i 'll take it under consideration , okay ? victoria : no , dad . for this to work , you ca n't second - guess me . and you ca n't be reluctant to give up any power . victor : my sweet , little girl seems a little too eager to grab some of that power . but , you know , might be interesting . might be fun . billy : [ sighs ] thank you . jack : you needed a place to stay . billy : i can only imagine what ashley 's gon na say about this . jack : well , we 'll run it by dina first and see where to go from there . billy : dina is living here , too ? jack : yeah , ashley and i were finally able to get her away from that leech graham . billy : look , jack , you got a full house . maybe it 's easier -- jack : there 's plenty of room . and after what you said last night at the underground ... billy : well , i was dying , so i panicked . jack : look , it 's just a fact . phyllis is always going to be that thing between us . at least after last night , we have a better understanding of it all . billy : so much so that i dragged you along to grovel at her feet . jack : my opinion may be tainted , and i know it 's a little weird that i 'm giving you advice on this , but maybe it 's time you finally realize you 're better off without phyllis . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jordan : i got your call . what 's up ? chelsea : hilary 's on the warpath . jordan : [ sighs ] i figured as much . we had words right here , in fact . i called her a joke , and she threw her -- threw her drink in my face . chelsea : well , she 's willing to go a lot farther than throwing drinks . jordan : how do you mean ? chelsea : i saw her earlier at her studio , and she was asking a ton of questions about us and our grifter says . jordan : man ! chelsea : mm - hmm . and that was n't the first time , actually . jordan : you 're kidding . chelsea : i wish i was kidding . the first time she was trying to scare lily off by exposing all of your secrets , and now she 's going for you directly . i do n't want to get caught in her crosshairs . i told her to leave my past alone , that that is off limits , but who knows what that chick will do . jordan : i 'm telling you , this chick is overreacting . big time . chelsea : that may be so , but i am already way more involved in this than i want to be . so i 'm telling you , do whatever you need to do , but shut this down . noah : so the investigator said that the fire may have been started deliberately . sharon : [ gasps ] mariah : that 's horrible . sharon : who would do something like that ? tessa : just hard to wrap my head around . i mean , everyone loved that place . sharon : so , what 's the next step now for you and your dad ? noah : i do n't even know . we have n't had a chance to figure it out . our day so far has been filled with fire officials and insurance agents and , um , you know , reporters . but , you know , the funny thing is , i ca n't help thinking -- i do n't know , maybe dad feels the same way , but perhaps there 's an upside to this fire . i know . but just listen . hear me out . we get a chance to rebuild , right ? we can make it better than it was , and we can fix some things we let slide over the years . and we can take that model and we apply it to the new locations once we expand . so , we got knocked down , but we 're not out . phyllis : need a hand ? nick : [ scoffs ] with that ? you got a bulldozer on you ? phyllis : how you doing ? nick : i do n't know . feels like a dream , and not a good one . phyllis : so , a nightmare ? nick . nick : [ sighs ] this is the second hit this place has taken , the second time i 'm facing a major rebuild . and i just ... [ sighs ] ... i ca n't stop wondering if i still have the passion for this , you know , if this is something i still ... something i still want . i do n't know . maybe this is fate 's way of telling me to move on . phyllis : what about noah ? nick : that is the question . phyllis : okay , so are you telling me you 're ready to give up on the underground ? is that what you 're saying ? billy : i did n't expect to see you here . victoria : it really was n't that hard to track you down . billy : really ? it could n't have been that easy . i mean , does it mean anything ? victoria : it means that i 'm here to check on the father of my children . do you want to sit down ? billy : sure . victoria : so , ever since you ran into that burning building , people are tossing around the word `` hero . `` billy : really ? well , if that 's the case , i 'd appreciate if you referred to me as `` hero dad . `` victoria : too bad i ca n't call you `` hero employee . `` [ sighs ] when i think about the fact that i could have lost reed , you know that 's my worst nightmare . billy : did you talk to j.t . ? victoria : i left a few messages , but i ca n't track him down . i really am grateful , billy . billy : grateful enough that i do n't have to look for another job ? victoria : looking for another girlfriend , i 'm guessing . billy : it 's not the first time . i 'll start from scratch . victoria : well , at least jack took you in . billy : yeah . hell 's a little bit colder this morning . victoria : i heard that you two worked through some issues when you thought ... when you were trapped . billy : funny how lying under a collapsed building can really get a conversation started . victoria : well , jack welcomed you home . maybe he would welcome you back to jabot . jack : there 's a limit to my generosity . besides , after what he did to brash & sassy , i 'm not sure i 'd let him near my company . victoria : well , he did his fair share of damage , but i think we 'll survive . jack : funny . that 's not what i heard . victoria : then you heard wrong . jack : i do n't know . my sources are pretty good . things were precarious . victoria : yes , they were . billy : hold on . you turned things around overnight at brash & sassy ? victoria : maybe all it took was getting rid of you . zack : well , i 'm sorry to hear about the underground . i hope your brother and his son are able to bounce back . abby : your concern is very sweet . and you are an impeccable listener . thank you for letting me vent about victoria . zack : any time . abby : but proof or no proof , i still in my gut feel like victoria 's up to something , and i am gon na be up all night trying to figure this one out . zack : well , if you get antsy or need another distraction , shoot me a text . better yet , call me . it does n't matter what time . we can talk about anything you want for however long you want . abby : okay , well , if that 's the case , you might want to up those minutes on your cellphone . zack : [ scoffs ] believe me , i already did after last month . abby : oh , my god . do i really talk your ear off that much ? zack : well , luckily for me , i 've got two , so when one goes numb , i can just switcheroo to the other . abby : oh , okay , okay . thank you . [ chuckles ] can you imagine how much we would save on those overages if you and i spent every night together ? zack : we would save on time and gas . instead of being across town , i 'd be just across the apartment or bed , ready to talk you down , help you sleep . abby : let 's do it . zack : do what ? abby : live together . zack : [ chuckles ] okay , that -- that sounds ... abby : fantastic ! zack : i was gon na say too quick . noah : hey ! hold up . mariah : something wrong ? noah : i was gon na ask you the same thing . mariah : why ? noah : oh , you know , just the way you were acting , kind of the opposite how you usually are with tessa . you guys are usually laughing and riffing off each other and stuff . just not today . mariah : well , i mean , you , uh , you just lost the underground . i did n't want to be all hyper and excited around you . noah : mm - hmm . that , or you 're jealous . mariah : sorry . what ? what do you mean ? noah : ever since tessa and i moved in together , i know i 've been monopolizing her time , and you do n't have that many friends , so ... mariah : that was an unnecessary observation . noah : if i 'm the reason that you guys have n't been hanging out as much , then i 'm sorry . it 's not my intention , so ... you need your tessa time , too . nick : i do n't want to sound irrational , but this is about more than just me , you know . i have to think about how this is gon na affect noah . but maybe it 's an opportunity , you know , for a reset . phyllis : give up , do n't give up . i - i 'm not in a position to tell you what to do . that would make me a hypocrite , so ... i 'm done with billy . nick : really ? did n't seem like that last night . phyllis : it 's two different things . chelsea : hi . nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : the way you described it was one thing , but to see it firsthand , i ... nick : real pretty , huh ? phyllis : hey , i 'll let you two talk . bye . nick : phyllis . you okay ? phyllis : always am . victoria : the truth is , i 've got a handle on all the bad press . i 've put my company 's finances in order . and i 've assured all the buyers that all is well . billy : you did all that in 12 hours ? victoria : never underestimate a newman . billy : you mean the power of the mustache , because let 's be honest . your father 's behind this , right ? he bail you out ? victoria : i 'm done confiding in you , billy . we share kids , and that 's it . thank you for what you did for reed . billy : thank you . chelsea : talk to me . what 's going on in that head of yours ? nick , you 're starting to scare me . what -- what are you thinking about ? nick : what if i did this ? chelsea : did what ? nick : the fire . what ... what if i caused it ? chelsea : okay , i think that you 're in shock , and i think that we need to go home . nick : i was here last night . chelsea : i know . nick : i was at the bar . you know , i was having a drink . and there was a book of matches there . i lit a candle , and i was ... i was kind of playing with the matches . you know , i would light one and put it out . but what if one was n't completely out ? chelsea : no , nicholas , it 's -- nick : there were kids here . my sister 's kid was here . what if i -- chelsea : stop . you have to stop . i 'm sure this is not your fault . the investigators , they are all over it . they -- they -- they 'll figure out what happened . nick : what if i walked away from this ? what if i did n't reopen ? what if i did n't expand ? chelsea : because this has been noah 's dream , not yours ? i think you need to decide what you want . and no matter you decide , i 'll be here for you . hilary : we will lead with the underground fire . our crew shot some fabulous footage . jordan : wrap it up . hilary : i 'll call you back , theo . jordan : stay out of my past . hilary : i see you 've been talking to chelsea . jordan : and now i 'm talking to you . hilary : you know , i was wondering what would happen to your career if some of the things that you 've done became public . jordan : yeah , i wonder . but maybe in that case , you might want to wonder what would happen to your career if some of those x - rated photos i took of you were made public . hilary : [ chuckles ] nice try . i think you 've forgotten i 'm the one with the memory card with those photos . jordan : it 's called being a pro , baby . i always make sure that i have backups . and if you push me , i 'll expose you , all of you . jack : more where that one came from . billy : thank you . it 's not every day that not only one , but two of your exes remind you what a screw - up you are . jack : day 's still young . you have other exes in town . they may drop by . billy : pep talk 's not your forte . this is hard to admit , but they 're right . i did n't mean to hurt them . the opposite , in fact . you know , jack , you 're probably not gon na want to hear this . but i 'm not gon na give up on phyllis . not yet . she 's the only one , the only one that 's really gotten me . jack : i know we agreed to bury the hatchet , but , uh , too soon . billy : well , i wo n't be crashing here for very long . jack : ah , we 've been through this . billy : no , this is more about me . i need some time and space to think about everything that 's happened , to acknowledge how badly i messed up and to figure out how to make it right . victoria : so , have you considered my proposal ? victor : well , i think your idea about the timing of the announcement is acceptable . victoria : great . i 'll check in with p.r . after one technicality . victor : what technicality ? victoria : i had this drawn up . it 's a contract for me , well , outlining everything that we 've agreed to so that we do n't have any issues in the future . victor : really ? all right . let me take a look . scott : so , what do you think ? paul : you 're positive you want to do this ? sharon : more than positive . paul : okay . i think it 's a good plan . let me make some calls , and i 'll arrange for you to talk to crystal as soon as possible . if she is able to i d zack as the figure behind this sex trafficking ring , we just might have our man . abby : i 'm sorry . i thought that you were sending me a signal . zack : i thought that you were just joking about me moving in with you . abby : yes , yes , it is quick , but i do n't know , on the other hand , who even makes those rules ? zack : the ubiquitous `` they . `` abby : [ chuckles ] all relationships are different . that 's been the case for me , at least . you know , sometimes you have to move slow . sometimes circumstances make you move slow . and then sometimes you just have to grab the reins , and i feel like this is one of those times . zack : seriously ? abby : give me one good reason why you would n't want to wake up next to me every morning . zack : um ... [ chuckles ] i guess i can't . abby : then we 're doing this ? zack : hand me those reins . abby : [ laughs ] sharon : we 're so close , paul . tell me we 're gon na get this guy in time . paul : i 'll do my very best . [ next_on ] phyllis : is that better ? jordan : much . cane : i do n't want to get divorced from you ! i love you , baby ! dina : you 're just another floozy whose only skill is how good you are between the sheets . jack : mother ! | victoria makes it clear to her father that she wants a merger between newman enterprises and brash and sassy , not a buy out . she also wants to name the chief operating officer and let everyone know that she will be the one to take over the company when he is ready to retire . abby knows that victoria and victor are up to something and she is determined to find out what they are hiding from her . when abby asks zack to move in with her , he thinks it is too quick at first but in the end abby persuades him to move in with her . nick considers not rebuilding the underground but phyllis tells him not to quit and he agrees to give it some thought . phyllis tells nick that her relationship with billy has ended . jack tells billy he can move back into the abbott house and billy accepts but he makes it clear that he will not be there long because he will not give up on phyllis because she is the only person who understands him . victoria tells billy she does n't trust him anymore and the only thing they share is their children . |
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