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[ previously_on ] nick : i do n't want to do this rebound thing with you . i mean , i respect you too much . mattie : where are they sending you ? lily : lakewood correctional center . mattie : that 's hours away . lily : we 'll e 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 ! victoria : where 's j.t . ? rey : the commission wants to shut down the hellstrom investigation . unless i can find him in the next week , they are shutting me down . it is over . abby : hey ! what do you got ? arturo : uh , it 's a watch . i found it . abby : what are you gon na do with it ? arturo : i think i 'm gon na take it to the police station . abby : hmm . nice . arturo : someone is gon na be really grateful to me . christine : should n't you be working on the hellstrom case , detective ? rey : d.a . williams . christine : guess you have n't heard . the clock 's ticking on your investigation . rey : i heard . the commission wants to pull the plug . christine : well , you better get to back to work . i wo n't keep you . rey : actually , i wanted to pick your brain about something . christine : until you have a solid case , there 's really nothing i can do to help . rey : i ... was thinking we could help each other . abby : okay . we 'd better go . we 're gon na be late . arturo : yeah . yeah . i guess i 'll just turn this in later . it 's not like someone 's sitting at the station , waiting for it . abby : oh , hold the elevator ! thank you , uncle jack . jack : abby ! abby : hi . jack : hey , arturo . arturo : jack . jack : you 're both here early . abby : oh , yeah . been putting out a lot of fires since nick 's wedding fiasco . been keeping the p.r . team very busy . jack : well , at least he 's keeping a low profile . abby : which allowed me to take some time off last night . jack : oh , i hope you had some fun . arturo : depends what your idea of fun is . abby : i took arturo to a pop - up restaurant -- caribbean food . jack : well , that sounds like fun . abby : well , uh , we 'll never know , since the restaurant was closed down . the health inspector closed it down before we got there . jack : ah , too bad . abby : yeah . claimed they did n't have any permits . so , arturo and i ended up eating hoagies in the back of his truck -- again . arturo : you say it like that 's a bad thing . abby : it was okay . arturo : oh , come on . you loved it . abby : the hoagies or the back of your truck ? jack : oh , it 's a shame you two lovebirds ca n't take the day off . abby : oh , no . i got way too much to do . jack : yeah , me , too . abby : what 's first on your agenda ? jack : a meeting with nick . nick : yeah . so , that noise we heard outside was the sound of people coming in to work this morning . phyllis : what , you do n't think i can blend in with the rest of the crowd ? nick : well , unless it 's come to work naked day . phyllis : ohh ! i 'm gon na have to try that at jabot ! nick : yeah . i bet your board would really like that . seriously , you need to get up , get dressed , and get out of here . phyllis : first of all , i am the c.e.o . of jabot cosmetics , all right ? i sell sex . so why should i be afraid of the world to see me openly and proudly embracing my sexuality ? nick : yeah , i do n't know about the rest of the world , but this is not a good time for my employees to find out about this . phyllis : that 's all right . i 'll protect your reputation ... after i do this . abby : i feel like we 've stopped on every floor . [ elevator doors open ] jack : another day , another dollar . [ all chuckle ] arturo : hey , uh , i need to stop by nick 's -- pick up some specs before i head out to the site . jack : yeah . let him know i got a couple quick things to do before i meet with him . arturo : will do . abby : lunch later ? arturo : i wanted to try and stop by the police station on my break . abby : mm . whoever lost that is going to be very happy to get it back . arturo : yeah . yeah . it looks nice , huh ? definitely expensive . abby : you never told me where you found it . nick : i 'm gon na go grab some coffee . phyllis : well , you do n't have to clear the way for me . nick : you know , you may not care what people think about you , but i do . phyllis : well , that 's very sweet but unnecessary . i can take care of myself . nick : you do n't have to tell me . phyllis : yeah , well , i think it 's time the rest of the world get that message . nick : why do n't you go easy on the rest of the world today ? they may not be ready for fired - up phyllis . phyllis : well , they need to buckle up and get ready . abby : it was just laying there in chancellor park ? arturo : [ sighs ] near the dig site . abby : well , if nobody claims it , maybe you 'll get to keep it . arturo : mnh . too rich for my blood . abby : text you about lunch later . arturo : okay . arturo : ohh ! phyllis : okay . you dropped your watch . arturo : yeah . um ... is nick around ? phyllis : uh , yeah . he should be . this is his office . arturo : um , yeah . i just thought , um -- phyllis : what ? arturo : nothing . phyllis : okay . good . additional sponsorship cane : hey . listen , i 'm gon na take a shower , and then i 'm gon na make breakfast for you and your sister , okay ? charlie : yeah . you missed a call while you were out -- someone named farrah dubose . cane : uh , did you take a message ? charlie : yeah . she said she 'd e - mail you the rental prices for the house . mattie : wait . we 're -- we 're moving ? charlie : i do n't know . are we ? cane : [ sighs ] you know , i want us to be close to your mom . jack : hey . i thought you were heading to a jobsite . arturo : yeah , i 'm on the way now . have you seen nick ? jack : yeah . i just saw him outside my office . arturo : huh . he must have had an early meeting . jack : he said it was his first meeting of the day , yeah . arturo : hmm . jack : `` hmm `` what ? arturo : um , nothing . jack : oh , come on . something 's obviously on your mind . what is it ? arturo : everyone 's entitled to their own privacy , and i 'm the last person to judge . i got to get going . have a good one , jack . jack : yeah , you , too . hmm . kyle : morning , boss . phyllis : kyle , i 'm busy , so if you have something for me -- kyle : the marketing plan you wanted . got here early this morning . came up with something i think you 'll like . if you want to swing by my office , i can show it to you . phyllis : that 's gon na have to wait . i have some business to take care of this morning . get ted to put you on the list , all right ? kyle : you said it was important . i thought you 'd want to see it right away . phyllis : i do , but when we meet , it 'll be in my office , not yours . kyle : sure . of course . you 're the boss . phyllis : good . you keep that in mind , we 're gon na get along just fine . i want you to treat me like any other c.e.o . that you 've worked for . kyle : it 's just you 're the first -- phyllis : first ? go ahead and finish that sentence . kyle : non - abbott . phyllis : well , then , you 're just gon na have to get used to that . i 'm here to stay . let 's do this . cane : so , um , they 're all , uh , 15 minutes from lakewood , and they 're all rentals , so , you know , nothing 's permanent , and after your mom 's sentence is done , then we can all move back here to genoa city . mattie : when were you thinking about making the move ? cane : well , i was thinking the sooner , the better . they have really good schools . i 've looked in to transferring your credits , so the transition should be smooth . and , uh , anyway , we can stay on track to start college in the fall as we planned , huh ? charlie : yeah , but we 'd still be leaving our friends and family behind . cane : yeah , well , i mean , you know , nate , devon , and neil can come visit , and , uh , you can stay in touch with your friends with texting and video - chatting . we can come back here and , you know , do trips on the weekend , so ... mattie : what about your job ? cane : uh , i was gon na talk to jill about running chancellor remotely . charlie : what if she does n't let you ? cane : well , i could take a leave of absence . you know , um ... look , you know , your mom -- her sentence is gon na be done in like 10 months , you know , and she might get out sooner for good behavior , you know ? all right , listen , i know this is n't easy , all right ? but , you know , we need to do this for your mom . you understand that , right ? mattie : yeah . of course we do . cane : okay . charlie : mom comes first . no questions . cane : i knew i could count on you . all right . well , i will call farrah , and i will tell her that we 're moving ahead with this . mattie : [ sighs ] charlie : [ sighs ] this is ... mattie : crazy ? yeah . but we do n't have any choice . rey : it would be a big mistake for the commission to shut down my investigation . i am close to busting this thing wide open . i just -- i just need a little more time . christine : more time , yeah . i 've heard that before . rey : you 're smart . i 'm sure you could see bringing hellstrom to justice would be , a big boost for your career , maybe even get you in the running for state attorney or a judgeship . christine : while i appreciate your appealing to my perceived ambition , i think your time would be better spent focusing on the case at hand . like i said , the clock 's ticking . phyllis : yeah , let 's set up a meeting with kerry johnson and tell her that i want to discuss products and services for jaboutique openings , all right ? now , if we have n't heard from kyle yet , let 's set up a time for he and billy to come in and discuss their marketing ideas . well , call billy and tell him to get his butt into work . you know what ? a double latte with skim would be amazing right now . okay . [ exhales sharply ] jack : i crunched the numbers on those downtown warehouses . i think we can get them for under market value and turn a pretty good profit . nick : sounds good . i 'll , uh , think about it . jack : okay . that 's all i got . nick : hey , before you go , i just wanted to let you know how sorry i was to hear about how the jabot vote went . selfishly speaking , i 'm very glad you 're still here with us at dark horse . jack : well , thank you . i appreciate that . nick : well , at least you know your company 's in good hands . jack : maybe . nick : you do n't think phyllis is up to the job ? jack : we 'll see . speaking of phyllis , actually ... maybe you can return this to her when you see her next . nick : where 'd you get this ? jack : on your sofa , under the blanket . i bumped in to arturo when i came into the office . he was acting strangely , and , uh , i found the badge , put two and two together , and ... well , i thought you 'd appreciate me letting you know before tongues start wagging . nick : yeah . i 'll , uh ... make sure she gets it back . as far as i 'm concerned , we are two single adults . jack : of course . i am a little surprised you moved on so quickly , and with the person who ruined your wedding . nick : yeah , you and i talking about phyllis -- i do n't think it 's a good idea . jack : yeah , you 're probably right . i - i am curious , though . the last we spoke on the subject , you were determined to win sharon back . nick : sharon 's made it very clear that we are done , and i am not going to spend the rest of my life chasing after her . jack : i get that . why phyllis ? nick : i mean ... do you have to ask ? jack : no , i guess not . nick : look , jack , what phyllis and i may or may not be doing ... is none of your business . jack : you 're right . i ju -- you 're right . let me know about those warehouses . phyllis : victoria ? it 's me . i was wondering if you 've spoken to the others about what happened on halloween . since we came up empty , i was wondering if you had any thoughts about what we should do next . call me -- soon . arturo : [ sighs ] abby : [ chuckles ] the owner of that watch is gon na be dead before you return it . arturo : ah . my meeting ran long . i 'm actually not even gon na be able to stay for lunch . i 'll drop by the station after work . abby : well , it is nice . arturo : i told you , it 's not my style . abby : you could hock it . arturo : you really think that i 'd -- abby : let 's ask him to join us . arturo : no . abby : arturo , you ca n't go on fighting with your brother forever . arturo : abby , not speaking is the opposite of fighting . abby : you keep telling me how important family is . arturo : you ca n't fix this . abby : you also told me that , next time , we do what i want . i want him to join us . please ? arturo : that 's not fair , and do not look at me with those eyes . abby : you wo n't regret it . arturo : i already do . abby : rey ! join us ? devon : jack . jack : hey ! devon : would you like some company ? jack : please . i hate drowning my sorrows alone . devon : i 'll have what he 's having , please . so , neil told me about the board vote at jabot and how ashley is moving to paris . jack : yeah . kind of feels like karmic payback for ever creating that blood abbott clause , which was never to be used against my sister , by the way . devon : and yet it was . jack : and yet it was . i would n't blame you for taking ashley 's side . i really wouldn't . devon : well , jack , i 'm not trying to take any sides at all . i just feel bad -- thank you . i feel bad about what 's happened to your family . that 's all . jack : ashley 's leaving has left a huge hole in the family . devon : i know the feeling very well . jack : lily . devon : yeah . it 's a 4-hour drive to visit her in lakewood . i can take the jet whenever i want to , but cane and the kids -- they have lives going on here , so it 's difficult . it 's been very difficult for them and lily to not be able to see each other as often . [ cellphone chimes ] sorry . it 's charlie . he needs me for something . jack : hope everything 's all right . devon : me , too . um , real quick , out of curiosity , how 's phyllis doing in the new c.e.o . position ? jack : [ sighs ] red is approaching this job like she does everything else in her life -- with determination and passion . devon : no holds barred ? jack : no holds barred . [ knock on door ] phyllis : i 'm busy ! nick : even for me ? phyllis : nick , what are you doing here ? nick : i just wanted to come by and see you in action . it 's impressive . phyllis : the way i sit behind a desk ? nick : it suits you . the board made the right choice . phyllis : well , i think a few people would disagree with you and the board . nick : well , they do n't know you like i do . phyllis : i imagine you have to get back to work . nick : yeah . there 's another reason i came by . you left something in my office this morning . phyllis : i was wondering where that thing went . thank you . nick : well , it 's not all good news . um ... the person who found it was jack ... on the couch in my office . i 'm sure you can imagine his reaction . you okay ? phyllis : yeah . it 's unfortunate that jack had to find out about us the way he did , but , like i said , i -- i am not embarrassed at all by anything . nick : so , no regrets ? phyllis : no . you ? nick : i think it 's time we all move on . phyllis : i could n't agree more . nick : so , i 'll see you soon . phyllis : yes . [ telephone rings ] ted ? thank you . i 've been waiting for this call from hong kong . nick : life at the top . i get it . see ya . phyllis : thanks . phyllis : mr. yu . thank you for making time for me . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . devon : so , your text sounded important . what 's going on ? charlie : uh ... you want to ... ? mattie : well , we just wanted to let you know that we wo n't be able to intern at hamilton - winters any longer . devon : okay . okay . i get that . have a seat . i know that you 're in the middle of school right now , and between that and scheduling to go see your mom . i get it . charlie : that 's not why we 're quitting . devon : why are you quitting , then ? mattie : we 're moving . charlie : just so we can be closer to mom . devon : when are you moving ? charlie : as soon as dad arranges everything . devon : what 's your dad thinking ? mattie : he 's trying to do what 's best for our family . devon : but you 're in the middle of your senior year of high school . mattie : well , he 's looking at houses in great school districts . charlie and i have already looked up a few high schools online . charlie : and plus my dad talked to the dean at walnut grove . there wo n't be any problem transferring our credits . devon : yeah , but high school is not only just academics , charlie . you 're a star runner on your cross - country team . charlie : the season 's almost over . devon : then you got basketball coming up . and you have yearbook and debate . mattie : i can join at my new school . devon : you 're not gon na be the team captain . you have senior prom coming up . i know you 've been looking forward to that . mattie : well , we might have to make a few sacrifices , but we have to do this . it 's what 's best for mom . devon : and you think she would want you to leave behind your home and your family and your friends ? and shauna -- what about shauna ? charlie : i mean , we 'll keep in touch . i do n't know . we 're not moving that far away . devon : okay . i 'm gon na ask you guys a question , and i want you to think before you answer me . do you feel like you 'd be letting your parents down if you did not go along with this ? charlie : [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] phyllis : come in , ted ! kyle : it 's me . ted asked me to give you this . phyllis : delivering coffee ? not a very good use of your time . kyle : i tweaked my marketing plan for the jaboutiques . billy 's going over it now . he 'll be in later for our meeting . phyllis : and you came to tell me that , bring me my coffee ? kyle : i also want to apologize . working for a c.e.o . who is n't family is gon na take some getting used to , but i will . phyllis : sooner rather than later will be good . kyle : absolutely . i just want a chance to prove myself ... an equal chance . phyllis : is there something you 'd like to tell me , kyle ? kyle : billy and i get the feeling you 're trying to send us a message . phyllis : i am . i expect loyalty and respect from all of my employees . kyle : the kind you 're getting from summer ? phyllis : i was voted in as c.e.o . by a slim margin . i need people around me that i can trust . my daughter has proven that she deserves more responsibility . billy was a competent c.e.o . , but he let his demons get the best of him . he made grievous errors that caused this company great damage which , right now , i am repairing , so if he wants to make an impact at jabot and be part of top management , he 's gon na have to prove himself , just like you . kyle : so , the way you 're treating billy and i has nothing to do with summer ? phyllis : billy is where he is because he put himself there . and i am not blaming him or treating him any differently because of what he did with my daughter , which , by the way , was disgusting . you know , i have two pieces of advice for you if you 'd like to succeed . kyle : i 'm listening . phyllis : one , separate yourself from billy , and , two , never cross me . we 're done . rey : thank you . that 's a nice watch . you get that for arturo ? abby : this ? no , no . arturo found it . rey : you found it , huh ? arturo : yeah . i was gon na drop it off at the station later . rey : i 'll save you the trip . arturo : no . i found it . i 'll turn it in . rey : do n't be stupid , arturo . i 'm going there anyway . arturo : great . so am i . rey : just give it to me , arturo . arturo : why ? you think i 'm gon na steal it ? abby : of course he doesn't . [ scoffs ] rey : [ sighs ] would n't be the first time you stole something . arturo : all right . great . it was only a matter of time before you brought that up . what -- what did it take you -- a month , six weeks ? [ scoffs ] unbelievable . rey : you do n't want abby to hear the story ? you afraid it says something about you ? abby : okay , what story ? rey : when we were kids , our neighbor 's bike disappeared from his front yard . arturo : i borrowed the bike to go to the drugstore to pick up a prescription for our mom . rey had to blow the whole thing up into something that it wasn't . rey : that bike belonged to someone else . and you took it without asking . but ... that 's what you do , is n't it ? [ cellphone rings ] abby : uh ... i 'm sorry . i - i have to take this . you two , play nice , please . it 's just a watch . hi . arturo : give it back , bro . rey : it 's inscribed . arturo : yeah . it says , `` love , mac . `` i do n't know who that is . rey : i might . charlie : switching schools and making friends is nothing compared to what mom 's going through . mattie : we ca n't keep living our lives , knowing that she 's in that new prison all alone . devon : listen , we all feel bad for your mom , okay ? but you guys only get to do your senior year one time . you 're not gon na sacrifice that because of her situation . mattie : but we love her so much . devon : i know you do . i love her , too . all right ? but you guys have to be honest with your dad about how you feel . mattie : i do n't think i can do that . charlie : he 's counting on us . [ doorbell rings ] is that him ? devon : yeah , it is . charlie : i do n't know what to say to him ! devon : i 'll help you . okay ? hey . cane : hey , man . devon : hey . how you doing ? cane : okay . uh , got your text . devon : yeah . [ clears throat ] cane : okay . um , what 's going on ? devon : charlie and mattie told me about what you 're planning . cane : what ? you mean the move ? devon : yeah , the move . and i understand why you want to do this for lily . but i think there is a few things that you have n't considered . cane : uh , okay . i thought you guys were all right with this , no ? devon : hey . will you two let me talk to your dad for a second ? mattie : yeah . charlie : yeah . devon : thank you . cane : all right . so , what -- they came to you and complained and you were in support of them ? devon : no , the opposite , actually , 'cause those kids would do anything you ask them to do for the sake of this family . cane : okay . then why are you encouraging them to fight me on this ? devon : i 'm not . i 'm trying to get you to see that there 's five people in your family you need to consider and not just one . jack : i thought maybe we could grab some lunch together . you can fill me in on how things are going with your new boss . kyle : i do n't get a lunch break , which probably gives you a pretty good idea of how things are going . jack : well , you got to give her some credit . she convinced kerry johnson to come on board . kyle : yeah , people are pretty excited about her heading up r & d . jack : kerry is the real thing . in fact , i 've been thinking if i 'd been the one to bring her before the board , they might have voted for me . wow . i can not believe she is c.e.o . kyle : yeah . if you 'd been in her office with me earlier , you 'd believe it . jack : yeah ? she giving you hard time ? kyle : not just me . she 's an equal - opportunity hardass . [ door opens ] jack : phyllis ! phyllis : jack . what are you doing here ? kyle : he dropped by to see me . jack : i guess i missed the chance to say hello to you earlier -- at dark horse . phyllis : kyle , is n't there something you should be doing ? kyle : yeah . lots . phyllis : let 's talk in my office . jack : sure . phyllis : something wrong ? jack : i spent the better part of my life working out of this office . you 're sitting behind a desk that not only i but my father sat behind . i guess i 'm allowed some kind of reaction , are n't i ? reflection , at least , of decades of family history . phyllis : reflecting is fine . but if you resent my being here , then we have a problem . rey : i 'm gon na need to take this down to the station . arturo : what , you do n't think i can handle turning it in ? rey : not everything 's about you . arturo : no , of course not . it 's about you . rey : get over yourself , arturito . this could be an important piece of evidence . i 'm gon na handle it . arturo : evidence in connection with what ? 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[ sniffles ] charlie : are you mad at us ? cane : i 'm not mad at you . i love you too much to be mad at you , okay ? mattie : we love you , too , and if you want to go ... cane : no . we 're not gon na go anywhere , okay ? yeah . okay . i love you guys . mattie : love you , too . charlie : i love you , too . cane : all right . jack : we 're not done . phyllis : jack , i am busy . jack : you invited me into your office . at least i should get equal time to defend myself against these charges . phyllis : fine . go ahead . jack : i do n't know where these accusations of my resenting you are coming from . phyllis : oh , i do n't know . maybe the fact that you wanted the job here . jack : i never denied that . look , i - i wished you well . did you think i was lying ? phyllis : i think you 're human -- human enough to want me to fail . jack : my father founded this company . i worked most of my life trying to build and protect his legacy . i want jabot to succeed every bit as much now as then . phyllis : you are so good . you say all the right things . that 's one of your many talents . but it 's what you 're not saying , jack . jack : and what would that be ? phyllis : the real reason you 're here . jack : what , taking my son to lunch ? phyllis : nick came by earlier . he dropped off my i.d . badge . jack : oh , good ! you got it back . phyllis : you think i missed that comment you made about missing me at dark horse ? if you 're trying to rattle me , it did n't , because i am not only the c.e.o . of jabot , but i am a grown woman , which includes having a relationship with whoever i want . jack : i stand in no judgment . phyllis : i can feel your disapproval in this room . jack : you are a grown woman with her own life to live . is n't that what you just said ? why would you care what i think ? phyllis : i don't . but i have one question for you -- where do you get off thinking that my personal life is any of your business ?	cane mattie and charlie hewants to move closer to lily and they tell him its okay but later when they tell devon the news he gets them to admit that they do n't want to move away . devon talks to cane and gets him to ask himself one simple question if the situation were reversed what would lily do ? cane realizes that he ca n't take mattie and charlie away from their home . jack fins phyllis ' jabot id badge from jabot on the couch at nick 's office at dark horse . jack feels hurt and a little jealous and later he drops by jabot ajnd phyllis makes it clear that he has no right to stick his nose in her personal business . phyllis tells kyle that if he wants tp succeede at the company he should distance himself from billy and make sure to never cross her . arturo finds jt 's watch at the park and carries it with him all day intending to drop it off at the police station later . abby sees rey at crimson lights amd persudes arturo to invite his brother to sit down and arturo tells rey about the watch . rey takes the watch and the brothers argue a bit because rey assumes that arturo was going to keep the watch because he got in trouble for stealing when he was a teen . rey takes the watch because he tells arturo it could be evidence in a case . rey is looking through his case file on jt when he finds a picture of jt andvmac in which jt is wearing the watch .
mac : all right , you go home . get a good night 's sleep . kevin : i do n't mind staying . i can help you finish up the inventory . mac : no , i got it . besides , you have to come back early in the morning to start that computer scan , remember ? kevin : oh , yeah , the computer scan . all right , partner . hey , um , do n't forget to lock up the patio , okay ? mac : will do . kevin : see you tomorrow . mac : all right . kevin : bye . mac : good night , kevin . ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] gloria : all right , michael . i wan na know what 's going on right now . what was all that business back at the house before ? michael : uh ... i do n't think i wan na get into that with you . gloria : well , look , you and paul williams are obviously worried sick about ashley , and from what i gathered , it had something to do with tom . michael : well , does n't everything lately ? gloria : oh , dear god , did he do something to her ? please , is that why you -- michael : no , no , ashley 's safe ... at home . i 'm a lot more concerned about another woman he 's been spending time with . gloria : who ? michael : jennifer mitchell . tell me , gloria , does that name mean anything to you ? [ scene_break ] adrian : just initial here and then sign by the `` x. `` scott : i 'm really gon na be published . adrian : well , look , if the rest of it is as good as the first few chapters and the treatment that you sent us , it could even be a best seller . scott : you honestly think it 's that good ? adrian : look , your heroine has been terribly wronged . i mean , to have her child taken away ? it 's a moving , human story . i think people are really gon na feel for her . scott : yeah , i know i do . that 's why i was interested in the story in the first place . ( knock on door ) scott : excuse me . lauren : hi , honey . scott : mom . hey , what are you doin ' out so late ? where 's your bodyguard ? lauren : ( laughs ) parked in the street . hey , oh , i 'm sorry . i did n't realize you had company . scott : no , no , your timing 's perfect , actually , mom . this is adrian wylie . he 's a representative for harwell - berg publishing . mr. wylie , my mother , lauren fenmore . lauren : oh . adrian : it is lovely to meet you , ms. fenmore . lauren : and you , as well . publisher , hmm ? does that mean ... scott : they just bought my book . lauren : oh ... scott : how great is that ? lauren : my goodness ! that 's incredible ! oh , honey ! adrian : you must be very proud of this young man and his writing partner . it 's quite a story they 've got . lauren : yeah , i 'll bet it is . see , my son is very secretive . so maybe you could finally tell me what the plot of this book is . scott : um ... [ scene_break ] ashley : this is a nice surprise , but are n't you sleeping at your dad 's tonight ? abby : uh - huh , but i forgot some things . ashley : uh - oh . brad : somethin ' about a pink dress . abby : yeah , it 's my favorite . i wan na wear it to my birthday party tomorrow . ashley : honey , it 's in the very front of your closet , okay , and do n't forget the hair thingamajiggie that goes with it in case you wan na wear that , too . abby : i wo n't . brad : hair thingamajiggie . abby : be right back . brad : very important . get me a hair thingamajiggie . i might ... ashley : very front of the closet . it 's , like , the first couple dresses . abby : very front . ashley : mm - hmm . brad : ( chuckles ) she 's been talking about the birthday nonstop . i told her she has to wait for her present till tomorrow . ashley : oh , why is that , because it 's still at the store ? brad : no , it 's not at the store . i got the present , uh - huh . been debating , do i give it to her tomorrow or christmas ? ashley : well , why do n't you just give her the doll and the books now and then save the rest ? brad : because then there would be a naked doll ... ashley : ( gasps ) brad : for a month and a half , heaven forbid . ashley : oh , my gosh . thank god that it comes in an outfit . brad : only one outfit all the way till december ? ashley : well , think of everything santa can bring -- there 's the clothes , there 's the furniture , there 's all those accessories . brad : ah , yes , you women and your accessories . ashley : well , no matter what you start with , i know abby 's gon na love it . i wish i could be there when you give it to her . you know , brad , it 's not gon na be easy for her ... to wake up on her big day and not have both of us there . brad : no , i 'm , uh , sure it 's not ... but , unfortunately ... ashley : i know . how do we tell her ? brad : well , she 's handled the separation really well so far . ashley : this is not the same , having your mommy and your daddy tell you that they are definitely getting divorced . [ scene_break ] jill : ah , dinner was wonderful , was n't it ? kay : mm - hmm . yes , indeed . esther outdid herself on the salmon tonight , oh . jill : well , actually , i was talking about the peace and serenity , although the food was lovely , too . kay : oh , come on , jill , you 're not fooling me . you miss brittany and you miss joshua . jill : ( sighs ) all right , i have to admit it . i find myself listening for the baby all the time . i - i walk by his old room , and i have to stop myself from looking in on him . but i 'm sure these feelings will pass , wo n't they ? kay : well , you do have your job to keep you busy . jill : thanks to all those files you dumped in my lap this afternoon . do you know how long it took me to go through those ? kay : i want you up to speed . no , jabot is gon na face many challenges , and i want you at the top of your game . jill : mother , i promised you that i would n't let you down , and i wo n't . kay : and i have every confidence in you . ( doorbell rings ) kay : oh , god , well , um , esther ! yes , of course . esther , i 'll get it ! i will get it ! ooh ! kay : jack . jack : hello , katherine . i hope i 'm not interrupting anything . kay : no , no , no , dear . we just finished dinner . come in , come in . jack : thank you . jill . jill : hello , jack . kay : so what brings you by ? jack : well , i wanted to drop by with the report you requested . all the figures are there , as you wished . kay : well , thank you , but you could 've brought it by tomorrow morning . jack : i also wanted to tell the two of you not to lose any sleep tonight . kay : hmm ? jack : well , as you know , newman enterprises is launching its new cosmetics line tomorrow , and , uh , i 'm sure they think they have a big winner on their hands . rest assured , jabot has nothing to be concerned about . [ scene_break ] victor : so victoria tells me you did some work on our web site . phyllis : yeah , yeah . i ca n't believe that victoria and brad are giving me so much grief for this . i have a lot to lose . i work at jabot , i have a relationship with jack . so i think it goes without saying that `` helping the enemy `` would have a huge negative impact on my career and on my personal life . victor : mm - hmm . then why did you do it ? ( doorbell rings ) nick : hey , phyllis . phyllis : hey , nicholas . come in . nick : thanks . phyllis : um , i was n't expecting you . nick : well , i have n't seen you since you did that work for me on the web site . i figured it was time i paid you a visit . [ scene_break ] scott : i 'm keepin ' the story under wraps until the book 's finished . that 's the way brenda prefers it . lauren : all right . adrian : but once it hits the stores , i want you and your partner on the publicity trail . lauren : this is so exciting . adrian : okay , i mean , we 're talking interviews , book signings , talk shows -- the works . scott : i do n't know what to say . lauren : and it 's not every day my son is speechless , believe me . adrian : if everything goes the way that i hope , we might even get this optioned for a movie . scott : oh , man . i ca n't wait to tell brenda about this . adrian : look , much as i would love to stay and chat , i have to be back at the convention . i 'm moderating a panel on first - time authors . i 'll send you a transcript . lauren : that 'd be great . scott : yeah , cool , cool . adrian : good . um , look , here 's my card . scott : all right . adrian : and , um , i 'll be in touch soon . scott : yeah , thank you . adrian : yeah . scott : thanks so much , mr. wylie . adrian : oh , it 's my pleasure . and , scott , keep up the good work , all right ? scott : yeah , i will . adrian : okay . i 'll let myself out . lauren : okay . scott : okay . lauren : nice to have met you . adrian : you , too . thank you . good luck . scott : oh , my head is spinning . lauren : i 'm sure . scott : i mean , i was hoping someone would just at least look at the book , but all the rest of this , i mean , man . lauren : honey , i am so thrilled for you . and brenda -- she 's gon na be ecstatic . scott : well , i hope so . i did n't even tell her i was sending the treatment to anybody . lauren : well , i 'm sure she 's gon na forgive you when she realizes what the response is . scott : ( sighs ) well , it could get a little uncomfortable , i mean , with all this hoopla . you know , she trusted me enough to tell me her story , but she 's a pretty private person . lauren : honey , she 's gon na be a celebrity . once this book comes out , everyone 's gon na know who she is . who would n't love that , huh ? scott : yeah . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] gloria : jennifer mitchell , you say ? i 'm sorry . i have no idea who the woman is . michael : oh . hmm . think real hard , gloria . are you sure that name does n't ring a bell ? gloria : i said it did n't . what 's this about , anyway ? michael : she 's the woman who paid tom 's bail . she 's to blame for releasing the beast from his cage . [ scene_break ] mac : sorry , we 're closed . tom : my name 's tom fisher . mac : what do you want ? tom : i 'm here about kevin . mac : you just missed him . tom : yeah , i know . i - i saw him go . mac : please leave . tom : you know , i - i 've tried reasoning with my son , but he wo n't listen to me . i need a better way to get through to him . mac : why tell me ? tom : well , i think you 're it . [ scene_break ] brad : let 's get through the worst of it with our lawyers . ashley : before we tell abby . brad : no need to spoil her holidays . ashley : yeah , i agree . brad : then we 'll figure out a good time and , uh , we 'll sit down together . brad : what do you think ? ashley : well , it 's just strange , you know ? it 's really strange . brad : what is ? ashley : we 've been apart for a really long time , and now to make it official , it 's ... brad : it 's time , ash . ashley : yeah . brad : listen , abby 's gon na be down any second , and you 've already made your feelings about my personal life crystal clear . ashley : no , i do n't want to argue . i do n't want to argue with you . i mean , we have more important things to concentrate on , like how to celebrate our daughter 's birthday . brad : well , at least that 's one thing we wo n't be fighting about . ashley : oh , do you have to go there ? i mean , you 're the one that wants to rush this divorce so you can date victoria , right ? brad : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : oh , trust me , jack . i 'm not worried about newman 's new line . even if it performs well , i know what jabot has in the works . jack : and you like what you 've seen ? kay : oh , yes , indeed , i do . ( chuckles ) all those new television and print ads -- wonderful . i expect some great things from the company this quarter . and i do n't want you resting on your laurels . that includes you . jill : mother , do n't worry . we intend to keep up our momentum well into the new year when we launch our own new line . kay : my thoughts exactly . and on that note , i 'm going upstairs , read this report and , uh , good night . jack : good night , katherine . jill : good night , mother . kay : good night , children . jack : what ? jill : well , you and katherine might not be nervous about tomorrow , but i am . jack : well , do n't be . just relax . jill : jack , what if beauty of nature is a huge hit ? jack : it wo n't be . jill : how do you know that ? jack : i just know . jill : okay , come clean . usually you 're foaming at the mouth when there 's the slightest chance that victor may beat you . but look at you , all casual . now why is that ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : what 's in the bag ? nick : it 's for you . phyllis : what is it ? nick : well , why do n't you open it up and find out ? it 's harmless . i promise . phyllis : brownies . nick : double chocolate chip . phyllis : why ? nick : well , that night when we were working on the web site , you ate every dessert i ordered . i did n't get one . so i figured you must really like chocolate . phyllis : well , you know , chocolate gets you through the night . you know ... nick : well , it 's my little way of saying thank you . i appreciate your help . daniel can help you finish them off . is he around ? phyllis : uh , no . he 's -- he 's out with a friend . nick : how 's he doing ? phyllis : you really want to know ? nick : i asked . phyllis : um ... well , i mean , he 's okay ... now . it 's ... been -- been tough . but the kids at school are finally accepting him . i mean , it 's been really , really rough ... on him . you know , changing schools and , um ... anyway , he 's doing a lot of community service , talking to -- to kids about underage drinking and -- and , um , the repercussions . phyllis : here . nick : oh , thanks . i 'm glad to hear it . phyllis : yeah . so , um , how 's the web site going ? nick : it 's running great . but that has n't stopped some people from giving me a hard time for enlisting your services . phyllis : oh , i figured you 'd have to deal with that . nick : i guess it 's to be expected . everyone 's so anxious for the launch tomorrow . i keep telling them there 's no reason to worry . phyllis : i get the feeling you 've been telling yourself that , too . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( laughs ) kevin : okay , so do either of you care to tell me why you 're both grinning from ear to ear ? lauren : um , scott will fill you in . scott : ( laughs ) oh , what , you 're leaving already ? lauren : yeah , i 'm gon na go by the coffeehouse and get a couple of cappuccinos for michael and me and then just head home . kevin : oh , hey , we , uh , we closed early tonight . lauren : really ? kevin : but you know what ? mac 's still there . i 'm sure she 'll open up for one of our favorite customers . lauren : okay , i 'll go by . anyway , honey , congratulations . scott : thanks . lauren : i 'm so happy for you . it 's great . scott : thank you . lauren : good - bye , kev . kevin : good - bye , laur . ( laughs ) so are you gon na tell me what 's happened or do i have to drag this out of you ? scott : kevin , you 're not gon na believe this , but somebody actually wants to publish my novel . kevin : get out . are you serious ? scott : dude , i got the signed contract to prove it . kevin : man , that is fantastic . scott : ( laughs ) kevin : well , here is to a great day . scott : all right . you know what , though ? looks like i 'm not the only one having a great day . kevin : just a regular day at work . nothing spectacular happened . scott : just with mackenzie . kevin : with mackenzie . you know what ? going into business with her is the best decision i have ever made . finally , something is going right for me . mmm . ahh . i just wish i could say the same for the rest of my family . [ scene_break ] gloria : i 'm sorry , michael . i ca n't help you . michael : oh , you 're sure about that ? gloria : of course i am . do n't you look at me like that ! i 'm not the one who bailed tom out of jail . michael : that does n't mean you were n't involved in some way . gloria : all i want is for that horrible man to be out of our lives . michael : he would 've been if that mystery woman had n't showed up with the cash to set him loose . now are you absolutely certain you know nothing about jennifer mitchell ? gloria : michael , i just told you , i -- michael : i know what you told me , but i do n't believe you . if you 're lying to me , if you know anything -- absolutely anything -- about jennifer mitchell , you may be partly responsible for what happened to lauren , and she could still be in danger because of you . now you think about that ... and perhaps it 'll jog what little memory you do have . [ scene_break ] mac : what do you mean , you think i 'm `` it `` ? tom : you may be the only person who can get through to kevin , make him see that he should lend his old man a hand . mac : he does n't have any money to give you . tom : i do n't want money . i need his help . my freedom is on the line here . now look , we both know that i 'm no saint , but ... to lock me up for a crime i did n't do ? no . that is n't right . mac : what does kevin have to do with it ? tom : kevin knows the truth . he knows who set me up . and i 'm ... i 'm thinking he may have talked to you about it . mac : you know , he bar -- he barely mentioned it . i really think that -- tom : mackenzie ... just hear me out . okay ? thank you . i 'm innocent . i have n't done drugs since i was a kid . now all i 'm asking for ... tom : i 'm just askin ' for somebody to believe in me ... the way you did with my son after all the trouble that he was in . mac : now comes the part where you tell me how you 're a changed man . tom : i have a chance ... at some real happiness in this life . now i know what you 've heard about me . but , mackenzie , that stuff was n't mine . it was n't . i do n't know anything about crystal meth . i have never done it . i sure as hell do n't know how to make it . mac : then why did the police find those chemicals in your belongings ? tom : because michael baldwin planted them there . now he 's got it in for me . he wants to punish me for things i did a long time ago , when he and his brother were kids . and i will admit , i was ... i was a terrible father to kevin . but my boy ... i mean , he 's grown up , he 's -- he 's made something of himself . he 's become a real decent person . now to -- to let michael drag him into this , to force him to lie ... to send an innocent man to prison , his own father ? that 's the real crime . and i do n't want kevin to have to live with that burden . mac : i 've heard what you have to say . but i 'm not the one that you beat up and locked in a closet . however kevin wants to deal with you , that is his decision . and i do n't think that i should get in the middle of it . tom : mackenzie -- mac : i 'd really like you to leave , please . tom : i 'm being honest with you here . i 'm being completely honest with you . now what is it gon na take ? tell me . what 's it gon na take ? 'cause i 'm not leaving here -- i 'm not leaving here until you believe in me . [ scene_break ] brad : ash , if you wan na argue about victoria , we can . ashley : not particularly . brad : good . so what 's the deal with abby 's party ? ashley : i 've taken care of everything . we 're all set . brad : great . thank you . i know she 'll have a ball . ashley : yeah . well , i had a really good time putting it together . brad : i appreciate you taking care of it . ashley : my pleasure . i know how frantic you 've been , getting ready for the big rollout tomorrow . brad : yeah , well , frantic is definitely the word . ashley : yeah ? so you all set ? brad : yeah . ashley : mm . well ... from one enemy to another ... good luck . brad : thanks , ash . that 's , uh , very gracious of you . i know there are certain people who will remain nameless that are hoping we 'll fall flat on our faces . but i 'll tell you , i have a pretty darn good feeling about tomorrow . [ scene_break ] jack : actually , there 's no mystery to it . i just do n't think this beauty of nature line is going to be the great success everyone else does . jill : based on what ? jack : based on facts . newman rushed this line to market . you and i both know how long it takes to launch a line of this magnitude . they left little margin for error . the first thing goes wrong , the whole house of cards comes tumbling down . jill : you seem to be counting on that . jack : well , let 's just call it an educated hope . jill : why , jack ? what have you done ? jack : sweetheart , you ask too many questions . just relax , enjoy the ride . i know i will . jill : you listen to me . i am the c.e.o . of jabot cosmetics . anything that happens affects my company -- jack : okay , settle down , settle down . actually , it is n't technically anything i 've done . we owe phyllis for this little piece of handiwork . jill : go on . jack : it seems the folks at newman were having some serious problems with their web site . nicholas , not knowing who to call -- jill : called phyllis ? jack : and phyllis spent the whole night on the newman computer system . jill : oh , my god . i can not believe that -- they know that phyllis works for us . what the devil were they thinking ? phyllis should never have gone over there in the first place . jack : actually , phyllis did n't want to . i talked her into it . jill : jack ... jack : how could she not go there ? full and complete access to the newman computer system ? it 's a golden opportunity . jill : oh , my god . are you telling me that phyllis sabotaged their program ? jack : well , let 's just call it an early christmas present to the folks at newman from their friends at jabot . [ scene_break ] nick : phyllis , i 'm not worried about you working on the web site . phyllis : good . nick : but it would make me feel better if you gave me some reassurance -- phyllis : oh , okay . i know what this is about . you come here bearing gifts , and then you accuse me of doing something dirty . nick : i put my faith in you . when cassie died , you told me to let you know if there was anything you could ever do for me . i assumed that meant we could trust each other . phyllis : you can trust me . why do n't you believe that ? nick : you work for the competition . there 's a lot of history between newman and jabot . phyllis : so i work for the competition . automatically , i would do something underhanded ? nick : i want to believe that you did n't , but just in case , i have to ask . did you leave some little time bomb that 's scheduled to go off sometime tomorrow ? phyllis : no , no . i did n't do anything to the web site . you can rest easy . this is the coolest day of my life . nick : you being straight with me ? phyllis : i did n't do anything to the web site . you have my solemn promise . nick : all right , thanks . i hated even having to ask . phyllis : mm - hmm . but you asked anyway . nick : that 's that whole newman vs. jabot thing . it 's easy to get sucked in . phyllis : yeah , too bad it has to be like that . nick : well , i 'm hoping things will be different in the future . phyllis : right . you think they can be different ? nick : i do . it 's one of the reasons i came back . i 'm going to change things . i 'm gon na make it a better place to work . phyllis : wow . how unvictor - like of you . nick : oh , do n't get me wrong . my father 's a hell of a leader . he has a real gift for business . but i also know that he 's had to run over a lot of people through the years to accomplish some of the things he 's accomplished . victoria and i do n't wan na be like that . phyllis : oh . i 'm surprised to hear you say that . nick : why , because of what happened last year ? phyllis : yeah . you were determined to get back at your dad . nick : i let vengeance run my life ... and what did it get me ? no peace , no satisfaction . and you warned me that that was gon na happen . but i did n't listen . i 'm not gon na be that guy again . that 's why i came here , to square things with you . because i figured if you and i can trust each other , anyone can . [ scene_break ] jill : i can not believe that you let phyllis mess around with newman 's web site . do you know how easily that could come back to haunt us ? jack : i 'm sure phyllis was very good at covering her tracks . besides , we 're talking about computers here . servers break down , sites crash . jill : that is not the point . this is so far over the line , i do n't even know where to start . is this really what you think of me ? jack : wait a minute . what are we talking about now ? jill : you have so little faith in me running jabot that you have to resort to nasty little tricks . jack : this has no reflection on the job i think you 're doing . jill : then why do n't you let me do my job ? why are you always butting in ? jack : nobody 's butting in . jill : oh , the hell you are n't . my god , you hire people , you make important decisions and then you tell me after the fact . jack , you have to let me be able to function , or the company will suffer . or maybe that 's what you want . jack : okay , now you 've really lost me . jill : tell me the truth . are you trying to get rid of me ? jack : do n't be ridiculous . jill : then prove it . you tell phyllis to go back and undo what she did . jack : sweetheart , it 's a little late for that now . jill : no . phyllis is a very clever woman , okay ? she 's more than clever . she can find a way . jack : you think about this . are you sure this is what you want ? jill : it most definitely is . 'cause this is not the way we 're gon na play the game . and i 'm sure my mother would agree with me . get the message ? jack : okay . you win . [ scene_break ] kevin : man , how cool is this ? my roommate is gon na be a famous author . scott : yeah , well , you know , i 'm not gon na start spending my money until the book 's finished and the check 's in my hand . kevin : smart man . ( telephone rings ) kevin : mm . literary department . michael : kevin ? kevin : hey , mikey , what 's up ? michael : uh , lauren left me a note saying she was going to see scott . kevin : uh , yeah , she 's , uh , she 's already come and gone . michael : oh , i thought she 'd be back by now . kevin : she said she was gon na go to the coffeehouse . do n't worry , big brother . i 'm sure she 'll be home soon . michael : oh , thanks , kevin . bye . [ scene_break ] mac : you seem sincere . maybe you 're telling the truth . maybe you were set up . tom : i 'm telling you , mackenzie , michael planted that stu -- lauren : mac , what 's going on ? tom : the lady and i were just having a little polite conversation . lauren : are you all right ? mac : i 'm fine . he just wants me to convince kevin to help him somehow . lauren : okay . i want you to walk out the back door and you go to the gray sedan in the parking lot and you tell my bodyguards what 's going on in here . tom : all right , now , now , now , lauren , there 's no reason to frighten the lady . lauren : go to the car ! tom : we are n't finished here , are we ? lauren : oh , yes , you are . come on . we 're getting out of here . tom : nobody is goin ' anywhere . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) kevin : hey , so are you gon na tell me how much you 're gettin ' paid or what ? scott : you want me to spot you some rent money or something ? kevin : hi , mom . what brings you to our neck of the woods ? gloria : oh , do i need a reason to visit my son ? hello , scott . scott : oh , hi , mrs. abbott . must be our night for mothers . gloria : oh , yeah , lauren was here ? scott : mm - hmm . kevin : yeah , yeah , you just missed her . gloria : oh . scott : well , i 'm gon na go work in my room for awhile . scott : all right , buddy . keep those magical words flowing . scott : ah , yes . it was nice seeing you , mrs. abbott . gloria : nice seeing you , too , scott . i 'm sorry to just show up like this , kevin . kevin : uh , you 're not looking well , mom . is everything all right ? is it the stress with tom or ... gloria : now why would you say that ? did your brother say something to you ? kevin : about ? gloria : now i just came from michael , and he practically accused me of -- kevin : accused you of what ? gloria : never mind . he 's probably just upset . you know , lauren being ... poisoned ... postponing the wedding . which is why i 'm here . kevin : uh , okay , i 'm not following . gloria : were you able to take care of that little bookkeeping problem we discussed ? kevin : `` little bookkeeping problem , `` mom ? hiding 80 grand -- do you know how difficult that was ? gloria : kevin , did you do it ? has it been handled ? kevin : i can not believe what that scum -- my father -- has driven you to . deceiving your husband -- the man that you love -- gloria : just tell me that i do n't have anything to worry about . that 's all i want to hear . kevin : yeah , yeah , for now . but how long do you think that 's gon na last ? tom will not stop putting the screws to you until you put a stop to this , for good . [ scene_break ] tom : mackenzie , tell lauren it does n't have to be this way . we were just starting to get somewhere . lauren : oh , listen , you jerk . what are you trying to do , bully mackenzie so you can get to kevin ? and you think i 'm gon na walk away ? that 's not gon na happen . she does n't want you here . none of us want you here ! do n't you get that ? ! michael : what the hell 's goin ' on ? lauren : now move out of my way ! ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] ashley : okay , so you have everything you need for tonight ? abby : uh - huh . ashley : okay . this is the plan for tomorrow . i am going to pick you up as soon as school lets out , and we 're going straight to the coffeehouse . abby : great . ashley : ( laughs ) abby : daddy . brad : mm - hmm . abby : i know you have a really busy day tomorrow , but you 're gon na be there for my birthday party , right ? brad : of course i am . abby : cross your heart , hope to die ? brad : cross my heart , hope to die , i promise . ashley : okay . so ... you have a good night , and i 'll see you tomorrow . all right ? brad : what is it , honey ? abby : well , i was just thinking mom could come home with us . that way , when i wake up on my birthday , we 'd all be together like we used to when we were a family . brad : listen , sweetie , we are still a family . all right ? it 's just that mommy does n't live with us anymore . abby : i know . but i wish she did . ashley : okay . tomorrow morning ... as soon as i wake up , i 'm calling you . and i 'm gon na wish you the happiest birthday ever . brad : and then before you know it , we 'll all be together at your party . ashley : i love you . i love you , i love you , i love you . i love you so much , honey . abby : i love you , too ... mom . [ scene_break ] nick : well , i should get going . phyllis : okay . nick : i need to get home . ( doorbell rings ) phyllis : just a second . jack : hey , gorgeous . phyllis : hey . jack : how are you ? what took you so long to get to the door ? nicholas . nick : jack . i was just leaving . jack : well , do n't leave on my account . nick : no , it 's gettin ' late . i got ta go . thanks for the talk . phyllis : sure . jack : so what 's that about ? cozying up to the enemy now ? phyllis : nick came by to thank me . he brought me brownies . jack : really ? well , i would n't eat any of them . i 'm sure he 's gon na want 'em back once the newman web site crashes and burns tomorrow . phyllis : do you want a drink ? jack : come on . you 're killin ' me here . you got into the newman web site . i wan na know what you did . i want details . phyllis : jack , i talk about computers all day long . do n't we have something better to do with our time ? [ scene_break ] kevin : now you can see for yourself what i 've done . these records show that the money john allocated for your use went to wedding expenses . gloria : honey , you 're a genius . kevin : $ 80,000 ? mom , did you really give him that much ? gloria : of course not . kevin : well , then where did it all go ? gloria : some of it went for wedding expenses . kevin : okay , but not that much . you still owe a bundle . gloria : all right . bags and shoes and designer outfits -- it adds up . kevin : it still boggles the mind , mom , how you blew through all that cash . gloria : all right , all right . but this makes it look like i paid the wedding vendors for their services , right ? kevin : yeah . now what are you gon na do when those bills are due and your account is tapped out ? gloria : i 'll worry about that when the time comes . kevin : well , i guess you know i had to be pretty creative here -- gloria : i know , i know . but this looks legitimate , right ? kevin : on the surface , yeah . but there is no guarantee that if john 's accountant goes through that with a fine - tooth comb ... gloria : he could figure it out . kevin : mm - hmm . who knows ? i did the best i could , but you are way over the top on your spending . gloria : all right . kevin , i had my reasons . kevin : all right . okay . fine . what 's done is done . but this is your problem from now on because i 'm not doing this again . that 's it . gloria : well , let 's just hope that i wo n't need you to . kevin : no , no , no , there is no hoping about it , mom . you 're not hearing me . not doing it again . done . gloria : i understand . kevin : yeah , and another thing . i was happy to help you out of this little jam , but i 'm pretty sure that most of that money went right into tom 's pocket , which means that i was helping him . do you know how sick that makes me ? gloria : no one will ever know . i promise you that . kevin : fine . well , whatever happens , just keep my name out of it , 'cause the last thing i want is for mr. abbott to know that i helped you cheat him . gloria : i was n't trying to cheat him . kevin : yeah , yeah , i know . you were stuck in a bind . blah , blah , blah . you ca n't keep cheating your husband , mom . you 're gon na get caught . gloria : yeah . gloria : thank you , kevin . kevin : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] tom : hey , there 's no need to get all heated here , mike . we 're just having a little talk , that 's all . michael : what happened ? what was going on ? oh ! aah ! ( groans ) lauren : you son of a bitch ! tom : get back where you belong . lauren : aah ! michael : aah ! lauren : no ! michael ! michael : you had to come back ! you had to come back ! lauren : michael , stop it ! michael : you had to come back ! lauren : michael ! [ next_on ] ashley : jack 's hoping that the newman rollout is going to crash and burn . jack : that does have kind of a nice ring to it . victoria : no matter what happens , i wo n't blame you . nick : but i will . tom : why do n't you write me one of those babies ? gloria : why do n't you go to hell ?	lauren feels that now that the book is a go ' , she should be able to get more details about it . scott tells her that he would like to keep that secret until he has spoken to brenda about this . `` she has no idea that i even submitted it for publishing . she is very private mom and i do n't know how she is going to feel about this . `` lauren assures him that when she finds out that she is going to be a celebrity she will not care that scott put the manuscript out without her knowledge . michael has a feeling that his mother knows what happened with tom 's bail and she is n't telling . `` gloria ! does the name , jennifer mitchell ' mean anything to you , `` he asks . she tells him no ' . she denies having any knowledge of this person or how tom 's bail got paid . he feels that she is lying and warns her that this person has been helping tom hurt lauren and that if anything should happen to her , she will be sorry . jack comes to the chancellor mansion smug . the newman launch is going to happen the next day , but he is confident that it will not be a success . jill wants to know how he knows that . he says at first that he has no idea of anything that may happen , but later admits to jill that phyllis had her hands on the newman website , in their offices all night . jill panics . she wants to win against the newman 's but not like this . she feels that jack does n't believe in her skill as ceo . he keeps doing underhanded tricks to get one over on newman and that takes away her chance at doing her job . she orders him to get over to phyllis and make her repair whatever damage that she has done before anything happens . jill warns that her mother will not be happy if she finds out that jack and phyllis did this . tom has got mackenzie trapped in the coffeehouse . she asks him to leave repeatedly as she does n't think that she should get involved in tom 's issue with kevin . tom will not leave . he wants mackenzie to promise that she will help him get kevin to help him with his frame up . lauren shows up hoping to get a coffee before the place closes . she gets angry when she sees tom there bullying mackenzie . she shouts at him to get out of there as no one wants him there . that is when michael shows up and rushes to the group . tom tells michael that nothing is wrong and not to get excited , but that is just a ruse to get his guard down . the first chance that tom gets , he punches michael knocking him to the ground . lauren attacks him next as mackenzie watches .
michael : sitting in the grand jury room all day was not my idea of a good time . lauren : yeah , well , does having guests sound like a good time ? michael : guests ? lauren : yes , yes , your mother wanted to take your mind off of work , so she planned a little dinner party -- nothing too fancy . michael : i ca n't believe you want company so soon after you had a baby . lauren : actually , i think it 'll be good for me . michael : no , you know , you just had a baby and i know you 're exhausted . we can cancel . just cancel , please , cancel . lauren : look , your mother wants to do something nice , okay ? i could n't say no to a home - cooked meal . michael : a home - cooked meal ? gloria : okay , you two , dinner 's almost ready . [ scene_break ] woman : do n't look now , but the hottest guy just walked in . colleen : okay , you say that like five times a day . woman : i do not . he 's , uh , getting his coat checked . colleen : and i care because ? woman : because i heard him say he 's eating at the bar . colleen : i have a boyfriend , remember ? woman : so ? its okay to look , just do n't touch . [ scene_break ] kay : well , it looks like you 're going out . jill : that 's right . kay : with mr. bardwell ? kay : do n't start . jill : i thought you liked william . kay : i do . jill : then what 's your problem ? kay : my problem is you have a son who is in desperate need of parental guidance . jill : billy is out with friends . i do n't expect him back till very late . kay : well , i hope he 's not out gambling away more money that he does n't have . jill : katherine , katherine , i have spoken to billy and i have the situation under control . now please get off my back . kay : he is headed down a very dangerous path . jill : i have heard this lecture before and it 's getting old . kay : fine ! but do n't say i did n't warn you . jill : i 'm so glad i 'm going out tonight . because frankly , i am in need of a lot less parental guidance . [ scene_break ] michael : welcome , welcome ! phyllis : hey ! something for the new mommy . lauren : thank you , that 's so sweet . what is it ? ooh , body lotion and bubble bath ! honey ! nick : also for you . lauren : they 're beautiful . nick : i picked 'em out just for you . michael : let me take that . lauren : look , i know we did n't have the most pleasant conversation last time we spoke to phyllis . michael : but you wrong about drucilla phyllis : hey , hey , hey , do n't start . i 'm not wrong about drucilla . okay ? do n't start with me . because , uh , if you ruin everything , do n't think i wo n't tell lauren that you started it . michael : okay , but you are an infuriating person . phyllis : takes one to know one . [ scene_break ] jill : do n't you have anything better to do than stare at me , katherine ? kay : well , i am in my own living room and you are in front of me . ( doorbell rings ) jill : feel free to be in one of your other 26 rooms . kay : esther ? esther : yeah , i 'll get it . oh , mr. bardwell , my , how handsome you look this evening . will : thank you , esther . esther : come in , please . jill : right on time . will : you look lovely . jill : oh , you 're so good for my ego . will : mrs. chancellor . kay : always a pleasure , william . jill : do n't wait up . kay : oh , not a chance . esther and i are going out ourselves . jill : really , where ? kay : well , we 're going to grab a quick bite and then we 're off to a performance of `` the tempest . `` esther : mm - hmm . it 's the premiere of an amateur shakespeare troupe . will : well , that sounds like fun . kay : i certainly hope so . i 've been disappointed in so much of what i have seen lately . will : well , you never know . you might discover the next richard burton or , um , lawrence olivier . jill : you know what ? we really should go , if we wan na make our reservation . [ scene_break ] colleen : 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 professor . i have a boyfriend . i have a boyfriend . professor korbel : hi . victoria : hi , nice to see you . [ scene_break ] esther : mrs. c. ? kay : yes , esther , what is it ? esther : if you want to skip the play , i 'll understand . kay : why would i want to skip the play ? esther : because it 's gon na be a late night . kay : oh , esther , dear , i have been known to stay up past 10 : 00 once or twice in my lifetime . esther : well , i 'm worried about you . kay : why ? esther : because you have n't been sleeping well lately . kay : how would you know that ? esther : i heard you moaning last night . kay : well , i would love to say that i had a man in bed , but ... the truth is , uh ... yes , yes , i 'm still having those bad dreams . esther : do you remember what they were about ? kay : oh , you know , sort of fuzzy . but you are right . i really think you are . i mean ... how you thought those bad dreams are triggered by those distressful fights that jill and i have been having over billy . esther : i can relate to that . jill 's given me plenty of nightmares over the years . [ scene_break ] michael : i ca n't believe that woman 's loose in our kitchen . lauren : really ? michael : i mean , she does n't know what a saucepan is . lauren : are you okay ? michael : i 'm being serious . this woman 's never cooked a meal in her life . are you sure you 're really up for this ? lauren : well , of course , you know me , i love a good party . michael : i just do n't want to see you wearing yourself out even more . lauren : honey , i 'll be fine . better when the food is served . michael : i wonder when it will be . jana : it was so sweet of you to include me , kevin . kevin : well , why would n't i include you ; you 're my girlfriend now . wherever i go , you go . jana : attached at the hip now , are we ? kevin : hey , there 's an idea . jana : oh . gloria : lauren , lauren , please , could you come help me with the appetizer ? lauren : sure . kevin : hey , guys . phyllis : hey . nick : hey . so , uh , tell me , how 's its been with a new baby in the house ? kevin : uh , well , uh , no offense to my new nephew , but , uh , jana and i are actually gon na look for a place of our own . nick : that 's cool . phyllis : good , good , very cool . congratulations . jana : thank you . kevin : thanks . nick : what part of town ? jana : well , we 're actually still looking . we 've been scouring the classifieds . kevin : yeah . hopefully , we 'll find something soon . jana : yeah . nick : you will . gloria : okay , everyone ! here we go ! please , everyone , sit down . michael : everything 's set . gloria : and i must say that this was inspired by me hearing that lauren and phyllis love middle eastern food . phyllis : oh , that 's true , we do . lauren : yes , we do . phyllis : yeah . kevin : what is it ? gloria : oh , a little secret recipe i found on the internet . phyllis : oh , uh , yeah , that 's humus , right ? gloria : that 's humus . exactly right ! it 's a garlic humus with pita bread . and then we 'll be moving on to lemon chicken , exotically seasoned vegetables and dill rice . phyllis : mmm . lauren : sounds good . nick : that does sound good . jana : i love humus . gloria : well , come on ! kevin : will i ? lauren : yes , kev , there is life beyond peanut butter . gloria : come on , everybody , dig in ! phyllis : okay , i do n't mind if i do . lauren : okay . kevin : so when did mom start making middle eastern food ? michael : when did she start making any food ? phyllis : wow . nick : what ? what ? phyllis : wow . gloria : what ? what , phyllis ? phyllis : it ... that 's , um ... that 's , uh , got , um , some garlic . gloria : what ? ! michael : how much garlic did you put in this ? ! gloria : one clove ! michael : are you sure it was just one clove ? gloria : well , it was pretty big . lauren : that 's not one clove . that 's an entire head . [ fen crying ] gloria : oh , i 'll get him . lauren : no , no , i 'll go . michael : please , let me help you . lauren : no , he 's hungry . he needs me . gloria : all right , forgive the goof . i 'm sorry . the main course is coming up . but garlic is good for you . nick : i 'm sure it 's fine . phyllis : it was fine . it was ... it was good . michael : oh i hope she remembers to take the feathers off the chicken . nick : i do n't do humus . [ scene_break ] colleen : and for how many people ? jill : hello , victoria . victoria : oh , hi , jill . jill : hi . victoria : hi . professor korbel : why does that man look familiar ? victoria : oh , well , you 've probably seen him on the news . professor korbel : yeah ? who is he ? victoria : that 's william bardwell , the district attorney . professor korbel : oh . will : there you go . jill : thank you . will : excuse me . jill : thanks . will : thank you . i am so delighted that you could join me tonight . jill : well , you owed me dinner at the club . i just had no idea you 'd pay up so soon . will : i always pay my debts . if you do n't believe me , you can run a credit check . jill : i 'll take your word for it . will : i 'll tell you one thing , i really need this . jill : what ? will : the company of a beautiful woman , a good dinner , some down time . jill : yeah , you do seem a little wound up . i mean , in a good way . will : have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to fall right into place ? jill : not lately . will : its like -- it 's like the planets are aligned just right . jill : oh , that 's right , you 've been busy with the grand jury all day -- that carmen mesta murder . will : yeah . jill : how 's that going ? will : that remains to be seen . i 'd rather talk about you . how was your day ? jill : let 's just say i 'm real glad it 's over . will : well , technically , it 's not over yet . jill : believe me , i need this as much as you do . will : you mentioned there was some conflict between you and your mother . jill : yeah , unfortunately . but i 'm not gon na bore you with my problems . will : you could read me the phone book and i would n't be bored . jill : well , you are just full of it tonight , are n't you ? colleen : so , have you guys decided on dinner yet ? victoria : um ... the special 's fine , i think . yeah . professor korbel : make it two . colleen : sounds good . victoria : thank you . colleen : um , victoria , where 's my dad ? victoria : oh , he 's working late tonight . colleen : okay . i 'm kinda surprised you did n't tell me that you were having dinner with victoria . professor korbel : when ? colleen : oh , when i saw you at the coffeehouse this afternoon ? professor korbel : well , i did n't know . after i saw you , i phoned victoria to see if she 'd be willing to work with me on the fundraiser for the fine arts museum . victoria : and since i was already here and i had the free time , i , um , thought we might discuss it over dinner . colleen : oh , you guys are working together ? that 's great . victoria : yeah . professor korbel : so ... let 's get to work . [ scene_break ] nick : well , the chicken looks good . michael : i 'd reserve my opinion till you 've had a taste . nick : okay . phyllis : oh , fen is so cute ! he is so adorable ! lauren : even though he has really bad aim . phyllis : i know . lauren : sit down and enjoy . gloria : you got a plate right there . i made it . lauren : you did ? that 's so sweet . nick : here you go , darlin ' . lauren : oh , thank you . gloria : that 's so sweet . that 's so sweet . nick : i try . lauren : thanks . all right , let 's just hope this baby sleeps so we can enjoy dinner . gloria : bon appétit , everybody ! jana : it looks wonderful , gloria . michael : mm . mmm . gloria : what ? kevin : um , no , um ... i - i think you may have overcooked the rice a little bit , unless -- unless -- unless it 's supposed to be this sticky ? gloria : oh . what about the chicken ? lauren : well ... phyllis : um , hey , uh , it 's the thought that counts . gloria : is it all terrible ? jana : well , you know , it 's very brave to try something new , especially for company . gloria : thank you very much , jana . michael , come on , how 's the chicken ? michael : when i was in prison , you could get shanked for a meal like this . i had a rubber ducky when i was a kid . i just used to chew on that . that reminds me of that now . lauren : well , he still chews on his rubber ducky . nick : wow , um ... this is truly awful . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry , phyllis : okay , just eat . no , he likes it . he likes it . nick : it was a good effort . gloria : just say it a little bit louder , nick . i admit it . i 'm sorry i ruined the meal . michael : it 's really , really bad . phyllis : listen , listen , i have made things for nick that have sent him to the hospital . right ? nick : right the moussaka was ... phyllis : my moussaka was horrid . michael : you know , i have an idea , i will go and get us all take - out . phyllis : yet ! lauren : yet ! whoo - hoo ! nick : i will come with you . michael : thank you , nick . phyllis : gina 's lasagna michael : you 're reading my mind . nick : i 'm buying . michael : yeah , well , gloria .. phyllis : bye , baby . nick : bye , wife . lauren : i 'm gon na help you throw out this food . gloria : i am so sorry . i wanted to do was a nice dinner but instead it was a disaster . now what am i gon na do ? kevin : go have jana write down her detox diet . i 'll make a copy for everybody . gloria : i heard that , young man . phyllis : you said that out loud . kevin : i said it pretty loud . [ scene_break ] woman : i 'll get that right away for you . will : thanks , i 'm starved . jill : not bad . [ scene_break ] victoria : so , um , how does black tie sound ? professor korbel : like the price just went up 50 bucks . victoria : oh , no , more like $ 100 . nothing wrong with that . professor korbel : no . victoria : um , i was thinking , uh ... how about a silent auction ? professor korbel : i love it . victoria : yeah , and i 'm sure that we can get some of the local galleries to donate some artwork . professor korbel : you 've done this before , have n't you ? victoria : what have i done ? or fundraisers . victoria : yes , well , something about the name `` newman `` inspires people to , uh , call on you for help . [ scene_break ] jill : i read about the australian wine country . now there is a trip i would love to take . will : yeah . i vacationed there . jill : mmm ? will : years ago . jill : in australia ? will : yeah , and new zealand . um , you can get a break from work here . jill : really ? will : yeah . of course , it 's ... so much more enjoyable when you have someone to share it with . jill : whoa , if that 's an invitation , i accept . [ scene_break ] colleen : how is everything ? victoria : oh , it 's delicious . speaking of which , um , food ? should we do , uh ... a sit down , buffet ? professor korbel : whatever inspires the greatest level of philanthropy . victoria : aha ! the way to a man 's wallet is through his stomach . professor korbel : i 'm sorry , was there something else , colleen ? colleen : oh , no , just , um ... let me know if you need anything . [ scene_break ] jana : so when are you due , phyllis ? phyllis : thanksgiving , around thanksgiving . jana : oh , what a lovely time to bring a new baby into the world . phyllis : yeah , i know . jana : well , look , if you ever need a sitter , i 'm an expert at changing nappies . phyllis : good . kevin : better you than me . phyllis : yeah , well , i 'll keep you in mind . jana : oh , please do . gloria : listen , uh , can i get anybody anything to tide over ? kevin : no ! no ! gloria : cheese crackers ? phyllis : no , thank you , no . no , it 's -- we 're good . we 'll wait for the guys . lauren : what do you want to do with this ? gloria : you know , honey , why do n't you just give it to me and go and visit with your guests . lauren : no ... lauren : what you doing ? lauren : oh , there goes the baby . gloria : please , let me go take care of the baby lauren . lauren : no , what are you gon na do ? break him too ? forget it ! [ scene_break ] michael : great , thank you . nick : eight ? leftovers ? michael : phyllis counts for two . nick : i 'm gon na tell her you said that . michael : do n't tell her i said that . victoria : oh , would you excuse me for a moment ? my brother 's here and i 'd like to say a quick hello to him . professor korbel : sure . victoria : all right , i 'll be right back . nick : here comes trouble . victoria : that 's right . that 's me . michael : oh , should i run for cover ? nick : maybe . victoria : what ? nick : hey ! michael : she 's right . nick : sisters can be such a pain . victoria : yeah . [ scene_break ] professor korbel : well , this is the most attentive service i 've ever had . colleen : it 's all about the tips . professor korbel : i 'm really glad you introduced me to your stepmother . colleen : yeah , you two seem to get along well . professor korbel : well , we have a lot in common . colleen : well , you connected with jt over music and victoria over art . i have to tell you , though , i never expected that . [ scene_break ] victoria : so aside from the whole dinner fiasco , how 's lauren doing ? michael : well ... it is an adjustment , having a newborn in the home . victoria : but you love it , do n't you ? michael : yeah , all right . i admit that sometimes we just stand over his crib and listen to him breathing . and if he burps , we think he is the cleverest fellow on the planet . victoria : aw . nick : i remember doing that with noah when we first got him home . i mean , we must 've gone through i do n't know how many cameras . victoria : three , one of 'em was mine . nick : sorry . michael : um , excuse me . nick : i 'll pay you back . victoria : oh , right . nick : uh - oh , our friendly neighborhood prosecutor . victoria : oh , joy . nick : so how was it today , testifying in front of the grand jury ? victoria : nerve - wracking . nick : i 'll bet . victoria : you know , the whole thing is such a big mess , but i told the truth . so it 's out of my hands . [ scene_break ] michael : you callous son of a bitch ! jill : michael ! will : well , hello , to you , too , counselor . michael : are you two enjoying yourself ? enjoying your meal ? you 're having a good time , while the winters are sitting at home going through hell because of you ! you should be ashamed of yourself ! jill : stop it . will : this really is n't the time or place , baldwin . michael : oh , i 'm sorry it 's inconvenient for you . what was that all about today ? you terrorized that family . nick : uh - oh . will : if the physical evidence does n't match , the winters have nothing to worry about . michael : why do n't you tell me what you think you have ? will : i have n't arrested anybody yet . i do n't have to reveal anything to you . michael : if you just cared more about justice than another notch on your belt ! jill : michael ! michael : another conviction -- nick : baldwin , baldwin , let 's go . let 's go . michael : have a lovely evening . nick : let 's go . professor korbel : what was that all about ? victoria : opposing counsel in a murder case . professor korbel : oh , carmen mesta ? victoria : yes , mm - hmm . i , uh , i wanted to introduce you to my brother , but maybe another time . professor korbel : sure . victoria : yeah . i have never seen him like that . will : yeah , and he thinks i 'm taking this case too personally ? jill : you know let 's just go . will : yeah , let 's . michael : that was bad , was n't it ? wow . that 's not like me . i did n't mean to lose it like that . i guess this whole thing with the winters ... it 's finally getting to me . nick : i guess so . michael : you know their son devon ? i mean , it 's not bad enough that he just lost his hearing . now he 's got ta deal with this whole horrible situation . and he is frightened out of his mind . i mean , there 's so many things that i hate about this case , but seeing him struggling , trying to handle everything ... that is a big part of it . nick : well , the timing sure is terrible . i mean , you 're having to deal with your premature son and , you know , bringing him home has got ta be tough . michael : i 'm so worried . i 'm worried about fenmore . i 'm worried about lauren . nick : yeah , lauren did n't really seem herself tonight . michael : she 's dead on her feet . i mean , she knows i 'm all involved in this case . and she would never dream of complaining , but she is so overwhelmed . [ scene_break ] gloria : well , i certainly made a mess out of this whole evening . jana : oh , now come on . think of how dull the world would be if everything always went perfectly . gloria : oh , jana , you are so sweet , but you heard lauren . she 's not gon na forgive this . kevin : mom , she 's just strung out . phyllis : yeah , it 's just a -- a case of mother - itis . it 'll calm down when , uh , she gets some sleep -- probably . jana : see ? cheer up . by tomorrow it 'll all be forgotten . gloria : oh . lauren : what will be forgotten ? kevin : mom thinks that you 're all freaked out because she knocked over a stupid card table . lauren : oh , yeah , and woke fen up again ? that would be pretty accurate . gloria : honey , is there anything i can do to make it up to you ? lauren : you know what ? let 's just not talk about it , okay ? kevin : uh , mom , i just remembered we have , uh , that finance report due tomorrow . gloria : no , we do n't . kevin : yeah , yeah , we do . i guess you did n't get the memo , but now it 's due tomorrow . we should skip out . lauren : oh , you do n't have to . kevin : yeah , sure thing , honey . jana : thank you so much for having us , lauren . it was lovely company . lauren : oh . jana : phyllis , it was so nice to see you again . phyllis : good to see you , too . phyllis : are you okay ? lauren : i am now , thanks to kevin . love his mother , i do . phyllis : i know . [ scene_break ] professor korbel : well , if you 'll excuse me , ladies , i 'm going to go check my messages . victoria : sure . colleen : it 's too bad my dad had to work tonight . victoria : yeah , i know . but , um , testifying took a huge chunk out of his day . colleen : i know , i talked to lily on the phone . she said that they 're all pretty messed up . victoria : understandable . the da seems to be all over that family . colleen : i know . i do n't understand it . it 's crazy . victoria : by the way , colleen , your professor said some very nice things about you . colleen : professor korbel ? like what ? victoria : he told me that you 're very organized . colleen : organized ? wow . victoria : well , that 's very important in a research assistant . in fact , adrian said that you are one of the best assistants that he 's ever had . [ scene_break ] michael : it 's gon na be your turn soon , you know ? luckily , you 're a man of experience . nick : yeah , well , it 's been a long time since noah was a newborn . michael : well , let 's hope it 's like riding a bike . nick : you know , being around you and lauren tonight reminded me of all the craziness that goes on when you bring a newborn into the house . i mean , the no sleeping , always -- always worrying if it 's okay or not . michael : it 's amazing . it is amazing how a little person who ca n't even talk can bring two grown - ups to their knees . nick : yeah , but ... i would n't give up being a father for anything . michael : neither would i . phyllis : okay , here you go . here is some tea to calm your nerves . lauren : aw , you 're so sweet . phyllis : ah , no problem . no problem . lauren : i 'm sorry i was snapping . lack of sleep , food and ... phyllis : yeah . lauren : oh , i have not had a good shower since fen was born . phyllis : i know . we understand . we understand . i know . lauren : i should n't have taken it out on gloria . you know , but ... the woman makes me insane sometimes . phyllis : yeah , i know . she -- she tends to go overboard . lauren : and living with her ? phyllis : yeah , i can imagine . lauren : oh ... you can not believe the stuff that she does . i mean , like ... the newspaper comes in the morning , right ? phyllis : right . lauren : she takes it into her room . i ca n't even see the headlines . and orange juice -- it 's always the last of the orange juice and she takes it and does n't even think to replace it . phyllis : right , right , right lauren : i sound like a crazy person , do n't i ? phyllis : ah , completely certifiable . lauren : and you and nick have this to look forward to . phyllis : yeah , thank you , but , no thanks . lauren : seriously , i know she was just trying to help . phyllis : yeah , i guess so . lauren : right ? phyllis : i mean , she 's a mother , too , right ? lauren : yeah , she 's a mother . [ scene_break ] kevin : mom , let 's sit over here . jana : i 'll go check to see to see what there is to make sandwiches with . gloria : thank you , jana . oh , thank you . lauren 's probably thrilled that you came up with that deadline to get me out of there . kevin : mom , you do know it 's not you she 's really mad at . it 's the situation . gloria : honey , i am the situation . kevin : okay do n't get all down on yourself alright ? gloria : maybe i should buy jana 's trailer and move out to the woods away from lauren , and the baby . kevin : mom , can it . gloria : all right , all right , lauren thinks i 'm in it . mr. kim has canceled my ' perfume on the glo ' . kevin : cheer up , okay ? you 're just -- you 're in a funk . gloria : yeah . kevin : it happens to the best of us . gloria : yeah . kevin : things will get better , you 'll see gloria : yeah . [ scene_break ] jill : alone at last will : definitely an improvement . jill : boy , i ca n't get over michael tonight . will : you know , i think we can find better things to talk about than baldwin 's public tantrum . jill : personally , i think talking is highly overrated anyway . will : do ya ? well , i could n't agree more . esther : well , i know the acting was -- jill : katherine ! kay : um , truly , we did n't mean to interrupt . will : ladies . i 'll be on my way . i 'll call you . jill : okay . esther : i 'll be in my room if you need me , mrs. c . jill : what are you doing here ? kay : i live here . jill : i live here , too . how could you embarrass me that way ? kay : i did n't know you were going to be home . for heaven 's sakes , you should 've warned me . jill : well , i should n't have had to . you were supposed to be at the damn play ! kay : oh , please , that was the worst performance of `` the tempest `` i have ever seen ! we had to leave during intermission . jill : great , great , the one night i bring a date back . kay : well , had i known what was going on here , my dear , i would 've stayed and suffered through that lousy performance . and it was a lousy performance . it really was a lousy -- jill : you should 've seen your face . kay : well , my face ? you should 've seen yours . jill : my mother catches me on the couch necking . kay : oh , come on , do n't tell me elizabeth never walked in on you and a date and a got an eyeful . i knew you as a teenager . do n't forget that . jill : well , i guess i still have a wild streak , do n't i ? kay : well , except for the surprise ending , how was your date ? jill : at the club ? it was terrific at the club , except that we had to leave right after we ordered . kay : why on earth would you have to leave ? jill : you are n't the only one determined to kill the mood . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , that was so good . phyllis : yeah , nobody does italian like gina . michael : so , um ... you guys were talking while we were gone ? lauren : yes , some girl talk . phyllis : yeah . michael : uh - huh . lauren : you know ... this and that . michael : well , that must 've done the trick , because you seem very happy . lauren : you know what ? it really did do the trick . 'cause all is forgiven . i feel better . michael : good . nick : you know what ? tonight was great , but , uh , we got ta get out of here . phyllis : mm - hmm . michael : oh ! lauren : you 're not leaving because of me ? nick : no , no . phyllis : no , no , no , m just -- i 'm tired that 's all . lauren : well , next time i promise i 'm gon na be in better spirits . nick : we 're friends . it 's all good . lauren : oh , well , that 's awfully nice , thank you . i appreciate that . michael : i will get the coats ! lauren : all right . phyllis : bye . lauren : okay , all right . nick : thank you . lauren : thank you . phyllis : okay , thanks . yeah , okay , bye . nick : see ya . thanks for having us . michael : do n't trip . have a nice fall . well , that was an eventful evening . lauren : yes . and aside from all that , mrs. lincoln , how was the play ? michael : oh , come on , relax . everything turned out fine . lauren : oh , yeah , i should call your mother i should apologize . michael : no , no , oh , please . this is the first time we 've had the apartment to ourselves since we brought fenmore home . let 's just enjoy it . lauren : i know , i know , but she was really upset . michael : oh , come on . we 'll splash her with a little water , she 'll dissolve right away . you will see , in a few days , she will be back to her old self . we should be fine . lauren : oh , really ? michael : mm - hmm . yes . see ? lauren : okay . i 'm enjoying this , i am . [ scene_break ] jana : so then i bent over to pick it up and he pinches me right on the bum . i mean , can you believe that ? kevin : where is he ? i will knock him out . jana : oh , i can handle blokes like that . trust me , i 've had lots of experience . kevin : well , you probably spent most of your life fighting guys off . jana : i know one guy that i would n't fight off . gloria : aw , you two are so cute . kevin , you are so lucky to have somebody like jana . who knows ... one day i may have another daughter - in - law . kevin : mom ! gloria : uh - huh . oh , my , my , my , maybe the evening is n't a complete loss . kevin : what did you say ? gloria : william ! will : hello , gloria . gloria : hello . will : and , kevin , right ? kevin : yes . hi , nice to see you . gloria : and his beautiful girlfriend , jana . will : oh , jana knows me . gloria : oh . jana : tall , extra shot mocha , no whip , right ? will : see ? gloria : yeah . kevin : well , you know , we should , uh , probably get started on the books , huh ? jana : yeah . kevin : all right , you kids have fun . gloria : so is that why you 're here to have an extra tall , double shot of something or other ? will : no , no , uh , a bite to eat . gloria : oh , so you have n't had dinner yet ? well , neither have i . so please , join me . then i do n't have to eat by myself . will : okay . [ scene_break ] colleen : so finally , my shift is over . my gosh , i thought this night would never end . i am so out of here . professor korbel : this is great . victoria : i think that we made a lot of progress tonight . professor korbel : well , thanks to you . i mean , you 've really got some first- rate ideas . victoria : well , good i 'm glad they work for you . that 's great . professor korbel : oh , no , no , dinner is on me . victoria : thank you , adrian . i 'll get back to you as soon as possible . professor korbel : i look forward to it . victoria : all right , night . good night , colleen . colleen : good night . um , say hi to dad for me . victoria : i will . colleen : all right . professor : i 'd like some more coffee please ? colleen : um , my shift just but i 'll have someone else bring it by . professor korbel : are you in a huge rush ? i was thinking you could join me . colleen : you were ? professor korbel : yeah , those photographs you 've been cataloguing , i have some ideas on how we might simplify the process . colleen : um ... thanks , but you know what ? i better not . i still have to ring out and i have to change my clothes . and i 'm sure that you do n't wan na wait , so it 's okay . professor korbel : i do n't mind . [ scene_break ] gloria : mr. bardwell , you went through that like a truck driver . will : you could tell i was hungry , huh ? yeah , well , look who 's talking . gloria : yeah , that 's true . i was famished . but at least it was my own fault . will : why is that ? gloria : oh , nothing , just a dinner party gone wrong . will : oh , i 'm sorry . gloria : it 's okay . but you must be working very hard if you 're eating this late at night . will : well , like you , my evening did n't go as expected . gloria : i 'm sorry . but i bet your day went well . will : why do you say that ? gloria : well ... whatever happened at the grand jury today sure has michael concerned . will : oh , well ... your son 's a pretty sharp lawyer . he can more than hold his own . gloria : oh , believe me , i know that . [ scene_break ] jana : it looks like your mum 's feeling better . kevin : i think she has a crush on the district attorney . jana : you know , it looks mutual . kevin : uh , listen , i wan na apologize about the weirdness back at the apartment . jana : i 've come to find i 'm going to have to go with the flow if i intend on hanging out with your family . kevin : well , you ai n't seen nothing yet . jana : bring it on ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm glad you decided to come here and not straight home . nick : well , once our little girl gets here , we 're not gon na be able to do this anymore . phyllis : yeah , you know , um , i felt bad for lauren . i guess she 's overwhelmed . the baby cries a lot . she 's totally wiped out . nick : yeah , and it 's our turn next . phyllis : oh , oh , no , no , no , no , no . our child is never gon na cry like that . our child is gon na sleep on schedule and , um , never fuss and never get , you know , cranky . nick : mmm . and i suppose she 's gon na change her own diapers , too ? phyllis : you laugh at me . as for me , i 'm never gon na lose my temper . and i 'm gon na lose my baby weight in a week . nick : of course you will . phyllis : of course i will . absolutely . why are you laughing at me ? it 's not gon na be all sunshine and roses , maybe , but , are you up for this ? nick : i am so up for this . [ scene_break ] lauren : you did n't have to do the dishes . michael : hey , what is a domesticated husband to do ? lauren : aw ... well , all i wan na do is i wan na soak in a bath and i wan na go to sleep . it 's a fantasy . michael : no , i plan on drawing your bath and tucking you in . lauren : are you kidding ? what about the baby ? michael : oh , please . look , i will tuck him in and draw his bath and you 're gon na get those earplugs and you 're gon na let me take care of little fenmore . lauren : do n't you have to be at work early tomorrow ? michael : do n't argue with me , woman . i 'm gon na give my son a bottle and then i am gon na read to him from `` the law review . `` he 'll love it . lauren : he 'll go to sleep ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : you know what ? you 're the greatest . michael : yeah ? [ scene_break ] colleen : thank you . has , um ... anyone told you that you 're a workaholic ? professor korbel : is that how i strike you ? colleen : well , you were just sitting here working with victoria and now you want me to stay so what we can work some more . um , by the way , do i need a notepad so i can write stuff down ? 'cause i can get one from behind the counter , unless you do have a spare computer cleverly stashed up your sleeve ? professor korbel : you know what ? i did n't realize how late it 's gotten . i should go . you should , too . colleen : but i thought that , um ... professor korbel : good night , colleen . [ scene_break ] jill : i thought you 'd gone to bed . kay : um , have you seen that book i was reading ? jill : what book ? kay : ah , here it is , exactly where i put it . well , is it , uh , safe for me to walk around or ... no more surprises around the corner ? jill : i think you made your point . kay : i hope i have . jill : what exactly do you mean ? kay : well , i just hope that you will try to exercise better judgment in the future . jill : you 're talking about when you barged in on william and me ? kay : well , jill , what would 've happened had that been billy that walked in on you instead of me ? jill : billy ? if that had been billy , he would 've said , `` way to go , mom . `` kay : you find this amusing ? jill : oh , do n't be such a prude . besides , billy 's out for the evening . kay : as esther and i were out for the evening . jill : you know what ? you 're right . i 'm sorry . i was n't thinking . kay : oh , jill , you are billy 's mother . what sort of example do you think you 're setting for that boy when you act so irresponsibly ? jill : irresponsibly ? because i was kissing a man ? kay : oh , more than kissing was about to happen . jill : well , if that were the case , katherine , and i 'm not saying that it was , we would 've taken it upstairs . kay : oh , romping around the living room like a dog in heat . jill : a dog -- why are you attacking me this way ? kay : i 'm not attacking you . jill : the hell you 're not ! kay : it 's just that you get caught up in the moment where men are concerned . jill : what ? ! kay : it 's true ! you never stop to think of how your actions affect others . jill : where the hell do you get off talking to me this way ? kay : history , history , history speaks for itself . jill : what history ? kay : oh , you having an affair with my husband ? jill : oh , no ! oh , not that again ! that happened decades ago ! why are you dredging it up now ? ! kay : because it is the best example to show how utter disregard you have for other people that 's why . jill : you wait just one minute ! kay : oh , i mean , your behavior -- totally unacceptable . wretched ! wretched ! jill : says the queen of wretched behavior ! you call me a bad parent ? when you were no parent to me at all ? [ next_on ] victor : so jack abbott is up to his old tricks ? colleen : victoria asked me to help out with the museum benefit you two are working on . professor korbel : well , i wish you 'd said yes . kay : i do n't know what you 're going to do to regain my trust , and by god , you better find a way .	a waitress spots professor korbel coming in at the door . she tells colleen that the cutest guy ever is entering the athletic club . colleen looks over and sees professor korbel there . she thinks about their kiss . professor korbel enters and sits at the bar alone . he has n't seen colleen yet . colleen keeps watching and sees that he is there to meet victoria , her stepmother . she turns her back on them quickly . gloria is cooking dinner that night and there are going to be dinner guests . michael thinks that it is too soon for that after having the baby arrive home but lauren thinks that it is a good thing . nick and phyllis arrive and bring flowers . michael and phyllis snip at each other over their differences regarding their feelings for drucilla . soon kevin and jana arrive for the dinner as well . gloria makes dinner for the entire group . she goes exotic and drums up middle eastern appetizers . nick has a bite as do the others and soon they are all choking . phyllis senses that there is a tad too much garlic in the recipe than should be . turns out that gloria has misread the recipe and put in way too much garlic . gloria takes the plates of appetizers away promising that dinner will be a much better experience . colleen takes adrian and victoria 's order and asks where her father is . she learns the man is at work . she asks her professor why he did n't tell her that he was having dinner with her stepmother . he said that he made the appointment with victoria after they had spoken earlier . colleen sticks around while they talk and adrian sternly turns to her , asking if there is anything else that he can help her with , giving her a hint that she is staring . victoria ends her meeting soon and leaves . professor korbel asks colleen if she is up to working now that her shift is over . she does n't think that it is a good idea but soon changes and meets professor korbel at a table in the club . they start talking about work but it is clear that professor korbel 's mind is on other things . he suddenly gets up from the table and says that now is n't a good time to work and he walks out on colleen . as lauren and gloria clean up , they struggle over a plate and gloria loses her balance knocking some things over . lauren gets upset with her when the baby starts crying . gloria offers to go and take care of the child but lauren tells her ' no ' . `` you will probably break him too ! `` michael finds will and jill having dinner at the athletic club and he marches over there to tell the man that he is sanctimonious . `` you sit here with her having a peaceful dinner while the winters are at home worrying about how their lives are going to change .
neil : here we are . one dirty martini . karen : thank you , thank you . neil : you 're welcome . karen : you know , you must have made money tonight . you think ? neil : yeah , yeah , actually , more than i expected . it 's great to see people giving from their hearts to such a good cause . karen : i know . i agree . and you know , somehow this disaster has caused the entire community to kind of count its blessings i think . neil : yeah , come together , right ? karen : yeah . neil : `` there by the grace of god . `` karen : yeah . and i think everyone needed this kind of sort of stress relief . i think they needed this night . neil : you know what else was cool ? karen : mm ? neil : enrique iglesias . was n't he off the chains ? karen : oh , so hot ! so hot ! i have got to go get his album . neil : so hot ? look at you . i saw . you were practically melting on the floor . karen : yes . well , practically , yeah . neil : you and all the other women . karen : we were just having fun . it was really fun . the night has been fun . neil : yeah . too bad it 's over . karen : what do you mean , over ? you turn into a pumpkin after midnight or something ? neil : nothing that dramatic . karen : no ? neil : no , the guy who usually closes up , he got sick halfway through his shift . karen : oh . so now it 's your shift . neil : the perks of being the boss . karen : well , you need some help ? i mean , i 'll stick around . neil : oh , no , no , no , no , i - i could n't ask you to do that . karen : you did n't ask me . i 'm offering . [ scene_break ] maggie : ( laughs ) yeah , i missed that one . lauren : only when ... [ scene_break ] [ heather remembering ] paul : i thought i was one step ahead of he the whole time . but what 's a little kidnapping for the better good , right ? i 'd hold her , i 'd keep her there , 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 ] heather : ahem . cane : hey . heather : hey . cane : do you want another drink ? heather : yeah . you know what ? i , um , i could definitely use one . [ scene_break ] lauren : why do n't you guys come back to our house for a drink ? michael : yeah , come back . maggie : oh . paul : oh , really ? it 's kinda late , is n't it ? maggie : yeah . lauren : oh , come on ! the party 's just started . paul : mags ? maggie : well ... michael : come on , come on , come on , come on . maggie : well , if you make it coffee , i 'm in . lauren : fine ! absolutely . maggie : okay . lauren : excuse me . i have to go to the powder room . maggie : oh , i got ta go , too . lauren : okay . maggie : okay . michael : hurry back . lauren : okay . paul : are you sure this is a good idea ? michael : i never argue with the wife . paul : well ... i mean , after the little episode and the dream she had the other night , are you a little ... michael : worried about her ? yeah , paul , i 'm worried about her . [ scene_break ] neil : 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 . 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 . man : mr. newman ? i 'm finished with your office . you can go back in now . victor : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] nikki : so remember last month you were telling me about this chapel in milan . it had a funny name . i ca n't remember it . but your girlfriend sent pictures from her vacation . and you fell in love with the stained glass . j.t . : yeah , she told me about that . it bothered you that the roof was falling apart . nikki : that 's right . j.t . : yeah . nikki : and i had no idea that you donated money to fix it . the only reason i know is because they sent a lovely thank you note . yes , i did open your mail and i read it . i 'm sorry . you can deal with me later . but now ... you have great incentive to go back . you can see it all refurbished . j.t . : we 'll take the baby . we 'll make a trip out of it . nikki : yeah ! that 's great . j.t . : you can show us all around the country . ( monitor beeping ) nikki : what is that ? j.t . : i do n't know . nikki : well -- j.t . : i do n't -- i do n't -- nikki : get somebody ! j.t . : i 'm gon na go get a nurse . nurse ? ! nurse ? ! ( monitor beeping ) nikki : what 's happening ? woman : the machines registered an elevated blood pressure reading . j.t . : how elevated ? what -- what does that mean ? woman : there 's nothing to worry about . nikki : there 's nothing to worry about ? after that alarm ? woman : sometimes the digital units malfunction . her blood pressure 's normal . j.t . : oh , thank god . woman : i 'll replace this unit with a new one and i 'll have the doctor check her out , just in case . nikki : thank you . ( exhales ) j.t . : i do n't know how much more of this i can take . my heart almost stopped right there . nikki : all right , just take deep breaths . she 's okay . she 's okay . [ scene_break ] lily : hey . what did you think of the concert ? cane : i thought it was great . your dad must have some pretty good connections to get enrique here . lily : yeah , my dad knows a guy who knows a guy who books acts . cane : now that explains it . lily : yeah , i 'm actually trying to think of the song that he did a few years back . it was a duet with lionel richie ? my dad used to play it all the time . do you know which song i 'm talking about ? cane : no . lily : no ? okay . cane : no . thanks . um ... i 'll see you . lily : okay . cane : okay . heather : oh , thanks . cane : sure . heather : thank you . [ scene_break ] karen : ( laughs ) neil : it 's true , though . karen : is it ? neil : yeah . you have very soft hands . karen : i do . [ scene_break ] colleen : hi . j.t . : hey . colleen : how is she ? nikki : hi . j.t . : no change . no change . how 's your leg ? adrian : it 's getting better every day . nikki : look who 's here , sweetheart . adrian and colleen . adrian : we thought you guys might be hungry for something you ca n't find in the cafeteria . colleen : well , you might be able to find it , but it wo n't be good . um , i brought your favorite -- meatball sandwich with extra cheese . j.t . : yeah , thanks . i 'm fine . adrian : when was the last time you ate ? j.t . : i do n't know . colleen : you do n't want victoria to wake up to a withered fiancé , do you ? j.t . : honestly , i do n't even know if i can keep it down after what just happened . adrian : what happened ? nikki : her blood pressure alarm went off . it scared us to death . colleen : is she okay ? j.t . : where 's dr. ryan ? woman : i put in a call . i have n't heard back yet . i 'm so sorry . visiting hours are over . colleen : yeah , we were just bringing food . adrian : we wo n't stay long . nikki : how is her blood pressure ? woman : let 's see . woman : right where it should be . nikki : all right , well , i do n't care if it 's where it should be , i need to see the doctor . [ scene_break ] victor : bring the car around . i 'm going to the hospital , okay ? thank you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey . i just want you to know i 'm really glad you were the one that was with her down there . adrian : well , she kept me going . told me that her loved ones would move heaven and earth to rescue us . she told me this story about skywriting . nikki : oh , yes . when she was a kid she decided to run away after some family argument and victor hired a skywriter with very serious recommendations of what to do and directions how to get home and it worked . j.t . : i love that story . adrian : it convinced me that the calvary was coming . j.t . : sounds like she was pretty brave down there . adrian : hate to admit it , but she kept me sane . nikki : hey , you hear that , baby ? you 're a hero . adrian : yep . she never gave up hope . you know , if -- if you have to be buried in a pile of concrete and twisted metal , this is the person you want with you . [ scene_break ] michael : this is the last of the decaf . i hope that 's all right . maggie : oh , uh , oh , thank you . that 's perfect . michael : here . maggie : yeah , i just do n't want anything to keep me up . michael : you having trouble sleeping ? maggie : yes . and usually my head hits the pillow and i 'm out . lauren : okay . so fen and gloria are out like lights . one of them is drooling , i 'm not naming names . paul : well , we 'll keep our voices down . michael : oh , that 's all right . those two could sleep through an air raid . lauren : mm . you know , i remember stories that my mom used to talk to me about -- air raids . people would go into shelters underground , you know , when the sirens went . oh , i ca n't even imagine something so horrible , living like that . michael : you 're shivering . you cold ? lauren : it 's chilly in here , is n't it ? paul : actually , i think it 's kinda warm . lauren : oh . maggie : oh , you ca n't -- you ca n't go off him . he 's a walking furnace . michael : look , how 'bout i get you a sweater ? lauren : all right , thank you . michael : okay . lauren : i 'm a total mess these days . i 'm freezing all the time . i ca n't sleep . maggie : yeah . i - i was just saying that . i have n't been able to sleep either . if i do get to sleep , i wake up at 3 : 00 a.m. in cold sweats . paul : well , next time that happens , just call the walking furnace . i 'll warm you up . you know what ? you need to cut yourself a little slack . you 've been through a trauma , right ? your body reacts . it 's normal . lauren : normal , huh ? paul : yeah . lauren : i just -- i do n't want the baby to pick up on my anxiousness . they 're so sensitive . paul : oh , you just told me the little guy 's sound asleep . trust me , he 's not -- he 's not picking up on anything . lauren : yeah , i just -- i mean , you 're right . i do n't want him out of my sight either . it 's not logical . paul : lauren , lauren , stop beating yourself up . maggie : yeah , we just ... we all have to accept that it 's gon na take awhile before we 're back to normal . lauren : are we ever gon na be normal ? paul : yes , we will . all of us . michael : here we go . i fished this one out . lauren : uh , o - okay . michael : i thought this was your favorite . lauren : it -- it 's fine . thank you . michael : okay . maggie : you know what helps me when i ca n't sleep ? lauren : hmm ? maggie : i have a hot bath and some chamomile tea . michael : ah , see ? maggie : yeah . michael : and add to that the willing -- dare i say eager -- husband 's patented massage technique on all knotted muscles . which -- i dare say -- has been proven to send her right to dreamland . lauren : it 's true . paul : you know what works for me ? late night tv -- infomercials ? ten minutes of those , i am like ... snoozing . michael : unlike my mother , who , uh , you know , instead of snoozing , calls and buys anything they 're selling , right , honey ? lauren : mm - hmm . michael : you know what ? lauren : hm ? michael : what about some warm milk ? you know , that calcium works on the nerves . it helps you to relax . lauren : you want me to drink warm milk ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : i 'm not a baby . michael : you are a baby . you 'll always be my baby . i 'll be right back . lauren : okay . maggie : yeah , you could -- you could always go by that old standby -- counting sheep . paul : you know , what is it with the sheep anyway ? maggie : what ? paul : i mean , why is n't it , like , cows , or -- or pigs , or even electric guitars , for that matter ? maggie : or -- or , like , the ultimate satisfaction -- perps that we have busted . okay , that would be -- paul : sort of like , armed robber number one -- lauren : i ca n't -- my sweater ! paul : what 's the matter , sweetheart ? lauren : i ca n't get my sweater off ! paul : no , no , no , it 's fine . lauren : i ca n't breathe ! michael : oh , i 'm here . i 've got it . just pull it . lauren : i ca n't breathe ! michael : we 'll unzip it . we 'll get rid of it . that 's it . lauren : okay ! michael : do n't pull . do n't pull . there , there , there . lauren : oh -- oh , my god ! michael : just -- just look at me . hold on . hold on , right ? lauren : oh , my god ! michael : all right . lauren : i ca n't -- michael : i got you . just look at me and breathe . lauren : i ca n't breathe . michael : paul , her medication 's in the bedroom on the nightstand , all right ? breathe with me . [ scene_break ] cane : you still seem upset from the call you got from work . heather : oh , god . i 'm sorry . i 'm not very good company right now , am i ? cane : it 's okay . do you wan na -- do you wan na tell me what 's bothering you ? heather : hypothetical question ? cane : sure . heather : okay . so say you had a friend and you found out that they had dome something illegal . cane : well , it depends on how good the friend is and how illegal -- heather : a very , very , good friend . cane : okay . heather : i mean , someone you 've admired for years . the last person you ever would 've thought would commit a crime . cane : is it a big crime or is a little crime ? heather : big . very big . cane : well , i mean , you know , every job has a certain level of accountability and ... you 're a ... heather : so you mean , if i was a secretary , then maybe i could let it go . cane : yeah . heather : but since ... i 'm a prosecutor ... cane : right . and as an assistant district attorney , you have ... well , i suppose , one of the highest levels of accountability there is . right ? heather : yeah . [ scene_break ] michael : is it helping at all , sweetie ? is it ? lauren : no . i feel like i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na die . michael : all right , i know you feel like you 're gon na die , but you 're not . i 'm here . i 'm here . you 're safe here with me . all right ? just ... maggie : michael , how long does it take for the medicine to kick in ? michael : 20 minutes . it 's usually 20 minutes . it should be kicking in any minute now . she should be getting better . paul : look . here , look at me . short breath in , long breath out . do it again . in . out . that 's it . michael : i forgot , you 've dealt with this before . paul : try it again . she made it through when we were trapped , she 's gon na make it through now . right ? there we go . [ scene_break ] cane : so i 'm chasing this guy . heather : mm - hmm . cane : i finally catch him . i tackle him . i wrestle him to the ground and i grab his gun . it 's a squirt gun . heather : oh , no ! oh , my gosh ! um , i had no idea you were a bounty hunter . cane : i did that and , uh , i was also a skip tracer . whichever one paid more . it generally just depended on the level of danger in the job . heather : well , i 'm sure the squirt gun guy really , um , paid you a lot . cane : yeah , well , not really . i think i paid my phone bill that month with his money . heather : so do you want , um , let 's get out of here . yeah ? cane : i 'd like that , yeah . heather : okay , mmm . [ scene_break ] neil : screaming . and i thought something really bad was happening . turned out , her cat -- lily : hey . karen : hey . lily : um , do you wan na get something to eat ? neil : oh , ca n't , baby . got ta close up . lily : oh , okay , then i 'll just help you . neil : sure , why not ? with the three of us working , um , it 'll go a lot faster . lily : oh , three ? karen : yeah . neil : yeah , karen offered to help . lily : oh , okay , well , then you guys do n't need my help then . karen : no , no , no , of course we need your help . i mean , just stay . it 'll be fun . we can clean up , and then we 'll go out for a bite to eat afterwards , and i 'll treat . lily : um , thank you , but i think i 'm kinda tired . i 'm just gon na go home and crash . neil : lily , you sure ? lily : yeah , i 'm sure . yeah . um , good night . karen : good night . neil : good night . i love you , baby . [ scene_break ] adrian : hey , it 's me , your disaster buddy . i do n't want you to worry about clear springs . most of the structures you were restoring are still intact . and i talked to the committee . they 're gon na let me fill in for you till you 're back on your feet . i will make sure that they keep your vision . nikki : we appreciate that . colleen : i 'm worried about you . i know you 're not taking care of yourself . j.t . : i 'm fine . colleen : j.t . , you 've barely left the room , and you ca n't even remember what you ate before this . j.t . : listen , i know you mean well , but save it , all right ? colleen : it wo n't do victoria much good if you 're in here for exhaustion , okay ? j.t . : i wan na be here when she wakes up . adrian : we should go . we promised the nurse we would n't stay long . colleen : okay . adrian : if either of you need anything , please do n't hesitate to call . nikki : thank you . thank you . j.t . : i 'll walk you guys out . colleen : bye . nikki : i 'm not going anywhere . victor : how is she doing ? nikki : we had a minor scare earlier . we thought her blood pressure had elevated , but it was just the machine malfunctioning . she 's fine . victor : and other than that ? nikki : no change . victor : what does the doctor say ? nikki : has n't been in yet . [ scene_break ] lauren : i 'm sorry . paul : for what ? lauren : for freaking everyone out . michael : look , if anybody understands , they do . lauren : yes . i 'm very frustrated that i need a pill just to feel normal . michael : hey , hey , better living through chemistry . i 'm all for it . now stop beating yourself up . paul : so what caused the attack ? maggie : you said something about your sweater being too tight ? lauren : yeah . yeah , i just started to feel claustrophobic . and then my mind went to what if this building collapsed , and i could n't get to fen and ... it just -- it came on . maggie : yeah . once it comes on , it 's hard to stop it , right ? lauren : i tried . michael : it is okay . it is eminently sane . paul : you went through a trauma . you 're traumatized . maggie : mm . lauren : how do we know that what happened in clear springs could n't happen here ? you know , terrible things happen . you feel like you 're in control one time , your -- your life is going fine . and then the next ... what if i could n't get to fen ? michael : it 's totally unrelated . totally unrelated situation . lauren : no , it really is n't . it really is n't because multi - leveled parking structures do n't just collapse as -- as any -- any apartment buildings do . paul : no , no , no , our collapse was caused by an explosion . lauren : explosion ? paul : yes . lauren : from what ? maggie : a build up of underground methane gas , from the drilling operation . lauren : well , who would drill near a construction site ? paul : it was n't near , it was out of town . but it caused a chain reaction . maggie : mm - hmm . lauren : who was drilling ? michael : victor newman . lauren : victor ? victor is responsible for this ? [ scene_break ] adrian : thanks . colleen : poor victoria . so sad , seeing her lying there like that . adrian : if i had n't gotten that rebar stuck in my leg , she would n't have been helping me , and she would 've gotten out sooner . colleen : just please stop , okay ? it 's not your fault . you have to stop doing this to yourself . adrian : yeah , i - i know . i know that . my heart is breaking for that family . and j.t . colleen : victoria wants that baby so much . adrian : yeah , she told me . when we were waiting to be rescued , we talked about a lot of things . things we never would 've confided in each other under different circumstances . colleen : it 's crazy , is n't it ? that life can change without warning and all those day to day things seem so ... unimportant . adrian : while we were down there , i - i just thought about how i worry about the smallest things . the things that -- that mean ... nothing when you think you 're about to die . colleen : it could 've been you in that coma . adrian : no , do n't . just -- colleen : i ca n't help it . i mean , you said you were coming out together , and if the timing had been different , the concrete might 've hit you . adrian : look , victoria is gon na pull through this , okay ? and until then , we just have to focus on what 's good that 's in front of us . colleen : what ? adrian : just the whole time that i was trapped down there , i ... i just prayed that i 'd get to look in your eyes again . hold you in my arms , kiss those lips . ( knock on door ) lily : colleen , can you please open up ? i have to talk to you . adrian : she sounds upset . lily : please ? adrian : go ahead . colleen : hey . lily : hey . i 'm sorry . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to just barge in on you guys . colleen : it 's okay . what 's -- what 's going on ? lily : i know this is gon na sound extremely pathetic . colleen : lily , tell me . it 's okay . lily : i do n't know , i just ... i just feel ... so alone . [ scene_break ] karen : right here , right now , what are you thinking about ? neil : you really wan na know ? karen : i do n't know , do i ? neil : mm - hmm . no , you know , uh , you know what i was thinking about ? karen : mm ? neil : the fact that there are so many people on this planet -- millions of people -- and somehow , some way , the two of us found each other , here tonight , dancing , having the time of our lives . karen : and what a dancer you are . neil : are you kidding me ? i have two left feet . karen : no , you do n't . karen : was there something else you wanted to say ? neil : it 's funny . um ... if you 'd have told me that i 'd be here with this gorgeous lady , who would be you , and i could n't take my eyes off , i 'd have said , you 're absolutely crazy . neil : i still -- i ca n't believe ... that i 'm here . karen : neil ... just take your time . no pressure , okay ? neil : right . no pressure . karen : i mean , we 'll know when the time is right , right ? karen : okay . [ scene_break ] lauren : the miracle of paper bags , huh ? who would 've thunk it ? michael : and a new sweater . lauren : you know what ? i 'm -- i 'm gon na go outside . i need some fresh air , okay ? michael : i 'll go with you . lauren : oh , no , no , honey , stay . michael : whoa . where you go , i go . please , guys , do n't leave . can you keep an ear out for fenmore in case gloria does n't hear him , all right ? maggie : oh , okay paul : everything 's under control . michael : good . good . thank you , thank you . lauren : we wo n't be long . maggie : oh , take your time . paul : okay . maggie : lauren 's pretty special to you , is n't she ? paul : well , we go back a long way . nothing romantic -- maggie : oh , no , no . not to worry . i find it reassuring that you 're on such good terms with an ex - wife . most divorces make people really bitter towards each other . paul : bitter ? maggie : bitter . paul : not a chance . [ scene_break ] lily : i do n't know , it 's weird . it 's like i was at indigo and i was fine . and then later on , it just ... hit me . adrian : what -- what did ? lily : that i 'm alone . and i was looking around and i see that my dad has karen , and cane has heather and you guys have each other and daniel 's moved on . it 's like everywhere i look , all i see are couples . and -- and trust me , i 'm happy for you guys , i am . i love you guys . but it 's just ... i just feel like everywhere i look , it 's like ... everyone has someone except for me . [ scene_break ] heather : well , thanks for coming with me tonight . i had fun . cane : it was my pleasure . heather : i 'm so sorry if that mood swing ruined any part of it . cane : no , no , no , no , do n't worry about it . do n't worry about it . it 's fine . it 's fine . heather : i 'd love you to come up . i wan na make it up to you . do you wan na grab a cup of coffee ? cane : uh ... i ... heather : clear springs ? cane : yeah . yeah . heather : okay . cane : the clean up 's got me working crazy hours . i got ta get up early in the morning . i 'm -- heather : no , it 's okay . do n't worry about it . i understand . we 'll , um ... do it next time . cane : yeah . heather : yeah . okay , good . um ... cane : no , let me -- let me walk you up . heather : no , no , it 's okay . do n't worry about it . just stay in here and make sure i get inside , okay ? all right ? cane : okay . heather : okay , good night . heather : i 'll talk to you later . cane : sure . heather : okay . ( car door slams ) [ scene_break ] victor : the doctor 's on his way . nikki : what is it ? j.t . : her hands . nikki : her hands ? victor : what 's the matter with her hands ? j.t . : her hands are swollen . they were n't like that an hour ago . nikki : he 's right . [ scene_break ] karen : you okay ? neil : yeah . of course . why would n't i be ? karen : well ... you were so quiet , i thought ... maybe you were having some regrets , you know ? neil : about this ? karen : yeah . neil : no , no , no , not a chance . karen : well , it would n't be the first time you 've been skittish . neil : i know . i 'm sorry about that . karen : it 's all right . you 've always been really straight with me , neil . neil : you know , karen , after i lost my wife , the only thing that kept me going was ... my two kids . they 'd already lost one parent . i had to be there for them . karen : that 's what makes you a great dad . neil : mmm . thanks for saying that . i try . i really try . but dru -- she -- she was so involved in their lives . there 's absolutely no way that i can replace her . karen : well , no one can . you know , i think that 's why the kids resent me . they think i 'm trying to replace her somehow . neil : the kids -- they would resent any woman that i 'm with . karen : but you know , being with me does n't mean you did n't love your wife . neil : i do n't feel the same way they do . karen : you know she 'd want you to be happy , right ? neil : can i tell you something ? right now i am happy . i have n't experienced happiness like this in so long . and you made me realize that my life is n't over . karen : oh . neil : and there 's still a lot of years left . and i do n't wan na spend them alone . [ scene_break ] heather : danielle ? hi , it 's heather . i need you to do me a favor . when you get in tomorrow morning , pull all the files we have on sheila carter . [ scene_break ] paul : there 's no more decaf . michael : hey , hey . maggie : oh . paul : oh . you feel better ? lauren : yeah , i do . paul : you look better . lauren : yeah , i feel much better . such a beautiful night . the stars were so clear . paul : oh . maggie : you 're a stargazer , too ? lauren : yeah . i do n't know , i find it strangely calming . maggie : oh , yeah . michael : i may have to buy you a telescope . lauren : so , guys , if i had to have a meltdown , i 'm really glad i was with you . paul : sure . i mean , after what the three of us have been through ? maggie : yeah . paul : we understand . maggie : do n't want you to feel like you have to pretend in front of us . lauren : thank you . i really appreciate that . maggie : yeah . lauren : um , i 'm gon na go check on the baby . maggie : okay . michael : yeah ? okay . for months , she was doing so much better . and we made all that progress and now because of the collapse , she 's right back where she started . paul : i know it seems like that -- michael : it is like that . she ca n't even put on a sweater without having a panic attack . thanks to victor . i 'm sorry , but that ... that 's not acceptable . i mean , the man has to take responsibility for what he 's done . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) lily : it 's him . adrian : him , who ? colleen : uh , the adonis from down under . who else has she been -- ? lily : shh . shh . shh . hello ? cane : hey , hey , hey , um , it 's -- it 's -- it 's me . it 's cane . lily : yeah -- yeah , i recognized your voice . actually , i 'm lying . i have caller i.d . cane : `` to love a woman . `` lily : what ? cane : `` to love a woman . `` remember ... you asked me the name of that song that , um , enrique sang with lionel richie . it 's ... it 's `` to love a woman . `` lily : oh . yeah . um , yeah , did it just come to you , or ... ? cane : no , no , actually , i , um , i had to call a buddy of mine , he looked it up on the internet for me . lily : oh , well , you did n't have to ... go to all that trouble . cane : no . well , you know , it was ... it was driving me crazy . i had to , you know , find out what it was . lily : well , now i know who to go to for all my music questions . i 'll get a guaranteed answer . cane : anytime . lily : yeah . cane : well , good night . lily : good night . lily : it was cane . colleen : yes , i gathered that when you told me that . lily : yeah , i asked him this question earlier at indigo and he did n't know the answer . colleen : was he with heather ? lily : no , i do n't think he was . i think he actually took her home right after the concert . adrian : so why 'd he call you ? lily : well , to answer the question i asked him earlier . colleen : what did you ask him ? lily : who cares ? i just asked him to make conversation so he would get away from heather . and he did n't know the answer , so he actually went and looked it up . colleen : i told you he likes you . adrian : from total despair to floating on air . lily : i just ... i ca n't believe it . that means he dropped heather off and he called me . he called me . colleen : yeah . lily : you guys , thank you ! thank you ! colleen : it 's okay . it 's okay . lily : okay . colleen : okay . lily : i 'm gon na go now . colleen : okay . lily : bye . colleen : bye . lily : thanks again . colleen : i 'm happy for you . lily : okay . colleen : okay . go ahead , say it . adrian : what ? that your friend 's a fruit loop ? i 'll pass . besides , i do n't wan na sleep on the couch tonight . colleen : oh , smart man . um , she 's just a little worked up . i 'm gon na go text j.t . and see how victoria 's doing . adrian : yeah , let 's -- let 's hope that blood pressure thing was a fluke . colleen : now i do n't know a lot about pregnancy , but , i mean , like , high blood pressure ca n't be good for the baby , right ? adrian : you really want this kid to be your brother , huh ? colleen : odds are he is . adrian : how 's your dad ? he must be worried sick . colleen : yeah . so is j.t . i mean , you saw him . he 's a total wreck . oh . adrian : what did he say ? colleen : um , he 's with the doctor , and he 'll call me back . adrian : well , let 's hope its good news . [ scene_break ] dr. ryan : you run a test on ms. newman 's urine for protein levels and increase the frequency of her b.p . readings . woman : yes , doctor . victor : has her blood pressure gone up ? dr. ryan : yes . nikki : well , what does that mean ? she 's gon na be okay , right ? j.t . : i thought the nurse said it was the cuff . dr. ryan : that very well may have been . her blood pressure has been relatively stable all day . nikki : did you see her hands ? dr. ryan : yes . there 's a bit of swelling . victor : which means what ? dr. ryan : i 'd rather not speculate , mr. newman . but i 'm glad you called me in . j.t . : this is serious , is n't it ? dr. ryan : we 'll be monitoring her vital signs very closely over the next few hours . that ought to tell us more . if you 'll excuse me . victor : mm - hmm . j.t . : i 'm gon na go back in . victor : that doctor has n't said a damn thing , has he ? nikki : he does n't want to speculate . that means he does n't wan na scare us . is that what you 're thinking ? victor : i am gon na call every specialist in the world if it takes that to get victoria better . [ next_on ] heather : i wan na talk to you about sheila carter . lauren : is she back ? phyllis : they 're insinuating that you had something to do with your father 's new will . nikki : i am tired of waiting for those alarms to go off ! i need to know what we 're facing !	karen and neil get closer . succumbing to their passion , they break down and make love , with no regrets . heather realizes that she has to uphold the law and go after paul for sheila 's kidnapping . lauren still not quite herself has a full blown panic attack while maggie and paul are over the apartment sparking michael to tell her victor was behind the explosion .
avery : that was a very interesting negotiating style you have , mr. newman . nick : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) well , the first rule of a successful negotiation is to only accept a creative outcome . avery : then by that standard , i 'd say we were very successful . no one could have predicted this outcome . nick : yeah . ( sighs ) avery : so what 's next ? [ scene_break ] [ from speakerphone ] nick : i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... ronan : who is this ? phyllis : that -- that -- ronan : who is this ? phyllis : that could n't have been what it sounded like . there 's no way . wait . no , no . who are you calling ? ronan : i 'm calling my c.s.i . department to track that call . [ scene_break ] genevieve : um , should i wait outside ? woman : no , come in , i was just gettin ' ready to remove her bandages . myrna : no , you 're not . woman : she 's concerned about the way she 'll look . genevieve : because of the burns . but it will heal faster if it 's open to the air , right ? myrna : i do n't want anyone to see me . genevieve : well , then i 've got good news for you , myrna . they 've finished the work on the lake house . i 'm moving back in today , and i can bring you with me . you 'll have total privacy there . hardly anyone ever comes to visit me , except for jack , of course , and you 're used to having him around . myrna : no ! just leave me alone . [ scene_break ] ashley : thank you . tucker : you 're welcome . jack : what is this ? you got my coffee ? ashley : do n't get used to it . jack : oh , believe me , we can find better ways to use your time and talents at jabot . tucker : uh , hold on a minute , jack . we still have a wedding and a honeymoomin ' up . jack : you start whenever you like . ashley : actually , i 've already kind of started . i 'm meeting victoria , you know ? jack : to discuss the charity fund - raiser we 're cosponsoring ? ashley : yes , here she is . hi . victoria : hello , hi . jack : hey . hello there . victoria : hello there . jack : good to see you . victoria : good to see you . jack : the one newman i can always work with . [ scene_break ] victor : you know , i 'll never forget the remark you made after the first board meeting when you said to me that if i 'd kept you on , newman enterprises would have benefitted . adam : you 've been mulling that over all this time , have you ? even while you were busy kicking me off the board ? victor : board members are outsiders , you know . they 're allowed to approve or disapprove of what i do but they have no role in long - term planning . adam : and i would ? victor : if you accept my offer , yeah . [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm gon na be honest with you . i do n't have a real great track record when it come predicting what happens next . avery : so we just let this ride , see what happens ? nick : if you 're cool with that . avery : so far , it 's working pretty well where are you going ? nick : do n't worry . i 'll be back . ( water turns on ) ( cell phone rings ) avery : ( sighs ) ( ring ) ( ring ) avery : hello , phyllis . it 's avery . you 're looking for nick ? phyllis : yeah . i 'm looking for nick . that 's why i called his phone , avery . avery : uh , he just stepped away or a minute . phyllis : where is he ? avery : my room at the club . phyllis : okay . can you -- can you keep him there ? i need to talk to him . avery : yeah , i can do that . phyllis : i 'll be right over . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what did you find out ? can you tell me ? ronan : no , i ca n't . but i 'd very interested to hear your theory about what we just heard . phyllis : i think somebody is trying to misdirect you , obviously , by steering you away from who the real killer is , making it look like nick was -- ronan : threatening diane ? phyllis : oh , come on , detective . that 's so easy to do . just splice up a recording . i mean , that 's what adam does all the time . he 's a pro at that . talk to ashley . ronan : you know , you 're right . ashley may know somethin about that phone call . you would n't happen to know where nick is right now , would you ? phyllis : all the thoughts of nick just were driven right out my head by you . ronan : ( sighs ) about that -- that thing ... that kind of thing -- it really needs to wait until i catch diane 's murderer . phyllis : okay . [ scene_break ] genevieve : you know , i 'm not above a little feminine vanity . but you must be realistic . you ca n't stay hidden 24/7 . myrna : just when you have company . genevieve : ( sighs ) myrna : i would n't want to drive jack out of the house . genevieve : your face would n't drive jack away . come on now . take a look . myrna : ( sighs ) it 's perfect . thank you . [ scene_break ] jack : well , i like that idea -- the proceeds going to burn victims . ashley : you 've seen firsthand what it 's like to go through something like that , right ? with genevieve 's housekeeper . jack : yeah , i wonder if we could get her to talk about it at the event . victoria : yeah , it could be very powerful , bring in lot of donations . tucker : you know , mccall , unlimited would be very happy to cosponsor this shindig , if no one objects . ashley : i think we 'd love that right ? victoria : yeah , of course . jack : well , it goes to show you we can be fierce competitors in business and still work together when it counts . ashley : well , especially since we are related by marriage . tucker : ( chuckles ) victoria : uh ... ( sighs ) ashley : what ? victoria : uh , well , this really may not be the best time to bring this up , but it does n't look like billy 's coming back anytime soon , and as sad as it makes me , i - i feel that it 's time for me to move on . ashley : that makes me really sad , too . billy was at his very best with you , vicki . victoria : thank you for saying that . ashley : it 's true . victoria : yeah , thank you . i ca n't believe that , uh , that he 's done this . [ scene_break ] adam : what are you up to ? victor : you know , you kept telling me that i robbed you of the opportunity to prove yourself in the business world . now it 's time to put up or shut up . adam : meanwhile , you 'd be setting me up ? victor : you must have more confidence in yourself and your value to the company . adam : my value would depend entirely upon my authority . i have no interest in being victoria 's underling . victor : that 's not what i had in mind , adam . adam : okay , well , at the very least , if we 're actually talking about this ... victor : mm - hmm . adam : i would need to have equal footing with victoria . victor : why do n't you come to my office and we 'll discuss the details ? how 's that ? adam : um , no , there 's no point in that . not if you ca n't meet my terms . will my role at the company be on par with victoria 's ? victor : all right . if it 's that important to you , then , um , the answer 's yes . [ scene_break ] jack : ( sighs ) genevieve : here we are . myrna : ( sighs ) how pretty . genevieve : oh , where did that come from ? myrna : well , here 's a card . genevieve : oh jack : hey , perfect timing . genevieve : jack i did n't see your car outside . jack : yeah , i came in the back door . i stopped to get some groceries . genevieve : oh , thank you . that 's so thoughtful . jack : oh , well , i just picked up a few essentials . how are you doing , myrna ? i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to upset you . genevieve : uh , she 's just little tired . that 's all . i mean , it was quite an ordeal getting those bandages off , was n't it ? jack : hey , i 'm very sorry to hear that . i hope you 'll tell me if there 's any way i can help you at all . genevieve : um , is the basket from you ? jack : yeah , it 's for myrna . genevieve : oh . ( chuckles ) jack : i hope you like it . genevieve : wow . how is it possible that a man as wonderful as you is still single ? jack : i do n't know . i guess you 're just lucky . genevieve : i guess i am . jack : ( chuckles ) genevieve : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] adam : and i also want my seat on the board back . victor : possibility . we can discuss that down the road if all goes well . adam : so what are you proposing ? that i be on some kind of probationary status at first ? victor : well , obviously , there are ... there are certain limits in regard to the risks i 'm willing to take . but if you prove yourself to the company and prove your loyalty to me , then we can expand those limits . adam : you 're not the only one taking a risk here . so i hope you 'll understand that i might want to micromanage this , uh , this contract . victor : yeah ? adam : i need to mess with it myself . i do n't want you injecting anything tricky in there . victor : ( chuckles ) i have a feeling both of our lawyers are going to take a very close look . adam : i think this 'll be a very interesting chess game . victor : hopefully a productive one . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) ( humming ) adam : hey , sis . victoria : what are you doing here ? adam : uh , there were no offices available . victoria : i 'm calling security and having you thrown out . adam : you 're gon na be disappointed , 'cause they 're not gon na do that , seeing as i work here . yeah , dad , uh , he figured he needed a little more help than you could provide . victoria : dad hired you ? adam : mm - hmm , just now . victor : are you serious ? he said that ? well , kindly remind him that newman enterprises has a better credit rating than that puny country is worth , all right ? you do that . victoria : please tell me it 's not true . you did n't just hire adam . victor : i did . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : i wish you did n't have to go . nick : well , you may have wrapped up your case , but i still have deadlines to meet . so what 'd you do with my shirt ? avery : oh , let 's retrace your steps . where were you when i last ripped it off your body ? nick : maybe it was over here . avery : mm - hmm . ( knock on door ) nick : did you order room service ? avery : unh - unh . nick : are you expecting someone ? avery : no . nick : aha . [ scene_break ] ashley : oh , so i got a hold of my friend i told you about , the sommelier . tucker : uh - huh . did he recommend a champagne for the wedding ? ashley : yeah , yeah . this one right there . what do you think ? tucker : this one . let 's see . oh , yeah . good choice . ashley : i thought so . tucker : so what else is there left to do ? ashley : um ... ( sighs ) oh , i was gon na ask billy to walk me own the aisle with jack , but it does n't look like that 's gon na happen . tucker : well , you never know about billy boy . he might just surprise you . ashley : mm . well , at least jack 's being supportive , right ? tucker : mm . its funny how less objectionable i am now that i sold him jabot . ashley : ( chuckles ) it 's not just you . he 's in love with the whole world now . he 's been living with that burden for so long -- losing jabot . now it 's been lifted . tucker : yeah , he 's a new man . ashley : mm - hmm . tucker : it 's good to see . ashley : it is good to see . jack and i have both been given fresh starts ... because of you . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , is myrna okay ? genevieve : she 's fine . jack : hey , did i just say anything to upset her ? i -- genevieve : no , she is just very self - conscious about her face right now . we got her the veil , but still ... she was always shy to begin with . jack : wow , how am i ever going to get her to reveal all your dirty little secrets if she wo n't even talk to me ? genevieve : your mission if you choose to accept it , is to discover my dirty little secrets on your own . jack : ooh , on my own ? genevieve : mm . ( laughs ) jack : i mean , seriously , i was going to ask her if she 'd be willing to speak at this fund - raiser we 're planning . what do you think chances are ? genevieve : ( sighs ) do n't get your hopes up . she 's more open with me now , since we 've been through this crisis together , but strangers ? i think that 's a very different story . jack : i bet i could talk her into it . genevieve : oh , you think so , do you ? jack : no , i 'd wait till she got to know me better . genevieve : uh - huh . and if it did n't happen ? jack : well , i mean , come on once she gets to know me what 's not to love ? genevieve : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] victor : please have a seat , darling . i 'll explain victoria : i am not gon na have a seat . what is going on here ? i do n't understand . what did he do ? did he blackmail you ? victor : nothing like that . victoria : how can you even think about hiring him back here , dad ? victor : listen , i 'm tired of having to worry about what that boy is up to when he 's out there on his own , all right ? i want him here where i can keep an eye on him . victoria : ( scoffs ) you 're giving him access . he 's just gon na sabotage us again . do you remember what he did last time ? he made an anonymous phone call to the s.e.c . to report me . i may not be able to prove it , but i know it was him . victor : and i understand all of your objections , and i agree with them . but i have a feeling we 'll make him a productive member of this company . victoria : it 's not worth it . it 's not worth the risk . and you know what ? i wo n't work with him . victor : as long as you work for me , you have no choice about that . victoria : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) avery : i 'm gon na go downstairs . nick : you do n't have to do that . avery : uh , it 's okay . it 's checkout time , and there are some things i need to talk to them about . you two talk . phyllis : are you still gon na tell me nothing 's going on between you two ? nick : well , actually , when i told you that , it was true . phyllis : you did n't waste any time making it untrue , did you ? what are you doing ? i guess you 're gon na tell me it 's my fault , are n't you ? and , you know , i think it is my fault . i think it is , because i told you i had issues with avery . and you seem to find that irresistible in a woman . nick : what are you talking about ? phyllis : i 'm talking about all of these women , all of them -- sharon , diane , avery . they all have two tings in common -- they hate me and they all seem to have sex with you . nick : this is not about you . phyllis : it 's entirely about me ! it is all about me , all of this . you 're angry at me , so you lash out like this . ( sighs ) nick : no , no , no . phyllis : yes , yes . yes . there 's -- there 's no way you could have hurt me more than this . there is no way . my god , givengiven our history and our marriage ... ( sighs ) nick : no one set out to hurt you . it just ... phyllis : no one set out to hurt me ? really ? because i gave you a phone call . i called you , and avery picked up . she told me exactly where you were , and where to find you . i said i was on my way over here , and she said , `` okay , sure . `` she did n't do that to hurt me ? you have no idea what you 're talking about regarding her . no idea . but you probably get off on this , do n't you ? you probably really get off on this -- somebody hurting me . nick : all right , that 's enough . that 's enough . phyllis : somebody twisting -- nick : that 's enough ! phyllis : no , it 's not enough ! i 'll tell you when it 's enough ! ( sighs ) nick : why -- why 'd you even call ? phyllis : why 'd i call ? you know why i called ? i called because i was calling to help you . ( voice cracks ) i was calling to help you . ( normal voice ) i 'm an idiot . no more . you 're on your own nick : look , say what you got ta say . phyllis : i was with ronan , and ... ( scoffs ) you know what ? no . i 'm not gon na leave . you do n't have my back . you never have my back -- ever , ever . at the magazine , in our marriage , never . i 'm gon na say this to you now . you got it ? you do n't protect me ! you do n't care , obviously ! ( sighs ) you do n't protect me with the story about devon , the pictures of adam and heather . you do n't care . and i came here to tell you that you 've just jumped up a few notches on ronan 's suspect list . yeah , that 's what i came here to tell you . somebody sent him the audio of you threatening diane . how about that ? nick : he told you that ? phyllis : no , i was in his office . i heard it on speakerphone . nick : ( sighs ) i should have been straightforward with ronan from the beginning like michael told me to . did you tell him the whole story ? phyllis : no , i did n't tell him the whole story . i protected you . do n't expect that to continue . nick : are you -- part of the reason i was in that park arguing with diane was 'cause she attacked you . did you forget that part ? phyllis : oh , you 're so lovely , nick . you 're so noble and wonderful . thank you . i suppose you 're gon na tell me that , uh , you killed diane for me , and i would n't put it past you right now . nick : i was not the one chasing her with a rock that night . did you forget that part ? did you ? did you tell ronan that ? did you tell ronan about the footage in the warehouse ? phyllis : no , i did n't . nick : then do n't . look , i appreciate you telling me that ronan got that call . i do . phyllis : go to hell . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ashley : hi . is everything okay ? nick : ronan got a call like the one i 've been getting . ashley : so he heard the voice mail ? nick : yes . ashley : oh , no . um , i ca n't talk right now , okay ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ronan : hey , nick . just saw phyllis n the lobby . she told me i could find you here . [ scene_break ] tucker : hey . you know what ? our wedding is gon na be great . no matter who walks you down the aisle , no matter what we serve , it 's gon na be great . ashley : if diane could find a way to reach up from hell and somehow destroy my wedding day , she would do it . tucker : why are you bringing her up ? ashley : how did you get that poison sumac again ? tucker : i told you , i fell into it . what -- what are you asking me ? ashley : i 'm not asking you anything . i 'm sorry . forget it . forget it . i 'm so sorry . tucker : no , no , no , no . listen , darlin ' , listen . come here . you want me to give you a play - by - play again ? i will . i 'll do that for you . [ scene_break ] avery : thank you . avery : finished with nick ? phyllis : yeah , i 'm finished . you can have my sloppy seconds . i really do n't care . too bad you 're leaving town . i have some old shoes that i need to get rid of . avery : oh , but i 'm not leaving town . phyllis : ( sighs ) i thought you were checking out . avery : so did the front desk . that 's why i had to go talk to them about extending my stay until my new place is ready . phyllis : your new place ? avery : i 'm staying in genoa city ... permanently . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) ronan : so phyllis told you , i assume , about that call i got , right ? nick : yeah . ronan : yeah . do you care to explain ? nick : i ca n't . i do n't know where it came from . ronan : then how about this ? you tell me what you do know , and maybe i can help you find the answer to that . nick : how about this ? i 'm not gon na answer anything else until i get my lawyer here . ronan : of course . ( chuckles ) i finally understand what that call you made to ashley was about on the night of the murder . that recording i heard , that was what you left on her voice mail , right ? and then someone else got a hold of it when ashley lost her phone . nick : what were you doing with phyllis ? and why would you put a call like that on speakerphone in front of a journalist ? ronan : come on , nick . i gave your magazine an exclusive . are you complaining ? nick : it 's not really like you to be cooperative with the press . i mean , you and phyllis worked so hard to free sharon . now you 're sharing evidence with her in a murder investigation . she used to be a suspect . is she detective now ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : i was right . you did n't come her for sharon 's trial . avery : oh , why did i come here , phyllis ? phyllis : you came here for me , to deliver your own brand of justice because i left ... avery : ( scoffs ) phyllis : that freak show that was our home . avery : okay , you may tell yourself that ... phyllis : i left that betrayal . avery : to rationalize leaving us , but that as not how it went down , and you know it . phyllis : ( sighs ) oh , you are so brainwashed by them . i ... ( sighs ) are you -- are you telling me ... that you believe him ? are you telling me that you believe he 's innocent ? avery : he -- he was innocent . phyllis : and you do n't believe that she turned a blind eye ? avery : there is no way that daddy bilked those people out of their life savings . phyllis : oh , my god . yes , he did . yes , he did , avery , amongst many other things . and those people are innocent , vulnerable people who believe that they were gon na live the rest of their life in comfort and security in that facility , and because of our father , they were not allowed to . avery : dad was a scapegoat . it was the facility . they 're to blame . phyllis : oh , i can not believe you . no , the evidence was overwhelming . avery : the evidence was circumstantial . phyllis : i - i - i ca n't talk to you about this . avery : no , no , no . phyllis : i can ' talk about this . avery : because -- that 's why . because you turned your back on him when he needed you the most , making it look all the worse . his own daughter did n't believe him . phyllis : of course i did n't believe him , 'cause he 's crazy . avery : you know what ? i - i find it fascinating that you are so deeply ashamed that our father was accused of theft , yet you go and you steal photographs . i wonder how your kids are gon na feel when they find out what you 've done . phyllis : a - a - all right . you 're crossing the line . you 're crossing the line . you know that ? avery : i 've made a career out of it , a good career . phyllis : yeah , you have , sweetie . you 've made a huge career out of it , have n't you ? a huge career , but in your entire career , you have never , ever ... ( voice breaks ) come across someone like me . you have never . ( normal voice ) you want to go after me ? fine . bring it . i do n't really care . i can take it . but if you go after my children , i -- look at me -- it is war . [ scene_break ] genevieve : so do n't get me wrong . i am excited about the attention that we 'll receive from the benefit . i just do n't like the idea of sharing it with beauty of nature . jack : well , i mean , that is the point of the whole thing . the cause is bigger than the rivalry . genevieve : mm , well , maybe i can come up with some sort of a subtle way that we could upstage them . jack : well , does it maybe help if you think of it as just another division of jabot ? genevieve : ( chuckles ) jack : hopefully with a little time , that 's exactly what beauty of nature is going to be . genevieve : once you take them over ? [ scene_break ] adam : so ... what 'd dad have to say ? victoria : he said to suck it up and find a way to deal with you . adam : look , i do n't think that , uh , anyone is under any illusion that you and i are gon na become bffs , but if you give me a chance , give me a little time , you 'll see that i 'll make a valuable contribution here . victoria : hmm . possibly , if we had any babies that needed kidnapping or deaths that needed faking . but as it is , we do n't have use for someone with your skills around here . adam : touché . but dad disagrees with you . victoria : well , dad is out of his mind for letting you back in the building , let alone the company . adam : mm . you should tell him that in those words . better yet , you could resign in protest . victoria : no , i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm gon na be right here looking over your shoulder , watching every move that you make . say hello to your new shadow . [ scene_break ] ashley : obviously i do n't think that you killed diane . it 's just that this investigation is ragging on and on and on , and it 's casting a pall on what should be a wonderful time , and i 'm just frustrated . tucker : okay . ashley : i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . that was stupid , and i should n't have vent -- tucker : no , no , no , no . ashley : i should n't have brought it up . tucker : do n't even mention it . ashley : ( sighs ) diane has already created so much turmoil in my life she 's not gon na ruin my wedding day . [ scene_break ] ronan : what are you getting at ? nick : it 's hardly ... professional , you letting a reporter get this involved in a murder investigation , especially when she 's supposed to be a suspect . ronan : what if the time i spend with phyllis has nothing to do with the investigation ? what if i just enjoy her company ? nick : am i supposed to believe there 's something going on between you two ? ronan : if there were , how would that make you feel ? jealous ? angry ? yeah . anger . but obviously , not as much anger as you felt towards diane . right ? i do n't know . maybe you just like to beat up on defenseless women . okay . i 'm gon na be keeping an eye on you , nick . ( sighs ) oh , and , uh , and phyllis , too . [ scene_break ] avery : if you 'd let me finish , i 'm staying in town because i have another case . ( cell phone rings ) avery : that 's my client now . i have to take this . phyllis : i mean it , avery watch your step . ( ring ) avery : hello , daisy . daisy : congratulations on getting sharon set free . avery : thank you . now let 's work on making the same thing happen for you and get you back together with your daughter . [ scene_break ] adam : i think it 'll be good for you shadowing me . it 'll be an education on how things in the business world are supposed to be one , kind of like an internship . victoria : i 'm gon na get you fired before the ink on your contract is even dry . victoria : ( sighs ) victor : how did it go ? victoria : he fell or it . victor : good . [ scene_break ] genevieve : so you 're ready to make your move on beauty of nature ? jack : i am on my way to the office right now to focus on just that . genevieve : i wish i could go with you , but -- jack : no , no , no , no , no . you stay here and get myrna settled in . genevieve : okay . jack : we 'll talk later ? genevieve : mm - hmm . jack : mm . genevieve : ( giggles ) genevieve : myrna ? jack is gone . you know , jack was really concerned that he had upset you . myrna : no , it 's not that . i 'm just ... embarrassed to have him see me like this . [ next_on ] michael : avery has filed a lawsuit against you . angelina : what angie wants , angie gets . i ... want ... kevin .	phyllis is hurt when she finds nick in avery 's room at the athletic club . he admits to her he slept with avery but says it just happened -- he did n't intend to hurt her . phyllis tells nick all the women that hate her always sleep with him , and he slept with avery because he was angry with her . phyllis thinks nick does n't protect her in any situation . she came to tell him ronan got a call from someone who played his argument with diane the night she died . when ronan questions him , nick does n't say anything about the recording but wonders why ronan and phyllis are spending so much time together . ronan admits he enjoys phyllis 's company . phyllis is angry when she learns that avery will be staying in town because she has another case . phyllis tells avery that she came to town to dispense her own kind of justice because she is still angry with her because she left home . avery and phyllis argue because phyllis thinks her father was responsible for stealing money from some people who expected to spend their retirement at a facility and now they ca n't because of their father . avery thinks the facility used their father as a scapegoat , and he was n't to blame for the situation . phyllis warns avery not to come after her children or she will have a war on her hands . avery calls daisy to tell her that she will do whatever it takes to reunite her with her daughter just like she reunited sharon with faith .
phyllis : hey . jack : hey . phyllis : hey . welcome to the land of the living . jack : ( sighs ) phyllis : how do you feel ? jack : ( groans ) sore , a little groggy . phyllis : okay , that 's normal after a major surgery . can you move your legs ? [ scene_break ] adam : i 'm sorry if i woke you earlier . chelsea : no , you did n't . do you want me to make you some breakfast ? adam : uh , i 'm gon na grab a bite at the office . thanks . chelsea : at least have a cup of coffee with me . we can sit on the porch . adam : i would love to , babe . chelsea : but you have to go . adam : it is a big day . i am headed in as acting c.e.o . , uh , while jack is laid up . chelsea : he 's gon na be back soon , though , right ? adam : maybe . who knows ? this is spinal surgery we 're talking about , so even if everything goes well , you never know . chelsea : are you sure this is a good idea ? adam : what , me taking over for jack ? chelsea : i mean getting involved in your family business . adam : i have never been more certain of anything in my entire life -- that is , of course , except for marrying you . chelsea : i barely saw you when you were at tagngrab . now i 'm never gon na see you . adam : i 'll make sure that does not happen . hey , um ... i 'm gon na stop by the cottage , check in on sharon , if that is -- that 's all right with you . chelsea : sure . no problem . i said that i would support you , and i will . ( chuckles ) adam : okay , well , i will see you tonight . chelsea : okay . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : wait a minute . i know that face . michael : ( chuckles ) victor : did n't you work for me ? michael : it seems like more than two lifetimes ago , victor . victor : uh - huh . michael : i heard about the fire at the ranch . victor : yep . michael : how are you and nikki doing ? victor : well , kind of adjusting , you know ? how 's the arson investigation going ? michael : preliminary still , but the warehouse fire seems to have a similar m.o . to the one at the ranch . same long - handled fireplace starter found on the scene . couple of empty bottles of tequila , too . victor : really ? michael : i know nikki suspects sharon may have burned down your home . victor : have you talked to nikki ? michael : no . ronan mentioned it . it 's looking less and less likely now . victor : i respectfully disagree . i think nikki is right . sharon has done some damned irrational things lately . [ scene_break ] adam : you look good . sharon : i do ? adam : yeah , it 's nice to see the color back in your cheeks . sharon : hmm . how 's chelsea ? adam : she 's good . sharon : hmm . well , i hope she knows how much i appreciate her letting me stay here , especially after everything that 's happened . adam : well , chelsea and i do n't exactly have spotless pasts either , sharon . sharon : i would n't blame her if she kicked me to the curb . adam : no , come on . we 're gon na focus on the future , all right ? sit down . got ta get you well , get you strong again . speaking of which , dr. watkins is gon na be here later this afternoon , um , for the first session . sharon : oh , god , so soon ? adam : there 's nothing to be afraid of . sharon : well , that 's easy for you to say . it 's not your head she 's shrinking . adam : ( chuckles ) yeah . um , promise me one thing . sharon : what 's that ? adam : you 're gon na be honest with her . she is not here to judge you . she 's here to help you . [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( exhales sharply ) ( telephone rings ) chelsea : hello . chloe : hey , it 's me . chelsea : chloe . hey , what 's up ? chloe : i was just curious if you confronted adam . chelsea : about the woman 's overnight bag . you were right . it was completely innocent . chloe : so who did it belong to ? chelsea : our housekeeper . ( laughs ) yeah . adam told her she could stay in the guesthouse while she had her apartment painted . things have been so crazy lately , he just forgot to tell me . chloe : well , i figured that 's what it was . so you two lovebirds are okay ? chelsea : yeah , totally . chloe : so , uh , we still on for today ? chelsea : sure . um , i 'm just a little busy right now . can you come by a little later ? chloe : yeah . okay , i 'll see you then . [ scene_break ] kevin : tell me something , chloe . chloe : what ? kevin : how is it that you and chelsea newman are suddenly b.f.f.s ? chloe : what ? i like her . we actually have a lot in common . kevin : i ca n't imagine what . chloe : well , i accidentally learned that she has a real talent . like , a real gift . kevin : she can touch her nose with her tongue ? chloe : well , i do n't know anything about that , but i do know that she can take vintage clothes , tear them apart , put 'em back together , and make 'em look like they just walked off the runway . kevin : hmm . chloe : i mean , chelsea is actually , like , a born designer . kevin : gives you something to talk about , i guess . chloe : oh , i was thinking of doing something more than just talking . kevin : like what ? chloe : maybe start a business . kevin : we already have a business -- more than one , actually . chloe : i know , but ... ( sighs ) i -- okay , babe , i love tagngrab , but we lose adam , and then if we do n't get any new investors , then i 'm sorry , but we 're sunk . kevin : ( chuckles ) so -- so what , do you want to just give up , move on to greener pastures ? chloe : no , i was thinking more like learning from our mistakes and rebooting . kevin : i have worked like a madman on this . i am not gon na just throw it away because chelsea 's husband is a jerk . chloe : i loved tagngrab . it was our baby . kevin : w - what -- what do you -- what is this `` was `` ? `` is , `` it is . i am gon na find a way to save it , and it absolutely blows my mind that you have already given up on it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , um , there you go . jack : ( chuckling ) i told you . ( chuckles ) phyllis : that 's a relief . jack : i told you . mamie always said the abbotts have strong legs . hey . hey , what 's going on ? phyllis : ( sighs ) i have to be honest with you . i was just so nervous . that whole time you were in surgery , i kept on thinking something was gon na go wrong and that you would be stuck in that chair again . ( sighs ) jack : you never let on . phyllis : no , of course not . someone has to be strong . ( chuckles ) jack : wow . doctor : i see you 've started the examination without me . jack : hey , doctor , it looks like you 've got the magic touch . doctor : it 's not magic , mr. abbott , just years of training . can you feel that ? jack : uh - huh . doctor : how about this ? jack : yep . doctor : this ? jack : oh ! boy , i definitely feel that . doctor : well , no apparent paralysis , critical sensitivity good . with some physical therapy , i see no reason why you should n't make a complete recovery . phyllis : oh , and back to your super - fun self . good . jack : ( laughing ) doctor : you 'll have to take things very easy . you need to give your body a chance to heal . jack : ( exhales slowly ) phyllis : all right , you hear that ? do you hear him , mr. `` i got ta get back to work `` ? doctor : i should warn you there 'll be significant pain for some time . jack : i have an abnormally high tolerance for pain . doctor : nonetheless , i 'll prescribe some painkillers . jack : thank you , doctor . i mean it . you gave me back my future . doctor : well , you 're welcome , mr. abbott . i just hope all of my patients had an outcome like yours . phyllis : bye . jack : ( chuckles ) phyllis : ( sighs ) jack : ohh . boy , old smiling jack is on a roll these days , is n't he ? phyllis : will you now call your family ? jack : yeah , you know what ? kyle 's with ashley and traci right now . they do n't need to be dragged into this . really , we 're through the worst of it . the doctor just said i 'm gon na be like new . phyllis : yeah , i know . um , i know your brother would like to hear from you . jack : billy is the last person i want to talk to right now . phyllis : okay , you should know this . he was here during the entire surgery . he was very , very worried about you . he loves you very much . jack : i love him very much , too . i just do n't happen to like him very much right now . phyllis : okay , that 's fair . kind of how i feel about my sister . i get it . jack : besides , my siblings are just gon na try to talk me into convalescing for weeks on end . that is not an option . phyllis : okay , i get this , i get this . it 's gon na interfere with , uh , your grand plan or whatever it is at newman . jack : my grand plan includes having a very productive v.p . of research and development . i think it 's time you get back to newman . i want you up to speed so that we can hit the ground running when i get back . phyllis : okay , i 'll go , but only because i think adam 's up to something . jack : you worry too much . phyllis : you do n't worry enough . jack : i 'm pleased you 're so concerned about me , but -- phyllis : i do n't want to see you get hurt . jack : i wo n't get hurt . adam and i make a great team . add you to the mix -- i 'm telling you , we are unstoppable . phyllis : you only like adam because he hates victor as much as you do . jack : adam does n't hate victor . adam is constantly trying to prove himself . that 's what drives him , not hatred . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) chelsea : hey . sharon : hi , chelsea . is something wrong ? chelsea : ( laughs ) w - what could possibly be wrong ? my husband 's ex is living in our guest cottage . is n't that every wife 's dream ? sharon : i do n't understand . i thought adam said -- chelsea : uh , i 'm the one doing the talking now , sharon . if you want to stay here , it 's gon na be on my terms , not yours . sharon : of course . whatever . chelsea : look , i do n't know if this little breakdown of yours is for real or part of some agenda , but do n't even think of sinking your fangs back into my husband . sharon : chelsea , i swear i have no intention of causing any trouble for you and adam . chelsea : why should i believe you ? sharon : well , because when he first invited me to stay here , i begged him to tell you everything . i really did n't like the sneaking around . chelsea : really ? sharon : yeah , i -- ask him yourself . i - i mean , i really did n't want you to find out this way . chelsea : he was trying to protect me . it 's your motives that i question . sharon : well , i just want to feel like a human being again and get back to my kids . chelsea : if you 're telling the truth , i hope that happens for you . but if you 're lying , you will be sorry . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( clears throat ) ( exhales slowly ) okay . ( exhales sharply ) michael : i 'm glad you called , brother - man . i missed you . kevin : i need your help , mikey . michael : okay . you only call me `` mikey `` when you need something . all right , i 'll bite . what is it ? kevin : $ 15 million . michael : ( laughs ) whew , i thought it was something big . i 'll rush off and grab my checkbook . kevin : i 'm -- i 'm not -- i 'm not kidding . michael : ( laughs ) $ 15 million ? w - what kind of dream world are you living in ? kevin : adam is pulling out his investment . it 's gon na destroy the company . he does n't care . michael : that 's -- that 's -- what do you expect ? what do you expect when you go into business with a hack like that ? kevin : can you just save your i told you so 's for later ? this is crunch time for me . michael : okay . ( exhales sharply ) sure . sorry . um ... $ 15 million . go . kevin : okay . our web business is growing every day . the potential is tremendous , but if adam yanks his money out now , we 're screwed , and this is n't just about chloe and me . we have investors -- mom , katherine . michael : what do you expect me to do ? i do n't have that kind of cash . kevin : what about lauren ? michael : no . kevin : well , it does n't have to be one person . there could be a group of investors . michael : what do you want me to do ? do you want me to go to 15 of my closest friends and ask them to loan my kid brother $ 1 million each ? kevin : no , no , no , it would n't be a loan . they would be investors . they would be investors . they would have a stake in the company . come on , man , you know a lot of high rollers . michael : no one i 'm comfortable enough to approach with something like this . kevin : ( exhaling sharply ) you enjoy seeing me fail . [ scene_break ] phyllis : if your theory is right and adam is only seeking approval from victor , then what better way to get that than betray you ? jack : not gon na happen . phyllis : how can you be so sure ? jack : because adam will never admit that he needs his father 's approval . it 's a vicious cycle , one i know all too well . phyllis : so you 're transferring your daddy issues to adam ? jack : every son wants to make his father proud whether he 's 4 or 40 , but eventually , you realize you ca n't live your life for someone else . phyllis : and he did that by selling you the newman stock . jack : exactly . phyllis : oh . jack : if he wanted to make brownie points with daddy dearest , all he had to do was give him his newman stock , and this takeover never would have happened . phyllis : okay . i get what you 're saying . i still do n't trust him . jack : then trust me . adam is desperate to prove to victor that he 's a real player in the business world . that alone is going to keep him honest . [ scene_break ] victor : i just heard that jack abbott was in the hospital . thought i might find you here . adam : he appointed me acting c.e.o . while he 's out of commission . victor : uh - huh . adam : smart move on his part , actually . victor : if i did n't know better , if i did n't know that jack abbott was lying in the hospital with a bullet next to his spine , i would have suspected you arranged for his absence . adam : i can always count on you to expect the worst of me , dad . victor : mm - hmm . it must make you feel good to sit behind that desk . adam : i 'm very busy , dad . what do you want ? victor : to offer you one last chance to do right by your family . [ scene_break ] michael : you ca n't say that to me . you ca n't say that to me . i have helped you out of so many jams , i 've lost count . kevin : not without making me feel like an idiot . michael : well , maybe i 'm not the one making you feel that way . kevin : see ? that , that . that is exactly what i 'm talking about . i come to you with this kick - ass idea , and you put me down . michael : i do not , i -- kevin : yes , you do . you discourage me , you make me feel like a loser . michael : i do not , i do not ! sometimes , maybe , i - i try and guide you now and then , but that 's what big brothers do . i am , and i always will be -- i 'll be your biggest fan . kevin : ( sighs ) forget it . i never should have come here . i should have known you were n't gon na help me . michael : kevin , of course you 've got ta come here . i 'm your brother , i 'm the one you 're supposed to come to ! kevin : thanks for nothing . michael : kevin ! ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] chloe : if i could get your amazing fashion ideas to the right designers , make some sort of deal , you know , and if that does n't work , then maybe adam can front us the cash and start up a small business . i mean , who better to invest in than his own wife , right ? hello ? are you listening to me ? chelsea : yes , yes . sorry , i 'm ... i - i just -- you 're moving a little too fast , chloe . i do n't know if i even want to design clothes . chloe : something upset you . what 's wrong ? chelsea : i 'm just a little bit overwhelmed . chloe : yeah . it has n't been long since you lost the baby . chelsea : yeah , and i just -- i have this killer headache , and all this talk about starting a business , it 's , um ... do you think maybe we could just delay it a day or two ? chloe : of course , absolutely . why did n't you say something to me ? chelsea : okay . chloe : i 'll -- look , i 'll -- i 'll see my way out and , um , put a cold compress on the back of your neck . it always helps me -- followed by a cocktail . chelsea : ( chuckles ) thanks . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : as acting c.e.o . , you could meet with the board , then let the shareholders know that you want jack out . adam : that is most certainly not my plan . victor : son , i know you have issues with me , but do you really have to be this vindictive ? adam : one of the many traits i must have inherited from you . victor : certainly not from your mother , i can assure you . she 'd be appalled at your behavior . adam : leave the mother guilt trips at the door . this is just business . ( chuckles ) `` this is just business . `` wonder how many times you 've said that over the years . victor : you really find all this amusing , do n't you ? adam : i do n't . do n't worry , dad . i wo n't destroy this company that you built . i plan on making it great . victor : it was already great . adam : why are you so interested in newman enterprises ? you dumped it on your other children . you challenged them to fight for it . do you find it ironic that the one child that you 've always treated as an afterthought is the one sitting in this chair now ? victor : do n't get too comfortable sitting in there , okay ? phyllis : what are you doing back here ? victor : when i saw you earlier , you did n't tell me that jack was in the hospital . phyllis : mm , no , i did n't . um , i chose not to , but you seem to have found out on your own . adam : thanks for stopping by , dad . adam : how 's jack doing ? phyllis : he 's doing great . the surgery was successful . adam : that 's really good to hear . phyllis : he 's very anxious to get out of the hospital and back in that chair . adam : is he worried that i will , uh , run the company into the ground ? phyllis : or steal it out from under him . what was your father doing here ? [ scene_break ] ( sirens wailing ) kevin : go away , michael . michael : not until we talk . i do n't like the way we left things . kevin : there 's nothing to talk about . you made yourself perfectly clear . michael : look , just because i ca n't help you raise this money does n't mean i 'm not being supportive . kevin : well , you have a backwards way of showing it . michael : look , i know you 're upset , but come on . if the company tanks , it 's not the end of the world . kevin : it is to me . michael : i mean , you are a smart , creative person . you can find something else to put your energy into . kevin : oh , shut up , michael . i do n't need one of your asinine pep talks ! michael : do you know who 's being asinine right now ? right there , buddy ! chloe : what is going on right now ? guys , the entire place can hear you . [ scene_break ] adam : do n't look at me like that , phyllis . it 's not as if i invited my father to come pay me a visit . phyllis : i bet he was surprised to see you at the newman throne . adam : if he was , he did n't let on . phyllis : but he was happy to see you there , i bet . adam : mm , overjoyed . he squealed like a little schoolgirl . ca n't you just picture it ? what do you want ? phyllis : did you tell victor that jack was in the hospital ? adam : he already knew . he finds things out . that 's what he does . but , uh ... he did ask me to betray jack . phyllis : of course he did . what did you say ? adam : i said i 'll do it . what do you think i said ? i made my decision when i sold my stock to jack . phyllis : i wish i could take your word as gospel . adam : why is it that you still see me as the enemy ? phyllis : because you 're a liar . you lie and you cheat as easily as you breathe . adam : you paint a wonderful self - portrait , phyllis . get over yourself . we 're on the same team . we have the same goal -- to catapult newman enterprises to the next level . phyllis : ohh , wow . i wish i could believe what you say , adam . adam : frankly , i do n't care what you believe , but i do care if you want to talk about preliminary developmental ideas , discuss anything like that . phyllis : oh , gosh , thank you . uh , no , i think i 'm gon na wait until jack gets out of the hospital and run it by my boss . adam : ( exhales slowly ) chelsea : hi . adam : chelsea . what are you doing here ? are you okay ? chelsea : ( sighs ) everything 's okay now . adam : now ? chelsea : chloe was asking questions about the overnight bag she and i found in the guest cottage . adam : what 'd you say ? chelsea : do n't worry . i covered for sharon . adam : i appreciate that . chelsea : you look very impressive sitting behind your father 's desk . adam : this is n't his desk anymore . i 'm sorry , i ... chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : i 'm sorry . i had a minor run - in with my father here earlier , and his radiant personality always leaves a sour taste . chelsea : hmm . well , you can wash the bad taste out of your mouth by taking me to lunch . adam : lunch sounds good . chelsea : okay . ( cell phone rings ) adam : adam newman . yes -- oh , okay . uh , well , why do n't we meet at my house first ? all right , sounds good . i 'll see you soon . chelsea : who will you be seeing soon ? adam : that was dr. watkins . she 's now gon na go see sharon . being that this is the first time , i feel i should be there , initially . chelsea : so much for lunch . adam : well , would you settle for ... a romantic dinner instead ? chelsea : sounds even better . [ scene_break ] jack : ( grunts ) victor : you need some help ? jack : how 'd you know i was here ? victor : i 'm on the hospital board , and my name is on the pediatric wing . why the hell would n't i know where you are ? jack : sorry to disappoint you . ( grunts ) i 'm gon na live . victor : i 'm sure you are . only the good die young . where 's my daughter victoria ? jack : why would i know that ? victor : you know exactly why you would know that . you sent her on a wild goose chase to miami , did n't you ? she has n't returned yet , nor has she returned the calls . jack : i have n't sent victoria anywhere . that was billy , stealing confidential information and feeding it to his wife . maybe she 's embarrassed , hanging out until it blows over . victor : anything happens to her , jack , i 'll hold you and your brother responsible . jack : nothing 's gon na happen to her . she 's a newman . victor : talking about newman 's , you 're focusing on the wrong one . jack : oh , if you 're talking about adam , yeah , he 's on my team now . victor : of course he is on your team . jack : well , as long as he does n't put up a portrait of himself to stare at all day , i 'll be fine . victor : mm - hmm . i would be very careful if i were you . he is more like me than you think . jack : well , if it does your ego good to think of him as a clone , well , knock yourself out . i 'll tell you this much . he wants nothing to do with you . victor : this has nothing to do with my ego . i 'm just warning you . he has my d.n.a . watch him . [ scene_break ] dr. watkins : sharon 's very lucky to have such a strong support system . adam : well , my wife and i just want her to get well . she has children that need her . dr. watkins : i 've retrieved sharon 's records from the last psychiatric facility she was in . after reviewing her history , i 'm even more concerned now . adam : what do you mean , dr. watkins ? dr. watkins : mr. newman , tell me something . do you think that sharon is a danger to herself or others ? adam : ( exhales slowly ) she could be , yes . dr. watkins : then there 's no time to waste . i need to begin treating her immediately . [ sharon remembering ] 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 . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) ohh . i ca n't do this ! okay , pull yourself together , sharon . you want to end up in that mental hospital ? why do i agree to this ? why did i agree to this ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : first i find you at newman enterprises , now here . victor : ( chuckles ) i think you 're stalking me , are n't you ? anyway , i should go . oh , jack , um , if i were you , i 'd get the hell out of that bed as quickly as i could , you know ? get back to work . oh , but then i forget , you do n't have my powers of recuperation , now do you ? so be careful . do n't overdo it . just get -- get well , all right ? jack : what was he talking about ? what was he doing at newman ? phyllis : he was in your office , talking to adam . jack : talking about what ? phyllis : adam claims he was trying to lure him to team newman . jack : i 'm getting out of -- phyllis : no , jack , no ! you are not going anywhere . jack : oh ! phyllis : please . the doctor said take it easy . jack , stop it , please . you 're gon na rip open your stitches . jack : ohh . red , i have got to figure a way to get out of here in a hurry . ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] chloe : i ca n't believe you . 2 men acting like 2 year olds . kevin : stay out of it , chloe . you 're just as bad as he is . chloe : ( laughs ) oh , what is this about , tagngrab ? ( cell phone ringing ) michael : what ? ! what ? when ? was anybody hurt ? well , that 's a blessing . yeah , yeah , uh ... ( sighs ) keep me posted . michael : well , there 's been another fire . chloe : where ? michael : gloworm . it 's gone . burned to the ground . kevin : that 's terrible , but gloria and jeffrey have a huge insurance policy . michael : really , kevin ? that 's the first place you go ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) adam : sharon ? sharon : the doctor is n't here , is n't she ? she -- she decided not to come ? adam : no , no , no , she 's -- she 's here . she 's just outside . sharon : ohh . adam : what 's -- what 's wrong ? sharon : um , nothing . i 'm -- i 'm just nervous . adam : i - i understand . i mean , there 's no need to be . i mean , everything 's gon na be fine . sharon : why did n't she come in with you ? what 's wrong ? adam : sharon , nothing 's wrong . what -- what ... i just wanted to come in and make sure that everything 's fine . sharon : fine , fine -- why do you keep saying that ? fine , fine , fine ! everything is not going to be fine , adam , ever again , and i only have myself to blame for that . dr. watkins : hello , sharon . sharon : hello . dr. watkins : would it be all right to sit ? we 're just gon na talk . sharon : okay . dr. watkins : ( sighs ) i know you 've been having some problems . sharon : sure . people always say that , but the reason that they say it is because it 's easier to say that than , you know , `` that person has problems , `` than looking at themselves , am i right ? i mean , tell me i 'm right . i do n't know what 's wrong with me . dr. watkins : you 're ill . it 's the same as having a disease or a broken arm . you did n't want this to happen , and nothing you did made this happen . sharon : i really need help . dr. watkins : admitting that is the first step toward recovery . sharon : i want to get better more than anything in this world , i do ... but i 'm scared . dr. watkins : do n't be . you 're my patient now . everything you say to me is confidential . but i 'm gon na need you to be truthful with me . that 's the only way i can help you . [ scene_break ] chelsea : is sharon with the doctor ? adam : mm - hmm . something happened . i saw her before i went to work , and she seemed much better and ... i do n't know , she 's fallen back into a dark place . chelsea : well , is n't that normal for someone who 's had a breakdown , to be up one minute and down the next ? adam : yeah , this is n't , uh , this is n't about a mood swing . something happened between then and now , something that caused her to relapse . [ next_on ] billy : i 'm getting a little worried about victoria . ronan : why ? sharon : i 've done some horrible things , and i 'm afraid of getting caught . chelsea : sharon caused the fire at newman ranch , did n't she ?	michael tells victor that since there was another fire set at a warehouse with the same modus operandi as the fire at his house , it is unlikely that sharon could have set the fire at his house . victor advises michael not to discard sharon as the suspect of his house fire . kevin pleads with michael to let him borrow or help him raise the five million dollars needed to buy adam 's share of tagngrab , but michael says he ca n't raise that kind of money . kevin thinks that michael never wanted him to be successful and they argue about it at the coffee house . michael gets word that gloworm has burned to the ground and is puzzled when kevin says that jeffrey and gloria have a huge insurance policy , and they will be fine .
[ alarm ringing ] [ ringing stops ] victoria : [ sighs ] victoria : billy . no . billy : what ? victoria : you ca n't keep doing this . you need to get some sleep . billy : i do n't need sleep . victoria : everybody needs sleep , okay ? billy : people with nothing on their minds need sleep . i 've got stuff to do , so could you just ... victoria : listen , i had to go down to the police station and beg a stranger not to press charges against you . because you 're not thinking clearly , because you need some rest right now . okay ? billy : he -- i 'll get some sleep . victoria : thank you . billy : as soon as i find the son of a bitch who killed my daughter , i will get some sleep . [ scene_break ] chelsea : look at all the trees and the buildings and all the playgrounds . you are gon na love the swings and the slides , and you are gon na see it all thanks to a wonderful little girl named delia . yeah . adam : did you remind the realtor that you wanted a place with a view ? chelsea : i already saw one overlooking chancellor park . adam : when do you move in ? chelsea : you know , you were so annoyed at the thought of me moving out , and now you 're practically shoving me out the door . why do you suddenly want me gone ? [ scene_break ] jack : come in . come in . cane : thank you . thank you . jill : cane , can i fix you some coffee , darling ? cane : look at you two with your heads together . now , this is gon na be ominous . jill : ominous ? no . this is wonderful . jack : and very productive . cane , i know you left chancellor for a reason . you did n't want to live under victor newman 's thumb . jill : so jack and i thought that chancellor deserved to be liberated , too . cane : are you two going to war against victor newman ? jill : no . we merely do n't want to see this merger happening between chancellor and newman . jack : and if it happens to ruin victor , well , you know , these things happen . cane : okay . now , if you 're asking me to join the battle , i 'm sorry . i 'm just ... not interested . jill : victor just cheated you out of this role that katherine chose for you . cane : yes , he did . and i was angry about that . but now i 'm realizing that change is good . it opens up ... new horizons . jill : such as ? cane : whatever it 's gon na be , it 's gon na be better than spending my days under victor newman 's thumb . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] victor : bonnie , would you get that for me ? [ door opens , closes ] dylan : morning . victor : what are you doing here ? dylan : um , i came because , uh , mrs. newman -- she -- victor : what the hell are you doing here ? after what you have done to my family and after what you have done to my son 's boy , do n't you ever get near them again ! nikki : victor , why are you threatening my guest ? thank you for coming . i - i 'm sorry about this . victor : do n't you apologize for me , all right ? why did you invite this man into our home ? nikki : you can assume that i have a valid reason , can -- victor : i do n't assume anything . nikki : would you like some coffee ? dylan : uh , no . actually , i have a lot of that at work . actually , i 'm curious on why you asked me over here , too . nikki : i am organizing an event for veterans day honoring real servicemen like you and dr. rayburn . victor : what are you talking about ? you 're honoring a kidnapper ? is that what you intend to do ? nikki : victor , could i have a word with you ? um , dylan , please , just go right into the kitchen and get some coffee . right in there . bonnie will help you . victor : i do n't want this punk in my house . you got that ? nikki : well , victor , it 's my house , too . i know that you resent him over what happened between nicholas and avery . victor : i do n't want someone like this in my house . also , what he has done to my grandson . are you kidding ? nikki : there were extenuating circumstances there ... victor : what ? ! nikki : ... and he 's clearly remorseful . now , you can say all you want , but i 'm going to have this event . victor : listen to me . i 'm getting a little tired of your charity work , all right ? it 's stressing you out . i do n't like it . nikki : it is not stressing me out . look at me . i am perfectly fine . victor : nonsense . you changed your will . you 're keeping something from me , and i do n't like it . [ scene_break ] jack : i have always thought of chancellor as a standalone company . does n't deserve to be merged with newman or any other company . if we play our cards right , you will get exactly what you want , both of you , without having newman 's thumbprint on your head . cane : oh , so , this is you doing us a favor ? 'cause i know you have no vested interest in chancellor , jack , right ? jack : i just lost a bundle divesting myself of newman enterprises . i would like a chance to recoup . cane : there it is . jill : oh , please . you just hate losing to victor . jack : i hate losing . especially to victor . and , yes , beating him puts a certain spring in my step . jill : you see how much fun this is gon na be ? join us . cane : i ca n't join you 'cause i 'm taking katherine 's advice . i 'm gon na find balance between work and family . jill : katherine 's advice ? cane : yes . jill : i 'm the one who said that first , but , of course , katherine gets all the credit . cane : okay , you both said it first . is that better ? jill : darling , if you 're worried about the weight of chancellor on your shoulders , i told you i 'd help relieve you of that . cane : oh , and i thought you were just jealous 'cause katherine put me in charge . jill : well , maybe a little bit of that . but come on . you know i love you and your family . i want you to have more time with them . cane : i 'm not gon na join this fight , okay ? because i am not gon na let anything come between lily , the kids , and me . i 've learned that . hilary : i guess i 'm not the only one learning big life lessons recently . [ scene_break ] abby : [ grunts ] oh ! [ laughs ] oh , yeah ! i won ! all right . all right . tyler : you cheated . abby : whoo ! whoo ! whoo ! i 'm sorry . i did what ? tyler : you took off before i could say `` go . `` abby : oh , and who made you in charge of `` go , `` huh ? because you 're a man ? because you 're ripped and pumped and gorgeous and studly . tyler : yeah , all of that and because i was in charge of `` go . `` abby : i 'm pretty sure i had my own `` go `` thing going on . i won fair and square . which means ... uh - huh . all right . uh - huh . whoo ! whoo ! tyler : admit it ! abby : [ laughing ] tyler : go ahead . say it , you cheater . `` i , abby carlton newman , am a big old cheater . `` abby : fine , fine , fine , fine , fine , fine , fine . maybe ... you were in charge of `` go . `` tyler : oh , what was that ? huh ? huh ? how was it again ? uh - huh . oh , yeah . i won . abby : okay , dork . no , it 's more like this . uh - huh . tyler : oh , like that ? abby : yeah , bigger circles . tyler : what about this one ? uh - huh . abby : whoo ! whoo ! [ both laugh ] tyler : you know , i forgot that you could laugh . abby : i forgot that there were reasons to . these past few weeks with delia have just been ... tyler : yeah . it takes a while to feel like you can smile . well , who knew all it would take was me letting you win ? oh ! abby : [ laughing ] oh ! [ scene_break ] victoria : [ sighs ] you told the detective that you were gon na stop going after strangers , that you were gon na let the cops try to find the driver of the s.u.v . you remember that ? billy : and what have they found , huh ? nothing . ah , but if they find this guy -- if they find him -- victoria : i do n't -- listen , you told me about the statistics yesterday . i remember . billy : these ... people are killers . they 're murderers . but if they go to jail , if , they get a slap on the wrist . they get nothing . victoria : so , we 'll lobby the d.a . 's office for the harshest possible sentence , okay ? billy : we 're gon na lobby the d.a . 's office ? that never works . and besides , they have to find the guy first , and these people ca n't even find their own -- victoria : okay , billy , listen . the police are looking , and you know that , and you need to sleep . you need to reset your brain right now . billy : i need to reset my brain ? for what ? to forget my kid ? is that what i 'm supposed to do ? victoria : no . god , no . that 's not what i 'm saying . do you remember that new year 's eve you trusted me ? i held out my hand to you , and you took it . you have to trust me now . please . billy : they go free , vick . and the person that took my kid from me ... i 'm not gon na let him walk away from this . so , you need to trust that . [ scene_break ] adam : you said it was time for you to move out . chelsea : yeah . and you were mad about that . adam : you found a place , so sign the lease . chelsea : i 'm not ready yet . adam : you need help with the deposit ? chelsea : i have my own money , adam . adam : so , what 's the issue ? suddenly you want to pretend like we 're a happy little family and you want to drag this out for our son even longer , make it harder on him when you finally do move away ? chelsea : all this time , and you still think that you can con the con artist ? you ca n't push me away by being a jerk . connor and i are here , adam , and we are not moving out until you tell me what is going on with you . [ scene_break ] jill : jack , it 's time you invested in a decent security system , like a moat with some piranhas . cane : i warned you , jack . you do n't know what you 're getting into . jill : excuse me ? you invited her here ? jack : hilary works for me . cane : that is a bad idea . jill : she 's a liar and a cheat and a snake in the grass . cane : he knows this . he knows this , okay ? he just does n't care . jill : jack , people like that do n't deserve a second chance . they deserve to be serving 5 to 10 . jack : are you both done ? because i 'm done listening . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor , how many times do i have to tell you -- the will was strictly a formality because of katherine . victor : nikki , you lied to me about the fact that you were ill in the first place . now you blame me for wondering if you 're telling the truth ? nikki : oh , my god . do we have to talk about this now ? i have a guest waiting . victor : want me to throw him out ? nikki : no ! please , no ! stop this . i only have a week to put this thing together . i 'm not gon na let you slow me down . victor : you sure about this ? nikki : completely . victor : oh . nikki : please let it go . victor : [ smooches ] for now . nikki : okay . victor . [ door closes ] nikki : oh , i am so sorry about that . once he gets an idea in his head , it 's hard to make him see sense . dylan : maybe he 's right ... about me and your event , at least . nikki : not at all . genoa city needs to have a face to go with veterans ' issues , and yours is perfect . dylan : [ sighs ] it 's a -- it 's a great cause , and it 's really close to my heart . but i ca n't be a part of this . [ scene_break ] adam : what were you expecting ? for me to insist you stay here forever ? chelsea : you 're not gon na make me angry so that i can forget that you 're acting strangely , so just stop . adam : you know what ? relief has finally set in , okay ? he can see . he 'll be fine . that would explain my demeanor , and it 's time for you to move along . chelsea : you do n't want to be around connor ? since the second you found out that he was your son , you have wanted to be the best father possible , doing anything for him , doing anything to find corneas for him . adam : anything , huh ? it feels like a lifetime ago . chelsea : you 're terrified , adam . and i know why . [ scene_break ] billy : kids just murdered . people that do it -- they get away with it . they always get away with it . victoria : i know . i know , billy , and i 'm so sorry . i know that . but you know what ? if life were fair , dee dee would be here right now . and she would be begging you to let her play games on your tablet or she 'd be trying to convince us that jelly doughnuts were healthy because they had fruit in the middle , you know ? billy : yeah . that kid -- she really could negotiate . victoria : she could . she could do just about anything . billy : not anymore . victoria : she would n't want to see you like this . you know , you 're not yourself . [ sighs ] billy : well , she 's not here to see it . victoria : no . she 's not . but i am . i am , and i love you . okay ? and i saw what losing cassie did to nick and sharon , and i 'm here . billy , i 'm here . and reed 's gon na visit again . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : and johnny 's upstairs . and jack and tracy and abby -- we all need you . and did you hear the news about connor ? he can see again . he can see because of dee dee , because she did that . billy : is that so ? victoria : because she was a gift to you and chloe and me and kevin . and the world . she was a gift to the world , okay ? and she 's never really gon na be gone from you . she would never want you to leave us . never . she would never want that . [ doorbell rings ] victor : hi , sweetheart . victoria : hey . listen , um , now 's not really a good time , okay ? victor : oh . billy : actually , now 's a fine time . i have something i have to deal with . victoria : billy , please , hold on a second . [ scene_break ] jill : jack , please listen to cane . that woman will always have an agenda . jack : how touching -- protecting poor , naive , just - off - the - boat jack . cane : she will surprise you . you can count on it . jack : cane . jill : well , it 's a shame that your suits are so expensive , 'cause you 're gon na have to toss one when she stabs you in the back . hilary : cane has excellent suits , too . that did n't stop you from asking me to spy on him when you wanted to take over chancellor . cane : [ chuckles ] jill : wrong , little miss . you see , i approached you to see if you could be trusted , and lo and behold , my instincts were correct . although you do lie with great skill . i also told you to keep your claws out of cane . you did n't listen to me there , either , did you ? i am your punishment . i 'm gon na be in your face forever . jack : okay , okay . that 's enough , jill . hilary works for me . end of story . let 's get back to the issue at hand -- making sure victor pays for what he 's done . [ scene_break ] victoria : we need to brand the new lifestyles division , just really highlight it as a driving force in fashion and cosmetics . [ sniffles ] so , i 'm thinking some sort of a media tie - in , maybe , um , a concert , uh ... you know , uh ... sponsorship -- victor : you know something ? your mother 's right . you and i have a lot in common . whenever we have certain emotional problems , we submerge ourselves in work . victoria : that 's not what i 'm doing , dad , okay ? victor : well , sweetheart , delia 's death must have hit you very hard . victoria : well , what am i supposed to do ? am i supposed to just forget about work ? victor : please sit down . victoria : i 'm fine , all right ? i 'm fine . i just -- victor : sweetheart . victoria : [ crying ] i just -- i 'm more concerned about billy , okay ? i 'm just trying to get through to him , and i ca n't . victor : come here . victoria : no , dad . the lifestyles division -- i need to work on that . [ sobbing ] okay ? i do n't know what to do . i do n't know . [ scene_break ] nikki : if this is about what victor said , please ignore him . this event is to honor all veterans . you served your country . you deserve to be recognized . dylan : yeah , i just -- you know , i ca n't get up in front of a bunch of people and pretend that i was a hero . nikki : you protected your country . you put yourself in harm 's way . that is the definition of a hero . dylan : with all due respect , mrs. newman , you do n't really know me or what happened on my tours . but if you 're looking for someone to honor -- stitch . that 's your guy . there 's nobody better than him . but if you 're looking for someone to stand up there with him , you need to find somebody who 's earned it , who 's not as messed up as i am . nikki : dylan , dylan , please . listen to me . i - i hear what you 're saying , but we 're all damaged . we 're all broken , and whatever tape or glue is holding us all back together , that 's nothing to be ashamed of . the way to fight that inner war is to take our weaknesses and face them head on . we 're all heroes . we just get up every day and try it again . [ scene_break ] abby : i love this time of year . i always missed it when i was in l.a. with my mom . you know , the holiday season means coats and gloves and parties . but abbott get - togethers wo n't be the same . you know , delia was always the life of the party . tyler : [ laughs ] abby : she always had some new song to sing or some adorable outfit . she made a big deal about everything . she was just so excited . tyler : [ chuckles ] abby : kids are awesome that way . tyler : yeah . abby : do you have any plans ? tyler : um ... no . leslie and i -- we -- we usually keep things low key . abby : oh , my god . i - i was n't even thinking . this is your first holiday since you lost your dad . tyler : uh , i mean , we lost him a long time ago , around the same time that we lost my mom . just not in the same way . it 's ... abby : i 'm still -- i 'm sorry . it 's not fair . tyler : yeah . [ cell phone rings ] abby : you can get that . tyler : no . it 's -- it 's not important . abby : are you sure ? who 's mariah ? tyler : she 's my fiancée . abby : a fiancée ? what ? wait . you have a fiancée ? tyler : ex . ex - fiancée . obviously . abby : obviously . yeah , yeah . and i would know that the same way that i knew you were engaged , which i did n't know at all , so does she know this ? or is this news to her , as well ? tyler : she knows . it was a few years ago . abby : and everything 's all cuddly now ? she calls you ? tyler : okay , you know what ? it was a really ugly breakup . and i heard from her a while ago . i have n't heard from her since things got ... ugly . abby : to tell you she was getting married ? extend an olive branch ? what ? tyler : she wanted to get back together . abby : yeah . and -- and -- and you could n't just say , `` hey , abs . hey , yeah , i know that you just had a death in the family , but when you 're done crying in your cereal , we need to talk `` ? tyler : what ? when did i ever say -- ? abby : you said that you loved me . you said that . but you 're still involved with your ex . so , is there anything else you have n't told me ? [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , you know , it 's hard to tell what people in this town know about each other . i get the feeling you 're not really the type of guy that goes in for gossip . dylan : uh , no . no , ma'am . not interested . nikki : [ chuckles ] well , this is n't gossip . this is just truth . i 'm an alcoholic . i 'm sober now . um , i have been for a long time now . i 've had my bad moments . and my family has suffered along with me all these years . we thought we had ... gotten through the worst part , and then i got my diagnosis for m.s . , multiple sclerosis , and that is what your friend stitch is helping me with . dylan : oh . i - i 'm sorry to hear that . but you 're in good hands . nikki : yeah . i think i am . but what you just saw there with victor -- he ... worries that i 'm not being completely frank with him because i did n't tell him about my diagnosis right away 'cause i did n't want my family to worry . but that was a mistake , because i really needed them , and they needed me . but we 're all damaged . we ca n't do it alone . nobody can . and it takes a lot of courage to seek out help . dylan : um , i 'm definitely learning that . nikki : takes a while to sink in . dylan : [ chuckles ] especially when you 're stubborn . nikki : [ chuckling ] oh . i can certainly ... [ glass rattling ] nikki : ... um , understand that . [ chuckles ] anyway , um , very seriously , if there is anything that you need , anything at all -- dylan : i - i appreciate that , but after the raking over the coals i got by your husband , i doubt the rest of your family would be on board with that . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm sorry , daddy . i 'm so sorry . [ sniffles ] that was just out of nowhere . victor : it 's okay . you know i 'll always be here for you . hmm ? victoria : yeah . [ sniffles ] victor : okay . victoria : yeah . i just -- i ca n't let johnny see me like this . you know [ clears throat ] he 's just starting to open up to the world . he 's laughing and he 's talking and playing and ... i mean , he ca n't do those things with billy right now , so i 'm just trying to make things as normal as possible . victor : i think children can always feel when something is awry between their parents , when they 're having troubles . you and nicholas certainly could tell when your mom and i had difficulties . victoria : i ca n't dwell on my emotions right now , okay , because they 're just so raw and they 're really messy . and that 's just not gon na do anybody any good , you know ? it 's -- it 's no good . and i just -- i 'm just gon na smile for johnny , and i 'm just gon na ... wait for billy to talk to me . that 's all . victor : well , is he pushing you away or what ? victoria : oh , he 's just pushing the world away right now , okay ? not just me . [ sighs ] if he would just turn to me , you know ? if we could just turn to each other ... victor : [ sighs ] victoria : i mean , my heart is just hurting so much right now . maybe if i could figure out a way to ... heal my heart , then maybe i could figure out a way to help heal billy 's , too . [ scene_break ] adam : i 'm afraid of absolutely nothing . chelsea : you keep lying and covering , and i know what it 's about . you 're afraid of becoming a father , a real parent . it 's a big deal . it 's a lifelong commitment . i mean , every day from here on out , connor is going to need us to nurture him , to love him , to protect him . it 's a big deal , and it 's scary . i mean , i know you had your mom 's husband as a father figure . and then you found out that victor was your real father , and you could n't count on him . that really changed you , adam , but you 're always gon na be there for connor . you 're not gon na be anything like victor . i 'm not gon na be anything like anita . but it does n't mean we know what we 're doing at all in any way . adam : i 'm hearing fear in your voice . chelsea : of course i have fear . i thought it would go away once we ... realized he 's healthy , but now it 's the day - to - day stuff that freaks me out . there are gon na be problems , adam . but i just -- i just need you to be his dad . i need you to be present with our son . and you ca n't be acting the way you 've been acting these past couple weeks . adam : and you think staying here is gon na be good for me ? chelsea : i think it 's gon na be good for him . the apartment will always be there , and if not , we 'll find something better , but for now , if you 're not planning to shove me out the door ... connor and i will stay for a little longer . [ doorbell rings ] chelsea : billy . hi . billy : bad time ? too soon ? chloe told me that the surgery , um ... chelsea : no , uh , of course not . no . please , come in . please . he 's , um -- he 's right over here . the doctor said that his eyes should n't be bothering him anymore . watch this . [ toy rattles ] chelsea : [ chuckles ] he can see . billy : that 's great . that 's great . chelsea : do you want to hold him ? billy : no . i do n't . thank you . but that 's , uh ... that 's great . chelsea : how are you ? billy : oh , i 'm okay . [ chuckles ] you know , except for the cops -- they ca n't find my kid 's killer , and ... the courts -- they go easy on these killers , and not to mention the actual killer . but , no . we 're -- we 're good . we 're good . thanks . adam : gcpd have any leads ? billy : no . they do n't . but i 'm looking for him now . and i 'm gon na find him . and when i do , he 'll wish that i had n't . [ voice breaking ] i 'm very happy for you . [ scene_break ] tyler : look , there 's been no lies , abby , not one . abby : it 's called a lie of omission , tyler , and being engaged to some chick named mariah -- that 's a huge one . tyler : [ sighs ] all right . listen to me . i never told mariah about my parents . she did n't know that my mother was murdered and that my father was locked up for it . [ sighs ] now , she and i were engaged , yeah . but ... it was n't this . you and me -- it was nowhere near this . so , if i did n't mention mariah before , it 's not because it was some huge thing that i could n't fess up to . it 's because that was before . right now , you know exactly who i am and who i love . abby : no . you ca n't just use the `` l `` word and make everything better . tyler : oh , you think that 's who i am ? a liar ? you think this has n't been real ? [ scoffs ] what , you think you just leave my bed and i do n't think about you all morning and all afternoon ... [ chuckles ] ... waiting until i can see you again ? i do n't wear some dumb shirt just because you say it looks good ? you know , and the lava lamp at the apartment -- every time i look at it , i smile thinking about how you barged in talking about we need you . abby : [ chuckles ] tyler : yeah . that 's what you said -- that sassy blond girl pushing her way into my place . i did need you . i did n't know it that day . hey . i do now . abby : this mariah girl -- she broke your heart ? tyler : yeah . but you fixed it . abby : [ chuckles ] tyler : look , mariah can call me all she wants . that does not mean that i 'm gon na pick up . all right ? because you are it . i love you . i 'm not just saying that to make something go away . i 'm saying that , abby , because it 's true . abby : i love you , too . i do . [ scene_break ] jack : now , back to the agenda at hand . jill : ah . there 's the word -- `` agenda . `` could give us your lying , scheming , cheating expertise on the word -- jack : jill , i -- hilary : it 's okay . it does n't bother me . jill : well , then , i must be doing it wrong . cane : all right . listen . i 'm gon na let you guys hash this out , as i have no interest in rumbling with victor newman , especially with someone that i do n't trust . jill : ah . my thoughts exactly . let 's walk him out , jack . jack : cane , listen . cane : there is nothing that you can say that 's gon na make me change my mind . jill : well , how about helping me change his mind ? cane : i wish you both very good luck with this . jill : how can i be in a partnership with you when you trust somebody like that ? i do n't understand . jack : what you do n't understand is i am doing a favor for neil -- neil , who deserves a favor from me . she works for me now . get over it . and you 're right . i am smart -- smart enough to know that she is an asset . jill : well , i hope you 're right , because you just chose her over a very valuable asset . jack : i guess the question is what are you going to choose , retribution with victor or a chance to stick it to hilary again ? jill : i want chancellor , so i 'll manage both . jack : well , good . why do n't we sit down and see if we can make that happen . hilary : i 've been thinking , and i have an idea . jill : oh , goodie . [ scene_break ] victoria : you can say it . you like my ideas . i know your face , even when you 're trying to be unreadable . victor : this is very good , sweetheart . you obviously have been working hard . victoria : yeah . once johnny goes to sleep , billy goes online , and i just imagine a newman / chancellor empire worthy of you and katherine . victor : what do you mean billy goes online ? is he pushing you away or what ? victoria : dad , you 're not actually gon na go there right now , are you ? victor : you do n't think i know what he 's doing ? i did the same thing . when you were kids , whenever things became overwhelming for me , i ... turned my back on you and your mother . victoria : yeah . you did . and it was pretty terrifying for us . but we understand now that that 's how you grieve . victor : and if you 're wise , you 'll give billy all the room he needs now , okay ? although he does n't deserve you in the first place . victoria : oh , boy . you just had to slide that in there , did n't you ? victor : i could n't help it . victoria : okay . well , thank you for your vote of confidence . i 'm glad you like my ideas . victor : i love them . they 're wonderful . victoria : all right . so , i 'm gon na continue to refine the specifics of the merger . victor : but you know something ? the hard work will start when we try to implement all that . you know that . victoria : i know that . and , honestly , i ca n't wait . victor : we 'll need your full attention . victoria : i am so excited to feel needed again . victor : yes ! victoria : [ laughs ] victor : we 'll do it . victoria : okay . victor : okay ? bye , sweetheart . [ scene_break ] chelsea : maybe i should n't have asked billy to hold the baby . it helped chloe , so i just thought -- adam : billy 's mind is elsewhere . he should just leave it to the police . chelsea : yeah , but the police are gon na go by the book , go by the rules . adam : that would be the point . chelsea : when you were desperate to find donor corneas for connor , you did n't want to play by the rules . you wanted to take things into your own hands , take charge . adam : and i failed . chelsea : you have contacts , adam -- guys who ... take care of things . maybe someone knows about an s.u.v . being repaired off the books . it 's a way we can give back and thank delia 's parents for this huge sacrifice . i mean , we owe them , adam . you could help find delia 's killer . [ scene_break ] jack : you think you have a way to deal with victor ? the floor is all yours . hilary : i used proximity as cane 's assistant to gain his trust . i used his trust to identify his weak points . jill : completely , totally brazen . hilary : so , all we need is someone on the inside , someone close enough to victor that could tell us where the chink in his armor is . jack : no . approaching someone on the inside is too risky , but a plant , like you -- jill : if i may ... jack : yeah , if you 're not gon na go after hilary . jill : who ? no . i was going to say i have the perfect mole to burrow his way into victor 's lair . [ scene_break ] nikki : i 'm very sorry that you ca n't come , but i do understand . dylan : i appreciate that . and , uh , stitch -- well , dr. rayburn will hook you up with all the right people at the v.a . nikki : thanks . and listen , if you should change your mind , please come , even as a guest , at the very least . it 's just gon na be an evening about gratitude and hope . dylan : thank you . nikki : you 're welcome . victor : you 're planning to honor a doctor with wartime experience . i think that 's wonderful . but do n't you waste another minute with this guy . nikki : now , victor , he deserves our respect and thanks as much as anybody else . this is n't about just one person . it 's about the thousands of men and women who have risked everything and received precious little in return . and i 'm running out of time . i only have one week to coordinate the honorees . victor : and i promise you , you 'll find enough honorees . but do not waste another minute with that man . [ scene_break ] victoria : , okay , so , if you wo n't sleep , then at least have something to eat . billy : yeah . i - i - i will . victoria : [ sighs ] you know , what i said before about being needed -- i meant work . billy : yeah , i know . victoria : okay , good . because , you know , adam 's -- he 's been such a jerk squeezing me out and it just feels kind of good to be back on the inside . and , you know , i love work , and i love that company . but i really love you and johnny more , so if you need me , then this is where i belong . billy : you have n't accepted the job yet ? victoria : no . no , it 's all still really preliminary . billy : you should take the job , vick . [ scene_break ] adam : black market is not the supermarket . you just do n't go to a guy about corneas and then ask what aisle auto - repair stuff happens to be on the down low . chelsea : you know gamblers . you know cons . you know guys that could get black- market corneas , so i 'm pretty sure you might know somebody who might know about the car . adam : i do n't know . chelsea : adam , delia is a part of our son . she is the reason he can see . remember after i had my miscarriage how awful that was , how sad we were ? can you even imagine being billy and chloe right now with this huge loss and not having anyone to blame ? what if this was our family ? adam : i 'll make the call . chelsea : really ? adam : do n't expect a miracle . chelsea : it 's too late . we already got our miracle -- connor can see . now billy and chloe deserve one , too . [ scene_break ] victor : listen , my man . for the amount of money i pay you as a retainer , you should do far better than the police at trying to find delia 's killer , all right ? so , what have you got ? well , that 's interesting . really ? [ next_on ] alex : you 're pretty invested in the case , right ? 'cause you have a personal stake in it . sharon : [ laughs ] you ai n't seen nothing yet . [ gasps ] michael : i 'm not going back to my cell ! i 'm not -- [ grunts ]	dylan visits nikki at the newman ranch which unnerves victor to no end . nikki overhears victor lashing out at dylan and telling him to stay away from his family . chelsea brings connor downstairs and finds adam looking out the window . she asks him why he is trying to force her and connor out . victoria awakens and reaches out for billy but finds that once again , he is not asleep beside her . she goes downstairs and finds him on the computer trying to find delia 's killer . at the abbott house , cane comes to visit jack and jill to find out what they are up to concerning victor and the merger between chancellor industries and newman enterprises . nikki interrupts victor and dylan to say that she invited dylan there to help her with the veteran 's day celebration . nikki sends dylan into the kitchen for some coffee while she and victor talk . victor and nikki argue over dylan and her charity work . victor even accuses her of keeping things from him . victoria tries to get through to billy about his problems when there is a knock on the door , and it is victor . victoria tries to get billy to stay , but he tells her that he has some things to do . jack and jill vow revenge on victor . hilary appears which unnerves jill to no end . cane is also surprised . abby and tyler have a run in the park , and she celebrates when she wins . abby lets tyler know all about delia and how much she had enjoyed the holidays . tyler gets a text message which sends abby into a frenzy when she finds out that it is from his fiancée . chelsea tells adam that she and connor will not move out until she finds out what is going on with him . adam still refuses to tell her anything or open up to her .
dylan : pretty fun sleepover we had last night , huh ? promised i 'd be there when you woke up this morning ... and who did you see first thing ? you saw me . ohh . bud , i hate to say this . i may not be able to promise that again . whatever changes ... this will always be true ... that i love you more than anything , and i 'm so proud of you , and being your dad has been , without a doubt , the greatest privilege of my life . but you know what ? nothing 's set in stone , and , uh , we still have a chance that we can all be together . paul : hey , there ! how are my two favorite guys ? dylan : hey . ohh . paul : so , uh , since you did n't return my call , i thought i 'd see if you 're sticking to your favorite routine . dylan : the park is where it 's at . right , sully ? paul : i bet , huh ? so , how 's my precious little grandson today ? chelsea : nick ? ! you here ? ! sharon : oh , chelsea . you 're looking for nick , too ? chelsea : yeah . i was worried about him after the state he left in last night . sharon : yeah . well , he 's not at the house . maybe i 'm gon na call him again and see . mnh . no . that went straight to voicemail . chelsea : out of curiosity , what happens when you do find him ? sharon : i do n't know . maybe just try to convince him somehow to spare my family . nick : [ sighs ] he 's coming home , sage . our son is coming home . victor : chelsea , would you kindly call me as soon as you get this message ? thank you . abby : hi , dad . victor : hi , sweetheart . abby : mmmmmwah ! victor : have a seat . abby : that sounded important . why do you need to talk to chelsea ? victor : why ? because i was scheduling a visit with connor . abby : ah . victor : so ... any reaction to the new leak i planted ? abby : not yet . but , dad , what if you set up uncle jack for nothing ? maybe he 's not the one behind it . victor : [ chuckling ] yeah . are you serious ? i knew from the beginning what board member leaked information to jack and phyllis , and they drew first blood . and i have every right to defend myself , okay ? ashley : what the hell is this ? ! phyllis : [ sighs ] cane : ahh ! ohh ! [ breathing heavily ] hey , guys . just give daddy a sec , all right ? you guys are wearing me out . lily : hey , hey . why do n't you guys go practice your dribbling skills while i help daddy recharge , okay ? cane : [ groans ] lily : hey . are you okay ? is it your ankle ? cane : no , no , no , no . it 's not my ankle . it 's my knee . i feel like i 've sprained it . lily : we should take you to the e.r . cane : i do n't want to go to the e.r . i 'm okay . just let me walk it off . lily : walk ? cane , you can barely put weight on it . listen , what if moving around makes it worse ? we should at least get it checked out , okay ? please . cane : [ sighs ] lily : come on . cane : all right . okay . all right . i 'll go to the hospital . hilary : deacon sharpe , former genoa city resident and one of nikki newman 's ex - husbands , has fled los angeles and taken his scheming to parts unknown . now , we at `` gc buzz `` -- we have the goods on this devious , devilish , dare we say degenerate ? or maybe we should just call a snake a snake . stay tuned for his path of destruction , and in the meantime , keep buzzing , g.c . devon : there 's my brilliant wife . hilary : aww . no , stop it . devon : no , it sounded good . the `` call a snake a snake `` line -- i like that . hilary : thank you . thank you . i 've been working really hard on it . devon : i can tell . hilary : but i do n't think that it 's gon na be the ratings grabber that we were hoping for . devon : yeah . kind of hit a lull , have n't we ? hilary : we just need one more big story . there has got to be something juicy going on in this town . nick : this whole time , i thought christian was with you . i 'm so grateful , knowing that you knew ... the truth before you left this earth . must have given you some peace . or maybe it made you a little more crazy , up in heaven , furious with me 'cause i had n't seen the light . well , i 've seen it now . this lie has gone on much too long . no more . today ... i set things right . abby : dad , what if the second leak never surfaces ? the irs could crack down on you any minute . victor : i 'm well aware of that , my sweetheart , and that 's why i 've launched phase 2 . abby : oh , wow . how very `` mission : impossible `` of you . [ telephone rings ] victor : is n't it ? excuse me . yeah ? send him in . abby : `` him `` who ? victor : him . abby : okay . i will leave you two to talk . victor : okay , sweetheart . abby : bye , dad . bye . curtis : bye . victor : so , curtis , what can i do for you ? curtis : [ chuckles ] well ... it was a , uh , difficult decision , to say the least , but due to some ... personal issues , i 've decided to leave the board . victor : do these personal issues by chance have to do with you selling me out ... to jack abbott ? how much did he pay you for that ? was it worth it ? curtis : [ chuckles ] uh , victor , i , uh -- [ clears throat ] victor : from where i 'm sitting , you have two options . you can either watch your life disintegrate before your very own eyes , or you can do what i 'm asking you to do . curtis : and what do you want me to do ? victor : i want you to make sure that the abbotts do n't get away with this . jack : we had a little mishap . phyllis : i spilled coffee all over my blouse . ashley : oh . so , of course , you just had to take it off . phyllis : it was scalding . ashley : and yet look -- you do n't seem to be scalded . jack : here . phyllis : thank you . okay . i have some dry - cleaning in my office . excuse me . ashley : really ? jack : what ? ashley : you 're really gon na buy that ? `` oh , i spilled coffee on myself ! i just had to take my shirt off ! `` jack : you honestly think she risked personal harm trying to make -- ashley : absolutely ! let 's not forget what she 's capable of . jack : i could n't if i tried . honestly , it was an accident . i assume there 's some reason you stopped by my office . ashley : well , it certainly was n't for a peep show . jack : okay , ash . what 's up ? ashley : i found a way to keep brash & sassy ! from blowing us out of the water . dylan : this kid is a force of nature . paul : he sure is ! look at him there . dylan : he 's strong enough to overcome any challenges that come his way . paul : yeah . so is his dad . so , how are you doing ? you doing okay ? dylan : yeah . yeah . how could i not be great ? i mean , i 'm out here in the park with this kid in the sunshine . how are you doing ? paul : i 'm doing all right . i , uh -- i went to visit patty . dylan : oh , yeah ? paul : yeah . she , uh ... has got a lot going on , i guess . uh ... she was able to talk about the night she killed dr. anderson for the first time . she claims it was self - defense . dr. anderson was trying to prevent her from revealing a secret . you would n't know anything about that , would you ? dylan : uh , i mean , how could anybody know what 's going through patty 's mind ? paul : yeah . boy , you know something ? i sure wish i knew you when you were that age . i was probably too young to appreciate it . look at that pumpkin , huh ? dylan : at least you know i had a great childhood ... sully : [ babbles ] dylan : ... raised by a man who loved and protected me without a single drop of blood connecting us . paul : there 's not a day that goes by that i 'm not ... grateful to him . terry , right ? dylan : yeah . i was lucky to have him then . paul : funny how life works out . i 'm sure glad we found each other . i 'll tell you that . dylan : yeah . me , too . paul : terry knew what he was doing , i guess , huh ? he raised a kind , honorable man . that is not easy in this day and age . dylan : yeah . well , a father 's a father , period . does n't matter what road led you there . chelsea : well , nick 's not in the back , either , so ... i do n't know . it 's probably for the best . he probably needs his space . sharon : chelsea ... um , i just want to thank you for last night -- you know , for the way you calmed nick down and you got him to see how traumatic it would be to take sully . our home is the only home he 's ever known . chelsea : well , sure , i got nick to reconsider , but you have to know that that 's temporary . sharon : yeah . well , i appreciate it anyway . chelsea : please -- please do n't thank me , sharon . sharon : i was wondering if maybe you could help us now , you know -- make nick understand that ripping sully away from his parents is not what 's best for him . chelsea : no . i 'm sorry . i ca n't do that . sharon : chelsea , i 'm asking you mother to mother . chelsea : mother to mother ? what you did was far from maternal , sharon , and it had nothing to do with what is best for that little boy . devon : that one there . hey ! whoa ! lily : hey . devon : ohh ! i do n't remember hiring two new staff members . where did you guys come from ? hilary : yeah . neither do i . lily : i tried to reach dad . none of our sitters are available . devon : that 's okay . what 's going on with you ? lily : well , cane hurt his knee while playing basketball with the kids , and he 's telling me not to freak out , but i just want someone to look at it . devon : where is he right now ? lily : he 's in the car . he can barely walk . devon : okay . take him to the hospital . i 'll watch the kids . lily : you sure ? devon : uh , yeah , i 'm sure . hilary : yeah . yeah . we got this . lily : okay . thank you . hopefully it 's nothing , but just in case . okay . be good for uncle devon and aunt hilary , and i 'll be back soon to get you , all right ? i love you . thank you . devon : of course . thank you for being cool with watching them . hilary : yeah . just try and remember that we have a show to finish , okay ? devon : i know . the kids wo n't be any trouble . charlie : [ giggles ] mattie : come back ! hilary : [ chuckles sarcastically ] ashley : even with tying up the original manufacturing plant , brash & sassy 's ! new perfume continues to fly off the shelves . [ knock on door ] jack : come in . yeah , that is definitely a problem . ashley : yeah , one that you have n't even tried to solve . jack : am i mistaken , or did i assign that task to you ? ashley : am i mistaken , or are you the c.e.o . ? you 're supposed to be thinking about this company 's welfare always . instead , you 're taking potshots at victor with your partner in crime here . jack : okay . for the millionth time , that is not what we are doing . ashley : mm - hmm . so , what was in that envelope ? jack : what envelope ? ashley : the one you tried to hide after phyllis left . jack : ash ... ashley : you know what ? save it . i do n't want to hear another one of your stupid excuses . i am so done with this whole thing . while you 've been distracted with your top - secret revenge plot , i 've been doing things that really matter , like trying to put jabot back on top , where it belongs . sharon : i love my son . for a long time , i believed that he was my flesh and blood , that he was mine . i fed him . i changed him . i bathed him . i sang him to sleep . we made the connection that only a mother and a child can make . i know that you know what i 'm talking about . chelsea : of course i believe that you loved him , sharon . sharon : dylan , he was the happiest man in the world when that baby was placed in his arms . to finally get to raise a child after ... chelsea : after i lied to him and told him connor was his . okay . that 's fair . i did that , and it was one of the biggest mistakes i 've ever made in my life , but at the time , i thought i was protecting my son . christian did n't need protection from nick . nick is an amazing father . sharon : i agree with you . chelsea : you could have lessened his pain , sharon . you could have lessened his grief . sharon : well ... that 's a regret i 'm gon na have to live with for the rest of my life , just like you will regret lying to dylan about connor . you know , we all have our ways of justifying our mistakes . but in the end , do n't we have to put that aside ? is n't that innocent child what 's most important ? chelsea : yeah . dylan : water -- check . snack -- check . am i missing something ? duh . what 's a snack without our favorite tune , huh ? you ready for our jam ? [ toy winding ] dylan : 'cause here we go . ah . just too good , huh ? come on . i know you want to dance , buddy . yeah . there we go . [ exhales sharply ] what lesson are we on , huh ? what are we up to now ? [ sighs ] [ voice breaking ] let 's call it , um ... lesson 127 , `` how to grow up to be a decent guy . `` never be to macho to dance with your own kid . it 's important . [ knock on door ] dylan : [ sighs ] i guess we should see who that is . [ clears throat ] let 's go see . nick : i 'm here for my son . stitch : hey . you all right ? abby : yeah . i 'm -- i 'm fine . sorry . i - i probably should have called and not just stopped by . you 'd think with my family history , i would know the dos and don'ts of divorce . stitch : not a pro yet , huh ? abby : not yet . i was pulling out my winter shoes , and , um , well , i found this , and it felt wrong keeping it , 'cause i know it 's your favorite . okay . well , um ... i 'm gon na go back to work . i 'll let you do the same . stitch : yeah . see you around , abby . abby : see you . lily : stitch , hey . stitch : oh , hey . lily : cane needs help . cane : i 'm okay . i 'm fine . i 'm fine , all right ? stitch : okay . all right . well , first things first . let 's get you to a room . come on . come on . nick : look , dylan , um ... i 'm sorry . i wish there was some other way . dylan : [ exhales sharply ] uh , sharon 's not home , and i think she needs to be before anything happens . nick : we all know what has to happen . and why is n't sharon here ? is there anything more important than this ? dylan : i do n't know . nick : so , she just took off ? she did n't tell you where she was going ? dylan : we have n't spoken since last night . nick : look , i do n't want to drag this out . dylan : okay . nick , that 's not what i 'm doing . nick : i did what you asked . i let christian stay the night here . i gave you more time . but i do n't think giving you any more time is gon na make this any easier . dylan : all right . i get that . that 's why -- sharon : nick . uh ... i was looking for you . i was hoping that we could talk . nick : i do n't want to talk anymore . sharon : well , can you at least hear me out ? okay . last night , you were able to see reason . you put sully first . nick : his name is christian . sharon : well , this is his home . and he has routines here . and even the tiniest changes -- it can upset him . like , last week , we tried to move his crib to the other side of the room , and forget it . he -- he -- he could n't fall asleep . and he 's got to have his loveys . nick : i can buy him some of those . sharon : but not just any kind . you know , he has his favorites . and then if those are n't washed in the right detergent , then it 's over . he throws those on the floor . please , nick . we know these things . nick : i will learn . sharon : it 's not the same . the thought of him waking up in a strange room and in an unfamiliar house -- nick : yes , it is going to be an adjustment period . but i already know a lot about him . i know what kind of diapers he wears . i know what food he likes . i even know what kind of music he likes to go to sleep to . sharon : that 's not enough . he 's going to be traumatized . nick : and whose fault is that ? is it mine ? none of this would have happened if you had just come forward when you found out the truth months ago . dylan : nick , i agree . but maybe there 's another possibility . i do n't know . maybe ... uh , we could split time -- share custody . chelsea : hi . victor : hi , chelsea . so ... i guess what you said is true -- that sharon has been raising my grandson . chelsea : i can hardly believe it , but ... yeah . victor : so , why has n't nicholas taken that boy , and why has n't he told the rest of the family about this ? chelsea : i think it 's just very complicated . victor : i do n't think it 's complicated at all . i think nicholas should raise that boy as his son . chelsea : well , that is what nick wants . victor : so ? excuse me . [ cell phone chimes ] victor : mm - hmm . nicholas is on the way to sharon 's right now . chelsea : what , are you having him watched ? victor : you bet . i do n't trust sharon at all . never have . and i 'm not gon na have her run away with my grandson . ai n't gon na happen . yep . if i could , i would have the cops at her doorsteps right now . chelsea : ah . but you ca n't , because if you get the courts involved , then they might ask for a dna test , which would show that the baby was never nick 's but really adam 's . victor : exactly . chelsea : i do n't know . i mean , maybe the truth should come out ... because if it does n't , then , i mean , are n't we just as bad as sharon ? chelsea : i listened to you yesterday , and i agreed . adam would want nick to raise his son . victor : something changed your mind . chelsea : no . nothing 's changed . i 'm just -- i 'm just torn . that baby boy is connor 's half - brother . victor : yeah , and if nicholas raised him , they would be cousins . what 's wrong with that ? better than growing up a mcavoy . chelsea : and we just continue to lie ? they never find out the truth ? victor : what 's the alternative -- sharon raises adam 's son ? he would n't want that . chelsea : i know , but all of the lying ... victor : sweetheart , we 've been over this , okay ? it was adam 's wish that nicholas raise christian as his son , as it was his wish to , you know , be a father for connor . he trusted him . chelsea : i 'm not arguing that . victor : i do n't want this boy to grow up as an orphan . not gon na happen . and think of nicholas . think of the losses he has suffered . if he now found out that christian was not his son , it 'd be devastating to him . phyllis : you know , i have to say it sounds pretty good . ashley : i 'm actually not interested in your opinion , phyllis . i 'm interested in my brother 's . what better way to steal the spotlight back from brash & sassy ! ? jack : this would definitely win us new market share . phyllis : something jabot desperately needs right now . jack : you put a lot of time into this already . this thing 's practically ready to roll . ashley : there 's no `` practically `` about it , jackie . jack : well , when were you doing this ? you doing all - nighters left and right ? ashley : well , you know , like i said , when there 's no distractions , you know , it 's a plus . phyllis : and it shows . nice work . ashley : is there some reason why you 're still here , injecting yourself into our conversation ? phyllis : okay . i 'm done . i know when it 's time to leave . jack : phyllis , wait . devon : okay . no , i get it . i will be right in . thank you . uh , honey , i need to go to the club . hilary : wh - what ? devon : there 's a mini crisis with this annual event that we have booked , and lily would usually take care of it , but she 's at the hospital right now . hilary : okay , but is n't there someone else that can ... ? devon : i wish there was , but it 's a longtime client , and i really should handle it personally , so ... i wo n't be gone long . mind watching the kids for me ? hilary : that 's what family 's for , right ? devon : indeed . all right , guys . hey . do n't give hilary any trouble , or you have to answer to me , okay ? charlie : score ! mattie : yeah ! hilary : mariah ... hey , you know , i - i need to finish , um , perfecting the segment for tonight , and i ca n't do that if i 'm babysitting , so , um , see those two terrors over there ? they are all yours . mariah : that 's so sweet , the way you talk about them . i would love to , but twinsitting -- it 's not in my job description . hilary : it is now . mariah : okay , then . all right , guys ! come here . do you guys want to go play ? mattie : did you know aunt hilary used to be our grandma ? mariah : what ? she did ? ! that 's crazy ! well , you know what ? we 're gon na give granny here some peace and quiet . let 's go . come on . move it ! move it ! dylan : nick , i know it sounds out there . nick : out there ? it 's ridiculous . i ca n't even believe you would ask me that . it 's not happening . dylan : we could keep this whole mess quiet . nick : it 's not a mess i created . dylan : okay . we can stop the press from descending on us like vultures . think of the trauma that we can spare faith and sully . sharon : yes . you know ... this could work . why turn our lives upside down even more than they already are ? nick : because it 's wrong and it 's a lie and i 'm not doing it . sharon : but look at faith . i mean , she goes between our two homes , and she 's doing really well . she 's a happy and well - adjusted little girl . nick : are you seriously comparing those two things right now ? sharon , we are divorced , and we are sharing custody of our daughter . you 're asking me to just pretend to be uncle nick to my son ? sharon : you would be spending as much time with him as us . nick : what do you think the world is gon na say when this gets out ? what do you think our families are gon na do ? how 'bout christian ? are n't we supposed to be putting him first ? sharon : we are putting him first . this is putting him first ! dylan : we can figure this out together . it 's gon na be years before he even knows what 's going on . nick : exactly . now is the time for the clean break . he is too young to understand any of this . he wo n't even know that he used to have other parents . and i 'm sorry if that 's painful to hear , but it 's the truth . the window to make this as easy as possible on my son is now , and i 'm taking it . sharon : nick , you 're not listening . nick : i am listening to you . i just do n't agree with you . sharon : come on . there are all kinds of blended families out there , nick . just at least consider this . nick : no . sharon : why not ? nick : because that boy had a mother . she was beautiful and kind and amazing , and she dreamed of a future with her son , and he deserves to know about her . and you know what ? sage deserves it , too . and i will not erase her just to keep you happy . sharon : that is not what i 'm asking you to do . nick : it is , and i 'm not doing it . sharon : nick . nick : he 's gon na be raised by me , his father , the way he should have been raised since the day he was born . both of you listen to me . just watch what happens if either one of you tries to stop me from doing that . ashley : you know , with all due respect -- actually , without any respect at all -- i 'm not comfortable having our conversation with her here . jack : i understand that . ashley : thank you . jack : phyllis and i still have some things to finish up . ashley : oh . regarding victor , perhaps ? jack : let 's move full speed ahead with your idea and issue a press release immediately . ashley : jack , i 've already scheduled a press conference . jack : of course you have . well , i would say , `` good luck , `` but you do n't need it . go make shockwaves . ashley : yeah . i 'm on it . jack ... jack : got it . thank you . [ door opens , closes ] phyllis : got to thank you . got to thank you for sticking up for me with ashley . i knew you 'd still realize we make a good team . jack : that 's not why i asked you to stay . lily : hey . stitch : hey . cane : hey . lily : so , how bad is it ? stitch : it 's not great . you tore your acl . lily : acl ? stitch : the anterior cruciate ligament . lily : so , does he need surgery ? stitch : only if he wants to get back to his regular activities . cane : which i do . which i do . stitch : then we need to reconstruct that knee . lily : well , what 's the recovery like ? stitch : you put in the work with rehab and home exercises , you can be back on your feet in no time . lily : yeah , that 's good . you can do this . cane : okay . all right . all right . let 's do it . stitch : i checked with our top orthopedic surgeon . it could happen as soon as this thursday . cane : all right . sign me up . oh , wait . does thursday work with your schedule ? lily : yeah , no . i mean , the sooner we do this , the quicker you 're healed . cane : okay . all right . all right . let 's do it . stitch : sounds like a plan . i 'll get the paperwork going . cane : thanks . lily : thank you . cane : thanks , mate . lily : it 's not the news that we wanted to hear , but it could have been worse . cane : can you pass me my computer , baby ? i got to check on some work stuff . lily : what ? cane , no . you need to be taking it easy . cane : baby , i do n't need my knee to check e - mails , okay ? it 'll keep me busy while you pick up the kids . lily : [ sighs ] fine . i 'll be back , okay ? cane : hey ... it 's gon na be okay . lily : i know . hilary : okay . let 's get this show on the road , shall we ? all right . hello , there . we are back with -- uh , mariah ? ! mariah : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i tried -- okay . get out of here . get out of here . sorry . i -- they got away from me , and they 're slippery little suckers . hilary : if you ca n't handle two 6-year - olds , how do you expect to handle this job ? mariah : hey , unclench , would you ? i have some good news . hilary : what ? mariah : that juicy story you were looking for -- i found it . nick : please tell me you 're not here to try and talk me out of taking christian . chelsea : i just -- i came to help any way i can . nick : well , thanks . i could use some help with christian 's things . sharon : you 're really gon na do this now , right this second ? nick : i gave you time to prepare . sharon : what about faith ? what , she 's gon na come home and her little brother 's gone ? she 's not gon na understand . nick : well , we 're gon na have to help her understand it . i think it 's best if we all do everything we can to keep this as private as possible until we get a chance to talk to faith and the rest of our families . sharon : nick , please do n't do this . nick : this is happening . sharon : your house is n't even set up -- not for a baby . nick : i was up all night making sure my place was ready . now , if there 's anything you two want to give me to help with this transition , i will certainly take it , but it 's time . dylan : what if i say no ? nick : then you leave me no choice . if you do n't let me walk out of here right now with my son , then i 'm filing charges for kidnapping . so either say your goodbyes now ... or i 'm calling the police . cane : hey , listen , i got to call you back . ashley : i am so proud to announce that jabot has purchased and is releasing a new makeup app called jabotgo . this revolutionary program allows people to try our cosmetics on a selfie taken with their phones . no more sending away for colors or shades that are n't you . now you can find out up close and personal what works and what does n't work from the comfort of , well , just about anywhere . stitch : all right . surgery 's all set for thursday . cane : um , i 'm gon na have to reschedule with you . stitch : okay . you got another date in mind ? cane : um , let me get back to you , okay ? just right now is not a good time for me to take some time off work . jack : listen , i want to be very clear on where i stand . i do n't want there to be any misunderstandings . phyllis : that sounds smart . jack : i appreciate everything you 've done to help me bring down victor , but it does n't change anything . phyllis : i know that , jack . jack : i do n't want you misinterpreting what happened here earlier . i do n't forgive you . i do n't want you back . abby : so ... how 'd the launch of phase 2 go ? victor : the mole knew he was trapped ... and , as a result , he 's gon na plug all the leaks . now let 's see what `` gc buzz `` does with the whole thing . hilary : and you never told me how you snagged this interview . mariah : well , i wish i could say that i dug up the dirt myself , but a shovel was n't necessary . the guy came in . he was ready to spill everything . hilary : well , far be it for me to stop him . okay . we got to get this guy on camera now . so ... are we ready ? hmm ? okay . so , just follow my lead . it 's just like we 're having a conversation , okay ? curtis : okay . hilary : hello , everyone . now here with me today is ex - newman enterprises board member curtis fielding . now , let 's just cut to the chase , because this is why you 're here , right ? now , i heard that you have a confession to make . curtis : i 'm the leak from newman enterprises . i went behind victor newman 's back and sold company documents , except , uh , they were n't actual company documents . hilary : what do you mean ? curtis : they were fake . it was all just one big lie -- my lie . nick : you know keeping my son from me is a crime . a simple dna test will prove christian is mine . chelsea : no . i do n't think anyone wants to get the police involved . plus that 's not a fair way for paul to find out about his grandson . dylan : nick 's right . sharon : nick ... i am begging you ... please , just give us a little more time , a few more days . dylan : a few more days is not gon na -- it 's just gon na make things harder , sharon . sharon : how ? what could be harder than this ? ! dylan : sharon ! it 's over . ohh , man . hey , buddy . no more fighting and screaming , okay ? everything 's gon na be okay . i 'm not worried about you at all . you see that guy ? your uncle nick ? we 're gon na be trading places . he 's gon na be your dad , and i 'm gon na be your fun uncle . nick 's an honest guy . he 's gon na love and protect you as much as i have . because i love you more than anything . [ crying ] i do . do n't forget about us all , okay ? [ sniffles ] you got to wind this up . he loves to dance to it . do you want to say goodbye ? sharon : yeah . that 's exactly what i want to do . i want to say goodbye to my heart and my soul -- my little boy . dylan : this is hard enough . sharon : [ crying ] i ca n't . i do n't know how . i ca n't . oh , my god . dylan : oh , man . [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] there you go . nick : that took guts ... and grace . the only thing that makes this even slightly bearable is knowing my son had you to raise him for a year . everything you said was true . he 'll be happy . dylan : i know . nick : i 'm sorry . let 's go home . dylan : [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] sharon : [ crying ] [ next_on ] kevin : exactly how long did you lie and cover for sharon ? faith : did you just find out this morning ? when did you know he 's not sully ?	cane tears a ligament in his knee playing basketball with his twins and must have surgery ; but without lily 's knowledge , he tells stitch that he ca n't have surgery now because he ca n't take time off work . ashley launches a new app called jabot go that allows customers to see how makeup will look on them before they buy it . chelsea thinks that they should tell nick that adam is christian 's father , but victor persuades her not to say anything , because adam wanted nick to raise christian . victor persuades curtis fielding to tell gc buzz he was the mole that passed the show false information , and everyone is shocked . dylan wants to share custody of christian , but nick tells dylan and sharon that if they do n't let him take christian home , he will call the police and accuse them of kidnapping . dylan and sharon say an emotional goodbye to christian .
devon : hey , i 'm here . i know i 'm late . neil : hmm . look at you . missed that meeting . devon : i am aware . a new york minute turned into a whole series of back to back meetings , and the plane just landed . drove straight here . neil : and your phone ? devon : was in my pocket while i was sleeping on the plane . i 'm really sorry that i missed this meeting , man . how did it go ? neil : well , i closed the deal . devon : dude , congratulations . neil : thank you , thank you . power communications is now part of hamilton- winters . how 'd you do in new york ? devon : it was great . i 'm exhausted , but it could n't have gone better . i , uh , i must have hit probably 10 clubs in one night . neil : good . good . devon : the music was exceptional . neil : i like that . good . devon : and there 's definitely a few artists i found that we 'll be signing to the label . neil : nice job . devon : thank you . neil : i am so happy for you . devon : thanks . neil : you know , man , i - i just wish that i ... devon : what 's wrong ? neil : i just wish that i had something that i was passionate about like you have , you know , about your music . [ music blaring ] lily : charlie , turn that down ! charlie : that 's not me ! that 's all mattie ! lily : what ? charlie : she says she 's evolving or something . lily : mattie ! [ music turns off ] hey , what are you doing ? charlie : i 'm setting the table . lily : really ? without being asked ? and you should be helping him . mattie : why do women always have to set the table while guys take out the garbage ? it 's sexist . charlie : [ sighs ] just let it go . she 's bummed . lily : yeah , because i wo n't let her see reed . charlie : no . 'cause the divorce hearing 's tomorrow . juliet : oh , my god . you scared the hell out of me . what are you doing here ? billy : i 'm moving in . what are you doing here ? juliet : i live here . gloria : yes , believe me , we will look into it , and i will have mr . abbott get right back to you . thank you very much . i 've been trying to reach you . the phone has been ringing off the hook since you left for your meeting . i sent texts . jack : what 's up ? is the press asking for more glowing comments about my brother 's heroism ? gloria : the west coast buyers . jack : why are they calling this hour ? gloria : because somebody in this company has taken it upon themselves to jack up jabot 's wholesale prices . jack : i did n't authorize that . did they say who 's responsible ? dina : oh , jack , my darling ! you are going to be so proud of what i have done for you ! jordan : i 'm not bluffing . i do have copies of those nude photos . hilary : [ scoffs ] i am still kicking myself for being naive enough to believe that you actually gave me the only digital copies . jordan : ca n't help it . i 'm convincing . hilary : so what was it , hmm ? did you have your camera programmed to automatically back up your photos to your hard drive ? jordan : i told you . a pro always has a backup plan just in case something goes wrong . so are you gon na back off and stop digging in my past ? if you try to take me down or mess with me in any way , those photos will be released to the world for them to enjoy . and those dreams that you have of establishing a serious rep or following in julie chen 's footsteps , you can kiss those goodbye . hilary : [ sighs ] neil : hey . my man . devon : hey . neil : she 's over there . i 'm over here . remember me ? devon : i know . i 'm sorry . i 'm all ears . i 'm all ears . neil : i would n't trade working with you for anything in the world . devon : but ? neil : i 'm just not stimulated . devon : you 're not happy ? neil : i did n't say that . i 'm fine . devon : except ? neil : except i 'm watching you out there in the big world , you know , as you 're hitting up clubs and you 're scouting your talent and ... devon : what is it ? you bored ? neil : to be honest with you , yeah , i am . devon : right . neil : at this point in my life , i figured i 'd be sitting on a tropical beach somewhere , you know , watching the sunset . i mean , do n't get me wrong . i love the fact that we got this new venture together , and i 'm very excited about the opportunities , but what i do n't want is to be stuck in the back room somewhere missing out on all the fun . you got that ? devon : yeah . for sure i understand that . you 're not thinking about leaving , though , right ? neil : no , no , no . no way . that 's not the answer . devon : good . 'cause i would n't let you do that , you know ? i want you to have as much fun as i 'm having . we 're in this whole thing together , right ? tell me about the meeting that i missed . neil : good . i 'm glad you asked . okay . this p.r . firm ? devon : yeah ? neil : best acquisition yet . every piece of power communications is eclectic and diverse . we 're talking about the work space , the client space , the staffing . they 're marketing everyone from mom - and - pop shops to high - end wall street firms . and -- get this -- music , too . devon : nice . neil : they 're the perfect fit . only downside is , the c.e.o . -- walking away . so it 's gon na be up to us to find someone that 's competent to run the company , you know ? devon : sounds like we , uh , need to find somebody who 's pretty special . neil : i think all they need are a few lucrative clients to beef up their , you know , bottom line , so i believe that we can help them with that . devon : why do n't you do it ? neil : [ chuckles ] what are you talking about , man ? devon : i 'm dead serious , man . you have n't sounded this enthusiastic about something since we started our company . you just told me you feel like you 're in a rut , so why do n't you roll up your sleeves , take control of our newest acquisition hands on ? bring the fun back in your life . phyllis : i definitely want to snag some clothing , okay , from the spring collection . chelsea : yes . phyllis : i will wear that around town . chelsea : i 'm sure i can snag you some samples . phyllis : good . i love knowing the boss . chelsea : oh , look , should we go say hi ? phyllis : yes , of course we should . chelsea : hi , guys . phyllis : devon , neil . hi . devon : how are you ? phyllis : hi . chelsea : nice to see you . devon : good to see you , too . would you , uh , care to join us ? chelsea : we actually just finished dinner , but i would n't mind staying for a cocktail . phyllis : i have to rain check , unfortunately , but enjoy your dinner , okay ? and we 'll talk later ? chelsea : yes , definitely . phyllis : okay . chelsea : good to see you . neil : bye . chelsea : are you sure i 'm not interrupting ? neil : no , no , no . not at all . in fact , we were just about to party and celebrate . chelsea : ohh ! i love a good party . neil : yeah . chelsea : what are we celebrating ? devon : well , hamilton - winters just acquired power communications . chelsea : the p.r . firm ? devon : that 's right . and neil here is gon na run it . chelsea : that 's -- wow . that 's -- that 's great . neil : i see that look on your face . you kind of look surprised . chelsea : no , i 'm not surprised . i just ... it 's just power communications is pretty progressive and edgy and -- neil : edgy , progressive , and you 're saying i 'm not ? billy : so cane gave you permission to move into my mother 's house ? does she actually know that you 're here ? juliet : i have no idea . i should have asked . you know , but it does n't matter now because you 're moving in and i will move out , and i will leave right now . billy : hold on a second . okay , juliet , i apologize . i 'm sorry . that was not very nice of me , okay ? you should stay here , all right ? you should be here . i insist . juliet : what about your mom ? for all i know , she could come back tomorrow . billy : she 's not gon na kick you out , trust me . you 're pregnant . she 'll give me the boot way before she gives you the boot . it 's all good . it 's a big house . we 'll cohabitate . juliet : how is that supposed to work ? billy : you get a room , i get a room . not a big deal . juliet : and you 're forgetting somebody . cane : what 's going on ? jack : mother , i gave you a very straightforward assignment . dina : oh , yes , you did , to check the west coast profit and loss margins , which i did . jack : all you were supposed to do was see that the department stores had ample product for their shelves . i said nothing about a price hike . gloria : coffee , anyone ? and for you , dina . just the way you like it . dina : no , thank you , dear . gloria : okay . well , you two carry on . carry on about your business . just pretend i 'm not here . dina : the reality of you not being here is what i would like . gloria : oh , my . jack : gloria , thank you for the coffee . gloria : just let me pour you some coff -- jack : i 'll pour it myself . thank you very much . what are you doing , going behind my back , making decisions that , frankly , you have no business making ? dina : i ran a corporation of my own for decades . i thought at least that would carry a small amount of autonomy . jack : negating contracts , adjusting prices is no part of your job . dina : you were the one who invited me to work here , to benefit from my deep experience ! you 're supposed to be making profits , not running a charity ! what the hell is wrong with you ? ! lily : we all know this divorce is gon na change our lives . we have to be honest with each other . mattie : why do we have to analyze this to death ? in a few years , charlie and i will be off to college living our own lives . you and dad getting divorced will have a minimal impact on us . lily : mattie , that 's not true . this is gon na affect your lives not just now but years from now , whether you 're with me or with your dad , where you spend weekends or holidays . mattie : are we done yet ? lily : mattie , come on . i 'm trying to talk to you . [ sighs ] i hate seeing her so bitter and upset . i feel like i let you and mattie down . charlie : this is n't on you . you did n't start this . it 's all dad . lily : look , your dad , he made a mistake , and he regrets it . but the divorce is my decision . i just -- i ca n't forgive him . charlie : do you still love dad ? lily : yeah . i do . charlie : well , then does n't it seem like kind of a waste ? i mean , you love him , he loves us . and we were happy . sure , he messed up . now we 're less happy . but i do n't see how divorce solves anything . billy : you got a job . why do n't you find somewhere else to live ? cane : 'cause i have n't had time . i 've been too busy keeping an eye on juliet and the baby . billy : what does that mean ? is everything okay with the baby ? juliet : there have been some problems . cane : okay , so now you understand . i have to stay here and make sure she 's all right . juliet : well , i am not all right staying here and living with both of you . there 's too much tension . i do n't need it , and neither does the baby , so i am moving back into the athletic club . cane : hang on , hang on . do n't go , do n't go . stay . billy : no , you 're right . you 're better to stay here . it 's much more comfortable for you . juliet : yeah , with you two hacking at each other all the time ? no , thanks . cane : no hacking . we 're not gon na hack anymore , right ? we 're gon na be civil . billy : we do n't want to stress you out . cane : no stress . juliet : you ca n't help it . and i 'm not going to put myself and my baby in jeopardy because you ca n't act like grownups . billy : no , that 's not -- you know , it 's fine , okay ? this baby 's much more important than anything that 's gone down between cane and me . cane : we may not act like it all the time , but , you know , we are responsible parents who love our kids , and , uh , for that , we are -- we 're gon na make this work , right ? okay ? juliet : [ sighs ] well , i 'm -- i 'm too tired to pack tonight , anyway . but if you start up like this again tomorrow -- billy : we won't . i promise . cane : seriously . what he said . we wo n't do it . all right ? let me get you your milk , all right , 'cause , uh , i want you to sleep well . there you go . okay . billy : [ clears throat ] [ sighs ] oh , cane . [ clears throat ] why do n't you explain to me how this is gon na go . you 're gon na live with your baby mama while your wife and kids continue their life without you ? cane : you know what ? you can have some little swings and stuff . it 's okay . i 'm not gon na have a fight with you , billy . billy : why is that ? because i 'm on crutches ? cane : no , 'cause i owe you . 'cause you saved my kids ' lives , and that is a debt , my friend , that i will never be able to repay . phyllis : how explicit are these photos ? ohh . hilary : yes , which is exactly why i need to get my hands on jordan 's backup drive . phyllis : okay . how ? hilary : well , he must keep it in his room right here at the club . phyllis : all right . then you got to get in there , snatch that hard drive when you know he 's gon na be gone for a while . hilary : how am i supposed to do that ? phyllis : you call housekeeping . you ask for turndown service . while said maid is inside ... hilary : i sneak in . it 's simple , but it 's genius . okay , now i just need to figure out a distraction to keep him away while i search . phyllis : okay . what 's a guaranteed way to keep him occupied ? no . hilary : come on . phyllis : no . hilary : jordan can not resist a sure thing . phyllis : he 's easy on the eyes , i will tell you that , but i 'm still getting over the whole billy thing , so no . hilary : i 'm not asking you to marry the guy , okay ? just -- just go and have a fun evening with him . phyllis : an entire evening ? hilary : just as long as it takes for me to get the backup drive and get out . you might actually like it . win / win . phyllis : dinner with a smart , talented , sexy guy versus , you know , being at home alone , watching tv . i do n't know . hilary : well , if billy just so happens to find out that you had dinner with jordan , might be a golden opportunity to remind him what he lost . phyllis : yeah , well , he knows what he lost . the problem is the lunkhead just does n't understand why . chelsea : what i was trying to say is you are brilliant and obviously very capable -- neil : what you 're trying to say is that i 'm boring . is that it ? chelsea : i did not say that . neil : okay . devon : you thought it , though , huh ? neil : you two -- wow . you 're on the same page as she is ? thank you . devon : no . i 'm just -- neil : yeah , i do n't have to be 25 and hip to head up a company that 's staffed by people under 30 years old . as a matter of fact , everyone should feel lucky that i 've got the experience that i do ! chelsea : but they 're not gon na be able to find that out if they ca n't get past your clothes . [ chuckles ] like , you know , it 's all about projecting the right image . well , let 's just put it this way . you in a three - piece suit does n't exactly project the hip look of power communications . neil : right , this is an italian suit , and you 're -- right now you 're offending me , really , and you 're trying to make me feel 100 years old . chelsea : no ! neil : i should just get my walker and stagger out of here . chelsea : that 's not what i was -- devon : there 's nothing wrong with your three - piece suits when we 're having meetings for hamilton - winters , right ? but when you 're about to be the face of a company that has a very youthful brand , you know -- neil : i 'm supposed to wear hipster clothes , those earrings that are big in my ears like that ? chelsea : nobody really uses the word `` hipster `` anymore , either . um , here 's the thing . it does n't matter if you do n't know how to dress the part because you know somebody that does . neil : [ sighs ] phyllis : okay . i 'm in . hilary : yes ! phyllis : i have one question . hilary : mm - hmm . phyllis : how do i get him down here ? hilary : oh , well , that is simple . see , jordan left this behind . i 'm sure that poor guy is just gon na be frantic without it . call his room . sure he 'll be more than grateful . jack : mother , where is this coming from ? dina : the question itself confirms that you have no idea what your business is all about . jack : more than anyone else , i do . dina : oh , come on . nikki newman , spending all that time with her , and letting jabot fail . jack : jabot is not failing ! dina : and you are not your father , nor will you ever be ! john would be ashamed with how you are ruining his company . gloria : how dare you . dina : excuse me ? gloria : you are not only ignorant . you are cruel for saying that jack does n't measure up to john . jack : gloria , i have this handled -- gloria : do you have any idea how many phone calls i have fielded today from stores complaining about the aggressive and ridiculous conversations with this one ? ! and do n't even get me started on the e - mails you sent trying to change contracts that have been in place for months , even years ! dina : there 's always time for re - negotiation , something that a mere receptionist would n't know a clue about . jack : mother , you ca n't talk like -- gloria : you are threatening to draw their business away from jabot ! jack : i have this . please . gloria : stop blaming your son for your mistakes , lady ! dina : and who are you to presume to instruct me ? gloria : i would be glad to show you exactly who i am ! dina : oh , no need , deary pie . i 've already assessed that you 're just another floozy whose only skill , apparently , is how good you are between the sheets . jack : mother ! gloria : at least i am loyal to the men i sleep with . dina : [ chuckles ] gloria : as opposed to you , hurting and betraying them every chance you have . jack : that 's enough . that 's -- [ sighs ] [ door closes ] dina : ooh ! wow . i thought nikki was bad . but you 're a very weak man , jack , for letting someone like gloria run your life . devon : hey , she is right , man . i think image is everything . and who knows more about creating an image than chelsea here ? chelsea : what ? are you offering me a job ? devon : would you like a job ? want to style this guy and give him a look that better reflects the new company ? neil : hello . i can hear you . i 'm sitting right here . look , i do n't know how i feel about being dressed up like a mannequin , you two changing my style . i mean , i do n't want to walk around feeling self - conscious about some new suits , some new clothes that you two want to put me in . chelsea : no . devon : dad , before she sat down , you were just telling me that you were bored and looking for fun . here 's your chance to find that fun . all you have to do is just lighten up a little bit to better reflect the brand . neil : i know you like the relaxed look . i understand that . as a matter of fact , i remember when you instituted casual fridays at jabot a long time ago . you remember that ? well , i did n't agree with that then , and i 'm not sure i agree with all this right now . devon : i remember all that . i remember what you said , and i learned from you , and there has n't been a day that 's gone by that i have n't benefited from your example . neil : thank you . okay . but then why are you trying to change this ? chelsea : i think all devon is suggesting is that you have a new look to go with your new company , you know ? be distinctive , stand out from the crowd . he 's not trying to change you . just the image . neil : so , why does working with a group of youngsters require me to change my clothes ? devon : neil , you wanted something to be passionate about , right ? neil : yeah , i do . devon : this could be that project , where you put your whole heart and soul into it and it consumes you and just nothing else matters , right ? you could have that , or you could keep wearing your same suits because it 's safe and it 's familiar , you know ? chelsea : it 's okay , devon . maybe neil 's more comfortable just , you know , staying like he is . neil : okay , wait . both of you . you got me . okay ? chelsea : [ laughing ] yeah ! neil : all right ? yeah , when do i start ? [ devon and chelsea laugh ] devon : that 's what i 'm talking about . that 's it . neil : you two , i swear . billy : so does this new attitude of yours mean that you 're not gon na give me a hard time for screwing up with the masks ? cane : no , no , just victoria firing you and , uh , phyllis kicking you out . billy : look , what can you say ? karma , right ? cane : yeah . karma . cheers . come here . [ glasses clink ] and you know what ? as a man who hit rock bottom and is now fortunate enough to be the c.e.o . of chancellor industries -- billy : i thought you said you were done rubbing it in . cane : no , no , i 'm not rubbing it in . i would like to help you out . billy : yeah , right . cane : billy abbott , i am in dire need of a secretary . billy : cane , that is so sweet . i am touched . thank you so much for the offer . unfortunately , i ca n't accept . cane : why ? you 're no good at dictation , or ... ? billy : yeah , that 's what it is . cane : you know , the one thing that we actually , uh , seem to have in common is we kind of succeed at trashing our lives , huh ? billy : well , you 're still married , at least . cane : until tomorrow . hey , at least your kids are too young to hate you . billy : look at that . we 're still competing even in this place . it 's kind of lame , is n't it ? cane : you know what ? i never thought you would hear these words coming out of my mouth , but ... i think that you and i might actually be alike . billy : no . no , no . not at all . i 'm a much classier screw - up than you . cane : that is very true . and i am more charming . jordan : i do n't like being in debt , but i am forever in yours , phyllis . thank you so much . phyllis : i am always leaving mine somewhere . i should have it surgically attached to my body . jordan : and let a doctor tamper with all that perfection ? phyllis : [ laughs ] jordan : do n't do it . [ chuckles ] phyllis : hey , you know what ? maybe it 's fate . jordan : what makes you say that ? phyllis : well , now with brash & sassy most likely going under , fenmore 's is in need of a very good photographer . would you like to discuss it over a drink ? jordan : i never turn down work , but only under one condition . phyllis : what 's that ? jordan : you let me buy . i mean , that 's the least that i can do . phyllis : okay . i never turn down a free drink . the great barrier reef ? [ chuckling ] are you kidding me ? were you searching for hidden treasure ? jordan : more like trying not to drown while photographing half - naked models underwater . [ laughs ] hilary : [ sighs ] jordan : i can not believe you 're pals with malcolm winters . he is one of the best photographers around . phyllis : that 's what they say about you . jordan : hmm . ah . phyllis : oh , thank you . is that better ? jordan : much . phyllis : you know , it 's like when you see that perfect angle . jordan : and it 's just taunting you . phyllis : right ? hilary : [ sighs ] jordan : billy is such a loser to let you go . phyllis : well , i let him go . i was never his first priority . jordan : hmm . like i said , the guy 's a loser . another round ? [ cellphone chimes ] phyllis : [ sighs ] hmm . jordan : must be serious . phyllis : you know , i did not ask you , what did you ever do when that model refused to pose because the doughnuts were gone ? jordan : that 's a great story . how about i tell it to you upstairs ? in my room . over more drinks . or not . phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . i just -- this text reminded me that there is a file i have forgotten to send lauren , you know , from my laptop . why -- why do n't you come back with me to my place ? i 'll send the file , and we can have that nightcap . jordan : uh , check , please . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . billy : you know , i was supposed to be victoria and brash & sassy 's go - to guy . night and day , day and night , 365 , not let it conflict with phyllis . i thought it was gon na be easy . cane : i thought that i could lie about juliet because my love with lily was strong enough for us to stay together . that 's what i thought . billy : does n't seem like it worked out for either one of us , does it ? cane : no . because this time tomorrow , i 'm gon na be divorced . billy : phyllis was supposed to take me back when she realized that i ran to a burning building to save children . cane : phyllis loves you . billy : lily still loves you . what are we doing ? seriously ? honestly ? what ... ah ! this is pathe -- this is -- this is just -- cane : sad . billy : it 's sad . cane : sad . billy : this is sad . what are we doing , man ? we 're not sad . we 're not sad ! come on ! we 're men ! we 're -- give me your phone . we 're gon na call a couple cabs , because we , me and you , we 're men of action , okay ? we 're gon na -- we 're gon na take some action right now . cane : all right . billy : it 's what we 're gon na do . cane : whoa , hang on . wait . i got you , man . all right . we 're men of action . billy : get my jacket . cane : get your jacket . lily : can i get a white wine , please ? thank you . neil : hey . devon : looks like you can use a couple wingmen . lily : well , you read my mind . i almost called to see if you 're working late . neil : why did n't you ? lily : well , 'cause blubbering to my father and brother did n't seem very adult . thank you . neil : oh , now , come on . you know you can do that any time . devon : especially tonight . is the hearing still -- lily : yeah , it 's still on . by this time tomorrow , i will be divorced . devon : well -- well , i 'm sorry , lily . i know that ending a marriage can be devastating . lily : yeah . and you mentioning that does n't really make me feel any better , but ... devon : sorry . neil : how are the kids ? lily : uh , well , mattie 's barely speaking to me . charlie thinks i should rethink the whole thing . i mean , seeing their faces every day , i hate what this is doing to them . devon : you having doubts about it ? lily : at first i was convinced i was doing the right thing , but ... now i ... i do n't know if ending my marriage will make me happy . neil : what do you think will ? lily : i wish i knew . neil : hey . maybe this will make you feel better . hmm ? it 's gon na be okay . lily : thank you . phyllis : you 're gon na like this . jordan : you know , what if we skip the drinks ? phyllis : well , they 're already poured . that would be silly to waste them . jordan : all right . phyllis : yeah , let 's relax . come . hmm . yeah , tasty , huh ? jordan : yeah . phyllis : okay , how about some music ? let 's get some music . [ slow music plays ] how about something a little bit more upbeat ? [ chuckles ] jordan : no , no , no , no , no . that 's just -- that 's fine . billy : phyllis ? ! phyllis : oh , no . [ pounding on door ] phyllis ! open the door ! i 'm not going anywhere until you let me in ! cane : lily ? i 'm sorry , baby . baby , i 'm so sorry . lily ? baby ? nothing more than a simple misunderstanding . there has been no price point change . that 's right . thank you very much for your patience . dina : [ scoffs ] you know , you 're being foolish by depleting your profits and -- jack : mother , go home . take some time off . dina : and do what ? watching you run jabot into the ground ? jack : mother , i probably brought you back to work too soon . you need more time to recover from your stroke . dina : i am not sick ! jack : go ! please . dina : are you -- are you going to fire me ? jack : go home , mother . we 'll talk about this later . [ sighs ] [ pounding on door ] billy : phyllis ! phyllis : mrs. gregg , thank you so much for calling . no , no , no , you do n't need to do that at all . i 'm gon na go ahead and take care of it . yes , i am so sorry , again , for the disturbance . okay . all right , you do n't live here anymore ! billy : what are you doing here ? phyllis : he 's invited . you 're not . go . please . billy : you making moves on my woman , jordan ? phyllis : i am not your woman anymore ! billy : shh ! hmm ? hilary : [ chuckles ] phyllis : [ gasps ] what are you doing ? ! what are you doing ? ! go ! jordan : this guy needs to sleep this off . i 'm out of where . billy : you go . phyllis : this is a horrible mis -- i would like you to stay . i would like him to go . please . jordan : some other time . i do n't need this hassle . billy : run along , jordan ! phyllis : what the hell are you doing ? billy : what are you doing ? come on . i love you ! phyllis : you 're drunk ! billy : you are so beautiful . yes ! okay ? i am drunk . fine . but i love her ! cane : i did n't mean to get juliet pregnant , baby . [ voice breaking ] i do n't even remember sleeping with her ! and i do n't want to get divorced from you ! i want to spend the rest of my life with you 'cause you 're my sexy wife ! i love you , baby ! lily ? i love you ! ah ! [ sighs ] gloria : [ sighs ] i 'm heading out . jack ? jack ! anything you need before i go ? jack : i ca n't risk having my mother work here anymore . she ca n't handle the stress . but without work to occupy her , i worry she 's gon na slip right back into depression . gloria : yeah . well , i 'm less worried about dina than i am about the effect she 's having on you . jack : if i have learned one lesson in this life , it is this . loving someone always comes with hurt . it 's inevitable . another day i go to sleep the hurting face within my dreams oh , oh , for a little , just a little just enough till you come back to me come back to me i hear a voice it speaks to me it sounds so warm it feels so free it 's more than i can handle , i can handle you 're not here and i can barely breathe breathe ohhh , ohh wo n't you come back to me ? come back to me it pushes down i feel the weight but i ca n't drown before i wake i 'm stuck in the middle , in the middle without you here i ca n't find my way ohhh , ohh wo n't you come back to me ? [ next_on ] michael : counselor , where 's your client ? lily : yeah , that 's what i would like to know . paul : can i help you with something ? jordan : i need to report a burglary . hilary : we 're doing a live show . i need you in the studio pronto . noah : rebuilding . when do we start ? nick : never .	jordan threatened to release hilary 's nude photos if she kept investigating his past . hilary convinced phyllis to distract jordan while she searched for the copies of the compromising pictures . neil admitted he was bored at work . devon suggested that neil become ceo of the new pr firm that hamilton - winters just acquired . chelsea offered to update neil 's wardrobe so that he would n't look out of place at the more youthful company . mattie was in a bad mood because cane and lily 's divorce would be finalized tomorrow , but she refused to discuss her feelings with lily . lily told charlie that she still loved cane . charlie did n't understand why lily would divorce someone she loved . lily told devon and neil that she was n't sure a divorce would make her happy . billy moved into the chancellor mansion . juliet was concerned that billy and cane under the same roof would cause too much stress for her and the baby , but they assured her that they 'd be civil . cane and billy got drunk and bonded over their failed relationships , then they decided to go fix things . phyllis took jordan to her place and flirted with him while hilary broke into his suite . billy showed up at phyllis 's and caused a scene . jordan left . billy told phyllis that he loved her . a neighbor called the police and billy got arrested . hilary found what she was looking for , and she discovered that jordan had several fake ids .
announcer : previously on `` the young and the restless `` ... kyle : this may come as a shocker to you , but i 'm not interested . nick : you need to get up , get dressed , get out of here . phyllis : first of all , i am the ceo of j'abot cosmetics , alright ? i sell sex . so why should i be afraid of the world to see me openly and proudly embracing my sexuality ? mac : i keep calling j.t . hoping that he 'll answer , that he 'll explain , but there 's nothing . no matter what you told the police , please tell me the truth , do you know where he is ? abby : it was just laying there in chancellor park ? arturo : near the dig site . rey : it 's inscribed . arturo : yeah . it says love , mac . i do n't know who that is . rey : i might . 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 . you know , i have two pieces of advice for you if you 'd like to succeed , one , separate yourself from billy . and two , never cross me . [ scene_break ] summer : well , hey , look at that , the exact person i needed to see . kyle : what do you want , summer ? summer : i had some ideas about the j'abot - fenmore synergy project , and we really should n't let it slip through the cracks . kyle : call me later , we 'll set up a time . right now , i need the elevator . summer : okay , well , did n't you tell me that we needed to set our personal differences aside and work together ? kyle : you said my time here was limited because your mother 's now the boss . summer : okay , well , i was enjoying her victory . kyle : she 's making that slightly difficult for anyone named abbott . [ scene_break ] jack : i do n't know why we 're discussing your personal life at all . phyllis : i could tell you exactly why , 'cause your family is looking for any excuse to dismiss me , in every sense of the word . you wan na undermine my credibility before i even make it though the first of ceo . jack : if you do n't want people harping on your private affairs , i suggest you conduct them in private . get a hotel room . oh , that 's right , you already live in one . phyllis : let me set you straight , okay ? what i do , where i do it , and whom i do it with , that is none of your business . and i can not play games , not when there is so much at stake for me and this company . and i will do whatever it takes , i will be as blunt as i need to be to make you stop living in the past . jack : you 're sleeping with your ex - husband . i 'm living in the past ? phyllis : get out . jack : before i go , do not push the abbots out , there are thousands of people depending on us to save this place and their jobs . phyllis : correction , they 're depending on me . now , you may still hold a role on the board here , but i am in charge . and i will do whatever it takes to ensure this company turns a profit . you and your family may not believe me , or support me , but you do have to get the hell out of my way . jack : i do n't wan na upset you anymore . billy : oh , i thought you preferred her as a redhead . jack : oh , that was a long time ago . i 'm moving on . phyllis : you know what , why do n't you take your brother with you . i 'm busy . billy : no . we got a ton of work to do , so whatever the problem is ... jack : no , it is n't even worth motioning . phyllis : like you 're not gon na tell him . billy : tell me what ? jack : never mind . billy : no ... jack : let 's get a cup of coffee . billy : what 's going on ? phyllis : i slept with nick last night . jack disapproves . [ scene_break ] victoria : i thought by now we would 've heard something from whomever moved j.t . 's body from the park . sharon : me too . but phyllis has a point . knowing the location of the body is the only leverage the blackmailer has . if they learned about the broken pipes , as we did , they would wan na protect their source of cash by moving it . victoria : do you think that j.t . could still be alive ? i mean , i keep telling myself that it 's too farfetched , but i just ca n't let it go . sharon : if they 're smart enough to pull all of this off , they 'd be tormenting us from as far away as possible . victoria : all of the threat letters were postmarked genoa city . sharon : maybe they 're working with someone ? victoria : well , that 's just as scary . has rey gotten any other leads about j.t . ? sharon : if he had , the police station would n't be terminating the investigation . victoria : but are they ? sharon : i work right beside him now . victoria : no , i know that , but he 's a pro at lying and covering things up . maybe you can take a look at his files again , his correspondence and see if there 's anything that we really need to be worried about . sharon : last time i tried that i got caught . victoria : but you covered . sharon : i think i did victoria : ca n't you just try one more time ? i do n't know about you , but i ca n't go on like this . all of this fear and paranoia . it 's just consuming my life . [ scene_break ] abby : wan na bite ? now , would n't you rather be sitting here with me , doing this , than turning in some random watch to the police station ? arturo : you are so right . abby : just so you know , i get why rey bugs you . you were planning on turning it in all along . arturo : yep , i 'm used to it . he works there , makes sense ... i hope they figure out who lost it . [ scene_break ] billy : can we work now ? phyllis : as long as you do n't have a problem with how i spent my evening last night . billy : why would i ? jack : you can still go with me , you coming or not ? phyllis : we have a lot of work to do here . jack : have at it ! phyllis : i got your email on kyle 's marketing plan , plus your notes billy : you should n't have done that phyllis : what ? billy : dragging jack into our battle phyllis : he inserted himself , and we are not battling . it 's over , we 're done . billy : now you got the last word right ? phyllis : excuse me ? billy : pay me back for sleeping with summer you go and do it again with nick ? phyllis : let me help you out . i did n't sleep with nick for revenge , i was not manipulating him . you were no where near my thoughts last night . billy : that 's why i was the first thing that came out of your mouth when i walked in ? phyllis : you still think my world revolves around you , even now . of course you think that about everyone . but for you to imagine that i give a damn about your opinion of me , when you used my daughter the way you did , that just makes you a clueless , epic narcissist . you know what ? i ca n't do this , if you 're gon na sit there and spew garbage at me . i 've got a business to run so i 'm gon na review the marketing plans , and i will send you and kyle instructions . you can go now . billy : it 's gon na be like that ? phyllis : no billy , it is like that . [ scene_break ] sharon : thank you for lunch victoria : do n't mention it . sharon , wait . when you said rey caught you before , that was nothing . sharon : i pretended that i was looking for something else , that excuse wo n't fly twice . victoria : i know . i know that , but you took this job so that you could monitor rey 's investigation . sharon : partly , but we also wanted to help people , which i am , every day . look , if rey get suspicious of me , it will backfire on all of us . victoria : look , i am desperate right now . i can barely sleep at night , every noise makes me think that j.t . is coming back to make me pay , and what if there 's a small amount of truth to that ? what if he 's somewhere close by ? we need to know . so that we can protect ourselves and our families . [ scene_break ] mac : hi , i 'm mackenzie hellstrom . detective rosales is expecting me ? rey : ms. hellstrom . i 'm detective rosales . mac : mac . rey : [ sighs ] thank you for going thought all the trouble to meet me here . mac : i was considering a trip back anyway . i was gon na see if you were making any progress , and if i could help . rey : you probably thought your ex - husbands trail 'd gone cold . i admit i was worried , too . mac : wait , you mean there 's new information ? rey : and if it 's what i think it is , it could be a significant lead . i just -- i need you to confirm it for me . mac : i will do whatever i can . detective , i really need some answers , for my kid 's sake . [ scene_break ] summer : special new project ? color me intrigued . phyllis : well , since the virtual dressing room app worked so well for fenmore 's , lets adapt it . for j'aboutique . summer : i love it . phyllis : right ? we are gon na drive traffic into the retail stores and we are gon na help the customer just shop faster summer : and spend more money ? phyllis : yes , i knew you would understand . so , come up with how you think the virtual dressing room can work best for the boutiques using the j'abogo app . summer : okay , you know you may wan na pull kyle on this too , he 's like a wiz with cost benefit analysis . phyllis : if only i could trust him ... summer : okay , well , just think about it though . if you put kyle on this with me and he rocks the hell out of it and you reward him for his efforts , i think that it 'll help show him that he could still have a really bright future here , and make him and jack really happy . phyllis : i 'm done trying to placate the abbotts . summer : yeah , but i mean still ... speaker 27 : still what ? summer : i think that you need to either fire kyle or give him something real to do . speaker 27 : why ? summer : because if you do n't , you 're going to have a very intelligent , but very bitter guy with a lot of time on his hands , and what he does with that is not going to help the new ceo or her vision for jabot ... he might do the opposite . [ scene_break ] kerry : hi ! lunch meeting ? kyle : i was going to get takeout , then head back to the office . kerry : well , i 'm about done here but you 're welcome to join me for a few minutes . kyle : i 'd love to . i 've been wanting to get to know you better ... kerry : hmm . kyle : everyone 's raving . my dad , billy , buzz around the office .... kerry : well , i 've been told some fascinating things about you , too . kyle : i 'm sure you have , but do n't believe everything you hear . kerry : oh , i 've seen quite a bit , too . like everyone watching gc buzz the day you and billy promoted j'abot 's new sunscreen . kyle : one of the most successful product launches in product history : birthday suit . kerry : and you capped it by appearing in yours , live . kyle : so , speaking of videos , i stumbled onto one this morning that made me think of you . kerry : oh ? kyle : a viral clip , of this rock climber scaling a 300-foot wall without any ropes or harnesses . kerry : what ? you 're afraid one wrong move by me and j'abot goes tumbling ? kyle : you do n't strike me as someone who makes wrong moves . kerry : you 're right . kyle : however , that rock climber was facing the same degree of difficulty as your assignment : improving and replacing birthday suit , and the other products ashley wo n't let us sell anymore . so , if you need anything to make your job easier , just say the word . kerry : where did you get your chemistry degree from again ? [ scene_break ] sharon : mac ? mac : hi . sharon : um , what are you doing here ? are you waiting for someone ? mac : um , actually i 'm -- rey : just a few routine questions on my end . um , ms. hellstrom , if you 'd follow me , please . sharon : mackenzie is at the police station , with rey . victoria : what ? why would -- okay , you know what ? this is probably just rey covering his bases , just one last ditch effort to keep the investigation open . do n't you think ? sharon ? sharon : i do n't know . victoria : what is it ? sharon : it just seemed like , there 's more to it . victoria : what do you mean `` more `` ? sharon : mackenzie seemed upset , like something happened . [ scene_break ] kyle : harvard might not have prepared me for the chemical side of the company , but that 's where my aunt ashley came in handy . whenever i would visit , she would let me spend time in the lab and answer any questions i had . then , once i joined j'abot , she continued to do the same . from a business standpoint , she felt it could only help a company to have some idea where the science is going . kerry : that makes sense kyle : now , i know you and i are n't related , but j'abot is its own family , extending way beyond the abbotts , so i do n't see why you and i ca n't have the same kind of relationship . kerry : as you and your aunt . i guess that would be quite special , would n't it ? are you proposing the two of us conspire to take down phyllis the same way you and ashley went after billy ? or , would i just be feeding you secrets so you could stage your own coup . kyle : i -- i was n't implying anything like that . i respect and admire phyllis , enormously kerry : oh ! what a relief , because i do , too . do n't worry , i 'll be sure to explain our entire conversation to phyllis , so she does n't misconstrue anything . bye - bye . [ scene_break ] mac : that 's really been the hardest part : the questions . i mean , if i ca n't give me children answers , they 're gon na come up with their own . rey : they blame themselves . mac : it 's what kids do . no matter how much we try to prevent it . look , i know that whatever the truth turns out to be , its gon na be tough to explain , and even tougher for them to accept . i mean , j.t . is their father . but it beats never knowing , right ? rey : and i 'm committed to finding those answers . and after finding this , i think i 'm closer . mac : oh , my god . rey : so you recognize it ? mac : it was an anniversary present to j.t . back when we still felt like celebrating . he loved it . even when things hit the skids , he still wore it till he moved out . where did you find this ? [ scene_break ] billy : skinny and sweet . summer : thank you billy : you 're welcome , but i was asking about one of these . summer : you know what you were really asking for ? i guess the question is whether it 's hot enough to scald the sleeves right off of you , but there 's a bit of a build - up , so i 'd say no . billy : [ chuckles ] you know we still have to work together , summer . summer : no , i work for fenmore 's , unless my mom transferred you over to their men 's department . what is it , the big and tall jerk aisle ? billy : i really thought you 'd be in a better mood . does n't every kid of divorced parents want mommy and daddy back together ? summer : my mom and my dad . okay , since when ? billy : oh , i do n't know , i do n't have the details , thank goodness for that ... but you can ask your mother about it she 's pretty open . in fact , i 'm sure she 'll issue a memo about it . summer : okay , well , i doubt they 're serious about one another . billy : [ scoffs ] summer : everything recent and still going on , i think it 's a pretty off time to be rekindling ancient history , right ? billy : oh , i do n't know are you asking me ? no , i have no clue . but i mean , you were instrumental in ruining both those relationships , so ... summer : no , i was not . billy : okay . whatever you say , but i figure you like it . then , again , there 's no obvious angle for you to milk for your own personal advantage , and that 's kinda your m.o . , is n't it ? summer : okay , what about you ? horizontal revenge ? who 's next ? oh , you know , i know , you can get back at my dad by seducing grandma nikki . how about that ? jack : okay , what the hell was that ? [ scene_break ] [ cellphone rings ] kyle : [ sighs ] hi , phyllis . phyllis : fyi , i just spoke to kerry . she just gave me a full report . kyle : already ? she did n't waste one second . phyllis : i know , right ? she 's brilliant . she just came up with more formulas for our first cornerstone products to replace what ashley took off with . she just called me from the lab a few hours ago . kyle : a few hours ago ? phyllis : i am late for a lunch across town , so i need you to listen . billy made some notes to your marketing plan , and i did the same and added some details from kerry . we just sent you the email . kyle : perfect . i guess then -- phyllis : i 'm not done talking . if it seems like billy does not have a lot of feedback , that 's because i deleted anything that i did not agree with . so , it may have been his concept , the boutique and all , but we have to make sure all of the stores are profitable , from day one . kyle : we , as in ... ? phyllis : meet me in my office when i get back . i have another assignment for you . it is parallel and pretty major , if you can handle it . kyle : try me . phyllis : i think i just said i was . this is your chance to show me what you got . do n't blow it . you wo n't get a second one . [ scene_break ] billy : summer 's bitter , and i do n't know what phyllis is telling her over mothedaughter pedicures . jack : it sounded like you were going to retaliate for what happened with nick and phyllis by sleeping with summer 's grandmother . billy : well , i was already married to victoria , and victor is not my type , so ... jack : well , i was a little more concerned that you retaliate in another way , by getting involved in a high stakes poker binge . billy : no , jack , no way . okay ? phyllis ' sex life is not my concern . jack : even if it 's with nick ? her ex - husband . billy : you know , at the office you seemed more upset about it than i was . jack : all motivated by my desire to keep everything that is happening from triggering your addiction . billy : honestly , unemployment will probably trigger it first , really , i do n't know about my future at jabot , but it 's looking grimmer by the minute . i do n't think phyllis and i can work together . not at the way she is , she 's so upset at me still . jack : okay , help me understand this . i feel like there 's something i 'm not getting here . billy : well , i broke up with her , and i displayed a lot of attitude doing it . jack : well , because she cheated on you with her ex - husband . billy : yeah , but she still did n't like it , and she 's phyllis , so ... jack : well , we both know phyllis has a temper , but the way you 're talking , she 's acting like you did something just as bad , if not worse . billy : what could be worse than phyllis and nick spending the night together in bed ? doing it on my favorite egyptian cotton sheets ? no i 'm serious . i do n't know this for certain , but when i moved in after our little break , they disappeared , okay ? hey ! kerry ! kerry : hey ! jack : i just dropped by jabot to visit , and the door to the lab was locked . kerry : : well , let 's talk now ! excuse us , billy . billy : mm - hmm . kerry : i 'll take a coffee to go , thank you . jack : hey , what is this ? kerry : : your son . he 's put in some solid time chatting me up at the athletic club . jack : okay , kyle obviously went a little too far ... he can be a little flirtatious . he 's seeing someone right now . kerry : oh , he 's not after me . what he 's trying to score is information . jack : about what ? kerry : my work at the lab , the projects i 'm developing . please do n't act surprised . are you a father - son tag team ? jack : what ? no ! kerry : because you just admitted you tried to get into the lab today . jack : yes , to visit you , to see how you were adapting , to see if maybe there was something i could do to ... kerry : to what ? `` make my job easier ? `` kyle 's exact words . you know , i really resent the two of you putting on this phony show of support . jack : whoa , whoa , wait , we do support you , and that includes billy . we are very confident in what you bring to the table . kerry : you abbot 's are a confident bunch . you think squeezing intel out of me is going to help you make sure phyllis fails . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , thank you for coming . when sharon said you were in town , i was hoping that you could squeeze in a meeting . mac : no problem . how about sharon ? graduating college working as a victim 's liaison ? i 'm really impressed . victoria : yeah , i am , too . it 's great for her . mac : so , since your dad was one of j.t . 's victims , does that sharon 's been able to help your family keep tabs on the investigation ? victoria : no , not really . i mean she would , but detective rosales has been pretty tight - lipped . mac : i noticed that . he asked me so many questions but would n't tell me much . victoria : what did he ask you about ? mac : he wanted me to id a watch with `` love , mac `` engraved on the back . it was an anniversary present that i gave j.t .. victoria : well , that 's so weird . where did he find it ? mac : he would n't say . my guess is , j.t . probably pawned it somewhere . maybe he listed an address , or left another clue that 'll help the police track him down ... i do n't know it seemed detective rosales thought so . victoria : why 's that ? mac : he told me the watch was a significant lead . [ scene_break ] jack : okay , i am not hoping for phyllis to fail , secretly or otherwise . after everything she and i have been through , i still consider her a friend . what jabot needs right now are successes , especially now that ashley has taken off with our product . kerry : which is why i am in the lab , working day and night to fill those shelves . even when i 'm not there , i am thinking of ways to streamline the process . jack : okay , obviously kyle came on too strong . he 's a very enthusiastic young man . our commitment to you , our appreciation for you , is as real as it gets . kerry : thank you , but phyllis needs that , too . jack , like it or not , right now she is jabot . you ca n't claim to support one but not the other . jack : okay , i 'm listening . kerry : you 're the head of the family . so make them listen to you . look , if you have your doubts about phyllis ' qualifications , or her abilities , just keep them for now , but pledge to not undermine her leadership , and all of the other abbotts and board members will follow you . and then , we will see what she , and i , and kyle , and billy , and all of the other talented employees who work there can really do . jack : you make a good argument . i hope phyllis values your loyalty . kerry : i hope you give her the opportunity to value yours . they need me back at the lab . jack : i 'm parked outside . i 'm heading in that direction . let me give you a ride . kerry : as long as this is n't you taking a stab at snooping around my workplace . jack : you know i have very important work to do at dark horse , my actual job . i was talking about dropping you off in front of jabot . kerry : of course , forgive me for even suggesting as much . i am deeply ashamed . jack : somehow i doubt that . [ scene_break ] sharon : i know this is a place to see and be seen . i 'm impressed you got a table without a reservation , but would n't your own office be quieter , and a little more comfortable ? just curious . billy : quieter ? yes . more comfortable ? not so much , not after the morning i had with phyllis . sharon : what did she do now ? billy : oh , boy . sharon : it 's that bad ? billy : i do n't want to be the one to tell you , but if i do n't , phyllis will , and that 's really gon na suck . sharon : phyllis will what ? billy : announce that nick is her new sex buddy . [ scene_break ] victoria : so how are becca and dj holding up ? mac : they 're okay . unless , of course , dj brings up j.t . and starts asking questions . victoria : gosh , this whole situation is just so unfair for the kids . mac : trust me , i look forward to explaining that to j.t . in great detail some day . victoria : you know , after all these months , we might need to manage our expectations that he will ever be found . mac : i was thinking the exact same thing , but after talking to detective rosales , i do n't know ... he just seemed so confident and determined . honestly , i think now we will get the answers we want , and maybe very soon . [ scene_break ] kyle : hey . summer : hey . uh ... mom 's not back ? kyle : she 's still at a lunch thing , but how 's this for freaky ? you 're the exact person i wanted to see . summer : huh . i did n't think that you wanted to see me unless i had an appointment . kyle : well , things change . phyllis liked my marking plan for the boutiques and gave me a new assignment . summer : did she say what it was for ? kyle : i came here to find out . but , she texted me , said her meeting is running over . she said you have all the details , about adapting fenmore 's virtual dressing room for the boutiques ? summer : yeah , yeah , for sure . it 's kind of a top priority rush thing . she wants to have a version in place by the time the opening of the stores happen , kyle : that 's roughly a week away . summer : i know , which is why i asked her to pull you in on this . but i mean , she 's the boss . it was just a suggestion kyle : no , no , no , an amazing one for me . the sooner i can show phyllis and lauren how much i can do , the better . i 'm a little shocked you recommended me for this . summer : come on , its high pressure , quick results ... it 's totally in your wheelhouse . kyle : yeah , but i was such a jerk to you earlier , paranoid about phyllis declaring all abbotts the enemy . i ca n't imagine you 'd want to be stuck with me for a week doing this . summer : well , i want to help my mom with her big boss gig , so .... kyle : and i want to do the same thing . summer : right ! and the part about being `` stuck `` together ... i do n't really want to get in your way , so my mom asked me to write up some ideas about getting virtual dressing rooms into the boutique , so i 'm just gon na go do that . kyle : no , no , no , no , we will do that together , after we talk to digital . then we can send phyllis a real proposal , with specific features ... sometime late tonight ? unless you have plans tonight ? summer : no , no , i canceled everything from now until the boutique 's launch , so ... kyle : that 's smart . lola and i had talked about a possible movie , but this is my golden opportunity . she 'll understand . i 'll call her now . then i need a crash course on virtual dressing room . grab your computer , meet me in my office . summer : if you insist . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , its no contest , your situation is worse than mine . billy : [ chuckles ] sharon : phyllis broke your heart , then she took your job at jabot , which i 'm assuming is where you heard about nick and phyllis . and its so vindictive . what , now she 's gon na continue punishing you because you dumped her ? you sure you wan na work in an atmosphere like that ? billy : oh , i think it 's going to be temporary . phyllis at jabot , i mean ... she 'll flame out as ceo . and this thing with nick , i think it 'll have about the same amount of lifespan . sharon : i do n't care about nick and phyllis billy : mm - hmm . sharon : what ? no , when i told nick that it was over , i meant it . does it sting to learn that he 's so eager to move on ? sure , but i have no claim on him , and i have no reason to expect anything different . billy : hold on a second , i 'm gon na stop you right there because you 're just giving nick excuses . and ever since you found out that he cheated on you , he 's been spinning a web of crap . `` it means nothing . do n't overreact . phyllis means nothing to me , do n't ruin our family , it 'll never happen again , `` ... he 's been lying , that 's all he 's doing , sharon . to be honest , you deserve a lot better . a whole lot better . [ scene_break ] sharon : thank you , come again billy : you know , i got ta hand it to you . sharon : what ? billy : you 're handling this whole nick and phyllis news amazingly . sharon : maybe it 's like you said . nick making me question my own judgment , because it 's true . i 've had more than a couple sleepless nights wondering if i did the right thing putting christian and faith through another breakup . but finding out that nick got back together with phyllis , that erased any lingering doubts . in a funny way , it 's a relief . billy : okay , but please just do n't say that they did us a favor , okay ? i do n't want to hear that sharon : oh , gosh , thinking of the two of them together , like that ? it 's repulsive . billy : grosses me out , too . but i get it . you 're a mother ... you 're a businesswoman . you got ta stay positive , you got ta , you know , stay optimistic and mature and yada yada yada . of course . me , too . but , if it ever gets too much , and you wan na howl at the moon , or shake it up a little bit , or any other kind of hell - raising that 's in the same ballpark as that , well , you know who to call , right ? you have my number , right ? sharon : i sure do . billy : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey ! just had the most productive meeting with lauren . summer : so did kyle and i . so , what 's up with you and dad ? phyllis : [ sighs ] i , uh ... i wish i knew . i 'm not even sure myself . how do you feel about it ? summer : i do n't know . i mean , the timing is unfortunate . you both just ended pretty major relationships . phyllis : you could say it -- we got dumped . summer : so it 's a double - rebound situation ? phyllis : i have a close , deep relationship with your father . summer : okay , so does n't that just mean that you have more to lose ? phyllis : sweetie . summer : mom , i want you to move on from billy , and have a life filled with nothing but happiness . but are you really sure this is the way to go about it ? [ scene_break ] victoria : that was great seeing you again . mac : you , too . if you hear anything at all from the police , keep me posted ? i 'll do the same . victoria : okay , i will . mac : thanks . victoria : take care , mac . mac : you , too . abby : hi ! was that mac ? why is she back in town ? victoria : uh , she 's here to identify a watch the police found . it 's j.t . 's , but rey would n't tell her where or how he discovered it . abby : wow , that was j.t . 's watch ? victoria : you know about it ? abby : of course , yeah , yeah . arturo found it , and he was gon na turn it in as lost property , but then when rey saw it , he insisted on handling it himself . wow , arturo is not gon na believe this . victoria : where did he find it ? abby : chancellor park . his crew is repairing a water line for nikki , and they found it just lying in a pile of dirt . how bizarre , huh ? how would j.t . 's watch get buried in the park ? [ scene_break ] arturo : hey , what 's going on ? rey : hey . your crew told me they were gon na finish here by dark ? arturo : i promised them beer and pizza if they finished the job by tonight . rey : good news , i saved you a big bill at zelatis . arturo : what 's the bad news ? rey : crew 's got ta go . i 'm taking over this site . arturo : that 's not possible . there 's a busted water pipe there . this is official city business . rey : so is this .	summer persuades phyllis to allow kyle to work with her on the virtual dressing room project to promote jabotique and she is happy that he cancels a date with lola to work on the new project . phyllis proudly tells jack and billy that she slept with nick last night and she does n't care how they feel about it and she wants to get out in the open with both of them . billy tells jack that he 's worried about his future with jabot because he thinks phyllis is trying to push he and kyle out of the company .
[ previously_on ] victoria : it was hard for me watching you go through that psychological battle with yourself . i thought i was gon na lose you again . billy : hey . i almost thought i was gon na lose myself , okay ? but i did n't , because of you . kyle : dina had another baby ? traci : adopted by the vanderways , and they named him eric . kyle : e.v . theo : that 's my dad . eric vanderway . i thought i knew who i was . now ? i 'm not so sure . it 's nice to meet you , dina . dina : did you say `` vanderway ? `` theo : we would have made some team . kyle : would n't you love that ? nikki : thank you . jack : well , there is a sight for sore eyes . hi , nikki . nikki : well , hello ! what brings you by here at the crack of dawn ? jack : oh , i 'm early for a breakfast meeting . what about you ? working on nicholas ' campaign there ? nikki : ah , well , i 've given him a little bit of advice , but he wants to do this without family interference . i assume that 's why he brought you into consult ? jack : whatever his reason , i 'm happy to oblige . and , between the two of us , we bring a wealth of knowledge to the table . nikki : indeed , we do . jack : two completely different perspectives . the , uh , winning candidate , the losing candidate . nikki : [ groaning ] oh ! i figured it was only a matter of time before you brought up our senate race . jack : [ chuckles ] nikki : no , i do n't think nicholas should run his campaign the way either of us did . jack : eh , too many dirty tricks . nikki : and , as i recall , did n't you resign in disgrace ? jack : oh , why did i bring this up at all ? nikki : [ giggles ] well , we learned a lot . we 're different people now . jack : [ chuckles ] nikki : would you like to join me while you 're waiting for your meeting ? jack : uh ... sure , thanks . nikki : nicholas is so pleased that you support him . i mean , clearly , he is made for public office , and , uh , i do think he 's right to distance himself from the family name . jack : yeah , it 's probably good advice , given that victor 's rise from the dead is still fresh in everyone 's mind ... nikki : oh , my god . jack , i am so , so sorry about that . jack : yes , you put on quite a performance yourself . nikki : i understand it was important that we deceived people , but i also understand you must be so angry with me . jack : angry , no . stung , maybe . truth be told , when i found out victor was still alive and kicking , i did have a certain odd sense of relief . nikki : really ? well , then i will remind you of that the next time you 're furious with him . jack : [ chuckles ] i am sorry for what this whole episode , uh , revealed about adam . i 'm sorry for what it put all of you through . nikki : it put a terrible strain on the family . and i did hate lying to you and to summer . i mean , even victoria believed that her father was dead for a while because we could n't get ahold of her , and she had just brought billy back , and i know that was a difficult time for them . jack : yeah , from what i hear , it was . nikki : so , how is he doing ? jack : much better . he seems to be doing a lot better . in fact , the whole family 's doing very well . nikki : jack , you can tell me the truth . jack : i 'm sorry ? nikki : if you want to talk about it ... i know . billy : and please hold all the boss 's calls . we have , uh , urgent business to discuss . victoria : [ laughs ] really ? what business ? billy : yes . mergers , acquisitions , but mostly just mergers . victoria : [ giggles ] jack : when you say you know , i 'm not sure what you mean . nikki : theo vanderway , your newly discovered family member ? jack : yeah , that 's true . h - how do you know about that ? nikki : well , victor still has ears and eyes around town . jack : that man has too much time on his hands in his retirement . he needs a hobby . nikki : well , i can understand why he would be interested in this . i mean , anything having to do with theo has to do with his granddaughter , and you know how close victor is with summer . jack : i understand your curiosity , i 'm just not sure i want to discuss this . we 're trying to keep everything to ourselves for right now , for reasons i 'm sure you understand . nikki : i am not pressing you for details . i 'm just saying , if you want to talk about it , i can be very discreet . jack : thank you . it would be nice to confide in somebody who is n't family . nikki : well , i 'm always here for you . jack : all this news is toughest on kyle . he and theo knew each other in new york , and he 'd gone there at a very dark place , trying to get over his breakup with summer and wanting to put it all behind him , and ... not always in the healthiest of ways . nikki : i get the gist . jack : theo was kyle 's sidekick and partner in crime . then kyle came back to genoa city and met lola and wanted to put all of that behind him . and i think theo feels left behind . of course , now they 're family , and i 'm left mediating , walking a very fine line , trying to respect my son 's feelings , and , at the same time , trying to honor the fact that theo is a link to our family 's past , a part of our family history that ... was buried , lost forever , until we made this discovery . nikki : i can see how important this is to you , and you want to dig into it . but have you thought about what theo wants ? theo : you 've seen my client list , right ? good . the point is , i think you 'd fit right in . you 're fresh , unique , ready to break out . all you have to do is be you , and i 'll worry about the rest . no , i know you 've been doing great on your own . what -- so why do you need me ? well , good question . kyle : whoa . you 're already leaving ? this was for you . lola : thank you . kyle : i was hoping i could have a few minutes to prove i 'm not actually as big of a jerk as i was last night . lola : you do n't have to prove anything to me . i know who you are , and i know that this is n't easy for you . kyle : so ... we 're good ? lola : yes , of course . i 'm sorry i left the party like that last night . kyle : [ chuckles ] so how about a little breakfast in bed ? lola : i still need to get to society , but if you 're feeling apologetic , maybe you should give that flower to theo . additional sponsorship billy : mmm . victoria : mmm . i have to work . billy : oh , you just let me do all the work . victoria : no , but -- i know . i , um -- it 's not that i do n't want to , but ... i am the boss now . billy : oh , yes , i know . you are the boss lady , are n't you ? victoria : and i have to set a good example . billy : okay . you just tell me how you want it . you can lead the way . victoria : what if somebody comes in that door ? billy : if you 're trying to pour cold water on this , it 's not working . it 's having the opposite effect for me . victoria : [ giggles ] okay . [ sighs ] i love you . billy : [ sighs ] and i need you to remind me that my wife is amazing and that my life is wonderful and to help me forget that the world is unjust and unfair . victoria : oh , no . why ? billy , what 's going on ? billy : i talked to my mother , and she informed me that katherine chancellor 's will is fraudulent , and that all of devon 's money ... victoria : yeah . billy : ... is cane 's . victoria : what ? billy : and devon decided to honor his grandmother 's wishes and give cane billions of dollars . victoria : just like that ? billy : yeah . victoria : after all these years . billy : exactly , because devon 's a decent guy , and cane isn't . victoria : oh , my gosh . well , i mean ... if he is -- is the legitimate heir , i mean ... you ca n't really blame him . billy : yeah , i can blame him . look at devon 's year . he lost his wife , he lost his father , and now he 's gon na lose his money ? cane should just , you know , refuse it . victoria : it 's a very complicated situation ... billy : well ... victoria : ... and i do n't know why you 're getting so worked up about it . billy : because it 's cane , and i 'm sure he 's conning devon somehow . victoria : do you have evidence of that ? billy : no , but , you know , it 's cane , like i said . victoria : well , devon is smart , and i 'm sure he made sure everything checked out before he gave up his entire inheritance . billy : well , you know , it 's cane , so he does n't deserve it . victoria : but that 's not for you to decide , and getting angry about it does n't change anything , billy . billy : yeah , i know , but that 's why i came to see you , to try and funnel some of the energy into a , you know , positive place . victoria : so you did n't just come here for romantic reasons ... billy : well ... victoria : i 'm your distraction . billy : you get me talking , and i get to look into this beautiful eyes of yours , and i feel better , and my blood pressure 's lowered about 10 points , so good job . victoria : oh , good . billy : yeah , so how about we try and raise it back up again , yeah ? victoria : [ giggles ] billy : can we do that ? victoria : okay . billy : mm . 7 , 8 ... 9 ... jack : i do n't really know how theo feels . this has been a lot for us all to process , the fact that he 's a member of our family . nikki : how did he find out ? jack : well , traci and i made the discovery . we were doing research for a book we 're writing about the abbott family , and we spoke to dina , who , unfortunately , is having fewer and fewer moments of lucidity . anyway , she suddenly blurted out the name `` stuart brooks . `` yes . that stuart brooks . and she said it in such a way that it brought up all kinds of questions . eventually , we were dealing with the revelation that she and stuart had a baby that dina gave up for adoption . nikki : [ gasps ] what ? oh , my god , what a bombshell ! that is -- i assume you had a dna test . jack : oh , yeah . yeah . and to theo 's credit , the first thing he asked for when he found he was an abbott was a chance to meet dina . nikki : whoa . well , that 's awful sweet . how did that go ? jack : i informed him about her illness , tried to temper his expectations , but the moment he said the name `` vanderway , `` it was like a light went on in her mind . nikki : so she acknowledged that she had a child , that theo was her grandson ? jack : not exactly . she mistook him for theo 's father , eric . anyway , it was powerful , it was intense , and i think it had quite an impact on theo . nikki : wow , and for dina , too . i mean ... deep down , even if she did n't articulate it ... keeping a secret for that long , i mean , that must be excruciating . jack : yeah , you 're probably right . she told no one . still one more reason for her to feel alone . nikki : and i 'm sure she wondered if her child had been cared for or loved . i mean , that 's how i felt when i gave up dylan . being separated from your child creates an ache that never goes away . jack : my mother had more pain in her life than i ever realized when i was young . nikki : i suppose we all do , if we make it as far as we have . jack : [ chuckles ] life is just full of surprises , is n't it ? nikki : mm . jack : well , the good news is , theo was raised by two loving parents . he does n't feel like he missed anything . nikki : well , that 's what he says now . you never know , down the road , he could see things in a more complicated way . jack : yeah , you 're probably right about that . nikki : he has a long journey ahead . jack : it 's just so much information for him to process in such a short period of time ... you 're probably right , it 's gon na be a bumpier road than i thought . nikki : the good news is , he 's gon na have you right by his side . theo : you 've gotten too successful to keep doing it alone , and that 's a good thing . now , picking the right agency for where you are in your career is key . now , you go with one that 's too big , you risk falling through the cracks . you go with one that 's too small , and they wo n't get you to the next level . you know , it 's kind of like goldilocks and the three bears , and my agency is `` just right . `` hmm ? i -- yeah , no problem . give the bigger place a try . but , hey , if they do n't give you the attention you deserve , circle back to me , and hopefully i still have a spot for you on my roster . okay . theo : i know , dad , nothing comes easy . [ cellphone rings ] hey , jack . jack : hey ! i was wondering if you had a few minutes later today . theo : um , i 'm pretty booked , but , uh , let me check my schedule . yeah . yeah , i think i can make that work . jack : great . meet me at society . text me when you 're on your way . theo : okay , uh , will do . victoria : [ giggles ] billy : mmm . victoria : okay , listen , we really have to stop because i have a meeting that i have to prepare for in 10 minutes . billy : no , no , come on . you can push it . victoria : no , but , after that , i 'm meeting my mother , and ... billy : oh , really ? bringing up the mother . well - played . cold water thrown . victoria : i 'm sorry . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : i 'll make it up to you , tonight , i promise . billy : mm - hmm . what if i 'm not into it tonight ? victoria : oh , you 'll be into it tonight , i 'm gon na make sure . billy : okay . i will keep the fire stoked just thinking about that all day . [ sighs deeply ] what could have been . victoria : [ laughs ] billy : and you -- you lucked out this time , old man . kyle : theo 's a reminder of a time i want to forget . it was n't until i met you that i realized who i 'd become , and i did n't like the guy i saw in the mirror . lola : i know . but i also think you 're being very hard on yourself . you know , even though i acted tough in the beginning , i knew that i loved you since the moment we met . kyle : [ chuckles ] you know , once we got together , i started feeling good about the direction my life was going , about the future , about myself . lola : and then theo showed up . kyle : with a definite agenda . he wanted one thing -- to drag me back to that time , to being that guy , to drive a wedge between you and me . lola : he does n't have the power to do that . kyle : he managed to plant some doubts in your mind . we both know that 's true . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : lola , theo being a part of our family changes everything , but i do n't know if it will change him . lola : it might . kyle : if there 's another side to him that wants to be a better person . lola : you know , i 'm not saying there is , i just hope you can keep an open mind . kyle : if it were anyone else , i 'd be excited that my dad and traci found dina 's grandson , to have another cousin to love and support and vice versa , but theo tried to hurt me . and us . so ... i 'm hoping you 're right , that we can turn some kind of corner , but i 'm not gon na take it on faith . i can't . lola : i understand . kyle : mm . jack : hey ! your timing is perfect . i just finished my meeting . theo : and you caught me between mine . jack : well , thank you for squeezing me in . have a seat . theo : you know , i was kind of surprised by your call , given how we left things last night . jack : i know we said we were gon na play it by ear , and i hope you do n't feel pressured . theo : oh , not at all . i appreciate you going to the trouble of gathering the family to meet me . jack : while the evening did n't go exactly as planned , it was n't that bad . theo : except for the `` kylephant `` in the room . jack : you know what , the abbotts are like every other family -- we bicker , we fight , we say things to each other that no one wants to hear . but we show up because we are bound in a way that ca n't be broken . yes , we fight with each other , but we fight for each other , to the end . theo : you 're saying you 're protective of your family . jack : absolutely . theo : and you 're worried i 'm a threat to it . nikki : the real estate division increased its revenue 10 % this month . victoria : oh , good . nikki : i sent you the numbers . victoria : great . nikki : but we are having a little problem with our property in chicago . it 's gon na need your attention . victoria : okay . nikki : because it fell into lake michigan . victoria : what ? nikki : what is wrong ? victoria : i - i 'm sorry , i 'm -- i 'm just a little distracted . nikki : by ... ? victoria : um ... billy stopped by earlier , and he 's fine . he 's great , really . he 's been very sweet and attentive lately . nikki : but ... ? victoria : but nothing . i mean , not really . nikki : darling , what is the problem ? victoria : [ sighs ] i already said there 's -- there 's no problem . nikki : whatever it is , you can tell me . i promise to keep it just between us . victoria : billy was upset because he just found out that there 's an issue with katherine 's -- with her will . it turns out that the majority of her estate was supposed to go to cane and not devon . nikki : what ? i mean , how can that be ? victoria : i do n't know the details . nikki : well , katherine and cane were close , but , my god , devon was her grandson . this makes no sense . victoria : and billy felt the same way , but he was n't just confused . [ sighs ] he was angry . nikki : well , the two of them were never close , so that 's understandable . victoria : maybe , but it 's like hearing the news triggered this pent - up frustration . i know , i know , i 'm probably just being paranoid . i mean , i have no reason to believe that anything 's wrong . nikki : i 'm not so sure about that . billy : you 're here bright and early . kyle : mm - hmm . billy : i like it . kyle : right . billy : yeah , no , it 's good . i -- i appreciate , you know , the work ethic . kyle : look , wherever you 're going with this , get to the point . i did n't dot an `` i `` or cross a `` t , `` or my tie is the wrong color . billy : i 'm not busting your chops , okay ? i know you 're going through this thing with theo , and i just want to say that you have my sympathies . kyle : really ? billy : yeah . i 'm as suspicious of theo as you are , okay ? i do n't know what his m.o . is , but i do n't have a good feeling about it . kyle : i 'm hoping he does n't have one , and him being a part of the family is just something i 'll have to get used to . billy : [ exhales sharply ] do you think maybe he targeted you years ago ? kyle : what ? billy : you know , back in new york , when you guys were doing your thing , and he attached to you because you 're an abbott ? kyle : i do n't know . i mean , we kind of fell into the same circles . billy : yeah , but he does come from more of a working - class background . kyle : yeah , but he made his own way . billy : and then , years later , suddenly and coincidentally , he is part of a very wealthy family . i guess dreams do come true . kyle : [ chuckles ] i do n't know if even could have planned that . i mean , my dad and traci were the ones that discovered the truth . he never would have known he was dina 's grandson if it were n't for them . billy : yeah , well , i guess i 'm more skeptical than others . but i think you 're right to keep your guard up . jack : wow , you -- you misunderstood what i said . i did n't ask you hear to issue a warning . theo : we both know that kyle has an issue . jack : no , that 's my whole point . whatever problems you two have , it 's not a deal - breaker , it 's something we all have to work through . i want you to be as much a part of this family as you want to be . this is your family . theo : i appreciate that , but ... like i said last night , i already have a family . my parents are the ones who loved and raised me . jack : and no one wants to take that from you . we 're all happy you have that , but ... i 'm talking about filling in some of the blanks . look ... for all of us ! the abbotts and the brooks missed out on knowing your father . i do n't want to miss out on knowing you . think about it , we could have gone an entire lifetime without knowing about this connection . i do n't want to waste that opportunity . theo : i hear you , okay ? but , for me , it -- it still does n't seem real . jack : i understand that . maybe i can help you make it more real , and not to replace your parents or anything like that . just to familiarize you with the family you 've just discovered . theo : okay . yeah , i 'm open to that . jack : okay , cool . so , um ... why do n't i start by telling you about your grandfather ? theo : sure . jack : stuart brooks was a big man in this town . he was a journalist and a publisher of the genoa city chronicle for , wow , for decades . very well - liked . much admired . real straight arrow . theo : wow . this apple fell pretty far from the tree . jack : [ chuckles ] theo : from the stories i 've heard , i feel like i 'm a bit more like dina . maybe you can tell me more about her . jack : oh , i could tell you stories about dina for days , if you only had the time . theo : [ chuckles ] i can make the time . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : dina was an amazing woman for her time . she rebelled against what was expected of a woman back then . theo : being a housewife ? jack : that was part of it . she loved ashley , she loved traci , she loved me , we knew that . but she had a mind that needed to be challenged . she wanted a bigger life , a more glamorous life . theo : well , now that i can understand . jack : yeah , i do , too . now . when i was younger , it was a bit harder because she was n't there a lot of the time that i thought she should be . she was restless . she needed to scratch that itch , and , eventually , she left us . left the country . it was a pretty tough time for all of us . but , after that , she accomplished so much . she was the head of an international conglomerate in a world where men ruled everything , and she made it a quite success . theo : that 's impressive . jack : oh , it is impressive . there 's nothing predictable , nothing typical about her . theo : well , i hope i inherited some of her entrepreneurial spirit . jack : yeah , it seems to me , you did . oh , you 'd have gotten a kick out of her in her prime . theo : i can picture me and gram knocking back whiskey and smoking cigars . jack : [ chuckles ] in her good old days , she would drink you under the table ! listen , uh , traci and i compiled a file for you of , uh , some of your grandfather 's family . in here is contact information about your aunts . let 's see -- leslie , laurie , chris , and peggy . all their stuff is in there , and they 'd probably love to hear from you , be happy to answer any questions . theo : thanks . jack : also in there are some articles written by stuart and some pieces from business journals about dina at mergeron . theo : interesting reading , for sure . jack : i also included the adoption papers for your father . they 're yours now , to do with whatever you will . theo : thank you for this . jack : i know it 's a lot . but my door is always open . when you 're ready . kyle : you and my dad have two very different perspectives on theo . billy : well , i would say your dad is a little too forgiving sometimes . he sees the past through rose - colored glasses . me , i see it for what it actually is . kyle : mm , what do you mean ? billy : [ sighs ] okay . a few years ago , uh , i dealt with something like this , except it was n't a random cousin , it was a random brother . except the whole thing was a con . cane lied his ass off , and , yet , the chancellor family welcomed him in with open arms ... kyle : ow . gotcha . billy : yeah . now he 's doing it again . he targeted katherine 's will , screwing devon out of $ 2.5 billion . my mom seems to think it was legit . i do n't think so . people say lightning ca n't strike twice . well , there you go . once again , cane is king of the world . kyle : uh - huh . billy : but back to theo because it looks like he is actually part of the family , unlike cane . it does n't mean he 's innocent . kyle : you may be right , but i 'm less worried about theo because we know exactly who he is . lola : you look deep in thought . theo : [ sighs ] yeah . lola : how are you doing ? theo : jack gave me my homework -- the history of my grandparents . lola : that 's cool of him . and also very jack . you know , he flew to miami to get my mom to come to my wedding . he 's a family man through and through . theo : well , i wish he 'd passed along some of those warm family feelings to kyle . i 'm sorry , i did n't mean that . i 'm not trying to open that door . lola : no , it 's okay . i know it 's a lot to absorb . theo : yeah , i 'm taking it in bit by bit . but kyle 's not making it easy . lola : i know . theo : and i 'm not sure his anger is just about the family thing . lola : well , what else would it be about ? theo : well , i mean , clearly , he has a problem with me being around you . he think it 's just another way i 'm trying to mess with him . lola : is it ? theo : no . and i hope you do n't think that . lola : i 'm capable of making my own decisions about people . lola : kyle is not proud of the way he behaved last night . he knows that he overreacted , and he should have handled things a lot better . theo : well , i do n't even blame him . you know , if i were in his shoes , i might have reacted the same way . lola : this is a lot for him to take in , too . theo : well , i get the feeling he thinks i 'm not good enough , you know , for him or his family . lola : no , i do n't think that 's it . theo : he 's always seen me a certain way . you know , like i 'm not exactly on his level because i did n't come from money . lola : neither did i , and he married me . kyle 's not like that . i think you 're just a little paranoid . theo : no , it 's there . i can feel it . again , i 'm -- i 'm not judging him for it , but ... it 's a fact . we came from two totally different backgrounds , and we see things differently . lola : that 's not always a bad thing . theo : but he could never fully understand where i was coming from . you know , i could n't fall back on my family financially when i was starting out . it was all me . so every decision counted , you know ? the good ones could propel me forward , and the bad ones could set me back . and when you 're doing it entirely on your own ... lola : the stakes are higher and it means much more . theo : nothing feels better than success , and nothing feels worse than failure . lola : [ sighs ] okay . do n't tell kyle that i told you this , but when we first started dating and i was running my food truck , he could n't understand why i was so obsessed with my work . theo : because everything was riding on your shoulders , and you had to hustle for everything you got . lola : yes , i was dealing with vendors and customers , competitors , and the city . everything needed tending to , and i never slept . theo : but you did it on your own . you built a business and a reputation , and look where you are now with the restaurant . you should be proud . lola : thank you . theo : my father would have been impressed by you . and so am i . kyle : i admit , i was knocked to my heels when i first heard about theo being my cousin , especially because it came at a time when i was trying to cut ties with him . our lives are moving in a different direction , and i was n't into partying and being an ass anymore . billy : ah , yes , i know that feeling -- the regret sundae sprinkled with a little bit of shame and embarrassment . kyle : exactly . billy : takes me back to my gambling days . kyle : unlike gambling , i ca n't quit theo . billy : well , you can keep your distance from him . best way to make sure that he does n't take a central role in the family is get through to your daddio . kyle : i 've made my reservations very clear to daddio . but he 's being naive . billy : jack . he 's open arms , big heart when it comes to family . that 's the way he 's gon na be . but some people take advantage of that . like cane . just make sure theo does n't get that far . nikki : well , given your history with j.t . , it 's natural for you to wonder if billy has anger issues . victoria : billy is not like j.t . he would never hurt me . nikki : well , no , not deliberately , but he has caused a lot of pain over the years . you 're the one who does all of the emotional lifting there , so you probably feel it 's your responsibility to solve his problems . victoria : it 's not one - sided . he was my rock during dad 's illness . nikki : but , darling , if your gut is telling you something is wrong , you ca n't ignore that . victoria : i do n't want to think the worst , but billy has -- he 's had a few struggles . nikki : well , whatever they are , you -- you can tell me . i 'll keep it just between us . victoria : it all started when adam came back to town . nikki : yes , i know that brought back a lot of painful memories for billy . victoria : it 's worse than most people knew . nikki : honey , i may know more than you think . your father told me that billy was driving the car that nearly hit adam . victoria : oh . nikki : i did n't want to bring it up with you until i knew that you were comfortable talking about it . victoria : and that was billy 's lowest moment . nikki : well , i do n't believe that billy truly wanted to kill adam . victoria : i do n't know about that . i mean ... he was battling bitterness and anger for weeks . it was torturing him . he could n't sleep . he started hearing delia 's voice . he was an emotional wreck . and then , finally , he had a total break from reality . nikki : what ? what do you mean ? victoria : mom , i do n't know , it was like he was two different people -- the man that i love , the caring father , and this ... completely unrecognizable person , devoid of emotion , capable of ... nikki : of what ? are you worried it 's not over ? theo : i commend you for being able to hold on to your identity now that you 're married to kyle . lola : well , it does help when you 're in love . theo : maybe that 's why i feel like an outsider . the abbotts either see me as a guy trying to cash in or some kind of charity case . lola : well , i do n't know who you 're talking about , but you ca n't control what people think . you can only be yourself and show them who you really are . theo : so young and yet so wise . lola : okay , hotshot . my mistake , trying to help you out . theo : hey . thank you . kyle : you really think cane is bilking devon out of his money ? billy : i do n't know 100 % , but i do know cane 's capable of it , and i do n't trust him , just like i do n't trust theo . he 'll work his way into the family , gain everyone 's trust , and then he 'll rob us blind . kyle : he 's definitely a shark when it comes to business , but i 'm not so sure how far he 'll go when it comes to family . billy : look , there 's nothing we can do about him being related by blood . that 's a fact . but we can control how we react . kyle : i 'm on top of it . and i 'll stay on top it . who knows , maybe theo will have an epiphany and not try to take advantage of the situation . billy : huh . kyle : or he 'll try to scam us and shoot himself in the foot . remains to be seen . but ... i do n't think he 's as dangerous as you do . i see him more as a ... nuisance that can be handled . billy : i think that 's a mistake , kyle . mark my words . he 's a threat . victoria : you know what , i think maybe i 'm overreacting . billy has gotten control of his feelings , and he 's reclaimed his life . nikki : well , if he is in denial , it does n't help that you 're in denial , too . victoria : i 'm not . look , he 's going to therapy , he 's working on his issues . he does n't want to stew in this anger , and he 's taking steps to make sure that he does n't slip up again . nikki : so then why do you still have concerns ? victoria : i do n't know . maybe you 're right . maybe i 'm still working through my feelings about j.t . nikki : i 'm not sure you should shrug off your concerns about billy . victoria : i should n't have brought it up . billy and i are doing well , and he 's in a good place . forget i said anything .	theo struggles to find new clients and to also get used to his new family . jack gives theo some information he and traci gathered for him about his grandfather stuart and dina he also tells him stories about them both and tells him that it is up to him how much he wants to be a part of the family . theo bonds with lola and he admits he is a little overwhelmed by all of this since he comes from a working class background . billy tells victoria what jill told him about katherine 's will and he thinks cane is running a con on devon and it is working like a charm . billy warns kyle to keep his guard up with theo because he is a threat just like cane is to devon . victoria tells nikki about billy 's alter ego and that she is afraid his alter ego could return and nikki advises her not to ignore her instincts .
brad : just take care of what you need to . uh - huh . victoria : i love it . brad : all right . victoria : make sure that they know that . brad : okay . i got it . victoria : great . we 'll be waiting for that . just give us a call . brad : oh , great . thank you . victoria : all right . okay , we 'll talk later . bye - bye . brad : hey . victoria : hi . brad : what 's the good word ? victoria : sandra 's checked in with the department stores and all of our point- of - purchase enhancements are up . brad : ah , so they 're open for business . victoria : they certainly are . brad : great . how are you feeling ? victoria : excited . nervous . i 'm terrified , actually . brad : ( chuckles ) i 'm right there with you . victoria : this is the biggest day of my career , brad . for both of our careers . everything depends on the success of this launch . brad : it 's going to be a great day . there are people out there hoping we fail , but that 's not going to happen . we 've worked too hard . victoria : okay . i just want you to know that no matter what happens , i wo n't blame you . brad : ( chuckles ) nick : no , but i will . [ scene_break ] ashley : i 'm glad you like the bacon . gloria : ohh . oh , my . goodness gracious . john : well , good morning . we did n't expect you two here . daniel : well , i did n't expect to be here , but let 's just say that the quality of my mom 's cooking -- phyllis : hey . daniel : my mom just wants me to join her here . john : ohh . phyllis : i hope you do n't mind , john . john : oh , goodness , not at all . glad you 're here . gloria : so how 's the little birthday girl this morning ? where is she ? ashley : she 's good . she spent the night at brad 's . john : uh - huh , and what 's the plan for abby 's ` big day ? ashley : well , we 're gon na have a little party for her at the coffeehouse with some of her friends . i 'm gon na take her there after school . gloria : oh , no offense , but that sounds a little dull for a 7-year - old . how about pony rides , a magician ? phyllis : a chocolate fountain ? ashley : no . no . abby wants more than anything just to spend time with her friends and be there with her mommy and dad , you know . john : that sounds perfect to me . jack : well , i just heard from my east coast source . beauty of nature is open for business . ashley : any word on sales ? jack : not yet , but the day is still early , right , babe ? [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , what 's the big emergency ? michael : um ... lauren : thanks . michael : tom paid a visit to the coffeehouse last night . lauren : while mackenzie was alone . kevin : did he hurt her ? lauren : its okay , sweetie . mac 's fine . michael : he never touched her . lauren : but your brother and tom got into a fight . kevin : you did ? michael : do n't worry about me . kevin : all right , well , what are n't you telling me ? do you think he 's gon na try and hurt mac ? michael : well , desperate people do desperate things , and tom is pretty desperate now . [ scene_break ] dru : all right , well , thanks a lot . bye - bye . how about we run lines ? sharon : would you mind ? dru : not at all . which script ? sharon : in the red binder . dru : okay . sharon : i am just so nervous about this webcast . i 've never been on live tv before . dru : stop it . you 're gon na be fabulous . are you kidding me ? do n't worry about the millions of viewers that 'll be watching you . millions . sharon : oh , thank you for reminding me of that . dru : stop it . you are going to be fabulous . you 've practiced for hours , right ? now it 's time to shine and dazzle 'em . i know you can . sharon : well , i just hope the sales are good , and in that way , i wo n't have to use this other script . dru : you and me both . let 's keep our fingers crossed , huh ? sharon : you know what 's ironic ? dru : what ? sharon : here we are , the two of us , and we 're so excited about today . dru : i know , i know . sharon : and our husbands have been so pessimistic about this rollout . dru : that 's because men never want to be wrong . and let 's hope that is the case because if they 're right , we 're all gon na be looking for a job . sharon : you really think that could happen ? dru : absolutely , sharon . i 've never felt this kind of tension here before . ever . [ scene_break ] tom : wait a minute , clausen . you were assigned to defend me . you 're tellin ' me you do n't believe i was framed ? will : all i said , mr. fisher , is where 's the proof ? tom : i 'm workin ' on gettin ' it . will : yeah , i 've heard that one before . tom : not only did this guy set me up -- will : your stepson . tom : yeah , my stepson . he also tried to strangle me last night . will : any witnesses ? tom : yeah , but ... nobody who will testify . will : if i remember correctly , your preliminary hearing is -- tom : the hell with the preliminary hearing ! i am not goin ' to prison for 20 years for something i did n't do , you got that ? [ scene_break ] kevin : if that bastard so much as looks at mac -- michael : settle down , settle down . kevin : settle down ? ! i 'm gon na kill him if he goes anywhere near him ! michael : you 're not going to do anything crazy ! you 're going to keep your wits about you ! kevin : oh , oh , like you did ? ! michael : i had my reasons , okay ? kevin : when is that son of a bitch going to jail , michael ? he should n't be walking the streets ! michael : he has n't even had his preliminary hearing yet . he could be out on bond for awhile . kevin : so that 's it . there 's nothing we can do ? michael : well , legally speaking , our hands are tied , so you just have to sit tight , and you 're gon na promise me you 're gon na do that . promise me ! kevin : okay . fine . for now . i have to get to the coffeehouse . thanks for cluing me in . ( door shuts ) lauren : you know , if my bodyguard had n't come in when he did and pulled you off of him , i think you would have killed tom . michael : and done the world a huge favor . lauren : look , i know you despise the man , and so do i , but that part of you that comes out when you 're around him , scares the hell out of me . now what on earth set you off last night ? michael : besides the cheap shot to the back ? look , i do n't want to get you any more upset than you already are , but i have reason to believe that tom is responsible for poisoning you . [ scene_break ] sharon : you know what , dru ? you 're right . you can cut the tension around here with a knife , and i think it 's gotten worse since nick came back . dru : yeah , sharon , i 've picked up on that myself . it seems like nick has it in for brad . sharon : it 's not just about business , either . dru : why do you say that ? sharon : i just think the reason why my husband came back when he did is because brad and victoria are getting closer . dru : okay . does that bother you ? sharon : i hope they 're happy . dru : but ... sharon : but nothing . it 's not like i 'm threatened by their relationship or anything . look , let 's just run the speeches . dru : let 's do it ! let 's do it . okay . [ scene_break ] victoria : look , nicholas , if you 're gon na be negative , you can just leave right now because we do n't need that in here . nick : i 'm not being negative . i 'm just going on record . if beauty of nature bombs , it 's on you . brad : mmm , well , i 'll keep that in mind , nick . nick : do that . have you talked to dad ? victoria : no , but i 've been sending him regular updates to the ranch . i do n't want him coming into the office and looking over our shoulders . nick : ( laughs ) good luck . victoria : oh , he 'll stay away as long as he knows that we have everything under control and that we 're all getting along . and i 've assured him that i 'm going to do everything in my power to make that happen . brad : let 's get back to the matter at hand , shall we ? neil , have you checked in with memphis ? neil : yes , i have . the warehouse down there is all surplus product . brad : excellent . let 's keep track of its distribution so we can restock those shelves . neil : is n't that being a little premature ? nick : i agree . we have n't even gotten any sales figures yet . victoria : ohh , yes , we have . i just got our first results from online orders . brad : whoa . nick : can that be right ? victoria : i do n't want to jinx this , but if web sales are any indication ... brad : we have got one big hit on our hands . victoria : i 'm gon na call dad , give him the good news . brad : anything you 'd like to say to me now , nick ? nick : looks like it 's a good thing we got our web site up in time , huh ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : the day 's just starting . gloria : why are you two so interested in the competition ? ashley : jack 's hoping that the newman rollout 's going to crash and burn . right , jack ? jack : hey , that does have kind of a nice ring to it . john : well , i must say , i was rather impressed with bradley 's campaign he orchestrated . jack : yeah , wait till you see what phyllis has done with our web site . john : well , jack , i may be old - school , but i still like a product sample in my hands . gloria : so do i , sweetheart . jack : well , face it , dad . you are old - school . john : oh . phyllis : i think a combination of the two is best , john . john : thank you , phyllis . phyllis : what do you think , daniel ? daniel : well , speaking for my generation , life really just is n't worth living without a laptop . jack : there , i rest my case . oh , ash , by the way , i got two new computer games for abby for her birthday . ashley : well , that was nice of you . she 's gon na love that . jack : listen , i am gon na stop by jabot on my way to chancellor . what do you say you go with me ? we can watch a bit of the newman webcast together ? phyllis : um , i have to take daniel to school and run a few errands . jack : okay , have it your way . daniel , i 'm glad you could make it . daniel : yeah , it 's good to be here . it 's good to see you , jack . jack : have a good day , all . ashley : right behind you , jackie . john : bye , jack . ashley : bye , daddy . john : bye , honey . ashley : see you all later . daniel : bye . so should we roll , too ? phyllis : i have to finish breakfast . john : oh , gloria , do you have those receipts that i asked you for ? gloria : yeah , i do . they 're right in the living room . john : all right . will you excuse us ? you two stay as long as you like and enjoy your breakfast . phyllis : oh , thanks . daniel : thank you . gloria : here you go , sweetheart . a full accounting of everything i 've spent on michael and lauren 's wedding . john : gloria , what on earth is this ? gloria : you asked for a complete record . john : i asked for some receipts , not a fully prepared accounting . gloria : well , honey , i just did n't want to bother the accountant with something , you know , so minor . john : gloria , the amount of money you 're spending on this wedding i would hardly consider minor . ( telephone rings ) john : excuse me . abbott residence . oh , hi , gina . what ? what do you mean you have n't been paid ? that 's impossible . gloria ? gloria : gina , hi , it 's gloria . yes , gina , i 'm aware of that . and actually , i was on my way over right now . so i 'll see you in a little bit . bye . john : now i thought you said that all the bills for this wedding have been paid . gloria : what i said was that i was running a little short because of all the cancellations . john : now what difference would that make ? i mean , you 've budgeted the money . you knew way in advance what everything was gon na cost . gloria : all right , there 's something i did n't tell you . i changed suppliers late in the game because i was n't happy with the service i was getting . john : gloria ... gloria : honey , honey , everyone is going to get paid . i promise . and you will know , to the penny , where all of your money 's been spent . but just for right now , could i have a little extra to cover these additional , unexpected charges ? john : now i told you time and time again , that i am reluctant to give you any more cash until i 've had a chance to review what you 've already spent . gloria : all right . all right , um ... could i have a little more just to make sure that gina 's vendors get paid ? john : oh , boy , i tell you . all right , fine , fine . i 'm only going to do this because it 's gina . john : and , gloria , i mean it . not a penny more until my accountant 's had a chance to review all of your expenses . now this should cover it . gloria : of course , thank you . john : i 'll see you tonight . gloria : well , this should cover the photographer , the florist . everybody else is just gon na have to wait till i get my $ 50,000 back from tom 's bail . but this is gon na work . it is all going to be just fine . [ scene_break ] ashley : kevin , do you mind if i start if i start decorating for my daughter 's birthday party ? kevin : sure , go ahead . ashley : thank you . kevin : hey , ashley ? ashley : yeah ? kevin : um , you know , you strike me as somebody who has good judgment . ashley : what 's that supposed to mean ? kevin : why are you still spending time with tom ? ashley : i can handle tom . do n't worry . kevin : yeah , a lot of people have thought that . and they were wrong . [ scene_break ] lauren : poisoned me ? tom ? how is that possible ? michael : i do n't know yet . but the kind of hallucinations you had do n't come from bad sushi . lauren : but why do you suspect him ? michael : why ? 'cause it 's tom . because he 's itching to get back at me . lauren : does this have something to do with what you and ashley were planning ? you know , he accused you of setting him up -- michael : no , look , you know , tom is delusional . lauren : is he ? michael : look , we know for a fact that tom was in your hospital room the night you had your final hallucinations . lauren : wait a minute . wait ... you 're telling me he was there that night ? michael : paul checked the hospital surveillance tapes . they catch tom arriving and departing from the parking garage about the same time . lauren : oh , my god . i was n't imagining it . but that means that ... tom 's hands were around my neck , and ... which means ... michael : which means tom was trying to kill you . [ scene_break ] gloria : i really wish you had n't of called the house and spoken to john , gina . gina : i 'm sorry , gloria . i just assumed john knew about the unpaid bills . gloria : yeah , he knew . but he 's also a very busy man , and he does n't need to be bothered with such trivial details . so from now on , if you 'll just contact me directly . this should take care of everything . gina : thanks for the money . gloria : my pleasure . tom : why do n't you write me one of those babies ? gloria : why do n't you go to hell ? [ scene_break ] neil : honey ? dru : hey , hon . neil : internet and department store sales both look good . dru : how good ? let me see . neil : see for yourself . dru : wow , honey ! this is excellent ! neil : yeah , wanted to give you the news myself since this whole project was your idea to begin with . now you can breathe a little easier . dru : well , i do n't know about all that . i think i 'm gon na wait . wow . neil : you 're gon na wait ? you okay ? dru : well , um , here , i ... i do n't know . kinda concerned about all the frayed nerves around this place . neil : yeah , yeah , i hear you . it 'll get better after today . dru : yeah , i do n't know about that . i pray it will . i 'm just glad that we do n't bring our work home . it would be so easy to do that . neil : i 'm not sure what you 're referring to , but did you just talk to sharon ? dru : what ? neil : sharon -- did you -- dru : yeah , yeah , yeah , i talked to sharon . you know , i think something 's going on with her and nick . brad : hey , you . sharon : hi , uh , i hope i 'm not interrupting . brad : oh , of course not . you look fantastic . sharon : thank you . that 's because i 'm wearing beauty of nature products . brad : good response . you ready for the webcast ? sharon : i 'm as ready as i 'll ever be . brad : you 're gon na knock 'em dead . this is a real coup for newman enterprises . we 're streaming live video into stores and people 's houses on the day of the rollout . it 's like a gigantic personal appearance . sharon : the best part is i did n't even have to leave town for it . brad : that 's true . victoria : okay , that was sandra again . sales on the east coast are still strong . it looks like numbers in the midwest are higher than we expected , too . brad : that 's great . sharon : really ? so beauty of nature is a huge success ? brad : well , i would n't call it a huge success quite yet , but we 're well on our way . sharon : wow , that 's great ! i 'm thrilled for all of us . victoria : let 's go over to the computers , sharon . there 's a couple of things that i want to show you before the webcast . sharon : yeah . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , you ready to go ? phyllis : yeah , sure . daniel : mom ? what 's going on ? phyllis : what do you mean ? daniel : well , we came here to see jack , did n't we ? and you did n't even want to be alone with him . phyllis : oh . um ... you know how you do some things impulsively because you think it 's going to be okay ? and then you , um , realize it was n't such a hot idea ? daniel : does this have something to do with what we were talking about last night ? phyllis : sort of . daniel : working on the newmans ' computers ? phyllis : mm - hmm . daniel : mom , if you did anything you 're having any doubts about , just make it right . phyllis : right . it 'll work out the way it 'll work out . you know , we 'll just , uh , cross our fingers and hope for the best . ( door closes ) phyllis : hey . what are you doing here ? jack : hey . forgot my cell phone . phyllis : oh . daniel : well , i got ta go . jack : do n't you , uh , have to drive him ? phyllis : um , we have separate cars . uh , i got ta go . jack : hey . why do i get the feeling you 're trying to avoid me this morning ? [ scene_break ] nick : you need something ? brad : you and i need to talk . nick : now 's not a good time . brad : it 's the perfect time . why do you have such a problem with me , nick ? is it because i came into this company , recognized a good project and made it happen ? is that what has your shorts in a bunch ? nick : nobody needed you to tell them this project was a winner . brad : really ? come on now . you and i both know beauty of nature would n't have gotten off the ground if it were n't for me . we 'd still be having meetings and running tests . victoria and i took the initiative and ran with it . nick : and now you plan to take all the credit for that , right ? brad : you know , it 's really not so much about the credit . quite simply , i was hired to do a job . but that does n't seem to matter to you . you 're just determined to be suspicious of me . nick : just trying to figure out what it is you 're really after . brad : what i 'm after is what 's best for this company . nick : as long as that 's also what 's best for you . brad : you know , newman , you are really starting to annoy me . you 've been on my case from the day i came back to this company . and on top of that , there 's your sister . she 's been busting her butt for months -- stepping in for you , running this company when you needed time away . nick : i appreciate everything victoria 's done . brad : well , you have a funny way of showing it . all you can do is complain and accuse . you 're making things pretty unpleasant around here , and i 'm sick of it . and so is everyone else , including your wife . nick : you leave my wife out of this . brad : i wish i could , but i ca n't . she 's smack dab in the middle . and she should n't be . she 's been through enough pain already . neil : okay , thanks . appreciate that . bye . uh , vick ? i just got a call from our distribution center . they 're starting to get re - orders from the stores . should i tell 'em to start filling or what ? victoria : yeah , uh , go ahead . and then call the plants and tell them that we need to ramp up production . we might have to add a third shift . neil : okay , i 'll get right on it . hey , listen , vicki . victoria : yeah ? neil : i just wanted to apologize . i 'm sorry for doubting your decision to expedite the rollout . judging from these numbers , you were right to move so quickly . victoria : i appreciate that , neil . do me a favor and say all that to my brother , will you ? neil : yeah . sharon : victoria ? dru : victoria ? sharon : dru and i were just going over my copy here . and we wondered how you felt about this small change here . victoria : that 's perfect . go with it . that 's fine . dru : okay , good . victoria : so are you all set for the webcast ? sharon : yeah , think so . dru : yeah . victoria : there wo n't be any glitches , will there ? dru : not if phyllis does what nick asked her to do . [ scene_break ] phyllis : jack , i have to go now . i have things piling up on my desk . jack : well , let 'em pile up . with all you 've done for jabot lately , you deserve a break . phyllis : do n't you want me to show you the newman webcast ? jack : oh , i know what 's gon na happen . i want to spend time with you . phyllis : well , you know , you 're the c.e.o . you can take off . i 'm just a peon . jack : a gorgeous , crafty , clever peon , and that 's why why i 'm so crazy about you . phyllis : jack , you have all these expectations -- jack : okay , you want to change the subject ? fine , change the subject . i know what i need to know . [ scene_break ] nick : you have no clue how much my wife has suffered . brad : well , actually , i do . after cassie died , you took off . i was here . i saw firsthand what sharon was going through . and i know how much this new job means to her . being spokesmodel for the cosmetics line gives sharon a reason to get up in the morning . she 's gon na travel the world . she 's gon na meet new people . nick : yeah , what 's your point ? brad : my point is , she 's finally happy again . and the only dark cloud is the tension between all of us . nick : everything was fine in my family until you entered the picture . brad : you know what , nick ? you can feel about me however you want , but as i told you , i 'm not going anywhere . just do n't deprive your wife of the passion and enthusiasm she has for the new job . nick : it 's so amazing to me . brad : what 's that , nick ? nick : how you find a way to make yourself indispensable to so many women . there 's sharon and victoria . and let 's not forget the abbotts . first traci , then ashley . is that why you 're spending so much time with my sister ? you got big plans for her , slick ? ( door opens ) sharon : good , you 're both here . uh , we 're about to start the webcast . you wan na be there ? brad : i know i do . let 's get this show on the road . nick : sharon , could you stick around for a second ? brad : do n't be late . [ scene_break ] tom : you do n't seem to understand , glo . i 'm not going anywhere . i need money . my public defender is a joke . gloria : well , that 's not my problem , is it ? see , i bailed you out of jail . but i 'm not responsible for you anymore . tom : like hell you are n't . your bastard son set me up . gloria : yeah , so you say . tom : so i know . gloria : so prove it . but i ai n't giving you another dime . tom : you might wan na think twice about that , glo . because you know i can , uh , blow your marriage sky high anytime i want . gloria : oh , yeah ? why do n't you go ahead and try ? and i 'll call the judge , and he 'll revoke your bail and you will be back in jail so fast . tom : sweetheart , i 'm not going to jail for 20 years for something i did n't do . gloria : well , maybe if you behave yourself , the judge will be lenient and only give you ten . mean it , tom . i 'm done with you . [ scene_break ] michael : i did n't tell you this to frighten you . lauren : you just told me that tom tried to kill me . michael : i have n't proven it yet , but i will . lauren : but if tom was at the hospital , then what about that night on the roof ? i mean , with sheila ? is that possible ? michael : oh , no , no , no , no . sheila is locked in a mental institution in california . remember ? we saw her with our own eyes . lauren : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm freaking out here . sheila carter has hated me for years . she has wanted me dead . and now you are telling me that someone else wants me dead . what if he tries again ? michael : i 'm not gon na let it happen . lauren : okay , we 're gon na call the police . michael : and tell them what ? that i have a gut instinct ? they do n't arrest people on instinct . you need evidence . lauren : well , thank god you have those bodyguards . michael : yeah , i also have a lead -- tracking down this friend of tom 's . lauren : what friend ? michael : the woman who put up his bail . lauren : a woman posted his bail ? michael : yes , but i 'm fairly certain that she was just a front for gloria . lauren : i do n't believe this . michael : look , it 's because of gloria tom is on the loose and you 're in danger , yes . lauren : she should have left him to rot in jail where he belongs . michael : okay , come here . come here , baby . look , those bodyguards are watching you every minute . and i do n't want you going anywhere without them . you promise me ? lauren : yeah . michael : and also you 're gon na have to lay low for awhile till i get a handle on this lady friend of tom 's . right , you promise me that , too . lauren : all right , so not only do we have to keep a watch out for tom , but now this accomplice , whoever the hell she is . michael : listen to me . you do n't have to be afraid . i 'm not gon na let anyone hurt you ever again , all right ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i really should be getting back to the conference room . nick : this wo n't take long . i just wanted to say how proud i am of you . sharon : oh . well , thank you . that means a lot to me . nick : i had reservations about you taking this spokesmodel position , but i can see that it brings out the best in you . sharon : yeah , this job 's changed my whole life . nick : i hope it does n't change too much . you know , when you 're famous and everyone 's recognizing you all the time . sharon : i 'll still be the same person i 've always been . you 're the one who 's different now . let 's not keep the customers waiting . victoria : i still -- i ca n't believe these figures . we did n't just meet projections , we obliterated them ! brad : well , let 's hope it lasts till christmas . victoria : oh , it will . it will . brad : i like your confidence . victoria : i spoke to my dad . he wanted me to tell you congratulations . brad : i appreciate that . i 'm glad he 's happy . victoria : we should celebrate . what do you say ? tonight , you and me , expensive bottle of champagne ? brad : you know what ? i would love to , but i have to -- neil : guys , it 's almost time . has anyone seen sharon ? brad : uh , she 's with nick . she 'll be here any second . neil : dru went downstairs to meet with the i.t . people . i talked to our west coast rep . you know , our stores have opened out there . brad : great . that means we can get started . victoria : so this is really it . brad : there 's the star of our show ! sharon : i 'm not late , am i ? brad : no , no , not at all . come on , i 'll get you situated . get you ready for your national debut . [ scene_break ] kevin : you 're not welcome here , you got that ? tom : wait -- wait a second . i just came by to say how sorry i am about our misunderstanding last night . kevin : oh , you call what you did last night a misunderstanding ? tom : what i did ? hell , your brother tried to strangle me . kevin : yeah , and if you go near mackenzie again , i 'm gon na finish the job . tom : you know , not everybody in this town thinks i 'm a monster , kevin . i do have friends . kevin : yeah , it boggles the mind , does n't it ? tom : i 'm not gon na cause any trouble , okay ? i just ... i just want a cup of coffee . kevin : make it quick . the sight of you makes me sick . [ scene_break ] lauren : i 'm just gon na make some more tea . it may calm my nerves . do you want some ? michael : no . lauren : okay . ( telephone rings ) gina : athletic club dining room . gina speaking . michael : gina , michael baldwin . look , i know this is probably a long shot , but i figure you know everybody in town . gina : who you looking for ? michael : i 'm looking for a woman named jennifer mitchell . gina : jennifer ? michael : yeah , you know her ? gina : well , yes . but you do , too . michael : what ? gina : michael , she was the waitress who saved your mother 's life the night she was choking . michael : ( whispers ) gloria . ( normal voice ) uh , may i have her address , please ? gina : well , i ca n't help you there . the address on her résumé was incorrect . michael : i need to talk to her right away . gina : well , i 'll let you know the next time she comes in . michael : uh , gina , do n't let her know that i 'm looking for her . gina : okay . i gather this is important . michael : yes , it 's a matter of life and death . thanks , gina . bye . oh , tom , tom , tom . you 're going down . and i 'm that much closer to making it happen . [ scene_break ] tom : hey . ashley : hi . tom : looks like somebody 's having a party . ashley : yeah , it 's my daughter 's birthday . tom : oh , tell abby happy birthday for me . ashley : okay . tom : she sure is a great kid . ashley : yeah , well , she thought you were nice , too . so how are you ? tom : oh , i 'm doing okay . i met with my lawyer today . looks good that i 'm gon na beat these , you know , these trumped - up charges . ashley : well , you said from the very beginning that you were innocent . tom : i am . ashley : yeah . well , i 'm glad things are working out for you . tom : i guess you know you 're ... you 're the reason i 've stuck around this town so long . ashley : well , i hope when all this court stuff is through , we can pick up where we left off . tom : you know , that 's what keeps me going . ashley : tom , i know that there 's a lot of people against us . i think you 're an incredible man . tom : i just wan na ... make you happy , give you everything you want . ashley : all i really want is you . kevin : okay , time 's up . you 've overstayed your welcome . now beat it . hey , i mean it . i want you out of here now . tom : i heard you the first time . tom : ( thinking ) it will be like that , ashley . it will . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 're a hard guy to say no to . jack : you know , it 's funny . my first girlfriend said that to me a long time ago . phyllis : what am i gon na do with you ? jack : oh , i could think of a lot of things . what ? why should n't i celebrate this brilliant day with the most gorgeous woman in the world ? [ scene_break ] victoria : okay ! this is it , everyone . we 're about to go live to all of our stores and every computer around the globe . neil : it 's about time . brad : how you holding up , sharon ? sharon : let 's do it ! brad : that 's my girl . all right , here we go . let 's have everyone quiet . sharon , on my count . all right , in five , four , three , two ... what the ... dru : what happened ? ( telephone rings ) victoria : bradley , what 's going on ? brad : the screen just went blank . neil : pull that back up , can you ? dru : oh , my god . that was the i.t . department . we have no webcast . our entire computer system 's crashed ! it crashed ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 're throwing out all these compliments because you think i have a plan that you can exploit . jack : okay , you wan na play innocent ? fine , play innocent . i know what you 've done . and i love you all the more for it . [ scene_break ] brad : damn you , phyllis . [ next_on ] phyllis : are you telling me something 's wrong with the newman computers ? jill : oh , please do n't play innocent with me . sheila : this is my life . i do n't want it out there for public consumption . michael : i 'm not playing games . lives could be at stake .	john asks gloria for the receipts that she said she would have ready for him to forward to the accountant . gloria gives him a file folder . john is not pleased . `` i told you that i wanted actual receipts gloria . what is this ? `` she explains that she ran into some problems when the wedding was canceled and that there will be more bills . she is out of money . he will not give her another cent until she shows that these expenses were accounted for . the telephone rings . it is gina . she tells john that she needs to be paid for her services thus far . john is furious to lean that she has n't been paid yet . he turns angrily to gloria and hands her the telephone . gloria assures gina that she will be over with the money later that morning . she then turns to john and tells him that she really needs a cheque to cover gina 's expenses at least . john gives in and writes a cheque , but he assures her that this is the last on until his gets more supporting documents about her expenses . gloria takes the cheque and looks at it . it is enough to pay off about 3 of the people that she owes , but the rest will have to wait until she gets her money back from tom 's bail . later when she drops the cheque off to gina , tom is nearby and sees the transaction in the athletic club . he comes over to gloria afterwards asking for one of those cheques for himself . `` i have a defender that does n't care about my case , and i need money to get someone who will do a better job . `` gloria does n't care about that . `` that is not my problem tom . i mean it . i am done . if you threaten me , i will go to the judge and tell him that you are threatening me and he will put you back in jail right now . maybe if you behave yourself you will get 10 years instead of 20 . `` tom sees that he ca n't push her right now and he leaves . tom is losing it . he has a violent reaction when his public defender poo - poo 's his claim that he has been framed by his stepson . the defender wants to go ahead with the trial trying to ask for leniency for michael on the basis of what he sees as the plain facts instead of the fantasy that tom has that he has been framed . tom grabs the guy and eerily makes it clear that he will not go to prison for 20 years for something that he did n't do . michael almost killed tom when he found him at the coffeehouse harassing lauren and mackenzie . lauren demands to know why he got that way . michael tells that he has information that he did n't want to tell lauren about before now . `` tom was in the hospital the night that you had your most recent hallucination . he was on the surveillance cameras that night . `` lauren ca n't believe this . `` he tried to kill me michael . he had his hands around my neck . `` lauren realizes something else though . tom was in jail the night that she had her first episode on the roof . michael says that is true but he has a friend apparently that sympathizes with him . michael has some detective work to do . gloria has denied that she knows anything about the woman who bailed tom out of jail . michael does n't believe her . he will find out about this woman on his own . he has an idea . gina is the center of genoa city . due to her contacts running restaurants , she knows quite a lot of people . michael takes a chance and calls her asking if she knows anyone by the name of jennifer mitchell . she sure does know jennifer . she tells how that was the woman that saved gloria 's life the night of the engagement party . she ca n't give michael the address of the woman but she will look out for her . she also agrees not to tell anyone of their conversation . the newman launch is going as planned . the projections are bigger than brad and victoria had anticipated . they have even started getting new orders for shelves that have been cleaned out . now it is time to get sharon into the fray . she gets ready to deliver her live web cast by internet . brad does the countdown . `` 5 4 3 2 `` nothing ! the monitors are blank . the website fails . something is wrong . brad looks up at nick and nick looks back at him uncomfortably . the launch has been ruined .
kevin : there you go , mom . do you want something to eat ? gloria : no . kevin : ca n't multitask , huh ? sorry , i wo n't interrupt fashioned magazine time again . gloria : i 'm reading about the upcoming release of my product line . kevin : `` ' perfume on the glo ' , `` i thought mr. kim halted production . gloria : yeah , he did , a few days ago . but carmen set up this article long before that and they talk about everything . i mean , the different styles of jewelry , the array of perfumes , the inspiration behind the lines and the fact that i was doing this in loving memory of my husband . i 've got to be able to use this to change ji min 's mind . [ scene_break ] nikki : what 's that you 're reading ? victor : it 's a letter from carmen mesta 's brother . nikki : oh . is it upsetting ? victor : well , it 's a response to the letter of condolence that i 'd written to her family . nikki : well , that was sweet . victor : but you 'll be surprised to hear what he has to say . [ scene_break ] kay : good morning . jill : i did n't know you were still here . i 'll be gone soon . kay : well , i stayed because i wanted to apologize . jill : to me ? kay : i should n't have attacked you the way i did last evening . jill : well , apology accepted . kay : i have n't been getting a lot of sleep lately . jill : really ? why 's that ? kay : i have a lot on my mind and believe it or not , i 'm genuinely concerned about billy 's money problems . jill : so your insomnia is caused by billy . billy : mom ! jill : i thought you 'd be at work already . billy : i was making my lunch in the kitchen . i 'm brown - bagging it . saving pennies . kay : well , you 've got a long way to go if you 're only pinching pennies . you 're already late for work and you 're losing money as we speak . billy : i 'll stay an extra half - hour . do n't sweat it . i better get going . jill : bye , darling , i 'll see you at the office . kay : i really pray you 'll get through to him . jill : katherine , i have made it very clear that i will not tolerate his irresponsible behavior . billy is now making an itemized list of all his debts . and all of his spending will be run by jack and me . kay : and you think that is enough to keep him out of trouble ? jill : i do n't know . but for his sake , i hope so . i hope so . [ scene_break ] colleen : i just had a second cup . victoria : mmm , third . colleen : now i understand why professor korbel keeps making fun of us . victoria : yeah . speaking of adrian , i have a proposition for you . colleen : what is it ? victoria : the benefit that we 're planning for the fine arts museum , i was wondering if maybe you would be interested in helping with the planning . colleen : um did professor korbel say it was okay ? victoria : well , i have n't actually spoken with him about it , but i 'm sure he 'll be thrilled . the way he went on and on last night about what a great assistant you are . colleen : um ... you know what ? i ... i ca n't . victoria : why not ? colleen : i 'm sorry . i just think it 's a really bad idea . [ scene_break ] victor : `` dear mr. newman , it 's been a struggle for all of us who loved carmen to come to terms with her death . my parents and sister are too distraught to deal with the police at this point , but i 'll be following the investigation from houston . although we believe that everything happens for a reason , we desperately wish carmen had taken the job with house of kim in hong kong sooner . maybe she would still be alive today . then again , i was surprised she would consider leaving genoa city . she loved her work there and spoke very highly on your company and all the newmans . thank you again for your kind note . i 'll be in touch as the investigation continues . regards , antonio mesta . `` nikki : what a tragedy . my heart goes out to that family . i just ca n't even imagine having your child killed . victor : did you realize that carmen had been made an offer by house of kim ? nikki : no . victor : i 'm hoping to have a business meeting later on with mr. kim . perhaps he can shed some light . this is becoming very interesting , is n't it ? [ scene_break ] mr. kim : ji min speaking . victor : mr. kim , this is victor newman . mr. kim : victor newman . this is a pleasant surprise . what can i do for you ? victor : i am planning to have some breakfast at the genoa city athletic club . would you care to join me ? mr. kim : breakfast sounds great . i 'll be there shortly . victor : all right , looking forward to it . mr. kim : as am i , victor . jack : i tell you to avoid victor newman , and , what , now you 're buttering his toast for him ? mr. kim : well , i ca n't hold him off forever , jack . mr. kim : everything will be fine . jack : no , no , you keep your guard up . do n't trust a thing that man says . he has a way of sucking people in and getting information without them even knowing it . [ scene_break ] victoria : i know that you 're busy with school and your research assistant job . colleen : oh , do n't forget waiting tables . victoria : uh - huh . but maybe this would be something you could get someone to cover a couple of your shifts for . colleen : look , gina 's already made the schedule through the new year . victoria : well , that 's really too bad . because i think this would be a very good opportunity for you to do some networking . colleen : what do you mean ? victoria : well , i 'll be working very closely with the curators , deciding which pieces should be publicized and displayed . we 'll also have gallery owners and , uh , serious art collectors working on various committees . you know , if you 're going to major in art history , these are the kinds of people you wan na be meeting . colleen : sounds neat . victoria : and it would be very good for your résumé . and if all goes well , it could lead to a job for you down the line . you never know . colleen : okay , i 'll do it . victoria : great ! that 's good . i 'll , uh , i 'll talk to adrian about it . colleen : you know what ? on second thought , i just , uh , i am so grateful for the opportunity , but i just ca n't . i do n't wan na overextend myself . victoria : okay . sure , um ... if you change your mind , the offer will still be on the table . and i really think that you 're the best person for the job and i 'm sure adrian would agree with me . [ scene_break ] jill : what are you doing ? kay : i am looking for my book and i do n't know where i put it . esther ? esther : yes , mrs. c. ? kay : i , uh , i ca n't find my book , dear . would you mind looking in the dining room and then try the kitchen ? esther : oh , what 's it called again ? kay : it 's called `` the thirteenth tale . all right ... jill : katherine ? kay : now where is it ? jill : katherine , i 'll buy you another book ! could we just focus on billy for a moment ? kay : i 'm not talking about the book . i 'm talking about my scrimshaw piece . it was right there . esther ! esther : i did n't find the book . kay : oh , well , never mind the book , for heaven 's sakes . have you , or can you remember seeing my antique scrimshaw piece recently ? esther : uh , i 'm pretty sure i saw it this past friday , but after that .. kay : what could 've happened to it ? esther : we have n't had any guests or repairmen since friday , except william . jill : i doubt the district attorney is a thief , esther . kay : well , no one else has been here except the three of us and billy . esther : i 'll check in the other room . jill : maybe billy moved it . kay : uh , well , i hope that 's all he did with it . jill : are you implying that he stole it ? kay : believe me , i would like to be wrong about this , but after seeing him go to esther for cash ... jill : are you kidding me ? ! kay : well , let 's just see for ourselves . jill : and how are we gon na do that ? kay : search his room . jill : no , katherine . kay : oh , please ... jill : no , that 's an invasion of his privacy . kay : no . jill : katherine , do n't you dare ! [ scene_break ] nikki : if we pursue this , we will want to pitch it to the more upscale travel magazines . sharon : i think we should . i think that this is a great idea . `` a day in the life of an nvp spa - go - er . `` something to really entice the reader to come and check out our resorts first hand . nikki : yeah , at least a 2-page photo spread and we should include an incentive . that always works well . sharon : um ... a free custom facial with any spa service over $ 100 or more or something like that ? nikki : wait a minute , here 's another idea . why do n't we include you in the whole thing ? we could follow you through the spa so that we hit all the high points . sharon : sounds great to me . as long as i 'm going someplace warm and sunny . nikki : hey , see , that 's one of the perks of being a spokesmodel . sharon : yeah , it really is . nikki : oh , boy , i did n't really realize until now how much work carmen did here . sharon : yeah , you know , i , uh ... i hated what she was doing to dru , but , um ... she knew her stuff . nikki : it 's just heartbreaking to think that if she had left town one week earlier , she might still be alive . sharon : yeah , yeah , um , it 's awful . nikki : did you know about that offer from house of kim ? sharon : oh , jack just told me about it yesterday . nikki : oh . he say anything else about it ? sharon : just that he tried to convince carmen to leave a week earlier . you know , it 's too bad that she did n't . nikki : terrible . [ scene_break ] victor : i thought that anything that benefits my company benefits yours . in fact , it benefits the industry as a whole . mr. kim : `` a rising tide lifts all boats . `` victor : how well put . that is , by the way , why i initiated the tie - in between nvp and jabot cosmetics because i thought jabot needed a boost after that scandal involving the glo again line . mr. kim : well , i hope you know i intend to make jabot successful again . victor : and i 'm very glad to hear that . you know who came up with the original concept for nvp ? do you know what it stands for ? mr. kim : it 's a play on words , is n't it ? `` most valuable player ? `` who 's the most valuable ? victor : well , actually , all three of us are . it stands for `` nikki , victor and phyllis . `` mr. kim : now where does the `` j `` fit in for `` jack ? `` victor : well , jack is respectful of the notion that it all started with the three of us , you know ? mr. kim : i 'm surprised that you were able to let go of something so meaningful . victor : well , that is surprising . jack is a man of passion , a man of leadership . the company is in excellent hands . mr. kim : and you 've never regretted your decision ? victor : not for a moment . [ scene_break ] kevin : mom ? mom , what 's wrong ? gloria : i 'm just mad , kevin . if this had been anybody else 's project , it would 've been full - steam ahead . but because it 's mine , because it 's mine , it 's in the garbage . kevin : look , it was a bad decision . they should n't have cut it . gloria : would you tell ji min that ? kevin : i do n't wan na upset you even more , but , um ... gloria : what ? kevin : well , i did a small test run of the jewelry line on the web site . you know , full price , but with a `` be the first on your block `` twist . gloria : you did that ? kevin : and it sold out in a couple hours . gloria : oh , honey , i could kiss you . kevin : not here , you ca n't . gloria : i mean it ! i knew it ! this product is a hit and now we 've got proof ! i got ta go see ji min right away . kevin : no , i thought he was supposed to be a smart businessman . how could he not see how much promise this has ? gloria : you know something ? i say the reason just walked in . kevin : what are you doing ? [ scene_break ] jill : well ? did you find your little book stashed away in billy 's room ? kay : oh , i found something far more disturbing . jill : what is that ? no ! kay : yes . he sold my beautiful antique scrimshaw to a pawn shop . now that was worth at least $ 20,000 and he did n't even get half for it . jill : i ca n't believe he would do this . kay : but i warned you all along , did n't i ? i mean , you ignore that behavior , it just gets worse . jill : katherine , enough ! i get it ! kay : oh , yeah ? oh , you get it after my scrimshaw has been stolen and pawned ? now ... i do n't know how you are going to handle this with billy . but if you do n't , i promise you , i will [ scene_break ] victor : but he is a very lucky man to have found someone by the way , um ... i was curious about something . why did you offer carmen mesta a job at house of kim ? mr. kim : you know , i 'm still in shock over her death . victor : yes , we all are . but why did you make her that offer ? mr. kim : well , i was very impressed with carmen 's abilities . victor : uh - huh . mr. kim : frankly , i also thought she might be welcome the chance to leave town , considering the difficulties she 's had with this drucilla winters . victor : my goodness , yes . and was she welcoming ? mr. kim : of course . she accepted the job . she said she was looking forward to the change . victor : wow . did she talk to anyone else about this offer ? mr. kim : you know , i 'm not certain . i could n't say for sure . but if you 'll excuse me , victor , i just realized i 'm actually late for another appointment . victor : well , of course . listen , next time we meet , perhaps you 'll come out to the ranch and i 'll show you some of my prize arabians . mr. kim : perhaps . victor : thank you for stopping by . mr. kim : thank you , sir . victor : have a nice day . mr. kim : it 's a pleasure . victor : all right . [ scene_break ] nikki : i wan na focus heavily on the caribbean in the coming year . i think the exotic locale is very appealing . sharon : yeah , it would be nice to get away . nikki : are you thinking about jack ? sharon : i was just remembering our trip to the antigua retreat . it was the nicest time that i 've had in months . nikki : oh . because of the locale ? sharon : um , both . oh , nikki , uh , we had a very relaxing time and that 's it . except for that little unexpected trip to belize . nikki : oh , really ? how long did you stay there ? sharon : well , it was only one day . jack just needed to fit in one more important business meeting . nikki : ah . [ scene_break ] jack : the fact that victor 's so curious about carmen 's job offer has me nervous . mr. kim : well , i doubt anyone realized that carmen figured out your real connection to jabot . jack : well , they will if you keep talking about it . and i suggest you have a really bad headache if victor does invite you out to feed his horses . mr. kim : rough morning ? jack : yeah . by the way , gloria should be stopping by to see you today . jill : jack ? i 'm sorry to interrupt . do you know where billy is ? jack : no . mr. kim : jack , why do n't we continue this later ? jack : yeah , we 'll talk . hey , what is it ? jill : katherine found a pawn ticket in billy 's bedroom . he stole one of her antiques to raise cash . jack : obviously , we did n't get through to him the other day . jill : she 's furious and with good reason . jack : wait , wait , wait , does she know about ... jill : about the bookies in miami who are after him ? no . she has no idea how bad things really are . billy is out of control and in danger and i do n't know what to do . [ scene_break ] kay : well , you 're home early . billy : yeah , i ... kay : good thing i got to , uh , the pawn shop on time . another antique collector almost outbid me on my own artwork . did you really think i would n't notice ? billy : i swear i was gon na return it . kay : i do n't wan na hear it . i do n't wan na hear it , billy . in fact , i 'm gon na go out for awhile . billy : wait , just ... can we talk ? kay : no . no . no talking . i want you to stand here and reflect on what you have done . i can only imagine what your father would think . and i feel he would be none too proud . billy , i do n't know what you 're going to do to regain my trust , but let me tell you one thing . if you intend to live under my roof , then by god , you better find a way . ` [ scene_break ] professor korbel : good book ? colleen : it 's fine . professor korbel : you 're upset . colleen : no , i 'm not . there 's nothing to be upset about . professor korbel : last night ? look ... you were right . it was too late to keep working . i 'm sorry i rushed off , but i guess i hit a wall without realizing it . colleen : victoria asked me to help out with the museum benefit you two are working on . but unfortunately , i had to pass . professor korbel : really ? colleen : mm - hmm . professor korbel : oh , well , it would 've been , um ... colleen : a great opportunity ? yeah , i just -- i have a lot going on . professor korbel : well , i wish you 'd said yes . colleen : why ? professor korbel : it would 've meant less work for me . colleen : oh , right . right . [ scene_break ] victoria : i have to go . brad : i 'll see you later . victoria : okay . hi , jt . jt : hey . victoria : hey . jt : security report . brad : hey , jt , hang on a second . jt : what , did i miss something ? brad : what do you think about this , uh , professor korbel ? jt : why ? brad : i 'm curious . jt : well , i thought he was a jerk at first , but it turns out he 's a pretty cool guy . brad : how does colleen feel about him ? jt : well , he orders her around and can be pretty sarcastic at times , but , you know , she always says how much she learns in his class . why do you wan na know ? brad : i just ca n't help wondering about this stranger who 's suddenly so close with my wife and daughter and who also happens to be an expert in the field of medieval art . jt : well , colleen took the job as his research assistant . and he got intrigued with victoria because of the newman art collection . i mean , that guy 's an art teacher it makes sense to me . brad : well , i need to be sure . so i want you to find out everything there is to know about adrian professor korbel . [ scene_break ] professor korbel : victoria and i are meeting with the head curator of the museum to discuss details , go behind the scenes , see where the proceeds will be going . colleen : cool . professor korbel : until this benefit 's over , things might get a bit hectic . i may have to reschedule some of our sessions . colleen : sure . whatever . professor korbel : working with victoria is gon na be such a great experience . she 's already shown me some of the finer points on how to pry open the wallets of the local cognoscente . the concept of marketing seems far less vulgar when it 's associated with supporting the arts . colleen : is anyone famous going to be there ? professor korbel : so far just the museum benefactors , local gallery owners and collectors . oh , maybe you can work with victoria on the guest list , lure in some celebrity to wow the philanthropics . what ? it 's a funny word ? jt : hey , sexy , how you doing ? colleen : hi . jt : can i sit with you guys or is this teacher / assistant time ? professor korbel : please , pull up a seat . we were just discussing the museum benefit that i 'm working on with victoria . colleen bailed on helping us . jt : good . you 've taken too much of her time already . [ scene_break ] gloria : mr. kim , do you have a minute ? mr. kim : sure , mrs. abbott , make it quick . gloria : i 'd like to talk to you about ' perfume on the glo ' . i 'm hoping that you will reconsider your decision . mr. kim : well , it was based on production costs . gloria : what if i could prove that our profits are going to be ever bigger than we first thought ? mr. kim : now , mrs. abbott , you ca n't guarantee anything . gloria : mr. kim , we did a limited test on the web site . the line sold out in a matter of hours . people are raving about it . if you do n't believe me , you can check it out for yourself . mr. kim : i 'll take that in consideration . gloria : and you might also wan na read this article . with all due respect , mr. kim , i 'm gon na fight for this line . now i know that you respect the abbotts ' opinion . and i know that you know that they do n't think very much of me . but we 're all on the same team here . we all want jabot to succeed . and i believe we 've got a winner right there . but in the end , you 're the boss . so it 's your reputation that 's at stake . [ scene_break ] jack : burglars do n't usually return to the scene of the crime . billy : you already heard ? jack : if you 're thinking of stopping by the house to pawn a few family heirlooms , i chained them all to the table . billy : do n't you wan na hear my side of the story , jack ? jack : it does n't change the fact that you stole from your grandmother . it does n't get any lower than that . billy : look , you , mom and grandma cut me off . what am i supposed to do ? i 'm supposed to pay off the bookies with my so - called salary at jabot ? it would take me 40 years . jack : so stealing was the best answer you could come up with ? billy : i was gon na get it back before anyone even noticed . jack : your plan is full of holes , pal . the good news is , i 'm here to help . billy : how ? jack : i 'm gon na cover your gambling debts on one condition . you 're gon na take a job with house of kim in hong kong . [ scene_break ] victoria : flowers ! oh , my ! what 's this for ? brad : i was hoping i could convince you to take a little break with me . victoria : oh , brad ... brad : hey , listen , um ... you know , by the way , i wanted to apologize for the way i reacted earlier . think it 's great that d an are working on this project together . victoria : i do , too . i 'm really excited about it . brad : well , you should be . what 's better than the combination of art and charity ? victoria : what 's better ? my husband in a tux ? brad : damn it , where 's a tux when you need one ? victoria : i think you look pretty good in what you have on right now . brad : i 'm sure , did you say what i have off ? victoria : off , yes . i said , `` off . `` that 's exactly what i said . ( telephone buzzing ) brad : no , no , no . victoria : yes , m olly ? um , yes , tell them i 'll be with them in a moment . all right . it 's the conference call . but the sooner i take care of it , the sooner we can take a little break together . how would you feel about going home for lunch today ? brad : mmm . okay , now you 're talking . i 'll have the car brought around . [ scene_break ] jt : you know , i really wan na go to coachella sometime . professor korbel : palm springs ? jt : yeah . professor korbel : i was there a couple years ago . jt : no , really ? professor korbel : yeah , awesome line - up . they had , uh , the cure , radiohead , wilco , the pixies . jt : are you serious ? professor korbel : music is fantastic . maybe you two should go next year . jt : yeah , yeah , absolutely . we should do that . colleen : oh , hey , you know , i would n't go making plans . you have work and stuff . jt : well , yeah . it was just a thought but it would be fun . colleen : oh , uh , you know what ? i 'm gon na go grab some . i have class in a few minutes . jt : all right . can you get it ? colleen : it 's gon na be a process . professor korbel : take your time . colleen : back in the trenches again ? kevin : excuse me ? colleen : well , yeah , things did n't go so well at jabot . so you 're back here wiping down counters . kevin : i own this place in case you 've forgot . thanks . i 'm covering for jana , not that it 's any of your business . now , what can i get for you ? jt : hey , i 'm sorry , but i 'm gon na have to cancel those dinner plans we made . jt : yeah . you know how girls are . they like to plan things in advance . professor korbel : it 's no big deal . you and i can always grab a bite , uh , when colleen 's busy . jt : yeah , yeah , let 's do it . kevin : here you go . hey , uh , what 's the deal with you and , uh , professor korbel ? colleen : what do you mean ? kevin : i mean , whenever you 're around him lately , you seem different . even , uh -- uh ... your boyfriend . colleen : do n't you have tables to clean ? 'cause you better get back to work . bye . kevin : see ya . colleen : all right , well , um , i better get going . jt : i 'll walk you out . colleen : thank you . professor korbel : it was nice chatting with you . jt : you , too . see you around . professor korbel : i 'll see you in class , colleen . colleen : yeah , see ya . [ scene_break ] billy : well , i 'm available right away . today ? yeah , will do . thank you so much for the opportunity , mr. kim . right , yeah , i 'll be in touch . jill : katherine called me and told me you were here . baby , how could you ? how could you steal from your grandmother ? billy : i had no choice . jill : you always have a choice , billy . you could 've come to me . billy : come on , mom . you would n't have listened to me , just like grandma did n't . jill : your grandmother and i have very different views on this . billy : mom , it does n't make a difference . i 'm leaving . jill : you 're leaving ? where to ? billy : mr. kim offered me a position at his company in hong kong . jack said that he 'd pay for my debt if i took the job . jill : jack told me that he would help . he did n't say he was sending you thousands of miles away . billy : he 's helping me out . do n't get mad at him . jill : when are you going ? billy : today . look , there 's no sense in just sticking around . grandma 's not gon na be sad that i 'm leaving , not after what she said to me jill : what did she say to you ? billy : basically , that dad would be ashamed of me . jill : do n't you ever believe that , billy . billy : this is the best for all of us . jill : not for me . i 'm your mother . i want you here . billy : do n't cry . i 'm gon na make you proud . [ scene_break ] nikki : so how was your workout ? victor : exactly what i needed . nikki : good . victor : you know i love to work out . nikki : thank you . victor : by the way , i was intrigued by your phone call . did sharon say anything about jack ? nikki : i got her to talk about their trip to antigua . jack had lots of business meetings , but here 's what 's interesting . there was also an unscheduled stop in belize . victor : for nvp ? nikki : sharon did n't know . but jack never said anything to me about a meeting in belize . victor : so this trip took place in september just before jabot was sold . nikki : mm - hmm , you think it had anything to do with the sale ? victor : katherine told me that the raaz corporation wanted to buy out jabot . but it turned out that jack had set up a dummy corporation to buy out raaz . nikki : and what better place than belize to set up a new corporation . victor : so jack abbott is up to his old tricks . and because of my mental condition i was naive enough to believe that he had changed . nikki : victor , i 'm so sorry . victor : yeah . i must say . what does n't sit well with me at all is the fact that sharon got involved with jack abbott so soon after her divorce . nikki : me neither . victor : i think he 's using her to cover up his lies . i do n't think he really gives a damn about her . i do n't think there are any real feelings . [ scene_break ] jack : you 've made me very happy , sharon . i do n't know how i would 've gotten through these last few months without you . sharon : well , you almost ... sound like you 're saying good - bye . jack : no , no , i ... i just ... i want you to know how much you mean to me . sharon : oh , well ... the feeling is mutual . i was just ... a mess after the divorce and i do n't know how i would 've gotten through that without you . sharon : hey , guess what ? there is a possible caribbean trip in my business future . you have any interest in joining me ? jack : well , that 's the best idea i 've heard all day . sharon : okay , good . because nikki and i were talking about potential locations for my appearances and i had mentioned our trip to antigua and belize . jack : oh ? sharon : she wanted all the details . [ scene_break ] kay : billy , where are you ? jill : he 's gone . kay : back to work ? jill : gone . as in , for good , katherine . kay : what are you -- what are you talking about ? jill : billy accepted a job at house of kim . as we speak , he 's boarding a plane for hong kong . so you got what you wanted . kay : well , i wanted him to get his act together , yes . but i do n't recall suggesting he go to another country to do it . jill : well , it 's too late now , is n't it ? kay : well , i ca n't believe he would leave without saying good - bye to me . jill : oh , my god . how could he face you ? how could he face you after what you said about how disappointed in him his father would be . kay : well , it 's true . jill : it 's true , but how could you say it while he was still grieving ? how cruel could you be ? your constant badgering is what drove him away . he thought that nobody was on his side . kay : what are you saying ? jill : i 'm saying that there is no excuse for what he did . i know that . but when i think of how you treated him , it makes me sick . how could you not know you were pushing him away ? my son is gone . billy 's gone , katherine , and it 's your fault . [ scene_break ] jack : wait , so the samples all sold ? mr. kim : within a day . from all indications , ' perfume on the glo ' would be a best - seller . jack : oh , the idea of gloria being in charge of such a big project ... mr. kim : how do you want me to handle it ? jack : i need some time to think about it . mr. kim : well , we better make it quick . gloria 's not gon na stop hounding me until you 've -- until i 've made a decision . [ scene_break ] kevin : i 'm proud of you , mom . gloria : yeah ? kevin : yeah . you went in there and you stood up for something you believe in . gloria : yeah . john taught me how . i owe it all to him . gloria : it 's mr. kim . kevin : take it . gloria : hello , this is gloria . mr. kim : gloria , its ji min . i 've thought about what you said earlier , and i 've given it some careful consideration . gloria : and ? mr. kim : and i agree . i think your product has tremendous potential . but it needs to be run by somebody who has a little more experience , like ashley . gloria : i see ... mr. kim : well , of course , you 'll be still working on the project . ashley will just oversee everything . mrs. abbott ? gloria : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm here . thank you very much for the call , mr. kim . kevin : what happened ? did he turn you down ? gloria : i think its worse . he 's put ashley in charge of production . [ scene_break ] mr. kim : well , that was easier than i thought . jack : and now we have billy taking the job in hong kong . mr. kim : which has gone from gloria to carmen to your brother . jack : yeah , we 'll have to find some other way to take care of gloria . mr. kim : your brother seemed excited about it . you think he can handle it ? jack : yeah , i think he can handle it . he 's an abbott . mr. kim : and it shows the police and everyone else that i was serious about getting that position filled . it was n't just a payoff to carmen . jack : exactly . maybe now i can get a little breathing room from the da and from victor . [ scene_break ] victor : i can not stop thinking about carmen mesta . i mean ... did n't she tell anyone about her offer to work for house of kim ? nikki : besides her family . victor : but it does n't make any sense . why would n't she tell anyone at the company she works for ? nikki : i do n't know . i know she loved her job . she told me that numerous times . victor : that 's the impression i got . nikki : do you really think that her decision to leave was based solely on the situation with drucilla ? victor : well , she would 've left months ago . she wanted to see the trial through . nikki : that 's true . she wanted drucilla to pay . i think it 's very odd that she would cut and run before the trial . victor : something is n't right here . and i wonder to what degree jack abbott is involved . i guess it 's time to find out , is n't it ? [ next_on ] victoria : what do you want ? carmen : what 's your family worth to you ? jack : you 're gon na blackmail me ? carmen : that 's such an ugly word -- blackmail . paul : she had motive . she had the means . neil : you do n't have an alibi . victoria : you 'll be considered a prime suspect . brad : you 'll be a suspect , too .	victor and nikki read a message from carmen 's brother that speaks of her untimely death and how he and the family wishes that she had taken the job in asia with the house of kim . maybe she would have been alive today . victor and nikki are surprised . they knew nothing of a job offer from the house of kim . victor decides that he will find out more . he calls mr. kim and invites him to breakfast that morning . mr. kim is only too glad to accept the invite . jack overhears the call and is not happy to see that mr. kim is n't being cautious about spending time with victor . `` the man has a way of getting information out of you without you knowing that he is doing it . `` kay is looking for her book . it is a very expensive one and she was reading it the night before . esther , kay and jill look all over for the item but it ca n't be found anywhere . kay suddenly thinks that billy has something to do with this and she runs to the boy 's room to search it . jill is furious . when kay returns she does n't have the book but she does have something just as interesting . `` it is a pawn ticket for my $ 20,000 book . you better take care of this jill cause if you do n't , i will ! `` billy arrives home and sees the pawn ticket on the table . kay appears and he knows that he has been busted . he tries to explain but she will not hear it . she tells him that if he wants her trust back and wants to remain under her roof , he will have to work at it . mr. kim has his meeting with victor at breakfast and they discuss the companies and jack 's involvement in them . when victor gets too curious about the offer made to carmen mesta , mr. kim gets uncomfortable and hurries off . nikki meanwhile , talks with sharon who drops the information about jack telling her that he had a business deal for nvp to deal with in belize . billy comes home and sees the pawn ticket in the living room . he tries to explain but katherine will not hear it . jack comes to see billy after hearing of the shenanigans he has been up to . `` you stole from your grandmother ? that is the lowest of the low . `` jack decides to make a boy a deal . `` you go to hong kong and take a job with mr. kim , i will pay your debts off . `` billy takes the deal . jill arrives home and learns the boy is leaving . `` i will make you proud mom . `` they have a tearful goodbye . victor and nikki meet at the club , and nikki tells about belize . they know of the corporation that jack had set up to try to buy jabot back and they figured that the corporation was established in belize . victor is upset that sharon is being used . `` nikki , we have to find out just how involved jack is with all that has been going on . ``
jana : so what 's it like , working at the , uh , newman building -- knowing that victor was responsible for the explosion ? phyllis : it was the drilling that caused the explosion , jana . jana : yeah , but he 's the one who approved it , right ? phyllis : they passed all the safety regulations . i think there 's some investigation right now . anyway , victor 's spending all his time at the hospital . jana : so sad for his daughter . i know exactly how he feels . causing pain to those he loves . and being responsible for a death . phyllis : um , jack is working on some relief efforts for the victims . jana : why ? so he can atone for all of his sins ? phyllis : he 's a good man , jana . jana : no one 's all evil . but he did have his father write gloria out of the will . phyllis : yeah , well , that was never proven . ah . yay . yay . see you later . jana : excuse me ? um , i would like to make an appointment with the chaplain . [ scene_break ] nick : is there any change ? victor : right now , nothing . but if she has two readings of 190/40 , there 's a problem . nick : you better not be stressing about work . nikki : they 've ordered additional tests . nick : what kind of tests ? nikki : a urinalysis , to check for protein . he said that ... that would mean ... the high blood pressure was damaging her kidneys . nick : how long will that take ? j.t . : what 'd the doctor say ? a formal test takes 24 hours , but they can get an idea by checking every 6 ? nikki : right . nick : can they give her any medication ? j.t . : the doctors do n't know exactly what kind of meds to give her right now , and they wo n't know that until -- nick : till they get the test results back . what about the baby ? nikki : the baby is great . victor : he 's as strong as his mother . he 's a newman . [ scene_break ] paul : still no answer . it went to voice mail again . maggie : yeah , well , j.t . probably keeps his phone off while he 's in the room . paul : yeah . well , i 'm stopping by later , so ... maggie : you could leave quicker , if -- if you need to go , i 'll understand . paul : well , i just wan na make sure i have enough time . maggie : for what ? another woman ? paul : yeah , i guess . heather . maggie : are you gon na tell her she 's your daughter ? paul : today . [ scene_break ] heather : thank you . ahem . kevin : so why do you look so busy ? you should have plenty of time on your hands now that you 're not trying to lock me up . heather : hmm . somehow i 'm sure i 'll have more opportunities for that . kevin : nice . so what are you working on ? maybe i can help ? heather : oh , i 'm just , uh , catching up on some of william 's old case work . kevin : sheila carter ? heather : apparently , a pretty notorious case around here . kevin : uh , notorious nut job , you mean . heather : yeah , i was , um , i was reading in her file that last time she was here she shot detective sullivan . kevin : yeah . that 's not all she did . she kidnapped my nephew , she made lauren 's life a living hell . i tell you , when lauren shot her in self - defense , she did the whole world a favor . heather : is there anything else you can tell me ? kevin : yeah . yeah , we are all better off with sheila carter dead and buried . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . i could n't wait . how 's your sister ? nick : oh , we 're waiting on some test results . phyllis : what 's wrong ? nick : her blood pressure spiked . look , i do n't want you to get caught , but i will call you as soon as i have any news , okay ? i do n't know if i 'm gon na be able to come into the office today . phyllis : oh , no problem . listen , i understand . stay with your family . my -- my thoughts are with victoria . jack : bad news ? phyllis : you scared me . jack : i 'm sorry . was that nicholas ? phyllis : yeah . victoria 's still in a coma . her -- her blood pressure is elevated . jack : what does that mean ? phyllis : they 're waiting to find out . [ scene_break ] victor : good morning . what 's the news ? dr. ryan : well , her blood pressure is normal . nikki : what about the urinalysis ? dr. ryan : good news , as well . the test results show no sign of protein . both are excellent indicators . j.t . : thank god . victor : but why did her blood pressure go up and fluctuate ? dr. ryan : well , i 've scheduled another m.r.i . i wan na make sure there 's no swelling or bleeding causing the elevation . we 'll continue to monitor and let you know what we find . nick : thank you . nikki : doctor ? i want more information . dr. ryan : well , i 'm sorry . there 's nothing else i can tell you at this point . i know waiting can be frustrating . nikki : i want you to do everything you can to find out what 's wrong , all right ? i want you to run every test you think might tell you something . and then i want you to run every test that you might think will tell you something . because i am tired of waiting for those alarms to go off ! i need to know what we 're facing before it affects my daughter and her baby . do you understand ? dr. ryan : i do . i 'll order a c.b.c . and a full chemistry panel . okay ? nikki : okay . thank you . nikki : ( sobbing ) oh , dear god . [ scene_break ] paul : heather , i do n't know how else to say it , i 'm your father . maggie : no way ! that is so great ! that 's the best news ever ! paul : you know , somehow , i just do n't think she 's going to share your joy . maggie : oh , why not ? having a p.i . as a dad ? that 's great ! okay , okay , okay , okay . how about -- oh , you send her a singing telegram . paul : boy , you 're whip - smart today . i do thank you for trying to make me relax , though . maggie : hey ... if you need backup , i 'm a phone call away . paul : thanks . [ scene_break ] lauren : why do n't you sit down ? heather : thank you . lauren : what can i do for you ? heather : uh , there 's just a few loose ends on some of william 's old files . i 'm trying to tie them up . lauren : ah , i see . you find my police record ? heather : kind of . lauren : what ? heather : i wan na talk to you about sheila carter . [ lauren remembering ] sheila : you shot the wrong one . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , my god . is she back ? heather : back ? lauren : uh , please ... please tell me ... that you did not find her , that she 's not alive ! heather : no ! no ! no ! no ! i 'm so sorry , i did n't mean to frighten you . it 's -- it 's just that i want some additional information for the file . lauren : i know . okay . heather : i 'm so sorry to have upset you . lauren : no , no , no , it 's just that just hearing her name sends chills down my spine . heather : well , after reading the case file , i can certainly understand why . lauren : she wanted and took both of my children . heather : it can help sometimes to talk about the traumatic event . there 's a few victims that i 've spoken to that actually feel a sense of relief after they 've shared their experience . you know , as if they own the ordeal , instead of the other way around . lauren : what do you wan na know ? heather : do you feel comfortable talking about what happened most recently ? lauren : um ... okay . sheila got plastic surgery to look like phyllis . she then kidnapped phyllis , her daughter and my son . [ lauren remembering ] lauren : i was able to track them down at a retirement home . and by the time i got there , they were both fighting over a gun . ugh ! do n't either of you move ! when i came in , i could n't tell them apart . stand up ! do n't you move ! the babies were crying and there was -- there was so much noise and confusion , i - i - i ... i could n't think . which one of you is phyllis ? sheila : me . phyllis : i am . lauren : they both tried to convince me that they were phyllis . sheila : lauren , i 'm phyllis . phyllis : lauren , ask me anything . ask me about nick . ask me about michael . i am phyllis ! sheila : do n't listen to her . this is a trick . phyllis : i am ! sheila : lauren , this is a trick ! do n't fall for it . lauren : quiet ! ! quiet ! i ca n't hear . i ca n't think . and then sheila reached for one of the babies . sheila : summer , come to mommy . lauren : stop it ! phyllis : no ! no ! point the gun at me . do n't go near the babies . point the gun at me ! lauren , point the gun at me ! no ! [ scene_break ] lauren : phyllis never would 've put those babies in jeopardy . heather : you were a hero . lauren : i protected my family . heather : there was just one more thing about a cage that i remembered -- michael : hey , hey . lauren : hi . hi . michael : oh . what 's going on ? lauren : um , heather was just asking about sheila . michael : that is not a topic my wife is comfortable talking about . heather : i only had some questions about the warehouse , that 's all . michael : well , we do n't have time right now . the contracts for your stores are ready for you to review . heather : okay . well , maybe you and i could meet later and finish discussing the rest of the story . michael : well , i 'll , uh , get your coat . this is it . heather : that 's it . thank you . lauren : bye . michael : here you go . heather : thank you very much . michael : of course . michael : you okay ? lauren : yeah . michael : why was she asking about sheila ? lauren : she said she was going through a file and just was tying up loose ends . michael : uh , assistant district attorneys do n't make house calls to tie up a loose end . lauren : paul , hi , it 's lauren . listen , can you call me as soon as possible ? it 's really important . thanks . bye . michael : sure . sure . i 'm on my way . all right , duty calls . unless ... you need me ? lauren : no . i 'm good . promise . michael : okay . lauren : so what are you working on ? michael : oh , um , i filed a motion to rehear phyllis ' appeal . and i am ... lauren : yeah ? michael : cautiously optimistic . lauren : oh , my god , that 's so great ! that 's great ! i 'm gon na see her later . michael : oh , could you not mention it ? uh , after what happened last time , i do n't wan na get her hopes up . lauren : yeah , i understand . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm glad you called . nick : i wish i had news for you , but we 're still waiting on the test results . phyllis : how are your parents doing ? nick : they 're trying to stay positive , but it 's starting to wear everyone down . phyllis : are you taking care of yourself ? nick : oh , yeah , three squares a day -- red , yellow and orange gelatin . phyllis : i 'm serious . nick : do n't worry about me . just get back to work . phyllis : okay . i 'll talk to you later . jack : these are requests from various media outlets . phyllis : jack ... please tell me you 're not gon na try to kick victor when he 's down . jack : i 'm not gon na try to kick victor when he 's down . phyllis : good ! good ! because you are better than that . jack : it 's a shame he is n't . but since his company is clearly responsible for this tragedy , he 's probably suffering enough . though , when victoria gets out of that hospital -- phyllis : he saved your life . jack : yeah , and then told me if he had a chance to do it again , he 'd step right over me . whatever plagues befall the house of newman , victor newman is not gon na change his evil ways . phyllis : you know , a friend of mine once told me , no one is all evil . jack : there is such a thing as situational kindness . the moment presents itself and people help . victor newman does not go out of his way to help anyone but victor newman . i 'm sure he wishes he was still on his spiritual journey . phyllis : even if he 's not on a spiritual journey anymore , i 'm sure he 's praying as hard as the rest of the family . jack : speaking of that , uh , you still seeing the chaplain these days ? phyllis : yes , i am . he 's been of great help to me . he 's the only one who completely understands what i 'm going through . i do n't know what i 'd do without him . [ scene_break ] jana : i was surprised when mrs. bardwell came to visit . chaplain : how did that go ? jana : it went really well . i , um , i think she 's beginning to see that i 'm remorseful . chaplain : you 've made remarkable strides , jana . jana : you know , she mentioned that she knew you . chaplain : i do n't recall a parishioner by that name . jana : well , you would know her as gloria abbott . chaplain : oh , yes , john 's wife . he would go on and on about her all day if we 'd let him . jana : really ? ah , well , what did he say ? chaplain : oh , what a breath of fresh air she was , how much he adored her . jana : it 's a real shame about the will biz , though , do n't you think ? chaplain : it was unfortunate . jana : did he tell you why he was so cross with her ? chaplain : i ca n't discuss private conversations with you . jana : i know . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to overstep . it 's just that ... well , gloria so wanted to know she 'd done to make him hate her . she still has a hard time dealing with it . chaplain : she needs closure . jana : exactly ! and since you ca n't discuss personal information , do you know if there 's anyone else that might able to help ? chaplain : john did have a confidante . jana : and , um ... what 's his name , so i can tell gloria ? chaplain : todd scheller . jana : right . i will let her know . do n't you have another appointment to get to ? i do n't want to keep you waiting . chaplain : i do . take care . jana : you , too . ( cell phone ringing ) kevin : jana ? jana : hello , love . i 've just been chatting up the chaplain . kevin : find anything out ? jana : oh , only the name of john 's best mate . kevin : uh , hold on a sec . okay . jana : todd scheller . kevin : todd scheller . [ scene_break ] heather : and the morley case ? maggie : that was a bar fight gone wrong . the bartender hit a patron . heather : he was a repeat offender , right ? maggie : oh , yeah . yeah , we busted him four other times . heather : wow . and speaking of repeat offenders , this one 's , uh , the big leagues . sheila carter ? maggie : yeah , i - i never encountered anyone quite like her . heather : how 'd you find her ? [ maggie remembering ] maggie : g.c.p.d . ! sheila : help me ! maggie : i , uh , thought i saw phyllis newman in a strange part of town , so i followed her into a , uh , warehouse . sheila : please come quick before he comes back ! maggie : okay . before who comes back ? sheila : i do n't know . i just woke up here . maggie : before who comes back ? sheila : i do n't know ! maggie : okay . sheila : i do n't know . maggie : okay , okay , calm down . you do n't know who did this to you ? sheila : no . please -- please just unlock me . maggie : okay , okay . it 's okay . i 'm with the police . it 's okay . it 's okay . sheila : thank you so much . maggie : we 've got it all now , okay ? sheila : thank you . [ scene_break ] maggie : and it turned out to be sheila carter . she caught me off guard and choked me out . i ... she shot me and let me to die . i - i do n't know how paul found me , i 'm just glad he did , because , um ... he stayed with me until the paramedics arrived and made sure i was comfortable . heather : right . 'cause you were in a cage ? right ? maggie : right . heather : yeah . maggie : why the carter case ? heather : oh , i 'm preparing a report on repeat offenders . and one of my goals is to keep 'em off the streets . maggie : well , citing that particular criminal should make your case . heather : hmm . [ scene_break ] ( monitor beeping ) nick : what is that ? nikki : it 's the blood pressure alarm . get the doctor ! get the doctor ! nurse ? woman : she 's okay . we 've set the monitor to notify of any changes . she 's at 125/70 . nikki : well , that 's -- that 's not as high as it was . woman : no , it is n't . and that could be a good sigh . nikki : good . okay , that 's good , baby . everything 's gon na be fine . we 're right here . victor : stars that shine in heaven so bright keep my children safe tonight . [ j.t . and nick leave the room ] nick : you all right ? j.t . : you know , right before victoria goes to bed , she , uh ... she has this little ritual . and if you call me out on this , man , i 'm gon na kill you , but ... she picks her clothes out , brushes her hair , and she rubs that , uh , cocoa butter lotion all over her stomach . you know , the stuff that prevents stretch marks ? and the whole time she 's doing it , she recites that ... she recites that poem your dad just said . nick : yeah , he 'd say that to us when he 'd tuck us in at night . j.t . : i had to get out of there , man . i did n't want victoria to see me lose it . nick : no need to explain , man . j.t . : this is the third time her blood pressure 's gone up like this . your mom 's trying to stay positive , but ... i - i ca n't , you know ? the nurse tells us do n't worry about it , you know ? everything 's normal , but these up and down numbers -- man , they ... they ca n't be good . paul : where is she ? j.t . : her blood pressure spiked a few times , so they took her for more tests . paul : oh . um , is there anything i can get for you guys ? victor : that 's very kind of you . we just have to wait it out . but to be frank with you , to see her lying here unconscious , one feels so utterly disconnected from her . i think it 's the worst pain i ever felt . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what can i do for you ? heather : i 've been looking into sheila carter 's last crime spree . phyllis : why ? heather : long story short , so i can better understand the way a repeat offender thinks and operates . phyllis : well , it 's in the file . you should take a look at that . heather : what about the fake nursery ? phyllis : i never saw it . she came to me . i opened the door and saw myself . i freaked out . sheila tricked lauren into bringing her son over . [ phyllis remembering ] sheila : keep moving down the hall . phyllis : what is this ? do you know someone who lives here ? sheila : enough . shut your mouth . shut up . open the door . [ scene_break ] phyllis : lauren came in , she could n't tell the difference between the two of us . she made a very difficult decision , but thank god it was the right one . she shot and killed sheila carter . end of story . heather : so i 've been told . phyllis : anymore questions ? heather : uh , no . not right now . thank you . phyllis : you know , ms. stevens , you should remember this little exchange when my parole comes up . i cooperated with you after you made it your mission to put me behind bars . that 's got ta be worth something , do n't you think ? [ scene_break ] kevin : who 's your favorite son ? gloria : now you know that i do n't play favorites . kevin : okay , fine . who is your favorite son who does your dirty deeds ? gloria : ah . well , i guess that would be you . kevin : yeah , that 's what i thought . okay , so i have some highly sought after information courtesy of my amazing , amazing girlfriend . who happens to be your new best friend ? gloria : hey , hey , hey , do n't push it . one visit at a time . kevin : what if i told you that she was talking to the chaplain about john ? gloria : why would she do that ? kevin : to figure out the will . when you were talking about it being forged , she decided to investigate . well , mom , the chaplain was around when john was acting all crazy and getting into fights . gloria : so maybe the chaplain knows why john cut me out of his will ? kevin : exactamundo . gloria : so what 'd she find out ? kevin : well , it turns out while your hubby was in the pen , he had a confidante . i have his name . gloria : kevin ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : we should see if the chaplain wants to participate in the relief effort . jack : yeah . that -- that 'd be fine if he wants to help . phyllis : yeah . it would be great . he helped your father , did n't he ? jack : yeah , i think he was a - a great comfort to dad while he was in prison . phyllis : yeah . your dad was -- he was sort of losing it at the end , was n't he ? jack : that was mostly due to the wrong medication . phyllis : i 've been hearing rumors . jack : oh ? phyllis : they 're insinuating that you had something to do with your father 's new will . jack : they ? who would `` they `` be ? phyllis : come on , jack . jack , come on . you know you could 've written a new one . jack : a new will for my father ? version 2. -- oh , my god , i finally got that money - grubbing witch out of his life ? yeah , i could have . phyllis : did you ? jack : my father wrote that will , phyllis . if i had any influence , it was my constant campaign to get the gold digger out of our family 's life . i guess he finally saw things my way . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , how many are left ? kevin : three . gloria : would n't it be wonderful to find out that john never meant to hurt me ? kevin : well , do n't update your blog just yet . gloria : i know , i know . but if john did talk to this man , and he has information to prove that jack manipulated his father , then the whole world will know what kind of man senator abbott really is . call the next one , i 'm feeling lucky . [ scene_break ] jack : all right . i 'll give it to her right away . thanks . phyllis : all righty . jack : oh , you just missed it . todd scheller left a message for you . phyllis : oh , you spoke to him ? jack : well , just long enough to tell him you were n't here and to get his name and number . phyllis : oh , great . good . good . i 'll , uh , call him back . lauren : hi ! jack : hey . lauren : hi . phyllis : hey . oh , what are you doing here ? lauren : well , do you always greet volunteers that way ? jack : i asked lauren to come by and help us with our relief efforts . lauren : yeah . phyllis : oh . great . lauren : yeah , so i 'm on business . phyllis : okay ! jack : i 'm , uh , gon na be tied up with a couple of phone calls . why do n't the two of you , uh , start to work ? lauren : thank you . phyllis : ah , yes . jack : i 'm gon na close the door . lauren : would you ? phyllis : let 's do some work . lauren : okay , so we 're working . phyllis : yeah , let 's have some work . lauren : working away . phyllis : address some of these . lauren : oh , envelopes ! phyllis : so it looks like we 're doing something . lauren : excellent . excellent . phyllis : okay . so how 's it going ? lauren : well , uh ... i miss my friend . especially since your family 's having such a rough time . phyllis : i know . lauren : i 'm not supposed to touch you , okay ? phyllis : i know . lauren : can i touch your hand ? [ scene_break ] nick : hey , mom ? mom , hold on a second . nikki : what ? nick : how 'd it go ? nikki : good . great . uh , we do have to ... set the alarm thing , though , again . nick : oh , so more waiting ? nikki : um ... yeah , but you know , that baby was kicking like crazy , trying to wake his mommy up . nick : hey , do you think ... we should call brad , let him know what 's going on ? nikki : no , no , no , no . no , not right now . let 's -- let 's just wait for the results to get back . right now i wan na focus on victoria and the baby . and all that kicking -- that 's activity . that 's got ta be something good , right ? nick : it would be a whole lot better if she 'd just wake up . nikki : she will wake up . nicholas , she will wake up . she will be here to welcome that little boy into this world , i know that . nick : yeah . i 'm glad you 're staying so positive , mom . you 're really keeping everyone going . nikki : ( sobs ) no , i 'm not . nick : yes , you are . yes , you are . nikki : ( sobbing ) all right , look ... nick : here . nikki : no , do n't tell anybody . thank you . do n't mention this to anyone , okay ? i 'm ... i 'm fine . nick : i know you are . i wo n't . nikki : thanks . [ scene_break ] jack : i just got three more companies to sign on to help with medical expenses and any other financial needs of the victims . phyllis : oh , that 's a cool idea . lauren : oh ! jack : is n't it ? i 've also decided i am going to sponsor five workers and their families . i 'm going to invite them to the state of the state address and they can meet the governor . lauren : well , it 's good to be senator . phyllis : you know , i 'm gon na put that on the web site . jack : no . no . no . i do n't want this to be a publicity stunt or anything like that . let 's just keep this between us , all right ? phyllis : all right . that 's great . jack : oh . you dropped todd scheller 's message . phyllis : i 'm not gon na need that after all . [ scene_break ] kevin : okay , great , thanks . i , uh , i appreciate the information . bye - bye . gloria : well ? kevin : oh , well , i - i found him . gloria : and does he remember john ? kevin : well , he was out . but i spoke to the roommate who says that we 're not the only ones looking for him . apparently , he 's pretty popular lately . [ scene_break ] maggie : hi . uh , i 'm just checking in to see how things went with your daughter . paul : well , uh , i 'm running a little late . i have n't met with her yet . and , uh ... you know what ? i should probably go , 'cause , uh , i do n't see her . i should look for her . maggie : good luck . paul : all right , thanks . i 'll call you later . heather : looking for me ? [ scene_break ] nikki : when i was at the loft , i saw your christmas list . she starts it earlier every year , i 'm telling ya . nick : ooh , vick is gon na be mad . you remember what she did when she found out i read her journal ? nikki : mmm . j.t . : what did she do ? nick : she wrote a bunch of lies in there . said that mom and dad were gon na send me to military school . victor : oh , that 's right . i remember you were petrified they would shave your head . nikki : she said it would be so very weird to have a bald brother . dr. grant : hello , i 'm dr. eve grant . i have your daughter 's test results . nikki : where 's dr. ryan ? dr. grant : he 's in surgery . i 'm the resident assigned to assist dr. ryan . victor : excuse me , dr. grant , but you have n't finished medical school and you 're in charge of my daughter 's life ? dr. grant : sir , i 'm a fourth year . i 'm more than capable . the test results are very straightforward . victor : uh - huh . what did they say ? dr. grant : well , the m.r.i . showed no bleeding in the head , and no swelling . her elevated blood pressure was not caused by any head trauma . her liver functions are normal and her urinalysis was clean . nikki : well , what is going on with her then ? dr. grant : we are doing everything possible to find out . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) kevin : hello ? yes , i was trying to get in touch with mr. todd scheller ? oh , this is his secretary ? how are you ? uh , fine , thanks . i , uh , i was calling in regards to , um , mr. john abbott ? does that name ring a bell ? did mr. scheller ever mention him ? oh -- oh , he did ? uh , that 's great . yeah , no , that 's great . um , would you mind having him give me a call back when he gets back in town ? okay , thank you . all right , take care . [ scene_break ] jack : it was a category 5 tornado by the time it hit barneveld . it did incredible damage . dad donated 10 % of all jabot products sold in wisconsin to the relief effort . phyllis : john was very generous . jack : i always admired how committed he was to the community . lauren : you know what ? i think it 's time for me to go home . michael : hey , hey , hey ! lauren : oh , my goodness ! hi ! phyllis : hey , look at you , you look happy . lauren : he does . michael : well , seeing my lovely wife and lovely friend always makes for a better day . hello , jack . jack : baldwin . lauren : all right , so what put you in this mood ? michael : uh , your appeal is going to be reconsidered by the appellate court . lauren : oh , my god ! phyllis : no , is it really ? michael : yes ! phyllis : are you serious ? michael : yep . phyllis : oh , michael , you are the best . you are the best ! you are the best . lauren : of course he is ! oh , i knew you could do it ! i knew it ! jack : well , maybe we 'll get the right outcome this time , huh ? michael : hm . ( cell phone ringing ) jack : oh , that 's my madison office . we will celebrate later , huh ? phyllis : okay . wow . really ? michael : yes . phyllis : this is huge . this is huge ! michael : okay ... this is also good news , remember ? phyllis : i know . it 's good news . i just -- i - i wan na be able to -- to celebrate with my husband . lauren : oh , honey . he 'll call soon . you can tell him then , right ? phyllis : yeah . oh , definitely . definitely . i mean , he -- he has all his focus on his sister right now , and he should . [ scene_break ] paul : boy , this , um ... this really is n't easy for me . uh ... what i have to tell you ... is gon na change both our lives . i 've wanted to do it for some time and , uh ... it 's never -- heather : go ahead . paul : when i was a teenager ... the thing i was most interested in was having a good time . especially with the girls , if you know what i mean . and , um ... i got this one girl pregnant . and i did n't step up and do the right thing the way i should 've . we tried the family thing . i , um ... got married . but i was really young and i could n't -- i could n't ... it was really too much for me . i could n't handle it . and we both decided that the best thing for the child would be ... if she was raised without me . and , um ... they moved away . i got updates , you know , from her mother every so often . and every now and then , i - i would see her . and i was hoping that , uh ... when she looked in my eyes , she would remember the few times that -- that i held her in my arms and i rocked her to sleep . but she did n't . i struggled , you know , wanting to tell her the truth time after time . but i made a promise that i would n't do that . and i - i kept my promise . until now . heather ... you 're my daughter . [ next_on ] daniel : keep an eye out for random spot checks in the next couple of days . phyllis : because that is the assistant d.a . we all know and love . heather : it is my duty to report you . paul : if heather comes after me -- michael : we 'll all go down with you !	victoria 's condition is getting worse and the family wants answers . paul is looking forward and dreading telling heather all at the same time . heather is going to each shelia victim and asking a ton of questions .
lily : ( chuckles ) what 's this ? cane : um , you know , it looks suspiciously like a butter croissant . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : which i know when you lived in , uh , paris you would get one every day from , uh , that little boulangerie , uh , le grenier pain . lily : oh , wow , you remembered . cane : i remember everything . lily : ( chuckles ) ( cell phone rings ) cane : excuse me ( ringing stops ) cane : ( clears throat ) lily : what 's wrong ? cane : nothing . [ scene_break ] billy : cane , its billy . it 's been a couple of days . uh , i was wondering i you ... found that girl that a , uh , met in myanmar . ( sighs ) come on , man . i need to find this girl . i need to clear my name , put my life back together . [ scene_break ] jill : victoria . victoria : hi . how are you , jill ? jill : ( sighs ) are you taking the day off ? victoria : uh , no . i 'm just working from home . and , uh , sometimes , it gets a little quiet around the house . it 's a little empty , so i just -- you know , i like to get out . ( sighs ) jill : here . lauren wo n't mind . victoria : oh , thank you . thanks . jill : well , it 's the least i can do for my daughter - in - law . huh ? ( blows into cup ) victoria : not for long . i signed the divorce papers . victoria : ( sighs ) jill : oh , i 'd like to get my hands on that son of mine . victoria : so would i. i just keep thinking it 's gon na get easier . but it really just gets worse and worse . jill : sweetheart . [ scene_break ] gloria : those drinks are coming right up and two cobb salads . one more minute . gloria : oh , kevin , thank heavens . here , quick . put this on . kevin : where is everybody ? oh , wait , i know -- working somewhere they probably get paid . gloria : listen , i do not need to ear a lecture now about `` how could you trust jeffrey with your money ? `` what i need is a cola , a house red , and a manhattan . kevin : i am not working here . gloria : now . devon : ( sighs ) gloria : devon ! you sweet thing . oh , thank you for coming . devon : hey , how are you ? mwah , ah , of course . of course . i was a little bit surprised to get your call . what 's going on , though ? gloria : yeah , well , um , you remember my big friend angelo ? you met him at victoria 's , um , halloween party . devon : yeah . gloria : mm - hmm . devon : yeah , i remember , with the -- the guy with the daughter , right ? gloria : yeah , the daughter -- angelina ... devon : right . gloria : the one you promised to help with her singing career . devon : i -- what are you talking -- i did n't promise to do anything . gloria : devon could do it , though , could n't you ? you could , hmm ? you know , hone her talent . devon : gloria , she does n't have any talent . gloria : shhh , shh , shh . they 're here . hello . ( laughs ) angelo : devon . devon : hey . angelo : so , mr. big shot record producer , you ready to make my angie a star ? devon : you know what , angelo ? about that -- angelo : ahh , no worries , kid . i got ya covered . angelo : showtime ! devon : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] michael : wait for it . i think my sister just made a decent cup of coffee . i am so proud . i could not be prouder . lauren : ( laughs ) very good . eden : you are -- you are hilarious . you 're funny . michael : well , i am funny because i 'm your brother . now that is funny . phyllis : ( laughs ) hey , everybody . michael : hey . uh , well , has there been some sort of journalist strike ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) no , the nanny was sick , so lucy is spending the whole day with mom -- with me . daniel : could i , um , get a café anything ? eden : yeah , yeah , sure . daniel : ( clears throat ) michael : so it 's just a day with mommy and lucy . ( chuckles ) phyllis : yea . [ scene_break ] daisy : you said you wanted to talk ? avery : that 's right -- about getting you out of here . daisy : back together with my daughter ? avery : interested ? daisy : curious . i mean , you already got me visitation rights . why go the extra mile ? avery : it 's what i do . and now that sharon 's case is over , i have more time to right a wrong that 's been far too long in coming . [ scene_break ] cane : i 've missed , uh , watching you enjoy one of those . it 's very , uh , sexy . lily : fattening , yes , i know . cane : sexy . lily : i have to do an extra lap around the park now , thank you very much . so do you want to join me ? cane : uh ... i 'd love to , but i 've got something i need to do . lily : work ? cane : sort of . maybe we can get together later . lily : uh , yeah , maybe uh , have to go , so ... cane : well , it was -- it was good to see you . lily : yeah , you , too . cane : ( sighs ) will you do me a favor and call me once and i 'll call you back when i can ? [ scene_break ] billy : cane , man , i 'm going stir - crazy here . did you find that girl from myanmar ? chelsea ? cane : no , i - i - i got ta meet someone later today who can maybe help us out . billy : `` maybe `` ? man , i need more than `` maybe . `` cane : well , maybe you , uh , should maybe find someone else who can bail you out then . billy : look ... ( clears throat ) cane , um , i 'm sorry . i just ... the sooner we find this girl , the sooner i can come out of hiding and i can be there for my family , okay ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i really just do n't understand how it 's possible for someone to just get on a plane to hong kong and the just disappear into the ether . jill : it is strange that billy has stayed out of touch for this long . victoria : what if something 's ... jill : oh , no , no , no , no , no , no . no , i mean , i realize that billy has never messed up on this level before , but , see , billy just ca n't stand guilt . all right ? so i 'm sure he 's , like , got his head buried in the sand on some tropical island and wo n't come back until he thinks we 've forgiven him . ( sighs ) lord , if only i 'd spent more time with him when he was growing up , maybe he 'd a better man . victoria : ( sighs ) jill : but then again , he 's a man ... ( chuckles ) is n't he ? victoria : yeah . jill : and most lie and cheat and break your heart and -- lily : i think you 're right . jill : i hope you 're not talking about cane , lily . lily : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : clearly your aunt used emotional and physical threats to control you . i 'm gon na request a full psych evaluation . any medical conditions that i should know about ? anything that might impact the case ? daisy : no . oh , well , actually , i -- i 've been having these awful headaches , dizzy spells . avery : anything in particular bringing them on ? daisy : ( chuckles ) yeah , i was trying to stop an inmate from punching sharon , and i took one to the head myself . avery : anything else ? daisy : uh , no , i do n't think so . avery : okay , well , before we go any further with this , you should know something about me and phyllis . daisy : uh - oh . you 're bffs ? avery : she 's my sister . daisy : wow , okay , uh , so i take it you and the grandma from hell are n't exactly close . avery : we 're not anything , but if you do n't want me to be your lawyer -- daisy : no , no , no . i mean , obviously , if you 're here , it means you have some serious beef with your sister , and you might work twice as hard in court to kick her butt . avery : my taking you on as a client has nothing to do with phyllis . daisy : whatever you say . [ scene_break ] daniel : she 's so messed up . i mean , lucy thinks that her grandma is her mom , and her dad , i - i 'm what ? her brother ? ( scoffs ) ( chuckles ) michael : want anything else ? lauren : no , i 'm fine . michael : okay . phyllis : ( makes silly noises ) lauren : i think , uh , lucy dropped this . phyllis : oh , thank you . you want that down ? lauren : ( sighs ) phyllis : ( clears throat ) lauren : she 's so pretty ... and happy . it 's hard to believe there 's any carter blood in her at all . phyllis : well , i - i exorcised that family out of her . lauren : how is that possible now that avery has gotten daisy visitation rights ? phyllis : ( scoffs ) yeah . every time i take her to that place , she freaks out . she cries . she clings to me . she wants nothing to do with daisy . sort of like how you want nothing to do with me . lauren : i was so angry at you for going after custody of lucy . phyllis : was ? lauren : i still am , phyllis . i do n't know , just -- for the longest time , all i could see is you helping that girl who tortured me . phyllis : i - i know . i know . i know . but i was n't helping her . i had to get her rights reinstated , lauren . i had to do that , or she would have done it herself and challenged the adoption . i could n't risk lucy ending up with that psychotic . lauren : ( sighs ) why does that actually sound logical now ? phyllis : it is logical . lauren : well -- phyllis : that 's what i was doing . you understand , do n't you ? lauren : i - i ... i 'm trying . i 'm -- i 'll tell you what i do n't understand is what your sister is doing . phyllis : oh , i understand hat . lauren : really ? 'cause you -- could you explain it to me ? i mean , why would she help daisy ? phyllis : she is trying to ruin my life . lauren : ( sighs ) ronan : ladies . phyllis : detective . phyllis : ( clears throat ) michael : i , uh , i just got a message from a colleague that works down at the courthouse . apparently , avery bailey clark has filed a lawsuit against one of my clients . you . phyllis : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : and if there is anything else -- angelina : the hottie over here . who is he ? gloria : mm , that is my gorgeous , very sexy , very smart , young son kevin who broke a million hearts last week when he got engaged . mm - hmm . angelo : to chloe . you remember . at jimmy 's on halloween . gloria : mm . he looks a lot different out of that silly costume . angelina : i 'll say . kevin : ( sighs ) gloria : okay , i 'll be back in a jiffy with something for you -- delectable oysters , fresh from new zealand . devon : ( sighs ) kevin : what are you doing ? gloria : i am working an idea . if i utter up angelo with lots of appetizers and champagne gratis , he may give me lots of cash . kevin : no . not gratis . the guy is a loan shark . the vig alone is 20 % a week . gloria : the vig ? you mean the dog . kevin : god . mom , if you need money , call michael , ask him for money . what 's -- gloria : absolutely not , because i can hear it now . `` really , gloria ? really ? fen would have had better sense than to trust jeffrey with all your money . `` kevin : right , and a verbal smack down from michael is way worse than say , dancing on the bottom of a river wearing cement shoes . gloria : you watch too much tv , angel . ( chuckles ) cement shoes . silly . put that jacket on . kevin : ( sighs ) man : ( sighs ) angelo : prepare to be wowed . ( chuckles ) my love . here . please allow me . angelina : ( giggles ) thanks , daddy . ( piano playing `` frankie and johnny `` ) angelina : frankie and johnny were sweethearts . they had a quarrel one day . johnny he vowed that he would leave her said he was goin ' away , you 're gon na miss me , honey , in all the years to come . johnny dashed down the stairway when frankie reached for her gun frankie pulled out her 44 five shots and the deed was done as johnny fell you 'd hear miss frankie yell send for 1,000 policemen lock me down in a cell me johnny 's dead and i killed him but i miss him and i wish him well never comin ' home ever more to roam ( giggles ) angelo : yeah ! ( chuckles ) huh ? devon : yeah . angelo : she 's somethin ' , huh ? know what i mean ? [ scene_break ] cane : so , um , i need a favor from you . a friend of mine 's in trouble , and he 's looking for a girl that he thinks might be able to help him out . ronan : are n't we all ? cane : the only catch is , this one 's in myanmar . ronan : that 's a tough place to find people . cane : yeah , it is . i 've , uh , i 've tried on my own , but i have n't had much luck , so , uh , i 'm wondering if you might know some government types ? ronan : well ... ( chuckles ) mean , over there , you ca n't tell the government types from the non - government types . and even if you could , there 's no guarantee that they 're gon na help . cane : yeah , i know , but i got ta try . [ scene_break ] [ billy remembering ] victoria : i totally do . billy : ( laughs ) really ? victoria : yeah , honest . i swear . swear . billy : that 's awesome . victoria : ( chuckles ) do you ? billy : ( laughs ) do i ? what , do i , uh , honor and cherish and -- yeah , both of 'em . i promise . [ scene_break ] michael : you stole those pictures from your sister ... phyllis : i did n't steal them . no . michael : and tried to -- you tried to sell them online . phyllis : i did not . i did not . ricky offered to -- to sell them to me. -- lauren : so why did n't you buy them ? phyllis : because avery got to him first , so technically -- technically , she stole them from me . michael : i have a feeling it is about a lot more than stolen property for her . phyllis : oh , believe me , it 's a lot more for her . michael : you know , i 'd like to see what she 's up to . lucy : yeah . phyllis : hey . lucy : yeah . michael : yes , hello . michael baldwin for ms. clark , please . really ? she 's at the state women 's prison visiting an inmate ? well , um ... phyllis : ( sighs ) michael : i was just about to head up there . uh , maybe i can catch up with her . do you have any idea the -- the name of this inmate ? oh , okay , thank you . phyllis : she 's with daisy . michael : they could be meeting about a lot of things . phyllis : i ca n't -- i ca n't believe this . i got ta go . i got ta go . michael : phyllis , no . you do n't have to go . phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . yes , i do . i have to go . i have to take care of this . michael : phyllis , you do n't have to . lucy : bye . phyllis : uh , daniel , uh , can you take care of lucy for me just for a bit , please ? please ? daniel : whoa , this is your deal , remem -- phyllis : please , please , please do this for me . it 's important . you have no idea . please help me out . daniel : ( sighs ) phyllis : all right , you be good for daniel , pretty girl . you be good for daniel . here 's her hat and her mittens . daniel : okay . phyllis : okay ? oh , all right , thanks . michael : let 's go . phyllis : let 's go . ( sighs ) daniel : guess it 's just you and me , huh , kddo ? okay . ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] lily : i just thought that cane and i were just past all the secrets and the lies . but when i saw him earlier , i just got this feeling that he was keeping something from me -- again . and i just -- i ca n't live like this , you know ? always wondering . it 's like , if he says he 's going to the market , maybe he is just buying groceries . i do n't know . jill : look , i understand why you 'd feel that way , okay ? but cane really is a good man . lily : i know . i know . victoria : you know , if i had another shot with billy , i 'd at least give him a chance to explain . jill : maybe that 's what you should do . maybe you should confront cane with these questions . lily : yeah , i have , though . ( sighs ) victoria : yeah ? what 'd he say ? i lily : that there 's one thing that i can always be sure of , and that 's ... his love for me . jill : are you ? [ scene_break ] cane : yeah , she 's uh , american . her name 's , uh , chelsea lawson . um , she was in , uh , myanmar this year between august 4th and september 9th . ... no , she was just visiting . well , i do n't think she was on business , but i know she had a run - in with the police . think you have nothing on her ? okay . all right . i understand . um , let me ask you another question , though . do you have anything on an american who spent some time in a prison there ? his name is billy abbott . well , you have to have something on him , because he just spent time in a jail up there recently . uh , no , no . i think you 're mistaken . ( sighs ) okay . all right . i , uh , i understand . i appreciate your time . thank you . ronan : hmm . that sounds like somebody 's hiding something . cane : yeah , huh ? [ scene_break ] daniel : okay , how about we do the hair next ? we 'll use this one . this one is ... lauren : ( chuckles ) that is orange . daniel : this one is `` macaroni and cheese . `` lauren : oh , jeez . daniel : you know , we used to call it `` orange `` when i was a kid . eden : ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) it is orange . daniel : apparently , we have to complicate everything these days . lauren : right . eden : aw , you 're really good with her . daniel : uh , yeah , well , i 'm just pinch - hitting here , but ... i guess we kind of click . lauren : you 're missin ' out , daniel . lucy : ( babbles ) lauren : you both are . daniel : look , i did n't want to be a father when i was married to amber , and i did n't want to be a father when daisy told me that she was pregnant . what makes you think any of that 's gon na change ? lauren : her . lucy : uh - huh . lauren : yeah , you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hi , daisy . daisy : what are you guys doing here ? is lucy okay ? phyllis : yeah , lucy is fine . um . michael : we 're just here to check in , make sure you 're happy with the way your visits with lucy are going . daisy : you drove all the way down here from genoa city to ... ( chuckles ) oh , i guess you found out . michael : found out what ? avery : that i 'm working on getting daisy released and back with her daughter . [ scene_break ] kevin : one sweet release . angelina : ever had one ? kevin : no , i do n't think i have . angelina : you should try it sometime . it 's real satisfyin ' . kevin : ( clears throat ) you know who i think would like one ? uh , chloe . chloe , my fiancée . you remember her ? angelina : chloe . no , does n't ring a bell . kevin : sure it does . she 's really hot and super talented . you know , she 's a fashion consultant , and she helps people in need with their makeup and clothing . angelina : ( chuckles ) i consult myself on those matters . ( chuckles ) kevin : ( stammers ) you do a -- you do an ... you do a nice job . angelina : ( scoffs ) yeah . presentation -- 10 ! ( giggles ) but , you know , devon says i need to get more comfortable performin ' in front of an audience . maybe you could come over . i could practice on you . devon : you know , music -- i - it 's a tough business , and your daughter , she might want to think about pursuing another career than just this . angelo : she wants to sing . what my angie wants , she gets . devon : right , but -- angelo : no `` buts . there 's a big singing competition comin ' up , and the auditions are in g.c . it would break my little princess ' heart if she did n't in . gloria : nobody wants that do they , devon ? devon : i ca n't control the judges . angelo : ( chuckles ) i got faith in you , kid . [ scene_break ] lily : i mean , i want to trust cane . i do . victoria : mm - hmm . so what 's stopping you ? lily : i 'm just ... ( sighs ) i 'm afraid of getting hurt , i guess . victoria : worse than you 're now ? jill : look , i know that he 's kept stuff from you in the past . but what if he is n't this time ? [ scene_break ] billy : i - i do n't -- i - i do n't get it . why did they say that i was n't locked up there ? cane : well , according to ronan , sketchy stuff goes on in that part of the world . billy : ronan . great . how much did you tell malloy ? cane : i did n't tell him much . i just said you were in jail and that i 'm helping you out of a jam . billy : well , maybe i was right . maybe -- maybe victor did have me locked up in that asian hellhole . cane : or he paid them to forget about you so no one could find you . billy : i 'm goin ' back to myanmar . cane : wait . wait . you gon na do that so victor can get rid of you once and for all ? that 's what he 'll do . billy : i got ta do something , man . i got ta chance it , cause if i do n't find chelsea , i ca n't clear my name . what am i gon na do ? cane : well , it looks like i 'm goin ' to myanmar to find her , huh ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , my god , you self - serving , vindictive -- michael : no , no , no , no . you listen to me . you will never win this . avery ' : we 'll see about that . michael : she kidnapped and tortured my wife . phyllis : oh , my god . daisy : i tried to explain that . sarah made me do that . avery : daisy -- phyllis : shut up . shut up . do you hate me so much -- so much that you would risk hurting an innocent child to get your way ? avery : we do n't know that daisy 's a risk . we do n't -- we have no idea . phyllis : oh , my god . avery : she 's never had a chance to be a mother . phyllis : because she did n't care , avery . she did n't care about that child herself . avery : what daisy did was selfless . you , on the other hand , you used lucy to lure her out of hiding . you pretended to be her friend , said you were there for her , and the minute you got what you wanted , you dumped her . and you want to tell me that daisy is dangerous ? michael : you will never win her freedom ! phyllis : you will never win her freedom . exactly . and even if you do -- even if you do , there is not a judge on the planet that would give a child to someone with her history . avery : well , the same thing could be said about you . phyllis : really ? what is that supposed o mean , avery ? what is that suppose mean ? michael : whoa , whoa . calm down . calm down ! avery : you 'll find out . michael : phyllis ! phyllis : ( groans ) oh , god ! ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : look , cane , you 're just starting to get things put back on track with lily . are you sure you want to do this ? cane : yeah , 'cause i know what it 's like to get caught up n something that 's not your fault . billy : okay . i will make a list of places i visited in myanmar , and i 'll e - mail them to you . when will you leave ? cane : as soon as i talk to lily . billy : she 's gon na wonder why you 're leavin ' town , man . cane : well , uh , you send me that list , and i 'll talk to her , all right ? billy : okay . cane : you got it . billy : all right . what was the name of that bar i , uh ... billy : ( sighs ) `` number of tourist arrests in myanmar rise dramatically . sharp increase in number of foreigners accused of crimes . `` ( sighs ) `` no apparent reason for the spike . most claim innocence . westerners targeted . `` [ scene_break ] gloria : are you sure there 's nothing else i can get you ? angelo : your secret . every time i see you , you look younger . gloria : ( laughs ) well , you know what they say -- working yourself to death can take years of . ( chuckles ) angelo : i think it 's the 180 pounds you dropped . gloria : oh , yeah , jeffrey . ( chuckles ) yeah , that did change my life . changed all our lives . look at my poor little boy over there having to serve drinks here when he should be running his own business . you know , if i could just get my hands on some money ... ( southern accent ) i would n't have to rely on the kindness of strangers . kevin : i 'm not a stranger , mom . i 'm your son , unfortunately . gloria : ( normal voice ) which makes it even worse . jill : hello . i 've been standing at the entrance waiting to be seated at a clean table , please . gloria : oh , for heaven sakes , jill , you act like you 're the queen of england . angelo : well , this seat 's available . no waiting . all clean . jill : well , a gentleman . how refreshing . devon : ( sighs ) okay , i , uh , i guess just practice these and , uh , try and sing 'em in the right key if you can . angelina : listen , this whole `` star making `` thing ai n't gon na take up all your time . got another job for ya . devon : huh ? what ? angelina : ( chuckles ) hook me up with your buddy . devon : with kevin ? he 's engaged . angelina : did n't you hear daddy ? what angie wants , angie gets . i ... want ... kevin . [ scene_break ] avery : i 'll make sure you have appropriate clothes for court . daisy : ( sighs ) what if phyllis is right ? what if there 's no way to get lucy away from her ? avery : leave that to me . [ scene_break ] lauren : did you see avery ? michael : she was visiting with daisy . lucy : ( babbling ) lauren : she 's gon na try and get her released , is n't she ? phyllis : no , she -- it 's not gon na happen . she 's not gon na do that . there 's no way daisy is gon na get anywhere near this kid . daniel : well , you know , if you 'd just left everything alone , none of this would be happening . phyllis : oh , are you kidding me ? daniel : no . michael : all right , all right , all right , all right . listen to me . phyllis . phyllis , avery is going to try to make daisy look like a better mother than you . go figure you 're already in trouble for the stolen photos . please do not give her any more ammunition . all right ? phyllis : okay . ronan : phyllis , can daniel watch lucy for a while ? phyllis : why ? lucy : ( babbles ) ronan : criminal charges have been filed against you for stealing the photos of heather that you published . phyllis : are you kidding me ? you 're kidding , right ? ronan : i 'm here to arrest you . [ scene_break ] devon : all right , look , man , i get the impression that it 's not a good idea to cross anyone in angelo 's family , okay ? kevin : dude , i am not taking angelina out . not now , not ever . devon : kev ? ( sighs ) angelina : so ? devon : hey . ( sighs ) angelina : what 'd he say ? devon : he ... thinks that you 're somethin ' . yeah . ( sighs ) gloria : angelo , i need to talk to you . angelo : sure , but first , let me give you this . gloria : hmm ? angelo , i do n't know how i could ever pay this back especially with that 20 % i got ta give the , uh , you know , for the dog . angelo : vig ? gloria : mm - hmm . do n't i have to give you something for him if a get a loan from you ? angelo : doll face , this ai n't a loan . the money 's yours . gloria : what ? angelo : we 're partners . gloria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 're kidding me , right ? it was just a couple pictures . that 's all . michael : okay , phyllis , let 's not make matters worse , okay ? phyllis : michael -- michael : just go . go . all right ? phyllis : can you take lucy , daniel ? daniel : yeah . ( clears throat ) phyllis : here , her toy . can -- hey , baby girl . all right , i 'll be back tonight , okay ? tonight . michael : all right , listen to me . i 'm gon na see to bail . i 'll meet you at the station . do not say anything . hello ? yes . yes . phyllis : oh , my god , you think i hurt you before ? you have n't seen anything ! ronan : no . okay , okay , okay come on . come on . ( cell phone rings ) daniel : hello ? daisy : hear the news ? daniel : daisy ? daisy : lucy 's gon na be back with her real mommy soon . daniel : ( scoffs ) lucy : ( babbles ) daniel : i would n't , uh , count on that . it 's never gon na happen . daisy : ( chuckles ) you really do n't know your aunt . daniel : what ? daisy : avery clark . daniel : what are you talking about ? daisy : did n't you know ? she 's your mom 's sister . lucy : ( babbles ) [ scene_break ] billy : look , cane , i do n't know why you 're not answering my phone call , but i 'm gon na head over to lily 's . if you need to find me , i 'm gon na -- [ scene_break ] lily : ( sighs ) ( exhales ) cane : hey , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm glad i found you . lily : what 's wrong ? cane : ( sighs ) i got ta leave the country for a while . lily : wh - why ? cane : i have a friend who 's in some trouble , and -- and the mistakes he 's made could cost him everything . uh , look , i wish i could tell you more . but the secrets i 'm keeping are n't mine . lily : it sounds so dangerous . ( sighs ) cane : i just want to know you trust me . lily : ( sighs ) cane , yeah , i - i do trust you . i do . i just ... i 'm afraid that you could get hurt . cane : you tell me you 'll wait for me . i promise you , i 'll come back . lily : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) yeah , i 'll -- i 'll be here . cane : i 'm gon na come back to you , i promise . i love you , baby . lily : i love you . [ next_on ] daniel : how is it i never knew i had an aunt ? chris : he 's your son . paul : he 's also isabella 's . phyllis : if you drop the charges , this all goes away . okay ?	gloria puts together a plan to get angelo to give her money to help with glowworm since all of her employees have left since she does n't have money to pay them . gloria persuades devon to help angelo 's daughter angelina prepare for a talent competition that will be held in town . angie wants devon to persuade kevin to go out with her and she makes it clear to devon that she always gets what she wants and she wants kevin . kevin tells devon that he will never go out with angie but devon tells angie that kevin thinks she is really something . gloria 's plan works and angelo gives her a large check which gloria thinks is a loan but angelo wants to be her business partner and kevin overhears the conversation between gloria and angelo and does n't look happy . cane asks ronan to help him find chelsea lawson the girl that billy met in myanmar that could help clear his name ronan puts cane in touch with a contact who says that he ca n't find chelsea and that billy was never in prison in myanmar . cane later tells billy that he thinks victor set him up and paid people not to say anything . cane decides to go to myanmar and look for chelsea and he later tells lilly that he is helping a friend get out of trouble and he has to leave the country for a few days . lily remembers her earlier talk with jill and victoria in which they advises lily to trust cane and give him a chance to explain before she decides not to trust him . lily tells cane that she will be there for him when he returns and they kiss goodbye .
nick : well , it seems like there 's a serial arsonist on the loose . i mean , gloworm , the warehouse , the ranch . sharon could n't have set the fire at gloworm , which means she probably did n't set the one at the ranch either . nikki : i suppose . nick : you almost sound disappointed . nikki : well , why did she leave town so suddenly ? nick : she left because she probably feels like everyone in this town hates her . nikki : well , she brought that on herself . maybe she did n't set the fires , but she 's done enough to deserve our scorn . dr. watkins : sharon , what 's on your mind ? sharon : how scary this feels . i - i did n't mean that -- that i 'm scared . i 'm not . i have no reason to be . dr. watkins : either way , it 's okay . nothing you say here is right or wrong . sharon : and if i blurt out something that sounds nuts ? dr. watkins : i 'll listen , help if i can . there is no judgment here . sharon : there 's always judgment . dr. watkins : from whom ? sharon : all of them . they 'll never forgive me . dr. watkins : for what ? sharon : all the awful things i did . i ca n't even understand them myself . adam : what could have set sharon off like that ? chelsea : well , you know , meeting with a psychiatrist could spook anybody . and if this doctor is as good as you think she is , she 'll be able to get through to sharon . adam : not many wives would be this supportive . chelsea : not so fast . first you have to satisfy my curiosity . adam : okay . about ? chelsea : how did you know sharon needed help ? it 's not like you two were talking all the time at that point , were you ? adam : ( sighs ) she called me , chelsea , out of the blue . she sounded desperate . chelsea : so you went to her place ? adam . adam : she was at my father 's house . chelsea : why ? adam : she begged for my help . she sounded panicked , okay ? chelsea : ( sighs ) when was this ? adam : right after our accident . chelsea : ( sighs ) you said that your engine caught fire . you c -- you came home smelling like smoke . adam : i did n't want to drag you into it , okay ? chelsea : sharon called you from victor 's panicked ? she 's the one who set that fire , is n't she ? phyllis : i thought we could hang out together for a little while . summer : um , yeah , any other time would be great . phyllis : oh , are you on your way out ? summer : yeah , i 'm meeting fen at the coffeehouse right now . phyllis : okay , well , you might want to call fen and reschedule and open this instead . ( chuckles ) summer : what 's that ? phyllis : um , this is the winter collection of newman cosmetics -- makeup , nail polish , the works . summer : for me ? it 's not even my birthday . phyllis : ( chuckles ) well , let 's just call it , uh , a mother - daughter truce day , and we can commemorate it with , uh , manicures and makeovers and pedicures -- the works . everything . summer : yeah , um , that 's unnecessary , mom . i told you i 'm over being mad at you . phyllis : okay , well , if you really meant that ... summer : i did . phyllis : all right . good . so let 's start now . summer : now ? billy : thanks for coming . ronan : yeah , you got it . what 'd you need ? billy : well , uh , i 'm gettin ' a little worried about victoria . ronan : why ? billy : she left on a business trip to miami , and i have n't heard from her since yesterday . ronan : and -- pardon me -- that 's unusual ? billy : yeah , for me to leave a bunch of messages and for her not to call me back , that 's just not how we do things . ronan : okay . well , i got ta ask . how were things before she left ? billy : ( sighs ) we had a small fight about business , but ... ronan : so she left mad , and she 's probably still mad . billy : it -- it -- i mean , it was n't such a big deal that she would n't call me . ronan : i would say give it another 24 hours . billy : no , i -- 24 hours ? just listen to me , okay ? victoria would never be so upset with me that she would n't check in on her son . ronan : she has n't called the nanny ? billy : no , she has n't called the nanny , and i 'm trying not to freak out , man , but this is strange . this is weird . ronan : all right . all right , hold on a second . just give me a couple more details here . where 's she , uh , where 's she staying at ? billy : um , i 've -- i 've got all that in here . ( cell phone alert chimes ) billy : ( sighs ) this is embarrassing . um , false alarm . this is victoria . ( chuckles ) how 's that for timing ? ronan : it 's crazy , actually . so she 's okay ? billy : yeah , she 's -- she 's fine . totally -- totally fine . ronan : 'cause you still seem a little nervous . billy : yeah , i am , man . it -- she 's very upset with me . you were right . that 's good detective work . ronan : you better hurry and get back to her then . billy : yeah , i plan to . hey , look , thanks for coming by . man , i - i 'm sorry i wasted your time . ronan : no waste at i 'm glad she 's okay . billy : yeah , me , too . ronan : all right . yeah . billy : have a good day . thanks for coming . ronan : take care . eddie : go to the following link . nikki : sharon made choices that affected everyone around her . how does she expect us to react ? nick : what do you think , mom , i 'm gon na defend her ? nikki : son , sometimes you are entirely too softhearted when it comes to that woman . nick : well , that woman no longer bears any resemblance to the woman i used to love . i just wish i knew what happened to her . nikki : well , i 'll tell you what happened to her . her true colors emerged . nick : no , it 's not that . it was too sudden . it 's like she snapped . nikki : why ca n't you just accept the fact that she 's just not a very nice person ? nick : because she is the mother of two of my children . now whether sharon 's having a breakdown or she 's lashing out , everything she does affects them . nikki : how are noah and faith ? nick : faith asks about her mom every day . every day . noah 's -- he 's rollin ' with it . nikki : and summer ? nick : summer 's doing a lot better . phyllis completely tanked that relationship . nikki : i know how heartbreaking it is to see your children suffer . i 'm very proud of how you 're handling it . nick : i get angry and frustrated and say some things i wish i had n't , but i 'm just trying to be fair to sharon and phyllis for the kids . nikki : that 's very generous of you . nick : well , it does n't mean it 's not hard . sharon : my emotions are all over the map . dr. watkins : tell me more about how that feels . sharon : like a roller coaster . dr. watkins : huge highs and lows ? sharon : yeah . one moment i 'll feel energized , organized , and in control , and the next , something hits me and -- and i - i just hit tilt . dr. watkins : i 've reviewed your history , and you appear to have gone through severe periods of depression before . sharon : yeah , but ... i 've always managed to find my way back , find my way home back to my kids , back to myself . it 's just , um , this time , i 'm -- i 'm not sure , and that 's what scares me . dr. watkins : is it a general feeling of fear ? sharon : i suppose . dr. watkins : or could there be a more specific reason for your anxiety ? sharon : yeah . i , uh , i 've done some horrible things , and , um ... i 'm afraid of getting caught . dr. watkins : horrible in what way ? sharon : no , i - i do n't want to talk about it . dr. watkins : i think you do , or else you would n't have brought it up . what is it that you 've done , sharon ? dr. watkins : what is said here stays between us . this is a safe place . sharon : i ca n't . dr. watkins : you 're here because someone cared enough about you to bring you to me . sharon : that was so nice of adam and you . but i ca n't . dr. watkins : i know how isolating this must seem . but i promise you , sharon , you are not alone . sharon : ( sighs ) i burned down victor newman 's house . 3q you disgust me . chelsea : i have got an arsonist living on my property that my husband put there . i think i have a right to know why . adam : now i 've already explained it to you as best i can , chelsea . chelsea : what 'd she say ? adam : what ? chelsea : sharon -- when she called you , what did she say ? adam : i do n't know what you want from me . you want me to tell you what she said word for word ? chelsea : well -- well , it must have been memorable , to say the very least . adam : i already told you . she sounded very upset . chelsea : she sounded upset . okay . okay . i had lost a baby . she had lost her mind . i do n't understand how that 's equally upsetting to you , but i guess you think -- adam : and i do n't understand why you 're making this a competition . chelsea : did n't you ? i would call you when you were with her , and i 'd get ignored . she would call you when you were with me , and you 'd just go running . adam : chelsea -- chelsea : so she was upset , adam . who cares ? ! i had lost a baby . i was grief- stricken . you might be her friend , but you are my husband . adam : that 's right . that 's right . listen to what you just said . i 'm your husband . chelsea : sharon caused the fire at newman ranch , did n't she ? adam : yes . chelsea : ( sighs ) and you have been covering for her ? adam : when i showed up there ... chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : sharon was n't even aware that she had started a fire . that 's how crazy things were . chelsea : she 's still responsible , adam . she 's a criminal ! adam : i understand that she is , but she was alone ! what did you want me to do , leave her in the fire to burn ? ! chelsea : how could you do this ? with everything that we 've been dealing with , how could you do this to us ? ! adam : i know that this bothers you . chelsea : bothers me ? adam : yes . chelsea : i 'm worried about you . do you realize how much trouble you will be in ? adam : but you do n't need to worry about me . everything is going to be fine . chelsea : oh , my god , that is something people say right before they are carted off to jail , adam . adam : but just trust me on this . please , baby . everything -- everything is gon na be fine . chelsea : how could you do this ? adam : do what ? help somebody who is in trouble ? chelsea : how could you risk everything that you have , everything that we share , for sharon ? adam : ( sighs ) chelsea : ( sighs ) phyllis : oh , my goodness . summer : when did you say this line 's coming out ? phyllis : uh , not for three weeks , so ... summer : ( giggles ) phyllis : ( chuckles ) summer : viveca is gon na be so jealous . phyllis : yeah . summer : i mean , look at my lashes . phyllis : i know . you 're amazing . summer : ( giggles ) phyllis : amazing . look how incredible you look . ( laughs ) summer : thanks , mom . phyllis : you 're welcome . you 're welcome . you know what ? we should -- we should go out and show ourselves off . what do you think ? have lunch ? summer : thanks , mom , but fen ... phyllis : oh , yeah , right . right , okay . summer : you know , if he was n't waiting for me , i would go , but -- phyllis : yeah , i understand . do n't worry about it . do n't worry about it . i - i 'm glad you 're not mad at me . i mean , it 's just -- it 's something else , you know , your forgiving me . summer : ca n't it be that i just made plans ? or does everything have to be about you ? phyllis : no , no , it -- it -- it does n't have to be about me . you 're right . go have fun with fen . i want you to . summer : okay . phyllis : i want you to know that i 'm -- i - i deeply , deeply regret all the mistakes i made , and i love you very much . summer : okay . phyllis : and if i , um , could do anything to make it up to you , i definitely would do that . definitely , if there was anything i could do . summer : there 's not one thing you can do , but -- ( knock on door ) phyllis : but ? um , uh , okay . listen , i 'll get rid of that person , all right ? ( chuckles ) we 'll finish . phyllis : what a surprise . sharon : i was drunk out of my mind when i set that fire . i did n't even remember it the next day . dr. watkins : a blackout ? sharon : i do n't know if it was the alcohol , or maybe i just did n't want to remember because i could n't face what i had done . dr. watkins : well , you 're facing it now , are n't you ? what is it that led you to set fire to that house ? sharon : the newmans , all of them . i guess it was because of the way they shunned me . dr. watkins : made you an outcast . sharon : yeah , they made me feel like i was stupid , like i was n't good enough to breathe the same air they breathe . so i wanted to take as much from them as they 'd taken from me . dr. watkins : and afterwards ? sharon : what i had done -- it was so much worse . dr. watkins : tell me , sharon . sharon : victor and his family , i ... i destroyed their company . it was n't just that i destroyed their house , i ruined their lives . dr. watkins : how do you feel now about what you did ? sharon : sad . i feel ... frustrated . dr. watkins : why frustrated ? sharon : because as much as i want to , i ca n't take it back . nikki : you have the patience of a saint to have dealt with sharon and phyllis . nick : well , i have certainly made my mistakes , too , mom . nikki : minimal in comparison , and your children know that you will always have their best interests first . nick : well , i 'm just following your example . nikki : well , that 's very sweet of you to say . nick : i mean it . you 've always been there . you 've always looked out for me and vick . i ca n't say the same for dad . nikki : have you heard from your sister ? nick : not in the last few days . nikki : it 's not like her to not call me , even though she is out of town . nick : maybe she is embarrassed about the wild goose chase she went on . nikki : ( scoffs ) yeah , which was orchestrated by jack . i ca n't believe he sent the mother of a young child halfway across the country . i 'm surprised she did n't call me just to curse his name . nick : well , you know victoria . she probably got all fired up . she 's doing anything she can to find a lead to get jack out of there . nikki : yeah , maybe . nick : look , i 'm sure we 're gon na hear from her soon . ( cell phone rings ) billy : hello ? eddie : have i got your attention ? billy : you let my wife go , you son of a bitch . eddie : ( laughs ) easy , billy , easy . you 're not calling the shots here , man . billy : i promise you , if you hurt her -- eddie : if you want to see her again , shut up and listen . good boy . i do n't know if i mentioned this or not , but i got out 26 months early . good behavior , right ? ( laughs ) go figure , man . so , uh , i plan on collecting that debt you owe me , and we 'll call it a million even . billy : you want a million dollars ? i only owed you $ 100,000 when you went down . eddie : well , that 's what they call juice , billy . it 's been running the whole time . accrued interest to a -- to a 3-piece suit guy like yourself . billy : eddie , this is n't right . eddie : ( laughs ) well , if you do n't like that , you 're really gon na hate this . i also plan on collecting a penalty from you . billy : why ? eddie : because you 're the one who ratted me out and got me locked up so you would n't have to pay me . billy : eddie , i - i did n't -- eddie : deny it , and this conversation 's over . billy : how much ? eddie : another million dollars . billy : eddie , be reasonable here . eddie : ( scoffs ) what , you think i do n't pay attention ? you think i do n't know how much you and the missus are worth ? i think you 're gettin ' off easy , billy . $ 2 million by next week . do n't go to the cops . do n't go to your wife 's family , anyone . if you do , she dies . avery : that makeup looks great on your coloring . mm - hmm . summer : uh , do you want some of this nail polish ? my mom just got it for me . avery : oh , uh , i do n't think that i could get away with that in the courtroom , but thank you . ( laughs ) summer : uh , do i really look nice , aunt avery ? avery : oh , you look beautiful , honey . and what 's really cool is to see you spending time with your mom . phyllis : yeah , it 's great . i thought she would like these products . so , um , listen , uh , we 'd like to continue with our mother - daughter time . if you 're here to see nick -- avery : uh , no , actually , i 'm here to see summer . summer : uh , oh . well , what 's up ? avery : uh , i wanted to give you the recipe for the cupcakes that we baked the other day . phyllis : oh , what a sweet auntie . summer : that cake was superlative . avery : ( chuckles ) phyllis : so if you just whip out that recipe , then you can just run along , and we can continue with our private time . summer : you know what ? no , it 's , um , it 's okay . i should probably get going . fen 's been texting me a bunch . phyllis : well , okay , but we were -- ( sighs ) we were talking about -- summer : i know , but i do n't want to blow him off again . but we 'll talk later , though . thank you for the makeup and everything . phyllis : sure . summer : bye , aunt avery . avery : bye . avery : uh , i should -- i should go , too . phyllis : what about that yummy recipe that must be shared ? avery : uh , you know , it 's no big deal . it can certainly wait . phyllis : oh , please , avery . just admit you were here to see nick . avery : ( sighs ) phyllis , how many times do i have to tell you ? nick and i are just -- phyllis : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . you are not friends . i saw you kissing nick . there was nothing friendly about it . nick : what 's going on with my sister ? billy : you did n't know she was out of town ? nick : yeah , i heard about the trip to miami . i heard it was also a bust . billy : yeah , too bad about that , huh ? nick : she has n't called me , billy . that 's weird . she also has n't called my parents . billy : hey , man , what can i say ? i imagine she 's busy . nick : when is she coming home ? billy : uh ... ( sighs ) actually , victoria left for europe . she 's hoping to find some more information there . nick : for newman ? billy : yeah , yeah , yeah . you know how she is about the company . nick : how come she has n't mentioned that trip to anyone else ? billy : it was last minute , spontaneous . i guess she counted on me to spread the word , and i failed there . nick : is there more to this ? billy : like what , nick ? nick : i do n't know , billy . you tell me . billy : ( sighs ) okay , yeah , there 's -- there 's a little more . she was not happy with me over this miami debacle , and we got into a bit of a fight , so she left upset . and you know how your sister is . when she gets mad , she gets mad . so ... she left . and i guess you could see why i would n't want to get into it with the whole newman clan . adam : i have n't risked anything . chelsea : if the police question you or me , i do n't -- adam : i would never put sharon above our marriage or your safety . we 're gon na be fine , chelsea . chelsea : you do n't know that . adam : i - i do . sharon 's not gon na get caught . chelsea : because you say so ? adam : because i covered her tracks , that 's why . chelsea : covered how ? how far are you willing to go for this woman , adam ? adam : listen , i understand that you 're angry , okay ? and i in -- i understand ... chelsea : i am terrified ! adam : that you 're angry , but you do n't need to turn this into something that it is not . chelsea : well , then what is it ? please tell me . what is going on with you two ? adam : it 's a case of me just needing to help sharon , because it seems that she needed it . this is not gon na come back on us . chelsea : well , when the police find out -- adam : they 're not gon na find out . they 're not even asking . if they thought that sharon had started that fire , they would have sent out some massive search party for her . they 're not even asking about her . chelsea : are you sure ? adam : everybody believes that she 's just having some time to herself . chelsea : how long are we gon na have to be involved in this ? adam : ( sighs ) as long as it takes for her to get better , or at least she shows signs of getting better , and then she can go back to her house and her life , and we can have our lives back , and it will be as if nothing ever happened . chelsea : what ? she 's still gon na be guilty , adam . do you think the police are just gon na throw up their hands and stop looking for the person who burned down victor newman 's place ? adam : no , of course they 're not . chelsea : you think victor and nikki are just gon na stop looking ? adam : no , i do n't . chelsea : what did you mean when you said , `` cover her tracks `` ? adam : i did what i had to do to make sure that this does n't come back on sharon or us . chelsea : what ? adam : the less you know , the better . dr. watkins : ( sighs ) i think this was an excellent start . sharon : is that doctor speak ? because from where i 'm sitting , nothing 's changed . dr. watkins : you can have the benefit of my professional opinion , if you want it . sharon : please . dr. watkins : after speaking with you today and having read your background , i feel confident that you 're going to pull through this , sharon . sharon : really ? dr. watkins : you just have to believe that your confidences are safe with me , because they are . sharon : what else ? dr. watkins : you have to want to get better . sharon : i do . i really do . i want to know how i got to this place so that i can stop it from happening again . dr. watkins : yeah , we 'll work on that . sharon : but , dr . watkins , um , you have to tell me -- what 's wrong with me ? wow ... nick : all right , billy , if you hear from her , let me know . billy : yeah , man , the way things are going , you 'll probably hear from her first . nick : probably ? billy : thanks for coming by . billy : okay . ( sighs ) billy : `` hi , billy , nick , mom , and dad . sorry i have n't been in touch , but i am following a lead that may help us get newman back `` ... billy : `` and it 's taking me to europe . `` chelsea : ( sighs ) we might as well stop talking about this . adam : but if you still have questions , chelsea -- chelsea : adam , nothing you are saying is making me feel any better . adam : why not , chelsea ? hey , look at me . chelsea , look at me . what we have -- you and me , this marriage -- it is everything to me . chelsea : is it ? still ? adam : baby , you 're gon na have to trust me . this is as much about sharon as it is about us . chelsea : ( scoffs ) adam -- adam : no , you 're gon na listen to me now , okay ? i have done some things in my past that are reprehensible . and i regret them , and there 's no way to make them go away . there 's no do - overs , but the best i can do is try and rectify things , try and start with a clean slate for you and me so that maybe we do n't have things between us . we can start fresh . no more bad karma . this is about us . chelsea : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) phyllis : okay , so , um , lay it on me . ( clears throat ) tell me -- tell me -- tell me what happened . give me some legal account of , uh , why my sister was kissing my soon - to - be - ex - husband . avery : um , okay . it -- it -- it just happened . i went to the gym to work out . i did n't know that nick was going to be there , and i -- phyllis : oh , my god , are you kidding me ? i can not believe that you 're playing it like this . avery : i 'm not playing . i 'm not playing or pretending . phyllis : then own it . own it . you do n't want to just be friends with nick , do you ? you want nick . ( door opens ) phyllis : um , i came to see summer . nick : is she upstairs ? phyllis : mnh - mnh . no , she left . uh , it was -- it was a good visit . you know , it was n't perfect , but it 's the best , um , it 's been . you know ? nick : i 'm glad . avery : uh , i just came by to drop off a recipe for summer . nick : well , noah will probably make her whip that up tonight . he practically inhaled that last cupcake . avery : ( chuckles ) nick : ( chuckles ) phyllis : um , i have somewhere i have to be . adam : so how 'd it go ? dr. watkins : i had a very good session with sharon . beyond that , it 's up to her how much she wants to share with you . adam : what happens next ? dr. watkins : i 'd like to see her again , preferably at my office . adam : we 'll see what we can do . thanks for making a special trip . dr. watkins : hopefully , sharon feels encouraged to continue the process . adam : mm . thanks again , doctor . dr. watkins : mm - hmm . adam : ( sighs heavily ) so a good session . maybe this is gon na work out after all . chelsea : you should go see sharon . i - i know you want to talk to her . adam : we can both go together . chelsea : no , that 's okay . i do n't think i 'm ready to see her again . ( sighs ) plus i 'm sure she 'll be more open with you if i 'm not there . adam : you sure ? chelsea : yeah . go deal with her . help her . take care of this . i get it now . just do n't ... adam : what . chelsea : ( sighs ) do n't end up breaking my heart , adam . adam : never . chelsea : ( sighs ) ( sighs heavily ) billy : i am so sorry , victoria . this is my fault . this is my fault . i promise i 'm gon na bring you home . billy : hi . could you come see me , please ? it 's urgent . sharon : i , um , i felt really safe with her . adam : that 's good . so you want to continue with this therapist ? sharon , what -- what 's wrong ? sharon : dr. watkins told me some things that ... i was n't expecting . ú how far will people go to relieve their sore throat ? let 's go to my place , me in here , the oven . phyllis : ( grunts ) ( exhales sharply ) ronan : whoa . burnin ' off carbs or hostility there ? phyllis : ( sighs ) let -- let 's go to my place , and we can burn off a little bit of both . you want to do that ? let 's go to my place . avery : okay , all done . uh , it 's pretty simple , and summer can call me if she has any questions , so ... nick : okay . i do n't know why she would have to . this is , like , the most detailed instructions i 've ever seen . avery : ( laughs ) nick : did you used to work for nasa or something ? avery : uh , no , but , you know , baking is an exact science , so , you know , one mistake , and -- blech , bad cupcakes . or -- or worse , bland cupcakes . so you want to make sure that you get everything right . nick : okay , can you -- okay , can you just take a breath ? ( chuckles ) avery : ( exhales ) okay , i lied . nick : you sabotaged the cupcakes , did n't you ? avery : no . no , i did n't come here to see summer . nick : okay . avery : i came to see you . nick : okay . avery : because of what happened at the gym . nick : mm - hmm . avery : i think we need to ... i think we need to talk about that . nick : about the kiss ? avery : yeah , the kiss . sharon : dr. watkins thinks that i need medication . adam : i suppose that makes sense . i mean , a lot of people do . it helps them cope . sharon : yeah , but taking medication every day for the rest of my life ? i mean , what -- that -- that 's terrifying . adam : why ? sharon : because it -- what does that say about my mind ? dr. watkins must think i have some very serious disorder that is n't going to go away . adam : maybe it 's only temporary . sharon : but what if it is n't ? i mean , what if i have to live like this with all these emotions for the rest of my life ? adam : come here . victoria : ( sighs ) ( doorknob rattles ) eddie : ( sighs ) hope you like cuban . victoria : you do n't know what you 've done or to whom . eddie : honey , i know who you are . that 's why you 're here , ms . newman . victoria : my dad is not gon na let you get away with this . eddie : well , if your husband 's a smart man , your father wo n't know about this . victoria : and if billy tells my dad ? eddie : not smart . but then ... it wo n't matter . billy : i 'm out of options , and i do n't know what to do . ( scoffs ) you 're actually the only person that can help us , and i 'm gon na tell you -- i 'm scared . nikki : is this about victoria ? what 's happened ? billy : she 's been kidnapped . [ next_on ] michael : we 're looking at a settlement of $ 7 million . billy : he wants money . i never paid him what i owed him . nikki : you son of a bitch ! nick : i 'm not even sorry we kissed . it does n't mean that it was n't a mistake , though .	adam tells chelsea that sharon set the newman house on fire and the only reason that he is helping her is to make amends for the awful things he has done in the past . chelsea is hurt that he put sharon ahead of her grief over the miscarriage , but adam assures her he loves her and that he will never put sharon ahead of their marriage . chelsea tells adam to do what he has to do in order to help sharon , but she asks him not to break her heart by making her lose her trust in him . eddie g calls billy and asks for a two - million dollar ransom for victoria and warns him not to tell the police or her family or victoria will die . billy writes an e - mail from victoria 's e - mail account pretending it is victoria telling her family she has gone to europe to follow a lead about getting back newman enterprises . billy promises to bring victoria home and then calls nikki to come over and asks for her help .
nick : look at you , man . you 're home ! your mom and i , we prayed for this moment so many times . i did n't think it 'd happen like this . does n't matter . you 're home . tonight , you 're gon na sleep in your own bed . i 'm gon na tell you stories . yeah , about your mom . i just wish she was here with us . yeah . dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : dylan . dylan , please do n't do this . this is his room . dylan : no , sharon . he 's not coming back . sully 's not coming back because he never existed . sharon : please , do n't say that . he is real . he -- he loves us , we love him . dylan , please do n't -- do n't get rid of his things . dylan : just go back downstairs ! okay ? if you 're not gon na help , just go back downstairs ! faith : mom ? sharon : [ gasps ] hilary : and i need you to get me a graphic , something that pops , something like `` pants on fire `` or -- mariah : does that pop ? hilary : something like that , okay ? something that 's gon na turn heads , like ... i got it . `` newman traitor tells all . `` mariah : okay . hilary : and you know what ? i need you to get me a quick bio on this curtis fielding guy . nobody really cares about him , but at least it 'll show that we did our homework . mariah : okay . hilary : okay , run along . mariah : okay ! devon : [ sighs ] hilary : hey , did you get my message about the newman show ? oh , my god . you just missed the source , but we are going into editing right now , and we are gon na have this show ready for tonight . devon : and this board member , he claims that he falsified all of newman 's financials as part of a big plan , just to make victor look bad ? hilary : yeah . amazing , right ? he clearly had it out for newman and he just wanted to come clean . [ sighs ] oh , gosh . devon , this is what great television is made out of . i can not wait to see the ratings . devon : the ratings are going to be zero because we 're not going to air the interview . if we do that , we might as well kiss this whole operation goodbye . hilary : [ sighs ] kevin : and i 'm gon na keep pinging and texting and annoying you until you talk to me , mariah , so please , call me back . [ sighs ] chloe : hey . you okay ? you look -- kevin : i feel -- chloe : well , what 's going on ? talk to me . is it work ? kevin : no , it 's mariah . this whole mess with dylan and sharon and nick . she 's shutting down and she 's worried about how it 's gon na shake out -- for her , too . chloe : wait , mariah knows about the whole baby debacle ? [ scoffs ] so much for that secret . i mean , who does n't know at this point ? kevin : um , me . chloe : what just happened ? you sounded like you knew . kevin : i knew there was something , but i did n't know about a baby debacle . what is that ? chloe : [ scoffs ] come on , kevin . kevin : no , you come on ! look , mariah is freaked out about sharon and dylan . it 's this existential crisis . i want to understand . chloe : well , i could tell you , but that does n't mean that you would understand . kevin : if you know , why do n't i know ? chloe : because chelsea told me in confidence . kevin : so she knows , too . chloe : this is very personal stuff , kevin . kevin : except all these people know about it , except me . chloe : believe me . you do n't want to know . kevin : i 'm worried about my friend . tell me what 's going on , please . chloe : you know , this really sucks because i 'm about to break a confidence . kevin : i understand , and i will owe you . chloe : [ sighs ] it 's bad . it 's really bad for everyone involved . i mean ... there is a happy ending , sort of -- well , at least i hope so . chelsea : well , i should leave you two to have some father - son bonding time . nick : yeah , that 's us , is n't it ? father , son . yeah . chelsea : are you sure you do n't want me to , you know , check and make sure you have enough of everything ? nick : no , honestly , i think we 're good . i mean , it seems like faith was just a baby a week ago . [ chuckles ] chelsea : okay . nick : but , um , you know , you do n't have to go . in fact , i think if you do , then i 'll probably just start crying , and i think it 's a little early in the game for him to see his dad crying . chelsea : there 's nothing wrong with shedding a few tears . nick : i think it 'd be more than a few . chelsea : i mean , this is huge , nick . there 's no way around it . look at you , you 're holding your son in your arms . the way that you lost him and the way you got him back , this whole thing is a miracle . but , of course , it 's gon na be a shock to the system . nick : yeah , for both of us . i mean , there 's snacks and baths and toys and -- i mean , where do you start ? you want to do it all at once . chelsea : well , that 's just it -- you do n't have to do it all at once . you have time , nick . you have a lifetime now with your son . nick : yeah . i do , do n't i ? faith : what 's wrong ? is sully okay ? dylan : this is , uh , really complicated . and hard to understand for all of us , but ... you need to know that , um ... sully is n't who we thought he was . faith : who -- who is he ? dylan : [ sighs ] well , he , uh , he 's not our son . he is , uh , your dad and sage 's little boy . faith : no . sully is sully ! christian died in the hospital ! we had a service ! daddy was so sad ! dylan : i know , i know , like i said , it 's complicated . but things that we thought were true -- they 're not . sharon : do you remember dr . anderson , who cared for me at fairview ? well , she did a very mean thing . and she let your daddy think that his son had died . and then she gave me the baby and she tricked me to make me think that it was mine , mine and dylan 's . faith : why would she do that ? dylan : because some people do things ... and we 'll never understand why . faith : but we know sully . we love him . he 's my brother . maybe this is the trick . maybe the doctor 's lying now . dylan : no , faith . nobody 's lying anymore . sharon : he 's still your brother , baby , right ? i mean , he 's your daddy 's son . that means he 's still your brother and he lives just a short walk away at your daddy 's house now . faith : sully is gone ? he 's not here ? you ca n't just give him away ! dylan : faith , that 's not what happened . i swear to you -- we 're always gon na love him . but your dad and ... christian need to be together . faith : christian ? sharon : we did some tests , and it turns out he is the baby that your daddy and sage thought they lost , and his name is christian . faith : but he thinks his name is sully . dylan : i know he does . he 's just a baby . there 's gon na be things that he wo n't remember when he gets older . faith : will he remember any of his time here ? dylan : [ sighs ] he 'll remember what a great sister you are . faith : but he was sully this morning . you ca n't just change his name in one day and let him go away ! did you just find out this morning ? when did you know he 's not sully ? chloe : you know , nick was handed this miracle . i mean , there 's no other way to put it , but his ex - wife lied to him this entire time , along with the rest of the planet . so who knows what 's next , considering that sharon knew this whole time . kevin : you said she was drugged ? chloe : yeah , she was drugged at first , so she did n't know anything , but then she did and she decided not to say anything . kevin : except to mariah . there 's been this tension and a secret between the two of them , and mariah 's been freaked out , worried about her mom that things were all gon na fall apart . chloe : you said that she was worried about being in trouble , so she obviously knew that sharon was hiding something . kevin : well , yeah , that has to be it . she protected her mom and kept the secret , but i do n't know why . chloe : because sometimes , it 's just hard to tell the truth , and it 's easier to lock it all up . i mean , listen , i am not giving mariah a pass by any means , but she loves her mom . kevin : well , mariah could go to jail for this . chloe : for what ? kevin : fraud , aiding and abetting ? chloe : but sharon is still a mother to faith and to noah . do you really think that nick would press charges ? kevin : it may not be up to him . if enough people know about this -- i mean , sully is the chief 's grandson . chloe : christian . kevin : huh ? chloe : the baby 's name is christian . kevin : right . christian . geez . this is crazy . i have to go . chloe : wait , wait . just please do n't run around spilling this , okay ? be better than me , please . kevin : thank you for telling me -- i mean it . i have to find mariah . hilary : curtis fielding , he gave us a bombshell . we can build an entire episode around his confession , and the audience will eat this up . they have been begging for a follow - up . devon : the audience is begging for juicy gossip . so find another story . not this one , okay ? hilary : so then he can go to another show ? no ! no way ! this is our scoop , no one else 's . devon , we made news when we broke that newman story , and we can do that again , okay ? this is a legitimate story . it 's not some cheap gossip . i -- i thought that this is what you wanted . devon : this piece , honey , clears victor and it incriminates us . it proves we did n't vet the source , and all it is is ammo for victor in court . this footage needs to disappear , be locked in a vault . mariah , forget your ever saw it . hilary : no . mariah : what footage ? hilary : you 're wrong , okay ? this is going to clear us . this is gon na show that we were used , too . devon : we allowed ourselves to be used , which is not something we should brag about . this fielding guy lied to everybody and we helped him do it . i 'm not gon na expose you or the crew or this show to the heat that that could generate . and i 'm not just gon na put katherine 's legacy on the line for him to take it in court . all right ? so , mariah , shred the notes on this . this footage does not go to editing because it will not see the light of day . hilary : why are you just standing there ? we have a show to make . mariah : okay . hilary : [ sighs ] nick : i missed so many things . chelsea : you did . nick : a million moments . i 'll never get them back . even when i was with sully , sharon always made me feel like i was interrupting or she was doing me a favor . chelsea : it does n't matter anymore . all that matters is that he 's here now , with you . nick : that 's right . we 're together , bud . we 're gon na make our own firsts . we got our first words ahead of us . chelsea : mm . nick : school . sports . oh ! dude , the sports we are gon na play together ! baseball . soccer . hockey . i mean , are you ready for this ? chelsea : well , i think i -- i think i just heard him say , `` yes , dad . i 'm ready . `` i think he said that . nick : he is gon na call me `` dad , `` is n't he ? chelsea : of course . because that 's what you are . nick : yeah . it 's you and me , man . just two newman men against the world . chelsea , you okay ? chelsea : yeah . i 'm just listening . nick : i 'm sorry . chelsea : you -- you have nothing to be sorry about . [ laughter ] nick : adam will never have those moments , and , uh ... connor deserved to have more time with his father . and so did you . dylan : i know it 's complicated and confusing , but we 're gon na try to make some sense out of this . faith : he could n't be sully before i got on the bus this morning but christian went i got off . sharon : i know . it 's really hard to understand , and it just -- it does n't feel real yet . dylan : your dad and i , um ... we found out last night about who sully really was . and you were asleep , and you know , it was time for the grown - ups to talk through it . faith : you all found last night ? sharon : i did n't know this when we brought him home from the hospital , no . but i did not find out last night . it was a few months ago . and we had all been together for so long , and we were a real family by then . and it did n't feel right to me to split us up , so i -- i did n't say anything to anyone then . faith : but daddy was so sad . and you could have fixed it . sharon : i made a mistake . you know , i was afraid of saying goodbye to sully . and i was afraid of how hurt everyone would be by this . you know , the truth is , i just was n't brave or strong enough . and i feel very ashamed about that . faith : mommy . are you sick again ? sharon : no , i 'm not sick . i just made a mistake . i made the wrong decision . but i knew what i was doing . honestly , my heart broke when i realized that sully was n't mine . just the thought of breaking everyone else 's heart -- and sometimes , even when you try to do the right thing , the best thing for everyone , it still turns out to be wrong . faith : daddy took sully already . is he mad at you ? dylan : sometimes , uh , being mad is more about being sad . wishing things did n't happen the way they did . faith : you miss sully . dylan : i do . he 's my , uh -- he was my little buddy . you know , we had a routine just like you two . faith : i did n't get to say goodbye . sharon : baby , you 're never -- you 're never gon na have to say goodbye . sully is still your brother , and that 's not going to change . sully -- christian is still close . he 's just a short walk away . faith : i should have been here when he left . you did n't tell me until it was too late ! i want to see him . sharon : you will . you will . you 'll see him . faith : no . i want to see him now . i have to see him . sharon : oh , she needs time . just let her go . dylan : yeah , i 'm not -- i 'm not following faith . sharon : where are you going ? nick : you know , when you were about to leave , i could n't help but think how hard this must be for you . i mean , i 'm getting something that adam wo n't . chelsea : you deserve this , nick . to have your son at home with you . nick : must have killed sage to know we grieved for nothing . she and adam will never see their sons grow up . it 's not fair to them . not to christian or connor , either . which is why you 'll do what i do with connor . you 're gon na tell christian stories about sage , you are gon na remind him how much she loved him , how in the short time they had together , he was the center of her universe . you will make sure he knows how special sage was . just like i -- i will make sure connor knows how special adam was . i will tell him . nick : you do n't think connor 's gon na remember his father ? chelsea : you know , he might have images in his head or he might think he remembers what he looks like because now we look through photos together , but truly , actually remember how amazing his dad was ? i -- nick : well , then we 're not gon na let that happen . we 're gon na work our tails off to make sure of it . we will form our own little private single parents support group . chelsea : and we 'd be pretty awesome at it . nick : yeah , we will ! hey ! what 's wrong ? what 's wrong ? what 's wrong ? faith : daddy . mommy told me about sully . hilary : now , since we have two segments to fill , i want you to go down to editing and see what they have for filler , and puppy videos are a last resort . this is a nightmare . i can not believe we have nothing for tonight 's show . kevin : i know , bad timing , but i need to speak with mariah . mariah : terrible time . i have lots of important work to do . can i call you later ? kevin : no , really , respectfully , this ca n't wait . mariah : kevin -- kevin : this is important . we just need a minute . that 's all . hilary : say what you need to say and then bye - bye . kevin : is there somewhere we can talk ? hilary : [ scoffs ] just hurry up already . mariah : you ca n't do that . you ca n't barge in here and tell my boss that you need to talk to me . i know it 's only tv , but this is an actual job , kevin . kevin : okay , you want this fast ? fine . exactly how long did you lie and cover for sharon ? nick : see ? christian 's doing just fine . i mean , we 've got the nap thing already locked down . faith : it 's like he 's a different baby , but he looks the same . nick : yeah . did you talk to your mom ? faith : and dylan , too . they 're really sad . nick : yeah , i bet they are . how about you ? how are you doing ? faith : it 's confusing . nick : i know . it 's just gon na take time for everyone to get used to this . but that little guy out there , crashed out over there , he 's still your little brother . and that means you can boss him around , you know , you can kick him out of your room , do all the things that big sisters do . faith : mom lied to you . a big lie . nick : well , someone lied to her first . yes , your mom was n't honest , but she was in a really bad situation , faith , and she thought the best way to keep everyone from getting even more hurt was to lie . faith : do you hate her now ? nick : come here . i could never hate your mother . not ever . you know why ? because she gave me you and noah . your mom is the reason i became a dad . and that means more to me than you will ever , ever know . mariah : you know about the baby . who else knows ? kevin : nope . no , we 're talking about you right now . mariah : no , we 're talking about a family imploding . who else knows ? kevin : i could have helped you , because this is the thing that 's been driving you nuts , is n't it ? all those times you said you needed a friend , but you could n't open up . you 've known about sully all this time ? mariah : define `` all this time . `` because when that little boy came home from fairview , i knew nothing . and then , yes -- yes , i found out , and i wanted to tell you . i wanted to tell everyone , but i could n't because sharon was n't ready , and then she still was n't ready , and all this time went by and she was in too deep . anything she said , anything she did ... but she is my mother , kevin . she needed me . i was the only person she could trust . so i made a decision , and my stomach has been in knots about it ever since . sharon had me to lean on , and i had no one . i think i have an ulcer , do n't even get me started about the insomnia because i know what i did . so you do n't have to tell me . or , you know what ? if -- if you want to tell me , go right ahead , if that 's what makes you feel better , but please make it fast because i have to get back to my job . kevin : i 'm not judging you . look at me . i 'm not . but i need the details . mariah : what good are details gon na do ? kevin : mariah , if you 've broken the law , we need to figure this out . devon : hey . what are you doing ? hilary : i 'm just watching the best new show on television . i just ca n't figure out what they 're saying . devon : are you spying on them ? what 's wrong with you ? hilary : what ? no , i am not spying on them . they are standing in front of a camera . what is wrong with them ? look , this is what i 'm thinking . kevin is telling mariah about a case that he 's working on . look ! look at their faces . the gcpd is onto something big . and since you 've killed my newman story , unless you want to watch puppies rolling around in fall leaves , i need to pursue this . [ gasps ] oh , my -- devon : what ? hilary : you can read lips . you can tell me what they 're saying ! devon : i 'm not gon na read their lips . i 'm not gon na invade their privacy . hilary : come on . it 's not that private . they would n't be talking about it here . come on , come on . just take a look . please . devon : i have n't read lips since i got my hearing back . i 'm not gon na do that . hilary : devon , i do n't have anything -- nothing -- for tonight 's show , okay ? and this story -- it 's staring us in the face . i just need something tiny to go on . devon : you 're killing me . you really are . hilary : i really need this . devon : [ sighs ] i 'm a little rusty , but ... he said something about a baby . hilary : okay , okay . `` baby `` is good . come on . those faces -- they 're telling a story . there 's got to be more . devon : yeah , honey , why do n't you just ask kevin 's what up ? if he can tell mariah , he 'll tell you . hilary : because this way , i can track down my own sources . i can confirm things , just like you want . devon , i love you , but your fear of victor newman has cost me my story , so i am asking you -- no , i am begging you -- pay me back . mariah : dr. anderson was obsessed . she was crazier than any patient she ever met . devon : that was really fast . something `` anderson . `` something -- maybe dr . anderson ? hilary : oh ! okay , okay . that 's good . that 's good . `` baby `` and `` dr . anderson . `` okay , it could be a medical malpractice . oh , that would be a heart tugger , right ? or it could be something positive , a feel - good story . okay . what else , what else , what else ? devon : honey , i got to go . i 'm late for a meeting with the lawyers . hilary : oh , come on . they work for you . they can wait . come on . devon : honey . no , it 's okay . i 'll be back to check on the show , okay ? i promise . i love you . hilary : yeah . love you , too . mariah : i ca n't do this here . i 'm sorry , but i have to repeat mindless notes to the editor and get snapped at by my boss . kevin : well , tell hilary that you 've got food poisoning . let 's go talk to michael and find out what your options are . mariah : my options are gon na be the same tomorrow as they are today . kevin : so you 'll talk to michael tomorrow ? mariah : i -- i 'm not gon na do anything before i check in with sharon . if i talk to michael now , that 's gon na be one more person that knows . kevin : michael 's not gon na say anything . attorney - client privilege ! mariah : this is up to dylan , nick , and my mom . it 's however they want to let it play out . kevin : what about you , mariah ? this is your life , your future . a story like this is gon na come out . it 's not a matter of if , it 's a matter of when ! chloe : you 're back . chelsea : i am . what 's wrong ? chloe : um ... [ sighs ] it 's bad . chelsea : what 's bad ? chloe : my big , fat mouth . i am so -- i am so , so sorry . i was -- i was with kevin earlier , and he was talking like he knew about sully / christian , so the upshot is ... now he knows about sully / christian . but he was talking about how he was worried about mariah , so i thought he -- i do n't even have an excuse . you confided in me , and i blew it , and i 'm really sorry . chelsea : it 's okay . mariah would have told kevin eventually anyway . chloe : but she did n't , and i did . chelsea : chloe . it 's okay . chloe : i bet nick would n't back you up on that . chelsea : uh , nick has plenty of other things on his mind right now , trust me . chloe : but i broke your trust . and i need you to know that i would never do that on purpose . chelsea : i do know that . i promise , nothing has changed between us . i know i can trust you with all my heart . sharon : it 's getting a little cold for baseball , do n't you think ? the house is so empty . i had to come and find you . i do n't know how to do this , dylan . i do n't know how to say goodbye to sully . and i know you do n't know how , either , but maybe we could try to find a way to do it together . i 'm so sorry . dylan : what does sorry -- what does sorry do , sharon ? i mean , exactly what does it accomplish ? forget it -- just forget about me for a second . what 's a judge gon na do with your apology , your regret , your remorse , for the lie that you told over and over again ? sharon : nick is n't gon na press charges , not now that he has sully . dylan : it 's christian ! that 's his son ! it 's victor 's grandson . you do n't think victor 's gon na go to the d.a . with this ? come on . sharon : you know , this really is n't anybody else 's business . we can just keep this quiet . dylan : what happens when they notice that nick has a kid now , and sharon and dylan do n't ? sharon : we do n't owe anyone any explanation . dylan : are you being serious right now ? people grieved a baby that died , and now the baby is back ! you do n't think people are gon na want answers ? come on , sharon ! everybody 's gon na know ! everybody ! please tell me you understand that . please . i know that 's one of the reasons you kept the secret about sully . because you did not want people to know that you were lying . sharon : no , that 's not why i did n't tell . because you deserved to be happy , you deserved to raise a child . dylan : and nick did n't ? that 's not your call to make . you do n't get to play god with an innocent child . sharon : that 's not what i was doing . i wanted you to be happy . dylan : stop ! this is not something a rational person does ! you swore to faith that you were n't sick . i mean , do you see what 's going on ? do you hear yourself right now ? maybe you do need professional help . faith : he 's still asleep . i wanted to say goodbye . i know it 's not really goodbye . but still . nick : easy . why do n't you just stay till he wakes up ? i 'll make sure it 's okay with your mom . faith : i can help with the baby -- what sounds make him laugh , what songs he likes . nick : yeah . hey , you know what would be super awesome ? is if you sing to him while you 're here . even when you 're not here , you can video chat , sing to him . we 're really gon na need you , faith . you 're gon na have to help us through this . faith : sully might be scared and lonely when he wakes up . nick : well , then it 's gon na be up to us to make him feel loved and safe . but , sweetheart , you 're gon na have to start calling him by his name , and that 's christian . i know you used to call him sully , and it 's gon na be hard , and i 'm not mad about it , but sage and i , we picked out a name just special for him , and it 's christian . now and for always . faith : okay . christian . sharon : it 's really not fair , dylan , for you to tell me that i need professional help and walk away . i 'm the one who was locked away from all the people i love . i 'm the one who was drugged and manipulated . when i was vulnerable , someone i trusted took advantage of me and turned my life upside- down . dr. anderson . when she put that baby in my arms and she told me that was mine , that 's all i knew ! you 're sad now ? so is nick , so is faith , and so am i ! giving up sully -- he is my heart and my soul , and now he 's gone . i 'm sad , too ! i 'm a victim , too ! dylan : you 're not a victim ! you stopped being a victim the day you found out he was n't ours ! and you kept me in the dark every step of the way . and do n't tell me it was for my own good , to make me happy , because you made the choice that was good for you ! sharon , you knew -- you knew what was right . you knew what was wrong . you knew the truth and a lie , and you chose to lie ! you chose to do the wrong thing . and now you want me to forgive you ? chelsea : nick bought baby supplies . i mean , he 's -- he 's planning everything . i mean , this is their life now . chloe : yeah , but eventually , he 's gon na have to get out of the house and go into the world . i mean , he 's gon na call that baby christian , and it 's gon na all be out there . chelsea : right . right . and then everyone will know about this mix - up . chloe : well , calling it a mix - up makes it sound like i went into the closet and i grabbed your coat instead of mine . chelsea : you 're right . `` mix - up `` is the wrong word . but i do n't think that people automatically just know that sharon 's been lying for so long . i think that this will stay buried for a while . which , to everyone involved , will be a relief . hilary : oh , look ! your visitor 's gone ! hmm ? mariah : i let kevin know that my job was my priority . being a dedicated employee is my one true joy in life . hilary : i 'm gon na ignore your tone because it seemed like whatever he came to say was important . [ cell phone rings ] hilary : oh ! hello ? hilary hamilton . yes , we take story tips . really ? okay . go on . go on . yes , yes . i -- i got that . `` dr. anderson . `` okay . hello ? hello ? [ scoffs ] god . they hung up . [ sighs ] i hope they call back . they said that there was a good story there . something about a baby and a dr . anderson . mariah : what ? hilary : why ? do you know dr . anderson ? mariah : no . no , um ... maybe a doctor had a baby . should alert the media . they did . they called you . i have to go . i have to run an errand for a producer , and i think i need to get medicine for food poisoning . [ next_on ] hilary : i 'm here to get your story out there . paul : i 'm sure your son 's gon na want him . dylan : he 's not my son . nikki : how dare you ! sharon : get out of my house .	nick and chelsea bring christian home for good . chelsea keeps quiet about him being adam 's son . dylan goes into sully 's room and begins to pack up all of his things , but sharon tries to stop him . dylan tells her to go back downstairs if she is n't going to help . faith yells for sharon . at gc buzz , hilary gets the lead on a new story involving newman enterprises . devon walks up and asks what she is doing . hilary tells him about the story , but devon puts a lid on it and wo n't allow to let it be published . sharon and dylan begin to explain things to faith about sully not really being theirs but nick 's and sage 's . nick marvels at christian and the fact that he is really alive . hilary tries to get devon to change his mind about the story but he refuses . faith gets so upset over the fact that sully is really christian that she runs out to go and see nick . dylan also leaves sharon alone . kevin and chloe have a talk about sharon and what mariah has been hiding from him . kevin begs chloe to open up to him and let him know the truth about what is going on . chloe tells him all about sharon and what she has been hiding . kevin hurries out to talk to mariah . dylan goes to the batting range to hit some balls . kevin visits mariah at gc buzz to confront her about what 's going on . hilary watches them but can not hear what they are saying . faith asks nick if he hates sharon for what she did , but he says that he can not ever hate sharon .
lily : [ sighs ] so , this is how my marriage ends . cane over there , me over here , and the judge in between . michael : lily , you fought the good fight . you stood by cane much longer than most women would have in your position . lily : well , i loved him . michael : which is how i know that this is so difficult for you . lily : yeah , this is not what i wanted . but i know that cane wo n't give up hope until it 's official . last night was proof of that . [ sighs ] do n't ask . i just know that my family 's in limbo , and it 's not healthy . for any of us . i just -- i want to get this over with . michael : counselor , where is your client ? lily : yeah , that 's what i would like to know . paul : is that for me ? cane : paul . paul . paul . come on , man . what is taking so long ? i have somewhere i have to be , all right ? billy got out first thing . please . paul : that 's because somebody paid his bail . cane : well , i called esther ages ago . paul : maybe you should have called your wife . cane : oh , no . god , no . she 's the last person i want knowing about this . paul : sorry , cane . it 's out of my hands , really . cane : all right , well , just let me call my attorney , okay ? right now . i guarantee you , he 's probably wondering where i am even as i speak . paul : you know you already had your call . i ca n't do that . i 'm not gon na give you any special treatment , right ? cane : [ sighs ] paul : i have to treat you the same way as i do every other detainee . there you go . cane : all right , listen , i screwed up my marriage . do n't make me screw up my divorce . please ! [ sighs ] what ? you judging me ? please do n't judge me , okay ? i did what any married man would do trying to save his marriage , and i was just trying to let my wife know how much i loved her , okay , and it went sideways . you know , there was a time where , if i was caught up in a tough spot like this , there was a lot of people i could depend on , but ... not anymore . juliet : actually , there 's still one person who has your back . and eventually , someday , there will be two . paul : how could you let that happen ? ! okay [ stammering ] i do n't want to hear your excuses ! your slip - up cost us the best lead we have in the sex- trafficking case . and the girl could be in danger ! [ door rattles forcefully ] tessa : i - i still ca n't believe it . noah : yeah , i know . seeing the place burned down like that ... tessa : you and nick worked so hard . but you 'll get through this . noah : yeah ... tessa : is he still meeting us here ? noah : i sent him a text and voicemail . w - we have n't really talked since the fire . tessa : maybe he does n't want to talk about it . noah : maybe he just does n't want to tell me what 's going on in his mind . [ nick and noah sigh ] nick : hell of a thing , huh ? noah : yeah . tessa : hi . nick : hi , tessa . i 'm surprised you , uh , went by there , you know ? i did n't think you 'd want to see the place like that . noah : well , i could only put it off for so long . nick : yeah , we should probably have a conversation about that . noah : yeah . yeah , like , about rebuilding . when do we start ? nick : [ sighs ] honestly ? never . jordan : [ knocks ] chief williams ? paul : yeah ? jordan : jordan wilde . what is lily ashby 's almost - ex doing behind bars ? paul : can i help you with something ? jordan : i need to report a burglary . paul : okay . the desk sergeant can help you with that . jordan : look , sir , i know that you 're busy , but please just hear me out for one minute . and if you feel like i 'm wasting your time , i 'll head to that desk sergeant . paul : okay . you got your minute . jordan : thank you . um ... okay . here 's the thing . i 'm staying at the gcac . someone got into my room , trashed the place , could have helped themselves to some very expensive equipment , and who knows what else . it took me over an hour just to find my keys in the mess . paul : you know what , the club has their own security . jordan : they claim that their surveillance cameras did n't capture anything . i 'm wondering if it was an inside job . hilary : we 're doing a live show . i need you in the studio pronto . mariah : i 'm just grabbing coffee . hilary : which we have here . move it . mariah : well , the queen has summoned me . i got to go . sorry . sharon : oh , okay . well , have a nice day . mariah : yeah , not likely . thank you . [ rustling ] additional sponsorship lily : you guys did n't have to come here . devon : oh , of course we did . neil : oh , yes , we did . we 're not gon na let you go through this alone . devon : you 're stuck with us . and afterwards , we 'll go get lunch . maybe the liquid kind . lily : [ laughs ] well , thank you for being here . neil : hey , sweetheart , what you 're going through , it 's really hard , and there 's no way around it . this is one of many chapters in your life . the next one is just about to begin . if you 're ready . lily : i am ready . i thought cane was , too , but ... i had no idea what i was gon na say to him face - to - face , but it looks like he found a way around that . for all we know , this could be his last - ditch effort to stall the divorce . cane : thank you . hey , listen , thank you again for coming down here , okay ? i really appreciate it . juliet : esther filled me in . cane : what , she knew and she did n't come herself ? juliet : she wanted you to sit and stew for a while . learn from you mistakes . according to her , that 's what mrs . c. would want . cane : well , i learned a lot . last night was a disaster . [ sighs ] juliet : here . you 'll need this for court . cane : oh . thanks . listen , uh , i owe you . let 's just hope the judge does n't ask me why i 'm late . juliet : do you think lily will tell him ? cane : uh , i do n't know . i do n't think she knows about last night . let 's hope it stays that way . juliet : it 's a painful day after -- after a rough night . so , i 'm -- i 'm really sorry that you 're going through any of this . cane : yeah , yeah . you and me both . um , listen , uh , i got to get out of here , okay ? um , thanks . sharon : wow . [ sighs ] you gave me quite the scare . crystal : sorry . but i needed to see you . and i had to get in before anyone noticed me . sharon : crystal , it 's not safe for you to be out of police protection . i 've got to call paul . crystal : no ! no , please . i ca n't go back there . i think they found me . i could swear that i saw alice out the window , across the street . sharon : crystal , alice left town terrified for her own life . i do n't think she 's working for those people anymore . crystal : you do n't know them . they could 've gotten to her and pulled her back in . and it 's not just alice . i saw the same car parked out front of the house a couple of times . sharon : it could 've been a neighbor . crystal : or it could 've been the boss . or leon , or god knows who else , but i just ca n't sit there waiting for them ... to do whatever they 're gon na do next . i ... i 'm a threat that they 'll want to be rid of . ugh . you probably think that i 'm paranoid . [ sighs ] sharon : no . i think that you 're scared . as anyone would be after what you 've been through . i do n't know why you did n't tell the police what you thought you saw . they 're the ones that can protect you . crystal : or not . sharon : what does that mean ? crystal : i do n't trust anyone but you or tessa . noah : i get that this is a lot to process . once we get the insurance money , there 's gon na be plenty to get started again . we can make it just the way we want to -- you know , with a decent sprinkler system at the top of our priority list . nick : [ sighs ] look , i appreciate your energy and your optimism , but ... i just ca n't do it . noah : why ? nick : because i 'm done with that place . tessa : i 'm so sorry , noah , but i - i have to go . noah : okay . tessa : okay . um ... noah : yeah . i 'll talk to you later ? tessa : i 'll leave you guys to it . nick : sure . noah : okay . tessa : bye . nick : bye . tessa : bye . noah : this is just gon na take a little bit of time . i mean , you -- look , i can oversee the construction . that way you can focus on the new locations . that -- that makes it easier . nick : it doesn't . noah : dad , the original location is gon na be our flagship , okay , but better than ever , all right ? nick : look , you 're not hearing me , okay ? when i say i 'm done with that place , it means the underground in all its forms , okay ? that means this one and the other locations . noah : dad , you ca n't do this , okay ? you ca n't do this to me . michael : have you been in touch with you client ? i 'm sure i 'll hear from him soon . michael : in other words , you have no idea when or even if he 'll be here ? neil : michael , anything ? michael : sorry . nothing . no word , and possibly no show . lily : if he does n't show up , the hearing will be delayed , and then we 'll continue to be in limbo . i ca n't keep jerking the kids around and tell them , `` oh , well . dad did n't show up . `` it 's not fair to them or me to drag this out . michael : that 's not gon na happen . as long as cane 's attorney is here , we can proceed . in fact , without him here , it 'll go all the more quickly . cane : all right . i 'm here . i 'm -- i 'm sorry i 'm late . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . okay ? all right , listen . i - i did n't mean to worry you , okay ? devon : it 's not about worrying anyone . it 's about having enough respect for my sister to be on time . neil : cane , where you been ? cane : something came up . okay ? devon : that 's it ? that 's all you got ? lily : okay , can we stop , please ? it does n't matter where cane was or where he 's going after this . let 's just proceed as planned . tessa : if someone was outside the safe house -- are you sure you were n't followed ? crystal : i was careful . sharon : i 'm the only one who knows she 's here . and i 'm keeping the place closed for now . tessa : that does n't mean that zack ca n't figure out a way to track her down . i mean , he could have someone on the payroll that we have no idea about . crystal : who 's zack ? sharon : he 's the one we think is running the sex ring . using a legitimate dating app as a front for a prostitution ring . the one that you were forced into . tessa : show her the picture . crystal : that 's him . that 's the boss . noah : you 're still in shock over what happened , okay ? now is not the time to be making decisions like no more underground or no more chains . so [ scoffs ] you want to hold off on rebuilding , that 's fine . we 'll hold off . but the other locations are in perfect condition . there 's no reason to bail on them . nick : look , son , i 'm sorry . i just -- i ca n't do it . my heart 's not in it anymore . noah : because of the fire ? that -- that does n't mean we walk away -- nick : this is the second time that that place has gone to hell . it 's the second time that people 's lives were at risk . i do n't need the universe to keep hitting me over the head , all right ? that building , this business model , it 's not working . noah : it 's not the universe . it 's -- it 's fire . that 's it . that 's all . it 's a setback . it happens in business . nick : okay . you want to look at it from a pure business point of view , let 's do that . the return on the investment will be negligible for a very , very long time . every day that the underground is closed , we are losing money . it 'll take forever to catch up . noah : since when was this ever about just making money ? nick : you 're right . it never was . you know , i always wanted my own spot , you know , my own nightclub . i did n't have to wear a suit , and i did n't have to sit in any boring board meetings . it was awesome . but it 's not fun anymore . i do n't find it exciting or liberating anymore , and i 'm ready to move on . noah : [ scoffs ] fine . so we do n't rebuild . but that does n't mean we abandon the other locations . nick : it 's not gon na work . noah : is this because you do n't have your trust fund ? you know , because [ scoffs ] that was n't the fire , dad . that was your choice . nick : you 're right , that was my choice to give away my money to charity , and i 'm glad i did it . because my life is not about being victor newman 's son . and he is not backing off . do you know that he bought our liquor distributor ? he bought it . and he 's gon na raise the prices so high just to let us know that he is still in control . noah : so we get our vodka from somewhere else . these are just logistics . who cares ? nick : he is never gon na let me run that place in peace . i mean , you have to understand , that is why we hit so many dead ends in all those other cities . it was dad putting up road blocks . noah : so then we find a way around him . i mean , come on ! this is -- nick : look , i 'm not gon na spend the rest of my life reacting to my father , dodging bullets , all right ? you have had your run - ins with him . you know what it 's like . but it is different with me , okay ? you being even one generation apart is a huge difference . look , when i broke free , my dad saw that as a betrayal . in his mind , i just ... i betrayed him , and he 's never gon na let me forget it or forgive me . he 's never gon na let me off the hook . the only thing i can do is look forward . i 'm not looking back . that is why i gave away the money , is to be my own man , to take control of my life . because it 's mine . i hope you understand that . mariah : i 'm here . i 'm dressed . so can you tell me why we 're doing a live show instead of using the one that we have in the can ? hilary : because this is too juicy . too time - sensitive . it is about dating someone with a secret life . mariah : so , like every reality show on television . why is it time - sensitive ? hilary : because when someone finds out that they 're being played for a fool and lied to by the person that they 're dating , it takes some urgency , do n't you think ? mariah : well , i do n't know . some people keep secrets for good reasons . you know , they do n't want to cause any pain . which is a novel concept to someone like you , who hands out misery like halloween candy . but some people are n't soulless monsters . they prefer to leave the people they care about in peace and keep their mouth shut . hilary : oh , touched a nerve , have we ? are you lying to devon , or is devon lying to you ? mariah : no , i never said -- hilary : oh , please . that was rhetorical . i do n't actually care . but i will take you getting all fired up as a sign that i am on the right track . today 's show will touch a big , raw , pulsing nerve as i shine a light on some ugly lies . tessa : zack was always a creep . even when i knew him back in chicago . he 's just making more money than he did before . [ sighs ] i mean , i even ... talked to him about you recently . crystal : you did ? tessa : yeah . when i could n't track you down . he acted like he did n't know a damn thing . crystal : how did you know him ? did he ever , um ... ? tessa : he tried . but just more low - key . some massage - parlor stuff . i mean , he 's slicker now , with the clothes and the car and the app , just pretending he 's legit . sharon : is zack the one who recruited you ? crystal : mnh - mnh . i hardly ever saw him . and it was n't until later . i did n't even know his name was zack . in the beginning , it was all alice . `` you remind me of myself at your age . i 'll look out for you . `` [ sighs ] `` we all need a friend sometimes . `` that sort of thing . like she was doing us a favor . by the time i realized what was actually happening , it was too late for me to get out . tessa : are you sure that maybe zack did n't send alice out to get you ? i mean , after i took off on him , maybe he just wanted a replacement . sharon : tessa , if you 're thinking that this is your fault -- tessa : two sisters ? do you think that 's a coincidence ? crystal : who knows why alice picked me ? it was probably because i was stupid enough to listen . tessa : hey , you 're not stupid . do n't say that . sharon : i think we need to call the police and let them know that crystal can i.d . zack . crystal : no , we can't . you do n't know what it 's like . they have people everywhere . oh , god . like i said , the only two people i trust are in this room . sharon : i understand , but do you really think the police ca n't help ? crystal : once somebody knows where i am , the news is out . i know zack is looking for me . i can feel it . that 's why i had to leave the safe house . if i keep moving , he ca n't catch me . tessa : sh - she 's right . we ca n't risk it . not after natalia . crystal : what about natalia ? where -- where is she ? sharon : um ... i 'm sorry , crystal , but natalia 's dead . she was murdered . crystal : what ? ! all she wanted was a better life . i told you . he wo n't stop until he finds me and he shuts me up . look , no one can know that i 'm here . please . [ knock on patio door ] sharon : oh . suddenly people do n't understand what a `` closed `` sign means . i - i 'll deal with it . tessa : okay . it 's gon na be okay . [ knocking continues ] sharon : oh , paul . hi . um , sorry about that . paul : that 's okay . hey . uh ... you 're usually open by now . is there a problem ? sharon : uh , yeah , it 's the pipes . same thing that happened when dylan owned the place . you know how it goes . paul : well , we have to do this privately , anyway . uh , i have to talk to you about what 's going on with crystal . noah : so is this what you really want ? to be done with our business , with our partnership ? nick : [ sighs ] it 's not just for me , bud , all right ? it 's for you , too . noah : [ scoffs ] i 'm not the one that wants out . nick : well , i 'm the one with the target on my back . your grandfather still wants you to succeed . so if you would like to go ahead with this expansion and the rebuild , then go for it . noah : doing this alone was never part of the plan . nick : look , this was always ... this was always you , man . you were the brains and the heart of this operation . i was just the wallet . [ noah scoffs ] and you have your own money , noah . and when this insurance money comes in , you can have every penny of that , too . it 's yours . take it . so if you want to go ahead with this expansion , then you keep your dream alive . charlie : mom ? dad ? lily : charlie ! what are you doing here ? you 're supposed to be in school . charlie : look , you guys do n't have to do this . you do n't have to be here right now . try one more time . lily : listen , i know that you are upset , and it kills me to see you that way , but we talked about this . it 's time . cane : all right , just let him finish . say what you were gon na say , bud . charlie : look , you screwed up , and i thought i was never gon na forgive you . that night at the fire ... look , if things had been different , i would n't be here right now . and the point is , the only thing that mattered that night were the four of us . i 'm just asking why ca n't that be the only thing that matters today , too ? cane : charlie , it still does matter , okay ? sweetheart , you and these kids , you are my world , and we have survived worse than this . and i came to the house last night to tell you , but i -- i screwed it up . lily : cane , we agreed . for you to do this right now , in front of charlie , you ca n't do that ! cane : i know we did . i know , i know , i know . but you are a fighter . and you beat cancer . and the doctor said you could n't have a baby , but you did . you made it happen . and you 've protected our family every day ever since . i know why . i 'm just asking you -- i 'm begging you , just -- just fight for us one last time . that 's all i 'm asking you to do . neil : okay , look , cane . this lady here , she 's done the fighting . she 's earned the right to say `` no more , `` you hear me ? cane : and you are right , okay ? so , sweetheart , i will do the fighting for us . i 'll do it . all you have to do is say yes . and , sweetheart , that 's what i will do . i will fight for us . just say yes . devon : cane , have you not done enough , man ? i mean , really , we 're in this room right now because of all the stuff you 've pulled . cane : i know . devon : you do n't have to guilt - trip my sister . if you really want to do something good , let her live her life . charlie : this is n't just about them . this is about all of us . neil : charlie , your mother deserves peace , and if this is how she finds it , then we need to respect that . cane : it 's okay . lily : michael ... uh , maybe we should postpone and -- `` the young and the restless `` will continue . hilary : oh , my bees . now , do i have a question for you today . what would you do if you were dating a guy who seemed to be perfect -- he was thoughtful , sexy , talented -- but it turns out that he was hiding a secret ? a secret so deep that he locked you out of his life and kept you in the dark ? mariah : i , for one , have no clue , because my boyfriend -- maybe you know him -- he is all of those good things , but especially honest . hilary : yes , but not all men are devon hamilton . and only one of us can say that from experience . now , i 'm sure all of you remember jordan wilde -- or at least his abs . he was the fashion photographer hot enough to step out in front of the camera . now , how jealous would you be if you found out that jordan and i were dating for months ? yes , that 's right . mariah : i 'm sensing past tense . hilary : past and sometimes very tense . we are no longer seeing each other , which is a big relief , because jordan was keeping a secret . a deep , dark one . jordan wilde of new york is also marcus jones of illinois , and jason hightower of california . now , i need to ask myself , is jordan wilde even his real name ? or is he someone else entirely ? lily : did you really invite juliet to our divorce hearing ? cane : no , i did n't invite her here . lily : well , here she is . cane : not 'cause i want her to be here . lily : no . o - of course she thinks it 's okay to be here . of course . she 's living in jill 's house with you , she 's carrying your child , gon na be a part of your life for the next 50-odd years because you slept with her and you lied about it and now here we are . is this judge ever gon na get this thing started ? michael : you said something about postponing ? lily : no , i 'm over it . let 's do this . charlie : mom , please ! lily : charlie , i am sorry . this is how things have to be . cane : all right , my suit , you bailed me out , i appreciate it , but you do n't have to turn up here . why are you here ? juliet : i wanted to talk to lily . michael : oooh , um ... juliet : apologize . ask her to give you another chance . lily : you are amazing . inserting yourself into our personal business . do you think that after what you did to my marriage that you have the right to ask me for anything , ever ? are you that clueless , or are you just selfish ? why are you really here ? did you want to get a ringside seat , make sure everything goes as planned ? put the final nail in the coffin ? you know what , i do n't care why you do what you do anymore , because after today , you 're cane 's problem , and i plan to forget that you exist . cane : juliet , you need to leave , please . juliet : i never meant to cause any trouble . cane : what did you think was gon na happen , okay ? i 'm making progress with lily , and you ruined that like you ruined my marriage . juliet : this took two of us . even if you want to pretend that it didn't . and i know that you are upset , but that does not give you the right to yell at me , especially when i was the only one who was willing to bail you out of jail . lily : you did what ? juliet : i never meant for any of this . i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . juliet : [ sniffles ] i know . your mom hates me , and your dad wants me gone . you do n't have to repeat the message . charlie : it 's not your fault . juliet : what ? charlie : the divorce . it was never just about you . look , cheating 's bad enough . but my dad lied and made it worse . he knows he screwed up . but it 's easier to take it out on you than to just own it . he was out of line . it 's not just because , you know , you 're ... juliet : you 're a good kid . i hope this ba -- ... baby -- aah ! charlie : are you okay ? juliet : [ exhales sharply ] yeah , i 'm fine . [ breathing deeply ] charlie : are you sure ? i mean , you look kind of a funny color . can i call someone ? juliet : uh , no . it 's -- it 's a cramp . it 's just a part of the package . ooh ... it 'll pass in a moment . and then i will be out of everyone 's way . aah ! phew ! cane -- cane : just -- sweetheart , listen . it 's not as bad as it sounded . lily : really ? cane : listen , i came to the house last night , and -- and i was drunk , and the cops hauled me off because i was outside and i was begging you to take me back . lily : yeah , i know . i was home . cane : and you did n't come to the door ? lily : no , i didn't . but i heard you . and obviously our neighbors did , too , because somebody called the police . i see these people every morning . our kids hang out with theirs . cane : i love you so much i ca n't think straight . and charlie was right -- it does n't have to be this way . cane , please . cane : [ sighs ] since all parties are present , i 'm calling this hearing to order . sharon : so , what are you saying ? where did she go ? did someone grab her or did she run away ? paul : well , all indications are that crystal left the safe house on her own . i mean , this young girl trusted us up to a point , and clearly we let her down , and now she 's out on her own again . sharon : oh , i hate to think of crystal scared and on the run . paul : i suspect she 's gon na come to your or tessa soon . so if you hear from her , you need to contact me immediately . so , sharon , one way or another , we 're gon na bring this trafficking ring down . but in order to do that , we need to work together on this . i can count on you , right ? sharon : of course . paul : good . sharon : um ... i 'll let tessa know right away . paul : okay . sharon : and , paul , we 're so grateful . i hope you know that . paul : oh , yeah . um ... one more thing you should know . i never got a chance to ask crystal if she could i.d . zack . hopefully she 's gon na be back in police protection very soon , and we can find out if he is involved . sharon : if zack is the one who 's behind this ... paul : then he is as dangerous as you and scott think he is . take care . noah : taking over the underground on my own ? nick : making it exactly what you want . your ideas . your vision . no compromise . noah : yeah , i got a trust fund , sure . what i do n't have is the experience . not like you . nick : the best way to get experience is to jump right in . your mom and i learned that years ago with the coffeehouse . noah : you really think i can do this ? nick : you can do anything you want . set your own pace . do what works for you . and no one says you ca n't take on another partner , you know . noah : i had one . my dad . meant a lot to me . nick : [ sighs ] that was definitely the best part for me , too . look , you know , we tried . now we 're gon na go do something else . you have way more sense than i did at your age . you know , you have the -- you have the energy and the time and the focus to make this business or anything else you decide to do whatever you want . noah : i already had what i wanted . anything else just feels like a step backward . nick : do n't look at it like that , you know ? yeah , we 're on different paths , but we 're moving forward . it 's a leap of faith . i 'm ready for that . are you ? hilary : with the internet and shows like mine , it is almost impossible to keep a secret these days . that 's why i 'm sure that many of you were as stunned as i was when i first came across this . mariah : i have to admit , i know a thing or two about keeping secrets , and even i 'm shocked by this . hilary : now , this is where you , my lovely and loyal buzzy viewers come in . if you know anything about this man -- jordan , marcus , jason , or whatever he calls himself -- drop us a line . these i.d.s are gon na be posted on our website later today . take a look . forward the link to your family and friends . this is crowdsourcing at its best . we need to look out for each other . as we wrap up this very special edition , i leave you with this -- if there is one thing i know about my bees , sometimes we 're all about the honey ... but sometimes we 're all about the sting . paul : oh , mr . wilde . an officer 's going to be getting in touch with you regarding the details of your burglary . jordan : oh , not necessary , chief . um ... it was a misunderstanding . turns out someone that i know borrowed my equipment without asking . so no harm , no foul . sorry for wasting your time . tessa : thank you , sharon . i know paul is like family to you . sharon : but so are you now . both of you . crystal , i know , when you 're scared , you run . even when you 're with people who do n't want to hurt you . i ca n't let that happen again , so i need for you to trust me . if you do n't want the police to know where you are , i wo n't be the one who tells them . i 'm gon na do everything i can to help you . but i know we 're all wondering the same thing . [ sighs ] when will this nightmare really be over , and when will you be truly safe ? noah : maybe we can just talk about this later , you know . nick : well , you never told me , you know -- are you gon na make a go at it or what ? noah : [ scoffs ] to be honest , i really do n't know what i 'm gon na do right now . nick : i did throw a lot at you at once . so take some time , do what 's best for you . but just know , whatever you think that is , you have my support . always . noah : yeah , you say that . nick : i mean it , son . noah : yeah . you know [ scoffs ] i got to tell you , it feels like you 're just pushing me away like you have the rest of the newman family . nick : well , it may feel like that right now , but i promise you , that is not what i want . and i hope in time you realize that . charlie : let me get someone . juliet : no , please . this happens . you are sweet to worry , but it will be fine . i will leave just as soon as i -- aah ! charlie : juliet ! juliet ! juliet ? hey ! j - juliet ... any other issues before we finalize the matter ? michael : no , your honor . i think that 's everything . charlie : i need help . it 's juliet . it 's -- cane : charlie , is that blood ? [ next_on ] dina : now that you 've lost victor , any rich young man would be happy to have a free lap dance . cane : what happened ? lily : they rushed her into surgery . she 's losing too much blood . either we get this baby out now or we lose them both .	noah is hurt that nick does n't want to ebuild the underground or move ahead with the club expansion but nick tells noah that he can do the club expansion asnd rebuilding on his own since he has his own money , noah thinks nick is pushing him away just like he did with the rest of the newman family . hilary does a live episode of the hilary hour to espose two of jordan 's identities from hiis con man days and ask her audience to help her find out about jordan 's past . paul finds out crystal ran away from the safe house but is unaware that sharon has agred to hide her since crystal is afraid that the sex ring leader will find her and kill her . sharon shows crystal a picture of zack whom she identifies as the leader of the sex ring . lily al , most postpones the divorce hearing when charlie shows up to ask her to give cane another chance . but changes her mind when juliet shows up top apologize for all the pain she has caused and ask her to give cane another chance . juliet starts to cramp and bleed and charlie rushes into the courtroom to ask for help before the judge can finalize cane and lily 's divorce .
[ previously_on ] lola : you have a shot , but i 'm still gon na make you work for it . mariah : we have come a long way since last halloween . tessa : i did n't make it easy . mariah : but you made it worth it . sharon : rey and i have made very firm boundaries . we are colleagues who are also friends . mariah : i 'm just asking -- if he was n't married , would you and he ... ? sharon : no . no ! [ laughs ] victoria : i thought by now we would have heard something from whomever moved j.t . 's body from the park . do you think that j.t . could still be alive ? rey : i 'm taking over this site . arturo : that 's not possible . there 's a busted water pipe there . this is official city business . rey : so is this . mariah : i 'm mariah copeland reporting from chancellor park . what you 're witnessing behind me is no ordinary day at the park , though . as you can see , law enforcement is on the scene and they 're cordoned off a small area of the park . here is what we know so far . local law enforcement has brought in a criminal forensics team , and they seem to be searching the area with a fine- tooth comb . what they 've found or what they 're looking for is anyone 's guess . i 'll pass along the details of this investigation as they become available . i 'm mariah copeland for gc buzz . phyllis : [ sighs ] victoria : hey . nikki : hey . victoria : have they found anything ? nikki : no , not that i can tell . the police called me this morning to tell me that they would be digging around out here . they would n't say why -- not to me , not to mariah . victoria : i 've been in contact with phyllis and sharon . they know why . nikki : what ? ! why did n't you say anything ? victoria : mom , it was late . there was nothing we could do except worry . nikki : victoria , what do you know ? victoria : please , mom . do n't let them see you lose your cool . there are cops everywhere . while the repair crew was in there fixing the pipes , they found j.t . 's watch . and who knows what else ? kyle : it 's a little early for our date , is n't it ? besides , was n't the plan to meet at the coffeehouse ? lola : we 're still on . i just thought you might enjoy a little taste of la vida lola . kyle : oh ! you brought me lunch ? lola : i brought everyone a little bit of lunch today . kyle : you made all that ? lola : menus and free samples for my new delivery service . place an order and get fast , free delivery right to your office door . kyle : this is incredible . lola : yeah . this is how i make my dreams come true . kyle : when did you come up with all of this ? lola : a girl 's got to have some secrets . kyle : lunch delivery is definitely going to be a hit around here . lola : i hope so . now , if you 'll excuse me , i 've got some deliveries and some taste buds to excite . phyllis : oh , boy . here we go . `` ... still no official word about the police presence in chancellor park ... `` ... active crime scene ... `` `` police remain silent on investigation . `` [ cellphone chimes ] sharon : hello , i 'm just returning your call that i received -- um , i 'm gon na have to call you back . victoria : apparently arturo found a watch while he and his crew were fixing the pipe that was buried underneath the sculpture , and somehow it ended up in rey 's hands . nikki : i do n't understand . why do they think the watch belonged to j.t . ? victoria : because there was an inscription on the back -- `` love , mac . `` so rey did some detective work . he tracked down mackenzie , and he brought her in for questioning . nikki : oh , my god . what do we do ? victoria : the only thing we can do . we just have to act like it 's another day . business as usual , right ? nikki : yeah , uh , i suppose . victoria : mom , you have to hold it together . we ca n't fall apart . there 's nothing that we can do here . nikki : no , there is . i have a responsibility to this park . i 'm going to stay and see what i can find out . victoria : all right . just let me know if you hear any more news or if anything at all . nikki : you 'll be my first call . mariah : uh , nikki ! nikki , do you have a second ? nikki : oh , uh , now probably is n't the best time . mariah : it 'll be really quick , i promise . most of you know the woman beside me as genoa city 's own nikki newman , but what most of you do n't know is mrs . newman is the owner of chancellor park , which , until yesterday , was an oasis , a place for calm and quiet reflection . nikki , do you have any statements on today 's events ? nikki : i 'm afraid i 'm as much in the dark as you are , mariah . i wish i could help you . mariah : thank you for your time . nikki : certainly . mariah : oh ! detective rosales ! detective rosales , um , can you make a statement on the police presence in the park today ? additional sponsorship rey : i have nothing to say at this time . mariah : you 'd be doing a public service by setting the record straight . please , just a couple words . rey : sure . no comment . mariah : i 'm just trying to do my job . rey : me , too . when i know more , you 'll know more , okay ? mariah : okay . okay , let 's go . [ car door shuts ] [ car engine starts ] nikki : [ gasps ] um ... rey : nikki . i 'm glad i caught you . nikki : is everything all right ? rey : i need a word . phyllis : you are n't ted . kyle : so i 've heard . phyllis : why are n't you working on the project i gave you yesterday ? kyle : i am . i 'm waiting on a call from the west coast , and i need their numbers before i can complete the spreadsheet . no one 's in their offices for the next two hours . phyllis : i expected you to be further along . kyle : so did i . phyllis : look , if there 's a reason you ca n't get this job done , or if it 's too much for you to handle ... kyle : i thought you 'd rather have it done thoroughly into a high standard as opposed to fast . phyllis : i 'm sure there 's a way to accomplish all three at once . so get on it . lola : well , well , i 'm guessing you 're here to tell me how amazing my samples were . kyle : i was just getting some last - minute guidance from my boss . lola : ah , yes . congratulations ! i heard about the big news . phyllis : thank you , lola . lola : i know you 're very busy , but i wanted to hand this to you personal , courtesy of la vida lola . try our new delivery service . fast , free , and fantastic . phyllis : thank you very much . lola : one bite , and you 'll be transported . phyllis : well , i need that . thank you . i trust you 'll get your work done . [ cellphone chimes ] [ door opens ] phyllis : do n't you have a job to do ? nikki : i do n't see how anything i have to say could assist in a police investigation . rey : you are the park 's owner . nikki : well , yes , but -- rey : you 're privy to certain information that 's going to help me put a few of the missing pieces together . nikki : such as ? rey : who does the park 's landscaping , upkeep ? who created the sculpture ? nikki : i really wish i could help you , but i 'm really not involved in the day- to - day details . rey : well , maybe somebody in your office . nikki : you know , if you could tell me what you 're looking for and why , i 'm sure that i could narrow things down for you . rey : i ca n't say anything until i have all the facts . so you 'll get that information for me ? nikki : as soon as i head to the office . rey : name of the companies , their employees , dates of services -- everything . nikki : i 'll put my best people on it . rey : thank you , nikki . i look forward to hearing from you . [ cellphone rings ] sharon : nikki , where are you , and what is going on ? nikki : rey wants to know everything about the park , like who tends to the garden , who maintains the sculpture . do you know that they have put a tent -- sharon : victoria told you about the watch . nikki : [ sighs ] yes . i find it hard to believe that this whole place is crawling with police over a little watch . sharon : it 's evidence of a man who 's presumed missing . of course there 's going to be an investigation , but with any luck ... nikki : if we had had any luck , we would have been the ones to find that watch when we dug up that empty grave . sharon : look at the big picture . there 's no reason to believe that they have any evidence that we had anything to do with j.t . going missing . and without a body , there is no murder . nikki : until one shows up ! sharon : do you think that j.t . is really alive , and he 's out there planting this incriminating evidence against us ? nikki : [ sighs ] i do n't know . we do n't have time to speculate on that . you 're the one who works at the station . you 're friends with the lead investigator . we need answers , and you are the one in the best position to get them . phyllis : double skim latte . please . tessa : uh , is that with or without cyanide ? well , i 'm just assuming you have a death wish coming in here , where there 's about a 90 % chance you 're gon na run into sharon . phyllis : she 's not here now . tessa : she will be soon . phyllis : how much for the coffee without an attitude ? tessa : so i 'm assuming you 're taking it to go ? phyllis : i 'm gon na be taking it right over there . thank you . nick : hey . how 's it going ? phyllis : [ sighs ] little miss millennial is getting a little too big for her britches without sharon to keep her on track . how about you ? nick : i 've just been following the news at chancellor park . you know anything about that ? phyllis : mm , small talk . you a little nervous to be seen with me since we spent last night together ? nick : let 's sit down . phyllis : it 's not like we planned for that to happen . again . nick : right . phyllis : even if we did , you know , i would have chosen another place besides your office . nick : could have gone to a nice hotel room . phyllis : yeah , where we would n't have gotten busted like a couple of teenagers . nick : and if we had done that , then maybe jack would n't have found your jabot i d that you left on the couch . phyllis : jack is n't the only one who knows . nick : who else ? phyllis : billy . summer . nick : [ sighs ] so it 's out there . phyllis : yeah . it 's scandalous . nick : yeah , but why ? why is it scandalous ? we 're both consenting adults . we can do whatever we want . with whoever we want . phyllis : it 's good . it 's therapeutic . it 's aerobic . all - together fun . nick : definitely fun . uh , you know , if you ever want to grab dinner , you know , maybe we do something a little more upscale than the heartburn - y cheeseburgers and chili fries . you know ? if you do , then just hit me up . phyllis : nick newman , are you asking me out on a date ? kyle : hey , tessa . tessa : hey yourself ! what brings you by ? kyle : looking for lola . have you seen her ? tessa : uh , not yet . kyle : huh . we 're supposed to meet up here before we go out . tessa : oh . kyle : ah ! lola : i hope you were n't waiting too long . i had to go back home and change . hi , tessa . tessa : hi ! you look great . does n't she , kyle ? kyle : um ... beautiful . yeah . hi . lola : thanks . kyle : we have a while before the movie starts . can i get you anything ? lola : something warm . tessa : say no more . kyle : everybody at jabot is raving about your samples . lola : yeah ? kyle : yeah , they could n't get enough . lola : i got so many thumbs up on my website . i could n't believe it . kyle : you have a website ? lola : yeah , it needs some tweaks here and there , but it is the biggest thing that i 've done since i got my truck . kyle : instant success . lola : so , how was the rest of your day ? kyle : pretty good , thanks to you . lola : what did i do ? kyle : the way you stepped in with your free food samples and saved me from phyllis . pretty smooth . lola : well , it 's the power of good food . kyle : mm . mm - hmm . lola : is she an okay boss to work for ? kyle : eh . i think of it more as working with her . she 's new to the c.e.o . game , i 'm an abbott , so it 's only natural that she looks to me for some guidance . some expertise in marketing and the day - to - day operations of jabot . once our new stores open , she can step back , see what she needs to change . i 'm sure i 'll be a top candidate for the c.o.o . position . lola : kyle , you know you do n't have to impress me , right ? kyle : i was n't trying to -- lola : i like you already . for you , for who you are . not where you work . so just be kyle . that 's enough . kyle : i have never met anyone like you . lola : no ? kyle : mnh - mnh . i 've spent most of my life with people who say one thing and do the opposite , who judge a person by who they know , how many followers they have , or how much money they make . and when they get close and they pat you on the back , they 're only doing it so they know where to stick the knife . lola : horrible . how do you survive that ? kyle : by putting up a front . never let them close . do n't let them get in . lola : well , it sounds exhausting . kyle : you have no idea . lola : so let 's try this again , okay ? be real . how was the rest of your day ? kyle : [ sighs ] not bad . had an amazing lunch , hand - delivered by the nicest woman . you should meet her . you would like her . [ chuckles ] and that big project i told you about , it is actually a big deal , but i found out that i did n't get it on my own merit . lola : you were recommended . kyle : summer . she put in a good word with my boss . lola : who also happens to be her mom . kyle : that 's right . i told you already . lola : yes . you did . kyle : i 'm sorry to bring her up again . i swear , there 's nothing more than that . lola : no , i know . that conversation that i overheard of you and summer convinced me . besides , i 'm not one of those women who need constant reassurance . kyle : where have you been all my life ? tessa : how about i get you guys something to go ? nick : actually , we 're good . thank yo -- okay , uh , about the date ... phyllis : backpedal away . nick : no , i was n't asking you on a date . i 'm just saying if you wanted to , you know , hang out , it could be fun . phyllis : we do have fun . nick : we do have fun . why do n't you come check out my new bricks ? i 'll give you the grand tour . or we could just go grab dinner somewhere . phyllis : [ gasps ] and be seen in public together ? that 'll give them something to talk about . nick : let them talk . phyllis : and you do n't mind sharon seeing us keep company ? nick : sharon 's made it very clear that we are done . phyllis : oh . so i 'm your rebound girl . sharon : hey . what are you doing here ? mariah : oh , i was , um -- i was just gon na see if you needed anyone to hang out with faith tonight , in case you 're working late on this big case . sharon : no , uh , i mean , i 've got it handled . thanks , though . mariah : anytime . sharon : you know , for a minute , i wondered if maybe you came all the way down here to see if you could get the latest scoop . mariah : what ? no ! why ca n't i just want to hang out with -- detective rosales ! hi ! what a coincidence . it 's crazy . rey : if i did n't know any better , i 'd think you were following me . mariah : well , then , thank goodness you are a better detective than that , you know , because technically i got here first , so who 's following who ? but , um , now that fate has brought us together again , i was wondering if there are any new developments , anything you want to comment on . rey : she always like this ? sharon : mm - hmm . rey : like i told you when you asked me before . when i find out something , i hope you will be front and center at the news conference . but , right now , it is too early to make statements , okay ? sharon : stay there . i 'll be right back . mariah : okay . rey : it has been like this all day -- news outlets , social media , people in the street pumping me for information about what 's going on in the park . sharon : can you blame them ? it 's big news . i -- i got to be honest . i 'm just as intrigued as everyone else is , especially after i saw you talking to mac yesterday . rey : just between the two of us ... this thing at the park could be a significant clue into j.t . 's disappearance . the csi team that 's working this is the best in the business . if there 's even the slightest piece of evidence there , they are going find it . that 's great , right ? sharon : yeah . that 's great . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . phyllis : all i 'm saying is that it 's good to be clear what this is or what this isn't . nick : how many different kinds of sex are there ? phyllis : an infinite amount . there 's sex with an ex , there 's revenge sex , tiramisu sex ... nick : ooh , tira -- what is that ? phyllis : it 's delicious , decadent , complex , and layered . makes you want to come back for seconds and thirds . nick : oh , okay . phyllis : then there 's gravitational sex . that 's when you 're in the same orbit as someone , and you have an irresistible pull , and you just have to give into it , and the earth shakes and the stars collide , and it 's powerful , and like , `` oh ! `` out of this world . nick : well , i do n't know what it was , but it was n't revenge sex . phyllis : you did n't want to get back at sharon just a little bit ? nick : no . it 's because of that look in your eye . it made me just wan na ... phyllis : tiramisu ? nick : yeah , something like that . phyllis : i did . i did get a kick out of telling billy that we slept together after what he -- nick : what ? what did billy do ? did he do something to you ? phyllis : it 's not important . what you need to know is that i will always have your back . no matter what . nick : ditto . and what a sexy back . sharon : what the -- mariah : no , please -- sharon : on what planet is it okay for you to show up to my place of business with this wrecking ball ? nick : that 's not how this happened . sharon : no , uh , spare me the details . billy already told me `` how it happened `` the other night . phyllis , nice to see you 're keeping it classy . phyllis : that 's right . i forgot , you are so much better than i am . sharon : well , at least i have morals , and when given the choice between right and wrong , i do n't choose another woman 's man . phyllis : oh , that 's right . sanctimonious sharon . you would never cross that line . that would be beyond you , but do n't forget we all have dirt under our fingernails . mariah : you know what , sharon , please do n't let her drag you down to her level , all right ? nick : i swear to you , we did not plan this . i did n't even know she was here . sharon : she is here , and you stayed . why , so that you can rub it in my face , try to make me feel jealous ? it 's not gon na work ! phyllis : okay , just slow the roll . sharon : she does n't even know what it feels like to actually be in love with somebody else . phyllis : you do n't know one thing about me . sharon : well , what i do know , i loathe . you know what , i hope you do fall in love , phyllis . i really do . head over heels , heart and soul , and then i hope someone comes and takes him away from you , and i want a front - row seat to that , your heart breaking in ways that you never even imagined ! nick : okay . no , no , no , no . all right , we 're leaving . we 're leaving . get your stuff . we 're leaving . sharon , i never -- rey : go . just go , nick . there 's -- there 's nothing left to be said . rey : hey . i was gon na step in and help , but it looked like you were doing a hell of a job all by yourself . you okay ? come with me . come on . mariah : wait . tessa : i have been trying to get those two to leave all afternoon . mariah : it 's not your fault . it would have happened eventually . oh , hey . esther : hi . tessa : hi ! esther : mariah , i caught your gc buzz report today . it was so compelling ! mariah : oh ! thank you so much . have you two met before ? esther : oh , yes . i know tessa . she always has my afternoon latte waiting . tessa : oh ! yeah . yep . i am right on it . mariah : well , i 'm glad that you liked the show . you know , we 're trying to take it in a new direction , you know , get in the field a bit more . esther : i could n't take my eyes off the screen . and then i had an idea . now , what if -- okay , i 'm just throwing this out there , okay ? but what if we filmed a few segments where you interview me , and then i can reminisce about my life an times with mrs . c. , and i can talk about chancellor park and what a phenomenal , unbelievable woman she was . because it 's really important for young people to know her contribution to genoa city . mrs. c. was bigger than life , and i want to make sure that she gets all the honor and respect that she deserves . so what do you think ? mariah : yeah . yes . uh , well , i -- i think that those are really great ideas , and i , uh -- i think i should get back to you on that and just , you know , try to figure out what direction we 're -- we 're gon na go in . esther : it 's the only direction , mariah . mariah : right . esther : oh ! let me -- tessa : oh , no , no , no . it 's on the house . esther : thank you . i 've always known that this one was destined for greatness . so i 'll talk to you , soon , right ? mariah : right . esther : yeah . ta - ta ! mariah : bye . kyle : hey , we saw nick and phyllis blow out of here . lola : and then my brother and sharon took off . kyle : what the hell happened in here ? sharon : i 'm so embarrassed . rey : oh , do n't be . sharon : i just do n't like people seeing me like that . rey : what , ticked off ? sharon : weak . rey : by not backing down , facing your problems head on ? that 's not weak . sharon : you 're just being kind . rey : no , no , i 'm being honest . you 're passionate . you know what you want . that 's -- you should never apologize for that . sharon : i should have known better than to let those two get under my skin . rey : you know , i never understood how people could walk away from a promise to love somebody forever . sharon : well , i need to walk away from that , but now i do n't know how . rey : i think you start by asking yourself -- what do you want ? sharon : well , i want to live my own life . i want to be happy . i want to do what i want when i want , and i -- i do n't want to feel guilty about it . rey : i think you 're holding on to old dreams , expectations . it 's time you let go and you make room for new things . new people . tessa : first , phyllis comes in , and i try to get her to leave , and then nick comes , and then i try to get them both out the door . i knew sharon would be coming in eventually , they knew she was gon na be here . mariah : and they stayed ? tessa : yeah , they did n't bat an eye . and i saw you coming trough the window , and i started waving my arms like crazy trying to warn you . mariah : well , then my mom and i came in , and of course she saw them snuggled up together , and she went ballistic . lola : who would n't ? too soon , you know ? mariah : and then rey came in and he shuffled everybody to their respective corners , but not before every customer in here got an eyeful of my mother 's private life . kyle : got to be good for business . come for the coffee , sta for the cat fight . lola : hey ... mariah : ha , ha , very funny . i 'm just glad rey was here . i mean , he 's been so supportive of my mom . first , the job , and now with nick . kyle : oh ! before i forget . i want to make sure you have a few of these . lola : where did you get my menus ? kyle : i copied the one you gave me at work . you do n't mind , do you ? lola : no , but -- mariah : what are these ? lola : my new delivery menu . tessa : what ? no way ! lola : yeah , i started today , handed out some samples at jabot , and they ate it up -- literally . mariah : this is amazing , lola . first , the food truck , and now delivery ? lola : and it 's only the beginning , okay ? i 'm starting out small , you know , primarily in the area , just lunch , but soon i 'll do dinners and catering for events and parties and meetings , and eventually , i 'll have my very own la vida lola restaurant , you know , featuring my cuban fusion and building on what the truck has to offer but with the elegance of a sit - down dinner . intimate setting with fun , flavorful food . mariah : you are really building your brand . lola : up to the stars . and i know it wo n't be easier and it wo n't happen overnight , but i have plans drawn out , strategies . tessa : mm - hmm . kyle : you have the talent and the dream . now you just need the financing . lola : and luck . tessa : but , lucky for you , you have friends who can pass these out and get you some new customers . mariah : that 's us . we 're the friends . tessa : mm - hmm . lola : [ chuckles ] tessa : oh ! and if you need any extra hands , i 'm your girl . lola : you 're on , but it is going to be long hours and hard work , and it could be tough on a couple . mariah : hey ! bring it on . we love tough , right ? tessa : yeah , we make beautiful music together . mariah : we do . nick : maybe if we had n't been at crimson lights . you know , it 's a little close to home . phyllis : so , what , we walk on eggshells because she decides to end it ? nick : for my kids ' sake , i just do n't want them growing up seeing me and sharon at each other 's throats . phyllis : she made it abundantly clear that she wanted you out of her life . that 's her choice . but she does not get to tell you who you can choose to let into yours . she ca n't have it both ways , nick . nick : yeah , but if this gets back to faith and christian ... phyllis : you protect yourself , you protect your kids , and you cut sharon loose . you give her what she wants . rey : people think that relationships are this abstract thing . but they 're not . they 're -- they 're as real as this plant . you both need to take care of it , tend to it . water it , give it sunlight . if one of you thinks you can just stick it in the corner and forget about it and act like it 's gon na take of itself , it 's ... it 's not gon na survive . it takes work . every day . but when it succeeds , it is beautiful . it blossoms , grows . it may change over time , but in a good way . sharon : you ca n't be the only one who cares . rey : mnh - mnh . you need a partner . someone who gives you 100 % , respects you , brings out the best in you . you deserve nothing less . sharon : rey 's a romantic . rey : [ chuckles ] sharon 's got a heart of gold . sharon : i like talking to you like this and being here with you . rey : me , too . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . sharon : uh , no . no , it was me . i just -- rey : no , i did n't -- i should n't have -- sharon : i was n't thinking . i do n't know where my head went . rey : no , we 're fine . sharon : are we ? rey : always . [ cellphone rings ] rosales . i 'm on my way . sharon : is everything okay ? rey : it 's a break in the case . um , stay here as long as you need to . my place is technically yours . wish me luck . sharon : yeah . [ sighs deeply ] i need all that luck for me . kyle : that was fun , just hanging out . lola : but you still owe me a movie . kyle : as long as your brothers are n't chaperoning . lola : oh , but they have to . it 's in the family tradition , if i 'm with a boy in the dark , they have to be within 25 feet away . arturo 's been chilling in that corner all night . kyle : [ chuckles ] the way you say things , you just make me believe you . like your business plans for la vida lola . i really think you can make that happen . lola : i will . eventually . kyle : i want to help . lola : how ? kyle : all you need is money . i have some . my family , my friends . what if i organize a group of people to invest in you ? not eventually . now . lola : i mean , that 's really generous , kyle , but i -- i can't . kyle : well , why not ? lola : i mean , what if we stop seeing each other ? what if we keep seeing each other and we do n't agree how the business should run ? kyle : i want to help make you dreams come true . lola : and they will . and it wo n't happen overnight , and i know it 's going to be hard , but ... i like you . and money changes everything . so i do n't want your money . i 'll make my own . kyle : then tell me -- what do you want that i can give you ? lola : tonight , you can walk me home and maybe let me wear your jacket 'cause it 's freezing , and this -- i do n't know how you stand it . kyle : [ chuckles ] guess i 'm just used to it . lola : perfect . just what i needed . kyle : mm . tessa : oh ! there are such a cute couple . mariah : are you still spying on them ? tessa : i just think it 's cool when two people that you never pictured together end up being the perfect couple . mariah : like us ? tessa : well , i know i 'm happier than i ever thought i would be . mariah : i am , too . i , um ... never mind . tessa : no , no . what 's wrong ? mariah : nothing . there 's just something that i 've been wanting to say to you all night . tessa : okay , well , whatever it is , you know you can talk to me . just say it . no . no . i hate -- okay . you ca n't just start saying something and then brush it off . i hate when people do that . mariah : it 's totally understandable if you say no . tessa : say no to what ? come on , just say it . hey . just breathe , and say it . mariah : what if we lived together ?	lola brings some sandwiches by jabot along with some delivery menus to prome her food truck 's new luch delivery service which is free of charge . lola meets kyle later at crimson lights before they go to the movies and tells kyle , mariah and tessa about her plans to have a la vida lola resturant in ten years if her business plan works out . kyle is impressed and wants to invest in her plans now and get other investors so she can have her resturant even sooner but lola tells him she likes him for who he is not his wallet and she wants to do this on her own even though it will take a little longer to achieve her dream . nick and phyllis decide to have a fun casual relationship with no labels but phyllis tells nick that billy , jack and summer all know about their night of sex in the dark horse office . sharon walsk into crimson lights and sees them sitting together and blasts them for trying to make her jealous which is n't going to work . rey steps in and tells nick and phyllis to leave and takes sharon to his apartment to calm her down and he tells her that she has a heart of gold and nick was an idiot for not taking care of their relationship and hurting her in such an awful way . sharon and rey almost kiss but they stop themselves just before rey 's phone rings to tell him to get down to the plice station because there is a break in the case .
[ previously_on ] kyle : `` e.v. `` ? theo : that 's my dad . eric vanderway . kevin : i 'm agent keane . this is agent moore . we 're here on official government business . chelsea : wha - what type of business ? kevin : we 're looking for a man named simon black . we believe you can help us . simon : you stole from me , chelsea , and now you 're gon na make me whole again . chelsea : that picture is from this morning . simon : calvin so cherished that boy . i 'm sure you do , too . elena : i do n't blame you for being worried about tucker , but i really do think this whole will situation is a scam . devon : it 'd sure be nice to confirm that if he was n't on his spiritual journey . 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 . devon : honey ? are you home ? elena : hey ! devon : hey . elena : you 're home ! devon : [ chuckles ] elena : i missed you so much ! devon : not as much as i missed you . [ both groaning happily ] elena : i know you 've only been gone a few days , but it feels like forever . devon : well , i 'm home now . i 'm here . i 'm staying put . elena : okay . well , come on . sit down . devon : huh ? elena : tell me everything . & tell me about your trip -- devon : hang on . hang on . elena : what ? devon : i know you want to know everything about tucker , and i promise , i will tell you . but i just want to look at you . elena : just want to look ? devon : no . not at all . cane : yeah , i 'm aware it 's a lot of money . no , i have this , uh , attorney who 's dealing with those aspects of the inheritance . uh , her name is amanda sinclair . okay . listen , i just want to talk to you about the , uh , investing of it , 'cause i want to make sure it 's done right . 'cause this is a huge windfall . okay . bye . nate : you 're not wasting any time , are you ? amanda : the gps tracker signal on his car is clear and strong , which means i wo n't need to call you every day for his location . i 'll always know exactly where he is . yes . [ sighs ] you have no idea how relieved i am . theo : hi . one black coffee , please . adam : you 're theo vanderway , right ? theo : yeah . adam : i 'm adam -- theo : i know who adam newman is . i 'm a little surprised i 'm on your radar . adam : well , i make it my business to find out about all the new players in town . especially if one of them happens to be dina mergeron 's grandson . theo : long - lost , as they say . and this , uh , matters to you why , exactly ? simon : looking for someone ? chelsea : does it amuse you , sneaking up on people ? simon : you know , i find in my line of work , the element of surprise is crucial . now , are we ready to clear up that nasty little financial issue ? chelsea : as much as we 've all enjoyed having you stay here with us at the grand phoenix , i think it would be wise for you to check out immediately . simon : now , why on earth would i do that , ms . boudreaux ? chelsea : my name is chelsea lawson , you son of a bitch . simon : i 'm sure poor calvin would be disappointed to know you did n't keep his name . chelsea : the fed are on to you , simon . simon : are they , now ? chelsea : mm - hmm . simon : [ chuckling ] chelsea : which is why i 'm telling you , you should get out while you still can . the clock is ticking . simon : yeah . yeah , it is . but i 'm afraid it 's ticking for you and not for me . those two people you hired , they put on a very convincing performance . bravo . but only an idiot would believe they were federal agents , and i am not an idiot . and i 'm beginning to lose my patience with you , ms . boudreaux . or lawson . or whatever you 're calling yourself these days . now , i am not leaving here without my money . that was our deal . so you give it to me , and i will leave you and your charming son alone . now , we 're past the deadline , and i 'm beginning to think you 're not taking me seriously . what am i gon na have to do to prove to you , i 'm a very serious man ? chelsea : i think you 're the one who does n't realize who you 're dealing with . simon : [ chuckles ] oooh ! an actual threat . how delightful . chelsea : no threat . i 'm telling you straight up -- you ever even mention my son again , you will see exactly what i am capable of . you like surprises , simon ? simon : mm . chelsea : 'cause i 'll give you one . and you will have no idea what hit you . additional sponsorship nate : i think devon got screwed . cane : okay . i mean , do you think i 'm the person that screwed him here or something ? nate : well , we wo n't know for sure until all the dust settles . in the meantime , i 'm asking you to be a little more sensitive to devon 's side of this . cane : okay . look , i understand this inheritance is very personal to him , all right ? it was very difficult for him to give up the money . nate : it 's more than just the money . devon 's had a lot of losses in life you ca n't put a price tag on . cane : i 'm very well aware of that . nate : so , when you 're on the phone talking about windfalls , and -- cane : first of all , listen . that was a private conversation with my investment banker , okay ? that was n't flaunting the cash around . and second , the truth of the matter is that that money was intended for me . so , nate , it 's up to me how i intend on using it . nate : i suppose you 're only doing what any reasonable person would do in your place . it 's just [ sighs ] seeing devon going through all this , knowing how proud he was to be given katherine 's legacy ... it 's tough . cane : i understand . and i 'm sorry to see him suffering . but i 'm not the person that you should be angry with . nate : that would be tucker . if he had n't forged the will in the first place , we would n't be having this conversation . cane : right . but he 's doing exactly what you 're doing right now , and that 's protecting his family . nate : but he wasn't . now devon 's caught up in all the lies , and tucker was messing around with his own mother 's last wishes . cane : you know what , there are no limits to what people do to get what they want . whether they 're family or otherwise . adam : this really should n't surprise you , theo . theo : i 'm not surprised , just curious . adam : well , it 's simple , really . now that you have ties to the abbott clan and i know that , it makes you officially interesting to me . theo : should i be worried about that ? adam : mnh - mnh . i 'm not trying to mess with you , if that 's what you 're thinking . theo : well , yeah , that thought did kind of cross my mind , considering . adam : considering what , my checkered past ? theo : you 've had a colorful few months . adam : mm . well , i would n't concern myself with any of that . i 'm actually just here to give a little piece of unsolicited advice . you know , i found out i was part of the newman family when i was around your age . so i know what it 's like to suddenly find out you 're part of this powerful family . it can roll right over you if you 're not careful . tricky business . theo : i 'm finding that out . adam : i mean , of course , the abbotts are a norman rockwell painting compared to my clan , but they , uh , have their issues . [ clears throat ] now you have become one of them . theo : i do n't want to be anybody 's `` issue . `` i 'm not here to cause any drama . i 've had enough of that in my own life . or what i used to consider my own life . adam : that 's good . that 's good . i 'm glad to hear that . jack is a good guy , by the way . and i do consider him a friend , so whatever your `` lane `` is ... tread lightly . theo : well , treading lightly is n't necessarily my style . adam : theo , you 're playing in the big leagues now , okay ? so you might be inclined to take advantage of certain people or situations . and this will be my second piece of cheap advice -- don't . simon : i admire your grit , chelsea . chelsea : i meant what i said . simon : oh , i 'm sure you did . mama bear protecting her cub . [ chuckles ] you 're adorable . just like your son . you see what i did just now ? i mentioned connor and nothing happened . you know why ? because we both know who 's in control here . chelsea : no one controls me . and i swear to god , if you -- simon : stop . stop . sh . my threats are not just empty words . right now , connor is walking the halls of walnut grove academy , and he has no idea what his mother has gotten herself into . i do not want to bring the boy into this . i don't . it would give me no pleasure . but make no mistake -- if i am pushed too far , i will do the unthinkable . this is your final warning . do you really want to risk your life , your son 's life , over some money ? [ sighs ] think about it . chelsea : [ sighs ] [ breathing shakily ] adam , it 's me . can we meet ? no . no , i 'll come to you . devon : mmph . elena : oh , you have n't held me like this in forever . devon : yeah , i know . that 's my fault . elena : no . i 'm not blaming you , devon . i know how stressed out you 've been . devon : yeah , but , i mean , nothing should ever come at the expense of our relationship , honey . it 's the most important thing to me . i do n't want you to feel like i ever take it for granted . elena : what i feel is loved . and sometimes i just wish we could freeze time , and stay like this forever . and even though the world comes knocking ... we wo n't answer . devon : that sounds great . [ both chuckle ] elena : mm - hmm . so ? [ sighs ] you ready to tell me what happened ? devon : i 'm as ready as i 'll ever be . nate : there 's one thing about katherine 's will i do n't get . cane : hm ? nate : why did she leave the bulk of her estate to you ? cane : phew ... nate : you 're not family , you 're not blood . cane : uh , that 's , uh -- that 's kind of complicated . nate : i got some time . cane : mmkay . well , i mean , we were n't family in the classic sense of the word 'cause we were n't related , but , i mean , katherine and i , we were very close . you do n't know the story , do you , of what happened ? nate : uh , bits and pieces . cane : okay . all right . when i came to town , i was running away from this disaster of a life . and i , uh , did a favor for a friend of mine , and i , uh -- i kind of assumed his identity . nate : phillip chancellor iii . cane : mm - hmm . you see , jill and katherine thought he was dead . and he kind of wanted it to stay that way , but he felt guilty , so he asked me if i could step into his life . i know it sounds crazy , but ... nate : [ scoffs ] and they just accepted you ? cane : yeah . yeah , 'cause we concocted this story that there was a mix - up when phillip was born , and i was really jill 's biological son and she was thrilled that i was alive . but katherine ... for the first time in my life , someone loved me , and they were kind to me . and it was overwhelming . it was like i was this -- this walking miracle . nate : made a pretty soft landing for yourself , too . cane : [ exhales deeply ] yes , i did . yes , i did . and then they go ahead and they ruin this greedy fantasy of mine by making me fall in love with them . then , all the sudden , the power and the money and the name , it meant nothing . i just wanted to be the best phillip chancellor that i could be . nate : until they found out . cane : yep . and you know what they did when they found out ? katherine forgave me . and she and jill , they showed this faith in me . and for the first time in my life ... i had faith in myself . nate : family . cane : family . nate : [ sighs ] cane : so , nate , you trust me when i tell you that i want to make katherine proud . and i want to do good things with this money . things that she would have done . i need you to do one other favor , okay ? will you please go and tell devon that i will not disappoint him ? nate : i 'm glad we had this conversation . adam : what 's up ? chelsea : um , just touching base about connor . adam : oh , i thought it might have been something else . you sounded a little frantic on the phone . chelsea : no . everything 's fine . i 'm just a little anxious , is all . adam : mm . chelsea : but i called connor . he said that everything was fine . but lately you spend more time with him , so ... how do you think he 's doing ? adam : uh , he 's had a little bit of trouble sleeping , that 's all . chelsea : ohh . more nightmares ? adam : no . no , nothing like that . i read to him for a little while , and he drifted off . and then everything this morning was right on time . he ate his breakfast , did n't forget anything in his backpack , and then we made it to school on time . chelsea : aww . that 's nice . adam : yeah . yeah , it was a great start to the morning . chelsea : good . good . i hope you have plenty more of those . adam : mm . yeah , you 've been really generous about this , chels , and i just , uh , want you to know i appreciate it . you know , you were right . connor does need both of us . obviously we have a long way to go , but [ sighs ] i think we 're making progress . chelsea : hmm . yeah . i just want what 's best for him . adam : i know you do . chelsea : which brings me to my main reason for stopping by this morning . adam : [ sighs ] ah , yes . i had a feeling there was more to this visit . chelsea : no , no , no , no , no . do n't misunderstand . this is good . this is actually genius . i think you 're gon na love it . adam : okay . i 'm all ears . chelsea : what would you say to , um , taking connor out of town for a few days ? a trip , just the two of you ? adam : i would say , `` that sounds great . `` chelsea : yeah . see ? i knew you 'd love it . adam : and then i would ask you , `` what 's really going on , chelsea ? `` i 'm bad . theo : dad , can you believe this ? eric : that 's some story , is n't it , son ? amanda : cane . hello . cane : hey . amanda : come on in . cane : thanks . amanda : now , before we get down to business , i ... i have to ask about your ex- wife . cane : you know , lily 's okay . she 's a little rattled from seeing you , but she 's -- she 's fine . amanda : usually it just irritates me to hear how much i look like hilary , but ... the way that lily reacted , it made me feel almost guilty for having her face . cane : yeah . yeah . well , you see , she 's come to terms and what happened to hilary , so i think seeing youkind of just , you know , brought it all back up . amanda : yeah . i 'm sorry . cane : you do n't have to be sorry . she 's not angry with you , okay , she just feels for devon , and , uh ... but she understands what this inheritance means for my family . amanda : which bring me to the trusts that i 've established for your children . please , take a seat . cane : ah , thank you . you know , it 's , uh -- it 's kind of fitting that you 're doing this , considering you 're the one who discovered the forged documents in the first place . amanda : i was just the emissary . chance is the one who discovered the fraud . cane : so , have you , uh -- have you seen him ? heard from him ? amanda : no . and i do n't expect to , either . my work with him is complete . cane : you sound , uh , like i can hear some relief in your voice . [ chuckles softly ] amanda : yes , i am glad that it 's over . it was one of the most frustrating cases i have ever worked on . but in the end , everyone was quite respectful . even devon apologized for taking his anger out on me . but at the end of the day , justice was done . katherine chancellor 's wishes were realized , and you are as rich a man as you would have been six years ago . cane : i 'm extremely grateful for this , i am . you know , it means i can secure my kids ' future , which is -- you know , it 's a priority to me . amanda : yes , of course . cane : so , uh , i assume the necessary paperwork has been done , right ? amanda : yeah , i am working on them . cane : and ? amanda : there 's a slight problem . elena : the biopsy on the lesion on jett 's vocal chord came back negative , so no cancer . devon : that 's great . right ? elena : yeah , it 's great . but he 's got a long road to recovery . so ana 's taking him to arizona for a little sun and relaxation , but he 's already to hit the road again . devon : well , i 'm sure . he 's a -- he 's a performer . elena : [ huffs ] yeah , maybe -- maybe not anymore . devon : why do you say that ? elena : jett just got over one medical issue , and now this ? it 's too much . jett 's not young anymore . and i keep getting worried that one day he 's gon na push himself too hard and -- devon : baby , do n't -- do n't worry like that , okay ? he 's gon na be fine . i would n't be quick to count him out . he 's a warrior . elena : [ sighs ] yeah , but he 's a stubborn warrior . devon : hey , whatever ends up happening to him , we 'll be able to take care of him . okay ? i promise you that . elena : have i told you today how much i love you ? devon : yeah , you told me many times . and you did a really great job of showing me , too . elena : mm - hmm ? devon : yeah . elena : all right . [ sighs ] now it 's your turn . tell me what 's going on . what happened with tucker ? devon : oh . i do n't even know where to begin . elena : devon . you would n't tell me what happened on the phone because you said i had to hear it in person . devon : right . elena : well , here i am in person . devon : uh , well , let 's just say , whatever i was expecting , i was n't prepared for what i found . ( man ) i 'm craving ... `` the young and the restless `` will continue . chelsea : i thought you 'd be thrilled to take connor on a trip . adam : uh , normally , i would be . but it 's just the suddenness of it that 's a little baffling to me . and not to mention , it was the way that you sounded on the phone . chelsea : stop it . you read too much into things . adam : okay , i think i read you pretty well , chelsea . chelsea : well , not this time . i mean , look at you . i 'm trying to do this nice , generous thing , and you 're acting like i have an ulterior motive . adam : uh , i 'm actually just curious . i mean , knowing that you do n't like to be apart from connor , that you would want me to take him away , especially now ... i mean , knowing that you like to check in with him every day . chelsea : mm - hmm . i can check in on him . there are these things called telephones . and , uh , texting . i 'm just trying to take myself out of the equation . put connor first . i think it would be great for you guys to take a little road trip . you can focus on building your relationship . and , well , there are just so many fun places you could go . i mean , it 's entirely up to you what you decide , but i 'm thinking there 's one in particular . adam : and where 's that ? chelsea : when i tell you , you 're gon na want to pack your bags immediately . theo : you do n't know how badly i wan to talk to you again . eric : you can talk to me any time , theo . theo : it 's been so long . eric : too long . like your hair , kid . you could use a trim . theo : [ chuckles sadly ] you know i used to hate it when you told me that . eric : i know . theo : i do n't hate it anymore . in fact , i miss it . i miss you . eric : i 'm right here , son . theo : did you know this is who you are ? eric : that is n't me . i 'm ralph and margaret vanderway 's son . they 're the people that raised me , loved me , made me who i was . that 's my family . the same as your mom and me were yours . my only regret is that we were n't around longer for you . theo : it has n't been easy , not having you guys in my life . you know , i 've felt alone a lot of the time . i could really use your advice right now . i do n't know what to do . eric : [ sighs ] theo : i mean , suddenly i 'm becoming a part of this huge family , and ... some people are telling me to embrace them , and other people are telling me to back off . yeah . everyone has an opinion . but there 's only one that matters -- yours . cane : [ laughing ] your printer froze . that was the problem . okay . my , uh -- my heart nearly did a tap dance for a minute . amanda : machines do n't like me . they never have . cane : [ chuckles ] okay . amanda : wait , you thought there was something wrong with the trusts ? well , there isn't . i hope you do n't mind , i just have to go down to the business center and print these out . cane : that 's okay . amanda : there are a lot of pages . cane : all right . amanda : okay , well , um , the tv remote 's right over there , and you are welcome to anything you like in the fridge . cane : okay . [ sucks teeth , chuckles ] [ grunts ] hey ! you got a minute to talk to your dad ? no , everything 's fine . actually , everything 's better than fine . um ... hey , listen , do me a favor and just -- just sit down for a sec , 'cause there 's something i want to tell you , and i kind of would like you to hear it from me personally . elena : so , tucker was in thailand ? devon : that 's where i tracked him down . he was in some secluded ashram or commune . i could n't figure out which one it was . elena : wow . how did he seem ? devon : [ sighs ] he was surprised to see me . um ... but i think he was happy that i was there . but every time i tried to steer the conversation to the will , he would tell me to take deep breaths and focus on the nature that surrounded us . elena : was he trying to play you ? devon : i -- [ sighs ] i do n't know . but i confronted him about forging the will and letting me live a lie this whole time . elena : and what did he say ? devon : he denied it . elena : do you believe him ? devon : i kind of do . because he seemed sincere . and when i asked him why he just took off and left all of his responsibilities behind , he got this gleam in his eye and started talking about needing to find inner peace and divest himself from the material world , because money did n't matter to him anymore . elena : i thought your father was a tycoon . devon : [ scoffing ] yeah . he is . he 's ... i mean , i thought i knew all of his moves , so if he 's trying to scam me , this is something new . elena : so where does this leave you ? devon : it leaves me nowhere , 'cause i went all the way across the world to get answers and get an explanation , and i came back with nothing to show for it . nate : amanda . just the person i was looking for . amanda : i 'm kind of in the middle of something . is this important ? nate : uh , yes . promise it 'll only take a minute , though . nate : hey , are you -- you all right ? amanda : uh ... sorry . uh , what were you -- what were you saying ? nate : i was asking if you were okay , but clearly you 're not . amanda : what are you talking about ? i 'm fine . nate : you looked upset when you saw that guy . amanda : yeah , i just -- i mistook him for someone else . nate : someone who seemed to frighten you . you can talk to me , amanda . i opened up to you about practically everything in my life . you can do the same . eric : you know what i 'm gon na tell you , theo . same thing i always did . theo : `` go with your gut . `` eric : mm - hmm . and hopefully the values your mom and i gave you will lead you in the right direction . theo : [ snorts softly ] you make it sound so easy . eric : i never said that . nothing worth doing is ever easy . but you got a good head on your shoulders , and a good heart . theo : a lot of people around here would disagree with you . eric : well , they do n't know you like i do . maybe if you gave them a chance , they 'd see who you really are . my son is a good man . theo : no , dad . please do n't go . look , i have so much more i want to talk to you about . eric : you have other things to be focused on right now . theo : please , just a minute . like -- like did you know that dina never stopped thinking about you , that she wanted you to have a good life ? eric : i had a good life . and i want you to have the same . remember that . adam : okay , now i 'm curious . where is this special place you have in mind for connor and me ? chelsea : hope 's farm . adam : the farm ? chelsea : you can finally show connor where you grew up . i mean , it 's your roots , adam . it 's connor 's roots , too . it 's perfect . adam : huh . well , uh ... i did tell him about my mother . but , uh , for him to actually see where we lived -- chelsea : yeah . exactly . connor can run through the fields you grew up running through , and you can show him the -- the crops and the animals and -- oh , and kansas is so beautiful this time of year ! it would -- it would just be so much fun . adam : hmm . i mean , there are some other things that i could share with him , too . chelsea : [ inhales sharply ] you mean us ? adam : we did get married there . we were happy there , too . hmm . chelsea : seems like a lifetime ago . adam : not to me . anyway , i 'm not gon na go there right now . um ... [ clears throat ] back to this trip . chelsea : yeah . adam : you 're starting to convince me . you 're right , it would be ... special . chelsea : you could show connor a whole other side to you . i really believe it would bring you guys closer . plus , it would maintain this great momentum you 've got going . adam : yeah . yeah , i ca n't argue with that . uh , you make a very convincing case to take off to kansas . there 's just one thing missing . chelsea : what 's that ? adam : you . chelsea : oh , no , i ca n't go . adam : why not ? chelsea : um ... it 's -- [ chuckles ] well , i - it 's -- it 's not a father / son trip if i 'm tagging along . adam : okay , look , connor and i , we can take other trips another time . i mean , you said it yourself -- hope 's farm is a very special place . it 's a very special place to me . it 's a very special place to you . chelsea : that 's really sweet , adam , but i -- i - i just do n't think i should go . adam : what are you talking about ? connor would want you to go , chelsea . come to think of it , having you close is exactly what he needs , especially after the nightmare the other night . chelsea : are you nervous about this ? adam : no , i 'm not nervous about this at all . chelsea : okay . because i have no doubt , if connor gets upset or has another nightmare , you can handle it . i mean , you can always call me . but i think it 's important for him , you know , to see that you can be there for him just as much as i am . you guys are gon na have a blast . you do n't need me around . adam : are you afraid of what nick 's gon na think ? is that why you do n't want to do this ? chelsea : no , of course not . adam : 'cause you 've spent the night here before , chelsea . chelsea : i promise , that has nothing to do with this . adam : [ sighs ] chelsea : i just thought it was a good idea . adam : and i think it would be much better if you joined us . but i wo n't push . chelsea : thank you . adam : do you know what i said earlier about being able to read you ? well , i am reading something right now , and i 'm starting to get a little worried , chelsea . chelsea : i ... ca n't possibly know what that is . adam : [ sighs ] chelsea ... everything that you said about me , connor , and the farm , that makes sense . but you not wanting to go when you know the best thing for connor is us being together does not make any sense . so , you say it 's not nick . okay . i believe you . but there is something that you 're not telling me . and i really need to know what that is . wow ! chelsea : well ... you ca n't say i did n't try . adam : what -- what is that supposed to mean ? chelsea : okay , i come to you with this terrific idea in order for you to spend some more quality time with your son , and you spend the whole time making me feel like i have ulterior motives . why ca n't you just take what i 'm saying at face value ? adam : because , chelsea , i know you . chelsea : no , it 's because you do n't trust me . adam : oh , chelsea . i 'm learning to . and it 's the same way that you 're learning to trust me again . but you know what , we have a long way to go on that . so i 'm gon na ask you one more time . is there a reason that you want both of us out of town while you stay behind ? are you up to something ? chelsea : okay , adam . adam : [ sighs ] chelsea : you got me . you found me out . this is what i 'm up to -- my plate is so full at the grand phoenix that it is spilling over . i have so many fires to put out , i - i -- i wish it would rain . i 'm dealing with nick 's campaign . i 've got a dozen other reasons for you , but that will have to do for now . i do n't get it . i 'm trying to do something nice for you , and you are interrogating me like i 'm a criminal . adam : okay , well , that 's not my intention . chelsea : well , that 's what it feels like . i am confused . i really thought that you would jump at an opportunity to take this trip with connor . a trip that he will always remember . [ sighs ] but now you just do n't want to do it ? adam : no , that 's actually not what i 'm saying at all , chelsea . chelsea : then go . be with your son . of course i 'll miss connor . but this will be good for both of you . ca n't you just accept that ? adam : you 're right . you 're right . you 're so right . it would be really , really nice to take a vacation with connor . chelsea : good . so that 's a yes ? adam : i 'll tell him when he 's out of school . we can be on the farm by bedtime . chelsea : ohh . that 's wonderful . adam : yeah . well , i better start packing , then . chelsea : all right , well ... i 'll let you get to it . adam : chelsea ? thank you . [ door opens , closes ] amanda : i 'm sorry , nate . um ... heh ... i appreciate the offer , but i have nothing to confide to you or anyone else . nate : you looked scared , amanda . like you saw a ghost . amanda : look , i was just distracted , and that 's it . i have another case that i took on here in town , and , um , i just -- i realized that i let something fall through the cracks , that 's all . nate : so , a new client ? amanda : yes , that 's right . nate : sounds like you might be settling in genoa city . amanda : i do n't know about that . i expect both cases to wrap up pretty quickly . nate : and then ? amanda : and then we 'll see . but before we got off track , you said that there was something that you wanted to talk about ? nate : yes . i just heard from the medical board , and my hearing date has been set for next week . amanda : okay , great . we 'll be ready . nate : yeah , i hope so . amanda : i do n't deal in hope , nate . you and i are gon na walk into that hearing room , we 're gon na tell your side of the story , and when victor newman falls on his sword and takes complete responsibility , you will be exonerated , and you can put this nightmare in your rearview mirror . nate : because you never lost a case . amanda : i 've never lost a case . after i finish what i 'm working on -- nate : oh , you mean the task i interrupted ? amanda : yes , well ... i 'm sorry that i was so brusque with you earlier . but , um , i 'll call you when i 'm free , and we 'll go over everything , okay ? elena : i 'm really sorry , honey . devon : oh , do n't be sorry , baby . it 's okay . elena : well , you went all that way and came back with nothing . devon : just means i have to , uh , start from square one . take it from the top . elena : you know , i ca n't stop thinking about chance . devon : what about chance ? elena : well , everyone says he 's this boy scout , but look what he 's done . he hired a lawyer to contest the will -- one who looks exactly like hilary . i mean , that sounds like a personal attack . devon : i know . none of it makes sense , though . none of it makes any sense . and i have n't seen the guy in a long time , but nothing i have ever known about him would suggest that he 'd pull something that sick . elena : yeah , but people change . especially when there 's a lot of money involved . devon : yeah . you are right about that . people do change . maybe he 's not the boy scout everybody thinks he is . cane : yeah . listen , i know you 're worried about devon , okay ? i know . me too . but listen , this was his decision , okay ? 'cause we had no legal right to katherine 's inheritance . so he 's just doing what she would have wanted . you know , fulfilling her wishes . listen , i 'm gon na do good things with this money , okay ? i 'm gon na take care of you , your sister , sam . no . i , uh ... i , uh , spoke to your mom . she wants nothing to do with the money . okay . okay . all right , listen , um ... i know you got to go , so ... i 'll talk to you soon , okay ? [ door slams ] chance ? ! oh , ho ... next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... ashley : come work for me . in paris . amanda : chance chancellor ? chance : you must be my lawyer . adam : you 're gon na have to shoot me before i leave this hotel without my family . simon : you want to be a hero ? okay .	theo gets a ghostly visit from his dad eric who advises him to go with his gut about his new family situation because his gut has never steered him wrong . eric also tells his son that he should let people see that he is a good man . simon continues to threaten connor and chelsea persuades adam to take connor on a trip to hope 's farm in kansas . adam knows chelsea is hiding something from him although she denies that there is any trouble . devon returns from his trip to thailand where he found tucker in a commune and tucker told him that he did n't forge the will because he does n't care about money anymore . elena tells devon that the lesion on jett 's vocal cord was not cancerous and she wonders if its time jett give up his singing career . amana talks to someone on the telephone and says that the gps tracker they are using to track someone is working great and now she wo n't have to ask this person everyday about the other person 's location . cane talks to charlie on the phone and tells him about katherine 's will and the trust fund he has set up for him and mattie . cane finishes his call with charlie and is shocked to see chance burst through the door of the hotel room and chance punches cane in the face .
michael : now the , uh .. prosecution is gon na be investigating everything drucilla read or said , wrote , or bought or ... everything , before and after carmen 's murder . neil : and everywhere she went . michael : probably everything she ate . look , neil , we need that kind of investigation . but we need an investigation that 's focused on the murder and not exclusively on drucilla . paul : is that what you want ? neil : yeah . paul : you realize that if your wife is guilty ... neil : she 's not guilty . paul : neil , you have to look at it as the police see it . dru wanted to avoid jail time . she wanted to remove a threat to her marriage . neil : carmen was not a threat to our marriage . michael : neil , the prosecution can come up with at least a dozen witnesses who will testify that drucilla though that your relationship with carmen had gone beyond ... kissing . neil : are you kidding me ? you two are sitting -- you do n't believe me ? paul : we 're not talking about what we believe . your wife 's state of mind not something you can contest . michael : the jury will also see the videotape of drucilla attacking carmen . [ neil remembering the videotape ] dru : no , no , no , no no , i 'm gon na take it up with you , bitch , 'cause i got a problem with you ! carmen : watch it , dru . dru : well , let 's do it . let 's draw some blood . carmen : no , this conversation is over ! dru : no , it 's over when i say it 's over ! carmen : dru ! dru : bitch ! [ scene_break ] paul : and anyone who sees that tape will believe that she 's physically capable of killing carmen . she had move . she had the means . neil : but not the opportunity . she was with me the night that carmen was murdered . michael : allegedly with you . paul : as you were allegedly with her . michael : i know what i do on cross - examination to spouses who provide each other 's alibis . trust , the prosecution is gon na have a field day with that . neil : what are you doing here , huh ? if you set out to depress me , you 've totally succeed . michael : then there 's the note in drucilla 's handwriting -- `` come to the apartment around 5 : 30 . `` i know , not meant for carmen but ... neil : now , my wife -- my wife would never , ever invite carmen to our place . and if she wanted to go to carmen s place , she 'd write , `` meet me at your house . `` michael : carmen 's hotel suite is not even in consideration , because carmen was not murdered at her hotel suite . and they 'd know that . look , a murder that brutal would leave evidence in a confined space . neil : okay . so there must be some evidence somewhere . paul : maybe where no one is looking . where it will be contaminated or completely obliterated by foot traffic or vehicular traffic . neil : so then maybe , uh ... a parking lot at a shopping mall . paul : i 'm guessing closer to home . michael : you know , carmen always said that she would fight back if drucilla came at her again . what if the confrontation happened at newman ? paul : the parking structure where sooner or later , feet and tires will contaminate every single inch where security cameras are n't coving every location 24/7 and where there is plenty of privacy . [ paul , michael and neil imagining what could of happened ] dru : carmen , carmen , i need to talk to you in the worst way . carmen : talk to the da . dru : no , no , no , no . okay , i 'm not gon na hurt you . i just need to ask you to think about my kids . not me . they 'll never survive with me in jail . carmen : yeah , i know what 's best for your kids . and what 's best for me , you in prison . you know , i expect a thank you card from lily and devon for getting you out of their lives . dru : no , no they do n't feel that way . carmen : no they love having a jealous mother controlling unstable monster for a mother . dru : why do you have to be so selfish ? carmen : back off unless you want a face full of pepper spray . dru : no , no , i 'm just trying to be reasonable . carmen : you do n't have it in you to be reasonable . you 're not even sorry for what you did . dru : i am . i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry . my son is about to go and have surgery . carmen : yeah , and your grandma is dying and the dog ate your homework . yeah , so what . dru : you ca n't do this to me . you can not hurt my family . carmen : i 'm calling the police for violating the protection order . dru : no ! carmen : again you gave the prosecutor another reason to get you off the streets . [ dru looks over at the wall and sees a piper , she picks it up and hits carmen on the head with it ] [ scene_break ] neil : oh , come on now . you seriously do n't believe that drucilla is capable of murder . do you ? paul : i did n't say that . i was simply playing devil 's advocate . michael : prosecutor 's advocate to be more exact . but i have to agree with paul , drucilla would be the very top of the da list . neil : okay , listen to me . if you want to speculate anybody could of done it . paul 's version is n't the only one that makes sense . you could of done it . where were you the night carmen was killed ? michael : okay , i 'll play . i was at work till 5 pm . neil : 5 pm ? michael : 5 pm and than i went home to change and than i went to the hospital . neil : whoa . whoa , wait a minute . hold on , hold on . you just said , you went home to change . you do n't have an alibi . michael : you 're good . you 're good . paul : i 'm perfectly willing to accept hypotheticals . michael had the opportunity . but if i were to steer the prosecution in his direction . what would be michael 's motive . michael : please do n't expend to much energy steering the prosecution in my direction . neil : no hear me out here . he would n't need a motive if it were accidental . maybe carmen was angry when you gave her paul 's report . [ michael remembering when he confronted carmen with paul 's report ] michael : oh , ms. mesta . michael baldwin , i 'm representing the drucilla winters . carmen : i know . it must be like working for animal control . i hope you have a pretty strong leash in that courtroom . michael : i do n't know about a leash , but i will have this in the courtroom . carmen : give it to the prosecutor . michael : i want you to see it first . carmen : okay . excuse me . michael : i was hoping we could keep the content 's to ourselves . i would hate to have to tell the jury that this is n't the first affair you had with a married man . carmen : i did n't have an affair with neil winters . michael : you see . just like as you never had an affair with the married executive at your previous place of employment . which resulted in your speedy exit from that company . you see , i 'm thinking this kind of stuff might undermine your façade as the innocent victim . it might even make you look like what ? a predator . carmen : this coercion . this is illegal . michael : shh . this information does n't have to be made public . in fact , you are totally in control how widely it 's decimated . and any other pertinent data that might surface like the big award that you squeeze out of your last employer . carmen : you 're scum . michael : do not confuse me with the people who oppose me in court . where my job sometimes require rubber gloves and disinfectant for when i bury them . [ scene_break ] michael : it was a very controlled exchange . neil : maybe she did n't want to confront you than . and the more she thought about it the angrier she got . until she could n't hold back . and situation got ugly . [ michael , neil and paul imagining what could of happened ] carmen is seen pacing by the elevator and michael gets off the elevator . carmen : have you ever been a victim ? michael : good - bye carmen . carmen : yeah , i did n't think so . you would n't be protecting drucilla winters . you would n't be discrediting me . i 'm the victim . you 're just trying to treat me as a guilty party . [ carmen starts punches michael in the shoulder ] michael : what is wrong with you ? [ michael pushes carmen off of him and she hits the stairwell with her head ] [ scene_break ] michael : and i take the corpse and i stuff it in the trunk of the car and than i go to the hospital and visit lauren and fenmore . and than i take the body and dump it off at the club the next day . and ooh lucky for me nobody notices . neil : i 'm saying dru can not be the only suspect . okay there are plenty of people with their own agenda and their own reasons for wanting carmen dead . michael : you know what ? you 're instincts are correct , neil . because if the prosecutor files charges against anyone in your family . part of my job will be to come up with alternatives for the jury to consider . neil : okay , good so let 's find any possible suspect . michael : hmm . you know , i would kill to know why the district attorney spent so much time questioning brad carlton . brad . kill , well metaphorical . yeah , there 's something about brad , there always has been . i have never hm you know , what ? victor asked you to do more than a routine background check on brad . did n't he ? paul : michael . you know i ca n't talk about my cases anymore than you can talk discuss your clients . michael : okay . okay . okay . alright , in your opinion do you feel brad has it in him to kill someone ? [ paul remembering brad killing the man who killed his family ] paul : i think under the correct circumstances anyone can be a killer . but what would be brad 's motive . michael : hmm . well , when carmen had an affair at her last company she asked for a huge buyout to leave . same thing could of happened at newman . brad could of considered it extortion . maybe she pushed him too far . maybe he felt he had to prove his loyalty to the newman 's by protecting them . [ michael , neil and paul imagining what could of happened ] carmen : i assume you 're here with the big payoff . brad : carmen , you 're not being realistic . you 're asking to much . carmen : it 's a seller 's market . and you just convinced me what i 'm selling is worth more than what i 'm asking . so add another zero to the figure i gave you before . brad : you 're not going to blackmail us . [ brad shoves carmen against a brick wall and she falls down ] [ scene_break ] paul : it 's hard to believe he would kill her over money . i mean it 's not a very strong motive . when you 're as wealthy as the newmans . michael : maybe carmen had something on brad . neil : something like what ? michael : exactly like what ? [ paul remembering ] j.t . : it looks like you 're safe . brad : i better be . i 've worked to hard to protect my mother and myself all these years to slip up now . paul : look brad i know you 're worried there might be someone else out there seeking revenge . brad : there 's a possibility , paul . paul : we did everything we can . i ca n't guarantee that if someone goes out there digging that they might not find something . brad : that 's what concerns me . if the wrong person looks to hard this whole thing may surface again . [ scene_break ] brad : the da went out of his way to tell me that a security camera recorded me going to carmen 's suite . victoria : but that same camera would of established that you never went inside . you did n't did you ? brad : it shows i do n't . victoria : they ca n't seriously suspect you . are we getting to paranoid ? brad : it 's not possible for me to be to careful . victoria : what i meant is as far as the police are concerned you have no motive to kill carmen . brad : not as far as they know . listen , i 'm sure they told me about that security tape to see how i would react . but , i 've been hiding in plain sight for so long . it was easy for me not to react . victoria : you 're still worried what carmen knew . brad : oh yeah . are n't you ? [ victoria and brad remembering ] [ carmen sees paul walk out of victoria 's office ] carmen : excuse me ? [ brad closes the office door ] victoria : okay , well , let 's hope it was an ordinary robbery . and we 're just being paranoid . brad : when you have lived under an assumed identity as long as i have . you 're never paranoid . just realistic . [ brad looks at the office phone and sees the speakerphone light on ] brad : the speakerphone 's been on . carmen outside by the desk . victoria : do you think she heard us ? brad : she could have . [ scene_break ] victoria : if carmen left any indication that she knew your real identity would n't have the police found it by now ? brad : if i were carmen i would of written down what i knew and hid it as a form of insurance . just to protect myself on the chance we did n't meet her payment demands . victoria : if something like that were to surface you 'd be considered a prime suspect . brad : if the police start digging into my background you 'll be a suspect too . victoria : i would never show up on the da 's radar . brad : you think you 're above suspicion ? victoria : i am above suspicion . brad : sweetheart , to the police we 're all hypothetical killers . you told them you were at home the night carmen was murdered . but no one saw you there , so you do n't have an alibi . and people that know she was demanding a buyout from you that seemed like extortion . victoria : brad , honey , there 's a big difference between vigilance and paranoia . brad : my point is that even a little bit of evidence like her severance pay , points to you . they could shine a light on that until they 'd believe you are guilty . victoria : you 're paranoid . brad : everyone says i 'd do anything to protect my family . i feel that way . you feel that way . victoria : of course i do . i see where you are going with this . brad : if carmen found out we were hiding my identity it 's not to much a stretch to think that whoever stalked my family could of planted her here . or what if she stole your portfolio and you found out about it ? and you were afraid for the artwork she 'd find out more about me . [ brad and victoria imagining what could of happened ] victoria : are you looking for this ? why was this in your trunk ? carmen : i found it and i brought it here to return it . victoria : i think you stole it . carmen : you 're welcome to try to prove it , mrs. kaplan . victoria : what do you want ? carmen : how about you just cut right to the chase ? i 'm having the information appraised right now . victoria : do n't be coy . what do you want ? carmen : i was n't being coy . you 're about to join a bidding war with people who want to know what i have to tell them . you 're welcome to make the first offer . what 's your family worth to you ? victoria : you 're in over your head . carmen : i do n't need advice . i do n't need a threat . just an offer . call me when you have one . [ carmen turns to leave and goes to her car . victoria takes a tire tool out of the back of the car and hit carmen over the head with it ] [ scene_break ] victoria : all these years of hiding has given you a very fertile imagination . [ jana brings out victoria 's coffee ] jana : well , here we are ms. newman . victoria : thank you . jana : you know i 've been so busy lately i have n't been able to take up your very kind offer to see some of the newman collection . victoria : oh , well whenever you have the time you can arrange it through my assistant . jana : thank you very much . victoria : sure . [ jana leaves ] victoria : i can not believe you 're seriously suggesting that carmen was some kind of secret operative . brad : okay , maybe i 'm to suspicious . or maybe you 're to trusting . victoria : i did a background check on carmen and she spent her entire career in public relations . brad : it could of just as easy been the perfect cover . victoria : and you could just as easy been suggesting that our waitress is working undercover . brad : our waitress ? victoria : yeah . she 's also the one who found my stolen jewelry . maybe she found it because she stole it and if she stole it maybe she stole my portfolio too . brad : and how does carmen fit into this ? victoria : hypothetically . brad : get serious . victoria : carmen knew what my portfolio looked like . [ victoria remembering ] [ victoria is looking at pictures in her portfolio . carmen comes in ] carmen : victoria i need to speak with you . is now a good time ? [ victoria drops some of the pictures on the floor , carmen helps pick up some of the pictures off the floor ] victoria : it 's okay i got them . carmen : i did n't mean to startle you . [ scene_break ] victoria : and she knew it was stolen . what if hypothetically she found jana with it ? [ victoria and brad imaging what could of happened ] carmen : hello ? i 'd like to place an order . [ jana is in the back room of the coffeehouse looking at the portfolio pictures ] carmen : jana ? what are you doing with that ? does n't that belong to victoria newman ? jana : does it ? i wonder whose that was . carmen : it was stolen from her car . where did you get it ? jana : somebody left it on the table in the main room . i 'll phone victoria right off . after i get you order . [ victoria 's voice : and what if jana panicked out of fear ] [ jana grabs a poker from the fireplace ] [ jana hits carmen over the head ] [ scene_break ] victoria : if our waitress was a thief and carmen could expose her . murdering carmen could protect her cover . but they are pretty big ifs . against some very long odds . brad : yeah , but i 'm starting to like the way you think . it seems i 've infected you with my paranoia . victoria : after learning your history i suspect everyone of carrying around secrets . [ scene_break ] jana : you know i ca n't stop thinking about this murder . kevin : i could imagine someone in the winters ' family doing it . drucilla 's a no brainier . she 's volatile even on a good day . jana : i do n't know . i mean i 'm starting to think it was n't a crime of passion . look at the way the body was moved . i wonder if she was killed by a serial killer . kevin : okay . so than who was killed before and after carmen in these serial killings . jana : we would n't know that till after he 's caught now would we ? serial killers do n't usually stand out you know . their personal , their charming . take ted bundy for instants . educated , handsome , friendly . kevin : i never thought he was handsome . jana : they do n't even know how many women he 's killed . thirty at least . kevin : so who 's genoa city 's only ted bundy ? jana : well , let 's think who 's handsome . kevin : i am . jana : oh come on , shush . educated , friendly , a ladies man . if i were the police i 'd be looking at someone like professor korbel . [ scene_break ] kevin : this starting to sound like a game of clue . i think it was professor korbel in the library with a lead pipe . jana : you know what ? i 'm serious kevin that man could fit the profile of a serial killer . he 's a charmer . carmen was a single attractive young woman . maybe they meet right here in the coffeehouse . [ jana imaging what could of happened ] maybe she found him attractive . maybe he said all the right things . or maybe they made arrangements to see each other again . or maybe he decided to accidentally run in to her where she worked . her defenses would have be down . and the last thing she would be afraid of being sought by a new friend . professor korbel : what are the odds of this happening ? carmen : what are you doing here ? professor korbel : well , i could say i have an appointment . which i do . but obviously fate intended for us to meet again . it was meant to be . what are you doing for dinner ? carmen : i would love to go out , but i have to much work . definitely a raincheck ? [ carmen turns to leave and professor korbel takes a crowbar out of his trunk and hits carmen with it ] [ scene_break ] kevin : you got a twisted mind . jana : oh come on , kevin . everybody in genoa city is looking at everybody else . thinking could you be the one , could you be the one . kevin : okay . okay , yeah , i do wonder about some people . you know , putting it at the club makes everyone in the winters family look suspicious . jana : yeah . kevin : you know , remind me to check with you before i 'm planning my next felony . [ scene_break ] colleen : it makes me so crazy that anyone in the winters family could be accused of murder . professor korbel : it makes you crazy because they might be accused , or it makes you crazy because they may have committed the crime ? colleen : none of them could have done it . professor korbel : well , from what i read in the papers , any one of the winters could 've killed her . colleen : that 's because the police take innocent acts and twist them . professor korbel : i 'm sure our officers of the law have higher priorities . colleen : it 's not a priority , but they do have to solve a case . look , devon is deaf and sometimes to communicate with him his family writes him notes . so his mom wrote him a reminder for an appointment . something like , uh , `` come to the apartment by 5 : 30 . `` okay , no big deal . but then , devon ran into carmen , had a hard time understanding her , so he pulled out something for her to write on . professor korbel : the same note . colleen : on which carmen wrote something ' no way in hell ' , so anyway , the note was found with carmen 's body . and it just , it looks really terrible for devon and his mother . professor korbel : were you present when the young man gave the note to the victim ? professor korbel : then you should 've qualified that whole story . colleen : it is not a story . professor korbel : by saying , the winters claim they gave a note to devon , who claims he sought carmen out , gave her the note , but kept it for herself . seen you hold to certain articles of faith that you should n't recite aloud for fear of appearing naive . one of which is the insistence t o you happen to like . colleen : let 's say one of the winters did it . why would they drop the body at a club owned by neil ? professor korbel : because it makes no sense for them to dispose of the corpse there . wait , did n't -- did n't you tell me that your young friend saint lily was a recipient of a subpoena the very day carmen was murdered ? colleen : so ? professor korbel : well , did n't you tell me she called and left a nasty message on the victim 's phone ? colleen : okay , yelling at the woman is a long way from murdering her . professor korbel : well , maybe it was just a prelude . maybe your young friend decided leaving a message was n't sufficient . maybe she wanted to castigate ms. mesta in person . maybe saint lily intended to commit murder , or maybe she just wanted to cause injury , but even if she just wanted to relieve herself verbally of the hatred and vitriol , maybe things got out of hand . [ professor korbel and colleen imagining what could of happened ] lily : i 'm talking to you ! carmen : lily , go home ! lily : you should be disgusted with yourself . carmen : why do you have to be such a brat ? ! lily : i 'm not ! carmen : the hell you are n't ! lily : yes , you are ! carmen : you do n't know what the hell you 're talking about . lily : yes , i do ! [ scene_break ] colleen : and all 110 pounds of lily just tossed the body behind the club ? professor korbel : it was a supposition . colleen : well , then suppose about someone else . i suppose ... kevin fisher did it . he 's a homicidal maniac . he tried to kill me . professor korbel : the owner of this place ? colleen : yes . professor korbel : why is n't he in jail ? colleen : because there were n't any witnesses . professor korbel : what about you as an eyewitness ? colleen : i did n't see him . but , no , you know what ? believe me , i know it was kevin fisher . so i would n't be surprised if kevin killed carmen . kevin is a better candidate than any of the winters . anyone who comes in here alone is at risk and late afternoon can be a slow time in here . [ colleen and professor korbel imagining what could of happened ] kevin : bad day ? carmen : yeah , bad day . bad couple of months . kevin : well ... a woman as beautiful as you should never had a bad day . that 's better . see , with a guy like me , that smile would always be there . carmen : look , i 'm sure you 're a really nice person , but i 'm not looking for -- kevin : you think about me ? carmen : what ? no . kevin : i think about you all the time . carmen : this is the last thing i need right now . kevin : come on , come on , do n't say no without sampling the goods . carmen : no ! kevin : come on . carmen : get away ! [ scene_break ] professor korbel : well , clearly you have a low opinion of kevin fisher , but it would n't be any stranger for the killer to be a relative stranger . colleen : well , i am thoroughly depressed , but i did enjoy talking to you . professor korbel : well , the pleasure was all yours . let me help you here . colleen : thank you . professor korbel : you got it ? colleen : bye . professor korbel : bye . lily : hey . colleen : hey . devon : you look like you 're ready to kill somebody . colleen : yeah , well , professor korbel was just trying to irritate me . daniel : devon , professor korbel was trying to irritate her and it looks like it worked . colleen : well , you know -- devon : how ? what did he say ? colleen : he was going on and on about how anyone could 've killed carmen and then came up with a story about how you did it . lily : me ? colleen : right . devon : lily what a jerk . daniel : you know what ? he has a point . i mean , i was almost convicted in cassie 's death . it would be easy for the police to think that any one of us did it . you know , that one of us killed carmen . we got ta be realistic . you know , none of us have alibis for where we were that night she was murdered . devon : we are stuck with no alibis . but at least you two were n't caught on security camera pounding on carmen 's door . it was n't enough to tell the police that i took a walk in the park to cool off after i realized she was n't home . that was a really stupid thing to say . lily : yeah , but why ? devon : why ? because it 's like saying that i was really upset when i went there . and then they 're gon na say , `` the only reason why he claims to have taken a walk in the park is 'cause he ca n't explain what else he was doing . `` which was , i do n't know , stalking her or something . [ devon remembering ] devon : do you realize that drucilla saved my life , carmen ? if she and neil had n't taken me in , i could 've ended up in jail or a morgue . carmen : and i 'll end up in the hospital or a morgue if she 's not put away . [ scene_break ] neil : it 's ridiculous to think that one of my kids could 've done it . paul : unless you were there , how would you know ? neil : i know because i know my children . paul : having faith in them is not the same as knowing what happened to carmen . everyone has to be investigated . neil : okay , listen , i 'm only suggesting paul : neil , i ca n't tell you how many clients are shocked and appalled by what a family member did . neil : excuse me , i 've got ta take this call . it 's one of my vendors . michael : well ... it 's good to know that more than a homicide investigation is going on in this city . you 're playing your cards awfully close to the vest . paul : yeah , well , i 'm wondering if neil 's tension is caused by worry or guilt . michael : well that 's irrelevant to my side of the situation . it would n't be the first time i 've been hired by a guilty person . that 's the way our system works . paul : -- the trauma of his wife facing prison -- i think he feels responsible for what happened . even if carmen initiated the relationship , neil responded . anyone who saw neil when carmen walked into a room saw him light up like a christmas tree . dru saw it , too . he knows that if he did n't respond to carmen , history would be different . maybe he felt it was on his shoulders to ... to fix the problem . maybe he took steps in the wrong direction to resolve his guilt . [ paul and michael imagining what could of happened ] carmen : here we go . let me guess , you 're here to say , `` oh , carmen , why are you doing this to my beloved wife ? why are you doing this to my family ? you 're punishing them for something they did n't even do . and besides , my boy is about to undergo surgery . `` did i leave anything out ? neil : just this . [ neil hits carmen over the head with a club ] [ scene_break ] neil : what about jack abbott ? paul : what about him ? neil : he has done some pretty despicable things to get his way , has n't he ? michael : amen to that . michael : did you know that he and carmen dated . paul : it did n't last long . neil : maybe she dumped him . he was resentful . paul : i 'm sure she wo n't be the last . neil : the da spent a lot of time questioning jack he was under the spotlight because of his relationship with carmen . [ scene_break ] jack : of course we talked about carmen , but he 's left me alone since then . i 'm beginning to believe he bought my story about facilitating carmen 's job offer from house of kim . mr. kim : well , the da was still keenly interested in it when he interrogated me . jack : to tell you the truth , i 'm less worried about him suspecting me of murder than i am of him finding out that i own jabot . mr. kim : we , then we 're lucky . the only other person who knows about our arrangement is your sister . and you trust her : jack : who my sister ? kim : well , you did n't trust carmen to keep a secret . jack : carmen was a blackmailer . mr. kim : a blackmailer who you were ... romantically involved with . jack : what ... are you asking ... you think i killed her ? mr. kim : i 'm thinking from a prosecutor 's perspective . and you were alone when she was murdered . jack : oh , it 's a lot worse than you know , partner . left several phone messages for carmen that the prosecutor has characterized as `` increasingly frantic . `` mr. kim : so from a police perspective ... jack : i could 've gone looking for carmen , found her , engaged in some sort of reprehensible behavior with regrettable results . [ jack imagining what could of happened ] carmen : jack . jack : what , you do n't answer your cell phone anymore ? carmen : i told you i do n't feel like moving to hong kong . i like it here . jack : by here , you mean the united states ? carmen : i mean genoa city . plus , why would i leave so many untapped financial resources ? jack : i do n't think you know how much jabot can help you . carmen : oh , i do . that 's why i 'm why i 'm staying . jack : you think you can blackmail me ? carmen : that 's such an ugly word -- blackmail . think of me as your silent partner . jack : okay . i think of you as silent . [ jack hits carmen over the head with a weapon ] [ scene_break ] mr. kim : jack ? jack : you think i 'm confessing right now ? that kind of behavior would be uncharacteristic of me . mr. kim : well , let 's hope the da does n't have as active an imagination as you do . jack : you know what ? you 're right . see ... i remember vividly what you said after they found the body . well , as always , a pleasure doing business . mr. kim : and in regards to ms. mesta , do n't sweat it , jack . she wo n't be a problem anymore . jack : i 'm not sure why i remember those words so vividly , but , well , it just seemed to me that you knew more than you were sang . mr. kim : what i meant was that carmen had already called the hong kong office and i knew she was leaving the country . jack : oh , well , yeah , i 'm sure that is what you meant . it 's just if the da knew that you and i colluded in a major business fraud , he might suspect that you meant to shut her up by different means . mr. kim : that i killed her ? jack : i 'm talking about the da 's perspective , not mine . frightened as you were of exposure , it 's hard for me to imagine you brutally murdering the woman . [ jack and ji min imagining what could of happened ] carmen : ji min , i 'd be shooting myself in the foot to tell anyone of jack 's involvement in jabot . i 'm looking forward to living in hong kong . mr. kim : good . i just wanted to be certain so that there are no misunderstandings . [ mr. kim hits carmen over the head with a weapon ] [ scene_break ] mr. kim : now i 'm certain . i would n't risk a life sentence to avoid a few years in jail for fraud . jack : well , that would be reasonable , but people are n't always reasonable when they 're are hundreds of millions of dollars at stake . mr. kim : money is n't always motive . we do n't know the secrets that people carry . jack : we do know , that carmen 's secrets were being laid bare even before she was killed . paul williams was investigating her , digging up all kinds of dirt about her past . mr. kim : she must 've been furious . jack : furious enough to confront him ? mr. kim : and if she did ? jack : if she did , it might not have gone smoothly . in fact , one or both of them could 've done something regrettable . [ jack and mr. kim imagining what could of happened ] carmen : i can have you investigated , too , you know ? paul : okay , fine , feel free . feel free to have me investigated . carmen : if you have ever done anything embarrassing or illegal , i will find out about it and i will bury you with it . paul : you know what be my guest . carmen : no , you are not immune . i bet you break the law every single night . paul : i do not . carmen : no , my life , my business is none of your business ! paul : stop ! carmen : you have no right to make me look like i 'm [ paul pushes her away and she hits the wall ] [ scene_break ] neil : no , do n't tell me nothing . i wan na help . paul : the best thing the kids can do is keep their noses clean neil : that 's like telling someone to drive safely when a cop is behind them . you become so self - conscious you make mistakes you never made before . paul : well , then try a act like you 're not self - conscious about being self- conscious . and do n't talk about the case . michael : too late . paul : do n't talk about the case anymore . and do n't give interviews without michael 's approval or outside of his presence . michael : approval denied . paul : my focus has to be on getting information that will incriminate anyone outside of the family . so if you have anything you feel is ... relevant , u tell me , and me alone . michael : uh , me , too . paul : of course . neil , i got ta reiterate , if i find out that you or anyone else in your family is guilty , i am off the case . neil : that 's not gon na happen . paul : i hope so !	michael wonders about drucilla and the confrontation she had with carmen in the lunchroom . she is on tape and so that is something tangible that the jury will look on to help them make a decision about her . neil replays that video in his mind but still maintains that his wife is innocent . michael and paul are not so sure neil does n't care about the evidence . he knows that no one in his family did this . he points out to michael he was alone the day of the murder at the time of death , so the light could easily be shined on him instead of drucilla . michael remembers the meeting with carmen where he put his cards on the table and showed her the report . it went well at the time , but what if she waited for him in the parking lot later and lost her mind over it . michael would be fed up with her ranting in his ear and push her just a little too hard so that she would hit her head on the concrete and instantly die . michael has questions about that brad carleton . `` he has always weirded me out a little bit , `` michael says . he turns to paul knowing that the man did a background check on brad once . paul will not talk about that information with neil ad michael . that would n't be right . `` just tell me something . do you think that he could kill a person ? `` paul gets quiet and thinks about the time that he actually witnessed brad squeeze a man to death . it was much like one getting out the last of the toothpaste , but instead of using fingers , he used his thighs . `` i think that given the right circumstances anyone could kill , `` is all that paul will say . brad and victoria remember when they realized that carmen could have heard about brad 's secrets . at first victoria thinks that her husband is just being paranoid when he over - obsesses about the da and what he might dig up . he is n't just worried for himself , but for her too . `` if i become a suspect , then you become a suspect too . `` she had n't thought about it that way . she had her portfolio stolen . what if victoria discovered that carmen stole it and she took it back . she might have confronted the young woman , and carmen would have said something like , `` i was going to sell it to the highest bidder , mrs. kaplan ! `` that could have sent victoria into a vicious rage and she could have killed the woman with her own tire iron jana too could have been involved ; brad and victoria realize when she serves them . she could have been the one who had stolen the portfolio maybe . then carmen could have realized that and threatened to tell victoria about it . jana would have to act quickly but she could have
billy : i come in peace . all right , look , now that we 've both slept on it , there 's no reason we should be fighting about you having cane and lily 's kid . that 's just -- mac : ( sighs ) billy : hey , yo . oh , okay . hi . okay ! ( laughs ) mac : that is the last thing we should be fighting about right now . billy : i knew , i knew , i knew , i knew you would see how insane that idea was . mac : me ? billy : yeah . mac : you 're -- i -- you 're , uh , you 're not here to apologize ? billy : why -- why would i apologize ? there 's nothing -- you 're still thinking about doing it , are n't you ? fine . mac : where are you going ? billy : i am going to go make a pot of coffee , because if i have to stay here all night long , i 'm gon na make you see just how crazy that idea is . just ... ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] nina : ( sighs ) phillip : we 're at the hospital , huh ? yeah . he awake ? nina : i -- he opened his eyes for a few seconds a couple times , but then fell back to sleep . phillip : the doctor said that he might not be totally lucid until morning . nina : yeah , and he also said that the first 24 hours is critical . phillip : she 's been here all night . nina : yeah . well , so have you . it means a lot to me . and it 's gon na mean everything to our son . [ scene_break ] chloe : that 's some good night 's sleep you 're getting there , soldier . you know , i have n't had one of those in , wow , since delia 's been born . you know , she 's here . she 's here . she missed you this morning at breakfast . ( sighs ) you know , this is n't fair . ( groans ) this is n't fair . you ca n't get underneath my skin like this and then check out on me . it is n't fair . chance : i 'm getting under your skin , am i ? chloe : hey . hi . good morning . chance : ( sighs ) chloe : hi . ( laughs ) chance : i would have woken up sooner if you 'd said that hours ago . chloe : ( laughs ) hi . chance : hey . [ scene_break ] michael : it 's nice to see you across the table for a change . lauren : ( laughs ) i was beginning to forget what you looked like . eden : you guys act like i 'm never home . lauren : well ... michael : you 're usually running out the door grabbing a bagel . lauren : ( laughs ) eden : you should talk . lauren : oh ! she 's right . eden : besides , morning 's when noah and i study . noah : you mean , when you help me study . eden : i could n't have aced that calculus midterm without you . noah : ( sighs ) michael : it sounds like you 're a good influence on each other . eden : despite earlier predictions of doom ? noah : mostly from my mom who -- who still feels bad about that . lauren : how is your mom ? you two settling in ? noah : you mean , now that we 've stopped sleeping in hospital waiting rooms ? michael : hmm . yes . it does seem like your family 's spent a great deal of time at memorial during the last year . noah : mm . hopefully , that 's all over now , with grandpa on the mend and summer starting to show signs of improvement . but i do n't think we 'll ever really be past what happened to grandpa and colleen . but i do feel like my family 's in a semi - good place right now . eden : most of your family . ( sighs ) noah : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : abby ... you 're grounded . have you forgotten ? abby : i was just gon na go study with noah and eden at the coffeehouse . ashley : honey , the only place you 're going after my parent / teacher conference is to school . noah and eden can come here to study . abby : fine . ashley : ( sighs ) so after my meeting with your teacher , i 've got to stop by jabot and pick up a few things . and adam 's not gon na be home until late tonight , because he 's out of town on business . honey , do n't get any ideas , okay ? the staff knows to call me if you try to leave . abby : you 're the one who 's always saying that we need to learn to stand on our own two feet , not let anyone tell us how to live our lives . that means you , too , mom . ashley : i love you , honey . have a nice day . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] daniel : well , i just signed the marriage license , so i guess there 's no turning back now . kevin : ( laughs ) were you considering it ? daniel : no . hey ... ( laughs ) no , i 'm just happy to have crossed something off of a very long to - do list . amber : did you sign ? daniel : yes , it 's done . amber : ( squeals ) 1 down , 1,000 to go . mm . daniel : 1,000 ? really ? awesome . amber : yes -- flowers , cake , clothes , guest list , music . daniel : okay . okay . slow down . ( cell phone rings ) amber : oh , it must be the dove wrangler . ( gasps , squeals ) daniel : can you get me out of here ? kevin : ( laughs ) dude , do you think i wanted to get married in an ashram ? daniel : mm . kevin : i did n't . but what i learned is that the wedding day is all about the bride . we 're just there to say `` i do `` and dance the first dance . daniel : you got to be kidding me . kevin : no , it 's true . ask any groom . daniel : no , i ca n't believe that guy 's still working here . kevin : `` that guy `` is my brother , and he 's trying to start his life over . daniel : he almost cost me mine . you keep on giving him a break , it 's only a matter of time before he ruins yours . [ scene_break ] nina : hey , how 's the patient ? chance : feeling better than last night . nina : oh . chance : hi . nina : no more playing hero , okay ? chance : yeah . ( groans ) nina : oh , do n't hurt yourself . chance : ( groans ) mom , i served three tours in iraq , okay ? i think i can take some punk ... ( groans ) with a butter knife . ( inhales sharply ) chloe : ( inhales sharply ) chance : ( sighs ) nina : yeah , well , that `` punk `` put you in the hospital . cordelia : ( cries ) chloe : oh , i know . chance : ( sighs ) shh . nina : the doctor wants to do some more tests . the nurse is gon na come in to prep you , okay ? chloe : i think , uh , we 'll get out of here for that part , right ? chance : hey . hey , hey , hey , hey . chloe : yeah ? chance : you 're coming back , right ? chloe : yeah . you ca n't get rid of me now ... phillip : hi , baby . chloe : right ? chance : ( sighs ) chloe : ( making kissing noises ) check you later . ( speaking baby talk ) ( door opens ) phillip : i 'll be back . ( clears throat ) ( door closes ) chance : ( sighs ) i ca n't believe he 's still here . nina : he did n't leave your side . chance : neither did chloe . nina : i 'm so glad you 're all right . i do n't know what i would do if i lost you . [ scene_break ] ashley : hi , mrs. mcguire . mrs. mcguire : ( sighs ) nice to see you , mrs. newman . ashley : uh , actually , it 's ms. abbott again . mrs. mcguire : oh , i see . ashley : yeah . mrs. mcguire : i knew that mr. newman was recovering from heart surgery , but i did n't realize ... oh , well , that -- that certainly explains a lot . please , have a seat . ashley : thank you . i 'm sure abby 's schoolwork is reflecting what 's going on at home . you know , she lost her adoptive father and , unfortunately , her older sister , and now her parents are divorcing . she 's had a very difficult year . mrs. mcguire : clearly . and while it 's normal for a student 's grades to slip during stressful times , i 'm concerned abby 's backsliding at an alarming rate . ashley : really ? i mean , it 's -- it 's that dire ? mrs. mcguire : frankly , it is . she has made no effort to finish the work that she missed when her father was in the hospital . when she 's not daydreaming in class , she 's picking fights with her fellow students or even me . she 's also been skipping class . ashley : well , she is a teenager . i mean , i 'm not trying to excuse her behavior , believe me ... mrs. mcguire : ( sighs ) ashley : but is n't that kind of par for the course ? i mean , really ? mrs. mcguire : maybe . but if abby does n't bring up her grades by next week 's midterm , she could fail the entire semester , and i would hate to see her hit rock bottom like that . ashley : you know , it -- it 's just , um , you 're making her sound like she 's some kind of a drug addict dropout . mrs. mcguire : ( sighs ) i realize that this is n't easy to hear . ashley : and i 'm not sure it 's -- it 's necessary . i mean , i think abby needs somebody who supports her and not someone who 's expecting the worst from her . mrs. mcguire : i am trying to be realistic . ashley : well , this is not my reality , and it 's not my daughter 's . thank you very much . i 'll take it from here . mrs. mcguire : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] amber : after the doves fly in , that 's when the orchestra 's gon na play `` when a man loves a woman . `` hmm ? ( squeals ) abby : oh , you guys are planning your wedding ? amber : mm - hmm . daisy : i bet you 'll wear something daring like red or black . amber : oh , no . been there , done that . it is white all the way . hmm . abby : have you picked out your bridesmaid colors yet ? daisy : ( laughs ) amber : no . eden : hey , we gon na do this , or what ? abby : ( sighs ) i 'd better go before the hall monitor busts me . daisy : me , too . amber : so here . let me show you . look . see ? help me pick this . noah : ( sighs ) i told you she would show up to study . abby : ( laughs ) oh , well , who said i was gon na study ? daisy : ( laughs ) eden : mm - hmm . noah : ( sighs ) eden : do you even want to graduate ? abby : i 'm not living for that moment like some people . ( scoffs ) noah : well , you ca n't get grounded again . otherwise , you wo n't be able to say yes when kyle wilkens asks you out . daisy : oh , my god . he 's , like , one of the hottest guys at walnut grove . abby : i am so over high school boys . i want somebody older and more worldly . ryder : ( sighs ) he wants me gone , does n't he ? kevin : who ? ryder : your friend daniel . every time i see him , i want to disappear . kevin : just let it go . ryder : look , how can i when it puts you in the awkward position of having to choose between your best friend and -- and the brother you never even knew you had . kevin : do n't sweat it . i 've spent most of my life in awkward positions . ryder : ( sighs ) michael : morning , gentlemen . kevin : oh , good . it looks like he 's in lawyer mode . ryder : ( sighs ) michael : it 's nothing bad . we have a trial date -- february 5th . kevin : that 's great . that 's great . and if we can verify your alibi by then , it may not even go to trial , right ? michael : mm . ryder : look , uh , on -- on second thought , i - i think i 'd rather take my chances with the jury . kevin : ( scoffs ) why would you do that when you could just tell them where you were the night of the shooting ? ryder : look , just -- just leave it alone , okay ? kevin : ( sighs ) i know what you 're thinking . michael : what ? i did n't say a word . kevin : but you want to . michael : i promised you i would give him the benefit of the doubt . kevin : even if you do n't think he deserves it ? noah : `` worldly `` is n't exactly how i would describe a guy out on a bail . eden : for murder . abby : you guys do n't even know if he 's guilty . daisy : ( inhales sharply ) you can do better . and what 's wrong with high school boys , anyway , right , eden ? eden : right . noah : we should probably get to school . daisy : you coming ? abby : i 'll catch up . daisy : be careful . noah : let 's go . eden : ( sighs ) abby : ( sighs ) michael : thank you . abby : hey again . we did n't really get a chance to chat last time i was here , so ... maybe we can now ? ryder : ( laughs ) michael : the truth ? i do n't think you should put your faith in someone who wo n't even tell you what their alibi is . kevin : here we go again . michael : i get that you want to give him a chance . i did the same with river , and i got conned because i ignored the alarms going off . kevin : who says i 'm hearing alarms ? michael : ( sighs ) no . give him a chance . just be prepared it might not be the happy ending you and i had . kevin : ( sighs ) if i just knew why he would n't tell me who his alibi is ... well , obviously , you have a theory . michael : in my experience , it 's either one of two things . he 's protecting someone ... kevin : who ? uh , tom 's dead . it ca n't be deacon . what would be the other reason ? michael : he 's guilty . [ scene_break ] billy : okay . come on down . pull up a chair . i can not wait to hear why you think it 's a good idea to help out that con man . mac : this is n't just about cane . it would be lily 's baby , too . do n't you want her to have something wonderful to look forward to when she comes out of chemo ? billy : absolutely . as long as that `` something wonderful `` is n't carried by you for nine months . mac : so it 's okay for you to buck the system and go after what you want , but when i want to do it -- billy : whoa , whoa , whoa . no , no , no , no . buying a magazine is not the same as carrying somebody else 's kid . mac : i told you , i need my life to mean something . billy : well , join the peace corps . no , i 'm serious . i ca n't sit around and watch you for nine months get huge and chase after weird food combinations at odd hours of the night knowing the whole time that you 're doing it for a kid that 's gon na be handed off to some `` ' crocodile ' dundee `` wannabe . no , no . you were n't here when chloe was pregnant with a kid that he pretended to think was his , okay ? you did n't have to watch that phony s.o.b . drool over the woman who was having my kid . mac : yeah , but that 's the thing -- this is n't gon na be your kid . that 's what 's bothering you , is n't it , that the first time i give birth , it 's gon na be to a baby that is n't yours ? billy : ( clears throat ) like an awful lot of stuff . [ scene_break ] amber : ( sighs ) lauren : hey , you two . amber : hi . lauren : so what 'd i miss ? amber : ( singsong voice ) oh , the wedding is gon na be fabulous ! daniel : my head 's spinning . yeah , yeah , you -- you tell her fabulous . fabulous is code for `` it 's gon na cost a lot of money . `` amber : ( normal voice ) no , it 's not . no , it 's not . i 'm gon na design all my own dresses , and you said you could get me a really good deal on -- on the materials . lauren : of course . amber : and mrs. c. said that -- that she would lend me the mansion , you know , all -- all the grounds . and -- and since i still have friends in l.a. in the biz , the kings of leon are gon na play at our reception . lauren : are you kidding ? amber : ( squeals ) yeah ! daniel : wait , wh - what -- what about the deejay ? amber : well , ca n't i have both ? oh , oh , oh , oh , get this -- for the bang - up finish , what do you two think of this ? hang gliding off the roof of the chancellor mansion ? lauren : ( laughs ) oh , no way . amber : ( laughs ) okay , i know . i know . lauren : it 's a little -- amber : it sounds like a lot , but i just want it to be , like , something that screams `` daniel and amber . `` daniel : daniel and amber will be screaming -- as we go off of that roof . amber : you know , maybe our forever means more to me than it does to you . lauren : you know , i 'm gon na go call eden 's teacher . good luck . [ scene_break ] abby : so when are you gon na give me your number ? ryder : hmm , we 're back to this again . abby : that is unless you have a problem if the girl calls first . ryder : `` the girl `` meaning you ? abby : ( scoffs ) who else ? ryder : ( scoffs ) yeah . kevin : um , the espresso machine you said you 'd fix is still on the fritz . abby : excuse me , i 'm kind of talking here . kevin : um , excuse me , ryder 's supposed to be working . and if i 'm not mistaken , you 're supposed to be in school . ryder : ( sighs ) kevin : dude , are you nuts ? your freedom 's on the line , and you 're flirting with jailbait ? lauren : you did what ? [ scene_break ] phillip : i thought your mom and chloe would still be here . chance : chloe went to go get more formula , and mom -- mom 's probably grilling the doctor right now . phillip : i 'll let you rest . chance : phillip , you do n't have to go . phillip : i should get the coffees to your mom before it gets too cold . chance : i 'm not gon na bark at you again or -- or bite your head off . i promise . phillip : good to hear . i thought maybe you got stabbed on purpose to avoid the breakfast that we were supposed to have . chance : ( chuckles ) ( moans ) ( groans ) [ scene_break ] chloe : here you go . nina : you know , you do n't have to stay . yeah , phillip and i are here in case chance needs anything . chloe : what , are you afraid that i 'm gon na seduce your son and rupture his spleen -- again ? nina : i heard what you said to katherine last night . chloe : ( sighs ) nina : maybe you do care . that does n't mean you 're over billy . chloe : well , i am , and i 'm gon na prove it . phillip : get a doctor ! doctor ? oh , good . doctor ! [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) mac : i 'm right , are n't i ? you do n't want to see me give birth to a baby that is n't yours ? but that 's the thing -- it would n't be mine , either . it 's just a gift that i could give two people who were unbelievably kind to me when i first got back from darfur . billy : i - i - i - i completely understand lily . i do . hell , i 'd do it myself for her if i could , but not cane , not the guy who conned my entire family , your grandmother . mac : okay , maybe he did con a lot of people , but it 's not like he ran off to sydney with an inheritance that was n't his . in fact , he refused to accept it . billy : only because he knew he was about to get nailed . mac : i 'm not changing my mind on this . billy : i 'm gon na fall in love with it . i will fall in love with that baby because you 're carrying it . and there 's no way in hell that i 'm gon na let a baby that i 've fallen in love with be handed off to a guy that i ca n't stand to be in the same room with , because once was enough . you do n't understand that , then i ca n't help you . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] ryder : dude , will you chill ? i was not flirting with that girl . kevin : all right , i 'm sorry . look , i just -- i know how much our father screwed me up when it comes to dealing with the opposite sex , okay ? i pulled some crazy stuff off on girls who did not deserve it . but i was lucky . i had someone to show me how wrong i was . ryder : wait , let me get this straight , so -- so you 're saying that because you acted like a jerk , you think i 'll , what ? look , we may be blood , we 're not twins , all right ? kevin : ( sighs ) lauren : ( sighs ) kevin : do you think he 's doomed to make the same mistakes i made ? lauren : no . kevin : well , that 's a switch . lauren : not really . i mean , even if he 's not interested in abby does n't mean that i 've changed my mind about him . in my book , he 's still a rat . [ scene_break ] phillip : ( exhales ) ( shuddering ) nina : do n't worry , okay ? he was just low on painkillers . they had to hang another i.v . bag . phillip : if you would have seen him double over ... nina : ( sighs ) yeah . phillip : oh , i 'm sorry . of course you 've seen him double over , or something like that , when he was a kid -- when he fell off a bike , when he got hit by a baseball . you -- you 're used to that . i 'm not . it 's -- it 's my fault . nina : i - i do n't think you ever really get used to it . you just learn to cope without going completely out of your mind . phillip : what you said last night -- you were right -- that i always run . nina : i was upset . i just -- phillip : with ev -- with every reason to be upset . when i came back , i just expected that you and chance would let me in your little family , a family that i left hanging , hurting all those years ago . and then when chance was n't there with open arms , i just -- instead of giving him space so that he could get to know me , i - i started to complain about it . i complained to you , of all people . nina : i 'm sure it was n't easy on you , either . phillip : no . no , do n't make any excuses for me . no , i had no right to expect a second chance . i should have known that this was something that i was gon na have to earn . and with everything that 's going on , i do n't even know if that 's a possibility . [ scene_break ] chance : look at you . oh , you 're so pretty . guess what ? mommy finally admitted that i got under her skin . you know , it 's about time she fessed up , huh ? it took her long enough . chloe : ( chuckles ) chance : i 've been trying and trying . chloe : well , you know what ? it 's about time for this , too . chance : what 's that ? hey . chloe : i wanted to bring this to you last night before that creep 's knife got in the way . and kay told me that i would get the chance , and i 'm glad that i am . so ... the divorce papers -- well , photocopies of the divorce papers -- but look right there . i finally signed it . i 'm officially no longer mrs. billy abbott . chance : i see that . hey . chloe : well , i did n't see what was in front of me . but i do now , and it 's what i 've always wanted . ( laughs ) chance : yeah , it 's hard not to go for the guy who almost died , huh ? chloe : knife or no knife , you 're it for me . ( laughs ) you 're it . ( whispering ) oh , shh . do n't look . [ scene_break ] michael : okay , and now just sign this last page , and the deed to the ranch is yours . ashley : thank you . michael : ( sighs ) ashley : so have things calmed down a little bit since victor left ? michael : mm , even when he 's not here , he 's still here . ashley : mm , tell that to my daughter . michael : abby having trouble with the two of you separating ? ashley : that 's putting it mildly . michael : well , if it helps , eden has been snarky to me since the day she got here . ashley : i find that very hard to believe . when noah was living here , he only had the nicest things to say about your relationship with eden , and she spoke very highly of you . michael : really ? ashley : yeah , really . michael : huh . still , it took her forever to crack a smile at the dinner table , let alone want to be there . ashley : you know what 's really troubling me , though ? abby and i have always had a great relationship . it 's only been recently that she 's started to act out . i mean , i grounded her . i do n't think its helping . michael : ( sighs ) ( groans ) sometimes , lauren tells me that shouting and putting my foot down is not the solution . instead of , uh , making my point , i should try to listen to hers . ( door closes ) ( footsteps approaching ) abby : i thought you were going to jabot . ashley : i got a call that you left the house . michael : all right , i am finished here . ashley : thank you for your input , michael . michael : of course . i will call you . hello , abby . ashley : ( sighs ) why are n't you in school ? abby : the only classes i 'm missing are gym and study hall . it 's no big deal . ashley : it 's a very big deal . [ scene_break ] amber : i 'll just , uh , i 'll tell the kings of leon and the dove wrangler to just forget about it , and we will have a run - of - the - mill , `` do you ? `` `` i do , `` `` kiss the bride , `` `` eat some cake `` wedding . daniel : look , i want everyone to know that we 're forever , too , okay ? i just do n't think that we need to stage some kind of spectacle to prove our point . amber : yeah , that 's really easy for you to say . the entire town did n't just see you walk down the aisle dressed for a funeral about to say `` i do `` to someone you hated . i want this wedding , the wedding to the man i love and want to have ten kids with , to be polar opposite of that . daniel : `` ten kids `` ? amber : well ... daniel : ( sighs ) amber : you know , look , i - i know i 'm going a little bit over the top , but , well , the truth is , we 've both said these vows before . and i just want everyone to know that this time , it 's for keeps . amber : mm . daniel : mm . in that case , you can have whatever you want . amber : ohh . daniel : come here . lauren : okay , now this is more like it . amber : ( laughs ) lauren : very good . and i just downloaded some dress designs that i want you to see ... amber : oh , oh , oh ! oh , no , no , no , no . daniel ca n't see . lauren : okay . amber : okay . lauren : all right . well , then come with me . amber : okay . okay . bye ! kevin : hey , we need to talk . daniel : look , if it 's about ryder , i do n't -- kevin : they set his trial date . daniel : i do n't care . kevin : well , look , if his alibi is concrete , then you 're gon na end up back in the defendant 's seat . yeah , which means either way , someone that i care about is gon na be on trial for murder . daniel : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] billy : hey . how 's he doing ? nina : he 's already doing better than expected . billy : good . um , is delia here ? phillip : yeah . chloe thought that she 'd lift chance 's spirits . billy : yeah ? well , i could use my spirits lifted , too . nina : they 're in there . billy : thank you , ma'am . chloe : ooh ! ooh ! ooh , ooh . ( giggling ) hey . funny little girl , happy girl . yeah , i know . hi ! ( making kissing sounds ) [ scene_break ] ashley : i had an interesting conversation with mrs. mcguire . abby : the woman hates me for no reason . ashley : abby , she does n't hate you . if anything , she 's concerned , and so am i . sit down for a second . abby : ( sighs ) ashley : now look , i know it 's been one thing after another lately . i want you to talk to me like you used to . i miss those days , honey . abby : you mean , before you started locking yourself in the bedroom and crying all day ? ashley : if you need to attack me to get things out , that 's okay . you -- abby : can i just go ? ashley : abby , i want you -- i really want to help you with what you 're going through , honey . abby : i do n't need help . ashley : your teacher told me that if you do n't pass your midterms , your whole future could be on the line . abby : so ? ashley : abby , what 's gotten into you ? tell me ! abby : you 're the one who 's trying to be my friend instead of my mother . ashley : i love you ! so does your father . abby : which one ? the one who 's dead , or the one you drove out of the country ? ashley : why are you trying to hurt me this way ? abby : whatever . ashley : abby , come back here and talk to me . abby ! ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] eden : thank you . michael : are n't you supposed to be in school ? noah : eden left her backpack . eden : it 's got all my notes in it for class . noah : ( sighs ) michael : i 'll keep an eye out for it . eden : thanks , michael . michael : sure , anything for my little sister . amber and lauren : ( speaking indistinctly ) lauren : do you like that -- amber : hi ! ( chuckles ) lauren : well ... you just ca n't enough of me , can you ? michael : mm - hmm . you know it . lauren : mm . mm . michael : actually , i 'm back to meet with a potential client . lauren : really ? michael : oh , there she is . lauren : oh . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : hmm . oh , eden , i 'm glad you 're still here , because i just got off the phone with your teacher , and , um , we definitely need to talk . mac : thank you . and thank you for meeting me on such short notice . michael : well , your , uh , your message sounded a little urgent . everything 's okay with katherine , i hope ? mac : yeah . no , she 's fine . i just wanted to talk to you about surrogate motherhood . michael : oh . all right . you and billy have decided to hire a surrogate ? mac : no , i want to be a surrogate . uh , i just need to talk to you about the legalities involved . michael : um , up front , it 's a very difficult process . there are a ton of things you need to concern yourself with before you go ahead with it , the most important thing being your relationship with the parents that you are going to be acting as a surrogate for , and not to mention the people in your life who will be affected by all this . mac : they are already affected , believe me . michael : hmm . well , um , you 'll need a support team in place before , uh , this all happens . and i 'd be happy to sit down with whoever it is that 's gon na take care of you through this . mac : uh , there 's no one . i 'm doing this on my own . [ scene_break ] chloe : see ? that was fun , was n't it ? billy : there you are . i hear you and mommy are playing `` florence nightingale . `` chloe : she got her sleep . i brought her from home this morning , right ? ( whispers ) yeah ! billy : yeah ? you actually left the hospital ? chloe : ( sighs ) ( normal voice ) what do you want , billy ? billy : uh , i - i just -- you know , i feel bad for chance getting stabbed like he did . it 's horrible . chloe : well , he 's doing really well . billy : glad to hear that . ( silly voice ) i 'm glad to hear that . ( growls ) chloe : so , um , is that it ? 'cause chance was just in the middle of telling delia war stories , right ? ( giggles ) billy : is n't she a little young for war stories ? chloe : well , he 's leaving out the gory details . billy : yeah . you know , i just do n't feel comfortable with my daughter -- chloe : what ? cordelia : ( laughs ) billy : i do n't like my daughter being so comfortable with another guy . chloe : well , you 're always gon na be her father . and i think that you 're gon na have to accept the fact that sooner or later , there may be a stepfather in the picture , just like i have to accept a stepmother . i 'm not your wife anymore , billy , not anymore . ( sighs ) phillip : hi . nina : everything okay ? chloe : well , if it is n't , it 's not my problem . how you doing , soldier ? nina : he really needs his rest . chloe : ( laughs ) nina : hello , baby . chloe : well , so does delia . she needs a nap . but , um , we 'll come back later , okay ? chance : ( weakly ) okay . chloe : you want to say good - bye to uncle chance ? ( high - pitched voice ) say bye . bye , uncle chance . chance : bye . nina : now i know you 're too old for me to tuck you in , but it 's in `` the parent 's handbook . `` whenever a child has a brush with death , mom and dad get to hover , right , phillip ? chance : he left again , did n't he ? nina : he 'll be back . [ scene_break ] lauren : so ms. mathieson said you argued for an entire hour on the real meaning of `` the bell jar . `` eden : i just do n't think that there 's one way to interpret what plath was trying to say . lauren : okay . um , but then what is the , `` you want to abolish columbus day as an american holiday `` ? what -- eden : because technically , he did n't discover this country . at least i care , unlike some people . noah : abby 's just going through a rough time . eden : she 's headed for trouble if she does n't get it together . lauren : what has she done that 's so bad ? eden : for starters , she 's hitting on kevin 's brother . noah : ( sighs ) eden : noah already gave her the heads - up of him being accused of murder . of course , that does n't stop her from trying to hook up . lauren : you know what ? i 'll be back in a minute . daisy : ( slams hand on countertop ) stay away from her . ryder : who ? daisy : abby carlton . unless you want to see how guys found guilty of statutory rape are treated in the state pen . michael : hey . mwah ! this is gon na take a little longer than i thought , but at least it 's a paying client . lauren : that 's so great , honey . michael : you did hear what i said , right ? it 's not pro bono . money , money , money . lauren : do you remember when i told you about that new girl i just hired at the boutique ? michael : yeah , uh , a friend of amber 's ? lauren : right , right . well , she just did something so impressive and unexpected . michael : you said you had a good feeling about her . lauren : yeah . yeah . and it 's only getting better . daniel : if the guy wo n't tell you his alibi , it 's probably because he does n't have one , which means he 's guilty . kevin : not necessarily . he could be protecting someone . daniel : like who ? kevin : i do n't know . ryder : deacon and i were told that kevin had access to the hiding place . kevin : what ? you think i 'm right ? daniel : no . i think that if ryder does somehow manage to slip away , there 's not gon na be any `` happily ever after `` for anyone . [ next_on ] ashley : could i talk to you a second ? adam : sure . newman business ? ashley : something entirely different . michael : i think you 're guilty , and you 're lying about this alibi , or you 're covering for someone . daniel : and i do have something that i got ta tell you .	billy visits mac to try to talk some sense into her about her having cane and lily 's baby . at the hospital , nina gives philip an update on chance 's condition . chloe sits by chance 's bedside and tells him that he is under her skin . chance wakes up and hears her remark . nina interrupts chance and chloe to see how chance is doing . michael and lauren tells eden how good it is to see her across the breakfast table . eden tells them that now is when her and noah study . ashley tells abby her plans for the day and reminds abby that she is grounded . abby sneaks out of the house and goes to the coffeehouse where she meets up with ryder . michael confronts abby as to why she is n't in school . ashley has a talk with abby 's guidance counselor . daniel signs the marriage license . amber comes in to join them . daisy asks amber will her wedding dress be black or red . amber lets her know that it will be white all the way . ashley catches abby at the coffeehouse . mac refuses to change her mind about having cane and lily 's baby .
diane : there 's a bar full of empty tables , victor . you do n't have to sit here . victor : some reason i should n't ? diane : oh ... because you hate me ? victor : oh , that 's a little harsh , do n't you think ? diane : really ? victor : mm . diane : even after all the hell we 've put each other through over the years ? victor : i just gave you a ride on my plane , did n't i ? diane : ( laughs ) indeed , you did . i half expected you to push me out . victor : you 're the least of my problems right now . diane : it 's funny . i feel the same way about you . victor : hmm . diane : so to , um ... victor : mm - hmm ? diane : strange bedfellows . ( glasses clink ) [ scene_break ] lauren : mm . michael : uh - oh . looks like , uh , somebody 's playing hooky . fen : mommy let me stay home . michael : did she now ? well , i 'm glad you had fun , kiddo , but , uh , we need to get you to school . lauren : you know what , honey ? will you put that in your room ? lauren : fen and i had a great morning . we did . we made cookies . we read books . michael : you want to tell me what 's going on ? lauren : i did n't feel like going into the store . michael : meaning you 're still afraid to leave the house . lauren : ( sighs ) i went to the police station , did n't i ? michael : yeah , you know what ? i know how difficult it was to see daisy , and i 'm proud of you . i am really proud of you . lauren : so then why are you making me feel guilty for spending the morning with our son ? michael : the morning -- because you and i and our son need to keep living our lives . and there 's really no room for a recluse in the picture , is there ? lauren : ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : thank you . phyllis : ( sighs ) daisy : ( humming `` greensleeves `` ) phyllis : ( clears throat ) thank you . daisy : ( continues humming ) phyllis : hi , daisy . daisy : baby 's restless . i 've been humming a lullaby to calm him . so if you 're here to upset me -- phyllis : no , definitely not . i 'm not here to upset you . i just , uh , thought maybe we could work something out . my son needs to know if ... that is his child . daisy : i already told you , no paternity test until i 'm in a private hospital . phyllis : that 's not likely , daisy . so maybe we can work something out . daisy : if you ca n't get me out of this cell , we have nothing to say to each other . [ scene_break ] daniel : thank you . abby : hey . daniel : oh , hey . here . look , thank you for agreeing to meet me . um , it was a little uncomfortable the way we left things . abby : yeah , i 'm sorry . i - i just -- daisy showing up with her stomach out to here saying that you 're gon na be a dad ... i just could n't deal . daniel : i told you , i 'm not the father . abby : you think that she 's still scamming you ? daniel : she has to be . trust me , there 's no way that kid 's mine . [ scene_break ] jeff : we ca n't scrape together 10 grand to give to hogan by tonight . it 's impossible . kevin : well , then you are gon na have the most expensive watch in the morgue . jeff : hey , it 's not my fault your mother found the money and then spent it on extravagant gifts . kevin : keep your voice down . jeff : oh , i sent adam on an errand . the last thing we need is that opportunist stumbling upon our problem . kevin : your problem . you 're the one who got us into this mess . you 're gon na get us out . jeff : ( sighs ) gloria : so what are you two up to ? together : nothing . gloria : well , you 're acting very suspicious . chloe : you know , gloria ... gloria : hmm ? chloe : we have n't finished discussing your profile in `` restless style . `` gloria : i 'm all yours . kevin : listen , jeffrey . i know you . there is no way you do n't have some money stashed away somewhere . jeff : i might have a little put aside for a rainy day . kevin : uh , well , hello ? this is about as rainy as it gets . jeff : ( sighs ) i had plans for that money . kevin : well , boohoo . go get it so you can get us out of this mess . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] diane : well , who 'd have guessed having cocktails and making small talk with you would be the high point of my day ? victor : what 's wrong ? diane : if you must know , it 's been a lousy day -- a disastrous interview topping off a hellacious week . victor : what happened ? diane : well ... after reading phyllis ' trash article about me in `` restless style , `` my son is barely speaking to me . tucker rescinded his job offer . victor : really ? diane : need i go on ? ( chuckles ) victor : ( chuckles ) so you 're feeling sorry for yourself because the universe dealt you a rotten hand ? diane : the universe did n't do this to me . phyllis did . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm not the bad guy here . i actually sympathize with you . daisy : you do ? phyllis : yeah . i do . i do . why do you think i fought so hard to keep you out of here ? daisy : so i 'd agree to do the d.n.a . test . phyllis : no . no , no , no , no . there 's more to it than that . phyllis : you know , i 'll tell you a secret . i know how alone you feel . i got pregnant when i was very , very young , too . daisy : with daniel . phyllis : yeah , with daniel . nobody was there for me . nobody cared about me . i want to be here for you . daisy : even after all the terrible things my aunt sarah made me do ? phyllis : listen , you know what ? you were a victim , daisy . you 're a victim , just like lauren and jana and daniel . they 're victims . daisy : you know , i do n't care about me . but this baby never hurt anyone . phyllis : no . no . daisy : he does n't deserve this . phyllis : no , he does n't . absolutely not . daisy , i 'm gon na get you out of here , okay ? i 'm gon na see what i can do . daisy : ( sniffles ) phyllis : and i 'll be back , hopefully soon , with good news , okay ? daisy : okay . daisy : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) you better come through for us , phyllis . ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] abby : god , you are so in denial . daniel : i am not . abby : has it occurred to you that maybe daisy is telling the truth ? daniel : okay , you know what ? i know that you live for this kind of drama , but do n't project it on me . abby : oh , no , no . i like drama that i can control , not some nutcase claiming that you have knocked her up . daniel : hey , you just admitted it . she 's a total crazy person . abby : yeah . yeah . she is crazy , but she 's not stupid . she knew that if she showed up at your house she would wind up in jail . daniel : so ? abby : so why would she do that to herself ? daniel : i do n't know . maybe because she and her family , they -- they get off on causing me grief . abby : well , it 's not like they 're targeting you personally . daniel : ( laughs ) what do you call setting me up for murder ? abby : okay , okay . but nobody gets pregnant just to ruin somebody 's life . daniel : you know what , abbs ? i do n't know what to tell you . i 'm not in daisy 's head . abby : well , it 's just that none of this makes any sense . daniel : you know , if you 're so desperate for answers , why do n't you go ask daisy yourself ? abby : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : hey . still warm . michael : ( sighs ) lauren : want one ? michael : all right . we need to address this . lauren : ( sighs ) you know , it 's not like i 'm just being paranoid , michael . daisy 's real . she is here . michael : oh , and she 's locked up . lauren : yeah , but her brother is n't . and ryder ... ryder could be anywhere . he could be in a motel room . he could be outside our apartment , or -- or fen 's school . michael : all right , you just listen to me . i have alerted the police . i have alerted the staff at the school . i have alerted his teachers . they all have their eyes on fenmore . lauren : and it takes one second -- one second . someone gets distracted -- michael : all right , listen to me . you 're talking about ryder . there 's not even any indication that ryder is anywhere around here , and there 's no reason our son should n't live a normal life . this is his education we 're talking about . lauren : ( sighs ) lauren : fen ? fen : what , mommy ? lauren : hey , baby . um , why do n't you put on your shoes ? daddy 's gon na take you to school . fen : aw , do i have to ? lauren : ( chuckles ) what do you think , buddy ? michael : fenmore , shoes . come on . come with us . lauren : i ca n't . michael : please come with us . lauren : ( sighs ) daisy -- daisy kidnapped me and she tortured me . i thought i was going to die . until i know why she is here and what she is doing , i ca n't go anywhere . michael : i need you to come with us . lauren : thank you . thank you for being so understanding . [ scene_break ] [ phyllis remembering ] phyllis : oh , this has turned out to be such an incredible day , honey . looks like your daddy 's finally coming around . i sure hope so . that would be the answer to all of mommy 's prayers . ( sighs ) still , i ca n't take my chances . i have to deal with that nasty , nasty old brian . ( sighs ) i have to find that paternity test . ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) where is it ? phyllis : do n't worry , sweetheart . we 're going to be a family , a real family . yes . somehow , mommy will make that happen , honey . oh , i 'm not giving up . i am not giving up . no . your mommy and daddy are going to have a real marriage , in every sense of the word . [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) michael : may i ? phyllis : sit . michael : oh , really ? maybe you should switch to decaf , dial it back a little . you 're sounding like lauren . phyllis : i just saw daisy . michael : well , still trying to change her mind about the paternity test ? phyllis : it 's the hospital or nothing . michael : all right , look at . phyllis : michael -- michael : i know you 're in a tough spot , but there 's no way i 'm going behind lauren 's back and filing a petition to get her rel -- phyllis : somebody -- somebody -- somebody has to bend . somebody has to bend . michael : no ! no . what -- what does jack think ? phyllis : it does n't matter what jack thinks . it does n't matter . we 're on a break . it does n't matter . michael : a break ? oh . how come ? phyllis : he wants to spend more time with kyle . ( sighs ) michael : oh , i get it . so you 're focusing on daisy so you do n't have to think about your love life . phyllis : michael , um , this child that she 's carrying could be my ... michael : grand -- grandchild . say it -- grandchild . phyllis : no , i do n't want to say it . michael : all right , listen to me . phyllis : grandchild , all right ? i have to know . michael : lauren is not gon na change her mind . it 's all about the anxiety . phyllis : ( sighs ) michael : she 's using fenmore as a security blanket these days . phyllis : i understand , okay ? listen . listen . listen . i understand . i understand that she wants to -- to keep her in jail . i get it . that smithe clan -- they did horrific things to her . there 's an innocent child involved . michael : oh . phyllis : yeah . michael : daisy 's tuggin ' at your heartstrings , is she ? phyllis : no . michael : she 's starting to sway you . phyllis : she 's not . ( sighs ) there are some similarities between daisy and i . when i was younger , i was somewhat like her ... which is all the more reason she gets no sympathy from me . [ scene_break ] daisy : ow . you 're not even born yet , and you 're already a brat . god . ( grunts ) ( sighs ) daisy : ( sighs ) daisy : ( sighs ) woman : ten minutes . abby : thanks . daisy : ( chuckles ) what are you doing here ? abby : i came to see for myself how full of it you really are . [ scene_break ] chloe : um , so a successful businesswoman running , well , the hottest club in town and , uh , selling real estate on the side . gloria : oh , no , no , no . it did n't happen overnight . believe me , i paid my dues . chloe : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) mm - hmm . well , uh , what -- what -- so what do you think , um , what would you like to tell young women , um , you know , who are trying to improve themselves like you did ? what -- what would you say to them ? jeff : ( sighs ) this is not fair . kevin : i do n't want to hear it , man . daniel : oh , kevin . kevin : hey , uh -- daniel : um , i - i need to talk to you about your sister . kevin : look , i ca n't . i ca n't deal with it right now . i got ta go . daniel : ( sighs ) gloria : and last , but not least , you just have to keep believing in yourself . chloe : oh , my goodness . i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . uh , there 's -- there 's an emergency , um , at the magazine . but we will pick this up later . thank you so much . [ scene_break ] chloe : ( sighs ) well , thanks for ditching me . kevin : no , get out , chloe . chloe : no . kevin : yes . this is n't some sort of andie and duckie sequel . hogan means business . chloe : you think i do n't know that ? kevin : look , i will not risk you getting hurt or worse . chloe : okay , if he is actually that dangerous , i 'm not gon na let you go alone with that creep , so let 's go . kevin : no . i 'm not going any -- ( siren wails ) kevin : ( sighs ) great , the cops . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : ( sighs ) do not say a single word . i mean it . chloe : ( sighs ) okay . man : do you know your registration 's expired ? kevin : uh , sorry , officer . i - i have the new sticker at home . i guess i just forgot to put it on . man : hmm . chloe : uh , do we -- do we really need to get a citation ? 'cause we 're actually -- we 're kind of in a hurry . man : where you headed ? chloe : a movie . kevin : we 're going to see the new action film with what 's - his - name . chloe : you two were in a pretty heated argument . what was that about ? kevin : politics . chloe : justin bieber . man : stay put . i 'll be back . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : did i not just say that i would do the talking ? chloe : i 'm sorry . i was nervous . kevin : justine bieber ? ! chloe : well , we have to hide the cash , okay ? oh . man : must be an expensive movie . kevin : oh , that ? that 's , um , that 's the deposit , uh , deposit from the club i work at . we were gon na -- we were gon na stop by the bank first . man : would you both step out of the vehicle , please ? [ scene_break ] lauren : sorry for the mess . fen stayed home from school this morning . phyllis : oh , was he sick ? lauren : ( scoffs ) why ca n't i just enjoy a morning with my son without everyone making a big deal about it ? phyllis : lauren , it was just a question . i did n't mean anything . lauren : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i 'm -- i 'm on edge . phyllis : because of daisy ? lauren : everyone expects me to be strong , you know ? but , um , they did n't know what it was like to be in that cage . phyllis : i ca n't imagine . lauren : but , you know , it , uh , it was my fault . it 's my fault . phyllis : why is it your fault ? lauren : because once i got rid of sheila , you know , i let my guard down . i - i started to relax , and -- and then the nightmare started again , and instead of one psychopath , i was facing three . phyllis : lauren . lauren . sarah 's dead . lauren : yeah , but sheila 's kids are n't , which means i will never , ever have any peace . phyllis : yes , you will . yes , you will . as soon as this is over , you will have peace . lauren : you really think this is ever gon na be over ? phyllis : i will -- absolutely . lauren : you do ? phyllis : i do . of course i do . ryder and daisy will get theirs , and we 'll be done with this . we 'll move on . we will . but first ... first , we have to get daisy out of jail . [ scene_break ] abby : just tell me the truth , okay ? no games , no bull . daisy : after all the lies i 've told , why would you ever believe me ? okay , i - i used you as a cover when i came to town . nothing personal . i just needed an in at walnut grove . abby : and ryder ? daisy : he took advantage of your crush on him to get supplies for the hostages . abby : and daniel ? daisy : it 's not like i slept with him to hurt you . last i heard , he was with amber . how could i ever know that my only friend in genoa city fell in love with the father of my baby ? but you did , and he is the father . abby : why should i believe you ? daisy : why on earth would i come back here ? i knew they had a warrant out for my arrest . abby : look , you 're trying to manipulate me . daisy : look , abby , ca n't you see ? i 'm telling you the truth . [ scene_break ] diane : phyllis did n't waste any time making my life hell . victor : so she still has a lot of anger toward you ? diane : ( chuckles ) her article made me out to be some kind of monster . and if it was just me , i could handle it , but poor kyle . and i was n't even there to soften the blow . i had to try to explain things to him over the phone . victor : but he knew none of these stories ? diane : very little . victor : huh . diane : you have no idea how sickening it is to tell your child that you have done unforgiveable things . but what happened between phyllis and me happened a long time ago . i 'm a completely different person now . and she clearly has n't changed a bit . i was in town , what ? all of ten minutes ? and she was dreaming up ways to ruin my life . it 's like the last seven years had n't even happened . victor : was it that long ago ? diane : and i had created a new life for myself , you know ? a good one , a peaceful one , free of all the old ghosts . victor : why 'd you come back to genoa city ? diane : well , because i - i 'd hoped that enough time had gone by that my son could finally get to know his father . but i 'd barely unpacked when it all hit the fan . victor : my , oh , my , oh , my . things are that bad , huh ? diane : well , what does it tell you when the one person i can confide in is an ex - husband ... ? victor : ( chuckles ) diane : who once upon a time wished i would drop dead ? victor : ( laughs ) mm , ironic , is n't it ? what 'd you expect ? victor : what did you think would happen when you showed up in genoa city again ? diane : i thought that people might have mellowed . victor : you have n't . diane : excuse me ? victor : you 're incorrigible , are n't you ? i mean , from day one , you have snooped around me . then you taunted nikki . and you 've traded insults with phyllis . diane : ( clicks tongue ) victor , that 's an exaggeration , do n't you think ? victor : i do n't think so . not really . diane : when i was in genoa city in february ... victor : mm - hmm . diane : things were tense , but everybody was civil , and that gave me hope , you know ? that people could be more forgiving , especially because children are involved . victor : yep . i know whereof you speak , when those closest to you turn against you . that 's very disappointing , is n't it ? diane : you do understand . victor : yeah . diane : what happened , victor ? why are you in new york ? victor : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] lauren : i actually thought you were my friend . phyllis : what are you talking about ? i am . lauren : then why are you doing this to me ? phyllis : have you forgotten ? sarah tried to kill me , too , lauren . she tried to kill me , too . lauren : well , if daisy is in the hospital , then ryder could be free to help her escape . phyllis : oh , come on . you give them too much credit . lauren : and maybe you 're not giving them enough credit . phyllis : sarah is dead . she was the brains . they are nothing without her . they 're just little children without her , vindictive and angry . they 're running blind . they do n't have a plan . lauren : ( scoffs ) i do n't -- i do n't know . phyllis : okay , listen . listen . it 's -- it 's so easy ... lauren : ( sighs ) phyllis : it 's so easy . just let michael petition the court . that 's it . and -- and once those test results are back in , i - i do n't care if that girl rots in jail . lauren : ( sighs ) hand -- hand me the telephone . phyllis : thank you . lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : where 'd kevin disappear to ? jeff : i do n't know , peaches . hey , michael . michael : where is kevin ? gloria : mikey , i 've been meaning to call you . how 's lauren ? michael : uh , not good . gloria : you want me to take fen for a few days ? michael : mm , i can ask her , but -- ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh , sorry . hold on . yes , lauren ? how 's it going ? everything okay ? lauren : uh , yeah . go ahead and file the petition to have daisy moved to the hospital . michael : are you sure ? lauren : yeah . michael : all right . i will go see the judge right now , and then i will come straight home . lauren : all right . hurry . [ scene_break ] lauren : i hope to hell you know what you 're doing . [ scene_break ] kevin : what 's that ? man : book making tickets . point spreads and upcoming games and races . man : evidence of a gambling operation . man : mr. fisher , care to amend your story regarding this deposit ? kevin : that 's -- that 's not mine . man : how original . chloe : officers , um , i 'm -- i 'm a mom , and my daughter , she 's in preschool . can i please -- ? man : should have thought about that before you got involved with a bookie . chloe : ( scoffs ) seriously ? [ scene_break ] abby : i looked for you at crimson lights . daniel : yeah , well , i came here to talk to kevin about daisy , and he blew me off , so what does that tell you ? abby : i have no idea . daniel : the girl 's his half sister . even he does n't think she 's worth talkin ' about . abby : ( sighs ) you know , i do n't think you 'd be so cocky if you actually spoke to her yourself . daniel : did you go and talk to her ? abby : hello ? you told me to . daniel : look , i was being sarcastic . i did n't think that you 'd actually go and do it . abby : god , why are you so pissy ? daniel : i 'm pissy because you 're supposed to be taking my side . why are you humoring this lunatic ? abby : honestly , it 's because after my visit , i believe she 's telling the truth . [ scene_break ] chloe : ( sighs ) you know -- you know , you 're making a mistake . i want to see ronan malloy . man : he 's out on assignment . chloe : ( sighs ) i -- you know , i - i know people . i know the chancellors . i - i know the abbotts . i ... ( groans ) ( sighs ) daisy : why are you in here ? chloe : ( scoffs ) will you just -- will you leave him alone , please ? daisy : i do n't blame you for wanting nothing to do with me . but you 're still the baby 's uncle . i just ... i just felt a little kick . i think the little one knows you 're family . chloe : ( scoffs ) okay , well , that -- that 's just stupid . kevin : let me see . daisy : feel it . kevin : we may have the same father , daisy , but we 're not family . i 'm nothing like you and your brother . daisy : maybe this is where all tom fisher 's kids eventually end up . woman : got your wish . daisy : what ? woman : you 're being transferred to genoa city memorial . daisy : good luck , kevin . i mean , that . chloe : hey . hey . do n't let her get to you . [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) diane : you really wo n't tell me the reason you 're in new york ? victor : ( sighs ) i 'm not baring my soul over tequila so that you can feel better about yourself . diane : do n't you trust me ? victor : ( laughs ) mm , i 've learned the hard way whatever i tell you , whatever i say to you will be held against me eventually . diane : come on . just a little hint ? victor : ( laughs ) no . diane : is it adam ? victor : mnh - mnh . do n't waste your breath . diane : ( clicks tongue ) is it the lawsuit that i 've been reading about ? the ones your daughters filed against you ? victor : mnh - mnh . diane : hmm . okay , then how about -- how about nikki ? maybe a little spat with her about the floral arrangements for the big day ? victor : mm - hmm . diane : i 'm just trying to help . victor : hmm . i do n't need your help , diane . self - pity is for the weak , you know . diane : you are so right . victor : mm - hmm . diane : we 're better than this . victor : if anyone controls their own destinies , it 's you and me . diane : damn straight . ( chuckles ) well , it 's sure nice to know we can spend an hour together without killing each other . victor : ( chuckles ) diane : what room are you in ? victor : ( laughs ) diane : ( laughs ) victor : ( sighs ) do you think i 'm gon na invite you up for a nightcap ? mnh - mnh . diane : no , i do n't think so . victor : mnh - mnh . why press our luck , right ? diane : right . victor : mm - hmm . diane : anyway , i ... ( sighs ) have to catch the , um , the return flight back to genoa city , so ... victor : all right . diane : thank you ... for everything . victor : you 're welcome . [ scene_break ] daisy : ( sighs ) phyllis : hi . you 're looking more comfortable than the last time i saw you . daisy : i do n't know how you pulled this off . phyllis : your amniocentesis is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon . daisy : so soon ? phyllis : yeah . that was our deal . daisy : no , i - i know . i 'm not gon na back out . i just -- it 's really nice to be on a real bed and have doctors and nurses that care about us . phyllis : get some rest . i 'll see you tomorrow . daisy : phyllis ? phyllis : yes ? daisy : one more thing . phyllis : what 's that ? daisy : i want to see daniel . [ scene_break ] daniel : believe whatever you want , abby . you 're gon na anyway . abby : you know , if you looked her in the eye -- daniel : mm , mnh - mnh . you know , i 'm done talking about daisy , all right ? why do n't we just go get some chinese food ? we 'll go back to my place and -- abby : are you serious ? daniel : what ? do you want to get pizza ? we 'll get pizza instead . abby : no , we -- we ca n't -- we ca n't go back to the way things were . daniel : why not ? you did a strip tease in the middle of gloworm . abby : ( scoffs ) daniel : you rode a horse in the athletic club . and i got over that . abby : i 'm sorry , what does that have to do with -- ? daniel : you also -- you also starred me in your little fake sex tape , and you did n't tell me about it . and was i pissed off ? yeah , i was pissed off , but i got over that , too . abby : what is your point ? daniel : i guess my point is , i expect a little loyalty from my girlfriend . abby : you know , i do n't want to argue with you . daniel : you are taking the word of a crazy person that locks people in cages over mine . abby : i think we should stop seeing each other . daniel : what are you talking about ? abby : you have to deal with this daisy thing , and i have my lawsuit . daniel : wait a minute . wh -- are you breaking up with me ? abby : oh , come on , daniel . we were never a couple . not really . [ scene_break ] gloria : okay . i 'm gon na go change for my open house , and if you hear from kevin -- jeff : mm . gloria : what are you doing ? jeff : oh , just seeing how long to the dinner rush . gloria : uh - huh . try to stay out of trouble , okay ? jeff : oh , man , where are you , kevin ? you should have been back by now . hogan : where the hell is that kid with my 10 grand ? [ scene_break ] kevin : hogan must have been furious when i did n't show up . chloe : this is so ridiculous . i mean , we should n't be in here . it 's not like we 're trafficking guns or anything like that . ( sighs ) what kind of role model am i for my daughter ? kevin : hey . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : i 'm gon na get us out of here . i promise . i am not going back to prison . i would rather die . chloe : what happened to you in there ? kevin : you do n't want to know . chloe : hey , `` duckie , `` you still got me . kevin : ( sighs ) man : fisher , time for your phone call . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) ( doorknob rattles ) ( knock on door ) michael : lauren , the deadbolt -- the deadbolt is thrown . ( knock ) lauren : oh , thank god . okay . oh , thank god it 's you . thank god . michael : what ? did something happen since we spoke ? lauren : no . oh , it 's just i 'm jumping every time i hear a noise . michael : all right . um , well , here . i know how hard it was for you to agree to let daisy out of jail , but once that test is over , i promise you , i 'm gon na lock her away somewhere she can never hurt you again . i - i do n't know what else i can do . um , do you want me to cancel all my appointments ? you want me to reschedule my court dates ? i can just sit here with you until all this is over if that 's what you want . lauren : ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) michael : hello ? kevin : it 's kevin . michael : yeah ? kevin : chloe and i are in jail . michael : well , of course you are . kevin : can you come down to the station ? michael : this is a really bad , bad time . kevin : you got ta get us out of here . michael : all right , you know , kevin , just take a -- take a deep breath and ... kevin : ( sighs ) michael : kevin and chloe are in jail . lauren : you 're -- you 're not leaving . michael : listen , i 'll straighten things out . i 'll be right back . lauren : ( whimpers ) you just promised . michael : i know i did . i feel horrible . ( sighs ) do you want me to see if a neighbor will sit with you ? lauren : no . i want my husband . michael : yeah . i 'm sorry . i 'll be right back . i 'm sorry . lauren : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) lauren : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] man : tell us what you know about mark hogan . lauren : if i have to drag myself to the courthouse , and it means that that bitch stays behind bars for the rest of her life , then i 'm gon na do it . jana : hello , daisy .	victor and diane share a table and some small talk . michael becomes upset when he finds out that lauren kept fen home from school . michael realizes that lauren is still afraid to leave the house . phyllis visits daisy to strike up a deal with her . daniel thanks abby for meeting him after all the things that happened . abby tells daniel that she could n't deal with daisy being pregnant with his child . daniel insists that he is not the father of daisy 's child . jeff tells kevin that he can not come up with the money by tonight . michael cautions jeff to keep his voice down . gloria asks what is going on . they both say , `` nothing . `` gloria notices that they are acting suspicious . chloe reminds gloria about her profile for `` restless style . `` diane tells victor about the article in `` restless style `` that phyllis wrote and how it ruined her life . phyllis promises daisy that she will get her out of jail .
ronan : i 've got it from here . phyllis : this is crazy that i 'm being arrested . you know it 's crazy . they 're photographs . ( chuckles ) come on , they 're photographs -- of heather and adam , no less . ( sighs ) you can make this go away , right ? ronan : i would love to make this go away , but how exactly am i supposed to do that ? with my time machine ? go back , keep you from stealing photos from the middle of a courtroom ? maybe crash your server so that you ca n't put them online ? phyllis : oh , come on . it 's not about the photographs . you know that . it 's about avery getting back at me . she put me here so i 'll lose custody of lucy . come -- she 's gaming the system . ronan : if she is gam -- phyllis : if ? if she is ? ronan : she 's doing a very good job of it . until she pulls those charges back , my hands are tied . [ scene_break ] michael : okay , e - mail me anything you think may be of use . i 'm headed to work out phyllis ' bail right now . nick : wait , what ? michael : all right . nick : phyllis is on bail ? michael : um , okay . yes . thank you . bye . uh , yes , phyllis was arrested for stealing those compromising heather / adam photographs . nick : avery pressed charges . michael : and since avery is representing daisy with the plans of reuniting her with lucy , i think it 's safe to assume that none of this happened by coincidence . now i got ta get moving on this bail , all right ? excuse me . nick : hold on . michael : huh ? what ? nick : that might not be necessary . [ scene_break ] daniel : ( clears throat ) hey . avery : hello . daniel : how is it i never knew i had an aunt ? [ scene_break ] chloe : hi . nina : hi . chloe : oh , look who it is . chance : hey , there , princess . delia : hi , chance . nina : look how cozy your room is . chloe : yes , well , we wo n't be here much longer , right ? 'cause we 're gon na go home , and we 're gon na try on flower girl dresses for the wedding . nina : ( gasps ) oh , i 'll bet all the boys are gon na fight to dance with you . chance : wow . delia : will daddy dance with me ? chloe : um , you know what , sweetie ? he 's not going to be able to make it . delia : why not ? [ scene_break ] billy : hey , buddy . cane : seriously , billy , you 're here ? billy : yeah , i am , and you 're staying here . i ca n't let you go to myanmar to clean up my mess . cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chris : oh , it 's always a perk when justice department business brings me back here . but i know you and nina have been going through a lot . thank god chance is back . but stuff with ronan ... paul : we still do n't have any idea where he was all those months or why he came back . it drives nina crazy . chris : how is heather holding up after the `` restless style `` exposure ? paul : uh , she left , chris . and i do n't think it 's just to clear her head . it 's -- it 's for good this time . chris : i 'm really sorry for both of you . paul : yeah , i do n't know what 's worse -- having my daughter leave because she feels as though she has to escape or knowing that my son is part of the reason . chris : ricky ? he 's here ? [ scene_break ] ricky : nick , what can i do for you ? nick : i wanted to give you a tip on a new story -- young , wannabe journalist gettin ' played by his boss . it turns out the boss just wanted him to help her get back at her sister , make her sister lose her kid . ricky : phyllis and avery are sisters ? nick : i guess you did n't do any research , did you , ricky ? ricky : phyllis stole pictures that i took -- theft . and then she printed them without my permission -- copyright infringement . nick : so you do n't care at all about the part about you gettin ' played ? you know what , ricky ? you should forget about journalism . just keep bein ' a professional pawn . [ scene_break ] cane : we 've gone through this already , okay ? arrangements have been made . it is now too late to back out . billy : true , but it 's becoming painfully obvious that if you go over to myanmar and start sniffing around , you might end up in my old jail cell , man . cane : victor is keeping you away from your daughter . my father tried to take my kids , and i say to hell with that . this is your daughter we are talking about , and every day you spend away from her is a day you will not get back . billy : i know that . i know that . but since you just got your foot back in the door with lily , maybe you should listen to me and say , `` you know what , billy ? you 're right . i 'm not gon na go . `` because if you leave the country , lily 's gon na cut you loose . cane : uh , no , because , uh , she knows i have to go . i did not tell her why , and , uh , she did n't push , 'cause she trusts me . so it looks like you just have to accept my help . billy : mm . cane : mm . billy : ( clears throat ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : yes , i 'm your mom 's sister . daniel : and it 's been this huge secret , even from me ? avery : it was n't my place . daniel : feel free to fill me in . avery : daniel , there 's a lot , and i really think it should come from phyllis . daniel : well , she 's my next stop . hey , maybe there 's something you can help me understand . why would you press charges against your own sister ? why would you defend daisy carter ? i mean , she 's -- she 's not sharon newman . daisy has done everything that she 's been accused of and more . avery : you know what i see when i look at daisy ? a young woman who has been used as a weapon from the second she was born , abandoned by her mother , tainted by her father , manipulated by her aunt , and then left alone and confused , abandoned by her brother , the one person that she thought she could count on . phyllis said that she would help her and support her , but phyllis just wanted to steal her baby . daniel : mnh , mnh , mnh . that 's not exactly how it happened . avery : daisy has rights to justice , to dignity , and certainly to her own child . daniel : ( scoffs ) i do n't really think of lucy as a consolation prize for daisy 's crappy childhood , but ... ( chuckles ) i guess -- i guess this is n't really about lucy , and it 's not really about daisy , is this ? this is about sticking it to my mom . but nice job with that whole `` truth and justice `` thing . that was well - played . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what about the public 's right to know , ronan ? what about that ? michael : thank you . phyllis : oh , good . michael . michael : phyllis . detective . phyllis : thank you . can you get me out of here ? michael : well , i 'm working on bail now , but we may be able to get the charges dropped . phyllis : good . thank you . ronan : please , give it your best shot . michael : if i may ? ronan : hmm . bringing in the victim . that 's not exactly in the handbook . are you here on your own volition ? ricky : came in on my own two feet and everything . phyllis : uh , you know , i can actually talk to ricky without an audience . ronan : and i need coffee . michael : all right , i 'm right behind you . play nice . phyllis : okay , ricky . i am very , very sorry . i just want to start by saying that . i 'm sorry for taking those photographs . i was all in the `` get . `` i overstepped . ricky : actually , i want to hear more about how your sister 's using me . is that true ? phyllis : um , my sister ? yeah . well , um , she has an agenda regarding me . she probably did n't mention that we were sisters , did she ? no , of course she did n't , because then you would realize that she was using you . in fact ... ( sighs ) um , avery is trying to take lucy away from me . ricky : ( sighs ) phyllis : and she 's going about it two ways -- by trying to prove that i 'm an unfit mother , and by defending the birth mother , who is , by the way , a vicious , psychotic criminal who should never , ever be out of prison , ever . with me out of the picture , lucy could very well grow up without a mother , sort of like you did . those were your photographs , ricky . i 'm truly sorry . i mean , if you drop the charges , this all goes away . [ scene_break ] chris : thank you . paul : thanks . yeah , um , ricky knows he screwed up with those pictures , and , uh , he let things get out of control . chris : but for heather to leave now , thi -- this ca n't have been what ricky intended . paul : when you say `` ca n't , `` do you mean `` maybe so `` ? chris : no , no . ( sighs ) no . he 's -- he 's your son . paul : yeah , he 's my son . but he 's also isabella 's son . chris : i know . ( sighs ) he must have such complicated feelings -- growing up the way he did , away from you . how much does ricky know about his mom ? paul : i do n't have a clue . that 's just it , chris . he 's my son , and i do n't know him . i do n't know him at all . i do n't see isabella in him . chris : there was no way of knowing anything was off with isabella just by looking at her . paul : no , you 're right . i mean , when i think about the first time i saw her in my office ... she seemed like the most innocent person in the world . [ scene_break ] [ paul remembering ] isabella : as you can probably tell , i 'm rather upset . paul : well , why do n't you sit down ? we can talk about it . paul : so it 's , uh , ms. brana , was n't it ? isabella : isabella brana , my maiden name . i started using it even though my husband and i have n't divorced . paul : any special reason ? i mean , you said you were in trouble . why do n't you tell me exactly what kind of trouble ? isabella : i think i 'm being followed . and if that 's true , i 'm afraid my life could be in danger . [ scene_break ] paul : ( sighs ) you know , all she had to say was she needed my help , and boom . ( snaps fingers ) i was there . she sucked me right in . but i - isabella played to my vanity . i had to be the hero . chris : you were the hero . paul : i was a fool . i should have seen the signs . i should have seen all the secrets . i mean , the way she treated you was ... [ paul remembering ] paul : isabella 's gone . she disappeared . chris : what ? paul : there was blood all over the living room . there were signs of a struggle and a - a big , heavy candlestick . chris : oh , my god . paul : no -- no body . just blood . the police are investigating , but it looks bad , chris . it looks very bad , like she might have been murdered . [ scene_break ] chris : she made me question who i was , wonder if i was capable of taking a life . no matter what isabella did , there was no regret , no remorse . and that look in her eyes ... ( sighs ) it was as if her soul was damaged somehow . [ scene_break ] ricky : did you know that my sister lost her job and left the state because of those pictures you posted ? phyllis : yeah , i do . i do , ricky . i do . i 'm sorry about that . that was n't my intention . it -- it really was n't . ( sighs ) you know those pictures were going to come out . you know avery was going to use those pictures . i mean , had i not found that memory card that cleared sharon , she was gon na get those -- she was gon na try to get a mistrial with those pictures . ricky : ( scoffs ) right , right . yeah , so -- so that makes it okay ? the fact that you disrespected your source and now heather might never speak to me again , that 's -- that 's -- phyllis : no , no , that 's not what i 'm saying . that 's not what i 'm saying . ricky : the charges against you stand . good luck . phyllis : ricky . ronan : looks like you 're status quo . phyllis : oh , my god . michael , i got ta get home to my kids . i -- michael : you will , you will . bail has been handled . phyllis : it has ? thank you . thank you for dragging him here , even though it turned out to be a bust . michael : well , actually , the only reason ricky was here was because nick talked him into it . [ scene_break ] billy : do you get it now ? that article is pretty clear . you do not want to get busted in myanmar . cane : are you sure about your description of the girl ? billy : chelsea ? yeah . and if you find her , do n't let her pretty face pull you in . her friends are just as bad as aussie mobsters , i guarantee you . cane : okay , all right . listen , i need to go see ronan and get my visa . and you 're sure you do n't have a picture of chelsea ? billy : no , i do n't have a picture . victor probably does , and if i ask him nicely , i 'm sure he 'll give it to me . or i could steal it . cane : nah , it 's not worth the risk of getting caught . billy : you 'll have it in your in - box by the time you land . [ scene_break ] nina : oh , chloe , delia looks wonderful . when will you know if she 's in full remission ? chloe : oh , you know , i mean , it could be any day . nina : yeah . chloe : it could be a week . it could be two . nina : ( sighs ) minutes feel like forever in this place , do n't they ? chloe : hey , ronan 's okay . he made it through . nina : yeah , i know . just -- still no answers . has he ever said anything to you about why he left the way he did after the operation ? chloe : ( scoffs ) he said that he has his reasons ... nina : ( scoffs ) chloe : and that 's it . since then ... nina : yeah . i 'm sorry . you 've got enough on your plate . you do n't need this . chloe : i have kevin back , and i 'm not stupid enough to blow it again . ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) nina : oh . ahh , yes , do n't let the good ones get away . yes , mr. williams ? paul : hey , i have a surprise . one christine blair ... nina : ( gasps ) paul : at gloworm is ready to visit with you . what do you think ? nina : that 's wonderful . we have the lady who might have some answers . [ scene_break ] chance : is this for pinkerton ? i do n't know . i tell you , why do n't you pull that out ? and let 's find out . ( gasps ) ( chuckles ) look at that . well , ponies ca n't hold wands , so i guess that 's for you . delia : is this a dream , like when daddy came ? chance : you know , delia , dreams are the best , because when you close your eyes , you can see whoever you love , whoever you miss . and every time you think about your dad , just know that he 's thinking about you , too . missing somebody is just another way of saying `` i love you . `` you understand ? yeah ? okay . delia , i may have to go away again for my job , but i am crossing my fingers that it 's not gon na be until after you come home , okay ? but in case i do have to leave , i just want you to know that i am gon na miss you every day , and i am gon na miss you very , very much , which you know means i love you . delia : like daddy ? chance : yeah . just like daddy . [ scene_break ] michael : oh , it 's so good to see you . chris : ( chuckles ) you , too . michael : ( sighs ) paul : so why do n't you join us ? michael : i think i will . thank you . i was watching you when i came in . you looked like you were having fun catching up . paul : oh , well , we were reminiscing about isabella . michael : oh , really ? well ... i 'd say i 'm sorry again , but it did n't seem adequate the first hundred times . i ca n't imagine it would be now . chris : neither of you had any idea what isabella was capable of . ( sighs ) no one did . [ scene_break ] avery : nick . nick : you got a second ? avery : yeah , come on in . i 'm sorry about the impact on `` restless style , `` but we could n't let it slide . phyllis stole those photographs and published them without ricky 's permission . nick : so this was all for ricky 's sake ? avery : yes . nick : i 'm not buyin ' that , but we 'll talk more about that later . right now , i 'm trying to figure out how you operate . avery : i think i -- i 'm pretty straightforward . nick : really ? so when you invited phyllis over so she would get here just as we were getting out of bed , what was that ? because to me , it looks like a pretty slick , backdoor way of twisting the knife . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , it 's all good . i 'm back . i 'm bad . ( sighs ) how did lucy do when you dropped her off with amy ? was she okay ? daniel : mm - hmm . phyllis : good . good . okay . ( sighs ) michael 's gon na take care of this . he got me bail . i 'm glad . i got ta fight this insanity . this is so crazy . ( sighs ) ricky and avery are just power drunk on getting sharon cleared , which happened because of me , thank you very much . daniel : avery ? phyllis : yep . daniel : avery clark ? phyllis : yep , avery clark . daniel : your sister ? when exactly were you planning on telling me about her ? if i , um , if i ever asked about my grandparents , you know ... phyllis : ( sighs ) daniel : you dodged the question , and i got the message , and i stopped . but never once did you let it slip that you had a sister . i mean , to undo an entire lifetime , that takes some serious lying . phyllis : i was n't really lying . you are my family . summer is my family . lucy is my family . daniel : yeah , we 're your family now . what -- what about the past ? i mean , you know , most people , they can manage a past and a present . phyllis : okay , you know , if it were my choice , lucy would never know about daisy . you know why ? because a child needs to be protected and loved . daniel : i - i - i do n't get it . i - is avery like daisy ? a - are you saying that avery was like some kind of psycho and did something to you ? chased you off ? wh- what ? phyllis : i had to leave , daniel . i was old enough to leave , so i left . daniel : you would n't let lucy stay with billy and victoria because you said she was family . but you could n't wait to run far enough away from your own sister . i 'm trying to understand why . [ scene_break ] avery : i 'm a lawyer doing my job . if you think i have other motives , then clearly , you 've been spending too much time around phyllis . nick : you know , from the second i found out you and phyllis were sisters , you 've played it like you 're just the kid sis who wants to be buds , but you have an ax to grind . avery : phyllis does n't want a sister . i 've accepted that . what happened between us here , it was great , and i thought that we both wanted it to happen again , and it was my understanding that you and phyllis are no longer together , so i do n't know what it is that we 're supposed to hide . nick : this is not about what you and i did together . it 's about what you did to phyllis . you 're playing games , and you can count me out . [ scene_break ] paul : you okay ? chris : yeah , yeah , i ... i do n't have nightmares anymore , but still , i - it 's hard to forget . michael : well , how did we land on this cheerful subject ? paul : chris asked about ricky , and old memories came up . michael : oh . it 'd be a lot more convenient if we could all forget . chris : yeah , what -- whatever 's happened with ricky so far , it ... it 's nothing like what happened with isabella . [ chris remembering ] isabella : hello , christine . are you enjoying your nice , warm bath ? chris : ( gasps ) isabella . i must be imagining this . you ca n't be real . isabella : oh , but i 'm very real . paul : no . oh , god , chris . paul : ( breathing rhythmically ) paul : ( sighs ) come on , chris . chris , come on , sweetheart . ( breathing rhythmically ) ( performing rescue breathing ) isabella : no ! no ! no ! michael : go on ! go on ! isabella : michael , no ! [ scene_break ] paul : ( sighs ) chris : i would n't be here now if it were n't for the two of you . michael : ( chuckles ) uh , showing up does n't absolve me . i brought the woman to genoa city . chris : oh . michael : isabella is my fault . chris : uh , she was broken when she got here . no one 's responsible for that . paul : i 'd like to think that a part of her was n't broken . you know , the part that 's in ricky now . ( footsteps approach ) nina : hello . paul : hey . hey . chris : oh , my gosh , thank you . nina : how are you ? chris : i could use a smile . i 'm good . nina : oh , why ? michael : here . sit . here . nina : what 's goin ' on ? thank you . paul : well , um , we were just talking about ricky and how much i really do n't know him . nina : ahh , well , shades of ronan and me . michael : oh , they do n't have that in common . i mean , as far as mothers go . nina : is that what this is about ? ricky and isabella ? why ? you do n't think that he somehow is like her , do you ? chris : no . there 's no reason to think that . nina : you know , paul , if you 've got questions , just talk to ricky . i mean , he 's not ronan . you might get some answers , and those answers might help to ease your mind . paul : and what if they do n't ? chris : then we 'll deal with it together . michael : i 'd say you have substantial backup . paul : all righty , then . michael : ( chuckles ) paul : no time like the present . nina : oh , good . paul : i 'll do it now . nina : okay . michael : ( applauds ) paul : see you later . nina : bye . chris : see ya . nina : just try and ditch us . ( chuckles ) michael : good luck . chris : oh , hi . chance : hey , hi . how are you ? nina : hey , hi ! how you doin ' ? chance : i 'm good . nina : good . chance : uh , michael . michael : hey . chance : chris , i did n't know you were in town . it 's good to see you . chris : i know . you , too , and i wo n't say how worried sick your mother was while you were away . nina : yeah , well ... michael : oh , i 'm sure she has n't heard that before -- oh , well , he has n't heard that before . nina : ( laughs ) well , one son 's disappearance accounted for . the other one ... you know , chance and i deserve some answers about what ronan did and why . will you help us ? chris : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : ( sighs ) ronan : i called in a lot of favors for you on this one , and i had damn little information to give my contacts . do not let this visa come back to bite me . cane : i gave you all the information i could . ronan : billy abbott . cane : that 's right . and he ca n't go anywhere near his daughter till i clear this up . i know you care about delia . i know you care about her mother , okay ? ronan : listen , just hurry up and stay safe , and do n't make me regret that . [ scene_break ] daniel : what the hell happened to you that you 'd just delete your entire history ? phyllis : i made a choice for a new life . i made a choice . you made a choice not to raise lucy . i respect that . let 's move on , okay ? daniel : we ca n't move on . we 're talking about my aunt here . we 're talking about my family , my grandparents . phyllis : oh , come on . do n't get so -- do n't get so sentimental . they really do n't deserve that , okay ? trust me . did n't i give you enough love for an entire family ? did n't i do that ? daniel : did dad know about this ? phyllis : no , danny did not know . he did n't need to know . you do n't need to know . no one needs to know . daniel : ( scoffs ) phyllis : no one needs to know any of this , okay ? we have a really good life . we have complications in our relationship . we have problems . that 's normal . but we have a good life . we do n't need to remember anything from my past . please , daniel , we do n't need to . please . daniel : i do . i do , and if you 're not willing to help me out here and tell me what i need to know , then , um , maybe my aunt avery will . [ scene_break ] chloe : people say that you 're feisty because of me . but that twinkle in your eyes -- that 's all billy . ( sighs ) i love that twinkle . your dad not being here ... ( sighs ) really ticks me off . you were the one thing that he got right , and he knows that . but if billy knew that you needed him , he would be here . wherever he is , chance is right . he 's loving you . he 's loving you , and he 's missing you like crazy cakes . [ scene_break ] cane : all right , so , uh , send me the picture of chelsea when you get it . billy : when i find it , i 'll send it to you . cane : everything 's gon na be all right . billy : this is about my kid . if i could take care of this myself , i would take care of it myself . cane : listen , do n't worry about that . you 'll have cordelia back next week . just do me a favor -- do n't be an idiot and go out in public again . billy : do n't be a jackass and screw this up . cane : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) avery : daniel . daniel : i had a little talk with my mom , and obviously , since it went so well , here i am . avery : ( sighs ) come on in . of course you want information . this is your family , too . daniel : yeah , yeah . my point exactly . so what can you tell me ? avery : i ca n't tell you anything . daniel : come on . you got ta be kidding me . look , i 'm not a little kid that needs to be protected , all right ? avery : i know that . you 're a grown man who deserves answers . i really wish things were different . i do . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) hey . nick : hey . phyllis : thank you , uh , for getting ricky to talk to me . i appreciate it . nick : did he back off ? phyllis : no . michael took care of the bail . ( sighs ) nick : so then the magazine 's still in a bind . phyllis : yep , it 's still in a bind . because of me is what you meant to say , right ? nick : it 's absolutely because of you . phyllis : yeah , of course . absolutely because of me . we 've been through worse . ( sighs ) `` we `` meaning `` the magazine . `` nick : maybe we 've reached our limit . it 's hard to tell . phyllis : are you speaking as the owner of `` restless style , `` or as the man who was in avery 's bed ? nick : how long do you think you can stay out of trouble this time ? phyllis : well , i do n't know , nick . i 'm not really sure . let me figure it out . give me some time . of course , i 'm not the one that ronan overheard threatening a woman who ended up dead . maybe we 've reached our limit . ( sighs ) nick : well , i hope not . phyllis : you do ? nick : `` restless style `` has a lot of blood , sweat , and tears in it . i 'm not gon na let it get ruined by a couple of photographs . phyllis : and the other stuff ? nick : well , like you said , we 've been through worse . phyllis : yeah , we have . truce ? nick : sure . truce . but that implies neutrality . so that 's how you feel ? neutral ? phyllis : i 've felt a lot of things about you ... but neutral 's not one of them . [ scene_break ] paul : so thanks for coming . ricky : yeah , well , i can always use a jump start . ( sighs ) paul : i , uh , thought maybe we should talk about some things . ricky : that sounds serious . i might need more than coffee . paul : well , some things have happened since you 've been into town . you 've done some things . and , uh , i would like to understand why , ricky . can you help me with that ? ricky : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ronan : hey , hey . chance : hey . ronan : what are you here for ? the atkinson case ? chance : i 'm not here about work . ronan : ( sighs ) i guess i should have broke out some party hats . chris : i understand you 've dodged important questions for months now . that time is over . now you 're gon na talk . [ next_on ] paul : you 're my son . i barely know you . ricky : i barely know you , either . avery : i do n't want you to think that i was with you because of phyllis . nothing could be further from the truth . ronan : what in the hell are you doin ' here ?	chris , paul , and michael remember the ordeal isabella put them all through when she framed chris for murder and then almost killed her . paul wonders if ricky has any of his mom 's insanity inside of him . nina and chris encourage paul to talk to ricky and find out why he betrayed heather . paul later sits down with ricky over coffee to try and get to know his son . billy tries to persuade cane not to go to myanmar to look for chelsea lawson because he could end up in prison like many american tourists . cane tells billy that he is going because it 's time that victor stopped keeping him away from delia and victoria . cane gets a visa from ronan and leaves for myanmar . daniel tries to get answers from phyllis about her family but she refuses to tell him about her family because she insists that he , summer , and lucy are her family . daniel tries to get answers about his family from avery but she does n't tell him anything either . nick and daniel both think avery came to town to get revenge on phyllis , and nick refuses to be a part of her games .
nick : yeah , that kiss . it was ... avery : uh , a mistake . right ? it was -- it was impulsive and , uh , inappropriate , and it was just -- it was stupid . it was stupid , is what it was . nick : avery -- avery : no , you 're right . i - i was frustrated and i was angry at phyllis , and i - i - i took advantage of our friendship . nick : i do consider you my friend . avery : i know you do , and i crossed a line , right ? and i - i do n't blame you for being mad at me , so you can just -- you just say it . i screwed up . phyllis : okay , let 's -- so let 's go back to your place , all right ? ronan : no . phyllis : okay , well , then my place . ( chuckles ) ronan : no , i 'm not going to hook up with you like this . phyllis : like what ? ronan : like this , like how i just saw you hitting that bag . phyllis : i - i 'm working out . ronan : what you 're working out is some serious anger issues right now , and i think that you 're gon na take me back to your place and do the same . listen to me . i do n't want revenge sex with you . gloria : i just do n't understand why anybody would target my restaurant . i was good to my staff , customers ... lauren : here . gloria : love me , and the food was excellent . jeff : now , honey bunny , you ca n't get inside the mind of somebody who 's turned on by torching random buildings . lauren : yeah , `` random `` is the key word there . michael : gloworm was only number three on the firebug 's list . jeff : yeah ? well , it makes you wonder who 's next , does n't it ? kevin : shh . what does the insurance policy say ? gloria : oh , what does that matter ? kevin : well , it matters , of course it matters . it 's the point of having insurance in the first place . michael : all right , all right , quiet . um , all right , so with damage to the building , destruction of all of its contents , and your projected loss in income , we 're looking at a settlement of , uh , $ 7 million . gloria : did you say $ 7 million ? jack : ( exhales slowly ) come on . ohh . ( exhales sharply ) ohh . jack : ohh ! damn it . nikki : victoria 's been kidnapped ? oh , my god , we 've got ta go to the police ! billy : no , no , no cops . nikki : well , i 'm calling victor . billy : no , no , we can not -- we ca n't tell anyone . nikki : why ? w - what -- her life is in danger . we need help , billy . billy : we can not risk telling anybody . will you listen to me ? nikki : why not ? what did they say ? billy : they just want their $ 2 million . nikki : $ 2 million . i - i - i only know one person who has that kind of cash on hand . we have to tell victor . billy : going to victor is the worst thing we can do . nikki : listen . if this is one of his enemies , he will know how to handle him . billy : it 's not , it 's not . nikki : what do you m -- you know who 's holding victoria ? billy : he 's not from victor 's past . he 's from mine . nikki : yours ? billy : from my gambling days . he just got out of prison and he snatched victoria in miami . nikki : but -- but -- but why ? what -- what is your connection to this guy ? what does he want from you ? billy : he wants money . i never paid him what i owed him . nikki : you son of a bitch ! my daughter is in danger because you did n't pay off a gambling debt ? billy : yeah , i know , i am a son of a bitch . it 's my fault , okay ? nikki : oh , my god . billy : and that 's why i have to get her back myself . i can take care of this . nikki : no , you ca n't . billy : yes , i can . nikki : you can not do this yourself . we need people who know what they 're doing . we need the fbi . we need hostage negotiators . billy : he said he 'd kill her if i told anybody . nikki : oh , my god . what are we gon na do ? billy : i would n't have brought you into this , except for i do n't have access to victoria 's accounts , and i need some help getting my hands on that type of cash . nikki : if this man is as dangerous as you say ... billy : he 's as dangerous as i say , and we have to do what he says . nikki : i 'll see what i can do . billy : we 're gon na keep this between us ? nikki : i 'll call you . gloria : i am going to get $ 7 million because some sicko got off on watching gloworm go up in flames ? michael : yeah , it 's , um , more like $ 7.5 million , but yeah . gloria : then i 'll rebuild , and then some ! jeff : i 'm gon na buy a boat . lauren : do n't start spending the money just yet , jeffrey . kevin : lauren 's right . she 's right . there will be other opportunities , other things you could spend your money on . michael : and the insurance company will want to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that no fraud was involved . gloria : are you suggesting that we torched our own restaurant to get the insurance money ? michael : ( chuckles ) no , not you two . kevin : you think i did ? gloria : of course not , honey . do n't listen to him . kevin : thank you , mom . i 'm really sorry that this happened to you , but since it did , we should start to talk about what you 're gon na do with all that cash . what ? in this economy , it 's not a good idea to reinvest in the restaurant business . michael : really , kevin ? kevin , so obvious ? kevin : look , just because you do n't want to help me , does n't mean mom does n't . gloria : help you with what , angel ? kevin : mm , you would be helping both of us becoming extremely , extremely rich , and all i need from you two is $ 15 million . gloria : ( scoffs ) jeff : ( exhales sharply ) nick : i 'm not mad at you . avery : you 're not ? nick : nope . i 'm not even sorry we kissed . avery : really ? nick : does n't mean that it was n't a mistake , though . avery : okay , now i 'm -- you 've lost me . nick : avery , i like you ... a lot , but it 's not the best time for me to be involved with anyone . avery : oh , no , i - i - i totally get that . i mean , you 're going through a divorce , right ? and you 're -- you 're trying to figure out your life and what you 're gon na do , and you have your kids to think about , and i - i -- nick : yeah , it 's -- it 's a lot to deal with . avery : right , the last thing you need is me jumping your bones , so -- i mean -- nick : ( laughs ) it -- it was just a kiss ... avery : right . ( clears throat ) nick : an amazing kiss ... avery : okay , okay . nick : but that 's probably as far as we should let things go . avery : i totally understand . nick : my crazy life is n't the only reason we should n't be together right now . your sister would be very unhappy with us . avery : uh , she might already be . nick : did she say something to you ? avery : she saw us kiss . phyllis : are you kidding me ? you really think that i would -- i would use you to work off some built - up rage ? ronan : phyllis , are you gon na try to deny that you -- phyllis : uh , no , actually , i 'm actually insulted by it . ronan : you 're insulted by it ? phyllis : yes . ronan : oh . you stop it right now . cards on the table . do you want a serious relationship with me ? phyllis : oh . ronan : do you ? phyllis : you were all for this the other day . ronan : and you were n't , because you wanted to work on a relationship with your daughter , so what 's changed ? what has nick done now ? phyllis : forget you . move . ronan : ( sighs ) nikki : thank you for meeting me here , david . i did n't want to risk coming into the bank . david : why not ? nikki : well , not a risk , really . i - i just would rather keep this between the two of us . i need to make a large withdrawal . david : well , how much are we talking ? nikki : $ 2 million cash . david : well , i do n't mean to pry , but why do you need that kind of money ? nikki : david , please do n't ask any questions , and whatever you do , do n't say anything to victor . victor : hello . what do n't you want david to tell me ? nikki : well , what on earth are you doing here at this hour ? victor : well , now what are you doing here with our banker ? nikki : ( sighs ) victor : i mean , i 'm on the way to the gym . what is it that you do n't want david to let me know ? nikki : it 's impossible to keep a secret from you . victor : well , you know that . nikki : ( laughs ) victor : yes ? nikki : well , i am trying to plan a surprise for you ... victor : uh - huh . nikki : and david is going to help me with the payment . victor : uh - huh . it 's not my birthday . christmas is a ways off . nikki : will you stop ? now you 're gon na ruin everything . no more questions . jack : what 's with the death stare ? you 're the one that betrayed me . billy : when you gettin ' out of here ? jack : tomorrow . you did n't answer my question . billy : i will when it 's all over . jack : when what 's all over ? did something happen at newman ? billy : jack , that is all you think about , is n't it ? jack : what the hell has gotten into you ? nick : i do n't want phyllis blaming you for our breakup . avery : oh , well , it would be pretty hypocritical of her , considering she 's been sleeping with ronan for weeks . sorry . nick : you know , i 've been thinking about it , about her cheating on me , and ... feels like it 's kind of payback . avery : what do you mean ? nick : avery , i do n't have the best track record when it comes to staying faithful , and i think , this time , it might have caught up with me . avery : so you think not getting involved with me completes the payback ? nick : we rushed into things , and if we 're gon na get together again ... i 'd like to do it right this time , so let me clean up my life first . we can start over fresh . avery : okay , well ... you know where to find me when you 're ready . oh , and for the record , uh , that kiss earlier -- it was okay . it was okay , but ... i will bet you a chocolate cake you can do a whole lot better . victor : you 've not heard from victoria , have you ? billy : she sent us all an e - mail . victor : oh . billy : yeah , you should have gotten it by now . check your phone . kevin : adam is bailing on tagngrab . he 's pulling out his entire investment . gloria : $ 15 million ? kevin : i know , i know it sounds like a lot of money . michael : that 's because it is a lot of money . kevin : just -- you would be full partners . i guarantee an immediate return on your investment . the site is already up and running . we have dozens of retailers who have signed on , and our traffic has doubled . michael : sounds like you 'd have investors lined up out the door . kevin : i came to you first . it 's a great opportunity . i did n't want you to miss out on it . gloria : and that was very sweet of you , honey , thank you , but internet businesses really are n't my thing . i am a people person . we are people people . jeff : so would this full partnership entitle us to some sort of profit participation ? kevin : absolutely . yes , definitely . gloria : well , that 's very nice , but we 're not interested . jeff : um , buttercup , i think we should discuss this in private . gloria : there is nothing to discuss . sorry . kevin : you got to her , did n't you ? told her not to get involved . i am such an idiot for thinking that my family might want to come through for me . michael : that is all i 've ever done , is come through for you . kevin : except now , the one time i need you to . gloria : stop it , both of you ! because i do n't need this right now . kevin : well , then tell him to stop being such a selfish jerk ! i 'm sorry , i 'm sorry . you can not do that , because you are the most selfish person i have ever met . lauren : oh , my god . when it comes to getting my family to eat breakfast , phyllis : um , uh , white wine , please . thanks . um , have you checked on your brother since the surgery ? billy : i 'm ashamed to say that i 've been a little busy and i have n't had the opportunity . phyllis : watching nikki ? ( chuckles ) what 's going on with that ? billy : why do n't you try minding your own business ? phyllis : okay . nice talking to you , too . such a great talk with you . ronan : is it safe to stand here ? you 're not gon na mistake me for a punching bag , are you ? phyllis : you 're the fbi agent , and you 're asking me if it 's safe ? ronan : i am . phyllis : ( chuckles ) ronan : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry about earlier . phyllis : i - i ... ( sighs ) nick is not the reason i asked you back to my place . nick is not the reason . you do n't believe me . ronan : i want to . phyllis : how can i prove it ? ronan : have dinner with me tonight . phyllis : okay . ronan : okay ? phyllis : yeah . ronan : okay . phyllis : okay . ronan : i 'll pick you up at 8 : 00 . nick : hey , you done studying with fen ? summer : yeah . um , i saw aunt avery leave as i came through the gate . nick : yeah , she came by here to see you . summer : yeah , she was here a long time after i left . nick : do n't read anything into that . summer : come on , dad . she likes you , you like her . why fight it ? avery : ( sighs ) ( exhales slowly ) nick : do i butt in to your love life ? summer : oh , so you admit that aunt avery is part of your love life ? nick : okay , we 're done . i 'm gon na check on faith . summer : ( laughs ) okay . ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) fen : what 's up ? summer : jamie just de - friended me -- i mean , brittni . fen : he 's here , showed up just after you left . he 's with ronan , and neither of them looks too happy . victor : ( breathing heavily ) adam : maybe i should find somewhere else to go work out . victor : ( breathing heavily ) maybe you should , son . you worried about something ? 3q it 's time to change the way we clean . billy : just calm down , okay ? nikki : well ? david : i 'll have the money for you first thing in the morning . but , nikki , if you 're in some kind of trouble , you should really -- nikki : i 'll -- i 'll call you to arrange a pickup time . david : all right . nikki : thank you . billy : ( clears throat ) so how 'd that go ? nikki : i 'll have the money tomorrow . what happens after that ? billy : i 'm not sure . nikki : what do you mean you 're not sure , billy ? billy : just calm down , okay ? eddie has n't called me yet , but he will , and then he 'll tell us how we 're gon na get victoria back . nikki : ( sighs ) this better work . if it does n't , if anything happens to victoria , victor will never forgive us . gloria : kevin . i want to talk to you . kevin : you said you had no interest in backing me , mom . there 's nothing else to say . gloria : it is not you that i ca n't get behind . it 's this -- it 's this project . i mean , come on , a shopping web site ? kevin , you are far too creative , far too intelligent to be wasting your time on something that is so chloe . kevin : ( scoffs ) thanks for the pep talk . gloria : listen , you ask me to invest in something that you feel passionately about , i will back you 100 % . kevin : thank you , mom . i 'll keep that in mind for when tagngrab tanks . gloria : well , maybe it needs to tank . maybe you need to tank . maybe then , you will finally realize your full potential . kevin : well , that is great advice , mom . thank you . ( scoffs ) get out of here . get out of my uncreative , uninspired coffeehouse , and take your $ 7 million with you . gloria : you arrogant little -- you call me selfish ? the business i spent years building is in a pile of ashes , and all you care about is how much you can get your grubby little hands on ? too much , kevin . michael : i 'm worried about kevin . lauren : do you really think that tagngrab is gon na go under ? michael : mm , it 's just the symptom . it 's not the problem . lauren : mm . so what 's the diagnosis , doctor ? michael : you 've seen the way he 's behaving . he 's tense , short - tempered , irrational . he 's behaving like an idiot . lauren : actually , it seems like a bad case of old kevin . michael : huh . since chloe and delia came into his life , i forgot there ever was an old kevin . lauren : you know , the new kevin would n't have gotten sucked into moving a dead body and then lying to the police about it . michael : i really have tried to help him . lauren : i know you have . but , you know , there 's only so much that you can do . michael : what am i supposed to do , turn my back on him ? lauren : of course not . no . but , you know , there are other people that need your attention ... like your son . michael : he has been behaving a bit defiant lately . lauren : ( laughs ) oh , is that what you call it ? michael : ( clears throat ) sometimes he reminds me of -- lauren : no , do n't say it . michael : well , maybe we 've been too easy on him . maybe it 's time to tighten up the rules . lauren : ( sighs ) ronan : do you want to tell me what 's bothering you ? jamie : it 's nothing . ( sighs ) fine . there 's this girl . ronan : preaching to the choir now . so what is it now ? what , are you into her ? jamie : we met online . ronan : that 's fine . a lot of people meet that way these days . jamie : yeah , well , do n't ... unless you want to be the joke of the school . ronan : what happened ? jamie : brittni asked me to friend her on faceplace . she acted like she wanted to get to know me , asked me all these questions . i - i told her about the trouble i got into with the cops , and the next thing i know , everybody on faceplace is talking about ... jamie the juvie . ronan : hey , man , listen to me . kids can be jerks , okay ? they find somebody who 's different , or in your case , somebody that made a couple mistakes , and -- and then they go after them , they -- and for some stupid reason , it makes them feel like big shots . jamie : look , it does n't matter . ronan : it does matter . it obviously matters , but that 's okay . you just -- you just got ta learn to let them go , get over them . jamie : i am . ronan : who is this girl ? jamie : look , it might not even be a girl . people set up fake accounts all the time . i should have seen it . i mean , nobody 's ever wanted to be my friend , so ... summer : hey . fen : what took you so long ? ronan : what about summer newman ? it seems like you guys were becoming good friends . jamie : yeah , she 's , uh ... she 's pretty cool . phyllis : wow . you 're being released tomorrow ? how did you work that out ? jack : i 'm jack abbott . phyllis : ( laughs ) you know what ? being fast and then speeding through life -- it 's not all it 's cracked up to be , you know ? sometimes you have to ... ( sighs ) stop and smell the jell - o . jack : no can do , sweetheart . i got an empire to run . phyllis : listen , if you 're worried about newman , do n't be . adam and i have it all under control . jack : wow , sounds like you do n't want me back . you and junior planning a coup ? phyllis : i do n't want you -- i - i want you to take care of yourself , okay ? do n't -- do n't be an idiot and -- and screw things up . just ... take care of yourself . jack : i will . but i got ta get out of here . somehow , i got ta get out of this hospital . phyllis : okay , well , you ca n't do that alone , i - i -- jack : you 're right . i 'm glad you 're so concerned . why do n't you move in with me ? adam : worried , huh ? swing and a miss , dad . victor : maybe envious then , son . adam : envious of you ? victor : envious of what i have accomplished on my own . i built all this on my own . what have you done with your life ? adam : i have a feeling this is the part where you 're gon na tell me . victor : you bet . do you realize that you stepped right into all this ? huh ? without doing a damn thing . you stepped right into what i have worked very hard to build up all my life , okay ? you have no idea what it took . you have no idea what this company is worth . adam : i made something of myself ... victor : really ? adam : by myself , at harvard and on wall street without the newman name , and i 'm not the son who walked away from your family business . victor : but you 're the son that helped jack abbott steal the company from me . adam : look , it was time for you to step aside , dad . stop rooting against me and help me continue your legacy . victor : do n't tell me to step aside , son . i 'll do that on my own time , and by the way , that 's victoria 's job . adam : yeah , okay . then why is n't she here , fighting for it ? victor : you know damn well why she is n't here . she 's in miami , doing jack abbott 's dirty work . she was sent on a goose chase . that 's why she is n't here . adam : i think that says more about victoria than it does about jack , personally . let me hold the bag for you . victor : ( breathing rhythmically ) summer : could you hear what they were saying ? fen : no , and i do n't care . i 'm done , summer . summer : done what ? fen : going after some innocent guy so you can get back at your mom 's boyfriend . it 's stupid . summer : okay , why do you care about some juvie loser ? fen : wow . um , i 'm gon na pretend you did n't just say that . summer : why ? okay , it 's true . that kid got arrested . he 's a total freak . fen : look , i get that you 're pissed , i do -- at your mom , malloy , the whole world -- but what you 're doing to jamie is n't right . summer : are you wussing on me , fen ? fen : just stop , okay ? bullying someone is stupid and it 's gon na get us both in trouble . summer : you know , fine . i do n't need your help anyways . fen : summer . ronan : hey . jamie : hmm ? ronan : take it easy , all right ? keep your head up . jamie : all right . see you . ronan : all right . ronan : fenmore . fen : agent malloy . what 's up ? ronan : i do n't know . why do n't you tell me what 's up ? i saw you and summer out here getting into it . what 's that about ? fen : oh , girls ... ( chuckles ) am i right ? ronan : speaking of girls , do you know this girl in your school named brittni ? fen : um , i think there are like 20 brittneys . which one ? ronan : 20 brittneys ? fen : yeah . michael : fenmore . there you are . fen : great , great . first the cop 's hassling me , now my dad . michael : what did the cop ask you ? fen : ask him . michael : what did you say to my son ? ronan : tut , tut , tut , tut . no , no , someone is harassing a young man i mentor , all right ? they 're giving him a really rough time . michael : what makes you think he knows anything about it ? ronan : 'cause he knows summer very well , and i think she has something to do with it . phyllis : y - you want me to move in with you ? jack : in the guesthouse . doc says i can go home tomorrow if i have someone who knows me to stay with me for a while . phyllis : um , listen , i - i , um , i know you and billy are having a hard time -- jack : no , no , no , not -- not billy . kyle 's doing his internship in new york . i wo n't see him till after thanksgiving . phyllis : ashley and traci . jack : they have their own lives . phyllis : right . i do n't have a life . jack : no , no , no , i 'm -- i 'm -- phyllis : it 's true , i do n't . jack : they live back east . i ca n't exactly expect them to drop everything and come look after me . phyllis : okay , you -- you expect me to ? jack : no . look , i do n't expect anything . i 'm just hoping . red , the truth is , none of those people would show up if i asked them to . i mean , it 's been reported i 'm in the hospital . i have n't heard from any of them . phyllis : i told you , you have to call them . jack : and i will . i need your help . we 've always been able to count on each other . can i count on you for this ? adam : ( grunting ) ( cell phone rings ) billy : eddie . eddie : give me some good news , billy . billy : i 've got your money tomorrow . eddie : smart . i 'll call you back then . billy : no , no , do not hang up , i want -- i want to talk to victoria . eddie : aw , billy , that is so sweet . let me see if she 's available , brother . eddie : do n't get cute , okay ? victoria : billy ? billy : hi , baby . look , do n't -- do n't worry . i 'm gon na get you out of this . victoria : who is this guy ? billy : it does n't matter . it 's all gon na be over tomorrow . victoria : are you sure ? billy : i swear , i swear , i 'm gon na make this right , i 'm gon na get you out of there . i just need you to be strong for just a little while longer . victoria : how 's johnny ? billy : he 's great . he misses you . i miss you . i love you . victoria : billy , call my dad . call my dad -- eddie : all right , here we go . whoa , whoa , whoa . i 'll be in touch , and , um , billy ... no games . victor : did you finish your business with david ? nikki : yeah , everything 's all set . victor : uh - huh . but what about my surprise ? nikki : well , i ca n't tell you that . you 're not even supposed to know there is a surprise . victor : sweetheart , now that i know , i 'm curious . nikki : well , you 'll have to be patient . victor : that 's not my strong suit . you know that . but what is my strong suit is reading people . you look worried . nikki : i am . victor : about what ? nikki : i 'm -- i 'm afraid you 're pushing yourself too much . i 'll bet you overdid it in the gym just now . victor : baby , i feel stronger than ever . i 'm ready for action . nikki : i just want you to be careful . that 's all . victor : okay . ( doorknob clicking ) phyllis : how do i get into these kind of situations ? jack : wait , wait , is that a yes ? phyllis : i will spring you from this place under one condition -- that you do n't push yourself too hard . jack : yeah , yeah , i promise . phyllis : you 're a horrible liar . ( laughs ) all right , i 'll see you tomorrow . jack : wait , wait , wait , you got ta leave so soon ? phyllis : oh , yeah , i have an appointment . jack : an appointment at this hour ? that sounds more like a date . phyllis : yeah , i guess you could call it a date . jack : you and nick trying to put things back together ? phyllis : unh - unh . nick has made it clear that he 's moving on with ... he 's moving on , and i 'm moving on , too . jack : so who 's the lucky guy ? phyllis : um , i 'll be here first thing in the morning , okay ? jack : hey . thank you for pushing me to have this surgery . phyllis : what kind of friend would i be if i was n't there to push you off the ledge ? jack : god . ( grunts ) ( breathing heavily ) ( exhales slowly ) ( groans ) ( exhales sharply ) nick : i can not believe you tried that trick on me . avery : what are you talking about ? nick : you left your gloves at my place . avery : you have them ! i was wondering where they were . nick : oh , just stop , okay ? you 're embarrassing both of us . avery : oh , you think i left them on purpose ? like it 's completely out of the realm of possibility that i , of all people , absentmindedly forgot something ? nick : it seems very suspicious . avery : nick , i spent ten minutes this morning looking for my glasses . nick : oh , where were they ? avery : i was wearing them . nick : okay , all right , maybe -- maybe it was an honest mistake . was it ? avery : well , i do n't know . i ca n't remember that far back . nick : all right , here you go . avery : thank you , but this is one glove . nick : yep . you know what that means . avery : yeah , it means one of my hands will be toasty warm , and the other one , not so much . nick : no , it means , because you tried this very obvious trick on me , i reserve the right to come by and give you the other one anytime i want . avery : what ? that 's not fair . nick : oh , it 's completely fair , and this gives me an excuse to pop in to see you whenever i want . avery : an excuse ? what exactly are you gon na do when you pop in ? ( laughs ) i 'm sorry . ( laughs ) nick : what are you laughing at ? avery : i 'm not , i 'm just -- i feel like i 'm in junior high and i have a -- i have a crush on a really hot guy . nick : and you want that really hot guy to take you behind the bleachers , kiss you ? avery : something like that . avery : mm , mm , mm , wait . i thought -- nick : yeah , i thought , too , but then i realized that 's my problem . i 'm always thinking too damn much . [ next_on ] chelsea : hiding an ex - wife arsonist in a cottage does call for the good stuff . noah : did you burn down grandpa 's house ? adam : your job was to play firebug . when did i ever tell you to torch gloworm ?	fen tries to persuade summer to stop bullying jamie just to get revenge on ronan , because sooner or later she could get in big trouble , but summer does n't take fen 's advice . jamie tells ronan what his faceplace friend brittni did , telling everyone on faceplace that he broke into his mother 's boyfriend 's house and trashed it . ronan tells jamie to let this go and do n't give this girl the satisfaction of knowing that he is upset . ronan suspects summer is behind the bullying and questions fen but he says there are 20 girls named brittney at his school . michael suspects kevin burned gloworm because he is very anxious to get gloria to invest the 7.5 million dollar settlement she will get into tagngrab . gloria tells kevin she wo n't invest in tagngrab because it is a business that chloe is excited about . when he finds something he is passionate about , she will be happy to invest in his project . michael worries that kevin is falling back into the old habits he had before he met chloe .
devon : morning . hilary : you 're back . devon : yeah . of course i am . how are you feeling today ? hilary : better . devon : have you remembered anything at all about us or the accident , where you been ? hilary : no . no . devon : that 's okay . i 'm sure it 'll come back to you soon . hilary : maybe . devon : i know it will , just like i know that you 'll remember what we shared . hilary : actually ... i already have . neil : i have to get going . gwen : ca n't you stay and finish coffee ? i 've barely seen you the past couple days . neil : yeah . well , i want to go to the hospital and check on hilary . if she 's starting to remember , you know , i just -- i want to be there . gwen : i thought once hilary woke up that this would all be over with . i 'm sorry . i just -- i did n't expect for things to play out like this . neil : well , i 'm just as shocked as you are by her memory loss . gwen : i 'm not talking about that , neil . i 'm talking about the fact that she 's still in love with you . billy : ash ! ashley : billy ! billy : hey ! ohh ! you here to see stitch ? ashley : yeah . i mean , abby spent the night here with him , and i just wanted to see if she needed anything . billy : oh . so , how did the nurse say that he 's doing ? ashley : well , he 's stable , but , you know , he has n't woken up yet . billy : and how are you doing ? ashley : i 'm worried about abby , you know , and ben , of course . i mean , i know he 's in good hands , but , still , it 's -- billy : ash , i asked how you 're doing . i mean , last night must have been nerve - racking . you could have died . ashley : yeah . well , ben and i are alive today because of abby . billy : yeah , and adam . ashley : right . i 'm alive this morning because of adam newman . i do n't think it gets any scarier than that , right ? billy : it must have been pretty scary waiting for abby to bring back help . i mean , abby 's great and all , but depending on her to save your life -- not so much . ashley : well , i actually was n't planning on her coming back . i just wanted her to save herself . billy : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to light of it . ashley : no , it 's okay . it 's all right . i mean , you know ... i guess when you face the end , it gives you perspective . billy : what do you mean ? ashley : when you 're faced with your mortality , you start asking questions about ... things -- life and stuff . billy : abby and stitch 's engagement ? ashley : why would you say that ? billy : well , i mean , you know , you 've had your reservations about their marriage , and it makes sense it 'd be weighing on you , so ... ashley : yeah . i thought about a lot of things . billy : just not things you 're gon na share with me , huh ? ashley : what difference does it make , billy ? i mean , honestly . abby found us . i mean , she came back , we 're alive , and that 's the only thing that matters , right ? nothing before that . billy : right . yeah . so ... what did happen between you and stitch in that building ? stitch : abby . abby : hi . hi . [ laughs ] oh , my god . oh , my god . you 're -- you 're awake . stitch : [ exhales sharply ] abby : i 've been waiting all night for you to open your eyes , and ... now you have . oh , my god . um ... i - i have so much to tell you . i - i do n't even know where to start . um ... we 're all okay . i 'm okay . i look terrible , i 'm sure , but i 'm okay , and my mom -- she 's okay . we 're all okay . stitch : abby , i , uh -- i have something i have to tell you . om victoria : oh . hey . i brought you some coffee . nick : thanks . victoria : can i get you anything else ? you want some breakfast ? nick : no . victoria : i wish there was something i could do for you . have you talked to sage ? nick : she 's asleep . they gave her a sedative . she 's been out all night ... which is good , you know , since ... christian died . victoria : nick ... nick : i really need to start thinking about some ... arrangements . victoria : i 'll handle everything for you . dr. anderson : [ gasps ] dylan . what are you doing here ? dylan : what do you mean ? i 've been calling you all morning . i left a dozen messages telling you that i 'm coming to see sharon . dr. anderson : well , i 've been seeing patients all day . dylan : okay . well , i 'm here , and i 'd like to see my fiancée . dr. anderson : nothing 's changed . sharon still does n't want to see visitors . dylan : look , i do n't care what sharon said . i need to see her . dr. anderson : well , i 'm afraid my patient 's wishes take precedence over your needs . dylan : okay . just stop , because i have a lot of questions about what 's going on around here , starting with how my fiancée is doing . dr. anderson : i told you . i ca n't dis -- dylan : yeah , and i told you that i need to see for myself . dr. anderson : dylan , i understand your concern -- dylan : no , i do n't really think you do understand my concerns , because i have some serious problems with the standards of this facility . dr. anderson : our patients receive the highest - quality care available . their well - being is our top priority . dylan : yeah ? then how did patty williams escape and end up dead ? ! dr. anderson : we are looking into that . but what happened to patty has nothing to do with sharon or the treatment she 's receiving . dylan : that may be . but i 'm starting to feel like this is the last place sharon should be . abby : here . stitch : abby , i need to tell you -- abby : shh . i know what you 're gon na say . my mom already told me . stitch : she did ? abby : when you were trapped and you thought that you were gon na die , you poured your heart out . stitch : abby , i -- abby : shh . hey . i think it 's sweet how you told my mom how much in love you were with me and how you could n't wait to spend the rest of your life with me . and i ca n't wait for us to get married now more than ever . stitch : [ chuckles softly ] ashley : what exactly are you asking me about ben ? billy : nothing . it just sounded like things got pretty intense when you were trapped together . ashley : well , yeah . we were fighting for our lives . billy : well , we were all fighting for our lives . look , i just got the feeling that it meant more to you , and maybe that 's why you do n't want to talk about it . ashley : i was terrified out of my mind . i never thought i was gon na see my daughter or anybody else that i loved ever again . excuse me if i do n't feel like rehashing the experience . billy : okay . okay . i did n't mean to make you upset . ashley : [ sighs ] let 's just be grateful , okay , that we 're alive , you know ? i mean , ian ward -- he could have killed everybody in that building . billy : i think that 's exactly what he was trying to do . thank god he failed . as of this morning , there 's no evidence that paragon is wreaking any more havoc , so that 's good . ashley : yeah , but why does n't that make me feel any better ? he might be dead . we do n't have any idea what he 's put in motion for the future . billy : well , we 've got our it . guys on high alert . ashley : keep at it , because paragon has cost us too much already . we ca n't afford to lose anything else . victoria : i 'll speak to reverend wilkins , and i 'll arrange everything with him , and the flowers and the music , and i 'll notify everyone . you and sage wo n't have to do anything . nick : [ sighs ] look , i appreciate the help , but ... victoria : what ? nick : ... i just do n't think sage is gon na be up for some big church service . [ sighs ] victoria : okay . that 's fine . i mean , it can be small . you know what ? we can have it right here in the hospital chapel . that 's probably for the best -- something small and intimate before she 's discharged . nick : it 's awfully soon . vick , i do n't know what 's right . victoria : no right or wrong in these situations . it 's so overwhelming . [ sighs ] why do n't you just let me help you and sage through this phase of it and then you can heal at your own pace ? nick : i guess if all this was done when we left the hospital ... when we got home , we could ... begin to try and move forward . victoria : you want me to get started ? nick : yeah . i 'll talk to sage . victoria : if there 's anything else i can do for you ... nick : there is n't anything anyone can do . dr. anderson : i understand you 're upset about what happened to your aunt . dylan : yeah , i am upset . and my father 's devastated . dr. anderson : look , patty was a very troubled person . she was suffering from a number of psychiatric issues . dylan : yeah , but she was getting better . that 's why they transferred her from the prison psych ward . dr. anderson : well , yes . she was improving . but then she began to resist treatment , refusing to participate in therapy sessions , take her meds . she became very combative . i mean , it 's the complete opposite of sharon . dylan : i know sharon is n't anywhere near as sick as patty was . dr. anderson : sharon is committed to getting better . and she is . dylan : good . then let me see her . dr. anderson : look , i have to respect my patients ' wishes . sharon does not want any visitors . dylan : i want to hear that from sharon . neil : hey , gwen , unh - unh . hilary 's not in love with me . gwen : somebody should tell her that . neil : i have . and so has devon . gwen : yet she still insists that she 's mrs. neil winters ... neil : [ sighs heavily ] gwen : ... which i 'm starting to think that you do n't mind . neil : oh , come on . of course i mind . gwen : i keep wondering why you would n't leave with me when we had the chance . neil : do n't you think it would have been suspicious if we 'd have disappeared at the same time hilary turned up ? i know this has n't been easy for you . i never should have involved you in the first place . gwen : i wanted to be involved , neil , because i wanted to prove your innocence so we could be together . neil : that 's the plan . gwen : what about hilary ? how does she fit into our plan ? neil : she does n't . she loves my son . he loves her . if anyone knows that , it 's me . she may have repressed feelings for my son , but they 're gon na come back to her . devon : what exactly do you remember ? hilary : i remember ... kissing you in chancellor park the night before i married neil . devon : yeah , that 's right . even then , you knew that you were in love with me . hilary : no . kissing you was a mistake . that 's why i married neil , okay ? i love neil . whatever i felt for you i just some brief infatuation . devon : no . hilary , what you and i have ... is very , very real . you love me , and i love you . hilary : you keep saying that , and so does neil , so i guess i have to accept it , but i do n't feel anything for you , devon . i 'm sorry . i love neil . devon : listen , i , uh -- i know that this is a lot for you to take in , so ... you just need to take as much time as you need to digest it . i know that your memory 's gon na come back to you . maybe if you get out of here and you spend some time with me , it might help with -- hilary : if you think i 'm gon na go home with you ... just [ sighs ] forget it . devon : well , where are you gon na stay ? hilary : i do n't know , okay ? i 'll figure it out . devon : i 'm not gon na let you figure anything out . at least just stay at the athletic club . i 'll give you your own suite -- no strings . hilary : that 's very generous of you . i 'll think about it . okay . right now , i just -- i need to ... rest . devon : all right . i 'll go . um ... but , hilary , just please know that everything that i 'm telling you about the love that we share and -- and the life that we planned to have together -- just ... it 's true . hilary : i know , okay ? i know that it might be true , but i ca n't pretend that everything is the way that it used to be just because you want me to . devon : yeah , i understand that . but you need to know that i 'm never gon na give up on believing that we 're gon na get back what we used to have . okay ? 'cause i believe in us . i believe in these . dr. anderson : look how soundly she 's sleeping . dylan : yeah . she does look peaceful . the last few months , she 's been tossing and turning all night . dr. anderson : mm . well , the pregnancy 's been very taxing on her . that 's why it 's important we let her rest and not be disturbed . also , i have a little something that might put your mind at ease . dylan : what ? dr. anderson : our staff ob - gyn ran a sonogram . dylan : what ? what i -- is -- is the baby okay ? dr. anderson : yeah . heartbeat 's normal . the weight is good . the organs are developing . everything looks great . dylan : wow . look at that . [ chuckles softly ] little fingers . little face . man , this is really happening . dr. anderson : [ chuckles ] there 's no turning back now . dylan : thank you ... for showing me that . i just -- i wish i could have been here for it . dr. anderson : dylan , i know this is n't the ideal way to experience sharon 's pregnancy , but do n't let that diminish your happiness over this child . dylan : nah , nothing -- nothing could do that . dr. anderson : do you want to know the sex of the baby ? dylan : uh ... only if -- if sharon -- if sharon wants to . dr. anderson : okay . well , i 'll ask her , and i 'll let you know . dylan : okay . dr. anderson : now if you 'll excuse me -- dylan : okay . yeah . just , um -- just one more thing . dr. anderson : oh , i 'm sorry . i really have to be going . dylan : no , i know , but it 's only gon na take a second . right -- uh , right before patty died , she told jack abbott that she had to warn me . dr. anderson : warn you ? about what ? dylan : well , uh , i do n't know . but she risked everything to tell me that i could n't trust somebody . her exact words were , `` he ca n't trust her . `` so , why was it so important for patty to give me that message ? who does she mean by `` her `` ? i mean , come on . you 're her doctor . you have to have some insight into what she was talking about . dr. anderson : you 're right . i do . dylan , there are some things you need to know . sage : nick . nick : hey . how you feeling ? sage : i just had the worst nightmare . please ... [ voice breaking ] tell me that 's what it was -- just a bad dream . nick : [ sniffles ] sage : [ crying ] no . no , no , no ! no ! do n't say it ! nick : he 's gone . sage : no . no . nick : our little boy 's gone . sage : [ crying ] billy : you talk to your parents ? victoria : yeah . they 're worried about nick and sage ... and about what 's gon na happen with newman enterprises . billy : and , speaking of that , have you heard an assessment from the building inspector ? victoria : not yet , but dad is convinced that it 's sound . billy : of course he is . victoria : it 's gon na be a while before we 're back on track , and even then it might be too late . newman 's already in financial shambles because of paragon . i do n't know how we 're gon na salvage things . billy : well , you 're in luck . i might have an idea how to fix that . victoria : you do ? billy : yeah . william abbott to the rescue , which , ironically , might also be the problem and the solution . dr. anderson : i - it makes perfect sense . dylan : what does ? dr. anderson : well , patty 's feelings about sharon . i did n't think much of it . we have problems with patients not getting along all the time . dylan : what , patty had a problem with sharon ? dr. anderson : patty was paranoid and delusional . she kept insisting that sharon was the enemy . dylan : so , you think patty was trying to warn me about sharon ? dr. anderson : patty has a history of obsessive behavior . sharon had become the object of her latest obsession . dylan : and you 're just telling me this now ? dr. anderson : i was bound by doctor / patient confidentiality . dylan : [ sighs ] dr. anderson : look , we did the best we could to keep the two women apart . we even put patty in isolation . dylan : yeah , well , a lot of good that did . dr. anderson : listen , what happened to patty was tragic , but she was n't able to harm sharon or anyone else . dylan : well , does sharon know about what happened last night -- the fire , with patty ? dr. anderson : i - i think it 's best that we keep it from her for now . dylan : yes . knowing sharon , she 'd probably blame herself for patty 's death . but i still want to talk to her . dr. anderson : i 'll see what i can do . dylan : no , just -- just make it happen , okay ? or i will . dr. anderson : [ sighs ] ashley : hey . abby : hi ! hi ! ben 's awake . ashley : oh , that 's amazing ! abby : i know , right ? ashley : yeah ! abby : the doctor 's in with him now . ashley : how did he seem ? abby : really good , you know , considering . ashley : yeah . i know you were so worried . abby : i was , yeah . i was afraid he was n't gon na wake up , and now that he has , i 'm just so grateful and relieved and so happy . i want to , like , yell off of a rooftop . ashley : what 's wrong ? abby : i just realize that not everyone 's as fortunate as me -- paul lost his sister , nick and sage and what they 're going through , and dad with newman . ashley : you ca n't feel guilty about that , honey . i think everybody 's gon na be so thrilled that ben is okay . abby : yeah . i just -- i feel bad for everyone else . ashley : well , at times like this , you just have to be grateful for your good fortune , you know ? and just do whatever you can for those who are suffering . abby : [ sighs ] victoria : okay . so , that 's your plan ? all of us -- the newmans and the abbotts , together in one building ? billy : we 're not talking about another merger here -- just , you know , sharing office space . victoria : i do n't know , billy . billy : newman enterprises occupies multiple floors themselves . that way your dad and i would never see each other . i mean , hell , the newmans and the abbotts probably would n't even cross paths . but the close proximity would allow for us to work together to try and eliminate the paragon threat . victoria : it 's a generous offer , and it 's very sweet . billy : and so you accept ? victoria : you know i would accept in a heartbeat , but you also know that it 's not my decision . billy : i know . we got to go through snidely . victoria : and dad does n't like accepting help from anyone , especially not the abbotts . however , if i pitch it to him just right -- billy : actually , i think there 's only one person who could convince your dad to go along with this . victoria : who ? billy : you just keep working on arranging the memorial , and i 'll take care of that . sage : i do n't know how to do it . i ca n't imagine living without our son . i ca n't do it . nick : we just have to . you got to take it one step at a time . sage : it hurts to breathe . nick : i know . but we 're gon na get through this . sage : how ? nick : together . that 's the only way . the first thing we got to do is a memorial . sage : what ? a - a memorial ? you want me to make plans to bury our son ? nick : no . no . vick will take care of everything . you do n't have to do anything . sage : our son has not been gone one day ... and you 're ready to say goodbye ? nick : sage , we need to do this . sage : i do n't want to talk about this , nick ! i do n't want to talk about funerals and arrangements ! what the hell is wrong with you ? ! why is victoria pushing this ? ! nick : because she wants to help . sage : i do n't want her help ! nick : look ... we do n't have to decide anything right now , okay ? it 's -- it 's okay . listen ... i 'm gon na let the nurse check you out . i 'll be right outside . sage : i 'm sorry . nick : it 's okay . it 's okay . sage : i - i ca n't do it . i ca n't do this . please , not yet . nick : i understand . sage : i 'm sorry . nick : no , it 's okay . just get some rest , okay ? we 'll -- we 'll talk later . okay . it 's okay . i 'll be right outside . ashley : abby told me you 're awake . stitch : ashley ... ashley : i just wanted to thank you -- you know , for saving my life , probably more than once . stitch : why 'd you lie to abby about what i told you last night ? ashley : i thought we were gon na die . a lot of things were said that we did n't mean . stitch : i meant every word i said . ashley : you do n't have to do that . stitch : i love you , ashley . neil : hi . hilary : neil . i was hoping that you 'd pass by . neil : here i am . so , how you feeling ? hilary : mm , better . neil : has your memory started to return at all ? hilary : uh , bits and pieces . but , uh , the doctor gave me some good news . he said i can go home today ... even though i have no idea where that is . neil : well , i 'm sure that devon would like to have you stay with him . hilary : i already told him that i ca n't move in with him . neil : you could stay with me until you , you know , figure things out -- where you want to go . hilary : that 's really nice of you , but i heard that you 're seeing someone . neil : yeah . gwen . uh , we 've been seeing each other for a while now . i - i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to hurt you at a time like this . hilary : no . no . i - i know you would never do that . just ... i do n't know how we got to this place . how could i betray you the way that you said that i did ? neil : i know it 's hard for you to accept this reality right now . hilary : but ... i have no choice ? is that what you 're trying to say ? devon : it 's a little early for that , huh ? gwen : but it 's not too early to nag me about it ? devon : i do n't mean to nag you . i 'm just ... trying to help . gwen : i got al the help i need . thanks . devon : believe me , i 'm thinking about joining you , 'cause i just got back from seeing hilary at the hospital . gwen : is she still living in an alternate universe ? devon : yeah . i tried to tell her how much i love her , but she does n't want to hear ... that or anything i have to say . all she can think about is neil and how much she loves him . it 's like their marriage never ended . gwen : well , it did . and she 's gon na have to deal with that . devon : it must be so weird for neil , having loved her as much as he did , and now hilary wants things to go back to the way they were , like when they first got married . gwen : they ca n't . she does n't get to have him back -- not after what neil and i went through to make sure she got home to you . sharon : what are you doing ? dylan : i 'm sorry , man . nick : thanks . dylan : is there anything i can do for you ? nick : yeah . we can talk about something else . dylan : uh , okay . nick : how 's sharon ? dylan : uh , actually , i just came from fairview , and she was sleeping . i did n't really get to talk to her , but she looked , uh -- she looked good -- better than i thought she would . she 's -- she 's really starting to show , and i got to see the ultrasound -- sorry . nick : no , do n't , you know ? you 're , uh -- [ sighs ] you 're gon na be a dad . you should be excited . dylan : in that case , uh , everything 's -- everything 's good . nick : i 'm glad . dylan : you know , i did n't -- i did n't tell sharon . i was n't sure how she 'd react , so ... nick : yeah , that 's a good call . sharon should n't get upset at this stage of her pregnancy . sharon : what were you doing just now ? dr. anderson : i was , uh , putting the blanket back on . you kicked it off . i did n't want you and the baby to get a chill . sharon : oh . thank you . dr. anderson : i noticed it earlier when dylan was checking in on you . sharon : dylan was here ? dr. anderson : yeah , he was here . we talked . you know , something that came up was that he did n't want to know the sex of the baby unless you did . sharon : i definitely want to know . dr. anderson : well , then i 'll tell you , and you can share the news with dylan . sharon : you think i should see him ? dr. anderson : it 's time . and what better topic for you to discuss than your baby ? sharon : so , tell me ... what am i having -- a boy or a girl ? sage : why are you here , reverend ? reverend wilkins : i 'm so sorry for your loss , sage . i know this is diff -- sage : have you ever lost a child ? reverend wilkins : no . sage : then you have no idea how difficult this is for me . do n't tell me to feel better . i do n't want to feel better . i want you to leave my room . get out ! nick : what 's -- what 's going on ? reverend wilkins : i - i did n't mean to upset your wife . victoria asked me to perform your son 's memorial today . sage : what ? ! nick , today ? ! you want me to bury my son today ? ! ashley : we shared a very traumatic experience . it was very confusing . stitch : i am not traumatized or confused . i know exactly how i feel . i love you . ashley : just stop saying that . that 's not real . you love abby . and she loves you . so , you ca n't be in love with me . stitch : why not ? ashley : i know how happy you make each other , and you 're gon na have a long and happy life together . stitch : i want to be with you , and i know you want to be with me . ashley : you 're gon na forget everything that happened between us . stitch : can you do that ? ashley : yes . and so can you . devon : what exactly do you mean , everything you had to go through with neil to make sure hilary got back safe to me ? gwen : i 'm just frustrated . that 's all . and i 've had -- i 've had too many of these . devon : right , but that does n't exactly explain what you meant . gwen : it 's just ... neil spent so much energy trying to help you , and he was consumed by the search for hilary , and he was just worried sick about what would turn out , and ... that 's all . devon : okay . so , now that she 's back , everything should be fine , right ? gwen : yeah . it should . but listen to me , devon . do n't give up , okay ? keep fighting for your wife . neil : so , you should get some rest . hilary : do you have to leave ? neil : yeah . um , i 'll check back later , okay ? and if you should decide to go to the club ... i 'll help you get settled in to your suite , all right ? hilary : okay . thanks . neil : yeah . [ smooches ] you take care . victoria : i 'm gon na make sure that everything 's ready in the chapel . billy : okay . i 'll be back for the service . victoria : okay . billy : ash , hey . i was just gon na look for you . hey . hey . is this about stitch ? ashley : no . he 's fine . billy : well , you 're not . ashley : listen ... billy : ash , what is going on with you ? ashley : ... i 'm emotional , okay ? i 've just been through a lot . that 's all . i 'm just glad that my little girl wants a future with ben and she 's happy , and i want to do everything i can to make sure she gets that . billy : hey . it 's okay . abby : open them . ta - da ! stitch : bridal magazines . abby : yeah ! i thought we should start planning our wedding . stitch : i did n't realize you wanted to dive in to this so soon . abby : i was ready to dive in as soon as you put this ring on my finger . i just want to give my family something to look forward to , something to be happy about . my mom is ready to plan the wedding of the year , so i thought we could start going over things while you 're recovering -- you know , venues , menus , color schemes , the cake . a lot of people are n't doing traditional cakes anymore . they 're doing , like , cupcakes . stitch : mm . abby : i 'm sorry . [ chuckles ] is this too much for you ? stitch : no , no . its , uh ... it 's gon na be great . it 's -- it 's great . it 's gon na be great . abby : yay ! sharon : hi ! dylan : hey . it 's good to see you . i wish it was in person , but i guess i 'll , uh -- i guess i 'll have to settle for this . sharon : i could n't wait to tell you my news . dylan : well , i want to hear it , but i want to know how you 're feeling first . sharon : i feel ... better . rested . dylan : that 's good . i 'm glad to hear that . sharon : dr. anderson told me you saw the sonogram . dylan : [ chuckling ] yeah . it was -- it was amazing . sharon : that 's why i 'm calling , dylan . we 're having a boy . dylan : uh ... a boy ? well , that 's -- i - i ca n't believe we 're having -- we 're having a boy . sharon : is n't that exciting ? dylan : yeah , it is . it 's exciting . it 's incredible . sharon : well , i wanted to give you the news myself and to let you know that your son and i are doing fine and there 's nothing for you to worry about . dylan : sharon is somebody there with you ? sharon : no . i 'm alone . dylan : okay . you seem a little distracted . sharon : i 'm sorry . you have my full attention . dylan : are you sure everything 's okay ? sharon : yes . it 's fine -- perfectly fine . nick : i did n't know vick had gotten in touch with reverend -- sage : do n't blame victoria ! you just told me that you wanted to go ahead with the memorial ! nick : i also said that -- that we did n't have to make any final decisions . sage : which means that you decide and i go along with what you want ! nick : no . sage : but that 's how it always is , nick , because i did n't want to go to the party last night , and you convinced me to go , and i left christian , and he died alone , without his mommy , and now you 're rushing to bury our son ? ! nick : [ voice breaking ] i would never want that . sage : well , i 'm sure you 're glad about that , though , right ? then you wo n't have to be married to me anymore . you can go on with your life without you . nick : that 's not what i want . sage : yes , it is . well , you got your wish , did n't you ? so go . get out ! leave me alone ! ! nick , i -- nick ! come back ! [ crying ] oh , god . [ next_on ] chelsea : adam needs his rest . this is n't a good time right now . christine : it 's time to go to prison . luca : my family would like to offer their assistance with your recovery . phyllis : you want to save the man who put me through intense humiliation . why in the hell would you want to save victor ?	hilary remembers kissing devon the night before her wedding to neil , but she tells gun that was a mistake and she loves neil . gwen slips and almost tells devon what he did to hilary , but she covers and tells him that neil worked hard to help him find hilary . dylan has questions for dr. anderson and confronts her about sharon and patty . dr. anderson tells dylan that patty was obsessed with sharon and thought she was her enemy . dr. anderson shows dylan a sonogram of the baby and lets him see sharon sleeping in her room . after dylan leaves fairview , dr. anderson allows sharon to video chat with dylan and tell him that they are having a baby boy . dylan notices that sharon is distracted and wonders if she is okay , so sharon assures him that she and his son are fine . sage lashes out at nick and everyone around her , because her grief over the loss of baby christian is so deep that she refuses to have a memorial service for the baby . stitch tells ashley he loves her , but she insists that he marry abby , because they can make each other happy .
nick : should we go with the regular applesauce ? you want to get a little edgy with the banana , hmm ? banana or regular ? i know it 's a tough choice . oh ! it 's all right . we 'll figure it out soon , bud . get the rest of our lives to get to know each other , and i ca n't wait . [ doorbell rings ] nick : [ gasps ] who 's that ? who 's that ? i bet i know who that is . let 's go check . let 's go check . nikki : good morning , nicholas . nick : yep . i was right . hi , mom . nikki : sully , my goodness ! hello , sweetheart . i did n't expect to see you over here . nick : [ chuckles ] nikki : oh , so that 's why you invited me over , huh ? you got roped into babysitting and had to call good , ol ' mom , right ? what is going on in the kitchen ? nick : well , uh , no . no , he 's not visiting , and i 'm not babysitting . he lives here now . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , dylan . what 's up ? dylan : is paul in ? kevin : yeah . paul : hey ! i was just gon na call you . come on in . sully left this little guy at the park , and i 'm sure your son 's gon na want him . dylan : he 's not my son . [ scene_break ] victor : we had a deal . curtis : i know . victor : you were to follow my instructions to the letter . curtis : i did . victor : but you did n't . therefore the deal is null and void . curtis : but our deal was that -- victor : listen to me . you 're gon na have to face all those corporate espionage charges on your own . curtis : victor , please . i did as instructed . i went to gc buzz and shot the interview with hilary just like you said . i took full responsibility for the leaked documents and told her they were fake . they were in a big rush to run it . victor : why did n't they ? curtis : i do n't know ! victor : i 'll find out . [ scene_break ] hilary : oh , my god . hello , dr. anderson . [ scoffs ] [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] mariah : who else is home ? sharon : no one . the house is empty . mariah : faith ? is she okay ? sharon : she 's upset . mariah : i 'm sure . sharon : she decided to have dinner at her friend 's , kayla 's . mariah : she 's not gon na say ... ? sharon : no , she wo n't say anything . should n't you be at work ? mariah : i am . i was . but ... i needed to tell you this , and i did n't want to send it over text . sharon : what ? tell me what 's wrong . mariah : i do n't know how it happened , but hilary got a call at work , a tip about dr. anderson and a baby . and then she started fishing for my take on it . sharon : what did you tell her ? mariah : i - i did n't say anything about patty or -- or the doctor or the whole situation , but i know hilary . she 's going to keep digging until she hits dirt , and when she does ... sharon : oh , my gosh . this is gon na be all over the news . when ? mariah : probably soon . sharon : it 's gon na devastate dylan and faith . and nick , the baby . mariah : and you . sharon : why did it have to be hilary ? this is an agonizing personal ordeal . she 's gon na turn this into a media circus . mariah : with you in the center , right ? sharon : she 's not gon na give any thought at all to my innocent little boy who does not deserve to have people gossiping about him and judging the people who love them . mariah : we all kind of expected this . sharon : eventually . we could be invaded by photographers , questions , accusations by the end of the day . mariah : how are you gon na handle it ? sharon : i do n't know . mariah : dylan ? how mad is he ? sharon : he 's -- he 's pretty upset . he , uh , tried to convince nick that we should come up with a shared custody arrangement , but nick would n't do it . mariah : it was worth trying . sharon : dylan fought hard for it . so hard that nick threatened to call the police if we did n't give him sully . we had no choice . mariah : i 'm so sorry , sharon . sharon : this is a nightmare watching nick walk out with sully , having to explain to faith why her little brother does n't live here anymore . dylan 's storming off like i 'm the worst person in the world . i - i really do n't think he 's ever gon na look at me the same way again . [ scene_break ] paul : i 'm so sorry , son . dylan : uh , no , i 'm sorry . 'cause when we ran into you in the park , it was the last time that you 'd be his grandfather . paul : look , do n't do this to yourself . i understand why you did n't say anything . i mean , you -- you had to process this whole thing . give yourself a break . dylan : you know what i was really doing ? i was holding out hope . what a joke . i 'm sitting in the park , looking in his face , seeing myself as i always have , and he 's not even ... just -- i do n't know how to make it real in my head , paul . i - i mean , sully 's christian ? how can that even be possible ? and sharon , my wife ... paul : yeah . dylan : my wife -- she hid it from me for months . paul : i know . you 're angry at her . dylan : yeah , would n't you be angry ? paul : i would . dylan : yeah , and she 's been living in denial , and every day ... every day i was falling more in love with that little boy . dylan : i just want you to know that i 'll always be there for you . always . dylan : he was mine , paul . he was mine , and now he 's not mine . i swear to you , when i handed sully to nick ... i just felt like a part of me died . paul : i wish ... look , it 's all so raw right now , and -- and i really ca n't see that nick is gon na cut you out of that little boy 's life completely . dylan : i do n't know . i do n't know . he might think it 's confusing that i 'm around . he 's gon na want to keep his distance . paul : right . for a while . and it 's probably best . and it 's important that you understand the reason why . dylan : yeah , i do . i just do n't know how i 'm gon na live with that . [ scene_break ] nikki : this is christian ? and he has been alive all this time ? nick : it kind of feels like a miracle . like getting something back in your life that you thought was lost forever . it 's a lot of emotions . nikki : yes . i 'm sure there is . [ christian shouts ] nikki : ohh , yes ! euphoria over finally having him . but sadness and rage over the time that you 've lost . nick : yeah , it 's a lot to get through , but we 'll get there . christian and i , we 're gon na focus on the euphoria and table the rest for now . it 's really important i get to build a relationship with my son . nikki : yeah , a relationship that you were robbed of . and now dylan has been robbed , as well . the child that he loves has been torn away from him . nick : i ca n't think about that . nikki : well , i hope you were kind to him , were n't you ? nick : i got to put christian first . nikki : i understand that , but sharon lied to all of us for months . nick : we 're looking forward here . i do n't want to look back . i do n't want to be consumed with any negativity . nikki : well , i think it 's great that you can do that . nick : i really want you to follow my lead . mom , sharon has suffered enough because of her lies . i do n't want you to blame her anymore . nikki : she has betrayed both of my sons . nick : i 'm asking you to stay out of it . please . for me . nikki : i love you , son . but that 's precisely why i will not stay out of this . [ scene_break ] man : may i help you ? hilary : i 'm here to see patty williams . man : oh , you must be the lawyer . she 's been hoping to see you . hilary : is she in there ? man : let me have a peek . hilary : thank you . hello , patty . patty : hi . who are you ? a doctor ? hilary : i 'm here to ask you some questions about dr. anderson . patty : [ gasps ] oh ! you 're the one ! the lawyer that paulie sent to help me get out of this place , right ? hilary : i 'm here to get your story out there . [ scene_break ] victor : oh , devon . may i have a word ? devon : mr. newman . is there a problem ? victor : you know there 's a problem . it has come to my attention that a former member of my board of directors , curtis fielding , has admitted to having leaked falsified documents . why has n't that been aired yet ? devon : because it has n't been vetted yet . victor : or is it that you knew his interview would prove that you had n't fact- checked the last report ? devon : well , that is a mistake that i do n't intend to make again . victor : so we have a deal ? devon : absolutely let 's negotiate , please . victor : all right . now , devon , i 'm gon na sue you for every penny you have . devon : unless ? victor : unless you have that son of a bitch retract that report . devon : absolutely . so we air the interview and you drop the lawsuit ? victor : you got it . devon : it 's done . victor : see to it . [ scene_break ] mariah : what do we do now ? sharon : there 's nothing i can do about the story . nick is furious , and faith and dylan , they asked me if i was sick again . so if you 're having any lingering doubts -- mariah : no , no , i - i do n't . i know you 're taking your meds . i know that you 're stable . sharon : okay , good . at least there 's one person who believes me . i wish the rest of them would understand that i just ... you know , i did this out of love . mariah : and fear . sharon : terror . you know , dylan and i , we just have such a perfect little family . you and sully and faith . and i just ... i was trying to hold on to that and keep that together for all of us . now my perfect little family 's falling apart . mariah : it was n't perfect . you were constantly lying to dylan , to nick , to -- to everyone . and the guilt has been eating at you more than it 's been eating at me . deep down , you must be relieved that you do n't have to keep up the act anymore . sharon : yeah . but sully 's gone . mariah : and i am heartbroken about that . but i 'm glad it 's over , because i could n't keep it up any longer . sharon : i 'm so sorry for all the pressure that i put on you in all of this , and i 'm also incredibly grateful and proud of how you stood by me . mariah : you 're my mom . if i ca n't ride for you , then who ? i 'm just worried about the fallout now for both of us . [ sighs ] okay . i got to get back to work . i 'm gon na try to suss out what hilary 's figured out . sharon : all right . be careful . mariah : i 've got to be . hilary 's sneaky . bye . sharon : oh , wait . mariah . i am going to do everything i can to protect you in this . i 'm your mother , and i 'm always gon na stand by you . [ door opens , closes ] [ scene_break ] dylan : i should get out of here , let you get back to work . paul : no , no , no . you 're exactly where you should be . you want my advice ? do n't give up on your brother . give nick some time . dylan : i feel -- i feel like i 've given him everything . now i got to give him some time ? paul : it 's really the only thing that 's gon na help the situation . dylan : he 's got my son ! paul : i know . dylan : it 's not like he lives out of the country or in another state or even across town ! i can see his place from my driveway ! the last thing i want to do is give him time ! i want to get my son back , paul ! paul : i know you do . but because you love your son , you wo n't do that . dylan : no , i 'm not going to do that . paul : um ... about sharon . dylan : yeah , sharon . that 's -- that 's where i need -- i need some time . i just feel like it 's running out . paul : you 're gon na have to prepare yourself . she might be arrested for kidnapping . dylan : [ sighs ] come on . i know what she did was illegal , but nick 's got his son back now . he 's not gon na press any charges . paul : yeah , i know . i really do n't think nick is gon na be your problem . but victor might be . dylan : what -- what about christine ? i mean , is christine gon na go after sharon ? paul : well , once this gets out there , there could be a lot of pressure on her to pursue -- dylan : well , i know . that 's her choice , right , and your choice ? paul : i wo n't make promises i ca n't keep . dylan : okay . that 's great . thanks for the advice . paul : no , no . dylan . please . i ca n't control the entire situation , all right ? but i promise you i will do whatever i can . dylan : sorry . i did n't -- i did n't mean to -- paul : no , it 's fine . dylan : [ sighs ] whatever you can do , i appreciate it , okay ? sully 's been through enough already . paul : you both have . dylan : we all have . paul : dylan . i love you . dylan : [ nods and leaves ] [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] sharon : do you knock ? nikki : are you even capable of telling the truth once in your life ? just one time ? sharon : dylan 's not here , nikki , so you can turn right around . nikki : you denied nicholas his child , a boy who would have been a great comfort to him when he lost his wife . and you decided dylan , a man who has been nothing but kind to you , devoted to you . you did n't deserve any of that . sharon : are you done ? nikki : oh , yes . i am done . i am done allowing you to get away with breaking both of my sons ' hearts . [ scene_break ] devon : [ sighs ] hillary , where the hell are you ? can you please call me ? 'cause i need you back here as soon as possible . [ sighs ] um , mr. newman , as soon as we get ahold of hilary , we 'll get this all going . victor : just know that that minor detail could become a major problem if you do n't deliver on your promise . devon : absolutely . absolutely . hey , i need you to be on camera . mariah : what ? devon : you 're gon na go on camera , okay ? we 're gon na throw away the recorded show for today , and we 're gon na go live . mariah : uh , no , no , no , no . i - i - i get coffee . i - i - i take notes . devon : i 'm expanding your resume , 'cause i need you to go on air , okay ? hey , can somebody get her miked ? please ? mariah : w - w - w - wait , wait , wait , wait . where 's -- where 's your wife ? devon : i do n't know where she is . just look over these notes and you 'll be fine . okay ? mr. newman , um , we are going to air the piece with your approved copy , just as promised . victor : devon , i 'll be watching . devon : all right . victor : you have a good day . devon : you , too . mariah : d - devon . devon : yeah ? hey , listen . you are really helping me out here , and i 'm not exaggerating , 'cause this is a very important piece . mariah : no , i know . i - i do n't want to let you down . devon : you wo n't let me down . mariah : no , but i - i work behind the camera , not in front of it . y - you got to get somebody else , somebody who wants to be a part of the big story . devon : mariah , there 's no one else . it has to be you , okay ? [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] paul : yeah ? kevin : hey , chief . i saw dylan take off a little while ago . i was wondering if i could grab you for a minute . paul : well , i 'm about to take off myself . what is it ? kevin : uh , i wanted to let you know i finished the surveillance setup for detective meyers . paul : great . is that it ? [ opens drawer ] kevin : no , there 's something else i was wondering about . uh , about another case that 's kind of like this case . paul : kevin ... kevin : do you remember that guy we were tracking because we thought he robbed that jewelry store , and then it turned out it was his friend who committed the crime , and the guy that we were watching just knew about it and did n't say anything ? whatever happened with that ? paul : well , the guy we had under surveillance was , uh , charged with accessory after the fact . kevin : right , but it 's not like the da threw the book at him , right , since he did n't commit the crime ? paul : obstruction of justice is a crime , kevin . kevin : right . [ scene_break ] sharon : i really do n't give a damn what you think of me , nikki . i stopped caring about that years ago . and i 'm not gon na stand here and listen to you judge me ! i love dylan ! i care very much about nick , and i never meant to hurt -- nikki : `` either one of them . `` but that 's what you always do , sharon ! every good man that you get your claws into . and for some reason , you are obsessed with the men in my family ! sharon : my husband is the only man -- nikki : and you will do anything to keep them . that 's exactly why you did n't tell dylan that sully was n't his because you can not bear to be alone ! sharon : oh , who are you to -- nikki : and you knew that your marriage was based on nothing other than some vision that dylan had in his head about you all being this wonderful family . well , without the child , what would be left ? sharon : you have the audacity to judge me ? nikki : after what you 've done ? yeah ! sharon : talk about a women who ca n't stand to be without a man no matter what the cost ! nikki : what the hell are you talking about ? victor and me ? we have history ! sharon : you and victor ? oh , you do ? you have a history ? like hell you do . what you two share is a decades - long mind game ! nikki : ha ! says the champion of mind games . i remember when you tortured nicholas over summer 's paternity . and now you do this ? ! dylan is devastated . he has lost the best thing that has ever happened to him , and i 'm not referring to you , honey ! because you are only a manipulative , selfish bitch ! sharon : really ? i 'm a selfish bitch ? why is that ? because i wanted to keep my baby ? ! nikki : do n't you mean sage 's baby ? sharon : unlike some people who drop the kids off at church and never look back ? nikki : how dare you . how dare you ! [ glass shatters ] [ vase shatters ] sharon : you get out of my house , you vindictive -- dylan : hey ! stop ! stop ! nikki : do n't you push me ! dylan : stop ! nikki : [ sighs ] dylan : i 'm assuming that you know ? nikki : yes , darling , i know . and i am deeply sorry about sully . if only the woman you had married could at least , for once -- dylan : nikki , nikki . i ca n't -- i ca n't deal with this right now , okay ? our emotions are running high . can you just ... can you just go ? nikki : i understand . and i 'll be around to talk or -- or anything that you might need . and you are welcome to come stay at the main house in case you decide you just ca n't tolerate her anymore . okay ? [ door closes ] dylan : [ sniffs ] you okay ? sharon : yeah , i 'm fine . she 's got bad aim . where have you been ? dylan : uh ... i went to tell my dad the news . sharon : oh . how did paul take it ? was he really upset ? dylan : he confirmed something for me . charges can be filed against you if this gets out past the family . sharon : it already has . someone gave a tip to the gc buzz . [ scene_break ] patty : and that is why i had to stop dr. anderson . hilary : what you endured , it 's horrible . but just so that i 'm absolutely clear , you said that dr. anderson wanted to get rid of you because of a secret ? patty : secrets and lies . you can tuck them away in your pocket , but they always come out in the wash . hilary : just so that everyone can understand , maybe we should explain your secret . every detail matters . patty : especially when one of the details happens to be a baby . hilary : a baby ? they are precious , are n't they ? just like little kittens . patty : i love kitties . hilary : does n't everyone ? so , what does dr. anderson have to do with a baby ? patty : she was just evil . she took nick and sage 's baby and gave him to sharon and -- and dylan to raise . hilary : she stole a baby from his parents and no one knew ? patty : i mean , sharon knew , but ... i mean , well , later she knew . but not at first . she kept a secret . hilary : just like you , right ? patty : no . no , not like me . i just -- i - i kept quiet because sharon promised she would get me out of here and she lied . so that 's why nick knows . hilary : this is very interesting . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] mariah : kevin . kevin : hey , i 'm glad i caught you . mariah : i ca n't talk now . i 'm busy . i will call you later . kevin : this is important ! devon : hey . are you ready ? mariah : ready to throw up . devon : you 're not gon na throw up . just breathe . take a breath . mariah : look , i really think you need somebody else to handle this . grab one of the hipsters that 's always hanging around . the guy with the beard , he 'd be perfect . he 's perfect . devon : mariah , you are going to be perfect , okay ? i promise you . i have a good feeling about this . i really do . you 're gon na be fine , okay ? hilary : what the hell is going on ? devon : there you are . hilary : what -- what -- what are you doing ? devon : your job . an emergency came up , and you were nowhere to be found , so we 're going live in 30 seconds . hilary : okay , well , talk fast . devon : victor agreed to drop the lawsuit if we aired the interview with the board member . hilary : the one that i wanted to -- devon : the one that you wanted to air , yes . you can be right later . right now we have to do this . hilary : okay , well , give me that mike and get out of my way . devon : you sure you want to do this ? hilary : yes . i 'm sure . no , bill . get out of here . [ sighs ] devon : keith , make sure you frame it tight when she starts , okay ? you good ? hilary : yes , yes , i 'm good , i 'm good . devon : all right . hilary : [ sighs ] five more seconds . devon : all right . hilary : okay . devon : here we go . all right , we 're going live in five , four , three , two ... hilary : what 's buzzing , gc ? victor newman , that 's who . now , we did him wrong with the last story on newman enterprises , and we 're sorry . we 're really very sorry , mr. newman , and that 's from all of us here at the gc buzz team . we were tripped up by an ex - newman board member . here 's that rat now , curtis fielding , setting the record straight . i understand you have a confession to make . curtis : i 'm the leak from newman enterprises . i went behind victor newman 's back and sold company documents , except they were n't actually company documents . hilary : what does that mean ? curtis : they were fake . it was all just one big lie . my lie . [ scene_break ] nikki : hi . victor : hi , sweetheart . my baby . so ? nikki : um ... i have something to tell you . i - i do n't even know how to say it . victor : what is it ? nikki : it 's about sully . as it turns out ... he 's not dylan 's child . he 's actually nicholas ' son . he 's christian . [ scene_break ] nick : i assume you 've heard ? paul : yeah . um ... i was hoping i could see christian . nick : i just put him down for a nap . paul : oh , well , i certainly do n't want to disturb him . it 's -- it 's good that he 's still on a schedule . but there is another reason i - i came by . nick : i assumed there was . you 're worried about dylan . paul : yeah , there are a few things i 'd like to say on his behalf and a couple of things of my own , and i hope that you 'll hear me out . [ scene_break ] sharon : that 's all mariah told me . that 's all that she knew . we do n't know when the story will break , but we know that it will . look , i know you 're really upset , but just say something or yell or something rather than sitting there in silence . dylan : i 'm just trying to look at it from every angle . i can only see one way out . sharon : you think i should run ? [ scene_break ] hilary : we 'll be back tomorrow with more of what you ca n't live without . until then , keep on buzzing , gc . devon : and we 're out . hilary : i think i did a pretty good job on no notice . devon : you handled it like a pro . hilary : let 's not make any more mistakes on who does what around here . mariah : you think i wanted to do that ? it was all devon ! ask him ! hilary : yeah , do n't worry . i certainly will . devon : hey , guys , thank you for pulling everything together so quick . i really appreciate it . hilary : and you should be on your way , too . mariah : okay , i 'll get my stuff . devon : hey . you do n't get to be upset about almost being replaced when i was calling you nonstop , okay ? where were you ? [ scene_break ] paul : i want you to know how , uh , how much i appreciate how graciously you 've handled all of this . nick : you mean by not getting the police involved . paul : well , that , and giving dylan a chance to , uh , digest all this and say goodbye before moving the child out . your brother is suffering . and , um , i do n't have to tell you how much he loves that kid . and that 's not gon na change . nick : what are you saying ? paul : what could be better for a child than to surround him with as many people as possible that love him ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i will not abandon mariah and noah and faith and -- and sully . assuming that there 's some small chance that nick lets me be around him again . dylan : i 'm not telling you to run , sharon . that would be bad for the media . the media would jump all over that . law enforcement would have to get involved . that would be hell for you . it would be hell for everybody . sharon : so then what are you suggesting ? dylan : before , i asked that you get professional help . sharon : and i told you no ! dylan : i 'm not -- now i 'm not asking ! i 'm telling you , sharon . you need to check yourself into a facility . [ scene_break ] victor : well , i 've got to say , i could n't be happier for nicholas . nikki : well , it was wonderful to see a father and son together . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : but my heart breaks for dylan . victor : i know , i know , i know . i understand that . i find it commendable on dylan 's part that he turned over the child to nicholas , you know ? but you and i know that once this gets out , they 're gon na be talking about kidnapping . nikki : well , only for sharon . dylan did n't do anything . he was deceived by her , just like nicholas was . now dylan 's life is in shambles . victor : how 's nicholas handling all this ? nikki : amazingly well . but i think he is probably still in shock , because when i voiced my upset about what sharon had done , he insisted that i stop . he does n't want to go after her . he just wants to focus on sul -- on christian . victor : [ sighs ] well , that 's understandable . nikki : well , perhaps , but i intend to see sharon pay for what she has done . i 'm sure you agree . victor : i think this time perhaps we should stay out of it . [ coffee pours ] nikki : you hate sharon as much as i do . [ carafe thuds ] victor : yep . [ sighs ] nikki : where is this really coming from ? [ scene_break ] nick : look , paul , we 've been friends a long time , but i do n't appreciate you coming into my home and suggesting i share custody of my son with dylan . paul : nick . i swear to you , that 's -- that 's not what i meant . and i apologize if that 's what you thought i said . look , you and dylan are brothers . and dylan is still related to christian . so now matter what sharon has done , however this plays out with her , please do not cut dylan out of your life . or christian 's . you and dylan are still family . you need to hold on to that . [ scene_break ] dylan : sharon . sharon : you may think that i need to be locked in a facility like patty , but you 're wrong . dylan : ca n't you see that i 'm trying to help you ? sharon : by having me committed ? dylan : if you checked yourself in and you seek treatment for what you 've done , you ca n't be charged . sharon : well , that 's just a chance i 'm gon na have to take . do you know what happened last time i went to fairview ? this happened ! this ! you need to understand that i will never , ever go back to one of those facilities again . [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart , i 'm not suggesting that we should forget or even forgive the kind of havoc that sharon has wreaked on this family . i 'm not saying that at all , okay ? i mean , but think about the fact that she is already paying a price -- the loss of the child , her compromised relationship with her husband , and then now , you know , with nicholas . nikki : okay , but that would n't have been enough for you in the past . victor : [ sighs ] let me just say that things have changed , all right ? nikki : adam . victor : yeah . nicholas has chosen to take the high road . i think we should take the high road , as well , because if we do n't , this will affect our children and grandchildren . and i think they have been affected enough already . baby . let 's count our blessings . you still have a beautiful grandchild , and i now have another grandson . nikki : i knew you 'd be happy about that . victor : so we 'll take the high road . nikki : if you say so . victor : let 's not do anything to fan the flames , all right ? nikki : okay . [ scene_break ] hilary : do you remember that little tidbit about dr. anderson which you were uncomfortable with me pursuing ? well , i pursued it . devon : hilary . hilary : you should be proud of me , devon , because i 've got an incredible interview and the story of a lifetime . [ next_on ] travis : do n't interfere . victoria and i are in a good place right now , and there 's nothing you can do about it . michelle : i am here to see my long - lost friend ashley abbott . ashley : hi ! hilary : sharon mcavoy -- does she belong behind bars or back in her old room at fairview ?	dylan tells paul that sully is really christian and later paul asks nick to allow dylan to remain a part of christian 's life . nick tells nikki the whole story and she wants to make sharon pay for hurting both him and dylan , but nick asks her to leave sharon alone . nikki goes to talk to victor and tells him about christian . she is surprised that victor agrees with nick that she should n't go after sharon . hilary researches dr. anderson and later goes to visit patty . when patty assumes that hilary is her new lawyer , hilary questions her about her secret and patty tells her the whole story . victor tells devon that he will drop the lawsuit if he puts the interview with curtis fielding on the air . mariah almost goes on the air with the story because devon ca n't find hilary , and then hilary arrives seconds before air time . hilary tells devon that she was working on a big story about dr. anderson and a baby . mariah overhears hilary talking to devon about her big story .
[ monitors beeping steadily ] [ monitors beeping rapidly ] jordan : what the hell did you do to me ? hilary : what could i possibly do to you ? `` delusional `` little me and my `` vanity - project show `` ? jack : hello , there . victoria : well , hello to you , too , jack . jack : so , is life at the new , improved brash & sassy as invigorating as you hoped it would be ? victoria : i am seeing things with a whole new clarity now that i 've eliminated the cheap , poison toxins out of my products . jack : and your company is finally billy - free . cleaned up . detoxed . ready for the next chapter . good for you . i 'm sure the fda will back off on you now . i mean , you 've been nothing but compliant to this point . even when they asked to analyze every product in your line . to me , that is a waste of taxpayer dollars . victoria : [ sighs ] thank you . that is so thoughtful and so sweet of you . and it 's exactly what i needed to hear right now . jack : um , do n't mention it . victoria : and since you 're being so generous , i have a favor to ask you . do n't worry , it 's something that will actually benefit both of our companies . nikki : look , regardless of how independent victoria is , we are still her parents . and as much as she claims she 's taken care of all the problems with her company , i do n't know if i trust her . do you ? victor : knowing the potential for what lies ahead will make her rally . especially now that billy abbott is out of the way . nikki : yes , i know . you are delighted that she fired him . but i 'm not so sure that was a good idea . victor : wait a minute . are you forgetting that he jeopardized her health ? and that he almost jeopardized the health of thousands of potential customers of brash & sassy ? [ cellphone chimes ] nikki : i know . i know he messed up . but [ scoffs ] he was so devoted to her at the company . now she has no one , and i am worried about her . hello ? are you listening to me ? victor : chelsea sent me a text of christian and connor in their halloween costumes . do you want to see ? nikki : i do n't want to see . i do n't know why you do n't seem to be upset about this . you 're not -- not at all . victor : because perhaps i have more faith in victoria than you do . nikki : maybe it 's the fact that , if victoria fails in business , it gives you some kind of sick pleasure . i mean , my god . nicholas ' club burned down to the ground this week . our kids have had a hell of a week . victor : our children are adults . they can handle the situation , all right ? do n't you worry about it . nikki : well , i guess we 're done . victor : and trust me -- victoria will handle it all . nikki : i wish i was as convinced as you are . oh . hello , there , abby . how are you ? abby : oh . hi . well , she did n't seem too happy . and neither was that text you just sent me . `` my office now . `` victor : i 'm just reading the latest numbers coming in that pertain to designdate . abby : oh . victor : they 're spectacular . take a look . abby : wow . victor : huh ? abby : [ laughs ] victor : look at that . abby : are these accurate ? victor : 100 % . this is incredible . this is you . abby : thank you . i 'm just so pleased that it 's taking off . [ laughs ] victor : we 're gon na celebrate it . we 're gon na have a party . top of the tower . abby : dad ... victor : we 're gon na announce to the world that the newmans are back . abby : [ laughing ] additional sponsorship jack : okay , forgive me . how is letting brash & sassy out of its lease going to benefit us ? either of us ? victoria : well , come on . i mean , it 's no secret that you never really wanted us in the building in the first place . and ashley 's gon na get her lab back . jack : okay . if that 's how you feel , consider the lease forgotten . victoria : oh ! thank you . jack : forgive me for asking . you do n't seem terribly upset about losing your company . victoria : well , who says that i 'm losing my company ? jack : you 're walking away from your office and the lab . i ... victoria : you know what , jack ? i 'm so , so sorry . i have to run . i 'll see you . thank you . oh , thank you very much . scott : morning , victoria . quick question for you . victoria : well , it would have to be very quick . scott : any truth to the rumor that victor 's saving brash & sassy from bankruptcy ? victoria : do you mind telling me the source of this rumor ? scott : you know the drill with sources in journalism . but i can tell you this -- it did come from a respected business journo ' i know . victoria : oh , that 's not very helpful . scott : she thinks she has a big scoop here with this , and e - mailed me for more details . of which i have none . victoria : did she claim how she found this scoop ? scott : supposedly , she claims it comes from intel from inside newman enterprises . and i assure you , it was n't me , because i know nothing . victoria : good . keep it that way . scott : yeah . victoria : do n't say a word of this to anyone . jordan : unbelievable . you get upset about something that i said in a private argument , so you decide to -- to trash my character and my rep in public . hilary : i am not responsible for what you did or are continuing to do with those fake i.d.s . and as for your reputation , that is on you . see , all i do is report the facts . jordan : in your signature tabloid style . imply the worst and let your gossip- starved audience fill in the blanks . hilary : oh , yes . and that is exactly what they are all doing . most of them women , and they are cramming my mailbox full of information with all of your different identities . oh , and look . some of them have been waiting quite a lo time to find out who the real jordan wilde is . jordan : are you trying to set a speed record for -- for making enemies ? because you really do n't want to make one out of me , hilary . hilary : is that supposed to be a threat ? jordan : call it whatever you want . hilary : yeah , because after your last one , i have zero regrets about reporting on your personal life . telling me that you 're gon na plaster my nude photos on the web . that was tacky , cruel , and a just plain lie . i scoured the web . i did n't find copies of my compromising photos anywhere . admit it , jordan . it was just a bluff . jordan : maybe you 're right . maybe it was all a bluff . i could never wreck someone 's life so easily . but you had no hesitation on wrecking mine . or committing a felony break - in and stealing my personal items . hilary : i doubt that you 're gon na press charges . jordan : do n't be too sure about that . hilary : not with the other fascinating things i found . enough for a whole week 's worth of juicy , reputation - wrecking reports . abby : zack is gon na be so excited when i tell him you 're hosting a party for designdate . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa . now , i know that zack had something to do with it , but i do n't want that to detract from the fact that you are the one who spearheaded all this . you drove this whole project to a successful conclusion . abby : well , however you 'd like it , i 'm good with that . i am just so flattered and excited . [ knock on door ] victoria : dad , we have to talk . abby : oh , you know what ? first things first . dad is throwing me a party tomorrow night at top of the tower to celebrate designdate 's latest figures , which are -- da , da - da , da - da ! -- right here . victoria : wow . that 's great . good for you . victor : sweetheart , why do n't you spread the good news among all the guests on the list ? abby : i would love to . you know , victoria , i really hope that you can make it . even with your company in so much trouble . bye ! victor : well done , my sweetheart . victoria : i just ran into scott . he wanted me to confirm a rumor that you 're saving brash & sassy . victor : how the hell did he know ? victoria : he said the leak came from inside newman . victor : we were not gon na release this until you and i had put a positive spin on all this . victoria : and make it look like daddy was n't swooping in to save his failing daughter 's butt . this is n't good for either one of us . victor : inform the p.r . department to get in here within five minutes . lily : cane . wake up ! cane : [ sighs ] lily -- lily ... lily : it 's juliet . cane : what happened ? lily : they rushed her into surgery . cane : why ? lily : i do n't know . they did n't say . but it looked really serious . cane : [ sighs ] oh , god . what are you doing here ? you did n't have to stay . lily : trust me , i did n't want to , but i could n't walk away . cane : you know you and i are supposed to be divorced right now , right ? lily : yeah . michael said that our case is legally on hold . cane : so , what are we gon na do ? victor : i recall i made it clear to all of you when you were hired at newman enterprises that there are two things i value the most -- loyalty and trust . since none of you are willing or able to tell me how this very sensitive information was leaked to the public , you 're fired as of now . vacate the building . victoria : do you realize what you 've just done ? victor : what the hell did you want me to do ? victoria : we are in the middle of a large crisis , and now we have no one to help us solve it . victor : so , you want to be c.o.o . , chief operating officer of newman enterprises ? you want me to sign this contract ? hmm ? so , c.o.o . , what do we do now ? lily : okay , so , i have the cafeteria menu . there 's oatmeal , a mushroom omelet -- egg whites are available -- gluten - free waffles , sugar - free maple syrup , um ... cane : no , i 'm okay . lily : cane , you know how you get if you do n't have breakfast . cane : what 's happening with you and me ? lily : if it 'll give you one less thing to stress about , then ... we should ... put the divorce on hold until we get some news . good news . okay ? cane : okay . lily : dad . hey . neil : hey . lily : you did n't have to come here . although i 'm glad you 're here . neil : rough stuff . it is . i wanted to make sure you were okay . both of you . cane : thanks . neil : how 's juliet ? cane : uh , we do n't know . they just rushed her into emergency surgery . you know , what i ca n't get over is , for so long , i just wished the baby did n't exist . and now i just want him to make it . placenta previa 's in hemorrhage , and we have disseminated intravascular coagulation . prep for an emergency c - section . neil : uh , lily , i am so sorry . this is work . someone wants me to be somewhere as soon as possible . lily : no , that 's fine , dad . i 'm -- i 'm okay . i promise . neil : you sure ? 'cause i 'll stay if you need me to . i mean ... lily : it 's fine . neil : okay . i want you to call me the second you hear anything . lily : okay . neil : all right ? lily : love you . neil : i love you more . you take care , okay ? lily : thanks . neil : all right . cane : hey . bye . so , the , um ... the nurse gave me juliet 's things , and she suggested that i , um , try and get in contact with her family . i remember she told me about her parents once . um ... her mom died a few years ago , but her dad 's still around . here it goes . jordan : whatever it is you think that you have on me , lay off . hilary : why do you sound so afraid , jordan ? i mean , what did you call me ? `` pathetic . `` `` a joke . `` i would n't think that somebody like that could intimidate the great jordan wilde . or whoever it is that you 're pretending to be these days . jordan : you are something , you know that ? and this right here , this takes pathetic to a whole new level . when i walk out that door , i will still have my life and a job that you ca n't touch . hilary : oh , i would not count on that last one . jordan : for real ? 'cause victoria , she ca n't stand you , and she 'll take my word over yours any day of the week . hilary : you really need to catch up on your `` hilary hour . `` boss lady newman 's on - air collapse was the death knell for brash & sassy . jordan : not according to victoria . she has a big comeback planned , and she already told me that i 'm a part of it . hilary : well , good luck with that . fortunately for me , i do n't need a comeback , and i 'm gon na be working very hard to make sure that i never do . so , that means i 'm busy . so buzz off . nikki : well , it 's never too early to upset someone , is it ? hilary : not specially - invited guests like yourself . nikki : call it morbid curiosity . or we could just jump past all that and you tell me what you want . hilary : i want to talk about these . nikki : [ laughs ] oh , hilary . i am sorry . were you expecting a tidy blackmail sum so that these would n't show up on your show ? because victor 's already seen them . hilary : i promise you , blackmail was the last thing on my mind . nikki : what was the first thing ? more importantly , why should i care ? cane : i 'm truly sorry you feel that way , mr . helton . yeah . well , goodbye . lily : what happened ? what did he say ? cane : he did n't want to know about her . lily : what ? she 's having emergency surgery and her father wo n't come down here ? cane : she always talked so highly of him . i do n't know . something must have happened . it 's like he 's disowned her . lily : his own daughter ? cane : and his grandson . i - i -- i could n't imagine behaving that way if my kids needed me . lily : cane , you know what this means . juliet and the baby are gon na need you more than ever . hilary : the pictures are yours to keep . the originals , you can find on this flash drive . nikki : i still do n't understand what you 're after here . hilary : absolutely nothing . i simply came across some information that i thought you 'd be interested in . do you know who took those photos ? nikki : actually , i do . jack 's mother was behind the whole thing . hilary : yes , but i am talking about the person who was paid for this dirty deed . that would be jordan wilde . nikki : name sounds familiar . hilary : you may have seen him skulking by as you were just arriving . he takes a lot more pride in his job as your daughter 's pet in - house photographer at brash & sassy . nikki : you know , as interesting as this is , i still do n't really understand why you 're sharing it with me . hilary : simple . it 's much better to have a fan than an enemy . neil : it 's always good to see you , victor . good morning . i did n't expect to see you here . but now that i 'm starting to piece it all together , i ca n't say that i 'm entirely surprised . victoria : before we begin , i hope you do n't mind signing a nondisclosure agreement . neil : [ laughs ] always official , you two . victoria : here you go . neil : thank you for the pen . all right . so , i 'm , uh , guessing this little arrangement is how you suddenly paid off the loan i gave you in full . victor : now , neil , as to why you 're here . we want to announce the return of brash & sassy to newman enterprises , but we want to be in control of the message . victoria : if we wait , there will be plenty of news agencies that will want to put a negative spin on the merger , and that would be very damaging for newman enterprises and brash & sassy . someone 's already tried to leak the news . neil : dare i even ask where the newman p.r . team went ? victor : they 're out . we want you to step in . victoria : because we heard that hamilton - winters recently acquired power communications . although we 're more interested in your own expertise . neil : i got to tell you , i 'm very flattered that you thought of me , and i would love to help . sounds intriguing . but brash & sassy took one hell of a hit , you know ? it 's gon na require some spin to turn it all around . i do n't see this as a short - term thing , though . would n't be worth my while . um ... the p.r . staff , you -- you say you let everybody go , right ? victoria : uh , unfortunately , yes , we did . neil : okay . you let my company have the contract . for all your p.r . outsource it to us , and i 'll make sure that this is our top priority , starting right here , starting right now . victoria : done . victor : now , neil , this will require your undivided attention . neil : do n't worry about it , okay ? 'cause i 'm all over it . as you said , we ca n't hang around , all right ? we got to get ahead of this thing . we got to own it . which means i need you two to clear the decks . you got to help me pull this off . i need your availability . i need your cooperation 100 % . you understand that . victoria : yeah , of course . victor : there 's only one little distraction tomorrow night , and that is a party for my daughter abby . we 're gon na celebrate her recent success . neil : okay , this is perfect . a party . a home run . we got to make a surprise announcement . newman 's merger with brash & sassy . no one is gon na believe this is true . i like this . okay . but abby , we ca n't put the focus on her . it 's you two that have to be the center of attention . victoria : well , that 's brilliant . i mean , abby 's a team player . she understands . abby : hey , you . dina : oh , darling . hello . [ smooches ] abby : taking a little break from jabot ? dina : well , i 'm not sure i still work there . abby : whoa , wait . what are you talking about ? dina : well , your uncle jack claimed i was n't fired , but i saw right through it . abby : what happened ? dina : nothing , really . it was just a tiny disagreement over some silly corporate issue . abby : oh . well , my advice would be to march straight to jabot and work things out with uncle jack . dina : [ laughs ] i 'll take that under serious consideration . abby : [ chuckles ] well , i have some news you might be interested in . something that certainly cheered me up . dina : oh ? abby : dad is throwing me a party tomorrow night to celebrate the success of my dating app . dina : oh , how marvelous . abby : i would love for you to be there . dina : oh , of course i 'll be there . abby : that would make me so happy . dina : ohh . do you know how much i adore you ? i really , really do . and maybe it 's because you do n't judge me . abby : oh . [ laughs ] well , i adore you , too . but no one 's judging you . not mom or uncle jack or aunt traci . dina : well , then , maybe you and i are so close because we 're so much alike . abby : [ chuckles ] well , that is a supreme compliment . dina : ooh . abby : and since you are so lovely , what about some coffee and , uh , carbs on me ? dina : oooh ! carbs sound just wonderful . abby : okay . [ laughs ] hmm ... brownies or croissants , dina ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . abby : is everything okay with you ? dina : well , of course it is . why would n't it be , sweetheart ? abby : i just meant with what happened at jabot . dina : well , you know what i 'm going to do ? i 'm going to take your advice , and i am going to go over there now and clear the air . abby : [ chuckles ] without eating ? dina : oh , my goodness . croissants ! mmm ! yummy , yummy , yummy . [ chuckles ] mmm . scott : something wrong ? abby : do you want something to be wrong ? so then you can , what ? judge me for it ? scott : you looked troubled , and i politely expressed concern like a decent human being . not that you deserve much decency . abby : see , that 's the judgment that i had mentioned . why would you say something like that to me ? scott : oh , i do n't know . maybe because you 've been throwing me under the bus , telling people that i might have murdered a woman . nikki : it 's just so sad . this place used to be such a hub of activity . now you would n't even know that a company had offices here . victoria : we 're in transition . nikki : call it what you want . it 's obvious that brash & sassy is in more trouble than you 're admitting . so what happened ? victoria : [ sighs ] okay . we took a huge hit . but we 're not having a warehouse - clearance sale just yet . we 're still in the game . we 're just moving . i mean , this place was never a great fit for us to begin with . nikki : where are you moving to ? in town ? victoria : yes . i ca n't tell you any more . nikki : what do you mean ? you ca n't tell your mother ? victoria : all will be revealed soon enough , i promise . okay ? now , what brings you by ? nikki : well , i just had a very interesting meeting with hilary curtis . victoria : oh , no . anything involving hilary spells trouble . nikki : not necessarily for us this time . how well do you know jordan wilde ? neil : by tomorrow night , i want this thing burning inside of you like a fever . this thing needs to be a well - oiled machine . of course this thing is big . it 's huge ! why else would newman have called me ? okay . i will talk to you later . yep . bye . victor : you know how great it is to see you back in your element ? neil : yep . i was telling devon the other day , buying and selling companies was n't satisfying my creative urge . i got to tell you , though , this thing , it came along at the perfect time . i 'm getting my hands dirty , and i love it . victor : i 'm very happy to hear that , neil . you always had a gift for this . i knew it the moment you came to work for newman enterprises . neil : thank you very much . i remember that well . but this time is different . i got my own company and my son with me . i 'm doing this for the same reason you still are . i 'm enjoying the hell out of it . nikki : hi . jack : well , hello there ! to what do i owe this welcome surprise ? nikki : oh , to gloria not being at her desk . she could n't possibly make up a story about a conference call that does n't exist that you could n't get away from . jack : well , i am so flattered you came all this way to see me . nikki : actually , it was to see victoria . [ jack groans ] but i was n't gon na leave the building without coming up and trying to see you . jack : well , i 'm glad you did . so , what is your take on brash & sassy 's health and future ? i saw victoria earlier at the club , and she seemed awfully optimistic for a woman who was asking to be let out of their lease . nikki : i have no idea what victoria has in mind , but even if i did , it 's probably not a good idea for me to talk about it with you . jack : i will admit , i let my rivalry with brash & sassy get , uh , a bit out of control . nikki : `` a bit `` ? jack : okay , i was obsessive and maniacal . happy ? nikki : you know what made me happy ? when i heard that you and billy had made up . if you can do that , anything is possible . maybe jabot and brash & sassy can coexist . jack : you know , i think you could probably talk me into anything . nikki : oh ! now , jack . dina : oh ! what is the current parlance ? oh , yes . get a room , why do n't you ? abby : i hope you check your facts more closely at hashtag . because i never implied to anyone that you were guilty of murder . i simply mentioned your arrest to my brother . nick is faith 's father . so , no , i 'm not sorry that i did it . you 've been spending a lot of time with sharon , who is faith 's mother , and i 'm sure with faith , too , by now . scott : i still do n't see how you felt so entitled to go around sharing gossip . especially when you know how vindictive it is . i mean , why would you want to mess up what i have with sharon ? abby : look , even if you are innocent , you 're investigating these creepy , scary people . you 're bringing them into your world . you 're not only putting yourself in danger , but you 're risking everyone else . scott : i 'm not putting anyone in danger . your niece , your brother , the -- the parking attendant at newman enterprises ' garage . [ abby scoffs ] ' scuse me . abby : so you claim . i ca n't entirely take your word for that . scott : deciding who to trust in this world . [ chuckles ] that 's not part of your skill set , is it ? abby : i happen to be an excellent judge of character . scott : must n't be easy from behind that blurry pink wall of the pretty pink bubble you float through life in . [ clicks tongue ] abby : oh , well , it 's better than drifting along with your head up your own -- you know what ? yeah . i 'm not doing this . i 'm not doing this today . i 'm not letting you ruin today . today is too great . scott : oh , yeah ? why is that ? abby : oh , i guess you have n't gotten your invitation yet . my father is throwing me a celebration tomorrow night to celebrate my accomplishments at the company . so if you want to see what real - world , non - bubble success looks like , you should stop by . oh , that 's if you 're not in jail . dina : just what is your problem , jack ? are you really unable to control yourself ? jack : i 'm working on it , mother . dina : i see . nikki : do n't encourage her . dina : excuse me ? nikki : oh , now she says it . it would have been a lot nicer had you said that when you barged in the room and took a perfectly innocent conversation and turned it into something lurid and ridiculous . dina : i will not let someone talk to me like that , this gold - digging floozy . nikki : what did you just call me ? dina : you heard me . jack : ladies , ladies , let 's reel it in a little bit , shall we ? nikki : no . just a minute , jack . you are nothing but a nasty old woman . [ dina laughs ] remind me again , how many times have you been married , each man wealthier than the last ? dina : sounds like sour grapes coming from an ex - stripper . nikki : oh , here we go again . dina : oh , yes , yes . heh . now that you 've lost victor , i imagine any rich young man would be happy to , uh , have a free lap dance . nikki : any man would be happy to be with me , and i do n't need to add him to the salary as a stud for his attention . dina : you take that back , bitch ! jack : okay . mother -- mother , that 's enough . nikki : do n't you call me a bitch ! jack : now , hold on . mother , you went too far . [ dina scoffs ] i thought you were gon na be at home focusing on your recovery ? dina : i see . you 've made that very , very clear now , jack . you do n't want me here . ever . jack : i never said those words . dina : oh , spare me . it 's clear your priorities have been corrupted by this gyrating strumpet . nikki : ugh ! jack : [ sighs ] jordan : hey . victoria : [ sighs ] hello . jordan : your text sounded urgent . um ... everything okay ? victoria : yeah , it will be . as soon as we get out of this building and away from all the negativity . jordan : i am so excited about the big move . where are we headed , anyway ? victoria : `` we `` ? as in you and me and this company ? [ sighs ] nowhere . look , i 'm gon na be straight with you . i do n't need a photographer who takes scummy side jobs , hiding in the forest , spying on my mother and whomever she chooses to be with . trust and loyalty are two things that i hold in the highest regard , and right now , you 're 0 for 2 . [ sighs ] you 're fired . hilary : hey . how 's juliet ? any improvement ? cane : no . lily : do you really think it 's appropriate for you to be here ? hilary : i am worried about juliet . and right now , i am the closest thing that she has to a friend in this town . so the way i see it , i have more right to be here than you . lily : take the blinders off , sweetie . hilary : did you ever think that maybe you 're the reason why she 's even in that operating room ? lily : you are despicable . cane : all right , listen . she 's had the same complications with the pregnancy for weeks now , okay , so it 's not lily 's fault . so do n't come here looking for a fight , okay ? hilary : well , i 'm glad that the two of you are here for juliet . i do n't want to add to the tension . i know you 're dealing with enough already . so i will go and wait somewhere else . cane : yeah , that 's a good idea . hilary : can you please tell me if you hear anything ? cane : sure . hilary : thank you . lily : [ sighs ] [ alarm blaring ] she 's losing too much blood . either we get this baby out now or we lose them both . nikki : i know i do n't have to say this , but you are in no way to blame for what happened just here . jack : mother knows she 's out of line . she knows she has no business talking to you like that . ever since she came back , you have been a great sport . but this is n't a game . this is getting worse . she is getting worse . my father never got over how she abandoned him . now , with time , i 'm beginning to realize ... maybe he got off easy . dina : hello , there . i 'll have a greyhound , please . your best vodka . oh ! and -- and apparently i do n't have any silverware . thank you . neil : i feel great about everything we 've set up so far , except for one little thing . keeping abby out of the loop . i mean , are you sure that you want to play it this way ? victor : neil , you and i are old friends . i got to tell you , i do n't feel good about it . but if we now told abby about the new focus of her party , then it might jeopardize the announcement . [ door opens ] victoria : hello ! neil : hey . victoria : how 's our project coming along ? wait , let me guess -- amazingly well . neil : how clairvoyant of you . victoria : [ chuckles ] well , you 're taking a break , which dad allowed , so it 's obvious that you 're killing it , as i predicted . am i right , dad ? victor : yes . neil even managed to get scott 's journalist friend to hold off on the story . victoria : oh , that 's amazing ! i do n't know how newman enterprises has ever survived without you . victor : how about brash & sassy ? victoria : yeah , also brash & sassy . without neil 's loan , there would n't have been much for you to bail out . while you 're busy fixing things , i do n't suppose you know of a brilliant photographer who 's affordable for brash & sassy ? i had to terminate the old one . abby : dad ! hi . here is the latest progress report on the bancroft deal . victor : thank you , sweetheart . abby : neil , hi ! wow , that 's quite a setup you have there . neil : abby , you know , you see , this is mission control . command center . abby : [ chuckles ] well , what are you working on ? neil : well , i dropped by to show your dad , like , exactly what we 're up to these days at hamilton - winters . abby : i love it . i love that you 're here . and if my dad has n't already invited you , i want to extend an invite to a party he insisted on throwing me tomorrow night . neil : oh . what 's the occasion ? abby : we are celebrating designdate 's rise to the top of the app mountain . neil : yeah ! that 's -- that 's great news . i - i , uh -- congratulations . count me in . would n't miss it . abby : perfect . i will send you all the details . thank you , daddy . mwah ! victor : bye , sweetheart . abby : bye . bye ! victoria : [ sighs ] by the end of the party , she 's not gon na be feeling very festive . [ sighs ] i think we should stop . [ next_on ] dina : are you so eager to get me out of jabot that you do n't want me to set foot in the building ? scott : we 've been able to find a way to get him to admit what he 's involved in . if you were to show up at the party and confront him ... victor : i 've assigned victoria as the chief operating officer of newman enterprises .	cane and lily waited at the hospital for information about juliet and the baby 's condition . lily decided to put the divorce case on hold until they got some good news . neil went to the hospital to support lily , but he was quickly called away for work . cane admitted he used to wish the baby did n't exist , but now he wanted him to be okay . cane called juliet 's father , but he wanted noting to do with her or the baby . cane was shocked because juliet always spoke highly of her dad . victor dismissed nikki 's fears that victoria would n't be able to save her company . victor praised abby for designdate 's latest figures . he decided to throw a party to celebrate abby 's success . victoria talked jack into letting brash and sassy out of their lease . jack assumed she lost her business , but victoria said she had n't . scott asked victoria to verify rumors that newman was bailing brash and sassy out of bankruptcy . victoria was alarmed and asked scott not to repeat that to anyone else . victoria told victor about the rumor . victor fired his entire pr department , because he believed one of them was the source of the leak . victoria signed paperwork to become the coo of brash and sassy . victoria and victor hired neil 's new pr firm to cover all of newman 's public relations . they asked him to reveal the newman brash and sassy merger . neil decided they should make the announcement at the party . victoria thought abby would be okay with sharing the spotlight . neil was n't sure about keeping abby out of the loop . victor did n't feel good about it , but he thought that abby might jeopardize the announcement if she found out the point of the party had shifted .
[ previously_on ] lauren : look who i was able to pry out of the lab . phyllis : both of you have met kerry , yes ? our amazing new lead chemist . tessa : well , i know i 'm happier than i ever thought i would be . mariah : what if we lived together ? rey : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . sharon : uh , no . no , it was me . i just -- rey : no , i didn't . i should n't have -- nikki : j.t . could have killed victoria that night ! i 'm not saying what we did was right , but it was justified , and we ca n't undo it . sharon : we started this together , phyllis , and we are going to finish it together . phyllis : that 's what i 'm afraid of . rey : i 'm det . rey rosales . we have newly discovered evidence that now classifies this case as a murder investigation . [ knocks on door ] nikki : are we alone ? sharon : mariah 's in her room . nikki : i 've been up all night trying to figure out what the hell could have happened . sharon : nikki , if i knew -- nikki : what exactly did rey find at chancellor park , aside from j.t . 's watch ? mariah : that is the question on everyone 's mind because if they did n't find compelling evidence , then they would n't be calling it a murder . sharon : i 'm sure you 're right . mariah : but rey seems obsessed with this case . i feel like it 's only a matter of time before he makes an arrest . [ knocking on door ] phyllis : come in ! kerry : morning . phyllis : kerry ! can i help you with something ? kerry : we have a meeting scheduled so i can give you a status report ? phyllis : is that now ? [ sighs ] kerry : i can see why you 're preoccupied . it 's a terrible story . although , from what i 've read , that hellstrom guy was no prince . nate : victoria . hey . glad i ran into you . you doing okay ? victoria : it 's been a shock . nate : it sure . it had to be . i mean , i know , at some point , you and j.t . , you had a good relationship . you had a son together , you know ? i hope it 's appropriate now to say how sorry i am . victoria : thank you . i have n't quite figured out how to react . the police have n't told me anything yet . i do n't know if they 've even found ... nate : j.t . 's body ? victoria : i 'm preparing myself for the worst . nate : well , if there 's anything i can do to help you get through this , please , say the word . i 'm here for you , okay ? even if you want to just grab a table now and talk . or we could go to the gym and burn some stress off . victoria : that 's very sweet of you , but i think i just need to be alone right now . nate : okay . mariah : it 's not surprising , really . one violent creep getting offed by another violent creep ? karmic justice . nikki : well , uh , yeah , that 's one way of looking at it . sharon : you know what , there 's some pumpkin bread in the kitchen if you want to take a slice with you for the road . mariah : oh , no , i 'm -- i 'm not that hungry , anyway . i do n't think i could eat anything . sharon : oh , you 're not feeling well ? mariah : no , no . it 's not that . um , just a -- just a few butterflies . do n't ask , just wish me luck . today is a very big day for me . nikki : good luck . sharon : uh , wait . do n't we get a hint ? are you hoping to get more of a scoop on the j.t . story ? do you have an exclusive with an inside source , or something ? mariah : no . i wish . i am just off to meet tessa . later . sorry . bye ! sharon : bye . if she only knew ... nikki : be glad she doesn't . we 're still safe . sharon : but for how long ? nikki : look , if rey and the police thought that we had anything to do with this , we would be in a court right now waiting for our arraignment . sharon : unless they realized that they 're dealing with a group , and they 're waiting for us to flush each other out . nikki : but if all they have is a wristwatch , i -- i ca n't see how they would know very much ! sharon : rey told me that criminals always leave a clue behind . they make a mistake that eventually comes back to haunt them . nikki : sharon , a missing watch is hardly a murder . i mean , they must have something else to go on . sharon : well , what is it , then ? nikki : i do n't know ! i was up all night trying to figure out what it is ! sharon : okay , well , we know for a fact that j.t . is not in the grave that we dug for him . so did the blackmailers move the body and then tip the police off just to mess with us , or did the police find the body on their own ? i mean , do the police even have a body ? nikki : all excellent questions , sharon , which means you need to go back to the station and do some digging with your buddy rey and find out what the hell happened ! sharon : i ca n't do that anymore , nikki . additional sponsorship mariah : hey , you . tessa : good morning ! what 's new ? oh , it sure is pretty out there . i did hear the weather guy say it was gon na rain later . mariah : are you serious ? you 're gon na torture me before i 've had my morning coffee ? tessa : oh ! you are waiting for an answer about living together . mariah : you know , if you -- if you do n't have one , that 's fine . i would understand if you need more time . tessa : i don't . and i did n't last night when you asked me , either . you were the one who forced me to sleep on it . mariah : because it 's a huge decision , tessa . tessa : for me ? no brainer . of course i want to live with you . i love you . i want to spend as much time with you as possible . this is gon na be amazing . nate : i know you 're slammed . jack : no , no , no . work can wait . i 'm happy to have a chance to catch up . nate : oh , well , thanks . i appreciate it . jack : could i get a cup of coffee , please ? thanks . so , i talked to neil the other day . it sounds like you and your family have been up against it . nate : yes . yes . you 're talking about lily 's situation . jack : yeah . her being transferred has been tough on everyone , huh ? nate : it has , but , you know , i am so proud of the way that my family has just come together during this crisis . jack : you should be . and olivia would be proud of you , too . i was a big fan of your mother 's . how 's she doing ? nate : she 's good . she 's good . jack : yeah ? still doctors without borders ? nate : yes , and she loves it . we video chat quite a bit . jack : well , next time you talk to her , tell her jack abbott sends a warm hello . nate : i will , i will . jack : thank you . i tell you , there was a time that liv and my sister ashley were inseparable . i guess you 've heard about our latest family drama . nate : yes , i have . neil filled me in . jack : yeah , it 's a real loss for neil , too , my sister leaving the country like that . nate : yes , he was pretty smitten , let me tell you . jack : yeah , it 's a real shame all - around . nate : well , i mean , she 'll be back at some point , do n't you think , jack ? jack : not for a long time . nate : i 'm sorry to hear that . jack : yeah , my sister made it clear that she does n't feel this place is home anymore . now that she 's starting her own company , jabot is the competition , where she 's a major stockholder and a board member . no conflict of interest there . nate : is ashley okay with the new c.e.o . ? jack : after finding out that phyllis is in charge , ashley 's gon na be more fired up . my guess is , she 's gon na come at us with everything she 's got . good times all around . kerry : did you know him well ? phyllis : who ? kerry : j.t . hellstrom . the man the police are saying was murdered . phyllis : we were n't close . for a time , i considered him a friend , but it turns out i did n't know him at all . i had no idea what he was capable of , like trying to murder victor newman . kerry : sounds like you wo n't be shedding any tears over his death . phyllis : mm . tell me , how are things going in the lab ? you 've got your work cut out for you . kerry : big time ! the team and i are pull all - nighters trying to get together as many products as possible to replace the ones ashley took with her . not everything , though . some of those lines have major bloat . phyllis : i am right there with you . we need to streamline our offerings . kerry : yeah . phyllis : we have to make sure that the jabot products , that they are relevant , that they 're state - of - the - art , and they are enriching our bottom line . no stragglers . if a product does n't develop a decent following in a reasonable amount of time ... kerry : you are making this way too easy . phyllis : [ laughs ] yeah , well , i look forward to your recommendations . kerry : oh , good , because i have quite a few already . phyllis : good . you know , i got to tell you , kerry , i just appreciate your attitude . we have given you an all - but - impossible task , and you have just responded with enthusiasm . kerry : i thrive on the impossible . phyllis : well , do me a favor and do n't burn out , okay ? i 've heard that life is a little more than just work . kerry : [ scoffs ] not this month , it isn't . phyllis : [ chuckles ] kerry : seriously . we 've got to get these products through the pipeline and into testing as soon as possible . phyllis : i know , and that can not happen fast enough . we have 30 stores launching next week . they have to be a success . i mean , everything is riding on this . kerry : do n't worry , phyllis . we 've got this . i do n't come to play if i ca n't win . nikki : i do n't get what your problem is . sharon : you 're not listening . nikki : one of the reasons you decided to work at the police station was so that you could find out more information , get closer to the case , use your proximity to rey to learn more information . sharon : yeah , well , those days are over . nikki : why ? you were willing to do that yesterday . what has changed ? sharon : because we are talking about murder now , nikki . nikki : well , have n't we always been ? sharon : rey and i spend a lot of time together working , and the closer you are to someone , the more that they can read you . now with this investigation ramping up , the smartest thing that i could do is quit and put some distance between us . nikki : oh , no . absolutely not . you are not wimping out now ! not with our futures at stake . you better get back to that station and do what needs to be done ! unless you want to spend the next 25 years locked up in a cell . tessa : all right , lizzy , is covering the counter so i can take a break . i made you a cinnamon latte . i hope that 's , uh ... okay , what 's up with the face ? mariah : are you absolutely sure that you want to do this , that you want to live together ? because i do n't want you to feel pressured at all . tessa : do n't do that . mariah : what ? tessa : make an excuse to run away because you 're scared of being happy . you want to do this , right ? mariah : yes . i do . i really , really do . but you 're right . it is scary . finding the one , feeling like it 's meant to be , wondering how long until you screw it all up . tessa : hey . cut it out . i mean it . mariah : i just keep looking at my life and wondering how it got so perfect . i ca n't believe it 's mine . tessa : well , it is , and , you know , i 've lived with other people before , but i 've never felt this way about anyone . it 's a big deal to me , too . mariah : really ? tessa : how lucky are we ? mariah : [ inhales sharply ] okay , so we 're doing this . tessa : we are . mariah : wow . wow . tessa : [ laughs ] mariah : um , okay , uh ... where would you like to live ? tessa : well , i -- mariah : oh , i was thinking that we would want to stay in town , you know , so we can be around everything . and i saw this new building on union . the neighborhood is not crazy - expensive , so i could cover the rent ... tessa : mariah . mariah : what ? tessa : i do n't want you supporting me . mariah : i do n't mind . tessa : i do . mariah : well , tessa , i make more than you do right now , but when you 're a super - famous rock star -- tessa : well , that day is not here , and it might never come . so we 're splitting the rent . i insist . mariah : fine . all right . so , what were you thinking ? tessa : well , since i 'm saving every dime i can to pay off those goons ... i was thinking maybe you could move into my studio ? i know it 's tiny , and it 's not super deluxe , but we could try the whole thing on for size . mariah : the whole `` living together `` thing . tessa : yeah . and if it 's too small , we can look for a bigger place that i can split with you . deal ? mariah : deal . tessa : okay . when do you want to move in ? jack : so , the other night , i get this little glimpse of the old dina . we 're watching television , the news comes on , and suddenly , she starts railing about the economy , about changing markets -- all the things she used to have to keep up on when she was running mergeron . clear , insightful . her analysis was spot- on . it was amazing . nate : [ chuckles ] jack : for a minute . maybe two . then she looked at me and asked if i 'd seen piper anywhere . nate : who 's piper ? jack : her dog when she was growing up . when fdr was president . she said piper needed a good brushing . nate : i 'm sorry , jack . it 's such a cruel disease . jack : god , it is . you know , i think the worst part is accepting that the dina i knew is unreachable to me anymore . this sophisticated businesswoman , sharp mind , sharper tongue ... do n't get me wrong . i 'm glad to have her in my life . it 's just ... it 's not the same thing . nate : i mean , you just -- you have to hang on to the good memories , jack . take comfort in the knowledge that you and your mom had time together while you could still connect , you know ? you 're by her side through the toughest part of her journey . that 's what family 's all about . jack : yeah . victoria : you know as much as i do now . the police have yet to explain a thing to me . look , honey , i 'm so sorry . i know how much pain you 're in . no , of course not , nobody 's gon na make you do anything that you do n't want to do . you have my word . reed , do n't hang up on me ! all right , i 'll call you back later . maybe i 'll know more by then . okay . bye , honey . nikki : sounds like he 's having a rough time . victoria : he 's a wreck . nikki : how did he find out ? victoria : i called him last night and i told him . nikki : does he want to come home , be with my family ? victoria : no , mom . he ca n't stand the thought of being here while people are speculating and gossiping about his dad . nikki : i can only imagine how difficult that was for you , breaking the news to him on the phone . victoria : mom , i felt so guilty . i 'm so ashamed . nikki : sweetheart , no . victoria : reed has been holding out hope that he was gon na see his father again someday . what if it comes out that his mother and his grandmother are responsible and that we 've been covering up j.t . 's death all of these months ? [ sighs ] oh , my god , mom ... rey : i 'm just grateful that you and the other members of the commission gave me a reprieve . it 's my first real break in the case in weeks , and i intend to make the most of it . thank you , sir . you , too . [ telephone rings ] rosales . yeah , yeah , i do n't care what paper he 's with . media calls , your answer is always the same . `` no comment at this time . `` you got it ? thank you . sorry , i , uh ... i did n't see you there . sharon : i imagine it 's been non - stop for you ever since the press conference . rey : yeah , it has been . not that i 'm complaining . it 's finally some momentum . sharon : well , i wo n't take up much of your time . i just wanted to tell you something in person . um , i 'm resigning . victoria : [ sighs ] i 'm just so scared that everything 's about to fall apart . if the truth comes out , our lives are gon na be ruined . what 's gon na happen to my kids ? what 's gon na happen to sharon 's kids ? how could we be so foolish to think we could get away with it ? nikki : victoria , look at me . look at me . i 'm going to tell you the same thing i told sharon . we need to stay calm . not make any assumptions . we do n't know what the police know and what they do n't know . and maybe rey realized that j.t . was killed , but if they really had figured it out , they would have been making arrests by now , and they have n't been . so if we are very careful from this point forward , it 's possible the authorities may never learn the truth . and we 've come this far , have n't we ? victoria : do you honestly think that it 's possible to come out of this unscathed ? nikki : i need to believe that , and so do you . sharon : sorry for the short notice , but i know some wonderful people at the crisis center who could take my place . rey : sharon . sharon , sharon , slow down . you love it here . you 're terrific at this job . we make a great team . do n't -- sharon : that 's part of the problem . we 're too good together . rey : i do n't want you leaving work ... because we almost crossed the line yesterday . that is why you 're doing this , am i right ? sharon : i thought that we could keep things professional and that we knew where we stood . but what would have happened if you did n't get that phone call and had to rush out ? rey : but i did rush out . nothing happened . sharon : `` nothing `` is really not the right word , if you 're being honest . mariah : hey . sharon : hey ! what are you doing here ? rey : look , if you 're looking for another scoop on j.t . , i 'm afraid i got nothing new for you . mariah : oh , uh , that 's okay . i actually came to talk to my mom . rey : okay , i 'll leave you to it . sharon : uh , what 's going on ? i just saw you at the house . mariah : yeah . that was before tessa and i decided to live together . sharon : oh , this is about tessa ? wow . was this her idea ? mariah : no , no . it was mine . sharon : that 's a huge step for you . are you sure you 're ready ? mariah : i 'm as ready as i 'll ever be , and you might want to brace yourself because i 'm going to be moving in with her today . sharon : today ? mariah : yes . i know it 's sudden , but i 'm gon na see faith all the time . i 'll be around constantly . it 'll be like i never left . i promise . sharon : [ sighs ] well , honey , i have to ask this , and it 's no reflection on you or tessa , but why the big rush ? mariah : i know me , and if i do n't jump into this now , i 'm gon na find a way to talk myself out of it , and i do n't want to do that because tessa ... tessa is one of the greatest things that 's ever happened to me . sharon : well , i 'm proud of you for going after what you know is right , for figuring out what makes you happy and going for that . i wish you all the luck and all the love in the world . kerry : jabot classic -- our flagship brand . ashley owns the patents on a handful of these products . phyllis : what about the rest ? kerry : they were launched in the ' 60s . phyllis : really ? kerry : yeah . mostly retired . outdated scents , ingredients that have been eclipsed already by newer technologies ... phyllis : does n't sound like you recommend reviving them . kerry : they 're just not what our customer wants . we need a complete overhaul . phyllis : do it . kerry : great minds . all right , next up , the men 's line . phyllis : okay . kerry : ashley owns most of these patents . phyllis : what are your thoughts ? kerry : the trend is toward ambiguity . the freedom to be yourself . the old rules do n't apply anymore . so you 've got all these men who are embracing skincare regimes now . you 've got gender - fluid influencers online who are showing young men how they can rock eyeliner or concealer or shape the perfect brow . this market is evolving with lightning speed . phyllis : okay , so basically build an all - new men 's line . better yet , a pangender line . kerry : totally on point . phyllis : well , that is a radical departure from jabot 's image of conservative elegance that has served this company for decades , but ... if we are gon na survive this cataclysm , i think we 're gon na have to reinvent ourselves . [ knocks on door ] come in ! nikki : sorry for dropping by unannounced . phyllis : kerry johnson , this is victoria and nikki newman . kerry is our new lead chemist . kerry : how do you do ? nikki : how do you do ? victoria : i 'm c.o.o . of newman enterprises . one of our divisions is -- kerry : brash & sassy . of course . victoria : well , you have a very impressive background , kerry , so jabot is very lucky to have you . kerry : thank you . i read the news about your former husband . i hope you and your family are doing okay . victoria : oh , yes , we 're managing . thank you . kerry : we will talk more later . phyllis : absolutely . thank you . phyllis : ladies . i do not appreciate this surprise visit . you just interrupted my meeting . i got another one in 5 minutes . nikki : i suggest you put that off . victoria : we need to talk . phyllis : no , what i need to do is run this business . i do n't have time to chat about j.t . and our special friend rey rosales . i ca n't deal with any of that right now , so if you would kindly leave me the hell alone . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . sharon : you 're incredibly busy , especially right now . neither of us has time for this . rey : i 'm making time . you 're right . i was n't being honest before . i need to apologize ... sharon : rey . rey : ... for confusing things between us . i never intended to , but the more we got to know each other , i fought it , but i have feelings for you , sharon . look , i know it 's wrong . i 'm married , and even though it has n't work in a long time , i ca n't use my unhappiness in that relationship to start something new with you . i need to honor my commitment to mia . and you just ended things with nick . you 're just trying to figure out what 's the next step for you , and here i come along , muddying the waters while you must be feeling very vulnerable , and ... [ sighs ] look . in another universe , i would have liked to have seen what we might be to each other , but ... sharon : we ca n't always help how we feel about someone , but ... we can be responsible for our actions , and we need to ... do the responsible thing . rey : are you saying ... sharon : i -- whatever this is between us , i -- i have lt it , too . for a while now , but i did n't want to admit it . you 're right . in another time or place ... but right now , you are a complication that i can not afford to have in my life , so if quitting my job is the price i need to pay to make sure that we do the right thing , then so be it . tessa : whew ! there 's more ? mariah : these are just the last few things . tessa : please . do not tell me you are trying to bring this old throw with you . mariah : excuse me . i know it might look like a garage sale reject , but it is so soft , and you know it . tessa : okay , well , you 've seen my place , and it 's gon na be tight with you , me , and all your stuff . mariah : i think it 's gon na be cozy . tessa : yeah . it will be . are you all set ? mariah : uh , yeah . just , uh , one second . this is the first real home i ever had . tessa : yeah , i know it 's gon na be hard for you to leave . why do n't you just take the night with sharon and faith ? mariah : no . no . i am ready . very ready . tessa : okay . mariah : let 's go . tessa : okay . mariah : [ sighs ] jack : memorial , huh ? nate : yeah , full admitting privileges . i 'm picking up a shift or two at the er , as well . matter of fact , i 'm on my way over there now . jack : fantastic . congratulations , man . nate : thank you . yeah , i 'm glad i took sabbatical , but i 'm just ready to dive back in . jack : well , you picked the right hospital . nate : my mom said the same thing . jack : yeah ? kerry : hello , jack . jack : kerry johnson . kerry , meet my good friend , dr . nate hastings . this is kerry , and she is our new chief chemist at jabot . nate : congratulations . pleasure to make your acquaintance . kerry : likewise . nate : sorry to meet and run , but i got to get going . jack : yeah , yeah , yeah . hey , i enjoyed our chat . nate : as did i . let 's do it again . jack : yeah , you bet . so , you 're out of the lab . rumor has it , you 've been practically living there these days . kerry : i am all about my work , but every now and then i feel the need to sneak out and get some takeout . jack : well , maybe you 'd enjoy some company while you 're waiting . kerry : [ laughs ] after our last encounter , i 'm surprised you want to spend time with me . jack : actually , i have another proposition for you , and this time , i hope you 'll accept . jack : i 've been thinking a lot about the other day , and i feel you may have misjudged me . kerry : did i now ? jack : yeah , we got off on the wrong foot , and i wanted to try to set things right . kerry : and how do you plan to do that ? jack : you suggested i was n't properly supportive of jabot with phyllis in charge , and i wanted to remedy that . kerry : keep talking . jack : i will be attending the official opening of the jaboutiques next week . they 're gon na have an after party , a big splashy press event . i assume you 're going , and i wondered if maybe you 'd like to attend with me . kerry : you want to go to that party with me ? jack : i feel i deserve a second chance to prove myself . i 'm hoping you 're open - minded enough to agree . kerry : well , i do n't know what to say . jack : say yes . everything will fall right into place . kerry : i will definitely think about it . tessa : i know it 's not a lot compared to sharon 's . mariah : who 's comparing ? tessa : well , i mean , visiting and , uh , living somewhere is different . mariah : would you relax ? it 's perfect . it 's home . rey : as soon as i hear back from forensics , i will give you an update . you 're welcome . sharon : is everything all right ? a stamped case . sharon : well , there 's pressure from all ends . j.t . had family , friends , victims . they 're bound to all have questions . rey : including you ? sharon : well , yeah , you know . you have to know i 'm curious . just like everyone else . what did you find that made you turn this into a murder investigation ? rey : i ca n't tell you anything right now . it 's an active situation . details are strictly need - to - know . sharon : right . yeah , i understand . anyway , back to my resignation . should i fill out an official form , or can i just write a letter explaining why i 'm leaving my position ? [ knocks on door ] okay , just tell him to sit tight . i 'll be right there . thank you . the assistant da wants some face time . i 'm running late . sharon : no , go . it 's fine . i 'll just ask someone else . rey : about this job thing , do n't do anything yet . we have some unfinished business . nikki : getting back to our discussion . phyllis : what is it that you 're not getting , that i am trying to save this company from total ruin ? victoria : mom and i have important jobs at newman . we have business to conduct , as well . but given recent events , we felt , maybe , i do n't know , maybe we should touch base . phyllis : have you heard anything that i have n't seen on the news ? have you learned anything more about what the cops found ? victoria : no , but -- phyllis : okay ! meeting adjourned . i am not interested in your theories and speculation . nikki : i agree . we need solid information . phyllis : then go out and get some . victoria : what do you think we 've been trying to do ? nikki : sharon threatened to quit her job at the station , although , i 'm fairly sure i was able to change her mind . phyllis : `` fairly sure ? `` that does n't inspire confidence . nikki : i stressed that she needed to stay there and gather as much information as she could about this investigation . phyllis : well , that 's fantastic . we 've got our weakest link playing detective with a detective who wants to crucify us . victoria : all right , listen . regardless of what sharon does , the four of us need to remain a united front . nikki : victoria 's right . we need to be ready for anything . none of us know what will happen next . phyllis : no , you know what , i 'm gon na tell you what 's gon na happen next . this cabal of ours is over . i am out . nikki : oh , no . oh , no , you do n't -- you 're not going anywhere . phyllis : get out of my way ! victoria : we 're in this together , phyllis . phyllis : oh , i know . we could n't break this bond if we wanted to . nikki : hope you 're not planning on flipping on the rest of us . phyllis : not at all . victoria : how do i know that we can trust you ? phyllis : well , what choice do you have ? look , i do intend to look out for myself , and i think you should , too . these charity meetings we 've been having , they have to come to an end . the two of you roaming the halls at jabot and me meeting you at newman and us gathering at sharon 's , i -- i mean , despite the cover story , too many people have found our get - togethers strange . including rey . believe me , we do not need to raise any more questions in that man 's mind . so i do n't think it 's gon na be too hard to convince people that we got fed up with one another . so i think we can still communicate , but keep it at a distance . we 'll go on with our lives . we have to make sure the cops do not view us as a group . individual targets are much harder to hit . nikki : i ca n't argue with a word you 've said . victoria : neither can i . phyllis : good . victoria : and i have to believe that sharon would agree with this . phyllis : good . i trust you will see yourselves out . rey : are you free ? sharon : i 'm just cleaning out some e - mails . rey : in there . please . you ca n't leave your job . sharon : rey . rey : it would be wrong . i would feel terrible about it . if it were n't for this new development in the case , i would be leaving because i 'm the one who should quit . sharon : you mean that ? rey : of course i do . sharon : well , you 're a really good man . rey : oh , do n't start with the compliments since i 'm not actually going . hopefully now , since we 've cleared the air , we can move on . make sure there 's no more confusing moments . i just hate the idea of you sacrificing this because of me . with your education and training , this is the perfect job for you . i do n't want to be responsible for ending that . there are too many people in this community who need your skills and compassion . for their sake and yours , i really hope you 'll stay . sharon : i 'll be at my desk if you need me . tessa : i do n't have a lot of kitchen stuff , so many we could put your shoes in the cupboard ? mariah : we will figure it out . tessa : okay . mariah : whoa . tessa : oh , uh , there 's space . you just kind of have to get creative . mariah : okay . [ laughs ] uh ... all right . oh ! sorry ! sorry ! tessa : oh , uh -- oh ! i 'm sorry about that . mariah : oh , it 's okay , it 's okay . tessa : um ... mariah : what 's with all the packed bags ? tessa : well , you know how i lived in my car for a while . mariah : yeah . tessa : i know i 'm all settled now , but ... mariah : old habits . tessa : yeah . i know it 's a weird quirk . mariah : no , no , no . i totally understand . here . tessa : no , no . it 's okay . i got it . why do n't you get the last bag from the car ? mariah : okay . sure . all right , i think this is it . tessa : uh , hallelujah ! mariah : you know , i never got a chance to say thank you . tessa : for what ? mariah : for letting me move in . for being you . for everything . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... sharon : what are you two doing here ? victoria : rey has more questions about j.t . rey : what are you doing here ? mia : i 've missed you , rey . rey 's mine , so back off . understand ? phyllis : if you do decide to go to the launch party tomorrow , i 'll be bringing a plus - one -- nick . but feel free to bring whomever you like . sharon : nick spotted us , too . billy : well , we should give him a show , then .	phyllis and kerry discuss inovative new product plans and kerry promises the new products will be ready by the deadline . jack asks kerry to go with him to the jabotique launch party and she says she will think about his invitation . nikkidemands that sharon go down to the police station and find out what evidence besides the watch jt has to make him think jt was murdered . sharon tells her she wants to quit her job at the station before rey finds out her role in jt 's death . sharon goes down to the station and tells rey she wants to quit her job because she thinks that they are getting to personally involved with each other . rey apologizes to sharon for their almost kiss and promises it wo n't happen again although he does tell sharon he has feelings for her . sharon and rey both agree if they would have met at a different time they could have been together . rey asks sharon to think long and hard before she quits her job . mariah goes to the station to tell sharon she is moving i n to tessa 's apartment with her because she is more then ready to take the next step in their relationship . nikki , phyllis , aand victoria agree that they should all stay away from each other in public so that rey will stop being suspicious of them . mariah wonders why there are packed duffel bags in tessa 's closet . tessa explains its an old habbit that she picked up while living in her car . mariah goes to get the rest of her things and tessa hides the duffel bags but when she opens one it is full of cash .
( knock on door ) neil : victor , you wanted to see me ? victor : yes , please . neil : did you see the report from rogers in hong kong ? i knew those figures were too good to be true . victor : you have always had good feelings about that . neil : yeah , i still think we should consider the property . there 's the update right there . victor : i will take a closer look later on . meanwhile , we have something else to discuss . please have a seat , neil . neil : sure . victor : neil , you have always done an excellent job as c.e.o . of this company . neil : thank you , sir . victor : as acting c.e.o . , that means as temporary c.e.o . the time has come to make some changes around here . neil : well , things change . that 's part of life . ( knock on door ) nick : am i interrupting ? victor : no . have a seat , son . now that you 're both here , i 'll get straight to the point . from now on , son , you will be running this company . you will be the new c.e.o . of newman enterprises . [ scene_break ] ( door opens and closes ) sharon : oh , nikki , wait till you hear my news . nikki : sharon , next time you come bursting into a room , do you think you could knock ? sharon : oh , yeah , sure . um , hey , what 's all that stuff ? nikki : the homeless shelter is doing their annual clothing drive . what they really need are children 's clothes . sharon : well , noah grew out of two sizes this summer . i 'll donate those . nikki : oh , thanks . all right , so what 's your news ? sharon : you have n't spoken to brad carlton yet , have you ? nikki : brad ? what would he have to do with your news ? sharon : i am going to be the new spokeswoman for jabot cosmetics . nikki : what ? they 're firing people right and left . when did this happen ? sharon : today . i interviewed with brad and he hired me . nikki : well , that 's ridiculous . that 's a major position . i did n't even know we were looking for a spokesperson . sharon : well , i do n't see what the problem is . nikki : no , of course you do n't . [ scene_break ] hank : excuse me . nurse ? where 's mr. porter ? nurse : they 're running some tests . he should be back soon . hank : oh , okay . thank you . nurse : sure . hank : can i use your phone ? nurse : sure . help yourself . hank : thanks . ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : hello . hank : ms. abbot , hank weber , genoa city p.d . phyllis : detective weber , what can i do for you ? hank : you can tell me why you have n't returned my call . phyllis : i 'm sorry . drucilla told me that you called , and i 've been so busy it just slipped my mind . hank : well , i have some questions i need to ask you . phyllis : okay , ask . hank : no , ma'am , not over the phone . meet me at the station in an hour and a half . phyllis : you know , detective weber , it 's really not a good time . i 'm absolutely -- hank : that 's , uh , that 's not a request , ms. abbott . i expect to see you there . this investigation is far from over , ma'am . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , can i get a bottle of water , please ? thank you . just put it on my brother 's account -- michael baldwin . kevin : hi , llily . lily : hi . kevin : i did n't expect to see you here . lily : i 'm meeting my dad for dinner . have you seen him , by any chance ? kevin : no . lily : oh . must be running late . you know , work and stuff . well , i was gon na grab a table , so , and hang out . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) dru : coming . malcolm . well , come in . no one 's here , man . i swear . malcolm : i do n't even know why i came . dru : well , because genoa city 's your home , right ? malcolm : if that 's what you wan na believe , dru , but i do n't have a home , not anymore . dru : sure , you do . and you were happy here once . malcolm : that was a long time ago . feels like somebody else 's life . malcolm : you know , i will admit , though , i often wondered if this was a place i could ever feel comfortable again . dru : sure , it is , and i think i know how i can make that happen . malcolm : drucilla -- dru : no , just meet neil halfway . drop the resentment . just talk to him . malcolm : drucilla , stop . do n't talk to me about my brother . [ scene_break ] kevin : um , i got ta know . did you say anything to your parents about what i told you ? lily : you 're really sweating it , are n't you ? kevin : lily , i had no idea that alex was planning on slipping a drug in your drink . you got ta believe me . lily : i know . i do . i believe you . kevin : really ? lily : yes , as hard as it is to believe , i do , which is why i did n't tell my parents . kevin : thank you . oh , thank you . oh , what a relief . you have no idea how much this means to me . lily : just do n't make me regret it . [ scene_break ] nick : you wan na say that again ? victor : you heard me , son . i 'm appointing you as chief executive officer of newman enterprises . if you 're available , that is . nick : i 'm available . i just did n't expect this . neil : well ... congratulations . we all knew this day would come . nick : i guess so . thank you . victor : neil , i would like you to remain in this company as executive vice president and chief operating officer . nicholas needs to be brought up to date on the most recent developments in our company , and as chief operating officer , i expect you to be in charge of day - to - day operations of this company . neil : but nick will be in charge . victor : he will be the final authority . neil : what about the projects in development ? what will happen to them ? victor : the projects that you are in charge of , i would like you to bring them to fruition , if that is all right with you , son ? nick : of course . if you have anything promising in the pipeline , you 've got my full support . victor : neil , i just want you to know that you 've done an excellent job as temporary c.e.o . you know that i put you into this position . in fact , i asked you to do me a favor to take over while i was dealing with some personal issues . i 've dealt with them now , and i wan na thank you . you 've done an excellent job . neil : thank you , sir . i appreciate the opportunity . nick : you 're gon na have to give me some pointers on how to handle the old man . neil : meet in my office in five minutes . victor : what you have not said , however , is if you are willing to stay on as chief operating officer and as my son 's right hand . neil : of course , victor . i 'll stay . victor : that makes me very happy . neil : well , um , again , congratulations . i 'm sure you 'll do a great job . nick : thanks , man . i 'm looking forward to us working together again . how soon can you start inundating me with paper ? neil : uh , immediately . how about first thing in the morning ? nick : works for me . neil : okay . victor : neil , thank you for everything . neil : gentlemen . victor : i want you to know this is one of the hardest things to do as c.e.o . of a company is to tell someone that , in fact , they 've been demoted . this is one of the nicest guys i have ever had work for me . but now i ca n't begin to tell you how happy i am that i made this decision . [ scene_break ] sharon : boy that is not the reaction i expected . not at all . nikki : you obviously have n't thought this through . sharon : apparently you think it 's a bad idea . nikki : spokesperson for a major cosmetics company ? you 're in way over your head , my dear . sharon : why do you say that ? nikki : well , first of all , you have zero corporate experience . sharon : true , but neither did you when you started working at jabot . nikki : we 're not talking about me . we 're talking about you . sharon : are you sure this is n't some kind of territorial thing ? nikki : what ? what do you mean ? sharon : well , you 're the only newman who works over there at jabot , and maybe you 're afraid i 'll steal some of your thunder . nikki : oh , my god , you are so far off base . sharon : nikki , look , this job is really important to me . please say that you wo n't try to undermine me in some deliberate way . we are family , after all . and you know , you did say that i 'm an official newman after that whole cameron nightmare ended . nikki : yeah , that was family . this is business . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) michael : coming ! ( doorbell rings ) michael : coming ! phyllis : i need your legal expertise . michael : you know what ? you caught me at a bad time , phyllis . i 'm on my way out . phyllis : it 'll only take ten minutes , ten minutes . michael : i do n't have ten minutes . i 've got an appointment , all right ? phyllis : with who , a woman ? michael : if you must know , it 's with my brother . phyllis : oh , big deal . kevin ? this is more important . michael : okay , okay . make it quick . phyllis : i got a call from the police . michael : what did you do ? you ran a red light , what ? phyllis : i was almost killed . now do i have your attention ? [ scene_break ] lily : thank you . kevin : you wo n't regret this , lily . i promise . everything that i said before about being a better person , i 'm really serious about it . lily : i hope you mean that . kevin : i do , i do . i swear , i 'm gon na turn my entire life around . pretty soon i 'll get a job , get my own place again . it 's all gon na work out . i know it is . it 's all because people like you believed in me . lily : how was your workout ? kevin : my what ? lily : well , you came from the gym , right ? kevin : oh , yeah . uh , it was fine . you know , took it easy . got ta save my strength . lily : save your strength ? for what ? kevin : yeah , for tonight . i challenged my brother to a fight . lily : a fight ? kevin : yeah . lily : like hitting each other ? kevin : yeah , yeah , hitting each other . pretty cool , huh ? lily : no , that is not cool at all . [ scene_break ] michael : wow . oh , i 'm so sorry , phyllis . i had no idea you were going through all this . i mean , i have n't had time to even pick up a newspaper . phyllis : hey , i 'm all right . i 'm fine . i 'm all right . i 'm just glad damon got through this . michael : me too . phyllis : right . michael : so you said something about the police . phyllis : yeah , i got a call from our good friend detective weber . michael : oh , hank . he never takes a vacation . phyllis : yeah , and , um , he wants to see me . i believe his exact words were , `` this investigation is far from over . `` the way he said it , michael , it just ... michael : what ? phyllis : it just really -- it freaked me out . anyway , that 's why i 'm here . so you tell me , should i be worried ? [ scene_break ] nick : all right , what 's the catch ? victor : i promise you , there is n't a catch , son . nick : i find that hard to believe . victor : i thought you 'd be happy . nick : i am happy , more happy than you know , but something tells me this is too good to be true . victor : it is true , son . you know , son , i 'm sadly aware that our family has been splintered for awhile . your sister 's been long gone . breaks my heart every day . and your and my relationship has been battered and bruised . well , i 've come to the point in my life where i want to put an end to that . i want to heal our wounds . nick : i 've heard you say this before . victor : i know , but i 've never been willing to take the step that i 'm taking now . i know that you 've often accused me of sort of ignoring you , neglecting you when you were a kid , and i probably did , but i did so because i was working my behind off trying to build this company . and i 'm sorry that you felt neglected . so it 's this company that really came between what could have and should have been a wonderful father - son relationship . so i 'm gon na rectify that , hopefully not too late . that 's why i 'm handing you this company . it is yours to run . [ scene_break ] dru : what if neil walks through the door right now ? malcolm : i do n't know , dru . dru : you need to talk to him , malcolm . malcolm : why ? dru : because he 's your brother . malcolm : and i told you . i do n't wan na see him . dru : yet you come to your brother 's house knowing full well he can come through that door . you know , maybe you 're not being honest with yourself . did you ever think of that ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : why are n't you saying anything ? michael : i 'm thinkin ' . phyllis : think out loud . i need your help . michael : all right . for starters , you should go to see detective weber . phyllis : okay , what do i say to him ? michael : just answer his questions . tell him about the motel room . phyllis : i already gave a statement to the officer at the hospital . michael : hank is probably just following up , tying up loose ends . that 's his job . phyllis : you think so ? michael : i do n't see what you 're so worried about . you and damon did n't do anything wrong . it was self - defense . phyllis : exactly . right . but i - i 'm just , i 'm a little nervous . i 've had run- ins with detective weber , as you can recall . michael : mm - hmm . phyllis : and he 's a little suspicious . michael : well , that 's what makes him a good cop . phyllis : right . will you come with me ? michael : no . phyllis : please . michael : no , no . phyllis : i really need your support , michael . michael : no , i told you i have this appointment with my brother . phyllis : well , i 'll cancel this appointment and make one for tomorrow with detective weber . how about that ? michael : no , i 'm busy tomorrow . i have a court appearance in the morning . i have appointments all afternoon . i have a huge backlog of cases . phyllis : okay , all right , obviously you do n't really care about helping me . michael : look , if you still feel you need legal advice , just talk to my partner . phyllis : who ? what ? christine ? oh , yeah , that 's gon na happen . michael : look , that 's the best i can do . now i got ta go . phyllis : i have to go , too . i 'm going to go by the hospital before i see detective weber . michael : all right , all right , give my regards to damon . phyllis : i will . michael : are you okay ? phyllis : i - it 's just ... yeah , yeah , i 'm fine . michael : tell me what happens with weber , okay ? phyllis : yeah , i will . good luck with whatever you 're doing . [ scene_break ] sharon : look , nikki , i 'm not trying to invade your turf or anything . i realize that you 've carved out a spot for yourself over there at jabot , and i respect that . nikki : do you ? sharon : absolutely . i was hoping that you would help me learn the business . nikki : well , my hands are full . if you 're looking for a mentor , go somewhere else . sharon : look , i do n't want to embarrass you or embarrass the family . most of all , i just -- i really want nick to be proud of me . nikki : what does he think about this ? sharon : oh , he 's behind me 100 % . he even helped me get hired . nikki : really ? sharon : so what do you say ? will you help me learn the ropes ? because either way , i am determined not to fail at this . nikki : well , i admit i 'm not thrilled about it , but i wo n't fight you . i guess i 'll try to help you out . sharon : oh , nikki , thank you . you will not regret this , i promise you . ( door closes ) nikki : great . great . [ scene_break ] nick : dad , you keep saying that newman enterprises is mine . what does that mean ? is it for real ? or is it like last time , when it was mine as long as i followed your orders ? victor : i understand why you would be wary , son . nick : well , can you blame me ? you 've used this company to control so many people 's lives , to control my life . victor : this is not about controlling anyone . victor : this is about wanting to make our family whole again . nick : then you 're not going to interfere ? victor : no . nick : honestly ? victor : honestly . this is your company to run as you see fit . nick : you have no idea how long i have waited to hear those words . victor : this company 's your birthright , son . nick : i know . but i never expected you to just hand it to me after what happened last year with the commercial bribery . victor : let 's not talk about that , okay ? nick : does this mean you 've forgiven me for turning you into the feds ? victor : i 've forgiven you , but i have n't forgotten . it 's still very painful . victor : but now it 's time to move on and heal wounds . nick : well , maybe now we can . victor : nothing would make me happier . nick : i guess it 's better late than never , huh ? victor : you bet . son , you 're more important to me than this company , the power or the money . you 're my son . nick : i ca n't tell you how this makes me feel , to know that you have the confidence in me to run this company with no strings attached . victor : i would n't have made this decision , son , if i did n't know in my heart of hearts that you would succeed . victor : but , please , do n't make the same damn mistakes as i made . do n't lose yourself in your work , do n't spend all of your time running this company . spend a lot of time with your kids , with your wife . your family needs you . nick : i know . i 'm not gon na let my family down ... or this company . i 'm gon na take newman enterprises to new heights , dad . and i promise you , i 'm gon na make you proud of me . victor : i 'm already more proud of you than you realize . nick : thanks . [ scene_break ] malcolm : all right , fine , dru , if we really must talk about neil , let me ask you something . dru : what ? malcolm : why has he been so shady to this kid devon ? dru : dev -- how do you know about devon ? malcolm : i met him . on the south side at that rec center . dru : and he spoke to you about neil ? malcolm : says that neil 's the reason he does n't have a place to live . dru : okay , wait a minute . um , you know , you have no right to chastise neil . you were n't there . this was a family decision . malcolm : that 's not the way i heard it . dru : how 'd you hear it ? malcolm : well , for starters , he says that things are n't exactly peaches and cream between you and neil . sure , you may put on a happy face for the rest of the world , but behind closed doors , it 's a different story . that sound about right ? dru : all right , and you 're going to take the word of a 16-year - old boy as gospel ? malcolm : the boy has no reason to lie to me . dru : maybe not , but his perceptions are skewed . malcolm : skewed ? dru : yeah . malcolm : why , because he resents being thrown on the street ? dru : no , because when he sees two people arguing , he assumes it needs to go to the street or -- or they have a disagreement . he does n't realize that you make up and you still love each other all the same . what are you doing ? malcolm : is that llily ? dru : yeah . why ? malcolm : damn . time flies . she 's beautiful , dru . dru : yeah . malcolm : just like her mother . [ scene_break ] lily : wait , so you and your brother are gon na fight over a woman ? kevin : no , no , it 's -- it 's not about the woman . it 's about standing up for myself , you know ? not letting my brother treat me like dirt . kevin : what ? lily : how can you say that you 've changed into this upstanding person when you 're obviously still filled with anger and violence ? kevin : no , i do n't think you get it . this is gon na be a really good thing for me . lily : how is beating up your brother a good thing ? kevin : because , okay , because , um , it used to be that if i got mad at somebody , i would do something , you know , mean to get even . now i 'm gon na look my brother right in the eye and say , `` hey , you did something i do n't like , `` and i 'm gon na do something about it . lily : well , i guess it 's better than you doing something stupid . kevin : right , like setting my brother 's car on fire . ( chuckles ) hmm , i got ta go . lily : well , good luck , i guess . kevin : i 'm not gon na need it , but thanks . [ scene_break ] damon : what you gon na do , darlin ' , stand there all evening ? phyllis : i was n't sure if you were asleep or not . how you feeling ? damon : like a new man . phyllis : yeah ? oh , damon , i 'm thankful you 're okay . i just keep thinking about the sound of that gun going off and you lying on the floor of that motel room . all the blood . i was so scared . damon : it 's over . and now we know it 'll take more than a bullet when the time comes . phyllis : that 's 'cause you 're strong . damon : well , no , the way you handled yourself with dominic , i 'm learnin ' you 're not such a cream puff yourself there , babe . very few coulda done what you did . phyllis : yeah , if you had n't pushed me out of the way , dominic would have shot me . damon : maybe . phyllis : not maybe . phyllis : you saved my life ... again . how can i thank you ? damon : phyllis , you do n't owe me any thanks . hey , i 've been thinkin ' . phyllis : about what ? damon : my future . you see , i woke up , and all of a sudden , i was n't completely overwhelmed with hatred . i believe i could see things a little more clearly . phyllis : good . and what do you see ? damon : you and me . and your son . you and i understand why i 've had such issues with daniel . it was never about him . it was about the son that i lost . now ... i think i could finally look at daniel and see daniel . damon : and i 'd like to get to know him . i 'd like to be a part of his life . phyllis : i 'm sure he 'd like that . damon : i do n't -- i do n't mean to say that i feel like i need to take the place of his father . i understand that their relationship is sacred , but i also know that daniel 's off doing his thing . i think daniel could use a strong male presence in his life , do n't you ? phyllis : yeah . sure . um , damon , um ... listen ... there 's something -- damon : what ? what 's the matter ? phyllis : um , i just ... i 'm a little confused right now . i just , i need , um ... i need -- i need some time to -- to sort things out . damon : i can give you that . is there anything you 'd like to talk to me about ? hank : excuse me . am i interrupting ? damon : detective . it 's fine . how are you ? hank : ms. abbott ? [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) nikki : oh , there you are . victor : yes , sweetheart . nikki : what 's the matter ? victor : why do you ask ? nikki : i can tell by the look on your face something 's on your mind . victor : hmm . by the way , is devon here ? nikki : yeah , he 's in the guest room . why ? victor : i got a call from that social worker , ms. davis . he 's going to have to go back to a group home , unfortunately . this will the last night he 's going to be at the ranch . nikki : oh , that 's too bad . he 's a nice young man . i 'm in no rush to see him leave . victor : he 's a very nice kid . i agree with you . i feel very bad about that . why the hell they send him back to a group home , i do n't know . anyway ... nikki : um , i have some news . victor : does it have to do with business ? nikki : yeah . victor : then would you mind not talking about that ? nikki : victor , you need to know about this . victor : there 's only one thing i want to talk about tonight -- it 's about how much i love you . [ scene_break ] michael : you 're late . kevin : i lost track of time . michael : i was hoping you would n't show up . kevin : not a chance . is anybody else here ? michael : uh , other than the security guard upstairs , we have the place to ourselves . kevin : good . what are you standing around for ? michael : look , kevin , uh , you made your point , all right ? you think i did something wrong , you 're upset . i get it . why do n't we just call it a draw and walk away ? kevin : ( chuckles ) you 'd like that , would n't you ? michael : yeah , i 'd like that . i do n't want to fight you . kevin : well , too bad . we 're gon na settle this once and for all , man - to - man . michael : hmm . what if i refuse ? kevin : put the gloves on , michael . put on the damn gloves ! get your hide in the ring and let 's get this started ! [ scene_break ] damon : is there something i can do for you , detective ? phyllis : no , he 's here to see me . i thought you said you wanted to meet at the station . what , are you having me followed ? hank : i believe i told you an hour and a half . i 've been waiting to talk to mr. porter . damon : about what ? hank : i have some questions about the night of the incident . damon : i 'll do my best to answer them . phyllis : does damon 's doctor know you 're in here ? damon : phyllis . it 's all right . i can answer a few questions . hank : would you please give us some privacy , ms. abbott ? phyllis : no , i 'm not leaving . i 'm staying here . i want to make sure that damon 's okay . hank : fine . i 'll talk to both of you . let 's get started , shall we ? [ scene_break ] nikki : well , i love you , too . you always know exactly what to say to put a smile on my face . victor : who would have thought that you and i would be together as long as we have ? nikki : are you sure there 's not anything else on your mind besides devon and the fact that you love me so much ? victor : just that i have n't told you often enough how much you 're part of my life , how much you mean to me . nikki : why do i get the feeling that you 're building to something ? nikki : just tell me . tell me the truth . i know something 's going on with you . what is it ? victor : ( sighs ) i guess there 's no way to avoid it any longer , but something has been weighing very heavily on me , something i need to deal with . nikki : what ? victor : all i 'm going to tell you now is that i 'm going to leave for awhile . [ scene_break ] dru : you know , i do n't know why you would judge our marriage based on the opinion of a boy . malcolm : drucilla , there are things i know about you that are never gon na change . i know it 's got ta disappoint the hell out of you to watch your man shut his heart down to a youngster like that . dru : you do n't know what you 're talking about . malcolm : i know that you and neil have always been very different . that man cares about his career and himself . but you , you 've always taken the time to think about other people . dru , you got more generosity in your little finger than he 's ever had in his entire body . you know what , i bet you , after all of these years , he still ca n't appreciate what he 's got when it comes to you . and that 's a woman who 's so full of life , so beautiful . [ next_on ] neil : i have been all over town looking for lily . malcolm : sometimes things happen in a person 's life want to talk about . michael : you know , i really think that we should have some sort of cutoff point . kevin : let 's just do this . nick : why are you leaving ? victor : there 's something i have to do .	sharon told nikki she 'd been hired at jabot , and convinced her to be her mentor . victor demoted neil , and hired nick as ceo of newman enterprises , with neil staying on as vice - president . nick thanked victor , who said he was very proud of him , and would continue to be . dt . weber summoned phyllis to answer questions about the incident with dominic . michael advised her to be completely honest . lily told kevin she would not go to neil and dru about him , and admitted it seemed like he had changed . she discouraged him from fighting michael , insisting that was no way to show progress . malcolm visited drucilla , insisted on not seeing neil , and revealed that he 'd been speaking with devon . dru insisted her marriage was solid . malcolm was distracted by a photograph of the teenaged lily . phyllis visited damon at the hospital and insisted he had saved her life , wondering how she would ever thank him . damon said he loved her , and was looking forward to getting to know daniel better now . phyllis tearfully admitted she was confused about their relationship and needed time . dt . weber interrupted them , saying he had questions he needed answered . nikki tried to talk to victor about sharon 's job , but he said he wanted to focus only on them for the evening . he told her he loved her , but that he needed to leave town to handle something that had been weighing on him . kevin arrived at the rec center , ignored michael 's last minute reasoning , and ordered him into the ring for a fight . as malcolm told dru how different she was , and suggested neil did n't appreciate her beauty and passion , lily entered the apartment and halted , seeing them together .
brad : all right , well , just send those revised figures to neil winters . yeah , well , i 'm glad you caught it early , too , craig . all right , thanks . oh , boy . victoria : trouble ? brad : that was simpson from atlanta . couple of vats were contaminated . they had to halt production . nick : you know , that 's not the first time that 's happened there . all right , yeah , i 'm here . victoria : what does this do to our delivery schedule ? brad : already handled . nick : so i guess my concern for rushing the line to market was unfounded after all . victoria : same goes for my doubts regarding phyllis ' trustworthiness , or lack thereof . i guess we 've had another positive development today . nick : what 's that ? victoria : dad has n't been in here looking over our shoulders . nick : did n't think he 'd be able to resist , huh ? victoria : well , the day is still young . 20 bucks ? nick : you 're on . brad : all right , i 'm gon na head over to abby 's party . ( cell phone rings ) brad : carlton . okay , great . elena 's sending us over a picture of our billboard from times square . brad : okay . nick : wow . i wish sharon was here to see this . victoria : that 's fabulous . ( cell phone rings ) brad : brad carlton . whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . dell , take it easy , all right ? just give me the bottom line . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , noah , sharon . sharon : hi . noah : happy birthday , abby . abby : thanks , noah . kevin : so i 'll set the pin the tail on the donkey up on the patio ? ashley : okay . thanks , kevin . i think we 'll start the games in about ten minutes . noah : hi , mom . sharon : hi , honey . well , abby looks like she 's having a nice time . ashley : she 's gon na be pretty disappointed if brad does n't show up soon . sharon : oh , she 'll have so much fun , she wo n't notice . kay : happy birthday , abby ! oh , my goodness . oh , happy , happy birthday . you 're so beautiful , i ca n't stand it . all right , now , guess what -- oh , i 'm sorry . pardon me . guess what i brought for you . abby : a clown ! noah : cool ! esther : hi ! boys and girls , my name is koko . where is the birthday girl , huh ? abby : that 's me ! right here ! kay : hello , mom . ashley : hi . this is a surprise . kay : well , i would n't miss it for the world . ashley : the clown -- thank you so much . kay : no , actually , `` cuckoo `` is esther . she took a clown course . it 's her first `` gig . `` ashley : really ? her first gig ? kay : that 's what she said . esther : okay , follow me , everyone ! this way ! [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) j.t . : paul said you wanted to see me . victor : yes , j.t . , come in . j.t . : thank you . victor : so how did the search for the computer expert go ? j.t . : we found a top i.t . guy . trust me , if there 's anything wrong with the newman servers , he 'll find it . victor : did you check him out ? j.t . : yeah . he has a solid reputation . he was the one involved in the dutch oil scandal . victor : i want to meet him outside my office . make sure that you inform him before that discretion is of the utmost importance , all right ? j.t . : absolutely . i 'll arrange for that . so how did the launch go today ? you said you were concerned there might be some problems . victor : nothing i feared materialized . j.t . : but you still think something could have been planted ? victor : j.t . , there 's an old maxim in business -- you hope for the best . you prepare for the worst . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i can not believe this is happening . i can not believe we 're arguing about business once again . jack : i 'm just disappointed . phyllis : why ? because i have integrity ? jack : look , i know you 're upset because i told jill . phyllis : do you know how much trouble she could get me into , jack ? jack : i was proud of you . i wanted to crow about you a bit . look , we can straighten this all out . let 's just get it back on track . do we need to go to the office to do that ? or can you do it from a laptop ? i 'll get my laptop right now . phyllis : no , no , jack , jack , i ca n't do what you want me to do . jack : what do you mean you ca n't ? wait ... you 're not telling me you did n't plant a bomb in there after all ? please tell me you 're not saying that . [ scene_break ] lauren : if brenda gave you this story for the express purpose of writing this book , then what did she think this was , some sort of exercise ? of course you 'd want to publish it . and the fact that she is having second thoughts , it 's crazy ! scott : i know ! i know ! this is the chance of a lifetime . i ca n't believe brenda 's being so stubborn . lauren : did you sign an agreement with her ? scott : ( sighs ) no . lauren : oh , scott . scott : everything was supposed to be 50/50 . i 'll never do that again . damn ! lauren : you know what ? i 'm gon na go have a little conversation with your friend brenda right now . [ scene_break ] sheila : ( british accent ) you want answers ? i do n't even know you . i have no idea what you 're talking about . michael : all right , you want me to cut to the chase ? i will . i think you 're the one who delivered the poison that almost killed my fiancée . sheila : someone poisoned your fiancée ? is she all right ? michael : she is now . sheila : well , thank goodness for that . why on earth would you accuse me of having something to do with that though ? that 's ridiculous . michael : is it ? let 's add it up , all right ? one -- lauren 's brush with death was not accidental . someone intentionally poisoned her . two -- while gloria did put up the money for tom fisher 's bail , you are the one who went down there and actually got him out . that does imply more than a casual relationship , would n't you say ? and three -- while it was certainly tom 's idea to poison lauren , he would 've had a hard time carrying out that plot from jail . he needed an outsider . sheila : yes , so you think that i 'm the one who helped him ? michael : oh , brilliant . you are the one . so talk to me now . or i 'll use every resource i have to make your life a living hell . sheila : oh , you are arrogant , are n't you ? how dare you think i have any involvement in this whatsoever ? [ scene_break ] scott : no , mom , chill out ! chill out . i know brenda well enough to know that getting in her face is not gon na work . lauren : i can be very persuasive . scott : this is my career on the line . let me handle it . lauren : all right . all right . you know , i thought that brenda was quirky . she wanted to spend time alone . she refused to meet people . but she is just sounding irrational . scott : in brenda 's defense , she 's had a lot of emotional issues to deal with . she 's had a really traumatic life , okay ? lauren : scott , what exactly is this story about ? scott : mom , you know , i have told you before -- lauren : i know . i know you do n't wan na give anything away until people can read it in print . scott : that 's right . lauren : yes , that 's right . i know . i know . but do n't you think your mother should be an exception to that rule ? honey , honey , maybe i could give you some insight on how to approach this woman and how to get her defenses down . let me help you . please ? come on , tell me brenda 's story . brad : well , thanks , dell . we will get that out to you by the end of business tomorrow . okay . well , i appreciate that , but the fact is it was a great day thanks to everyone . all right , bye - bye . ah , okay . that was the last of the fires that needed to be put out today . victoria : yeah . you know , all that 's left is to tally the revised production quotas , and nick and i can handle that . so if you wan na get to abby 's party ... brad : you bet i would . i am going to turn this thing off . i 'm officially off duty . victor : well , i guess congratulations are in order . nick : oh , man ! victoria : yes . would you like to see the sales figures ? victor : i would , my darling . and the production quotas , if you 're finished working on them . nick : you got it . victor : brad , you wan na be a part of this ? brad : absolutely . what can i do ? victoria : here you go . kay : yes ! esther : we have a winner ! how about that , noah ? ! here 's your prize . okay , now how about i make -- we 're gon na make dogs ! ashley : you okay ? abby : can i call daddy ? ashley : oh , sweetheart , he said he was gon na be here . i 'm sure he 's on his way . why do n't you go play with your friends , okay ? i 'll call dad . abby : okay . kay : oh , there we go ! esther : look at that ! look at abby ! wow ! are you ready for this ? ashley : damn it , brad , you turned your cell phone off . kay : is bradley coming ? ashley : oh , he 's supposed to be here . thank you so much for the clown . it was so sweet of you . kay : oh , please , actually -- oh , i ca n't deal with those balloons . it was sharon 's idea . ashley : really ? kay : listen , i have to get some things out of the car . have fun ! esther : what do you think that is ? ashley : hey , sharon ? so not only did you come here to pinch hit for brad , but you called kay to help distract abby ? sharon : i was trying to help . ashley : oh , no , you 're just -- you 're doing so much for brad these days . sharon : well , actually , i was doing that for abby . ashley : okay . esther : how about this ? you do that , while i 'm getting this ready . there we go . oh , yeah , that 's fun ! judged best investigative news , best breaking news , best newscast of all : global national with kevin newman . jack : come on , say it ai n't so . you had the enemy 's computer system in the palm of your hand literally , and you did n't wreak even a little havoc ? phyllis : i could n't do it . i just could n't do it , jack . jack : wait , wait , wait , wait a minute . you gave me this whole vibe after you worked on the newman web site . and then there 's the conversation you had with daniel . yes , i overheard that . you may have been talking between the lines , but the message was loud and clear . why are you reversing yourself now ? phyllis : well , that 's what you get for eavesdropping . you misread my vibes and my conversation . jack : could i be that wrong ? phyllis : yes ! you are ! listen , the way you 're acting , i 'm glad it turned out this way . because i have mr . superspy here blabbing around town , it was only a matter of time before they came in here and arrested me for industrial sabotage . jack : could i really have read the situation that wrong ? phyllis : yes , you did . you did . it just works out for everybody better this way . jack : works out for whom ? no , no , wait , look , we can salvage this thing . they trust you even more now . it 's gon na be so much easier to get back inside the system . phyllis : jack , jack ... jack : i know you have misgivings about this . i will be more discreet next time . phyllis : jack ... i 'm not pulling a sneak attack on newman enterprises . i 'm not doing it . not now , not ever . esther : okay , here we go ! skipping ! do everything koko does ! run ! run ! run ! skip ! skip ! skip ! excuse me , guys . having fun ? ! kevin : hey , mac 's not here . j.t . : yeah , i know . kevin : so did you and paul hire your computer guy yet ? j.t . : what are you talking about ? kevin : sounded like you two were up to some kind of computer espionage thing . j.t . : no , i 'm just -- i 'm just trying to get a little more computer savvy . kevin : yeah , if you say so . ( cell phone rings ) j.t . : excuse me . hello . abby : hey , koko ! ashley : she 's hilarious . would you excuse me for a second ? kay : yes , please . ashley : you having any fun ? abby : did you call daddy ? ashley : i did . but i think he turned his phone off . i left him a message . abby : he forgot . ashley : sweetheart , daddy would never ever forget your birthday . i know he 's gon na be here as soon as he can . hey , why do n't you open up your presents ? abby : okay . ashley : okay . noah ? would you help abby take these presents over to the patio over there ? noah : sure . come on , abby . ashley : okay , thank you . by the table . do n't forget the big one . can you carry that ? oh , watch your step . scott : i 'd really like to tell you brenda 's story . it 's kind of mind - blowing . lauren : i 'm gon na find out sooner or later . scott : yeah , i know that , but i have to honor her wishes . lauren : even though she 's reneging on this agreement ? scott : it 's the right thing to do . lauren : i ca n't argue with that . i just ... i wish i knew for myself what this woman was up to . scott : mom , listen , believe me . brenda is harmless . lauren : so what are you gon na do now ? after all this time and effort , do you just walk away from this project ? scott : no , no , i did n't say that . maybe i can change the story a little or the characters so brenda 's not so upset . lauren : if i could just talk to her . scott : mom , if you would -- lauren : i 'm not gon na go in there with guns blazing . scott : please , let this go . all right ? i need to handle this on my own . just leave it alone . lauren : you know , i 'm hungry . i 'm gon na get us something . scott : okay , that sounds good . lauren : i know this great little italian place not too far from here . scott : do n't they deliver ? lauren : probably . but i 'd like to get some fresh air . i 'll be right back . sheila : i do n't know what to say . i had no idea that tom would carry out this vendetta against you so far . if i had any indication whatsoever that he was going to harm your fiancée , i would 've warned you immediately . please , you must believe that . i simply believed that tom was blowing off steam when he made these threats . michael : what kind of threats did he make ? tom : ( thinking ) damn . if i could just get a little closer . sheila : he said ... he 'd make you regret the day you ever crossed him . you know , we are not close friends , even though that 's what most people believe . michael : well , if you 're not close friends , i just have to wonder why you would agree to be the go - between and get him out of jail . sheila : i did that for your mother . she came to me with the money , and i had no idea that tom was dangerous . after all , she was married to the man . and it seemed rather important to her . michael : the fact remains , lauren got sick while tom was in jail . ergo , he needed help from the outside . sheila : what if ... he had planned this before he was ever arrested ? i mean , is n't it possible ? michael : you 're just the innocent party in all this . sheila : i 'm only sorry that i did n't know tom 's true intent . [ scene_break ] tom : that was quite a long chat you and michael had . sheila : ( normal voice ) yeah , well , you know what ? i did n't have a choice . he ambushed me . tom : what were you two talking about ? sheila : you , of course . your stepson knows that i bailed you out of jail . tom : yeah , well , he 's a lawyer . that could n't have been too hard for him to figure out . sheila : well , nonetheless , he 's not too happy about it . tom : that 's all you two were arguing about ? sheila : yes . how are things going for you ? tom : bleak . i got ta find some money to get myself a first - rate lawyer or i 'm in big trouble . sheila : well , you know what ? in that case , i may have some good news for you , something that 'll answer those prayers . [ scene_break ] esther : okay , here we go ! here we go ! ashley : what do i do ? the parents are gon na be here any second to pick up the kids . kay : well , you waited for brad long enough . sharon : maybe we could ask the parents to stay a little while longer ? ashley : oh , i do n't know . kevin : well , it 's getting to be that time . ashley : all right , let 's just do the cake . i think the candles are in the box on the patio . could you check , please ? thank you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : no , no , no . you got ta be kidding me , man . what ? you 're totally blowing this gig for me , man . oh , yeah , same to you . [ scene_break ] sharon : his phone goes straight to voice mail . ashley : i should 've known better than to include brad in abby 's birthday . she 's not a priority for him . look , next time , i 'll know better . next time i 'll know . [ scene_break ] victor : excellent . well done . victoria : do you want me to join you at the party ? brad : i would love that . victoria : good night , dad , nicholas . victor : night , sweetheart . brad : good evening , gentlemen . victoria : good job . victor : brad . victor : this is very impressive stuff . ( cell phone rings ) victor : excuse me . hello . j.t . : mr. newman , its j.t . hellstrom . victor : mm - hmm . j.t . : uh , listen , we , uh , hit a little snag . the i.t . expert we hired just called and bailed on us . family emergency . victor : well , then find someone else . j.t . : it could take a couple of days . victor : that 's unacceptable . i want you to find him immediately . nick : what 's going on ? victor : nothing you need to concern yourself with , son . i 'm very impressed with these figures . you have a good day . [ scene_break ] jack : i - i ca n't believe you would betray me like this , after everything we 've been through . phyllis : betray you ? jack , give me a break ! better yet , give this feud you have going a rest before either company goes down . jack : you make it sound like all the wrongs done over the years are even on both sides . let me remind you -- victor newman wrenched my family 's company away from us ! phyllis : what about all the times you did the same -- taking over newman enterprises by underhanded means . jack : this is n't just about ancient history . phyllis : the hell it is n't . jack : newman is on the attack right here and now with this new cosmetics line . so trying to sell me on `` why ca n't we all just get along ? `` is n't gon na work . phyllis : why are you so twisted about this ? they 're launching a new line . okay , i have n't seen them do anything dirty yet . and you know what ? i do n't think they 're going to . you know why ? jack : i 'm sure you 're going to enlighten me . phyllis : yes , i will . because it 's different . especially at the top . nicholas newman is not his father . he 's not interested in ruling the world . he 's not interested in crushing someone just because they got in his way . yeah , he 's a business rival . but he 's not out for blood just for the sport of it . jack : gee , you make it sound almost reasonable . phyllis : it is reasonable . think of this as a golden opportunity , jack , a chance to make a fresh start , wipe the slate clean . do you think you can do that ? [ scene_break ] esther : all right , everyone , let 's sing to the birthday girl ! noah : we 're gon na sing `` happy birthday . `` abby , come on . abby : my daddy is n't here yet ! mommy , where 's daddy ? i do n't want to make a wish and blow out the candles without him ! ashley : i know , honey . i know daddy wanted to be here so much , but he had a really important day today . he 's gon na be so sad . come here . brad : hi , baby ! abby : daddy ! oh , my ! brad : hey , baby . abby : oh ! brad : i love you . oh , what do i see over there ? wow ! abby : my birthday cake . brad : it 's a beautiful cake ! wow ! well , looks like it 's about time for a happy birthday song , huh ? you guys ready ? all : yes ! brad : okay , one , two , three . all : happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday , dear abby happy birthday to you brad : any many , many more ! ashley : okay , honey , make a wish . esther : that 's right , make a wish . brad : oh , that 's a big wish . abby : help me blow out the candles . brad : okay , you ready ? brad : one more ! one more ! all : yay ! brad : good job ! i love you . [ scene_break ] nick : oh , i do n't wan na interrupt . i just wanted to drop this off for victoria . victor : you 're not interrupting . stay a minute . nick : all right . victor : i 'm curious to find out what happened today . this was the first day that sharon was the spokesmodel of the new line . how 'd it go ? nick : it went pretty well considering we had to abort our live feed . victor : oh . i 'm sure she did n't like that . nick : things were really popping around here today , dad . you know , brad could n't get away so he sent sharon in his place to abby 's birthday party . victor : ah . and she went along with that ? nick : yeah , until he could get there . and then miguel brought noah after school . victor : oh . you gon na join them or what ? nick : i do n't think so . victor : why not ? nick : when sharon and i are together these days , it 's kinda like we 're speaking two different languages . so maybe its best if we just keep our distance , not make things worse . victor : i hope you do n't mind my saying something about that . but my experience , that if you keep distance from those that you 're close to , usually does n't help work things out . nick : let 's talk about a relationship that is working right now . victor : like whose ? nick : victoria and i . we really gelled today . we were a team . it has n't been like that in a long time . victor : that makes me very happy . nick : well , it definitely gave me hope . and that 's not all . although , maybe i should n't bring it up . victor : wait a minute . bring up what ? nick : oh , you might take it the wrong way . victor : well , what is it ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : call me back as soon as you get this . j.t . : hey , fisher , you got a minute ? kevin : yeah , what 's up ? j.t . : listen , um , i got a problem . i 'm kinda going crazy here . i could use your help . [ scene_break ] brad : thanks for holding down the fort . sharon : oh , it was my pleasure . i 'm glad i could help . brad : well , you did help . abby : look at the picture koko took of us ! sharon : oh , let 's see . oh , does n't she look beautiful in that ? brad : you both look beautiful . abby : it 's for you . sharon : oh , abby , thank you . that 's so sweet of you . abby : put it in your wallet so you do n't lose it . sharon : okay , i 'll do that right now . abby : i have an extra one for me so do n't worry ! brad : you all right ? sharon : yeah , um ... i just ... i have to go and , uh , grab something . will you excuse me ? abby : daddy ! look what noah gave me for my birthday ! brad : what do you have there , sweetheart ? abby : well , you can make bracelets , necklaces , earrings , and also just regular rings . brad : you gon na make me an earring ? abby : you do n't have pierced ears . sharon : no , sharon . you 're not gon na do this . okay . [ scene_break ] victoria : looks like abby 's party was a huge success . ashley : uh - huh . victoria : you know , bradley got here as soon as he possibly could . ashley : victoria , if it 's none of your business , you should probably stay out of it . esther : okay , let me take a picture of you in front of your presents , okay ? abby : mommy ! mom , come be in the picture with me and dad . ashley : one second , honey , i 've got ta put some stuff away . brad : uh , honey , we 're gon na take that picture in just a minute , okay ? i 'll be right back . esther : abby , it 's okay . we 'll get one with you and your presents . okay , here we go . brad : what was that about ? why 'd you just walk out ? you know how disappointed abby is ? ashley : you have the nerve to talk to me about disappointing abby ? brad : hey , i said i was sorry and i meant it . ashley : that 's not gon na cut it , brad . not this time . brad : you know what i was doing today . ashley : are you kidding me ? you think that just makes everything okay ? all i heard was , where 's daddy ? where 's daddy ? `` and what was i supposed to say to her ? you were too damn busy for us to reach you on your cell phone . our daughter was terribly hurt . and those feelings do n't just magically disappear because you decide to make an appearance . with victoria , no less ! brad : oh , okay . now i get it . this is much more about you , than it is abby , is n't it ? ashley : you know what ? do us a favor -- do n't make promises to our child that you ca n't keep ! [ scene_break ] sheila : you know , it was more than just a conversation with michael , he 's looking for information . tom : yeah , i thought so . what kind of information ? sheila : well , he 's wondering if you 've had any progress trying to figure out who set you up . now do n't you understand ? if michael thinks that there 's evidence out there , that means there is evidence out there to be found . i mean , he may have left a couple of loose ends that could exonerate you . tom : yeah , but what the hell could it be ? i mean , i 've looked everywhere . sheila : well , maybe i 'm the one to find it . you know , it never hurts to have a mole in enemy camp . a woman who just might happen to change her mind -- decide to help michael keep tabs on you while i figure things out . tom : you think he 'd buy that ? sheila : are you questioning my abilities ? tom : your abilities ? no , never . sheila : good . it might take some time , but i 'll get to the bottom of this . oh , gee , i would n't want you to jump up for joy or show any kind of excitement . tom : i 'm just wondering . i mean , a few days ago , you were griping about doing anything at all to help me . now all of a sudden , you 're volunteering . what 's that all about , brenda ? come on , what 's really going on in that wicked , little mind of yours ? [ scene_break ] michael : yeah , paul -- yes , hello , paul , this is michael baldwin . i just had a talk with jennifer . i am more convinced than ever that tom is responsible for lauren 's poisoning . so it is imperative that we find out how the son of a bitch did it so he does n't have a second chance . uh , call me when you get this . scott : hey , michael . michael : hey , i did n't know you were here . where 's your mom ? scott : she went to pick up some food . she ought to be back soon . michael : i told her to stay put . scott : i was having a rotten day . i think she went to get some food to cheer me up . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) lauren : all right , brenda . what is it about your past that you do n't want anyone else knowing except my son ? lauren : it 's got ta be here someplace . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i hate this . i hate that . i hate that you 're giving me the silent treatment , jack . jack : i 'm counting to ten . i 'm just doing it more than once . phyllis : so i take that to mean you 're dismissing everything i said . you 're not interested in burying the hatchet . you are just bound at determined to keep this vendetta thing going on -- jack : this is n't just some game , phyllis ! phyllis : i know that ! i love you . i do n't wan na see you hurt . and i do n't want this to come between us once again . do n't -- do n't you understand that ? jack : i love you , too . i want more than anything to build a life with you . but anyone who knows me , who knows what the newman family has put me through , has put my family through , would understand i ca n't just wipe the slate clean . and the fact that you do n't see that -- frankly , scares the hell out of me . is your job . [ scene_break ] victor : what , do you think you need to pull punches with your old man ? i 'm more likely gon na take offense at that than anything you say . nick : okay . all right , i was just gon na say that i commend you for staying on the sidelines lately . not that victoria and i do n't value your opinion and advice -- victor : mm - hmm . make your own mistakes , son . then you learn from them . nick : i just want you to know i really appreciate your restraint . [ scene_break ] j.t . : mr. newman , good news . i found the answer to our problem . [ scene_break ] esther : well , for my first gig , i think that went very well , mrs. c. , do n't you ? kay : it certainly did , cuckoo . esther : that 's `` koko . `` kay : is n't that what i said ? esther : no . ashley : bye - bye , thank you . esther : bye - bye . kay : there 's some other stuff here . we 'll have to get it on a second trip . ashley : where 's abby ? brad : i thought she was with you . ashley : last time i saw her she wanted her picture taken . brad : abby ! ashley : honey , where are you ? brad : hey , abby ? ashley : i 'm gon na go check the ladies room . brad : okay . brad : abby ? [ scene_break ] scott : ( sighs ) i know i should n't have laid that whole thing about the book on mom with everything she 's been going through . i 'm an idiot . you should 've seen her . she was pretty worked up . michael : well , she 's still not completely herself . scott : yeah , well , she 's got her bodyguards with her , right ? michael : oh , yeah , she 's not going anywhere without them . scott : i wish there was something special i could do for her . i know ! i know ! um , remember that necklace i gave her ? she was so upset about losing it ? i could buy her another one . what do you think ? michael : that necklace -- when exactly did it go missing ? scott : um , i think it was the night at the hospital when she hallucinated again . michael : you think ? scott : i 'm sure of it . michael : which means , it was also the night that , uh , tom was there . [ scene_break ] sheila : questioning my motives ? tom : brenda , you 're not the type to do something for nothing . all of a sudden you wan na help me . it just does n't add up . sheila : you wan na look a gift horse in the mouth , that 's your call . tom : no , i just do n't want to end up worse off than i already am . sheila : worse off ? is that really possible ? tom : all right , brenda , what 's your game ? sheila : you 're right , tom . i 'm not the sort of person that would do this out of the goodness of my heart . i wan na make you a deal . tom : all right . i 'm listening . sheila : i 'll deliver on that get - out - of - jail - free card for you . but first you have to help me take care of a little problem . her name is lauren fenmore . tom : how the hell am i supposed to do that ? sheila : i 'll get back to you on that ... soon . [ scene_break ] lauren : it 's got to be here somewhere . you would n't have thrown it out after all that work . lauren : bingo . [ next_on ] victoria : is abby the kind of kid who wanders off ? ashley : no , absolutely not . brad : no , not at all . michael : the day after scott gave lauren that necklace -- paul : was when she had her first hallucination . nick : care to explain ? victor : since when do i explain my actions to you ?	nick and his father are alone in the office now . everyone else is gone . while together , victor gets a call on his cell phone from jt who reports that the expert that they had hired to look at the newman computers just bailed . they have to find someone else but jt is n't sure that he can do that at this point . victor gives the boy a direct order to find someone and he hangs up the cell phone . nick asks what that was all about but victor tells him not to worry about it . later on , nick tells his father that he and victoria really appreciate him staying out of the office and letting them run it . they would really like it if he continued to let things run this way . knock ! knock ! nick and victor turn to find jt standing in the doorway . `` i think that i have a solution to your problem victor , `` jt says . he moves forward and kevin enters the office from behind jt . nick wrinkles his brow at these two showing up , and is curious as to what they are doing with his father . ashley is fit to be tied . she is trying her best to make abby happy but she is not . she wants her daddy to be there . he said that he would be . sharon got esther to come as a clown to keep abby happy ; ashley drags the party out as long as she can to give brad time to show up and there was even talk of asking the parents to stay longer so that abby would have a chance to have her dad at the party . right when it is time to sing , `` happy birthday `` brad and victoria come running in the coffeehouse together smiling as the kids cheer and shout for abby ! brad whisks abby up in her arms and takes her to her cake . abby sings and makes her wish blowing out all the candles . victoria makes the mistake of going over to ashley and telling that brad really did everything that he could to make the party on time . ashley responds with , `` this really has nothing to do with you victoria , so why do n't you just stay out of it and mind your own business ? `` later when brad and ashley argue , they do n't realize that abby is in the doorway and she hears her parents shouting it out . ashley is angry that brad brought victoria to the party when she was thoughtful enough to stop victor from coming . brad says that he could n't get away . ashley knows that but he could have called his daughter at some point to say that he was going to be late or to wish her a happy birthday . he did n't . ashley tells him that the next time that he has an opportunity to do something for his daughter and he is n't sure that he can , he should just not do it ! she walks off in one direction , brad walks off in another direction and abby disappears . michael is home with scott . scott comes out of the kitchen saying that his mother went out to get them food and will be back soon . scott remarks that he is going to get his mother another necklace since the last one did n't show up after being lost . michael 's lights go on . `` the necklace it went missing the night that tom was in the hospital with lauren `` sheila is under the gun . she was minding her own business when michael appeared accusing her of all kinds of things , most of them true . she pretends the whole time that she has n't got a clue as to what he is talking about . he does n't buy anything that she says . at least not until she starts responding to some of his questions . `` why would you help tom get out of jail ? `` `` i was n't helping him silly . i was helping your mother . she was the one that came to me and asked me to bail tom out . it was her money and she told me exactly what to do . `` `` why would you even help someone as terrible as tom ? `` `` well , i heard him make a threat to you saying that he was going to make your life a living hell , but everyone says that and i did n't know that he was as horrible as you are saying until you told me just now `` `` you had to have been involved in this because tom was in jail the first time that my girlfriend got poisoned . tom needed help and you helped him , did n't you ? `` `` i did n't do that . if tom was so bent on getting at lauren , would n't he have planned it all ahead of time ? maybe his going to jail just helped make him look innocent `` michael has a whole new take on this and is n't as angry with jennifer as he was when he got there . after michael leaves , tom appears suddenly before sheila . she chokes on her tea at the sight oh him . he was in the bar and saw her talking to michael in her ridiculous getup of a disguise . she lies to him telling only what she wants him to hear . she leaves out how she made tom seem more like the one who wants to harm lauren than michael thought . she talks to tom as if she is in cahoots with him against michael . she offers to do whatever is necessary to get michael under control . tom sits back and stares into those fake lenses . `` why now ? you would n't do anything for me before , and now you are volunteering your services . what is in your wicked little mind ? `` sheila says that she will help bring michael to his knees if tom will handle lauren fenmore for her . tom has no idea what she means by handle ' . sheila ca n't talk now . she runs out of the club . lauren is furious . she ca n't understand how brenda can do this to her son . she gets him working on this project , he does a good job and now she changes her mind about publishing . she tells scott that she is going over there to give the girl a piece of her mind . scott orders her to stay out of this . `` this is my work and my business . you do n't understand brenda like i do mom . she has had some difficulties in the past and she has to be treated with kid gloves . lauren agrees to stay away but then suddenly decides that she is hungry and offers to go and get them something to eat . she rushes out , making her way to the motor arms . she knocks on the door , but no one answers . when she pushes the door open , she finds it open . she goes inside determined to find something that will give her a clue as to what brenda 's big secrets are about her past . she sees something on the table . `` it is the manuscript ! `` lauren picks it up and reads the cover page . this is it ! she flips through the document . for a moment fear grips her soul and causes her to turn to the door in case someone is coming but no one is there and so she flips to page one to start reading .
( seagulls calling ) phyllis : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) why ca n't i get a hold of you , nick ? this is so weird . horrible cell service . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) sharon : mm . ( cell phone vibrates ) nick : what -- ooh . i could have sworn i felt this thing vibrating , but i guess not . i mean , like , there 's nothing , no missed calls , anything . sharon : well , you said you were having trouble with your phone . nick : yeah , it 's real hit - or - miss . i can call out , but nobody can get through to me . there 's no texts , no messages . i guess nobody loves me anymore . sharon : yeah , that 's got ta be it . nick : well , if anybody wanted to get a hold of me , they 're out of luck . besides , you and i have a lot more of parito get through . sharon : are n't you getting tired ? nick : nah , jet lag 's funny , you know ? one minute i feel like i 've hit the wall and i 'm done , but then the next i 'm rearin ' to go . so what should we do next ? well , the museums are closing soon . sharon : yeah , and me with only one day here . nick : well , there 's tomorrow with noah . sharon : yeah , you know , we might have an hour or two before we have to go to the airport . nick : maybe you could catch a later flight . sharon : i do n't know . i mean , they were all booked when i got this flight . nick : okay , then it 's the whirlwind tour . we got ta see everything we can in the next couple of hours . sharon : you 're kidding . nick : no way . it 's your first time in paris . that 's a big deal . we 're not gon na leave a single tourist stone unturned . you ready ? sharon : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] esther : i know all the signs , what mrs. c. 's like when she 's been drinking . how could she fool me like this ? chloe : she had us all fooled . it 's not your fault . when people pretend and try to cover up something , then they can be pretty determined . let 's just hope that someone found her and that she 's okay . cane : okay , i just got off the phone with detective wallace . the police are still searching . chloe : so is it all over the news that mrs. chancellor 's missing ? cane : no , no . they 've , uh , seemed to keep a lid on it . esther : and you were gon na check the hospitals again ? cane : yeah , i extended the list to , uh , madison , milwaukee , but no one matching katherine 's description has , uh , been brought in the last 24 hours . esther : what about billy ? cane : i 've called him . i 'm just waiting for him to call me back . chloe : he has n't answered his phone yet ? cane : no . no , i have to wait . esther : thank you both for being here . if i had to be here all alone ... cane : esther , come here . come here . esther : ( crying ) cane : i would n't let you do that . you 're family . we look out for each other . esther : ( sniffles ) cane : it 's okay . [ scene_break ] nikki : i had no idea there were so many bars out this way . jill : and she has n't been in a single one of them . i do n't know if that 's good or bad . nikki : i just want to find her . jill : we 're running out of places to look . i mean , we 've been in every house , every business , every place i can think of where she might have gone . nobody 's seen her . nobody 's heard from her . how can a woman just drop off the face of the earth like this ? nikki : i 'm starting to get a bad feeling about this , a really bad feeling . [ scene_break ] esther : katie , honey , w - when did you eat last ? you should n't go hours and hours without food . why do n't i fix you something ? chloe : thank you , but i 'm fine . esther : why do n't you go upstairs and try to get some sleep ? chloe : i 'm fine . esther : honey , you have to take care of yourself and the baby . chloe : honest , i am fine . we are fine . esther : i 'm gon na fix you some tea . cane ? cane : i 'd love some , sweetheart , thank you . cane : thank you . chloe : for what ? cane : for trying . chloe : trying means failing . i mean , the poor woman is freaking out , and i should be taking care of her , and i do n't know how . ( sighs ) how pathetic is that ? cane : well , you 're with your mother , chloe , and you showed her some compassion . sometimes , that 's all it takes . chloe : you know , you 're very good at this touchy - feely stuff . cane : ( scoffs ) yeah , well , i was n't always . you know , it 's something you can learn . chloe : learn how to care ? cane : mm , you care . if you did n't , you 'd be at home in your bed , would n't you ? instead , you 're just frustrated 'cause you ca n't help someone who loves you , someone who 's in pain , and you just want to make 'em feel a little less alone . chloe : you know , you 're pretty okay sometimes . [ scene_break ] amber : hurry up ! daniel : ( sighs ) have you even checked your watch lately ? do you know what time it is ? amber : you know what ? the lights are on . people are still up , and m - maybe mrs. c. came home on her own . i -- at least we could ask them and see if they 've heard anything . i mean , we 've been out searching the neighborhood by ourselves , going from house the house , looking around every -- daniel : fine . fine . fine . amber : we 'll just go , get good news and ... okay , i promise . i promise . we 'll make it quick , okay ? ( doorbell rings ) amber : ( sighs ) chloe : oh , hi . it 's you . cane : who is it ? chloe : it 's amber and daniel . come on in . amber : any word on mrs. c. ? chloe : oh , we wish . amber : damn it . this is so not like her . she does n't just , you know , poof , and vanish for no reason . chloe : so you have n't heard . daniel : heard what ? chloe : mrs. chancellor -- she got drunk , and she went out on a tear . [ scene_break ] eden : have you seen any signs of morrison 's grave around here ? 'cause according to the guidebook , we should be , like , right near it . hey , did you know it 's the fourth biggest tourist attraction in all of paris ? do you think that 's true ? noah : i guess this means you do n't want to talk about your father . eden : um , well , like i said , i mean , he 's locked up -- kind of a conversation killer . eden : ( sighs ) here . noah : listen , my dad went to jail , too . eden : no way . noah : uh , i was n't born yet . it was n't for very long . eden : did he , uh ... noah : no . no , he was totally innocent . some guy got shot and lied to the police about my dad so he could get back at him . my parents do n't talk about it anymore . eden : my dad 's a great guy . he would never do anything wrong . if you met him , you 'd totally get why . noah : so he 's innocent , too ? eden : yeah . noah : like my dad was , and he got out , so there has to be hope , right ? eden : he 's going to get out of this mess and come home . i just do n't know when . but that 's the scary part . my dad 's trapped . he 's being held there all alone for something he did n't even do . without him ... i feel pretty alone , too . [ scene_break ] ashley : victor . victor : mm - hmm . you 're so beautiful . [ scene_break ] noah : oh , here it is . `` james douglas morrison -- 1943 to 1971 . `` man , he was only 28 . eden : actually , he was 27 . ( sighs ) he died five months fore his birthday . i saw this video on view click . sometimes , there 's this cat that sits here and guards the grave , like , seriously , just sits here for days . kinda creepy . noah : maybe it 's morrison . he got reincarnated . ( chuckles ) eden : he was a really great poet . he even wrote two volumes . um , `` the lords and the new creatures . `` i think my favorite thing he ever wrote , though , was `` the end . `` noah : i love that song . eden : oh , you know it ? noah : it 's on the doors ' `` greatest hits `` cd . i do n't just listen to weezy and t.i . eden : ( giggles ) my dad 's really into them . so this is it , jim morrison 's tomb . i mean , it 's cool and all , but i do n't know . i guess i was just expecting a little something more , especially after it took us so long to get here . noah : i know what you mean . it 's kinda disappointing . eden : i think i 'll get over it . [ scene_break ] sharon : i ca n't believe we saw the `` mona lisa . `` nick : ( chuckles ) you know , all the times i 've been to paris , i 've never actually made it inside the louvre . is that crazy ? sharon : well , it 's on noah 's itinerary . they 're seeing all the major exhibits . nick : when i was in boarding school in switzerland , we had field trips over here all the time , but my buddies and i , we 'd -- we 'd just blow off the museums and hang out on the steps and check out all the hot chicks . sharon : ( laughs ) nick : i kind of had a one - track mind back then . sharon : oh , well , yeah , i remember . nick : when you were noah 's age , what did you want to be ? sharon : um , i wanted to be a dancer . yeah , but you know , mom did n't have any money for dance classes , so i thought i would get a scholarship , you know , at some point . but then i , um , i got pregnant , and you know , had a baby , so that has a way of bringing you back down to earth . ( chuckles ) nick : i never knew that about you . sharon : oh . oh , well , shh , because you might be the only person who does know , besides my mom , of course . and she used to say to me , `` sharon , you have a lot of talent , but you have to be able to earn a living , girl . `` my mom . ( laughs ) nick : so it 's `` good - bye , dreams `` and `` hello , b.s . in business . `` sharon : so what did you want to be ? nick : i do n't really remember . i just knew that i did n't want to be like my dad and sit behind a desk and work a bunch of hour and never see my kids play their sports or stuff like that , you know ? sharon : and you 're not like that , nicholas . nick : yeah , but i definitely work too many hours . sharon : i guess sometimes things turn out the way we envision , and other times ... [ scene_break ] amber : mrs. c. got sober ages ago . i mean , she told me about it when we were doing her book . i mean , she 's this total 12-step person . why would she slip up now ? cane : well , if she did , it would n't be the first time . mom told me that grandma had a relapse a few years ago , and they had to stage an intervention . amber : you -- you know , but if she 's drinking now , then why did n't nikki say anything when i talked to her on the phone earlier , hmm ? chloe : because we were just trying to keep it quiet , you know , in the family . daniel : that would explain a few things about katherine . cane : what things ? amber : nothing . she 's just been acting a little , you know , kind of here and there lately , but i just thought it was because she 's getting older , so ... esther : oh , my god ! chloe : what -- what -- what 's -- what 's the matter ? esther : ( sighs ) while i was the kitchen , i heard this fax coming in . it 's about mrs. c . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , whatever 's going on with katherine , i hope you can find it in your heart to focus on what she needs . jill : what the hell is that supposed to mean ? nikki : oh , please . you 've had this mission to take chancellor away from her . jill : nikki , stop it . i have no intention of doing that , all right ? right now , it 's only important that we get her the help she needs . ( cell phone rings ) nikki : hello ? esther : uh , nikki , it 's esther . i got a fax . you and jill need to hear this . nikki : all right , wait , hold on one second . it 's esther . jill : is katherine there ? nikki : it does n't sound like it . esther , i 'm gon na put my phone on speaker . hold on . jill : ( sighs ) nikki : okay , can you hear me ? esther : uh , yes , i can . nikki : what -- what is this about a fax ? esther : it -- it just came in from someone at a drug and alcohol rehab center . jill : read it ! esther : `` dear mrs. chancellor , per your request , we reserved a private room at our clinic . however , you did not show up to be admitted at the time we 'd arranged . would you like to keep the reservation ? `` jill : rehab ? good lord , how far gone is she ? nikki : oh , my god . she 's been reaching out for help , and we did n't even know it . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : what are you thinking ? ashley : i 'm thinking how surreal life is . victor : mm - hmm . ashley : you know , two days ago , i was -- two days ago , i was in london just living my life , and now here i am with you . victor : i 'm very glad you persevered and did n't let me push you away . ashley : you say that now . victor : i mean it . you 've made me feel alive again . i honestly did not think that was possible . [ scene_break ] jill : how is it even possible , nikki , katherine on the verge of checking into rehab ? nikki : and no one close to her had a clue . jill : she had to know that we would find out . i mean , why did n't she say a word to us ? nikki : because she 's scared , that 's why . and when she saw what was in front of her ... jill : ( sighs ) nikki : is it any wonder that she took off ? jill : so are you saying that she just could n't face getting sober again ? nikki : jill , it does n't get any easier with time . jill : she 's probably holed up somewhere , drinking herself into oblivion . we should be checking hotels . nikki : you know , when i fell apart in mexico , she was the only person i called . why on earth would n't she call me ? i mean , if anybody could understand -- jill : what is that ? nikki : what ? jill : over there . nikki : what ? what ? where ? jill : on the right . nikki : i do n't see where you are -- jill : that guardrail there . see it ? nikki : ( gasps ) oh , my god , jill it -- it -- it looks like some -- jill : yeah , like a car went over the side of the bridge . nikki : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] amber : for mrs. c. to even check herself into a place like that ... cane : okay . all right , thank you . well , it 's unanimous . i 've called her a.a. sponsor , dr. furney , and , um , her minister , and no one even knew that she was going through this kind of crisis . daniel : now it looks like katherine wanted to keep it a secret from everyone . esther : please , god , watch over mrs. chancellor . keep her someplace safe . ( telephone ringing ) cane : hello ? it 's mom . all right , go ahead . cane : all right , okay , just -- just be careful , all right ? chloe : well , what did she say ? cane : mom and nikki are on route 18 . a car went off the bridge and through the guardrail , and they 've called the police , but while they 're waiting , they 're gon na go and look 'cause it looks like it could be grandma 's car . [ scene_break ] ashley : what i saw in your eyes ... victor : ( sighs ) ashley : when i found you , it just -- it scared me so much . victor : mm - hmm . i felt so cold and dead and empty inside . i honestly did not think anyone could make me feel alive again . ashley : you know , when i was -- when i was in the garden outside notre dame ... victor : mm - hmm . ashley : i prayed that what you and i had shared over this lifetime would somehow mean enough to make you want to find something worth living for . ashley : and now here we are . victor : mm - hmm . ashley : all the distance between us , all the years -- it 's just disappeared . victor : we had some wonderful memories . ashley : mm - hmm . victor : but then we always made some painful ones , as well . ashley : i know . i know . but you know , all the memories , both good and bad ... victor : mm - hmm . ashley : made us who we are , do n't you think ? victor : mm - hmm . ashley : all the times that we celebrated , all those moments , all the moments that we 've wept , i feel that they 've all been -- they 've been steps to bring us to this moment . when -- when i 'm in your arms ... victor : mm - hmm . ashley : there 's no place i 'd rather be than this moment . [ scene_break ] noah : okay , smile . say `` fromage . `` eden : ( laughs ) noah : ah , that will be a good one . eden : ( laughs ) mm . your french is getting better . noah : yeah , just in time to go home . eden : yeah . noah : at least you 'll have some cool pictures to show your dad . eden : mm . you do n't think it 's weird ? noah : what ? eden : i mean , we came all the way to paris where there 's a gazillion things to do , and where do i want to hang out ? a cemetery . ( giggles ) noah : cemeteries are okay . sometimes , i go to the one back home and visit cassie ... her grave , i mean . eden : i remember you told me about that on halloween . you must miss her . noah : a lot . eden : i 'm sorry . noah : it 's hard to believe it actually happened , you know ? i 'll be reading or whatever , and then ... ( sighs ) suddenly , it hits me out of nowhere . noah : cassie 's supposed to be in college , but she 's not . she 's just gone . eden : ( crying ) ( sniffles ) that must have been so hard on your whole family . noah : it 's the reason my parents broke up . eden : oh , your parents are divorced ? noah : you did n't know ? eden : no . i mean , well , i guess when they showed up to drag you out of that party , i just -- i assumed they were together . noah : they 're still close , but since cassie died , nothing 's been the same for any of us . eden : i guess we 've both lost a lot . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon ? sharon : i 'm sorry . i was just thinking about cassie . ( sighs ) would n't it have been amazing to bring her here ? nick : yeah , she would have loved it . sharon : ( sniffles ) i wish that we 'd taken more family trips together when we had the chance . nick : yeah , but none of us realized that ... sharon : no . we do n't live our lives thinking that the ones we love might be torn away from us at any moment . still , i - i always dreamed that ... things just did n't work out that way , did they ? nick : yeah . sharon : ( sniffles ) noah : ( sighs ) so , uh , should we -- should we stay here , or , uh , maybe -- maybe food . we should get some food ... [ scene_break ] eden : ( laughs ) noah : someplace together . eden : yeah , i 'd like to look around just a little more , but then yeah , food sounds good . man : got a cigarette ? eden : uh , we do n't smoke . man : well , that 's not what he asked . eden : no , we do n't have a cigarette . man : 5 euros , then , for a pack , huh ? eden : uh , forget it . noah : it 's time to go . man : hey , what 's the rush ? morrison 's grave -- great place to party . man : give us money , and we buy you some wine , eh ? noah : hey , we 're not giving you money . we 're leaving , okay ? man : ce garçon n'est pas très intelligent , hein ? ( laughs ) man : ( laughs ) eden : we can understand you , you idiot . man : heh , nice necklace . eden : hey ! noah : hey ! eden : my mom gave that to m noah : hey , give that back ! man : none does that to me . noah : hey , get off of me . eden : get off ! noah : get off of me ! ( grunting ) eden : stop . let go of me ! let me go ! noah : get off of me ! [ scene_break ] sharon : nick , thank you . this has been really special . nick : well , for me , too . i saw things here with you that i never realized were here before . sharon : you know , if you had n't called me , i probably would have gone back to my hotel and ordered room service , got a good night 's sleep , picked up noah in the morning and went back home without seeing any of this , and my first and perhaps my only trip to paris would have been wasted , but you made see that did n't happen . and you know , as we 've been walking around , everything looks like a postcard , but it 's not . it 's not a photograph . it 's not a mirage . it 's real , only we 're actually in the postcard . nick : ( laughs ) sharon : ( laughs ) brr . nick : cold ? sharon : a little . nick : is that better ? sharon : yeah . hmm . [ scene_break ] nikki : katherine ! it 's nikki . katherine ! oh , my god . where is she ? katherine ! ( crying ) ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] noah : get your hands off her , man ! eden : lâche - moi , espèce de merde ! man : shut up , or i shut you up ! man : ( speaking french ) eden : ( grunting ) noah : ( grunts ) eden : noah ! man : ( speaking french ) eden : get off of me ! noah ! man : hé ! pas de bagarre ici ! eden : oh . noah ! noah : go ! go ! go ! i ca n't run ! get outta here ! eden : i 'm going ! noah : ( panting ) ( coughing ) man : ( speaking french ) noah : uh , they attacked us . man : and that 's why your girlfriend took off with them ? look at this mess . i 'm calling the police . noah : ( groans ) [ scene_break ] [ nick kisses sharon and phyllis sees them and runs away ] sharon : nick , we ca n't . nick : i know . it just -- it feels so right . sharon : well , whatever we 're both feeling right now , it does n't change certain facts . nick : sharon , being with you , it -- its like -- it 's like nothing 's changed since we were teenagers . sharon : i feel the same way , but i - i 'm not gon na be the other woman , nick . i 'm -- i 'm not gon na have an affair with you , not after everything that we 've meant to each other , and -- and not after how heartbroken i was when you chose phyllis over our marriage . nick : sharon -- sharon : no , you know , nick , i - i - i think i have to go . i - i have to go . i 'll see you tomorrow , though , okay ? [ scene_break ] [ phyllis hurries and packs and leaves their hotel room ] [ scene_break ] ashley : you 're not leaving , are you ? victor : no , i 'm not . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) cane : yeah ? are you sure ? mom , mom , let me -- let me come out there . mom , let me come out there . is there anything i can do ? okay . she 's gone . amber : ( gasps ) ( crying ) oh , my god ! esther : ( crying ) mrs. c . chloe : okay , okay . shh , it 's all right . esther : mrs. c . amber : ( sobbing ) esther : ( crying ) [ scene_break ] nikki : katherine ! ( sobbing ) no . no ! do n't leave me . oh , my god . ( crying ) oh ! ( crying ) jill : ( crying ) [ next_on ] jack : what was that ? sharon : yeah , nick is here . jack : he just happened to be in paris ? nikki : katherine was in a car accident . she 's dead .	in paris ashley and victor reconnect . phyllis searches the streets for nick and finally locates him kissing sharon and leaves immediately . noah and eden are attacked by some french hooligans , who run off leaving noah to hold the bag and get arrested . genoa city is shaken up by the disappearance of kay and even more shaken up with the news that she is dead . jill relays this news to cane .
michael : uh ... ( sighs ) i hate to be the bearer of bad news , but it 's quite possible that ryder callahan will be coming up with a viable alibi . daniel : yeah , kevin mentioned something about that earlier . um , if he had one , though , would n't he have used it by now ? michael : you 'd think so , would n't you ? daniel : so how worried should i be ? michael : well , if the d.a . loses his prime suspect ... daniel : then i 'm back in the hot seat , right ? michael : i would n't be surprised . daniel : well , is n't there anything you can do ? michael : unfortunately , i 'm the last person who can help you . daniel : 'cause you 're `` weasel boy 's `` attorney now , right ? michael : yeah , well , and if an alibi exists , it 's my job to find it . amber : excuse me one second . ( chuckles ) ( keys jingle ) michael : daniel , you still there ? daniel : yeah , i - i think someone 's at my door . michael : hang in there . good - bye . [ scene_break ] michael : we need to talk about your case . ryder : i 'm working . michael : take a break . ryder : ( sighs ) so what 's up ? ( sighs ) michael : need i remind you that your trial date has been set ? which means it 's quite possible that you could be rotting in prison soon . ryder : that 's a little harsh , dude . michael : oh , harsh ? no , `` harsh `` would be your future cellmates in maximum security . ryder : are you t -- trying to scare me ? michael : you should be scared . you confessed to killing a man , and now you claim you did n't do it . you say you have an alibi , but you refuse to talk about it . ryder : i did n't kill anyone , michael . michael : then prove it , or spend the next 20 years to life kicking yourself for being an idiot . ryder : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] amber : i ran into your mom on the way up . daniel : thanks for coming , mom . phyllis : when you call , i come running . what ? amber : um , brownies . daniel said they 're your favorites . phyllis : yeah . what 's the occasion ? daniel : well , uh , amber and i have set a wedding date . amber : we could n't wait to share the news . ( giggles ) phyllis : ( sighs ) y - you -- you guys are -- are getting married ? [ scene_break ] kay : neil , that , uh , conference call with , uh , the new shipping company -- neil : conference ca -- oh , yeah , it 's already handled . kay : mm - hmm . and then the call that jill 's having with , uh , yeah , randall bismarck . neil : randall bismarck -- i explained to him that her grandson is in the hospital . he 's gon na reschedule . kay : hmm . hard to believe , is n't it ? neil : hmm ? kay : i mean chance being stabbed . neil : kay , he 's gon na be fine . kay : oh , well , then your -- your daughter , that poor darling , that horrendous infection . it -- none of it makes sense . it 's -- neil : we almost lost her . kay : oh , she pulled through , though . thank god for that . neil : yeah . well , she still has to fight the cancer , and some of her decisions as of late ... enough of my personal whining . why do n't we get back to business , huh ? kay : yeah . yeah . neil : okay ? kay : all right , now where do we stand with , uh , the initial public offering of chancellor industry stocks ? neil : well , i looked into which of the investment banks will best suit our needs , and i 'm gon na get some results very soon . kay : good . neil : i also met with mitchell sherman , and the s.e.c . paperwork has been filed . kay : now when will that news be made public ? neil : not right away , but you know what ? the information 's probably already leaked . kay : do you remember when i told you jack is suspicious ? neil : yeah . kay : well , i was right . he asked point - blank when chancellor industries stocks will be open to the public . ( laughs ) neil : and , uh , wh - what did you tell him ? kay : well , i did n't admit to it , but i 'm -- he knew . neil : right . i wonder what his next move will be . kay : knowing jack ? oh , he 'll do something sneaky , very ... ( chuckles ) very sneaky . oh , yes . [ scene_break ] adam : i wanted to let you know i 'm back . nick : was the trip a success ? adam : except for a mishap with a curb in d.c. , counting perfume bottles and moisturizers is n't rocket science , nick . nick : okay , adam . well , check in with me when you get back to the office . adam : will do , chief . jack : ahh , the joys of running a family business . nick : hey , jack . jack : i read the press release about victoria resigning . nick : yeah . shocker , huh ? jack : yeah , it was . so that means the only newmans at newman are now you and your brother . i hope you 're keeping him on a short leash . nick : ( sighs ) yeah , and he would n't even be working there if my dad had n't insisted on it . i tell you , it drives me crazy that he still lives at the ranch . jack : join the club there . [ scene_break ] ashley : welcome back . what happened to you ? adam : oh , um , tried to break my fall . broke my collarbone instead . ashley : i 'm so sorry . it must be difficult for you to negotiate streets that you 're not familiar with . what about a cane ? adam : uh , no . ashley : no ? adam : not until i absolutely have to . ashley : ( sighs ) adam : so how are you ? everything all right ? ashley : pretty well . oh , the baby 's amazing , as usual . adam : how 's abby ? ashley : well , we 're arguing again . she 's barricaded herself in her room . adam : well , she 's having a difficult time . i know i 'm not her favorite person , but , uh -- ashley : well , neither am i at the moment . adam : well , if there 's anything i can do ... ashley : thank you . adam : listen , i got ta get , uh , changed , get to work . nick is really excited to see me . ashley : hey , adam , could i talk to you a second about business ? adam : sure . newman business ? ashley : no , something entirely different . [ scene_break ] nick : well , i get it that she does n't want to uproot her girls . jack : yeah , a lot of bad memories in that house . nick : you know , she seems like her old feisty self , though . jack : yeah , i think this baby has made all the difference . but to still have adam in her life -- i do not understand why she still has that loser around . nick : you know , it 's like he figures out the right thing to say , and he 's got 'em hooked . jack : i think you and i ought to both keep an eye on him . if you see anything that concerns you ... nick : yeah , i 'll let you know , and vice versa . jack : deal . [ scene_break ] ashley : i know they 're not treating you very well at newman . adam : well , i just need to prove myself . ashley : well , my fear is that no matter how hard you work , nick 's never gon na change his opinion of you . he 's never gon na give you a real chance . adam : well , i hope that 's not true . ashley : you 've got such a strong , solid background in business , and you 're so incredibly smart . adam : i just need somebody to believe in me , that 's all . ashley : i believe in you . adam : that is the nicest thing anyone has said to me in months . ashley : well , it 's true . you know that business thing i talked about ? i ca n't really get into any details , but if it pans out , i 'm hoping it 's something you and i can work on together . [ scene_break ] ryder : kevin said you can work miracles . michael : yeah , well , not when my client fights me every step of the way . ryder : you do n't understand . michael : yeah , sure i do . i think you 're guilty , and you 're lying about this alibi , or you 're covering for someone . all right , look . ( sighs ) if you want me to defend you , then work with me . anything you tell me is in the vault . it 's called attorney - client privilege . ryder : i ca n't . michael : you ca n't what ? ryder : i did n't -- i did n't do it , michael , but i -- i ca n't prove it , so i 'm screwed . michael : so you 're just gon na give up ? all right . ( sighs ) where were you the night of the murder ? ryder : illinois . michael : specifics . ryder : i drove to chicago for the day . i drove back that night . michael : can anyone verify this ? ryder : no . michael : did you stop at a convenience store ? did you get gas ? are there any receipts ? ryder : no . i threw them out . michael : then i 'm gon na need the make and model of your car and your license plate . ryder : you 're wasting your time , michael . michael : just ... let me do my job . yeah . hey , dave . michael baldwin . i need you to run some plates . yeah , i 'm trying to find out if someone was where they claimed to have been on june 10th . ( drumming fingers on table ) [ scene_break ] amber : okay . so i know we have butted heads in the past , but i really am hoping this wedding 's gon na bring us closer now that we 're gon na be family . phyllis : when is this wedding happening ? daniel : june . amber : ( giggles ) i have put a hold on every wedding book at trumble 's . i want it to be fabulous . daniel : she 's actually got some really good ideas . amber : yeah . daniel : why do n't you go ahead ? show her . amber : okay . well , now first -- listen . phyllis : d -- no . no . i do n't -- it just -- i do n't have to -- daniel : hear -- hear her out . amber : well , no , listen . yeah . first , i hope you know how much i value your opinion , and this is a very important day for you , too , which is why i started thinking of ideas of what kind of dress i 'm gon na -- phyllis : i , uh , no , i - i -- it 's not necessary . daniel : mom . mom . mom . phyllis : it 's not -- i do n't -- i do n't need to see those . i - i -- daniel : it 's gon na be fun . amber : it 's -- yeah . it 's -- yeah . okay , look , i 'm not thinking of anything matronly , okay ? i - i 'm thinking of something you know , kind of fitted , hip , you know , modern , something to show off that awesome bod of yours , you know ? something kind of like this ... like , is n't that totally you ? phyllis : totally . amber : yeah , and i was thinking , you know , summer could be the flower girl . she 'd be so cute . ( cell phone rings ) amber : oh , excuse me . one second . hold on . hello ? oh , hey , mrs. c. no , no , i did n't forget . um , i just assumed that you 'd be really busy with chance . how is he ? oh , great . great . um , listen , i - i 'm kind of tied up right now -- phyllis : oh , no , no , no . go ahead . go . go . go . go . we have plenty to time , uh , uh , to discuss it . it 's june . june is when it 's happening . june . amber : ( sighs ) um , on second thought , i 'm on my way . okay . bye . ( sighs ) thank you for being so understanding . here , um , you can -- you can look at this . phyllis : ( stammers ) amber : okay , well , you know , um , its there , right there , if you want to , you know , look at it . ( chuckles ) love you . daniel : bye . amber : you guys have fun . phyllis : yeah . amber : this is gon na be fun . daniel : we will . ( chuckles ) amber : ( giggles ) ( door closes ) phyllis : are you out of your mind ? are you out of your mind ? are you out of your mind ? daniel : ( sighs ) phyllis : are you ? daniel : ( chuckles ) phyllis : you were just broken up a few weeks ago . what are you doing ? daniel : well , i knew this was coming . yeah . no , you knew that we got back together . phyllis : yeah , but a marriage -- i was n't really prepared for that , daniel , and i do n't think you are , either . daniel : that 's not entirely true . phyllis : that is entirely true . i was watching you when she was talking , and you 're rattled . something has you rattled . i 'm not leaving until you tell me what it is . daniel : i 'm sure you 'll be happy to hear this , but i 'm not sure there 's gon na be a wedding . phyllis : ( sighs ) thank you . oh , listen , sweetheart . sweetheart , listen . it is okay if you 're not certain about your feelings for amber . it 's fine . daniel : i want to marry amber more than anything . phyllis : ( sighs ) daniel : i just do n't know if i 'm gon na be available in june . phyllis : what are you talking about ? daniel : turns out that ryder might have an alibi for the night that elkins was shot in the alley . phyllis : why has n't he told the authorities ? daniel : i do n't know , but if he can prove that he did n't do it , then the spotlight 's back on me . phyllis : no , no , no , no . no , no , no , no , i - i - i -- i thought this was behind you . daniel : yeah , i thought this was behind me , too . now amber -- she wants this wedding more than anything . how am i gon na tell her that it might not happen ? [ scene_break ] deacon : hey , amber . it 's , um , it 's good to see you . amber : oh , yeah , it 's so good to see you , too . deacon : heard you got engaged . amber : you told me to go back to daniel and be happy . deacon : are you ? amber : i 'm over the moon . deacon : that 's good . i 'm -- i 'm happy for you . amber : yeah , you know , i really ca n't talk , deacon . i 'm meeting someone , and i 'm late . deacon : ( sighs ) amber : mrs. c. i 'm sorry about the mix - up . mwah ! kay : oh , darling , that 's fine . amber : ( sighs ) kay : my , you are positively glowing . amber : ( chuckles ) my jaw hurts so much from smiling . kay : i bet . well , i guess i do n't have to ask how you are . amber : i am marrying the man of my dreams . you know , life could n't be any better . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) jack : hey , i was hoping we could talk a little more about my business proposal . call me . [ scene_break ] neil : well , one of my favorite people -- ashley . ashley : hi . neil : that 's a nice surprise . ashley : well , i hope it 's a good one . neil : oh , definitely . mm ! what can i do for you ? ashley : well , just 'cause i 'm a stay - at - home mom does n't mean i do n't want to keep tabs on things . neil : ( chuckles ) your input is always welcome . ashley : so how are things for you running chancellor industries ? neil : to be honest with you , i feel like king of the world . ashley : i bet you do . it 's not easy getting out from under victor 's shadow . neil : well , now that i have , the freedom is intoxicating . ashley : see , i always knew you were `` head honcho `` material . neil : considering the challenges that are facing , uh , chancellor industries , let 's hope so . ashley : mm . what kind of challenges ? neil : well , i do n't -- i do n't want to bore you with those details . ashley : i heard rumblings of big doings at c.i . neil : did you now ? ashley : yeah . neil : do n't believe everything you hear . ashley : really ? so it 's not true ? neil : is there something in particular that i can help you with ? ashley : yeah . i was hoping i could see the , um , jabot marketing strategy now that it 's been approved by chancellor . neil : ashley , i could 've e - mailed that to you . ashley : and then i would have missed out on seeing your handsome face . neil : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) adam , sit down . i see the curb got the better of you . adam : i 'll be fine . ( sighs ) sounds like i missed a lot while i was gone . nick : are you talking about victoria moving to new york with j.t . ? adam : and also your decision to pay some of the cayman bank money back to the people who lost their shirts . nick : it was the right thing to do . adam : mm . well , now with victoria gone from newman , i 'm sure you 're overwhelmed . nick : what are you getting at ? adam : i 'd be glad to pitch in , take over some of her projects . nick : yeah , that 's not gon na happen . but there is something you can help me with . ( knock on door ) adam : what 's that ? michael : adam , that aerobics class not working out for you ? adam : you were saying ? nick : ( sighs ) the person who allegedly turned victoria in to the s.e.c . is back from vacation . adam : oh ? nick : and since you were the one who traced the call back to her cell phone , i thought you 'd like to be here when we get her side of the story . what is this ? michael : here 's the e - mails , the copies of everything we took from her computer . i checked for anything that might be incriminating , but the rest of them -- pretty -- pretty mundane . [ 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 ] ( sighs ) michael : then again , it 's all circumstantial . we do n't know who they ... thank you . [ scene_break ] amber : so what 's up ? you seem a little stressed , mrs. c . kay : well , you know , with everything going on at chancellor , and then , of course , chance 's near tragedy ... amber : ( sighs ) oh , someone up there was watching over him . kay : ( chuckles ) so how are , um , all your wedding plans going , young lady ? amber : well , we told daniel 's mother . kay : mm - hmm . and ? amber : and she did n't go running and screaming from the room . kay : that 's a plus . amber : yeah . kay : ( chuckles ) amber : i mean , seriously , though , she 's -- she 's actually making an effort . kay : well , she 's probably beginning to see the woman that daniel and i have grown to love . amber : i ca n't thank you enough . i mean , you 're letting me have my dream fairy - tale wedding at your mansion . it 's -- wow . kay : you do understand that is my pleasure ? amber : you know , next to daniel , um , you 're the closest thing to family i have . kay : and you 'll always , always , always be part of my family . amber : ( chuckles ) i can hardly believe how much my life has changed . kay : well , i know you had a miserable childhood . amber : yeah . growing up in death valley was , um , absolutely horrible . i just could n't wait to get out of there . kay : ( sighs ) now look at you . you 're marrying the love of your life . amber : ( chuckles ) yeah . i just , um , i just keep thinking about all the mistakes i 've made , you know ? and all the people i hurt . i hurt them because i wanted more . i wanted more possessions , more money , more security , more love . kay : amber , amber , amber . we have all done things that we are not necessarily proud of . amber : i 'm just so grateful to have a second chance . ( chuckles ) and this time , i 'm gon na do it right . kay : ( laughs ) amber : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , all along , sharpe 's been saying that he could get ryder to recant , that he 's got proof that the guy did n't do it . phyllis : what does ryder say ? daniel : i do n't know . ryder does n't say much of anything . phyllis : it could have been a lie , a way to control you . daniel : or maybe there 's a reason ryder waited this long to get himself off the hook . phyllis : waiting for what ? daniel : i do n't know . phyllis : this is really strange . well , he 's not hassling amber still , is he ? daniel : who , deacon ? no . he -- he said that he 's letting amber go , you know ? he 's done manipulating us . phyllis : so , uh , would he say that if it was n't true ? daniel : maybe it 's all part of his massive plan to mess with my head , you know ? and any minute , i 'm gon na find out that i 've been totally played . [ scene_break ] ryder : have you heard from my mother ? deacon : no . ryder : yeah , well , neither have i , and it 's freaking me out . deacon : well , you ask me , you ought to consider yourself lucky . ryder : i tried her phone today . i got some stupid message that said it 's not in service anymore . deacon : well , what do you want me to do about it ? ryder : you were supposed to sell the painting for 50 mil , deacon . you remember that ? you were supposed to get me out of jail and then get me out of the country , preferably to someplace that did n't have an extradition treaty . but you screwed that up royally , did n't you ? deacon : yeah , thanks for reminding me , pal . ryder : so what now , deacon ? huh ? what 's plan `` b `` ? deacon : you seem to be forgetting the fact that i 'm not the one calling the shots on this little dog and pony show . ryder : my mom -- she did n't , uh , she did n't tell you anything about this alibi i supposedly have ? ( liquid pours ) deacon : nope . sorry . ryder : so i 've got zip , which means i might be going down for a crime i did n't even commit . [ scene_break ] nick : did you or did n't you call the securities and exchange commission regarding my father 's health and accuse my sister of purposely misleading the stockholders ? woman : i 've been a loyal employee for over ten years . adam : over the past several months , you 've made it no secret that you think the accounting department 's been mismanaged . you 've been vehemently opposed to budget cuts , concerned about your job loss potential . michael : we can confirm all this . while you were on vacation , we took statements from other employees . we also have copies of e - mails sent from your office computer . nick : the call was traced to your company cell phone . we have the records . woman : anyone could have borrowed it . michael : was your phone missing at any point ? woman : not to my knowledge , no . michael : ( inhales deeply ) do you know of anyone who may have a grudge against you ? nick : it 's an unfortunate situation , but i have no recourse but to take action . woman : you 're firing me ? nick : no . i 'm not firing you , but i am transferring you to our satellite division in milwaukee . woman : i swear to you , i did n't make any call . ( sighs ) nick : ( sighs ) everything points to her , but i do n't know . michael : she seems pretty adamant that she did n't do it . adam : well , given the information that we have , i think you did the right thing , nick . nick : its funny how all of a sudden , you 're very supportive of all my decisions . why is that ? adam : i told you why -- because cynthia nash is the most likely culprit . nick : is she ? adam : what are you suggesting , nick ? nick : i 'm telling you right now , if i ever find out that you were behind this call , if you were the one who triggered this investigation -- adam : you wo n't , because i was n't . i 've done nothing but try and help you since i 've been back at newman . ( cell phone rings ) michael : i 'm sorry . nick , if you do n't need me for anything else ... nick : no . thanks for coming by , michael . michael : sure . yes ? hello ? have you found anything on ryder callahan ? [ scene_break ] deacon : ryder , you need to calm down . ryder : that 's easy for you to say . you 're not the one facing a murder rap here ! deacon : panicking is not gon na solve your problems . ryder : the only one who can solve my problems is my mother , so next time you see her , you tell her i need her help now ! deacon : sorry , pal , no can do . ryder : i hope you 're kidding . deacon : hey , you knew this was risky when you signed on . ryder : not as risky as you saying no to `` mommy dearest . `` you 'd do well to remember that . deacon : you know what ? i told you i 'm done with your old lady and all her crazy plots . ryder : so , what , you 're not going after the baldwins now , either ? deacon : you 're damn right i 'm not ! ryder : first , you screw up the terroni . then you turn your back on my mom . what about your kid ? deacon : hey , listen to me . i put my son somewhere safe , somewhere where that bitch can never threaten him again ! ryder : if you think this is the end of it , you 're dead - wrong . deacon : unlike you , i can take care of myself . you enjoy your freedom , pal , while it lasts . ryder : damn it , deacon ! ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : if ryder is convicted , that 's it . it 's over , and the police will never bother you again . daniel : and if he 's not ? what , he 's gon na go free ? a jury 's gon na find me guilty , and then i spend , what ? the next who knows how many decades behind bars . phyllis : no . no , that 's not gon na happen . i do n't care about ryder or deacon . i do n't care about them . you did n't do this . you did n't kill someone . daniel : and the judge is just gon na take your word for it ? phyllis : yeah , he is . if ryder is n't the killer , they 're gon na reopen the investigation and find out who really did it . daniel : well , i really hope you 're right . phyllis : well , i am right . i am right . you sit down . sit down . daniel : ( sighs ) phyllis : ( sighs ) hey , in the meantime , i 'm gon na do whatever i can to help you out . do you understand that ? daniel : thank you . phyllis : you 're welcome . come clean with amber . daniel : ( laughs ) phyllis : yes . daniel : no . no . no . why ? that 's just gon na eat her up inside . you know , mentioning deacon 's name makes her sick . she almost married that idiot just to protect me , remember ? phyllis : yeah , i remember . daniel : yeah , and you still hate her . phyllis : i do n't hate her , daniel . i - i -- she 's not -- i do not hate her . she is not a match for you . daniel : ( scoffs ) phyllis : she is not the perfect match for my son , okay ? i - i -- ( sighs ) but i know you love her . daniel : i do love her . i do . phyllis : and keeping secrets is the first thing to ruin a relationship . daniel : okay , well , you 're right , but i 'm not telling her . phyllis : you got ta tell her . you 've got ta tell her . you keep your nose clean on this , okay ? listen , a - a -- a marriage is built on trust , and if you do n't have that , it 's just a house of cards . [ scene_break ] kay : so , ashley , how is that precious daughter of yours ? ashley : um , well , they 're both amazing . the little one is just getting bigger and bigger every day . kay : ah . neil : is n't that funny ? babies tend to do that , do n't they ? kay : ( laughs ) ashley : ( laughs ) i know they do . i 'm so happy you 're here . i was wondering something . have you heard from victor or nikki since they left for belgium ? kay : well , have n't you ? ashley : just a couple brief e - mails to abby . that 's about it . kay : well , i 've -- i 've spoken with nikki several times ... ashley : yeah ? kay : and apparently , victor is doing very well during his rehabilitation . ashley : oh , that 's good news . thank you for letting me know . kay : mm - hmm . ashley : i appreciate it . you know , i - i - i know it could be awkward because of your friendship with him , and i do n't want that to happen . kay : hey , hey , hey . just a moment . you and i are friends . do n't you ever , ever forget that . jack : sorry to hold things up . ash ... ashley : hey . jack : what are you doing here ? asked me to try out some of their cars it 's been a while since i 've walked the hallowed halls of jabot cosmetics . neil : how you doing , jack ? good to see you . it seems that your sister wants a peek at the new marketing strategy for jabot . ashley : hmm . jack : well , i 've already seen it myself , but i 'd love to get some input from you if i could . ashley : mm - hmm . kay : um , ashley , i know your -- your daughters are your top priority , but , uh , do n't you ever be a stranger around here . ashley : i wo n't . i promise . [ scene_break ] daniel : have a nice lunch ? amber : yeah . mrs. c. is super excited for us . so , uh , i bet your mom had , uh , had a lot to say about our wedding , huh ? daniel : yeah . she had a few thoughts on the subject . amber : look , i know she thinks i 'm not good enough for you . but once she realizes how crazy i am for you ... amber : what ? daniel : ( sighs ) look , i know you are all caught up in these plans , and i really do n't want to spoil it for you . but i do have something that i got ta tell you . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) deacon : you know what ? i told you that i -- phyllis : remember me ? deacon : yeah . how could i forget ? listen , if you 're gon na hit me , can you try this side ? phyllis : i thought i told you to stay away from my son . deacon : h - hang on a second . chill out . i 've had nothing to do with daniel or amber since you went mike tyson on me . phyllis : oh , that 's bull . that 's bull . you systematically set out to ruin my son 's life , and now i hear you want to do it again , and i 'm here to tell you that 's a big mistake . do you understand that ? too bad . deacon : whatever happened with `` danny boy , `` i got nothing to do with it . phyllis : a - actually , i know that 's a lie , because there 's a kid named ryder going around talking about an alibi , and i know that you 're the one who 's holding the strings . deacon : ( chuckles ) yeah . boy , are you wrong . phyllis : do n't think there 's anything i wo n't do to protect my son . deacon : your son ? what about my son ? yeah , that 's right . i 'm not the one calling the shots . they threatened to hurt my kid . phyllis : where is your kid ? deacon : he 's tucked away safely so i do n't have to do their dirty work . you know , i - i - i 'm sorry i ever even got involved with this in the first place . phyllis : that 's such a lie . you got involved with this because of $ 50 million ... deacon : no , you do n't -- phyllis : and amber , not because of some threat or some imaginary son . deacon : he is not imaginary . phyllis : if that 's true , why are you holding back on the information ... ? deacon : be -- phyllis : about what happened the night of the murder ? why are you doing that ? deacon : be -- it 's complicated . phyllis : why ? why ? it 's not complicated ! you have information that could clear my son , and you 're holding back on it . so you either go to the police -- deacon : or what ? what ? phyllis : or you 're going away to prison for a really long time . do you understand that ? deacon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : ( sighs ) well , i 've got the evidence to back up your alibi . ryder : ( laughs ) are you serious ? wh - wh - what is it ? michael : ( sighs ) this is a red light photograph taken in chicago . corner of ashland and division in wicker park . ryder : when was it taken ? michael : a half - hour before the murder . ryder : ( sighs ) michael : there 's no way you could have gotten back to genoa city in time . ryder : oh , man . i 've never been so happy to get busted running a red light . ( chuckles ) michael : uh , if you 'll notice , you 're not alone . there 's a person in the passenger seat . is this the person you 've been protecting ? ryder : look , what does it matter ? you got the evidence you need to get me off the hook , did n't you ? michael : yes . ryder : look , i need to get back to work . thanks for saving my ass . michael : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] amber : you said you were okay with a huge wedding , but you 're not , are you ? ( cell phone rings ) daniel : ( sighs ) break it to me gently . michael : uh , it looks like ryder does have an airtight alibi . daniel : yeah , of course he does . michael : well , prepare yourself . the d.a . should start investigating you again soon . daniel : yep . ( sighs ) okay , well , thanks for telling me . amber : wh - wh -- what was that all about ? daniel : trust me , you do n't want to know . amber : daniel , you 're scaring me . what is it ? daniel : look , amber , i 'm sorry , but i ca n't marry you . [ scene_break ] neil : well , let me know first thing tomorrow . appreciate it . kay : coast clear ? neil : bye - bye . jack and ashley left a little while ago . kay : uh - huh . well , i 'm sure i can guess why she was here . ( chuckles ) neil : yeah , to do a little fishing expedition on the i.p.o . kay : `` fishing . `` well , then she did n't come straight out and ask ? neil : katherine , she could n't have been any more obvious if she had brought a tackle box and pole . kay : uh - huh . so then jack shows up while she 's here . ( chuckles ) neil : coincidence ? kay : oh , hardly . no , they 're doing what the abbotts do well ... ( sighs ) circling , circling the wagons . ( chuckles ) neil : they figure by teaming up , they can buy enough chancellor stock to regain control of jabot . kay : but that will never happen . neil : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] jack : order something expensive -- my treat . ashley : you do n't have to buy me lunch , jackie . jack : no , i want to . ashley : you 're sure jabot can survive without you that long ? jack : i 'll risk it . ashley : ( scoffs ) when you 're this nice to me , it makes me very suspicious . jack : i was just happy to see you with katherine and neil . ashley : why ? jack : well , i hope it means you 're coming around to the idea of us joining forces and making a play for control of jabot . ashley : you 're wrong . jack : then why else were you there ? ashley : because i was just touching base with katherine and neil , jackie . jack : that 's all there was to it ? you just had a sudden urge to go to your old stomping grounds ? ashley : i have n't changed my mind about buying chancellor stock . if you want jabot back in the family , you 're gon na have to do it without me . [ scene_break ] nick : i want you to proofread these reports . adam : your computer does n't have spell - check ? nick : just do it , adam . you never know when there 's going to be a pop quiz . adam : sure , as soon as i get done cleaning the executive washroom . nick : the analysis breakdown that victoria asked you to do for each of the 50 states -- adam : i e - mailed that to you days ago . nick : yeah , i got it , adam , but it 's in the wrong format , so you 're gon na have to do it again . adam : fine . nick : must be frustrating doing all this grunt work . but the sad reality is , you 're never going to be anything more than a glorified errand boy around here . adam : and you 're telling me this because ? nick : you know , you 're actually doing a pretty decent job as junior vice president . adam : well , a fifth grader could do the job , nick . nick : well , if i 'm not challenging you enough , please , let me write you a recommendation . adam : mm . trying to get rid of me , nick ? nick : i hear the valley view corp 's looking for a senior v.p . adam : you know , when i first graduated harvard business school , i would have killed to have a job like that . nick : hey , just say the word . i 'll make a call and make it happen . adam : i think i will pass . so if there 's nothing more , i 'm gon na get ripping on those reports , and any other menial tasks you might throw my way . nick : you sure ? it 's a good opportunity for you . adam : i hate to disappoint you , brother , but you 're stuck with me . [ next_on ] billy : what 's it gon na take for you guys to get this jerk out of our family ? jill : we were just talking about chance . kay : oh , do n't snow me . now what really is going on ? daniel : i 'm not marrying you if there 's a chance that i could go to jail ! amber : you want to be alone ? fine ! you have it !	michael and daniel are on the phone with each other when daniel gets a visitor . michael tells ryder that he needs to talk to him about his case , but ryder tells him that he ca n't . daniel lets phyllis know that he and amber are getting married in june . kay and neil talk business about chancellor industries . adam calls nick to let him know that he is back in town . jack interrupts nick to question him about victoria 's resignation . ashley welcomes adam back home and finds out about his broken collarbone . phyllis voices her opinion of daniel marrying amber . amber meets up with deacon . ashley asks neil to let her see the jabot marketing strategy papers . nick and adam meet with the woman , who supposedly had turned newman industries into the s.e.c . the woman denies the accusation , but nick transfers her to milwaukee . deacon meets with ryder to discuss ryder 's mom and deacon 's son .
cane : you all right ? lily : yeah . neil : wow , i - i ca n't believe two carloads of stuff , huh ? we did n't haul around all this kind of stuff when lily was a baby . cane : well , you know . two babies , two of everything , so ... neil : ( sighs ) lily : oh , i bet you guys are happy to be home . look , charlie 's smiling . look at him . neil : aw , yeah . hi , boy . lily : ( chuckles ) he 's so cute . neil : well , glad you do n't have anything more to worry about , huh ? [ cane remembering ] cane : collier has a bank account set up in miami . blake : so how 's his work gon na get done ? cane : i 'll do his job . blake : you better , mate . cane : you 'll get your damn money . you stay away from my family . [ scene_break ] lily : cane ? hey . cane : hey . lily : what 's on your mind ? cane : mm , just some work stuff . [ scene_break ] tucker : why are we paying , uh , james collier a retainer the size of the national debt ? sofia : oh , he 's the consultant on the alternative energy project . cane recommended him . i approved . tucker : well , i 'm not sure i do . sofia : okay , well ... ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] cane : you all right ? ( cell phone rings ) cane : ( sighs ) hey , sofia , what 's up ? sofia : um , tucker has some questions about our new consultant . cane : ( sighs ) i thought you said that everything was , um , okay . sofia : ( chuckles ) well , it 's not called dupre unlimited . tucker has the final say . cane : i 'm on my way . neil : what 's up ? cane : uh , that was sofia . um , tucker has some questions about the new , uh , biofuel consultant , so ... neil : i 'll stay and help lily , all right ? cane : thanks . neil : yeah , no problem . [ scene_break ] victoria : so c.e.o . dolly is in charge , and everyone gets out of her way and listens to what she says , because she is the c.e.o . but she is also the highest - paid runway model on the planet , which is nice . cordelia : this doll 's nice ? victoria : yes , it 's nice . yeah . billy : hey . there are my sugars . victoria : hey . billy : how are you all doin ' ? victoria : i 'm so glad that she got to spend an extra night with us . we 've been playing dolls . it 's been fun . billy : awesome . hey , deedee . you want to grab a juice box ? cordelia : yeah . billy : yeah ? can you get me one , too ? victoria : go get a juice box . yeah , i 'll -- i 'll have one , too . billy : ( imitates airplane soaring ) bye . victoria : ( laughs ) billy : ( sighs ) you 're never gon na guess why chloe could n't pick up delia last night . let me give you a hint . `` hi , i 'm warden dolly . get ready for your strip search . `` [ scene_break ] chloe : all right , great . i am literally starring in my own remake of `` caged heat . `` morning , pumpkin . we made it through the night . kevin : morning . thanks for holding my hand . chloe : hey . this `` ridonkulous `` situation is gon na be over soon , 'cause we did n't do anything wrong . right ? kevin : right . [ scene_break ] jeff : ( sighs ) gloria : the urbanskis loved , loved , loved the house on hawthorne . i got 'em on the hook , and i 'm reelin ' 'em in . jeff : where 's kevin ? gloria : ( chuckles ) i have n't seen him yet . did you call him ? jeff : yeah , his apartment , his cell -- not answering last night or this morning . gloria : oh , yeah ? well , maybe he was working on his tan all night . you know , he 's seeing that cute little tanning girl . jeff : so what ? he does n't answer his damn phone ? gloria : so what ? jeff : he was doing some work for me . it 's time - sensitive stuff , and i need to know if he finished it . gloria : okay , okay . i 'll see what i can find out . [ scene_break ] lauren : hi , baby . michael : hey . oh , um , after i dropped fenmore off at school , i stopped by the hospital . lauren : yeah ? is daisy still there ? michael : ( chuckles ) yes , there is a guard outside her door . she 's handcuffed to the bed . they 've even fitted her with a , uh , ankle monitor as an extra precaution . she 's not goin ' anywhere . lauren : thanks for checking . michael : oh , and heather asked jana to meet her here to start prepping for the case against daisy . uh , that is , uh , unless you 'd rather go to the police station . lauren : no , that 's okay . ( cell phone rings ) michael : excuse me . ( ring ) ( ring ) michael : ( scoffs ) its gloria . lauren : no , answer it . go ahead . ( ring ) michael : ( sighs ) hello ? gloria : michael , have you seen kevin ? michael : uh , not since last night . gloria : well , do you happen to know where he was going ? michael : uh , as a matter of fact , the last time i saw him , he was headed off to ... gloria : jail ? he spent the night there ? michael : legally , they can hold him for up to 24 hours before charging him . gloria : my poor baby ? michael : uh , i 'm about to head out there in a few . gloria : michael , you get him out of there , and you have him call me . kevin 's been arrested for being a bookie . lauren : hi . jana : hi . ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) lauren : thanks so much for coming . jana : well , i will do whatever i can to help . michael : well , i 'm gon na head out of here in a few minutes . uh , jana , there 's a fresh pot of coffee in the kitchen . you can help yourself . jana : coffee sounds lovely . michael : mm . michael : i do n't think kevin would like her to know about this , so , uh , ix - nay on the arrest - ay . lauren : oh , yeah , absolutely . i wo n't say a word . michael : listen , uh , things are a little upside down right now . kevin 's in jail . daisy 's out . i 'm gon na make it right . you hang in there ? yeah ? lauren : yeah . michael : yeah . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] neil : hey , you know what , honey ? i think i 'm gon na buy a few of these things to keep around the apartment , make it easier for you and the babies to come visit more often . lily : well , it might be happening , because cane said this new project 's gon na keep him pretty busy . so i might have plenty of free time . neil : oh , that 's nice . well , you can come by every day if you want . lily : yeah . i just really hope that tucker does n't work him too hard . neil : i 'm sure cane will be able to handle anything that 's thrown at him . [ scene_break ] cane : you want the best man for the job ? it 's collier . he 's not into publicity . he 's not into self - promotion . he gets in , he does the job , and he gets out . tucker : well , you say he 's the man ? let 's see . tucker : research questions . i want you to get the material to collier . tell him i want answers by tomorrow morning . cane : it 'll be done . tucker : one more thing . on paper , collier looks like a winner . but nothin ' beats shakin ' a man 's hand and lookin ' him in the eye . you set up a face - to- face . [ scene_break ] heather : after we 're done questioning kevin , i 'll meet with jana and lauren . michael : um , my wife is not doing as well as i 'd hoped . daisy 's return has really , uh , thrown her . heather : well , if -- if she starts to get upset , i 'll -- i 'll -- i 'll ease up . michael : i appreciate it . heather : kevin , on the other hand ... ( sighs ) michael : right . there 's more to this case against my brother than you 're telling me , right ? heather : uh , yeah . did -- have you ever heard of mark hogan ? michael : no , i have not . heather : big - time bookie . we suspect that he has his finger in quite a few nasty pies . michael : and my brother is involved in this , how ? heather : well , um , most betting slips in this town eventually do cross the , uh , desk of mark hogan , and since kevin was found with a bagful of them -- michael : oh , oh , i get it . you think my brother can give you something on this hogan character . heather : exactly . michael : what 's in it for you ? heather : hogan and daisy , uh , happen to be two of the biggest cases i 'm working on right now . and i 'd like to make as much headway as possible because after the special election today ... ( sighs ) michael : you 'll no longer be acting d.a . heather : mm - hmm , and i have to make a good impression , because if i do n't , then it 's a one - way trip to traffic ticket court . michael : i 'm sorry it did n't work out for you . but there 's no way i 'm letting you throw my brother under the bus just so you can impress your new boss . michael : kevin . heather : mr. fisher . you were found with $ 10,000 in cash and a bagful of betting slips . care to explain ? kevin : ( sighs ) chloe and i were on our way to go buy some furniture . it was money we saved up together . heather : you told the arresting officer that that was supposed to be a bank deposit . kevin : well , i was trying to take full responsibility at the time . but since you arrested chloe , too , may as well come clean . heather : uh - huh . and you were gon na use all of that money to buy furniture ? kevin : yep . chloe has expensive taste . heather : ( chuckles ) yes , that 's , uh , that 's very true . and the betting slips ? kevin : no idea . i found that bag lying around , picked it up , put the money in it . did n't know anything else was in there . man : ( hits table ) tell us what you know about mark hogan . [ scene_break ] hogan : 10,000 guesses why i 'm here , jeff . gloria : mr. hogan . welcome back . always a pleasure to see you . hogan : the beautiful proprietress . i hate to ask , but could you get me a cup of joe ? jeffrey here says he just poured the last cup . gloria : oh , i 'd love to . you know , i 'm always telling him to keep one pot brewing at all times . hogan : you think i do n't know your boy kevin 's in lockup ? jeff : yeah , i was gon na call you about that . hogan : if he talks , says one thing about me , it 's gon na be bad for him ... and worse for you . [ scene_break ] kevin : mark hogan ? never heard of him . heather : you were found with a bagful of cash and betting slips . mark hogan is the biggest bookmaker in g.c . it 's simple math . kevin : i have nothing for you . i 'm sorry . heather : why are you covering for this guy ? man : he 'd rat you out , save his own butt while you 're rottin ' in a small cell . kevin : michael , will you do something ? michael : it is a cheap tactic , detective , trying to intimidate my client . heather : okay . all right . gentlemen , why do n't we just , uh , calmly discuss making a deal ? kevin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : ( clears throat ) chloe : ( sighs ) it 's so not what it looks like . billy : yeah , it is , unless you 're doing an undercover story for `` restless style . `` no , i did n't think so . so you were in jail all night while delia was waiting for her mommy to come pick her up so they could watch a fashion show together , right ? chloe : okay . stop making me ... feel bad , okay ? look , i - i - i told her to dvr the show , and i knew that she 'd be fine if she was staying with you . billy : she was fine with me . but what if you 're in here another night ? what if you 're in here another couple of nights ? or a month ? then we have to tell our daughter that the only way she can see her mommy is behind a glass partition . chloe : look , it was just a mistake . i was with kevin . he was delivering money to some guy , and it turned out that his registration was expired . billy : wait . he 's delivering money to a guy ? what guy ? why are you delivering money to men ? chloe : it 's not a big deal ! he just had to give money to some dude . it 's really not a big deal . billy : not a big deal ? it put you in jail . you know , it sounds like that your judgment is a little suspect again . i do n't think you should see our daughter . chloe : are you kidding me ? you were in jail by choice , so if you did n't notice the sign out front -- `` no parking for high horses '' -- so why do n't you just get off of yours right now ? billy : delia was a baby when i was in jail . she 's older now . she understands more . chloe : billy , it was one night . how many nights have you missed out on ? billy : ( chuckles ) i was protecting a source . i was fighting for the first amendment . moreover , i was protecting the magazine that supports our daughter . i 'll be proud to tell her what i did . can you say the same ? chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] heather : you tell me what you know about mark hogan , and i can guarantee complete immunity for you and chloe . kevin : okay , you -- you need to let her go . she did n't do anything . she does n't know anything . heather : do you ? kevin : ( sighs ) how many times do i have to repeat myself ? heather : ( sighs ) kevin : i do n't know anything about bookies or making bets or -- or some goodfella named hogan . michael : ms. stevens , need i remind you that having $ 10,000 in cash is not a crime . so unless you have evidence connecting my client to those betting slips ... heather : uh ... no . um , mr. fisher 's prints are not on the slips . kevin : ( inhales sharply ) michael : then you have no case against my client , nor reason to hold either of them any longer . kevin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jana : daniel is the father of daisy 's baby ? lauren : well ... so she says . jana : you do n't think it 's true ? lauren : ( scoffs ) jana , she 's a pathological liar . jana : ( sighs ) lauren : she made me believe that she was this helpless teen , and i let her into my home and my business and ... ( sighs ) around my son . i ... jana : listen . listen . once the jury hears ... lauren : ( sighs ) jana : what daisy did to us , there 's no way that she 's gon na be set free . lauren : well , i wish i could believe that . but i 've heard michael caution his clients way too many times about trying to predict a trial 's outcome . ( sniffles ) and she has this new secret weapon -- her baby . she thinks it 's her `` get out of jail free `` card . and i 'm actually terrified that it 's gon na work . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) woman : ms. carter , i have consent forms for your tests this afternoon . daisy : oh , uh , can you hold the clipboard for me ? woman : oh . daisy : thanks . woman : must be uncomfortable being pregnant and cuffed to the bed . daisy : oh , yeah , but it 's only temporary . when those test results come back , i 'll be just fine . [ scene_break ] cane : tomorrow ? tucker : is that gon na be a problem ? cane : collier 's a busy guy , though . he may not be in the country . tucker : well , i 'm paying him to be where i want him to be -- that 's my office tomorrow . if transportation 's an issue , we 'll send the jet . sofia ? sofia : i 'll let the pilot know . she 's on standby . tucker : once i 've reviewed that assignment , had a face - to - face with the man , i 'll decide whether he stays on payroll or not . [ scene_break ] neil : hi , honey . almost done with this one . lily : where 's the other one ? neil : uh , the other one 's outside next to the car . lily : oh , i 'll go get it . neil : all right . lily : hi . blake : uh , looks like you could use some help . lily : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] billy : how are my girls ? victoria : just be quiet , because one of them is actually sleeping ... and the other one 's just waiting for a kiss . billy : ( whispering ) sorry . excuse me . pardon me . mm . victoria : hi . we baked cookies while you were gone . billy : ( normal voice ) you did ? victoria : uh - huh . billy : i can see that . victoria : oh . yeah . billy : yeah , nice . victoria : that 's great . billy : uh , is there any chance that maybe we could bake some more cookies later ? victoria : ( sighs ) well , you 'll have to preheat the oven , i think . ( pops lips ) billy : well , i 'm really good at that . ( chuckles ) mm . victoria : so ... did you find out what 's going on with chloe ? billy : ( sighs ) yeah . victoria : ( clears throat ) billy : according to her , it 's just a big old accident . a cop noticed kevin 's expired license sticker , and the next thing you know , they 're buddies in jail . victoria : you do n't think that she 's up to anything illegal , do you ? billy : you know , there was a time when i would have said , `` absolutely no way . `` but we 're now talking about a woman who moved out of a fully staffed mansion to live in a tiny little apartment with kevin , who 's got more than a few screws loose . so i ... ( sighs ) do n't know . victoria : yeah . her behavior is a little off then . billy : yeah . yeah , a little . victoria : ( laughs nervously ) billy : you know , we 've been doing so well and getting along that i have n't really been paying attention to her , so i did n't notice and ... victoria : ( sighs ) billy : i do n't know . what would ... what would they say , high jinks ? victoria : oh , well , if anyone could spot a good high jink , it would definitely be you . billy : yeah . yeah . you know , well , i 've never been ... ( sighs ) tardy to a party , but , uh , i like to think that i 've been a little bit more ... ( clears throat ) mature lately . victoria : ( coughs ) mature ? billy : mature . victoria : ( clears throat ) mature . did you just choke on the word `` mature `` ? billy : no . the thing is , i do n't know if want delia hanging around mommy if mommy 's gon na be `` h - e - double - hockey - sticks `` on wheels . [ scene_break ] michael : uh ... ( sighs ) good news . kevin : the cops did n't have enough to charge us . chloe : ( sighs ) man : i 'll be watching you two . michael : all right , uh , i 've got to get back to lauren . kevin : thanks . chloe : thanks . kevin : so you ready to get sprung , `` sparkles `` ? chloe : yes , please ! and before i get another trip from `` mr . guilt trip mcgee . `` oh , billy showed up and decided to share his thoughts about me being bonnie to your clyde and how it was gon na ruin my daughter 's life . kevin : well , that sucks . chloe : yeah . so i 'm gon na stay out of it just like you told me to -- i am -- and i 'm gon na go get my daughter . ( sighs ) kevin : okay . there 's something i have to do , too . [ scene_break ] heather : i know , uh , this is n't easy , but it 's important that we go over the statements that you made after you were rescued . that way , the new d.a . will have a head start on this case . lauren : i - i know today must be difficult for you . jana : you would have made an excellent d.a . heather : ( sighs ) well , thank you . i want to make sure that the new d.a . has a solid case to take daisy to court . and with sarah dead and ryder unaccounted for , that means this really comes down to the two of you . both of you are going to have to testify . lauren : ( sighs ) jana : ( sighs ) lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : okay . blake : all right , this is the last of it . well , well , well . who is this ? lily : ( giggles ) this is mattie , huh ? blake : ( sighs ) lily : and charlie 's still sleeping . blake : are n't you a beautiful little ' roo ? lily : yes . yes . blake : yes , you are . neil : lily -- she told me what you did for cane . blake : oh , look , that 's nothing , you know ? do good deeds , and you reap the rewards , right ? lily : that 's true . charlie : ( cries ) lily : um ... how about changing a stinky diaper ? that 's a big reward . i 'll pay you . i will . blake : okay , uh , no , no , no . i 'm gon na have to charge you hazard pay for that , and that is way too much . lily : okay . well , dad , can you grab me the box of diapers , please ? neil : sure , no problem . lily : thank you . okay , and you keep mattie occupied . ( gasps ) go , go , go , go , go , go . blake : oh , okay . okay . oh , hello . come here . oh , hello . lily : ( giggles ) blake : hello . ( sighs ) look at you . i bet your daddy would do anything for you , would n't he ? i 'm counting on it . shh , shh , shh . it 's all right . cane : hey , baby , i 'm home . blake : beautiful daughter , mate . lily : hey , babe . cane : hey , baby . lily : you 're here . hi . i missed you . mwah . neil : so how did everything go with tucker ? cane : it went well . lily : well , blake dropped by to help us unload some stuff . charlie , this is your uncle blake . blake : hello , charlie . lily : he 's a good friend of your daddy 's . blake : hello , charlie . lily : ( giggles ) well , hey , now that you 're here , i can make us lunch . so , dad , can you stay for lunch ? neil : can i stay -- no , i really can not . i have to pass . i have to go to work . lily : okay . well , you can stay for a quick bite , right ? blake : uh , yeah , sure , if you insist . lily : i do . i insist . blake : then i 'm not going anywhere . lily : okay , good . okay . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) heather : lauren , will you be able to testify ? lauren : ( sighs ) i - i 'm not sure . jana : well , what -- what if i represented the both of us ? heather : uh ... the -- the case will be stronger if we have corroborating testimony . that means , it 's imperative that you both appear in court . lauren : jana , you know what ? it 's all right . it 's all right . michael -- michael 's right . you know , if i let daisy get to me , and i - i let this fear paralyze me , then she wins ... and sheila and this damn vendetta she had against me . jana : right . lauren : because of her kids and -- and her sister , i have had this haunt me for years . and i do n't want my sons to have that . i - i do n't want fen and scotty looking over their shoulders for years . you know what ? if i have to drag myself to the courthouse and it means that that bitch stays behind bars for the rest of her life , then i 'm gon na do it . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) daisy : i knew you 'd come . hey , big brother . kevin : i came here to warn you . stay away from the people i care about ... especially daniel and lauren . and i think we can both agree that jana 's been through enough already , right ? daisy : that is not why i 'm here . will you just listen to me ? kevin : okay . daisy : ( sighs ) i - i admire you , kevin . i do . you had a messed - up parent , but you turned out okay . you changed your whole life around because -- because people believed in you . now ... ( sighs ) i know i 've -- i 've done some terrible things . ( sighs ) but i 'm not lying about this baby . when the test results come back , you 'll know i 'm not . now i do n't -- i do n't expect your help or anything . but please , please think about your niece or your nephew . this baby should not have to pay for my sins . and you are the only person who can make sure that that does n't happen . [ scene_break ] neil : we adjusted production based on analysis that holiday sales were gon na be tepid . sofia : so if consumers are n't buying , we wo n't be sitting on a warehouse of extra products . tucker : it 's good work , you two . anything else ? neil : yeah . i - i heard you have reservations about the consultant that cane brought in . tucker : yeah , well , i just want to meet him for myself , see who he is . neil : yeah . well , we all know that cane 's a good businessman . i - i 'm sure , tucker , that he 's done his homework well . tucker : uh ... ( sighs ) i 'm glad you have faith in cane , neil , but faith does n't cut the checks . i do . the fact is , neil , none of my colleagues have heard of this guy . so if this is cane trying to slip a buddy a few checks under the table , i 'm gon na put a stop to it . and then i 'm gon na bounce collier and cane out on their `` down unders . `` [ scene_break ] blake : oh , that mattie . what a sweetheart , huh ? cane : i thought i told you to stay away from my wife and my kids . blake : ( shushing ) you do n't give the orders . i 'm here because you need to be reminded about what you have to lose if you screw up . cane : oh . well , if anything happens to my family , i 'm gon na kill you . blake : whoa , whoa , whoa . cane : all right ? blake : why would i hurt them , mate ? they adore me . cane : yeah . blake : but it would be a shame if they grew up without their old man . lily : so lunch should be ready , and when we eat , i want to hear more stories about when you two lived in australia together . blake : oh , absolutely . cane : ( clears throat ) blake : oh , do i have a whopper of a tale about this guy that i 'm just dying to tell you . [ scene_break ] michael : mm . lauren : hi , babe . michael : mwah ! heather : lauren was great . michael : oh , was she ? i knew she would be . lauren : ( chuckles ) heather : she and jana have both agreed to testify against daisy . lauren : i feel better knowing that daisy 's gon na be back in jail . michael : what 's the update ? heather : the amnio is scheduled for this afternoon . we 've put a rush on the results . as soon as we have them , daisy will be back behind bars . [ scene_break ] daisy : i just do n't want my baby growing up with the stigma of having been born in jail . you understand , right ? kevin : yeah , i get it . i 'll see what i can do to help . i have to go . daisy : well , well , huh ? jana : ( scoffs ) jana : hello , daisy . [ scene_break ] billy : mmm . my cookies . victoria : homemade cookies . billy : are these from a tube ? victoria : oh . billy : are they from a tube ? yeah ? okay . fine . victoria : they 're not from -- billy : oh , she told me . victoria : all right , maybe they 're from a tube ... billy : that 's funny . victoria : because i burned the first batch , and it 's -- it 's really hard to make cookies . billy : they 're -- they 're good . they 're good . try some ? no ? thank you . ooh . yeah . ( knock on door ) billy : hmm . victoria : oh , i 'll get it . billy : ( whispers ) she made these cookies from a tube . chloe : hi . billy : oh . hey , mommy . nice to see you out and about . how did you manage that one ? chloe : oh , no case , no charges . i told you it was a misunderstanding . victoria : well , listen , if you need to take care of anything , delia 's more than welcome to stay here with us . chloe : yeah , the only thing that i need to take care of is my daughter , thank you . can you get her jacket ? hi . come here , pumpkin . come to mommy . i missed you . come here . ( laughs ) you want that cookie . get over here . hi . i missed you . mwah . [ scene_break ] gloria : did you get some sleep ? are you hungry ? what , what , what ? kevin : i 'm fine . i 'm fine , mom . hogan : sorry to break up what looks like a nice family moment . gloria : mr. hogan , twice in one day . are n't we lucky ? hogan : i think i left my scarf here earlier . could you check in the lost and found ? gloria : hmm . i 'll be right back . hogan : jail 's no fun , huh , kid ? heard you did n't put the pinch on me , though . kevin : ( sighs ) i do n't even know you . hogan : that 's good . you 're responsible for the missing 10 grand , not kevin . guys like you are hard to find . you got a real future in my business if you want . hogan : but you ... are a weasel . interest on that 10k accrues daily . and you 're not gon na like what happens if it goes to collections . jeff : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : i 'm starting to believe that we 're gon na be able to send daisy to jail for good . michael : well , you should ... 'cause it 's gon na happen . lauren : yeah , heather seemed really optimistic . michael : we 've got forensics from the abandoned zoo and amusement park . we 've got your testimony . we 've got jana 's testimony . we have an extremely formidable case , and i am absolutely incredible . lauren : yes , you are . you are absolutely incredible . michael : listen to me . we 're gon na make it through this , right ? kiss me . lauren : always . michael : ( groans ) yes . [ scene_break ] jana : do n't expect me to show you sympathy just 'cause you 're pregnant . now it 's my turn to taunt you while you rot in a cage . daisy : good for you . you can feel things again , huh ? jana : so you 've spoken to ryder . daisy : once this summer . you know , he did n't have much to say about you . how does that make you feel ? sad ? jana : how do you feel knowing that you have wrecked my marriage ... ? ( stomps foot ) to kevin ? daisy : kevin -- he was just here . and he did n't mention you , either . but he did tell me that he wants to help me . jana : yeah , i know . i heard what he said . daisy : well , i am -- i 'm sorry i 've been so nasty . it 's the hormones and stuff . now i know -- i know how much you love kevin . and you knew that he would not stop looking for you when you went ... missing , and he did n't . you know , maybe i could ... ( laughs ) no , never mind . i doubt you 'd let me . jana : yeah . let you what ? daisy : i could help you get kevin back . jana : ( laughs ) jana : god , you are crazy , are n't you ? daisy : you know that he wants to help me . you could pitch in . kevin would be so , so impressed . jana : what would i have to do then , hmm ? daisy : you do n't testify , the d.a . has no case . jana : you 're trying to manipulate me , and i do n't like it . daisy : we have this amazing opportunity . you help me get out of this legal mess , and i 'll tell kevin it was your idea . his icy veins will start to thaw when he finds out what you did for his little sister and her baby . sounds like a win - win to me . [ scene_break ] neil : uh - oh . i know that look on your face . what 's wrong ? sofia : cane 's consultant -- i mean , if he does n't come through , that 's my butt , too . neil : hey , sofia , we 'll know tomorrow . sofia : that 's reassuring . neil : i 've had some issues with cane in the past , but he 's stepped up and he 's worked hard to earn my trust . why would he risk everything on some shady deal ? sofia : ( laughs ) that 's a good point . see , that 's how you reassure somebody . look , i tell you what -- if you want to stop by your apartment and see those adorable babies before we head back to the office , i wo n't dock your time card . neil : oh , really ? oh , you funny , you know that ? sofia : ( laughs ) neil : the kids , uh , they moved back home this morning . sofia : dang . that was fast . i need the number to that contractor . he fixed up all that storm damage really quickly . neil : yeah , yeah , yeah . everything was taken care of . but it means a quiet night at home for me . sofia : ( scoffs ) yeah , for me , too . malcolm 's out of town on a photo shoot . neil : well , maybe , uh , maybe you want to meet up for dinner later ? sofia : um ... why not ? [ scene_break ] blake : lily , thank you so much for lunch . it was amazing . you have got yourself a keeper here , cane . lily : ( giggles ) cane : yeah . lily : well , i 'm glad that you liked it . you can stop by anytime . the twins , they enjoy your company . blake : oh , they 're adorable . lily : ( laughs ) cane : well , uh , come on , mate . let me , uh , let me walk you out . ( sighs ) blake : when 's your next deposit ? what , is there a problem ? cane : yeah , you could say that . i 'm stretched thin doing my job and the consultant 's job , and now tucker , he wants to meet collier in person . blake : well , instead of whining to me about it , i suggest you get to work , mate . cane : ( sighs ) ( groans ) lily : so ... charlie and matilda are still asleep , and we have a few hours until we have to get humphrey from doggy day care . cane : mm . lily : so we could ... cane : ( chuckles ) lily : how does that sound ? cane : it sounds like a `` welcome home `` i wo n't forget . lily : mm . cane : hmm . lily : you know , i 'm so glad that we 're back here and that everything is gon na be okay . i mean , we owe blake so much for making this happen . [ next_on ] tucker : who are you ? blake : james collier . skye : what the hell are you doing ? adam : what can i get for you , skye , a skinny bitch ? jack : you do not have the same effect on me that you once did . diane : we 'll see about that .	cane , lily and neil bring the twins back home . cane remembers his talk with blake about the money . lily notices that cane is distant and wonders what is on his mind . tucker asks sofia about why they are paying james collier such a hefty amount of money . sofia explains that james is consulting on the biofuel project . tucker demands to talk to cane about james collier . at home , victoria and delia play dolls . billy finds out that chloe spent the night in jail . chloe and kevin wake up in jail . kevin thanks chloe for being there for him . at gloworm , gloria and jeff wonder where kevin is . michael lets lauren know that daisy is still in the hospital , handcuffed to her bed . gloria calls michael and informs him that kevin was arrested for being a bookie . jana arrives at lauren 's to help with the case against daisy . tucker tells cane that he wants to see james collier . heather questions kevin about hogan , but kevin does n't divulge any information . hogan arrives at gloworm to question jeffrey about his $ 10,000 . billy confronts chloe about being locked up in jail all night . kevin asks heather to let chloe go . michael realizes that they have no case against kevin and chloe and they are released . jana finds out that daniel is the father of daisy 's baby . cane arrives home to find blake there with lily . lauren and jana decide to testify against daisy . kevin visits daisy and offers her his help . cane tells blake that tucker is demanding to see james collier . cane threatens to kill blake if he does n't stay away from lily and the children . jana visits daisy who tries to get her not to testify against her in court because that will cause jana to get back with kevin . chloe arrives at billy 's to pick up delia .
tucker : you sure about this ? once we e - mail back that we approve , the invitations go out . there 's no turning back . ashley : well , it 's fine by me . i ca n't wait to marry you again . tucker : ohh . i did n't mean that . i meant , are you sure this is the kind of wedding you want ? i mean , it 's not too late to make it a little more splashy . ashley : what do you mean ? a small church gathering the friday before thanksgiving -- it 's exactly what i want . i 've got jack giving me away , and hopefully billy 's gon na be back in town , although i wo n't hold my breath . tucker : mm . ashley : my dad 's gon na be there in spirit . just our closest family and friends . i love it . you do n't like it ? tucker : yeah , well , your family . i 'm not inviting my mother , and ... ( sighs ) i think we both know my son wo n't come . [ scene_break ] sofia : hey , sweetie . yes . neil : that 's my boy . devon : hey , little man . sofia : ohh . ( chuckles ) devon : hangin ' with the parents tonight ? sofia : yes , moses just left the pediatrician who 's happy to report that our son is perfect . devon : oh , well , i could have told you guys that . sofia : aw . neil : hey , so , devon , what are you up to , man ? sofia : shh . devon : i got roped into helping some girl out who thinks she can sing . neil : wow . care to join us ? devon : yeah , that would be great . i could use a break . neil : yeah ? cool . take that chair right there . ( clears throat ) all right , so the , uh , the christening is set for next week . devon : that 's right . is there anything i can do to help ? neil : um , no , everything 's pretty much set , except for the godfather . sofia : well , tucker is gon na be the godfather . he 's already accepted . neil : well , given what 's been going on with devon , i 'm not sure that 's the best idea . sofia : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] announcer : the role of katherine chancellor will temporarily be played by michael learned . jill : what , this is it ? kay : would you prefer a stack of bills ? jill : ( chuckles ) oh , it 's an invitation . neil and sofia are having their baby christened . murphy : well , maybe yours will come tomorrow . kay : oh , what makes you think ? oh , darling , i did n't expect to be invited . of course jill would be . the winters think of her as family . jill : come on . you have as much right as i do to be there . kay : apparently , neil thinks otherwise . his party . c'est la vie . [ scene_break ] ricky : if this is about heather and those photos , i -- paul : you let adam pull you into something , even once you knew the guy was bad news . and then after you saw who he was setting up , you took the pictures anyway , even though you knew it would destroy your sister 's career . ricky : i was focused on sharon 's situation . a mistrial would have been a gift . paul : you know , ricky , i might buy that if you did n't go to phyllis first to find out how much those photos were worth . all i am asking here is for you to try and help me understand why you would do such a thing . you 're my son . i barely know you . ricky : right back at ya , dad . i barely know you either . paul : so is that what this is about ? you did this to heather to get back at me ? [ scene_break ] chris : you could have just recuperated in genoa city and arranged to go back to work at the appropriate time . instead , you set up a helicopter , you go out , not a word to anyone , including me ? what i 'd like to know is why , and so would chance and your mother . ronan : you 're gon na stand here and interrogate me like i 'm one of your witnesses ? chris : you had to have known there would have been questions . nina : you did n't even let me know that you were alive . ronan : ( sighs ) well , i 'm here . i 'm alive . and right now , i 'm very busy , so if the three of you would n't mind -- nina : no , we would mind . we deserve some answers . chance : mom , let 's go for a walk , okay ? chris : i know a lot more than you think i do . [ scene_break ] nick : it 's déjà vu . phyllis : what is ? nick : you know , they say that , uh , all time happens at the same time . phyllis : what do you mean ? nick : we 're still together somewhere in the scheme of things . phyllis : somewhere in the scheme of things . nick : it 's probably just as well . all right , things are really complicated . [ scene_break ] chance : mom , breathe . nina : ( sighs ) chance : there you go . nina : i just do n't understand why it 's so wrong for us to expect an explanation . i mean , if he does n't want to tell me , fine . but you risked your life for ronan . chance : mom , i do n't care anymore . i 've let it go . as much of a jerk as ronan is ... nina : ( sighs ) chance : and can be , i 'm just glad he did n't die . i 've seen far too much of it , and ... i 'm glad that i could at least save his life . nina : oh , of course you are . you risk your life every day to help people , whereas ronan ... he could n't care less about anybody but himself . boy : hi there . we 're decorating this bench for tomorrow . nina : oh , okay . sorry . chance : oh , um , yeah . totally . we 'll get out of your way . nina : what 's tomorrow ? woman : uh , the veteran 's day parade will be passing right by here . nina : ah . woman : his whole troop is here putting up flags and stuff . nina : oh , very cool . this is my son chance . he used to be a boy scout , and now he 's a soldier . boy : awesome . chance : i 'll tell you what . uh , can i help you decorate ? boy : sure . nina : he 's really cute . woman : ( chuckles ) nina : reminds me of chance at that age . woman : he has n't lost his enthusiasm yet . nina : good . woman : when they get older ... well , you know how it is . their interests change . nina : yeah , well , sometimes . not always . boy : all finished . nina : oh , it looks good . good job . woman : mm - hmm . well , it nice meeting you both . nina : you , too . have a good time . bye . aw , he 's cute . like déjà vu , you know ? chance : i sure do . nina : maybe that 's why i ca n't give up on ronan . i just -- i did n't get the chance to raise him . i ... i want to understand , you know ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chris : so i found out where you went after surgery . the fbi flew you to a hospital in washington . at that point , you asked to go undercover , so deep that i could n't find you . ( scoffs ) i just thought you were some s.o.b . who came here to rip out your brother 's liver and your mother 's heart . and i had a hard time reconciling that with the ronan i knew . but as i 've ... ( scoffs ) recently been reminded , people are n't always as they appear . case in point , you popping back up here like some regular beat cop . what the hell ? ronan : i was requested to work this investigation . chris : oh , please . you -- you could have said no , right ? but once again , you made a choice to come back here where your mom is . why ? are you purposely trying to hurt her ? or are you finally ready to deal with the fact that you have a family ? ronan : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] ricky : i never set out to hurt heather . i was just doing my job , and as terrible as this may sound to you , dad , i had only just met her , so the first thought that came to my mind when i saw her kissing adam was n't , `` hey , that 's my sister . `` it was , `` hey , that 's a prosecutor kissing a witness . `` paul : surely at some point it must have sunk in that `` that 's my sister , `` before you decided to use those photos against her . ricky : you 're not listening to me . this was never about being against heather . after i brought those pictures to avery , i had serious second thoughts , but it was too late . she had already filed the motion with the judge . then when the new evidence came out , and sharon was cleared , i thought , great , it 's over . i can just shred the damn things . but then phyllis stole them , and everything blew up . paul : i really want to believe you . ricky : dad , i swear to you , i never meant for any of this to happen . i wish that heather had stayed and given me a chance to make it up to her . [ scene_break ] nick : how about some coffee ? phyllis : no , thanks . thank you for offering . nick : no problem . phyllis : yeah . we 're very polite . nick : is that a bad thing ? phyllis : it just is . nick : it 's better than fighting . phyllis : it 's not better than the makeup sex . nick : no , it 's not . phyllis : we never had a problem with that . nick : i guess it 's , uh , it 's better for now if we 're just ... friends and colleagues . phyllis : i guess so . [ scene_break ] sofia : tucker is like family to me . he 's a good man . neil : well , maybe you 've seen evidence of that , but i sure have n't . sofia : well , i am not gon na take this away from him . ( sighs ) devon : you know what ? it 's cool . i 'm all right with it . you guys each should be able to pick whoever you want to be the baby 's godparents . sofia : see ? if devon 's not offended by it , then maybe we should just stick to the original plan . tucker is godfather . olivia is godmother . neil : okay . you win . sofia : good . neil : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : okay . tucker : okay . ( sighs ) you call it . ashley : okay , um , to ... second weddings and second chances . ( glasses clink ) tucker : and third and fourth and fifth chances . ashley : ( laughs ) yeah . tucker : well , i hear that 's important for , uh , for husbands , especially inexperienced ones like me . ashley : we 're such a pair . i mean , can -- can you believe this ? i have been married ... we 're not gon na say exactly how many times , though , i 've been married before . ( laughs ) tucker : and i held out as long as i possibly could . ashley : yeah . tucker : until i met the perfect woman . ashley : and i finally got it right . tucker : well , better late than never , darlin ' . ashley : amen . ( glasses clink ) tucker : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] murphy : ( sighs ) kay : neil is angry with me and with good reason . i kept a secret i should n't have kept . it 's not the first time i 've had to live with the consequences of my actions . something tells me it wo n't be the last . murphy : ( chuckles ) jill : yeah , but you 'll move past it , both with neil and devon . i mean , look at us and our battles . hell , we 've practically made forgiveness an olympic sport . murphy : ( laughs ) and this time , you wo n't have to do it alone . [ scene_break ] nick : i 'll take a large coffee , please . avery : make that two , my treat . nick : you do n't have to do that . avery : well , i thought it might help ease the way for the big apology that i owe you . [ scene_break ] ronan : you 've said your piece . now if you do n't mind , i have to get back to work . chris : ( sighs ) nina : you ready to talk ? ronan : as i was just telling christine , i 've said everything i have to say about what happened . nina : ronan , i will always be your mother , and i will always be here for you . but i am finished trying to build a relationship with you . if you ever want one , you know where to find me , but i 'm -- i 'm finished . i give up . you will never hear another word from me . chance : you do n't deserve her . chris : you 're sure this is what you want ? ( scoffs ) ronan : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ronan : ( sighs ) listen , not now , okay ? i 'm , uh ... you know what ? i ca n't be here right now . i ca n't be here right now . [ scene_break ] chris : look , you made the right decision . i 'm proud of you . chance : i am , too , mom . i 'm proud and glad ronan wo n't be hurting you anymore . nina : i always wondered what would happen if i ever found him . it just -- it never occurred to me that he would n't want anything to do with me . chance : oh , look who else is here . chris : a - and who 's that with him ? nina : that 's ricky . chris : oh , my god . nina : he was working with avery clark on sharon 's trial . uh , interning or something . chris : maybe we should go over and say hello . nina : yeah , sure . chance : uh , you know what ? i 've got a couple errands that i have to run , but i will see you guys back at the house . nina : okay . chance : okay . paul : ( sighs ) nina : hey , paul . hi . paul : oh , hi , you guys . nina : what are you doin ' ? paul : uh , we were just , uh -- ricky : talking . paul : ricky , christine blair . uh , we were married ages ago , and now we , uh , are very good friends . she lives in washington . you know nina , right ? chris : hi . ricky : hi . chris : i have n't seen you since you were a baby . ricky : i 've heard a lot about you . it 's nice to finally meet you . [ scene_break ] avery : if i may grossly oversimplify this here ... ( clears throat ) there are two kinds of crimes a person can commit -- an active one , where you create a situation to hurt someone , and then there is a crime of negligence , where you fail to do something you know you should have done to prevent harm , in this case warn phyllis that it was not a good time for her to stop by . she called looking for you . nick : and you let her walk in on us . avery : it was a wrong choice , a lapse in judgment on my part , and i made it worse by not being honest with you . nick : why 'd you do that ? avery : ( sighs ) i could n't resist , i guess . you know , for once , i was tired of being the good sister , the one who stayed , the one who stuck by my family when phyllis ran away . a chance to get back at her fell in my lap , and i took it . i took it , and i did n't think about the consequences for you . this is n't who i am , and i 'm really sorry . nick , i did not take the high road in this , and i actually feel kinda sick about it . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ronan : ( sighs ) ( knock ) ronan : what in the hell are you doing here ? whatever this is right now , i 'm really not up for it , so -- phyllis : okay . i heard the tail end of what happened in your office . how your mom declared that she did n't want to have anything to do with you . that affected you a little , did n't it ? ronan : ( scoffs ) i arrested you today . you just made bail , and -- and you come over here ... what am i supposed to do with this , phyllis ? and what are you after ? phyllis : i know what it 's like to have a messed - up family . maybe we could ... commiserate about that . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , avery , you can talk all you want about how different you and phyllis are , but what you did -- that 's something phyllis would have done , and it was n't cool . avery : mm - hmm . nick : but ... you stepped up . you admitted that it was a mistake and you apologized , and i admire that . avery : way to make a girl feel better . ( clears throat ) nick : that 's what i do . avery : look , i think you are great . and if you have n't noticed , i am ... very attracted to you . and i do n't want you to think that i was with you because of phyllis . nothing could be further from the truth , and she did not even enter my mind until she called . say you believe me . nick : i believe you . [ scene_break ] ashley : he is just the handsomest little baby boy ever ... neil : ohh . ashley : in the whole wide world . hi ! sofia : ( laughs ) tucker : that 's my godson . ashley : hi . tucker : its next week , right ? sofia : right . ashley : you 're a cutie . tucker : i got ta tell you . i 'm really honored you asked me to do this . i want to thank you both so much . neil : you can thank sofia . tucker : okay , neil , i know you have issues with me , but i 'm gon na be a good godfather . neil : as opposed to bein ' a lousy father ? tucker : if i had known about devon , i would have been there for him . neil : you knew there was a child . you , uh , you just chose not to look too hard , did n't you ? tucker : were you there , neil ? what do you know about it , huh ? ashley : look , why do n't we talk about the wedding , huh ? tucker : ( sighs ) sofia : you know what ? that sounds like a great idea . ( voices overlapping ) ashley : the cutest little boy in the whole wide world . sofia : yes . [ scene_break ] devon : you know , if you 're too tired to go out tonight , honey , we can just hang out at my place , as long as i get my roxy fix . 'cause you were in europe way too long . ( chuckles ) nice . all right , i 'll see you later . all right . bye . man : devon winters ? devon : yes . man : your roommate said i might find you here . i 'm supposed to deliver this to you personally . devon : okay . thank you . devon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sofia : i am so excited you two decided to have a more formal wedding . ( chuckles ) and it could n't be a better time of year . ashley : that 's what i keep telling tucker . we have so much to be grateful for . sofia : mm . tucker : you know , sof , uh , i was kind of hoping you -- you could be part of the ceremony . sofia : really ? tucker : yeah . well , abby 's gon na be ashley 's maid of honor , and ... lord knows , you 're my best woman in a whole lot of ways . sofia : ( sighs ) tucker , i would be honored to stand up for you , and thanks for thinking of me . tucker : thank you , sof , for stickin ' by me . you know , aside from my beautiful wife here , you 're really the only family i have right now . ashley : well , i hope that 'll change . tucker : so do i . [ scene_break ] kay : yes ? man : delivery for chloe mitchell . kay : oh , she 's not home at the moment . i 'll make sure she gets it . jill : i guess so . it 's still pretty -- kay : ( sighs ) murphy : hon , what is it ? kay : it 's a beautiful envelope , tucker and ashley 's return address . i presume it 's a wedding invitation . chris : are n't they already married ? jill : yeah , well , they had a ceremony in his hospital room after he came out of his coma . from what i understand , they 're renewing their vows . kay : to which i am cordially not invited . jill : oh . kay : oh , well . their loss . nina : well , if it makes you feel any better , you 're not the only one with a son who refuses to be part of your life . i told ronan that i 'm finished . i ca n't do any more . the ball 's in his court . jill : ah , yes , the wayward sons club . nina : ( chuckles ) jill : where do i sign up ? paul : and of course , then there 's ricky , whose behavior ... nina : ( sighs ) paul : i ca n't even begin to understand . murphy : listen , having lost a son who i loved very , very much , i would encourage all of you not to give up . kay : murphy 's right , paul . you and ricky are just starting to get to know each other . why do n't you reach out to him now ? invite him to dinner . i 'd like to get to know the boy . paul : okay ? nina : yeah . chris : good . paul : all right , i 'll give him a call . nina : good . paul : i 'll see what he says . excuse me . ( clears throat ) ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ricky : ( sighs ) hey , dad , what 's up ? paul : um , listen , there 's , uh , a group of us over at the chancellor place . we got pizzas comin ' over , and , uh , it 's all very casual . i - i 'd love to have you join us . ricky : yeah , i 'm , uh , i 'm really busy right now . paul : there 's a - a bunch of people i 'd -- i 'd love to have you meet . ricky : i do n't think i can make it . i 'll , uh , i 'll try , but i ca n't promise anything . bye . ricky : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : and for the record , when we were , um , together , i was n't thinkin ' about phyllis at all . i think you 're really smart and talented , and i find you very hot . avery : ( laughs ) you do n't have to say that . nick : it 's true . avery : i never ... ( sighs ) having phyllis for a sister , it 's hard to compete . you know ? you either got it , or you do n't . nick : avery , you 've definitely got it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : nick and i are divorced . we were kind of together . sort of . we 're not together anymore because of avery . i could lose lucy , which terrifies me . again , because of avery . when she came into town , everything just started going crazy in my life . i do n't think that 's a coincidence . ronan : it does n't sound like it , does it ? phyllis : i left home when i was a teenager . i have no desire to renew those ties with those people . if any - anyone understands not wanting to have an- anything to do with family , it 's me . ronan : yeah . yeah , but , um ... but it 's not that , really . you know , it 's , um , it 's not that i , um ... it 's not that i do n't want anything to do with them . it 's that i owe them my life . i owe them my life . i do n't know how to deal with that . [ scene_break ] neil : okay , they 're gon na bring us our drinks . ( sighs ) herb tea for you , triple espresso for me . sofia : triple espresso ? neil : mm . sofia : ( chuckles ) someone is going to be a little wired later . neil : yeah , well , come on . i 'm guessing our little sleepyhead here is gon na get on the party bus , what ? right around the time it 's -- for bed , and then , uh , again at 2 : 00 and then 4 : 00 . sofia : 4 : 00 , mm - hmm . neil : so this way , uh , i get a head start . sofia : well , i hate to think of keepin ' you up all night . neil : eh , that goes with the territory . sofia : neil , you just say the word , and i will take moses back to my place , and you can get back to your normal routine . neil : sofia , this is my normal routine , which makes me very happy , by the way . sofia : sleep deprivation and all ? neil : come on . i 'm treasuring every moment with our son . you 'd really hurt my feelings if you do n't stay with me throughout the holidays . you know that . sofia : oh , well , i would n't want to disappoint you , neil . ( sighs ) of course we 'll stay . [ scene_break ] ashley : this has really been the prefect evening , has n't it ? tucker : yeah , it sure has . ashley : ( gasps ) i bet our wedding invitations have been delivered by now . tucker : yeah . yeah . ( sighs ) i know i said it was a long shot , but ... ashley : what ? tucker : i 'd really love it if devon would come to our wedding . ashley : oh , honey , i know , and you know what ? we still have some time . i mean , just think of abby . we never thought she was gon na come around , and look what happened . tucker : that 's true . ashley : yeah . tucker : maybe you 're right . maybe my son 'll have a change of heart . ashley : now hold on to that . okay ? [ scene_break ] devon : `` the honor of your presence is requested at the renewal of wedding vows of ashley abbott and tucker mccall . `` [ scene_break ] nina : i 'm sorry . how can there be no good pizza in washington ? that 's impossible . chris : i 'm telling you . there 's no good pizza , really . paul : i do n't believe that either . i mean , if there 's no decent junk food in d.c. , what do all the mucky - mucks eat ? jill : right . chris : well , when you 're drunk with power , who needs food ? all : ( laugh ) nina : you know what ? jill : ... good junk food here , either , you know what i mean ? chris : ( laughs ) jill : how 's yours ? chris : oh , it 's ... [ scene_break ] phyllis : when you say you ca n't deal with owing your family your life , what do you mean ? a - are you saying it 's too much for you ? or that , um , you do n't feel that you can ... well , that you can give them anything in return ? ronan : i do n't know what -- ( sighs ) i do n't know , you know ? i do n't know . it 's just ... its how i feel . and , uh ... i 've never told anyone that before . ( sighs ) [ next_on ] chance : they 're my orders for my next assignment . victor : well , if billy abbott is n't where he 's supposed to be , then where the hell is he ? billy : i found a way to defang victor . kevin : okay , i 'm kinda , sorta listening .	katherine is hurt when she does n't get an invitation to moses ' christening or tucker and ashley 's renewal of vows . ashley sends an invitation to devon who reads it and leaves it on top of the bar at crimson lights . devon tells sofia it is okay if she wants tucker to be moses ' godfather . tucker and neil argue about devon when tucker and ashley meet with neil and sofia to discuss the christening . sofia tells tucker that she would be honored to be his best woman at his wedding . christine tells ronan that she knows after his liver transplant when he was taken to a hospital in washington dc and then he went so deep undercover that nobody could find him . nina tells ronan that she will stop trying to have a relationship with him . if he wants a relationship with her , then he knows where to find her . ronan is affected by nina 's words and leaves the police station and heads to the hotel room and cries a little before phyllis arrives to console him .
[ knock on door ] [ door opens ] billy : jack , i just heard what sharon and -- hey , phyllis . i was looking for jack . phyllis : i know . so was i . billy : you got any idea where he is ? phyllis : nope . billy : okay , well , i 'm gon na go check -- phyllis : billy . billy : yeah ? phyllis : why is this picture of kelly andrews in jack 's desk ? jack : i have to find phyllis . i have to tell her about you . i have to tell her about us . i 'll call you later . kelly : uh , jack , wait . um , i know you feel that it 's time that you 're honest with phyllis . jack : it is well past time . kelly : yes , and i 'm not gon na argue with that , okay ? it 's just , before you tell her the truth , um , there 's something i want to say to you . chelsea : what -- are you all ready for your playdate with grandma ? do n't tell her i called her that , or she 'll never come back . okay , we have some time before she gets here . what do you want to play with , huh ? look at all this stuff . i have never met a little boy that has so many toys and so much stuff . well , except maybe billy , right ? he keeps , uh , bringing his boxes over . i think he 's gon na feel very much at home here with us . yeah . stitch : [ sniffs ] ohh ! that is not what i was going for . [ inhales , exhales sharply ] [ door buzzes ] mom , what are you doing here ? maureen : i heard your message , and you promised not to say anything until we talked , so please tell me that -- that you have n't said anything . stitch : okay , i - i ca n't do this right now . i 'm working . maureen : i have to know , okay ? stitch : come inside . i 'm -- i 'm really busy . okay ? we have to make this quick . maureen : please tell me that you have n't told victoria the truth about how your father died . stitch : no , i have n't . but i 'm planning to ... tonight . nikki : nicholas , i just wanted to say if you need anything , please call me , darling . i love you . [ door opens ] victoria : mom ? oh , hey . there you are . nikki : darling , i - i was n't expecting you . victoria : uh , well , i stopped by the tack house to check on nick . i wanted to see how you were doing , too . oh , my gosh , i 'm so thirsty . nikki : oh , no , victoria , do n't ! victoria : um , mom , i did n't realize drinking a glass of water was such a big deal . nikki : it is n't . i 'm sorry . let me just get you a fresh one . i 've , uh , had this cold and , uh , a terrible cough . i would n't want you to catch it . victoria : oh , thank you . i appreciate that . nikki : well , you know , you ca n't be too careful , especially this late in your pregnancy . there you go . victoria : i did n't realize you were n't feeling well . maybe you need to check in with your doctor . nikki : oh , no , no , no . i -- it 's just a cold . i 'm much more concerned about nicholas and the kids right now . victoria : oh , yeah . so am i. i just saw him . nikki : how is he ? victoria : mom , he 's angry , confused , frustrated -- all that . i ca n't believe that sharon would do something like this to him . actually , you know what ? i take that back . switching the results to a paternity test so that she could have nick all to herself is right up sharon 's alley . nikki : yeah , i mean , i understand that she was not well mentally , but this is unforgivable . i mean , do n't get me wrong -- i sympathize with her issues , but when you succumb to your demons , you have to be responsible for your actions . victoria : dad warned us that sharon was gon na hurt our family . nikki : [ sighs ] yes , he did . i guess we should have listened to him . victoria : yeah . well , it might be too late for nick , but i am definitely taking his advice . nikki : what do you mean ? victoria : i mean that nick let his love for sharon blind him to the truth , and i am not gon na let that happen . nikki : so you 're talking about stitch ? victoria : yes , mom . he asked me to dinner . he said he finally wants to tell me everything that he 's been keeping from me . nikki : oh , good . you 've been wanting him to be honest with you . victoria : yeah , but that 's just the thing . how do i know he 's capable of that ? nikki : but you just said -- victoria : i know , mom . it 's just -- look , i do n't want to give ben the chance to ruin my life -- not the way that sharon has ruined nick 's . you know , i 'm just -- i 'm -- i do n't want that , so i 'm canceling . i refuse to listen to any more of his lies . maureen : do you know what this is gon na do to us ? stitch : it 'll finally make things right . maureen : it 's gon na blow everything apart ! just when we 're finally getting close . you do n't want to do this , ben . you really do n't want to do this . stitch : okay , it 's the lies that are destroying us , mom -- not me . maureen : i never asked you to lie . stitch : i know , and i do n't blame you for anything that happened the night dad died . we both did what we had to do . maureen : to protect the family , and we still have to do that ! stitch : and i will do whatever i can to look out for you and kelly , but i 've given up enough . i love victoria . i want a life with her . i ca n't have one unless she knows everything . maureen : and then what ? do you think she 's gon na keep everything that she hears to herself ? stitch : if i ask her to , yes . maureen : ohh ! stitch : she does n't want to hurt us . that 's not who she is . maureen : for god 's sakes , ben , wake up ! her father is victor newman . even if she does n't tell him , he 's gon na figure it out , and then what do you think is gon na happen ? jack : if you 're gon na try to stop me from telling phyllis about us -- kelly : no , no , no . i think that you should tell her about us . i just wanted you to know that i will -- i will be here for you . jack : thanks . i think i once told you why i call her `` red . `` kelly : yes , because of her fiery temper . jack : yeah , i think i 'm gon na get to see that today . kelly : and you 're gon na need someplace safe to land in the aftermath . i will be here . jack : i may arrive in pieces . kelly : i have experience picking up the pieces . jack : i know you do . kelly : i 've been through worse than this , jack . jack : and come out of it brilliantly . thank you . this means the world to me . you make everything so uncomplicated . kelly : at least compared to phyllis . jack : quantum physics is uncomplicated compared to phyllis . she ca n't help herself . she manages to hurt people even when she does n't mean to . kelly : i do n't know about that , jack . i think she knew exactly what she was doing when she took sharon to that stairwell . jack : she claims she was doing it for me and for nick and for summer . kelly : she did it to get back at sharon . jack : can you blame her , after everything that sharon did ? kelly : i can . it was selfish and cruel -- shaming sharon in front of you and -- and nick ? that was clearly more important to phyllis than -- than what losing your daughter would do to you . jack : okay . is it any worse than what i 'm doing ? keeping our relationship hidden from her until i decide it 's the right time for her to find out ? kelly : yeah , i think it 's a lot worse . besides , you said yourself you were waiting to tell phyllis until she was strong enough to hear the truth . and now she is , and now you 're going to go and be honest with her privately . jack : i 'm not sure that 's gon na change her reaction . kelly : [ sighs ] jack , you are doing the right thing -- ending things . and you 're doing it the right way . that 's important . jack : kelly , there 's something you need to know ... about phyllis and me . billy : hey , jack . it 's me . i 'm in your office . i heard the news , and i just want to make sure you 're doing okay . give me a call . phyllis : you want to tell me about this ? billy : phyllis , i - i do n't know what that 's doing in jack 's desk , and to be honest , i 'm a little bit more concerned about jack right now . do you have any idea where he is ? phyllis : no . he has n't called me either . billy : well , ca n't say as i blame him . phyllis : what was that ? billy : what was what ? phyllis : your tone . i heard some accusation in there . billy : well , phyllis , you know , you really did a number on him . phyllis : are you serious right now ? sharon pulls this crap with the paternity test , and somehow , i 'm the one who 's being made out to be the villain here ? really ? billy : i know how much you love my brother . phyllis : no , you do n't , billy . no one has ever understood what jack and i share , least of all the abbotts . we have overcome a lot of obstacles -- some of them , yes , i caused . but this latest one -- that 's on sharon because she stole a year of my life , and no one wants to tell me what happened while i was gone . everyone 's upset with me 'cause i 'm holding back the truth , and yet i know there are things all of you are n't telling me . and if you think this picture here is gon na stop me from getting some answers , you 're wrong . billy : where are you going ? phyllis : i 'm gon na find jack , and i 'm gon na ask him about this . billy : stop . you want to know about the photo ? fine . i 'll tell you . billy : look , there is a perfectly logical reason why this photo is in jack 's desk . phyllis : great . tell me what it is . billy : [ sighs ] look , it 's there because jack ... phyllis : your hesitation is confirming my suspicions . billy : i just do n't want you to get the wrong idea . phyllis : okay . i 'll say it . this is yours . big brother realized you were gon na do something stupid like frame it , put it on your desk , so he shoved it in his desk to keep you from making another colossal mistake with your life . you 're still sleeping with the tramp , are n't you ? billy : well , i can see that a yearlong coma has not put a damper on your imagination . phyllis : it 's not true ? billy : it does n't matter what i say . you 're not gon na believe me . phyllis : and you have n't changed . you 're just as evasive and slippery as ever . billy : kelly and i are just friends . phyllis : friends ? billy : yes . phyllis : yes , you 're friends with the woman who destroyed your marriage . billy : she did n't destroy my marriage . adam did . phyllis : adam newman ? billy : adam killed delia ... and everything else in my life . phyllis : delia ? billy : last fall . phyllis : oh , my go -- oh , my god , billy . how ? billy : it does n't matter . hit - and - run . she 's gone , okay ? and i -- that is how kelly and i met . i was grieving over dee dee . she was grieving over the loss of her son . she -- that 's why she moved here to begin with . when her son died , her marriage fell apart , and she lost her career as a teacher , and she wanted to get started over again here in genoa city , and she has . she 's got a new job . she 's the event planner at the athletic club . phyllis : yeah , i know that . it still does n't explain why her picture is in jack 's desk . billy : [ sighs ] jabot does a lot of events with the athletic club . kelly is our liaison . that photo is in our media kit . phyllis : yeah , lauren -- lauren said that she 's very good at planning corporate events and benefits and ... billy : well , it 's true . phyllis : i 'm just wondering what else -- what else she 's great at . kelly : you do n't have to say anything to me about you and phyllis . jack : i do . kelly : no , you do n't . i - i know that this is n't going to be easy for you , okay ? jack : phyllis is gon na be terribly upset when i tell her that -- that i started seeing you while she was still in the coma . kelly : or that we 've fallen in love . jack : she 's been through a terrible ordeal this year . i do n't want to add to her pain or yours . kelly : well , do n't worry about me . i am gon na be fine . we both are . jack : i 'm just saying i do n't know how this is gon na turn out . kelly : however phyllis takes the news , it 's not gon na change things between us . jack : you do n't know that . kelly : yes , i do . 'cause i love you , jack , and you love me , right ? jack : yes . kelly : then everything is going to be okay . chelsea : are you reaching for ellie the elephant ? you love ellie , huh ? you have slept with her every single day since -- since your daddy got her for you . your dad wanted you to have someone there to protect you in case he was n't there -- someone big and strong but also warm and fuzzy . your daddy had a real gentle side . i wish you could have seen that . i wish he could see you . he 'll never get to know you , but i will make sure that you know all about him and how much he loved you . [ sighs ] but , um , you know , you have billy now . he 's not your dad , but he cares so much about you . and look -- he got you this balloon , huh ? to thank us for letting him live here . [ chuckling ] yeah . i 'm hoping billy is in our lives for a very long time . that 'd be pretty cool , huh ? you could have someone to look up to and play ball with . you could spend time with johnny . the four of us could be a real family . [ laptop slams ] adam : [ sighs ] [ grunts ] [ panting ] [ clattering ] adam : [ grunts , groans ] jack : i ca n't . kelly : okay . it 's okay . i understand . you 're feeling guilty . jack : someone i love is about to be hurt very deeply . kelly : and the fact that you 're concerned just shows what a good man you are . jack : oh , god , i feel anything but . kelly : jack , you have to know that , whatever happens with phyllis , you 're not to blame . jack : i wish that made me feel better . kelly : you know , i think sometimes that we have this illusion that we 're in control of everything that happens in our lives , and the fact is , that 's just not true . sometimes , things happen . they 're just out of our control . and all we can do is let go of the bad things and hang on to the good ones . that 's how i 've survived . i 'm just hanging on . jack : so am i . kelly : as long as we do that together ... everything will be okay . billy : you know , phyllis , you have n't changed . you 're just as paranoid and suspicious as ever . always ready and more than willing to take the low road . phyllis : only when i have reason to be . you 're right about me . i have n't changed , because i can still tell when you 're covering something up . billy : well , i guess it takes a liar to know one . phyllis : you forget , billy . you forget how nick and i got together . we thought it was one night of grief , but look how that ended up . billy : with me and kelly , it 's just one night . that 's it . phyllis : [ sighs ] and i am sorry that you lost so much from that night . i know how much you love victoria . billy : well , you know me . undisputed champ of screwing up a good thing . if you hear from jack , tell him to call me . phyllis : billy . words ca n't express how sorry i am about delia . you know that , right ? billy : yeah . stitch : if you 're so worried , why do n't you come to dinner with me tonight ? tell victoria your side . maureen : please , i - i do n't have an appetite anymore . stitch : what 's the matter ? are you okay ? maureen : i 'm scared , ben . i - i ... look , not just for me but for you and -- and for kelly . i know you want to tell victoria the truth . i get it . i do . but victor newman is gon na use that information to destroy us . stitch : you do n't know victoria . once she realizes what this could do to our family if the truth came out , she 'll -- she 'll keep my secret . maureen : but what is she gon na say to her family when they want to know why she 's had a sudden change of heart about you ? stitch : she 'll tell them to mind their own business . maureen : oh , ben ! they are not gon na let up with her until they get the truth , and they will ! they 're newmans . they 're used to getting what they want . do n't do this , ben . please do n't do this . stitch : you 're getting yourself all worked up over nothing . it 's gon na be all right . trust me . trust me . maureen : okay . you 're probably right . it 's probably moot anyway , you know ? find out the baby 's not yours , there 's no point in telling anybody anything . she 'll just wind up with billy . nikki : darling , i thought you wanted ben to be honest with you . victoria : mom , how do i know he will be ? nikki : well , is n't that why he asked you out to see you later ? so that he can tell you everything about what happened ? victoria : yeah , that 's he said . nikki : well , then why do n't you want to give him the chance to do that ? victoria : ever since i 've met ben , all he 's done is lie about who he is and what he 's done . and then he told me that he went to prison for killing his father , and now -- now there 's more to the story ? i mean , how do i know that he 's not lying about that , too ? and that this is just some way for him to draw me in ? that 's what abby thinks . nikki : since when have you let others make decisions for you , particularly abby ? victoria : i do n't , okay ? but it makes sense that he would try to find a way to stay connected to me . nikki : or maybe there is a very good reason why he has n't told you everything . victoria : mom , he always has a good reason for lying ... just like billy did . nikki : but he 's not billy , okay ? yes , he has kept the truth from you about a horrible tragedy , but -- victoria : but what ? mom , does this have anything to do with what you were gon na tell me before dad walked in ? nikki : it 's -- it 's just that i - i - i think he 's a good person . he was a - a very good doctor , and he loves you . victoria : he killed his father . nikki : maybe he did n't . [ cell phone clatters ] phyllis : billy told me about delia . jack : yeah , he wanted to tell you himself . it seemed like the right thing . phyllis : i do n't think it came out the way he planned , but i know . jack : well , it did n't take long , did it ? phyllis : what ? jack : to fall into the old habits . phyllis : [ sighs ] just tell me i did n't screw things up for us . jack : you tell me something first . how could you do that ? you knew what summer being my daughter meant to me . phyllis : yes . jack : you could have told me in private that she was n't my daughter . instead , you made it about you . not -- not so much as a thought as to the pain that that little stunt you 'd set up in the stairwell caused me or anybody else . phyllis : yes , i was consumed with making sure sharon got what she deserved . she stole a year of my life . jack : and getting even with her was more important than anything , including my feelings ? phyllis : yes , and i 'm sorry that i hurt your feelings . i am sorry that i did n't tell you first , but she needed to feel some pain . that is only fair . jack : and the pain had to be inflicted by you ? phyllis : you know why ? ! 'cause that 's who i am ! i race to the edge ! i let my anger and -- and my fear just -- just blind me to everything ! you know why ? 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 . i fell in love with you and all your stubbornness and your intense , headstrong , misguided passion . phyllis : yes , i know -- i know that i am stubborn , and i know that i can be misguided . but i am passionate . i am -- i am passionate . jack : oh , uh ... phyllis : what ? jack : i - i need to take a shower . phyllis : now ? [ chuckles ] jack : yeah , i - i 'm just a little sweaty . i - i was at the gym . phyllis : the -- the club ? the gym at the club ? jack : yeah . yeah . i -- working out a little frustration . i 'll be back in a bit , okay ? stitch : i love vicki , and i want a life with her , even if the baby is billy 's . maureen : honey . stitch : look , i - i have to go . can -- can i walk you to your car ? maureen : ladies ' room . stitch : all right . all right . it 's gon na be okay . i promise . victoria : ben did n't kill his father ? nikki : that 's not what i said . victoria : what are you saying ? nikki : just ... maybe he 's innocent . victoria : mom , he confessed . he served time . he stole someone else 's identity to cover up what he had done . why would he do all that if he was innocent ? nikki : i do n't know . i - i heard something -- victoria : you heard what ? from who ? nikki : i really should n't say any more , victoria . victoria : why not , mom ? nikki : because he should be the one telling you this . will you please go to dinner with him tonight and let him tell you everything that happened the night his father was killed ? victoria : no , i 'm not -- i 'm not going to dinner with him . nikki : why not ? victoria : because i ca n't wait until then . i need to hear it now . nikki : victoria . [ sighs ] [ door opens , closes ] oh , my god . adam : [ groans ] [ footsteps approaching ] sage : oh , my god . are you hurt ? are you hurt ? let me see . let me see . adam : [ groans ] sage : [ sighs ] what the hell were you doing out of bed ? were you planning on going somewhere ? adam : [ breathing heavily ] chelsea : how does one small boy make such a big mess ? [ chuckles ] oh . [ sighs ] [ grunts ] [ object clatters ] [ footsteps approaching ] billy : there you are . i saw anita downstairs . she said you were working . chelsea : um , yeah . i got sidetracked . how 'd it go with jack ? billy : i could n't find him , but i ran into phyllis . that was fun . what you got there ? chelsea : a camera . billy : well , it looks like one of those , uh , high - tech nanny cams . where 'd you get this ? chelsea : i found it in the light fixture . i - i went to untangle connor 's balloon , and it -- and it fell out . billy : you mean you did n't put it there ? chelsea : no . um , no . i guess -- i guess adam did . billy : paranoid on top of being a soulless jerk . chelsea : he was protective of his son . i - i guess he wanted to keep an eye on the nannies and make sure they were taking good care of him . billy : you sure he was n't just watching you ? i mean , he did n't tell you this was up there . chelsea : maybe he did n't want me to worry . billy : and maybe he was a desperate control freak . yeah , i 'm gon na go with option two . chelsea : i do n't want to talk about adam . billy : i 'd like to forget all about him , too , but even from beyond the grave , he 's keeping an eye on us . chelsea : adam 's dead . he 's not spying on anyone anymore . i just stepped out for a minute . i did n't expect him to try and get up . sage : i know . he 's gotten stronger since his last surgery . barely needed any help getting back into bed . sounds like he 's turned a corner . sage : yeah . but i 'll take it from here . you mean the rest of the day ? sage : no , i mean from now on . look , we really appreciate all you 've done for him , but he and i have an agreement , so we 're not gon na be needing your services from this point forward . adam : [ sighs ] good luck , man . sage : [ exhales deeply ] hey . adam : help me . stitch : hey . got a sec ? kelly : for you ? absolutely . stitch : at least someone in the family is still glad to see me . kelly : falling - out with mom ? please tell me you did n't come here to talk to me about her . i do n't want to spoil my good mood . stitch : no , i got other things on my mind , like a dinner reservation for two in one of your private dining rooms . kelly : tonight ? stitch : can you swing it ? kelly : sure . what 's the occasion ? stitch : i 'm gon na make victoria understand what kind of man i really am . maureen : [ sighs ] victoria : hi . maureen : victoria . victoria : yeah , hi . uh , maureen . um , is ben in the lab ? maureen : no . no , you -- you just missed him . victoria : oh , okay . did he go to the club ? because , um , we were supposed to meet for dinner . maureen : about that -- he asked me to tell you that he ca n't make it -- that he has this last - minute meeting with his -- his boss -- ashley , i think ? they 're gon na be , you know , out till late and unreachable . victoria : okay . um , why did n't he call me and tell me that himself ? maureen : well , there was just no time . we were in a conversation , and then he was summoned , and then gone . you know how important that job is to him . victoria : yeah , i do . it 's just that i know that he was anxious to meet with me . he said that there was something important that he wanted to discuss with me , so ... maureen : oh . victoria : i think i know what it is , and if i 'm right , maureen , then you 're gon na be as happy and as relieved as i am . maureen : what do you think he wants to tell you ? victoria : [ sighs ] i think that there 's a possibility that ben did not kill his father . jack : how long will production be down ? so call doug and ask -- okay , call karl . that 's right . yeah , i 'm well aware i 'm the one that gave them the day off on veterans day . you know what ? i 'll -- i 'll handle it myself . i 'll be right in . phyllis : ginger ale . peace offering . jack : this your way of apologizing ? phyllis : that 's as close as you 're gon na get . jack : i accept . though i ca n't stay . phyllis : you 're leaving again ? jack : yeah , i got a plant that 's down right now , and i got to handle it . phyllis : now ? jack : i will be back as quickly as i can . and then we need to have a talk about a few things . phyllis : should i be worried ? jack : we 'll talk when i get back , okay ? [ door opens , closes ] phyllis : too late . [ exhales deeply ] okay . something easy . `` 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . `` summer 's birthday . and we 're in . okay , jack , let 's check out your contact list . adam : please . sage : okay . of course i will help you , but you have to take it easy . you need to lie down . adam : i got to get out of here . sage : no , you need to rest . adam : listen to me . i have a life , okay ? i got to see my son , my wife . i got to get out of here . sage : okay . all right . okay . adam : help me . sage : i will . i will . all right ? we 'll get in the car , we 'll drive into town , and we 'll figure out a way to see chelsea and your son , okay ? okay . adam : thank you . what are you doing ? sage : not now . soon . chelsea : sometimes , i look at him , and i just wonder , is it possible to love another human being as much as i love him ? billy : i know what you mean . and then i wake up the next day , and i find out that it is . chelsea : it 's amazing , is n't it ? billy : hmm ? chelsea : the heart 's capacity to love . billy : yeah . amazing . nikki : hi , maureen . it -- it 's nikki . listen , um , i just thought that you should know that victoria was just here , and she was asking a lot of questions about ben -- about the night that his father was killed -- and , um , she -- she just -- i do n't know . some things came out , and -- and now she 's gone looking for ben , and i - i just -- i really wanted to talk to you . please promise me , if something should go haywire , that you wo n't tell anybody that i 've been drinking . please . especially my family . thank you . goodbye . maureen : why would you say something like that ? victoria : that ben did n't kill his father ? i would think that you would be happy about something like that . maureen : well , i would be if it were true , but it 's not . victoria : well , how would you know that ? you were n't there that night , were you ? maureen : no , i was n't , but ben told me what happened . he -- he told the police what happened . he even told you what happened . why would he tell that lie ? victoria : maybe because he was trying to cover for somebody . maureen : look , ben would n't take responsibility for a crime he did not commit . victoria : yeah , but maybe it was somebody that he loved and that -- that he wanted to protect . his sister . maureen : look , you -- you -- you keep kelly out of this , okay ? victoria : oh , my god . ben did n't kill his father . kelly did . kelly : well , we 're all set . one private dining room reserved for you and miss victoria . stitch : thanks , sis . kelly : i 'm glad i could help . i really hope everything goes well tonight . i want you to find the love and happiness that i have . stitch : does that mean jack told phyllis about you two ? kelly : hopefully , he 's telling her right now . stitch : so he chose you over phyllis . hmm . kelly : [ chuckles ] come on . it 's gon na happen . after all the pain and heartbreak i 've been through , i am finally gon na get to live my `` happily ever after . `` kelly : hi . i know we just saw each other , but i miss you . [ next_on ] colin : i 'm here to see you about someone close to your heart . joe : you bailed on me , just like you 're gon na bail on dylan when he lets you down . maureen : are you calling ben ? victoria : ben already knows the truth . now we 're gon na tell the police . maureen : do n't !	in jack 's office at jabot , phyllis finds a picture of kelly in the desk drawer . billy walks in and phyllis begins to ask him why this picture of kelly is there . jack tells kelly that he needs to tell phyllis about them . adam watches via the webcam of chelsea and connor . ben is in the lab working on the new fragrance when maureen pays him a visit and tries to keep him from telling victoria the truth about his father 's death . nikki pours herself a drink and takes a sip of it when victoria comes in . nikki quickly sets the drink down on the table . victoria picks up the drink and starts to take a sip when nikki stops her . nikki offers to fix her a fresh glass of water . victoria tells nikki that sharon betrayed nick by making it look as though summer was jack 's daughter . ben insists on telling victoria the truth . phyllis , once again , questions billy about the pic of kelly being in jack 's desk drawer . billy stalls from telling her the truth by telling her he had gotten involved with kelly after adam killed delia in a hit and run . adam continues to watch chelsea and connor .
( small part missing , due to news break ; it will be up soon ) hilary : now , how do you not know that you 're not pregnant ? and how do you not know that you have n't given birth ? and when you find out the truth , how do you not tell the real baby 's father , who happens to be your ex - husband , that the child that he has been mourning is very much alive and that you 've been raising him as your own ? i do n't know what kind of a person , what kind of a mother , what kind of a wife can do that . sharon mcavoy will say that she 's the victim of a cruel hoax , but does that give her a free pass to perpetuate that ... victor : sweetheart , turn that damn thing off . abby : hi , dad . nick called me last night to tell me that christian was alive . my mind is officially blown . [ scoffs ] victor : sweetheart -- abby : he did n't get into details , but the way that hilary -- victor : do me a favor and do not pay any attention to what this gossip monger spews for ratings . abby : dad , is there something that nick did n't tell me ? dad , how long have you known that the baby was nick 's ? victor : like you , i found out about sharon 's deception only last night . abby : [ sighs ] victoria : i almost showed up on your doorstep after you called me last night . this is incredible . nick : i know . victoria : this is your son . nick : yep . victoria : i 'm so happy for you , nick . i really am . and you . you , little guy , do you know how lucky you are to have him as a father ? [ chuckles ] nick : i 'm the lucky one . victoria : [ sighs ] wow . i ca n't stop thinking about dylan , though . i feel so sorry for him . i mean , the poor guy . his only crime was to love a child that he thought was his . nick : yeah . i feel terribly for him . you know , he , uh , he wanted me to think about the idea of shared custody , and paul showed up lobbying for the same thing . i mean , they want me to share custody of my son with the people who kept him from me . victoria : [ sighs ] the person who kept him from you . this is not dylan 's responsibility . this is sharon . i do n't know how she could possibly think that it was a good idea to keep your own child from you . [ sighs ] nick : well ... victoria : i do n't know , nick . i ca n't even find the words . nick : oh , trust me , i found a lot . but i 'm just gon na focus on christian . you know , i just want him to feel loved and safe and to know who his family is and where he belongs . i 'm really hoping to keep this quiet until i decide to go public and let the world know how he came back into my life . victoria : yeah , well , just be ready , because when you do , it 's gon na blow up . but you 're right . for now , we should focus on this little miracle . hi . nick : i just wish sage was here . victoria : oh , look , i know , but being a parent is hard , even when you have someone to share it with , right ? but you 're not alone . you have your family and your kids and ... [ sighs ] you got this . nick : yeah . victoria : you 're gon na be amazing . nick : we 're gon na be all right . victoria : [ laughs ] hilary : so what do you think , genoa city ? sharon mcavoy -- hapless victim or conniving villain ? travis : yeah , i was listening to that on my run . now i know why victoria left early to see her brother . billy : oh , she did n't tell you ? i thought you shared everything . ashley : we are making waves , jack . listen to this . `` jabotgo reminds us of what the company does best -- innovation that redefines the beauty industry . `` yeah , well , you 're right . you do owe it all to me . and you 're welcome . i know . i ca n't help it if i 'm brilliant and i just had to snap this up . i ca n't believe this . n - no , not you . i 'll call you back . what are you doing ? michelle : i am here to see my long - lost friend ashley abbott . ashley : hi ! cane : [ sighs ] damn it . lily : of course you 're here . cane : and i suppose i should have told you i was coming to work , baby . i 'm so sorry . lily : no , cane , you should n't be here at all . if your assistant had n't called me ... if we 're gon na make it to your surgery , we have to go now . let 's go . cane : i 'm not going to my surgery . lily : what ? ! you 're crazy . cane : all right , listen . jabot has come up with this new app , and it is more important than my torn acl . [ sighs ] lily : look at me . is it more important than playing basketball with your kids or taking moonlit walks with your wife ? cane : see , now you 're not playing fair . lily : i 'm not playing at all , cane . i love you , and i need you . and those crutches , they get in the way . travis : should n't you be at work ? billy : i got a couple minutes , and this conversation 's so much more important . travis : thank you . there is no conversation , billy . billy : you know , for victoria to shut you out of something that important , i feel your pain . travis : victoria did n't shut me out . we do n't keep secrets . billy : really ? like when you neglected to tell her that you 're really a wall street guy and not a humble bar owner ? or the time where you forgot to tell her that you had an affair with your boss 's wife and you were blackballed ? or what about the time that happened not so long ago where you investigated her family about the newman mole ? travis : hmm . billy : those are all just things that slipped through the conversation cracks , right ? travis : yeah . i get why this is so hard for you , billy . billy : yeah ? travis : you 're still in love with victoria . but she 's with me , and she 's happy . and you hate that , so you want to act like a child and you want to cause trouble , right ? billy : i do n't know . you 're doing a pretty good job of that yourself . travis : word of advice -- move on . billy : travis , it 's happening , and you have no idea . travis : what 's happening , billy ? billy : well , i mean , you think you 're the center of victoria 's universe , and really you 're not . you 're just a moon orbiting a death star known as her family . she 's always gon na feel that gravitational pull towards victor and the rest of the newmans , and there 's nothing you can do about it . not even if you get married . travis : who said anything about getting married ? billy : well , you 're an adult . i just assumed that 's what you were gon na do . travis : do n't do that . do n't assume . do n't interfere . victoria and i are in a good place right now , and there 's nothing you can do about it . victoria : welcome to the newman family , my sweet , little nephew . the package comes with a lot of perks . you 're gon na have a grandma and grandpa that will spoil you to death . [ chuckles ] and i 'm not kidding you -- there might be a pony in your near future . and you 're gon na have aunts and uncles and brothers and sisters and cousins that are gon na love you to pieces . but between you and me , the package comes with a little bit of a warning . being a newman means being a newman forever . nick : well , we 've managed it , right ? i mean , we 've kept one foot in the family and the other foot in the more sane part of the world . victoria : yes , that 's true . we have tried . but there 's this little , tiny thing called dna . nick : hmm . victoria : hmm . nick : how are things with travis ? victoria : oh , um , good . very good . nick : you are the worst liar . victoria : [ chuckles ] what ? no . okay . [ sighs ] not so good , actually . nick : let me take a stab at it . uh , dad is making travis jump through hoops so he can prove that he 's worthy of dating the great victor newman 's daughter , and prince charming is starting to resent it . victoria : okay , i do n't need a prince . i just need a guy that can stand on his own two feet , that 's not intimidated or threatened by ... nick : by the newman package ? victoria : i just feel like i 'm always trying to defend travis to dad or explain dad to travis , and ... nick : good luck with that . victoria : thank you . [ cell phone chimes ] victoria : oh . there 's something going on at brash & sassy . i have to go . i wish i did n't have to leave you and christian . nick : hey , it 's all good . like you said , i got this . i mean , it 's the fourth kid . it 's like falling off a bike . victoria : that 's true . bye . nick : bye . newman forever . victor : sweetheart , this family has been blessed with a new child , okay ? let 's focus on that . abby : and i 'm all for that . how could sharon do this to nick ? it 's unbelievable . and now she 's trying to claim that she 's the victim ? it 's like hilary said . how does a woman not know that the baby is n't hers ? victor : sweetheart , these are mostly lies . ignore her . abby : the story 's gone viral . and pretty soon a whole cottage industry is gon na pop up looking for secrets , searching the trash , looking for any sort of hint of a scandal to keep this story going . how do we stop this ? victor : now that the story is probably gon na go viral , i will no longer take the high road . action will have to be taken . hilary : so , come on . talk to me , genoa city . let me know . does sharon mcavoy -- does she belong behind bars or back in her old room at fairview ? until next time , keep on buzzing , gc . oh , my gosh . that -- that was amazing . i can not wait to see the responses come pouring in ! mariah : i have a response for you . you are full of it . hilary : i 'm just reporting the facts according to my source . mariah : your source ? ! you went to rivercrest , did n't you ? you got to patty williams . hilary : are you saying that she 's lying ? mariah : did she happen to mention that my mother was drugged and manipulated by her own doctor ? hilary : yeah , actually , she did , and it 's horrible . but she also said that sharon hid the truth . mariah : well , then i guess she skipped the part about how this has been tearing sharon apart , how she has been torn between the love for her family and her obligation to the baby 's father ! sharon has been -- you know what ? i 'm not gon na talk to you about this anymore . hilary : no , no , you should continue , because you clearly have a great deal of insight . mariah , how long have you known the truth ? mariah : you are unbelievable . my family is imploding , and you are so obsessed with the ratings that you 're willing to broadcast the ravings of a woman who is certifiably delusional ! devon : calm down . mariah is right . we just finished apologizing for one unverified newman story , so i thought that you agreed we would hold off on this until you found another credible source . hilary : i do . best one i can think of . devon : who 's that ? hilary : i 'm looking at her . hilary : keith , let 's get mariah on camera right now . mariah : what ? ! no ! hilary : you know what ? we will skip the makeup . she 'll look more sincere that way . mariah : i am not doing this . hilary : an unvarnished , heartfelt story that only a family member can tell . god , this is gold . mariah : i might as well put a knife in my mom 's back . hilary : you 're just telling her story . mariah : and you just care about ratings ! hilary : you did n't have a problem jumping into my chair yesterday . devon : because you were nowhere to be found . mariah : and someone had to undo the damage you did by running a story slamming victor before you had any proof ! hilary : well , poor you did n't get your big chance in front of the camera . well , now you do , and it 's such a personal story . it 's your opportunity to tell your side , unless you 'd like to continue changing coffee filters for the rest of your life . devon : honey . no need to be rude . okay ? mariah , will you give us a second , please ? what are you doing ? really ? why are you trying to poke the newman tiger ? hilary : this is not the same thing . and you and i both know that victor newman , he got to that board member and made him `` confess `` to falsifying that information . this is better . it 's real . [ cell phone rings ] hilary : nothing can get better than this . devon : well , i should have expected this . what can i do for you , mr. newman ? victor : devon , i think i gave you too much credit . i thought you might have learned from your mistakes . devon : we did everything that you asked . victor : and just when i drop one lawsuit , your wife gives me cause to find another . devon : oh , no , i - i assure you that there is no need to involve lawyers . victor : listen to me carefully . you can go after sharon mcavoy . she 's fair game . she brought this on herself . but you keep my son and my grandson christian out of this . i want them to be protected . is that clear ? nick : hey ! thanks for coming . summer : yeah . it 's not every day that we get a new baby brother . nick : [ chuckles ] hey , bud . noah : hey . ca n't have too many toys , right ? nick : okay , it 's official . christian is spoiled . i just put him down for a nap , so ... summer : oh , my god . why is he even cuter now that i know he 's my little brother ? noah : well , it 's too bad that everybody knows now , too , thanks to gc buzz . nick : what do you mean ? noah : well , uh , well , hilary . she plastered the story all over the internet . nick : how did she find out about it already ? summer : well , mariah works there , so it 's not hard to figure out . noah : well , i would look elsewhere . i mean , mariah 's completely loyal to my mom , and even if she did know something , she would n't open her mouth about it . summer : okay , then maybe she 's a little too loyal . could sharon have kept that secret for all those months without some help ? noah : look , summer , it 's not like my mom set out to lie about this , all right ? summer : no , but she did , okay ? for months . and she could have told the truth at any time , but she did n't . nick : hey , we 're not doing this , okay ? summer : i 'm sorry . but you lost sage , and then you thought that you lost christian . you were in hell , and sharon did n't tell you that your son was alive ? noah : i think that she was trying to do what she thought was right for the baby . summer : oh , my god , noah . just wake up . it 's not like your mom has n't done something like this before ! right ? she let dad think that i was jack 's daughter for -- what ? -- over a year ? and she did n't do that for dad or me or jack . she did it for herself . thank god christian is too young to understand . [ christian cries ] noah : okay , well , you woke him up , so ... summer : yeah , well , at least he 's waking up to his real dad . nick : okay , look , both of you , that 's enough . billy : hey . victoria : hey . did you just get the same text ? billy : yeah , it 's a bit mysterious , is n't it ? lily : hey . that was me . can you please talk some sense into my husband ? billy : like he 's gon na listen to us . lily : he 's supposed to have surgery today , but instead he 's here . billy : what 'd you do ? break a nail ? cane : yeah , exactly . have you seen what the competition 's doing ? victoria : yeah , of course . cane : all right , ashley 's unveiled jabotgo . it 's gon na be a game changer . they have it . we do n't . so we have to match it or top it , okay ? lily : you see what i mean ? billy : take your crutches and go home , cane . cane : and leave you in charge to mess it up ? i do n't think so . lily : this is what i 'm dealing with . cane thinks he 's indispensable . cane : you 're saying i 'm not indispensable ? lily : only at home . cane : aww . lily : please tell him . victoria : uh , in case you do n't remember , i ran brash & sassy without either of you , and i did it quite well . cane : exactly . and you 're extremely capable . and you ... you have good halloween candy . billy : thank you . cane : all right , so listen . here 's the problem . billy : i get it . it 's hard to take your hand off the wheel , but , you know , look at this way . you go home for a few days , your wife pampers the hell out of you , right , your kids eat their vegetables , they do their homework , the cat does n't shed all over the furniture . cane : and what if we do n't have a cat ? billy : you 're already ahead of the game . cane : jabot 's playing for keeps in this one . you know that , right ? victoria : oh , yeah . okay , so let 's think big picture , long term . you get the surgery , and while you 're home recovering , we strategize about how we stay ahead of jabot . billy : yes , and you do n't see me every day . come on . that 's a win / win . cane : you know what ? that is actually a win / win . all right , fine . lily : [ sighs ] thank god . okay , let 's go . come on . let 's go . cane : all right , on one condition . hey , you take a look at that app . lily : yes , not your problem . cane : all right . lily : thank you . cane : do n't let me down ! lily : thank you , guys . billy : ooh , he is a hard - headed man , is n't he ? victoria : yeah , well , at least you got him out of here . good job . billy : no , i think it was you . you used his two favorite words . `` strategize `` and `` big picture . `` you always know what to say . it 's like i said to travis , you know ? you 're your father 's daughter . victoria : well , actually , i think the idea of not having to see you on a daily basis is what sold it . wait . have you been talking to travis about me ? billy : no , not -- not really . victoria : well , what else have you `` not really `` been saying to travis ? billy : nothing really important . i just asked him if he 's the marrying kind . look , okay , it 's my bad , all right ? i should n't have talked behind your back like that . can we just skip this and go straight to talking about jabot 's new app ? victoria : travis and i have n't even discussed the idea of marriage . how did it even come up ? billy : [ sighs ] we -- we saw each other at crimson lights . looked like he just finished a jog or he was being chased by the police -- victoria : billy . billy : okay . i was watching gc buzz , and -- hey , listen . by the way , this whole baby switching thing -- how 's nick ? victoria : i just came from seeing him and christian . he 's really happy about that little boy . billy : yeah . do n't blame him . victoria : yeah . billy : you think you lose your child , then by some miracle , you ... victoria : it is a miracle , is n't it ? i just ... billy : yeah . victoria : i hope that gc buzz does n't turn this into popcorn for gossip junkies . billy : yeah , i 'm surprised your dad has n't brought down the wrath on devon and hilary . i mean , like i said to travis ... [ sighs ] there i go again . i 'm sorry . when am i gon na learn ? victoria : you know , it is completely unacceptable and inappropriate for you to talk behind my back about me . i want to know exactly what you said . billy : i just merely stated the fact that you and your family stick together , which is great for you but it 's hell for anybody that 's not an anointed newman . victoria : you said that to him ? billy : i 'm paraphrasing . victoria : is that how the topic of marriage came up ? billy : do n't worry about it , okay ? from what i gather , he 's in no rush to become part of the venerable newman tribe . you all right with that ? victoria : yes , i 'm more than okay with that . billy : [ sighs ] vick . travis : hey . is he in ? abby : now 's not a good time . can i help you with something ? travis : i heard the story on gc buzz . he ca n't be happy his family 's a tabloid headline again . abby : can you blame him ? travis : people like the newmans cultivate their celebrity . you milk the fame for all its worth and then you want to cry foul when somebody dares to violate your privacy . you ca n't have it both ways . abby : my brother just found out that his son 's still alive . maybe ease up a little bit . travis : hey , i 'm thrilled for nick , really . abby : okay , now would be a great time to keep your opinion to yourself . [ door opens ] travis : one family 's miracle is another family 's nightmare . i just hope nick 's big enough to let dylan see that boy . abby : [ sighs ] victor : christian is not dylan 's son -- never was , never will be . travis : hey , i 'm just saying that -- victor : i do n't give a damn what you 're saying . my grandson 's future is none of your business . you got that ? ! you 're not a newman ! ashley : thank you . to good friends . michelle : good friends . [ glasses clink ] ashley : so , what is going on with you ? are you still on the board of the symphony ? still fighting to conserve central park ? obviously you have time to shop at those fantastic soho boutiques . michelle : hmm . new york is new york . i would much rather hear about what 's been going on with you . ashley : hold everything . explain . michelle : uh , henry and i have tried to keep it quiet , but we 've been living separately for some time . he 's downtown , i 'm uptown . i rarely see him unless i go below 23rd street , which is never . ashley : [ chuckles ] michelle : the , uh , the lawyers are finalizing the divorce as we speak . ashley : i 'm so sorry . michelle : do n't be . i 'm looking forward to rebooting my life . i mean , it 's worked out for you , has n't it ? look at all the amazing things you 're accomplishing at jabot . that app you 're about to launch ? ashley : look at you . you 're always on top of things , are n't you ? i have to admit , i 'm pretty excited about it . michelle : well , i wanted to congratulate you . and who knows ? maybe even get a chance to test it out ? ashley : uh - huh . sweet of you . but maybe there 's another reason why you 're in town . michelle : uh , i do n't know what you 're talking about . ashley : mm - hmm . well , how about the fact that travis crawford lives here now ? michelle : ashley , travis is the furthest thing from my mind . i do n't even know what i would say to him . ashley : mm - hmm . well , did you know that he and victoria newman are in love and living together ? michelle : well , i am happy for him . as i said , i 'm here to clear my mind and see my good friend . ashley : cheers . [ glasses clink ] hilary : i can not believe that you caved to victor again . devon : i did n't cave . hilary : we can only tell the story if we protect his family . devon : honey , can you just be happy that i prevented another lawsuit ? although that wo n't stop paul williams from punishing you for pretending to be a lawyer when you went to visit his sister . hilary : it is not my fault that she assumed that i was an attorney . all i did was let the woman tell her story . devon : a story that could be nothing more than the imagination of a tortured mind , which you aired without verifying again . hilary : i have potential sources at fairview and at gcpd . but if i 'd waited for them to corroborate patty 's story , then i could have gotten scooped , and there was no way i 'd let that happen . devon : well , if this blows up in our face , then ... hilary : okay , tell me . did victor say that we had to retract the story ? devon : no . hilary : because he knows that my facts are right . he knows what sharon did , and he wants to see her punished . devon : and what ? he 's using us to do it for him ? hilary : so what ? this will launch gc buzz . i have the type of story that reporters only dream of -- murder and lies and missing babies . and in the end , there 's a happy ending . well , mostly . the best part is that it 's all true . and the even better part is that gc buzz will be telling it first . i mean , unless , you know , you want me to kill the story again , because i think i 'm at my wit 's end with -- what is that for ? devon : just consider it a down payment for your raise . hilary : uh - huh . [ chuckles ] mariah : what do you want ? mail , doughnut run , coffee ? hilary : i want to apologize . maybe i came on a little too strong . i actually respect you for standing up for your mom . i get that . our moms can do things that no one else can understand . and we want to be there for them . we want to protect them . and i 'm sorry . i would never want to jeopardize your relationship with sharon . mariah : what 's the catch ? hilary : no catch . but i did want to let you know that i have been given a green light to go ahead with the story . mariah : and there 's no chance you 're gon na drop it . hilary : the audience , they 're eating this up , okay ? if i do n't give it to them , somebody else will . but if you really want to protect your mom , you should go on camera and tell your story . mariah : do you really expect me to believe that steaming pile of insincerity ? hilary : no , i actually expect you to quit , but i thought maybe you 'd surprise me . mariah : great . i 'll be in h.r . quitting . devon : hey , mariah . mariah , hang on . i would like for you to reconsider . mariah : let me guess . for my mom 's sake ? devon : no . for mine . victor : well , he 's home where he belongs . nick : you got it . noah : well , you know , this is n't over for my mom or for dylan . they 're heartbroken , and my mom would do anything she could to change what happened , dad . victor : noah . your mother sharon had the opportunity to put that boy back into nick 's arms where belongs . she had an opportunity over and over again , and she failed to do so . i think the only thing she regrets is that she got caught . nick : well , it 's over now , all right ? i have my son . and we 're just gon na focus on christian and the future . victor : as you should . as we all should . thank god the lies are behind us now . noah : wait a minute . where do you get off ? summer : noah , do n't . no . noah : no , come on , come on . no , no , after all the lies and the stunts that you have pulled in the name of family , what you did to marisa and to me , everybody else , come on -- all the lies . victor : one day when you 're a father , you will understand my actions . noah : i will be a father one day , but i wo n't be a hypocrite . summer : noah , let 's just go . we do n't want to wake up christian again . victor : listen to me . i promised nikki that i would not be vindictive when it came to your mother . but now that her deed 's out in the open , she 's gon na have to deal with the consequences . abby : are you gon na finish your mimosa ? ashley : is this about ben ? abby : mnh . no , no , no . ben -- ben and i are in a good place for two people getting a divorce . ashley : then why are you guzzling my mimosa , honey ? abby : you have n't heard ? ashley : i 've been knee - deep in the launch of jabotgo . i 've missed everything . what ? abby : where do i begin ? with nick 's baby , who 's very much alive . ashley : alive ? abby : yeah , and being raised by sharon and dylan as their own son until yesterday . or with travis and victoria , who are about to crash and burn if my dad has anything to say about it . ashley : okay , shh . start with the baby , and then fill me in on travis and victoria . travis : hey . got your message . okay , what 's going on ? victoria : [ sighs ] i just thought that maybe we should talk . travis : about how you took off this morning , did n't mention your brother 's baby ? victoria : [ sighs ] travis : why would n't you share that with me ? victoria : i 'm sorry . i - i guess i thought that was just a family thing , you know ? travis : [ scoffs ] is that your way of saying it 's none of my business ? you sound like your father now . victoria : what 's wrong with that ? travis : i got to prove myself to you , too ? victoria : look , my father gave you a chance to get back in the business world , and you jumped at it . it 's not my fault that you had my family investigated instead of trying to be a part of it . but that 's the last thing that you want , is n't it ? travis : you 've been listening to billy , have n't you ? you ca n't see what he 's doing here ? victoria : i thought that maybe you could be a part of my life . you know , i thought you could be a part of my family without being intimidated . but you know what ? you 're no better than billy . at least he does n't blame his mistakes on other people . ( part missing here ) ashley : you realize that sharon 's the one that led jack to believe that he was summer 's father . i think she 's capable of just about anything . who i really feel for , though , is dylan . and what about faith ? she must be so confused . abby : she is , but , you know , christian 's still her brother , so nick is making sure that she understands that . ashley : and nick . that must be so amazing . he realizes his son 's alive . abby : yeah , nick told me that one minute he 's on cloud nine , and then the next he 's overwhelmed with grief because , i mean , sage is n't here to share in his joy . ashley : well , he 's a very strong person . i 'm sure he 's gon na find his way . abby : well , he 's gon na need that strength if the gc buzz continues to cash in on the story . i should head back to the office . ashley : wait . you need to tell me about victoria and travis . you ca n't leave . abby : hmm . well , travis has pretty much blown it by investigating the family behind dad 's back . ashley : oh , you know victor had to hate that . abby : mm - hmm . he tore into travis earlier . and judging by the look on victoria 's face , she 's not too happy with him , either . ashley : abby , if victoria and travis are on the rocks , timing could not be worse . michelle : where are you going in such a hurry ? billy : of all the country clubs in this town , what are the odds ? victoria : [ sighs ] i do n't know . you 're the gambler , not me . billy : okay , well , in that case , how about a little friendly wager ? victoria : billy , no . i 'm in no mood for games . billy : oh , come on . just a little bit of fun , okay ? billy : heads , you buy me lunch . tails , i buy yours . what do you say ? victoria : i got an idea . how about tails you go your way and i go mine ? billy : it 's a deal . you ready ? look at that , victoria . it 's heads . i win . victoria : just my luck . billy : luck has nothing to do with it , darling . victoria : [ laughs ] victor : one day we 're gon na go skiing in the alps . ooh ! then we 'll do bicycle riding in tuscany . you know , it 's beautiful . we 'll drink a lot of wine . what do you think , huh ? do you like that ? and then we will hike the grand canyon . and then one day -- you know what we 'll do one day ? we 'll go the city of light . la ville de lumière . that 's paris . i think you would love that . yeah . nick : why paris , dad ? victor : somehow that just feels right . right ? right . [ next_on ] jack : you 'll be heading up a whole new division at jabot in new york . victoria : i hate to be the bearer of bad news , but it looks like both of our days are about to get a lot worse . travis : what are you doing here ? michelle : god . it 's good to see you .	hilary ran a story about christian , in which she criticized sharon . mariah confronted hilary and defended her mom . abby talked to victor about christian . she was disgusted with sharon and worried about the media going after her family . victor called devon and threatened to sue . ultimately , they struck a deal gc buzz could go after sharon , but they had to leave nick and christian out of it . hilary and devon butted heads because she ran the story without vetting it . hilary said she had potential sources , and she predicted that this story would launch gc buzz . devon kissed her . hilary unsuccessfully tried to convince mariah to give an interview about sharon 's side of the story . mariah decided to quit . devon told mariah that he loved hilary 's fearlessness , but he thought she needed someone to keep her from being rash . devon asked mariah to stay on and help hilary stay on the straight and narrow . victoria visited with nick and christian . victoria confided that things were n't so good with her and travis , because she felt torn between travis and victor . billy and travis clashed over victoria . travis accused billy of being in love with victoria and trying to cause trouble . billy said that travis would never be the center of victoria 's universe because she 'd always be pulled toward the newmans . billy assumed travis and victoria would eventually marry . travis told billy not to assume anything . travis said he and victoria were in a good place and there was nothing billy could do about it .
abby : today is your lucky day . ashley : really ? did i win something ? abby : [ laughs ] dad is throwing me a party tonight to celebrate designdate 's raging success . ashley : sweetie ! abby : yeah , and not only that , he 's been very secretive , lots of closed - door meetings . i think he might be giving me a new title and a bigger role in the company . [ chuckles ] ashley : i 'm so proud of you . congratulations . you 've worked so hard . abby : oh , thank you . victor : well , this is coming along well . victoria : where are the flowers ? victor : they 'll be here shortly , i 'm sure . neil ! neil : well , just what i like to see . you 're both here early . good to see you . victoria : yes . we 're all yours . neil : okay , good . now , here it is . our mission is to revise the brash & sassy narrative by announcing the merger with newman enterprises , obviously . now , the brand is coming back to the fold . the whole idea -- coming home . now , the added surprise is you , your appointment to c.o.o . and we have this wonderful chance to hit this news cycle for you , victoria , 'cause you 're the face of the future . and at the same time , we 're reinforcing the message that you 're back . you 're back working with your father , the big man on campus , the iconic victor newman . yeah , father and daughter , the dream team sitting atop the almighty , ever - successful newman enterprises . home run all day . what do you think ? victor : let 's do it . cane : hey . lily : hey . cane : you okay ? lily : yeah , i , uh ... [ sighs ] i had a dream that the twins were being born and ... i was dying . it felt so real . cane : yeah , it was all too real back then , was n't it ? lily : there was no miracle for juliet last night . cane : i still ca n't believe it . lily : any word on the baby ? cane : no , there 's , uh , too many complications , and they just -- they do n't know . [ door opens ] tessa : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to startle you . crystal : no worries . tessa : i just , uh , came to check on you before i perform at this party . crystal : the newman thing ? tessa : yeah . crystal : some life you 've got now . tessa : you 'll have one , too . soon you wo n't have to hide from these people anymore . zack will pay for what he did to you and all those other girls . crystal : people have said that before . scott : they 're calling it a party , but it 's really just a huge p.r . op for newman . sharon : in honor of abby ? scott : and designdate , newman 's latest success story . sharon : which is a front for a sex ring . some success . scott : zack 's played this perfectly . played abby perfectly . this is the culmination of all his efforts . [ sighs ] his chance to legitimize himself . sharon : it 'd be a shame to ruin zack 's big night . additional sponsorship provided by ... lily : poor , little boy . no mother , now fighting for his life . i feel sick about it . cane : all we can do now is pray . lily : i feel so guilty . cane : why ? lily : because i was always so jealous of juliet . she could do something that i could n't , you know . she could ... carry your child . whenever i would see her , it just felt like this slap in the face . i used to think sometimes that life would be better if she was just out of our lives for good . cane : i know you did n't want this . but what you 're feeling is natural . it 's human . [ cellphone rings ] lily : it 's mattie . hey , sweetie . what 's going on ? mattie : hi , um , are you guys still at the hospital ? what 's going on ? how 's juliet and the baby ? lily : um , there 's been some complications , but i 'll -- i 'll tell you about it later . mattie : okay , um , well , the reason i 'm calling , i was kind of hoping that i could be ungrounded just for tonight . there 's this event that i really want to go to , and i wo n't be late , and there are gon na be a lot of adults there . lily : um ... yeah . sure , fine . just this once . and i 'll check in with you later , okay ? mattie : okay . sure . thanks , mom . sounds good . and tell dad i say hi . lily : all right . will do . abby : did i hear that uncle jack fired dina ? ashley : yeah , it was n't fair to keep her on in that position . we were just asking too much of her because she 's not able to operate a business on that level anymore . abby : she 's not able ? ashley : no . it 's hard to hear it , but unfortunately , it 's true . you know , the very first task that she took on here , her math was off by a mile . it was so bad that jack and i wondered then if we made a mistake by bringing her on board . but then the next day , she came up with a corrected version , so we gave her another chance . but since then , we 've kind of realized that it was probably graham that redid her work for her . abby : that 's not good . ashley : no , it 's not . i 'm very happy , though , that you and your grandmother have created this fantastic rapport . maybe you can convince her that we 're not trying to punish her . we do n't really have a choice in this , you know . it 's the only rational decision we could make . abby : you know , it 's -- it 's the weirdest thing . she and i were talking at crimson lights , and i left the table for a second . i turned back around , and she was stuffing sugar packets into her purse . i 've heard of people being tightwads even when they 're loaded , but dina ? ashley : do you think it 's possible that it 's been harder for her to adapt to moving in with jack and me than we thought ? maybe she 's so proud , she does n't want to ask mrs . martinez where the sugar 's kept ? abby : well , if that 's the case , you need to give her a full tour asap . zack : abby is over the moon . you must be so proud knowing that you can move her up in the company so that she can take over the reins someday . and putting her in the spotlight in front of all this business world , i - i ca n't tell you how much that means to her . victor : this is n't just about designdate , you know . zack : oh , absolutely . today is abby 's day . victor : mm - hmm . this is about the company and about the entire family . zack : absolutely . i 'm just here to cheer abby on , not toot my own horn . victor : abby saw something in you and your idea , and she followed through on it . and she proved you right . zack : well , that 's very flattering . victor : nothing to do with flattery . numbers do n't lie . victoria : oh , i 'm so glad you could make it . nikki : oh , well , you , too . i know you and abby have had your moments , but it 's very sweet of you to come out and support your sister for all of her success tonight . victoria : it 's what family does for one another . nikki : well , it looks beautiful . i 'm sure abby is thrilled that victor went to so much trouble to celebrate her success . victoria : well , it 's an important night for all of us . neil : there she is , the lady of the evening . you look great . so stylish as always . nikki : oh , my goodness . thank you so much . i did n't know i was gon na see you tonight . neil : well , my company just acquired power communications , you know . we 're handling the newman account . nikki : really ? neil : mm - hmm . nikki : the p.r . company ? neil : wow . you 've heard of them ? nikki : well , yes . of course . they 've handled the last several arts council galas for us . neil : nice . and we 're gon na continue to honor that , and we will donate our services . nikki : well , thank you . neil : okay , so , let me ask you a big favor . nikki : sure . neil : we need a united front tonight , okay , for this project from the entire family . it 's company branding . you 're the matriarch , and i 'm hoping that you will continue to play that role tonight . you know what i mean ? nikki : i do n't know . do you mean you want victor and me to pretend that we have reconciled ? victor : you have done it before . nikki : well , that was then , and that was for the sake of the family . neil : okay , well , listen , i hope i do n't have to beg you for this . i mean , this is just for the cameras , couple of pictures and a few sound bites , and then you 're gon na be done . victor : it 's just a facade , you know , that we have so carefully cultivated to fool the rest of the world , and if you ca n't do that on this occasion for the family , then you should n't be here . nikki : okay , fine . you win . you just tell me where you want me to stand and what you want me to say . sharon : where 's tessa ? crystal : uh , she just left to go sing for all the suits . scott : zack 's gon na be there . he is one of those suits . crystal : uh , i do n't understand . scott : designdate is funded by newman enterprises . crystal : [ scoffs ] of course it is . 'cause all people care about is money . they do n't care how it gets made or who gets hurt . they just look the other way and rake in the cash . sharon : the people who invested in his company have no idea it 's a front for organized prostitution . scott : yeah , zack 's careful . he plays it safe . he 's been able to fool a lot of people , but here 's the interesting part . i think we 've been able to find a way to rattle him , get him to admit what he 's involved in . crystal : how ? scott : well , if you were to show up at the party and confront him ... crystal : me ? scott : ... and sharon got it on video , it 'd be all the proof we need . and listen , i 'll be right with you by your side the whole time . i mean , nothing bad will happen to you , i promise . sharon : crystal , you do n't have to do this . it 's entirely your choice . scott : but it may be the best chance we have to nail the bastard . crystal : sounds like a swanky occasion . i 'm gon na need a killer outfit . [ doorbell rings ] reed : hi . mattie : hi . you look ... reed : beautiful . mattie : thanks . uh , come on in . [ chuckles ] so ... this party . reed : yeah , um , it 's a business thing . i 'm really not sure what to expect , but my grandfather and my mom wanted me there . mattie : oh , okay . well , either way , whatever . i just -- i - i really missed you . reed : i missed you , too . dina : why are you going through my things ? ashley : your assistant boxed them up , and i was just gon na bring them home for you . dina : [ scoffs ] ashley , are you so eager to get me out of jabot that you do n't want me to set foot in the building ? ashley : mother , i was honestly just trying to help you . look , why do n't i give you a ride home , and then we can get ready for abby 's party together ? i want to make sure i get there in plenty of time . dina : oh , i see . well , if that 's directed at me , i can assure you i wo n't be the one to make us late . noah : hey , grandpa . victor : hey . how are you ? happy to see you . abby : [ chuckles ] zack : hey , gorgeous . abby : hey , yourself . zack : you look incredible . abby : oh , well , i feel incredible . zack : you have worked so hard for this , babe . might not be my place to say it , but i 'm proud of you . abby : well , it is absolutely your place to say it , because none of this would be happening without you . zack : we make a great team . neil : so sorry . i see you 're involved with conversation , but , uh , you ready for your close - up ? abby : yes , absolutely . neil : good . can you excuse us for a minute ? zack : of course . neil : thank you . appreciate that . come on . abby : hey , dad . victor : darling , you look beautiful . abby : mwah . thank you . victor : sweetheart . abby : victoria , i 'm so happy that you could be here to help me celebrate . victoria : thank you . it 's gon na be a memorable event . neil : yes , it will be , for all of us . and , listen , while i have you all here , and before it gets too crazy , i need to get some family photos , if you would n't mind . victor : oh , yeah . neil : okay ? abby : yeah , certainly . neil : cool . come with me . abby : okay . neil : all right . victor : there 's reed ! you 're just in time for some family pictures . how are you ? reed : i 'm doing well . victor : how nice to see you . mattie : hi . nice to see you , too . reed : um , is that all right ? mattie : oh , yeah . uh , go ahead . i 'm gon na go grab a soda . mattie : hey , uh , victor , can i borrow you ? victor : yeah . neil : thanks . victoria : hi , honey . reed : hi , mom . victoria : how are you feeling ? reed : i 'm fine , honestly . victoria : okay . you look so handsome in your suit . reed : thank you . victoria : you know , i 'm surprised that lily let mattie come with you . reed : i know . i mean , after everything that happened , i thought we 'd never be able to see each other again , but here i am . i have an evening with her . victoria : [ chuckles ] neil : victoria , reed , can i get you in the shot ? come on . victoria : of course . neil : okay . looking handsome . i like that . reed : thank you , sir . neil : yes , yes , yes . all right , why do n't we have , um , noah and reed , i want you to stand to the left of your grandfather . reed : you got it . neil : like that . let me see you . okay . nice . and , victoria , i want you to stand next to your sister . stand next to abby . victoria : okay . neil : in the power position . victoria : all right . neil : both of you in the power position , yeah . um , what 's missing ? nikki , i want you to move in -- you need to move in closer to victor . nikki : oh , no , i 'm fine right here , thanks . neil : well , no , i - i -- we need to tighten this family shot . if you would n't mind . please , can you move next to victor ? nikki : [ clears throat ] neil : and , victor , would you mind holding nikki 's hand ? nikki : i thought we were n't gon na do this . victor : we 're going to do this right now , for the family , okay ? neil : okay . this is beautiful . the newman family . okay , listen , i 'm gon na leave you in the capable hands of mark , all right ? thank you . victor : thank you , neil . neil : thank you . appreciate it . victor : yep . neil : do your thing . [ camera shutter clicking ] hey . mattie : hi . neil : this is the last place i expected to see you . mattie : if you 're wondering what i 'm doing here with reed , i asked my mom , and she gave me permission . you can even call her . she 's still at the hospital with my dad making sure that juliet and the baby are okay . lily : were you able to get ahold of juliet 's father again ? cane : yep . i talked to him . he barely reacted . lily : what ? cane : i told him his daughter died . he said , `` thank you for the call . `` he did n't even ask about the child . lily : seriously ? cane : yeah . i , um ... i told him that the baby survived and was , uh , premature and has all these medical complications , and he cut me off , and he said the same thing as last night . does n't want to know about the baby . does n't want to know about juliet . i said to him , i said , `` this is your grandson . `` lily : what did he say to that ? cane : he did n't want to know . did n't care . he did n't even ask about juliet 's funeral arrangements . and it just -- it just hit me . it hit me that this -- this is my son , and i 'm all he has now in this world . lily : what 's all that ? cane : it 's insurance paperwork . lily : what is it ? cane : it 's the birth certificate . name is blank . lily : well , did you and juliet ever discuss a name ? cane : no , once or twice , but nothing really stuck . lily : well , i do n't know . what about ... what about the name sam ? cane : sam ? why ? lily : as a tribute to your sister , samantha . cane : you know , i never would have thought of that . it 's a wonderful idea . especially since it 's yours . lily : you know , this baby is innocent in all of this , and coming into this world with no mother , i think it 's even more important that he has a strong connection to you . cane : you okay ? lily : i just had this ... this feeling that ... juliet 's watching over him , that you two are n't alone . neil : so good to see you . ashley : hi ! dina : neil , hello , dear . neil : hi . have n't seen you since you won your award . dina : oh , that was an evening we wo n't soon forget . [ chuckles ] neil : yes . lot of drama that night , huh ? ashley : yeah , it sure was . neil : which does n't diminish your accomplishments in the slightest . your award was an excellent addition to your already glittering career . ashley : [ chuckles ] you 've had quite a year . new company and , uh , new clothes . neil : yeah , you like these , huh ? well , my son said i was in a sartorial rut . ashley : oh , really ? neil : yeah . ashley : our kids can be so helpful that way , ca n't they ? neil : yes . ashley : i never saw anything wrong with the way you were dressing , just so you know . neil : well , you know as well as i do , i 've been in the corporate world for a long , long time . my son and i , we 're in a creative field , and , you know , we 're operating at a higher level , so i thought i should just , uh , project a different image . ashley : well , you know what ? i think you 're hitting a home run . neil : yeah . ashley : you look good . neil : thank you . you know what ? i think that maybe we should have a drink later . i 'd like to make a toast -- ashley : yeah ? neil : yeah -- to my favorite innovator . ashley : why ? because the original celebration went so far off the rails ? neil : that , and i think we 're long overdue for a catch - up . ashley : i 'd like that . neil : me , too . good seeing you . ashley : okay . you 're looking good , neil . neil : [ laughs ] all right . looking good . mark , can you get some singles of these beautiful young ladies ? can i -- abby , can you ... victoria ? abby : of course . [ chuckles ] neil : oh , it 's gon na be beautiful . i do n't need to do anything . abby : am i good ? okay . neil : yeah , you 're fine . [ camera shutter clicking ] victoria : [ sighs ] noah : i was psyched about the expansion plans . but after the fire , dad said he 's done . victor : what do you mean , done ? noah : he does n't want to build . he just walked away . victor : he left you holding the bag ? noah : money - wise , no . but , i mean , damn , come on , i 've been pouring my heart into this for months , and then suddenly that 's it . no more underground , here or anywhere . and it was my dream to expand the place , make it a chain , and now i do n't even have a job . victor : i understand your frustration . why do n't you look at this as an opportunity ? noah : opportunity how ? victor : you know , this party tonight here is for the future , future of our family , future of the business . might be a good time for you to jump back on board . noah : back at newman ? victor : yeah . noah : listen , no disrespect , grandpa , but i - i tried the corporate life . it 's just not for me . victor : but i 'm not suggesting that you sit in an office . got to tell you a little secret . the lady who runs this top of the tower is moving back to her hometown . she 's opening a restaurant in montreal . noah : you want me to manage the top of the tower ? victor : why not ? put all of your energy and your passion into running this place , from the kitchen to the front door to the whole thing . huh ? you could do worse . noah : wow , it 's -- it 's an amazing offer , really . victor : yeah . noah : i appreciate it . just ... i 'm sorry . i have to say no . the entertainment 's here . victor : i see . all right . i understand . noah : [ chuckles ] victor : we 'll talk later . noah : okay . abby : thank you . you know , victoria , i - i do believe that things are gon na turn around for you soon . victoria : um , thank you . i appreciate that . abby : she 's all yours . neil : thanks . okay . step on in . zack : finally . abby : ohh . did you miss me ? zack : you know i did . abby : [ chuckles ] [ gasps ] ah , my hero . hmm . how did you know i was gon na be parched ? zack : because being a star is thirsty work . abby : you always know the right thing to say to me . and , yes , it is , and i totally am . my dad is finally giving me the recognition i deserve . zack : this is just the beginning for you , abby , and for us . victor : ladies and gentlemen , may i have your attention , please ? i will now explain to you why we have gathered here tonight . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lily : i know it 's no crimson lights , but i got you a coffee and muffin . cane : thank you for doing this . lily : well , you 've barely eaten anything . i 'm sure you 'll be hungry eventually . cane : uh , i actually meant for , uh , for staying here , 'cause you did n't have to do it . lily : there was an emergency , and i did what i could to help . but i think i should head home now . cane : yeah , no , i - i understand . lily : i think you 're a wonderful father . and that boy is lucky to have you . victor : now , many of you know that we newmans have a reputation of bouncing back from adversity . we never give up . we never quit . a perfect example of that is my daughter , abby . little while ago , she came to me with an idea for an incubator project . she wanted to design one of those dating apps . lo and behold , unbeknownst to me , she pursued that idea and actually drove it to fruition . i look at the numbers , and i said , `` you ca n't be serious . `` i was stunned , meaning that in the future , that design app would be part of newman enterprises as a very profitable part . i mention abby as an example of the new generation of newmans who will contribute to my company . they will drive the company to the future , and it starts right here , right now tonight . effective immediately , i 've assigned my daughter victoria as the chief operating officer of newman enterprises . she will be the new c.o.o . , my right hand , my second- in - command . now , whilst exercising her duty as the c.o.o . , she will also manage to look over her business , the business of brash & sassy cosmetics . so , the reason you 're all here is because i would like you to help me welcome back my beautiful daughter victoria to the family fold of newman enterprises . [ applause ] victoria : thank you very much . thank you , dad , for your vote of confidence . and i am gon na do my best to live up the impossibly high standards i know you 'll set for me . this is an incredible opportunity , and i intend to make the most of it , so thank you . [ applause ] scott : you okay ? abby : did you know about this ? scott : no . no , no , no . but that 's your father . he loves to keep everyone guessing . abby : he -- he lied . he -- he lied about this party . he lied about my future . he lied about everything . scott : for the record , i think you deserve better . zack : what the hell just happened ? abby : i got screwed . that 's what just happened . um , i - i need to go before i completely lose it . um ... zack : no , abby , please . just stay . scott : for once , i actually agree with your boyfriend . look , i 'm gon na go get some clarification . excuse me . abby : i 'm sorry . i - i do n't want to hang around here and watch victoria basking in her glory , gloating , okay ? zack : hey , hey , hey , hey . about what ? hmm ? i did n't hear victor talking about some great triumph of hers at brash & sassy , because there was none . he bailed her out , gave her a title so she can save face . you 're the one that 's been delivering results , and you 'll continue to do so . do n't give her the satisfaction of seeing you slink off . put on your game face and go congratulate her , okay ? scott : i 'd like you to clarify that i 'll , uh , still be reporting directly to you ? victor : ultimately , yes . victoria : i 'll be meeting with the senior staff next week . we have a lot to discuss . hmm . victor : excuse me . victoria : in the meantime , i 'm gon na need a full report from you on my desk detailing your job description and a list of things that you 're currently working on . victor : ladies and gentlemen , i would like you to welcome the lady who will entertain us tonight , miss tessa porter . [ applause ] tessa : i think you want to kiss me , too it 's a sensitive issue but i got to tell you i want a piece of you victoria : so how does it feel when you imagine yourself running a place like this ? tessa : i feel you inside me noah : i admit it . it 's a great opportunity . tessa : you 're excited , too victoria : how does it feel ? tessa : you push the right buttons noah : okay . okay , it 's a -- it 's a rush . victoria : well , that 's the definition of the right job . you know , people go their entire lives without feeling that way , and your grandpa is giving it to you . he 's giving you the perfect job . you know dad wants us all to work together as a family again . this could be a really exciting , new era for all of us . do n't you want to be a part of that ? you 'll be coming from a place of strength . you can ask for things that you normally could n't have asked for before . noah : it 's tempting . i ... victoria : [ sighs ] noah , come on . please , do it for me . i want to see our family reunited , too . i really do . and look , i 'll be in a position where i 'll make sure that it does n't go back to how it used to be when dad had the final say on everything . noah : do you really think it 'll be different this time ? victoria : i would n't be here if i didn't . noah : okay . okay . i 'm in . victoria : so you 'll take over managing this place ? noah : i mean , you kind of just made me an offer i could n't refuse . victoria : okay , that 's fabulous . i 'm so happy to hear that . good . okay . so go back to the party and enjoy yourself , and we 'll talk about it tomorrow . noah : okay . i was hoping you 'd say that . i 'm gon na go watch tessa . victoria : yes , go . call me tomorrow . noah : i will . tessa : i like to be your sickness i want a piece of you abby : well , um , no one saw that one coming , least of all me . victoria : abby -- abby : no , um , victoria , i just , um , i wanted to say welcome back . i hope that we can work together for a common good . i know we 've had our issues in the past , but now we have our own divisions to run . victoria : well , you 're handling this very graciously , very mature . but i am c.o.o . i hope you understand you 're gon na be reporting to me . you have to run everything past me . abby : i ca n't believe this is happening . dad led me to believe that i was next in line . victoria : oh , he said that , did he ? abby : well , not in so many words , but the implication was clear . and you , you just sail back in here after you almost go bankrupt , when you need rescuing . tonight was supposed to be my celebration . victoria : oh , abby , please suck it up . everyone knows you 're not ready to take over the company . abby : yeah , says the woman who ran your tiny , little makeup `` empire `` right into the ground in less than a year . victor : my dear abby . i know this came as a surprise to you . but i want you to know that your role at newman enterprises will continue to be much appreciated . your contributions will be valued , okay ? abby : a surprise ? that 's what this is ? victor : yes . abby : no , a surprise is someone popping out of a huge cake . a surprise is a car for my birthday . this -- this just is n't fair . victor : she 'll get over it . victoria : or not . and that will be fine , too . tessa : this feels like a ... zack : abby ? let 's get out of here . you 've been through enough tonight . okay ? scott : you look a little rattled there , zack , almost like you 've seen a ghost . unlike poor natalia , crystal is very much alive . abby : what 's this about ? sharon : zack has been using designdate as a front for a sex - trafficking ring . abby : what ? sharon , no -- no , that -- that ca n't be . crystal : i worked for him . i was one of his girls . they start off by saying that they 're gon na take care of you , but then they start -- zack : careful what you say , whoever you are . these people got you in a situation that could end up badly . scott : why you making threats when you got nothing to hide ? abby : what 's going on , zack ? tell me the truth . zack : abby , i swear , i have no idea what they 're talking about . excuse us ? listen , i 've had about enough of your garbage , okay ? i 've gone along , said nothing , done nothing , but this time , there are gon na be consequences . so back off . scott : no , no , no . crystal : you got me hooked on drugs ! you kept me a prisoner , just like all those other girls ! admit it ! zack : or what ? who the hell are you ? abby : why are you doing this ? zack : i was wondering the same thing . i think he ca n't stand to see you happy and successful . obviously he 's jealous . abby : well ? zack : yeah . i thought so . crystal : everybody , listen . please listen to me . this thing you 're celebrating , designdate , the dating part is just a front . it 's flooded with girls who are owned , operated , and trafficked by him ! there ! zack stinnett ! i would know what i 'm talking about . i was one of them , forced into prostitution and intimidated by threats of violence every day ! and it 's all being paid for by newman enterprises . [ camera shutter clicking ] neil : no . no , no , no . no pictures , please . stop ! tessa : it 's okay . dina : typical . more sleaze from the newmans . nikki : excuse me ? dina : you know , i should have known that tonight would turn into a disaster . nikki : why do n't you just do everyone a favor , you old woman , and shut the hell up ! aah ! oh , my god ! oh ! victoria : mom ! nikki : somebody help me ! oh , my god ! zack : come on . nikki : ah ! zack : [ slamming button ] scott : abby ? abby ! abby ! [ next_on ] sharon : crystal took off before anyone had a chance to stop her . paul : sure , she did . zack : you do realize you 're into this up to your neck . ashley : zack disappeared with abby , and mother disappeared . jack : this is a nightmare .	juliet died in childbirth , and the baby was fighting for his life . cane reassured lily , who felt guilty for wishing juliet would be out of their lives . at mattie 's request , lily un - grounded mattie for one night so she could go to an event . according to cane , juliet 's father did n't care that she was dead and that her son was in critical condition . lily suggested naming the baby sam , after cane 's late sister , and cane agreed . before leaving , lily told cane that sam was lucky to have him for a father . abby thought victor was going to promote her . ashley was happy for her . ashley confided that jack fired dina because she was n't up for the job . abby revealed that she saw dina stealing sugar packets . dina reacted with suspicion to ashley 's innocent comments . neil told victor and victoria his plans to announce victoria 's return to newman enterprises . neil and victor asked nikki to pretend she 'd reconciled with victor for the duration of the party . nikki agreed , but she bristled when directed to hold victor 's hand during the family photo . reed took mattie to the party . noah told victor that nick pulled out of their partnership . noah turned down victor 's offer to manage the top of the tower . victoria convinced noah to change his mind . him .
dru : no , it 's no problem , we 'll see you at seven . lily : mom ? dru : lily , um , i 'm so glad you 're home . lily : are you sure , 'cause it looked like i was interrupting . malcolm : how you doin ' , lily ? lily : um , who are you ? dru : uh ... malcolm : you do n't recognize me , huh ? lily : no , i do n't . should i ? malcolm : no , i guess not . you were just an itty bitty thing last time i saw you . dru : lily , this is your uncle malcolm . lily : uh ... no . dru : yes , honey , i 'm serious . he did n't die in that accident . he 's come home to us . [ scene_break ] nikki : you 're going away ? why ? why now ? victor : there 's something that 's going on inside of me that i need to ... i need to deal with . nikki : well , why ca n't you do that here with me ? victor : there 's something i have to tell you that i think will make you very happy . nikki : victor , are you trying to soften the blow ? victor : ( sighs ) i have reinstated nicholas as c.e.o . of newman enterprises . nikki : really ? victor : mm - hmm . nikki : oh , my god , that 's fantastic . i 've been praying for this . victor , you could n't have told me anything that would mean more . [ scene_break ] sharon : c.e.o . ? oh , my gosh , nicholas . this is so incredible . nick : i know . it 's the last thing i expected when i walked into dad 's office . sharon : and victor did n't even hint at this when you saw him earlier ? nick : no , and he promised that he would n't interfere or try and control things from the sidelines . sharon : wow . so newman enterprises is all yours ? nick : it 's all mine to run as i see fit . it 's mind - blowing , is n't it ? [ scene_break ] kevin : come on , what 's takin ' you so long , man ? michael : something wrong with this glove . kevin : what ? michael : it 's not fitting right . kevin : quit stalling . michael : i 'm serious . it 's too small . kevin : i checked it myself . the glove is fine . michael : well , it might have been fine for you , but i ca n't get my hand into this . kevin : fine , we 'll take the gloves off . we 'll do it bare knuckles style . michael : what do you know ? it fits after all . kevin : well , look at that . [ scene_break ] damon : we 'll do our best to answer your questions . phyllis : no , no . damon , you need your rest . listen , detective , ca n't you just fill out your paperwork and allow damon to recuperate in peace ? hank : i really do n't think you want me to do that , ms. abbott . answer my questions now , it may save you both a lot of grief later , depending on the answers i get . [ scene_break ] lily : i ca n't believe this . i mean , this is amazing . you 're here in our living room . malcolm : well , it 's nice to be missed , lily . lily : oh , my god , you have no idea . mom and i were in paris when we got the news , and mom cried and cried and cried . dru : i was upset , okay . lily : you know , i only remember you from pictures . where have you been all this time ? malcolm : africa , mostly . it 's a pretty different world out there . lily : yeah , i 'm sure . i 've only been there once , 'cause mom had a photo shoot out there , but i 'm sure it was nothing like where you were . ( sighs ) it is so good to see you . malcolm : it is so good to see you , half - pint . lily : `` half - pint `` ? you used to call me that when i was , like , this ... yeah . malcolm : little munchkin . lily : i ca n't believe you remembered . malcolm : oh , i remember a lot of things , lily . you 'd be surprised . dru : yeah , um , lily , how come you came home ? i thought you were going to have dinner with daddy . lily : yeah , i thought so , too , but dad called and said that he was stuck at the office , so ... dru : all right . well , you must be hungry . get yourself something in the kitchen , hmm ? malcolm : hey , you know what ? i 've got a better idea . dru : what ? malcolm : why do n't i take her for a bite ? give us a chance to get reacquainted . what do you think ? lily : yeah , yeah , mom , please , can we , please ? dru : honey ... malcolm : you got a problem with that , drucilla ? lily : mom , come on , okay ? until five minutes ago , i thought uncle malcolm was dead . please , mom . please , please , please , please . dru : okay . lily : yay . thank you . okay , let me just plug my phone in , 'cause my battery is dead . and do not worry , mom . we wo n't be late , i promise . right , uncle malcolm ? malcolm : that 's right , lily . relax , she 's in good hands . dru : i know . malcolm : all right , let 's get you bundled up . lily : thank you . malcolm : let 's do it . lily : bye , mom . dru : bye , honey . lily : i ca n't believe this . i mean , you 're here and you 're alive and you 're here . malcolm : in the flesh . [ scene_break ] victor : did this news make you happy ? nikki : yes , of course , but i do n't understand . if you were able to make things better with nicholas , why do you still feel the need to leave ? i mean , you have responsibilities here . you have the rec center , your probation . victor : both of those things have been taken care of , okay ? ms. davis has given me permission to leave , and as far as the rec center 's concerned , i think it 's time to hand it back over to the community . jamal is gon na run it . nikki : so there 's nothing keeping you here in genoa city ? victor : i wish i could stay . i just feel that there 's something fundamentally wrong in my life . victor : i do n't know what the hell it is . it 's not you , it 's not our marriage . it is n't , but i feel this emptiness , you know ? i just feel empty , and i think my grasping for abby is symptomatic of what 's wrong . nikki : are you saying this has something to do with the kids ? victor : well , as far as nicholas is concerned , yeah . you know , he feels that my running newman enterprises has put a wedge between him and me , so i tried to rectify that by handing him the company . victor : as for victoria ... nikki : you 're not going to look for her , are you ? victor : sweetheart , i miss her so terribly . nikki : well , so do i , but she made it very clear . she does not want us coming after her . victor : let 's face it . you and i have n't seen her in a year . in a whole year . it breaks my heart every day . with every fiber in my body , i want to find her . nikki : i know . victor : i want to make sure that she 's safe . maybe if i find her , i can convince her to come back . nikki : well , i guess there 's nothing i can say to stop you . victor : sweetheart , i 've no intention of hurting you . i really do n't . this is something i 've got to do . okay ? nikki : i understand . i do . i 'm just wondering ... how i fit into this whole scheme of yours . [ scene_break ] dru : hey , neil . what 's wrong ? honey ? sweetheart , what 's got you so upset ? let me take your coat . neil : drucilla , do you know how bad i want a scotch right about now ? dru : oh , baby , now you know you can not drink . what 's wrong ? neil : um , you 're standing next to the ex - interim c.e.o . of newman enterprises . dru : what ? neil : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . daddy newman decided today was the right day to anoint his son nicholas . dru : oh , honey , you got fired ? neil : oh , no , no , demoted , you know ? back to my old job . second in command , executive vice president of buttering nick 's bagel in the morning . dru : oh , no , neil . now come on . neil : i know , i know , i know , i know , it is n't that bad . guess i 'm just feeling a little bit sorry for myself . dru : yeah . neil : oh , but , baby , what a kick in the pants this is , you know ? ( sighs ) dru : i understand , baby . it sure is . they do n't know what 's right . neil : well , i should have known it was n't gon na last forever , you know ? but a little part of me , a little tiny part , kept prayin ' and hopin ' that if i stayed in that job long enough , that one day , i would earn the right to keep it and ... i guess that does n't happen unless your name is on the building , right ? dru : that 's nepotism for you . neil : yeah , sure is . dru : mm - hmm . neil : but , baby , let me tell you something , okay ? i 'm gon na live . dru : yes , you are , honey . yes , you are . you 're my hero . neil : thanks , baby . dru : yeah . neil : i surely did n't mean to come home and start dumpin ' all this on you . dru : that 's okay . we 'll work at newman together . we 'll work for junior together . neil : yeah , right , um , lucky us . dru : there 's still gon na be an us at newman , right ? neil : hmm , you worried about your job , are n't you ? dru : heck , yeah , i 'm worried about my job . yes , i am . neil : well , do n't get so paranoid , you know ? you just keep doing the good job that you 're doing , and everything ought to be just fine . dru : all right , fine . i just do n't want to get demoted to something beneath me , that 's all . yeah . neil : ( chuckles ) dru : what 's so funny ? neil : who else could i could i come home to who 'd have me comforting her after my bad day ? dru : oh , honey , i 'm so sorry . i can be so insensitive sometimes . neil : no , no , no , no , no . actually , you gave me a chance to vent . and on the brighter side , i am still c.o.o . of a multi - national conglomerate , yeah . dru : c.o.o . of a national conglomerate , yes , you are . let 's not minimize the situation . neil : no , we should n't do that . dru : no . neil : hey , um , where 's lily ? i wanted to apologize to her for skipping out on dinner . dru : yeah , um , yeah , she had to ... neil : she had to what ? what ? dru : um , well , she went out . neil : she went out ? dru : yeah . neil : so she went out by herself or what ? dru : yeah , i mean , well , no . neil : no ? then who is she with ? dru : your brother malcolm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow , almost sounds like you 're accusing us of something . hank : are you sayin ' uh , neither of you did anything wrong ? phyllis : dominic hughes deserved what he got . it was self - defense , plain and simple . hank : i 'm afraid there 's nothing plain and simple about this case , ma'am . phyllis : the man was going to shoot me . damon stepped in front of me and took a bullet to the stomach . if he had n't done that , we would both be dead . is that plain and simple enough for you , detective ? [ scene_break ] michael : so are we gon na do this ? kevin : what ? what do you mean ? michael : we need some ground rules . kevin : why ? michael : just humor me , all right ? kevin : all right , whatever . make it quick . michael : let 's see , obviously nothing below the waist . kevin : okay , fine , let 's do it . michael : wait . should we set a clock or something ? kevin : for what ? michael : we 're just supposed to go at each other until one of us collapses ? kevin : or begs for mercy . michael : i really think we should have some type of cutoff point . kevin : screw it , michael , let 's just do this , come on . michael : hold on , there 's got to be a stop watch -- michael : uhh ! kevin : ha . michael : what the hell are you doing ? kevin : shutting you up ! now come on ! [ scene_break ] dru : neil , you know , they have n't seen each other in so long . i really did n't see the harm in them breaking bread together tonight . neil : so malcolm did n't leave town , huh ? did he say how much longer he 'll be here ? dru : i do n't think he 's made any firm plans yet . neil : well , hallelujah . maybe he 's home for good . dru : he does n't really consider genoa city home anymore . neil : dru , come on . that 's ridiculous . dru : i know it hurts , but do n't kill the messenger , honey . i 'm just telling you what he told me . neil : and he 's still avoiding me , too , i suppose , huh ? dru : i guess so . neil : i realize that he 's been to hell and back , at least from what you 've told me , but i have to see him . i have to cut through all that anger and hostility that he evidently feels for me . dru : honey , i know , but just give him some time , okay ? neil : give him some time ? do you realize how much time has gone by since i 've seen malcolm ? it 's been two years and nine months almost to the day that i left malcolm dead in africa . and like some kind of dream , like a miracle , i find out that he 's alive . and now you want me to wait ? how much longer should i wait to see him ? dru : honey , it 's just that he 's so filled with rage , i do n't know what he would do if he did see you . neil : well , that 's the chance that i 'm gon na have to take , because i am gon na see him . now where are they ? where they gon na be ? dru : i do n't know . neil : you did n't ask them ? dru : well , they did n't make up their mind before they left the apartment . neil : okay , well , i guess i 'm just gon na have to go out there and track 'em down . dru : no , i really do n't think that that 's a good idea , honey . neil : drucilla , listen , i know that you mean well , but do n't you see that this is something that i ... i have to do this . dru : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] malcolm : lily . lily : yeah ? malcolm : who are you breaking your neck trying to see ? lily : no one . i was just wondering if gina 's here . i forgot to ask the waiter . malcolm : oh , wow , gina . lily : yeah , this is her place now . she 's , like , the manager . she 's gon na die when she sees you . sorry , i ... malcolm : hey , hey , do n't worry about it . i 've been surprising a lot of people lately . lily : well , it 's the best surprise in the universe . [ scene_break ] victor : ca n't you see ? you are the one that has kept me grounded all these years . i love you as i 've loved no other . nikki : it means so much to me to hear you say that . i wish you did n't have to leave . victor : i know . nikki : i guess it 's something that you have to do alone . victor : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . nikki : how long you gon na be gone ? victor : i do n't know , sweetheart , but please understand that i have to do this . i need this time to myself . nikki : okay , i understand . i 'm not gon na get in your way . darling , just know that no matter what , you 're the only man who makes me feel complete . i love you so much . nikki : i 'm gon na miss you . [ scene_break ] nick : do you think maybe my father 's going through something ? sharon : after everything he 's been through recently , he could be . nick : hmm , you know , it would be just like him to ... sharon : to what ? nick : to take off without saying anything . sharon : it would n't be the first time . nick : no , it would n't . sharon : hey , where are you going ? nick : i 'm going up to the main house . sharon : i 'm gon na go with you . [ scene_break ] michael : i just wish lauren could see you now being such a tough guy ! i am sure she would be real impressed ! kevin : i 'm not doing this for lauren . i 'm doing it for me . i 'm tired . michael : you 're tired of what ? kevin : of being treated like a victim ! michael : who is treating you like a victim , me ? kevin : everyone , everyone ! it 's gone on long enough , michael ! michael : oh ! kevin : i am not gon na let anyone walk all over me ! do you understand me ? michael : that is such bu -- oh ! okay , that 's ... that is two you got out of your system . you satisfied now ? kevin : not even close ! michael : oh ! all right , i think you 've had enough . kevin : no . michael : we 're done . kevin : no , no , no , we 're not ! michael : oh , you can stay here if you want . i 'm out . oh , oh ! ( groaning ) kevin : get up . michael : aah ! kevin : get up , michael ! get up ! [ scene_break ] malcolm : no , i mean , i 'm telling you right there in front of me , three little cubs as cute as they could be just falling all over themselves trying to get at their mother . most amazing thing i ever saw . lily : wow , i ca n't even imagine what that was like , watching a mother lioness out in the wild . i mean , were n't you scared that the male lion would just come up and attack you or something ? malcolm : i do n't know . i guess i never thought about it at the time . but , you know , lily , where i was , people did n't really worry about being afraid . they just tried to survive . lily : some bad things happened to you there , did n't they ? lily : so , um , this is your first time here ? well , yeah , duh . well , anyway , the third floor is all windows , and there is this gorgeous view where you can see all the lights around lake delaney . so we can go look at it while we 're waiting for our food if you want . malcolm : cool , sounds good . lead the way . lily : okay . [ scene_break ] hank : ms. abbott , why are you so defensive ? phyllis : we have n't done anything wrong . hank : unfortunately , i just ca n't take your word for it , ma'am . i have to investigate . phyllis : okay , ask your questions . we do n't mind . we have nothing to hide . hank : all right , let 's talk about the night at the motel . so , uh , you were standing there with a sword , and mr. hughes has a gun . damon : mm - hmm . what 's your question ? hank : who made the first move ? phyllis : dominic hughes did . hank : what were you doing there ? phyllis : what difference does it make ? hank : look , i checked out hughes . he 'd just been released from a prison in georgia . phyllis : yes , which was a huge mistake by the parole board , by the way . hank : apparently he was serving time for the murder of a little boy . damon : yeah , my little boy . hank : so you and mr. hughes were n't strangers . you two had a beef . damon : he murdered my son , detective . hank : did he come to genoa city to kill you , mr. porter ? phyllis : no , he did not . hank : then mr. porter wanted to kill him . phyllis : no , no . you 're twisting our words around . hank : all right , all right . let me see if i 've got this straight . you two show up to hughes ' motel room together . phyllis : no , no , not together . i showed up . then damon came after . listen , none of that matters . what matters here is that dominic hughes was pointing a gun at us . hank : how do i know he was n't trying to protect himself ? phyllis : he was n't . he wanted to shoot me and then damon . hank : now is n't it possible that mr. hughes was afraid for his life ? phyllis : yeah . no , no ! hank : which is it , ms. abbott , please . phyllis : listen , i do n't know what you 're getting at here . i mean , honestly , a sword is no match for a gun . i 'm pretty sure he was confident that he had the upper hand . hank : mr. porter , do you , uh , always carry a samurai sword when making social calls ? damon : it was hardly a social call . hank : then what was it , sir ? damon : i was concerned that phyllis might be in danger . hank : there 's one thing i do n't understand . a man 's finally free after all those years behind bars . knowing how you felt about him , mr. porter , why would he come straight to genoa city ? i mean , do n't you find that a little odd ? [ scene_break ] neil : uh , dru , i 'm gon na take a quick look around the club . maybe they 're in the gym or something like that , all right ? honey , do n't be upset with me . dru : oh , i 'm concerned . neil : yeah , i know you are . baby , i need to find malcolm . it 's driving me absolutely crazy . i 'll see you later . wish me luck . lily : so was i right ? was that a gorgeous view or what ? malcolm : yes , it was . i forgot how spread out this town was . lily : oh , you have no idea . on a clear night , you can see all the way over to twin lakes , and at christmastime they light up their water tower with these red and green lights . it 's beautiful . i mean , it 's miles away from here , but yet you can still see it . it 's crazy . lily : you do n't like talking about it , do you ? malcolm : what 's that ? lily : africa . you 've been a little distracted since i brought it up before . malcolm : oh , lily , i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to be a downer . lily : no , you 're not , you 're not , you 're not . it 's just ... well , can i ask you something ? malcolm : go for it . lily : well , you 've been alive all this time , but , i mean , you never called home . why ? or do you not want to talk about what it was like there ? malcolm : no , no , i do n't . lily : yeah , but how come ? malcolm : lily , sometimes things happen in a person 's life they just do n't want to talk about . lily : was it something really bad ? malcolm : okay , you know what ? we really need to turn the page . now you are my favorite most beautiful little niece in the whole wide world , and i think we should be talking about silly , fun stuff . lily : silly , fun stuff ? malcolm : yes , ma'am . lily : like what ? malcolm : i do n't know , like you . lily : me ? malcolm : yeah . i mean , look at you , all grown up and ladylike . what , are you in high school now ? lily : yes , yeah , i 'm a junior . malcolm : a junior , wow . lily : you know , i really hated moving here from paris at first , but i made some really good friends , so it turned out okay . malcolm : friends , huh ? lily : yeah . malcolm : would that mean friends who just so happen to be hot , studly boys , hmm ? oh , come on . i was a teenager once . i know what goes on in high school . let me guess . you need bodyguards just to walk down the hall , right ? [ scene_break ] gina : oh , neil , would you believe it ? my ice machine decided to breathe its last breath . neil : i 'm sorry . tough night , huh ? gina : yeah , i feel like i 'm in the middle of a whirling dervish . neil : yeah , me , too . gina , i have been all over town looking for lily . gina : is there a problem ? neil : oh , no , it 's a long story . gina : well , why do n't you go sit down ? can i get you something ? neil : uh , gina , how about a cup of coffee ? that would be great . gina : okay . neil : thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : mom . have you been crying ? nikki : it 's nothing . sharon : really , nothing ? it looks like something 's wrong . nick : we were right . dad 's leaving . there 's bags by the door . nikki : nicholas , he 's upstairs . nick : but he is leaving without saying good - bye . victor : now that you 're here , i wo n't . nick : what 's going on ? why are you leaving ? victor : there 's something i have to do . nick : what could be so important that you have to leave mom alone ? nikki : honey , i 'll tell you later , okay ? sharon : so there 's no way we can convince you to stay ? victor : no , sharon . this is long overdue . nick : well , then i guess this is good - bye for now . victor : yep , son , it is . nick : i think i know why you 're leaving . i 'm just concerned for mom . victor : i want you to take care of her for me . can you do that ? nick : you know i will . victor : all right . nick : the company , too . it 's in good hands . victor : i know it 's in good hands . that 's why i made you c.e.o . of the company . i 'm more proud of you than you realize . victor : i love you more than i 've ever loved anyone . you 're the love of my life . nikki : i love you . i 'll miss you so much . nikki : please hurry . hurry back . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ahem , ahem . okay , dominic came to apologize to damon for the pain he caused , or so he said . he said that he 'd seen the light that he wanted to spend the rest of his life atoning for his mistakes . hank : according to my notes , you visited him in prison before he was released . phyllis : yes , i begged him not to come . hank : then he was n't here at your invitation . phyllis : no , 'cause that would be nuts . damon : what are you suggesting , detective ? hank : can anyone verify this ? did you tell anyone the reason why you went to georgia ? phyllis : no , i did n't . hank : what about the prison authorities ? was there someone present when you talked to mr. hughes ? anyone overhear your conversation ? phyllis : no , nobody was in the the room at the time of the conversation . hank : okay . by the way , one of the nurses here at the hospital overheard you tell mr. hughes you hope he dies . phyllis : yeah , i did say that . i was angry . my boyfriend was fighting for his life at the time . damon : detective weber , what is this interrogation really about ? hank : conspiracy , mr. porter . conspiracy to commit murder . [ scene_break ] malcolm : thanks , man . okay , so what 's this , the shy routine ? what , you do n't want to tell your old uncle about all your boyfriends ? hey , hey , whoa , whoa . lily , i 'm sorry . i was just goofing with you . lily : no , no , no , it 's not you . i just ... i 've had some really bad experiences . malcolm : all right , well , you want to talk about it ? lily : no , you know , i 'm just gon na go to the ladies ' room . malcolm : all right , well , let me walk with you . lily : no , it 's okay . malcolm : lily . [ scene_break ] kevin : come on , get up ! get up ! michael : calm down . kevin : what are you being such a baby for ? get on your feet . michael : back off ! i will , all right ? kevin : all right , come on , it 's your turn . hit me . michael : i 'm not gon na do it . kevin : come on , i want you to . go ahead , take your best shot . michael : forget it . kevin : what 's the matter , huh ? are you scared ? are you gon na start cryin ' ? want to call your mommy ? answer me . answer me , you little cockroach ! tom : answer me , you little cockroach ! kevin : answer me . tom : you want to play escape artist , huh ? fine , you 're gon na live in this closet for a long time , sonny . michael : do n't make me do that again . now let 's stop . kevin : did that make you feel good , beating up on a little kid ? that make you feel like a big , strong man ? michael : little kid ? michael : kevin ... kevin : i remember every horrible thing that you did to me . you beat me with your belt . you locked me in that closet for hours ! i remember thinking , `` what if he does n't come back ? `` what if i died in there ? i was a little kid . i was a little kid ! what kind of man does that , huh ? what kind of man treats his own son worse that some dog that he finds on the street ? michael : you 're talking to michael . kevin : i spent my whole life being so afraid of you , and guess what . i 'm not afraid of you anymore . do you hear me ? do you hear me ? i said i 'm not afraid of you anymore ! michael : it 's me ! it 's michael ! kevin : hit me back , come on ! huh ? how come you can punch a little kid , but you ca n't punch a grown man ? michael : michael ! michael , kevin ! kevin : answer me , you son of a bitch ! how do you like being a punching bag ? how do you like it ? 'cause that 's how you make me feel ! that 's why i hate you ! that 's why ... what 's why i hate you ! that 's why i hate you . ( sobbing ) michael : it 's okay . it 's okay . let it out . young kevin : ( sobbing ) young michael : hey . young kevin : ( crying ) young michael : that 's right . it 's okay . it 's okay . michael : it 's okay . i 've got you now . you 're safe . it 's okay . [ next_on ] neil : i ca n't believe that you 're actually alive . malcolm : no thanks to you . j.t . : i do n't know you that well .	nikki was overjoyed when victor told her he 'd made nicholas ceo of newman enterprises . she asked why he had to leave now and victor explained that he had to get away , that something was missing ... and that it had a lot to do with victoria , whom he hoped to find . nick and sharon celebrated his promotion , then went to the main house , suspecting victor might leave . victor told nick he was proud of him , and to watch out for nikki , then bid the family good - bye in a tearful moment . lily was stunned to be introduced to her uncle malcolm , back from the dead . he was thrilled by lily 's excitement , and convinced drucilla to let him take her to dinner . neil returned home and told dru he 'd been demoted . she comforted him , then reluctantly admitted lily had gone to dine with malcolm . lily broke down in tears when malcolm jokinly teased her about boys and she admitted she 'd had difficult experiences . while she rushed off to the bathroom , neil and malcolm came face to face . dt . weber questioned a cooperative damon , and an annoyed phyllis about the showdown with dominic hughes . phyllis , was fed up by the questioning and finally asked what it was weber was accusing them of . he replied they were under investigation for conspiracy to commit murder . though michael tried to hold kevin off , he attacked michael , punching him repeatedly . suddenly , kevin was overwhelmed with memories of being abused by ' big tom ' and locked in the closet as a kid . he imagined michael was ' big tom ' and beat at him , insisting he was n't a little kid that could be pushed around anymore . as he dissolved in tears , michael cradled him . they sank to the ground , and kevin remembered how michael used to save him from the closet and give him candy to comfort him . kevin bawled as michael told him it was all going to be okay , and that he was safe now .
( cell phone ringing ) sharon : hello ? jack : finally . hey , beautiful . i 've been trying to reach you since yesterday . what 's going on ? why are n't you answering your phone ? sharon : it 's been crazy here . jack : well , i was hoping maybe you were missing me like crazy . sharon : jack , this is not really a good time . i ca n't talk right now , okay ? jack : oh , okay . um , so call me later , okay ? i 'd love to talk to you . i also want to talk to noah , see how he likes the french . sharon : um ... i 'll ... i 'll be with you in a -- nick : uh , do you want me to -- okay . sharon : okay . nick : yeah . sharon : um , hi . jack : was -- was that -- sharon : yeah , nick is here . jack : he just happened to be in paris ? sharon : he 's here at noah 's hotel . we 're -- we 're -- we 're both here together . we 're going to pick him up , and then of course , we 're going home later . jack : sharon ... sharon : you know , jack , i - i - i really ca n't talk right now . i 'll just -- i 'll call you later . okay ? promise . nick : so that was jack ? sharon : uh , uh - huh . nick : how 'd you sleep ? sharon : um , like this . nick : yeah . i know the feeling . sharon : nick ... let 's just ... leave it alone , okay ? nick : yeah . cool . so , uh , 9 : 00 , huh ? sharon : yeah . uh , that 's what the letter said . you know , that they would , uh , finish their tour of the petit palais and come back here and pick up their things and ... so they could head home . nick : all right . man : good morning . nick : good morning . michel : i 'm michel du bourg . i work for the tour company . are you waiting for one of the american students ? nick : that obvious , huh ? man : the group will be arriving shortly from their final museum visit . sharon : oh . well , we 're noah newman 's parents . and you know , we just came here to meet him . he 's going home with me later today . man : sorry , um , i 'm a bit confused . noah left the group already . nick : what do you mean noah left the group ? man : he told his resident assistant that you were meeting up with him last night . he 's not with you ? sharon : no . no . wait a minute , of course not . we -- he has n't been in contact with either one of us . man : oh , i do apologize . he claimed he had your permission to leave early and skip the last two outings . uh , he and miss gerick , another student from his school , were taking a taxi to your hotel . sharon : well ... nick : okay , let me just -- let me just make sure we 're clear on something . our 15-year - old son is out roaming the streets of some foreign city with some girl we do n't know and they 're on their own ? sharon : yeah , did they bother ever to check the story before they let the kids go wandering off on their own ? man : uh , i am only a lecturer engaged to accompany the group while they are visiting landmarks and museums . i was informed the two students left early as we constantly do head counts wherever we go . um , if you would like me to find someone in charge , i 'll be very happy to help you . sharon : yes , please . nick : yeah , why do n't you do that ? and while you 're at it , get me a lawyer , because i 'm gon na sue someone 's ass . [ scene_break ] victoria : mom ? what 's wrong ? what happened ? nikki : katherine ... was in a car accident . she 's dead . jill : ( crying ) esther : ( crying ) jill . oh , jill . jill : i ca n't believe katherine 's gone . esther : neither can i . jill : i was just ... god , it was like watching a movie underwater . the police cars , you know , and the fire truck and the ambulance . there were all these flashing lights . esther : oh , it must 've been horrible . chloe : does billy know yet ? jill : i should try to reach him . esther : oh , god . jill : ( sobbing ) cane : come here , come here . do n't worry . mom , mom , let me take care of this . jill : ( sobbing ) cane : it 's okay . it 's okay . billy : hey . lily : hey . billy : waiting for your secret admirer ? lily : the guy from the internet ? yeah , i wish . billy : well , if he were here , maybe he could help you with your econ homework . lily : oh , if he could , then he would be the man of my dreams . because i stare at these equations and my eyes glaze over . billy : really ? lily : yes . billy : well , it just so happens that this was my best subject in school . lily : et tu , brute ? billy : ( laughs ) ( cell phone ringing ) billy : all right , hold on . sorry , hold that thought . ugh . hey , man , uh , i 'm sorry . i got out the door and realized that my phone 's been off all day . what 's going on ? is there a problem in hong kong ? what ? oh , no . [ scene_break ] michael : no . no , i 'm not gon na verify or comment on an alleged diary . oh , however , you may inform your readers that newman enterprises and the newman family have filed a join law -- a joint lawsuit , that is correct , against `` sophisticate `` magazine asking that the original document be turned over to independent experts so it can be examined to verify its authent -- to verify its authenticity . you got all that ? great . do n't ever call me here again . how the hell did this guy get my phone number ? lauren : and why do they call so late ? you ca n't turn this off ? eden may need us . michael : oh , she can call your cell phone . if we leave it on , we 'll be up all night . lauren : so , honey ... this diary ? how much do you really know about it ? michael : ugh . i know that it exists . that it is reportedly in victor 's handwriting . that `` sophisticate `` magazine apparently paid someone a great deal of money for the rights to publish it . if that 's proof victor wrote it , damned if i know , 'cause i am no longer in contact with that particular client . [ scene_break ] ashley : good morning . victor : mm - hmm . good morning . you sleep well ? ashley : yeah , i needed it . victor : i have n't slept this well in a long , long time . mm . ashley : hey ! victor : what ? ashley : wan na go for a walk ? victor : i 'd love to go for a walk . ashley : okay , we 'll go get some coffee and a chocolate croissant . victor : mm - hmm . let 's do that . ashley : okay . [ scene_break ] jack : aah ! john : well , now you can get as angry as you like . but make sure you get angry at the right person . jack : sharon gets on her high horse about me lying ? if i had n't heard nick , if i had n't confronted her with it , you think she would 've volunteered that information ? john : you know , jackie , maybe its best that sharon 's on a trip , give you both a chance to cool down . jack : yeah , that 's what i thought . she could go off to paris , have a couple days with her son , come back with a different mood . we could maybe talk things out . sharon and noah . john : why do n't you think about who 's really to blame here . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick ? he 's only 15 . nick : we 're gon na find him . all right , we 'll find him . michel : oh , that is the bus driver . i must go assist him . um , hey , i can have one of the american chaperones come and talk to you . nick : we need to talk about this , so ... if you need to send someone in , that 's fine . michel : okay . sharon : so when we were together reminiscing , sightseeing , he was out there all this time in the city god knows where . nick : sharon , how did we know he was gon na pull a stunt like this ? sharon : you know , maybe he did go to my hotel room and i was n't there and he did n't know what to do . nick : he 's with that girl . i highly doubt he wanted any parental guidance . sharon : thanks for , um , reminding me of that . nick : i 'm sorry . i did n't -- i did n't mean to -- look , sharon , he 's -- he 's gon na be fine , all right ? he 's just a kid on an adventure . and eventually , he 's gon na show up . and when he does show up , i 'm gon na strangle him . unless , of course , you would like to do that first . sharon : i can not even believe this is happening . ( cell phone ringing ) nick : my phone . sharon : oh . okay , well , answer it . maybe it 's noah . nick : nick newman . yes , i 'm noah 's father . what ? you got ta be kidding me . where are you located ? okay , his mother and i are on our way . sharon : was that noah ? is he okay ? nick : he 's fine . he 's just in jail . sharon : jail ? nick : yeah , come on . [ scene_break ] victoria : here you go . you and jill found her ? oh , mom . i 'm so sorry . nikki : her eyes were open . i 've always hated that -- when people die that way . it 's like ... like they tried so hard to stay ... to hang on . victoria : mom , i 'm so sorry that you had to go through that . nikki : jill and i knew that she was drinking again and behind the wheel of her car . that 's why we went looking for her . and in the back of my mind , there -- there was that fear , but ... i - i did n't really thank anything would happen . i thought everything would turn out okay . that she would be one of the lucky ones . why was n't she one of the lucky ones ? why ? cane : you 've been wonderful with both our mothers . chloe : oh . cane : i want to thank you for that . chloe : no big deal . cane : it 's a big deal . i appreciate it . chloe : you know , if there 's anything ... that i can do for you ... i 'm here . cane : my childhood fantasy of having a family came true when i came here . i finally found people who cared for me , especially her . god , she embraced me . now she 's gone just like that . chloe : billy , i am so sorry about your grandmother . billy : thank you . chloe : lily , thank you so much for coming . lily : uh ... sure . jill : oh , billy . billy : mom . jill : sweetheart . [ scene_break ] john : son , what is it that 's eating away at you ? if you 're not afraid that they 've crossed any lines ? jack : why was n't i informed that nicholas would be there ? why is sharon avoiding my calls ? something does n't feel right , dad . john : well , now you 're getting a taste of what you put your wife through . asking you to be straight about adam about the mysterious trips you 've been taking . sharon told you that she felt shut out of your life . now if a person is led to believe they 're not worthy of your trust , how on earth do you expect her to behave ? jack : so what , now this is my fault ? john : you know , sharon does n't know that you 're behind this -- this ridiculous scheme with victor 's diary . now what in the world are you gon na do when it comes out -- the truth ? now once again , you had to let your obsessive need to outmaneuver victor undermine what 's really important . jack : in other words , i 'm screwed . and there 's no fixing this . john : jackie ... call her . jack : and tell her what ? john : tell her you 're sorry . and then tell her why you 're sorry . and if you really want to make points with her , you could -- you could really mean it . and let her know that you care about this marriage . jack : no , no , sharon 's got ta come around on her own . i call her now , it 's gon na seem like i 'm crowding her . john : jack , jack , you are such a fool . jack : yeah , tell me about it . [ scene_break ] man : your son has been charged with defacing property and disturbing the peace . noah : mom , dad ! sharon : noah , my gosh ! you 're bleeding . noah : it 's okay . i 'm fine . man : may i see your passports ? sharon : of course , of course . noah , do you -- nick : how could you do this ? sharon : do you have any idea what went through my mind when i found out you were missing ? noah : i 'm sorry . i was n't thinking . nick : you 're damn right you were n't . man : thank you . sharon : yeah . man : thank you . sharon : our son does n't normally behave this way , officer . nick : yes , he never should 've left his group . i 'm sure he understands it was a terrible mistake and he has a lot of explaining to do . but what is this about defacing property ? noah : it was n't my fault , okay ? these guys started hassling us . sharon : us . who ? you and the girl you were with ? noah : is eden all right ? sharon : nobody knows . we have n't seen her . noah : she did n't come back to the hotel ? nick : there may be a problem with noah 's classmate . man : the trip supervisor already contacted us . measures are being taken to find the young woman . nick : where were you arrested ? noah : a graveyard . sharon : what ? man : we received a call from the security guard your son was in a fight . nick : what were you even doing there ? noah : we wanted to see jim morrison 's grave . we were out to leave when these three guys came up asking us for money . we -- we told them no , but they would n't back off . one of 'em ripped the chain off eden 's neck and then grabbed her , so ... nick : so you lost it . noah : i could n't let 'em hurt her , dad . sharon : so you picked a fight with three other boys ? noah : look , a vase or whatever was knocked over and some flowers were stepped on . that 's all that was broken , mom , i swear . man : i am inclined to believe your son . we have an ongoing problem in that cemetery with vandals and thieves . they often prey on tourists . nick : okay , as far as charges , if there 's a fine or any restitution that needs to be made , i will obviously take care of it . man : let me consult with my superiors . please wait here . nick : thank you . eden : noah ! noah : eden , you 're okay ! eden : i was so worried about you . noah : where were you all night ? eden : oh , god -- nick : noah , would you like to introduce us ? eden : oh . noah : yeah , sure . eden gerick , these are my folks . sharon : hello . nick : so you were the young lady that was dancing with my son at that party ? eden : nice to meet you . [ scene_break ] ashley : this area is so gorgeous . victor : yeah . ashley : i mean , look at this . what am i saying , every area is gorgeous in paris . victor : i got ta confess to you that until this morning i did n't even notice . look at the leaves . ashley : oh . i guess that 's what they mean when they say , `` going out in a blaze of glory . `` victor : yeah . ashley : oh . oh , what a gorgeous baby . he 's just beautiful . oh . i 'm sorry . victor : it 's all right . ashley ? please stay with me . [ scene_break ] billy : mom , i , uh , i do n't get this . she has n't had a drink in years . jill : i know . it 's just ... that 's the way it is with alcoholics , you know ? sometimes it seems like its all fine until it 's not fine . billy ? what if it 's my fault if she drank again ? billy : mom , it 's not your fault she was drinking . jill : no , but look at all the back and forth antagonism we had over chancellor since she retired . and things got so ugly at the end . i tried to force her to see a doctor . god , i was willing to have her declared incompetent if that would get her help . what if her last thoughts on earth were that i wanted to get rid of her ? billy , i did love her . i did love her . billy : mom . jill : i did love her . all those harsh things i said i can never take back again . chloe : well ... i 'm no rachael ray , but , uh , i do n't think i could even screw up a cup of tea . esther : oh . i 'm sure it 's fine , honey . thank you . chloe : you must 've made mrs. chancellor thousands of cups of tea . esther : i know that it bothered you that i was just a maid , but it was never like that with mrs. c. she never made me feel less than . chloe : yeah . well , you both were really important to each other . anyone could see that . and if ever ragged on you because of what you did for work ... i never meant it . i did n't want it to seem like that . i just wanted more for you because you 're my mom . esther : oh , honey . thank you . thank you . i love you . lily : i know that you must be hurting right now . and i really wish that there was something i could do to help . cane : thank you for saying that . lily : you know , i 've lost people that i loved , too . people that you think will ... always be a part of your life . people that you do n't wan na let go of . and i know that it 's hard to lose someone like that . [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm gon na go back with you and noah to genoa city . sharon : really ? what about -- what about victor ? you do n't wan na keep looking for him ? nick : i had no idea our son was this out of control . i 'm not responsible for my father 's actions , but i am responsible for noah 's . and he needs to come first right now . sharon : so we 're all flying back together , including you , eden , so we 're gon na need to speak to your parents . why do n't you give me their phone number ? eden : i do n't have to tell you anything . nick : you 're -- you 're not gon na give us this attitude after what you just pulled . eden : my mom is dead and my dad 's in jail . so good luck getting either of them on the phone . nick : i 'm very sorry to hear that . but , eden , you 're a minor , so you must have a legal guardian . eden : i do , my brother . but if there 's a trouble at all , he can get me out of it . he 's a big deal lawyer , uh , michael baldwin . practically everyone in town 's heard of him . [ scene_break ] michael : warm milk -- bad . hot chocolate -- good . lauren : i just hope it has the same affect . ( cell phone ringing ) michael : ugh . if that son of a -- if that reporter found out your number , i 'm gon na sue somebody . lauren : why is everyone calling this late ? it 's nick . i wonder if he found victor ? hi , nick . nick : hey . i 've run into a situation here . is baldwin still up ? lauren : yeah , he 's right here . hold on . nick : well , actually , you should probably hear this , too , so why do n't you just put me on speakerphone ? lauren : yeah , of course . michael : nicholas , is this about your father ? nick : actually , it 's about your sister eden , or she says she 's your sister . michael : she is . she 's my half - sister . nick : oh , so she 's river 's daughter ? lauren : wt 's going on ? is she all right ? nick : she and noah are in french class together and they 're on a field trip here . they lied to their chaperones and convinced them to let them go out and do paris on their own . michael : what ? what -- what ? nick : oh , it gets better . noah was in a fight with some kids and was arrested by the french police . eden spent the night in paris on her own . she wo n't tell me where . she 's not exactly being cooperative . michael : that sounds exactly like eden . lauren : well , is she all right ? nick : yeah , she 's with me here . she seems like she 's in one piece . lauren : thank god for that . nick : so we 're gon na bring noah home today . as long as eden 's with us , would you like us to supervise her ? michael : oh , we 'd be eternally grateful . would you mind putting the little angel on the phone ? nick : okay . michael would like to speak to you . . eden : hi , it 's me . michael : where do i even begin with you , eden ? wandering around on your own at night in a strange city ? well , do you have any idea what could 've happened ? what if noah 's father were calling me with horrible news ? how would i break that to lowell ? he entrusted me with your life , for god 's sake ! and i accepted that responsibility because i never imagined that you 'd pull some lame- brained , adolescent , puerile . eden : ( sniffs ) michael : are you crying ? eden : no . lauren : of course she is ! be nice . michael : uh ... we 're so glad that you 're safe . uh , and that people lauren and i trust are taking care of you . you -- you do whatever they tell you to do , young lady . and , uh , when you get home , we will sit down and talk about this . at length . are we clear ? eden : ( sniffs ) michael : eden ? eden : yeah , okay . here 's noah 's dad . noah : it 's okay . [ scene_break ] woman : summer really missed her mommy and daddy . she has n't been sleeping very well . phyllis : oh , no . i 'm here now . oh . woman : well , since you 're home , i 'll just get going . phyllis : okay . i 'll pay you for all the days we agreed on , okay ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) jack : billy , listen , it 's late . i 'm not really in the mood for talking . billy : jack , um ... i have news and it ca n't wait . uh , jack , katherine 's dead . jack : katherine -- our katherine ? billy : she was in a car accident sometime a few hours ago . mom found her . um ... jack ? jack : yeah , yeah , i 'm still here . i - i - i just ca n't -- billy : yeah , i know . i ca n't believe it either . but , um ... anyway , i knew you 'd wan na know . uh , i 'm , uh , i 'm staying at mom 's , so if you could tell sharon when you talk to her , i 'd appreciate it . uh , i 'll talk to you later , man . jack : thanks . john : oh , god . katherine . jack : i always thought ... john : that she would live forever ? son , you 're at an age now where this is going to happen more and more . it 's just the way it is . everyone moves on eventually . there 's no stopping it . but , jackie ... that 's why we must cherish the people we love . we must hold onto them for as long as we have them . now if you love sharon , you must show it . let her know that you really care for her . [ scene_break ] nikki : what ? victoria : is there anything i can get you ? nikki : all that i want is to understand why this happened . victoria : well ... we do n't ' always get to know that , do we ? nikki : katherine had been drinking . for weeks . and i had no clue . i - i did n't have the slightest inkling that my dearest friend was in trouble . and you know why ? because i was so wrapped up in my own disasters that i had stopped being her friend . victoria : mom ... no . nikki : there she was , battling her own demons while she was desperately trying to help me . victoria : you know ... katherine would be the first person to tell you that she was responsible for her own problems . you ca n't take this burden on , too , okay ? everything that goes wrong in the world -- it 's not your fault . nikki : your father thinks it is . victoria : well , he 's going through his own thing right now , is n't he ? nikki : i have n't told you the part that i 'm most ashamed of . jill wanted to call the mayor and the police commissioner so that they would waive the 24-hour missing rule and get the police out there looking for her immediately . and i would n't let her do it . victoria : mom ... you did n't realize that katherine was drinking then . nikki : but i knew something was wrong . but i still stopped her . if i had let her make that call , they might 've found her before she got in the car . so ... you see , baby , it is my fault . david and ... sabrina and now katherine . all that blood is on my hands . [ scene_break ] victor : why are you so quiet ? ashley : are you surprised ? victor : yes . you know , you never answered my question . will you stay with me in paris ? what 's the matter ? [ scene_break ] esther : oh . oh , my god . did mrs. c. ever tell you the story about the duel ? cane : what duel ? esther : well , it was eons ago . she was married to this man named derek thurston . you remember him , jill . anyway , there was this other man named colonel austin -- jill : douglas . esther : yeah . oh , he was madly in love with mrs. c. though i guess she would 've been `` mrs. t. `` at the time . anyway , he did n't like the way that derek was treating mrs. c. , so colonel austin challenged him to duel . well , mrs. c. was fit to be tied that they were acting like children . but i think that there was a part of her that really loved the attention . jill : katherine ... are you really gone ? esther : oh , jill . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , jack , i know that you were expecting a call , but we 've run into a little snag . jack : i 'm not calling to check up on you . i got some news and there 's no easy way to tell you . sharon : okay , just tell me . jack : katherine chancellor died . it was a car accident . sharon : when ? jack : tonight . i do n't know too many more details . nick : sharon , what is it ? sharon : thanks for letting me know , jack . i 'll call you later . katherine ... noah : what happened , mom ? sharon : there was an accident . nick : is she okay ? noah : oh ... mom . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) phyllis : jack ? no , i was up . why are you calling me so late ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) victoria : hello ? hi . i 'm glad you called . um ... listen , there 's something that i need to tell you . so you heard ? yeah , um ... mom and i both know . she was with jill when they found katherine 's car in the ravine . nikki : ( sobbing ) victoria : yeah , it was . she 's pretty upset , nick . okay . yeah , i will . i 'll tell her . love you , too . all right , bye . mom ? shh . it 's okay . nick says that he 's sorry . he 's sorry for your loss . [ scene_break ] lauren : i ca n't take it anymore . i got ta go to sleep . ( cell phone ringing ) lauren : honey ? will you get that ? michael : let it ring . lauren : well , what if it 's eden and she 's having trouble with the french police ? michael : it 's your phone . lauren : you 're the lawyer . ugh ! ( sighs ) it 's phyllis . michael : it 's a little late . lauren : hi , phyllis . wait , wait , slow down . what about katherine ? oh , my god . yeah , he 's ... he 's here . i 'll -- i 'll tell him . go night . michael : after what we 've been tough tonight , i do n't think i wan na know what could katherine possibly be up to this late at night ? lauren : she was killed in a car accident . [ scene_break ] victor : this is outrageous . ashley : how can we even think about having a future together with this mess hanging over your head ? you need to go home and clear it up . victor : i have no home , except with you . ashley : when i came to paris it was to find you and bring you back to the people that love you . i did n't know about a journal . victor : i did n't write a journal . ashley : then you need to tell the police that , victor . victor : i do n't have to tell them a damn thing . ashley : come on now , please ? you need to take care of this . victor : i do n't ever want to set foot in that town again . [ next_on ] phyllis : i trust my husband . jack : i 'm not sure you would if you 'd seen what i 've seen . sharon : i want you to know how much it meant to me that you showed me around paris . phyllis : aah ! aah ! !	noah is arrested and nick and sharon find out , they also learn that eden has been roaming the streets of paris alone . ashley and victor enjoy paris for a split second , then are interrupted by the newspaper headline stating that he has confessed to murders in a diary . kay 's death spreads through genoa city like wildfire , when billy learns of this lily goes to the mausoleum with him for support . nikki blames herself for kay 's death .
kay : aha . billy , i 'm afraid delia is down for the night . billy : well , is mom around ? kay : no , darling . she 's , uh , she 's over at the hospital . billy : how is chance doing ? kay : well , from what i understand , uh , he 's doing quite well . that , uh , knife wound could have been a lot worse . billy : well , he is a lucky guy . kay : i 'm , uh , going over , uh , shortly to see him -- check on lily and cane . billy : he certainly has you guys all snowed . i do n't -- kay : oh , come now . billy : i do n't get it . i do n't get it . i mean , after all he 's done to this family , why would you welcome him back ? i mean , he 's not -- he 's not to be trusted . what 's it gon na take for you guys to just get this jerk out of our family ? [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) mac : you know , pretty soon , that could be you and lily with your baby . cane : it 's almost too much to hope for . mac : think again . i saw my doctor today , and i had full physical , and he said there 's no reason why i ca n't be a surrogate . [ scene_break ] chance : ( sighs ) chloe : ( chuckles ) chance : ( chuckles ) well , i can play `` solitaire , `` the old - fashioned style . chloe : mm . well , murphy taught me `` rummy . `` chance : ahh , well , i will warn you now , i do n't take prisoners . chloe : ( scoffs ) neither do i. hello ? chance : ( chuckles ) chloe : i also -- i got you something from the juice bar down the street . chance : uh , wow . thank you . chloe : here , let me . chance : that 's a lot of juice . chloe : ( chuckles ) well , you know , i know how disgusting the food is in the hospital . when i was here with delia , it was -- blech . you know , that chicken broth and applesauce ... chance : well , it ca n't be any worse than the four fingers of death . chloe : ( sighs ) what 's that ? chance : oh , um ... ( chuckles ) ( groans ) ow . gosh . um , four franks in an m.r.e . it 's a meal , ready to eat . it 's a field ration that they give you . it 's horrible . but compared to that , i mean , the food here at memorial , it seems gourmet . so ... i mean , what -- what is -- what is this ? what 's in it ? chloe : oh , well , that is the `` awesome aussie . `` and you will find in this wonderful juice ... ( chuckles ) uh , i do n't know . wheatgrass and banana- strawberry , and kiwi . chance : did you say `` kiwi `` ? chloe : yeah . chance : chloe , i 'm allergic to kiwis . chloe : you 're joking , right ? chance : no , i 'm not joking , but i -- chloe : what -- no , well , then give it back to me . are you kidding me ? i almost just poisoned you . ( chuckles ) chance : look , do n't worry , i 'm not gon na let a fuzzy little fruit be the demise of me . chloe : ( sighs ) chance : ( sighs ) are you aller -- are you allergic to anything ? foods i should know about ? chloe : nope . chance : nothing ? chloe : polyester . mm - hmm . chance : you know , it 's funny , we 've been living underneath the same roof for , how long now ? and i still feel like there 's so much that i do n't even know about you . chloe : well , you know , i got you the `` awesome aussie '' -- with your dad living there and all . chance : yeah . chloe : have you heard from him yet ? chance : not since he left . [ scene_break ] nina : i ca n't believe phillip just disappeared . he has n't even called to check in on his son . jill : he was here all night , nina . i 'm sure he just went back to the club for a nap and shower and -- nina : yeah , but he was here one minute , and he was gone the next . he did n't even say good - bye . i mean , chance is acting like he does n't care , but he does . he 's hurt . jill : well , look , i left word on phillip 's machine . i - i 'm sure he 's gon na call back . nina : yeah , well , good luck with that . he has n't answered any of my messages , which is pretty gutless , if you ask me . jill : this is a lot for him to process , okay ? just give him some time . nina : oh , poor phillip . he walks out on his son 20 years ago , and now he needs time ? chance has been stabbed ! he 's lying in a hospital bed after surgery . jill : what is the problem ? he showed up , did n't he ? nina : no , you do n't get to decide when to be a parent , when it 's convenient for you . you know , you put aside what 's going on in your life , and you show up full - time . jill : ( sighs ) look , you are making a big deal out of nothing , okay ? or maybe it 's just because you 're feeling a little bit abandoned yourself . nina : no , putting yourself first -- that 's more your style , not mine . [ scene_break ] paul : did you miss me ? i bet you did . ( sighs ) jill : paul , its jill checking in . have you made any progress in the search for katherine 's daughter ? paul : well , kind of . ( knock on door ) paul : hold on . paul : ( sighs ) hey , phillip . hi . phillip : hey , i hope you do n't mind me stopping by like this . paul : uh , no , not at all . uh , come on in . i was , uh -- phillip : i 've been having such a hard time since the stabbing , man . paul : hold on a second . what -- what stabbing ? i - i was out of town . phillip : oh , some punk robbed the coffee shop . chance tried to stop them . paul : oh , god . is he all right ? phillip : uh , he 's gon na recover . he 's in the hospital . paul : jeez , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . wha -- nina must be a wreck , huh ? phillip : yeah . yeah . but , well , you know nina -- tough as an ox on the outside . but inside , yeah , she 's freaking . paul , i 'm not too good at holding nina 's hand , so , uh , i thought maybe -- maybe you could go to the hospital , give her some support ? paul : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] amber : you ca n't marry me ? daniel , we are planning our wedding . daniel : michael called . all right , ryder has an airtight alibi for the night elkins was killed . it means the charges against him are gon na be dropped , and i could be back on the hook for murder . amber : i thought this was all over . daniel : i did , too . i 'm sorry . amber : no , no , no , no . this does n't change a thing , okay ? you are innocent . you did n't do this . daniel : circumstantial evidence against me . amber : deacon was at the club earlier . want to make a bet he has something to do with this ? daniel : maybe , maybe not . amber : you know what ? i 'm gon na go track him down . daniel : no , you 're not gon na go track him down . amber : ( chuckles ) you do n't get to be the boss of me until we 're married , and even then -- daniel : amber , i 'm serious . there 's not a chance that i 'm gon na marry you , not if i could spend the next 20 years or more in jail , all right ? end of the discussion . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , so ... chance : hmm ? chloe : what 's your favorite band ? chance : metallica . old - school metallica . chloe : cool . chance : you ? chloe : um , it would have to be the strokes and arcade fire . chance : ahh , good choice . favorite movie ? chloe : `` lion king . `` okay , look -- chance : what ? chloe : i was -- when i was a kid , my best friend took us out of boarding school , and we went to go see it , and when mufasa died , i lost it . i know , i was a dork . chance : a cute dork . chloe : ( chuckles ) okay , what 's your favorite movie ? chance : `` lord of the rings `` and `` wedding crashers . `` chloe : mm . chance : what ? chloe : mm . chance : okay , so maybe you 're not a fan of `` l.o.t.r. `` chloe : mnh - mnh . chance : but it 's really , really cool . ( chuckles ) chloe : ( chuckles ) chance : ow , do n't make me laugh . chloe : ( chuckles ) chance : aah . okay , so ... ( groans ) we do n't have to necessarily agree on the same things . we do n't have to like the same things . chloe : yeah , but , you know , i fell like i should know this kind of stuff . i should n't have to ask you . chance : how ? what , are you gon na read my mind ? chloe : well , i do n't know . are n't girlfriends supposed to know these kind of things ? chance : why are you asking me ? i mean , you 're the one with all the experience here . chloe : all of the experience ? chance : yeah . chloe : are you serious ? chance : yes . chloe : no , i kind of bypassed the whole girlfriend thing and went straight to marriage . i do n't know . i - i do n't even know if i can be a good girlfriend . i may suck at it . chance : i 've been to war , but i 've never been in a relationship . chloe : yeah , are n't they kind of the same thing ? chance : no , not if it 's the right relationship . chloe : well , most guys look at me for a good time , not for a long time . chance : why would you say that about yourself ? chloe : i know the perfect thing to give you so you can understand a little bit better . chance : what ? no . chloe : yeah . chance : do n't go . just -- just stay here . let 's talk . chloe : no , no , no , i got ta do it . just trust me . it 's gon na be good . chance : i - i do n't want you to ... chloe : trust me . chance : leave . [ scene_break ] paul : there you go . phillip : yeah . what 's his name ? paul : uh , kitty kitty . phillip : ( chuckles ) i would have thought you 'd name your cat `` marlowe `` or `` kojak . `` paul : well , actually , it 's , um , it 's not my cat . it 's my sister 's . i 'm just taking care of him until she , um , recovers . phillip : i 'm sorry to hear about your sister , paul . i know that 's got ta be rough . paul : yeah , well , you know , she 's family . i stick by her , even through the tough times . phillip : is that some kind of dig ? paul : oh , no . it was n't meant to be . uh , now that you bring it up , i got ta ask . why are you here and not at the hospital ? phillip : i do n't feel like i belong there , you know ? i do n't feel like i - i -- ( stammers ) i - i do n't feel like i 've got a right to be there . paul : you know , heather did n't welcome me with open arms when i wanted a second chance at being her father . phillip : how did you turn that around ? paul : two words -- `` love `` and `` support . `` it was difficult . we 're still working on it . phillip : i 'd really like a relationship with chance . paul : well , after what you 've done , you 've got ta earn it . it 's gon na take a lot of hard work and a tough skin , let me tell you . you got ta show up , even when it does n't feel like you 're welcomed . nothing 's to be gained by running out . i can go to the hospital if you want me to , but i ca n't take your place . [ scene_break ] jill : give phillip time . i know he 's trying to do the right thing . nina : by walking out on his son again ? jill : oh , my god , we ca n't treat him like we did 20 years ago . he is a man now . nina : oh , and this is how he shows it ? he -- he reappears and turns our world upside down . jill : i thank god he 's still alive , nina . nina : well , you know , so do i , but we 're so caught up in that -- i do n't know him , and neither do you . jill : how can you say that ? nina : and we clearly did n't know him back then , either , or he would n't have faked his own death to get away from us . jill : ( sighs ) that was a different time . nina : he 's been living another life for 20 years . we have no idea . he could be some selfish , crappy guy who does n't care about anyone but himself . jill : no . i know my son . he has a good heart . nina : yeah , well , right now , he 's screwing with my son . i 'm not gon na stand by and let it happen . [ scene_break ] cane : her temperature is normal , but she 's frail , and the doc said that , um , he wants her to get a lot of rest so hopefully , she will sleep through the night . mac : please tell me you 're going home to get a good night 's sleep yourself . cane : ( sighs ) yeah , i promised lily i would , but the thought of going home to an empty house is n't really something i 'm looking forward to . and humphrey 's not there . he 's off with devon , and ... ( groans ) mac : well , if i were you , i would enjoy the quiet , because pretty soon , you are gon na be walking the floors with a colicky baby in your arms at 2 : 00 a.m . cane : ( chuckles ) it 's gon na be music to my ears . mac : i will remind you you said that . cane : can i , um ... ( sighs ) can i bounce something off you ? i do n't talk to lily about it , 'cause i know it 'll just -- i do n't know . it 's just gon na upset her . mac : of course . cane : we only have two embryos . and this is a one - shot deal , and it 's a long shot at that . and if it does n't work -- i do n't know . i 'm just -- i 'm terrified of what it 'll do to lily . mac : well , we 're gon na do everything we can to make sure that long shot comes in . i had a complete physical today , and i 'll schedule the psych evaluation as soon as possible . cane : i do n't know what to say . you 're really gon na do this , are n't you ? mac : i told you i was . i already spoke to michael baldwin about the legal aspects . cane : ( chuckles ) when did you find time to do all this ? mac : well , we need to be as prepared as possible . and ... speaking of being prepared , um ... there 's something that we should talk about , and i hate to even bring it up . cane : that 's okay . uh , whatever it is , say it . we have to , you know , be out in the open with this if it 's gon na work . mac : have you thought about the possibility that you might have to raise this child on your own ? cane : yeah , i 've thought about that , but , um , i pray to god it 's not gon na happen . ( sighs heavily ) if it does , though , i tell you this -- i will love that baby , and i will care for that baby . mac : you were wonderful with delia . you 're gon na be a great father . cane : thank you . so , uh , have you talked to billy about this ? what 'd he say ? mac : he 's struggling . cane : yeah , well , i do n't blame him . i suppose i would feel the same way if i was in his shoes . mac : yeah , well , it 's not his decision . cane : well , it does affect his life and your relationship . mac : well , once he gets used to the idea and he sees how much it means to me , he 'll come around . [ scene_break ] kay : what gave you the idea we want cane out of this family ? billy : well , because he 's not family . kay : well , i 'll tell you something , i learned a great deal over this past year , and family is n't always blood . no , do n't look at me like that . listen to me . technically , i 'm no more related to you than i am to cane . but you 'll always be my grandson . billy : how do you forgive him ? kay : how does anyone forgive ? my god , you make a decision . i -- look , i do n't agree with that article you wrote about victor newman , right ? but i still love you . billy : ( chuckles ) kay : and i 'm trying to find a way , and i am finding a way , to love your mother , regardless of what we 've been through . billy : okay , yeah , but that 's a little different . you and mom -- you have this rich history . kay : mm - hmm . billy : and you will always be my grandma . i do n't care what anybody says . but cane -- he is a different story . kay : not to me , not to your mother . billy : okay , look , you know what ? all this guy has done since he got here is lie and take things that are n't his . delia -- listen to me . delia -- he knew that she was not his , and he tried to keep her . you know , he will not be a part of my family . he never will be a part of my family . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , billy , billy , billy , billy . [ scene_break ] paul : nina . nina : paul , hi . paul : hi . nina : oh . paul : how 's chance ? nina : oh , he 's good . he 's getting better . paul : why did n't you call me ? nina : oh , i 'm sorry . i was going to , but i 'm so glad you 're here . paul : well , phillip told me what happened . and he , uh , asked me to come . nina : he did ? paul : yeah , i guess it 's , uh , it 's hard for him to be here . he really , um , ca n't face it . nina : ( scoffs ) what am i supposed to tell my son ? `` i 'm sorry . your dad cut and run again `` ? ( sighs ) paul : i know . i 'm sorry . nina : well , i did a stupid thing . paul : you ? nina : i encouraged chance to let his guard down around his father . i thought things were gon na be different . when chance was in surgery , i thought phillip was gon na step up , but i - i was wrong . he 's pulling the same crap again . fool me once ... ( sighs ) paul : well , i got ta tell you , um , it 's not easy . i speak from experience . nina : ( gasps ) parenting 's supposed to be easy ? ( gasps ) i did n't get that memo . no , once again , he 's just passing the buck . [ scene_break ] [ phillip remembering ] phillip : `` it was rough living in the house all the time , considering how dismal , regular and decent the widow was in all her ways . and so when i could n't stand it no longer , i lit out . i got into my old rags and my sugar- hogshead again , and was free and satisfied . `` when you 're older , we can rent a houseboat , and we can float down the river together , huh ? would n't that be fun , little phil ? [ scene_break ] chloe : oh . phillip : hi . chloe : it 's a really small world , is n't it ? phillip : yeah . chloe : fancy meeting you here . phillip : how 's chance ? chloe : um , i do n't know . why do n't you , uh , go to the hospital and find out yourself ? [ scene_break ] amber : baby ? daniel : amber , no more wedding plans until this thing is settled one way or another . amber : that could take years . daniel : yeah , exactly . i could wind up back in prison . i 'm not gon na do that to you . amber : you do n't trust me . daniel : ( sighs ) amber : you do n't trust my love for you . do n't you understand ? even if the worst happened , i would come and visit you every single day . daniel : amber , i 'm doing this for you . amber : and i do n't get a say ? you are being so unbelievably selfish . daniel : you got ta be kidding me right now . are you -- are you listening to yourself ? 'cause this is the exact same thing you did with deacon . i mean , you went off and you -- and you made up whatever decision you thought would be best for me without even asking me about it . you were ready to marry that guy , you know ? marry him and waste your own future ! amber : to keep you out of prison . how is that the same thing ? daniel : but do you want to be tied to someone -- do you want to be tied to someone that you ca n't even be with ? you 'll have no family . you 'll have no kids . amber : i do n't want to be with anyone but you . you are it for me ! daniel : i 'm not gon na let you waste your life , all right ? i 'm -- you 're -- no , i 'm not marrying you if there 's a chance that i could go to jail . amber : you want to be alone ? is that what you want ? you want to be alone ? fine ! you have it ! you 're alone ! ( door slams ) ( objects clatter on floor ) daniel : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : oh . `` breakfast at tiffany 's . `` it 's actually for chance . phillip : ( laughs ) ri -- for chance , really ? chloe : yeah , i , um , it was my favorite book when i was about 12 years old . it changed my life . holly golightly -- she never felt like she belonged anywhere , but she always had that joie de vivre , and i wanted to be just like her . phillip : ahh , so did i . chloe : yeah ? ( laughs ) phillip : ( laughs ) yeah . chloe : well , i got it for chance because i thought that it would give a little insight into who i am . phillip : that 's weird . i 'm -- i 'm buying chance a book , too . chloe : really ? what are you getting him ? what 's this ? oh , the `` adventures of huckleberry finn . `` phillip : uh , one of my favorite memories is reading to him when he was a kid . chloe : was n't he a little young for that ? phillip : it did n't matter what i was reading . the important part was the connection . and now i just feel like we 've got such a distance here . ( inhales deeply ) and i looked at this , and i thought , you know , this is our past . this , you know , may help us reconnect . chloe : yeah . well , it could n't hurt . phillip : yeah . i want to inscribe it . i - i do n't know what to say . chloe : well , an inscription is n't half as important as being there for him at the hospital . you know , i do n't think that chance needs a book . i think that he needs his father -- in person , in the flesh . but here i am giving you a lecture , and that 's what i should be doing . so , uh , maybe i 'll see you . [ scene_break ] paul : you know , i do n't know if you can see that ... chance : oh . paul : but that 's broken bottle . that was an angry boyfriend . the girl was underage . her father hired me to find her . now this one over here , this is -- hold your stomach , folks . nina : aah . gee . paul : okay . chance : ( groans ) paul : corporate espionage . a woman tried to run me over with her car , caught the edge of the dumpster right there -- 29 stitches . and i think the running total 's about -- what , 173 ? yeah . chance : whoa , that 's some -- yeah , see , mom ? this is something to look forward to . nina : would you stop encouraging him , please ? chance : oh , by the way , please , help yourself to some chocolates . paul : what , the chief send those over ? chance : yeah . how did you know ? paul : well , it 's an old g.c.p.d . tradition . i think it started back when my , uh , father was on the force . in fact , when i was a kid , i used to hope that he 'd get sent to the hospital so he 'd come home with a box of chocolates . chance : that 's terrible . nina : ( laughs ) chance : that 's horrible . nina : i bet mary loved that . chance : uh , wait , who -- who 's mary ? paul : oh , mary is my mother . chance : your mom . well , did she worry about you as much as this one over here does ? nina : ( scoffs ) paul : ( laughs ) nina pales in comparison . my mother is a world - class worrier . nobody worries better than mary . chance : ( laughs ) nina : ( laughs ) chance : ( groans ) paul : ooh . nina : oh . aah . paul : sorry . chance : no , it 's okay . it 's okay . nina : oh , i 'm sorry . chance : ( sighs ) whew . nina : well , i guess phillip knew what he was doing . chance : wait , what does that mean ? paul : your father asked me to stop by and see how you were doing . chance : is n't he coming back ? nina : ( sighs ) i - i wish i knew . [ scene_break ] daniel : oh , what did i do now ? ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) ( ring ) daniel : ( sighs ) perfect . kay : oh , daniel , what a pleasant surprise . darling , come in . come in . daniel : thank you . ( sighs ) whew . um , have you seen amber by any chance ? kay : uh , no . daniel : we kind of got in a little fight . kay : oh , nothing serious ? daniel : i do n't think so . i just , you know , wish things could be a little easier for the two of us sometimes . kay : ( chuckles ) well , you know , there 's an old saying -- `` sometimes , the smoothest way is full of stones . `` daniel : well , a few less boulders would be nice . kay : ( laughs ) i 'll let her know if i see her . daniel : thank you . ( sighs ) i got ta go find her . she 's wandering around in the cold out there . kay : ( chuckles ) amber : oh . ( groans ) stupid -- aah ! ( groans ) daniel : hey , you all right ? you need a hand ? amber : ( sighs ) just what i was looking for -- my very own hero . daniel : mm , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . what are we doing ? amber : i - i do n't know . daniel : i thought you were gon na sing a song . amber : i thought you were gon na sing . daniel : this is a really bad idea . amber : yeah , i know . mm . mm . mm . amber : oh , i love it . amber : it says , `` girlfriend . `` daniel : yep . yeah , it does . hang on for a second . just pay attention closely , okay ? i 'll say it once , 'cause you seem to be so freaked out by it . but you 're my best friend , you know ? we live together . we work together . we play together . um , we enjoy each other . and ... i do n't think there 's anyone in the world that i would rather do all those things with , and if that 's not love , then i do n't know what is . so ... yes , i love you , too . daniel : tell me what you think . amber : ( gasps ) ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] mac : hi . cane : hey . mac : i know you 're not here for the generous pour . i thought you went home to rest . cane : i brought you something . mac : ( chuckles ) it 's a kangaroo . cane : yeah , they , uh , they carry their little ones in a pouch . it 's , uh , it 's kind of what you 're doing for lily and i , so , um , you know , if it does n't work out , i just -- it 's my way of saying thank you . we appreciate this . thank you . mac : thank you . cane : you 're welcome . thank you . ( sighs ) mac : i wish you could see this from my perspective , billy . billy : you want to be a surrogate for cane after everything he 's done to my family ? oh , you know -- you know what i feel about this guy . it 's a slap in my face . cane : it 's not about you , billy . billy : then why , out of all the women you could 've chosen to be your surrogate , you chose her ? mac : he did n't ask me . i offered . cane : katherine and jill have forgiven me , all right ? i know we 're not related by blood , but they treat me like family . billy : you are not my family , okay ? get that through your thick skull . you 're not my family . damn it , this is not gon na happen . my girlfriend is not gon na have your kid . [ scene_break ] daniel : there 's not a chance that i 'm gon na marry you , not if i could spend the next 20 years or more in jail , all right ? end of the discussion . so here you are . amber : ( sighs ) i left my keys . ( sighs ) daniel : yeah . i know . i 've been looking everywhere for you . amber : you have ? ( shivering ) daniel : you 're shivering . amber : i left my jacket , too . daniel : ( sighs ) amber : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , well , i know you 're not gon na believe this , but i agree with nina . a scar is not a badge of honor . chance : oh , please . chloe : ( chuckles ) phillip : hey , can i come in ? chance : you 're back . phillip : yeah , uh , sorry i took off like that . chance : i thought you were gone for good . paul : you know what ? it 's getting kind of crowded in here . i 'm gon na head on outside . chance : thanks , paul . nina : bye , paul . phillip : i went to a bookstore , and i bought you this . chance : `` huck finn `` ? phillip : yeah , you probably do n't remember this , but when i -- when you were a little baby , i would read it to you . chance : yeah , i have a -- an old copy of it somewhere in a box . mom said it was yours . phillip : oh , so you already read it then . chance : well , it 's been a while since i read it . i 'd like to read it again . jill : oh , paul . have you found out anything about katherine 's daughter ? paul : well , i followed up on a few leads . and then i heard about chance , so i came right over . jill : oh , my god . thank god he 's gon na be all right . ( sighs ) you know , all that 's made me aware of my own mortality and katherine 's and -- and that 's why i want to act now , 'cause we do n't have forever . paul : well , unfortunately , jill , this might take some time . the woman who put katherine 's daughter up for adoption -- jill : charlotte ramsey . paul : she has disappeared off the face of the earth . i mean , signs have been erased . records are missing . jill : well , how is that possible ? paul : i think she does n't want to be found . something tells me there is more -- kay : oh , well , you two again ? jill : ( sighs ) kay : talking over old times , right ? jill : no , actually , we were just talking about chance . kay : now what really is going on ? [ scene_break ] chance : `` to chance , a remarkable young man . what a father should do for his son , you 've done for me . thank you for teaching me it 's never too late to grow up . `` chance : you , um , you forgot to sign it . phillip : i did n't know what to sign . i thought `` phillip `` would be kind of odd , and i do n't have the right to say `` dad . `` chance : you could sign it `` dad . `` that 's fine with me . phillip : yeah ? chance : yeah . [ scene_break ] jill : lower your antenna . nothing 's going on . kay : well , something is up , and i want to know what it is , please . paul : she , um , always this suspicious ? jill : ( chuckles ) ca n't two old friends talk to one another without there being a conspiracy ? kay : jill , i know a guilty look when i see one . now will you please stop fooling ? because i will not give up -- ( lowers voice ) i will not give up until i find out what it 's about . jill : boy , you could always read me like a book , could n't you ? there 's no use pretending with her . she 's gon na find out sooner or later . ( sighs ) paul : really ? 'cause i - i would feel a lot better if i did n't have to keep things -- jill : yeah , there 's no point to it , you know ? 'cause she 's too smart . yes , we were hiding something from you . no , no , no , no . we did n't want to go public with this , so promise me that you 'll keep it a secret , okay ? but paul and i have been seeing each other . ( chuckles ) mm . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] chance : `` we had the sky up there all speckled with stars . we used to lay on our backs and look up at them and discuss about whether they was made or only just happened . `` where is it ? chloe : where is what ? chance : what do you mean , `` where is what ? `` what it was you were gon na be bringing back here to explain who you are . chloe : oh , yeah . i - i could n't find it . you know , it does n't matter . what matters is that i realized something about myself . chance : hmm ? chloe : that when i get close to someone , i want to run away , kind of like your dad , which is kind of strange , because i 'm never the runner . i 'm always the `` runee . `` chance : why do n't we continue to do things as we have been ? the old - fashioned way -- talking with each other and just get to know each other better . chloe : like face - to - face without a computer in front of us ? chance : that 's right , yeah . chloe : okay . [ scene_break ] cane : i am sorry , all right ? i did n't mean to get between the two of you . mac : i volunteered . billy : oh , that is the problem , is n't it ? you volunteered . well , mac , you 're gon na have to make a choice . do you want to be with me , or do you want to be their surrogate ? mac : you do not want to ask me to make that choice . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , i just wanted everything to be perfect for you . amber : it does n't have to be . daniel : it seems like something 's always getting in our way . amber : that 's life . you know , life is messy . ( sighs ) if we had to wait for the perfect moment , we would never get married . daniel : i know you wanted a big wedding . amber : i do n't care about that . i just want to be with you . daniel : i feel the same way . you know , nothing else matters to me . amber , i do n't want to wait . amber : ( sighs ) daniel : ( sighs ) amber : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) daniel : i do n't want to live another day without you , okay ? marry me right here , right now . amber : tonight ? daniel : ( chuckles ) why not ? what are we waiting for ? amber : i do n't know . daniel : i do n't know , either . amber : ( laughs ) i do n't know . ( laughs ) [ next_on ] patty : if jack ever tried to leave me for someone else , i 'd hurt him again . lily : did mac say something to you ? cane : it 's billy . he 's trying to talk her out of it . deacon : your son 's wedding -- i heard it was happening right now on his rooftop .	billy visits delia but finds that she is asleep . billy asks about jill and finds out that she is at the hospital . kay tells billy that she is going to visit cane and lily at the hospital . billy can not understand why that everyone can welcome cane back into the family . mac tells cane that she had seen the doctor and that is no reason why she can not be a surrogate for cane and lily . chloe almost poisons chance on a bottle of juice that contains kiwi . jill calls paul to find out if there is any news on his finding kay 's daughter . philip visits paul and tells him about chance being stabbed . daniel lets amber know that he can not marry her if he is facing 20 years or more in jail . chloe runs into philip , who wants to know about chance , but chloe tells philip to go and see chance himself .
phyllis : oh . jack : hi . phyllis : hi . how you doing ? jack : good . phyllis : good . jack : so i was gon na give you a call . phyllis : oh . jack : yeah . yeah . i want to replace your laptop since kyle 's the one that dumped coffee on it . phyllis : oh . do n't worry about it . it was an accident . jack : no , it was n't . phyllis : mm . jack : and i 'm not gon na give him a free pass on this . he has to know his actions have consequences . phyllis : well , it 's your call . you 're the dad . jack : i have to admit , the , uh , whole parenting thing is a little more challenging than i remembered . phyllis : ( chuckles ) that never changes . jack : how are things with daniel ? phyllis : ( sighs ) challenging . ( chuckles ) yeah . we 're waiting for the paternity test results from daisy . um , they put a rush on it , so it should be any time . jack : well , i 'll be thinking about daniel . phyllis : okay . jack : and you . phyllis : i 'll be thinking about you . jack : well , i guess i better be going . i 'll see you . phyllis : okay . bye . [ scene_break ] man : ms. jenkins , i was just at your room looking for you . diane : what can i do for you , mr. hollister ? mr. hollister : pay your bill . the credit card that you gave us at check - in was declined . diane : oh . ( chuckles ) i am so sorry . i 'm -- i 'm so embarrassed . i - i must have given you the wrong card . i 'll take care of that right away . mr. hollister : please do . [ scene_break ] cane : all right . ( sighs ) lily : hey , there you are . cane : yeah , here i am . lily : wow , an all - nighter . hopin ' to get an `` a `` ? cane : ( sighs ) i 'm just hopin ' to take care of my family . lily : okay . well , i 'm gon na make some coffee . you seem like you could use some . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) cane : what ? blake : oh , g'day , mate . cane : what do you want ? blake : oh , an update , of course . uh , james collier . is he still employed at mccall , unlimited ? 'cause i 'm pretty sure he 's due another paycheck soon . cane : yeah , well , i do n't really have time right now . i 've been up all night trying to get this work that tucker 's dumped on collier done . and let 's just hope it 's good . otherwise , we 're all screwed . ( sighs ) blake : oh , no , the way i see it , you 'd be the one who 's screwed . 'cause one way or another , you 've got ta come up with $ 5 million , do n't you ? cane : all right , you listen to me , okay ? i do n't have time for this right now , all right ? i - i 've got enough problems of my own . tucker wants to meet collier today , all right ? and now i 've gon na come up with someone who does n't even exist . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) tucker : hey , sof . no , nothing from collier yet . no , if i do n't get that report and a face - to - face meeting with the guy by the end of the day , he 's out . ( computer alert beeps ) tucker : no , hold on . i got something . well , it 's from him . yeah , i 'll forward it to you . you call me when you 've read it . right . okay , mr. collier . let 's see what you 've got . [ scene_break ] heather : wait . ( chuckles ) i know this one . uh , a woman walks into a bar . a con man , murderer , and an ass are all serving drinks , right ? ( chuckles ) adam : clever . but this is no joke . ( sighs ) i 'm the new bartender here . heather : why would you take a job like this ? adam : honest work . heather : you 've never done anything honest in your life . adam : i thought you 'd have actually just a little bit of sympathy for me now that you 've been thrown onto the sacrificial fire with the rest of us , been used by victor . heather : ( sighs ) victor sought the help of the district attorney 's office with a legal matter . i did my job . adam : well , you wo n't have to worry about that anymore , because there 's a new d.a . in town , and it ai n't you . ( hits bar top ) heather : ( sighs ) paul : hi , there . you beat me . heather : hi . paul : you want to get a table ? heather : uh , do you mind , actually , if we go some -- somewhere else ? ( sighs ) paul : no , not at all . heather : okay . ( chuckles ) let me guess -- you 're here for your shift as a cocktail waitress . skye : what ? skye : what the hell are you doing ? adam : what can i get for you , skye ? a skinny bitch ? skye : you ca n't work here as a bartender . i 'm meeting tom cassidy in five minutes . adam : ( gasps ) tom cassidy . `` financial views '' -- impressive . skye : he 's one of the most important financial reporters in the country , and he thinks we 're still a team . if he sees you like ... that , the newman fund is sunk . adam : well , being that i jumped ship , that wo n't affect me , will it ? so you gon na want that drink ? i have other drinks to pour . [ scene_break ] sharon : mmm ! nick : hey , you 're up . sharon : yeah . i thought i would , um , just grab a shower and get dressed because faith went back to sleep . i thought you went to the office . nick : no , no . hard at work in the kitchen . pineapple and pecan pancakes -- boom . sharon : ( sighs ) well , i - i see that you -- you remembered where everything was . nick : well , yeah . i mean , you put everything exactly where it used to be . sharon : the last couple of days have really been wonderful -- just the two of us here with faith . but , um ... ( clears throat ) well , noah 's coming back from his trip soon , and , um , your father 's gon na be wondering why you have n't been in the office , and then ... nick : yeah . sharon : you know , there 's summer , and -- nick : yeah , i know . it 's , uh , it 's a lot to think about on an empty stomach . and we have certainly worked up quite an appetite . sharon : yeah . ( sighs ) yeah , i 'm -- i 'm really hungry . [ scene_break ] diane : right . h - how much are you buying gold for ? 24-karat . i 'll -- i 'll get back to you . ( sighs ) jack : good morning . diane : hi . jack : mind if i join you ? diane : um , sure . jack : walnut grove sent me kyle 's tuition bill . ordinarily , i 'd just pay it , but you 've made it clear over time that you wanted to handle things regarding his education . diane : well , i was n't trying to cut you out . it 's just you were so far away . it seemed more practical . jack : well , now that i 'm more a part of our son 's life , i 'd like to help out with his expenses . diane : i - i do n't know that that would feel right to me -- just showing up here in town and expecting you to foot the bill like this for -- for kyle 's school . jack : i want to . it would mean a lot to me . diane : well , i - i think it would probably mean a lot to kyle to know that you 'd be willing to do something like that . so if you 're sure ... jack : i 'm sure . diane : ( sighs ) well , all right . ( laughs ) jack : thank you ... for letting me do this . diane : despite what some people think , jack , i have changed . [ scene_break ] paul : so tending bar ? what do you think adam is up to ? heather : ( sighs ) nothing good , i can tell you that much . you know , my biggest regret of having to drop out of the race -- i wo n't be able to send adam to prison for all the horrible things he 's done . paul : well , maybe the new d.a . will go after adam . have you talked to him yet ? heather : no , it 's , uh , it 's his first day . i mean , he 's having a - a busy morning . but he has called a meeting of all the a.d.a.s this afternoon . paul : look , if anyone can build a case against adam , it 's you . heather : ( sighs ) spoken like a true dad . paul : well , i believe in you . you gather your facts . you present them to your boss , and prosecuting adam will be his first order of business . heather : i 'm gon na do it . i 'm gon na bust my butt to nail adam 's . adam : change your mind ? skye : you do n't want an active role in the hedge fund right now . i get it . big burnout factor in our business . take some time off . i 'll manage the fund , give you a cut of the profits -- 20 % . adam : i make more in tips , skye . skye : okay , 40 % . i 'll give you a check right now . adam : and then i can get arrested while i 'm trying to cash the check ? no thanks . skye : cassidy 's gon na be here any second . adam : well , how do i look ? skye : you might not care if the whole world sees you as a professional failure , but i know there are plenty of things in your past you do n't want made public . adam : yawn . your empty threats are so tiresome . skye : i 've worked too hard to let you get off on tanking my career . adam : lunch crowd 'll be here soon . tom : ms. newman ? skye : tom , hi . nice to meet you . i know i suggested we , uh , we meet here , but maybe we should go someplace quieter . tom : this seems fine to me . and i have another interview after this , so ... skye : okay , let 's -- let 's sit then . skye : on second thought , will you excuse me for one second ? skye : where 's adam ? man : he left . he said something came up . he asked me to cover for him . [ scene_break ] sharon : come here . i want to talk to you about something , so sit down . nick : ( groans ) talk ? what did i do ? mess up the pancakes ? sharon : yes . no , i 'm just kidding . i was just ... thinking . nick : about what ? sharon : um , well , you know , the last few days have been great . i mean , you know , they 've been really great . nick : yeah . sharon : but , i mean , maybe -- maybe things are just moving along a little bit too fast . nick : yeah , a little fast , i know . we agreed that we would take things slow , but ... i - i do n't know , sharon . i mean , when we 're together , it just -- it feels right to me . sharon : yeah , me , too . nick : and i know all the tv therapists and all the books are gon na -- wait , did you -- what 'd you say ? sharon : i said i agree with you . nick : about what ? sharon : about everything . this just feels right . nick : oh . ( laughs ) sharon : ( laughs ) nick : good . sharon : in fact , when you 'd offered noah your house and said that it would be great if you just moved in here with me , i - i was -- i was really disappointed when he turned you down . nick : so are you saying you want me to move back in ? sharon : are you saying yes ? nick : uh , no , this means yes . [ scene_break ] jack : so how are things with kyle ? diane : he added the word `` whatever `` to his vocabulary this morning , which previously consisted of `` nothin ' `` and `` fine . `` so i guess we 're making progress . jack : so no talk about the article in `` restless style ? `` diane : he 's furious with me . jack : you know , maybe you two need a break . so if i took him , well , for the night or for the weekend , a few days away , maybe he 'd realize what a great mother he has , especially if i remind him . diane : well , i would love for him to spend time with you . but not with phyllis . so i - if you 're planning on spending time with her -- jack : no , she wo n't be any part of it . diane : you wo n't see her this weekend at all ? jack : seeing phyllis upsets kyle . kyle is my main priority right now . i 've explained that to phyllis . diane : she must be thrilled . jack : phyllis understands . diane : good . jack : well , i 'm late for my workout . i will call you about picking kyle up . diane : great . [ scene_break ] tucker : i got james collier 's report this morning . cane : and , um , what 'd you think ? tucker : it was late . cane : ( sighs ) tucker : but you 're right , the guy knows his stuff . he gave a detailed and thorough analysis of our proposed production paradigm . but i still have a couple more questions for the guy . when 's he gon na be here ? cane : uh , he 's , uh , kind of , um , burned out from getting that report done . tucker : well , you ought to know by now i do n't like excuses . cane : well , he had every intention on being here , but , um , he had a , uh , family emergency this morning , so ... ( knock on door ) cane : i 'm just waiting to hear from him . tucker : hold on . blake : mr. mccall , nice to meet you . i am so sorry i 'm late . tucker : who are you ? blake : james collier . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( laughs ) oh , my gosh , i 'm so glad that amy took faith to story time at the library . nick : yeah , i mean , the little stinker would have been taking things out of boxes faster than we can put them in . sharon : is this really all you have to move in ? i 'm gon na put this here . nick : well , sharon , do you have more room in your closets ? sharon : um , no . the closets in this house are very small . nick : i know . you know , i could keep all my clothes at my place , and then just every morning , run back and forth in my boxers to get ready for work . sharon : i think we should keep the sight of you in your boxers confined to our home . nick : good call . sharon : our home . ( sighs ) sharon : we 're back in our home . do you think ... that cassíe is happy for us ? nick : i know she is . nick : how long did you say that , uh , story time was ? sharon : about an hour . nick : what do you want to do with that hour ? sharon : christen the house . nick : in every room . adam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : diane , i have an appointment . excuse me . diane : well , i hope it 's with a therapist , because anyone who would hurt an innocent little boy in a pathetic attempt to hold on to her man clearly needs professional help ! phyllis : i did n't write that article to upset kyle . diane : what did you think would happen when he read it ? phyllis : well , you know , usually a mother has parental controls on their kids ' computer , diane . diane : do n't do that . do not try to turn this around on me . i am a good mother . and you -- you are a selfish woman who used my son to get your claws into jack . phyllis : you know , i would love to stay and give you an equally insightful analysis of your character , but , um , i have to get my nails done . diane : right . you want to keep 'em sharp , right ? just in case you -- you feel the need to stab another poor , unsuspecting child in the heart ? phyllis : do you really want to do this ? do you really want to do this ? do you want to make a scene in the town you live in with your son ? do you want to do that , diane ? i mean , have n't you embarrassed him already ? oh , my goodness . look at this . mark the date ! ( gasps ) oh , my gosh . the day that diane jenkins actually exercised some good judgment . diane : you know something , phyllis ? it would be a crying shame if one day some of your past indiscretions came out and summer happened to hear about them . [ scene_break ] lily : ( sighs ) oh , god . hey , uh , it 's me . probably in your meeting right now , but listen , i just wanted to apologize for not being more understanding this morning . i know that you 're working a lot , and you 're under a lot of pressure from the new project and all , but anyways , um , just , you know , have a good meeting . [ scene_break ] blake : boy , did i need this . thank you . tucker : well , cane mentioned you had some kind of family emergency this morning . he did n't expect to see you here today . blake : oh , i know . uh , fortunately , the problem turned out to be nothing . but you do n't want to take any chances where family 's concerned . right , mate ? cane : right , mate . blake : ( sighs ) you know , i ca n't believe i 'm in tucker mccall 's office . cane : ( chuckles ) blake : i got ta say , i was kind of surprised you wanted to meet me , though . tucker : really ? why ? blake : well , i 've known a lot of c.e.o.s , and many are n't this hands - on . tucker : well , i 'm not like a lot of c.e.o.s . blake : well , seriously , i am honored to be working for you . and whatever you need , i am there 24/7 . no amount of work is too much for james collier . tucker : yeah , good . ( purses lips ) i got ta say , mr. collier , i was impressed with your report . but if you had n't shown up here today , that would n't have meant jack to me . cane : so , uh , does this mean we 're all square 'cause , uh , collier here is on board ? tucker : for now . blake : oh , that 's good enough for me . listen , i will absolutely prove myself to you , mr. mccall . and my work will speak for itself . ( clears throat ) uh , do n't you agree , cane ? cane : absolutely . tucker : well , i hope you can stick around town for a little while , collier . blake : i 'm here as long as you need me . i mean , it seems like a lovely city -- very nice people . tucker : i 'll be in touch . blake : good . cane : all right . uh , so , uh , we 'll talk , right ? blake : absolutely . oh , and once again , mr. mccall , thank you so much . it 's been a pleasure . tucker : so ... cane : ( sighs ) tucker : that 's james collier . hmm . cane : yep . tucker : not at all what i expected . cane : well , i do n't think you 're gon na be , uh , disappointed with his work . tucker : well , you better hope not . if he screws up , it 's on you . [ scene_break ] nick : mm . sharon : mm , what ? nick : you know , i 've moved many times , but i ca n't remember ever having this much fun . [ scene_break ] paul : looks like our , uh , new d.a . is n't wasting any time getting into the swing of things . skye : ahh , good to know you still have a few brain cells that are working . fortunately , the synapses fired at the right time and told you to leave gloworm . adam : it was n't because of your threat . skye : does n't matter . it worked out . i gave a fantastic interview , and all your dirty little secrets stayed secret ... for now . adam : ( sets glass down ) i 'm not scared , skye . and i do n't care . nobody cares , actually . my old man tried to buy me a one - way ticket into jail . he failed . if victor newman can not put me away , you , skye , sure as hell can not . skye : ( laughs ) if you 're willing to take that bet ... adam : oh , i am , and i will . come on . let 's go . hi , uh , mr. walsh ? i believe you know who i am . spencer : mr. newman . adam : yes . uh , this here is my wife , my pride and joy . she has something she 'd like to tell you . go ahead , skye . skye : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( elevator bell dings ) phyllis : ( sighs ) diane : hey , what 's the rush ? i - i know it ca n't be a date since jack broke up with you . phyllis : oh , i do n't know where you heard that . diane : jack told me . so i guess that little romp on your desk -- that was n't enough to get him to forgive you for what you did to his son . phyllis : jack knows how i feel about kyle , diane . diane : he also knows how much kyle despises you . jack 's waited a long time to be a father . and so if he has to choose between his son and you ... phyllis : well , he wo n't . diane : he will choose his son . phyllis : no . ( scoffs ) right . he will choose his son . well , that 's what you 're hoping , right ? that 's your goal , because you 're a package deal . diane : i 'm just lookin ' out for my boy . phyllis : oh , you are ? you 're just looking out for him , making sure you keep him away from people who upset him . look in the mirror , diane . yeah , kyle 's upset with me , but he 's much more upset with his mommy . i wrote those things in `` restless style , `` but you did them . you did them . diane : you -- phyllis : and that 's what he 's upset about . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa ! phyllis : he 's upset to have learned the truth . diane : you bitch ! you hurt my boy ! phyllis : you are a pyromaniac slut ! diane : you did it ! phyllis : that 's what you are ! [ scene_break ] lily : hey . i thought i heard you . so guess who 's -- ( sighs ) listen , you did n't have to do that . cane : i was a jerk today . i 'm sorry . lily : no , i - i get it . you know , you 're exhausted . you 're stressed out from work -- cane : but , babe , it -- it does n't matter . there 's no excuse . i should never have taken it out on you . lily : well , i forgive you . cane : ( sighs ) wow . can i , um , have a little more of that forgiveness , please ? lily : yes . cane : thank you . lily : ( giggles ) blake : what 's this ? you start the celebration without me ? lily : oh . ( laughs ) cane : what are you do -- wh - what are you doing here ? lily : oh , well , blake came to stop by to say thank you for getting him the consultant job on the australia project . cane : wow . blake : i brought this . lily : ( chuckles ) oh , and these ... are n't they adorable ? look at that . ( chuckles ) cane : aw . lily : ( laughs ) cane : mate , you should n't have done that . blake : oh , come on . it 's no trouble at all -- the least i could do . cane : yeah . lily : you know , i 'm so glad that you guys are working together . ( chuckles ) cane : yeah , it -- it 's great , is n't it ? ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , uh , what 's going on over there ? paul : um , i do n't know . that 's what we 're hoping to find out . spencer : now what is it you want to talk to me about ? adam : go ahead , skye . skye : ( sighs ) adam : talk to him . tell him what you need to say . spencer : i have a busy schedule . adam : listen , you heard the man . he 's -- he 's very busy . come on . let 's go . spit it out . skye : i - i , uh , uh , my -- my husband , he ... i was just -- adam : listen , i 'm sorry about this . i 'm sorry . i do n't know what 's come over her . listen , my wife has wanted to talk to you desperately about these charges that were brought up against me by your corrupt predecessor . spencer : save your breath , both of you . i 've already decided not to reopen pomerantz 's old cases , including yours . now if you 'll excuse , i have work to do . adam : yes , of course . absolutely . you 're very busy . i appreciate your time . thank you , and congratulations . i 'm sure you 'll make a terrific d.a . adam : ( sighs ) well , skye , i believe that 's what they refer to as ... calling your bluff . [ scene_break ] diane : did you hear her ? did you hear what she said to me ? ! jack : i heard every word she said , yes . diane : yeah , well , thank you . jack : for what ? diane : for coming to my rescue . jack : i stopped you from scratching phyllis ' eyes out . diane : thereby saving me from myself . it 's nice to know you still care . jack : i was looking out for phyllis . i do n't want to see her hurt . diane : so ... you do n't care about me at all ? jack : diane , those days are past . diane : really ? phyllis is safe and sound in the lobby . so how come you 're still holding me so close ? jack : self - preservation . diane : ( chuckles ) or maybe you did n't get enough of a workout at the gym . jack : diane , do n't start that . you do not have the same effect on me that you once did . diane : we 'll see about that . ( elevator motor stops ) jack : ( pulls lever ) ( elevator motor starts back up ) jack : nothing . diane : i do n't believe you . ( elevator doors open ) jack : i believe this is your floor . diane : ( sighs ) thanks ... for nothing . [ scene_break ] blake : whoa , whoa , whoa . okay . lily : oh , nice . ( chuckles ) so to friends and colleagues . blake : may we be both for a very long time . lily : yes . cheers . ( laughs ) ( glasses clink ) blake : cheers . cheers , mate . cane : cheers , mate . lily : ( chuckles ) you know , i 'm really glad that you 're working on this with cane . blake : mm . lily : he was up all night last night working on it . blake : oh , i know . that 's rough . cane : yeah , it was rough . lily : and now he has someone to share the load with him , so that 's good . cane : mm - hmm . blake : ( sighs ) mate , uh , who would have thought we 'd end up on the same team ? lily : yeah . matilda : ( cries ) lily : oh , that 's mattie . um , okay , i 'm gon na get her , 'cause i know you guys have plenty of business to talk about . i 'll be back . cane : mm . bye . blake : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) cane : you know you 're an idiot , do n't you ? you could have blown everything today pretending to be collier . blake : oh , yeah ? cane : yeah . blake : well , i saved the day for both of us , did n't i ? cane : tucker 's a smart man . blake : yes , he is , and he would have stopped sending those big , fat retainer checks to james collier unless i walked in the door . so i 'd say you owe me . ( chuckles ) but that would be redundant , would n't it ? cane : now listen , you smug son of a bitch . blake : whoa , whoa , whoa . hold on . is that any way to talk to a friend and colleague ? cane : all right , you stay away from my family . no more baby gifts , no more champagne . you do n't go near my wife . blake : how am i gon na stop you from having a sudden pang of conscience and ruining this sweet deal we 've got going with tucker ? unless i 'm in your life round the clock , you 're gon na be seeing a lot of me over the next few months . you , me , and tucker -- we 're gon na be like this . [ scene_break ] tucker : yeah , sof , i read collier 's report . yeah , you 're right . it was impressive . but , uh , i do n't know , there 's something about the guy . i ca n't put my finger on it . something just seems off . [ scene_break ] heather : congratulations . spencer : thank you . heather : um , you know , i - i could n't help , uh , noticing you talking to adam newman before . i was very involved in building the case against him , and i - i 'd be more than happy to refile charges . spencer : that wo n't be necessary . uh , i wo n't be pursuing any of owen 's old cases . heather : oh . spencer : time for the d.a . 's office to move forward . um , in fact , i was gon na wait till after the meeting , but since i ran into you , you 're fired . heather : what ? spencer : i promised the voters to restore their trust in the district attorney 's office . that means zero tolerance for anyone who 's violated that trust . heather : but i did n't . spencer : that 's exactly what you did , when you accepted campaign contributions from victor newman in exchange for prosecuting his son . you have till the end of day to clean out your office and turn in your badge . [ scene_break ] adam : hey , hey . what 's your rush , skye ? skye : you had your fun , adam . i thought we were finished . adam : oh , no , we 're not finished until i say we 're finished . you heard the new d.a . he 's not pursuing any legal charges against me . you have nothing . no more blackmail , no more leverage , no more threats -- nothing . skye : you won this round . adam : i won . period . end of sentence . and now we 'll play a new game , one that i make all the rules to . and in this game , skye , we are not married . we are not partners . we are nothing . you stay out of my life . you stay away from me . skye : ( chuckles ) does n't sound like much of a game . adam : oh , but it is , and it 's very fun , very dangerous , too , if you cross me . and , skye , if you cross me , there is no jungle in south america deep enough for you to hide in . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , i - i put up all of your pictures here , and , you know , you can just move 'em if you wanted . how 's everything going upstairs ? nick : i guess they 're all right . sharon : oh , okay . i promise , i am going to make room in those closets . nick : uh , it 's -- it 's not the closets . sharon : oh . what is it ? nick : well , i was , uh , you know , i was upstairs unpacking some things , and something just did n't feel right . sharon : oh , god . o - okay . you 're having second thoughts about moving in here ? nick : no , no . sharon , i - i do n't want less for us . i want more . sharon : more ? nick : yeah . i mean , the last time that we lived here , we had our family and -- and the kids . i mean , we were -- we were the real deal . sharon : well , this feels real to me . nick : almost . nick : marry me again . [ next_on ] abby : call me a wimp , a - and tell me that i 'm being manipulated . i do n't even care anymore . i just want out . jack : bring it on . victor : you bet i will bring it on . nick : sharon and i have been spending a lot of time together . we 've decided to get married again .	jack tells phyllis that he will replace her laptop that kyle dropped coffee on . when jack asks her about daniel , phyllis says they are awaiting the dna results on daisy 's baby . a man demands that diane pay her hotel bill because her credit card was declined . blake calls cane for another paycheck from tucker . tucker gets an e - mail from james collier but still demands to see him . heather walks in to gloworm and sees adam tending bar . heather and adam hurl insults at each other . when paul walks in to join heather for lunch , she asks if they can go somewhere else . skye arrives to tell adam about a meeting that she is having with tom cassidy . nick fixes himself and sharon breakfast of pineapple and pecan pancakes . jack joins diane and tells her that he wants to foot the bill for kyle 's school . diane is hesitant , at first , but then agrees . paul asks heather what adam is up to . skye threatens to expose adam 's past indiscretions , but he does n't fall for her line .
paul : so , what 's the status of the , uh , background check on joe clark ? good work , harding . get me that as soon as possible , will you ? okay . thanks . bye . [ knock on door , door opens ] paul : yeah ? christine : hi . you have a minute ? paul : hi ! for you , i got 90 seconds . christine : [ chuckles ] paul : what 's up ? have you decided whether or not to go forward with the garibaldi case ? christine : yes , i have , but that 's not why i 'm here . paul : oh . mm . well ... i like the reason you 're here . but , uh , now in a station full of cops ? christine : let 's say it 's a preview of things to come . paul : you know , not that i 'm complaining , but , uh ... where 's all this coming from ? christine : um , well , i have realized that things have finally settled down . you 've recovered from your gunshot wound and the shock of finding out dylan 's your son . i thought maybe we could pick up on our little project . paul : i see . christine : unless , of course , there 's some reason that you 've changed your mind about having a baby . joe : jabs looking good . i 'm beginning to , uh , think i made a mistake suggesting we go a few rounds . cane : i 'll take it easy on you . joe : oh , i 'm just glad you 're back in the ring , 'cause a few more of these , you 'll be itching to get in the boardroom . cane : so that 's what all this is about , huh ? joe : well , i ca n't help but think you 're wasting your time here , all right ? you 're a corporate exec at heart . the sooner you recognize it , the better off you 'll be . cane : so , what happened to the , uh , the chin there , huh ? did you , uh , do that in the office ? joe : would you believe it if i told you i ran into a door ? cane : yeah . that door 's name is dylan mcavoy , is n't it ? [ laughs ] joe : one , two . dylan : thank you for helping me with this . avery : i am not gon na let joe steal crimson lights out from under you . not without a fight . and by fight , i mean a legal one . dylan : what fun is that ? avery : no , i am serious , dylan . no more using your fists to make a point . we have better options . dylan : like ? avery : well , for one , joe is trying to broker a deal with a large part of the warehouse district , so we may be able to appeal to the landmarks commission , get him shut down . dylan : that 's good . avery : mm - hmm . dylan : i know i should apologize for hitting him , but he had it coming . avery : okay , please do n't let joe get to you . we ca n't make this personal . dylan : well , you tell that to your ex . he made it personal when he came to town . and we both know it 's not just real estate he 's after . stitch : that should do it for the appetizer and the main course . after that , i do n't know . maybe a -- like an apple tart dessert or something like that , you know . i want tonight to be perfect . thanks . abby : yum . although it 's gon na take a lot more than dessert to win victoria back . stitch : i guess she told you about our date . abby : if that 's what you want to call it . supposedly there 's something important that you have to tell her . but whatever you have to say is not gon na make a difference . stitch : i would n't be so sure about that . abby : victoria has a million reasons not to trust you . do n't be surprised if she stands you up . victoria : oh , my god . ben did n't kill his father . kelly did . maureen : kelly did n't kill anyone ! she was away at school when her father died ! victoria : you expect me to take your word for that ? maureen : you can check with the registrar ! there is nothing to find ! victoria : you would n't be getting this upset if that 's all there was to it . what 's the rest ? maureen : there is no `` rest `` ! victoria : what are you trying to be so protective of ? or should i say `` who `` ? it 's not kelly , and god knows it is n't ben . who is it ? oh , my god . it was you . you ! you killed your husband and you let your son take the blame ? ! maureen : [ panting ] joe : look , he blew this whole thing out of proportion , all right ? dylan overreacted . taking my real estate deal personal . cane : yeah ? so , this is just business ? joe : water under the bridge , all right , dylan breaking up avery and i . cane : well , that 's what you say , is n't it ? maybe you can start walking around with a hockey mask on so you can feel safe . joe : oh , look at you with the jokes . cane : [ chuckles ] joe : look , i do n't think dylan 's coming after me again . cane : yeah , but there 's got to be a lot of people in this town who want to take a shot at you . one , two . you 're gon na make them lose their businesses . joe : sacrifice a few for the many , huh ? cane : you actually believe this ? joe : yeah , i do , okay ? the firm that i 'm representing is gon na redo the whole warehouse district . cane : yeah , but you know the progress does n't always make sense . joe : yeah , well , change is good . get on board . venture out of your comfort zone . cane : yeah , so , why is it all of a sudden i feel like you 're talking about my work situation again ? joe : time to get out of the kiddie pool and into the deep end with the big fish , all right ? and i 'm not the only one that thinks that . your dad said so , too . cane : let me tell you something about my dad . my dad wants what my dad wants , and he wo n't let it up so he gets what he wants , especially if he can smell blood . hilary : oh . hi , colin . colin : i did n't mean to startle you . hilary : if you 're looking for jack , i 'm sorry , but he got called away to an important meeting . colin : actually , uh ... i 'm here to see you . hilary : oh . what about ? colin : about someone , um , close to your heart . neil : i really appreciate you bringing me out like this . that 's very nice . devon : well , we have a lot to celebrate , dad . waiter : excuse me . mr. winters ? neil : yeah ? waiter : the owner asked me to send over a bottle of , uh , sparkling water with his compliments . devon : thank you very much . neil : well , that was really nice of the owner . he must have deep pockets , huh ? devon : no . [ laughs ] that 's funny . i , uh , i hear the owner 's very proud that you 're doing so well in your braille class . neil : yeah , it 's only a matter of time before i 'm reading `` war and peace . `` devon : i have no doubt that you can do anything you set your mind to . neil : devon , can i tell you something ? devon : yeah . neil : i have no idea how much longer this is gon na last . but i finally realized that i ca n't just sit around and wait for this sight of mine to come back , you know ? there 's -- there 's too much that i want to do . devon : i know there is . and i know how much you miss jabot . and i think this braille class will go a long way in getting you back to work . neil : wait a minute . no . that 's not the only reason that i took that braille class . devon , i got this new motivation now . and it 's the best kind . i - i want to be able to read to my son . how about that ? devon : i know moses would love that . neil : yes , he will . and the baby that i 'm planning on having with hilary . [ glass shatters ] neil : what was that ? devon : it was me . stitch : [ sighs ] i got news for you . even if victoria does stand me up , she 's not gon na go running back to billy . that ship sailed when they got divorced and he moved in with chelsea . abby : well , we 'll see how fast things change when uncle billy finds out that vicki 's baby is his . stitch : if he finds out . and even then , a kid wo n't make up for everything he 's put her through . abby : [ chuckles ] you keep telling yourself that . but deep down inside , you know those two belong together . stitch : maybe in that adolescent romance - novel mind of yours . abby : excuse me ? stitch : yeah . the real world is n't always pretty , tied up in a nice , little bow . sometimes things ca n't be undone . abby : oh , well , you ought to know . so , why ask my sister here , huh ? why even bother ? whatever you have to say , it 's not gon na change anything . stitch : i 'm hoping it does . and even if it does n't , i need to talk to victoria . it 's long past time for the truth to come out . maureen : you are talking crazy ! victoria : how could you do it to him ? how could you let him plead guilty to a murder that he did n't commit ? maureen : no , he did ! he did ! victoria : you want to keep sticking to that , go ahead . but it 's not gon na do you any good . maureen : are you calling ben ? victoria : ben already knows the truth . that 's why he wanted to have dinner tonight . he wanted to tell me . now we 're gon na tell the police . maureen : do n't ! victoria : give me a reason , then , and it better be good . christine : so , is that it ? have you decided that finding dylan is enough for you , that you do n't need to do the whole baby thing ? paul : i got to tell you that , uh , having a grown kid has its real advantages . i mean , there are no crying jags or 3 : 00 a.m. feedings and ... but , you know , stop to think about it , i am up at all hours , and there are drunks in lockup that scream louder than any baby could . christine : so , what are you saying ? paul : well , it has been my privilege to get to know dylan . i admire the kind of person he is . i mean , he 's a man that -- that fights and stands up for the people he loves . it would be nice to take credit for that . christine : it is in his genes . paul : even so , it would be special to play a real role in my son or daughter 's life from the very beginning . i think it would feel like i 'd be doing something ... lasting . with the woman i love . christine : are we back on board ? paul : the sooner , the better . [ knock on door ] harding : i got that file you were looking f -- uh , i 'll come back . i 'll come back later . paul : no , no , no , no . let me see that . excellent work . christine : what 's so important ? paul : information that might be helpful . christine : helpful to whom ? paul : dylan . avery : i admit , joe stayed longer in genoa city than he said he would . and the fact -- thank you -- that he 's targeting your business would indicate that he 's striking back at you for breaking up our marriage . dylan : could indicate ? avery : oh , could , possibly . what does it matter ? we 're not gon na let it happen . dylan : yeah , he 's not gon na stop at trying to ruin me . the guy wants you back . avery : well , too bad . i 'm already taken . unless you need some convincing of that . dylan : i do n't know . i mean , i do n't wear $ 5,000 suits . i do n't drive a fancy car . and i 'm really not all that slick . but i respect the competition . avery : oh , but there is no competition because you 've already won . dylan : mm - hmm . avery : mnh - mnh . dylan : mm - hmm . avery : nope . dylan : yeah . avery : nope . you , um -- dylan : what ? avery : you have to go . i have a case to build . dylan : no -- avery : and you have a coffee shop to run . dylan : well , you just said i won . you ca n't kick a winner out . is that legal ? avery : out ! go ! now ! okay . historical landmarks . historical ... landmarks . [ sighs ] [ sighing ] okay , as much as i would love to , i already told you you have to leave . joe : but i just got here . abby : you have e nerve to sit there and tell me it 's time for the truth to come out ? stitch , how many versions of the truth can one person have , huh ? yeah , first you 're this army medic back from the war . then you turn up with this medical degree and a wife and a son . ly wait , she 's not your wife anymore . you 're divorced . and you 're not even allowed to see your kid . and as if that was n't bad enough , we find out that the woman who helped break up victoria and billy is your sister ? and we 're finally ready to get past that , it comes out that you stole a dead man 's identity and you murdered your father . stitch : okay , okay . i may have misrepresented the truth , but that 's over with now . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm over that . abby : [ chuckles ] like victoria 's gon na really believe that . stitch : she will , when i explain it to her . abby : you may be an exceptional chemist , but how are you gon na make that formula work ? stitch : it 'll work because victoria wants it to work . because she knows in her heart that i 'm the guy she thought i was . and i 'm always gon na be there for her . that i wo n't cheat on her or give in temptation or push her away . that i 'll treat her like she deserves to be treated . telling her about my past is gon na cost me . i 'm willing to pay the price because i love victoria that much . abby : it wo n't be enough . stitch : [ scoffs ] see , that -- that right there , that -- that 's a sure sign that you do n't know what love is . but thank god victoria does . maureen : are n't you tired of all this drama ? you have to stay calm for the baby . victoria : this is not about me . maureen : it is ! as long as you 're carrying that child ! did n't you tell me that you have to avoid stress ? you have to stay calm . that 's your responsibility . victoria : what about your responsibility to your children ? where was that ? where was at when ben took the fall for you ? he was a teenager who needed his mother , and you turned your back on him ? maureen : i never did ! victoria : you should have said something , but you kept your mouth shut because all you care about is yourself ! maureen : that 's not true ! victoria : ben and kelly mean nothing to you . maureen : they mean everything to me ! that 's why i did it ! i killed their father to save them ! hilary : i would appreciate it if you just stop with the riddles and tell me what you want from me . colin : not from you . for you . i feel i should , in some small way , be helping in , uh , caring for neil . hilary : why is that ? colin : well , we 're connected . his daughter married my son . we share grandchildren . i just think i should be helping out in his recovery . hilary : well , that 's very generous of you , but neil 's got a very active support system around him . colin : yeah , especially you , right ? [ chuckles ] he is so lucky having such a beautiful and attractive young woman as yourself caring for him . i mean , in terms of a well - being for a man , that 's much more important than devon 's billions and what they could provide for him . not that i 've got anything against your stepson . though ... it does feel weird calling him that , especially as his age is much closer to yours than it is to neil 's . guess it 's true what they say about love . age really does n't make a difference . hilary : well , if you do n't mind , i really need to get back to work . colin : yeah . yes , of course . well , do n't forget what i said about helping out with neil . hilary : yeah , well , like i said , i 've got all the help i need from neil 's family . colin : you know , the one good thing that came from this accident was that it helped mend the fences between you and lily . it brought everyone together , and devon , of course . well , you enjoy the rest of your day . neil : be careful with that glass , son . let me get that for you . devon : thank you . cane : you okay ? did you have an accident , neil ? neil : no , no . for once , it 's not me . it 's actually , uh , the owner of the club . he 's the clumsy one . one mention of babies and genoa city 's most eligible bachelor loses his mind . of course , the bachelor is n't so eligible anymore , is he ? so , what do we get to meet her ? cane : yeah . when do we , uh , get to meet her ? i was wondering that myself . [ cell phone rings ] devon : excuse me , guys . hey , i am , uh , at the club right now with my father . it 's not the best time to talk . hilary : i thought you should know that i got a really weird visit from colin just now . devon : what did he say ? hilary : it 's what he did n't say . he could n't know about us , could he ? devon : oh , you know what ? let 's , uh , let 's talk later about it , okay ? i 'll give you a call . neil : that was her , was n't it ? stitch : i did n't mean to hurt your feelings or question your heart . it 's just , you were doubting my love for victoria , and i could n't let that go . abby : you did n't have to be such a jerk about it . abby : i do . i ... i get it . i might not like it and i might not trust it , but ... i get it . and if you meant half of what you said , if -- if love like that really does exist ... then victoria 's the luckiest woman in the world . victoria : you ca n't stop now , maureen . you need to get this out . why did ben and kelly need saving ? what happened ? maureen : they were still young when richard lost his job . he was laid off , and he could n't find work for a long time . then one day , he stopped looking and decided i was the problem . he said everything was my fault . you know , the pushing him to have children , buying a house , taking on too many responsibilities . [ voice breaking ] you know , after awhile , you hear that enough , and you start to believe it 's true . when he started smacking me , i - i just stood there and took it . victoria : oh , my god . maureen . maureen : he -- he 'd always been drinking at night , and then it became , over time , an `` all day , every day `` thing . that 's when he started in on ben . victoria : he hit ben ? maureen : i was so afraid kelly was gon na be next . [ sighs ] victoria : is that why you sent her away to school ? maureen : yeah . [ sniffles ] but ben was home , and i - i could n't protect him . victoria : why did n't you call social services ? maureen : [ scoffs ] richard said if i did , he 'd kill us both , and ... i believed him . he was out of control . my sweet boy . he would take that beating , and he 'd never say a word . but once he started hearing me getting hit , he -- like , something changed for him , and -- and i knew he was not gon na let that continue . i was so afraid . i did n't know what he was gon na do . victoria : is that why you ... [ sighs ] maureen : on the night ... richard was out in his workshop . and i went out there to tell him dinner was ready , and he did n't want to eat that early , so i paid the price for that . and i guess ben must have heard me screaming , because he came out and put me outside , and -- and then i was so afraid that this was it , that one of them was gon na kill the other . i - i - i went running into the house to call the police , and then i saw ben running out of the -- the work shed and ... towards the woods . i ... victoria : and his dad ? maureen : richard was so drunk , he just collapsed when ben punched him . so ben left him there to just sleep it off . he went out . victoria : but you did n't leave . maureen : no . there were ... paint cans and cleaning supplies and some old -- bunch of old rags . nothing that would take much effort to set off . and it was so easy . just a flick of my hand and those flames shot up and the roof caught on fire , and i went out the door , and i did not look back ! until now . maureen : thank you . victoria : i 'm sorry for all the suffering you had to endure . i wish that somebody had been there for you to help you so you did n't feel that you had to do something like this . maureen : [ sighs ] at least it 's over . victoria : it 's not over . maureen : what ? victoria : not only did you take your husband 's life . you took ben 's life away from him . maureen : that was his choice ! victoria : his choice ? ! maureen : i would have gone to prison for life ! ben was a minor ! they 'd just keep him for a short time ! he confessed to protect me ! victoria : he was not responsible for you ! you should have stood up right away and taken responsibility ! maureen : i was hospitalized in shock ! by the time i recovered , it -- it was already too far down the road ! ben was serving his sentence , and there was no point in bringing it all back ! victoria : no point ? ! he lost his wife and his son , the career that he loves , his entire identity ! he lost it all ! when is enough enough , maureen ? maureen : victoria ! victoria ! stitch : i stand by what i said . if she 'll let me in , i 'm gon na devote myself to victoria . i 'm gon na be a real partner to her . look , this could be a second chance for the both of us . and i think she 's as ready as i am to take it . that 's why i think she 's gon na show up here tonight . abby : we 'll see . stitch : in the meantime , we 're gon na be -- we 're gon na be working together , so let 's -- let 's just table all the discussion of love and just stick to business , okay ? abby : and why is that ? stitch : because i do n't think you know anything about love , abby . abby : i 've been in love before , stitch . stitch : you say that , but come on . how can that be true ? abby : i ca n't believe that you 're saying that to me . stitch : okay , i 'm not trying to upset you . please do n't get mad , okay ? it 's just that , i ca n't -- i ca n't listen to you on this -- this topic anymore . okay , you talk about love constantly . you make pronouncements . you -- you give advice , sometimes terrible advice . abby : i mean well . stitch : i know . i believe you . that 's what 's so sad . i believe you mean good things , but you 're gon na hurt people you care about . if you knew what love is , you would n't do that . abby : you 're just saying this because all of my advice to victoria has been pro - billy and anti - you . stitch : i 'm saying it because i like you , abby . [ scoffs ] i do . despite myself . and i ca n't stand hearing you be so wrong . just , if we 're gon na -- if you 're gon na talk to me again about love , just ... do n't . harding : as far as i can tell , joe clark is mr. clean . unless you hold it against the guy for being rich , ambitious , in a top tax bracket . paul : well , it looks like he pays them , too . state and federal . christine : any offshore accounts ? harding : nothing we can find . i mean , he -- he seems legit . he volunteers at a local boys club and he donates to the blood bank . christine : so , he 's either one of the good guys or he 's too good to be true . paul : yeah . just the same , keep digging . find out who clark 's investors are and why they want to buy up property here . harding : will do . paul : you know what , harding ? if he 's staying at the athletic club , you might want to speak to the staff and , uh , find out what their impressions are . harding : i 'll let you know . paul : all right . christine : you are certainly doing your due diligence on this . paul : well , it 's just a gut feeling , you know ? christine : so , is that the chief of police talking or a father trying to protect his son ? paul : hmm . a little of both . christine : hmm . a little is good . paul : everything in moderation , huh ? christine : not everything . paul : hmm . [ knock on door ] dylan : hey , paul , do you -- oh . sorry . christine : it 's -- we 're getting used to it . paul : what 's up ? dylan : uh , i need to talk to you about joe clark . avery : most people make an appointment when they want to see a lawyer . joe : well , i 'm not looking to hire you . avery : well , why are you here , joe ? joe : to advise you that you 're wasting a lot of time and effort fighting your boyfriend 's battle for him . avery : dylan 's fight is my fight , too . that 's what happens when two people love each other and share everything together . joe : well , is n't that sweet . but i 'll advise you that the people i work for do n't accept no for an answer . avery : do you swear to me you had no idea that dylan 's business was part of this deal before you took the job ? joe : am i under oath , counselor ? avery : did you or did n't you know ? joe : i told you , it was nothing personal . avery : that 's not answering my question . joe : okay , so the whole truth and nothing but the truth ? what if it was ? what if it was extremely personal ? [ knock on door ] hilary : oh . neil : hey . hilary : hey , neil . hi . neil : am i interrupting something ? hilary : no , no . i 'm glad to see you . how did you -- how did you get here ? neil : well , they have this modern invention that 's got four wheels . they call it a taxi . that 's how i got here . hilary : oh . neil : all right , you 're not laughing , so that must mean that you 're upset about something . what 's up ? hilary : it 's just this deal that went south . thought the dealer had come back to make a pest of himself . neil : honey , honey , you listen to me . if he does come back , this cane right here , i 'll give him the beatdown with it , all right ? you just -- you need to tell me what his name is . hilary : no , it 's not important . neil : all right , um , on a more serious note , though , i really would like to meet devon 's special lady , would n't you ? and i think that we should invite them both over to the house for some dinner sooner rather than later . what do you think ? hilary : yeah . colin : well , well , well . if it is n't genoa city 's favorite billionaire . devon : hardly . how you doing , man ? colin : you know , people flock to this place just to be in your company . devon : i do n't think it 's me . i just think people love the club . colin : well , the club 's all right . but it kind of is the center of the genoa city universe . you know you can see , at any time , almost anyone doing anything to anybody . devon : yeah . whatever that means . colin : well , i think you know what it means . we 'll continue this conversation sometime later . cane : what did my father want ? devon : just had a business proposition for me . that 's all . cane : yeah ? i hope , for your sake , you said no sale . devon : yeah , no , i would n't shake hands with that guy without checking to make sure i still had my wallet on me . i 'm not gon na do business with him . cane : it 's wise of you . shady business practices , all right ? just do n't buy into them . stay strong . devon : i will . abby : i know a thing or two about love . devon : what are you doing over here talking to yourself ? you all right ? abby : hi . devon : hey . abby : i 'm -- i 'm fine . well , unless you ask a very opinionated former doctor with kind of a square head . [ chuckles ] devon : i 'm not sure what that means . abby : hey , can i ask you a question ? devon : yeah . abby : you 've been in love , right ? devon : you know i have . abby : well , what does it feel like ? what am i missing ? devon : are you really asking me what love feels like ? abby : is that ridiculous ? devon : no , it 's not . [ chuckles ] uh ... abby : i just -- i - i need an answer , some sort of point of reference . devon : love is ... is , um , dangerous . it can be dangerous , 'cause it can pick you up and whip you around like a rag doll , and you have no idea where you 're gon na land . but if it 's real , then you always know that someone 's gon na be there to catch you . abby : yeah . wow . um ... yeah , i 've never felt like that before . is that how you felt with roxy ? devon : yeah . it is . it is . i , uh ... but where 's this coming from , abby ? abby : well , someone had the audacity to tell me that i should n't be giving out relationship advice because i have never been in love . devon : well , that 's not true . abby : maybe it is . i mean , carmine -- not love . chavez -- cute , but not love . and ... tyler . devon : that was real , right ? abby : i do n't know . the `` whipped around like a rag doll `` part , that was -- that was there , but i never knew if he was gon na be there to catch me . devon : and that 's kind of the most important part . abby : well , as much as i hate the idea of not giving out relationship advice to family and friends , i might need to find a new hobby . [ both chuckle ] abby : [ sighs ] avery : you did come here to stake it to dylan . joe : i came here to broker a real estate transaction . but then when i saw what was going on between you and dylan , it became something more to me , all right ? i could n't just sit back and watch you give your life away to a glorified barista . avery : okay , here we go . here we go ! because somebody 's not on the fast track to be a millionaire , they 're somehow inferior to you , huh ? well , dylan is so much more than that . joe : you know , i bet he is . and by me taking crimson light off of his hands , it will give him the opportunity to prove to you that he 's worthy . avery : and who are you to judge who 's worthy of me and who is n't ? joe : someone who still cares about you , avery . someone who wants the best for you . avery : [ scoffs ] where was this concern when we were still married , joe ? were you thinking about what was best for me when you were at the office all night , when you ignored me , when you withheld affection from me the few times you were home ? ! joe : and that justifies you cheating on me ? avery : i turned to someone who was good and kind and gave me the attention that you never did ! joe : you gave up on us ! you let that guy turn your head instead of hashing things out with me . all right , we could have gone to therapy , given this a true effort . but instead , you bailed on me , just like you bailed on nick newman and just like you 're gon na bail on dylan when he lets you down . maureen : please , victoria , do n't do this ! victoria : i have to . somebody needs to clear ben 's name . maureen : they 're gon na put me away . my life will be over ! victoria : yeah , but ben will be getting his life back ! i think that 's the least you can do as his mother ! aah ! what are you doing ? ! hey ! [ pounding on door , doorknob jiggles ] victoria : let me out ! maureen : [ panting ] dylan : hey , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to chase christine out . paul : that 's all right . we do n't want to give the taxpayers any reason to question their public officials ' work ethic , now would we ? so , what 's going on with clark ? and please do n't tell me you took another swing at him . dylan : actually , i 'm letting avery handle things . paul : good . dylan : she 's working on an angle that could actually legally block joe from buying up half the warehouse district . paul : well , if anybody can do that , avery can . dylan : i 'm counting on her . paul : and just so you know , clark checks out . his business is on the up and up . even though his motives may be suspect . dylan : okay , uh , well , thank you for going the extra mile for me . paul : yeah , well , that 's just basic police work . dylan : yeah , sure it is . paul : let avery know if she needs anything to call me . and , you , do n't do anything stupid . dylan : when have i ever ? do n't answer that . paul : i wo n't . let avery and the law fight joe clark . dylan : [ sighs ] avery : i - i ca n't believe i just did that . joe : well , passion like that tells me everything i need to know . avery : it tells you what ? that you got under my skin , you pushed my buttons ? joe : that you still have feelings for me . abby : do n't think i know about love , do you ? harding : you talking to me ? abby : does it look like i 'm talking to you ? harding : if not me , who ? abby : listen , starsky , is talking to oneself a crime ? harding : not in and of itself . abby : oh , then i am not in the mood for your harassment , so you can go use your line on someone else . harding : my line ? abby : yes . i know how this works . i 've dated a cop before . i know what you 're up to . harding : hey , princess , if i was using a line on you , we 'd already be leaving together . abby : [ scoffs ] well , maybe that 's why i do n't know about love . 'cause i keep meeting guys like you . harding : [ chuckles ] stitch : come on , victoria . pick up . [ pounding on door ] victoria : maureen ! let me out ! open up ! maureen ! if you wo n't do it for me , do it for the baby , maureen ! come on ! let me out ! [ cell phone rings ] [ doorknob jiggling ] victoria : maureen ! please open up , maureen ! maureen , open this door right now ! [ next_on ] summer : you knew what sharon did ? nick : there 's not gon na be a wedding . faith : you said you would marry mommy . you 're a liar ! jack : i told you i wanted to talk with you . phyllis : i agree . we need to talk about what i found .	cane is at the gym working out , boxing with another man . colin pays hilary a visit at jabot under the pretense that he wants to help out with neil . devon and neil go to lunch at the athletic club dining room . in his office at the police department , paul is on the phone trying to find out if they found out any details about joe clark . christine pays him a visit . they begin to kiss but are interrupted by mark , who has details about joe clark . in her office , avery and dylan discuss how she is helping him to regain his lease on the coffeehouse . dylan tells avery that joe is just using the coffeehouse as an excuse , since he is really after something else . at the athletic club , ben goes over the details for his dinner with victoria . abby joins him and makes some remarks that he will never get victoria 's trust . maureen and victoria argue over kelly killing richard . maureen blurts out that kelly was away at school when richard was killed . victoria realizes that maureen killed richard and ben took the blame . neil lets devon know that he has new motivation now since he and hilary are planning a family . cane comes up to join them . abby tells ben that no matter what he says , nothing will change victoria 's mind . victoria wants to call the police but maureen stops her . paul agrees to have a baby with christine . avery and dylan argue over joe 's motives for being in town . avery assures dylan that he has already won . avery feels a touch on her shoulder and turns around to see joe .
victor : for you to threaten to leave newman enterprises can only be the result of having talked to billy boy . billy : i had nothing to do with it . victoria : if i leave , it will be because of you and your insufferable pride . jack : she 's being kind . victoria : you know , i would think by now that you 'd realize we ca n't afford to have enemies . ian ward practically brought both of our companies to the brink of disaster , and billy has a way out . jack : it 's called cooperation . victor : there 's another word for it , jack , called capitulation . jack : oh , come on . this is pig - headed even for you . victor : listen , you know that i built newman my way , and i will do it again without your charity . billy : charity ? what ? are you kidding me ? victoria : it 's temporary office space . that 's it . jack : if it 'll make you feel any better , we 'll charge you rent . billy : yeah , and refuse to give you any of our bagels . victoria : i ca n't believe how ridiculous you 're being right now . nikki : are you all arguing about business again ? we 're supposed to be here to honor a child 's life . summer : i 'm really worried about dad . noah : yeah , me too . he should n't have to go through this alone . phyllis : he 's not alone . we 're here for him . why do n't you go look for everybody else , let them know that the service is ready to start ? summer : okay . yeah . okay . chelsea : hi . hi . um , i hope i 'm not overstepping , but if you want , i 'd be glad to go talk to sag see if maybe i can persuade her to come to the chapel . she and i , we 've had our differences , but i think sage knows that i 'm the last person that would ever judge her right now . nick : i appreciate it , but vick and i already tried . she just -- she ca n't do it . chelsea : i me , how -- how do you say goodbye to a piece of your heart ? sage : i do n't think i can survive this . adam : be a coward , okay ? sage : a coward ? i just lost my by , my whole life . what -- what are you doing here ? what are you doing ? ! am : fired up a little anger . it 's better than self - pity . sage : why do n't you lee ? ! go ! adam : sage . sage : [ sighs ] adam : i ca n't bring your son back . i wish i could . but i ca n't . no one can , okay ? look at me , please . you have n't lost everything unless you throw it away yourself . that 'd be your choice . se : it 's very easy for you to say . you have chelsea and connor . i have nothing . i have no one . adam : you have nick . sage : christian is n't here . he 's gone . and we 're not a family anymore . adam : you 're a couple . let that mean something . look , if you 're looking for an excuse to just cut and run , the universe just gave you one . there 's the door . use it . just leave . if your husband is that unimportant to you , just leave and never look back . neil : i had some of your clothes brought down from devon 's suite . they 're hanging in your closet over there . hilary : thank you , neil , for , uh , everything . neil : hilary , i just want you to feel comfortable in your surroundings here , you know . and sooner rather than later , i hope that you 're able to kind of fill in the blanks when it comes to your memory . hilary : [ scoffs ] this is still so incredible to me . neil : what 's that ? hilary : if i really did all of those terrible , shameful things -- i mean , cheat on you with your son -- how could you be so kind to me , huh , let alone forgive me ? neil : well , you know , forgiveness is a two - way thing here . someday i might need you to forgive me . hilary : i do n't understand . all you 've ever done was love me and made me your wife . what could i ever have to forgive ? i knew you 'd want to see hilary hamilton 's forensic report right away . paul : yeah , you 're right about that . what do you think , chief ? paul : you know , i 'm not a doctor , but this is n't like any toxicology report i 've ever seen . it 's definitely unusual . paul : why would hilary have so many medications in her system at once ? i mean , it 's like a pharmaceutical mish - mash . it could be dangerous . would a doctor be responsible for something like this ? maybe a doc who was desperate , willing to try anything . paul : either that or one that had a plan . someone who knew exactly what he or she was doing . excuse me , sir . dr. neville : hmm ? may i help you ? dr. neville : oh , uh , yeah . i 'm -- i 'm looking for a , uh , uh , hilary hamilton 's room . mrs. hamilton was discharged earlier today . dr. neville : oh , ye ? that 's -- that 's too bad . uh , you know , uh , rather than , uh , see these go to waste , why do n't , uh , why do n't you take them , huh ? i mean , such a pretty lady , you -- you deserve flowers . wow . thanks . i 'll go put them in water . dr. neville : hmm . that 'd be good . [ chuckles ] neil : you know what i think ? i think you should take some time , right , and just clear your mind and try -- try to remember all the special times that you had with devon , you know , like -- like your wedding and your honeymoon and all that . hilary : oy , i 've tried that , okay ? neil : well , you need -- you need to try harder . i know it 's not gon na be easy , right ? but you 'll get through it . hilary : [ scoffs ] you know , that 's just it . every time i just -- every time i try to force myself to remember , all i keep thinking about is how happy i was when i was with you . everything else -- it 's a blur . why ? why ? if i was so happy with devon , then why am i blocking everything else out ? neil : it 'll all come back to you . just got to give it some more time . all right , you , um ... hey . come on . you need to get some rest . i 'm gon na go . hilary : neil . neil : yeah ? hilary : maybe it 's best if i do n't remember . neil : i already told you . no one said this is gon na be easy . but for your sake and everybody else 's , you have got to reclaim your memory . adam : i know how you 're feeling . like there 's this big , gaping hole in your heart , right , that 'll never heal . does that sound familiar ? sage : how could you possibly know what that feels like , adam ? adam : because i 've been through it . chelsea and i lost a child . sage : what ? you never mentioned that . adam : i never mentioned it because i do n't talk about it . sage : what happened ? adam : i could n't , um , you know , deal with it , and i could n't help chelsea with her loss , and it eventually broke us up . listen to me . i know what i 'm talking about . trust me -- that is not what you want , okay ? make sure christian 's life means more than that , more than just some -- some silly divorce statistic . do n't be a fool like i was . now , as i recall , i helped usher your son into this world . i feel like i - i owe christian andrew newman a proper goodbye . i think you do , too . we beseech thee to entrust this child , christian andrew , to thy never - failing care and love . and bring us all to the kingdom of heaven . amen . would anyone like to say something in remembrance of christian ? please . victor : as most of you know , words of prayer and comfort are not my strong suit . having said that , i 'm very proud of the fact that this little boy ... was given the name i was given at my birth . christian . like his father , nicholas christian newman . you know , most of you are parents . it 's a joy to raise children . but the joy of having grandchildren around is something that all of you will hopefully still experience . nikki and i will not hear that boy 's laughter , his shiny eyes opening christmas presents , or his joy sitting with everyone at the thanksgiving table . as you get older , sometimes you wake up early in the morning and you think about things that could have been . and i will think about that little boy , throwing the baseball to each other , football , kicking the soccer ball around , listening to his laughter . my heart goes out to you . he fought very hard . and his spirit will stay with us . son . want to say a few words ? devon : gwen , there was something that you said earlier when you were drinking that kind of threw me off about the hell that you had to go through with neil to make sure hilary got back to me safe . gwen : no , i was just frustrated , okay ? i mean , she put neil through hell . and i 'm not a patient person , but i love neil , and i would do anything for him . devon : so , gwen , just how far would you go ? neil : [ clears throat ] let me guess . you two are talking about hilary . well , i think i figured out the key to hilary 's memory being restored . devon : what ? neil : oh , no , it 's not what . it 's who . paul : hey , there . chief williams , genoa city police department . i 'd like to ask a few questions about , uh , a patient that was here recently . hilary hamilton . i 'm aware that dr. rayburn was her initial doctor , but he 's recovering in icu . so , could you tell me if dr. shelby is available ? he 's just finishing his rounds . i 'll go check . paul : thank you . hey . do i know you ? dr. neville : uh , no , i do n't think so . i just got one of those faces . paul : right . hold on a second . um ... dr. neville : i got my next delivery . paul : that can wait . genoa city police department . you mind if i ask a few questions ? nick : i should be grateful that christian came into our lives , however brief that was , but ... all i can feel right now is anger and -- and i 'm confused . feeling gratitude right now -- it 's too hard . whatever answer there may be about why my son had to die ... it 's not enough . it will never make up for the loss of my son . but today is not about me . it 's about ... it 's about this amazing , little boy . christian andrew newman . it 's a hell of a name , huh ? like my dad said , christian 's a family name . it 's a name we share . but andrew -- andrew means strong and courageous . and i ca n't stop picturing these , uh , these -- these knights in shining armor . [ voice breaking ] you know , they were the bravest of the brave , and that 's what my son was . he was ... he was a warrior . he fought so hard every moment , every second of his life . and that 's why we 're here today -- to honor his brief time on this earth . we 'll never forget him . thanks for coming . do you want to say anything ? sage : um , i want to thank you all for coming . thank you , victoria , for this . words ca n't express ... i just , uh ... [ sobs ] sorry . i just want you all to know that i 'm very grateful that you 're here and nick 's grateful and ... ... and christian . [ sobbing ] paul : so , i assume you 're here pretty often making deliveries ? dr. neville : yes . paul : maybe every day ? dr. neville : uh , something like that , yeah . paul : perhaps you noticed something , somebody acting very strangely ? dr. neville : uh , uh ... pretty much what you see , what you get , you know ? i bring the flowers in . paul : yeah . dr. neville : i drop the flowers off . and then i leave . so , can i go ? paul : tell you what . i 'm gon na give you my card . and if you happen to remember anything , you give me a call . anything at all . nothing 's too insignificant . hilary : [ sighs ] neil . what have you done ? neil : i want you to go upstairs right now . i want you to knock on hilary 's door and talk to her . devon : hang on a second . i thought that you told me that all we can do is wait and we should let hilary 's memory come back in its own time . what changed ? neil : nothing . nothing changed . i still feel the exact same way . hilary 's memory will return . in the meantime , our lives are completely on hold . our futures are at stake . damn , man , do n't you understand ? you 're the only one who can help her . devon : i 'll see what i can do . neil : [ sighs ] gwen : why are you suddenly pushing hard for her to remember ? neil : it ca n't go on like this . gwen : did you realize that you still want her , too ? neil : i know that this is hard on you . it 's hard on me , too . it is . and the worst thing that we can do is doubt each other . neil : that 's exactly why i sent that boy upstairs . because he 's the only one who might be able to trigger her memories , their love affair , their wedding , their honeymoon in the caribbean . the most critical is the memory that i did n't push her off the cliff . and if and when -- and i promise you it will be `` when `` -- that truth comes out , the truth will set us all free . [ door opens ] devon : hey . you mind if i come in ? i promise i wo n't upset you . hilary : yeah , well , you already have . you left that album for me to find , did n't you ? devon : yeah , i did . because i hope that you seeing these pictures of how happy we were on our wedding day would be proof of what we had together . hilary : i know that those moments are real , devon . i just -- the feelings that are supposed to go with them -- they 're missing for me . devon : hilary , i do n't think they 're missing . i think that you 're afraid to let yourself feel them because of what we did to neil . and i get that . 'cause even though he forgave us right before we took those pictures , you know , it does n't -- it does n't make the guilt go away . hilary : do you still feel it ? devon : every single day , i do . and as much as i wish we can take back how we hurt neil , i never want to forget the love that brought you and me together , because that 's stronger than guilt . and if neil can accept that , i just -- i hope that you can -- you can , too . so , listen , i 'm gon na go and i 'm gon na leave this with you , and -- and just -- just on your own time , look at it and try to remember the love and happiness that we had on our wedding day , because literally it 's there on every single page . [ door closes ] hilary : [ sighs ] summer : hey , dad . nick : hey . sage : hey . nick : thanks for coming and getting faith off to school . summer : yeah , anything we can do right now , just call us . noah : we know what it took for you to be here . that was very courageous . sage : i 'm not really sure what i said , but i just had to get through it for christian 's sake . noah : yeah , that 's all we can do -- just try to get through it now . nick : you doing okay ? sage : yeah , i just want to get my things and go home . nick : uh , phyllis , could you do us a favor and just thank everyone else for coming ? phyllis : absolutely . jack : yeah . get some rest , huh ? summer : hey , thank you for helping . dad 's been so strong for sage that we need to be strong for him right now . phyllis : we will . i promise . okay . victoria : what you said about christian was really beautiful . victor : [ sighs ] just moved that out of me . moment like this , you realize that the only thing you have left in life after all has been said and done is family . billy : that 's true . nikki : it 's lovely what you did , victoria , taking care of the arrangements . victoria : well , i knew they could n't do it , so i was happy to help . dylan : sad day . how you handling everything ? nikki : well , i 'd rather hear about you and the baby . we could use some good news . dylan : well , you know , i was , uh , i was a little concerned about the doctor at fairview and the treatment she prescribed for sharon . talked to sharon today by video chat , and if it 's good news you 're after , we 're having a boy . nikki : oh , really ? that 's wonderful . dylan : yeah , it 's pretty -- it 's pretty exciting . could you excuse me for a second ? nikki : oh , of course . paul : hi . nikki : hey . how are you ? paul : fine . dylan : [ sighs ] what 's up ? paul : so , uh , take a walk with me . adam : furlough 's over . back to my room . victor : i 'm sure that after all the things you 've done , the judge is going to revisit your sentence . adam : would n't that be something . chelsea : we 'll take hope wherever we can get it . victor : okay . jack : wow . taking years off a 10-year sentence . that 's a big favor to ask of a judge . victor : jack , this is none of your business , all right ? jack : well , i 'd go along with that if this did n't affect me . victor : it does n't . phyllis : well , i ca n't believe it 's time to go , but it is . nikki : past time . jack : how can you talk so movingly of your grandson and be clueless about so many other things ? we both are concerned about adam . we both had paragon affect our lives , our family 's lives . we 're in this together . that 's why i offered to help you and newman get back on your feet . victor : the more you push this , the less attractive it becomes . jack : if you just consider ... victor : i am not interested . jack : talk some sense into him , nikki . nikki : victor is the most practical man that i know . if his building is in shambles and you 're offering him free office space and he 's refusing it , there 's got to be a very good reason . what is that , jack ? nick : you know , you could probably stay here another night if the service was too much for you . sage : how do you do it ? nick : do what ? sage : keep from falling apart . nick : i think i 'm afraid if i fall apart , i wo n't be able to put it back together . i 'm trying to be strong for you . sage : nick . nick : does n't mean i 'm not in terrible pain . a piece of me died inside when the minister recited the prayer for the dead . you know , the nurse said i had to , uh , to sign some stuff . i could put it off . sage : no , it 's okay . i 'm just gon na go gather my things while you do it . chelsea : i want to know what you said to sage to convince her to come to the service . adam : oh , sweetheart , you know , i really do n't -- i do n't want to talk about that . chelsea : adam . adam : babe , you know , we do n't have a lot of time together . i want every moment to count , so let 's not talk about it . chelsea : hey , hey , no . we said no more secrets , remember ? that has been the root of all of our problems . adam : i told her about our accident , about the miscarriage . chelsea : oh , you told her ? adam : she was in a place that she felt like no one could understand what she was going through , so i - i told her -- i told her we did . chelsea : yeah , i - i ca n't believe we got through that together and found our way back to one another . but the thought of now something like that happening , the thought of -- [ sighs ] the thought of losing connor ... adam : like i 'm about to for the next 10 years . chelsea : no . do n't say that . not necessarily . victor might be able to do something . adam : sweetheart , i ca n't count on that . look , whatever happens , at least i know connor 's gon na be okay . it does n't even compare to what sage is going through . her whole world was wrapped up in that baby . i told her not to lose heart , but ... chelsea : this is really affecting you . adam : a child is dead , sweetheart . it 's ... it 's tragic . chelsea : okay , why do n't i , um , i 'll go find the nurse and see if she can give you something to help you sleep . how 's that ? i 'll be back . adam : all right . victor : i think it 's just the two of us now . i think we both know why you 're so upset . paul : so , in all my years looking at tox screens , that is the most bizarre combination of chemicals i 've ever seen . ' dylan : what do you think it means ? barton : it appears to be a specific set of protocols to stimulate different parts of the nervous system . dylan : somebody was trying to wake her up from a coma ? barton : exactly . paul : well , they succeeded . barton : well , this person was n't untrained . whoever prescribed these drugs was a specialist and a damn good one . devon : it was paul . he wants me to meet him at the hospital . neil : yeah ? did he say what it 's about ? devon : no , just said it 's important . i 'll see you guys later . neil : yeah . gwen : what do you think that 's about ? neil : i have no idea , but i should get to the hospital and find out , you know ? [ cell phone rings ] neil : [ sighs ] excuse me . yeah , hello ? hilary : neil , are you still in the club ? neil : i am . hilary : um , can you come back to my room ? neil : can it wait until tomorrow ? hilary : no . i remembered something . neil : okay . devon : listen , guys , i 'm way out of my depth here , so what are we actually looking at ? paul : uh , very possibly it 's the fingerprint of a doctor who likes to play by his own rules . barton : and what 's more , they work . dylan : hilary 's bloodstream looked like a drugstore the night stitch found her here . once we figure out who 's been treating her , then we 're gon na know who 's been holding her the whole time she was in a coma , and that may be the key to unlocking hilary 's memory . gwen : what are you still doing in town ? i thought you 'd be long gone by now . dr. neville : what 's a 15-letter word for magician ? uh ... ah ! prestidigitator ! gwen : damn it . hilary just told neil that she remembered something . if she ids you , we could all end up in prison . dr. neville : considering her condition , it 's highly doubtful . i just came from memorial . it 's as i suspected . i lost my page . [ sighs ] none of the clowns at that particular rodeo have the skill or the knowledge to successfully complete mrs. hamilton 's treatment . and as you so aptly put it , i ca n't go anywhere near the woman for fear of being recognized , which is exactly where you come in . gwen : what do you mean ? dr. neville : my dearest gwendolyn , believe me when i tell you it 's absolutely critical of you finish what i started . neil : devon told me that he left you this wedding album . my understanding is that you remembered something . does it have to do with the photos in here ? hilary : photos , mementos , everything from the wedding and the honeymoon . i remember , neil . it was you . you were there . victoria : you know , i 'm really worried about nick and sage . a lot of marriages would n't survive this . it 's a big loss . ours did n't . and you know they have n't really been together that long . billy : our marriage did n't , but our love did . victoria : i am still trying to get used to this new attitude of yours . you 're full of hope for us and forgiveness for adam and generosity for my father , when you could try to kick him while he 's down . billy : well , its for you . i 'm gon na save your family 's company , and then we 'll start our new lives together . victoria : or maybe you 're full of crap and it 's all a setup so you can crush newman once and for all . nikki : be straight with me , jack . how bad are things ? jack : you saw what paragon did to newman towers . it did pretty much the same thing to victor 's bottom line . phyllis : nikki , if he insists on going it alone , you need to think about protecting yourselves , otherwise he will bring you and the kids down financially and every other way that matters . nikki : oh , well , thank you so much for your words of wisdom , phyllis , but you do n't know victor as well as you think you do . he has an uncanny way of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat . adam : you know , we just came from a funeral . of course i 'm upset . i may not be close with nicholas , but it does n't mean that i do n't sympathize with him and sage . victor : but you seem to do more than sympathize . nick : i think you said i needed to sign some stuff for christian . sure , mr. newman . i 'm just gon na get one more document . nick : thanks . [ sobbing ] adam : i 'm not gon na apologize for grieving nick and sage 's loss . victor : was it only their loss ? adam : i do n't know what you mean . victor : i think you do . in fact ... i think you 've known for some time , have n't you ? christian was your child , was n't he ? [ next_on ] dylan : just take it easy . devon : he messed with my wife 's mind . she 's not even the same woman that i married . sage : i have something that i have to tell you . faith : about christian ? sage : yes . chelsea : am i interrupting ?	neil takes hilary to the athletic club after she is released from the hospital . he urges her to try to remember times with devon . he leaves and she finds a photo album from her wedding to devon . downstairs , neil tells devon that he thinks hilary 's memory will come back if devon talks to her . devon goes upstairs where hilary is looking at the photo album . she says she knows the pictures are real but she does n't have the feelings for him that she did in the pictures . chelsea offers to talk to sage but nick says that sage just is n't ready to attend a memorial . adam tells sage about the baby that he and chelsea lost and tells her that she needs to go to the memorial for christian 's sake . at the memorial , victor and nick give moving speeches . sage arrives and thanks everyone for coming . after the memorial , jack asks victor how he can say something so moving and be so clueless about other things . nikki defends her husband saying that if victor refused jack 's help then it was for a good reason . the doctor that helped hilary out of a coma sneaks into the hospital to look at her records . he sees that she is n't being treated correctly . he meets gwen at the park and tells her that she must finish what he started . he gives her some pills to give to hilary . paul is concerned by the number of drugs that were in hilary 's system when she arrived at the hospital . hilary calls neil and tells him she remembers something . he goes to her suite and she tells him she remembers that he was there , on her honeymoon . back in adam 's room , victor guesses that adam is especially upset because christian was really his son , not nick 's .
[ previously_on ] devon : but when it comes to the bulk of what katherine left me , i 'm gon na give it to cane . cane : chance ? simon : this is your final warning . do you really want to risk your life , your son 's life , over some money ? chelsea : hope 's farm . is n't that a great idea ? you can finally show connor where you grew up . i mean , it 's your roots . adam : there is something that you 're not telling me . adam : dad , i do n't want anything to do with you . or your family . victor : you mean that ? adam : i do , because they 're not my family . they never were . nick : i 'm nicholas newman , and i 'm very proud to announce my candidacy for city council . 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 . nick : yeah , i do n't want to get too locked into talking points . i think i 'm at my best when i 'm just speaking honestly and from the heart , and i think the voters appreciate that . great , then we 're on the same page . cool , i will see you at the coffee house before the debate . thanks , jack . bye . hey , mom nikki : hello , darling . mwah ! how 's our candidate doing ? nick : well , i think i just shook a baby 's hand and kissed the mother on her head , but , other than that , everything 's great . nikki : [ laughs ] well , my sources tell me that you are really connecting with your voters . nick : well , it 's just the dimples . nikki : well , it could be more than that because you are working very hard for those votes , except for one . you have n't even told your father you 're running for office . victor : well , i must say , i 'm a little surprised to see you here after our last conversation . adam : well , i did n't think you 'd mind a visit from your grandson . victor : oh , connor 's always welcome here . adam : mm . i do n't think i 'm ever gon na get him out of your game room to start our road trip . victor : oh ? you 're going somewhere ? adam : yeah , that 's actually the other reason i came by . i need a favor . victor : huh . which is ? adam : i want to take connor to the farm . victor : oh . your mother 's farm in kansas ? adam : mm - hmm . victor : huh . adam : i know you own it now , so i was hoping that you would let us spend a little time there . victor : well , why the sudden interest in that farm ? adam : i would like to show my son where i grew up . he 's never gon na get to meet his grandmother , so i thought taking him there would give him a good sense of , uh , who she was . victor : and this is all right with chelsea ? adam : it was actually her idea . victor : really ? adam : mm - hmm . victor : she coming along ? adam : well , she has to work , and , um .. [ chuckles ] nick 's campaign . victor : uh - huh . well , son , i must say , i 'm a little amazed that , after all that has happened in the past few months , that chelsea would allow you to take the boy out - of - state . adam : [ clears throat ] abby : [ sighs ] oh , hey ! glad that i found you . i need to go over a few things with you . chelsea : sure . abby : um , the part that the plumber needed , it finally came in , so he 's gon na be fixing that leak , but i have to interview new staff , so i need you to take care of him . chelsea ? chelsea : sorry , what ? abby : are you looking for that handsome hotel guest , mr . black ? chelsea : have you seen him ? abby : no , i have n't , but why are you so obsessed with him ? what 's going on with you two ? chelsea : oh , i -- i told you , nothing . abby : oky , well , you 've been acting really weird since he got here . is there a problem ? chelsea : no , there is n't a -- what 's nick doing here ? abby : having a drink with his mom ? chelsea : why here ? abby : [ laughs ] i do n't know . i 'm guessing because his girlfriend and sister are co - owners . do you have a problem with that ? cane : damn it , chance ! chance : what 's the matter , cane ? did i come at a bad time ? cane : we 've been looking for you for months , and you turn up and bust me in the jaw ? what are you so pissed off about , anyway ? chance : i do n't know , theft , lies , the biggest scam i 've ever seen . does any of that ring a bell ? cane : oh -- [ scoffs ] okay , so -- so you think , what ? what do you think ? chance : you screwed devon out of $ 2.5 billion , because it sure seems that way . cane : okay , okay . no , it doesn't . what are you talking about ? chance : so this is n't amanda sinclair 's room ? the lawyer i supposedly hired to contest katherine 's will ? cane : wait , what do you mean , `` supposedly `` hired ? chance : i 've never met the woman . she 's a complete stranger to me , but obviously not to you . cane : oh , please . jill introduced me to her . chance : my grandmother 's not here , you are , in the hotel room of the woman that made you a billionaire . explain that to me . additional sponsorship cane : the problem is , you do n't have all the facts . chance : it 's hard to gather intel when people refuse to answer your questions . cane : oh , really ? who 's not answering your questions ? chance : my grandmother , for one . cane : so you -- you 've already spoken to jill ? chance : tried , but she was n't feeling real chatty , which is a dead giveaway she 's hiding something . cane : oh , okay , so now you think that she 's involved in this ? chance : i 'm asking , straight up . i want to know what the two of you have to do with this scam . cane : nothing . chance : tell me what you know . cane : [ scoffs , laughs ] okay . devon gets this letter from this attorney , amanda sinclair , saying that katherine 's will is being challenged . then she comes to town and says that you are the one challenging it , and then she shows us copies of the original pages and says that you gave them to her . then jill and devon call you , but you do n't bother to call them back . that 's what happening . chance : i 've been busy . cane : oh , you 've been busy ? okay . well , so have i . because i had to go to vegas to try and find you to get some answers , and , instead , i get knocked unconscious , i wake up in a dark room with the original pages of katherine 's will on a table that were taken out and replaced with the forgeries that gave devon the bulk of the estate . chance : instead of you . cane : there was also a letter from you that said you could n't see me because you were undercover . chance : let me get this straight . you get knocked out , these new will pages mysteriously show up , and all of a sudden , you 're a billionaire . am i the only one that thinks this sounds sketchy ? cane : all right , all right , let 's just cut the crap here . it does n't matter ! it does n't matter ! the pages have been authenticated , they are legit ! chance : great , case closed . cane : no , it 's not closed . because devon now accepts this to be the truth . chance : well , maybe he 'll rethink that when he finds out i had nothing to do with challenging katherine 's will . cane : well , let me tell you this . jill thinks that she might know who did , and now she 's gone off to see if her hunch is right . chance : do you want to let me in on the secret ? cane : she thinks it might colin . chance : [ scoffs ] your dad , the career criminal . that 's rich . cane : yeah , my dad , the career criminal . yeah , it does n't matter , okay , who discovered the forgeries . the fact is , the new pages are authentic . chance : tough luck for devon . cane : yeah , that 's right , tough luck for devon . it would n't have been if you 'd shown up sooner . chance : straight up , ashby , if you have something to say , then say it . cane : okay . you could have cleared this up months ago , so why the hell did n't you ? chelsea : why would i mind if nick met his mom here ? abby : i ca n't help wondering if it 's because of mr . black . chelsea : no ! no , i just -- i 've just been a little stressed lately . i have a lot going on , you know , between the hotel and connor , and now nick 's campaign . abby : i 'm sorry . is there anything i can do ? chelsea : i 'll be fine . abby : are you sure ? chelsea : positive . abby : all right , let 's go say hi to nick , then . chelsea : well , you know what , actually , i forgot that i have a meeting across town with the new linen supplier . abby : well , that 's not until later . chelsea : right . but traffic is terrible . besides , i get to see nick all the time , and it looks like he 's in the middle of something with his mom . abby : okay , well , is there a message that you 'd like me to pass along to mr . black , if i see him ? chelsea : i just wanted to make sure his stay was going well . i 'll check in with him later . nick : dad probably knew i was running for city council before i did . nikki : still , it would have been nice if he had heard it from you . nick : mom , i just do n't have time to hear a lecture about me putting my time and energy into public service is waste of my talents . nikki : that 's why you 're avoiding him ? nick : i 'm not avoiding him . i 'm prioritizing . i 'm trying to run a campaign here . i 'm sure you remember what that entails . nikki : i also remember how important the support of my family was . nick : sure , when they want to give it . nikki : so , do you think you can still speak to him ? i mean , he is your father . nick : okay , fine . i will talk to him . nikki : thank you . nick : i 'm just gon na tell him what my plans are . i will not defend my decision , and i 'm certainly not gon na beg for his vote . nikki : [ sighs ] adam : chelsea and i have been able to work through our trust issues . victor : so that means you 've dropped the idea of running away with your son ? adam : [ chuckles ] we both agreed to put our difference aside so we can help connor with his issues . victor : that 'll be nice . adam : mm . well , good parents do n't let their differences get in the way of doing what 's best for their children . but i do n't need to tell you that . victor : i think going away to the farm would be good for the boy . adam : yeah . i did spend some of the happiest days of my life there . connor : can we go , dad ? adam : you know , i was just telling your grandpa about our road trip . victor : so , you 're going to the farm where daddy grew up ? connor : yeah . victor : yeah ? connor : i 've never been . victor : oh , it 's a beautiful place , peaceful place . i loved it . connor : we 'll take lots of pictures so you can see what it looks like now . victor : yeah . when you go to the main house , i want you to walk outside and look to the left and see if there 's a big old elm tree , all right ? connor : do you know where it is , dad ? adam : yeah . yeah , i used to climb it when i was your age . victor : and , you know , when you look at the elm tree , about 4 feet up the trunk , you 'll see my initials . i carved them with my own knife . connor : i want to carve my initials next to yours . victor : well ... that 'd be nice . adam : mnh - mnh . victor : you know , i still have the pocket knife with which i carved it . you can use it , with your daddy 's help , and then we have my name , initials , your daddy 's , and yours . connor : yeah , we can both put our initials on the tree . adam : yeah , we sure can . connor : we should carve mom 's initials on the tree , too . hey ! let 's ask her to come with us ! adam : your mom is busy with her job . connor : ca n't she take a vacation ? adam : she just started at the hotel , and i really do n't think she 's gon na be able to get time off . connor : what if i have another nightmare ? she was the only one who could make me feel better last time . adam : hey , you know what , if we need to talk to your mom , we can call her . or we can video chat with her , hmm ? connor : it 's not the same as having her there . please , dad . it wo n't be a real trip unless we 're all together . can we at least ask her ? adam : all right . we can stop by the hotel , all right ? but no promises , okay ? we 'll try . victor : and guess what i found . here 's the knife with which i carved my initials into the elm tree . connor : can i see it ? victor : yeah . there you go . do n't open it , though . daddy better open it later on , okay ? connor : cool . victor : yeah . is n't that something ? enjoy your time with your boy , okay ? adam : i will . victor : and do n't you forget to take pictures for me , okay ? connor : i will . victor : i want to see them . okay . adam : well , we better get going . victor : all right . are you going on the trip ? adam : yeah , we just have , uh , one stop to make first . nikki : i was n't suggesting that you ask your father for his support or his vote . nick : well , i 'm pretty sure he 's not going to give me either . nikki : well , you wo n't know until you speak to him . nick : what i do know is that me running for public office does not fit into the grand scheme that dad has for the family . nikki : your father is not opposed to public service . nick : well , he is opposed to me doing anything out on my own . nikki : okay . i know how stubborn he can be , but ca n't you at least be grateful for the fact that he is still with us ? nick : wow , mom . that 's a low blow . nikki : did it work ? nick : look , i said i will talk to him . i do n't know what else you want from me . nikki : okay , okay . just go easy on him . nick : go easy on him ? abby : hey ! i wanted to wish you luck with the debate . i wish i could be there , but somebody 's got to hold down the fort . nick : oh , no problem . as long as it 's not chelsea . absolutely need her there . abby : nothing could stop her . chance : i do n't owe you any explanations , ashby -- if that is the name you 're using these days . cane : that 's great , coming from the guy that 's been messing with everybody 's mind for months . thanks . chance : i have n't done anything . cane : no ? well , you went incommunicado , which jut worried your friends and family , did n't it ? chance : you are neither . cane : well , lucky me . but you know who is ? jill . and it would be nice if you would just give her some answers . chance : right now , my duty is to my job . i ca n't allow myself to be distracted by this . cane : okay , all right , listen . whoever hired ms . sinclair has a legitimate claim to katherine 's will because the pages had been altered . chance : i have a case to solve . that 's why i came back to town . cane : oh , really ? so busting in here and hitting me in the mouth , that was just , what , for kicks ? chance : it sure did feel good . cane : okay . so i 'm gon na pretend that was an apology . chance : i 'll apologize to you if i find out you 're clean , but if i do n't -- [ cellphone chimes ] cane : what -- what are you doing ? chance : i 'm about to complete my mission . chelsea : yes , mom , i said $ 5 million . it does n't matter . i just need you to get it for me . [ sighs ] i do n't want to say names over the phone , but you know who to ask . tell him he owes us for that job we did for him . no ! no , i ca n't ask nick . no , and i certainly ca n't ask adam . look ... i do n't have time to explain , okay ? i 'm on a hard deadline here . mom , please stop asking questions . i am real danger . and so is connor now . [ sighs ] okay , calm down . mom , calm down , okay ? i convinced adam to take him out of town , but they ca n't stay out of town forever , and that 's why i need this money now . i have to pay this guy off . i know it 's not gon na be easy , but i 'm counting on you . [ sighs ] in the meantime , i 'm gon na need you to wire me that $ 1 million i gave you . hopefully , it 'll buy me some time until you give me the rest of the cash . i do n't want to think what 's gon na happen if it doesn't . [ sighs ] cane : well , amanda 's gon na be back soon , and she 'll confirm everything i 've told you . chance : shut it , ashby . cane : all right , well , look , i know you say that you 're not the one who hired her , okay ? but what is this -- this case you 're working on ? chance : it 's a year - long multi - agency operation that requires my full attention . [ cellphone chimes ] abby : okay , so `` do n't vote for me `` signs on your opponents ' back might be a little too much . nick : you think ? abby : well , i have a million other ideas . nick : that 's what scares me . abby : oh , well , i 'll call jack , and i will give him my input . nick : yeah , he 'll probably like that . abby : [ laughs ] look , i know that you 're not a big fan of my brilliant ideas , but i wish you a lot of luck on your debate . nick : thanks , sis . phyllis : hey ! i hear you 're facing off against two of gc 's finest leaders . abby : well , they 're no competition for nick . phyllis : personally , i like the candidate who wants to raise the number of chickens we 're allowed in our backyard to , uh , five . nick : so four is not enough ? phyllis : you would n't believe the chicken - to - egg ratio . i mean , it 's crazy . nick : well , why do n't you come by the debate ? we 'll have an open and spirited discussion on the poultry cap ? phyllis : um ... yeah , you know , i do n't think the public is ready for my brand of honesty . abby : hmm , who is ? [ laughs ] nick : what 's the matter , you chicken ? phyllis : [ gasps ] nick : [ laughs ] phyllis : a candidate who has a sense of humor . finally . abby : you know what , phyllis , um , i have some questions for you about that very complicated and expensive security system . you had installed . phyllis : well , it does not shock me that you are baffled by our high - tech security system . abby : i need to know how to use it . in case i ever need to use it . [ laughs ] phyllis : okay . great , then come to my room , and i 'll show you . nick : okay . seems like this is going great . phyllis : yeah . nick : i 'm gon na take off . phyllis : okay , good luck . nick : oh ! thanks . abby : and now -- now you have lipstick on your cheek . much better . nick : [ chuckles ] you two play nice . simon : excuse me , i 'm sorry to bother you . could you tell me how to get to chancellor park ? nick : oh , yeah , sure , man . just go out the entrance , head south for about three blocks . it 's on your left - hand side . you ca n't miss it . simon : cool . i hear it 's one of the most beautiful places in genoa city . nick : it really is . you , uh , new in town ? simon : visiting . nick : okay . business , pleasure ? simon : well , if things work out like i hope , both . nick : all right . simon : oh , wait . i recognize you . you 're , uh -- you 're running for city council , right ? nick : yeah , first time in the political arena . simon : i hope you have a good woman in your corner . nick : you have no idea . she 's the best . hey , enjoy your visit . simon : thank you . good luck . nick : thanks . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . abby : i read an article in a hospitality trade magazine about a hotel chain based outside of milwaukee . their servers were hacked , and their entire system was taken over by ransomware . phyllis : mm . it happens . abby : it cost them a small fortune in cryptocurrency to regain control of their computers . phyllis : hacking is big business . abby : so i 've heard . phyllis : what do you want to know about our system ? abby : well , i want to make sure that this high - priced security software that you had me install is gon na protect against an attack like this . phyllis : our servers are completely secure . abby : you 're sure ? phyllis : yes . i 'm sure . our customers are protected from any sort of attack . there is even a silent alarm behind the check - in desk , just in case it 's needed . abby : well , i hope it 's not . phyllis : i hope it 's not , too . abby : still , i would like to see for myself . it 's on your laptop , right ? phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no , no , no , no ... relax . the interface is , uh , very complex . it 's not user - friendly . i 'm gon na have to take you through it . abby : please . phyllis : okay . abby , all right , so i already , uh , told you how the system works . so i will go over our server protocol . um .... i 'll start with this . so , let 's see here . our finances are protected in a blockchain cryptographically right here . the passwords -- as you can see , they 're very , very complex , and if it detects any intruder , the whole system goes into lockdown , and no one can get in . abby : you 're sure that this software is gon na do its job . phyllis : yes , i am . but we 're not here because you wanted a tutorial on our cybersecurity , are we ? you just wanted to keep me away from nick . abby : well , you obviously were n't listening the other day when i told you to keep your distance . phyllis : yeah , well , unfortunately , since you do n't have a life , you 're interested in mine . abby : [ sighs ] phyllis : stick around . you can watch me hack into your social security number . abby : cross the line , phyllis . see what happens . [ door slams ] victor : glad to see you , son . i understand you have a lot on your plate these days . nick : i wanted to come by and see you , see how you 're doing . victor : uh - huh . doing well . beyond expectations , actually , as the doctor tells me . nick : glad to hear it . victor : yeah . how are things with you ? nick : great , uh , new hope is thriving , christian 's doing awesome ... victor : mm - hmm . nick : he is , uh , starting pee - wee basketball soon . victor : oh , he is ? i 'd love to come and watch one of the games . nick : i will get you the schedule . victor : all right . nick : i 'm assuming you 've heard i 'm running for public office . victor : yeah . heard something about that . nick : safe to say , you are , uh , not on board with that ? victor : well , let me just put it this way . i generally have nothing against someone , you know , uh , doing something in public service . nick : how about for me , specifically ? victor : well , you want me to be honest with you , i always hoped that you would aim a little higher than that . nick : does it bother you that i did n't consult you , or that i may , you know , harm the newman family name if i lose ? victor : well , you ca n't harm the newman family name because you 've decided not to use that name . nick : well , if i win , i wanted to do it on my own merits , not because , you know , i 'm a newman . victor : are you ashamed of being a newman ? nick : never . very proud of who i am . i want you to be proud of me , too . even if that means , you know , going out on my own from time to time . victor : son , you have always known that i 'm very proud of you , okay ? and i 'm perfectly aware that you have a lot of potential . i just want you to achieve all you are capable of achieving . nick : and i get to decide what that is . i know i 'm gon na disappoint you from time to time , which i 'm okay with . the question is -- are you okay with it ? phyllis : hey ! amanda : uh , hello . phyllis : i heard you were sticking around . amanda : did you ? phyllis : yeah . well , it 's no secret that you 're representing nate in his medical board hearing . um ... i approve . amanda : you approve ? you barely know me . phyllis : mm , i can see a fellow barracuda a mile away . [ chuckles ] and nate 's gon na need one if he wants to keep his license . amanda : yes , well , that 's the plan . phyllis : good . if you need a character witness , i 'm happy to oblige . amanda : i had no idea that you and nate were so close . phyllis : my daughter is a newman , and nate saved her grandfather 's life , so ... i 'm grateful . amanda : okay , well , if we need you , i know where to find you . uh ... cane , what 's going on ? who 's this ? phyllis : chance . amanda : chance chancellor ? chance : you must be my lawyer . nice to meet you . now , if you would , please excuse me , i 'm working on a case . amanda : uh , excuse me . this is my suite . chance : right now , it 's ground zero for a federal sting operation . connor : mom ! chelsea : hey , uh , what -- what are you doing here ? hey . adam : uh , we came to see you . is that a problem ? chelsea : no , of course not . i -- i just thought that you 'd be on the road by now . adam : well , connor wanted to stop by and ... connor : you have to come with us , mom ! chelsea : what ? adam : i told him we 'd ask . connor : please . chelsea : oh , sweetheart , um , i wish i could , but i can't . you need -- you need to go . now . connor : i do n't want to leave without you . adam : connor . look , why do n't -- why do n't you go sit over there , okay ? and i 'm gon na talk to your mom for a second , all right ? connor : [ sighs ] okay . adam : what 's going on ? chelsea : i do n't know what you 're talking about . adam : yes , you do . just tell me . what is going on , chelsea ? who is that guy ? simon : excuse me . excuse me . do you mind if i borrow ms . lawson for a moment ? adam : yes . i do mind . victor : now , son , i know that we do n't always see eye to eye , nick : we 've our share of disagreements in the past . i 'm sure there 's gon na be plenty more . i just want to make sure that , uh , this does n't affect our relationship going forward . victor : well , you know , i 'm not about to change , right ? i always tell you the truth . nick : with all the lies in our family , i 'd be a real hypocrite if i complained about you telling the truth . victor : even if it 's something you do n't want to hear ? nick : i can deal with that . just as long as you understand i 'm not always gon na take your advice . victor : understood . nick : then we 're good . victor : oh , well , i 'm glad we cleared the air . nick : me , too . i should get going . victor : all right . nick : i 'm supposed to meet jack before the debates . victor : mm , now , wait a minute here . you do n't even know who i 'm gon na vote for . nick : that is between you and the ballot box . victor : oh , yeah ? i want you to know that i 'm not gon na give a penny to your competition . nick : i 'll consider that a victory . victor : all right . by the way , um ... have you seen connor lately ? nick : no , why ? victor : did you know that adam was gon na take him to the farm in kansas ? nick : no , i wonder if chelsea knows that . victor : uh , apparently it was her idea . amanda : so if you did n't hire me , who did ? chance : i do n't know . and , right now , i do n't care . phyllis : why are the feds using my hotel as ground zero ? please , tell me . i 'm part owner of this hotel . i 'm head of security . chance : the suspect just entered the premises a few minutes ago . phyllis : so , my -- my guests are in danger . i need to let them know . chance : the last thing that you need to do is to send everyone into a panic . the target is under surveillance . we wo n't make our move until he leaves the hotel . phyllis : how do you know he wo n't get away ? chance : you do realize i do this for a living ? simon : oh , i 'm sorry , i should have said it 's hotel business i need to discuss with ms . lawson . i think it would be best for everyone if we went somewhere to settle this matter . adam : okay , well , whatever it is you need to speak with chelsea about , it can wait . we 're in the middle of something . look , all right , enough stalling , chelsea . tell me , what is going on with you and that guy . chelsea : nothing . he 's just a guest . adam : i can see how scared you are . does this have something to do why you want me and connor to go out of town ? chelsea : just go , okay ? adam : tell me , are you in danger ? is connor in danger ? simon : chelsea . i 'm afraid i 've run out of patience , and you 've run out of time . adam : look , buddy , chelsea might be afraid of you , but i 'm not . so why do n't you tell me who you are and what you want . simon : i see your little boy over there . i did n't realize he was such a handsome kid . you must love him a lot . chelsea : yes , i do . simon : then let 's go talk , shall we ? adam : you get the hell away from her ! simon : hey ! adam : you get the hell away from her . and , you know what , whatever this has to do with , you keep my son the hell out of it . simon : okay . you and those legit agents out there have given me no choice . adam : all right , all right . let 's take it easy . simon : i want everybody out of this hotel , everybody but you , chelsea , and her little boy . adam : you 're gon na have to shoot me before i leave this hotel without my family . simon : you want to be a hero ? okay , but i would n't recommend it . victor : hi , sweetheart . nikki : oh , you did come by . i 'm so glad . i 'm sure you were happy to see nicholas . victor : he and i had a very productive meeting . nick : we both got some things off our chest . victor : right . nikki : can you stay , have tea with us ? nick : sorry , i can't . there is something i need to take care of before the debate . nikki : we 'll be watching . nick : thanks , dad . victor : good luck , my boy . nick : bye . nikki : all right , bye , sweetheart . looks like you two had a good talk . victor : yeah . we were honest with one another . nikki : well , he was worried that you would disapprove about his decision to run for city council . victor : running for office is not what i had in mind for my son 's career , but ... having said that , i hope he kick the opponents ' butt . nick : hey , chels , it 's me . i 'm headed to the debate . i 'll see you there . if we have some time before it starts , there 's something i 'd like to talk to you about . amanda : can we please talk about katherine chancellor 's will now ? chance : it 's got nothing to do with me . amanda : are n't you even a little bit curious why someone was impersonating you ? chance : right now , i 've got more important things to worry about . but a word of advice -- how about , next time , you do your due diligence , counselor ? phyllis : oh ! ouch ! phyllis : hey . did you catch your man ? chance : not yet . phyllis : okay . i can help you . chance : it 's above your pay grade . phyllis : okay , listen , james bond , i 'm head of security here . i have access to the schematics in the building . also a bird 's - eye - view into -- chance : thank you , but i 've got this . phyllis : wow , you 're arrogant . chance : [ chuckles ] most people find me charming . [ cellphone chimes ] damn it . where 's your surveillance equipment ? phyllis : in my room . chance : lead the way . abby : i 'm sorry , everyone 's gon na have to just step out for just a few minutes . um , the top of the tower and crimson lights are in walking distance , so please go have a drink on us . it 'll just be a few minutes . tell them to bill the grand phoenix . simon : lock it . abby : [ sighs ] simon : move away from the door . get away from the door ! adam : look , simon , right ? another minute of this , you 're gon na be in big trouble . so you should really think about what you 're doing . simon : oh , i have . very carefully . i came to genoa city to collect something that belongs to me . now , i plan on doing that , getting out of here , and bypassing going to jail . chelsea : simon , please -- simon : chelsea , stop ! you brought it on yourself ! if you 'd have just done what i asked , we would not be in this ... unfortunate situation . now we just got to figure out a way to resolve this .	nikki encouraged nick to talk to victor about his campaign . abby disapproved when phyllis gave nick a kiss on the cheek for luck at his debate . she privately warned phyllis to keep her distance . adam took connor to the ranch to let victor know about the trip to hope 's farm , which now belonged to victor . victor learned that the trip was chelsea 's idea . victor gave connor his old pocket knife so that adam could help him use it to carve his initials into a tree on the farm . nick visited victor and discussed nick 's decision to run for office . while victor thought nick could achieve more than being in public office , he was proud of nick . victor revealed that adam and connor were going to kansas and it was chelsea 's idea . chance did n't hire amanda to contest the will , and he accused cane of scamming devon out of his inheritance . cane argued that it did n't matter who amanda 's real client was , since the pages of the will had been authenticated . chance was in town to conduct a sting operation on simon .
heather : hi . adam : hey . heather : so , um , agent dillon 's on his way over . adam : actually , i was gon na ask you if you might be able to get me out of this interview . heather : it 's kinda hard to say no to the f.b.i . besides , i already had to answer some questions about my own involvement with your father 's diary . adam : what involvement ? heather : well , when you told me you were the one who sold it , it put us in a little bit of a precarious situation . adam : yeah . i 'm glad you did n't dump me . heather : well , i understand why you did it . adam : hey , okay , so what kind of questions do you think he 's gon na ask me ? heather : well , he 's gon na ask you where you found the journal , why you sat on it for so long . adam : details of the book deal . heather : who else is involved ? adam : who else ? heather : he 's gon na wan na know jack abbott 's role in all of this . [ scene_break ] jack : words can not express how sorry i am . esther : i still ca n't believe that mrs. c. is gone . jack : neither can i . she was a force of nature . one of a kind . esther : you know , it feels like all the life has been sucked out of this house . jack : listen , please give my condolences to jill and to cane . esther : i will . jack : and you take care of yourself , okay ? esther : i 'll try . let me walk you out . jack : yeah . phyllis : oh . jack : oh . sorry . phyllis : excuse me . jack : um , i was just leaving . phyllis : i - i brought you some food from the athletic club . esther : oh , thank you . that is so sweet of you , phyllis . i 'll put it in the kitchen . phyllis : all right . jack : can i maybe ask you a question ? phyllis : yeah , i suppose you can . jack : did you know that nick and sharon were together in paris ? phyllis : yeah , i did . yeah . excuse me , i - i need to spend some time with esther . excuse me . [ scene_break ] ashley : i should get back to the hotel . i need to finish packing . victor : what time is your flight ? ashley : 8 : 30 . victor : please do n't go . ashley : i have to go . katherine 's funeral . victor : you do n't have to go . and katherine would understand . ashley : what kind of a life can we have together when interpol has a warrant out for your arrest ? and you could be recognized at any moment . what about abby ? she 's in london . she 's all settled into school . victor : she would live with us . ashley : you 're not listening to me . victor : you 're not listening to me . we have found each other again . i want us to be together . ashley : i want that , too . victor : well , then we 'll make it work . ashley : i have commitments . i have responsibilities . people that love me that i love , and so do you . hey , i 'm glad you see it now . victor : my life is here . or anywhere you will choose . i will not go back to genoa city . [ scene_break ] karen : you wan na talk about it , honey ? neil : mmm . mnh - mnh . karen , what 's there to talk about ? you know , a good friend is gone . she 's dead . karen : i know . and i know you guys were close . i 'm -- i 'm really sorry . neil : yeah . i had enormous respect for her . karen : well , she was a legend , that 's for sure , right here in genoa city . neil : you could n't find a more generous human being than katherine . karen : i know . you know , i could n't even believe it when she offered to pay for ana 's education . she 'd only met her a few times . neil : it 's not fair . karen : honey , you know , she lived a long life . neil : not long enough . she did n't deserve to die like that , not in a car accident . karen : i know . it makes you , uh , realize how fragile life is . neil : which is exactly why you and i should n't wait . karen : should n't wait for what ? neil : i proposed to you in new york . you turned me down . you remember that ? karen : yeah . neil : yeah , well , how about reconsidering ? [ scene_break ] daniel : hey . amber : ( crying ) daniel : you want me to make you some breakfast ? amber : i 'm not hungry . daniel : you know , you got ta eat something . amber : why ? what 's the point ? daniel : the point is , life goes on . amber : ( sobs ) not for everyone . daniel : hey , i know how you felt about mrs. c . amber : she was my friend , daniel . she was the only one who actually believed in me unconditionally . daniel : i believe in you unconditionally . you 're gon na have to get up . you ca n't lay here all day . [ scene_break ] man : i have a list of quotations from the bible . jill : i 've been catching up on my scriptures myself . man : what about the 23rd psalm ? jill : oh , she loved that one . nikki : excuse me , i 'm nikki newman . i was a good friend of katherine 's . what about a poem ? um , there 's a beautiful one , `` do not stand on my grave and weep . `` it captures her wonderful presence . jill : i think that i 'm a better judge of what my mother would want . thank you , nikki . we do n't need your help . [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) i do n't know why i 'm so nervous . i mean , it 's not like they 're after me , right ? they just wan na know where victor is . heather : yeah , and you have no clue where he is . adam : yeah , not a clue . heather : you know , you did n't answer me before . what are you gon na say about jack abbott ? adam : he introduced me to a publisher in new york . that 's pretty much the extent of his involvement . heather : come on , adam . you two were obviously working together . adam : what would make -- what makes you say that ? heather : well , for starters , your trip to mexico . and since then , you 've been practically attached at the hip . adam : not really . heather : even jack 's wife noticed . adam : okay , look , here 's the deal . i found the journal at home in the trash . i told jack about it . heather : why jack ? adam : because he hates victor . you know , i - i knew that he worked in the magazine business , and i figured he 'd know a publisher , which he did . he as more than happy to make an introduction . so i met the guy , made the deal , got it published . end of story . heather : that is a lot more than you 've told me before . adam : well , so now you know . heather : when the f.b.i . interviews you , be as forthcoming with them as you 've been with me . okay , do n't leave anything out because i promise you , it only haunts you later . ( knock on door ) dillon : mr. wilson ready ? heather : i believe he is . uh , you 're welcome to use my office . dillon : thank you . adam : so , uh , gentlemen , where do we begin ? [ scene_break ] neil : no ? karen : i - i 'm sorry i hesitated , neil . it has nothing to do with you . neil : nothing to do with me ? karen : no . neil : i asked you to marry me . of course i 'm gon na take it a little bit personally . what are you talking about ? karen : neil ... neil : what ? karen : i love you so much . i just ... neil : you just ? what , cat got your tongue ? karen : this is gon na sound ridiculous . you know what ? i 'm afraid of marrying you -- i 'm afraid of marrying you and leaving you a widow . i mean , you 've already been through that , i just -- neil : come on , karen . are you kidding me ? karen : no , no , no . no , i 'm -- no , i 'm serious . and i 'm sorry . i ca n't help the way i feel . you know , when you 're a little girl and your mother dies , that does n't just go away . the fear that -- that something 's gon na happen . there 's just this thing out there ready to take you , too . neil : yeah , but there 's a slim chance of you getting the cancer . that 's why you had the operation . karen : there 's no guarantees . neil : so you 're gon na sit around and wait for guarantees ? karen : no , honey . you do n't understand . neil : i do . i do . i do understand . i - i understand that you 're scared , just like me . 'cause i 'm scared , too . you know what i 'm scared of ? i 'm scared of not having you in my life . i do n't want to spend another day without you in my life . life is too short . you got ta grab life and hold onto it and not run away from it . you hear me ? come here . karen : you ... are quite the spin doctor , mr. winters . neil : yeah . your mama would be proud . you 're marrying a doctor -- uh - oh . karen : let 's talk about this later . neil : mm - hmm . karen : hey ! ana : hi . karen : hi , honey , how are you ? neil : hey , babe . hey , tyra , gil . karen : hey . ana : hey , guys , guess what we did ? karen : what 'd you do ? ana : mr. gil took me and my mom out for ice cream . karen : ah . wallace : my work schedule 's so crazy , this was the only time i had . tyra : yeah , well , someone has to make the streets safe for the rest of us , right ? ana : oh ! and he has this cool light and siren that he sticks on top of his car . tyra : those are just the perks of dating a detective . neil : ( imitating siren ) wallace : speaking of work , i have to get back to the courthouse , but , uh ... tyra : oh , no . wallace : i 'll call you ? tyra : okay . wallace : alright . neil : take care . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , mrs. chancellor once told me that she saw a bit of herself in you . amber : that 's because , um ... i 'm a little bit of a wild child , and she was , too . daniel : yeah ? so what do you think she 'd say if she saw you moping around here like this ? amber : she 'd tell me , um ... to get off my butt , quit wallowing around and go out and make her proud . daniel : yeah , exactly . amber : i know of a way to make her really proud . daniel : hmm ? amber : mrs. chancellor gave me all the information on the publisher who was interested in her memoirs . you know , maybe , um ... maybe i could follow through . what a better way to honor the woman i love so much ? daniel : amber , you might just be a little bit of a genius . amber : i am , are n't i ? [ scene_break ] jill : all right , will you check on that one for me , please ? man : of course . jill : thanks . nikki : thank you . thank you very much . the flowers are taken care of . jill : again , thank you , nikki , but i 've made arrangements with my own florist . nikki : uh , i did n't realize that . jill : well , you should 've asked . nikki : what else can i do ? i - i was thinking for music , we could do `` amazing grace . `` jill : that 's very original . nikki : it was katherine 's favorite . jill : what makes you think that you knew katherine better than her own family ? nikki : i 'm just trying to help , jill . jill : nikki , i 'm katherine 's daughter , not you . man : would you like to see her ? jill : i , uh ... i 'm not sure . man : it 's up to you , of course . but it could help bring you some closure . jill : all right . jill : she does n't look like herself . nikki : it 's 'cause she 's so still . jill : she should 've died in her sleep , dreaming about being young . nikki : or skinny - dipping with john . i always loved that story . jill : well , it was never my favorite , considering she was my mother and he was my ex - husband . nikki : oh , sure . listen , jill , i 'm -- i 'm sorry about before . i - i should n't have butted in . just know that i 'm here if you need me . jill : thanks . jill : oh , mother . can you ever forgive me for letting you down ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : what are you doing in my house ? jack : when we were married , you always kept a spare key under the pot outside the front door . you still do . i wan na know what you know about nick and sharon . phyllis : i do n't know anything . they were married . sharon 's married to you now , and nick is married to me . jack : i 'm talking about paris . phyllis : oh , come on , jack , you 're still harping on that ? jack : after the fiasco of sharon 's letter to nick , we promised to keep an eye on each other 's spouse , phyllis . phyllis : there 's nothing to keep an eye on . there 's nothing . nick went there for business , and it 's only natural that he would run into sharon . it 's not a big deal . jack : it never crossed your mind that something might be going on ? phyllis : no , absolutely not . i trust my husband . jack : i 'm not sure you would if you 've seen what i 've seen . phyllis : what have you seen ? jack : the night i came home from new york , i walked in on nick and sharon in each other 's arms . phyllis : they were hugging . jack : it was a little friendlier than a hug , if you get my drift ? phyllis : so what did they say when you confronted them ? jack : i did n't confront them . i stood there waiting for them to notice me , only they were to caught up in each other . suddenly , i felt like a stranger in my own house and i slipped out . phyllis : i think you 're paranoid . jack : i do n't think so . you know what i think ? if i 've picked up on that connection , i know damn well you have , too . [ scene_break ] ashley : you know , if we did fly back home together , you would n't have to deal with everything alone . i 'd be there to support you . victor : while i 'm being prosecuted for a murder i did n't commit ? and i 'd be besieged by my family . i do n't know where that -- where that would leave the two of us , but i certainly know it would leave me -- ashley : i understand . and i know it 's not gon na be easy , but you have to do it . you have to face the charges , and then you can put it behind you . victor : i do n't wan na go there . do you believe in my innocence ? ashley : i wo n't even dignify that with an answer . victor : you have n't changed a bit . ashley : actually , i 've changed a lot . but one thing that has n't changed ... is my love for you . you know , sometimes i think i 've always loved you . probably always will . you know where to find me . i 'm going back home to genoa city , and i would love for you to come with me . but if you choose not to ... au revoir . till we meet again . victor : my beautiful ashley . [ scene_break ] tyra : get us a couple of iced teas to go , baby . ana : okay . tyra : okay . karen : you know , i think you and gil wallace make a good match . neil : uh , tyra , you mind if i put my two cents in ? tyra : join the club . neil : all right , i would n't move too fast with the guy , you know ? you hardly even know him . tyra : well , i , um , i should probably pump the brakes with him just a little bit , you know ? before he finds out that ana really is n't my daughter . karen : no , tyra , you never know . i mean , he might be very understanding of the situation . neil : and i , on the other hand , i vote for caution . [ scene_break ] adam : here 's the book contract and a copy of the advance check from the publisher . dillon : mm - hmm . and , uh , how did you meet this mr. drake ? adam : a friend of mine introduced us -- jack abbott . dillon : did abbott know the contents of the diary ? adam : only in general terms . nothing specific . dillon : are you willing to sign a statement swearing the veracity of everything recorded here today ? adam : sure . dillon : here you go . adam : thank you . right here ? dillon : mm - hmm . please . adam : adam ... you got it . dillon : well , thank you for your cooperation , mr. wilson . adam : thank you . dillon : we 'll let you know if we need anything else . adam : take care , gentlemen . dillon : you , too . wallace : all right , let 's go . [ scene_break ] jill : mother ... just know that if ... i had to do it all over again , i would do it so differently . but we do n't get a second chance , do we , old girl ? not this time . the way i treated you these past few months ... my terrible accusations ... and my impatience with your memory lapses , i never once thought that it was due to alcohol . oh , god , i 'm so ashamed . i 'm so sorry that i was n't the kind of daughter you could come to when you were in trouble . oh , you were so good to me after ji min died . and i never even thanked you , did i ? oh , mother . so many times you apologized for not being there for me when i was little . but you made up for it later . once you found out that i was your daughter , despite all the things we put each other through , i know that you loved me the best way you knew how . thank you for that . i love you , katherine . [ scene_break ] amber : her memoirs deserve to be published . yeah , i 've been working with her on it from the beginning . daniel : tell him you 've got another publisher on the line . amber : hold on -- hold on a minute , will you ? i have another publisher on the other line . daniel : what do you think ? amber : oh , my god . it 's beautiful . it really captures her spirit . daniel : thanks . amber : so , um , think i kept him waiting long enough ? okay . i 'm back . yes , i have the manuscript . and i 'm offering you an exclusive , but only if you act now , so what 'll it be ? [ scene_break ] neil : all right . karen : bye , guys . have fun . neil : see you soon . ana : bye . tyra : all right , see you guys later . karen : bye . neil : bye . she 's right , you know ? dating a cop can be tough . karen : honey , do n't you think you 're overreacting ? yeah , you know , i mean , gil 's a very sweet guy . i think you need to give him a chance . neil : i am giving him a chance . karen : yeah ? neil : yeah . if she 's gon na date someone , then she 's gon na need someone who -- who 's sympathetic , who understands her situation , who -- who 's not gon na judge her . karen : you 're not giving him much credit , now are you ? neil : i do n't care . tyra 's got a lot at stake . i 'm just reminding her of that . i 'm telling her that . that 's all . karen : do n't you think she already knows that ? i mean , she 's spent her entire adult life protecting her secret . neil : okay , i 'm not arguing with you . i just want you to understand something , that tyra and ana are my family . it 's my job , it 's my responsibility to look out for them and that 's it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : how dare you come to my house trying to stir up trouble ? what , based on a hug ? a hug ? if you 're that insecure about your marriage , you talk to sharon or a marriage counselor or a shrink . but do n't bring this trash to my house again , please . jack : i came to you because i -- phyllis : get out of here before my husband comes home . jack : fine . when you 're ready to take your head out of the sand , give me a call . hopefully , it wo n't be too late . ( cell phone ringing ) jack : hello ? adam : jack , its adam . i need to see you right away . jack : where are you ? adam : i 'm at the courthouse , uh , heather 's office . i just saw frank ellis . jack : what ? adam : being led down the corridor in handcuffs by a cop . jack : where were they taking him ? adam : i have no idea , but i need to see you right away . this could be bad news for us . crimson lights , 15 minutes . ( porcelain shatters ) [ scene_break ] paul : hey . heather : before you say anything , um ... i have news . paul : good or bad ? heather : well , i 'm not sure how you 'll feel about it , but i 'm pretty excited . paul : is that what i think it is ? heather : yes , i 'm engaged to be married . to adam . paul : wow . heather : and if you want us to have a father / daughter relationship , you 're just gon na have to swallow your disapproval right now and be happy for me . because i love adam , and you ca n't get in the way of that . paul : hey , hey , hey , hey , if you can be quiet for just a second , i was just gon na tell you ... i 'm really happy for you . [ scene_break ] jack : thanks for the help , jay . yeah . adam : so ? jack : so i spoke to my friend at the police station . frank ellis was arrested for check kiting . adam : oh , okay , good , so this has nothing to do with the journey then ? jack : uh , no , but it does n't mean we 're out of the woods yet . frank is a three - time loser . if he gets convicted on this , it could be ten years for him . adam : you think he might try and , uh , use us as leverage , try and cut a deal ? jack : well , let 's just hope it does n't come to that . how did your , uh , interview go with the feds ? adam : good . they -- they bought our cover story . they 're not gon na be a problem . but your wife might be another issue . jack : my wife ? adam : yeah . are you aware that sharon 's been talking to heather ? jack : my wife 's talking to your girlfriend ? why ? adam : actually , she 's my fiancée now . apparently , sharon ... thinks there 's something suspicious going on with us working together . jack : okay , you do n't have to worry about sharon . as for having a fiancée in the d.a . 's office , i 'm not sure how smart that is . adam : no , no , i can trust heather . okay , you just make sure you can trust sharon . [ scene_break ] nick : i got ta go me right now , but very soon , the three of us are gon na sit down and discuss how to deal with this stunt you pulled in paris . sharon : why do n't you think about what you did ? noah : can i please go to my room ? sharon : go . sharon : okay , um ... thanks for the ride . sharon : um ... i just -- i want you to know how much it meant to me that you showed me around paris . [ scene_break ] phyllis : aah ! aah ! aah ! aah ! ( crying and panting ) phyllis : no ! no ! [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , i 'm gon na miss you , my dear friend . you 've been such a huge presence in my life . everything i went through with victor , the ups and downs , you were always there for me . you were like the mother that i never had . really . cheering me on , holding me when i cried . and just leading by example . because god knows , you had your share of tragedies . but you just kept going . oh , katherine ... if it were n't for you , i would n't even be here to say good- bye . i would 've drank myself to death . but it kills me , after everything that you 've been for me that i was n't there for you at the end . ( sniffs ) i will never forgive myself for not recognizing that you were fighting your demons . katherine ... what am i gon na do without you ? what am i gon na do ? [ scene_break ] karen : you 're an amazing man , you know that ? neil : mm . what 'd i do ? karen : you made me feel safe enough to talk about my fears . neil : karen , you know you can tell me anything , right ? karen : i know that . i know that now . and you know what ? you 're right . life is too short to waste it being afraid . i do n't wan na sit around waiting for guarantees and miss out on the most amazing thing in my life . neil : so what are you saying ? karen : i 'm saying the answer is yes . i 'll marry you . ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] heather : well , i 'm -- i 'm kind of shocked at how supportive you 're being . paul : well , i just know that , um , things have been kind of shaky between us lately . heather : well , if this is your way of making amends for rio ... then i approve . paul : well , do n't think for a minute i 'm going to be your dad only on your terms . heather : i do n't . paul : good . so ... if you 're happy , i 'm happy . okay ? adam : hey , paul . paul : hey , adam . congratulations . take good care of my daughter . adam : oh , yeah , i will , sir . thank you what -- what was that ? heather : um , that was my father giving us his blessing . adam : how nice . heather : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] jack : hey . welcome home . sharon : thanks . jack : so , uh ... how was the trip ? sharon : good . yeah . jack : get a little sleep on the plane ? sharon : mm . no . just a lot on my mind . jack : thinking about katherine ? sharon : did you send flowers ? jack : yeah . sharon : good . jack : i can maybe fix you something to eat ? sharon : i think i 'll ... go unpack . [ scene_break ] nick : phyllis ? nick : hey . phyllis : did you have fun in paris , baby ? nick : you know , forget paris . i am just so glad to be home . [ scene_break ] jill : you did what ? amber : i made a deal with the publisher . jill : well , then you can unmake it immediately . amber : i know you were against the book , jill . but the things that mrs. c. went through in her life -- she 'll be an inspiration to so many people . jill : god , what the hell is wrong with you ? amber : i loved her , too , jill . jill : you have a strange way of showing it , by dragging all the chancellor family skeletons out of the closet for all the world to see ? amber : no , mrs. c. wanted -- jill : you listen to me , little girl . i want every copy of that manuscript in my hands by the end of the day . amber : that booked belonged to mrs. chancellor , and she wanted the world to read it . jill : oh , i 'm sorry to disappoint you , that book belongs to me now . and it 's never gon na see the light of day . and how dare you hit me with this while i 'm mourning ? get out of here , the two of you . jill : i said get outta here ! [ scene_break ] nikki : if i had been less self - absorbed , maybe i could 've gotten you some help . but i just kept piling my problems on you . i know if you were here , you would say , `` nikki , it is pointless to worry about the what ifs . `` but that 's all i can think about . what if ... what if ... oh , god , victor was right ? he said i had caused so much pain for so many people and he 's right . i 'm never gon na see you again . and i 'm never gon na see victor . everything inside of me is dead . and i will never have ... my dear friend ... to help me find the way . i love you . [ scene_break ] ashley : hi . please tell me you 're coming back to genoa city with me . [ next_on ] phyllis : if there 's one thing i do n't doubt , it 's our commitment to each other , right ? j.t . : well , look who 's back in town . dillon : jack abbott ? jack : yes ? dillon : agent dillon , f.b.i .	preparations for kay 's funeral are in the works by jill . adam is interviewed by the fbi regarding the diary . in paris victor still refuses to return to genoa city as ashley prepares to leave for kay 's funeral . jack pays a visit to the tackhouse in hopes of finding out what 's up with nick and sharon , but no go phyllis is mum but when he leaves she breaks down . to jill 's chagrin amber gets kay 's memoirs published .
[ pounding on door ] victoria : do n't go , maureen . [ pounding continues ] victoria : please do n't do this . [ pounding continues ] victoria : maureen . the baby . this baby could be your grandchild -- ben 's baby ! [ pounding continues ] victoria : please do n't leave us in here like this , maureen . [ pounding continues ] stitch : [ exhales deeply ] [ sighs ] dylan : do you got -- you got fleas or something ? stitch : w - what ? dylan : it happens . nothing to be ashamed of . stitch : well , you 're hilarious . you should try stand - up comedy . dylan : well , i 'm just saying , it looks like you have an itch that you ca n't scratch . stitch : i 'm just -- i 'm checking in with victoria . we have a date tonight . dylan : but you -- you keep calling ? stitch : yeah . dylan : you canceling ? stitch : of course not . dylan : changing restaurants ? stitch : no . dylan : but you keep calling . good plan . just crowd her before you even get to dinner . stitch : i 'm trying to touch base . i mean , come on , man . this might be my most important date of my life . this is my one and best shot to win victoria back . avery : [ sighs ] i 'm not your wife , joe . joe : i 'm aware of that . avery : and if you ever pull a stunt like that again -- joe : i was caught up in the moment . what -- are you gon na slap me again ? austin : so , this whole year , getting closer to jack and making peace with nick ... summer : after punishing him and being a jerk to him ... i only had one dad . nick -- he 's my dad . and jack 's been so wonderful , and he 's been there for me , and nick -- he 's been so patient . austin : he loves you . they both do . summer : yeah , that 's right . they both love me more than i deserve half the time . i was just so wound up and angry and confused , and then my mom being in the coma -- there were days where i just thought to myself , `` i ca n't take it . `` but now we know that none of it had to happen . none of it had to be like this . austin : yeah . mariah : oh , my god . you are actually whining again . you do realize other people exist besides yourself ? you 're not the only one -- like nick and sharon , who , by the way , did n't get married again . summer : you actually feel bad for that bitch sharon ? sharon : nick . come in . yeah , i , um -- i keep wanting to call you . i know you still need time . nick : i came to pick up my daughter . that 's the only reason i 'm here . sharon : this is faith 's home , nick -- where she feels safe and loved by us . this is our home . nick : i came to pick up faith . is she ready or not ? sharon : it 's too soon . nick , she came home from noah 's last night really confused , with all these questions about why the wedding did n't happen . she needs both of us right now . nick : what she needs is stability , and that 's why i 'm here . faith : daddy . now when can we finally have the wedding party ? phyllis : okay . when was this ? when was this ? this -- this -- this ... was the day i woke up . [ sighs ] okay . okay . so , you needed someone to comfort you , but i am back . this is an old text . this is an old text . [ cell phone beeps ] phyllis : `` i will wait for you as long as it takes . today made me believe in us . `` [ cell phone rings ] phyllis : hello ? jack : to be able to call you and actually hear your voice -- it 's -- it 's still a surprise . and i have to say i 'm always so grateful . [ doorknob rattling ] victoria : maureen , open ! look , i know how awful it was for you losing kelly 's son , and ben 's son is so far away from you , but you told me how much this child would mean to you . open up ! are you even still out there ? ! maureen : i would n't hurt a baby . victoria : look , could you please just open the door ? maureen : i do n't -- i do n't trust you . victoria : i wo n't tell anyone . i wo n't tell the police that you started the fire . just open the door , maureen . maureen : you 're lying ! victoria : maureen , you have to let me out of here ! ben will not be happy . he 'll be angry , and then how likely is it that he 's gon na listen to you ? you have n't thought this through , maureen ! maureen : ben has stood up for me all his life , and he 'll do it again now . victoria : maureen ! you open this door right now ! open it ! you have to help me ! [ pounding on door ] victoria : somebody , help me ! [ screams ] let me out ! [ fans rumbling ] victoria : let me out ! please let me out of here ! [ fans whirring ] victoria : let me out ! [ rumbling , whirring intensify ] victoria : help ! let me out ! let me out ! open the door , maureen ! [ pounding on door ] victoria : open the door ! open the door ! sharon : sweetheart , when your brother took you home with him the other night , i know it must have been so confusing , but your brother loves you so much . we all do . nick : yeah , your mom and i -- we did n't get married without you . there 's not gon na be a wedding , and there 's not gon na be a party . faith : you 're waiting again ? when will you finally do it ? sharon : baby , um ... [ sighs ] things are just so complicated and confusing sometimes . nick : yeah , we 've decided we 're not gon na -- we 're not gon na do that . that 's not gon na happen -- not now , not later . faith : is this like before when you said that people can be in love and not be married ? nick : all right , here 's the thing , sweetheart -- we love you more than anything in this world , and that 's never gon na change . but we 've decided that we 're not gon na live together , so i 'm gon na go back down to the tack house , and you 're gon na come with me . faith : but it 's all dusty and closed - up . no one lives there . sharon : your daddy has been staying there . nick : yeah , i mean , you 're gon na have your old room again , and you can bring all your favorite stuff . it 'll be just like before . faith : no . you said you would marry mommy . you 're a liar ! mariah : what the hell is wrong with you ? sharon may be a lot of -- summer : she does n't even know . summer : well , we officially know where you got your lying genes . mariah : oh , my god . get over yourself ! summer : last year , sharon switched the results of my paternity test . that 's how twisted and deranged your mother is . she wanted everyone to think that jack was my dad -- not nick . so , maybe you should go run home and compare notes on all the screwed - up things you both have pulled . austin : but mariah is n't sharon . summer : no , she 's not sharon , but she just wants to throw a little pity party for her mom who did n't have a wedding . you know , which is a complete joke -- you pretending to care about sharon -- since you were the one that helped shove her over the edge . but then again , every sick head game you pulled on sharon -- she earned it -- that and more . mariah : you 're the daughter -- the one that sharon lied to nick about . summer : what ? what -- you knew what sharon did ? jack : phyllis , are you still there ? did i lose you ? phyllis : i 'm here . jack : red , have you maybe seen my phone ? i think maybe i left it at home . phyllis : nope . no sign of it . jack , when will you be home ? jack : well , everything 's handled here . i 'm on my way . phyllis : perfect . i 'll be waiting for you . mariah : i had no idea what sharon did -- none . summer : you just said , `` oh , yeah . she lied to nick . `` mariah : that 's not what i said . austin : okay , did you know something about this ? mariah : sharon was talking in her sleep . she said something about lying to nick about his daughter . summer : and you did n't think to tell anybody ? mariah : it was a dream . people say stuff . they think they can fly or run through a grocery store naked . i 'm just supposed to think that it 's true ? well , what , am i gon na assume , `` oh , i guess she messed with some dna results `` ? summer : please . you were the first person to know that sharon even had a secret , and then you hear this ? you know , maybe you blackmailed her . maybe that 's why she took you in like a little stray cat . mariah : she took me in because she is a decent person . summer : she 's disgusting , and you two deserve each other . austin : okay , this is a bad idea . mariah , why do n't you go check the storeroom ? better yet , just go home . mariah : i work here . summer : yeah , for the man that sharon lied to . good luck with that . mariah : you know , summer , from what i 've heard , your mother was n't exactly a saint before she took her long nap , so why do n't you stop throwing stones ? summer : you do not want to talk about my mother to me . i swear to god ! austin : mariah , seriously , you do n't want to do this . mariah : you and your drama and your whining and your issues . `` oh , my god , for a year , i was confused about which super - rich great guy is my dad . `` try growing up with a woman who did n't want you at all and no father , and then you tell me how rough you 've had it . grow up , princess , and go to hell . sharon : faith is confused . she 's wanted us together for so long . we made her so many promises . to go back on all that now ... nick : so what 's your solution ? lie to her ? let her think there 's a chance for us when there 's not ? sharon : well , it does n't have to be a lie . nick : this is the way things are now , and i 'm gon na make sure faith knows now -- not later . sharon : she 's a child , and she 's upset . nick : do you think i want any of this ? 'cause i do n't . but this is what we got . we got to deal with it . now , i told you i was taking faith home with me , so if you would like to make that easier for her , please help me do that , but it 's time for us to go home . sharon : well , she ran up to her room , nick . i know you do n't want to drag her out of here . nick : [ sighs ] of course i 'm not gon na do that . sharon : let her spend the night here , where she 's safe . she 's at home . if she wakes up in the middle of the night , you know , maybe you should be here , too , on the sofa , at least . nick : i will never stay another night here . but faith can stay . sharon : thank you . that 's the right thing to do . she needs to know that her world is n't turning upside down . nick : but it has ... for me , summer , jack , and phyllis ... and it 's all because of you . avery : slapping you was a mistake , but you kissing me was technically battery , and if you try it again , i will call the police . joe : it was an impulse . avery : it was a power play and an insult , and , frankly , i do n't remember you taking cheap shots like that . joe : how do you remember me ? avery : you know , honestly , joe , i do n't think about you much at all . joe : really ? because you seem awfully worked up for someone who you do n't think about . avery : when did you become so smug ? joe : and when did you lose your sense of humor ? what ? avery : i just realized you 've been lying to me all along . clearly , dylan 's business is very personal . you just showed your hand . joe : because i wanted to kiss you again ? look , business and pleasure are two different things , and maybe there was too many things of one and not enough of the other when we were married , and that 's my fault , and i regret it . avery : well , you wo n't be kissing me anymore . i hope i 've made that clear . joe : message received . seriously , okay , this deal is the largest of my career . it could really take me to the next level , so forgive me if i 'm being a little smug here . all right ? but you know me better than that . truce ? avery : largest deal of your career , huh ? i do n't think it 's gon na work out for you , joe . i 'll see you in court . [ cell phone rings ] stitch : it 's my mom . i 've been waiting for this . excuse me . mom . maureen : ben ! i - i got to see you . stitch : yeah , mom , we can talk , but i 'm telling you now , it 's all coming out . maureen : no , you do n't know what 's happened ! i - i - i 'm just leaving jabot . i 'm getting in my car now . stitch : why are you still there ? maureen : [ gasping ] [ fans rumbling , whirring ] maureen : where are -- where -- ohh ! where do i find you ? ohh ! aah ! stitch : mom ! mom ! mom , what is happening ? maureen : [ groaning ] ohh ! stitch : mom ! maureen : [ panting ] [ doorknob rattling ] victoria : please do n't leave me like this -- please . stitch : mom , can you hear me ? mom ? look , i can hear her gasping for air . dylan : where is she ? stitch : she 's at jabot at the parking garage . dylan : okay , you go . i 'll call 911 . i 'll call jabot security . you just get to your mom . stitch : okay , tell them to meet me there . i 'll wait for the ambulance . dylan : i 'm on it . yes , hello . uh , there 's a woman in medical distress in the parking structure at jabot . uh , i do n't really have any -- any details . her son 's a doctor . he 's on his way . okay , thanks . you know what ? i do n't -- i do n't have time for this right now . i have an urgent situation on my hands . joe : look , i did n't come here to start trouble , and i certainly did n't come here to get clocked again . so in the interest of full disclosure , i saw avery . [ knock on door ] avery : no , not now , phoebe . no calls -- nothing . nick : oh , your receptionist was out . avery : nick , come in . what 's wrong ? nick : is it that obvious ? avery : well , i 've seen that look before . how can i help ? wait . should n't you be on your honeymoon ? nick : phyllis has n't told you ? avery : told me what ? what -- what happened ? nick : sharon and i are not getting married . avery : nick , i 'm so sorry . uh , you seemed so happy . nick : yeah , i guess it was n't meant to be . avery : you mentioned phyllis had n't talked to me . what does she have to do with this ? nick : well , phyllis found out that summer is , in fact , my daughter . apparently , sharon messed with the paternity test last year , and jack was never her dad . avery : oh , my god . nick : yeah , so , i 'm here ' cause ... i need a lawyer . avery : yes , of course . whatever you need . but you 're not thinking of suing sharon , seeking damages ? nick : it 's clear that sharon is still ill and is making terrible decisions , so i ca n't really trust sharon with faith right now . so , avery , i need your help in getting full custody of my daughter . jack : phyllis ? phyllis ? there you are . phyllis : here i am . jack : listen , i told you i wanted to talk with you , and business just got in the way , but i think we need to set aside some time . phyllis : i agree . we need to talk about what i found . [ fans rumbling , whirring ] stitch : hey , mom . hey . hey . hey . okay , you 're awake . maureen : [ sighs ] stitch : hey , can -- can you speak ? maureen : [ groans ] ben . oh , ben . stitch : okay , okay . that 's plenty . that 's plenty . ma , just concentrate on breathing , all right ? is it -- is it chest pains ? you might be having a heart attack . the emts are on their way , all right ? i just need you to stay calm as possible . do you have any aspirin in your car ? maureen : no . stitch : no ? that 's okay . help will be here soon . all right ? okay . [ doorknob rattling ] [ rumbling , whirring continue ] stitch : just calm down . just stay -- stay calm . it 's gon na be okay . that 's it . sharon : i was worried when you did n't come home last night . mariah : well , i figured you and nick needed some space , so i stayed in the room above the underground . sharon : a lot of things have changed . i do n't know what you 've heard . mariah : i just got an earful from summer , so i heard the whiny , weepy version . it 's pretty intense . sharon : [ sighs ] what she must be going through . mariah : she blames every single second of it on you . and , yeah , as far as secrets go , you were keeping a pretty huge one , were n't you ? sharon : nick 's gone . summer hates me . faith is just heartbroken . and if you came here to tear me apart , mariah , please , if you could save it until tomorrow , because i do n't think i can take it tonight . nick : and letting summer think that she was jack 's daughter , not mine . avery : oh , my god . she wanted you so badly . using faith to come between us was just the beginning . nick : yeah , if that was the only thing ... avery : lying to you and summer . and what happened with phyllis , even if it was an accident -- what happened in that stairwell ... nick : sharon put all of this in motion . avery : that 's why phyllis fought so hard to come home . wait . why did n't phyllis tell you about this sooner ? nick : she said she needed to make sure it all was n't a dream . everything was so mixed up in her head . avery : okay , but sharon has confessed to this , right ? this is n't conjecture or accusations ? nick : my dad says he has a dna test proving that i am summer 's father , but sharon confessed to the whole thing anyways . avery : [ sighs ] okay . listen , before i help you with custody , i ca n't take this case if it 's about revenge . sharon has already used faith as a pawn once . nick : is that what you think i 'm doing ? avery : it 's not who you are , but in moments like this , we forget ourselves . nick : avery , i do n't even know who i am anymore . i mean , i was summer 's father , and then i was n't , and now i am again . i was sharon 's soon - to - be husband . that is definitely not gon na happen now . i just know i need to protect faith . i can not give her one more second of pain , so taking her from her mother -- i mean , faith already thinks it 's my fault that the wedding 's called off . so what do i do ? do i tear up this vision she has of her mother ? avery : you would never do that . nick : of course not . no kid can handle that . and i can not risk faith being with sharon . yeah , sharon 's on her meds , and she 's in therapy now , but she 's still delusional enough to think that we still have a chance . she thinks all we need to do is sit down and talk , and we can hash this out . avery : well , that seems unlikely . nick : it 's impossible . i mean , sharon says that i saved her when she was sick , so that 's the thing that sticks in her head -- me rescuing her . so , what if she gets off her meds on purpose , thinking that 's the way to get me back -- so that i have to save her again ? avery : [ sighs ] that 's convoluted thought . nick : well , that 's sharon . that 's the way she thinks . and i can not risk faith being with sharon right now . i just ca n't do it . avery : i know . listen , if there 's anything i can do ... [ sighs ] nick : thanks . avery : we 'll take care of faith , okay ? but what about you ? nick : i 'm just -- my head 's so messed up right now . i loved sharon ... probably more than anything in this world , and the way she repays that back is by breaking my daughter 's heart and mine . avery : if there 's anything i can do ... nick : oh , you can . just help me protect faith . i need to know my kids are okay . avery : you will . we will . but i 'm worried about you . nick : ah , do n't . i 'm gon na be fine . summer : she knew . mariah knew what sharon did . she knew that sharon lied to my dad . austin : okay , mariah heard sharon talk in her sleep . that does n't mean she thought anything of it . summer : the first thing that she said was , `` oh , that was you . `` she remembered because it mattered . sharon did n't want my dad to have any other kids , and mariah did n't want any competition . they were probably in on it together . austin : i really doubt that . summer : no , they 're both just twisted and nasty . you heard her defending sharon . austin : i think that she was n't defending sharon 's actions . it 's more like sharon 's her mother . summer : who she 's known for two seconds -- who she tormented by pretending to be cassie . and -- and what about my mom ? my mom could have died , and no one would have known that jack is n't my father . you know , that 's probably exactly what sharon wanted . austin : okay , what happened that night was awful , all right ? but you said phyllis said that they fought over the phone , so sharon could n't have pushed her . summer : wait , so you 're saying that none of it ever happened ? that my mom was n't in a coma for over a year ? austin : of course , she was . i 'm just saying -- summer : no , whose side are you on ? do not defend mariah or sharon to me -- not ever . jack : what do you mean you found something ? phyllis : talk about mixed emotions . uh , i just ... have to admit it . i was sideswiped . jack : okay , phyllis . oh , the ring . phyllis : [ giggles ] i know you wanted to wait until i was healthy and all , but , jack , look at me . i am fabulous . and why should we wait another second ? what 's in our way ? nothing . not one thing . you are the reason i woke up -- not victor and his most - expensive doctors in the universe -- you . you sat in that hospital room , and you held my hand , and maybe i am crazy , but i think i knew . i felt you . you waited for me , and i am here , and i got to say , we would be idiots to waste one more second . jack : phyllis , you 're jumping ahead . phyllis : yes , of course i 'm jumping ahead .... because i came this close to death , jack , and you do not mess around after that . honey , i know that you are mad at me -- how i handled things with summer and nick and sharon being a psycho , but you know what ? after what happened , i think i deserve some leeway . you and i have always butted heads on the issues . it 's how we operate . you call me out . i call you out . it keeps us honest . you and me -- we 're a lock . so why not get married already ? jack : sit down . it 's not that simple . phyllis : honey , of course it is . jack : with everything that just happened with summer ... we do n't know how she feels . phyllis : summer loves you . she always has , jack . you brought her into this world . and you know what ? this is about us . and this is for us . and i know ... you want it as much as i do . i 'm very sorry . okay . i 'm done . what did you have to tell me ? dylan : i should n't even bother asking this , but you obviously want to tell me about seeing avery , so be my guest . joe : well , it was uneventful . pleasant , actually . she clearly stands behind you 100 % in this real - estate deal . dylan : and this is a surprise to you ? joe : dylan , you and i have different histories with avery . dylan : yes , we do , joe . joe : she and i were civil . what do you say you and i try to do the same ? dylan : fine by me . joe : so , no more sucker punches ? dylan : okay . next time i punch you , i 'll tell you it 's coming first . joe : i 'm glad we got that sorted out . how about a cappuccino ? dylan : yeah , it sounds good . there 's a place on brand . the building 's not for sale , but they serve a decent cappuccino . enjoy . joe : what , are you kicking me out ? what happened to being civil ? dylan : this is me being civil , joe . i still own the place , and if you 're still trying to buy it and kick me out , you 're not welcome here . joe : fair enough . phyllis : i stole your thunder , did n't i ? jack : it was nothing . phyllis : what ? wait a minute . no , it did n't sound like nothing . it sounded important , you know ? do n't -- do n't let me stop you . we 're -- we should be able to talk about anything -- everything . jack : you deserve to be truly happy . phyllis : we both do . jack : and that 's all there is to talk about . phyllis : hey . you sure ? because there is one more item on my agenda . just bear with me . would engagement photos be ridiculous ? i - i mean , i know we 're not kids , and we 've done this before . i mean , but photos would be so great -- looking fabulous and in love . people would see it and say ... [ gasps ] ... `` look at that happy couple . she 's awake and upright . good for her . `` and a huge engagement party . yeah . we announce this officially . we invite friends and family , random strangers . let them all see what it 's like to be almost wedded . jack : i - i 'm -- i 'm just not sure the timing is right . you -- you just got back . phyllis : exactly . i 'm back . we 're back . let 's do this right . oh , and i know who 's gon na help us plan this party . kelly andrews . stitch : i do n't know , kel . it 's presenting itself as cardiac arrest . the emts took over . we 're at the hospital now . yeah , uh , as soon as you can , it would be a good idea . okay , just -- see you soon . drive safe . hey . hey . um , how 's she doing ? what are you planning for treatment ? dr. meltzer : we 're gon na take her in for a bypass . stitch : so , it 's arterial blockage ? are you gon na handle it yourself ? dr. meltzer : stitch , i 'll handle it personally . stitch : thanks , jim . i appreciate it . can i see her soon ? dr. meltzer : yeah , give me another minute with her . i 'll let you know when you can go in . stitch : okay . thanks . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] stitch : [ exhales deeply ] hey , victoria . i - i hate that i keep missing you , and i 'm so sorry to do this on the phone , but , um , i 'm gon na have to cancel tonight . and it 's -- it 's not because i 'm delaying or dodging . it 's just my mom -- she had a heart attack . i 'm at the hospital now . call me when you can . please . [ fans rumbling , whirring ] victoria : [ panting ] aah ! avery : what is this ? joe : well , i was just leaving . dylan : brand avenue . joe : got it . avery : should i be worried ? dylan : i was just telling him where he should get his coffee from now on . avery : you kicked him out ? dylan : i redirected his business elsewhere . avery : did he provoke you ? dylan : only by breathing . avery : well , why was he here in the first place ? dylan : well , he 's trying to get into my head . avery : but he did n't ? dylan : uh , he said he saw you . was he trying to get into your head , too ? avery : most likely . dylan : did n't work ? avery : uh , something else got there first . dylan : what ? avery : it 's about summer . turns out jack was never her biological father . it was nick , and sharon was behind the lie . it was always sharon . sharon : if you 're going to condemn me , too ... mariah : me ? why ? because i 'm such a saint ? sharon : i was n't well . mariah : well , duh . i - i just mean nobody knows better than me . i was able to convince you i was a ghost or a vision . sharon : that was n't you . mariah : no . that was victor twisting the knife . i was the knife . and look -- i know you had your own issues going on , but i ca n't sit here and say , `` no harm , no foul . `` i know what it 's like to have someone lie to you about who your parents are . so , i ca n't be angry at ian and give you a free pass . sharon : i know . what i did was awful . but i - i did n't know . mariah : after the ect treatment , but before ... sharon : i was n't rational , especially after phyllis fell . i -- and then knowing there was this dark cloud , this shadow , i - i was so terrified of causing nick any pain . and now he 's gone . he wants to come back here and get his things when i 'm not here . and faith 's up in her room . she 's angry and confused ... and i did that to her . i did that to jack and nick , summer , noah , and you . mariah : sharon , i 'm fine . sharon : i promised you a family ... and then i tore it apart . it 's my fault . i did this to all of us . summer : mariah is just as bad as her mother , and for you to defend either of them -- austin : i 'm not . summer , i 'm not . okay ? i 'm always on your side , and i 'm sorry . i do n't know how to make this easier for you , and i 'm sorry if i 'm saying the wrong things , but ... you 're the one who matters to me . okay ? i ca n't make this better , can i ? summer : i - i just do n't know what to do with all of this . i 'm so frustrated and angry , and i 'm sorry . i should n't take it out on you . it 's just so unfair . you know , none of it had to be like this . none of this had to happen . but we ca n't undo it . we ca n't get back this last year for my mom or for anybody else . i - i just -- i do n't know how to do this . nick : you okay ? me neither . jack : i do n't think kelly will have time for an outside event . phyllis : we 'll have it at the athletic club . jack : cane and lily have done an amazing job with the marketing . that place is booked solid . phyllis : jack . cane and lily will make room for us . besides , i am sure that kelly will be thrilled to arrange things . you , billy , lauren have all said she 's just the best at what she does . jack : i - i do n't -- just the timing of this whole thing -- it does n't feel right . phyllis : for what ? for what ? for you and me ? jack : no , i mean ... for summer . phyllis : summer needs something to celebrate , too , jack . we all do . you waited for me , and i 'm here . we deserve this . and i promise you , i will not bother you with the details . kelly and i will take care of everything , okay ? [ smooching ] stitch : mom ? hey , mom . mom . hey . you 're doing okay . they 're gon na prep you for surgery in a second . it 's a bypass . very common , very effective to clear out your arteries . dr. meltzer is gon na take care of the operation personally . okay ? he 's the best . you got nothing to worry about . no , no , no , no , no . hey , mom . mom . mom . mom . mom . no , no , no , no , no . hey , you need your oxygen . all right , please , mom , listen to me . whatever you have to say to me , it can wait . maureen : [ sighs ] stitch : okay ? [ fans rumbling , whirring ] victoria : [ sighs ] okay , i know this is n't ideal . [ exhales deeply ] i 'm trying to get us out of here , though . so you got to stop with the braxton - hicks , all right ? [ sighs ] no more false alarms . [ exhales deeply ] we 're waiting for the real deal , which is not ... [ panting ] ... now . [ groaning ] ohh ! okay . okay . [ continues panting ] [ next_on ] victor : what the hell are you doing here ? sharon : grace ? grace : sharon , hi . kevin : look , maybe you 're okay keeping the truth from everyone , but i 'm not , and if you 're not gon na tell your family , then i 'm going to .	victoria begs maureen to let her out of the storage room , but maureen ignores her cries for help . at the coffeehouse , ben lets dylan know that he is going to tell victoria everything . at the underground , summer tells austin what sharon did to her in making her think that she was jack 's daughter . mariah walks in and says that sharon and nick did n't get married . nick stops by sharon 's to pick up faith . faith comes running downstairs all ready for the party , but nick tells her that they are not getting married . phyllis reads a text to jack from kelly . jack calls phyllis to see if he left his phone at home but phyllis lies and tells him that she has n't seen it . nick tells faith that she will come to live with him . faith calls nick `` a liar `` because he had promised that he would marry mommy . summer reminds mariah what sharon did to her . summer tells mariah that she knows what sharon did . mariah denies knowing . sharon urges nick to let faith stay with her . nick gives in and agrees . avery accuses joe of lying to her all along as to why he was in town .
adam : me ? i 'm christian 's father ? that 's crazy . victor : it 's the truth . adam : all right , look , sage and i were married in name only , okay ? i can guarantee you there was absolutely no sex going on in that marriage . none . victor : but nicholas told me that there were questions about the baby 's paternity when sage first got pregnant . adam : did nick also mention to you that there was a paternity test to prove that he was the father ? victor : we both know you had good reason to fudge the results of the paternity test . adam : what would those reasons be ? victor : you were trying to hide your true identity . had it become known that your dna was in that baby 's blood , your newly created world would have come crashing down . chelsea : nick ? nick : [ sobbing ] he 's gone . my son 's gone . chelsea : oh , my god . it 's okay . it 's okay . nick : [ sniffles ] chelsea : it 's okay . nick : [ sobs ] gwen : what do you mean , i have to finish what you started ? dr. neville : well , it 's imperative that mrs. hamilton completes the course of treatment i started her on . ergo , she 's got to ingest these in some manner . gwen : and you think i can get her to do that ? dr. neville : well , i 'm not saying it 's going to be easy . i 'm saying it 's imperative . you are familiar with the word imperative , as in absolutely necessary or required ? gwen : [ sighs ] look , you might be a medical genius , but when it comes to dealing with people , you do n't know jack . dr. neville : well , apparently neither do you . gwen : well , i know it 'd be a huge risk to walk up to hilary 's doorstep with the cure to her amnesia . i might as well wear a sign that says `` neil and i were holding you hostage the entire time . `` dr. neville : all right , miss randall , point taken . well played . by all means , you tell me , in light of all the clement factors in our current situation , how do you propose we deal with it ? gwen : we wait . we wait till she gets her memory back -- dr. neville : no . gwen : ... and she can say that neil had nothing to do with the accident . dr. neville : no ! listen to me , miss randall , you do n't understand . that is not an option because it 's not going to happen , not if she does n't take these pills . gwendolyn , the fact is , if hilary does n't complete the course of treatment , then not getting her memory back is n't the worst thing that could happen to her . gwen : what does that mean ? dr. neville : there might be ... side effects . life - threatening side effects . devon : thank you , dr. cutler . i really appreciate the information . dylan : hey . devon : hey . any luck ? dylan : hr would n't give me any information on their employees . i 'm gon na have to just talk to some of the staff by myself . how about you ? devon : this was the guy that victor brought out here to get phyllis out of her coma , dr. cutler . dylan : that guy from sweden ? devon : switzerland . and , uh , he said it was n't him . he has no plans to ever return to genoa city . and he does n't know anyone in the us who 's doing experimental work on coma patients . dylan : there 's got to be somebody . devon : he also said that this is a highly specialized field in its beginning stages , and it took him years to perfect a cocktail of drugs that are effective with minimal side effects . dylan : okay , so if it was a doctor treating hilary , then ... devon : then they were using her like a damn guinea pig , dylan , and when i find this guy , i -- dylan : just take -- just take it easy . devon : how are you gon na tell me to take it easy ? he messed with my wife 's mind . she 's not even the same woman that i married . dylan : that 's not true . devon : if it was , she would remember loving me . she 'd remember how much i love her . dylan : devon , you got her back . devon : dylan , we found hilary , but she is still lost to me . hilary : you were there . i remember . you were standing right in front of me . neil : where -- where 'd you see me ? hilary : at my wedding to devon . you said that you forgave us and that we were lucky to have each other and that you wished us a lifetime of happiness . neil : yeah , i - i did say those things . i did . why are you so upset ? hilary : because it does n't make any sense . why would you come to our wedding and say all of these kind things after we hurt you so badly ? i just -- i do n't think that you got over our betrayal . neil : well , hilary , i do n't know if you ever completely get over something like that . hilary : then why did you say all those things ? adam : it 's quite a tale you 're spinning , you know ? we got concealed identities over here . we got falsified dna records over there . we got brother versus brother . ca n't wait to hear what 's next in your little , uh , little world of fairytale fantasy . victor : mm - hmm . it ai n't fiction . it ai n't a fantasy . when she was pregnant , you were gabriel bingham , and you did not want to destroy your newly found life . you did n't want to divulge that false identity , did you ? adam : sage overreacted . victor : especially if she never slept with you . adam : you 're good . you 're good . [ clears throat ] the truth -- [ clears throat ] it was one time , okay ? victor : uh - huh . adam : chelsea and i were n't together . in fact , i told chelsea about it . she knows the whole story . victor : do n't give me that bull . you were n't concerned about chelsea being upset that you had stepped out of your relationship with her . you did n't give a damn about that . you were concerned about something else . you were concerned about the fact that the lab technician looking at the test results would sort of look at it and say , `` whoa ! the dna samples of the potential fathers are awfully similar . `` and then you bribed him , did n't you ? adam : bribed -- okay . now we got bribery . victor : told him to keep his mouth shut . adam : yeah , look , i 'm gon na need a pen to write all this down . i am -- i 'm losing track . victor : you were n't going to let anything ruin your life that you had built for yourself . adam : well , if that were the case , i would have taken chelsea and connor and i would have left town . victor : no , you would n't have , because you had a bigger priority . that was to destroy your father . adam : i see . it all leads back to you , does n't it ? nick : i 'm okay . i 'm okay . thanks . [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . chelsea : no . no , no , it 's -- you just lost your son . there 's no right way to deal with that . you can scream or cry or throw things , whatever you need . no one is judging you , okay ? everybody understands and everyone supports you . nick : [ sighs ] not everyone . gwen : you never said anything about hilary 's life being at risk . dr. neville : it was n't as long as she was under my care . it 's not my fault she decided to vacate in the middle of treatment . gwen : what the hell did you give her ? dr. neville : [ sighs ] that 's the thing -- it was a very , very specific but complex combination of medications that have to be administered over a certain period of time . do n't you see ? she never completed the protocol . gwen : and she could die if she does n't get the rest of the medication ? dr. neville : no , that 's where it gets tricky . i 'm not exactly 100 % on all the consequent ramifications . gwen : why did n't you bring her back from the hospital when you had the chance so that you could bring her back to the boathouse and we could finish the treatment ? dr. neville : it 's easier said than done . may i remind you she was n't exactly inclined to cooperation at the moment . i could n't just manhandle my way out of memorial . i could n't risk being recognized . gwen : yeah , all those conduct violations that you were fired for are starting to make sense . dr. neville : that is hardly fair . you and mr. winters knew exactly what you were signing on for when you asked for my help . and , by the way , i did exactly what i promised you i would do . i restored hilary to consciousness . gwen : yeah , well , that does n't mean much if she dies . dr. neville : which she 's not going to do if she takes these pills , which is why i 'm begging you to make sure she does . devon : there 's got to be a way to override the effects of these drugs that have messed with hilary 's memory . dylan : i know . i thought your wedding album might jog her memory . devon : so did i. i have to do more , though . i have -- i have to , uh , i need to do things that we used to do together , you know . i can prepare her favorite meal that we used to have at the club , get her favorite bottle of wine , her favorite music , just something . dylan : devon , slow down . i know how hard this is for you . imagine what hilary 's going through . she goes to sleep married to one guy , wakes up married to another , and she 's lost months of her life . devon : right , and i 'm trying to fill those gaps in for her . dylan : yes , i know . with everything i 'm going through with sharon , you do n't think i 'd heal her like that ? yes , i would . but sometimes you got to step back and give the person you love time to heal . devon : and what if they do n't ? dylan : [ sighs ] hilary : neil , what is going on ? i 'm starting to remember things , but nothing makes any sense . neil : no , it may not make any sense , but what happened between you and me and devon , it 's all -- it 's all complicated . hilary : and painful . i can see how much this hurts you , but i just -- i need to know what happened . neil : okay . here it is . when i first found out about your affair with my son , i was consumed with anger and thoughts of revenge . i could n't stop thinking about ways that i could hurt you both , and i 'm not proud of the way i behaved . hilary : what devon and i did to you , it was terrible . you had every right to be furious . that 's why i do n't understand . neil : that 's why i said the kind , generous words at your wedding . hilary : and you forgave us ? neil : hell no . that -- that was all a lie . i did n't mean a single word i said . man , you know something ? i hated you for marrying my son . i hated you both . i wanted you to suffer ! i did n't want you to be happy ! and that is why i was on the island for your honeymoon . hilary : you followed us to the virgin islands ? neil : i was there when you fell . hilary : you were there when i fell off the cliff ? neil : yes , i was . hilary : then why did n't you say anything before now ? neil : because i was hoping that you would remember all on your own . you see , your memory has been coming back in bits and pieces , and somehow i did n't -- i did n't want you to jump to bad conclusions here . hilary : okay , so you just -- you thought that it was better if i heard the whole story from you ? is that -- neil : do you understand that i - i can help you make sense of things here ? hilary : well , paul told me that i was arguing with someone before i fell . was that you ? neil : yes , it was me . you see , i came to the island because i wanted to show you this video . that 's why i was there . hilary : a video ? what video ? neil : this . this video right here . hilary : okay , devon with a woman ? neil : no , it was a prostitute . it was the night of his bachelor party . hilary : so he cheated on me and you wanted me to know . i 'm not surprised . i mean , he cheated with me , so ... i guess i expected he would cheat on me . neil : no , he did n't . he did n't cheat on you . hilary : but you just -- neil : devon was n't unfaithful . no , i - i set the whole thing up . i did . i made sure it all happened . i made it look like that , because you know what ? i - i wanted to hurt you for what you did to me . hilary : oh , my god . how far were you willing to go ? huh , neil ? did you -- did you push me off the cliff ? neil : i did not -- hilary : did you try to kill me ? ! neil : i did n't . i - i saved you . i saved your life ! nick : we just keep drifting further and further apart . chelsea : well , you know , maybe once you 're home , things will get better . nick : she 's determined to shut me out . chelsea : well , it seems like sage is making an effort . i mean , she came to the memorial service . it 's one step at a time , nick . that 's the only way to get through something like this . nick : i think i really screwed up . i thought that sage needed me to be really strong through this . you know , so i tried . but i think i made it worse and sage thinks i do n't care . chelsea : no , she -- she does n't think that . nick : [ voice breaking ] she accused me of wanting my son to be dead so ... so i did n't have to stay in this marriage that i did n't want to be in , in the first place . chelsea : people say things when they 're upset , things they do n't mean . nick : if she needs to lash out , that 's fine , but she is closing herself off from everyone , especially me . sage : [ sighs ] adam : are we done with , you know , make - believe time ? victor : this is not make - believe . christian was your son . adam : okay , well , do you have any proof to back that up ? no , no , no . forgot who i was talking to . you 're victor newman . you do n't deal with silly , little things like proof . victor : i do n't need any proof other than having seen your face at christian 's memorial . adam : my face ? victor : that 's right . adam : you know , contrary to popular opinion , i actually do have a heart beating in my chest . i felt bad for sage and nick , okay ? that 's what you saw . victor : it was more than just feeling sympathy for the people who lost that child . it seemed all very personal to you . adam : [ sighs ] okay , so , you know , what 's it gon na be ? you gon na tell chelsea what you think you know ? victor : no . i 'm not gon na hurt chelsea any more than she has already been hurt . nor am i gon na hurt nicholas . he has suffered enough , trust me . adam : but me , on the other hand , i have n't ? have n't suffered enough ? come on . look , we 've been here before , right ? what do you want me to do ? what do you want from me ? dylan : hi . emma : hi . can i help you ? dylan : i hope so . i 'm dylan mcavoy . you 're emma randall , are n't you ? emma : yes . dylan : well , it 's , uh , nice to meet you . emma , i 'm trying to figure out , uh , who 's responsible for what happened to hilary hamilton . and i understand you 're the person who found her . emma : yeah , i - i already told the police everything i know . dylan : right . no , i know . i read your statement . i would really appreciate any -- just any time that you could give me . emma : are you a cop ? dylan : no , hilary 's husband , devon , asked me to look into her kidnapping , and can i just ask you a few questions ? emma : i really should get back to work . dylan : devon 's desperate to find out what happened to his wife . any little detail you could give me might help . hilary : you expect me to believe that you tried to save me ? neil : yeah , i do . hilary : okay , i think i should talk to paul . neil : oh , no , no , no , no , no , no . hilary : do n't touch me ! neil : let me explain , okay ? i - i - i 'd never hurt you . hilary : you were there when i fell off a cliff ! neil : i was there , yes , but i was there to show you a video , which i did . we argued . and then you -- you ran off down the hiking trail . little while later , i heard a scream . i ran after you . i looked over the edge , and what did i see ? i saw you laying down there on the rocks . so i went down there . you were unconscious . i picked you up , and i took you to a doctor , who stabilized you . and then i flew you home to genoa city . hilary : and you did n't tell anyone -- not devon , not the police . neil : what do you expect me to do ? i could n't let anyone know that i was in virgin gorda . they would automatically assume that -- that it was me who hurt you . but i did n't ! i swear i did n't ! i thought when you woke up that you would tell everyone what really happened there . hilary : so you decided to keep me hidden until then ? neil : i did . in the boathouse , in the property that i bought for you . hilary : my dream house ? ! neil : yes . hilary : what is -- neil : because it was out of the way . it was quiet . i knew that no one would find you there . and you know what i did ? i sat there day after day after day . i prayed for you . i begged you to wake up . hilary : to save yourself , not because you gave a damn about me ! neil : no ! no ! that 's not true ! hilary : oh , you said that you came to the virgin islands to punish me ! neil : no , i did , but i did n't push you off that cliff . hilary : [ scoffs ] neil : do you understand that i wanted to destroy your marriage ? i had so much hatred in my heart for you . but then when i saw you lying unconscious in that boathouse , i started having a change of heart . yeah , i prayed for you every day . not for me , but for you , for devon . i did n't -- hilary : okay , you just -- you need to stop it , okay ? stop it . i ca n't hear any more of this . neil : no , i -- you need to know the truth . you need to remember what happened . hilary : you need to go ! neil : do n't ! hilary : you need to go now ! neil : yeah , okay , i 'll go . nick : with sage , i think it 's more than just grief . chelsea : what do you mean ? nick : she never had a family to lean on . now she has one , but she does n't know how to do it . chelsea : listen , i know what it 's like to grow up feeling like you ca n't count on anybody . i mean , i had my mother , but she certainly was n't reliable . so i had to learn to rely on myself . so i built up this arsenal of defense mechanisms to keep me from getting hurt . problem was , you know , it creates walls , and you just end up shutting everybody out , and that 's what i did . until i met adam . and then i let my guard down , and i was actually vulnerable for the first time ever , and that 's a really scary thing . nick : but you did it . chelsea : when you find the right person , you do n't have a choice . and i truly , truly think that sage is the right person for you . nick : but if she does n't believe that -- chelsea : she does . she just needs time . nick : i hope you 're right . chelsea : take her home , nick , and then you can -- you can start healing together . i 'm really sorry . nick : thank you . thank you . [ sighs ] sage : faith . faith : oh . sage . sage : i - i thought you were staying with your grandma and grandpa tonight . faith : i am . amy picked me up at hayden 's . she 's waiting outside for me . i forgot miss patsy . sage : oh . faith : but you 're here now , so i can stay . sage : faith ... faith : where 's daddy ? is he upstairs with christian ? i ca n't wait to meet my new baby brother . adam : well , please , you know , do n't keep us in suspense here . what unpleasant task do you have me performing in order for you to keep my secret ? victor : i want you to help me rebuild newman enterprises . adam : what ? you want me to help you rebuild your empire ? victor : because you 're my son . adam : your son that you could do without , right ? probably more so now than ever after deceiving nick the way i did . victor : what you did to nicholas was unconscionable , and what you did to your own son was unconscionable . adam : and yet you still want to work with me . victor : mm - hmm . adam : why ? why would you want to do that ? i 'm sure your three other children are champing at the bit to help you rebuild newman enterprises to its former glory . victor : but with them , i wo n't do it the way i want to do it . adam : well , i mean , they 're naive and they 're a little soft , but , you know , they 're used to your slash - and - burn tactics by now , would n't you say ? victor : do n't ever underestimate them . they 're not soft . but they have certain loyalties . adam : oh , i see . see , now i see where your head 's at . you 're planning on screwing over the abbotts on your way back to the top . victor : [ chuckles ] you 're getting the drift . adam : mm - hmm . well , you can count me out . you can do that on your own . i 'm not gon na do that to jack . victor : do you honestly think you have a choice ? sage : thanks , amy . faith : so , can i see christian now ? sage : uh ... christian 's not here , honey . faith : oh . then can i go to the hospital sage : no , i 'm afraid you ca n't . faith : but my cold 's gone . and i promise i 'll wash my hands really , really , really well so i do n't get any germs on him . sage : i know you 'd never do anything to hurt your baby brother . faith : then why ca n't i see him ? sage : you know that christian was born very early . remember ? faith : yeah . he was a preemie like noah . sage : yes . and he had a lot of trouble breathing on his own . faith : daddy already told me about all the wires and tubes . i promise i wo n't freak out when i see christian . sage : honey , things have changed since you last talked to your dad . faith : i want to see my baby brother , tell him i love him , i 'm gon na look out for him , because that 's what big sisters are supposed to do . sage : come here . come here , baby . i know you 'd be the best big sister you could ever be to christian . [ sighs ] i have something that i have to tell you , okay ? faith : about christian ? sage : yes . faith : what is it ? sage : um ... nick : you 're home . sage : yeah . faith : daddy , sage was just gon na tell me something about christian . emma : i went to her room , and there she was , unconscious . her arm was bleeding . it looked like an i.v . had been ripped out . that 's when i got dr. rayburn . dylan : and that 's when he told you to call the police . emma : yeah . dylan : did you notice anybody outside her room before or maybe after you found hilary ? emma : no . i mean , nobody unusual . dylan : hmm . you know , hilary 's tox screens show that she had a lot of drugs in her system . emma : they think she od 'd ? dylan : no , she had a very specific and unusual cocktail of prescription medication . dr. shelby just thinks it 's some kind of radical treatment to wake her up from a coma . do you know a doctor who might be involved with something like that ? gwen : you told her everything ? neil : no , i did n't tell her everything . i did n't tell her about you or dr. neville . gwen : why would you tell her anything ? neil : why ? because she started remembering things . i figured if i told her part of the truth , she 'd stop digging for the rest . gwen : well , how did she react ? i mean , you 're here , so that says something . neil : well , of cour -- she did n't call the police , did she ? gwen : well , that does n't mean she still wo n't . neil : she was very angry , okay ? i tried to explain why i kept her hidden , that i did n't tell anybody what happened , but , you know , she would n't hear it . gwen : she could be talking to the police right now . neil , it 's not gon na take them a long time to figure out i was involved . neil : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey . we better hope that what i said triggers her memory and that she remembers everything that happened on virgin gorda and realizes that i never tried to hurt her . gwen : it 's not gon na happen . neil : how do you know ? why are you saying that ? gwen : she 's not gon na remember anything unless she takes these . devon : hilary . hey , what 's going on ? hilary : get out of my way , devon . devon : wait , wait , wait , wait . why are you so upset ? hilary : get away from me ! devon : hilary ! not until you tell me what 's going on . hilary : [ sighs ] emma : i - i do n't want to get anybody in trouble . dylan : look , i just -- i just want to talk to whoever treated hilary , okay ? maybe they were trying to help . maybe -- maybe things just got out of hand . please , emma , i need to find this person . emma : [ sighs ] there was a doctor who worked here . he was off - the - charts brilliant , super passionate about his work , and he got into it a few times with his superiors about some out - there treatments he wanted to use on his patients . dylan : coma patients ? emma : last month , he asked me if i would be interested in helping him with some experimental work that he was doing . dylan : did you ? emma : no . he got fired before he could get started on it . dylan : just tell me his name . emma : [ sighs ] dr. neville . simon neville . neil : i ca n't believe this . all this time , hilary 's life has been hanging in the balance , and that son of a bitch did n't say a word ! gwen : we have to get hilary to take these pills . he said if she does n't , she 'll never have anything more than a few disjointed memories . neil : okay , you know what ? i 'm gon na go hurt that guy . gwen : neil , we need to focus . if she does n't get her memory back , you 'll never be cleared . neil : i do n't give a damn about that ! gwen : well , you should . neil : all i care about is hilary , okay ? give me the pills . give them to me ! hilary could die . and i 'm gon na go find her . devon : hilary , talk to me . please . hilary : i ca n't , okay ? i have to -- i have to go . devon : listen , whatever has got you so upset , we can figure this out together . hilary : i ca n't trust you , okay ? ! i ca n't trust anyone ! devon : i know you do n't remember , but i love you . i would do anything for you , but you have to tell me what 's going on right now . hilary : no . devon : please , hilary , let me help you . hilary : you ca n't . now get away from me ! adam : so that 's how this whole thing is gon na go down , huh ? just , you know , straight - up blackmail . victor : a simple quid pro quo . adam : i scratch your back , you do n't ruin my life . victor : you got it . adam : you gon na ask me to sign in blood ? victor : do as i ask and i will make certain that the judge rules in your favor . all i want is your unwavering loyalty . adam : that 's all ? victor : that 's all . we got a deal ? chelsea : am i interrupting ? nick : you know , if i could put you in a magic bubble and keep all the bad stuff away from you forever , i would . faith : you mean like spiders and thunder ? nick : yeah . and other things . faith : like what ? nick : well , you 're not gon na ... you 're not gon na get to see christian . faith : oh , no . did he get worse ? nick : he got a lot worse , and , uh ... you know , he fought so hard . but he did n't make it . faith : [ voice breaking ] daddy . nick : christian went up to see cassie and delia in heaven . faith : no . no . he ca n't be dead . he was just born . nick : i know . i know . it 's not fair . faith : you said he was gon na be okay . he was gon na come home and we 'd be a family . nick : sage and i , we wanted that so bad . faith : then say we 're gon na go to the hospital and get my baby brother and bring him home . nick : i ca n't . i ca n't say that . faith : say it . nick : i ca n't . i wish more than anything i could , but i just ca n't . faith : i do n't want it to be true . nick : i know . i know . neither do i . neither do i . but just because christian 's gone , it does n't mean that we 'll ever forget him . because we wo n't . we 're gon na keep him in our hearts forever , okay ? faith : [ sobs ] faith : i 'm sorry , sage . sage : thank you , sweetie . i love you . faith : [ sniffles ] nick : hey . do you want to talk about your brother some more or , uh ... you know , i can -- i can tuck you in . faith : i was gon na draw a picture for christian when he came home from the hospital . would it be okay if i still drew it for him ? sage : yeah . nick : that 'd be nice . faith : my markers and paper are upstairs . sage : [ sighs ] faith : do you think he 'd like ponies ? nick : yeah , i bet he 'd like them a lot . sage : thank you for doing that . i know it was very hard for you . i know this whole thing 's been very hard for you . for me , too . i just ... i could n't tell her . [ inhales deeply ] victor : chelsea , come in . you 're not interrupting at all . chelsea : sorry i took so long . i , uh , i bumped into nick . adam : how 's he doing ? chelsea : not well , you know . what you would imagine for someone who just lost a child . i - i tried to comfort him , but i do n't think i helped much . adam : you never get over losing a child . victor : is nicholas still around ? chelsea : he said he was gon na try to bring sage home , so they 're probably home by now . victor : i 'd better get going . um , you think about what i said , okay ? [ door closes ] chelsea : what was that about ? adam : about my appeal . chelsea : does victor think he 'll be able to get your sentence reduced ? adam : there 's not a doubt in my mind . neil : you looking for hilary ? dylan : yeah . yeah , do you know -- do you know where she is ? neil : we were hoping she was here ourselves . dylan : no , she 's not here . i knocked . there 's no answer . neil : so , what 's up ? you got a new lead or anything ? dylan : i think i might have a lead . but i need to speak to hilary . gwen : what 'd you find out ? dylan : it 's pretty crazy . there was a doctor who was recently fired from memorial for working on experimental drug therapies for coma patients . gwen : that 's pretty out there . dylan : right ? gwen : are you sure your source is credible ? dylan : well , you tell me . it was your sister . gwen : emma ? dylan : emma . yeah . she knew the guy . i got to try and find hilary , so if you guys see her , can you just have her call me ? i got to see if the name dr. neville means anything to her . neil : yeah . yeah , yeah , yeah . hey , man , we -- we will call you . dylan : i appreciate that . neil : ha . okay . hey , we -- we need to find hilary before dylan does . neil : if i could turn the clock back , you know i would . i hope when i 'm gone and you recover that you and devon , you can have a beautiful future together . i 'm gon na wish you and my son a life of happiness together . hilary : devon . what are you -- what are you doing here ? devon : i think the real question is , what are you doing here ? [ next_on ] nikki : oh , jack . jack : what is it , nik ? what 's he up to this time ? michael : i 've got bad news . and you damn well better take it more seriously than your father . christine : just so thrilled you 're on the newman appeal . i could n't ask for a more qualified judge to hear the case .	chelsea comforts nick and suggests he take sage home and start healing with her but when nick goes into sage 's room , he finds that she has already left . sage goes home and holds a couple of christian 's belongings . faith arrives and want to see her little brother . sage starts to tell her what happened when nick comes home . they tell her together . she takes it hard . victor tells adam that he knows adam was christian 's biological father . at first , adam denies it but eventually admits the truth . in return for keeping his secret , victor wants adam to help him rebuild newman enterprises while taking down the abbotts . victor promises the judge will go easy on adam . dr. neville convinces gwen that hilary needs the medication to survive . hilary remembers bits and pieces of her wedding day and honeymoon . neil fills her in on the rest and she throws him out . he finds gwen in the park and tells her that he told hilary everything . gwen gives him the meds from dr. neville . dylan talks to emma at the hospital and she tells him that a dr. neville worked there until he was fired for using questionable techniques on coma patients . dylan wants to find hilary to ask her if she knows dr. neville . hilary storms out of the athletic club , bumping into devon on her way . he follows her to the boat house and demands to know why she 's there . dylan gets to hilary 's suite at the same time as neil and gwen . he tells them about dr. neville and leaves . neil tells gwen they have to find hilary before dylan does .
jack : tell me what your plans are . how far do you want to take this thing ? do 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 do as much good as possible for genoa city . simon : you have 24 hours to give me the money your dearly departed husband owed 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 . the feds were investigating the bank . they closed in . they seized all assets and accounts . simon : this is your final warning . do you really want to risk you life , your son 's life , over some money ? amanda : chance chancellor ? chance : you must be my lawyer . now , if you would please excuse me , i 'm working on a case . abby : uh , excuse me . this is my suite . chance : right now it 's ground zero for a federal sting operation . phyllis : i can help you . i 'm head of security here . i have access to the schematics of the building , also a bird 's - eye view into -- chance : thank you , but i 've got this . chelsea : [ tearfully ] just go , okay ? adam : tell me , are you in danger ? is connor in danger ? simon : i want everybody out of this hotel . everybody but you , chelsea , and her little boy . phyllis : our customers are protected from any sort of attack . there is even a silent alarm behind the check - in desk just in case it 's needed . simon : chelsea , you brought it on yourself . if you 'd have just done what i asked , we would not be in this unfortunate situation . abby : what do you want from us ? because i - if it 's money , then i can open the hotel safe . you can have everything inside of it . simon : no . i 'm afraid that 's no longer an option . too many federal agents outside waiting for me . and besides , what 's ever in that safe ... is n't nearly enough . abby : how much do you want ? you know what ? maybe you should negotiate with chelsea . she 's the one that you came here for . chelsea : hey , everything 's gon na be okay , honey . i promise you . simon : mommy 's right . everything 's gon na be just fine . just so long as i get everything i want . phyllis : okay . oh . wow . are you locking us in , or are you locking the bad guys out ? chance : both . phyllis : okay . do n't you think that 's a little overboard for a simple money launderer ? chance : how many money launderers you been around ? phyllis : more than you 'd think . chance : you said that we could check the hotel security from here . show me . phyllis : yeah . uh , listen , i really want to be low - key about this . i do n't want my hotel known as a crime den . chance : your hotel 's reputation is not my top concern right now . phyllis : okay , okay . but perception is reality . chance : sometimes . phyllis : definitely with you , is n't it ? 'cause somebody is working real hard to make it look like you 're the one who opened up katherine chancellor 's will . chance : yep . phyllis : but you did n't do it ? chance : no . phyllis : you did n't hire amanda sinclair ? chance : negative . phyllis : but you know who did ? chance : i do have a theory . phyllis : you gon na tell me ? chance : is there any way i can check the hotel security system without you ? phyllis : no . there is not . chance : is there a magical button i can push to make you stop talking ? phyllis : [ clears throat ] you 're not the only one who has had that fantasy . chance : i bet . phyllis : and , uh , there is a way to get me to stop talking . chance : [ sighs ] phyllis : i have questions . [ cellphone rings ] a lot more where that came from . chance : yeah ? wait , what ? okay . i got it . phyllis : what ? chance : my agent in the hotel is no longer inside . i need to see the lobby now . phyllis : oh , my god . simon : i want the entire building on full lockdown . no access in or out . and if there 's any guests or staff on the upper floors , keep them there . abby : i - i can do all of that from the front - desk computer . i can lock the -- the exits , the stairwells , the elevators . simon : okay . good . you know this is for everyone 's own good , right ? the fewer people involved , the better odds no one gets hurt . come on . jack : so , did you see the setup outside for the debate ? nick : yeah . looks like the tent can seat a couple hundred people . jack : you will be mic 'd . no need to project . you 're at the podium on the left . it will feature your good side . nick : i did n't know i had one of those . jack : that is your right side . nick : [ chuckling ] good to know . feels so good to have you in my corner on this . jack : you know what , being back in politics has kind of got my juices flowing . nick : yeah ? maybe , uh , running again yourself someday ? jack : i think i make a better advisor than a candidate . but we make a pretty good team . nick : yeah . hopefully an unbeatable one . jack : okay , so , who is it you 're looking for ? nikki ? nick : no . i told her to stay away . i wanted to avoid the newman - family optics . jack : then you 're waiting for chelsea ? abby : you know , there 's one foolproof way to make sure nobody gets hurt . let them go . simon : oh , you 're a hostage negotiator now ? abby : i - i could just have my staff clear everyone out instead of locking them in . simon : too much time and effort . that also applies to this conversation . go . chelsea : even if you get the jump on him , he is armed . you are not . adam : okay , well , that is a risk that i have to take , chelsea . chelsea : no , you don't . you could be shot . adam : i do n't give a damn about what happens to me . chelsea : well , i do . and so does your son . adam : look , all i got to do -- i got to give you time to get out of here safely . that 's it . chelsea : no . no . i appreciate you wanting to try , but it 's not worth it . i will not be responsible for you getting hurt . or worse . think about what it would do to him . adam : it 's the best idea that i 've come up with so far . so if you have a better way , please , let me know . chelsea : i might . let me handle him . we are weakening our enamel more often than we even realize . additional sponsorship chelsea : hey . i do n't want you to worry , okay ? we 're just gon na give this man what he wants , and then we 're gon na go home . all right ? simon : hey . what 's all this whispering about ? adam : she 's reassuring our child that everything 's gon na be all right . so why do n't you back off ? simon : do i need to remind you , you 're in no position to be barking orders at me ? abby : no , no . he 's not barking orders . he 's just worried about his son . connor is a scared little boy . so could you just ease off a little bit ? adam : it 's better for you if you let his mother talk to him . simon : okay . do what you need to do to keep the boy in line . connor : i 'm scared , mom . chelsea : i know . i know . but we have to be brave , okay ? let 's try to think about something else . or -- or let 's use our magic eyes , huh ? let 's do that . and you -- all you see is happy things . can you use your magic eyes for mommy ? connor : i can't . he has -- chelsea : i know . i know . let -- let 's not think about him , okay ? just focus on me and your dad . we are here , and we are gon na protect you . um ... let 's , um ... u - uh , let 's think about when we went to the amusement park . what was your favorite ride ? hm ? was it , um ... the log ride , or the -- uh , the bumper cars , or that -- that spinny ride that made your mom really sick ? what was your favorite ? connor : the spinny one . chelsea : yeah . yeah , it was the spinny one . i feel like i 'm on that ride right now . [ sighs ] cane : all right . listen , the , uh , elevators are n't moving and the stairwells wo n't open . we 're definitely locked down . amanda : so we 're trapped ? cane : [ grunts ] amanda : that 's what 's happening ? cane : no , listen , we 're safe up here , okay ? amanda : yeah . i feel safe . very much so . you know , nowhere to run . 10 stories up . cane : listen , chance is on this . amanda : yeah , so he -- he gets to be a hero , and we are trapped in here with targets our backs . cane : listen , just sit down , all right ? `` i 'll get you something from the mini- bar . amanda : no . no , i would rather run out that door , down the stairs , and away from this place . cane : where were you locked up , and who put you there ? chance : four hostages held at gunpoint . phyllis : oh , my god . this is why your agent could n't do anything while they were in the lobby , right ? chance : it was too dangerous . phyllis : yeah . we have to do something . adam has already been shot this year , and his little boy , connor , has seen way too much in his young life . what are we gon na do ? chance : i have to call for reinforcements . nick : chelsea should be here . i wonder what 's holding her up ? jack : i 'm sure she 's got good reason . until she gets here , though , let 's talk a little debate strategy , shall we ? nick : let 's do it . jack : your primary opponent is ... ? nick : the small - businessman who owns the chain of dry cleaners . jack : and he believes in tax cuts across the board . always very popular . nick : yeah , but some people really like to have good roads and good schools . jack : very good point . the other candidate is ... ? nick : the lady who is pushing the chicken - coop ordinance . jack : yes , our , uh , professional closet organizer . she believes everyone should have as many chickens as they want . nick : and be the least popular person in the neighborhood . jack : [ chuckles ] sounds like you 're up to speed . nick : [ sighs ] i just do n't know where chelsea is ? i mean , she knows how important this is to me . jack : i 'm sure she 's got a good reason . nick : yeah . i just would feel a lot more confident with her by my side . jack : i get that . you have got everything you need to win this thing -- commitment , intelligence , heart . just be yourself . nick : thanks , jack . chelsea : i can get you what you want . simon : i do n't believe you . chelsea : i spoke to my mother earlier . she wired me $ 1 million . i can get it for you . as a -- a gesture of good faith , with the rest of the money to come as soon as possible . simon : mm . see , the problem is , i 've heard this before . chelsea : well , now i see what you 're capable of . i would not double - cross you . so let me call the bank , okay , and i 'll have them wire you the money . just let us go . we wo n't even press charges . simon : [ sighs ] that offer sounds good on paper . but as soon as i let you leave , all my leverage walks out the door with me . chelsea : you have my word . i will make it happen . simon : [ chuckles ] i 've learned a long time ago not to trust criminals . because we lie . it 's kind of our thing . chelsea : i 'm not a criminal . simon : [ snaps fingers ] another lie . i can not accept your offer . but thank you for letting me know that there are still cellphones around . i 'll take that . thank you . come on . abby : no , i - i -- i do n't have my phone . i left it in the office . simon : really ? you 're the one person in america not addicted to her phone ? abby : i - i did n't walk into the lobby expecting a hostage situation ! chelsea : simon , please . let 's just take a step back . no one has gotten hurt . we can still salvage this . simon : i gave you all the time in the world to do what i asked . and you refused to comply . now , unfortunately , your time is up . [ alarm rings ] chance : what was that ? phyllis : that is -- that 's a panic button for the hotel . i - it 's under the check - in area , by the bar . chance : abby must have pressed it . phyllis : maybe she 's not as inept as i thought . chance : i do n't remember abby handing her cellphone over to simon . is there any way that you can text her ? phyllis : yeah . chance : but nothing that gives us away , just in case he does have the phone . phyllis : yeah , like something in code , right ? `` hey , bestie ! i got your message . `` uh , `` happy hour sounds great . see you ! love you ! `` she 'll definitely know something 's up . chance : whatever works . in the meantime , do you have schematics for the hotel ? phyllis : yes , i do . cane : is , uh ... is that helping ? amanda : it is n't hurting . cane : listen , uh , if i overstepped before , i mean , i - i did n't mean to -- amanda : no one said that we need to talk while we 're in this place . cane : okay . all right , then , we will , uh ... we 'll just stand here , and we wo n't talk , okay ? okay . [ sighs ] amanda : i 'm your attorney . i set up the trusts for you children . we had a business transaction that should have ended hours ago , but this -- whatever this is -- is happening . and i am gon na drink another tiny bottle , and you are gon na mind your business , and we 're gon na forget that this happened if we ever get out of here . [ bottle slams ] jack : if the other candidates stick to the talking points , call them out on it . try to get -- try to get them to delve into the issues . nick : yeah , keep 'em off balance . jack : yeah , exactly . elevate the conversation . nick : i think i 'm ready . let 's do this . paul : uh , sorry , folks . the debate has been canceled . we need to clear this space . nick : what 's going on ? paul : there is an active situation at the grand phoenix . jack : what kind of situation ? nick : abby and chelsea are there ! paul : now , i need you to make sure all the road blocks are in place , and everything in the vicinity is shut down . set up our command post on the patio . rey : okay . nick : rey , what is going on ? rey : it 's a hostage situation . [ cellphone rings ] paul : yeah , chief williams . chance : hey , it 's chance . do you have an update ? paul : yeah , i 've got my people in place around the perimeter of the hotel , and we set up a base of command at crimson lights . chance : great . it 's nice to know that some things never change . paul : we are here to get you whatever you need . chance : thank you . the feds did n't exactly give me enough manpower to handle this situation . paul : how many hostages are there ? chance : four . all newmans -- abby and adam , chelsea , and their son . phyllis : connor . chance : connor . paul : who 's there with you ? chance : phyllis . she set up the security system here . she 's helping me get a bead on things . we got full eyes on the room . paul : what else do you need from me ? chance : i think it should be you that talks to the hostage - taker . paul : okay . i 'd be happy to do that . chance : he may let his guard down talking to local cops as opposed to the feds . paul : all right . chance , hold on a second . abby , adam , connor , and chelsea are being held hostage . okay ? rey : yeah . paul : all right . i 'll -- i 'll keep him talking as long as i can . so , what am i dealing with ? tell me -- tell me what i need to know about this guy . nick : chelsea , it 's me . call me as soon as you get this . i need to know you 're okay . jack : [ sighs ] oh , oh . rey : okay , so , um ... chelsea , connor , abby , and adam are being held against their will . nick : i need to get over there . rey : no , no ! you do that , and you can get everyone killed . chelsea : i warned you the feds were after you . that it was n't smart for you to stick around . abby : wait , why were you warning simon ? were you protecting him ? oh , my god . are you working with him ? ! chelsea : of course not . abby : well , you have been fixated on him for days ! chelsea : abby -- [ telephone rings ] simon : answer it . no tricks . abby : grand phoenix . it 's for you . it 's the chief of police . simon : finally . someone able to meet my demands . chief of police . a pleasure . chance : paul 's trying to keep simon talking . just wish we had someone down there to help us . you heard back from abby yet ? pphyllis : no , not yet . uh , i 'm not sure she 's the one to help . chance : who do you think would be more helpful ? phyllis : well , your buddy , adam . chance : not exactly trustworthy . phyllis : yeah , but he 'd take a bullet for connor . chance : what about chelsea ? phyllis : [ scoffs ] she 's the least trustworthy of them all . i would n't be shocked if she was in with this guy . chance : what would make you say that ? phyllis : because i saw them talking in the lobby , and it looked very shady . chance : no . her body language looks sincere . she 's truly scared for that boy . phyllis : [ sighs ] all right , well , if abby 's the only one we have , we got to go with abby . try and text her again . phyllis : okay . she 's responding . chance : tell her that we 're upstairs , and we can see her on the security cams , and that we have a plan . phyllis : do we have a plan ? chance : tighten in right here at the bar . ask her if she 's willing to help . [ keys clacking ] simon : yeah , i 've heard what you have to say . now do i make myself clear ? paul : crystal . we want to get you everything you want as soon as possible . simon : well , good . we want the same thing . paul : that this ends without a shootout , i hope . simon : as long as my demands are met . paul : first i need to know that everyone 's safe . simon : no problem . [ sighs ] everyone say hello to chief williams . tell him what a lovely time we 're having . chelsea : [ stammers ] hi , paul . connor and i are okay . adam : i 'm still in one piece . paul : i 'm glad to hear everyone is all right . let 's keep it that way . you know , simon , a very quiet , calm surrender would go a long way to helping you cut a deal . simon : yeah . yeah , i 'm sure it would . [ sighs ] but i 'm not going out that easy . come here , son . come with me . chelsea : oh , no . no , no ! take me instead ! adam : no , no , no ! that 's not the right play , okay ? listen to me ! just listen to me , okay ? you take me , all right . i 'm a much -- i 'm a much more valuable hostage . simon : stop with the sentimentality ! it is making me nauseous ! now , do not make me do this . do not make me do this ! come here ! chelsea : no , please ! please ! wait ! simon : you still there , chief ? paul : i 'm here . i want $ 5 million and a private jet . might be a little roomy for the two of us , but we 'll make do , wo n't we , buddy ? [ connor whimpers ] nick : i ca n't just sit here and do nothing . jack : i - i get it . we have no choice . nick : there 's always a choice ! jack : no . i understand your frustration . we have to let law - enforcement take care of this . nick : i can not believe i was upset at chelsea for not being here . i should have known something terrible happened . jack : you could never have known . nick : well , i could have trusted her . and i will never doubt her again . i just hope i get the chance to tell her that . jack : [ sighs ] chelsea : i do n't even know how to say i 'm sorry for this . adam : [ sighs ] it 's okay . chelsea : it 's not okay . [ sniffles ] it 's not okay . we are in danger because of my lies . adam : what lies ? chelsea : this is all about calvin 's money . i thought that i could handle it , but ... adam : [ sighs ] look , i do n't blame you , okay ? i do understand that it is not possible to tell the truth all of the time . and you are not responsible for anything this lunatic has done . chelsea : i swear , if we get out of here , i promise , no more lying . adam : no , no , no , no , no . not `` if . `` when . i am gon na get you and connor out of here . whatever it takes . simon : all right , enough with the stalling , chief . you have 30 minutes to get everything arranged , or people start dying . starting with this adorable little boy i 'm looking at right now . [ connor whimpers ] is skincare from around the world `` the young and the restless `` will continue . chance : do you have an elevator - override key ? phyllis : yes . are you gon na tell me what you 're gon na do ? i mean , for real ? chance : i need you to be my eyes , okay ? you are the only one that can see this lobby . can you do that for me ? phyllis : yes . but is that the best way to go about it ? chance : we do n't have many options right now . i am going to call you when i need you . do not call me , and do not leave this room . do you understand ? phyllis : i do . no problem . chance : you can do this . and do n't do anything brave or stupid . phyllis : i 'll leave that to you . cane : okay . what 's wrong ? amanda : there are cops out there at a safe distance . cane : well , that 's good . that means everything 's under control . amanda : yeah , if it 's under control , then we can leave here under our own steam . but ... it 's still gon na be news . media trucks are gon na pull up out front . [ sighs ] news choppers are gon na circle overhead . and they are gon na want information from every person within a five - mile radius . cane : okay . and , basically , you do n't want anyone to know you 're here , right ? amanda : people are entitled to their privacy . cane : sure . sure . you know devon did a search for you on the web and did n't find anything ? amanda : yeah , that 's because nobody deserves a piece of me that i do n't want them to have . cane : mm . amanda : pictures of my vacation , my favorite cupcake place . i do n't live my life for public consumption . cane : listen , i 'm not judging you , okay . when i came to genoa city , i did it to start over -- you know , new name , new life . but let me tell you this -- the old one is gon na catch up with you . amanda : i was right before . no talking . it 's much better . cane : heh ... okay . okay , fine . we , uh ... we wo n't talk . we 'll just ... we 'll just stand here . amanda : i just really want to get out of this alive . paul : simon wants a car to take him to the airstrip where a private jet is waiting for him plus one . rey : all right . who is he taking with him ? paul : does n't matter . we ca n't let him get that far . nick : he is gon na take chelsea or connor , and i 'm gon na lose them again . if you do n't stop him from doing this , i will ! paul : nick , i need you to calm down . i understand that you 're worried and -- and very concerned . you want to help the people you love . rey : but any overreaction is just gon na make things worse , man . paul : nick , i have dealt with a lot of these situations , and a lot of people just like simon black . i assure you that we have a plan . so , please , just let us do our jobs . simon : i suspect the authorities are working out the details of our departure . should n't be long now . adam : oh , that is so reassuring . chelsea : let -- let connor just wait over here with me , please . simon : oh , no . i do n't think so . i 've -- i 've grown quite fond of the boy . i think he 's warming up to me , too . are n't you , buddy ? come on , here . sit here . adam : connor , everything 's all right , okay ? it 's gon na be fine . nod . nod if you hear me . connor ? [ sighs ] look , we need to talk . simon : whoa . the time for talking is over . adam : but you do n't know what i have to say . chance : [ breathing heavily ] simon : you have one minute . adam : okay . look . [ clears throat ] i want to remove my son from this situation . simon : he 's the best leverage i have . adam : well , he 's also a much bigger risk . simon : how so ? adam : because he 's a child . he 's my child . and if you harm one hair on his head , there 's only one possible outcome for you . and you do n't want that . simon : true . harming that child is the worst - case scenario . adam : okay . so you 'd take me instead ? i 'm higher profile , and i have unlimited resources . and i know how to get away with a crime . look , this is n't my first rodeo ... adam : look , i can get you things that the police ca n't even imagine . they 're small - minded little civil servants . and i 'm me . simon : a rich kid with an infamous father ? adam : mnh - mnh . no . i 'm a multimillionaire with questionable ethics . and i do have connections on both sides of the law . simon : go on . adam : you know , sometimes i wear the white hat . sometimes the black . so that make me an expert at eluding the authorities . i mean , i 've disappeared from the face of the earth more than once . and those are skills i 'd be happy to pass along to you look , here 's what i 'm saying is , you walk out of here -- walk out here with that gun at my side , and i will give you a whole new life . whatever that is is up to you . you want to be a king ? you want to live in the amazon in a remote village ? you know , you want to run a business anonymously from the top of a skyscraper in tokyo ? do it . because i can give you more money , freedom , and adventure than you ever thought possible . simon : [ chuckles ] [ cellphone rings ] phyllis : [ gasps ] chance , are you okay ? chance : i need to know exactly where everyone is right now . phyllis : okay . adam is talking to simon , uh , at the fireplace chairs , on the pool - table side , and chelsea is sitting with connor a few feet away from them , and abby is behind the bar . nick : tell me something . tell me anything . rey : we 're moving in now . nick : are you sure that 's the right thing to do ? what if something goes wrong ? what if the guy panics ? paul : it 's not gon na go wrong , nick . you 've got to trust us . let 's roll . nick : [ exhales deeply ] jack : nick ? nick ! [ sighs ] simon : well , well . that is a very interesting scenario . adam : oh , and there 's more . simon : well , mr . newman , i 've heard what you have to say . you paint a very pretty picture . adam : yes , and i -- and i can make that come to life . simon : [ chuckles ] you 're an even better liar than chelsea . adam : no , no . i am not lying . i 'm not lying . there 's any amount of people that can vouch for what i 'm saying . abby : it 's true . adam : uh - huh . abby : h - he can pull off everything that he 's claiming . adam : see ? simon : well , perhaps . but , again , the timing is unfortunate . there 's no way we would make it past the battalion of fed and cops and what i 'm guessing by now , a swat team . adam : [ huffs ] simon : no , my best bet is -- is to deal with the authorities . at the very least , they 'll deliver connor and me to the plane safely . we 'll go on a little trip . adam : no , no , no ! chelsea : oh , no , no , no ! simon : and when we 're far enough away -- chelsea : there has to be another way , please ! adam : i will give you ten times as much money if you do not take connor -- simon : stop it ! i am tired of the pleading and the empty promises ! i have said what is going to happen , exactly what 's going to happen . i am done talking . adam : no , i am not through -- [ abby screams ] wait ! just wait ! abby : stop ! stop ! stop ! i ca n't take it anymore ! stop ! [ breathing heavily ] please , please ! please do n't do this ! please ! he 's just a little boy ! please , you have to let us go ! please let us go ! do n't do this ! please do n't do this ! you have to let us go ! please ! phyllis : now ! now , chance ! now ! abby : please do n't do this ! please -- chelsea : run ! run ! chance : [ breathing heavily ] [ adam coughs ] we 're all clear . they can come on in . you okay ? nick : hey . abby : hey . chelsea ? chelsea : hey . nick : hey . hey , connor . adam : come here . yeah . it 's okay . all right ? it 's okay .	nick and jack get ready for his first debate but he is worried because chelsea has n't arrived at crimson lights to watch the debate . adam , chelsea , abby , and connor are being held hostage by simon in the grand phoenix lounge while phyllis and chance are keeping watch on them from the surveillance cameras in phyllis 's room upstairs . cane and amanda are locked inside her room where cane tries to find out more about amanda but she refuses to talk about herself telling cane she likes to keep her life private . abby pushes the panic button hidden behind the front desk and paul and the police department cancel the debate to set up a command center at crimson lights . paul keeps simon talking while chance puts his plan in place . phyllis sends texts to abby telling her to create a distraction once chance is in place so he can jump down from the air conditioning vent and tackle simon . once chance is in place abby pretends to have a nervous breakdown and chance jumps down from the ceiling after phyllis tells him when to do so since she is watching on the surveillance camera . simon is arrested and taken to jail while nick rushes into the hotel to check on chelsea . nick wants to know if this was random or if she knew simon and she was his target . chelsea tells nick she will talk to him later because right now she just wants to be with connor .
phyllis : okay , looks like we 're early . no one 's here . nick : i guess so . phyllis : okay ... let 's see ... nick : nice camera . phyllis : yeah , it should be for what we are paying the photographer . nick : you know , you , uh ... you should 've been the model for today 's shoot . phyllis : nobody wants to see my belly . nick : disagree . pregnant women need to be pampered , too phyllis : well , we have a model . carmen already set this up with sharon weeks ago . stop it . nick : well , that does n't mean we ca n't have our own little , uh , session right here . phyllis : are you seriously doing this ? nick : yeah , baby , come on ! show me a little something . phyllis : no , i 'm not gon na pose for you . nick : come on . phyllis : like this ? nick : more . yes . phyllis : this ? nick : yes . okay , tone it down a little bit . come on , come on . honestly , you 're hotter than ever . jack : hey , where you off to in such a hurry ? sharon : oh , i , uh , i have that photo shoot . jack : what photo shoot ? sharon : jabot product nvp tie - in , remember ? jack : oh , that 's today ? hey , well , that 's kinda fun , huh ? sharon : um , well ... i 'm not really looking forward to it . um , carmen set it up a long time ago . she was supposed to supervise , but i just found out that phyllis is doing it . jack : well , it 's kinda late to cancel now . you want me to come along for moral support ? sharon : yeah , uh , well , i do n't wan na take you away from your work . jack : hey , you 're the spokesperson for my company . keeping you happy and comfortable is part of my job . come on , i 'll go with you . sharon : okay . nikki : oh , sharon , i 've been meaning to talk to you about the holiday ads . sharon : oh , you know what ? can we just talk about that later ? i 'm so sorry , but i 'm late for an appointment . nikki : oh , sure , no problem . sharon : okay , bye . jack : see ya . victor : well , i will tell you very honestly , i have not been very happy with the way the senator 's been voting recently . if he wants my support , he has to earn it . nikki : hello . victor : hi , sweetheart . nikki : you did n't have to rush off the phone because of me . victor : someone from senator bodie 's office , now that he has won re - election , he needs some money to pay off his campaign debts . and i 'm not sure if he deserves it . nikki : well , maybe you should run for office . then if you 're elected , you can run things any way you want . victor : right . what 's the matter ? are you upset ? nikki : oh , i just saw jack and sharon . i 'm pretty sick of them flaunting their relationship at work . victor : i have noticed that jack wants everyone to know that he is on top of the world . he 'd better not get too comfortable there . nikki : ooh , sounds like you have a plan . michael : victor ! victor : michael , come in . nikki : hello . michael : oh , excuse me . hello , nikki . uh ... does what i have to say need to be private ? victor : that is quite all right . we can talk in front of my wife . michael : all right , well , i just wanted to let you know that the winters require my full attention right now , but i am investigating house of kim and as soon as i hear anything , i will let you know . devon : what 's taking neil so long ? dru : yeah , um , your father has been gone a long time . devon : should i go check on him ? dru : no , stay here . stay here . your father will be coming back anytime . will : mr. winters ? neil : something i can do for you , mr. bardwell ? will : yeah , you can tell me where you 're going . neil : i 'm going right over here . you see , this is my car . will : oh , let 's not play games . we know you 're planning to leave town . nick : yes ! okay , now , uh ... you know , like , throw your hair back and , uh , you know , get into it a little bit . phyllis : nicholas ... nick : yeah , come on . come on . yes ! phyllis : okay , how about this ? nick : yes . phyllis : yeah ! nick : this is hot . i 'm gon na put this in my office . phyllis : whoo ! hey -- hey , guys . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? dru : honey ... how -- how did you guys know ? sullivan : oh , well , we have eyes in the back of our heads . it 's an entrance requirement at the academy . will : we got notice that you filed a flight plan . neil : so what ? will : you 'll be interested in this . neil : what is this ? will : a notice . you 're required to appear forthwith before a judge . dru : a judge ? devon : guys , what are those papers ? dru : we have to see a judge . devon : why do we have to see a judge ? will : you 're all material witnesses in a murder investigation . a judge will decide if you two or devon are required to post bond and if you 're allowed to leave the state . neil : we 're not fleeing . will : really ? what would you call it ? suitcases in the trunk of your car , plane all gassed up and ready to go ? sullivan : yeah , you 're right . how silly of us . why would anyone think you were fleeing ? neil : excuse me . we 're going to omaha so my son can see a doctor there . will : ah , we do n't have doctors here ? dru : no , we do . but there 's a specialist in omaha who does cochlear implants . he 's the best in the nation . will : so you 'll reschedule . dru : we ca n't . he 's going on vacation next week and he 's booked for six months . neil : he had a last - minute cancellation , squeezed us in . we were very lucky to get him . sullivan : well , we 're lucky , too . you 're still in our jurisdiction . dru : are you a mother ? neil : dru ... dru : i 'm just asking , are you a mother ? sullivan : not that it 's any of your business -- dru : okay , i went to great lengths to make these arrangements . my son needs this operation . please tell me you 're not gon na stand in my way . victor : i 'm very glad that you have started looking into the connection between the house of kim and jack . michael : well , i 'm warning you , it could take awhile . this time , it looks like jack covered his tracks well . victor : yeah , but that 's part of his plan , you know ? he wanted everyone to think that it was razz cosmetics that wanted to buy jabot . that was just a smokescreen . michael : i ca n't believe i fell for it . victor : he fooled a lot of people . and i do n't blame him for wanting his company back . it 's his father 's legacy . what i do blame him for is that he deceived a lot of people . michael : especially you . victor : no , especially my wife . for that , i ca n't forgive him . lauren : i 'm sorry . victor : come in , lauren . lauren : i do n't mean to interrupt . victor : oh , my goodness . how are you ? lauren : fine , how you doing ? victor : how nice to see you . lauren : nice to see you , too . hi , nikki . victor : michael showed me a picture of your baby . lauren : he did ? victor : what a beautiful boy . lauren : not bad , huh ? victor : yeah . lauren : thanks . victor : so what brings you here ? lauren : um , actually , uh , your secretary told me that you were here and when you 're done , i 'd love to speak with you outside . victor : sure . lauren : i 'm sorry . victor : nice to see you . lauren : nice to see you , too . bye . nikki : bye . victor : if you want to join her ... michael : oh , well , thank you . i 'll be in touch . nikki : okay . victor : uh , we 'll talk . michael : okay . nikki : i did n't realize that you had told michael everything . man : here we go ! right , here , sharon . sharon : okay . phyllis : well , i told you -- i told you five times . okay , bye . phyllis : hey , uh , why is sharon wearing that . i mean , whatever that is . jack : we decided to make a change . phyllis : who 's `` we ? `` nick : do n't look at me . phyllis : who 's we ? sharon : oh , jack and i -- we decided together . phyllis : oh . oh , you two together , that 's -- that 's sweet . jack : sharon liked this outfit better . i agreed it was more flattering . phyllis : oh , well , i do n't care for it . jack : well , i told her it was okay . phyllis : well , i 'm running the shoot . jack : i would 've run it by you , but you were on your cell phone out in the hallway . a decision had to be made . i know what you 're thinking . we are not changing her outfit . we have this photographer for 15 more minutes . phyllis : i , you know , i wan na do a couple things . i wan na do a couple things . man : is there a problem ? phyllis : no , no , you 're doing great . you 're doing great . i just -- i - i wan na do something -- spice things up . spice it up , yeah . jack : phyllis ... phyllis : i know what i 'm doing , jack . here , i just wan na ... i just wan na give sharon a few pointers . just keep on shooting . sharon , sharon ... sharon : mm - hmm ? phyllis : okay , um , listen , what we 're going for here is , um , well , sexy . sharon : uh - huh ? phyllis : you 're doing a great job . you 're doing a great job . but what 's happening here -- it 's a little , um ... well , it 's a little -- night at the opera , right ? we do n't want that , right ? we want hot . we want bad , you know ? sharon : okay . phyllis : so , uh , let me just do this . less smile . i 'm gon na pull this down . and just more , you know ... voom , right ? more eyes , you know ? bend down , maybe ? arch your back ? sharon : bend down like this ? phyllis : yeah , yeah . sharon : and arch my back ? okay . phyllis : like -- like that . yeah , just loosen up . go ahead an loosen up . sharon : yeah , i 'll loosen up . you know , you 're good at that , right ? you 're the expert . jack : phyllis , stop . phyllis : i 'm doing my job , jack . i 'm doing my job . jack : sharon looks fine . phyllis : i do n't want her to look `` fine . `` i want her to look hot . jack : nvp is a retreat , not a strip club . phyllis : sex sells . you do n't need a wharton mba to know that . jack : we can still be tasteful , ca n't we ? phyllis : tasteful and fun . not boring and stiff . we are selling relaxation and rejuvenation . phyllis : and if you look good , you feel good . jack : i already told you , she looks great . nick : look , let 's not argue about this , all right ? phyllis : fine , if you want these pictures to put people to sleep . sharon : hey , i know . i 'll spice it up a little . i 'll spice it up . yeah , i 'll just -- i 'll hike my dress up like this . how 's that ? yeah ! whoo ! whoo - hoo ! how 's that ? loosened ? loosened ? victor : i need some help ... trying to establish a link between jack and house of kim . hence , michael baldwin seemed the right choice . nikki : yeah , but do you think it 's a good idea to bring him into this ? victor : you do n't think he can be trusted ? nikki : i do n't know . can he ? victor : just know that jack abbott put one over on him as well . nikki : so does that mean you 're convinced that jack owns jabot ? victor : i do n't know it for a fact . but mr. baldwin will help me find out . will : i ca n't stop you from leaving . neil : then what are we doing still standing here ? will : as i said before , the forthwith notice requires you to appear before a judge for a material witness hearing , and that means now . neil : really ? you know what i think ? i think that we can take care of this when we get back from omaha . do you know how desperately my son needs his implants ? do you ? will : i do n't have an issue with your son getting medical treatment . dru : then why are you doing this to us ? sullivan : no one 's doing anything to you . will : you 'll have to take it up with the judge . dru : it 'll take too much time . we 'll miss our appointment . will : look , i do n't know what to tell you , mrs. winters . the choice is yours . either appear before the judge or get on that plane and face the consequences . up to you . jana : and is that for here ? michael : yes . jana : okay . got it . how 's the little one ? lauren : oh ... michael : he is great . thank you for asking . jana : oh , that 's excellent . all right , i 'll get started on your order then . michael : thank you . thank you . lauren : thank you . michael : all right ... lauren : okay , so where was i ? michael : oh , you were about to tell me how our brilliant son spewed all over his granny . lauren : yes ! michael : uh - huh . lauren : so she comes out in this beautiful suit this morning , right ? michael : uh - huh . lauren : ready to go . and she insists on holding fen . michael : well , of course she does . lauren : i said , look , you know , he just had breakfast . uh , anything could happen . so you wan na be careful . michael : he hurled all over her . it 's priceless . lauren : everything ! you ca n't even believe it . and the look on her face ? oh , oh , this was classic gloria . michael : i am so sorry i missed that . i ca n't tell you . lauren : i am so sorry you missed it , too . i ca n't believe it . i ca n't believe i 'm delighting in this . michael : i would delight all day and all night . what is it ? lauren ... lauren , lauren , lauren , lauren -- lauren : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i ... michael : what is it ? lauren : i 've been doing this a lot . it 's -- it 's hormones , right ? michael : and it 's lack of sleep . lauren : yeah . i mean , i 've been up every couple of hours , you know , with him feeding and ... every noise -- every noise wakes me up . michael : you know , i wish you would let me do more . lauren : honey , you need your sleep . michael : well , so do you . you 're just wearing yourself out . lauren : the first couple months are rough and i know that . i know that from scott . just -- i have to get fen on a schedule and then everything will be okay . michael : all right . but promise me you will let me do something , all right ? just let me help you out . michael : oh , sorry , sorry , sorry , sorry . michael here . neil : hey , michael , listen , we got a problem . michael : oh , what 's going on ? neil : dru and i were planning to take devon to omaha to see a doctor . apparently , we ca n't . bardwell hit us with something called a forthwith notice . michael : oh , where are you ? neil : i 'm at newman . michael : i 'll be right there . lauren : you have to go ? michael : i 'm so sorry . lauren : all right , well , i 'll just get the food and i 'll meet you at home . michael : this could take some time . lauren : i 'll wait . michael : you gon na be all right ? lauren : yeah . yeah , of course . you know , being emotional is natural and normal . i 've just had a baby , right ? michael : all right . lauren : i 'm fine , really . lauren : one more . lauren : oh , boy ... oh ... jack : now that is a fantastic photo . sharon : i like it , too . phyllis : which one ? jack : 22 . phyllis : no , too stiff . i like 57 . sharon : 57 ? jack : 57 ? phyllis : mm - hmm . 57 , it 's racy and adventurous . jack : it 's also all wrong for the campaign . phyllis : i disagree . 57 is in , please . jack : hold on , please . phyllis : we need two more . sharon : well , i get a say so and i like number 22 . phyllis : uh , 63 - - what do you think of 63 , nick ? nick : i love it . phyllis : me , too . jack : phyllis ... what are you doing here ? phyllis : what are you talking about ? jack : if we pick the photos -- phyllis : wait a second , i 'm making decisions . that 's what you pay me for . jack : if we pick the photos you 're talking about , sharon is going to come off looking like a sex object . phyllis : i disagree . i think they 're great . you know , the problem here is you 're not used to seeing me in charge and in my element . it 's been so long since i 've been there , you 've forgotten what it looks like . sharon : i think that the problem here is whether you 're in charge or not , you do n't listen to anyone else 's opinion . phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry , sharon . uh , did you or did you not just hear me ask nicholas what he thought of 63 ? jack : when nicholas starts working for nvp , we will certainly welcome his input . sharon : jack 's right . nick : why do n't we keep our personal feelings out of this ? phyllis : fine . sharon : you first , nick . nick : what 's that supposed to mean ? sharon : it means that you have n't disagreed with phyllis once since you 've been here . nick : well , i happen to agree with what she 's saying . sharon : i 'm sure you do . nick : it 's my professional opinion as someone who has experience in this industry . sharon : yeah ? well , i 'm sure your wife will reward you handsomely this evening when you get home . that is , for your professional opinion . man : i need to interrupt . the publicity house is waiting on us . i need to tell them the photos that you 're using . jack : fine , 4 , 14 and 22 . phyllis : 57 , 63 and 25 . sharon : 4 , 14 and 22 . nick : all right ... since ... no one seems capable of being objective , why do n't we reschedule the shoot , maybe use a different model ... phyllis : yeah , maybe . jack : we ? sharon : you want a different model ? oh , great ! thanks a lot , nick . you know what ? no one asked you ! nick : sharon , i did n't mean it like -- jack : i think we know what you meant . i think we 'd do better if you butt out . devon : i guess this means that i , uh ... i wo n't be able to get the implant . dru : no , no , no , baby , listen , we 're gon na wait right here , okay , right here for michael , all right ? and then see what he says . neil : that 's right . hey , it does n't matter what michael says , okay ? you have to get those implants . michael : they have n't been charged with crimes yet . dru : michael . michael : hello . will : what 's your point ? michael : my point being , putting them under surveillance is excessive . now allowing them to leave the state so they can get medical attention for their son ? that 's just bordering ridiculous . will : well , as the saying goes , tell it to the judge . look , i made some calls . there 's an excellent specialist on staff over at memorial who is more than capable of performing devon 's surgery . neil : yeah , well , the surgeon in omaha is the foremost expert in his field . um , what if it were your son ? would n't you want him to have the very best care ? michael : save your breath , neil . the only way you 'll be able to leave is if we go to court . will : the winters are material witnesses in a murder investigation . mr. winters owns a private jet . if the family is allowed to leave the state , it 'll be that much easier for them to leave the country . which is why we 're requesting an order keeping them in wisconsin . michael : mr. bardwell is being overzealous , your honor . the winters are not a flight risk . the winters are a family determined to get the best medical attention for their son . cochlear implants have restored the hearing to many deaf people . the winters have an appointment with a renowned doctor -- at one of the top medical facilities in the nation . russell : i 'm familiar with the implants . perhaps mr. or mrs. winters could explain what the surgery entails . dru : uh , i 'll explain , your honor . um , i 'm told that the procedure is fairly low risk . it takes a few hours and we 're already on the operating schedule for tomorrow . um ... assuming that there wo n't be any complications , we could have devon home in two or three days . michael : i would like to introduce into evidence devon hamilton 's medical records , which will verify everything mrs. winters has said . russell : mr. bardwell , any cross ? will : yes , your honor . tell us , mrs. winters , why you did n't notify the court before you made this appointment in omaha . dru : i did n't think that that would be an issue . will : you did n't think ? dru : my son does have legitimate medical needs . will : i do n't dispute that . but there are medical experts in the great state of wisconsin . i see no compelling reason your son ca n't be treated here . nikki : what on earth are you thinking about ? victor : i 'm just thinking of the enormity of what jack abbott did . nikki : well , i can certainly understand that . victor : he took gross advantage of my state of health . i thought he and i had become sort of friends . he took advantage of that . he used my state of mind to pull off all kinds of shenanigans behind my back . nikki : yes , he did . victor : no one takes advantage of me without paying a steep price for it . i want him to fall ... in a big way . i wan na teach him a lesson that he will never , ever forget . jack : mark , i want you to call the publicity house . tell them we 're gon na use 4 , 14 and 22 , all right ? phyllis : no , no , no , no , no , wait , wait , wait ! jack : mark , go . phyllis : no , no , no ! jack : mark , it 's all right . go ahead . phyllis : do n't do this ! jack : i just did this . phyllis : i am in charge of this shoot , jack . jack : i am in charge of this company , phyllis . i sign your check . i outrank you . now i think we all have plenty to do at the office . we should get back to it . sharon : uh ... what just happened ? jack : it 's called residual jealousy ... and it ai n't pretty . hour . jack : can you honestly say it does n't still upset you ? sharon : what ? jack : seeing nick and phyllis together . sharon : jack ... jack : it 's okay , you can talk to me about this . sharon : okay ... a little . jack : a little ? sharon : all right , well , sometimes ... more than a little . jack : i had a feeling that might be the case . sharon : it 's so ridiculous . i mean , nick has moved on . he and phyllis are having a baby . but ... you know , sometimes , as hard as i try , i ca n't help it that those feelings are there . jack : that 's not ridiculous . you spent ten years of your life married to the guy . sharon : what about you ? do you feel that way about phyllis ? jack : i 'd be lying if i said no . sharon : i wonder if we 'll always feel this way . jack : pretty hard to just let go . i 'm banking that it gets easier over time . sharon : do you think that ... jack : what ? sharon : well , do you think that this thing between us is just ... an escape ? jack : maybe . and what if it is ? maybe an escape is exactly what both of us need . phyllis : i mean , the whole thing was completely laughable . anything i said , sharon and jack took the opposing position . jack completely overrode me . he picked three shots and they were all terrible . nikki : they 're terrible ? phyllis : terrible ! stodgy , stiff and ... and just boring . nikki : phyllis ! i do n't understand . why do you let jack push your buttons like that ? phyllis : nikki , this is our company -- nvp yours and mine . i am so tired of him steamrollering over everything . i 'm done with it . nikki : maybe it was just hard for you to see jack and sharon as a team ? phyllis : what ? no , no , nikki , it just -- it 's ... nikki : i know , i know . it 's very complicated . i know that . but jack was hurt when you made him think that he still had a chance with you . phyllis : i ... i fell in love with somebody else . i do n't regret that . jack and i -- we were n't happy . i 'd forgotten what happiness was and now i 'm happy . all right , nicholas has given that to me . i love him . nikki : i know . i 'm sure you do . the thing is , there are still feelings . there are still connections . phyllis : well , yeah , of course there are connections . nikki : okay , well , the trick is to figure out , you know , how to deal with those feelings . where to put them in their proper place . do you know how to do that ? phyllis : i 'm working on it . i 'm working on it . nick : get the lawyers on the phone . he 's with peterson , primaveri and whitehold . jack : hey , victor ... nick : and then call me back . jack : looking for your dad . nick : he just stepped out . i 'm sure he 'll be right back . jack : i 'll catch up with him later . listen , uh , i think maybe you better have a little talk with phyllis . nick : why is that ? jack : somebody better tell her that the office is no place for personal wars . nick : that 's funny . i was thinking someone should give you the same advice . victor : advice about what ? nick : i 'll let jack tell you . excuse me . victor : so things got a little tense at the photo shoot ? jack : yeah , only because some people have a little problem keeping their personal lives at home where they belong . lauren : oh , thanks . jana : there you are . lauren : thank you . jana : you feeling any better ? lauren : yes . yes , i am . the tea really calmed my nerves . jana : good . well , it 's not problem at all . i mean , i can only imagine how stressful your life must be , with a new baby and your husband working on this murder case . how 's that going , by the way ? lauren : um , i , you know , i do n't know many of the details . jana : lawyer / client confidentiality . lauren : well , that , and i really do n't have the stomach for it . carmen 's murder is ... very disturbing to me . jana : really ? i find it rather fascinating actually . lauren : you do ? jana : well , murder . i mean , not in a weird , psycho kind of way or anything like that . i 'm just curious . what can drive someone to take another person 's life ? i mean , it was definitely a crime of passion . it was n't premeditated . unless we 're dealing with a serial killer . lauren : oh , please , oh , please , please , can we talk about something else ? i 'm sorry . jana : sorry . lauren : i 'm sorry . oh , i am just gon na be very glad when this investigation is over and the killer is caught and my husband is n't involved anymore . michael : mr. winters , why do you feel omaha is the best place for your son to receive medical treatment ? neil : well , my wife and i have done extensive research on cochlear implants . yes , there are surgeons in wisconsin who could perform the operation . but dr. burkhardt in omaha has had great success with patients who have lost their hearing due to meningitis . michael : which is the case with devon . devon : yeah . neil : yes . yes , that is the case . michael : now would you say that this surgeon -- dr. burkhardt -- is in high demand ? neil : extremely . as a matter of fact , um , we got lucky because he had a cancellation . dru : that 's right . michael : now is there a reason that you and your wife feel that it is imperative to take advantage of this opportunity now ? neil : we have been told by doctors and other specialists that the sooner devon gets his implants , the better his chances are that they will benefit him . michael : mr. winters , do you state for the record that you will return to genoa city immediately following the surgery ? neil : well , of course we will . my wife and i have a daughter here . i have a job . um , i just opened a brand - new business . genoa city is our home . and since none of us have anything to do with carmen mesta 's death , we have absolutely nothing to fear . michael : thank you . no further questions . will : i 'm curious , mr. winters . this , um , surgery your son is scheduled to undergo -- what 's the success rate ? neil : i 'm not sure . uh , i know it 's -- it 's very high . will : but there are no guarantees . neil : mr. bardwell , there are never guarantees . will : so the results are ... unpredictable , now matter how skilled the surgeon . neil : yes , but that 's -- will : next question . why were you determined to avoid this hearing ? so determined , that you threatened to disobey the court order . neil : i did n't want anything to keep us from making it to omaha . will : you assumed the court would prevent you from leaving ? neil : i was n't sure . will : well , now why is that ? if , as you say , you and your family have nothing to fear ? neil : i was afraid that we would n't be treated fairly . we have n't been so far . will : ah , i see . so it 's the court 's fault you behaved the way you did , not because you planned to run . victor : how 's billy , by the way ? jack : billy 's doing fine . he 's , uh , getting settled in in hong kong . victor : boy , what a great opportunity for a young man . jack : yes , it is . i 'm afraid he looks at it more as a - a punishment . billy 's been a real disappointment . i think my father would 've been disappointed , too . he raised his children to have honesty and integrity and neither of those things seem terribly important to billy right now . victor : well , he 's still young , very immature . you know , give him time . maybe eventually , he 'll end up emulating his big brother . jack : well , given the life i 've lived , i 'm not sure that 's a good idea . victor : oh , wait a minute . why do you say that ? jack : oh , i 've come to question a few of the decisions i 've made over the years . victor : oh , jack , we all do . you know , do n't punish yourself for that . you know , sometimes we walk down a path and we forget why we went in that direction . we ca n't turn back . ever find yourself in a situation like that ? jack : no more than you have . victor : touché . sharon : excuse me . phyllis : what ? sharon : uh , you 're in the way of the coffee machine . phyllis : oh , am i ? sorry . is that better ? sharon : yeah . phyllis : nikki , um , it 's about that time . i should head out . talk to you later . nikki : okay , good night . sharon : so i assume phyllis told you about the photo shoot ? nikki : yeah , she told me that there were some strong differences of opinions . sharon : you better keep an eye on her . she is making decisions that will jeopardize nvp nikki : can you be more specific ? sharon : yes , i can . look at these . nikki : these are from today ? sharon : mm - hmm . can you believe phyllis actually wants us to use these . is this the way that you see nvp being portrayed ? nikki : well , sharon , truthfully ... i think these are good . although , i 'm a little surprised that phyllis would take the campaign in this direction . sharon : well , it 's because she 's trying to make a statement . nikki : what kind of statement ? sharon : that i am just a face and a body without brains . that i 'm not a viable spokesperson . nikki : oh , sharon , please ... sharon : she is trying to sabotage me , nikki . i ca n't believe you do n't see that . nikki : what i see is you taking this way too personally . sharon : well , i should 've known that you would defend your partner . um , i just hope you do n't end up regretting that . michael : mr. hamilton ? mr. hamilton ? uh , please tell the judge what cochlear implants could do for you . devon : i 've been deaf for about a month now . michael : the judge . devon : judge , when i ... woke up in the hospital and found out that i may never hear ... anything . no words . no music . if you can just imagine that for a second . it was the worst day of my life . so if there 's any chance i could hear again , even the smallest -- the smallest sound , that would be worth anything . it would literally be a miracle . michael : your honor , devon hamilton needs this surgery . and i suggest even if his parents are now allowed to leave the state , that he be granted permission . will : devon is a material witness in the murder investigation as well , your honor . michael : mr. bardwell , he has not been charged with a crime and to prevent him from getting the medical attention he needs -- the best medical attention -- would be inhumane . russell : thank you , mr. baldwin . i 've heard enough from both sides . we 'll take a short recess so i can deliberate . russell : as a judge , it is my job to weigh two competing interests . the state has an interest in making sure that material witnesses in a murder trial stay within the jurisdiction . devon hamilton has an interest in receiving medical treatment . that said , i do n't believe that mr. hamilton 's ca is compelling enough to warrant permission to leave the state at this time . there are qualified doctors in wisconsin that can perform the surgery . therefore , i am ruling in favor of the district attorney . neil and drucilla winters , devon hamilton , you are hereby forbidden from leaving the state now or in the future until the conclusion of the murder investigation and trial . in addition , you will post a bond set at $ 50,000 each and surrender your passports . this court is adjourned . sharon : hi . jack : hi . your assistant told me i might find you here . sharon : yeah , i , uh , ran out of here so fast i forgot this this afternoon . jack : well , that 's understandable . i think we were all a little anxious to get out of here . sharon : no kidding , huh ? jack : listen , i feel bad about the way we left things . sharon : why ? jack : well , you asked me an honest question . is what we have ... just an escape ? i think that deserves an honest answer . i do n't know . i do know ... that the time we 've spent together i ... i have enjoyed every minute of it . i enjoy you . and i hope we can continue seeing each other . sharon : i feel the same way . i do n't know where this is going , but i 'm enjoying the ride . nick : all i 'm saying ... is that you were madly in love with jack for a really long time . and it had to sting a little bit -- just a little -- seeing him so into sharon . you can admit it to me . phyllis : i 'm not gon na admit that to you because it would be a lie . i 'm not doing that . what about you ? i mean , is n't there a small part of you that still wants to be with sharon ? do n't answer that . you can answer it . i do n't care . it would n't hurt my feelings . it 's like when somebody brings brownies to work and they put 'em in the break room and you know you should only have one , so that 's all you take . it does n't stop you from wanting the entire plate . nick : huh . phyllis : mm - hmm . nick : huh . i got ta be honest , i have no idea what we 're talking about anymore , but i 'm hungry . come here . ( horn honks ) nick : did you do that ? phyllis : it 's okay . neil : all right ... i posted the bond . come on , let 's go . dru : all right , honey . let me take this . the judge was right . there are excellent surgeons in wisconsin . you will get the surgery . do n't worry . neil : yeah , do n't worry , kid . devon : i 'm gon na go and tell lily what happened . dru : all right . there 's no way around this ? michael : i 'm afraid not . dru : just when you thought it could n't get worse , it does . neil : no , no , no , dru . unh - unh , let 's not even go there . dru : do n't go where , neil ? bardwell heard the testimony we gave before the grand jury . he read the note . he saw the tape . why do i feel like i 'm about to get indicted any minute for murder ? michael : no , any evidence against you is circumstantial . there is nothing -- nothing connecting you to carmen 's death . remember that . man : mr. bardwell ? will : yes ? man : the results of the dna tests from the grand jury testimony . will : ah , thank you very much . [ next_on ] colleen : what i want is for you to tell me why you 're having my art history professor investigated . dru : we thought that this was what was best at the time . michael : oh , at the time ? clearly , you were n't thinking at all . will : i finally have grounds to make an arrest .	neil is getting in the car where neil and drucilla are waiting . will and detective sullivan arrive and ask where he is going . `` to my car . `` they think that he is playing them for a fool . they know that flights have been booked for the three and so he has taken action . he shows them a notice that forces them to go before a judge to see what boundaries should be put on their ability to travel . neil and drucilla tell that they were only going to see a specialist for their son . if they miss this appointment , they might not be able to get another one . will tells them that they have a choice here and they need to make it carefully . neil calls michael who comes over right away to fight for his clients and their right to go to their appointment . they decide that the right thing to do here is let a judge decide what should happen . the winters have documentation that shows that they were in fact on their way to see about the implants and devon is even on a list to have the operation done very soon . will is suspicious of neil and drucilla not having told the court about this before . they had no idea that they would need to . nick and phyllis show up first for the shoot . no one else is there yet . nick snaps playful pictures while phyllis hikes up her skirt and makes love to the camera . jack and sharon arrive and phyllis is not happy that the outfit that she has on was n't the one that phyllis chose . turns out that sharon and jack decided that sharon should wear something else . phyllis is n't happy with that , nor is she happy with the way that sharon is posing . she looks like she is going to the opera when she should be having fun and loosening up a bit . `` you want me to loosen up ? here watch this ! `` sharon hikes up her skirt , imitating phyllis , sticks her butt out and smiles for the camera . when the pictures or done , jack and phyllis immediately start fighting over them . he likes different ones from the ones that she likes . jack pulls rank on her and reminds her that he has more shares and therefore is her boss . sharon thinks that phyllis is trying to bring her modeling career down and tells nikki that . nikki looks at what phyllis wanted for the ads and likes what she sees . the judge looks at all the evidence and returns to the winters at the hearing . `` the medical procedure that devon needs can be done by specialists in genoa city and so you and your family are not allowed to go out of state , from now on , and $ 50,000 bail will be paid for each of you . `` devon is upset and slams the lip down on the laptop that he has been reading from . will gets a delivery and after reading the contents , turns his stare to the winters down the hall .
phyllis : yeah , i 'm good . why would n't i be good ? just because they 're rehearing my appeal tomorrow and my fate is in the hands of a bunch of strangers know me from the trans of , um , you know , people who said horrible things about me . but i am doing good . so good . daniel : well , you sure do know how to reassure a person . phyllis : it 's one of my many talents . daniel : but you 're really okay , right ? i mean , you 're not just messing with me ? phyllis : listen , you gave me the chance to vent . i could n't pass it up . daniel : good . 'cause you know , if you wan na take on the system , or take on the man , i 'm down . phyllis : yeah ? i 'm so down , too . i appreciate you calling . i love you very much . daniel : i love you , too . you call me later ? phyllis : yeah . hey , i am good , really . daniel : okay , we 'll talk tomorrow . phyllis : okay . i love you . daniel : i love you , too . amber : how is she ? daniel : she 's my mom . she 's got ta act all in control and tough for my sake . amber : that 's better than being all victim - y and needy , hmm ? daniel : i guess . [ scene_break ] michael : you tell me exactly what you said to heather . paul : i only admitted what she already heard , that i kidnapped sheila . michael : that you kidnapped sheila ! lauren : how could you do that ? paul : all i did was confirm it ! michael : you confirmed it to a prosecutor ! paul : to my daughter . michael : oh , i hope that brings you solace in jail , because -- lauren : all right , all right , just think about the ripple effect here . you may have to implicate us because of what you did ! paul : you know what ? michael : what we did . paul : i do n't plan on implicating anyone . lauren : excuse me , if you are asked and you do n't tell them , that is withholding evidence . paul : okay , fine . how are they ever gon na find that out ? michael : oh , i do n't know , i guess maybe you 'll confess it , too ! paul : i told you she overheard it ! lauren : if you do n't withhold evidence , then you are naming me and michael and phyllis in that -- it 's the after the fact thing . what is that thing ? michael : it 's accessory after the fact . paul : calm down , will ya ? i 'm not going to turn anybody in ! michael : what you did was a selfish impulse , and it was certainly self- serving . maybe it felt good when you did it , but you know what ? you endangered other people ! phyllis could stay in jail for -- for who knows how long ! i could be disbarred ! lauren -- lauren is at risk for going to prison . who the hell did you help in this situation ? ! [ scene_break ] gloria : would you please put that away while we 're eating ? kevin : we 're finished . gloria : kevin , having a laptop on the table , even if the dishes have been cleared , is like me putting on toenail polish in church . it 's not civilized . kevin : who knew i was a threat to western civilization ? gloria : oh , stop it . just put it away . i need your help . kevin : already i do n't like the sound of this or the look in your eye . gloria : and what look might that be ? kevin : it 's a no - good- can - come - of - this - for - kevin look . gloria : you know , you 're very strange sometime . you 're very sweet , but very strange . i need you to go over to the bar and keep jeffrey bardwell occupied . kevin : why ? gloria : because i 'm going up to his room and i do n't want him to catch me . kevin : what ? why ? gloria : because i do n't think i should be in his room without his permission . kevin : well , duh . why are you going to his room without his permission ? gloria : i need to find that jar of contaminated cream if he has it . kevin : i did n't think you were actually gon na go through with this . gloria : i have no choice but to go through with it , kevin . if i wan na hold onto my money and my freedom , he ca n't have anything on me . kevin : all right , even if i agreed to this , and even if i succeed at keeping jeff mesmerized with my amazing communicative skills , how are you getting into his room ? gloria : master key . kevin : where did you get a master key ? gloria : i stole it from the housekeeper . kevin : of course you did . it was on your list of things to do -- pick up the dry cleaning , finish `` war and peace , `` steal the master key from the housekeeper . yeah . yeah . kevin : hey , mr. bardwell , do you have a minute ? jeff : yeah , sure . no , i do n't . um , i did n't see the time . i an overseas call that i have to make and i left my cell phone in my room , so you have to excuse me . sorry . kevin : answer , mom , answer ! ( cell phone ringing ) gloria : okay ! oh ! oh ! god ! oh ! good evening . kevin ? i lost the key . kevin : get out now ! he 's on his way up . gloria : what ? okay , okay , okay . jeff : gloria , what are you -- gloria : jeffrey bardwell ? jeff : look , i 'm sorry , i do n't wan na be rude , but i 've got a conference call i have to make . gloria : oh , no , no , no , please , please , go ahead . maybe we can , uh , meet up later ? uh , downstairs , a couple hours ? jeff : uh , yeah , yeah , sure . gloria : great . ( door closes ) gloria : great . ( exhales ) [ scene_break ] lauren : i thought i was gon na have a panic attack . michael : did you take your medication ? lauren : no . i , uh , i think i 'm all right . but boy , i start thinking about the ramifications of paul talking to a prosecutor about this kidnapping ? i 'm not so sure the medication 's gon na be okay . michael : you and me both . the last thing i should be doing is planning damage control the night before i argue phyllis ' plea . lauren : you know , i am not -- not gon na go through what phyllis went through , or is going through . i 'm not gon na be separated from our son . michael : it 's not gon na come to that . lauren : no , if this thing snowballs with paul , and we get named as co- conspirators , let me tell you something -- michael : accessory after the fact . lauren : okay , i do n't really care what it 's called . i 'm just telling you that i will take all the resources that i have in this life and i will leave . i will start a new life in a new country if i have to . michael : can i come with you ? lauren : i 'm not joking . michael : look , you do n't have to twist my arm to convince me to go to some remote island where we can swim naked in secret lagoons . i am willing to chuck this life in exchange for a wardrobe that consists of nothing but -- fen : ( cries ) michael : aw , baby . lauren : aw , honey . michael : sandals and sunscreen and baby . lauren : you and sandals and sunscreen , huh ? michael : mm - hmm . but first ... i got ta get phyllis out of jail . okay ? and the next time you feel a panic attack coming on , take the medication . do n't try to muscle through . at least until this whole clear springs debacle is just a distant memory . lauren : oh , michael , just talking about it brings on a panic attack ! michael : wait , okay , its fine . just calm down . i will get the medicat -- lauren : i so got you . michael : you are an evil , evil woman . lauren : oh , but i am the best kind of evil . michael : oh , no , you are very , very bad . oh , yeah . [ scene_break ] jana : you seem like you 're doing okay . phyllis : thank you . not for the card . oh , no , wait a minute . thank you for the card . thank you for the compliment . jana : you 're welcome . i could n't -- oh , this one ? phyllis : yeah . jana : i could n't handle things the way that you 're handling them . phyllis : what do you mean ? you 're handling things . you 're in prison . jana : yeah , but ... in a weird way -- phyllis : you have to discard now . jana : oh . sorry . okay . in a weird way , i ... i 'm content , you know , because i deserve to be here . i have no commitments on the outside . and i have all the time in the world to figure out how not to mess up my life when i get out . phyllis : yeah , well , you know , i 'm not a role model , but i figure since wars are going on in the world , and you know , world hunger has yet to be overcome , closer to home , my sister - in - law is ... is in a coma . self - pity is for morons and idiots . gin . [ scene_break ] gloria : then when jeffrey and i get upstairs -- kevin : la - la - la , i am not hearing this because my mother 's not telling me . la- la - la - la - la . gloria : when jeffrey and i get up to his room -- kevin : yet another memory i 'm gon na need years of therapy to overcome ! gloria : i am not gon na have sex with the guy ! kevin : well , it 's a good thing no one heard you . gloria : it 's just gon na be a half - seduction . kevin : this is n't happening ! gloria : a semi - seduction . kevin : what is a semi - seduction ? gloria : it means i get him to invite me up to his room , but we never make it to bed . kevin : kill me . kill me now . kill me . gloria : and then , i need you to -- kevin : look , sorry , mom , i 'm really busy . i ca n't . i 'd love to help . gloria : i need you to interrupt us . kevin : bartender , can i have a double shot ? something strong , maybe vodka to help me lose my memory . gloria : do n't listen to him . he 's joking . kevin : no , i 'm not . mom , i really am busy . that week in clear springs put me behind , so i 'm headed to jabot right now for some quick catch up , then third- quarter filings at the coffeehouse . great seeing you . thanks so much for dinner . love you , got ta run . gloria : will you be finished in one hour ? kevin : no . gloria : two ? three ? kevin : unh - unh , sorry , no . gloria : perfect . perfect . in three hours , show up at jeffrey 's door and tell me there 's some kind of emergency . kevin : what kind of emergency ? gloria : you 'll think of one . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) lauren : oh , what are you doing all dressed up ? one second . hello ? no , no , no , this is lauren . oh . yes , jeff , she 's right here . hold on . jeffrey bardwell . gloria : uh - huh . hi , jeffrey . yeah , i 'm leaving right now . i 'll see you in a few minutes . okay . lauren : wait , wait , wait , see him ? gloria : yeah , we 're having drinks . lauren : why ? gloria : because i enjoy his company . lauren : okay , you 're not going anywhere till you tell me exactly what you 're doing . gloria : i already told you , drinks . lauren : and ? gloria : all right , i have to get into his room to find out if he has that contaminated cream . lauren : but he already gave it to you . gloria : yeah . what he gave me was n't contaminated , so i need to find out if he does have the real stuff . lauren : so you are going to his room to have drinks ? gloria : no . we 'll meet in the bar . and i 'll let him invite me to his room . lauren : you know , in the category of dumb ideas , that 's the dumbest . gloria : oh , come on , lauren , i 'm not going to bed with him . lauren : okay , do n't need to hear that ! i do n't even care about that . what i care about is you making things worse ! you know , if he has the contaminated cream , he must 've stolen it from the evidence room , which means it can not be used against you in a court of law . gloria : unh - unh , unh - unh . william sent him the cream . lauren : i am not joking here ! you have compromised my family your cute little behavior which -- oh , my god -- happens to be criminal ! gloria : and i 'm trying to make it right . lauren : all right , then you make it right by leaving jeff alone . otherwise , he 's gon na get suspicious . gloria : listen to me ! if it could be taken from the evidence room , it can be put back in the evidence room . but if i have it , nobody 's ever gon na see it again . believe me , lauren , i know what 's at stake here . lauren : you cancel your date . gloria : ca n't do that . lauren : gloria ! oh ! i 'm telling you ... lauren : michael , michael , please just call me as soon as possible . [ scene_break ] daniel : i 'm telling you the assistant d.a . is human . amber : no , she 's not . daniel : well , sort of . amber : she is not . daniel : i know this for a fact . amber : well , i know she 's not , the way she prosecuted us . daniel : oh , how inhumane of her to do her job and go after felons . amber : we did n't mean to be felons . daniel : you know what ? i am not even gon na begin to pursue your logic , because it -- it hurts my head to try and understand why you think that not intending to commit felonious acts is relevant to anything . but look , heather -- she could 've ratted my mom out to -- to the parole people , and she could 've slapped me with a parole violation . she did n't do any of those things . i should n't even be telling you this stuff . amber : oh , no , now you have to . daniel : i went to say thank you to her . amber : mm - hmm . daniel : you know , for not going after my mom and ... she started crying . amber : i do n't believe it . daniel : believe it . amber : heather stevens is not capable of shedding a tear . wait , why did she ? daniel : i do n't know . like i said , i went to say thank you for not going after my mom , and thank you for me , and she just started crying , okay ? she broke down , literally , in front of me . amber : and let me guess , you gave her a hug ? daniel : what difference does that make ? amber : oh , it 's the old `` break down and cry and fall in the guy 's arms `` routine . okay , that 's right up there with , like , waiting three days to call a guy back , okay ? it 's a calculated gesture to get something out of you . daniel : what could i possibly have to offer her ? amber : well , something , or she would n't have done it . daniel : i think you are way too paranoid about her . amber : and i think you 're way too trusting . [ scene_break ] michael : i just picked up your message . do you want something besides the sandwiches ? huh ? what , gloria did what ? what ? ! all right , you know what ? i ca n't talk about that right now , all right ? yeah , i 'll -- i 'll call you back . yeah , bye , sweetie . kevin : so you heard about mom 's plan ? michael : lauren just told me . well , i do n't have time to stop her . i 've got a bit too much on my plate as it is . kevin : you would n't be able to stop her even if your plate was empty . i already tried . michael : how long has my favorite prosecutor been in here ? kevin : i do n't know , i just walked in . hey . michael : oh , rachel , i just called in a to - go order ? could you check ? uh , you know what ? i 'll be right back . ms. stevens ? heather : hello , michael . michael : you got a minute ? heather : no . michael : well , i 'll make sure this takes less than a minute then . um , you do realize that when paul williams spoke to you earlier he did so without benefit of legal counsel ? heather : oh , you mean , that uncoerced , volunteered information ? michael : well , anything he volunteered relating to the late sheila carter is hearsay . heather : actually , he described his own actions , which is eyewitness testimony , but thanks . michael : and without corroboration , you do n't have a case . and you would have to excuse yourself anyway , because he is your biological -- well , because of your special relationship with paul . heather : i have no relationship with paul , so why do n't you do me a favor and go to hell ? [ scene_break ] jeff : this was a great idea . i 'm glad we ran into each other . gloria : i am , too . it seems ever since you and i met all we do is discuss serious stuff . jeff : mmm . talk about depressing things . gloria : yeah . i know we have to , because that 's part of life . jeff : alas . gloria : but it does n't have to be that way all the time . i mean , i 'd kinda hoped that you and i could get together and put all business stuff aside and just be a regular guy , a regular gal , enjoying each other 's company . jeff : that 's so interesting . because for the longest time , i 've thought the same thing , too . gloria : liar . jeff : no , i swear . gloria : really ? not just me ? jeff : nope . gloria : well , makes me wonder what else we have in common . [ scene_break ] michael : she would not listen to a word i said ! lauren : your mother ? michael : no , no , heather ! heather ! she was at the coffeehouse . lauren : wait , wait , wait , the baby 's asleep . what did she say ? michael : she just left me hanging . she is fully capable of prosecuting paul out of sheer spite . ( cell phone ringing ) michael : oh , phyllis , i 'm really busy right now , phyllis : i - i just wan na know how it 's gon na go tomorrow . lauren : i 'm gon na go ... fresh air . will you watch the baby ? michael : um , why do n't you call the court and find out ? phyllis : yeah , i guess i could do that , but , um , i 'm calling you . can -- can you just give me some good news ? michael : all right , uh , good news ? good news is ... well , as you know , the , uh , dvd was introduced so late into the process that its prejudicial impact far outweighed its probative value . and , uh , what else ? and -- and the judge should 've declared a mistrial instead of ordering further deliberation when that juror changed her mind in the courtroom , so what else can i do for you this evening ? phyllis : yeah , can you give it to me straight ? michael : phyllis , i hate to second - guess a judge , uh , or several judges in this case . i do n't wan na encourage you or discourage you . you know what ? you know what ? you are just going to trust me . that 's what you 're gon na do . i am going to do ... my best . phyllis : yeah , see , that 's good news . you should 've said that in the first place . [ scene_break ] jeff : and he said , `` those are n't my pants ! `` ( laughs ) gloria : shame on you ! what is in that coffee ? jeff : i usually do n't tell that joke in mixed company . i was afraid it might offend you . gloria : oh , please ? me and humor -- i am unaffordable . jeff : you should n't tell me that . gloria : why ? jeff : it encourages me to push my luck . gloria : you go right ahead and push . [ scene_break ] daniel : okay , let 's get something to eat . amber : you know what ? i 'm not hungry . oh , oh , oh , let 's go . that woman 's here . daniel : i told you , she 's not all evil . amber : you know what ? you say that , and i like you less for liking her . daniel : oh . oh , that is so mature of you . and i do n't like her . amber : sounds like it . daniel : i wan na talk to her about my mom , okay ? amber : i 'm sure some rule says that interested parties are not allowed to lobby the prosecutor . daniel : yeah , well , she can stop me if she wants . lauren : hey , guys . daniel : hey . amber : hey . lauren : oh , you 're still here . thank goodness . do you have a minute ? heather : i actually was -- lauren : it 'll only take a minute . really . wow , this was really hard to come here . not to talk to you . no , i 've been having some trouble ... leaving the apartment . i 've been having some panic attacks lately . heather : i 'm sorry . lauren : yeah . well , ever since that collapse at clear springs , it 's been ... heather : yeah , that was awful . lauren : um , you know , i only tell you that because i want you to know how badly i needed to speak with you . i 'm gon na get to the point , i promise . i wanted you to know ... that even though it was truly horrible being buried alive , it was -- it was nothing compared to the nightmare i lived , knowing that sheila carter wanted me dead . you have , um ... no idea the -- the fear i - i lived with every single day and night of my life , not knowing if , um , this was the day . you know , was she gon na get me today ? is she hiding somewhere ? is she going to ... is she watching me ? not to mention , she made absolutely no secret of her intent to kidnap fen , and the fact that she had my older son scott for an entire year . i know what your father did was illegal . but , heather , he saved my life . and you have to consider that . your dad ... he 's a really good man . heather : `` a good man `` would n't have abandoned his child , okay ? lauren : and i - i really understand how you feel . but i - i think you should consider forgiving paul . you know , and -- and not just for his sake , but for your own . honestly ... i know . i mean , that anger that you 're holding inside of you -- it 's gon na eat you up alive . your lifeline . [ scene_break ] jeff : ( laughing ) gloria : oh , my ! what a very nice room . jeff : what room ? i ca n't see a room for the beauty of the woman standing in it . gloria : now did you just come up with that line or have you used it at least two dozen times ? jeff : well , i might 've read it someplace , but it 's the first time i 've ever used it . because it 's the first time it 's ever been true . gloria : oh , jeffrey ! gloria : oh . you do that very well . jeff : i try my best . gloria : you succeeded . jeff : i have to be sure of that . gloria : i am ... jeff : i need to be absolutely certain . gloria : jeff -- jeff -- oh , jeffrey ! my watch -- my watch -- my watch . i must 've left it in the bar . i better go ... actually , do you think you could run and get it for me ? jeff : ( chuckles ) chivalry takes many forms . i 'll call down and have it sent up . yes , hello ? my guest left her watch in the bar . could you have it sent up when you find it ? thank you . they 're looking for it now . where were we ? oh , right . i was going for a personal best . [ scene_break ] amber : do n't do it . daniel : if i do n't try and help my mom , i 'm gon na regret it for the rest of my life . amber : oh , boy . daniel : excuse me ? uh , can i talk to you about my mom ? heather : no . no , you really ca n't . daniel : come on , it 's my mom . look , you gon na go on the record telling a son that he ca n't say nice things about his mother ? is n't that , like , a violation of the constitution or something ? heather : look , i get that you love her . the case is n't about love . daniel : i know she broke the law . i get that . but that 's not who she is . it 's not even , like , the tiniest fraction of the person that she is . i mean , in the four years that i 've known her -- heather : wait , wait , in the four years you 've known her ? daniel : yeah , almost four years . i grew up with -- heather : without her ? you grew up without her ? daniel : it 's complicated . heather : she did n't raise you as a kid ? daniel : no . heather : why not ? daniel : she wanted to , but that was n't the reason -- heather : she did n't raise you as a kid , and you 're sticking up for her . daniel : i ca n't change history , okay ? i 'm sorry . but once i - i met her , and i started to understand who she is , i could n't help but love her . heather : you should n't have come to me the night before your mother 's appeal , but you did , and i should n't say what i 'm about to say , but i will . you 're either incredibly needy or incredibly gullible . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) paul : paul williams . heather : hi , it 's heather . i 'd like to meet as soon as possible . paul : absolutely . um , when did you have in mind ? heather : now ? paul : where do you wan na meet ? heather : where are you ? paul : i 'm at the athletic club . heather : okay , i 'll be right over . paul : well ... she sounds pretty intense . at least she did n't tell me to get lost . maggie : this could be a good thing . paul : yeah , i hope so . maggie : no , i know it will be . the better she gets to know you , the sooner she 's gon na come around . paul : yeah , that 's terrific that you say that , i just hope you mean it . maggie : i mean it . i would n't say it if i did n't mean it . paul : i can understand why she 's angry at me . i 'm angry at me . i just hope we can get to the point where ... she does n't hate me . this is gon na ruin your evening , is n't it ? maggie : another glass of wine with me or a heart - to - heart with your daughter ? that 's a no brainer . paul : you know , usually i 'm a really confident guy . but there 's something about ... her anger that takes all my confidence away . maggie : come here . maggie : does that help ? paul : yeah , as a matter of fact , it does . i could use more of that . maggie : oh , well , i do n't want you to get overconfident . call me after , okay , if you feel like talking . paul : thanks . [ scene_break ] gloria : i have an idea . jeff : oh , i like the sound of that . gloria : i would like something to drink . jeff : not the sort of idea i was hoping for . but , um , what 's your poison ? gloria : oh , a nice dry white wine , please . jeff : okay . gloria : jeffrey ? jeff : yes , hello . uh , could you send up a bottle of your best chardonnay , please ? mm - hmm . ( cell phone ringing ) kevin : did you find the cream ? gloria : i have n't had an opportunity . that man is an animal . kevin , get over here right now . kevin : it has n't been three hours . the man is a what ? gloria : now . jeff : gloria ? kevin : is he threatening you ? gloria : no . he 's just very eager . kevin : walk out on him ! gloria : i ca n't do that , kevin . he might get suspicious and i am not a tease . you just get over here right now , okay ? kevin : ugh ! [ scene_break ] daniel : well , i was gon na call mom again , but now , i think that would just bring her down . amber : well , you do n't have to tell your mom that you talked to heather . daniel : so you agree that i messed up ? amber : no . i 'm just saying do n't mention heather . daniel : i do n't know why i could n't just keep my big mouth shut . amber : because you thought you were doing something good . daniel : heather started acting all weird when i told her that mom did n't raise me . and i know it 's irrelevant to the case , but it was like she took it as one more thing just to hold against mom . [ scene_break ] heather : and the night before oral arguments , my legal opponent comes to me and springs it on me that he knows you 're my biological father . and then his wife comes and says the same exact thing . so who did you tell ? the head librarian ? the loan officer ? is everyone in on it except me ? paul : no one else knows . lauren is my ex - wife . and things come up between spouses . heather : but not between fathers and daughters ? paul : you asked me who knows , i 'm trying to explain . michael only found out recently . no one else knows . the much bigger mistake than me not telling you i am your father was me not being there being your father when you grew up . it is a decision i regret probably more than anything i can imagine regretting in my entire life . and i ca n't take back those years that i was n't there for you . heather : that you were n't there for me ? is that a euphemism ? years of neglect and abandonment . do you have trouble saying neglect and abandonment ? paul : okay , so i ca n't take back those years of neglect and abandonment . but i would like to do something ... i would like to do something for you now . heather : for me ? or -- or is it for you ? do you really think that coming clean and buying me an ice cream cone , taking me to the movies is gon na cut it ? it 's not gon na cut it for me . do i have brothers or sisters ? paul : you have half - brother , ricky . he turned 5 this past may . heather : where is he ? paul : he is in los angeles with his grandparents . heather : does he know that you 're his father ? paul : yeah . we have a good relationship . heather : lucky for him . paul : look , heather , when i was young , i was clueless . i was an idiot and a jerk to make the decision to back out of your life . i was wrong . and who knows ? maybe given time , that ... if you let me , i can be a better person to you now . for you . [ scene_break ] woman : have a good night . jeff : thank you . gloria : well , thank you very much , jeffrey . is n't this nice ? oh , my , will you look at these glasses ? jeff : what ? gloria : they 're absolutely filthy . hold on one second . let me grab her . hello ? hello ? hello ? too late , she 's already gone . just call downstairs and order some clean glasses from room service . jeff : i do n't see -- gloria : never mind . never mind , i 'll do it myself . that 's all right . jeff : why do n't i wash 'em ? it would be a lot quicker than calling room service . gloria : you doing dishes ? you sure you do n't mind ? jeff : it 's a small price to pay . gloria : it 's , um -- i know it 's a really silly thing with me , but , uh ... hygiene in , uh , hotels and restaurants and ... room service . uh , my kids all think i 'm crazy . but then i come across something like those glasses , and i realize ... jeff : i 'm sterilizing them in boiling water and antiseptic . gloria : you go right ahead and make fun of me , jeffrey bardwell , you 'd be surprised how many people get sick from germs and from room service . jeff : aha . i 'll keep that in mind . gloria : `` if anything happens to me ... do n't let her get away with it . `` jeff : what ? gloria : nothing . nothing . nothing , i 'm just , uh ... thinking out loud . jeff : thinking evil thoughts , i hope ? these clean enough for you now ? gloria : mm - hmm , thank you . jeff : there is no corkscrew in the minibar . i already checked . thank you . they 're sending one up . gloria : i am so sorry . i thought the service was better here . jeff : well , uh , why do n't -- why do n't we get something out of the minibar ? i mean , there 's got ta be scotch , gin , vodka , tequila ? gloria : i was really looking forward to wine . jeff : well , till the corkscrew gets here ... gloria : the truth is , jeffrey , i 'm ... i 'm a little nervous . and i 'd really like some of that wine . [ scene_break ] michael : i mean , i understand -- i understand ... but you took a big risk with heather today . lauren : you 're gon na be facing a very angry woman in the courtroom tomorrow . michael : yeah , maybe her anger will throw her . lauren : no , no , she was very focused . like , scary focused . michael : well , if she loses in the courtroom , she loses everything . that 's probably too much to hope for . lauren : well , especially if she loses the appeal to you -- the much - resented friend and confidante of the father that she hates . no , no , i think that 's gon na make her even more determined to prosecute paul , and then eventually us . [ scene_break ] heather : a lot of my time interviewing witnesses and suspects , deposing litigants , cross - examining , is spent listening to lies and to liars . you know what the hardest part is ? it 's sitting there for the criminals who say they 're happy to say sorry after their guilt is established . so your apology to me means ... i do n't know , about as much as a convict 's apology at a sentencing hearing . paul : i do n't know how to respond to that . heather : do n't sweat it . you can drop the penitent act because i 'm not prosecuting you . paul : it 's not , but thanks . heather : it 's not a favor . i just do n't have the evidence i need to lock you up . that being said , can you please go back to not being my father ? it 's better for me that way . oh , and , um , if you wan na go ahead and tell michael that you 're off the hook , be my guest , but just do me a favor and tell him that i plan to do to phyllis what i was unable to do to you , which is to keep one child - abandoning jerk in prison . [ scene_break ] jana : you 've been on a while now ! the guards are going to say something . phyllis : say that again . there are a lot of distractions here . nick : yeah , so i 'm just , uh , sitting here holding summer . she just woke up from a little nap , and we 're , uh , you know , having some crackers and stuff . phyllis : does your back hurt from holding her ? nick : no . i could hold her all day . phyllis : oh , i can feel her just by you saying that . jana : come on , get off the phone ! i 'm not gon na be able to help you again . phyllis : okay . i got ta go . nick : okay . i really miss you . phyllis : i miss you , too . nick : and i love you . phyllis : i love you , too . nick : good night . phyllis : good night . okay , all right , all right . jeez . i 'm off . jana : um , yes , you have a very long life line , phyllis . phyllis : yes . yes . jana : see that , right there ? phyllis : oh , yeah , i 'm gon na live forever . jana : yes , you are . phyllis : look at that . [ scene_break ] gloria : please ... jeff : you almost killed half the bottle . gloria : i know , but just a half a glass . all right , all right , i 'll make a deal with you . three sips ? okay , okay , okay , two sips ? jeff : okay . okay . two sips . ( knock on door ) jeff : what the hell is it now ? what ? ! kevin ? kevin : i am so sorry to interrupt , and i would n't unless it were urgent . um ... jeff : how did you know she was here ? gloria : kevin , what ? kevin : uh , sorry , mom , it 's an emergency . uh , the bartender told me she was here . gloria : i am so embarrassed . jeff : what 's wrong ? kevin : uh , jabot research says that there is a problem with the makeup from your chinese supplier and they had the cancel the shipment and you were n't answering your phone and i 'm so sorry . gloria : i ca n't believe this . i never thought this would happen in a million years . jeffrey , i 'm so sorry , but i really have to go and take care of this . kevin : sorry . really , really sorry . sorry . gloria : good night . good night . kevin : the most embarrassing moment of my life ! gloria : it took you long enough to get here . kevin : uh , you 're welcome ? gloria : william sent a letter saying do n't let me get away with it ! his exact words -- `` if anything happens to me , do n't let her get away with it , `` meaning me . kevin : you are so up a creek . [ next_on ] brad : if this medication does n't work , i 'm sure he 'll try another , nikki . nikki : there are only so many treatments we can go through . nick : is this a good idea ? phyllis : no . no , it 's a really bad idea . judge : what 's going on ? are you on your cell phone ?	paul gets it from both lauren and michael for telling heather everything . gloria steals the master key so she can search jeffrey 's room . lauren and michael agree they will leave town if they are named in the case . he later sees heather and has a chat with her . it puts him in a very bad mood . gloria and jeffrey have dinner . lauren goes to talk to heather . she gets no where . paul and heather meet . it is n't pretty . gloria gives jeffrey the run around so she can search his room . she finds something very important .
sharon : noah ! wait a minute . noah : ( sighs ) sharon : i want you to come straight home after school . no going to crimson lights . no hanging out with your friends . do you understand ? noah : yes , mom . sharon : okay . and do n't think that you can get away with anything because jack and i are not here all day . because i will be checking up on you . and mrs. martinez will call me -- noah : okay . i heard you . jack : hey . noah take off without saying good - bye ? sharon : well , he 's not too happy with me right now . jack : well , then you must be doing your job . sharon : but will i survive ? jack : how 'd your talk with him go last night ? sharon : i talked , he listened . i do n't know if i really got through to him . jack : well , i 'm sure you did . i remember being his age , wanting to be independent -- sharon : you know what ? um , nick and i are handling it . jack : sharon ? we need to talk . sharon : i am all talked out , jack . jack : you went away to paris alone because you needed space . and i understood that . now you 're home . nothing 's changed . sharon : i need more time . jack : katherine 's death has made me realize just how precious every moment is . i love you . i do n't wan na lose you . i am willing to do whatever you ask to make things right . sharon : do you know how many times i 've heard you say that , jack ? jack : sharon . sharon : we will talk . we will . i promise . but right now , we have a funeral to go to , and then nick and i have to figure this thing out with noah . jack : i understand putting noah first . am i always gon na have to stand in line behind nick ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : did you reach your mom ? nick : yeah , i talked to estella . she said that mom 's ... kind of a wreck this morning , but there 's no surprise there , you know ? phyllis : cool . phyllis : well , she 's lucky that she has you and victoria to help her . done . look . nick : oh . phyllis : good job . nick : you know , last night was , uh ... really good . phyllis : oh . yeah , it was . that 'll teach you to go to paris with your ex - wife . nick : whoa , whoa , whoa . look , i wanted you there . every minute . and i wished you could fly over , but i knew you had that shoot . phyllis : well , i was just joking . i was n't being serious . you do n't have to get defensive and oversell it . i mean , if there 's one thing i do n't doubt , it 's our commitment to each other , right ? [ scene_break ] jill : hello , darlings . thanks for coming . sweetie . cane : hey , mom . chloe : hi , jill . jill : hello , chloe . how 's my grandchild ? chloe : oh . kicking . jill : katherine was so looking forward to the birth of that child . now he 'll never know his great grandmother . cane : you 'll tell him stories , mom . chloe : we all will . jill : yeah . billy : mom , do you need anything from us before the service ? jill : yeah , i do . i need to talk to both of you . chloe , would you mind ? chloe : no . of course . jill : please . sit down . the phone 's been ringing off the hook all morning . friends and business associates from all over the world . billy : grandma touched a lot of lives . jill : yeah . she was no ordinary woman . i mean , she controlled an empire . that 's what i want to talk to both of you about . okay , when the will is read , i will be inheriting most of her holdings and chancellor will belong to me . cane : ca n't this wait ? jill : no , it ca n't . i know it 's painful , but it ca n't . because in this climate , it is critical we convey to our shareholders and our customers that the business is stable . i mean , they need to know that an orderly transition has been planned for . therefore , i am stepping into katherine 's role as chairman of the board . cane : will you be giving up your position as c.e.o . ? jill : not right now . so you two will still be my right and left hands . billy : guess i 'm getting a promotion . [ scene_break ] victoria : mom ? nikki : oh , hi , sweetheart . j.t . : good morning . victoria : hi . nikki : j.t . victoria : uh , we got your message . i thought that we were picking you up . nikki : i just could n't stay in the house any longer . i - i took a drive . victoria : mom , you 're shaking . nikki : i just wish that i had been more available to katherine . you know , maybe then , she might 've called me and told me she was in trouble . victoria : come on . come -- come grab a bite to eat with us . nikki : no , i 'm not hungry . victoria : you have a big day ahead of you . you need to eat something . j.t . : yeah , i 'll get us a table . victoria : would you do that ? j.t . : wow , look who 's back in town . nikki : ashley . i 'm surprised to see you . ashley : katherine was my father 's closest friend , nikki . she meant so much to all of us . nikki : oh , yeah , i know . but you 've come a long way . are you staying at the house ? ashley : no . no , actually , traci and i are sharing a suite here at the club . it 's a little crowded at jack 's with all the tenants , you know ? anyway , i have to go get changed . nikki : oh , no , no , no , wait , wait , wait , what about victor ? did you find him ? ashley : uh , i do n't really think this is the best time -- nikki : how is he ? where is he ? ashley : hey , wait a minute , i never said that i found him . nikki : why are you being so evasive ? ashley : i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to be . nikki : well , then just tell me , does victor know about katherine ? is he coming to the funeral ? ashley , it 's a yes or no question . ashley : i think it would be best for you if you let it go . nikki : i mean , you know how close they were . katherine is the reason that he even came to genoa city . she hired him to run her company . she sold him the ranch . now if he is finally coming out of this horrible state he 's been in , i know he would wan na be here . he would at least want to know that she died . ashley : i do n't think it 's any of your concern anymore . and deep down inside , you know that . that 's why you asked me to go search for him . because you knew that he did n't wan na talk to you and he did n't wan na see you . so you asked me to find him to make sure that he was okay . that 's how much you loved him , nikki . nikki : i still love him . ashley : i know . i think it 'd be best for you if you move on . [ scene_break ] jill : thank you for calling , your excellency . cane : billy , do n't you think that wisecrack you made was a little uncalled for ? mom said she needs the help of both of us . and i 'd like to think you 've been given enough responsibility at jabot now . billy : mom , since you decide to talk about this here and now , i get that you want to protect chancellor holdings , but i think it would be wise if we had a larger presence in the parent company . jill : you will . just not now . until i 'm fully caught up on what my new responsibilities will be , i do n't know where you two can be the most helpful . this is a huge job . trust me , i need both of you . i ca n't do it alone . cane : you can count on us . right , billy ? jill : now there 's one other thing . there is a part of your grandmother 's legacy that i will not be carrying on with you two boys . and that is the fact that no matter how hard i tried , i could never , ever live up to her expectations . cane : that 's not true . billy : actually , cane , it is kind of true . jill : yes , it is true . our relationship was very , very contentious at times . so ... i want to take the best parts of katherine . i want to step into her shoes with her dignity and her strength . cane : you will . you 'll do a wonderful job . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , estella is gon na take summer to see the horses and then , um , they 're gon na bake cookies later . ( cell phone ringing ) nick : excuse me . hey , sharon . uh , yeah , i think we should . no , you handled it right . ( knock on door ) phyllis : hey . hey . come on in . we 're almost ready to go . hi , amber . nick : i think he should earn those privileges . phyllis : you look very , very handsome , daniel . daniel : mm . phyllis : i like the kicks . they 're very cute . amber : mrs. c. would 've really liked 'em , too . phyllis : yeah . i 'm sure she would 've . nick : okay . i 'll , uh , i 'll see you at the church . okay . hey , guys . daniel : hey . amber : hey . nick : you ready ? phyllis : um , is everything okay with noah ? daniel : what -- what did noah do ? is he all right ? phyllis : he and , uh , another girl from his class left the chaperones and went off around paris on their own , right ? that 's what happened . daniel : you had me worried there . good for noah . nick : hey , do n't encourage him . in fact , if you see him -- daniel : yeah , yeah , you know , i 'll give him the riot act , whatever . nick : okay . we should get going . daniel : do me a favor and take it easy on her . she 's really , you know , having a rough time with this . [ humming ] [ scene_break ] sharon : is this your way of shifting the blame ? instead of taking responsibility , you 're going to attack me for seeing nick in paris ? jack : wait , wait , no one 's attacking you . you went on a sightseeing trip with your son . somehow you never mentioned that your ex - husband would also be there . sharon : nick was there looking for his father . we just happened to run into each other , and then noah ran off with that girl . you know , thank god nick was there . because i would 've gone out of my mind . and i do n't like what you 're suggesting . jack : okay , okay , forget it . sharon : besides , i did n't -- i did n't hide it that nick was there . jack : you were n't exactly forthcoming about it either . sharon : you know what ? do n't act like this is what our big problem is . nick also was n't the one who lied about going out of town . jack : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry i hurt you . sharon : i have to call nick . [ scene_break ] jill : all set ? chloe : yeah . jill : oh , brock ! brock : hey , jill . long time no see . oh . jill : oh , i 'm so glad you made it in time . brock : nothing could 've kept me away . i still ca n't believe the duchess is gone . jill : i know . billy : hey , brock . brock : hey , billy . my billy - boy , come here , my main man . oh . say , you look , uh ... billy : handsome . brock : you 're reading my mind . billy : how 's mackenzie ? is she coming ? brock : no , unfortunately not . mackenzie 's sick that she could n't attend her grandmother 's service . jill : where is she ? brock : she 's in darfur . she 's working with a relief organization . and , uh , well , she sends her love to all of you . jill : good . oh , you have n't met your nephew cane . this is your uncle brock . brock : well , hey . pleased to meet you . cane : mom says really nice things about you . brock : all of it 's true . oh , no , do n't tell me . this is little katie ? jill : yeah . brock : the one that -- chloe : well , i 'm not so , uh , little these days . brock : wow . look at this . chloe : yeah , and , uh , by the way , um , i go by chloe now . i legally changed it . long story . do n't ask any questions . brock : got it . so much ... time has gone by . for all of us . jill : i know . and katherine was the last of her generation . brock : life without the duchess . cane : yeah . we 're gon na go ahead . jill : okay . cane : we 'll see you at the service . jill : yeah , absolutely . brock : well , i 'm hoping we get to spend some time together , young man . cane : definitely . chloe : yeah . brock : okay . cane : nice to meet you . chloe : bye . billy : you know , i 'm -- i 'm gon na go with you . see you later . brock : all right , billy . i 'll see you later . billy : mom . jill : bye , sweetheart . good - bye . brock : you know , i talked to mother on the phone just a few days ago . she sounded just fine . jill : if i had just been able to make her go to the damn neurologist ... he would 've caught the alcohol abuse . then we could 've sent her to rehab in time and our mother would still be alive . brock : jill -- jill , it 's not your fault , okay ? no one could 've prevented it . you hear me ? jill : yes . we should go . we should go . brock : oh , my , this place will never be the same . jill : every time i walk in here i hear her voice . brock : let 's -- let 's get going . jill : okay . all right . [ scene_break ] dina : oh . jack : mother ? i did n't expect to see you here . dina : oh , darling ! let me look at you . you look wonderful as always . jack : so do you . dina : well , thank you . jack : sis , uh , i did n't know that the two of you were traveling together . traci : oh -- dina : well , i was about to leave europe for the west coast when i - i heard about katherine . you know , she and i were very , very dear friends , once upon a time . jack : so you were . traci : our flights landed close together , so we shared a car from the airport . sharon : well , i 'm glad you made it . dina : oh . you must be jack 's wife . jack : dina mergeron , sharon abbott . sharon : jack 's mother . finally . dina : lovely to meet you , dear . traci : i really hope that you do n't mind us stopping by first . we did n't have time to go to the hotel and check in before the services . jack : that 's fine . dina : and i would really like to freshen up . sharon : of course . right this way . dina : oh , no need . i know the way . traci : ( laughs ) i think i better go , too . jack : yeah . ( doorbell rings ) dillon : jack abbott ? jack : yes . dillon : agent dillon , f.b.i . jack : uh , how can i help you ? dillon : your name has come up in connection with a murder investigation . jack : my name ? dillon : mm - hmm . i 'd like to hear your side of the story regarding the publication of excerpts from victor newman 's diary . jack : well , this is n't a good time . i 'm on my way to a funeral . could we perhaps talk tomorrow ? dillon : okay . let 's say early in the d.a . 's office ? jack : sure , that 's fine . dillon : see you then . sharon : who was that ? jack : guy had the wrong address . [ scene_break ] esther : i ca n't believe this is it . soon this place will be filled with people who loved her . brock : that 's our duchess . always the center of attention . jill : why did n't she stay and let the doctor look at her ? why did n't you let robert drive you ? why 'd you have to be so damn stubborn ? cane : when did grandma ever let anyone tell her what to do , mom ? billy : never . jill : ( sobs ) chloe : i should 've thanked her for everything that she did for me . esther : oh , she knew , honey . she knew . man : excuse me for interrupting . i need the list of pallbearers . cane : i have it . chloe : i need to use the ladies ' room . esther : ( cries ) brock : i wish i 'd come home more often , spent more time with her . jill : do n't . do n't you feel guilty . she was so proud of the work you were doing . i just always thought there 'd be time to tell her the things that i wanted to say and to apologize for the things i did . esther : mrs. c. knew that you loved her , jill . brock : she did n't need an apology . jill : yeah , i hope you 're right . look at all the beautiful flowers and the notes from everybody . esther : everyone loved her . jill : i wonder who sent these . esther : who 's it from ? jill : `` sorry i could n't be there . i 'm at a biker rally in ba -- you were one cool old broad . party on in the afterlife . `` esther : larry . jill : yeah , larry . esther : oh . nina : brock ? brock : nina . nina : yeah . brock : oh , thank you for coming . nina : oh , of course . i 'm so sorry for your loss . brock : that 's okay . thank you for being here . jill : hello , nina . nina : i 'm so sorry . jill : thank you . is phillip with you ? nina : no , he 's -- he 's still in iraq , so ... jill : oh , my god . tell him i love him . nina : i will . when i heard about katherine , i really wanted to be here to honor her , so ... jill : yeah , she 'd be happy you were here . nina : she was one of a kind . esther : nina ! nina : oh , my god ! esther ! esther : oh , nina ! nina : you look exactly the same . esther : oh , so do you , only better . nina : oh , goodness . esther : are you still in los angeles ? how is everything ? nina : yeah , it 's great . how about you ? you still at the chancellor place ? esther : for now . nina : oh , my goodness , who 's the cutie with jill ? esther : that 's cane . nina : the one that was switched with -- esther : mm - hmm . nina : well , he 's no phillip . [ scene_break ] danny : hey , buddy . daniel : dad . danny : hi . good to see you . daniel : good to see you . gina : hi , kid . daniel : aunt gina . gina : how are you , darling ? daniel : sad day , huh , guys ? gina : it 's very sad . danny : katherine was truly a great lady . she 's gon na be missed . gina : well , at least dad and her are in heaven together . danny : yeah . amber , nice to see you . amber : yeah , you , too . daniel : amber was , uh , pretty close to katherine . amber : yeah , she was , uh , an amazing lady . i 've never met anyone like her . danny : do you wan na hang your coats up over here ? gina : yeah . nikki : oh . i 'm dizzy . paul : oh , lean on me . nikki : i 'm dizzy . paul : you okay ? nikki : oh , paul . [ scene_break ] marge : ( sighs ) well ... i took a walk around the grounds . got a good peek at my new home . not bad . not bad at all , that 's for sure . ( sighs ) would you take a look at all these people coming out to see me ? hmm . i bet joe jr. 's giving out free food at the diner after the service . you can count on that . oh , my . who are these people , though ? i mean , i do n't -- i do n't see murphy and my gang . i do n't hear any , uh , perry como music . i 've said it once , i 've said it a thousand times , i wan na hear perry como music at my funeral ! you know , `` papa loves mambo . `` something up ! marge : she works -- she works for katherine . effie ? or hester ? what 's her name ? hell if i know . but she works at the mansion ! crying her eyes out ? poor thing . marge : well , hell . this ai n't my funeral . this is a funeral for katherine chancellor . marge : all these people think katherine bought the farm . ha . hey . hey , what 's -- what 's the matter -- what 's the matter with all you -- with all you people ? come on , that 's -- that 's me in there . that 's -- that 's marge -- marge catrooke . that 's me . what 's -- what 's the matter with you ? do n't you know the difference between me and your own kin ? i mean , are all you rich folks just nuts ? hang -- hang on here . now wait -- wait a minute , merge . uh , okay , now if you 're ... now where -- where is katherine ? if they think that i 'm her , and katherine could be dead , too . oh , lord . lord , katherine ? katherine , are you there ? katherine , hon , answer me , sweetheart . i got to know where -- where you 're at . i mean ... if you 're alive , you could be hurt or you could be in trouble . come out , come on , hon . that means you ca n't get home . listen , you helped me . you helped me when i needed it . and i 'll tell you something right now , hon . i 'm gon na help you . so you hang on , babe ! you hang on , sweetheart . i 'll be there ! [ scene_break ] nikki : thank you . oh , there 's a draft here . j.t . : i think your mom should go home with us tonight . phyllis : nikki is tough . a lot tougher than you think . women can endure almost anything to save their family . danny : it 's so good to see you . nina : it 's good to see you , too . it 's not gon na be the same without katherine . danny : daniel , this is a dear friend who knew you when you were a little boy . daniel : hi . pleasure to meet you . nina : daniel ? your son ? daniel ? daniel : that 's me . nina : oh , my . well , whoever said time flies was n't kidding . danny : you got that right . daniel : you guys excuse me . nina : okay . paul : hey , gentlemen . danny , how are you ? danny : hey , paul . nina : hi . paul : hi , nina . nina : how you doing ? paul : i 'm well . nina : oh , it 's been too long . paul : yeah , it sure has . nina : is cricket here today ? paul : uh , no , she 's in europe . nina : oh , i was hoping to see her . danny : feels like a nostalgia tour , does n't it ? paul : hmm . amber : i 'm really angry with you , mrs. c. you were n't suppose to go yet . and what about the -- the charity event at the museum you were supposed to host , huh ? or your book tour ? we were supposed to do that together . my mom never believed in me as much as you would . who 's gon na give me my life advice ? [ scene_break ] jill : nikki , brock has asked that everybody take their seat . nikki : okay , let me just have one more minute with her . jill : you 're laying it on just a little thick . nikki : what ? jill : you have upstaged me with my mother for years . and now you 're doing it again . just because i 'm not as demonstrative with my feelings as you are , does n't mean i 'm not gon na miss her just as much . nikki : i do n't know where this onslaught is coming from , but i do n't appreciate it . not today . and i let you handle everything . and i tried not to intrude . jill : not intrude ? that 's all you 've done is intrude . mother 's gone now and those days are over . nikki : you 're upset . you do n't know what you 're saying . jill : just wring out your hankie and sit down . [ scene_break ] jack : ash . hey , you made it back in time . sharon : yeah , i got in late last night . dina : hello , darling . ashley : hello . mother . dina : yes . ashley : hi . i did n't know you would -- you were gon na be here . dina : well , as i reminded your brother and traci , uh , katherine and i were once quite close . her death is a great loss to all of us . ashley : yes . hi . traci : welcome home , sis . ashley : thank you . hi . traci : hi . ashley : good to see you . hi , sharon , how are you ? sharon : i 'm well . thank you , ashley . good to see you . um , would you all excuse me for a moment ? i need to go and talk to nick . billy : aha . here we are . the abbott family , together again . jack : yeah , getting to be a real habit . billy : you know , i bet that we can kick the butts out of any family in here . dina : is that really appropriate , young man ? billy : no , it 's not . can i borrow you for a moment ? jack : uh , yeah , sure . excuse us . billy : so , uh , cane and i got the big speech today , i ca n't believe she picked today of all days to bring it up . jack : let me guess , chairman of the board ? billy : you got it . she 's making her move , keeping both companies . jack : you know what ? she deserves chancellor industries . that 's a family company . billy : no doubt , jack , she does , but jabot belongs to the abbotts . we should get it back . [ scene_break ] sharon : listen , um ... jack is really upset that i saw you in paris . nick : what did he say ? sharon : never mind . it does n't matter . nick : well , it 's not like we 're keeping it a secret . sharon : well , we were n't exactly transparent about it , either . you know , here i am giving him a hard time , telling him what he needs to do to get our marriage back on track , and meanwhile ... all i keep thinking about is paris . nick : it was just a kiss . sharon : shh . sharon : i do n't wan na talk about it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : broken hearts are horrible , right ? you really loved katherine , did n't you ? amber : why do you care ? phyllis : i care because she was a good woman and she inspired a lot of people . that 's why i care . amber : she took me seriously . no one takes me seriously but mrs. c. she took me seriously . she , um , she trusted me with her memoirs , like , all her stories , all her good and bad stories . phyllis : well , maybe she just wanted to find somebody to keep her memory alive . you know , someone who was similar to her , right ? amber : she was a wild one . phyllis : yeah , she was . she definitely was a crazy broad , was n't she ? she -- she maybe could see something beyond , you know , the bleached blonde hair and the -- and the little girl voice . you know what ? no , wait a second , amber . amber , that did n't -- that just did n't turn out like i wanted it to . i - i did n't mean that . i 'm sorry . it 's not a good day for me either . you 're my son 's girlfriend , and we 're kinda stuck with each other . amber : got that right . phyllis : yeah . i mean , i - i did n't mean that either . i just ... how about a truce , okay ? we 'll just shake on it . okay ? no games . amber : okay . nina : the hair , the spandex , you should 've seen him . daniel : oh , i saw pictures . danny : hey , come on , i was a god back then . nina : oh , dear . your ego is sucking all the oxygen out of the room . danny : that bad , huh ? nina : yes . daniel : you guys excuse me for a second ? nina : sure . danny : sure . daniel : hey . mitchell : i 'm very sorry for your loss . your mother was an extraordinary woman . billy : hey , guys . brock is ready to begin . jill : do you remember mitchell sherman , katherine 's attorney , billy ? billy : oh , yeah . hi . mitchell : uh , just a heads up . i 've scheduled a reading of the will , per katherine 's instruction . jill : thank you . i 'm prepared . i know what to expect , i think . mitchell : well , actually , katherine did make some recent changes . jill : what kind of changes ? mitchell : i 'll have my secretary send details as to the time and place to all the heirs named in the document . okay ? we 'll see you then . jack : ash ? there 's plenty of room for you here . dina : is it because i 'm here ? jack : i have no idea . nikki : i think i 'm gon na be sick . victoria : mom ? are you okay ? j.t . : hang on . nikki : i need some air . just some air . victoria : you 'll be fine . victoria : dad ? nikki : oh ! [ scene_break ] marge : so when the car went off the bridge and katherine landed in the river , that means she could 've drifted on downstream somewhere . marge : katherine ! katherine ! oh , god ! oh , no , poor woman ! oh , hon ! hon ! katherine ! katherine , katherine , it 's me . it 's marge -- marge . say something ! say something ! katherine , say something to me ! say something to me ! [ next_on ] ashley : do n't look now , but people are staring . brock : we 're here today to mourn her death and celebrate the life of this most extraordinary woman . murphy : marge , wake up .	it 's kay 's , i mean marge 's funeral , and everybody past and present of genoa city attend the duchesses ' funeral . phyllis and jack struggle with the nick and sharon issue and they still face turmoil in their marriage . marge narrates her funeral then realizes that this is not her funeral but kay 's ; she locates kay on the banks of the river . victor shows up at the funeral to everyone 's surprise . jill is alarmed when the attorney says kay has made changes to the will .
nick : good morning . summer : hey . nick : you 're not gon na be late for school , are you ? summer : what are you all dressed up for -- job interview ? nick : got a meeting . your mother and i are getting together with the lawyers today . summer : make you get dressed up to get divorced . that 's weird . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) avery : hi . phyllis : hi . i have a question for you . avery : come in . uh , i was just about to make some coffee . do you want some ? phyllis : oh , no , i had -- i had my coffee this morning . i 'm meeting with nick today ... and his lawyer . avery : ah . well , if you need legal advice , wisconsin divorce law really is n't my specialty , so ... phyllis : no , i do n't need legal advice from you , thanks . i 'm covered . i need moral support . will you come to the meeting with me ? [ scene_break ] victor : rough night , billy ? billy : ohh . come on in , victor . victor : i was knocking at the door . i guess you did n't hear me , did you ? billy : guess not . victor : let me ask you something . i -- you know , you 're a writer . you know about grammar . then i get this e - mail supposedly written by victoria , who was very meticulous about her grammar . you know about the noun - verb rule . in the e - mail , it says that , um , `` i know that each of you are worried about me . `` you and i know it should be `` i know each of you is worried about me , `` so it makes me think that perhaps victoria did n't write that e - mail . billy : i can not entertain this level of paranoia before i have my coffee , so ... victor : ah , right . now wait , whoa , whoa , whoa , one second here . what the hell is that there ? what , you got a gun in there ? what the hell is going on here ? billy : uh , i thought i heard something last night . went to go check it out , just in case . turned out to be nothing . victor : you have a gun lying around , but you did n't lock your door . billy : i went to go get the paper this morning . victor : where 's the paper ? billy : you know , you need a hobby . without world domination to focus your mind on , you 're going to some strange places , and do you mind putting that down ? 'cause you 're starting to make me nervous . victor : your wife is missing , and you have a gun lying around ? billy : my wife is not missing . victor : if you screwed up and something happened to victoria , you 're gon na wish you had used this on yourself . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( grunting ) ( sighs ) let me out ! let me out ! [ scene_break ] nick : do you want to talk about it ? summer : no , i 'm -- i 'm fine , unless you want to talk about it . nick : you 're not disappointed ? 'cause i 'm disappointed . i really thought we were starting to come together as a family . summer : i do n't think about that much . nick : summer . summer : i do n't know how i feel . when i 'm not with her , i feel bad for her . you know , i think about how upset she must be with herself , and how much she must miss us , and ... i know i should be nicer to her , but it 's ... when i see her , it just -- it hurts . nick : yeah , me , too . summer : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] avery : why would you want me there ? it 's already gon na be a pretty tense situation . phyllis : yeah , that 's -- that 's why i want you there . you can -- you can , um , calm me down . you can rein me in if i get upset . avery : i have n't exactly been a calming influence on you lately . phyllis : no , i - i can trust that -- that you 're not gon na make a move on my husband during the divorce proceedings , right , avery ? i mean , you could do that much for me , right ? avery : phyllis , i do n't ever intend to `` make a move `` on nick ... but i might start dating him . i know it upsets you , the idea of nick and i in a relationship . phyllis : ( sighs ) well , i have been after you for a really long time to own this , and you finally have . you want my husband . well , thank you for being ... honest with me , avery . i really appreciate it . it means a lot , finally . avery : so given these circumstances , you can see why you do n't want me at this meeting . phyllis : no , i want you at the meeting . avery : what ? phyllis : i want my sister . avery : ( sighs ) phyllis : i want my sister . i want you there . i do n't have any -- i just want you there . can you do that for me ? just the one thing . avery : phyllis , i think it would be uncomfortable for everybody involved , especially nick . oh , my god . but that 's what you want , is n't it ? you want him to feel off - balance , to feel guilty . phyllis : i 'm trying to take the high road here . i 'm trying to be mature . i 'm -- i 'm trying to do the right thing and be responsible , and you 're accusing me of being manipulative ? avery : wow . phyllis : but that 's what you do . that 's your safe zone . that 's how you survive , is n't it , avery ? that 's how you survived our family . avery : ohh . phyllis : `` look at phyllis . she 's so bad . phyllis is so bad . and look how perfect i am in comparison . `` avery : really ? i ca n't believe you 're even going there . phyllis : i ca n't believe you wo n't help me . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) billy : eddie . eddie : you got the money ? billy : it 's on the way . eddie : so you do n't have it yet ? billy : $ 2 million , eddie . you ca n't just snap your fingers . let me talk to victoria . eddie : whoa , billy . whoa , billy boy . you 're not calling the shots here . i am , man . you want to talk to her , you got ta ask me nice . billy : may i please speak with victoria ? victoria : hi . billy : vick , it 's gon na be okay . i 'm gon na get you home . eddie : give me my money , or that was the last conversation you and your wife will ever have . [ scene_break ] lily : we should have gone somewhere else . i know this is where your mom was staying . cane : no , it would n't matter where i was . i 'd be thinking about her . at least here , i know you like the french toast . lily : that 's true , i do . ( chuckles ) cane : yeah . yeah . lily : i hope genevieve is okay , though . cane : i think she 'll get in touch with us one day , maybe . lily : but you do n't expect her to ? cane : i do n't know if she trusts me . she probably thinks i 'll turn the cops on her , so i do n't know . lily : would you ? cane : no . you think she may have killed that girl ? lily : no . no , i do n't . cane : well , she let my dad fall off the balcony . lily : that was colin . i would have let him fall off a balcony . cane : ( chuckles ) yeah . lily : and we do n't even know if that woman they found really was shirl claude . cane : mom did n't want to stick around to find out , did she ? lily : it 's just sad , because i know that she really wanted to spend more time with you and be more a part of your life . cane : but as usual , other things take precedence . that 's the way it 's always been with her and me . jill : my , what a stunning couple . lily : hi ! cane : oh , god , come here . jill : ( laughs ) cane : oh , i 've missed you . jill : hi , sweetie . cane : ohh . lily : hi . let me get a hug in there . hurry up . jill : mwah ! cane : did you know she was gon na be here ? did you know she was gon na -- lily : ohh . i did not , but this is great . so good to see you . jill : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] victor : that took longer than i thought . i 'm sorry . nikki : oh , that 's okay . i ordered for you . victor : that 's nice . nikki : so did billy tell you any more ? victor : i 'd say not intentionally , no . nikki : what does that mean ? he let something slip ? victor : he 's scared . nikki : of you , yes , we all know that . victor : no , no , it 's beyond that . something is going on . nikki : oh , excuse me . just a minute . victor : you 're meeting that guy again ? nikki : just a few last - minute details . victor : the banker ? ( cell phone alert chimes ) [ scene_break ] nick : all right , sweetheart , have a good day , okay ? summer : got ta be better than yours , right ? nick : yeah . i 'll talk to you later . nick : you did n't tell me fen was coming over . summer : i did n't know that he was . fen : good morning . nick : good morning , fen . summer : hey , fen . nick : do n't be late for school . fen : yes , sir . summer : i thought that you were mad at me . fen : i just do n't want to get involved in the mess with jamie . the kid 's a spaz monkey , but let 's just leave him alone . summer : yeah , you 're right . it was stupid of me . fen : for real ? summer : yeah . plus , it -- it was just dumb . i mean , it 's not gon na upset ronan at all . okay , that guy does n't care about anyone but himself , so ... fen : um , well , we better go . summer : you know , you -- you go ahead . i have to make a stop first . fen : summer , your dad gave me the stink eye and said `` get to school on time . `` do n't get me in more trouble with him . summer : it 's fine . he 'll be happy with this . i 'm just gon na go see my mom . [ scene_break ] lily : i do n't know how you can convince someone like katherine to take it easy . ( laughs ) jill : yeah , i probably should have told her i thought it would be a good idea if she did go back to work . lily : yeah . cane : ooh , reverse psychology , huh ? jill : well , why not ? i mean , she 's as stubborn and contrary as any 2 year old . cane : yeah , but you got ta let people be who they are , you know ? try and put pressure on them to change , and they 'll just back away from you . jill : cane , i heard about genevieve leaving town . cane : in one way , it 's a relief . jill : i 'm sure it 's very painful . i 'm sorry , honey . cane : yeah . thanks . neil : hey , everybody . lily : hey , dad , look who 's here . jill : neil , congratulations . i was so pleased to hear that jabot 's gon na be in such capable hands . neil : thank you . actually , you 're , uh , just the person i wanted to see . [ scene_break ] nikki : you were supposed to have this arranged by now . david : there are regulations i have to follow . nikki : this is extremely important . david : i understand . i 'll make the funds available to you as quickly as i can . nikki : today . it has to be today . david : i 'll call you to give you an update . nikki : ( sighs ) sorry . ( sighs ) victor : uh - huh . sweetheart , um ... why does billy abbott want to speak with you ? that part of the surprise ? you 've got to tell me what 's going on . nikki : ( exhales slowly ) ( sniffles ) victoria 's been kidnapped . billy ... owed somebody some money from gambling . i 'm trying to get the ransom together . $ 2 million . victor : what ? and you kept this from me ? nikki : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] sarge : so the surgery went all right . jack : well , doc says i 'm gon na be good as new -- that is , after i have my physical therapy . so what 's your schedule look like ? you think you can fit me in ? sarge : jack , i do n't think i 'm the guy to help you . jack : wait , i was that big a pain in the butt ? sarge : ( sighs ) you were willing to go under the knife a few months back to get the bullet removed . jack : yeah , the experimental surgery trial . sarge : and i gave you hell for even thinking about it . now if you did n't get this second opinion in time , i do n't know . ( sighs ) i -- jack : wait , wait , wait a minute . i do n't hold you responsible . you trusted my doctor 's expertise . so did my family . so did i . who knows , if i 'd had the surgery back then , how it would have turned out . i mean , the bullet had n't shifted yet . i am glad you brought this up , though . it 'll be nice to have something to hold over your head , just in case . sarge : yet another reason for me to move on . jack : you ca n't do that . who else is gon na put up with me ? sarge : you may have a point there . i mean , out of consideration for my fellow physical therapists , i should stick around . i mean , nobody -- nobody should ever have to suffer like that . jack : ( laughs ) excellent . [ scene_break ] avery : hello . nick : good morning . avery : uh , do n't you have a meeting that you 're supposed to get to ? nick : did you hear that from summer ? avery : phyllis . nick : uh ... ( sighs ) yeah , that is definitely happening today . i was just about to take off . you gon na sit down , or what ? avery : uh , okay . nick : ( chuckles ) avery : uh , phyllis ... she seems anxious . nick : it 's not gon na be a good time for anyone , but we need to wrap this up so we can move on . avery : well , afterward , if you need to decompress or just talk , i 'm available . [ scene_break ] neil : jill , i really appreciate your input on jabot . jill : oh , anytime . i just hope jack realizes how lucky he is to have you running things . neil : well , i intend to remind him on a regular basis . jill : ( chuckles ) wo n't it be strange for you to be -- having a boss , after being c.e.o . of chancellor industries , though ? neil : jack 's not gon na be looking over my shoulder . he specifically wanted someone that he would n't have to keep tabs on . jill : hmm . neil : he 's gon na be a busy man . jill : yes , he will have his hands full with newman . neil : my job is to make his life easier . i do that , jack 's a happy man . jill : mm - hmm . neil : um , being an -- an important c.e.o ... jill : ( laughs ) neil : i have to run . really , i do . someone 's waiting for me . thanks . i 'll talk to you soon . jill : oh , good luck to you , honey . okay . neil : i 'll see you . thanks . jill : yeah . yes , tucker . i got some good news for you . i have figured out a way to convince katherine to step down . [ scene_break ] nikki : i 'm sorry . i was scared to tell you what was happening . billy makes it sound like this eddie person is completely unhinged . victor : and that idiot son - in - law of ours thinks he can handle this on his own ? nikki : he 's just following orders . he 's terrified . victor : you should have come to me . nikki : i know . i 'm sorry , but i ... i do n't know if this guy is working alone . i mean , he might have somebody watching us , and if he gets a hint that you 're involved , he -- he could -- he could panic and take it out on victoria . victor : okay , i do n't want you to worry about this any more , all right ? i 'm gon na take charge of this situation . [ scene_break ] billy : is the money in the car ? nikki : no . billy : no ? nikki : my banker does n't have it for me yet . billy : oh , nikki . nikki : i know , i told him i need it now . billy : you -- you do n't think he 's stalling , do you ? you do n't think he 's trying to contact the authorities ? nikki : of course not ! he does n't even know anything . billy : good . that 's good , because we ca n't risk the police getting involved , and eddie -- he 'll snap . he 's crazy . nikki : all right , look , they may already be involved . billy : i 'm sorry ? nikki : i had to tell victor . billy : nikki ... nikki : he saw your text . he demanded to know what was going on . billy : oh , my god , oh , my god . now there 's gon na be cops and s.w.a.t . and helicopters and lord knows what else , and he 's gon na get my wife killed . [ scene_break ] victor : listen , this is an emergency situation . i want you to track down a loan shark from miami called eddie g. he was recently released from prison . please find out for me what his last whereabouts were , okay ? but you have -- you have to exercise discretion . i do n't want anyone to know that you 're following him . is that clear ? okay . [ scene_break ] john : you 're planning to tough it out , jack ? jack : i can handle it . john : well , son , i do worry . jack : dad , you had a hell of a lot more faith in me when i was unconscious and about to die . where are all the pep talks now , all the good cheer ? john : well , that 's because i had more hope for you at that time . your troubles were solely physical . now ... jack : now i am enjoying running all things newman . i wish you 'd had an opportunity to do that . john : no , i would n't have made your choices , jackie . no , family is too important to me . jack : family is important to me , too . john : oh , really ? well , why do n't you tell that to ashley and billy ? jack : ashley and billy are upset now . they 'll get over it . besides , i 'm a lot closer to some people than i was before the takeover . john : ( chuckles ) name one . jack : phyllis . john : oh , jack . jack : we 're working together , supporting each other . ( sighs ) in fact , she 's moving in with me for a little while . john : oh , you 're kidding yourself , jack . phyllis accepting your job offer had more to do with her feelings for nick than you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( exhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ( elevator door opens ) ( elevator door closes ) summer : `` sorry about last night . can we try again ? `` ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] man : i think we can finalize things relatively quickly . the fact that the marriage was brief simplifies matters , in terms of the division of property , at least . leslie : mrs. newman has no objection -- phyllis : you know , i , um ... i want to amend that . nick : what are you doing ? i thought we agreed -- phyllis : i , uh , just -- there 's something i want to add . nick : we were only married a few months , phyllis . you 're not entitled to anything . phyllis : are you gon na say no ? nick : what do you want ? phyllis : ( voice breaking ) a box of , um ... w - with tedders ... and -- and a mobile that he made . nick : so you want it to be in a legal document that the second part of the party wants the bear tedders ? phyllis : uh - huh . it 's , um , sentimental , and i 'm afraid that i wo n't ... ( sighs ) um , just -- i - i just want to keep it . you 'll -- i want to keep it . you 'll let me do that , right ? you know , just let me do that , please . nick : of course . i 'm not gon na say no to you . is there anything else ? leslie : there 's still the matter of custody . man : well , the agreement stipulates shared custody . phyllis : yeah , um , i - i have something to say about that , too . that -- that means our daughter can just come and go as she pleases , right ? nick : summer 's old enough to choose where she wants to spend her time . phyllis : yeah , i know . i know , but the -- the thing is , if , um ... if we let her choose , she 's never gon na want to spend time with me . nick : that 's not really my problem . [ scene_break ] jack : ( breathing heavily ) ( exhales slowly ) john : jackie , jackie . you should take some time to heal . now do n't go back to work yet . jack : dad , i 'm gon na heal as well at work as i do at home , perhaps better . i 'll have more things to distract me there . john : so you 're not gon na listen to me ? jack : seems to me you got better things to do than hand out all this advice . ( winces ) i sure got better things to do than listen . ( groans ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : what are you doing here ? uh , are n't you supposed to be in school ? summer : yeah , i just wanted to see you . phyllis : oh . well , any other day , i would be upset , but not -- not now . summer : so , uh , how did it go with the lawyers ? phyllis : it was ... okay . it was okay . it 'll be fine . the -- the worst part is behind us . summer : why did you do it ? phyllis : what ? summer : everything that got you here -- you getting divorced again . phyllis : i did n't want to go to prison . i mean , the thought of missing your graduation and the thought of you going off to college and missing that ... missing you walk down the aisle at your wedding ... and when ronan said that he would help me -- it was a horrible idea , summer . i know it was a horrible idea , but i felt like there was no way out . summer : yeah , well , you did n't have to sleep with him . phyllis : i 'm not really comfortable talking about this with you . summer : yeah , well , you did it right in front of me , so i think we can talk about it . phyllis : i ... i needed to know that someone cared . summer : and now , you 're still seeing him . phyllis : where 'd you get that idea ? summer : ( laughs ) you do n't change . you know , wherever there 's something that you do n't want to talk about , you just lie ... phyllis : no , no , no , no ... summer : or you just avoid the question . phyllis : no , no , no , that 's not what i 'm doing . i 'm being very up front with you . summer : yeah , okay , sure , mom . phyllis : summer ! summer : no , no , i 'm not a little kid anymore . i can see who you really are now . ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . ronan : hey . phyllis : um , have -- have you seen summer ? ronan : no , i have n't . is she missing again ? phyllis : um , no , no . we just had a very bad mother / daughter moment . i thought maybe she was here . ronan : well , she comes in all the time , so if you wait ... phyllis : mm - hmm , yeah . ronan : for a second , i 'm sure you 're gon na see her . phyllis : okay . ronan : did you -- d - did you get my flowers ? phyllis : mnh - mnh , no . ronan : 'cause i put ' em -- i put 'em right outside your door . phyllis : oh . oh . ronan : yeah . phyllis : um , i - i 'm sorry , i was in a hurry . i - i missed them . i -- ronan : no , it 's okay . phyllis : you -- you did n't need to do that . ronan : yes , i did . yes , i did . i had to do something . i 'm not at all proud about the way i acted . phyllis : that 's kind of ... our running theme , is n't it ? we 're not proud of the way we act . ronan : but , uh , here is something i 'm proud of . jamie . this is jamie . my -- my friend phyllis . jamie : um , hello . phyllis : hi , jamie . very nice to meet you . jamie : oh . phyllis : ( chuckles ) um ... ronan : i 'm , um , i 'm mentoring jamie for awhile . a couple mistakes , no big deal . he 's getting back on track right now . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , counselor , i have been meaning to call you . leslie : well , that 's strange . i 've been meaning to call you , too . neil : how about that ? leslie : yeah . neil : should i leave and get on the phone so we can actually talk , right ? leslie : ( laughs ) just wanted to say congratulations on jabot . neil : thank you . leslie : yeah . neil : want to talk to you about that . um , i have some positions to fill ... leslie : mm - hmm . neil : and i 'm still in need of some good legal counsel . leslie : you looking for recommendations ? neil : hey , how -- how happy are you with your partnership with vance ? leslie : me ? you want me to be a lawyer at jabot ? neil : leslie , i 've seen you in action during the newman lawsuit . you got skills . leslie : mm . neil : yes , you do . i was very impressed with your grace under fire . leslie : yeah , well , thank you , but ... neil : you do n't have to give me an answer now . we 'll just keep talking , okay ? leslie : yeah , there 's nothing to talk about . neil , as much as i appreciate the compliment , i -- neil : oh , come on . you 're not even gon na give me just a little chance , just a little one ? how about this ? dinner next week , my treat . leslie : mm . neil : we 'll talk . new place up the street . how about it ? leslie : yeah , i am a little tired of takeout . neil : see ? everyone gets hungry , huh ? and you may not take the job , but it will be an entertaining dinner , i promise you that . [ scene_break ] summer : ( sighs ) `` trashing your dad 's girlfriend 's house was a loser move , which makes you a loser . you do n't deserve to have any friends . `` ( laptop key clicks ) summer : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : jamie reaches out over the boat with this net and he 's ready to bag this fish i 'm bringing in , right ? he pops the fish on accident . fish comes off my line . i get upset . jamie here , hand in the -- why do n't you tell her what -- tell her what you did . jamie : pulled the fish out by its tail . ronan : pulls the fish out by its tail . reaches in the water like a ninja , pulls out a 4-pound walleye . it was amazing . phyllis : wow . wow ! i do n't believe that . in fact , i think you two are big liars . jamie : no , it 's true . it is true . ronan : it is absolutely true , and i would not believe it if i did n't see it with my own eyes . phyllis : it 's a fish tale . ( cell phone alert chimes ) ronan : no , it 's not . phyllis : ( laughing ) ronan : no , it 's not . he was amazing . what -- what 's going on there ? jamie : uh , it -- it 's an e - mail from that girl , brittni . ronan : can i see it ? hey , man , this is garbage , okay ? there 's -- jamie : it -- it 's no big deal . i -- hey , i got ta go . ronan : jamie . phyllis : oh . bye - bye . bye -- what ? what was that about ? ronan : i need to talk to you about that . uh , there 's this mean girl in school , um ... ( sighs ) she found out about some mistakes he made . she 's been hassling him online . she leaked all of it on the internet . phyllis : oh , that 's wrong . that 's disgusting , truly . can you talk to her parents ? do you know who she is ? ronan : i am . i think summer 's involved . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . what are you doing here ? summer : um , it 's my lunch break , and i left a book here that i needed . i - i do n't -- i was so distracted this morning by thinking of you and mom . was it awful ? nick : uh , no , it was n't too bad . summer : all right , good talk . later . nick : bye . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) avery : hey , you survived . nick : yeah . i was just calling to see if that offer to be a friendly listener was still good . avery : yes . do you need someone to talk to ? nick : yeah , that 'd be nice . let 's go out to dinner tonight . avery : you mean out in public ? nick : yeah , i ... i need someone to talk to . check that . i need to talk to you , avery . [ scene_break ] billy : victor , what did you do ? who did you tell ? victor : this is none of your concern anymore . billy : look , you do n't know this guy , okay ? i do . he 's not bluffing . he will follow through with this threat . victor : he wo n't get a chance . billy : you ca n't stop him , okay ? we have to follow his rules . he 's got the power because he has victoria . just , please , do n't do this . victor : listen carefully . this is none of your concern anymore . billy : none of my concern ? she 's my wife . victor : she is no longer your wife . your marriage is over . you got that , billy abbott ? i 'm gon na get victoria back . i 'm gon na bring her back to genoa city . you stay the hell out of my way . you got that ? billy : not this time . she 's my wife , and i love her more than anything , and i 'll die if anything happens to her . i am the best bet to get her back safe . victor : we shall see . [ next_on ] phyllis : what if summer 's lashing out ? nick : well , i 'm gon na need a lot more than your new boyfriend 's gut feeling . lauren : you tell us what 's going on between you and summer . adam : i am the only one who stepped up to help your mother when she needed it .	summer promises fen she wo n't bully jamie anymore but changes her mind when she sees ronan leaving flowers and a card at phyllis 's door . phyllis has an honest conversation with summer and tells her she first asked ronan for help because she did n't want to go to jail and slept with him because she needed to feel like someone cared about her . when summer asks phyllis if she is still seeing ronan , she responds no . summer leaves because she thinks phyllis is lying to her . phyllis later sees ronan with jamie and they all sit and talk for a while . summer walks into the restaurant and sees them and sends a nasty e - mail to jamie . jamie leaves phyllis and ronan alone and then ronan tells phyllis she thinks summer is involved in cyberbullying jamie . nick and phyllis meet for their divorce settlement where they agree to share custody of summer . later nick calls avery and asks her out to dinner . avery tells phyllis that she might start dating nick . phyllis is glad avery was honest with her .
mariah : oh , good morning . sharon , meet coffee . coffee , sharon . sharon , coffee . sharon : you -- you have no idea how much i needed this . mariah : judging from the dark circles under your eyes , yes , i do know how much you needed this . sharon : no , i meant your kindness , not turning your back on me . just your being here means so much . mariah : well , did n't have anyplace else to live , so ... sorry . you gave me a chance when nobody else would , so i figured i owe you for that . i 'm not gon na kick you when you 're down , okay ? [ knock on door ] sharon : no ! whoever that is , they just need to go away . mariah : you ca n't hide from people . how is that gon na solve anything ? sharon : grace ? grace : sharon , hi . hope you do n't mind my stopping by . nick : mom ? you here ? nikki : darling ! i - i - i did n't hear from you . i was worried . thank god . nick : i know . i 'm sorry i did n't return any of your calls . nikki : no , i understand , after everything you 're going through , what sharon pulled . i can only imagine what it 's doing to you . nick : yeah , it 's been fun . nikki : just know that your father and i , if you need anything from us , you just name it . we are here for you . have you talked to him this morning ? nick : i got some message from him saying he wanted to have a family dinner . but honestly , some pity party while everyone sits around talking about what a disaster my life has become while dad pontificates at the head of the table is the last thing i want to do right now . michael : i 'm busy . so busy . kevin : i just wanted you to know that when i took fen to the concert last night , i did n't say anything about your situation . michael : you actually did something i asked . there 's a first time for everything . kevin : yeah , it was n't easy , but i kept my mouth shut . michael : i figured as much when fenmore did n't come charging home upset , asking a million questions . we actually had a very nice goodbye . i appreciate you doing the right thing and keeping quiet . kevin : no , the right thing is n't lying to the people who love you , who do n't know that you have cancer . michael : all right , we 're not gon na do this . you have to go . go . kevin : maybe you 're okay keeping the truth from everyone , but i 'm not . and if you 're not gon na tell your family , then i 'm going to . sage : [ yawns ] you 're awake . good . we have a visitor . constance : you gave us quite a scare yesterday with that fall you took . adam : is that so ? i 'm all right . it was nothing , really . constance : you have to take it easy , make sure your wounds heal properly . i thought i 'd lost you . and i - i thank god for saving you . adam : yeah . yeah , thank god for bringing me to you . billy : boys are still asleep . chelsea : thanks for checking . billy : what you up to ? chelsea : this . i pulled it out of the trash . billy : and now you 're looking for more hidden cameras ? chelsea : i 'm focused on this hidden camera in connor 's nursery . i mean , who would put it in there ? who would hook this up ? billy : i thought that we agreed that it was adam being overprotective and spying on the nannies . chelsea : that 's one theory , but we do n't know that for sure . then again , if it was n't adam ... [ doorbell rings ] victor : hi , sweetheart . billy : i think the answer to your question just arrived . victor : what the hell are you doing here ? michael : this is my life . this is my body . i get to decide what people know and when they know it . kevin : you may not know what you need , michael , but i do . michael : you listen to me very carefully . you are not saying anything to anyone . kevin : i 'm trying to help you ! how many times have you helped me , been there for me , helped me through a tough time in my life ? well , now it 's my turn . look , i get that you 're -- you 're probably in shock and that you 're scared , but this is not the kind of thing that you go through alone . you have a family , and this is the kind of thing that a family deals with together . michael : [ stammers ] we do n't even know the severity of the situation . please , let 's not ... let 's just not worry people unnecessarily . kevin : how severe does the situation have to get before it 's okay for people to worry ? how bad does it have to be before you 're willing to lean on the people who love you ? all right , you do n't want to tell fen yet , then i understand that . and -- and not telling mom actually makes a lot of sense . but lauren -- michael : listen . listen . i will handle this . i will . kevin : michael , i get that it is your life and you can do with it what you want . but she 's your wife . she loves you . and this is her life , also . nikki : if you 're worried that your father 's gon na try to make this dinner all about him ... nick : of course he will , mom . dad is just dying to say `` i told you so . `` thank you . nikki : well , i can understand why you think that . but i truly do n't think that 's the case this time . i think he really just wants to pull the family together and support you and summer . nick : well , i 'm sure that 's how he 's gon na sell it , but i highly doubt it plays out like that . look , i just do n't want to be around him right now . nikki : hey , i get it . i have been furious with him for months . i still do n't agree with his methods . nick : oh , you mean the way he manipulates everyone and lies to them while spouting this `` holier than thou `` attitude ? nikki : all of the above . but i can tell you this . the reason he kept pursuing the truth is not because he hates sharon . it 's because he loves you . nick : [ scoffs ] yeah . maybe . but it kills me that dad was right about sharon and i was wrong . grace : i was in chicago on business yesterday , so i , um , figured i 'd pop up and say hi before i m -- wow , uh ... you -- you must be mariah . i 'm -- i 'm grace . mariah : hi . grace : hi . uh , nick showed me a picture , but seeing you in person ... mariah : yeah , it 's incredible how much i look like cassie . grace : yeah , it is . mariah : yeah , i get that a lot . grace : i - i 've been meaning to talk to you ever since he spoke to me . it 's pretty obvious that he was wondering if mariah was cassie 's twin sister . sharon : she is . grace : [ chuckles ] and -- and you guys , uh , are just being reunited now after all this time . it 's -- it 's a miracle . sharon : mariah , this is the woman that i was telling you about , my best friend from madison who found cassie when she was little and brought her to nick and me . grace : yeah . hi . [ voice breaking ] i want you to know that if i 'd known there was another child , i would have -- i would have looked for you , too , and brought you back to your mother . i 'm so -- i 'm so sorry . mariah : that 's -- that 's okay . it 's fine . sharon : there 's no way that grace could have known . neither of us did . and i - i guess i have you to thank for helping nick put the pieces together . grace : cassie can never be replaced , but i - i hope that , uh , having mariah in your life has somehow filled that -- that hole in your heart . sharon : it 's meant more than i can say . constance : no one means more to me in this world . and we shall do whatever we must to make sure you get well . adam : i 'm so grateful . i do n't think i 'll ever be able to thank you enough . constance : no need to thank me . the truth is , my darling sage is the one that 's been taking such good care of you . now rest . i could use some myself . adam : okay . sage : shall i take you to your room , constance ? constance : i can manage . adam : sage . bring me my laptop . victor : i know nothing about this surveillance equipment . and i do n't appreciate being accused of spying on chelsea and on my grandson . billy : this is exactly the kind of thing that you would do , especially after adam cut you off from connor . this is your way of keeping tabs on things . victor : you 're not buying into this , are you ? chelsea : i do n't know what to think . victor : chelsea , you and i have worked very hard to gain each other 's trust , have n't we ? and you gave me permission to come here any day to visit connor . chelsea : i did , but -- victor : then why in the world would i plant surveillance equipment in your condo here ? but i will have my people find out who is responsible . billy : yeah , thanks , but we 'll handle it . victor : do you need my help for anything ? chelsea : i 'll -- i 'll let you know . i will . victor : okay . i 'd like a word with you alone . would you mind making yourself scarce ? billy : no , i 'm not going anywhere . i guess nobody bothered to break the news to you , so allow me . i live here now with chelsea and your grandson . victor : tell me this is n't so . michael : i meant what i said . i will tell lauren myself as soon as i know something definitive about my condition . kevin : when will that be ? michael : i have an appointment with an oncologist in a few days . kevin : in a few -- no ! that 's not all right ! you have a tumor or cells or whatever , so you call the oncologist , you get him to see you today right away ! michael : that 's not the way it works . we have to wait . kevin : that 's the most absurd thing i 've ever heard in my life ! you make a cancer patient wait to find out what stage they 're in ? no ! who is this guy ? what do you know about him ? michael : he comes highly recommended . kevin : well , he better be the best , because you need the best . what 's his name ? what is his name ? i 'm gon na do research . michael : stop . stop . please . i have to do this my way , step by step . kevin : okay . michael : okay . kevin : i just need you to be all right . lauren : hi , guys . i just dropped fen off at the airport , and i thought i 'd steal some time away with my husband , unless i 'm interrupting . kevin : no . michael : mnh . kevin : no , we 're good . in fact , i should get out of your very well - groomed hair . lauren : oh , well , thank you . michael : [ chuckles ] thank you . kevin : mm - hmm . i 'll see you . lauren : sweetie . victor : i 'm very disappointed to find out that you are willing to pick up where my daughter left off . chelsea : billy and i are very happy . anything you have to say to me you can say in front of him . victor : [ sighs ] i 've come to invite you and connor to a dinner party i 'll have in a few days . i want to spend some time with my grandchildren . chelsea : is this about nick and summer ? i was shocked when i heard . victor : i know . i would like you and , uh , connor to come by , okay ? i 've also extended the invitation to victoria and johnny . billy : and that 's up to her as to whether or not she wants to bring our son , but for what it 's worth , the idea of you circling the newman wagons so that you can celebrate jack 's loss does n't sit well with me . victor : and since when , son , do you think i give a damn whether something sits well with your or not ? billy : guess i 'm not invited then , huh ? victor : are you and connor coming ? chelsea : [ sighs ] nick : the only good thing that came out of this mess was finding out summer 's my daughter again , which i 'm thrilled about . but the damage that came from that realization , thanks to sharon ... nikki : how is summer handling it ? i have n't heard back from her , either . nick : she 's furious with sharon for using her , using jack . she played god with everyone 's lives . she put phyllis in the hospital . you know , summer has me and austin to lean on , which helps . nikki : how about noah and faith ? nick : noah 's hanging in there . faith -- we , of course , did n't tell her the whole story . but now she 's in agony . she called me a liar the other day because i promised her i was gon na marry her mother , and now i 'm not . nikki : that poor baby . she 's too young to understand , but she will come around . i promise you . if ever a little girl adored her daddy ... nick : i let her stay with sharon last night . nikki : oh , really ? you think that was wise ? nick : well , it 'll be the last time . i want my daughter with me from now on . nikki : i do n't blame you . nick : you know , part of me wants to do more than just go after custody . i mean , the way i feel right now , i want to cut sharon out of my life forever . sharon : can i get you something ? coffee ? grace : oh , uh , oh , no . i 'm fine . thanks . mariah : well , i 'm gon na take off . it 's obvious you guys have some catching up to do . grace : okay , uh , it 's really nice meeting you , mariah . mariah : yeah . you , too . bye . grace : well , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i , uh , i did n't mean to scare her away like that . sharon : no , mariah is still getting used to everything . and besides , it 's better off you and i talk privately . grace : you seem really tense . i was really hoping that this would be a pleasant surprise . sharon : it 's a shock . why now ? grace : i told you . i was in chicago . sharon : no , that 's not what i mean and you know it . it 's been months since you saw nick or spoke to him . if you had wanted to check in , you could have phoned . you could have sent me an e - mail . but instead , you show up on my doorstep without warning after being away for 10 years . why ? what are you really doing here , grace ? grace : sharon , i - i really do n't have an agenda here . sharon : then why the ambush ? grace : that 's a little bit hostile . sharon : given our history , i 'm the soul of politeness . grace : fine . i thought about writing or calling many times . sharon : so , why did n't you ? grace : a child that you did n't know about , cassie 's identical twin sister ? it 's not exactly the kind of thing you shoot somebody an e - mail about . so when i realized i was just a couple hours away , i [ sighs ] could n't pass up the opportunity to come see you . sharon : is that all ? grace : okay , i wo n't lie . i was hoping to get the opportunity to ... to meet mariah . i mean , it 's pretty , uh , indescribable , i 'd say , seeing that -- that face again . our friendship was lost , sharon . it 's mostly due to my actions . sharon : mostly ? grace : [ sighs ] but , you know , we always had one thing in common . our love for cassie . her death was ... sorry . it 's just such a tragedy . i just -- it made me so ill . and then when i heard about what it did to you and nick and how it just tore your whole family apart ... [ sighs ] but everything 's come full circle . i mean , right ? you have mariah now , and you and nick are back together and happy . sharon , what ... what is it ? sharon : nothing . nothing that i want to talk about with you . grace : has something happened with nick ? sharon : it 's really none of your business . grace : okay , you know what ? you are really freaking me out here . if you do n't tell me , i 'm gon na call nick and ask him . what 's wrong ? sharon : everything ! nick left me . nick : i could kill sharon right now . phyllis , too . i mean , she could n't have handled this situation any worse . the scene at the ballroom in the stairwell was obnoxious . nikki : it sounds like phyllis . nick : but i have to remain civil , you know , because summer is still so upset . but if you could tell me right now that i would never have to see another one of those women ever again , i swear to you i would jump up and cheer . nikki : nicholas , stop it now . you 're scaring me . i know you took things hard when avery ended things , but -- nick : mom , avery was in love with dylan , and she always was . she knew if we got married , it would be a disaster . but you ca n't compare that with what sharon did . avery never gave away one of my kids because of her own pathological insecurities . but you do n't have to worry about me , mom , all right ? i 'm not gon na do anything reckless , i promise . nikki : i just do n't want you to do anything you 'll regret . nick : i regret every single minute that i spent with sharon thinking that we could build something real . i mean , what the hell was i thinking ? nikki : try to relax , all right ? i know you 're hurt . i know you 're disillusioned . but you ca n't let your anger run away with you like this . you 've got to take ahold of the situation and control it . do n't let it control you . chelsea : thank you for the invitation , victor , but i think we all know the person you really want there is connor , not me . no one in your family would be happy to have me there . they all hated adam , and since he died , no one has been particularly warm or friendly to me . not to mention it would make victoria very uncomfortable , so i just -- i just think the answer 's no . victor : well , i hate to hear that . i would love you to be there with connor . chelsea : i appreciate that , but the answer 's still no . victor : all right . chelsea : you know that you can always come and see your grandson here as long as you respect the fact that billy 's a part of our lives now and he lives with us . victor : all right . billy : [ scoffs ] you expect us to believe that ? that you are capable of respect ? victor : you know , billy boy , not very concerned about you . you 'll screw up in no time at all . i know you too well . and then she 'll kick you out of here . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] chelsea : [ sighs ] adam : come on . [ computer keys clacking ] adam : come on . you 're taking the password . what is the problem ? [ sighs ] sage ! sage ! sage : yes ? what 's the matter ? are you in pain ? adam : there 's something wrong with this computer . i 'm trying to access the feed to connor 's nursery . all i 'm getting is this black screen . what 's wrong with this thing ? sage : huh . well , it 's not the laptop . it 's not the issue . something must be wrong with the camera . [ computer keys clack ] adam : or someone realized it was there . lauren : it was so wonderful to see fen , even though it was such a quick visit . michael : once they get to college , you 're lucky to get that . lauren : i know . but i miss him already . so , i thought maybe i could get my husband to distract me from my extremely empty nest . michael : hmm . lauren : mm - hmm . michael : that sounds very appealing , but i am snowed under . so busy . lauren : honey . you do not need to be embarrassed by needing something to help you get going . i mean , i wish you would have been honest with me , that i did n't have to figure it out myself . michael : some things are more difficult to share , even with you . lauren : i know it 's also a matter of pride , but you realize it only made things worse . you know , i had all these doubts in my mind and that you were all stressed . it was not good . michael : i do so hate to disappoint you . lauren : sweetie , it 's not about the sex . it was about the wall that was being created between us and the fact that you were n't as intimate . do n't you know that we can talk about anything ? we can face anything . i love you . no matter what . michael : [ scoffs ] i never questioned your love for me . lauren : then what ? what is it ? tell me . mariah : hey , big shot . oh , my god . what a morning . i thought things could n't get crazier or more awkward with sharon , but get this -- they did . this old friend of hers showed up , and it was really awkward and weird and -- kevin : i do n't want to hear it . mariah : what ? kevin : look , you 're not the only person with bad crap going on in your life . sharon : so while i was sick , i did something terrible . and then i kept it a secret , and now suddenly , everything 's blown up right when nick and i were about to get married . grace : i am so sorry . here . sharon : thanks . i can imagine what you must be thinking . grace : uh , you kidding ? after the stunts i 've pulled , who am i to judge ? there 's just one thing i ca n't get over . sharon : only one ? grace : i did n't think there was anything that could get nick to walk out on you again . sharon : what is that supposed to mean ? grace : just what i said . i thought he was yours , now and forever . sharon : damn you , grace . you know , you never change . you pretend to feel bad for me , but all you 're really thinking is nick is single now . you would hit on him in a hot second , would n't you ? grace : that 's exactly what i did when he flew me here to talk to me . sharon : get the hell out . nick : thinks have happened in the past where i 've let my anger get the best of me , but that is not gon na be the case going forward . nikki : no ? nick : no , for one thing , i do n't want to make things harder on my kids . and another , i can see how worried you are , so i do n't want to pile on a bunch of new stress . nikki : well , thank you , son . i appreciate you taking my words to heart . nick : i will handle things where sharon is concerned . i 'm gon na keep my cool , do it rationally , which does n't make you any less concerned , i can see . nikki : it goes with the territory . nick : you 're a great mom . actually , you 're the best mom . do you know why ? because even when you 're struggling with your own issues , you always make us kids feel like we come first . nikki : because you do . [ door opens , closes ] victor : well , look who 's here . glad you came by . nick : why ? you have more good news for me ? chelsea : hey . billy , i hope you realize nothing victor said is gon na -- billy : hey , i know . in fact , the way that you turned him down pretty much said it all . chelsea : i mean , i 'm not gon na let the man dictate my life , but it 's important to me that we keep things civil for connor 's sake . billy : and i 'll do my best , but i have my limits . i was not about to turn this over to him . chelsea : you do n't really think that victor 's behind that still , do you ? billy : when we 're talking about surveillance gear in a little kid 's bedroom , everybody is guilty until proven innocent . chelsea : oh , trust me , i 'm with you . i 'm not gon na be able to rest for one second until i figure out who planted that camera in connor 's nursery . billy : then let 's get some answers . sage : we do n't know if he found the camera . it could just be a glitch . adam : no . no , it 's not a glitch . sage : all right , you know what ? i 'm gon na have your man go back to the apartment and see if he can get things back online . adam : no . no ! i am sick and tired of sitting here watching my wife and my son over some damn computer screen while billy abbott takes over my entire family . i 'm not gon na sit here and let that happen . michael : you have to know that the last thing i wanted to do was to make you feel insecure because i was n't able to face the truth about something that was wrong with me . lauren : nothing is wrong with you . what you 're experiencing is something very normal for a man your age , you know ? and it 's easily managed . michael : sometimes a little pill does n't fix everything , you know ? what if i had n't been able to be a real husband to you anymore ? lauren : you will always be my husband . and there are many different ways to make love . and i plan on showing them to you the rest of our lives . mariah : peace offering . look , i know i have a bad habit of launching into my own stuff and it can come off as self - centered , but to be fair , you usually do n't have a huge stick up your -- kevin : is this your version of an apology ? mariah : just eat the brownie and tell me what 's wrong . kevin : i ca n't . mariah : fine . kevin : i would if i could . it 's ... it 's not my story to tell . mariah : well , whatever it is , it 's really tearing you up . kevin : yeah , and there 's nothing i can do about it . mariah : look , kevin , i do n't do this friend thing very well . i never had a bestie growing up . and pretty much everybody in my life has screwed me over . but what i 'm trying to say is that if you need a friend ... i can try to be that for you . keyword -- try . kevin : got it . grace : okay , sharon , stop . you -- you need to calm down and let me finish . yes , i hit on nick . because i jumped to certain conclusions after he called me out of the blue like that . but he did n't give me a second glance . and believe me , i gave him plenty to look at . the only thing that mattered to him was you and trying to figure out who mariah really was . sharon : i 'll bet that was a crushing disappointment for you . grace : okay , i 'm trying to make you feel better here . sharon : you just could n't resist twisting the knife any more than you can resist throwing your body in front of any man that happens to cross your path . old habits and all . grace : well , i - i have done nothing wrong here . so do n't attack me when you 're the one who screwed up your own life again . so tell me , sharon . what did you do ? what did it take to push a guy who loved you that much , the father of your children , past the breaking point ? sharon : nick and i will survive this , just like we 've survived everything else , because we share the kind of love that someone like you ca n't understand . grace : if that 's what you want to believe . sharon : no , that 's what i know . grace : okay . i have to go or else i 'm gon na miss my flight . ca n't wait to see how this all turns out . victor : i have nothing to report . nick : so you do n't expect me to thank you for what you did the other night ? victor : son , i do n't expect you to thank me for anything . nick : you here to gloat ? victor : i 'm here because this is my house . not here to gloat . but while you 're here , i could tell you something . nick : i do n't think i want to hear it . nikki : hear him out . just hear him out . victor : had i known what i know now ... i would have told you . could have saved you and our family a lot of anguish . nick : why ? you were driven by your hatred of sharon . victor : son , i wanted to tell you to not make the same mistake twice . yet you went right ahead undeterred to pursue happiness with a woman who has brought so much unhappiness to this family . she burned down this damn place ! do i need to remind you ? you 're questioning my motives ? why do n't you look at yourself and explain to yourself why you made the choices you made ? how 's that ? nick : i got to go . victor : yeah . [ door closes ] victor : now you 're looking at me ? i think it 's a good thing . it 's the only way he will learn . nikki : let him think about it . victor : the more distance he can put between himself and sharon , the better off he 'll be . nikki : i just wonder if this really is it for them once and for all . victor : why are you even asking that question ? you do n't think he 'll forgive her , start all over again with her ? nikki : not at this moment , no . he is beyond devastated . but sharon is the love of his life . you and i both know how hard it is to walk away from that forever . lauren : i 'm gon na go . if you ca n't come home with me , i guess i should get some work done , right ? [ chuckles ] bye . love you . michael : lauren , wait . forget work . none of it matters compared to you . i 'm gon na take you home and show you just how much i love you . [ knock on door ] sharon : nick , i 'm glad you 're here . i hope this means that you 're ready to talk like we need to . nick : i did n't come here to chat . i have no interest in hearing you defend yourself or try and convince me to come back . i just came to tell you , you 're gon na be hearing from avery . i 'm gon na fight for full custody of faith . and i wo n't stop fighting until i 've won . chelsea : you got all that ? billy : hit me with the last three digits again . chelsea : 8 - 7 - 3 . do you need a serial number , too ? billy : no , model number ought to do it . here we go . chelsea : wh -- what ? what is it ? billy : this model did n't go on the market until may of this year . chelsea : which means someone started spying on connor and me after adam died . adam : i am so sick of living like a ghost . it 's time for me to go home . sage : please stop . you 're gon na hurt yourself again . i do n't want you to stand up ! let 's -- we can talk about this and handle this later ! please sit down ! constance : i heard raised voices ! is everything all right ? wh - what in god 's green earth are you doing out of bed ? adam : i feel good , actually . i 'm stronger and stronger every day . i ... constance : i 'm -- i 'm so pleased to hear -- hear that . adam : it 's been months . i 'm ready to take these bandages off . constance : no , i do n't ... i do n't -- i do n't know . adam : please listen to me . are n't you ready to see your grandson 's face ? [ next_on ] billy : vicki 's gone . so 's her car . victoria : this is not the way it should be . [ sobs ]	sharon comes downstairs and finds mariah sitting on the sofa . sharon thanks mariah for being here for her . sharon is upset when there is a knock on the door but mariah tells her that she can not hide forever . sharon is surprised when she sees that it is none other than grace . nick visits nikki to let her know everything that was going on between him and sharon and how he was going to fight for sole custody of faith . kevin visits michael in his office and tells him about the time that he spent with fenmore but he did n't tell him about michael 's cancer . michael thanks him for not telling . billy and chelsea discuss how the hidden camera got into the nursery . victor visits chelsea , and billy naturally assumes that it was him who had the camera planted . victor denies being involved . victor asks billy what he is doing there . michael lets kevin know that it is his decision to tell his family about his cancer . nikki tells nick that victor wants to have a family dinner . grace is surprised to meet mariah and how much she looks like cassie . the mystery woman insists to adam that they will help him get better . victor is quite surprised when he finds out that billy moved in with chelsea . victor invites chelsea and connor to the family dinner . kevin insists that michael tell him his oncologist 's name so he can run a check on him but michael refuses . nick tells nikki that faith called him a `` liar `` for not going through with his marriage to sharon .
nikki : ah . now , watch out . victor : [ chuckles ] nikki : we may not agree on certain things , but ... victor : yeah . nikki : ... we 're very good for each other in other ways , especially a time like this . victor : baby ... you and i have been through so much . but i think we draw strength from each other , hmm ? nikki : i hope that nicholas and sage felt that at the memorial . and everything you said about christian was just beautiful . victor : well ... i wish i had n't been so damned emotional . nikki : well , it was obvious you meant every word of it . everybody knew that . and i know how concerned you are about adam ... newman enterprises , your employees ... but i also know that just makes you fight harder ... victor : yeah . nikki : ... for the things that you love . and i will be by your side ... michael : victor . nikki : ... for all of it . michael : so sorry . nikki , i 'm glad i found you . victor : you get some good news about the appeal ? please sit down . michael : no . good news never happens at this hour . christine ... was apparently in a snit about your friendship with judge lebrun , so she petitioned for a new judge , and , boy , did we get a doozy . she 's a wife , a mother , a champion of family values , and -- wait for it -- sticking to the letter of the law . judge moxley : thank you for coming at this hour . christine : sure . i 'm just so thrilled you 're on the newman appeal . i could n't ask for a more qualified judge to hear the case . you are the perfect choice . judge moxley : i am the absolute wrong choice . jack : hey ! adam : hey ! jack : i 'm glad you 're awake and looking good ! adam : yeah . my son -- he 's an artist . jack : wow ! look at that ! adam : yep . jack : a vibrant expression of ... toddler impressionism . adam : impressionism . jack : brilliant . brilliant . adam : yeah . yeah , he is brilliant . he 's probably gon na be sending me a lot more of these when i 'm in prison , you know ? at least for the first couple years , and then it 'll taper off and ... eventually become never , wo n't it ? jack : hey , hey , hey , hey . he 's not gon na forget you . chelsea is not gon na let that happen . besides , there 's the appeal . i 've already made a couple calls . i 've talked to michael -- told him i want to help in any way that i can . adam : i appreciate that . jack : we are going to throw everything at this that we can . but if it does n't go our way , we are talking about 10 years , and you 've got to be prepared for that . you 've got to get all your issues in order . to that end , you and i signed some papers making me ... connor 's legal guardian . those are still legally binding . if you want me to protect connor from victor , all you have to do is say so . i can do that . gwen : i texted neville to meet us here -- the same spot that we met last time . neil : yeah ? you know something ? i hate all this mystery , not knowing if he 's gon na show up or not . hey ... we need him to call . we need to do something . we need something out of him . gwen : well , if dylan already found him or if he went straight to the police , it 's over . neil : no . do n't say that . it 's not over . now , it 's not good , but it 's not over . gwen : [ sighs ] neil : we need to warn neville to lie low for a while . gwen : i hope he took his own advice and he got out of town . neil : he 's close by . i can feel it . now , he may be a loose cannon , but his first priority is to hilary . he risked a lot by giving you those pills because i guess he really believes that without them , hilary 's gon na die . hilary : you followed me ? devon : yeah . i was worried about you . i guess , you know , it 's good that you 're here , of all places . i mean , this must mean you 're remembering something , right ? hilary : yeah . i think so . devon : well , what have you remembered ? additional sponsorship neil : hilary , call me when you get this message . it 's -- it 's important . gwen : maybe you should n't have told her the truth . neil : what ? do n't you understand ? she was remembering bits and pieces , okay ? she needed to know . i was in virgin gorda . she fell . i found her and brought her home . gwen : and kept her under wraps for months , and now she 's furious with you . neil : we got a bigger problem here . it 's dylan . he 's not gon na stop until he gets answers , and we need to give him the right answers . gwen : [ sighs ] this is such a mess . neil : dylan got neville 's name from emma , did n't he ? so ... what exactly did you tell your sister ? gwen : i have n't said a word to emma . i wouldn't . you know that . neil : hey . you 're under a lot of pressure . maybe you needed to vent . things have changed . gwen : i have n't changed . my feelings for you have n't changed . the only thing that 's changed is that hilary woke up and she 's in love you now . and things have n't been the same between us since . neil : stop it . no . okay ? stop . that 's -- that 's not true . gwen : the worst thing we can do is doubt each other . that 's what you said . so why are you doubting me now ? neil : you understand that we have to get to neville before dylan does . gwen : neville 's not the problem . hilary could be talking to the cops right now . hilary : neil bought me this property so that i can have my dream house . had to see it for myself . being here -- it ... makes me realize how much neil really did care for me . devon : does this mean that you 're remembering more ? 'cause you did n't even know about this place until after you and i were together , so do you remember anything about us ? hilary : no . no . no . i only know about this place because neil told me about it . i feel safe here . devon : how do you feel any kind of way about this boathouse if you 've never even been here with neil for a minute ? the only time you were ever here is when you rushed over after he had his accident . hilary : what accident ? devon : he was trying to fix a faulty fuse box , and he got electrocuted and lost his eyesight for a while . hilary : we cheated on my husband while he was blind ? victor : the presiding judge does n't matter now . michael : i beg to differ . you said you had a plan for this appeal . if it involves calling in favors or making a donation , it 's not gon na work now . victor : i will take care of the details , okay ? you make sure you paint a very strong picture of adam . his actions the night of the fire were heroic . he saved people 's lives . he could have high - tailed out of that building as fast as some of those people there . instead , he turned around . he fought ian ward , who started this whole calamity . so , people are walking around right now that would have been ashes if it had n't been for adam . michael : yes . yes . that is true . victor : that is very true . if the judge is who you say he is , then he will obviously look kindly upon the actions of adam . michael : who she is . victor : what do you mean , `` who she is `` ? michael : they call her `` maximum `` because she hands down the maximum allowable sentence -- `` maximum `` moxley . nikki : elise moxley ? michael : you know her ? nikki : oh , my god . victor : hmm . nikki : as much as i can know anybody who runs the other way every time i see her at a charity event . michael is right . adam 's appeal could be in serious trouble . victor : michael baldwin , i suggest you earn your money right now instead of casting doom upon all of this , all right ? michael : all right . i will get my brush and start to paint that portrait of a hero . victor : please . do it beautifully . michael : goody . victor : that 's what you get paid for . nikki : elise moxley . out of all the judges in this county , we get her . i do n't know how you can still be so confident . you hate that woman . victor : well , i would n't say , `` hate . `` you know , a little strong of a word . adam : well , i appreciate that . i appreciate you offering to step up for connor . i do . but i 'm really not that concerned about victor having that much influence over him . jack : really ? adam : no . no . i 'm feeling pretty good about the way things are gon na shake out . jack : after just talking about being stuck in prison for years , to the point that your son would n't remember you ? adam : well , that was purely for effect . you know , to be honest with you , i 'm feeling pretty confident about this whole appeal thing . jack : good . adam : yeah . jack : you 're looking at 10 years , starting any minute now , and you 're feeling lucky ? adam : well , i mean , i would n't call it luck , jack . i got michael on my side . if anyone can win an appeal , it 's him , right ? he 's brilliant . jack : with maybe a little help from victor ? adam : no . no . no , no . you know , victor 's got his hands full rebuilding newman -- jack : oh , trust me , your father can multitask . he and i were up to our necks in paragon troubles , and he still found time to corner a judge in the hallway of the courtroom during your arraignment . is that what you 're expecting to happen this time ? victor 's just gon na call in another favor ? adam : no . uh ... he saw me leave that tower with stitch and abby and ashley . honestly , i think he 's just feeling a little warm and fuzzy toward me . jack : he should absolutely feel grateful for your heroism . we all are . but we 're talking about victor . there is a limit to his generosity . sooner or later , he wants something in return . has he already asked for it ? christine : how can you say you 're wrong for this case ? you know the facts . adam killed a child . he evaded the police for over two years . plus , you 're a mother . you know the sentence is fair . look , this appeal is nothing more than a well - paid spin to distract from the facts of the case . it 's unconscionable . judge moxley : you want to know what i find unconscionable ? the fact that an elected official , an officer of the court , would pull strings to make sure this appeal lands with me . christine : i did no such thing . judge moxley : look , christine , my schedule is already really strained . this was not an accident . somebody worked it . christine : and back - door tactics are n't my style . judge moxley : i see . i had n't thought of it before ... but i know exactly whose style this is . nikki : okay . maybe `` hate `` is the wrong word . `` loathe `` ? `` despise `` ? all i know is elise and her husband do n't exactly love us . victor : sweetheart , this is a legal matter , okay ? there 's no place for personal grudges . nikki : when i ran for state senate ... senator moxley backed jack , not me . victor : that was politics . nikki : and when you were accused of embezzlement and shooting jack wrongly , senator moxley had some very unflattering things to say about your ethics . victor : look , be that as it may , if judge moxley is as upstanding as michael claims she is , she will see virtue in what adam did . nikki : so , you really think she can be impartial ? victor : yeah . i think so . nikki : well [ sighs ] i do n't know . she has actively avoided me for years . i do n't know what i did to offend her , but there is definitely a grudge . victor : sweetheart , do n't worry about a damn thing , okay ? [ cellphone beeps ] excuse me for a moment . uh ... nikki : all right . well ... i 'm gon na go home . on the way , i have a few errands to run . victor : whoa . wait . whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . [ breathes deeply ] you mean you 're coming home to the ranch ? nikki : yes , home to the ranch . victor : that makes me very happy . nikki : [ chuckles ] me too . i 'll see you soon ? victor : okay , baby . nikki : all right . adam : victor always has an ulterior motive . hell , even his ulterior motives have ulterior motives . jack : well , he 's making a big play this time . he 's opening his arms to you . have you stopped to consider why ? adam : yeah , i did , but you know what ? it 's exhausting trying to stay a step ahead of that man . i have a theory , you know -- maybe an idea . i was thinking maybe there 's a newfound respect . paragon helped him see what i 'm capable of when i 'm not happy . yeah , i mean , he was a little ticked off ... but i think he was even more impressed . and if you ask me , that 's a good foundation for a solid father - son relationship . jack : i 'm afraid all paragon did was sharpen victor 's edges . i know this . i offered my help . adam : bad idea . jack : yeah , i thought it was pretty generous . jabot 's support while he got newman back on his feet -- he threw it back in my face , just the way he always has with you . adam : it 's not just paragon , though , jack . i owned up to my mistakes . i did n't run from my punishment . i came back for chelsea . i came back for connor . maybe he finally sees me as a man , you know -- a son that he can actually love . that 's possible , right ? jack : adam , i know how much you want victor to accept you , to respect you , to give you the love you feel he 's always denied you , but every time he 's given you hope that he can meet you halfway ... we both know what happens . adam : you 're right . and i 'm just -- you know , i 'm hopeful that maybe this is a different chapter . hell , we do n't know . it could be a whole new book . jack : okay . before you jump to the happy ending , though , how many times have i heard victor promise to love you the same way he loves all his children ? and somehow , you still get treated differently . adam : have you spoken to my other siblings ? maybe `` differently `` is n't so bad . jack : you need to be careful , adam . adam : you need to be careful , too , jack . devon : listen , we were in love , all right ? that does n't make you a bad person , hilary . hilary : it is bad enough that i cheated on my husband , but the fact that he was blind when we did it is disgusting ! devon : hilary , it was n't like that . you and i were in love . hilary : were in love . yes , yes , yes , i know . and that makes it okay ? is that how this works ? you know , you give me a pass , and then you get to feel less guilty ? devon : i felt guilty . we both felt guilty . but it 's not like we just fell in to bed together for the fun of it . and we did everything we could to try and protect neil 's feelings . hilary : oh , except for the `` sleeping together `` part . that just ... devon : you know ... i do n't know what to tell you about that . things just happen . you and i belong together . hilary : you keep saying that . but if this love was so incredible , it was so undeniable , then why do n't i feel it right now , huh ? devon : hilary , look into my eyes , all right ? i 've waited months to look into your beautiful eyes and tell you how much i love you and to hear you say those words back to me . hilary : okay , enough . devon : now , you have to remember something . hilary : stop it ! stop it ! stop pressuring me ! okay ? and stop looking at me like that . devon : hilary . hilary : devon , i swear to god , if you do not leave me alone , i am gon na disappear -- for good this time . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : wait . why would you warn me to be careful ? adam : this is victor that we 're talking about , right ? it 's like , `` good morning , `` you know ? `` can i have another cup of coffee ? `` be careful . jack : adam , if you know something -- adam : i know victor . if you extend an olive branch , he 'll take it with one hand , but he 's got a knife in the other hand , jack . he 's gon na stab you in the back . jack : okay . as long as nothing -- [ knock on door ] michael : hey , jack . adam . i 'm sorry to interrupt the party , but i need to speak with my client . jack : yeah , and good luck with the appeal . michael : yeah , i 'm gon na need it . jack : take care of yourself . adam : take care of yourself . adam : you 're working late . michael : yeah . um ... hmm . i 've got bad news , and you damn well better take it more seriously than your father . neil : i trust her to completely do the right thing . gwen : why -- because she loves you so much ? she could be talking to the cops right now . i am the one you should trust , yet you give me the third degree about emma . neil : gwen , i need you to stay with me . i love you . nothing 's gon na change that . we need to focus on what we need to break free , and our best shot is getting hilary that medication so she can get her memory and her health back . gwen : and what am i supposed to do until then ? [ sighs ] hope that your ex loves you so much that she wo n't turn you in ? devon : you do n't really mean that you 're gon na take off for good . hilary : try me . devon : hilary , i just want you to remember -- hilary : i know . i get it . you want me to remember this -- this -- this earth- shattering , touched - by - the - god love that we supposedly had , and you have the pictures to prove it . i do n't remember , and you wo n't let up . you wo n't leave me alone . like , my god ! you followed me here ! if i did n't know any better , i 'd think that i stayed away from you all of those months on purpose . devon : what do you mean , if you knew any better ? do you remember something about the time you were missing and who put you through all this ? hilary : no . i just meant that i obviously did n't drug myself . devon : well , how do you know about the drugs ? hilary : paul williams called me a little while ago . just stop interrogating me , okay ? and leave me alone . devon : okay . fine . i 'm sorry . i 'll stop and i 'll respect your wishes . nikki : oh , elise ! judge moxley : uh , i 'm gon na have to call you back . nikki . what are you doing here ? nikki : uh , i just wanted to talk to you . judge moxley : i 'm sorry . i 'm -- i 'm late . nikki : it 'll just take a minute . um ... i know that we are acquaintances at best , but i just feel like there is something between us , and i would like to clear the air . have i done anything to offend you ? judge moxley : n - no . really , i - i 'm not sure i even know what you 're talking about . nikki : if i have done anything to offend you , i would like to apologize . judge moxley : no . there 's no need . nikki : well , actually , there is . i understand you 'll be ruling on my stepson 's appeal , and i would hate for anything between us to translate into a bias against him . judge moxley : that wo n't be a problem . i 'm recusing myself . nikki : why would you do that ? victor : well , you deal with her , and i 'll get back to you later . bye . jack : you got a minute , victor ? victor : [ exhales sharply ] what do you want now , huh ? are you offering me your surplus office supplies to help me rebuild newman ? is that it ? jack : no . no offers today . i just want to know what you expect from adam in exchange for getting his sentence reduced . victor : it 's none of your business , none of your concern . jack : adam is very much my concern . what piece of his soul are you after this time ? victor : what do you mean , `` what piece of his soul `` ? what are you talking about ? i 'm about to help my son . that 's what fathers do . jack : `` that 's what fathers do . `` you 've never done a generous thing on anyone else 's behalf without strings attached . i 'd like to know where those strings lead to . victor : your paranoia is becoming delusional . have a good day . [ knock on door ] neil : hey . hi . you did n't return my calls . hilary : yeah , for good reason . i have nothing to say to you . neil : hey , look . no . we would n't be here if it was n't important , hilary . after you . so , i want you to know that i told gwen everything . she knows -- she knows it all . hilary : and you have no problem with your boyfriend 's actions ? gwen : i trust neil implicitly . i know he was only doing the right thing . hilary : i do n't think devon would agree . i just saw him . neil : why ? well , what did you tell him ? hilary : i did n't tell him that his father kidnapped me and held me captive for months , if that 's what you 're worried about . neil : why not ? hilary : because this is all so crazy that i have n't decided what i 'm gon na do . neil : so , you 're not mad at me anymore , and that 's -- that 's a pretty good sign . hilary : that 's because i remembered something . gwen : how much you love devon ? the wedding album worked ? hilary : i remembered you taking care of me in the boathouse . what devon and i did was so cruel . but in the boathouse , you were so kind and gentle . i could feel you just trying to bring me back . it was you -- your words , your kindness . you brought me back . gwen : the drugs helped . hilary : that memory -- it made me realize that devon -- he might be my husband , but i look at him , and i do n't feel anything . and in the boathouse , i could feel our connection . it was real -- so real . nikki : well , adam 's case is getting a lot of attention . it 's all anybody 's talking about . i would think you would be eager to take that on . judge moxley : you know , i 've fought quite enough battles , and i - i definitely do n't need this one . nikki : well , how is it a battle ? the sentence has already been handed down . judge moxley : you know what ? it really does n't matter , because as of 9 : 00 a.m . tomorrow morning , i 'm gon na be off the case , someone else is going to be on it . i mean , no one can make a judge take a case they do n't want . victor : well , of course you want this case , elise . and i 'm sure you 'll take it . adam : this judge moxley -- she 's gon na make an example out of me . she 's gon na uphold my sentence , right ? michael : [ sighs ] i 'm gon na give it my best shot , but i 'm not gon na lie to you . you 've got a bull 's eye on your back . adam : my father was okay with this ? he did n't flip out ? he did n't throw anything ? michael : no . he was practically serene . i mean , i know he 's used to getting his own way , but with judge moxley ... he 's in for a rude awakening . adam : hmm . victor : i think this case fits squarely in your purview . you 're one of the most respected judges in all of genoa city . you 're respected for your objective rulings . judge moxley : there are many fine judges who have the time to hear this case . victor : but the point is that you will listen to the appeal and you will make a ruling that everyone respects . nikki : victor , what are you doing ? victor : i 'm just merely making sure that judge moxley knows how high i hold her in esteem . she also knows the consequences of outside influence , but she also knows the consequences of a bad ruling . judge moxley : i will make no promises . nikki : that woman is afraid of you . victor : really ? did you hear me threaten her ? nikki : well , no . victor : okay . [ cellphone rings ] yes , adam ? adam : i need to see you . hilary : i do n't remember much , just flashes , but you were there . you were pleading with me to get better , coaxing me back to life , to devon . how could you be so noble after everything that we did ? it 's inspiring . gwen : neil was n't the only one coaxing you back to life , hilary . hilary : what , you were there ? gwen : every day . hilary : i do n't remember that . gwen : selective memory -- how convenient . hilary : listen , i have no control over what i do and what i do n't remember . gwen : so take these pills already and get your memory back so we can all move on with our lives . hilary : i 'm not taking those . gwen : you want to live in la - la land forever , making eyes at your ex - husband you cheated on ? neil : wait a -- no . gwen , that 's -- that 's not necessary . do n't say that . gwen : take the damn pills already . join the real world . neil : okay . gwen ... why do n't you wait downstairs for me , please ? please ? [ door slams ] gwen -- she did n't mean you any harm . hilary : my memory might be shot , but my radar 's pretty good , and she is not a fan . neil : can i see those ? [ pills rattle ] you need to take these , okay ? the doctor who brought you back to us -- he 's very adamant that these are part of the protocol that are gon na restore your health and your memory . hilary : so i can be some kind of guinea pig ? i do n't think so . neil : wait . if you do n't take these , there 's gon na be some complications . see , this doctor is good , and if he says you need 'em , you need 'em . and i promise you , hilary , you do n't have to be afraid of these affecting your health . hilary : i 'm not afraid of them affecting my health . i 'm afraid of them affecting my heart . what if it makes me love someone that i am not supposed to love ? devon : i believe in these . i believe in us . hilary : today and tomorrow ? hmm ? devon : more than that , baby . we have months and years , decades . we made it to the other side . the universe threw us a world of hurt , and look what we did with it . hilary : so i guess we can just sit on the porch in our rocking chairs and ignore each other . devon : no ! we ca n't do that . [ chuckles ] just 'cause we have decades does n't mean that we can waste one second of it . gwen : vodka rocks , double . thanks . [ sighs ] devon : we 're making a habit of this . gwen : mm - hmm . i so did not sign up for this . i mean , i 've tried to be supportive and understanding , but ... hilary . devon : what 's going on ? gwen : the hilary that i 've heard about -- the one that trashed your whole family , the evil , manipulative hilary ? she 's back . only this time , she 's not fighting neil -- she 's fighting for neil . michael : moxley ? really , christine ? [ scoffs ] the one judge guaranteed to smash adam 's appeal . you know what ? excuse me if i skip the high five . christine : you know what ? i had nothing to do with moxley being assigned to the case . michael : really ? because she seems like your people -- you know , smug , self- righteous , holier than just about everybody . christine : frankly , i would take any judge that 's not part of victor 's golf circle or back pocket . that 's the only way we 'll get justice . michael : [ chuckles ] justice . is that what this is about -- justice ? or is it about winning ? because you know they 're not the same thing . christine : spoken from a man who 's on victor 's payroll . michael : [ chuckles ] i 'm gon na give you such a fight on this . christine : mm . i 'd expect nothing less . but , seriously , in the interest of not having this turn in to a circus , i propose that we not come out slinging mud . michael : [ chuckles ] you are going after victor newman 's son . somebody 's gon na get dirty . jack : ooh , i 've seen that before . nikki : what ? jack : that look you get on your face whenever you ca n't figure out what victor 's doing , either . nikki : oh , jack . jack : what is it , nik ? what 's he up to this time ? victor : you know , it was very touching earlier . i mean , jack abbott was concerned about your well - being . adam : really ? victor : yeah . adam : well , i did n't tell him anything . victor : of course you didn't . so , have you thought about what you and i have discussed -- that together we rebuild newman enterprises and we heal our relationship ? adam : i did , yeah . i thought about it . victor : so , what have you decided ? devon : hilary is not evil . she 's a damn good person . gwen : if you say so . devon : gwen , she 's been through a crazy , traumatic experience . she 's dealing with a lot , you know ? sometimes we just have to have patience , as hard as that can be , and faith , and i have all the faith in the world in our love . that 's why i know hilary will remember where her love truly lies . i 'm counting on it . gwen : well , you hold on to all that faith , and i hope it works out for you . i do . but if it doesn't ... if hilary thinks she 's getting neil back without a fight ... good luck with that . neil : no drug can change what you feel in your heart , and in time , you will learn to love devon . that 's the man you 're supposed to be loving , not me . hilary : did gwen really take care of me in the boathouse ? neil : yes , she did . hilary : that 's a huge risk , being involved in all this . she really did n't have to do it . neil : well , she wanted to . she wanted to help you . hilary : she must really love you , huh ? and you love her , too ? neil : [ chuckles ] all right . truthfully ... i have real feelings for gwen -- i do . but it 's not about us , you know ? come on . it 's about you -- getting your health back , getting your memory back , and the only way you can do that is , again , by taking these pills . hilary : and those pills are just gon na fix my memory ? neil : no . they 're gon na fix your life , so you need to start today . hilary : even if i do n't want to love devon ? neil : you ca n't risk your life because you do n't want to remember . hilary : well , if i remember everything that happened , from virgin gorda to the boathouse , will i want to turn you in to the police ? hmm ? neil : hmm . it 's possible . i do n't care about me . i really care about you . and that is why ... i really want you to take this medication . i desperately want you to get better . nikki : victor 's always up to something . jack : well , this time it has to do with adam . nikki : well , he 's very concerned for adam 's welfare . jack : yeah , when it 's for victor 's benefit . look , he 's obviously dangling a reduced or nonexistent sentence in front of adam , hoping he can lure him into a devil 's bargain . nikki : let me ask you something . you know senator moxley . can you think of anything that victor might have on him ? jack : moxley ? no . he 's an honest , straight - ahead , great guy , above reproach . why ? what does he have to do with any of this ? nikki : well , his wife is the judge handling adam 's appeal , and victor seems to think that 's a fine idea . jack : is that right ? nikki : she wanted to recuse herself , but he insisted she remain . jack : i think maybe it 's time this constituent checked in with his senator . adam : before i commit to a deal , i want some answers . victor : to what ? adam : this new judge , this moxley -- now that she 's presiding over the appeal , michael seems to think that we have somewhere hovering around a zero percent chance of winning . victor : i think michael is overreacting . adam : you think so ? victor : mm - hmm . adam : huh ? she 's a squeaky - clean judge , likes to polish every letter of the law ? victor : i have lived long enough to know that everyone has a soft spot . and i happen to know judge moxley 's . adam : you got moxley on the bench , did n't you ? victor : let me put it this way -- whatever ruling she comes out with , it 'll be respected because she is a tough , tough judge . adam : plus , if she 's in your pocket , i have to go along with your plan , right -- your deal ? otherwise , she 's gon na hold me to every single day of my sentence , right ? and the candle on that cake is you 're gon na tell chelsea that christian was my son . but if i go along with the plan , i can enjoy thanksgiving , right ? i can enjoy the rest of my life with my family . that 's where we 're headed with this , right ? victor : that 's right . family is more important than anything , son . and together we 'll make newman enterprises stronger than it has ever been . adam : you know what ? jack has been family to me . you want me to turn my back on him now , when he 's always had mine ? victor : do n't give me that phony - baloney nonsense . you go along with jack abbott , you think he 's gon na be there when you get out of prison after 10 years ? if you 're lucky , your wife and your son will be there to pick you up , to meet you when you leave the prison walls . do you think jack abbott can offer you a better deal ? are you kidding ? ! do we have a deal or not ? adam : yeah . yeah , we have a deal . [ next_on ] stitch : you 're running scared from what 's between us because it makes you feel good . tell me i 'm wrong . jack : i thought i was the only one scheduled to meet with the senator . sen. moxley : victor was ... jack : just getting here first . judge moxley : that 's right . your fate rests in my hands .	hilary does n't like the person she is told she was before her memory loss and continues to have feelings for neil and not devon . hilary tells devon that if he does n't leave her alone , she will disappear for good this time . devon and gwen continue to share their feelings about their situation . gwen tells devon that if hilary wants neil back , she will have a fight on her hands . hilary does n't want to take the pills dr. neville prescribed , because she does n't want to fall back in love with devon . neil tells hilary she ca n't run away from her life , and she needs the pills to restore her to health . hilary tells neil she will think about taking the pills .
[ previously_on ] mariah : i got us a new mattress for the sofa bed . tessa : what did you do with the old one ? mariah : i tipped the delivery guy five bucks , and he helped me pitch it into the dumpster . tessa : i never said that you could do that . how could you without even asking ? sharon : i like talking to you like this and being here with you . rey : me , too . this is my wife , mia . she surprised me by coming into town . phyllis : welcome , everyone , to the new jabot family . kyle : with a brand - new `` girl power `` management style . kerry : i plan to use the minimum time required to perfect my formulas . phyllis : ladies , let 's dig in . go jabot . [ telephone rings ] phyllis : yes ? okay . send them in . lauren : i think it 's gon na be great , do n't you ? phyllis : hi , good morning . lauren : uh ... phyllis : i am already having a crazy day , so whatever you got for me , let 's keep it brief . lauren : phyllis ... phyllis : what 's going on ? lauren : did you not remember what we 're supposed to be doing right now ? phyllis : no ... is that today ? billy : sharon ! sharon : hmm ? billy . hi . billy : do n't tell me there was a wounded hearts society meeting that i forgot about . sharon : no , i just came in to get a cup of coffee to go . billy : you came here to get coffee . sharon : yeah , well , i did n't have time to make a pot at home , the club 's not far from the ranch . billy : yeah , i guess not . it 's still funny that the owner of the best joint in the city to get coffee is coming here to get her morning fix . everything okay at crimson lights ? mia : caught ya . why are you sneaking out on me ? rey : [ sighs ] tessa : good morning . mariah : not really . tessa : what 's going on ? mariah : you tell me . phyllis : ted ! ted ! ted : what 's up , boss ? phyllis : why do n't i know about this photo shoot today ? ted : uh ... it 's right here , and ... right here . phyllis : all right . can we postpone it ? ted : the photographer we hired flew it from santa barbara this morning just for the session . she 's only in town for the day . phyllis : well , i do not look like i can be photographed right now , so , um , why do n't we just call pierre ? ted : pierre ? phyllis : yeah , it 's the makeup artists who worked with the models on the fenmore 's fall campaign . ted : right . phyllis : okay , and see if you ca n't get him up here a.s.a.p . i 'm also gon na need something to wear , uh , something that screams `` c.e.o. `` right . lauren : well , that 's my department . ted , will you call xander at fenmore 's and tell him to bring a selection for phyllis ? ted : on it . lauren : okay , thanks . phyllis : you guys , i ca n't pull this together , like , in this short amount of time . you two look fabulous , by the way . kerry : look , i am more than happy to not be a part of this . i do my best work in the lab -- lauren : okay , no . no , no . and no . nobody gets out of this . we need to present a united front . phyllis : all right , you 're right . you 're right . these photos are for the website and for our promotion and for our launch party tomorrow . so , you know what , we are new the faces of jabot . we are representing , and those faces are three beautiful , confident , powerful women . kerry : mm . phyllis : who look fabulous . [ laughter ] [ sighs ] tessa : i told you -- i told you not to touch my things . mariah : your things . so you admit that this is yours . tessa : mariah , will you please just not make this a big deal , okay ? mariah : this is a big deal , tessa ! this is already a big deal ! i can not forget that i saw this ! tessa : well , you 're gon na ruin everything if you do n't ! mariah : so , what , i 'm just supposed to pretend like i did n't see hundreds of thousands of dollars stuffed in a mattress ? tessa : you have to . mariah : if you think for one second that that is gon na happen ... [ sighs ] you got to tell me what 's going on . tessa : look , you do n't -- you do n't even want to know , okay ? so , please , please just let it go . mariah : tessa , do n't -- additional sponsorship mia : you have n't answered my question . rey : i was n't avoiding you . you were traveling all day yesterday . i figured you were tired , might want to sleep in . mia : i got plenty of rest . i 'm wide awake now . rey : well , there 's a big break in the case i 've been working on . i 've got to get to the station . mia : i just got here . ca n't you at least have breakfast with me ? rey : i 'm sorry . i can't . mia : because you got to work . yesterday , you fell asleep on me . hard to believe you 're not avoiding me . rey : i have a life , mia . i ca n't drop everything to spend time with you . mia : okay , but i missed you so much . rey : [ sighs ] i miss you , too . mia : let 's not spend another minute apart . rey : i 'm late . i 'm late . i got to go , all right ? mia : all right , go . do your cop thing . but when you get back , i want to pick up things right where we left off . sharon : there 's just been a lot of chatter about people coming here for their morning coffee , so i thought i 'd stop by and check out the competition . billy : all right . you do n't mind if i join you while you do your research , do you ? i 'm in no hurry to see phyllis at the office . sharon : yeah . you 're definitely avoiding seeing your boss . billy : yeah , i , uh -- i see her , and i still ... sharon : you just want to strangle her . billy : well , i 'm gon na practice a little restraint , but ... sharon : should have been at crimson lights the other day . our two exes were sharing a latte . billy : aww . that sounds sweet . sharon : yeah , but not in a good way . billy : so i should n't come to you for advice on how to handle phyllis ? sharon : you know , we have to face the truth , billy . move on . that way , we can be happy . billy : happy ? does n't that seem like a little bit of a myth at this point ? sharon : well , i plan to make it a reality , and you should , too . i got to go . see ya . billy : see ya . sharon : oh , uh , if you do figure out a way to deal with phyllis , let me know . phyllis : where 's pierre ? ted ! seriously , this would go much better if he would actually show up . ted : okay , drop - dead dresses delivered by ted . kerry : i will take it from here . phyllis : thank you . ted : thank you . kerry : let 's see . phyllis : okay . okay . kerry : okay ! phyllis : mm . mm . no . nope . that 's not gon na work on me , either . kerry : phyllis . phyllis . relax . you 've got this ! think of all you 've already done for the opening of the jaboutiques . you 've got dark horse co - sponsoring the launch party . you pushed billy and kyle to come up with a cutting - edge marketing plan that 's gon na have us trending before we 've even popped the first bottle of champagne . and you have a chemist who is going to put jabot in a whole new stratosphere . phyllis : well , if i 'm gon na live up to all that , i better look 100 % . kerry : okay , well , what we are waiting for ? phyllis : okay . kerry : let 's do this . phyllis : let 's do it . hell , yeah . okay . kerry : oh , um ... phyllis : i think something different . 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 . mia : excuse me . i 'm looking for my husband . sharon : mia ! hi . mia : officer outside told me rey 's desk would be in here . sharon : it 's right there , but he 's in a meeting , and i think it could be a while . mia : i 'm sure he would n't mind if i wait . so , you 're rey 's landlord and his partner . sharon : no ! i 'm not a cop . i 'm just a victim liaison . mia : do n't sell yourself short . it 's an important job , okay ? and you 're a proprietor , landlord . bet you 're a mom , too . sharon : yes , i am . mia : huh ! i am just tired thinking about all the things you can juggle . sharon : the coffeehouse pretty much runs itself , and my ex helps with the kids . rey is an easy tenant . mia : i bet . so , how was your date last night ? sharon : my date ? mia : yeah . when you drop by rey 's , you said you were on your way to a date . sharon : oh ! yeah . that was , you know , nothing big . just a little dinner . nothing special . mia : mm , someone as beautiful as you , i 'm surprised some hot guy has n't snapped you up . sharon : oh , i 've been snapped up . a couple of times . i almost remarried my ex recently . mia : that 's got to be tough . ooh , rekindling feelings after you 've gotten divorced ? rey and i never went that far . we 've been separated , but we both knew it was only temporary . sharon : well , it 's got to be easier to get back together when you knew in advance you were only on a break . mia : that 's exactly what it was -- a break . and now we 're back together . but , you know what , it makes me happy that rey had someone , a friend he 's so close to . sharon : well , i would n't call us close . mia : [ chuckles ] you could n't get any closer . [ giggles ] lauren : hey ! hey , can i place an order ? tessa : oh , yeah ! of course . what can i get you ? lauren : yeah , tell them it 's lauren fenmore . large mocha latte , four pumps , extra hot , no whip , sugar free , to go . tessa : uh , sure . okay , um , mocha latte . uh ... lauren : four pumps . tessa : four , um ... lauren : extra hot . tessa : extra shot . lauren : no , no . hot . hot . tessa : oh , yeah , extra hot . oh ! lauren : oh ! tessa : sorry . esther : hey , uh , it looks like you could use a hand . you know , i used to work here , and i made lauren 's coffee for her every morning . hey , lauren . lauren : well , hi , and thank you so much . esther : no problem . who does n't love a large mocha latte , four pumps , extra hot , no whip , sugar free ? lauren : right ? uh , yes , yes . i 'm here . tessa : thank you . lauren : what do you mean , pierre is n't available ? no , no , no , no , no , no . phyllis needs him to do her makeup . [ scoffs ] well , then you better find someone and send them over to jabot immediately . esther : bad day ? lauren : it 's turning out to be . esther : well , here 's your coffee , extra hot , just the way you like it . lauren : you are a lifesaver . esther : well , you 're not the only one having a bad day . tessa : okay , well , i 'm gon na go clean up some tables and see if i can handle that . esther : i 'll watch the counter for you . tessa : thanks . esther : uh , i could n't help overhear your phone conversation . you know , i might be able to help you with your other problem . lauren : really ? esther : mm - hmm . lauren : you know a makeup artist that work on phyllis ? but today ? esther : yeah , i do . lauren : oh , my goodness , that 's fantastic . okay . give me their name and phone number . esther : no , there 's no need for that . it 's me . [ cellphone chimes ] [ cellphone chimes ] rey : mia , what are you doing here ? mia : is that any way to greet your wife ? [ giggles ] and why did n't you tell me your landlord worked here ? did you get her the job in exchange for the apartment ? sharon : no . he just , uh , told me there was an opening for a victim liaison . he knew that i had just graduated with a degree in psychology and i was looking for work in my field . mia : that 's rey , always looking out for his friends . sharon : well , we 're not really -- he just mentioned the position . mia : well , it 's great that it all worked out . rey : mia . i have a lot to do . mia : sure , i just wanted to see where you work . sharon here 's been filling me in on everything that goes on around here . sounds as boring and dull as miami . rey : yeah , well , i got a real boring murder case to get back to , and sure sharon has plenty to do , as well , so ... mia : i wo n't take another minute for either of you . sharon , it was nice to see you again . see you at home , baby . rey : okay . esther : hey , i have done all of my girlfriends ' makeup . i even did jill 's once . lauren : you know , and i so appreciate the offer , but this is a very important photo session , and i really need somebody with editorial experience . esther : you need a writer to take pictures ? lauren : [ laughs ] no , no , no , no . it just means -- `` editorial `` means that the photos -- mia : the photos go with the article . or an idea you 're trying to promote . lauren : that 's right . mia : hi . lauren : hi . mia : mia rosales . lauren : oh . mia : yes , hairdresser , stylist , and kickass makeup artist . lauren : and you 've done editorial ? mia : mm - hmm . my work 's all over my website . check it out . lauren : i will . now , how come i 've never heard of you ? mia : i just moved into town , yes . i 've been working the miami scene for years . a lot of celebrity action down there . lauren : [ chuckles ] yes , i know . mia : mm - hmm , i 've done athletes , their wives , musicians , fashionistas . a lot of rich and famous . lauren : mm , plenty of those in miami . mia : mm - hmm . lauren : hmm . nice work . mia : i 'm the best . lauren : and you 're hired . [ both giggle ] tessa : i 'm glad you came back . mariah : i need answers . yesterday , i felt terrible because i threw out your mattress without telling you . tessa : yeah , and i said it was okay . you should n't have followed me to the dump -- mariah : i did n't follow you ! and stop trying to make it seem like i 'm the one who did something wrong here . tessa : i 'm sorry , i did n't mean to do that . it 's just -- it 's just when people come at me , i fight back , okay ? that 's how i 've been my whole life , it 's how i 've survived . mariah : i grew up having to defend myself , too , but it should n't be that way , not between us . tessa : yeah , well , old habits . mariah : they need to die . right now . so , i need you to tell me the truth . all of it . where did you get the money ? tessa : there 's no point in saying i won the lottery , right ? mariah : no . tessa : i sold a song . mariah : you got paid $ 230,000 for a song ? tessa : you counted it ? mariah : yeah , i did . so who paid you that much for a song ? tessa : um , this guy . he 's got a new company . i think his daddy 's funding it , or something , and he heard one of the songs , and he offered me all this money , and it just seemed too perfect , you know ? because the timing was amazing . mariah : okay , why did n't you tell me about it ? because you know how worried i 've been about crystal , about you . tessa : yeah , but we 're not in danger anymore . and you do n't have to worry about anyone following you . mariah : wait , wait . i 'm sorry . so you -- you paid off the guys who were threatening you ? tessa : well , yeah . mariah : so then you did n't make $ 230,000 , you made $ 250,000 . tessa , this does n't make any sense because that is great news . crystal is safe . you sold a song . so why did n't you tell me about it ? tessa : look , i told you where the money was from , okay ? mariah : and now i want to know why you hid it from me . tessa ... if we are going to have a shot in hell of making this work , i need to know everything . i need to know what 's going on . okay ? or i swear to god , i 'm walking out that door , and i 'm not coming back . tessa : okay , okay ! i 'll tell you . it was n't just any song that i sold . it was one of your songs . mariah : what are you talking about ? tessa : i stole from your journal again , and i thought you were gon na be angry like last time . no , i 'm telling you the truth . mariah : okay , then i want to hear it . tessa : what ? mariah : the song . sing it for me . phyllis : yeah ! got the outfit , now i need the makeup artist . any word from lauren ? ted : the photographer 's ready . phyllis : what ? i 'm not . stall . ted : got it . do n't forget to duck when you enter her office . lauren : oh ! [ laughs ] do n't worry , she 's not that bad . mia : i 've been around the block and back . nobody scares me . lauren : okay . good job . let 's go . phyllis : lauren ! thank god ! lauren : [ laughs ] this is mia . mia is doing your hair and makeup . and this is phyllis summers . mia : heard a lot about you . phyllis : all good , i hope . mia : oh , that 'd be boring . phyllis : oh , i think i 'm gon na like this one just fine . mia : i have no doubt about it . phyllis : so , you any good ? mia : the best . phyllis : [ laughs ] well , we do n't have much time , so ... let me see what you got . sharon : so ... how 's the j.t . investigation going ? any progress with that ? rey : yeah , you know , finding the watch was a big break . hoping to catch another one really soon . sharon : well , let me know if there 's anything i can do to help . rey : all right , i ca n't -- i ca n't do this . we need to discuss last night . at least i do . sharon : rey ... rey : no , i -- i got to say this . things could have been ... they might have been very different if mia had n't shown up . sharon : but she did . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . mariah : what are you waiting for ? tessa : you do n't trust me at all , do you ? mariah : prove to me i can . sing the song . tessa : i can't . mariah : why not ? tessa : because i feel terrible about plagiarizing -- mariah : stop it ! stop lying to me ! tessa : i 'm not ! mariah : yes , you are ! you 're the first person that i let in , that i really let in , and you knew how terrified i was to open myself up like that , and you held out your hand to me , and you said , `` make the leap . make it . i promise , i 'm not gon na let you fall . `` but you lied because i am falling hard . tessa : no , i -- mariah : maybe it 's my fault because i grew up hearing so many lies . i do n't know the difference between what 's real and what 's not . [ sighs ] maybe i 'm broken . tessa : no ! no ! nothing is wrong with you , okay ? or us ! this is right ! we are right ! that 's the truth ! mariah : [ sighs ] it 's not enough . rey : i feel terrible that you were put in such a lousy position last night with mia showing up , and again today . i had no idea she was coming to town . sharon : she 's your wife . why should n't she come and see you ? rey : you really feel that way ? sharon : i think it 's good that she showed up . rey : do you ? sharon : she wants to make this marriage work . her timing could n't have been better . rey : [ chuckles ] mia can be ... sharon : passionate . rey : among other things . sharon : your wife 's very beautiful and strong , and very willing to fight for this marriage . rey : we have a lot of issues to deal with . sharon : well , that 's what you should be doing . rey : i guess i 've been avoiding that . sharon : time to stop . she came all this way to see you . you owe her that . and you owe it to yourself . i 'm rooting for both of you . lauren : phyllis , you ready ? mia : say hello to fearless phyllis . lauren : whoa ! kerry : wow , you look -- mia : stunning , spectacular . phyllis : really ? can i see ? can i see ? mia : amazing . oh , here . check out the magic of mia.-phyllis : oh , my , who is this ? where did you find this miracle worker ? who are you ? [ laughter ] mia : oh , your cheekbones and eyes made my job easy . phyllis : oh , talented and smart -- very good . you 're a keeper . mia : and available . phyllis : well , definitely leave your card with ted , okay ? mia : i will . will do . phyllis : all right . good . ladies , we did it . you ready to rock this photo shoot ? [ laughter ] good . billy : well , what 's going on here ? is it black tie day ? phyllis : no , it 's actually powerful women day . billy : well , sounds ominous . phyllis : well , no need to shake in your boots . we are actually headed out to take some publicity shots . billy : going all - out , i see . phyllis : well , meet mia . her job is to make people look beautiful , and she takes her job very seriously . billy : clearly . phyllis : mia , say hello to billy abbott . mia : hello , billy abbott . unfortunately , i do n't think you 'll be needing my services . phyllis : uh , well , billy comes with a warning sign , you know . `` do n't touch unless you like bad boys . `` really , really bad boys . mia : i 'll keep that in mind . phyllis : mm - hmm . billy : well , it looks like i got here just in time . as a member of jabot 's executive team , i 'm assuming you want me in the shoot . phyllis : uh , no . no , i think i 'm gon na stick to my original concept -- jabot women selling to women . phyllis : so you 're rebranding the company , and you forgot to tell the vp of marketing . phyllis : [ sighs ] you know what , you do n't have to get your male pride all wounded here . actually , you are a very important part of the jabot team , but i do n't really have time to discuss the new direction of the company . but i know ted will fill you in . ladies , let 's show the world the new faces of jabot . kerry : mm . mia : ouch . tessa : you know honesty has never been easy for me . i grew up in a world of lies and uncertainty . i used to lie to cops , my friends , teachers about my home life . i even lied to my sister when i told her that i knew everything was gon na be okay , okay ? lying is a form of survival . mariah : i grew up having to defend myself , too , but i changed for you . tessa : i want to do that , okay ? i really , really want to be honest with you . mariah : then do it . just do it . because you said that i do n't need to know what 's going on , but i really need to know what 's going on . tessa : i have to keep you out of this . mariah : [ scoffs ] it 's a little late for that . tessa : no , mariah . no , see -- see , we can just forget it , okay ? you could just let it go . i can -- i can take back the money -- all of it ! okay ? and then we can live the life that we planned , you and me . please . mariah : tessa , we ca n't have a life with a lie like this between us . tessa : yes , we can ! mariah : i ca n't ! i 'm sorry . moving in with you was a mistake . mia : finally ! thought you 'd never get here . i 've been dying to tell you my news . rey : i 'm guessing it 's good . mia : take a look at genoa city 's hottest new stylist . rey : hottest , huh ? mia : i did phyllis summers ' hair and makeup for a big photo shoot today , so i am burning this town up , doing what i do best . rey : i 'm afraid to ask what that is . mia : taking charge , baby . you could n't have picked a better place to land a new job . you know , jabot cosmetics , gc buzz , billionaires out of the woodwork . opportunity 's gon na knock that door right off its hinges . rey : [ chuckles ] it 's a good thing you 'll be busy , because i will , too , with my case . mia : you never short - change your work . rey : just you . mia : you 're a good cop . fighting the bad guys . getting justice . it 's a real turn - on . rey : not the reason i chose a career in law enforcement . mia : mm , but those hard cases make it easy for you to avoid what 's going on with us . not anymore , rey . i 'm here . you ca n't ignore me . rey : mia ... mia : hey . time to solve our problems . lauren : whew ! [ laughter ] that was fun ! kerry : that was exhilarating . phyllis : the script 's officially flipped . kerry : yes ! i got some great shots . phyllis : oh , you did ! lauren : nice ! phyllis : you know what , send us the proofs when you get them , as soon as you can . you 'll have them later today . phyllis : great . thank you . billy : looks good . very nice . lauren : oh ! thank you . billy : do you mind if i talk to phyllis alone ? phyllis : it 's all right . i can handle him . lauren : okay . billy : you can `` handle me . `` phyllis : i 'm very busy , so whatever you want to say , say it . billy : you can hate me all you want personally . at this point , i do n't really give a damn . but do n't think for a second that you 're gon na push me out of this company . phyllis : getting a strong whiff of testosterone . billy : you feeling threatened ? phyllis : [ chuckles ] oh , gosh , you 're serious . billy : for those suffering from selective amnesia , let me be very clear . jaboutiques were my idea . my concept . i got the funding , i secured the lease agreements . i basically did everything . so i 'm confused -- what part of your brain thinks that i 'm gon na step away and get cut out of the deal at this time after i did everything to make it happen ? phyllis : did you get your invitation to the launch party ? billy : you know that 's not what i 'm talking about , phyllis . phyllis : what are we talking about ? billy : i want credit for what i did . phyllis : the embezzling ? i can have a press release drawn up today . you know , the funny thing is , you know , anyone can come up with a risky idea . but , you see , it takes someone with vision to make it successful . a leader . someone people can look up to , respect -- that 's me . and that is exactly why jaboutiques are gon na be incredibly successful . not because you were willing to chase it with some crazy idea with your company funds , but because i was willing to drag jabot out of the ditch that you got it into . me . not you . and you should be thanking me . i could have exposed you to the entire world . i could have canceled the entire & project , like ashley wanted me to . but instead , it is going to be the hallmark of the new jabot . billy : this is just your way of cutting me out of the company . just more payback for me sleeping with summer . phyllis : you know something , getting elected c.e.o . , demoting you to vp of marketing , not including you on this shoot , you 're right . we 're good on payback . as far as forcing you out , i actually believe that you are very valuable to this company . billy : [ scoffs ] phyllis : plus , i like you working for me , which you need to get back to . and , actually , in the spirit of honesty , if you do decide to go to the launch party tomorrow , i 'll be bringing a plus - one . nick . but feel free to bring whomever you 'd like . rey : mia , no . this is -- mia : do n't say `` wrong `` because you know it 's not true . rey : i 'm -- what i was gon na say is that this is n't the answer , all right ? this is just another way of avoiding our problems . mia : yeah . but this way 's a lot more fun . rey : [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] i ca n't argue with that , but ... we still have n't dealt with what broke us up in the first place . mia : ca n't we just leave that in miami and we start fresh here in genoa city ? rey : we ca n't run away from our problems , especially when most of us has followed us to wisconsin . mia : arturo and lola living here must be hard for you . rey : what about you ? you gon na be able to keep your distance ? mia : i came here because i want my husband back . give me one night . i 'll prove it to you . what is it , rey ? what 's holding you back ? rey : i need more time . mia : you know what i need ? coffee . rey : now ? mia : yeah . we can work on our problems , get to it right away . rey : i 'll put on a pot . mia : no , no , no , no . why go through the trouble when there 's a coffeehouse downstairs ? i 'll get you a cup . you 'll want one , too . you want to be awake if we get a chance to celebrate . tessa : no , mariah , okay , you ca n't just leave like this ! mariah : you want me to stay ? tessa : yes ! mariah : then tell me where you got the money from . tessa : why ? why ca n't you just trust me ? mariah : why ca n't you trust me ? i 'll be back in the morning for the rest of my things when you 're not here . tessa : no , mariah ! no ! you ca n't leave like this ! i love you ! please ! please . mariah : if you really did , you would tell me the truth . tessa : [ sobbing ] mia : pulling double duty today ? sharon : um , i 'm just working on the books . mia : mm . there a barista around ? sharon : you know , we were just about to close , but i can get you something . mia : thanks . two black coffees . to go . rey 's waiting for me upstairs . hope that 's okay . sharon : what ? mia : rey asked me to move in with him . i am his wife . sharon : as long as rey pays the rent , we do n't have a problem . like you said , you 're his wife . mia : and hey , my living here will give us a chance to get to know each other . i could use a friend . sharon : mm . i wish you and rey all the best of luck . mia : we do n't need it . no , rey and i hit a little speed bump in our marriage , but we 're gon na get that all taken care of tonight . hope the ceiling 's soundproof . our reunion could get a little loud , if you know what i mean . sharon : so , i 'm all done here . you will have the place to yourself . so i 'll lock the front on my way out . mia : mm . just to be clear , rey is mine . sharon : i do n't know why you 're telling me that . i 'm not interested -- mia : cut the crap . you want him . bad . you ca n't have him . so back off . understand ? sharon : i understand . mia : then we 're all good .	lauren saves the day by helping phyllis get ready for the photo shoot that she forgot about she helps phyllis find an outfit to wear and mia does phyllis make up because she is a make up artist . billy is upset that once again phyllis failed to itell him about her plans in this case the photo shoot/ billy tells phyllis he wo n't let her push him out of jabot . phyllis tells billy that she does n't intend to push him out because she enjoys being his boss she also tells him that she is bringing nick to the jabotique launch party . mia tells rey that she intends to repair their marriage but rey does his best to avoid her so mia figures out that rey and sharon are intrested in each other and she tells sharon to stay away from rey . mariah demands answers from tessa about where she got $ 230,000 tessa says that she sold a song that she wrote by looking at mariah 's journal . mariah does n't belive the story and tessa mjakes it worse by saying that she used $ 20,000 of the money to pay off the bad guys she owed . mariah pleads with tessa to tell her the truth but tessa refuses saying that she does n't want her involved in this mess . mariah tells tessa they ca n't have a relationship if they ca n't trust each other so she packs her things and moves out .
lauren : michael ... it does n't add up . tom could not have poisoned my necklace . michael : how do you know that for sure ? lauren : we 've been all through this . i 've had possession of that necklace since the moment that scott gave it to me . michael : what about before scott gave it to you ? is n't it possible that tom got his hands on it then ? i mean , it would n't have taken very much time , and scott probably did n't even notice it was missing . lauren : what do you think ? paul : i think it 's our only theory . lauren : does scott know any of this ? michael : no , but we need to talk to him right away . you say he gave it to you the same day he purchased it . lauren : right . michael : then we need to find out if it was ever out of his hands and if so , where he was and who had access to it . ( door slams ) michael : gloria , now is not a good time . you -- gloria : you told me not to use my keys . i 'm sorry . this wo n't wait . i need to talk to lauren . it 's very important . lauren : gloria , if this is about the wedding -- gloria : it is not about the wedding . it 's about ... paul : oh , well , i guess that 's my cue to leave . lauren : no , no , no , you do n't have to go . paul : it 's all right . i do n't mind . good night , ladies . michael : i 'll walk you out . gloria : good night , paul . paul : all right , i 'll see if i can dig up any more information on jennifer mitchell , maybe take another look at those surveillance tapes , see if jennifer was in the hospital when lauren was a patient . michael : well , let me know if you find out anything . paul : yeah , i will . michael : all right , gloria . what has got you so worked up ? or is this between you and lauren ? gloria : no , actually , michael , i think you should definitely hear this . you see , i just came from the genoa city arms motel . michael : and ? gloria : i saw lauren talking to jennifer mitchell . michael : i ... is this true ? lauren : yes . but that was n't my intention . michael : what does that mean ? lauren : i went to go see brenda . michael : scott 's writing partner ? lauren : yeah , i went to talk to her about the book deal . gloria : then what were you doing in jennifer 's room ? lauren : i do n't know what you 're talking about . gloria : 311 - -that is jennifer mitchell 's room . lauren : 311 is brenda harris ' room . [ scene_break ] ashley : honey , hold on a second . i 'm gon na let you stay down here a little while and play with your new toys . it 's your birthday . come on . i 'm gon na let you stay up a little later . abby : okay . ashley : all right , have a seat . we 've got ta see what you 've got in here . wow ... look at this one . was n't it nice to see your friends ? i think they had a good time , do n't you ? abby : you and daddy did n't have a lot of fun . ashley : yeah , we did . abby : you got into a fight . ashley : it was a disagreement . and i 'm sorry that you heard us arguing . i was just a little ... upset with your dad for being so late to your party . abby : it was n't his fault . it 's all because of victoria . [ scene_break ] kay : did i hear you correctly ? brad : i was just expressing my gratitude to phyllis for the outstanding job she did on the newman web site . kay : do you know what he 's talking about , phyllis ? brad : you mean she did n't tell you ? phyllis , you are too modest . allow me . we were having some trouble with our system , so phyllis came over , fixed it right up . the truth is , our online sales were even better than expected thanks to phyllis . kay : well , that 's fascinating . brad : oh , yes , indeed . this wonderful woman is a hero to all of us at newman enterprises . our line was a big hit , and , phyllis , you certainly deserve some of that credit . anyway , i do n't want to intrude . you all enjoy your evening . jack , small bites . you do n't wan na choke . kay : uh , tell me , phyllis , uh , did you really help newman enterprises with their web site ? phyllis : yes , katherine , i did . kay : would you mind telling me why on earth you would do such a thing ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : you were n't kidding when you said this was gon na take awhile . kevin : patience is a virtue . j.t . : i 'm gettin ' a lesson on virtue from kevin fisher ? kevin : hey , thanks again for asking me to do this . i love this kind of stuff . j.t . : do n't get a big head . you were n't exactly my first choice . kevin : i 'm sure it must have killed you , coming to ask me for help . j.t . : make sure i do n't regret it , all right ? kevin : look , like i told mr. newman , if phyllis planted something in this computer system , i 'm gon na find it , and that 's a promise . [ scene_break ] michael : all right , one of you has to be mistaken because jennifer and brenda could n't be sharing the same motel room . gloria : why not ? lauren : because i think if brenda had a friend there , scott would 've said something . gloria : well , lauren , i do n't know what to tell you . but the couple of times i have been to see jennifer , it was in that room -- 311 . michael : you 're sure ? gloria : yes , michael , i am sure . michael : well , obviously , there 's some connection between the women . gloria : well , i do n't know who this brenda woman is , but she 's got lousy taste in companions , and that 's why i 'm here , lauren , to tell you to stay away from this jennifer mitchell . now i know she may have saved my life , but ... i just have a feeling she 's really bad news . michael : okay , gloria , i need you to leave . gloria : why ? why ? michael , please , i 'm not finished . michael : come on . let 's go . gloria : lauren , be careful . michael : say good - bye . all right , go to the spa , have a drink . i 'll talk to you later . gloria : all right . call me . call me . michael : bye . go . lauren : why did you do that ? michael : i just had a thought . if i 'm right and the necklace was poisoned ... think jennifer could be the one who did it . [ scene_break ] paul : so when you see gina , tell her i need to speak with her right away . it 's about a former employee . thanks . ashley : hello . paul : hey there . ashley : hi . what 's up ? paul : oh , nothing . i was just calling to see how abby 's party went . ashley : oh , how sweet of you . well , actually , it did n't go quite as planned . paul : oh , really ? what happened ? ashley : um , can i talk to you about it a little later ? paul : no problem . so tell me , uh , have you spoken with tom ? ashley : no , not since last night . i 'll let you know , though , as soon he contacts me . paul : all right , thanks . so ... would you like to go out sometime ? ashley : i 'd love to . paul : yeah , me , too . so , um , why do n't i check my calendar and , uh , i 'll call you back ? ashley : okay . look forward to it . bye . paul : good night . [ scene_break ] kay : tell me something , phyllis . have you looked at your paycheck recently ? you do work for jabot cosmetics and not for newman enterprises . phyllis : yes , katherine , listen to me -- kay : but perhaps you were n't aware of it . phyllis : no , absolutely , i 'm aware of it . kay : then why would you help them in any capacity ? it 's highly inappropriate for you to have anything to do whatsoever with one of our major competitors , especially when it concerns the new line . jack : katherine , it 's not what you think . kay : oh , come on . are you telling me that brad carlton was lying through his teeth just now ? jack : i 'm saying he exaggerated greatly . yes , phyllis had something to do with the newman computer system , only because nicholas asked her to get involved . phyllis : yes , yes . nicholas was desperate . their web site crashed . i designed it , i know it best , so ... kay : precisely . now that is why you 're such a value asset to jabot ... jill : mother -- kay : not newman enterprises . jill : please , do n't be upset . obviously phyllis was out of line . we have discussed it , and she 's assured me it will never happen again . kay : wait a minute , you have discussed ... are you telling me that you knew about this , too ? both of you knew this and you said nothing , right ? jill : in this instance , i decided that it was wiser if we handled it on our own . kay : well , you decided wrong . i own a majority stake of jabot cosmetics . i expect my two top people to keep me informed . or is that asking too much ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , what is that right there ? kevin : it 's called a routing code . j.t . : what 's it do ? kevin : it routs code . j.t . : yeah , but what does that mean , man ? kevin : j.t . , please ? j.t . : i 'm sorry . i 'm just trying to learn something . kevin : all right , well , i do n't have time to teach you right now . j.t . : you know , it 's not like i 'm completely computer illiterate . do you understand that ? kevin : do you know how to set up a page listing compiler ? j.t . : no , but -- kevin : do you know how to construct sets via backtracking ? hmm ? yeah , i did n't think so . so if you would please be quiet , step back and let the master get back to work . thank you . [ scene_break ] jack : katherine , i understand you want to be kept in the loop . surely you do n't want us coming to you with every little problem . kay : is that what you call when an employee rushes to the aid of a major competitor , a `` little problem `` ? phyllis : ahem . kay : nicholas could n't have called his own i.t . people ? phyllis : listen , he was in a rush , katherine , i designed that system , okay ? it would 've taken an i.t . guy about two weeks to sort out what i did . kay : yeah , but what concern was that of yours ? i mean , nicholas should 've anticipated this and planned accordingly . and when he asked you for assistance , you should 've turned him down flat . phyllis : i could n't do that . kay : why not ? phyllis : it 's hard to explain . kay : well , i suggest you try . phyllis : okay , listen , if it were n't for nicholas newman , my son would be in prison right now . he presented evidence at the trial that exonerated my son . i owe him . i 'm sorry what i did was wrong , but i owe him . kay : you had personal reasons for doing what you did . that still does not excuse you for going behind our backs . jack : well , what do you say we order some desserts , ladies ? kay : you seem very , very calm about what phyllis has done . you , too , jill . i would have imagined you being upset when you first heard about this . jill : oh , i was . phyllis : i ran it by jack first . kay : i beg your pardon ? phyllis : mm - hmm . he knew all about it . ahem . kay : did he ? phyllis : yeah , in fact , we had a long conversation -- jack : katherine , you have nothing to worry about . yes , beauty of nature 's numbers are very good right now for this launch . they are not going to put a dent in jabot 's holiday sales . as a matter of fact , as i see projections ahead for us , i -- kay : that 's enough . that is enough . save your p.r . for somebody who cares . i would like a word with you , alone . [ scene_break ] brad : gather up what you need , i 'll walk you to your car . victoria : you do n't have to . brad : i know i do n't have to . i want to . i 'm out to prove to you that chivalry is n't dead . victoria : actually , i think i 'm gon na stick around here for awhile . brad : are you sure ? i think you should go home and get some rest . it 's been a long day . victoria : i 'll see you tomorrow , bradley . good night . brad : all right , what 's going on ? you did n't say two words to me in the car on the way over , you 're giving me the cold shoulder now . what 's up ? victoria : i really do n't want to get into an argument right now . brad : i did n't know we had anything to argue about . victoria : i 'm not happy about what you did at the club . brad : what did i do ? victoria : i was trying to talk to you about abby , but you were so focused on jack . you just could n't resist going over there and making trouble . brad : all right . i did want to have a little fun with him . it only took two minutes . victoria : it was childish . brad : chil -- oh , you think i was childish ? if the roles were reversed , you know what kind of scene jack would 've made ? he would 've beat that thing into the ground . victoria : i do n't care what jack would 've done , and neither should you . this is about abby . are n't you worried about the situation with your daughter ? brad : i told her i was sorry i was late for the party and i would make it up to her . victoria : no , i 'm not talking about that . what really bothers me is that she does n't like me , brad . [ scene_break ] ashley : who 's that gift from again ? i forget . abby : hannah . ashley : that is such a cool present . we have to remember to write thank - you notes . honey , um ... could we talk about what you said earlier ? why do you blame victoria for your daddy being late this afternoon ? abby : 'cause she came with him from work . and he promised nothing would make him miss my party , so it had to be her fault . ashley : come here a second . there were some problems at your dad 's office , and it could n't be helped . abby : victoria was n't even invited . ashley : do you think that maybe you 're mad at your daddy and you 're taking it out on victoria ? hmm ? abby : all i wanted was for you , daddy and me to be together again , like a real family . that was my birthday wish . ashley : i know , honey . i know . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] tom : well , well , well , look who 's here . paul : the one and only . tom : where you off to ? you got a date with ashley ? paul : no , not that it 's any of your business . she has plans with her daughter tonight . tom : oh , that 's right . it 's abby 's birthday . she sure is a cute little kid , is n't she ? paul : you know , i got ta wonder what ashley is doing spending time with a lowlife like you . i guess i wo n't have to wonder much longer , though , will i ? tom : yeah ? why do you say that ? paul : you got a court date coming up , do n't you ? tom : mm - hmm . i sure do . i 'm lookin ' forward to it . paul : i 'll bet . tom : oh , yeah . i 'm anxious to clear my name . which reminds me , detective , you might wan na separate yourself a little from your business associate michael baldwin . he set me up , and now he 's goin ' down for it . paul : i 'll be sure and put him on notice . tom : oh , good , you do that . see , everybody thinks that i 'm the bad guy . but mike 's the one who 's obsessed with vigilante justice . [ scene_break ] lauren : so you 're saying that you think tom and jennifer have been working together for months ? michael : you started hallucinating while tom was in jail . now if he poisoned you , he had to have an accomplice . i 'm guessing that was jennifer . lauren : oh , my god . my god , i just was with that woman a few hours ago . michael : look , paul 's been trying to gather information on her . lauren : this is getting more and more bizarre by the minute . i just -- i do n't understand why tom would want to kill me , and i certainly do n't understand why jennifer would help him . i - i do n't even know the woman . it does n't make any sense . i hate this . this is like a nightmare i ca n't wake up from . michael : come here . come here . [ scene_break ] j.t . : do you even know what you 're looking for ? kevin : no . no . but that 's the whole point of the search . there are a ton of things phyllis could 've done when she was working on the web site . i have to check every possible option . it 's a -- it 's a huge process . j.t . : feels like we 've been here forever . kevin : so then take off . j.t . : no , i should probably stick around . kevin : why ? j.t . : because i 'm the one who told mr. newman you could do this . you 're my responsibility . kevin : so what do you think i 'm gon na do , start goofing off when you leave ? this job is a huge deal to me . i can do it alone . j.t . : yeah ? kevin : yeah . yeah , go home . when i find something , i 'll call you . j.t . : all right . all right . have fun . kevin : yeah . okay . okay , okay , okay . kevin , focus , focus , focus , focus . you can do this . all right . [ scene_break ] kay : we could be prosecuted for that . jill : oh , brother . well , you could n't let it go , could you ? phyllis : jill ... jill : no , i ca n't blame you . phyllis : you know , i was n't about to sit there and be attacked . jack is just lucky i did n't divulge the entire story . jill : especially since he 's the one who encouraged you to work on the newman web site . phyllis : frantically begged me is more like it . jill : are you going to tell katherine that ? phyllis : i do n't think so . judging from the look on her face , looks like jack is in a whole lot of trouble anyway . kay : all right , answer me this -- how could you allow phyllis to lift a finger to help newman enterprises ? and i want the truth . jack : the truth is i guess i did n't give it that much thought . kay : but all you ever think about is beating newman enterprises . now the jack abbott that i know would 've absolutely forbidden phyllis to put foot in that building . yet you did nothing , absolutely nothing to stop her . jack : katherine , have you ever tried to talk phyllis out of doing something she wanted to do ? i 'm telling you , it 's an exercise in futility . kay : what did you say to her ? jack : i do n't exactly recall what i told her . kay : well , you must not have told her to turn nicholas down because the two of you would n't have even been on speaking terms by now . in fact , the two of you seem rather chummy . does that mean you gave phyllis your blessing ? kay : oh , you did , did n't you ? oh , god . oh , my god . you saw an opportunity to stick it to newman , and you just could n't pass it up . jack : katherine , let me explain -- kay : no , i am talking . now you listen to me . i could never believe that you could do anything so foolish . you have put us -- the entire company -- in a dreadful situation all because you could not see past your personal vendetta ! [ scene_break ] brad : it 's not that abby dislikes you . victoria : no , she just does n't like me as much as sharon . brad : victoria , i know we have some things to work out with my daughter , and we will . but it 's gon na take some time , all right ? it 's not gon na happen overnight . victoria : what if it never happens ? what if she never approves of our relationship ? it 's not like you can choose between the two of us . she 's your daughter . i 'm just this ... intrusion in your life . brad : victoria ... victoria : to her , i am . and it does n't help matters that ashley disapproves of me . i can only imagine what she 's telling her . brad : where is this coming from ? what 's going on ? victoria : i really enjoy being with you , bradley . but being with you means being with abby . and i am trying to bridge the distance between us . it means a lot to me . brad : i 'm glad to hear that you feel that way . victoria : then why did you do what you did ? why did you walk away from our conversation about abby and go gloat in front of jack ? it makes me wonder where your priorities are . brad : i 'm sorry about that . i should n't have done it . and as far as abby 's attitude is concerned , i guess i 'm just not that worried about it . i know she 'll come around eventually . she 's a little girl dealing with a big change . hey ... i have n't dated anyone seriously since i separated from her mother . she 'll adjust . you 'll see , she will . let me make it up to you . victoria : make it up to me tomorrow . brad : you sure you want me to leave ? victoria : please . i 'm worn out . i need to concentrate . brad : all right . i 'll see you tomorrow . [ scene_break ] paul : you know , tom , this is how bad it 's gotten -- michael is a dishonest , devious snake . but if i had to choose between your word and his , there would be no contest . i 'd pick his every time . tom : then you 're a fool and probably a lousy private eye . i thought you people were supposed to have good instincts . paul : well , forgive me if i do n't use your name as a reference . but , you know , i am glad i ran into you . you can help me with a case i 'm working on . maybe you know a woman by the name of jennifer mitchell . tom : jennifer mitchell ? no , it does n't ring a bell . paul : are you sure ? 'cause i think you 've met the woman . tom : well , sorry . why are you looking for her ? paul : well , i think she might be able to clear a few things up . tom : hmm . well , good luck with your search . i 'd help you , but i got enough to worry about . paul : no , i know . you have to have those charges dropped , do n't you ? tom : oh , it 's gon na happen . i 'm real close to getting the evidence i need . yeah , if you know what 's good for you , you 'll keep your distance from michael baldwin . paul : yeah , you mentioned that . tom : yeah , well , now i 'm telling you again . i 'm not guilty . he did frame me , and i 'm gon na prove it . paul : well , good luck with that . if things do n't work out like you planned , enjoy your last few days of freedom . oh , and do n't worry about ashley . i 'll keep her company while you 're away . [ scene_break ] lauren : brenda ? michael : what did you say ? lauren : well , i 'm concerned about scott 's writing partner . whether jennifer is a friend of hers or not , she could be in danger . michael : all right , the more i think about it , the more it falls into place . lauren : what does ? michael : if jennifer is mixed up with tom , it makes perfect sense that he would ask her to cozy up to scott 's writing partner . lauren : to get to me through my son . michael : all right , where is scott right now ? lauren : probably at the loft . michael : call him up . tell him we want to talk to him right away . lauren : okay . [ scene_break ] [ victoria remembering . ] victoria : if you 're going to say that i 'm jealous of abby , that is ridiculous . ashley : it 's understandable , victoria . i mean , you come back home . you 've been gone for over a year . and you find out that your father has another child . a beautiful , young daughter no less . i 'm sure you 're worried that you have to share your exclusive place as daddy 's little girl . victoria : why are you trying to twist this around and make it about me ? ashley : because it is about you -- you and your issues with your father . victoria : what do you know about that ? ashley : i know you see my daughter as a threat . [ scene_break ] j.t . : victoria ? victoria ? victoria : j.t . hi . what are you doing here ? j.t . : i was just doing some work for your dad . victoria : oh , um , something involving newman enterprises ? j.t . : i should let him tell you . but i saw your door was open , so i thought i 'd say hi . you working late tonight ? victoria : uh , yep . i 'm probably gon na be here awhile . j.t . : oh , that 's too bad . victoria : why do you say that ? j.t . : well , i heard you had a pretty big day . should n't you be out celebrating ? or maybe not . victoria : no , yes . we did . the line got off to a great start . it 's very exciting . i 'm just feeling a little emotional . i do n't know why . j.t . : i can understand that . you know , you work so hard at something -- put so much energy into it -- and all of a sudden , you got ta come straight back down to earth . it 's , uh ... it 's actually called post - launch letdown . it 's a well- documented syndrome . victoria : is that so ? j.t . : yeah . victoria : well , thank you , doctor . j.t . : do n't mention it . so what are you really doing here ? victoria : oh , i 'm just catching up on some paperwork . you know , we got off to such a great start . i wan na be able to keep the momentum going . j.t . : you expect me to believe that ? victoria : excuse me ? j.t . : look , i do n't care how much you love this project , work is not the reason you 're sitting here all alone on what should be one of the best nights of your life . [ scene_break ] ashley : all right , we 'll have one last glass of water and then straight to bed , okay ? ( doorbell rings ) ashley : hey . tom : hey , how you doin ' ? ashley : okay . tom : look , i know you said you were n't too comfortable with me comin ' by right now , but i got a really good reason . can i come in ? ashley : it 's kinda late . tom : yeah . is the coast clear ? ashley : um , well , my dad and gloria are out for the evening . tom : well , i wo n't stay long . i was just -- i was thinking about you and -- abby : okay , mommy . i 'm all finished . tom : well , now , this must be my lucky day . you 're the reason i 'm here , young lady . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( sighs ) well , that did n't work either . ( types ) i 'm running out of options here . ( groans ) oh ! i can try this . kevin : ( typing ) kevin : well , what have we here ? [ scene_break ] jill : i should leave . phyllis : jill , before you go , just promise me you wo n't tell anybody about -- jill : unh - unh , no . your secret is safe with me . phyllis : thank you . jill : just answer me this one thing , though . ( lowers voice ) that code that you put in the newman computer ... phyllis : mm - hmm . jill : ( normal voice ) that does n't do anything all by itself , correct ? phyllis : no . it 's just like a back door that 's open , just waiting to be used . but you know i have no intention of using it . jill : good . then nobody else ever has to know about it . oh , god , phyllis , i wish you had never gone near that project . phyllis : i 'm starting to feel the same way . jill : can you imagine what would 've have happened ( lowers voice ) if you actually had messed with their computers ? you would 've taken the fall . jack would just be sitting in his office , enjoying every minute of it . phyllis : i do n't think it 's jack 's intention to hang me out to dry ... jill : ( normal voice ) no . phyllis : but , yes , my fingerprints would have been all over the keyboard . jill : no , i am not saying that he does n't care about you , okay ? look , i know how he stood by you all last summer when your son went through all that . it 's just when it comes to victor newman , jack does n't see straight . i mean , he will do anything to get on top . phyllis : why are you telling me this ? jill : because , phyllis , i think you have a tremendous future at jabot , and i would sure hate to see you sacrifice it out of misplaced loyalty to jack . phyllis : wow . jill -- jill : all right , let me finish . there 's one thing i know about him . jack looks out for himself . all i 'm doing is suggesting that you do the same thing . [ scene_break ] jack : i do n't know how many ways i can say it , katherine . phyllis has done nothing wrong . kay : and you are absolutely sure ? jack : you just heard bradley say their launch went off without a hitch . a fact he was all too eager to rub in our faces . kay : well , maybe sabotaging a launch is n't exactly what you and phyllis had in mind . maybe she stole something from the files . maybe she planted a virus in their computers . and if that is the case , i want you to speak up now . because i do n't want any more surprises . jack : no , no , no . no , there are no more surprises . kay : ( sighs ) well , assuming that 's the truth , i suppose i should thank phyllis . jack : ouch . that 's a low blow . kay : oh , if i 've wrongly accused you , i 'll be the first one to apologize . but need i remind you , there is a morality clause in your contract . and need i remind you , there have been several greedy c.e.o.s that have gone to jail lately . jack : i 'm well aware of that , katherine . kay : well , i certainly hope so , because you 're gon na have only this warning . i will not have the integrity of the chancellor name tarnished . if you ever put me , or anyone who works for me , in a compromising situation , my dear , you will be unemployed and i will see to it that you 're hung from the highest tree . now i mean it , son . if you ever use chancellor industries to engage in any illegal activities , you will be on the inside of a prison cell . kay : do i make myself clear ? [ scene_break ] victoria : you calling me a liar , j.t . hellstrom ? j.t . : no , ms. newman . i just think it 's a shame . victoria : what is ? j.t . : that someone or something 's bringing you down on a night like this . i 'm right , are n't i ? j.t . : i 'll take that as a yes . victoria : you know , you 're really putting your detective skills to good use . i see paul has taught you well . j.t . : you want to talk about it ? victoria : no . j.t . : okay . i wo n't pry . victoria : oh , it 's not that . i appreciate your concern . it 's just complicated . it 's so far beyond complicated , you would n't believe it . j.t . : ( chuckles ) you should try me . i 've , uh , i 've done complicated , victoria . believe me , i 've been there , and it 's not all it 's cracked up to be . now i just keep it simple . victoria : really ? j.t . : yeah . yeah . i just -- i work , i hang out with my buddies , spend time with my girlfriend , you know . and life is , uh , life 's pretty good . i just -- i just try to keep that attitude . victoria : you make it sound so easy . j.t . : well , that 's the whole point , you know ? you get rid of all that negative stuff , you know , focus on what 's important . you should try it sometime . victoria : i do n't think so . no way is that happening for me , not with everything that 's going on right now . j.t . : well , maybe things need to change . did you ever think about that ? [ scene_break ] tom : hey , abby . a little bird told me it was your birthday today , so i got you a special present . ashley : go ahead , honey . abby : can i open it ? tom : well , that 's up to your mama . abby : mommy ? ashley : yeah , just so you hurry . you got ta go up to bed . abby : neat ! i wanted one of these . tom : oh , great , 'cause i saw it in the store , and i said , you know what ? i bet abby would love one of these . abby : thank you . tom : you 're welcome . ashley : okay , honey , up to bed . i 'll be up there in a minute . abby : good night tom : good night happy birthday abby : and thank you again . tom : you 're very welcome . she , uh -- ashley : how did you know it was her birthday ? tom : oh , well , i saw you putting up decorations over at the coffeehouse . ashley : oh . tom : well , i do n't want to overstay my welcome . i just , uh , you know , came to drop off ... well , actually , that 's not entirely true . there was another reason i came by . i 'm hoping that it 'll only be a matter of days till i 'm clear of these , you know , bogus drug charges . ashley : mm , yeah . tom : once that 's taken care of , i 'd really like it if we could spend more time together . now how 's that sound to you ? ashley : it sounds nice . tom : oh , that 's great . ashley ... you 're the best thing that 's ever happened to me . i 'm gon na make sure that ... you see the real tom fisher 'cause i know you 're gon na be crazy about him . tom : well ... good evening . i mean , good night . ashley : good night . tom : all right . ashley : see you later , tom . tom : all right , bye . ashley : thanks again . tom : yeah . ashley : oh , this has to end soon . this has to end . [ scene_break ] lauren : there 's no answer at the loft . i 'm gon na try his cell phone . oh , it 's voicemail . hi , honey , it 's mom . the minute you get this message , can you please come to michael 's and my apartment ? and bring brenda with you . it 's critical that we speak to both of you . thanks , honey . okay . now what ? michael : we wait . we hope that scott can give us some answers . and you 've got to trust that i can protect you . [ next_on ] phyllis : i wan na do the right thing . i have a conscience . daniel : why do n't you find a way to fix whatever it is that you did n't do ? kevin : mr. newman , good morning . victor : you find anything ? victoria : i 'm beginning to think that i should 've listened to your warnings about bradley .	kevin is tapping away , searching miles of programming code looking for anything suspicious that he can find . jt was tired and really did n't think that the job would take as long as it has been taking . kevin suggested that he go ahead and go home , with kevin promising to call if he finds something . once alone , kevin searches and searches , and just when he thinks that there might not be anything wrong with the computers , he sees something . `` well , well , well what is this ? `` victoria puts on the deep freeze . brad feels the chill . `` are you upset with me about something ? `` victoria tells brad that she did n't appreciate what he did over at the athletic club . `` it was childish . all you cared about was getting on jack 's nerves and i had something more important to talk about but you did n't care . i find it funny that you found getting back at jack to be a higher priority than talking about abby and i not getting along well together . does n't matter . i am just an intrusion into your life anyway , and with ashley disliking me , that just made things worse . i can imagine what she is telling abby about me right now . `` brad offers to make things up to her , but when he moves forward to hug her , she backs away . she would like to work late this night and so she tells him to make things up to her the next day . later that night , jt is on his way out of the newman building alone when he passes victoria 's office and finds her inside . he can tell that she is blue and so he offers a friendly ear if she needs it . she does n't want to talk about her problems as they are far too complicated to get into . jt says then that maybe she should just uncomplicate things . he tells how his life is simple and uncomplicated and it works great for him . phyllis and jill sit alone talking at their table while jack gets is tongue lashing across the room from katherine . phyllis confirms with jill that she will not say anything about the backdoor ' code in the newman computers . `` are you kidding me ? i will say nothing about that , and no one else is to know about the code besides you and me phyllis . you had better be careful . more than anything , you have to understand that jack hates the newman 's and would do anything to get one over on them . phyllis you are a very bright woman and you have a great career ahead of you at jabot , but you had better learn that when it comes to jack , he only looks out for himself . i suggest that you start doing the same , `` jill warns . katherine demands that jack give her an explanation for why he and jill kept secrets from her . he says that there is nothing to worry about as nothing was done to the newman computers anyway . katherine knows that more than anything in the world jack would love to see newman fall apart and that this was the perfect opportunity for him to get some satisfaction . `` what did you tell phyllis when she came to you about this ? did you try to convince her to do something wrong ? `` jack says that brad just bragged about nothing being wrong with the computers so all this should be forgotten . katherine warns that if jack ever does anything to take integrity from the chancellor name , she will see him in prison hung out to dry . `` many ceos have gone to prison . do n't think that it ca n't happen to you . do you understand what i am saying to you jack ? `` paul , michael and lauren are together talking about tom when gloria comes bursting in the door . michael is not pleased to see her but she does n't care . `` i just saw lauren at the motor arms talking to jennifer mitchell in her room ! `` michael is very interested in this . lauren wrinkles her brow . `` i was n't in jennifer mitchell 's room . i was in room 311 , and that is brenda harris 's room , `` lauren says . gloria tells that she has been in that room before and she knows for a fact that room 311 belongs to jennifer mitchell . michael easily figures that the two women are connected somehow . michael thinks quickly . the necklace came from scott , who is connected to brenda , who is connected to jennifer who is connected to tom ! lauren gets on the telephone to call scott and tell him to get over to her place right away but she ca n't find him at the loft . she tries the cell phone next and ends up leaving a voicemail telling scott to come to the apartment right away and to bring brenda with him . afterwards , lauren is confused as to why tom and especially this woman jennifer might want to hurt her .
lauren : honey , are you sure you do n't want something to eat ? i could cook you something quick . michael : no , no , no , no , i need to get to the courthouse early to go over my argument again . lauren : it sounded good last night . michael : good ? lauren : great . you know , great . michael : look , i am going for phenomenal . appellate court judges are n't very forgiving . i 've got one shot . and i 've got to make it count . lauren : i hate it when you put this much pressure on yourself . michael : phyllis is depending on me . i can not lose this case again . lauren : and you wo n't . michael : ( sighs ) i wish i could be as confident as you . lauren : well , you would be , if you had a husband like mine . lauren : okay , let 's go ! michael : okay , yeah , let 's go . let 's go . all right . keys ? yeah . lauren : keys ? michael : got it . oh ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : i wish i could go with you . jack : we will call you the moment it 's over . phyllis : yeah , you know , i only have , uh , two words to say -- slam dunk . daniel : well , i 'm gon na go ahead and say that is quite doable . because according to kevin , michael 's been working on this thing overtime . phyllis : yeah , yeah , i have , uh , complete faith in him . jack : well , we better go . um ... phyllis : yeah . jack : we 'll call . promise . okay ? daniel : i just wan na , uh , finish one thing up , and then i 'll meet you at the car . jack : make it quick . phyllis : what do you have to finish up ? daniel : well , i , uh ... may have figured out a way that you can come to court with us this morning . ( telephone ringing ) daniel : see , now all you have to do is ... pick it up and listen . [ scene_break ] sharon : okay . bye . um ... would you mind if i do n't go ? jack : why ? did you change your mind ? sharon : no , that was nick . and i think i should go to the hospital . jack : is victoria 's condition worse ? sharon : it 's the baby . he 's only 22 weeks old and if victoria 's condition does get worse , they may have to deliver and he wo n't have a very high chance of survival . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , uh ... colleen : hey . hey . you 're not in her room . does that mean that victoria 's improved ? j.t . : no . no . uh , nikki insisted that i go home and shower and change . and i thought victoria got her bossiness from her dad . colleen : you feeling any better ? j.t . : victoria 's blood pressure has n't really changed much . it 's still outta whack . so no , not really . colleen : well , they put her on medication for that , right ? j.t . : it has n't kicked in yet . the doctors , uh , the doctors say it may take awhile . colleen : j.t . , victoria 's got the best people around her , okay ? j.t . : you know , they did a - a test on the baby . they found out he was younger than they thought . colleen : which means what ? j.t . : the baby could be mine . [ scene_break ] brad : she 's only at 22 weeks ? nikki : brad , even babies born at 28 weeks have trouble surviving . their respiratory and nervous systems are just not developed enough . brad : if victoria gets any worse , they 'll have to deliver the baby . nikki : and if they do n't , she could die . she could die . [ scene_break ] dr. webb : it 's 160/90 . nick : that 's still high . dr. webb : we need the systolic to be below 150 . victor : and how you do propose to do that ? dr. webb : by changing medication . uh , 40 milligrams of lasix . repeat in an hour if her condition has n't improved . people respond differently to different meds . nick : and if that does n't work ? dr. webb : well , let 's not get ahead of ourselves . victor : she will respond to this . she has to . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you know , this whole time i thought ... i thought your dad was the father . not that i cared . i mean ... i would 've loved that little guy either way . but , um ... now all i want is for him and his mother to be all right . you should 've seen her in the beginning of this thing . you know , with all the -- that insane cravings , you know ? it was cute . except for when she wanted the really horrible stuff , like , uh , strawberry ice cream and pickled peppers and , uh , tuna casserole . colleen : does n't sound that bad . j.t . : try it all on one plate . colleen : uh - huh . j.t . : did you know you ca n't get tuna casserole in a grocery store ? colleen : what , you did n't make it ? j.t . : i , uh , found it online , the recipe . colleen : okay , now i feel bad for her . j.t . : oh , come on . my cooking was never that bad . victoria did n't complain . colleen : that 's because she loves you . i mean , i never complained either . but i mean , now ... j.t . : cut me a break , all right ? i was trying . colleen : that was very sweet of you . j.t . : you know , she -- she was really scared through the first trimester with her history and everything . the baby made it through . and now this ? it does n't make any sense . it 's not fair . i would 've given anything to find out that i was a dad , before all this . now , i just want her to be -- i just want her to be healthy . i want her to wake up . she wanted this baby so bad . she 's got ta wake up . colleen : well , then she will . j.t . : i 'm trying hard to believe that , but every minute -- every minute i see her like this , it just gets harder . [ scene_break ] victor : the first medication was n't working . so dr. webb prescribed something else . brad : any changes ? victor : blood pressure 's still high the last time he took it . nikki : well , why does he think that this new medication is gon na work ? victor : he does n't know . it 's like trial and error . nikki : so what are we supposed to do ? just wait around here some more ? brad : well , if this medication does n't work , i 'm sure he 'll try another , nikki . nikki : there are only so many treatments we can go through . i mean , what if this does n't work ? victor : sweetheart , listen to me , we have got to stay positive for victoria 's sake , all right ? brad : she 's trying to stay positive . victor : she goes back and forth . when nicholas is around , she is positive for his sake . brad : where is he ? victor : in the courthouse . phyllis ' appeal is today . [ scene_break ] lauren : have you talked to your mom today ? daniel : yeah , she 's at work . jack and i just came from there . michael : nerves showing ? daniel : yeah , she 'd never admit it , though . jack : well , mentally , she 's tough . lauren : yeah . exactly as i would expect . jack : though i ca n't imagine she 's gon na be able to concentrate too well until she hears from us . daniel : what are her chances ? michael : we have strong grounds for appeal . uh , the question is whether or not the judge will be receptive . lauren : and let 's not forget about heather . jack : she is not going to want to have the original conviction overturned . michael : mmm . it would n't look good on her résumé . my guess is ms. stevens will paint phyllis in the bleakest terms possible , you know , a menace to society deserving of every one of the six years she was given . [ scene_break ] phyllis : he 'll call . he 'll call . he 'll call . nick : who will ? phyllis : nick ! [ phyllis kisses nick and locks the office door ] nick : is this a good idea ? phyllis : no . no , it 's a really bad idea . . . nick : that felt so good . phyllis : yeah . how are you ? nick : i 'm okay . phyllis : how 's victoria ? nick : she 's hanging in there . her blood pressure 's still high . phyllis : well , they can do something to bring it down , right ? nick : the doctor thinks a different medication may work . we just have to wait and see . phyllis : yeah . good . i - i wanted to show you . i - i - i made this for victoria . nick : you ... made this ? as in , like , you made it ? phyllis : yeah . i mean , i said i made it , i did n't say it was great . nick : like in arts and crafts class ? phyllis : yeah . yeah , it was the first time i used a needle and thread . and , um ... you can obviously tell . anyway , it 's ... nick : no , it -- it looks good . there is n't stuffing coming out of it . phyllis : yeah , well , i hope not . i put extra stuffing in it so her head would be comfortable . nick : it 's ... phyllis : stupid ? nick : no . it 's awesome . thank you . phyllis : yeah . you 're welcome . between all these classes i 'm taking , i 've developed a lot of new skills . nick : skills ? phyllis : mm - hmm . nick : as in , plural ? what else you got ? phyllis : oh , i have so many new skills . you 're just gon na have to be surprised . nick : i like surprises . but i 'm betting after today , after your hearing , you 're gon na be a free woman . phyllis : we 'll see . anyway ... um ... when you take this pillow to victoria , uh , you should bring summer with you . she 'll light up the whole room . nick : i thought of that , but with her cold right now ... phyllis : oh , right , right , you should wait a few more days then . [ scene_break ] victor : you wan na take a break ? nikki : no , i 'm okay . we were just discussing . i 'm gon na teach the baby how to play the piano . i think victoria likes the idea very much . victor : yeah , so do i. i miss having music in the house . nikki : i do , too . victor : well , we 're gon na spend a lot of time with our boy . nikki : yeah , i think we might have to spoil him just a little bit . victor : and i 'd love to do that . nikki : that 's what grandparents do the best , right ? well , sweetheart ... your baby is growing beautifully inside you . he just needs a few more weeks . so you hang on for him and us . even if you have n't woken up ... as long as you keep your blood pressure steady , okay ? you just keep it steady , my baby . and you 'll be fine . victor : everything will be all right , my sweetheart , okay ? everything will be all right . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . are victor and nikki -- brad : in with victoria . sharon : well , nick called me . is there any change ? brad : no improvement . sharon : i thought they were trying something else . brad : they are . brad : if i 'm completely honest with myself , sharon , i 'm having a lot of trouble remaining optimistic . sharon : all right , um , look , i know that 's really tough , but it 's not impossible . brad : it is if i keep going online . sharon : what do you mean ? brad : the more i read about the situation that victoria and the baby are in , the more crazy it makes me . if she was 23 or 24 weeks , the baby 's survival rate would increase by 20 % or 30 % . sharon : all right , well , statistics are not always the rule . and if she gets better -- brad : and if she does n't ? or if she stabilizes for a week and then she gets worse ? if they deliver the baby and he survives , he could be looking at a lifetime of health issues . sharon : okay , brad , you are driving yourself crazy . brad : cerebral palsy , fluid on the brain , seizures , neurological issues , developmental issues . sharon : you run those risks with any pregnancy . and you know what ? a lot of preemies are fine . brad : yeah , at 28 to 30 weeks . victoria 's at her 22nd week . sharon : okay , well , this is where your faith comes in . brad : i 'm trying , sharon . i 'm really trying . but do you know how badly victoria wants this baby ? god can not take him from her . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , hey , we 're about to get started . where are you going ? daniel : last ditch plea to miss heart of stone stevens . jack : no . bad idea . lauren : that is a very bad idea . daniel : do n't worry , i 'll be charming . jack : daniel ... lauren : what are you -- michael ! michael : what ? lauren : michael , what is he doing ? daniel : have you got a minute ? heather : as a matter of fact , no . michael : uh , daniel ? i 'd like to talk to you for a second . daniel : do n't worry , i 'm not gon na say anything stupid . michael : you 're not gon na say anything at all . heather : if you do n't mind , i 'd like to continue reading in peace . daniel : 30 seconds . michael : daniel . heather : 30 seconds . daniel : do n't worry . i 'm not gon na say anything that 's gon na make this any worse for you , okay ? michael : it 's not me i 'm worried about . daniel : okay , 30 seconds . i 'll make this quick . um , i know that you are just doing your job , but please , i - i just want you to know and remember that my mom is not a bad person , okay ? did she make a huge mistake ? yes , she did . but does she deserve to spend the next six years of her life in jail for it ? no , i do n't think so . not when there are murderers , when there 's rapists , when there 's child abusers all running around that have done less time than that . i mean , they 're the ones that should be taking up jail space . would n't you agree they 're the ones that society needs protection from ? so my mom has learned her lesson here and so have i . okay ? so please , you 've already won this case . if the judge made a mistake , it was n't your fault . it 's just a chance for her to go back to her family , to come home . man : counselors , stand by . we 're about to begin . michael : thank you . come on . let 's go sit down . [ scene_break ] colleen : uh , yeah , kerry said she 'd cover for me . about the same . her , uh , her blood pressure is still high , so they gave her new medication to get it down . yeah . yeah , i 'll let them know . okay . thank you so much . i 'll -- i 'll see you tomorrow . okay , bye . gina said she 's praying for all of you . do you mind if i ... j.t . : absolutely . come on . colleen : okay , thank you . nikki : what is it , michelle ? michelle : 160/90 . nikki : is n't that the same ? victor : well , at least it has n't risen . so that 's a good sign . nikki : did you hear that ? your blood pressure has n't gone up . the medicine is working . that 's good . colleen : that seems really high to me . j.t . : yeah , it is . she 's just trying to be positive . nikki : are you changing medications again ? michelle : i 'm repeating the same dosage as before . victor : that 's per dr. webb 's instructions . nikki : thank you . victor : thank you , michelle . [ scene_break ] brad : you know , you should go say hello to victor and nikki . i - i know they 'd appreciate you being here . sharon : and let you eat this cake all alone ? brad : just ca n't stay away from all the fun , can you ? sharon : you know , if you give me a bite of that , just one bite , i may not stay away for hours . brad : hours for one bite ? sharon : yeah . well , you know , i plan on savoring it . mmm . brad : this is so hard , sharon . sharon : i know . that 's why i 'm here , to support you . you ca n't be strong 24/7 . why do n't you -- why do n't you get out of here for awhile ? brad : no . i just got here . sharon : just for a few hours . you can come back later this afternoon . brad : i ca n't . i ca n't . what if something changes while i 'm gone ? sharon : okay . fine , but i 'm staying here with you . brad : you never get used to people dying . even when you know it 's coming , you think you can ... prepare yourself for it . but you really ca n't . sharon : no . it never softens the blow . brad : when ashley got in the car accident and i lost my son , i ... i 've had so much loss in my life , sharon . sharon : hey ... victoria has one of the best specialists in the country here to take care of victoria . she could n't be in better hands . and if she responds to this medication , which she could be doing while we speak , the baby will continue to grow and it 'll be a completely different outcome . brad : you just told me that a half an hour ago , did n't you ? sharon : yeah , has that sunk in yet ? brad : i think i might need to hear it one more time . sharon : i 'll say it as many times as you need . brad : what would i do without you ? sharon : anytime you need me , you just pick up the phone and call . you do n't have to go through this alone . brad : thank you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so he 'll keep his phone on and i 'll be able to hear everything everyone 's saying in the courtroom , depending on his reception . nick : yeah . see , this is a bad idea , because daniel is breaking the rules . there 's no cameras , no unauthorized recording devices , et cetera . phyllis : i did n't think of that . nick : if i were you , i 'd call him back , tell him to forget it . phyllis : right . he probably knows that . he -- he 's probably just gon na be real careful . nick : but why risk it ? you know , michael 's gon na call you as soon as it 's over . ( telephone ringing ) phyllis : yeah . uh , i should n't answer that , right ? nick : definitely should not answer it . phyllis : okay . but he 's just gon na keep on calling if i do n't . nick : do n't do it . phyllis : you know what ? i 'm just -- no , i 'm just gon na answer and put it on mute . nick : do n't . oh , you did it . phyllis : ( whispers ) it 's on mute . [ scene_break ] man : all rise . court is now in session . judge : be seated . we 're hearing case 06531 , people vs. newman . oral arguments in rehearing . counsel for petitioner ? michael : your honor , and may it please the court , as you saw in my brief , the petitioner 's appeal is based on two main points of law . during the previous trial -- judge : we 're familiar with the trial transcript , counselor . argue the law , please . michael : with pleasure , your honor . our first grounds for appeal is the late introduction into evidence of a videotape showing ms. newman and mr. carlton -- judge : were you not made aware of the tape in discovery ? michael : no , your honor . the prosecution did not introduce that tape until late in the trial . judge : that 's permissible under the law . michael : yes , but the defense contends that the prejudicial impact of introducing that evidence at that point in the trial far outweighs any probative value it may have had . judge : yet the defendant 's words were in issue . that tape is excellent evidence as to what she had to say . michael : well , there were better ways for the jury to get evidence that would not have produced such prejudices against ms. newman . judge : for example ? michael : why was n't a transcript introduced ? we would 've gladly stipulated to a prepared transcript by any independent agency , or even one prepared by the prosecution , if we could attest to its accuracy . no , in this case , introducing that tape to the jury was prejudicial . i likened it to a - a story you probably all learned in law school . a man falls asleep on a train track . a freight train comes along and severs his leg . the plaintiff sues . now he is there in the courtroom hobbling around on his prosthesis . and yet , his lawyer wants to introduce the severed leg in all its bloody glory . you would not have allowed that , your honor . and the trial judge should not have allowed that tape . your honor , when the trial judge brought the jury back into the courtroom to render their verdict , we had something happen that i have never seen in all my years of practice . one juror claimed to have changed her mind in the cloakroom . and the trial judge , instead of declaring a mistrial , sent the jury back for further deliberation -- a move that 's highly unorthodox , to say the least . judge : are you implying that the court below deliberately overlooked an instance of jury tampering ? michael : no , your honor . judge : of juror misconduct ? michael : no , your honor , not to my knowledge . judge : the trial judge did inquire with this juror as to her motivation . michael : yes , and i believe her response was -- judge : we 've read the transcript . that judge was completely satisfied as to the integrity of the process . what do you think the judge should 've done , mr. baldwin ? michael : your honor , with all due respect to the lower bench , i think the prudent thing to have done would have been to declare a mistrial . immediately . another jury could 've been empanelled , and the prosecution could have retried the case . judge : would n't that have been an undue burden on the system ? michael : not any less undue than the chance , no matter how slim , that the juror was not telling the court the truth . at the very least , the juror should 've been replaced by an alternate before they were sent back to deliberate . judge : all right , mr. baldwin . do you have anything else ? michael : no , your honor . judge : the court will take a 15 minute recess before we hear from the state . michael : thank you , your honor . [ scene_break ] phyllis : `` do you have anything else ? `` he said . as in -- as in , that 's all you have ? it 's done . [ scene_break ] nikki : thanks for the coffee . colleen : oh , no , of course . nikki : it was very sweet of you . colleen : you 're welcome . nikki : hey , j.t . , did you eat while you were out ? j.t . : i ate a little something . nikki : did you see him eat ? colleen : yes , i did . but that does n't mean he should skip lunch . nikki : oh , do n't worry , he wo n't . honey , are you cold ? ow ! my back . colleen : nikki , did you eat ? because if you wan na go to the cafeteria or take a break , i could come with you . nikki : no , no , no . i - i really -- i 'm not a breakfast person . colleen : well , a walk might help your back . nikki : yeah . i guess it could . i 'm stiff . j.t . : yeah , go ahead . you stayed for me , i 'll stay for you . nikki : all right , i 'll be quick . j.t . : i 'm not going anywhere . nikki : okay . be right back . victor : yes , i can hold . thank you . nikki : listen , i 'm going to the cafeteria . victor : okay . nikki : are you talking to somebody i should speak to ? victor : it 's the office . nikki : all right . victor : yes , hello ? dr. hodes , this is victor newman . uh , dr. webb tells me that you 're an expert in fetus survival . right . and you have looked at my daughter 's chart ? that 's right , 22 weeks . yes , that 's low . so what are the complications ? i see . [ scene_break ] daniel : yeah , i 'll call you back , okay ? jack : i was surprised how much that judge interrupted . lauren : i know . but michael says it happens all the time . daniel : yeah , the judge sure did have a big stick up his you - know - what . jack : he was in a bad mood , that one . lauren : you are right . he seemed like he wanted to be anywhere else but here today . jack : i got ta say , michael was pretty impressive . daniel : let 's just hope heather is a little less impressive . man : court 's about to reconvene . lauren : oh , thanks . jack : thank you . [ scene_break ] colleen : here you go . nikki : oh , thank you . colleen : are you sure you do n't want anything to eat ? nikki : no , not right now , thanks . colleen : adrian said he 'd stop by later . nikki : victoria will like that . how are your classes this semester ? colleen : good . yeah , surprisingly . i , uh , i have 18 credits . nikki : wow , that 's a lot with a part - time job . colleen : yeah , i 'm a little stressed . but , you know , i enjoy being busy . you know , when ... i was in a coma after the fire , it took awhile for me to wake up . and i ... i know my parents prayed for me to wake up . nikki : we prayed for you . victoria prayed for you . victoria sat with you . she willed you awake . that 's what we 've been trying to do with her . and we 've been trying to will that baby to get stronger . you know , mothers are supposed to be able to ... do anything , and ... when you ca n't , you just feel like you 've failed your child , you know ? colleen : you 're not a failure . you -- you ca n't control something like this . nikki : the whole family was so focused on the baby -- making sure the baby was healthy . is the baby okay ? that we never thought that anything would happen to victoria . it never entered our minds . [ scene_break ] j.t . : wow . did you feel that ? he kicked . you know , i , uh ... i still vote he plays football . i know , you think that football players get hurt too much , but if he 's a kicker , then he wo n't get tackled . so it 's kind of a win - win deal , you know ? i mean , with a - a foot like that , we got ta put it to good use , right ? [ scene_break ] victor : thank you . everyone i talk to says the same thing -- 22 weeks is not long enough for the baby to be delivered . sharon : you do n't have to make that decision right now . victor : but if we do , i wan na be prepared . is n't that amazing with all the advances you hear about in the news , no new drug , no new machine can help us . if there were , i promise you i 'd ... spend any amount of money to get it here . sharon : you 're doing everything you can , victor . victor : maybe it is n't enough . [ scene_break ] heather : your honor , may it please the court , i would like to respond to mr. baldwin 's contention that the lower judge should 've declared a mistrial . a judge is an arbiter , not a potted plant . the trial transcript clearly shows that both counsels for defense were present -- judge : ms. stevens , hold on a moment . what 's going on ? are you on your cell phone ? daniel : uh , no , your honor , it 's hung up . judge : young man , we have rules of decorum in this courtroom . having an open cell phone line is not one of them . do you represent a news organization ? daniel : no . judge : confiscate his phone and escort the gentleman from the courtroom . daniel : uh , your honor , i can explain . judge : no explanations . you 're wasting the court 's time . bailiff , take him out of here . [ scene_break ] lauren : uh , we 're outside , waiting for this whole thing to be over . daniel : can i talk to her ? lauren : daniel wants to speak with you . daniel : thank you . mom , i am so sorry . i - i did n't think that anyone could see me . i had no idea . phyllis : no , do n't worry about it . it 's -- it 's my fault for -- for making you do it , or allowing you to do it . um , it -- it was a bad idea . daniel : yeah , but it was my bad idea . if this messes things up for you -- phyllis : it does n't mess anything up , okay ? daniel : you do n't have to try and make me feel better . phyllis : i 'm not trying to make you feel better . listen , if the judge agrees with michael , he agrees with michael . the phone thing -- it 's not gon na sway his decision one way or the other . okay ? tell michael to call me . daniel : yeah . phyllis : listen , um ... smile . i love you . daniel : i love you , too . bye . michael , i am so sorry . lauren : well ? michael : heather was a bit more subdued in her rebuttal than i expected . but that does not to say that she did n't make a strong case . jack : but then , so did you . michael : do n't get all excited . it 's a toss - up . anyone 's guess . heather : you 're lucky the judge only threw you out . not a way to score points for your side . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i have no one to blame but myself . i know that . you told me not to pick up . nick : yeah . who is it that says i 'm always right ? phyllis : you say it . nick : yes , it is me , 'cause it 's true . phyllis : i 'm gon na think good thoughts . nick : okay . phyllis : yeah . you should probably go . nick : yeah . i should . i do n't want to , though . ( telephone ringing ) phyllis : you -- you have to . hello ? hi , michael . mm - hmm . yeah , i know . i heard that . yeah . okay . mm - hmm . okay , thanks , bye . all right . well , michael -- michael thinks it went well , all things considered . uh , he thinks it - it 's good . nick : yeah , i do n't think the phone thing 's gon na be that bad . phyllis : no , no . nick : so stay confident . phyllis : okay . i 'm gon na . definitely , i will . he -- he sounded convincing . do n't you think michael sounded good ? nick : okay . nick : pillow . [ scene_break ] dr. webb : can i speak to you all in the hallway , please ? victor : certainly . victor : you look very concerned . tell us the truth . dr. webb : victoria 's blood pressure is higher than it was before . j.t . : the medicine did n't work ? dr. webb : i 'm afraid not . nikki : ca n't you try something else ? dr. webb : not at this point . the baby has to be delivered or victoria could die . nikki : it 's too early , doctor . dr. webb : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . the probability that the baby will survive this is very slim . victor : okay , we 're gon na have to talk about this , all right ? dr. webb : of course . but i need a decision soon . victor : yes . nikki : oh , my god . victor ... victor : yeah ? nikki : what are we going to do ? nikki : what are we gon na do ? [ next_on ] gloria : i 'm having a real problem with the fact that i 'm very attracted to you . neil : what is this ? david : it 's a press release . if you do n't rescind the loan demand , this gets released . dr. webb : if we wait , we will lose both victoria and the baby .	the newmans are faced with a hard decision when victoria 's blood pressure spikes out of control . dr. webb informs them that the baby must be delivered now before her condition worsen . the prematurity of the baby , who 's still at 22 weeks , scares them because of the uncertain survival rate . michael goes to appellate court to argue phyllis 's appeal ; things look optimistic until daniel is caught with his cell phone on and thrown out of the courtroom . michael tells phyllis that things could still work in her favor while heather chastises daniel for making a stupid move . phyllis and nick also share some passionate kisses at newman enterprises .
kay : ( sighs ) tucker : ( sighs ) you 've got a lot of gall showin ' up at my door after all the crap you pulled . kay : once you hear what i have to say -- tucker : i do n't want to talk to you . kay : fine , then you can listen . ashley : would you please just go , katherine ? there 's nothing for you here . kay : i beg to differ . tucker : what part of `` get the hell out `` did you not understand ? kay : what part of `` i 'm not leaving until we talk `` did you not understand ? [ scene_break ] paul : thank you . hey , devon . um ... i do n't suppose you have a minute ? i 'd like to , uh , have a word with you . devon : sure . there 's a few things that i 'd like to say to you , too . [ scene_break ] adam : ms. atkinson . genevieve : yes ? adam : adam newman . it 's a pleasure to finally meet you . genevieve : victor 's son . your reputation precedes you . adam : as does yours . genevieve : what can i do for you ? adam : i 'm , uh , back at newman now . i figured that you and i could grab a cup of coffee soon , do our damndest to pry corporate secrets out of one another . genevieve : ( laughs ) i think i 'll have to get back to you on that . abby : once she finds out what you 've done to uncle jack and the rest of us , she 'll be sure to stay far , far away . adam : what am i being falsely accused of now ? abby : you murdered diane jenkins and now you 're setting up the rest of us to look guilty . [ scene_break ] ronan : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) ( quietly ) this is so against regulations . phyllis : really ? would you get in trouble because ... ronan : oh , yeah . phyllis : ( quietly ) that 's exciting . it 's dangerous . it 's fun . we have a lot to lose , huh ? ronan : ( sighs ) phyllis : do n't you think ? except we 're not here to think , are we ? ronan : ( sighs ) what if i told you i might be able to get the charges against you dropped ? phyllis : really ? ronan : i might . i might ... phyllis : oh . ronan : be able to persuade the d.a . to look at your case a little differently . phyllis : in exchange for what ? [ scene_break ] avery : what are you thinking ? nick : really ? that 's like the worst thing you can ask a guy . avery : ( laughs ) oh , my god , you 're right . i 'm sorry . i should just keep my big mouth shut . nick : no , no , no . everything 's cool . it 's just if you ask a dude that , you 're probably gon na be disappointed , 'cause the answer 's either gon na be sports or sex or , you know , if he needs an oil change . avery : ( laughs ) nick : or sex . avery : yes , whereas -- nick : really profound things like that . avery : yes , whereas a woman would , uh ... never mind . i 'm just gon na stick my foot in my mouth again . nick : avery , you can ask me whatever you want . i may not know the answer , but i promise you , nothing 's gon na scare me off . avery : how come you 're so sweet ? ( cell phone rings ) nick : yeah , i know . ( sighs ) jack newman . voice recording of nick : just 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 . avery : nick , what is it ? nick : i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... i 'll kill you ... [ scene_break ] myrna : scared , nick ? you should be . jack : myrna ? hey . what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] ronan : ( quietly ) i could tell the d.a . that you cooperated in the jenkins case , which is a much bigger deal than what you have going on , and in turn , we 'll owe you for that . phyllis : ( quietly ) what about the civil case ? ronan : the civil case i have no control over . that 's -- that 's ricky you 're gon na have to talk to about that . but before i can go to the d.a . , i need you to be straight with me . phyllis : about what ? ronan : the warehouse . all nine of you suspects were collected there together . i know you guys are hiding something from me , and i know -- i know it has to do with this case . phyllis : so you want me to be a rat . ronan : or you can fight this in court at your own risk , at your own expense . i 'm just sayin ' . phyllis : i know what you 're saying . ( sighs ) i know exactly what you 're saying . will i be arrested for obstruction because i failed to come forward ? ronan : no , absolutely not . i will not put you under the bus . listen , this is my offer to you , okay ? this is my deal . phyllis : we were all summoned to the warehouse . once we got there , the lights went off , and a film started playing . that 's why we were called to the warehouse -- to watch the film . [ scene_break ] abby : we know it was you . had to be you . adam : what had to be me ? abby : like you were n't totally behind that stunt at the warehouse the other night . adam : what stunt ? what warehouse ? abby : please do n't play dumb , okay ? you know what i 'm talking about . luring all of the suspects out to the boonies and making us watch that totally warped film where we each confronted diane in the park . adam : and why would i be behind something like that ? abby : because you were n't there . you were n't in the movie . it 's kind of a dead giveaway , do n't you think ? i mean , you had to be the one who set it up . everyone there thought so . adam : and what 's my motivation ? refresh my memory . abby : ( sighs ) you probably think that when the time is right , you can turn that footage over to the police and point your finger at someone else , but here 's the thing , adam , that you did n't think about -- whoever filmed us all was in the park longer than anyone . it makes that person much more likely to be the killer . [ scene_break ] avery : nick , who was that ? look , whatever it is , i can handle it . nick : i was involved with diane before she married my dad . there was some real bad blood between us , and in fact , the night diane was killed , she and i got into a pretty big fight at the park . there 's actually a recording of me threatening to kill her . avery : who made the recording ? nick : my cell phone dialed ashley 's . avery : accidentally , i take it . nick : the call went straight to voice mail . it 's the same night that ashley lost her phone . so whoever found it has a real sadistic sense of humor , because they keep calling me and playing back the recording . they even called malloy and have played it for him . avery : ( scoffs ) lovely . nick : i did not kill diane . but it sure sounds like i was about to . do you believe me ? avery : i do . i do n't believe for a second you 're capable of murder . [ scene_break ] jack : i - i 'm sorry . i 'm just a little s - surprised to see you out here is all . genevieve told me how well your burns are healing . uh , should n't you be taking it easy ? look , i -- you and i were gon na see each other today anyway i was supposed to come out to the house for dinner tonight . genevieve must be thrilled with the way you 're healing . i know she 's very fond of you . i 'm growing very fond of her . but -- myr -- myrna ? genevieve : jack ? was that myrna ? jack : yeah . genevieve : i could have sworn she saw me . that 's odd . jack : everything about that woman is odd . [ scene_break ] ashley : we were having a peaceful , private evening , katherine . tucker : yeah , we were , until you showed up uninvited . kay : i have news -- delia 's in remission . ashley : oh , my god . that 's wonderful . so the tests came out all right ? kay : dr. larson confirms it seems that the bone marrow transplant is going to work . ashley : oh . tucker : wow . kay : yes . chloe 's over the moon . tucker : i bet she is . ashley : yeah , visiting hours are almost over . i want to go see my niece , all right ? i better hurry . tucker : give her my love . ashley : i will . thank you . kay : drive safely . ( sighs ) tucker : well , that was nice . but that 's not the reason you came by . i 'm sure you know by now you were n't invited to our wedding . kay : that 's not why i 'm here . i 'm here to talk about devon . [ scene_break ] devon : thank you . paul : so i , um ... i told katherine that i thought it was a mistake not to tell you and tucker what i had discovered . in fact , i , uh , i guess you could say i - i threatened to tell you myself if she would n't do it . devon : well , i thought that private investigators have to keep information confidential . paul : we do . i could have lost my license . but that was a chance i was willing to take . that 's how strongly i felt it was the right thing to do . and fortunately , the secret came out , and i did n't have to . devon : well , it 's nice to hear that you feel that way . but i 'm sure katherine was very disappointed because she lost a weapon she could use against tucker . paul : that 's pretty harsh , devon . honestly , katherine felt that she would be a positive force in your life . so as misguided as it was , she was really trying to protect you . devon : `` misguided `` is -- is the right word because to me ... ( sighs ) she 's really no better than he is . paul : for what it 's worth , she was really excited about finding you . and she want to get to know you a lot better before the -- the `` grandson `` label was put on you . devon : yeah . then no one else gets a say . i mean , i guess that 's how billionaires like to run things , right ? paul : people make mistakes , devon . and sometimes forgiving and moving on is the best way to go . devon : paul , when i was being raised in , uh , foster homes , i used to pray every single night that my dad would come and rescue me . i had a whole story made up in my head about how he went off to get a good job and find a decent place for my mom and me , and one day , he 'd come back for us . i have to tell you that now that i know who my biological father is , i 'm really glad that that never happened , 'cause i could n't ask for a better dad than neil . i have an incredible family , and i do n't need tucker or katherine , and i really do n't see any reason why i ever would . [ scene_break ] nick : so you think i made a mistake by not just admitting everything ? avery : well , i think instead of giving ronan grief , you could have been demonstrating your own innocence . nick : how ? avery : well , by being as forthcoming about that recording as possible . when you withhold information , it just - t makes everything look worse . nick : well , i told him i was n't gon na answer any more questions till i had a lawyer present . avery : well , now you got one . let 's go find him , see if we can take some of this heat off . [ scene_break ] ronan : so what happened to this film ? phyllis : it was destroyed . ronan : who destroyed it ? phyllis : oh , that was a group effort . ronan : ( sighs ) so then all this footage you saw that was spliced together , it has all nine suspects in the park that night , each one of them looking like they could be the killer -no ? phyllis : no , no , not all nine . no . one of 'em was missing -- adam . ronan : makes sense , though . adam did n't get the text . phyllis : yeah , and adam was n't there , and he was n't in the film . we all thought he was behind it . ronan : not necessarily . [ scene_break ] myrna : hello , little key . i knew i 'd need you again one day . myrna : ( sighs ) [ myrna remembering ] patty : aah ! jack : ( chuckles ) patty : jack ... jack : yep . [ scene_break ] myrna : jack . what a fool you are with women . ( laughs ) genevieve ? please . when will you ever learn ? hmm ? i always loved this house . ( sighs ) mistress of the abbott mansion . soon , darling , i promise . i 'll make it happen for us all over again . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : myrna was shy around people even before the fire , and now i think that the poor thing is traumatized . jack : well , be that as it may , there 's still something a little off about that woman . genevieve : all this talk about my maid . should i be jealous ? jack : you 're right . genevieve : ( laughs ) jack : let 's stop this right now . we should be celebrating tonight . genevieve : oh ? jack : delia 's bone marrow transplant was a success . genevieve : oh , jack . jack : yeah , the doctors think she can come home real soon . maybe soon enough to be a flower girl in ashley 's wedding . genevieve : oh , little girls love to get l dressed up . yeah , i 'm sure she 'll be adorable . ( chuckles ) you 'll have to show me pictures . jack : or you could see for yourself . my wedding invitation said `` jack abbott plus one . `` how do you feel about being my `` plus one `` ? genevieve : an excuse to buy a new dress ? ( laughs ) i would love to . jack : hey , look , i know i 'm supposed to come over to your place tonight for dinner . my house is empty . kyle is spending the night elsewhere , and ... what do you say ? let me cook tonight . genevieve : you cook , too ? oh , my gosh . ( laughs ) i - i have to see this . jack : then that 's a yes . ( chuckles ) genevieve : that 's a yes . jack : good . genevieve : mm . [ scene_break ] abby : are n't you gon na say anything ? adam : what would you like me to say ? abby : i 'm surprised . you usually have an answer for everything . i figured you 'd have one of your quick responses all ready . adam : i did n't kill diane , and i was n't involved in any snuff films . i 'm sorry to disappoint you . abby : the more you dance around it , the more i am completely sure that i am right . adam : you believe what you want to believe . i ... abby : ( scoffs ) adam : am gon na go find somewhere quieter to work . [ scene_break ] phyllis : adam was n't at the warehouse , and he was n't in the film . it 's him . ronan : all right , i 'm gon na tell you something right now , and i need your word that you 're not gon na tell anyone else . phyllis : okay . i swear . ronan : i 'm startin ' to wonder if someone else is out there pullin ' the strings on all these stunts , someone ... someone that i have n't considered yet . i mean , the recording of nick playing at my office , this film that you 're all invited to come see ... and there 's been other things , too . phyllis : like what ? ronan : i 'm just starting to wonder if this unknown person may be the person that murdered diane . [ scene_break ] myrna : dinner and dancing tonight ? where ? ( laughs ) the colonnade room ? oh , jack , how sweet . we need to get a cat sitter for mr . kit -- myrna : no , i do n't want to talk about him . ( sighs ) just let the sleeping kitties lie . [ myrna remembering ] mary jane : i got really upset today . i , um ... i 'm afraid to tell you what i did . i smashed an innocent little bird . i did . and i know i promised you i 'd never do that again after what i did to you . mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] myrna : that 's what happens when you 're bad . but we do n't need to worry about that , do we ? because we 're so happy in love with each other . ( gasps ) ( jack and genevieve approaching ) jack : no , i was stuck . genevieve : that 's funny . oh , my god . how long ? jack : i think it was probably two hours before i ever got out of that cabin . genevieve : oh , my gosh , well , that 'll teach you not to leave food out in bear country . jack : yeah . genevieve : wow , you have a lovely home , jack . jack : oh , thank you . genevieve : yeah , it really , really suits you . jack : how is it possible i 've never brought you here ? genevieve : you were n't ready . showing me where you live , inviting me to your sister 's wedding ... pretty big milestone . jack : well , hopefully , the first of many . how about a drink while we 're waitin ' for our groceries ? genevieve : mm . martini ? jack : martini ? ooh , my specialty . genevieve : ( laughs ) jack : coming right up . genevieve : okay . jack : this was my father 's shaker . genevieve : really ? jack : yep . genevieve : hmm . jack : and a little bit of ice here . genevieve : that 'd be great . [ scene_break ] phyllis : that 's insane . a tenth suspect ? like this case was n't complicated enough . ronan : you know , if i 'm right about this , i think it might actually simplify things . ( knock on door ) nick : malloy , its nick newman . i want to talk to you . ronan : ( whispering ) bathroom . bathroom . now . ronan : ( sighs ) ( normal voice ) i see you 're not alone . avery : neither are you . i heard voices . who were you talking to ? [ scene_break ] ashley : devon , hi . how are you ? devon : hi . i 'm good . how are you ? ashley : good . i just came from the hospital . have you heard the news ? delia 's transplant worked . is n't that amazing ? devon : really ? ashley : yeah . devon : that 's great , yeah . ashley : it 's so great . chloe 's so excited . i mean , obviously . devon : yeah , yeah , i bet she is . ashley : so did you get the wedding invitation ? devon : yes , i did . ashley : are you coming ? devon : no , i 'm not . ashley : no ? devon : look , i -- for the record , ashley i want you to know that it has nothing to do with you , 'cause you 've been an amazing friend to our family . i just ca n't , um , you know ... ashley : it would mean so much to me and so much ... to tucker if ... you 'd be just a little part of our celebration . are you sure you wo n't reconsider ? devon : yeah , i do n't think so . ashley : i 'd really hate for you to ... regret , you know ? someday if you look back and regret all the time you wasted holding a grudge -- i just do n't want you to be sorry . devon : well , i kinda already am sorry that i 'm even related to tucker or katherine . [ scene_break ] kay : i 'm not sure you 're aware of this , but murphy had a son who was brutally murdered in the prime of his life . he was urging me again today to reach out to you , to mend fences . tucker : with all due respect to murphy , i do n't see that happening . kay : i 'm not trying to force something , tucker . but my husband made me realize that this is n't just about us any longer . you have a son to consider , my grandson , a young man who 's rejected us both . if we 're gon na turn this around , we need to unite , set aside our differences . it 's our only chance to do right by devon . tucker : so you 're saying i need your help to get close to my son ? i do n't . kay : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : okay , twist or olive ? genevieve : olives . the dirtier , the better . jack : ooh , my kind of girl . genevieve : ( chuckles ) ( doorbell rings ) jack : oh , that would be ed with the groceries . genevieve : oh , i 'll give you a hand . jack : okay . ed : hi , mr. abbott . jack : oh , thanks , ed . i 'm sorry . mrs. martinez had a whole family thing this evening . ed : no problem . i got everything on the list . jack : okay . oh , ed , this is genevieve . genevieve , this is ed . this house would not run without him . he 's our houseman . genevieve : hello , ed . ed : good to meet you , ma'am . ( door shuts quietly ) jack : what was that ? genevieve : i did n't hear anything . ed : neither did i . jack : i thought i locked the kitchen door . excuse me . [ scene_break ] ronan : it was my voice that you heard . i was on the phone . and what 's so urgent that you guys had to track me down here ? nick : well , i have my attorney present , so i 'd like to talk to you about that recording . it was definitely me . i was furious with diane , and i did threaten her , but i absolutely did not kill her . but i 'd like to help you find the person who did as well as find the person who is making those harassing phone calls . ronan : how do you propose to do that ? nick : i 'll tell you everything i know . i 'll even come to the station and take a lie detector test . phyllis : ( sighs ) ronan : okay , come into my office in the morning . your client can make a statement then . nick : i thought you 'd be anxious to hear what i have to say . ronan : i am . but it can wait till the morning . so if you guys do n't mind ... avery : oh , my god . i have something in my eye . i just -- i need to go use your bathroom mirror please . ronan : no ! [ scene_break ] ashley : look , you 're angry . i do n't blame you . but you 're not really giving tucker a chance , you know ? it 's not really fair . devon : okay , well , neither was the way i grew up . but it 's too late to do anything about that now . ashley : devon ? i 'm just saying that maybe you 're letting your emotions get in the way of your decision - making . you think ? you 're not thinking the whole thing through . devon : ashley , i know that you mean well , but i have to ask you , please , butt out . abby : hey , wow , what 's up ? why are you talkin ' like that to my mom ? [ scene_break ] ronan : the bathroom 's a mess . you know , bachelor pad . you know . the mirror 's right there if you need one . avery : yeah , i -- you know what ? i 'm actually , uh , i 'm fine . thank you . uh , we will see you tomorrow . ronan : okay . ronan : ( sighs ) you can come out now . phyllis : lie detector test . that 's interesting . ronan : it 's a good move for nick . maybe ms. clark is a good influence on him . phyllis : they 're sleeping together . you know that ? nick and i are n't together anymore because of avery . ronan : yeah , you mentioned that . phyllis : yeah , i did . i mentioned that . she probably did it to get back at me . ronan : is it working ? phyllis : excuse me ? ronan : well , i mean , it must be . i mean , you keep talkin ' about it . [ scene_break ] jack : well , there was nothing the kitchen . oh , oh , let me take this stuff . ed : thanks . jack : there 's ice cream in here i got ta get it in the freezer . oh , ed , thank you very , very much . ed : sure thing . genevieve : it was nice meeting you . ed : you , too . oh , uh , i found this . genevieve : what is it ? ed : an old rabbit 's foot . uh , i saw it when i was rakin ' leaves . i thought maybe kyle might have lost it . genevieve : oh , my son used to have a rabbit 's foot for good luck , but that i do n't know . the shape is -- almost looks more like a cat 's paw . [ scene_break ] myrna : you 're so stupid , patty . you ca n't afford to make any mistakes . way too close , patty . just too close . pauly . aah ! [ scene_break ] tucker : well , if you 're regretting your lies about devon 's paternity , about keeping that from me , that 's a good thing . you deserve some pain . but for you to suggest at we join forces , even if could stomach it , would never work . kay : why not ? tucker : because devon is as disgusted with you as i am . you know , come to think of it , that might , uh , give him and me some common ground . kay : you 're gon na throw away our one chance to reconcile ? the three of us ? tucker : i will find a way to bring my son into my life without your so - called help . now if you do n't mind , i have work to do . kay : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] devon : all right , look , i 'm gon na take off before i say anything that i might regret , okay ? abby : now , devon , wait . devon . ( sighs ) are you okay ? what was that about ? ashley : oh , i 'm just ... ( sighs ) i 'm very sorry . it was my fault , not his . i -- he does n't want to come to our wedding , and i just made it worse for everybody by trying to force the issue . abby : i ' m coming . if you could get a brat like me to come around , you know , devon might come around , too . ashley : i 'll take it . [ scene_break ] nick : that did not go at all like i thought it would . avery : well , i think i know why . ( sighs ) nick : why ? avery : i saw a high - heeled boot sticking out from underneath the chair , and given how he reacted when i went to use the bathroom mirror , i 'd say he had a woman in there . nick : that 's a pretty good idea . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) ( breathing heavily ) ronan : ( sighs ) phyllis : that 'll teach you . ( sighs ) ronan : ( laughs ) you showed me . for what ? for what ? for - for bringin ' up nick and avery ? phyllis : oh , do n't say their names , please . ron : what 's gon na happen if i do ? [ scene_break ] jack : genevieve ? something keeping you ? genevieve : uh , yeah , i 'll be right there . [ scene_break ] adam : ( quietly ) what the hell are you doing here ? myrna : you leave me alone , or i 'll scream . adam : go ahead , patty . scream . scream your head off . that 's -- that 's gon na be really good . you 're a fugitive . you ca n't be seen . what are you -- you -- you 're trying to get near paul . you think he 's gon na help you ? he ca n't help you . you 're gon na end up back in a straitjacket , this time permanently . myrna : okay , do n't -- do n't -- do n't get mad at me , please . i - i was n't gon na talk to pauly or let him see me . i just -- i just wanted to get a better look . that 's all . adam : patty , what is this about a movie that you made where you 're messing with people ? you -- you ca n't do things like that . you 're -- and then you cleverly leave me out of this -- this movie ? it makes it look like -- patty , look , you 're -- you 're gon na get caught . i do n't know what you 're doing . you 're just gon na get caught . myrna : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . adam : ( sighs ) well , i - i hope that you 're sorry . myrna : i am . adam : i just -- do you remember windcliff ? windcliff -- i helped get you out of there last year . it 's the detention center for the criminally insane . you -- you 're gon na get yourself caught , and you 're gon na end up back in a place like that . you have to go . you have to leave now . myrna : you mean leave town ? adam : yes , you have to leave town tonight . you -- you -- you ca n't see paul . you ca n't see jack . you ca n't see anyone for that matter . you -- myrna : forget it . forget it . forget it ! no , i 'm not gon na go . i 'm not leaving genoa city . i 'm staying right here . adam : no , you ca n't , patty , you just ca n't . you have to go . myrna : why do i have to be the one to get exiled ? those other people did things to diane , too . all of them hurt her , especially you , adam . you leave me alone , or i 'll tell everyone what you did . [ next_on ] man : i understand you 've been asking a lot of questions . angelina : i do n't see no ring on your finger . chloe : yeah , that 's because you 're about to see a fist in your face . kevin : okay , chloe , chloe . billy : i tell you , i just want to see her , man . i just want to see my daughter .	katherine thinks that she and tucker should reconcile so that together they can reconcile with devon . tucker tells katherine that he will find a way to reconcile with his son without her so called help . paul tells devon that he was going to tell him the truth about tucker if katherine did n't tell him even if it meant losing his private detective license . paul tells devon that katherine did n't think that tucker would be a good influence on him that is why she wanted to wait to get to know him before she told him tucker was his father . devon tells paul he does n't need katherine or tucker because neil is a wonderful father and he has a great family . ashley tries to get devon to reconsider coming to the wedding but devon says he wo n't come although she has been a great friend to his family . nick tells avery about the strange phone calls and the confrontation he had with diane the night she died and avery advises nick to tell ronan the truth and take a lie detector test to prove to ronan that he is telling the truth . ronan tells phyllis that he can talk to the da and get the charges for stealing the pictures of heather and adam dropped if she tells him what happened at the warehouse . phyllis tells ronan about the movie and the fact that everyone destroyed the film and thought that adam was the one who made the movie since he was the only suspect not in the movie . patty is revealed as being the person making the phone calls to nick , ashley , and ronan and playing back the recording of nick 's confrontation with diane the night she died .
phyllis : where 's summer ? nick : she left a little while ago to meet fen . if this is about the custody agreement -- phyllis : unh - unh , unh - unh . um , i - i 'm afraid ... that summer might have something to do w - with bullying a troubled kid that ronan is working with . nick : what ? why would our daughter target some kid ? phyllis : i - i think for the same reason she 's been lashing out for the last few months , to get back at me . nick : i thought things were getting better . phyllis : so did i. i - i have a really bad feeling that they 're about to get much worse . [ scene_break ] lauren : honey , you needed a break from paul 's case . michael : and you needed to talk about fenmore . lauren : do you know that i actually thought that i would be the first parent in history to do everything right and produce the perfect kid ? michael : you are the first parent in history to do everything right . lauren : ( chuckles ) really ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : well , then could you please tell me why that moody , stone - faced ogre is wearing our son 's clothes ? michael : that 's a teenager . are n't they supposed to be disgusting ? lauren : mm - hmm , yeah , but -- michael : but you 're perfect , perfect ... lauren : aw . michael : and we will get through this . come . lauren : ( chuckles ) fen : ( laughs ) michael : or not . [ scene_break ] jack : okay , keep me informed , all right ? thanks . ( groans ) sarge : what the hell are you doing ? jack : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] dr. watkins : sharon ? sharon : i do n't want my kids to forget me ... or think that i do n't love them because i took off . dr. watkins : your ex - husband wo n't reassure them ? sharon : ( sighs ) nick -- yeah , no , he might try , but faith is so young , i - i just -- i 'm sure she 's just wondering where her mommy is . dr. watkins : well , now that you 're getting help , perhaps you 'll -- you 'll be able to see your children sooner than later . sharon : really ? ! oh , my gosh , i ca n't wait . it was -- i - i saw noah last night . dr. watkins : last night ? but -- sharon : i did n't get that much time with him , and i did n't get to see my little girl . dr. watkins : sharon ? sharon : no , because nick came home , but i begged noah to bring faith for a visit . dr. watkins : here ? sharon : all i want is to see b - both of my kids today . [ scene_break ] ( laptop keys clicking ) adam : ( exhales slowly ) [ adam remembering ] sharon : god , noah ! i 've really let him down . i - 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 ] noah : so what 's going on with you and my mom ? adam : noah . i 'm very busy , as you see . noah : yeah , i can see that . you -- you got all these computers and these important - looking graphs and charts , but i need to speak with you . what 's happening with my mom ? adam : and why would something be happening with your mom ? noah : do n't , do n't . drop the act , okay ? she came to see me last night . adam : and your mother mentioned me ? noah : see , i thought that she was out of town , but she said that you found her someplace to stay , called you a lifesaver . adam : i see . well , it 's very complicated , noah . noah : why do n't you just tell me what 's going on , hmm ? 'cause you -- you would never help anyone out of the -- the goodness of your heart , so what are you up to ? adam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : what -- i 'm gon na need that . sarge : you just got out of the hospital . jack : which is why i 'm home and not in the office . sarge : jack , you can not jump right back in at 100 % . it will impede your recovery . jack : doing nothing , letting others manage my company will impede my progress . i 'm gon na need that tablet nearby . sarge : so you can work on it . jack : so i can play words with friends . sarge : you do n't get it , do you , jack ? we are not starting your rehab today . jack : wait , why not ? sarge : it 's too soon . what you need to do -- all you need to do today is lie down . jack : i am fine , sarge . ( cell phone rings ) sarge : you need to stop reaching like that , jack . you 're gon na hurt yourself . what you need to do is lie down . jack : jack abbott . sarge : you know what ? jack : wait , how big a shipment ? [ scene_break ] fen : oh , what -- what are you guys doing here ? lauren : we 're getting coffee . uh , have you done your homework ? fen : yeah , i 'm -- summer : uh , no , he has n't even started . i 've been totally distracting him , so ... ( laughs ) hit those books , okay ? see you later . fen : ( laughs ) uh , hey . i did n't expect to see you guys . lauren : apparently not . michael : you did an excellent job avoiding us last night and this morning . fen : and right away , you start in on me ? lauren : detective malloy spoke with your father . fen : about me ? michael : about your involvement in the harassment of a teenager . fen : do n't you mean `` alleged `` harassment ? lauren : all right , fen , come on . enough with the attitude , or you 're gon na lose your privileges . fen : for asking a question ? michael : your mother and i are seeing and hearing a lot of things we do n't like . fen : i 've got ta go . i 've got homework . lauren : no , you 're not going anywhere ... until you tell us what 's going on between you and summer . [ scene_break ] nick : so this kid jamie confessed to trashing up some house . phyllis : yeah , except the supposed confession came from a girl . she calls herself brittni . nick : and ronan thinks summer is brittni . phyllis : yeah , um , he does . he has some pretty good reasons . nick : well , our daughter just really does n't like your new boyfriend , phyllis . phyllis : ronan saw summer with jamie . nick : that proves nothing . phyllis : ( sighs ) his instincts are telling him that summer is behind this , nick . nick : well , that might mean something to me if i trusted ronan , and i do n't . phyllis : um , all right , there 's something else . today , ronan , um , left some flowers for me by my door . nick : why would you tell me that ? i do n't care about that . phyllis : when i got home , summer was there , but the flowers were n't . i think that she dumped them because they were from ronan . nick : maybe a neighbor picked 'em up , phyllis . i ... ( sighs ) phyllis : uh , you wo n't even entertain the fact that our daughter may be in trouble ? because maybe , that way , we 'd have to help her instead of fighting with each other , right ? nick : all right , let 's just assume that summer may have taken the flowers or destroyed them . to go from that to cyberbullying is a very big leap . phyllis : okay , but just look at what has happened recently . nick , uh , what -- running away from home , trashing ronan 's car , getting in the car accident . nick : she 's doing a lot better . yes , she 's angry and confused , but she 's been home every night and she dropped the emancipation threat . phyllis : it might be a smokescreen . nick : phyllis , come on . phyllis : what if ronan 's right ? what if summer 's lashing out ? nick : well , i 'm gon na need a lot more than your new boyfriend 's gut feeling . [ scene_break ] adam : does your father know that your mother came to visit you ? noah : she begged me not to tell him , so i did n't , but i hate keeping this from him . adam : it 's for the best . you need to be looking out for your mother 's well- being . noah : that 's exactly what i 'm doing , but why are you telling me what 's best for her ? are you starting up with her again ? adam : i 'm married , noah . noah : really ? really , that 's supposed to mean something in this town ? adam : unfortunately , to most people in this town , no , but to me , yes , it 's very important . you do n't trust me ? noah : you 're sitting there in my grandfather 's chair after helping steal the company from him . why should i trust you ? adam : you should n't , noah , but in this one case you absolutely should . your mother is not well . noah : how bad is it ? adam : she 's depressed , but i think , with therapy and treatment , she 'll -- she 'll get some help . noah : the stuff she 's dealt with before ? adam : she came through with flying colors before . noah : no thanks to you . adam : ( chuckles ) noah : you 've caused her a lot of pain . adam : and who 's to say that i should n't be taking care of her now ? noah : she 's got family . adam : mm - hmm , family ... all who rejected her , and that includes you , noah . noah : we did n't understand what was going on . adam : no , no , it 's not that you did n't understand . you were unwilling to understand . you looked the other way . your grandfather , your grandmother , your father -- everybody just let her get worse and worse while they turned their backs on her , so save me this self - righteous act , noah , because i am the only one who stepped up to help your mother when she needed it . [ scene_break ] dr. watkins : sharon , thank you for sharing these letters you wrote to your children . it gives me great insight into what 's important to you . sharon : well , i 'm sure i sound really unstable in those letters . dr. watkins : these letters reflect a woman who is struggling , but who misses and -- and adores her children . that 's a great motivator . i believe that you are on the right course , sharon . sharon : when will i be able to go home to them ? dr. watkins : well , we discussed getting you started on some medication . sharon : i remember . dr. watkins : well , this medication will help in leveling out your mood swings . it 's a very common treatment for bipolar disorder . sharon : what ? bipolar ? no , no , i 'm not . -- dr. watkins : do n't be afraid of the word . it 's , uh , your condition is highly treatable . sharon : does it ... go away , ever ? dr. watkins : in combination with a regimen of exercise and meditation , and of course , continuing these sessions , you should see a marked improvement . sharon : ( sighs ) right away ? dr. watkins : it takes about two weeks to a month before we can achieve a - a true balance . sharon : ( sighs ) i ca n't do this ! [ scene_break ] fen : summer and i are friends . lauren : that was some friendly kiss . fen : she just does that to get a rise out of you . michael : we need to know how involved you two are . fen : what , you -- you want details ? lauren : yes , we do . michael : ronan thinks summer is causing trouble for this boy , uh , jamie vernon . fen : why ? michael : do n't play dumb with me . tell me what you know about this kid 's harassment . fen : i do n't even really know that kid . michael : well , is summer involved ? more importantly , are you involved ? fen : am i on the witness stand ? lauren : all right , honey , we just need to know the truth , okay ? cyberbullying is a serious crime . fen : oh , so -- so now -- now , you 're gon na -- you 're gon na pull good cop / bad cop on me . leave me alone . lauren : no , fen , we are just trying to -- michael : no , no , this is -- listen to me you drop the attitude now and you tell me everything about you , summer , and this kid . fen : summer met the guy and thought we could all be friends , maybe . why would she cause trouble for him ? michael : you tell us . fen : why do you guys automatically assume its summer ? anyone jamie ever knew could be doing this , and why are you treating me like i 'm a criminal ? where is your proof , dad ? [ scene_break ] sharon : those pills -- they 're gon na flatten me out . they 're gon na take away everything that makes me sharon . dr. watkins : that is a reasonable concern , but which would you prefer , the relentless extreme highs and lows of your illness , or to be able to function ? sharon : i just do n't want to be sick . dr. watkins : you spoke so passionately about regaining the role in your children 's lives . now if that 's your goal -- sharon : yes , it is . look , why do n't we have some more sessions , if that would help ? dr. watkins : sharon , therapy is n't enough . this medication is an essential component in your treatment . [ scene_break ] noah : i need to take some blame . i did n't know . when i came back from new york , i should n't have been so hard on her . adam : just recently , noah , somebody stood in this office , right in this office , and they told me ... ( clears throat ) how disappointed my mother would be in me . noah : is that true ? would she have been ? adam : it does n't matter . the reason that i bring it up is because i want you to know that your mother -- she has never , ever been disappointed in you . noah : d - did she -- did she burn down my grandfather 's house ? adam : no . did she tell you that ? noah : no , but i asked her about it . adam : your mother did not set that fire . noah : she asked -- she wants to see faith . adam : i do n't know if that 's a very good idea . noah : why not ? adam : well , what if she -- what if she tells your father ? would that really be worth it ? noah : i think that he 'd understand . adam : possibly ... but your father hates me , with cause , and if you thought your father would be so understanding , why did n't you tell him that your mother came to visit you ? noah : okay , i wo n't bring faith ... but i want to see my mother again . where 's she staying ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : moving in , as requested . jack : ready to be my wingman ? phyllis : not when you put it like that . jack : ( chuckles ) phyllis : what 's going on with you ? you do n't look so good . jack : oh , once i lose my hospital pallor , i 'll look as good as i feel . how 'd things go at newman today ? phyllis : um , uh , i do n't -- i do n't know . i do n't know . i , um , met with nick and the lawyers , uh , about the divorce . jack : i 'm sorry . a forgot that was happening today . phyllis : and , uh , i - i was trying to avert a crisis with , um , with summer , another one . jack : you want to talk ? phyllis : nope . i just , uh , yeah , i - i do n't -- i 'd rather be your wingman . i do n't want to get into it . jack : well , you know , you could always distract yourself with , i do n't know , something like your job . phyllis : oh , yeah , no , i - i am ready to go . i am ready to do this . full speed ahead . i want to jump into newman enterprises with both feet . jack : good , because i need you to do something for me at the office . [ scene_break ] michael : well , so much for the direct approach with our son . lauren : yeah , seriously . it 's summer . that girl is not good for him . michael : and yet , our disapproval will only make her more attractive . lauren : right , right . so how do we get him to understand that without alienating him ? michael : yeah . paul : hey . michael : hey . lauren : hi . paul : just ran into fen . i thought i 'd come over and say hi , if it 's not a bad time . michael : sure , have a seat . lauren : no , come on . paul : thanks . lauren : any word from christine or heather ? paul : uh , well , they 've checked out a couple of places , but no luck yet . lauren : it 's sad , actually . here we are , waiting for horrific proof that none of us want to see . michael : it 's possible that video could prove that paul was justified in shooting ricky . lauren : i know , but it certainly does n't make it easier that ... paul : my son is a murderer . lauren : honey , i did n't mean anything -- paul : no , no , it 's okay . i , uh , i 'm used to saying the words now , and i 'm accepting responsibility . michael : you 're not responsible for ricky 's actions . paul : you know , michael , when you have a child , the parent is responsible to , uh , pour all the love and hope for the future into them , and when something -- something terrible happens , it 's hard not to feel ... responsible . lauren : paul , you 've done nothing wrong . michael : ricky was an adult . he made his life . he made his decisions . paul : there 's not much comfort in that . listen to me . do whatever you need to do , make whatever sacrifices necessary to make sure that your son is safe and healthy . believe me , nothing else on this earth matters . [ scene_break ] jack : i 've been catching up on e - mails , making phone calls , but it 's not the same as being in the office . phyllis : you -- you need eyes and ears . jack : i need a report on what you 've been doing in research and development . phyllis : what about the cosmetics division ? jack : i would also like a spreadsheet there . there is one other thing i would like , as well . phyllis : please tell me you want me to spy on adam . jack : i would like to know what adam 's been up to , yes . phyllis : thank god you are beginning to rethink your decision , making him the interim c.e.o. -- oh . jack : no , i am not . i am not a fool , either , and adam is someone to keep an eye on . phyllis : that 's for sure . jack : so any whispers , any rumors ? phyllis : no , i am sad to report that he has been behaving perfectly . jack : well , good . i will rest easier being in the loop , though , so until i 'm in the office , i 'd appreciate you coming to me with intel . phyllis : yes , okay . well , i will go there now . i 'll do a little recon , and then i 'll report back to h.q . jack : ( british accent ) well , thank you , ms . bond . phyllis : mm - hmm . jack : do n't drink any martinis on the job , please . phyllis : oh , that 's no fun ! thank you for the distraction . jack : ( normal voice ) ditto , red . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) adam : oh , you got here fast . then again , given what you are paid to be newman 's chief counsel , you should run when the c.e.o . calls . avery : was that the purpose of this meeting , to clock my land speed ? adam : ( chuckles ) no . actually , i wanted to discuss with you , uh , how much you like your job . avery : well , i 'm not sure where this is headed , adam , but i like my job very much . adam : okay . i 'm just concerned that you might have developed loyalty issues that might preclude your working with me . avery : my loyalty has always remained with newman enterprises . adam : okay . i 'm just saying that jack fired his brother because billy decided to choose victoria over the company . avery : mm - hmm , and you understand that an employee 's personal life is exactly that -- personal -- meaning you , as the employer , have no jurisdiction over it . adam : correct , correct , unless it affects business . avery : okay . adam , you ca n't control who my friends are . adam : friends . okay , let me rephrase this . either you are for the company , or , avery , you are for nicholas newman . [ scene_break ] noah : hey , faith , you want to go outside ? we could play a little before dinner . we can frolic in the leaves . you want to do some frolicking ? faith : i dreamed about mommy last night . noah : you did ? faith : i miss her . noah : yeah , so do i , sweetie , but she 's gon na be home soon . look , faith , i -- mommy wants to be here with you more than anything in the world , but she ca n't right now . faith : is mommy really coming back ? noah : it seems like she 's been gone forever , huh ? okay , change of plans . we 're gon na go for a drive , okay ? look , i know that you 've been -- you 've been sad about mommy , but this is gon na cheer you up , okay ? nick : hey . noah : hey . uh , i - i did n't know that you were -- you were coming home before your dinner . nick : yeah , i went by to check on the progress at the main house . where are you guys off to ? faith : noah 's taking me someplace 'cause of mommy . noah : ( laughs ) faith was feeling down 'cause of mom , so i thought i 'd take her out to cheer her up . nick : ( sighs ) i know it 's been hard , sweetheart . come here . daddy , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . where you guys going tonight ? noah : fenmore 's put their -- their christmas windows up over the weekend . she 'll like that . nick : hmm , that sounds fun . maybe i should shift my plans so i can hang out with you two tonight . noah : oh , do n't do that . uh , you should keep your plans on a day like this . faith and i are all good . ( groans ) i 'll take care of her . [ scene_break ] jack : it 's a deal , then . you come to genoa city this year , i 'll come to mumbai in 2013 . ( laughs ) you got it . great talking to you , halil . thanks . ( exhales sharply ) ( groaning ) ( exhales sharply ) jack : ( exhales slowly ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : that 'll give their legal department time to review . adam : so we can complete the acquisition next week as planned . avery : mm - hmm ... adam : good . avery : if i 'm still working here . adam : ( chuckles ) oh , phyllis , may i help you ? phyllis : am i interrupting ? avery : no , we 're all set . adam : frankly i 'm surprised to see you . i thought you were working half - days . i 'm not sure how jack used to run things , but that is not how i run things . phyllis : human resources , uh , allows for personal time away as it arises . the time arose . i took it . you have a problem ? avery : uh , phyllis is referencing section 5 , paragraph 7 of the personal guidelines . would you like m to forward you a copy ? adam : no , that 'll be fine , avery , thank you . uh , i expect you to be supervising the department you 're managing . phyllis : i am , in fact , here for my department . uh , did you sign off on the funding for that r & d proposal , or are you having too much fun patting yourself on the back for sitting in the big boy chair ? adam : well , guess what ? i approved the request . here it is . i signed the file . phyllis : mm , great . and , uh , by the way , jack is on the mend , so time is fleeting for you to bask in power . [ scene_break ] paul : so i am bracing myself for the possibility that , uh , i sent heather and chris hunting for evidence that does n't exist anymore . michael : ( sighs ) lauren : well , i prefer to believe that they 're gon na find that video and you 're gon na be exonerated . michael : i second that . paul : ( chuckles ) do you really , mr. d.a . ? lauren : mm , you see , with michael 's job , he has to be very careful -- michael : my job is to put criminals away , not people i know to be innocent . nope . just ca n't fit him in my budget . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what does the human resources manual say about punching out the interim c.e.o . ? avery : ( sighs ) make sure there are no witnesses . i 'm amazed you can deal with adam at all today . phyllis : it 's my job . avery : how did the divorce proceedings go ? phyllis : it was horrible . how do you think they went ? avery : okay , please do n't ... ( sighs ) i am asking out of genuine concern . phyllis : ( laughs ) are you kidding me ? this morning , you accused me of trying to guilt nick into giving me a better settlement . now -- avery : okay , must we have the same fight every day ? you 're my sister . ca n't we get past this ? phyllis : how do you propose we get past this , avery ? avery : i do n't know . i do n't know . maybe i can come by your apartment tonight and we can talk . we can -- we can work this out . phyllis : mm , mm , ca n't . avery : okay , okay , fine . phyllis : i 'm staying with jack anyway . i 'm helping him get over the surgery and recovery and ... avery : really ? i knew you were looking out for him , but do n't know that included moving in . phyllis : we 're just friends , avery . avery : i understand . phyllis : no , you 're trying to make a bigger deal out of it than it is . avery : no , i 'm not . phyllis : yes , you are , because you feel guilty because you want to date nick . avery : why do you keep pushing us into the same argument ? phyllis : um , you know what ? i think because you bring it out in me . ( elevator door opens ) avery : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) noah : hi . sharon : faith , oh , my goodness ! oh , my goodness , noah . thank you . thank you so much ! ( gasps ) let me get a look at you , let me take a look at my little girl ! [ scene_break ] lauren : paul , we are not gon na let you slip back into that dark place that you were in when ricky first died . you ca n't lose hope . paul : uh , i 'm -- i 'm not in the same place as before . lauren : well , it really sounds like it to me . paul : no , no , i - i 'm not asking anyone to lock me up and throw away the key . lauren : well , then why are you so fatalistic ? paul : realistic , lauren . no matter how it turns out , whether i 'm found guilty or the charges are dropped , i 'm never gon na be free . lauren : i understand . paul : i shot my son , and all the choices that made from the day he was born led him and me to that moment , and that ... is a prison of my own making . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) adam : adam newman . no , no , it is not too late to crunch those numbers . yeah , give me what you got . ( laptop keys clicking ) adam : okay . [ scene_break ] jack : sparkling cider . to what do we owe this , uh , nonalcoholic mini - fest ? phyllis : well , i do n't know . uh , we are gon na toast to adam , who 's doing right by the company so far . jack : i hear a `` but `` lurking . phyllis : yeah , he remains to be a pompous ass . jack : so nothing 's changed . anyway , thanks for the intel . phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no , no , you 're gon na put -- put down this file . put it down , down , down , down , and we -- jack : ( groans ) phyllis : you okay ? jack : yeah , i 'm fine . ( clears throat ) phyllis : we 're gon na toast . jack : what are we toasting to ? phyllis : uh , a new beginning for newman , for you ... ( voice breaking ) and for me . ( glasses clink ) jack : okay . [ scene_break ] nick : have you been waiting long ? avery : oh , hi . no , i just got here , so ... nick : avery , you ordered wine and have had some bread . avery : are you gon na eat with your coat on , or did you change your mind about our date ? nick : uh ... something happened on the way out the door . avery : phyllis showed up ? nick : no , but i saw some framed photographs of my kids . avery : and you thought about how dating me would affect them . nick : wondering if i was making a mistake . avery : i - i totally understand . look , you are going through a divorce with my sister , no less , so you want to cancel . that 's , um , that 's -- nick : no , no , no , no , no , no , i do n't want to cancel . nick : avery , my kids are fine , and this is exactly where i want to be . [ scene_break ] sharon : faithie , are you hungry ? um , you know , if i had known that you were coming , i - i would have had some toys here for you . noah : we -- we ate on the way over . i think she 's just -- she 's a little stunned . sharon : oh , why ? noah : uh , she was a little surprised when i told her that we were coming to see you , mom . were n't you , faith ? sharon : oh . um -- noah : well , she just -- she just needs a little time to ease into it . sharon : yeah , yeah . we can do that . of course , we can do that . uh , i know what i 'm gon na do . i 'll get us all a drink . faith , are -- are you thirsty ? i -- no , i - i know . why do n't -- why do n't you tell me how it 's going at school , the way that you used to ? how 's it going at school , baby ? i 'm -- i - i 'm sorry . i just -- honey , i - i 'm just so happy to see you . i ... noah : whoa , hey . hey , it 's okay . [ next_on ] chelsea : so do they have any idea who could have burned the place down ? sharon : faith knows that mommy being here is her secret surprise . jill : we walk in there as a team . we run the company together .	phyllis tells nick about ronan 's suspicion that summer is being a cyberbully to jamie , but nick refuses to think that summer could do something like that unless he has proof . michael and lauren try to talk to fen to see if he knows anything about summer being involved in cyberbullying jamie , but he does n't say a word only that someone else could be bullying jamie , and they do n't have any proof that summer is a cyberbully . paul advises michael and lauren to do whatever they need to do to ensure fen grows up happy and healthy . sarge advises jack to lie down and let his body heal , but jack does n't listen and continues to make phone calls and catch up on e - mails at home . jack is still in a lot of pain , but he does n't tell anyone . he does n't take a pain pill this time .
kyle : well , there you are . jack : were you looking for me ? kyle : yes . we were in the middle of a conversation . then you suddenly bolted from the club . jack : i told you i had a budget meeting to get to . kyle : right . look , have you given any more thought to what we were discussing earlier ? jack : i was just looking at the numbers . we 're on track to post some pretty substantial year - end gains . kyle : [ chuckles ] dad , you know that 's not what i 'm talking about . jack : i think i was pretty clear about the other topic . kyle : you need someone on the inside at newman - chancellor . jack : i 'm not disputing that . kyle : then let me do it . jack : no . subject closed . kyle : damn it , dad . victor trusts me . why do n't you ? [ scene_break ] victor : sharon . i 'd like a word with you . sharon : hello , victor . nice to see you , too . victor : this plan of yours is not going to work . sharon : i 'm just here to pick up my dinner . victor : i know what you 've been doing lately . sharon : i have n't been doing anything . victor : you may be keeping nicholas in the dark ... but i know exactly what you 've been up to these past few months . [ scene_break ] tyler : the weather channel said it was supposed to be a clear night . abby : is that what put you in this mood -- overcast skies ? tyler : i 'm not in a mood . abby : you 've been quiet since we got hot chocolate . tyler : have i ? abby : yeah . tyler : i 'm sorry . abby : if it 's not the clouds , then what is it ? tyler : uh , i 've just been thinking . abby : about ... ? tyler : about how happy i am . abby : wow ! then i would hate to see you bummed out . tyler : okay , i do n't mean , like , `` whoo - hoo ! `` jump up , click my heels together happy . i mean ... i 'm seriously happy . abby : that is the best birthday present that you could give me . tyler : really ? abby : mm - hmm . tyler : so that means i can take back the gift that i got you ? abby : oh , no , no , no , no . no , you can not return that . i might , though . tyler : oh , no , no . i promise , you are not gon na want to return what i got you . abby : i do n't know . i 've been told that i am pretty hard to shop for . that is the curse of having exceptional taste . tyler : oh , well ... abby : i hope you came up with something great . tyler : i 'm not worried at all . come here . [ scene_break ] [ door closes ] neil : hmm . leslie : hi . neil : hey -- hey , you ... leslie : i used the extra key you gave me to let myself in . i hope you do n't mind . neil : does this face look like i mind ? huh ? leslie : well , get relaxed . i am making dinner . neil : oh , you 're making dinner , are you ? i thought you were working late tonight . leslie : oh , well , gcpd 's finest turned up with new evidence that proved my client was innocent , so ... i 'm all yours tonight . neil : oh , baby , remind me to take a dozen doughnuts down to the station tomorrow and thank them boys for their due diligence , huh ? leslie : yeah , that 'll be a nice change from all the grief they 've been getting for not solving delia abbott 's case . neil : yeah . still no leads , huh ? leslie : unfortunately , no . but you know what ? i know , firsthand , how slowly the wheels of justice can turn . took 12 years to find my mom 's murderer . neil : yeah , i sure hope it does n't take that long to find out who 's responsible for delia 's death . [ scene_break ] [ car door beeps ] [ engine turns over ] radio : how could someone just leave a child in the road ? most people stop if they hit an animal . what kind of person keeps going after plowing down a kid ? have they thought for one second what delia abbott 's parents are going through ? [ radio shuts off ] [ scene_break ] abby : maybe we could take this someplace where we 're not gon na freeze to death . tyler : mm . abby : my place ? it 's private ... empty ... rodent - free . [ both laugh ] abby : we could start a fire , take off all of these clothes . we would be warmed up in no time . tyler : yeah , but there 's something that i want to show you first . abby : here ? tyler : it 's kind of a surprise . abby : ooh ! i love surprises . tyler : oh , well , you 're gon na have to wait for this one . abby : wait ? wait for what ? tyler : uh , well , first off , for this . [ clatters ] abby : tyler ... tyler : i 'm not telling you . abby : no , i think something fell . i think it was your phone . tyler : oh , let me [ scene_break ] jack : do n't even talk like that . of course i trust you . kyle : then let me be your inside man at newman - chancellor . jack : it is bad enough that summer is caught in the middle of my war with victor . kyle : you ca n't compare my relationship with victor to summer 's . jack : you 're right . i ca n't . you actually have a friendship with him . you work with him . hell , you lived with him for a while . i do n't want you to have to choose between him and me . kyle : there is no choice . i 'm an abbott . jack : you have no idea how happy it makes me to hear you say those words . kyle : well , honestly , i should n't have to say it . you should know that i feel that way . jack : i do , i do . it 's just , you do n't get to declare that too often . it is nice to hear some abbott pride in your voice . kyle : maybe it was seeing everybody come together for uncle billy or ... i do n't know . maybe it 's just growing up . whatever it is , i ... i realize now how important it is for all of us to be there for each other . jack : you 're right . it is . kyle : then let me do this . let me help you hurt victor . jack : no . it is dangerous . kyle : i am not afraid of him . jack : you should be . look what he did to his own son . adam merely brought me in as an investor . look what he did to him . he destroyed him . kyle : that was different . jack : this is different . adam was just trying to get close to his father . you 're going to betray him . how do you think he 's going to react when he finds out you were spying for me ? kyle : he wo n't find out . jack : no , he wo n't , because i 'm not gon na take that chance . kyle : dad , come on -- jack : no . my answer is no . you 're not gon na work for victor newman . [ scene_break ] sharon : excuse me . i need to go check on my food . victor : sharon , you 're trying to con my son back into your bed , and you 're using your daughter to do it . sharon : that is a disgusting accusation , and it is completely false . victor : you do n't think i know exactly what you were doing the other night when you came over , pretending you had to pick up faith from a sleepover at my house ? sharon : that was a misunderstanding . victor : no , it was not . it was a calculated move , and you know it . it worked . faith was only too happy to suggest that you and nicholas take her to ballet class . sharon : faith likes it when her mommy and daddy are together . victor : no , sharon , you like it . that is why you arranged for nicholas and you to be caught in a damn freezer . sharon : do you honestly think that i would risk nick and me freezing to death to get him back ? that 's insane . victor : now , sharon , is n't that what you want people to think , that you 're insane ? is n't that the excuse you used to burn down my house ? sharon : i do n't know what you 're talking about . victor : i think you do . you may have conned nicholas , but you ai n't conning me . sharon : i really do n't give a damn what you think , victor . nicholas and my children have forgiven me , and that 's all that matters to me . victor : sharon , you do n't deserve those children . you do n't deserve to be a parent . adam : and you do ? [ scene_break ] abby : your ex is still calling you ? tyler : yeah , she will not give up . abby : well , i ca n't say i blame her . i would n't give up so easily , either . tyler : so you 're not mad ? abby : why would i be ? they 're missed calls , which means you have n't answered them . tyler : no , not except for the one i told you about , when i told her there 's zero chance that we 're getting back together . less than zero . 'cause you are the only woman for me . you know i love you , right ? abby : i know . [ laughs ] tyler : you 're not supposed to say , `` i know . `` you 're supposed to look at me all gooey - eyed and say , `` do you ? do you really , tyler ? `` and then i say , `` let me prove it to you , baby . `` and then i reach into this magic picnic basket , and i pull out this . abby : a pie . tyler : unh - unh , this is n't a pie . this is cobbler -- homemade peach cobbler made by yours truly . abby : peach cobbler ? that is my favorite . tyler : what , you think i do n't know that ? abby : i -- i ca n't believe that you did this . tyler : oh , if you saw my kitchen , you 'd believe it . place looks like a war zone . but the cobbler 's pretty good . abby : i want to try it . tyler : whoa , whoa . this -- this is n't regular cobbler . this is birthday cobbler . so ... that means that you have to make a wish . abby : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] leslie : dinner should be ready soon . neil : hey , we could have gone out , you know . come here . you work as hard as i do , baby . leslie : yeah , well ... neil : what ? leslie : thought it 'd be nice to stay in and have a home - cooked meal for a change . neil : well , dining in for me , as well you know , is ordering a pizza . leslie : okay . well , next time . i was inspired tonight . neil : yeah ? you were inspired by who ? leslie : tyler . he actually called me looking for one of my mom 's recipes , and when i was searching for it , i found one for her meatloaf . neil : okay , wait , wait . back this truck up now . wait . now , tyler -- tyler 's cooking ? he 's cooking ? leslie : baking . neil : he 's baking ? leslie : yes . for abby . neil : dude 's got it bad for her . leslie : yeah , i have n't seen tyler this happy in a long time . neil : i 'm just glad that he stopped chasing after lily . leslie : you know , i think he did that because it was safe . you know , after ty broke up with his fiancée , he just -- he was afraid to commit to anyone again . neil : right . it 's kind of like psychology 101 , right ? pursuing someone that he knew he did n't have a chance with ? leslie : yeah , basically . it 's always been hard for my brother and me to open up to people . neil : that 's understandable , considering the way you grew up , living under assumed names , hiding from the people who were after gus . leslie : yeah , but you know what ? that -- it 's all behind us now . neil : yes , it is , and you have proven that , darling , by giving rose 's letters to hilary . leslie : yeah , that was the very last reminder of all the years my dad spent in prison for a crime he did n't commit . neil : honey , you can finally let go of all the guilt that you 've been carrying around for testifying against your father . get on with your life . leslie : yeah . and now that hilary has forgiven you for rose 's death , you can do the same . neil : i just hope the same is true for hilary . [ scene_break ] hilary : hey , i brought the contracts you needed to sign . with the boswick department stores . jack : oh , yeah ! right , right ! come on in , come on in . hilary : i would 've brought it by tomorrow , but i thought ... oh , i 'm sorry . i did n't realize you were with someone . jack : no , that 's all right . where do i sign ? hilary : just right there ... and here . and initial on the last page . perfect . i am really sorry to interrupt you guys . jack : no , that 's all right . my discussion with kyle was over . kyle : you may have finished , dad , but i was not . hilary : oh . you 're jack 's son ? jack : i 'm sorry . i thought the two of you had met . uh , kyle , this is hilary curtis , my new assistant . hilary : nice to meet you . kyle : very nice to meet you . dad 's new assistant , huh ? hope you 're up for that job . jack : oh , she 's more than up for it . hilary has degrees in economics and international studies . she worked at worldco and then at chancellor industries . as if that is n't enough , she has extensive experience in multiplatform advertising and social media . she also speaks three languages , including mandarin . [ cell phone rings ] jack : oh . oh , i got to take this . hilary : yeah , it 's no problem . jack : yeah , thanks . eric ? yeah , thanks for getting back to me . kyle : uh , please . [ chuckles ] that 's , uh ... some résumé you 've got . hilary : well , everyone looks good on paper . kyle : well , not everyone . but i 'm glad that you do . dad needs a competent assistant . hilary : well , that 's exactly what i plan to be . i want to take as much pressure off of him as possible . kyle : we both need to do everything we can to make things easier for him . [ scene_break ] adam : is n't poisoning one generation of newmans enough for you ? victor : i 'm looking out for my grandchildren , adam . do you think they 're better off with sharon ? adam : they 're better off with anyone than you . victor : it 's amazing how my two sons jump to your defense . they 're so eager to do that . adam : anything that i have on common with nicholas is pure coincidence , since i was neither raised a newman , nor do i consider myself part of your sacred dynasty . victor : one does n't choose one 's family . adam : no , one does not . unfortunately . but you can choose to cut someone out of your life . victor : you think so ? adam : take me , for example , and my son . victor : ah . well , he may think differently . adam : well , i speak for him now . so stop trying to buy him with stock options and silver spoons . we 're not interested . victor : i do n't give a damn . you can turn your back on my family and me , but your son will always be a newman . you , on the other hand ... will never be a newman again . [ door opens ] [ scene_break ] hilary : jessica brandon is a possibility . cane hired her , and she worked with jill at biotech division . kyle : she ca n't be happy . they were both forced out of the company . that 's good , that 's good . hilary : let 's put her down . jack : hilary , i thought you left . hilary : kyle and i were just putting together a list of chancellor employees who might be willing to be our inside source at newman - chancellor . jack : son , should n't you be preparing for your r & d meeting ? kyle : [ clears throat ] yes . you 're right . sure . sure , sure . all right , very nice to meet you . hilary : yes , you too . [ door opens , closes ] hilary : i 'm sorry . the way kyle was talking , i just assumed he was in on your -- jack : no , kyle would like to be seriously in on the plan . hilary : he wants to be the mole ? jack : it does n't matter what he wants . unlike victor , i do not use my kids to fight my battles for me . [ scene_break ] adam : you okay ? sharon : um ... yeah . i always tell myself i 'm not gon na let him get to me , but ... he knows the buttons the push . adam : such a lovely quality of his . sharon : well , thanks for sticking up for me . adam : he 's a bully . sharon : he was n't completely wrong . i mean , i have n't been the world 's most perfect parent . adam : i 'd like to meet the parent that that honor goes to . sharon : exactly . but what about your mom ? adam : even she made mistakes . but she loved me , unconditionally . sharon : you know , i think that 's the greatest gift any parent can give their child . adam : or you could always give the gift of the silver spoon . sharon : very impressive , the way you stood up to him . adam : well , he ca n't hurt me . sharon : you know , i would cut him out of my children 's lives , too , if i could , but nick wo n't have it . adam : nicholas does n't know any better . he 's still trying to please the old man . sharon : well , if that were true , then he would n't have anything to do with me . adam : speaking of that , what is going on with the two of you ? sharon : why ? you jealous ? adam : i 'm concerned . sharon : there 's no need to be . nick and i are , um ... we 're just friends . that 's all . i 'm trying to get my life back on track . adam : that 's good to hear . if there 's anything i can do to help , let me know . sharon : thank you . but i think it 's time i help myself . [ scene_break ] [ alarm beeping ] neil : what the hell ? leslie : oh , my gosh . dinner ! dinner ! neil : oven ! do n't burn yourself ! leslie : i ca n't believe i fell asleep ! neil : be careful ! leslie : oh , my goodness ! neil : make sure you put those mitts on , yeah . leslie : oh , my gosh . oh , no . [ coughing ] [ groans ] neil : oh . [ both groan ] leslie : oh , this is not good . [ scoffs ] look at this . look at this . neil : well , yeah . uh ... it 's not that bad . leslie : okay , yeah , if you like eating charcoal . neil : well , a matter of fact , i actually , uh -- i like charcoal - tasting meatloaf . you know , you just put a little ketchup on it , steak sauce , something like that . it 'll be fine , really . leslie : i ca n't let you eat this . you would break a tooth . [ thuds ] leslie : did you hear that ? did you hear that ? neil : that ? i ... it sounded a little heavy . leslie : a little ? neil : okay . maybe a lot a little . little lot . yeah , it did . it sounded like a brick , baby . i 'm sorry . it did . leslie : no , i 'm the one who should apologize . i burned dinner . who does that ? neil : shh , shh , shh . it 's okay , it 's okay . it 's perfect . hmm ? leslie : you 're just saying that because you 're blinded by ... i just hope tyler is having a better night than ours . [ scene_break ] abby : absolutely amazing . tyler : yeah , i thought it 'd be clear by now . abby : i was talking about the peach cobbler . it 's the best i 've ever had . tyler : no , no . you 'd have to thank my mother . that 's her recipe . abby : that 's really sweet . tyler : well , since you think i 'm so sweet , does that mean you 're gon na tell me what you wished for ? abby : mnh - mnh . [ laughs ] you should just go ahead and answer it . she 's not gon na stop calling you until you do . tyler : i 'm not interested in anything that mariah has to say . besides , it 's your birthday . i do n't want her to ruin it . the best gift that you could give me right now is to take care of that . it 's possible to make someone 's wish come true without ever knowing what it is . tyler : hey , it 's me . no , that 's not why i called you . i already told you that we 're not getting back together . okay , well , it 's a little too late for apologies . yeah , there is something you can do -- you can stop blowing up my phone . all right , it 's over , mariah . [ scoffs ] yeah . i do . i love her a lot . so please just stop calling me , all right ? you happy ? abby : this is the best birthday ever . and one year , my dad got me my own balloon in the thanksgiving day parade . [ both laugh ] tyler : well , i got one more gift for you . and i think it might be about just the right time . abby : ooh ! what is it ? tell me . tyler : well , i 'll give you a hint -- it 's shiny , sparkly , and it 's one - of - a- kind . [ scene_break ] leslie : so , this is the reward for burning dinner . neil : well , you said you wanted tonight to be special . thank you , my man . so tonight is going to be special . leslie : who says chivalry is dead ? neil : hold on a second , young lady . are you actually complaining ? leslie : oh , absolutely not . but , i mean , we could have ordered a pizza . neil : we could have , but you have your dear heart set on your mama 's meatloaf , and that 's exactly what we 're gon na have . leslie : yeah , i thought that idea kind of went up in smoke . neil : you underestimate me . feast your eyes on that . leslie : my mama 's meatloaf recipe . what are you gon na do ? you gon na go in the kitchen and whip one up yourself ? neil : oh , no , no , not me . the chef . leslie : you 're gon na ask the club chef to make my mama 's meatloaf ? neil : i already asked him . he already said yes . he asked me to e - mail him a copy of your mama 's recipe , so it 's done and more done . leslie : you are something else , neil winters . neil : what , you just now noticing ? hmm ? come on . our table 's ready . let 's go . leslie : okay . bartender : food should be coming out soon . can i get you a drink while you 're waiting ? sharon : um , just water , please . bartender : here you are . [ scene_break ] jack : thanks for seeing me so late . adam : sounded important . jack : it is . i want you to know , i am not , uh ... finished with victor just yet . adam : oh , yeah ? jack : i want to plant someone on the inside of this newly established newman- chancellor . adam : well , my father 's usually pretty good at ferreting out spies . jack : so we 'll have to select the right person . adam : you have someone in mind ? jack : we 're compiling a list , mostly of current employees , those who were faithful to cane and to jill . i 'll run the list by jill . we 'll make a determination later . you do n't have to do anything . your plate is very full . you stay focused on connor , his surgery , and his recovery . i am simply here to keep you in the loop . adam : thank you . speaking of my son ... he 's gon na be fine , jack . doctor gave him the all - clear . jack : well , that 's excellent news . oh , that 's fantastic . uh , what does that mean for you and chelsea ? adam : we have decided that she 's gon na continue living here . jack : `` we `` ? adam : she decided . i agreed . jack : she seemed pretty determined to get her own place . what changed ? adam : well , it 's not what you 're thinking . jack : okay . so why is she staying ? adam : she feels that if we , as parents , were apart , we would n't be very effective , and together , we might ... do a little bit better job of not screwing him up completely . jack : and you agree with that , that neither of you could raise connor alone ? adam : well , she 's understandably reticent that she could be a good mother . she did n't have the best maternal role model in the world , and that is the nicest thing i 've ever said about anita . jack : [ chuckles ] you had a great mom . adam : i did . i had the best mom . but i also have my father 's blood pumping through my veins , and who 's to say that i 'm not gon na be as miserable a father as he is . jack : do n't even go there . you are not your father , not by a long shot . you 're a better man . and believe me , you will be a much better father . [ scene_break ] kyle : i am sorry to barge in on you like this , but , uh ... this could n't wait . victor : kyle . are you here speaking for your father ? kyle : i am not . victor : because if that 's the case , i wo n't have anymore , all right ? if that 's why you 're here . kyle : i came to ask you ... for a job . [ scene_break ] hilary : hey , joe . i ordered some food to take up to my room . bartender : we 're a little backed up . it 's gon na be a few minutes . hilary : and by `` a few minutes , `` you mean 30 ? bartender : your usual while you wait ? hilary : sounds great . neil : hi , there . saw you come in . hilary : i 'm not stalking you . i swear . neil : almost funny . and i did n't think you were . hilary , i was just curious -- how are things going for you at jabot ? hilary : amazing . the job , my boss , getting a second chance . it 's unbelievable , neil . and none of it would have happened if it was n't for you . neil : i appreciate you saying that , but all i did was recommend you . it was jack 's decision to hire you . hilary : well , i am grateful to both of you . but especially you . i mean , the fact that you were able to forgive me after everything i did to your family , i do n't even know -- neil : hilary , can i tell you something ? i know what it 's like to lose the person you love the most in the world and to want to make someone pay for it . hilary : well , i wish everyone else in this town was as understanding as you . neil : [ chuckles ] right . give them time . they will come around , i promise . so , uh , i 've got dinner over there with leslie , so i better get back to her , but i 'm glad that you 're doing well . hilary : thank you . neil : mm - hmm . hi , sharon . sharon : neil . neil : [ chuckles ] sharon : [ clears throat ] he 's wrong , you know . hilary : i beg your pardon ? sharon : they wo n't come around . most people in genoa city never let you forget your mistakes . [ scene_break ] victor : you want to work for me ? kyle : who would n't ? victor : [ chuckles ] well , your father happens to detest me . kyle : i am not my father . victor : uh - huh . but i understand that , ever since you have come back to genoa city , you have become close to him . kyle : i love him . i do . but i ca n't work with him anymore . victor : uh - huh . so , what changed ? kyle : nothing , and that 's the problem -- dad still sees me as a kid , not an employee whose opinion he respects . victor : and do you think that will change if you work for me ? kyle : well , it was n't like that the last time . you respected my opinions , made me feel valued as an employee at newman . victor : uh - huh . well , you 're a bright young man . if you were to work for newman , you would advance up the ladder rather quickly , i think . kyle : i would appreciate the opportunity to do that at newman - chancellor . victor : kyle , this is ... strictly business , right ? i mean , there 's no personal issue ? kyle : strictly business . victor : uh - huh . you know what ? in my experience , when you mix family with business , it becomes personal . so , forgive me if i suspect you have an ulterior motive . kyle : yeah . you got me . there ... there is something else . should 've known you could see through me . victor : i 've been at this a few years , you know . kyle : it is true that i want to get in on the ground floor of this newman- chancellor merger , but ... the real fact is ... i am sick of being jack abbott 's son . i want to be my own man and make a name for myself . victor : uh - huh . i understand that . kyle : so you 'll hire me ? victor : [ chuckles ] well , kyle , hold your horses , young man . let me think about this , all right ? jack abbott 's son working for me . i 'll be damned . well , you come to my office tomorrow , and we 'll talk about it , okay ? kyle : thank you , sir . victor : thank you for coming by . appreciate it . [ door opens , closes ] [ scene_break ] abby : so , your elves are caterers and astronomers ? i love their versatility . tyler : well , that 's what i look for in my elves . and now that the clouds have cut me some slack , you 'll be able to see it . abby : see what ? tyler : your birthday gift . here . come sit right here . look through there . abby : what am i looking for ? tyler : all right , you see that cluster of stars off to the right ? abby : uh - huh ? tyler : you got it ? abby : yeah . tyler : all right , you see the bright one right in the middle ? abby : yes . tyler : that is yours . abby : you 're giving me a star ? tyler : well , i figure that 's the one thing that you did n't have . you do n't have one , do you ? abby : no . i do n't . tyler : well , you do now . abby : this is the best birthday gift anyone has ever given me . tyler : well , it 's your star , but it 's also a little bit for me , too . abby : what do you mean ? tyler : well , when we 're not together , all i have to do is look up , find that star , and then i 'm home . 'cause that 's what you are to me . [ scene_break ] neil : well ... ? leslie : what ? oh ! the meatloaf . yeah . yeah , it was good . neil : but it 's not like your mom 's . leslie : you know , actually , um ... it was -- it was just like hers . neil : okay . i 'm a little confused . that does n't make you happy ? leslie : you know , i thought that it would remind me of what was good back then . but when i look past the pain ... i just ... i just do n't see any good . i do n't know . maybe it 's just better i forget it all . neil : hey . leslie ... there are parts of my life that i would like to forget . but then i remember , it 's all of it . it 's the whole thing that makes me me . and all of it has brought me to this point right here , right now , in this moment . and i do n't know about you ... but i would travel the same road all over again ... if it led me here . leslie : that was smooth . neil : yeah . leslie : yeah . neil : it was kind of smooth , yeah . yeah , it worked , did n't it ? yeah . leslie : it did . neil : feel better ? leslie : you always make me feel better . [ scene_break ] hilary : so , is this what you do -- hang out at bars and give unsolicited advice ? sharon : lately , yes . i -- i did n't mean to eavesdrop . just sounded like i 've been where you are . hilary : and where 's that ? sharon : um , well , i thought i heard you -- you regret doing something ? hilary : so , you 're -- you 're an expert at screwing up ? sharon : and trying to get people to forgive me . hilary : is that a bad thing ? sharon : well ... i think it 's a waste of time . thank you . hilary : mm - hmm . sharon : you know , i realize , i do n't need anybody to tell me that i 'm okay . what other people this does n't matter . what i think of myself matters . good luck to you . [ scene_break ] adam : appreciate the vote of confidence , jack . however , i 'm not sure it 's warranted . jack : listen to me . we 've all done things we regret . that 's what second chances are for . i 'm giving somebody a second chance right now . connor is your second chance . do right by him , you can make up for all the wrongs you 've ever done . adam : i wish that were true . some things you just ca n't make up for . [ scene_break ] victor : so , did you track down the s.u.v . your witness said ... struck down delia abbott ? p.i . : i was able to access dmv records . there are no black suvs registered in the five - county area with a license plate starting with `` g. `` victor : and you said this witness was credible ? p.i . : it was dark . he only caught a glimpse of the plate . victor : [ sighs ] and he saw a `` g `` ? well , if it was dark ... maybe the `` g `` could have been a 6 . why do n't you run that search again ? find a black s.u.v . with a license plate that starts with the numeral 6 . [ next_on ] kelly : his name was sam , and he was 7 years old . billy : 7 , just like dee . avery : you 're not even supposed to know about this . why would you get into it with nikki ? chelsea : this guy is out there . he could be getting further and further away . adam : enough , please !	at the abbott house , jack is doing business when kyle stops by to talk to him . at the athletic club , sharon has a run in with victor as usual . abby and tyler spend quality time together in the park . neil goes to visit leslie and finds candles lit all around the room . leslie comes out wearing an apron . adam gets into his suv and leaves . abby and tyler kiss . abby sees all the calls from mariah on tyler 's cell phone . jack is dead set against kyle working for victor at newman in order to gain information for jack . victor continues to blast sharon for things she did . adam overhears and joins them . neil and leslie share a romantic evening . hilary stops by jack 's with some papers for him to sign . she is introduced to kyle . while jack takes a phone call kyle and hilary get better acquainted . adam defends sharon to victor . kyle and hilary look over a business deal .
victoria : really ? coming home drunk , accusing you of starting trouble , when i invited you here to help you plan katherine 's birthday party , not that you need an invitation . i mean , you are their father , after all . and i thought he was gon na take a swing at you . billy : well , it would n't be the first time . hey , at least we did n't end up in a jail cell together , although that was self - defense ... kind of . victoria : you actually think this is funny , billy ? billy : i get the guy . hell , i was that guy . and i think you 're being a little hard on him . victoria : [ sighs ] michelle : this is a surprise . travis : [ slurring ] i , um -- i just wanted to take you up on that drink you offered . michelle : oh . i 'm not sure another drink is what you need , but i 'm glad you 're here . hilary : no , i just -- i saw a story that needed to be told , and i told it . i appreciate the offer , but `` gc buzz `` is my baby . yes . thank you . my phone has not stopped . devon : yet another offer ? hilary : you know , just a weekly spot on the number - one morning talk show . devon : everybody wants a piece of success . you 're breaking into new territory with these ratings here , man . hilary : yeah , and that 's just the beginning , which is why i need to find the next angle to this story , so we can keep our viewers hooked . and i need to find another assistant since mariah got all self - righteous and quit . devon : yeah , about that -- she , uh -- [ cell phone rings ] hilary : oh . oh , my god . this is mike patterson . he is one of the biggest media agents in chicago . hi , mike ! how are you ? i know . it was -- it was a big one . [ knock on door ] nick : look at that . we got us a visitor . nick : hey . chelsea : hi ! i hope you do n't mind me just dropping by like this . nick : are you kidding me ? you and connor have an open - door policy at all times . come on . chelsea : yes ! i like it . i wanted to check on you -- see how you were doing since the story broke . i mean , it 's crazy down there with all the reporters at the gate . nick : yeah , i know . we 're just battening down the hatches here , though , you know ? waiting for them to find a better story to go chase . until then , it 's just hangtime -- me and my man here . i mean , we got bathtime , which is always fun , the nighttime book routine , and we recently discovered we like banana applesauce way more than the other kind . i mean , i did n't even know . did you know that bananas and apples were so delicious together ? chelsea : that is very good to know . um , well , i brought you something to add to your routine . it 's for christian from connor . connor would have delivered it himself , but he 's at a very important meeting with bella , so ... nick : [ chuckles ] look at that , man . another first . sharon : well , i think this will be the last box . [ sighs ] this was the only thing that kept him calm when he had a fever . remember ? mariah : you do n't have to do this . sharon : everyone 's saying that this was wrong ... the time i spent with him ... the love ... as if i set out to do this -- steal a child as if i 'm a monster . all i know is ... i miss my little boy . i miss my son . [ footsteps approach ] noah : hey , mom . sharon : we were just , uh ... packing up sully 's things -- christian 's . mariah : i need to get to work . are you good ? sharon : yeah . noah : [ sighs ] sharon : i know what you 're thinking . noah : probably not . sharon : i really did believe that the baby was mine , as unbelievable as that may seem , especially the way that hilary put it , and i 'm sure you saw that . everybody else did . but it 's true that dr. anderson had me so drugged up . noah : i know . i know . mom , i know that ... the baby switch was just some kind of twisted scheme for dr. anderson to get back at dad . sharon : i was a victim . nobody sees that . now nick hates me . nikki could n't wait to bang the door down and throw things at me . dylan can barely look at me . and faith asked me if i was sick again . so ... let 's hear it . noah : i defended you , mom , to grandpa , to summer . i told them to stop with the judgment . sharon : then you understand . noah : at a certain point , you knew that it was a lie . you knew that you were raising dad 's kid . so , no , i do n't understand . but i want to . mom , how could you do that to dad after everything that he 's been through -- losing his wife ? how could you keep his kid from him ? nick : check it out ! you 're gon na be a slugger like your dad in no time . chelsea : really ? slugger ? nick : well , it could take a while , but we 're gon na have a lot of fun until then , right , bud ? chelsea : connor used to have one just like it . adam loved teaching him how to hit the ball . there were more misses than hits , but they definitely had a lot of fun , and connor would just , like , break out into laughter . nick : i 'm glad you have that memory . chelsea : now all of connor 's toys have a screen , you know , or a computer chip . this kind of stuff is just simple , and it brought connor a lot of joy , spending that time with his dad . nick : well , that 's what it 's about -- me and my boy . thank you for this , uh , you know . thank you for everything . i mean , i do n't know if we could have got through this without you . you were ... awesome . and i really appreciate you trying to brave that rabid horde of reporters out there . that 's good . all right . okay . victoria : [ sighs ] you 're defending travis ? billy : he 's just trying to figure out what it means to be with you . victoria : well , for starters , he should n't show up here drunk and insult my ex - husband . billy : no , he should n't do that . that was a rookie move . but [ sighs ] come on , vick . have you ever thought that maybe it 's ... kind of overwhelming to be with you ? victoria : oh . so this is my fault . billy : no . no . there 's no fault . i 'm just saying that you come with a whole posse of newmans , and they 're formidable , if i 'm using that word correctly . i mean , your father -- his favorite pastime right now is making travis ' life a living hell . then he shows up here , and you 're yakking it up with your ex- husband . victoria : because we were planning our daughter 's birthday party . billy : yeah . we know that . victoria : i think that travis was out of line when he accused you like that . billy : well , maybe travis is n't so wrong about some of those things -- about me inventing reasons to come and see you , like the night that johnny needed his `` bumpy the camel `` book . he did n't really need that book , but i think you already knew that . victoria : well , you know , it is one of his favorite books . billy : and maybe he 's not so wrong about me messing with you and trying to interfere with your relationship . victoria : why would you do that ? billy : 'cause you know why . because i 'm an idiot . come on . i mean ... [ sighs ] i had you , i had all this , and i screwed it up . came home drunk . you kicked me out . i lied . i lied again . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : we started all over again . and then travis shows up , all perfect , you know ? i figured if i could scuff him up a little bit and show that there 's a chink in the armor , then maybe things would n't work out with the two of you and i would n't look so ... terrible in comparison . truth is , he 's -- he 's different than me ... in all the right ways . he 's not a bad guy , vick . travis : i probably should n't be here . michelle : but here you are . travis : yeah , here i am . michelle : did somebody have a fight with his girlfriend ? travis : [ sighs ] michelle : and here i 'd hoped you 'd finally decided to thank me for those flowers . travis : well , it 's not like i can go home . you know , the ex - husband 's there . and tomorrow when i wake up and go to work , the father will be there . and if there 's a side to take , victoria will probably take their side , 'cause they always win . it just -- it makes me crazy . you know when it was just you and me ? we answered to each other . i mean , that 's the way you make a relationship work . you keep the rest of the world out of it . that 's the way it should be , right ? michelle : we both know how it should be . jack : that -- that -- that should n't have happened . phyllis : you 're right . i do n't know what we were doing . jack : you knew damn well what you were doing . phyllis : you kissed me . you went into your big speech about how you are your own man , you make your own decisions . you kissed me . jack : well , i 'm glad i did . it proves to me what a mistake it was . and it wo n't happen again . in fact , there 's a way to make sure of that . jack : you 're being promoted and moving to new york , as planned . phyllis : by ashley . this is her plan . jack : i told you , i have n't run this by her . phyllis : oh , come on . she set the seed . she hates me . she wants me gone because she was afraid that this was gon na happen . she knows that there is still something between us . jack : there is nothing between us ! what just happened was impulse , in the moment , and it wo n't happen again . phyllis : that just proves that there 's still a connection . jack : no , it proves we should n't be around each other . phyllis : not even in the same city ? jack : you 're gon na be in new york . phyllis : because if we 're in genoa city , then we might be tempted to -- jack : that is not going to happen . phyllis : okay . admit it . you ca n't resist me . jack : now you 're being ridiculous . phyllis : you want me gone ? admit it and i 'll be on the next flight to new york . jack : i 'm not going to admit it because it 's not true . phyllis : well , then fine . i 'm not going anywhere . sharon : dylan and i have been raising that baby since the time he was put in my arms . and he loves sully . and when i found out that i was part of some cruel plan and that sully was n't my biological child , those feelings did n't just go away . noah : did n't you think about what it would mean to sage and to dad -- i mean , knowing that their kid was alive ? losing christian -- it destroyed them and nearly cost them their marriage . sharon : i did n't know the truth then . noah : well , when you did , mom , how could you watch them grieve ? sharon : it was hard for me to lie to nick . it was really -- it tortured me . noah : but you still managed to play happy family . sharon : i did . i knew the truth was gon na come out at some point , and , uh ... yeah , i - i [ voice breaking ] did the selfish thing . i - i - i did what i had to to hold on to my baby , my -- my marriage , for as long as i could . but ... the truth is out now . and it 's a relief . christian is with nick . no more lies . no more secrets . no more worry . no more fear . and i know you -- you hate me . noah : hate you ? i love you , mom . that is never gon na change . sharon : so then you do understand ? noah : i mean , it makes more sense hearing you say it -- why you could n't let go . but still ... sharon : well , i will let go now . i have to . it 's , uh -- it 's what 's best . it 's -- it 's best for christian . it 's best for nick . i have to -- i have to get these things over to your dad . noah : i can take them . sharon : no , no . i mean , that 's nice of you to offer , but this is something i need to do . noah : mom , i really do n't think this is such a good idea , the place that dad is in right now . sharon : oh , i ... know how your father feels , believe me . i know how everyone feels . i know what they think about me and what i did and who i am , and you know what ? they are wrong , because that 's not true . and i 'm not gon na hide -- not from nick and not from anyone . noah : [ sighs ] devon : hey . when i did n't hear from you , i figured that was my answer to you wanting to stay or not . mariah : i have n't decided yet . devon : okay . well , the door is still open , and it 's a great opportunity for you . mariah : to play hilary 's watchdog for you ? devon : let 's talk over here . um ... mariah , like i said before , hilary is just enthusiastic , and there needs to be some balance , so if i know what she 's gon na air and how she intends to tell a story , i can provide that balance . mariah : i hope that you mean that , because if i do decide to stay , i 'm not gon na stand by and watch my mom get trashed in the name of hilary 's ratings . devon : no , absolutely . but you know how big the story is , and it 's not going anywhere anytime soon . but , that being said , there is a right way to report it -- you 're right -- which means i can make sure sharon does n't end up looking like a villain at the end of the day . mariah : you ca n't control what comes out of hilary 's mouth . devon : well , i 'll tell you this -- when i originally bought this place and decided to keep it on air , it was only because hilary was so committed to doing things differently and more responsibly . mariah : and then she got the worst ratings in `` gc buzz `` history . and now ? i mean , the ratings are through the roof . there 's no going back . devon : i believe that we can achieve both , and i think that you can help me do that by being here , letting me know when we 're sensationalizing stories and turning them in to click bait , and i can step in and run interference . mariah : that 's all ? devon : yeah . i really believe that you can make a difference . now , if you do decide to stay , it is important , though , that hilary does n't know the real reason why i want you to be here . hilary : mariah . why are you still here ? i thought you packed up and left . mariah : change of plans . nick : this is awesome . i get to hang out with my son . i mean , i know it 's crazy out there , but we 're in here , having fun , and with one of our favorite people . chelsea : ohh . well , i hope i did n't interrupt anything important . what is this , anyway -- a bunch of new baby stuff ? nick : uh ... no . uh , it 's not new . um ... when we thought christian died , i boxed up his nursery . sage was n't very happy with me . i do n't blame her . but i did n't understand why . it 's just some -- you know , some stuff i saved . [ chuckles softly ] and this ... sage really wanted us to bring christian home from the hospital in this . and this right here -- chelsea : ohh . nick : this was mine when i was a kid . my dad gave it to sage . and then this -- i mean ... chelsea : oh . [ laughs ] so cute . nick : sage really wanted christian to have this because she had one when she was a little girl , and she had prenamed this one bubsy -- same name . chelsea : i think somebody needs a hug . what do you say ? nick : come here , buddy . chelsea : ohhh . nick : [ sighs contentedly ] [ knock on door ] nick : ugh . hope a reporter did n't get through . come on . billy : [ sighs ] i just know what the guy 's up against , vick ... complicated viper pit that is the newman family ... your almost crazy version of loyalty and weird attachment to your father . victoria : you know , the tone that you 're using suggests that you 're complimenting me somehow , but i 'm pretty sure i should be insulted by every word that 's coming out of your mouth . billy : yeah , you should be , but it 's nothing i 've never said before . i just think that it 's a hell of a lot to contend with . you try to build a life with a woman that you love while still being your own man . i think travis deserves a second chance . victoria : uh ... who are you ? billy : billy abbott . i 'm the king of second chances . victoria : okay . well , despite the circumstances , travis still behaved very badly . billy : all right . you know what i think ? i think that he was a hell of a lot happier living the simple life ... living on his boat ... doing whatever he wanted to do , whenever he wanted to do it . he gave that up ... for you . i do n't think he gave it up for a white - walled corner office . victoria : oh , he jumped at the chance . billy : why do you think he did that , huh ? to prove himself to you by proving himself to your father . i mean , come on , vick . the guy came back from mexico to stop summer from marrying luca . and , again , i have to say that johnny and katie have really warmed up to him . and he 's good with them . and that is the most important thing . wow . kind of sounds like i have a crush on him . victoria : yeah , it kind of does . i acted like a jerk , did n't i , tossing him out of the house ? billy : you were n't terrible . at least you got him a car ride out of here . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : he 's a good guy , vick . victoria : i do n't suppose i could borrow that magic coin of yours ... billy : oh , yeah . victoria : ... for luck ? billy : heads , you get to keep it . [ gasps ] it 's all yours . victoria : very funny . thank you . thank you for -- for talking some reason into me . billy : wow . i do n't think you 've ever said that to me before . victoria : no . do n't get used to it . billy : a guy that cares that much about you ... deserves a second chance . sharon : i know you do n't want to see me right now , but i just brought over some of , uh , christian 's things . chelsea : maybe i should head home . nick : no . uh ... please , do n't go . look , we have everything we need here , all right ? i 'm very prepared for this . sharon : no , i 'm not questioning your abilities as a parent . nick : well , you questioned whether or not i should know i have a son . sharon : well , anyway , there are some things in here that he really loves that are a comfort to him . um ... oh . this bunny -- it 's the only thing that calms him down when he has a fever and stops him from crying , but ... oh , i - i see he has a -- he has a new bunny already . okay . i 'm sure he 'll love that one just as much . nick : yeah , he will . sharon : well , anyway , there are some other things in here that -- that i just thought i would bring and make the transition easier ... for him , you know , because that 's what we 're focusing on , right -- is what 's best for christian ? nick : yes . he is the priority -- my son . sharon : um , you know , nick , i think that we all want the same thing here . we -- we just -- we want a healthy , happy little boy who knows that he 's loved . nick : was there anything else ? sharon : you know , dylan 's been planning his birthday party for a while . he 's put a lot of time into it , so i thought maybe we could still have it . nick : birthday party for christian ? it 's november . he was born in october . sharon : but sully -- nick : are -- are you serious ? a birthday party for sully ? sully never existed . sharon : [ crying ] he did exist . and i loved him , and i still love him ! hilary : so , now you want to stay ? devon : i 'll let you two talk . mariah : you guys are crazed with everything that 's going on here . you need a good assistant now more than ever . hilary : key word being `` good . `` i 'm sure i 'll have no problem filling your position . mariah : really ? you want to break in somebody new with the hottest story of the year ? hilary : your mother 's at the epicenter of that story . i thought you had a problem with that . mariah : i got upset . i had a knee - jerk reaction , so i quit . you said you thought i might surprise you , so ... surprise ! i want to stay . i want to help in any way i can . hilary : this is really interesting , because i did n't think you were very happy here . mariah : you gave me an opportunity because this story is personal to me . and i want to take you up on that , unless you did n't mean everything you said about respecting me for standing up for myself , for standing up for my mother . hilary : of course i meant it . mariah : and i respect you for wanting to tell the story responsibly . i 've worked hard here . i have done everything you 've asked and more , and i would n't want to impulsively throw away the chance that you 've given me -- that is , unless you 're firing me . hilary : i guess ... you can earn your place . mariah : thank you . hilary : but i need to see a change in your attitude , because i might be the face of `` gc buzz , `` but none of this happens without a group effort . mariah : got it . go , team . where would you like me to start ? hilary : you can start by getting my coffee right , and then you can run out and get my dry - cleaning from the car . why are you still standing here ? chop , chop ! mariah : [ sighs disgustedly ] hilary : this was your doing . nick : you did n't come here to help with christian 's transition . you just came here to ask if you could have a party . sharon : i just thought ... we could celebrate the child that we both love . nick : you need to go home . sharon : you know , it was n't easy for me to come here , nick , knowing the way that you feel about me , but i 'm not gon na hide . i 'm gon na face this . i 'm gon na own what i did . nick : if that were true , if you wanted to own it , you would stop trying to insinuate yourself into my son 's life . sharon : it 's just a party . nick : no . sharon : just think about it , please ? okay ? i know this is n't easy . i know this is going to take a lot of time . i just -- i really want us all to heal , and maybe this could be a first step . nick : he ca n't be sully for you and christian for me . that 's not gon na work . you got to move on with your life . you have to let him go . sharon : [ crying ] he 's gon na miss us . nick : eventually , he 's not even gon na remember that you were ever part of his life . sharon : nick , i 'm so sorry . nick : do n't . do n't do that . sharon : i - i ca n't undo the choice that i made . i will do anything to make up for the pain i caused you , nick . nick : you only feel bad because the truth came out , and that only happened because patty backed you into a corner . stop apologizing to me . it 's too late . [ sighs ] travis : [ inhales deeply ] i should go . michelle : you already have regrets ? travis : this was n't fair to you . i - i was just -- i was pissed and i had a lot to drink , and ... i 'm sorry . michelle : please do n't apologize . travis : you need to know -- michelle : you love victoria . travis : this was -- michelle : do n't say it was a mistake . this was just you and me ... and the world on the other side of that door . victoria 's on the other side of that door , and ... you want a life with her . i get it , travis . i do n't want to mess that up for you . jack : i 'll get h.r . on the phone . they 'll get the paperwork started . phyllis : you know , if this is just a momentary lapse and you are never , ever gon na be tempted again , then why are you spending so much energy to create a bogus job just to ship me off to new york ? jack : you 're acting like this is up for debate . it 's not . you work for me . phyllis : if i decline the promotion and do n't go ? jack : enough with the games , okay ? ! enough ! no more games , no more agenda . you have been playing me , and it 's over . phyllis : i 'm just doing my job . jack : no , getting under my skin , hoping that somehow , some way , i will forgive you for what you did to me -- with my brother . that 's not gon na happen . the games are over , phyllis . phyllis : there are no games . there are no agendas . jack : the kiss , the spilled - coffee incident ? phyllis : you think i planned that ? jack : i do n't want you near me . phyllis : that kiss was all you , jack . you think i forced you to kiss me ? jack : you forced me to keep you on at jabot ... as a daily reminder that the biggest mistake i ever made was trusting you ... believing in you ... believing you would always be there for me , believing that the vows we took meant something to you . obviously , they did not . what the hell are you fighting for , anyway ? ! jack : you have to leave . i have work to do . phyllis : you 're right . i do n't want to fight . there 's no reason . jack : i 'm glad you finally see the sense in that . phyllis : i 'm not gon na take the promotion , though . i 'm gon na stick with my crummy position and my crummy little office and put up with whatever crummy work you think of for me to do . jack : i told you i do n't want you around me . what part of that do n't you understand ? do n't do this to yourself . do n't keep doing this to us . phyllis : well , then you should fire me . but if you do , i am gon na come after you . i am going to take what is rightfully mine -- a big chunk of jabot . i will go with half your company . do you want me to get h.r . on the phone for you ? michelle : i 'm leaving town soon ... and this , what happened , leaves with me . travis : i should n't have come here . michelle : enough with regrets . life is too short , and as much as i enjoyed this -- and i did -- i know where your heart is . you have my word . no one else will ever find out about this . she 's a lucky woman -- victoria newman . [ cell phone rings ] travis : hey . victoria : hey . look , i 'm sorry i overreacted . i never should have sent you away like that . would you please come home ? please , travis . just come home . travis : i 'm comin ' . nick : can you believe that ? birthday party ? sharon tries to pretend like she cares about christian 's transition . the truth is it 's only about her trying to find a way to stay in his life . [ sighs ] chelsea : listen , before sharon learned what dr. anderson had done , she was raising christian as her own . she was loving him as her own . those feelings did n't just turn off because she realized the truth . nick : so , you think i should let her stay in his life ? chelsea : you are that little boy 's father . you lost precious time with him , so it make sense that you 're angry and it makes a lot of sense that you do n't want there to be any confusion about who his family is . i understand that . but this is a very unique situation , you know ? so , if i were you , i would n't get hung up on dates . maybe just consider it a moment where you can celebrate christian and all the people that love him . nick : so , you think i should agree to the party ? hilary : sharon . sharon : i want to make things right , and this is how i 'm gon na do it . i want an interview . i want to tell my story . you painted me into a monster , so you owe this to me . i want to tell my side . hilary : okay , sure . did you prepare a statement ? sharon : no . i do n't need to prepare anything . i am going to tell the rest of the story -- all the stuff that you left out . hilary : this is very courageous and important . i 'm sure that all of our viewers would love to hear what you have to say . sharon : well ... this is going to be an exclusive interview . your ratings are going to explode . i expect to be paid accordingly . hilary : yes . of course . um ... sharon ... i just want to thank you for trusting me with your story . i 'll get everything ready . mariah : what ? ! you want to go live on `` gc buzz `` ? no . no , no , no . you -- you ca n't . sharon : mariah ... mariah : that is a huge mistake ! sharon : ... i have to do this , so do n't try to stop me . jack : i 'm not gon na let you take half of my stake in jabot after everything else you 've taken from me . it 's not going to happen , prenup or no prenup . phyllis : fine . see you in court , then . jack : i will hire an army of lawyers to see that this does not happen . it does n't make sense , phyllis . fine . you insist on staying ? stay . it is an exercise in futility . i will not be lured by you again . phyllis : i 'll be in my office if you need anything . travis : [ sighs ] victoria : hi . travis : hi . victoria : i 'm sorry . i never should have treated you like that . travis : victoria -- victoria : just let me say this . i 've just been burned so many times in my life so that whenever anything goes wrong , i just assume the worst . travis : no , you had every right . i was drunk , and i was acting like an ass . victoria : i should have handled things differently and better -- definitely better -- and [ sighs ] i will next time , i promise , in the future . this will never happen again . i am so sorry . i love you , and i know we can work . would you please forgive me , please ? mariah : why are you doing this ? you do n't need the money . sharon : the money is not for me , mariah . i 'm giving it to charity for children who slip through the cracks in the system . mariah : you can give to charity without spilling your guts on a live stream . sharon : the way that people look at me ... i 'm losing dylan . faith will barely talk to me . with noah , it 's torn something inside of him . mariah : then fix it privately , because if you do this , you ca n't undo it . sharon : this is my chance to salvage something , to tell my story , my truth , and help people understand . hilary : sharon ? are you ready ? sharon : yes , i am . hilary : okay . mariah : [ sighs ] dylan , where are you ? i 'm at the `` gc buzz `` studio . sharon is here . you need to get here now and stop this train wreck . [ next_on ] billy : i still care enough about victoria to want to see her happy . if he 's the one to make her happy , then it 's okay . victoria : i 'm sorry . we 're closed for the evening . michelle : oh , really ? i see . you 're under arrest . you have the right to remain silent .	a drunken travis goes to michelle 's hotel room and tells her that he is tired of dealing with victoria 's family and wants a relationship that is n't complicated . travis and michelle have sex . after a talk with billy , victoria apologizes to travis and asks him to come home . jack kisses phyllis and then tells her that he will never kiss her again because she is going to new york . phyllis tells jack that she will go to new york if he admits he ca n't resist her , but jack refuses to admit his feelings . phyllis tells jack she refuses the promotion and wants to stay at her current job . jack argues with phyllis ; but after she reminds him that she can take half of jabot , he agrees to let her keep her current job . sharon asks nick to let her host a birthday party for christian that she and dylan had already planned . nick tells sharon she must let christian go . chelsea tells nick he should consider having the party as a way to heal his family .
[ previously_on ] [ duffel bag rustling ] mariah : we ca n't have a life with a lie like this between us . tessa : yes , we can ! mariah : no , i ca n't ! victoria : nothing 's really changed since i gave my initial statement , except that you 're not looking for j.t . anymore . rey : she asked about the watch , and then the dna . she knew there was no body to be found . we make a great team . sharon : that 's part of the problem . we 're too good together . rey : we agreed to separate . mia : temporarily . but i know what i want . to be with you . now , rey and i hit a little speed bump in our marriage , but we 're gon na get that all taken care of tonight . just to be clear -- rey is mine . rey : [ sighs ] [ cookware clattering ] mia : morning , sunshine . rey : [ sighs ] what 's cooking ? mia : egg - and - cheese sandwich with extra bacon . your `` hangover special . `` rey : it is -- mia : scientifically proven . i know . sleep well ? rey : must have . mia : mm . yeah . not surprised . but i was a little bit disappointed . if i had known you were gon na start drinking when i stepped out last night , i would n't have stepped out . rey : where did you go ? mia : only downstairs . for coffee , remember ? i would have been back sooner , but i was distracted by that -- ugh . what 's her name ? cheryl ? cheri ? rey : her name -- her name is sharon . sharon . mia : that 's right . sharon . [ blender whirs ] sharon : did you get any sleep at all last night ? mariah : nope . i couldn't . sharon : do you want to talk about it ? mariah : are n't you supposed to be at work ? sharon : work can wait . the rest of the world can wait for a while . mariah : no , really , i - it 's fine . you should just go . i 'll be okay . maybe . i 'm not sure . [ knock on door ] mariah : i 'm serious . go , go . and if that 's tessa , tell her to go away . and then you can leave . sharon : kyle ! good morning . come on in . kyle : hi . thanks . sharon : all right . um , if you need anything , just call me . bye . kyle : bye . mariah : you know , you did n't have to come all this way . you could have just called back . kyle : ah , i needed to get out of the office for a while . with the jaboutiques launching tonight , things have gotten a little hectic . [ sighs ] mariah : i can only imagine . kyle : besides , you sounded like you needed a friend . i 'm also here to offer you a refund on the relationship advice i gave you yesterday . must have been the worst if you moved home already . mariah : you know , on the bright side , tessa and i probably set a record for the shortest possible cohabitation . so ... there 's that . yay , us . kyle : what happened ? must have been major . did she leave her socks on the floor ? drink straight from the milk carton ? or , ooh , you snore like a sailor ? mariah : it 's worse . tessa has a glaring character flaw . she ca n't be honest with me . i 'm an open book , and she 's a puzzle . that 's fine . it does n't matter , 'cause it would n't have worked out , anyway . kyle : that 's what i thought about lola when she was about to dump me after summer ruined our date . it 's over . it was n't gon na work out . mariah : and what happened ? kyle : lola let me know what she expected of me . and i stepped up . i 'm no expert at this relationship thing , but i think we need to give people more than one chance . mariah : it 's not that simple with us . kyle : yeah . you 're probably right . you should just give up . you 've tried everything else , exhausted all other options , have n't you ? so , just stay in your pjs , watch some horror movies , and give up on love . perfect plan . michael : just stay calm . this is n't an interrogation . it 's just an interview . victoria : it 's the second one . what else could he need to know ? michael : hmm . we 'll find out when he gets here . look , all you have to do is answer the questions . if i have an issue with something he 's asking you , i 'll stop you . if you have an issue , defer to me . just keep your answers simple , and do n't volunteer anything . victoria : [ sighs ] i 'll just stay calm . i can do that . michael : i tell my clients all the time , if you get nervous talking to police , take a lawyer . even when your hands are as squeaky - clean as yours are . victoria : i should have brought you with me the first time . michael : yes , you should have . but i 'm here now . we 'll get through this , and you 'll be back at work before you know it . rey : sorry . mia : for taking such a short shower ? you should be . i wanted to join you . rey : i got people waiting for me at work . mia : mm . do n't forget ... you 've got people waiting for you at home . [ moans ] rey : mia . mia : see you soon , my love . rey : [ sighs ] additional sponsorship kyle : has the printer gotten back to you about the brochures for tonight ? billy : should be here by noon at the latest . playlist is approved . step and repeats are good to go . everything 's set . kyle : so explain why you sound like you 're going to a funeral . this is your night . billy : [ sighs ] should be my night . kyle : so we had to scale things back a little after ashley left with her patents . you should still be proud . billy : [ sighs ] tell me the truth . were you against this concept from the start ? or did you just say that to kiss up to the dearly departed ashley ? kyle : at the time , i thought it was an impulsive move that needed more study analysis . but things have changed at jabot . it 's been turned upside down . now 's the time for all good men and women to step up and aid their company . billy : yeah . and all that attention and glory and credit 's gon na go to phyllis , and the abbotts are gon na look like has - beens . kyle : patience . remember our pact . first chance we get , she 's gone . flash in the pan . devon : what brings you here ? mariah : tessa . i think we might be breaking up . devon : why ? what happened to you guys ? mariah : we moved in together . maybe it was too soon . maybe we did n't know enough about each other . but nothing is the way that i imagined it . and ... we really cared about each other . devon : until , what , you found out something you did n't know before ? i went into this relationship with my eyes wide open . and tessa takes the easy way out , not to mention she has a tenuous relationship with the truth . devon : yeah . well , i mean , you and i have seen that firsthand . mariah : she had a rotten childhood . but underneath that , she is a good person . i know that . well , i think i know that . devon : so , you came to me 'cause you thought that i would understand after everything i went through with hilary ? mariah : i loved hilary , but -- devon : no , i know . she did some messed - up things . but she was a complicated person , you know ? mariah : no , no , e - exactly . but you two had ... the strongest and truest love i - i 've ever seen in my life . devon : yeah , it was through thick and thin . mariah : so how do you know when to move on and forgive or to pack up and go ? sharon : what are you two doing here ? victoria : [ sighs ] rey has more questions about j.t . michael : and he 's already 20 minutes late . it 's a power play . i see it all the time . victoria : well , i would walk out of here right now , but i want this over with . michael : well , if he does n't show in the next five minutes , we 're walking out of here . my day 's already fully booked . there 's the jabot gala i promised to take lauren to . ugh ! everything 's gon na get backed up . rey : sorry . something came up . a situation at home . michael : where do you want us ? rey : everything 's set up . over there , please . [ sighs ] abby : [ sighs ] mia : you beautiful heartbreaker . abby : i beg your pardon ? mia : your -- your lipstick . you beautiful heartbreaker . abby : oh . yeah , right . how did you , um ... ? mia : i 'm in the industry . hair and makeup stylist . abby : well , you 've got a great eye . mia : spread the word . i 'm trying to build my client list . i 'm new in town . how 's it going ? mia : so far , so good . yeah . i 've already made up the new c.e.o . of jabot . she 's so funny . so down - to - earth . and that skin ! abby : phyllis . mia : you know her ? abby : i 'm in the industry , too . mia : seriously ? tessa : abby , i 'm sorry for the wait . abby : oh , no problem . mia : abby ? not as in abby newman ? `` naked heiress `` abby newman ? abby : [ sighs ] in the flesh . mia : oh , my goodness ! i ca n't believe this . you 're amazing ! i follow you . abby : [ chuckles ] mia : i thought this was gon na be a sleepy little town . yesterday , jabot , today , naked heiress . abby : well , i 'd like to think i 've grown up a lot since then . [ chuckles ] mia : oh , but that campaign -- genius . abby : [ laughs ] it got people 's attention , right ? mia : you in your birthday suit on horse ? come on . i always said , if you 've got it , flaunt it , girl . [ both chuckle ] hey , can you take a selfie with you and me ? abby : um ... actually , i -- mia : oh , come on . my friends would never believe that i 'm with you . the naked heiress ? abby : uh ... okay , yeah . i do n't know if i 'm ready for my close - up , really . mia : [ scoffs ] those eyes , your hair , your skin ? you 're flawless , babe . come on . ahh ! [ both giggle ] a million dollars . oh , my god . naked heiress . you made my day . abby : oh , well , my pleasure . [ cellphone chimes ] mia : oh ! that 's me . uh , s - sorry . i 'm signed up with a company that sends stylists to their home , work , or photo shoots . abby : oh , well , that 's handy . mia : yeah . um ... let me check in . um , i 'll be right back . i want to pick your brain . abby : sure . [ both chuckle ] arturo : phew ! abby : hi . arturo : hey . you been waiting long . abby : mm . mwah ! good morning to you , too . no , i was actually just talking to a fan of the naked heiress . arturo : yeah ? abby : mm - hmm . yeah . she was really sweet and pretty . i like her already . arturo : hmm . what 's her name ? abby : um , she gave me her card . um ... oh ! wait . there she is . she just moved to genoa city . i 'm so sorry . i did n't catch your name . mia : mia . rosales . abby : rosales ? really ? so i 'm guessing you two are already acquainted . mia : tell your friend how we know each other . arturo : she 's rey 's wife . mia : arturo 's sister - in - law . abby : i have heard so much about you . i did n't know you were in town . welcome to genoa city . this deserves a hug . ah ! mariah : i should n't have brought up hilary . that was n't sensitive . devon : no , no . do n't worry about that . everybody thinks that if they mention her name , i 'm gon na break down . but i like talking about her . i think she would have good advice for you , though . i do n't know about me . heh . mariah : what would you do in my situation ? devon : a year ago , i 'd probably tell you to move on . pack up and just count your losses . mariah : that 's what everybody told you to do with hilary . devon : yeah . and then we 'd break up and get back together . and no one could understand why we could n't stay apart . especially lily . but to be honest , i ca n't even logically explain us . we were just -- we belonged together . she was mine , and i was hers . and when i finally accepted that , when i finally fully accepted her , she stopped trying to hide herself from me , and who she really was , and she stopped being afraid of me leaving her . but ... [ sighs ] you know , i think that -- i think people deal with life by using the tools that we inherit from our families . we reach for those tools when our backs are up against the wall . and , you know , we usually go for what 's familiar and easy . and some kids , you know , they get different things . some kids get anger , you know , and hate and lies . and some people get love and understanding . or secrets and fear . mariah : like tessa . bad tools . devon : exactly . and ... you know , i think the best thing for you would probably be to just give her some space . but in the meantime , you try and fill that void with your own love and understanding . mariah : that 's what you did with hilary . devon : if you dig deep enough , mariah , you 'll find that there 's bad in the best of us , and there 's good in the worst of us . michael : [ chuckles ] devon : it 's true . there 's nothing about love that 's cut - and - dry . when i think about how much time i wasted expecting hilary to be something different ... mariah : you made her so happy , devon . devon : if i could give you any advice , it would be to not waste any time . and to love tessa with a full , open heart , and find the bright spots in all of her flaws , and do n't try to change her . do n't try to change the things that made you fall in love with her in the first place , 'cause i think a lot of people make that mistake . let her know that you 're there for her . you 're not going anywhere . you 're not judging her . and do n't live in fear . do n't try to create reasons to back away or to push her away . you know ? just love her for who she is . if i did n't learn that lesson , i would have missed out on one of the most beautiful times of my life . and i think that 's what people should really be afraid of . mia : wait for it . [ cellphone chimes ] my contact info . call me any time you need a stylist . or just someone to chat over cocktails . abby : [ chuckles ] arturo : she actually has a team on call 24/7 . abby : well , in case someone 's out of town or busy , it 's always good to have a backup plan . mia : once you see the photo shoot from jabot , i 'll be the top of your list . abby : it sounds like your schedule might already be full before you even get started . mia : for you , abby , i 'll always make room . [ abby laughs ] arturo : you 've been in town , what , a couple days ? you really should n't be making plans . you might not even end up staying . mia : why would n't i ? arturo : rey 's case could wrap up any day now . he 's gon na go back to florida and take you with him . mia : and in the meantime , you expect me to sit alone in my apartment with nothing to do , twiddling my thumbs ? no , i 'd like to keep busy . arturo : always up to something . mia : mm . well , i do n't know what 's going on with rey 's case , but it does n't seem like it 's winding down . abby : you might be right . in the last couple days , it 's gone from a missing- persons investigation to a murder case . mia : see , arturo ? i 'm gon na be around for a long , long time . [ giggles ] [ cellphone rings ] sharon : mariah ? is everything all right ? mariah : yeah . i need to talk to tessa . sharon : okay . mariah : do you think that you could get somebody to cover her shift ? sharon : yeah . no problem . let me know how that goes . mariah : thanks . i will . michael : this is an egregious waste of ms . newman 's time and my patience . so if you ca n't conjure up a reason for this interview or a line of questioning that she has n't already gone over again and again , we 're gon na walk out that door . rey : i 'm getting to that . you said that you heard we fund j.t . 's watch in chancellor park . victoria : that 's right . rey : where exactly did you hear that ? victoria : i spoke with mac after she came in to identify the watch . rey : i never told mac where we found it . victoria : my sister abby was told by your brother . if you do n't believe me , you can ask them . rey : no , there 's no need . okay . so , we solved the mystery of how you learned about the watch . but how exactly did you know that the police never found j.t . 's body ? victoria : i did n't know . how could i ? rey : that 's what i 've been wondering . victoria : i remember asking you how you knew that j.t . was dead . if you found the body . rey : actually , you asked if we found j.t . 's dna . victoria : well , yes . of course . that 's what i meant . i was wondering if you found his remains and -- and if you identified them as his . rey : mm - hmm . i quote , `` was it his dna ? could n't that just have come from the watch ? `` victoria : i knew that you would n't be able to find his remains where you found the watch , of course . i mean , your brother and his crew dug all around there . is n't that right ? i mean , that 's -- that 's what my mother said . michael : it 's clear to me she 's answered this question multiple times . victoria : i do n't understand what you 're asking me . michael : so if there 's nothing further , detective ... rey : we 're wrapped up here . for now . i will be in touch . and , please , if you 're planning on leaving town , let us know . michael : is there anything i should know ? victoria : no -- michael : i can clear my schedule . we can go to my office . victoria : [ sighs ] there 's nothing you should know . i just get nervous when people question me like that , as if i 've done something wrong . michael : and you 've done nothing wrong ? victoria : nothing . i swear . mia : so tell me , how does a naked heiress achieve that perfect work- life / nightlife balance ? abby : [ chuckles ] easy . there is no nightlife here , not like in miami . mia : you 've been ? abby : yes , early spring . arturo and i were just there for the weekend , but it was unforgettable . mia : early spring . then you guys have been together for a while , then , huh ? abby : well , we were n't officially a couple , just , uh , friends with potential . [ arturo chuckles ] but that did n't stop his aunts from asking when we were getting married . [ laughs ] mia : they did the same thing when they met me . ahh . introducing her to the family , arturo . that did n't take long . arturo : they loved her . everybody does . [ abby laughs ] mia : mmm . makes you wonder if they say that to every girl their nephews bring home . they 're bound to be right eventually . abby : well , it -- it was n't home . uh , we went to the best restaurant . mia : on 8th street ? abby : yeah , how 'd you know ? mia : it 's his favorite . mine , too . i was there all the time . i 'm surprised i never ran into you . arturo : you were out of town . i checked . abby : we had the best time . the beaches , the nightlife , dancing all night . mia : you know , we should go out , the four of us . abby : i would love that . mia : how about tonight ? abby : ugh . i wish i could . but i am on jabot 's board of directors , and tonight is the big jaboutiques launch . mia : i heard . sounds exciting . abby : you know what , i have a terrific idea . why do n't you and rey come with us ? the more , the merrier . [ arturo scoffs ] tessa : you -- you left your blanket here . i 'm -- i 'm glad you came back . unless you came to say goodbye . mariah : i came here to tell you i love you . tessa : i love you , too . mariah : no , please -- please , just let me finish . i need to get through this , because i do n't want it to come out wrong . i understand why you would not want to tell me something that you think might make me judge you . you have n't had an easy life , and everybody makes mistakes . tessa : but the money . mariah : well , you must have done something that you 're not proud of to get that money . tessa : at all . mariah : but , tessa , we have been through so much . and i know -- i know that we can get through this . but you need to tell me the truth . tessa : i want to , but i -- mariah : then do it . please . tessa : someone did something that they regret , and they paid me to stay quiet . but i ca n't tell you or anyone , ever . mariah : wait , that 's -- that 's hush money ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . billy : [ sighs ] hey . we got an emergency . kyle : mm . i 've already put out enough fires for today . billy : well , suit up for another one . justine , the chef that phyllis wants to cater tonight -- kyle : she 's amazing . flew her in from new york . billy : yeah , good for her . but she ca n't do it . she said she 's out . kyle : why not ? what happened ? billy : i have no idea . maybe she got a better offer . but she 's done . kyle : we 'll find someone else . billy : you 're gon na find somebody who 's good enough and crazy enough to step in at the eleventh hour , kyle ? kyle : do n't sweat it . i got this . tessa : you know , i 'm tired of pretending that i 'm a better person so that you wo n't be disappointed . mariah : i do n't want you to pretend . i want you to show me the real you . tessa : okay , well , what if the real me is a grifter who came to genoa city because there are so many rich people with so much money that they do n't know what to do with it , and i just wanted a piece of the action ? mariah : did you ? tessa : i never ... meant to hurt anyone . i just thought , if i could get in with the right people , i could get a -- a piece of it . mariah : is that why you were with noah ? tessa : he was ... he was so sweet . it was n't hard to pretend that i was in love with him . mariah : [ sighs ] it was just part of a scheme . tessa : marry a newman , and then we would drift apart . i 'd get half of everything , and then we 'd go our separate ways . mariah : what about me ? tessa : well , you -- you -- you screwed it all up . falling in love with you was never part of the plan , mariah . i love you . and i 'm trying every day to be a better person . the kind of person that you deserve . i never dreamed that i could be happy living in a shoe box , working two to three jobs at a time , but i am because of you . mariah : so you 're keeping someone 's secret for money . tessa : well , i did n't go looking for that . mariah : what , it just fell into your lap ? tessa : hey , i needed to keep my sister safe . to keep you safe . mariah : it 's just so much money , tessa . tessa : and the person who gave it to me does n't even miss it . it 's drop in the bucket for them . mariah : `` them . `` you keep saying `` them . `` there 's only so many people that it could be . you want me to go down a list of genoa city 's who 's who ? you want to be a better person for me ? well , you need to start right now . tell me the truth . who ? tessa : it was nikki . nikki newman is the one who gave me the money . and i ca n't tell you anything else . for both of our sakes . victoria : when i asked rey what evidence he had that j.t . was dead , i never asked if he found the body . sharon : oh , no . victoria : a normal person would have asked that . a normal person who did n't know that the body was moved . sharon : but they let you go . victoria : [ sighs ] with a warning not to leave town . [ footsteps ] sharon : [ sighs ] call me if anything comes up . victoria : yeah , of course . mia : you left the police station early today . smarter than you look . sharon : there 's always tomorrow . mia : [ scoffs ] arturo : stop with your games , mia . mia : i do n't know what you 're talking about . arturo : the party tonight . mia : it 's gon na be a blast . double dating . me and rey . you and abby . arturo : if you 're smart ... mia : we 'll have so much to talk about . arturo : ... you 'll come up with an excuse and cancel . mia : it almost sounds like you do n't want me there . afraid i might drink too many cocktails and have a little heart - to - heart with my new bestie ? arturo : why do n't you just focus on your marriage ? or did you finally realize that `` do not resuscitate `` sign rey put on it ? go back to miami . there is nothing here for you . we 've all moved on . without you . kyle : lunch already ? i 'll take those . lola : wait , why ? kyle : because you have bigger fish to fry . or shrimp to marinate . and ... you do n't have much time . lola : the party is hours away . kyle : not anymore . the fancy - schmancy chef phyllis hired had to bail , and i recommended a new up - and - coming caterer . lola : me ? kyle : you . lola : no , i can't . you 're kidding , right ? kyle : you can . and you will . and you will be incredible . lola : [ gasps ] but i do n't even have a menu . kyle : it 's finger foods and drinks . i checked off some ideas on your delivery and truck menus . what if you made mini empanadas ? lola : i could do that . kyle : the way you marinate your shrimp , by tomorrow , you 'll be the talk of the town . lola : yeah , and i could do , um , my yucca croquettes , and croquetas de jamón . kyle : with that mojo sauce ? lola : oh , my god . it 'll slay . kyle : drinks ? lola : uh ... pff ... i could do that cranberry mojito . kyle : you 'll have the world at your feet . lola : oh , my god . i can do this . i -- but -- what about the servers ? kyle : [ clicks tongue ] [ cellphone chimes ] that 's the number for our temp agency we use . already told them you 'd call . lola : and the ingredients ? [ cellphone chimes ] kyle : the number for the best gourmet grocer in town . you want it , they will find it for you and deliver it to your door . do n't worry about price . bill everything to jabot . now , go . you do n't have much time . lola : but what about tonight ? i was really excited for our date . kyle : we have forever to go on dates . tonight 's the night your dreams come true . lola : thank you for believing in me . kyle : mm - hmm . [ chuckles ] tessa : nikki is not drinking again . i mean , at least as far as i know . mariah : but she 's doing something that she does n't want anybody to know about . tessa : she did something . past tense . and it 's nobody 's business . mariah : but you 've made it your business , tessa . you 've made it a quarter - of- a - million - dollar business . tessa : i used that money to keep my sister healthy and alive , and i will not apologize for that . crystal is safe . and so is nikki , as long as the secret does not get out . mariah : tell me the secret . tessa : ca n't you just trust me ? is n't it enough that everything worked out for the best ? mariah : well , is what nikki did ... illegal , or is it just immoral ? tessa : both , maybe . mariah : is she having an affair ? tessa : ignorance is bliss . you do not want to know . knowing will change everything for everyone . mariah : well , are you in danger because you know this secret ? tessa : no . mariah : what if victor finds out that you have his wife 's money ? tessa : no , he can't . and he won't . because nikki does n't know that i 'm the one who asked for the money . mariah : wait a second . i thought nikki paid you to keep quiet . that 's hush money . what you 're talking about is blackmail . so you 're -- you 're blackmailing her . tessa , what else are you not telling me ? billy : hey . i was hoping you 'd be here . sharon : time for another meeting of the wounded hearts society ? billy : well , potentially . um ... i was maybe thinking of a field trip . i have an extra ticket to a movie - binge festival at the abbott estate , and i was hoping you 'd be my guest . sharon : i was afraid you were gon na invite me to this jabot party everybody 's going to . billy : the last thing i want to do is watch the red menace soaking up the limelight on a night that should have been mine . so what do you say ? sharon : everyone 's gon na wonder where you are . billy : well , let them . honestly , i can think of a million other things to do instead of watching phyllis take credit for all the work that i did . sharon : that 's so unfair . billy : it is . honestly , when i was c.e.o . , i thought , `` when this thing actually takes off , this is gon na be the moment everybody realizes that i 'm really good at my job . `` you know , a chip off the old abbott block . jaboutiques was the one thing i could be proud of of my tenure there . sharon : it was a stroke of genius . billy : well , then , we 'll wind up drinking a cheers over popcorn and chocolate- covered raisins . sharon : i think you 're gon na regret not going . billy : [ sighs ] i wo n't regret not seeing nick and phyllis arm in arm all night . sharon : you ... what ? billy : you did n't hear ? dark horse is co - sponsoring the party , and phyllis has invited nick as her guest . sharon : no . i did n't know . billy : yeah . well , the only way i 'm going is with you . and i am not gon na put you in the middle of that disaster . sharon : you know what ? i 'd like to kick my feet up and watch a couple of movies . billy : okay . why do n't you meet me there when you 're done with work ? sharon : i 'll see you then . billy : all right . whoa . excuse me . mia : thank you . oh , billy abbott , right ? billy : yeah . hi . good memory . mia : never forget a face . especially one as handsome as yours . billy : oh , i 'm sure you say that to all the boys . mia : only the handsome ones . [ both chuckle ] billy : uh , great job today at the photo shoot . you did a wonderful job . mia : my pleasure . maybe i 'll work my magic on you someday soon . oh , honey . concealer 's on sale at fenmore 's . you should try some . you look exhausted . sharon : billy , wait ! billy : what 's up ? sharon : change of plans . billy : okay . sharon : we are going to that party . billy : you sure ? sharon : absolutely . you up for it ? billy : hell , yeah , i am . it 'll be a night to remember . lola : short notice , but i 'm going to need the best and most experienced servers you can find . yeah , that 's correct . do you have the address ? great . i need them to wear black slacks or skirts and black shirts . good . thank you . mia : do n't you have a home of your own ? lola : do n't you ? mia : [ sighs ] wherever rey goes , i go . he 's my home . lola : well , he has a new home now . and nobody invited you . mia : as if i need an invitation to live with my husband . lola : take a hint . he does n't want you here , mia , and neither does arturo . mia : they 're big boys . they can speak for themselves . lola : they 're too polite to tell you the truth . mia : you know , i just had a cup of coffee with arturo . met his adorable little girlfriend . lola : [ scoffs , laughs ] back off , mia . whatever you came here for , you are not going to get . leave us alone . mia : oh , lola , lola , lola . i do n't know what you 're talking about . rey : everything all right ? you do n't usually leave work that early . sharon : coffee emergency . we were short a couple of hands . rey : i thought it might be ... something else . sharon : you called victoria in for a second interview . rey : yeah , i had more questions . it 's routine . sharon : routine . of course . rey : just like it 's routine for you to step up and vouch for your friends . you did that for nick . are you doing that for victoria ? sharon : if you think she has anything to do with j.t . 's death , you are so wrong . rey : you seem pretty sure . sharon : just instincts . rey : well , at this point , it would be simpler to ask you who did do it since you think your intuition is foolproof . or maybe you 're riding on something more than just a hunch . sharon : i 've known her for years . she simply is n't capable of murder . rey : not even in self - defense ? sharon : is that your theory ? mia : there 's my man ! hi , amor . rey : i 'm in the middle of something important . mia : ah , that can wait , okay ? i have a surprise for you . hmm ? rey : what is it ? mia : right upstairs . everything will be revealed . tessa : i have already admitted more than i should have . ca n't that be enough ? mariah : tessa , if you want us to have a life together -- tessa : you know i do . mariah : well , there ca n't be any secrets between us . tessa : people keep secrets , mariah . even the people closest to you . i 'm not the only one . mariah : what are you talking about ? tessa : ask your mom . mariah : what does sharon have to do with any of this ? tessa : that money that nikki gave me , it was n't just to protect her . if you know what i know , you 'll never be able to look at sharon the same way again . mariah : tessa , you 're scaring me . tessa : so just forget that it ever happened , okay ? forget that we ever talked about it . okay ? pretend that we never had this conversation . mariah : you have to tell me . okay , fine . fine . if you wo n't , sharon will . or i 'm gon na go to nikki . tessa : no . no , you -- you ca n't tell them that i 'm the one who blackmailed them . because they 'll come after me . they 'll hate me . and we 'll never be together again . please , mariah . do n't make me do this . i love you . mariah : i love you , too . so just tell me . what are you doing ? tessa : [ sighs ] i 'm showing you the truth . are you sure that this is what you want ? because i can just ... close the laptop . put it away . and we can pretend like this never happened , and we can be happy . like we were before . mariah : show me . [ keys clacking ] tessa : [ sighs ]	kyle gets lola a job catering the jabotique launch party since the famous newyork chef that was hired pulled out at the last minute . rey calls victoria in for questioning a second time this time she brings michael with her . rey wonders how victoria knew the police had n't found a body at the park she tells him that she asked him the first time he questioned her but he tells her that she asked hi , m if they found dna evidence not a body . rey tells victoria not to leave town and she tells sharon what happened . mariah asks both kyle and devon for advice about tessa kyle tells her not to give up and devon tells her not to try and change tessa . devon also tells her to accept tessa and try to understand why she always feel the need to lie to protect herself . mariah has a long talk with tessa and tessa finally admits that she blackmailed nikki because nikki did something that involves sharon . mariah wants the whole truth so tessa asks her if she is sure that she wants to see what is on her laptop and mariah says yes even though it will change their lives . arturo and lola both tell mia to go back to miami because they do n't want her in geneoa city messing up their lives and rey contiues to ignore his wife because he keeps thinking about sharon . billy asks sharon to go to a film festival with him because he dies n't want to go to the launch party . sharon accepts the invitation but after seeing mia with rey she tells billy she wants to go to the launch party .
[ previously_on ] jack : i want you to be as much a part of this family as you want to be . this is your family . billy : i think jack gave you too much power too soon , and it is my responsibility to keep an eye on the situation . kyle : there 's no situation ! i 'm more than ready to take on this role . amanda : he has a sterling record -- a soldier , a public servant ... devon : which makes me wonder if the person you 're really working for is chance . abby : please do n't do this ! please -- chelsea : run ! run ! run ! nick : who was that guy ? chelsea : i will tell you everything . i just ca n't right now , if that 's okay . i just have to be with my son . abby : the grand phoenix is 100 % secure . there 's no danger , no need to worry . that 's right , that 's right . and when you post on your social media accounts , on your stories , be sure to talk about how peaceful and calm , how restorative your stay has been . enjoy the spa . have a few drinks on us . and if you need anything , anything at all , be sure to contact me or the concierge . thank you . thank you so much . you , too . [ sighs ] chloe , hey , i 'm so sorry . are you still there ? no , no , the phone has been ringing off the hook . i 'm not gon na know more until i talk to the feds and the police , but ... no , just tell them i will release a statement in the next couple of hours . until then , tell them that the grand phoenix is completely safe , that it was a contained event , and the perp is behind bars , where he belongs . no , i promise i will call you as soon as i know more . phyllis : and the whole thing was swiftly brought under control by law enforcement , and my trusty partner here ! abby : [ laughs ] phyllis : who put her life on the life . she put her life on the line . she is a hero . a hero . and we 'll comp your room -- we 'll comp your room if you stay one more night ! [ groans ] i swear , they 're dropping like flies . they 're all checking out , and we do n't have any reservation this morning . abby : well , we have to do something because if this keeps up , i do n't know if we 'll be able to recover . chance : i hope i did n't keep you waiting . amanda : no , i was just , uh , catching up on some work . please . chance : thank you . amanda : so , you said you had some questions ? chance : i need to know the facts . how were you contacted about handling katherine 's will ? what was communicated to you , and when ? amanda : you really want to do this now ? i thought you had your hands full with the money launder you just took down at the grand phoenix . wait . you think they 're related ? connor : is the bad guy in jail ? chelsea : he sure is . connor : for how long ? chelsea : sweetheart , we told you , for a very , very long time . now , why do n't you come sit by mommy , and we 'll finish the book , and we 'll try to relax and maybe fall asleep ? connor : i ca n't ! chelsea : connor , come sit by me . what do you see with your magic eyes ? connor : no ! adam : you 're perfectly safe . we 're on the top floor of a very secure building . connor : i need my blanket . adam : okay , all right . let me get it from your room , okay ? connor : no , my blanket ! i need it ! adam : what is he talking about ? chelsea : it 's his security blanket . he 's had it forever . he has n't asked for it in years . adam : well , after everything that 's happened , i 'm not surprised . chelsea : it 's at nick 's house . it 's in a box in his bedroom . i mean , i 'd get it for him , but i do n't want to leave him . adam : no . no , um ... i will go , okay ? i 'll be right back . hey . i 'll see you soon , big guy , all right ? chelsea : i 'll let nick know that you 're on your way , okay ? see ? mommy and daddy are gon na make sure everything 's okay . summer : hey ! i have risen victoriously from the south ! kyle : hey ! you get in last night ? summer : no , i actually came straight from the airport . kyle : [ sighs ] i mean , you heard about the news , of course . summer : oh , my gosh , yes , about the grand phoenix ? god , it makes me sick to my stomach thinking about everything that my mom 's been through . kyle : if you need to get over there , you can . summer : no , no , it 's okay . she told me to drop by later . she 's doing some very heavy damage control right now . you miss a week , you miss a lot around here . kyle : [ chuckles ] you 're telling me . summer : we talking about the major bomb that dropped ? theo being your long- lost cousin ? kyle : mm . dna tests confirmed it . summer : [ shudders ] how are you , uh , handling that ? kyle : it 's been exactly how you imagine it would feel , finding your nemesis climbing up your family tree . but my dad threw him a party , and they even arranged for him to meet dina . summer : [ sighs ] kyle , i 'm sorry . i know how much you love her . kyle : you know , i tried to remind my dad of how suspicious of theo he used to be . now he 's just welcome into the family , and dna does not change who a person is . summer : well , i can imagine how theo 's taking it . kyle : mm ! you should have seen him . he went from suspicious hanger - on to long- lost cousin overnight . and now he 's trying to suck up to lola . summer : lola ? why ? that 's -- that 's kind of weird . kyle : if he buddies up to everybody in my circle , then i look like the bad guy with a grudge . so ... what do i do , summer ? do i give the guy his millionth chance ? just forget everything i know about him ? summer : i mean , i do n't see anything wrong with maintaining a healthy skepticism . kyle : you think so ? summer : yeah , i mean , theo 's given you a lot of reasons to worry . you guys have a history , so ... makes sense . kyle : i figured you 'd be on his side , tell me i 'm wrong . summer : well , i mean , you know , it 's my -- my best friend / boss versus my boyfriend / co - worker . the only way that i come out of this smelling like a rose is if i do not take any sides . kyle : [ chuckles ] is it wrong that i wish you would ? theo : hi ! i 'm theo vanderway . ashley : yeah . hi ! come on in ! we met , actually , briefly , at , uh , kyle and lola 's wedding . apparently , i 'm kind of your aunt . theo : that 's kind of cool . ashley : [ laughs ] and kind of complicated , like everything else abbott . theo : sure . uh , is jack here ? ashley : he had a meeting , but it 's good because it gives us a chance to get to know each other better . theo : well , i read through the abbott family info packet he gave me , but i still have some questions , and that 's why i came by . ashley : okay , well , maybe i can give you some answers . theo : my dad 's bio parents , stuart brooks and dina ? how weird is that to say ... ashley : it 's weird , i know , finding out you have family you never knew about . you and i have an awful lot in common . i think i know exactly what you 're going through . additional sponsorship jack : before we get into business , i want to talk about how connor 's doing after that insanity at the grand phoenix . nick : chelsea said he 's okay . physically , at least . jack : after everything that kid has been through ... i hope this guy who held them all hostage does some really serious time . nick : yeah . i 'm trying to dig up some info on him right now . jack : police have already done a preliminary investigative report . they found that simon black is somehow involved with calvin boudreau . nick : chelsea 's husband . jack : chelsea mention anything about that ? nick : she said she would explain more later . last night was so crazy , her first priority is always connor . jack : and well it should be , but the sooner we find out what her involvement is with this criminal , the better . we need to get out in front of this thing before the other candidates do , and it leaves an indelible stain on your campaign . nick : well , that 's the last thing i 'm worried about right now , but i do intend to find out what was so damn important that this guy put all those people 's lives in danger . amanda : you think the will and simon black are linked , do n't you ? chance : so , if you would , explain your involvement . amanda : i received an e - mail from someone claiming to be you . chance : forward that to me . amanda : when i asked to meet in person , he told me that he was undercover , that he could n't risk it . chance : what about the retainer ? amanda : i can provide details of those transfers , as well . chance : sooner , the better . amanda : so , i guess it was true . i was used to reveal the original pages of katherine 's will , but they were authenticated by an expert . so why the subterfuge ? chance : that 's what i intend to find out . amanda : devon kept telling me that i was being played , but i refused to believe him . i always rely on my experience , my instincts . chance : hey , do n't beat yourself up over this . it happens every day , even to highly trained professionals , especially those that are going through personal issues . amanda : yes , well , i will , um -- i will have these pages e - mailed to you before the end of the day . chance : i 've seen photos of hilary curtis . i believe that is exactly why you were chosen to handle this case . your likeness could be distracting to those involved , could stir up all kinds of emotional issues . amanda : yes , that was fun all around . chance : well , thank you . if you think of anything else , anything at all that can help this case move forward , let 's be in touch . amanda : there was one more thing . i did have one phone conversation with `` chance . `` chance : what do you remember about that ? amanda : he seemed a lot older than i had expected . chance : thank you for your time , counselor . amanda : mm - hmm . nate : amanda . amanda : nate . hi . nate : are you okay ? you look a million miles away . you thinking about the trouble that happened at the grand phoenix last night ? amanda : wow , that was crazy , right ? nate : yeah , if you need to take some time to decompress , we can discuss my case when you 're feeling up to it . i 'm glad you were n't caught in the middle of it . amanda : well , i -- i would like to think that if i was ever put in that position , i could take care of myself . nate : i hope you never have to find that out . kyle : catch me up . tell me everything . summer : uh , it was good . i met some important people , made some important contacts . kyle : mm - hmm . how 'd the filming of the tv show go ? summer : it was good ! it was really fun . um , i met the cast , i got to see some behind - the - scenes stuff , and that was cool . but -- oh , my god . talk about slow . all you do is you sit and then you wait and you wait , and then there 's some action . kyle : mm - hmm . summer : and then you sit and you wait , and you wait some more . and it was just endless . and i could not wait to get back here and be productive and shake things up , you know ? kyle : mm . summer : but how about you ? what 's been keeping you busy ? kyle : uh ... expecting delivery of some products from our korean skincare line . summer : oh ! really ? kyle : but they sent some samples while you were away , and they wanted immediate feedback , so i took the bullet and did the five - step skin care regimen myself . summer : you know , actually , now that you mention it ... kyle : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . summer : you really are glowing . kyle : mm - hmm . summer : no , your pores are , like , non - existent . wow , talk about that skin tone . kyle : ooh . summer : [ gasps ] you should do it again , and i 'll film it ! kyle : oh , so you can blackmail me . summer : no , i think that we need to how - to video on our website . kyle : yeah , never . mnh - mnh . summer : oh , come on . i think it 'd be good for consumers to see how you get behind our products . no , come here . come here . kyle : whoa . what are you doing ? summer : i mean , your skin is just so hydrated . i could drink you . oh , it 's so soft ! [ laughter ] [ knocks on door ] lola : surprise . kyle : lola ! summer : hi ! summer : oh , i was just admiring your husband 's skin . kyle : hey . lola : hi . kyle : is that what i think it is ? lola : lunch . kyle : oh ! summer : smells incredible . kyle : mm - hmm . lola : just a little something i 'm trying out at the restaurant . i did n't know you 'd be back already . summer : yeah , actually , i have n't even been home yet , so i should probably get going . i will see you . it was good seeing you , lola . lola : bye . summer : bye . kyle : i was just filling summer in on our new skincare lineup . mmm . mm - hmm . mmm . thank you . lola : for lunch ? kyle : no . for making me feel grounded . for being my perfect match . i 'm gon na need that today . lola : what 's going on ? billy : you forget about our meeting ? phyllis : okay , well , you ca n't leave before you experience our state - of - the- art spa . abby : complimentary , of course . phyllis : yes , complimentary , of course , and linger over a delicious meal in our restaurant . abby : also complimentary . phyllis : yes . yeah , and , you know , the situation that happened last night , that would never happen again . abby : mnh - mnh . no , no . we have the best security team around . phyllis : the best , the best . so , um , if you just stay another night , we 'll comp it ! abby : mm - hmm . phyllis : we 'll comp another night , and you get to enjoy all our amenities for free . abby : what do you say ? phyllis : they 'll do it ! abby : you 'll stay ? yay ! phyllis : great . great . thank you . and enjoy ! enjoy . that 's -- abby : oh , gosh , okay , we just need 50 more of those , and we 'll be golden . phyllis : [ groans ] chance : you ladies make a formidable team . phyllis : when we have to , yeah . abby : please tell us that you have some updates , some good news for us to tell our guests . chance : i 've been meeting with some other agents , de - briefing them on the situation , making sure that we have enough evidence to keep simon black locked up for a long time . phyllis : `` a long time `` is not long enough for human garbage like that . chance : i agree . i want to thank you both , again , for how you stepped up and helped protect everyone . thank you . phyllis : can you tell that to our guests ? because they 're fleeing like rats on a sinking ship . chance : i 'll be releasing an official statement that contains all the facts , that the hotel was locked down during the incident , that it was brief and contained . phyllis : can you put that in capital letters ? chance : whatever you need . abby : thank you . phyllis : i know you were in the war , and you 're in law enforcement , but what you did last night was very impressive . chance : i could n't have pulled it off without both of you . phyllis : well , that 's nice to know . abby : how do you like your martinis ? shaken or stirred ? summer : oh , my god , mom . it is so good to see you . what the heck is going on ? phyllis : oh , you know , it 's fine . it 's fine , do n't worry about it . chance : in all of the chaos , there 's something important i forgot to mention . abby : what was that ? chance : it 's really great to see you again . theo : you said you were kind of my aunt ? ashley : your half - aunt , technically . i 'm not gon na bore you with the gory details , but the man i grew up thinking was my father ... was not . theo : gotcha . ashley : yeah . theo : dina , man . she must have led a hell of a life . ashley : mm - hmm . theo : breaking the rules , going after what she wanted ... ashley : runs in the family . theo : still , you know , it must have been hard for you . ashley : mm - hmm . had a very huge impact on my life . i spent a lot of time feeling like an outsider . theo : i 've got `` outsider `` branded on my forehead . ashley : it 's really kind of strange , is n't it ? you and kyle were in each other 's orbits in new york long before you knew you had a deeper connection . theo : we used to be tight , you know , from the parties we threw , the nights we tore up the town -- i mean , it was the stuff of legends . ashley : and now you 're family . well , from what i understand , kyle 's not very excited about that . theo : yeah , he always saw me a certain way , put me in a box , and , as soon as i wanted to try something else or be somebody new , all bets were off . ashley : hmm , how did he view you ? theo : as the edgy guy he could cut loose with , could make stuff happen , you know , not afraid to get my hands dirty , and always up for a good time . ashley : well , i see you as more of a renaissance man . well , because you were involved in the music industry , you got devon 's attention , right ? and then you realized the marketing value of influencers long before people even knew what that word meant . i want to hear more about that . theo : you know , people think it 's just a fad , but it 's the beginning of a revolution , you know , giving the power back to the people . you know , consumers want to see products used and experienced by people they believe in , can reach out to , whose lives are exciting and dynamic , you know ? it 's -- it 's changing the entire world . jack : i get it , connor comes first , but we need to know how this is gon na affect your campaign . nick : i know . jack : talk to chelsea . find out what her connection with simon black is . find out everything . before the press does . you need to know . nick : i 'm on it . jack : adam . adam : christian 's nanny let me in . jack : i 'll , uh -- i 'll leave . we 'll talk soon . nick : yeah , let 's do that . adam : jack . did you find connor 's blanket ? nick : if he needs anything else ... adam : he just needs his parents . nick : how 's chelsea ? i heard her husband has some connection to the guy who held everyone hostage . did she say anything about that ? adam : look , i just -- i need to get back to connor , so if you 'll just hand over the blanket . nick : not until you tell me what you know , and , more importantly , what you 're gon na do about it . adam : listen , i do n't have time for this . nick : what did chelsea tell you ? how is she connected to simon black ? adam : listen , if you want answers , you 're gon na have to ask her for yourself , nick . nick : i need to know what 's going on . adam : and i need to get back to my son , who was held hostage . i mean , when are you gon na get that through your head ? this is n't about you , nick . or it 's not even about chelsea . it 's about getting connor what he needs to recover from this trauma . so just be smart , and give me the blanket . because you really do n't want to fight with me today . chance : so you 're majority owner of this hotel ? you own society . abby : an incredible restaurant and night club . why do you ask ? chance : i have my reasons . what made you leave the corporate world ? abby : i just -- i wanted something of my own . i wanted to stretch my wings . chance : change is good for the soul . abby : well , it 's good that some things never change . look at you , still fighting crime , getting the bad guys . chance : i had help this time . abby : me ? chance : and you kept your cool doing it . abby : oh ! what do i get ? a key to the city ? a medal of honor ? chance : you sure you have n't done that before ? abby : what , the hysterical blonde act ? oh , yeah , it is my go - to in any and all hostage situations . that , or my cate blanchett impression . chance : oh , intriguing . i 'll have to see that sometime . abby : oh , good luck to you . no one has ever seen it and survived . chance : a woman of many talents . abby : oh , you have no idea . [ giggles ] chance : [ chuckles ] billy : i noticed you allocated more resources to jabot collective this quarter than originally discussed . you want to explain to me why ? kyle : uh , summer 's ready to launch her shapewear line she 's been working on with fenmore 's . it 's been testing off the charts , and , if we move fast , it could catch fire . billy : so this was a unilateral decision . kyle : you were n't around . billy : it 's not your call to make , kyle . there could be a dozen companies just waiting -- kyle : okay , ours is better . billy : what if it is n't ? what if the market is inundated with this product before we can get it off the shelves ? kyle : the market is growing every day , billy . billy : you should have come to me first . kyle : i had to trust my instincts . billy : i do n't trust your instincts . not with something this big of a risk . kyle : every decision involves a certain amount of risk . this was a small and acceptable one , especially compared to the ones you took when you were c.e.o . billy : you better watch your step . kyle : okay . how is what i did riskier than you gambling away jaboat , embezzling company funds ? billy : you better watch where you step , kid ! jack : hey ! enough ! this is inappropriate and unacceptable ! theo : it 's time to target consumers individually . make it personal . find out where they are and anticipate what their needs will be . and -- i 'm talking too much again , are n't i ? ashley : no , you 're not . it 's fascinating . i mean , clearly , you have an understanding of the current landscape , and a real sense of what 's coming around the bend . theo : well , i guess i 'm just never satisfied with the `` now . `` i always want what 's next . ashley : well , it makes sense to me that kyle reached out to you when he needed a fresh marketing strategy for jabot collective . theo : which he 's probably regretting . ashley : maybe on a personal basis , but business - wise , it was a genius move . which is why i want to make you an offer . theo : wait . this was a job interview ? ashley : come work for me . in paris . theo : paris , france ? are you serious ? ashley : yes , i 'm serious . i know exactly what it 's like to feel like you have to live up to the expectations of being a member in this family , and , yet , you still feel like an outsider . and i ca n't tell you how liberating it is and exhilarating it is to walk away from it all , to do things your own way , and then you come back on your own terms . theo : this is way beyond anything i 'd ever imagined . ashley : so , what do you say ? theo : i 'm flattered , amazed . i -- i honestly do n't know how to respond . ashley : okay . take a little time to think about it , and then get back to me . theo : paris . wow . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . adam : oh , there we go . [ sighs ] abby : hey ! nate : sorry to interrupt . just wanted to drop by , make sure you 're doing okay . abby : hey , yeah , i -- i am . thanks to him . chance : dr. hastings , it 's good to see you . nate : mr. chancellor . chance : please , just chance . nate : good to see you 're doing well . abby : that 's right , you two know each other because you were the surgeon when chance donated a portion of his liver . chance : yes . so you 're living here in gc now ? nate : i am . abby : he 's saving lives , one person at a time . chance : that 's fantastic . abby : uh , well , thank you for stopping by . nate : good seeing you , chance . chance : you , too . abby : well , um , i am absolutely ravenous . i ca n't sleep , i ca n't eat . i have so much energy . i do n't know what it is . chance : do n't tell me you 're an adrenaline junkie . abby : well , the most excitement i normally get is the dinner rush at society . chance : you should probably get out more then . abby : i agree . do you have any ideas ? i would love to repay you for all of your hard work , for keeping us safe . chance : that 's not necessary . really . abby : well , um , i could put you up for a few nights until you finish your investigation . chance : thank you , but ... you know , if you 're serious , there is something you can do for me . billy : that 's all you got ? you 're gon na throw my addiction in my face in to order to validate your bad decisions ? jack : easy ... kyle : just because i did n't do it the same way it 's been done a million times before , or i did n't consult you so i could avid your condescending attitude .... billy : you 're unbelievable . jack : kyle .... kyle : ... that does n't make me wrong ! billy : you do n't have experience ! kyle : okay , you want the research , the numbers ? take a look . it 's all right here . this is the reason jcv helped make jabot relevant again . jack : he 's eager , he 's enthusiastic . billy : [ scoffs ] jack : these are great qualities , and we ca n't forget who took the helm of the ship when we had to step away . and you -- do n't let your ambition get the better of you ! billy : you do n't have enough perspective to make a shift like this and see every point down the line where it could go wrong . kyle : okay . i 'm not exactly new here . jack : no , you 're not , but you still have to earn your seat at the table . guys , i left you in charge because i trust you ! you two are gon na have to figure this out ! together ! billy : hit the reset button on this , and we do n't have time to argue about it . kyle : this is your idea , figuring it out together . billy : we do n't have time , kyle , because i 'll be sitting here , cleaning up your mess . adam : [ sighs ] i get it now . i get it . this is why you were pushing me to take connor out of town . chelsea : i thought i could handle it on my own . i did n't want you involved . adam : and it was all about dirty money from calvin . and simon black wanted it back . chelsea : yeah . adam : and you could n't trust me enough to tell me the truth . chelsea : i couldn't . adam : because you thought i would use it against you . and who suffered for that ? our son . our son . adam : i knew that you were hiding something . something was off . i mean , simon , he wanted his money , and when you could n't produce it , he turned up the pressure . what did he do ? did he threaten you and connor ? chelsea : i did n't know what to do . adam : and you could n't come to me ? chelsea . because you were afraid of me . adam : no , look , look -- i am sorry . chelsea : you 're sorry ? for what ? adam : for making you feel that you had to protect yourself from me . okay , i am not the enemy , chelsea . when it comes to connor , we have to trust each other . and i 'm not gon na judge you . i 'm not gon na use anything as ammunition against you . there is nothing that means more to me than connor . and he loves us . both of us . [ sighs ] so we have to work together , and we got to give him the best life that we can . okay ? just promise me that we will do that . chelsea : i promise . adam : good . [ sighs ] now , there 's something else that you needed to do . go talk to nick and tell him everything . chelsea : right now ? i mean , what about connor ? adam : look , with -- with any luck , he will sleep a good long time , but , right now , nick is worried , and he needs answers . chelsea : [ sighs ] the campaign . oh , my god . adam : just fix it . fix it with the truth . chelsea : okay . chance : that martini you offered , that would be a huge help . abby : we 're almost famous for them . [ chuckles ] chance : any chance i could twist your arm to join me ? abby : well , i would join you , even without the torture . chance : there 's just one witness i need to interview while his memory is still fresh . but afterwards ? abby : you know where to find me . chance : i 'll see you then . abby : all right . [ chuckles ] lola : who was that ? abby : hey ! what are you doing here ? lola : checking on you , making sure you 're all right . but i guess there was no need . looks like you 're in good hands . abby : i 'm fine . that was chance chancellor . he led the team that ended the hostage situation . lola : you two were really hitting it off . abby : oh , no , we know each other from years ago . he was in the military , and now law enforcement . lola : you dated ? abby : no , he never would have given me the time of day . lola : looks like it 's a brand - new day . abby : well , he 's definitely .... summer : oh , my god ! wait , seriously ? abby : oh , yay . summer 's back . lola : uh , i ran into her earlier this morning at jabot . she did n't even stop to drop off her suitcase , ran straight to the office . abby : and you know this because ... ? lola : i stopped by to surprise kyle , and there she was . abby : oh . that 's got to be low - key annoying . lola : kyle 's feeling squeezed out at work . it 's good that he has somebody who 's got his back , right ? no big deal . summer : hey ! how 's it going , mr . vanderway ? or should i call you mergeron ? or do you prefer abbott ? ashley : so , guess what ? theo stopped by earlier . jack : oh , i 'm sorry i missed that . ashley : we had a very interesting conversation . jack : well , i 'm delighted to hear that . every since we found out he 's family , all i 've heard is kyle 's predictions of doom and desperation . and , by the way , i stopped by jabot . he and billy are going at it like it 's some kind of cage match . they have professional differences , they 're making them personal . it 's ridiculous . ashley : and you would never consider doing something as asinine as that , right ? jack : okay , i guess i deserve that . why ca n't kyle learn from my lessons and stop fighting this so hard ? there 's plenty of work and love for everyone to have some . ashley : jackie , maybe if you had helped people ease into this transition with a little more grace and a lot more time ... jack : what 's done is done . eventually , everyone will adapt . eventually . what 'd you think of theo ? ashley : so smart . i mean , hungry and open to everything . i was very impressed . jack : a true mergeron . ashley : mm . in fact , i was so impressed , i offered him a job in paris . jack : what -- you did what ? summer : this is a huge deal of major proportions . theo : it 's not like anything 's changed . summer : huh , nothing ? theo : same old theo . summer : you grew up in a family of blue - collar workers , but you 're actually a blue blood . theo : well , it 's only been a few days . summer : oh , yeah , during which , i got some very interesting text messages . theo : oh , yeah ? who from ? summer : mm - hmm . i 'm not sure . some guy who said that he needed me . now , my question is -- were those text messages from theo vanderway , or the new guy ? theo : just the same old guy who 's always liked you , needed you , wanted you , and misses you when you 're away . summer : really ? how much ? theo : [ moaning ] jack : we just found out theo 's part of this family . he 's barely had time to accept that . we 're just getting to know him . why would you offer him a job in paris ? ashley : away from prying eyes , obviously , and people who think he 's just a disaster in the making , looking for any kind of hidden agenda or motivation , making him regret that he ever found out the truth . i mean , why would he want to leave all that when he can work for me in paris where his talents would be appreciated and respected , and he does n't have to live under a cloud of suspicion every day of his life ? nick : why did n't you say anything ? chelsea : i couldn't . nick : you could n't talk to me ? chelsea : and involve you in my late husband 's dirty dealings in the middle of your campaign ? no . i -- [ sighs ] i was just -- i was trying to protect you and your dreams . nick : chelsea . you come first . always . you and the boys . you are the most important part of my life . chelsea : [ sighs ] i really thought that i could handle simon by myself . and i did n't want anyone else getting hurt by my stupid , stupid mistakes . i was ashamed . nick : i love you , and there is n't anything you could say to me that will ever change that . you and the boys are everything to me . do n't you know that ? if anything happened to you last night ... what was i supposed to do ? how am i supposed to go on ? chelsea : well , how is your campaign supposed to go on ? your opponents are gon na use this against you . nick : i do n't want you to worry about that . chelsea : but i do . because i know what this is gon na cost you . adam : well , i know how busy you must be . chance : compared to yesterday , i 'm free as a bird . adam : [ sighs ] thank you for coming . and thank you for saving connor 's life . chance : it was a good outcome . but i am really sorry that he was caught in the middle of it . adam : so am i . seems like we keep walking into messes . chance : yeah . it does . [ doorbell rings ] adam : hold on . just give me a minute . i 'll get rid of whoever it is , all right ? phyllis . phyllis : crazy night , was n't it ? oh ! lookie here . i had a sneaking suspicion that i would find you two together .	chance thinks simon , the will challenge , and the person impersonating him are connected so he asks amanda to send him all the information she has received from the person claiming to be him . summer returns and tells kyle she wo n't choose sides between him and theo . theo and summer have sex because they missed each other . billy and kyle argue about a work decision kyle made and jack insists they work it out together . chance and abby flirt and hate looks jealous when he walks in on them . chelsea and adam promise to trust each other to help connor get over his traumas . adam tells chelsea to tell nick the truth about the simon situation and chelsea tells nick everything later and she worries that it will hurt his campaign . phyllis is not surprised to find adam and chance talking at adam 's place when she arrives to see adam . ashley and theo bond because they both feel like outsiders in the abbott family so she offers him a job in paris which upsets jack very much .
scott : i did n't get your message till this morning . what 's going on ? michael : where 's brenda ? why is n't she here ? scott : i had a message from her , too . she had to go out of town for awhile . lauren : why is it every time i try and meet this woman , she disappears ? scott : i do n't know what to tell you , mom . she 's a very private person . look , if you guys called us over here 'cause of the book , i told you before -- lauren : no , actually , it 's something far more serious . michael : scott , we do n't want to alarm you , but we have reason to believe that brenda is in danger . [ scene_break ] [ tom daydreaming . ] ashley : ( gasps ) tom : hey , you . ashley : oh , you scared me . tom : oh , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to . ashley : you must be starving after last night . tom : mnh - mnh . ashley : want me to fix you something for breakfast ? tom : not a thing . ashley : you 're insatiable . tom : mm - hmm . only for you . [ scene_break ] tom : ( rings doorbell ) gloria : unh - unh . i thought i already told you , not one more dime . tom : but that 's not why i 'm here . gloria : oh , yeah ? then why the hell are you here ? tom : to ask for your forgiveness . [ scene_break ] victor : ahem . kevin : mr. newman , good morning . ( clears throat ) victor : morning . you find anything ? kevin : not yet , but if there was something that was planted in your computer , sir -- victor : i hope j.t . conveyed to you the importance that this be found soon . in other words , if you 're out of your depths , i 'll find someone else to solve the problem . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what 's with all the negativity ? come on now . with your test scores , you could get into any college . daniel : yeah , you know what ? you 're right . i 'm sure that my essay on my summer as a fugitive would really wow all the admissions people . phyllis : make it interesting . talk about all the lessons you learned , i do n't know . daniel : i 'm not gon na sit here and feel sorry for myself , okay ? phyllis : mnh - mnh . daniel : look , i made some stupid choices and now i have to live with the consequences . phyllis : ( laughs ) tell me about it . daniel : we 're not talking about me anymore , are we ? you regret messing with the newman 's computer system . [ scene_break ] victoria : `` i 'm with abby . she 'll be here all day . i hope that 's okay . brad . `` nikki : good morning . victoria : mom . nikki : i just thought i 'd see how my favorite c.e.o . 's doing . victoria : do n't let nick hear you say that . nikki : tell me everything about the launch . victoria : well , there were a couple of dicey moments , but on the whole , uh , it went great . looks like we might have a hit on our hands . nikki : oh . well , if that 's the case , why do n't you look happier ? victoria : feel free to say `` i told you so . `` nikki : why would i do that ? victoria : because i 'm beginning to think that i should have listened to your warnings about bradley . [ scene_break ] nick : where 's noah ? sharon : you just missed him . the bus came early . so how do i look ? i have the big webcast today . nick : you look beautiful , as always . sharon : you do n't think i look tired ? i hardly slept at all last night . nick : there 's really no reason for you to be nervous about this . sharon : well , it 's not just the webcast , you know ? i 'm kind of concerned about abby . nick : i ca n't believe you 're still talking about this . sharon : what ? that was really traumatic for her , seeing her parents fight like that . i just wish there was something i could do , make her feel better . nick : if you really want to help abby , you 'll stay away from her . [ scene_break ] phyllis : first of all , shh , and , uh , how many times do i have to tell you ? i did n't do anything horrible to the newman computer system . daniel : well , you never actually denied doing something . phyllis : you know , i ca n't believe i care about this . honestly , i 've done a lot of things in my life , a lot of things , and since the trial , i 'm just ... daniel : everything seems different . phyllis : i know . daniel : i know exactly what you mean . phyllis : yeah , i have a conscience . i want to do the right thing . daniel : ( laughs ) you want to do the right thing , so why do n't you figure out a way then to fix whatever it is that you did n't do . phyllis : it 's too late . daniel : are you sure ? phyllis : mm - hmm , i am . daniel : oh , okay . phyllis : okay . daniel : fine . phyllis : look at me . nicholas gave me my son back and this is how i return the favor . [ scene_break ] victor : well , if you do n't have an answer for me within 24 hours , i 'm going to fly in someone else , all right ? kevin : i 'm sure it wo n't take anywhere near that long , sir . abby : hi , victor ! victor : hi , sweetheart . abby : look , i lost a tooth ! victor : you did ? whoa . did the tooth fairy pay you a lot of money ? abby : ( laughs ) kevin : um , mr. newman , if it 's all right , i 'm gon na go grab some coffee . victor : it 's all right . remember what i said . kevin : yes , sir . victor : so what a surprise . my goodness . abby : i 'm spending the day here at work with daddy . victor : oh , you are ? wow . probably a lot of help . abby : ( laughs ) victor : so tell me , did you have a nice time at your birthday party ? abby : sort of . victor : what do you mean `` sort of `` ? you did n't have a lot of fun ? abby : it was okay until mommy and daddy started yelling at each other . victor : oh . i 'm sorry to hear that . what were they arguing about ? abby : daddy was late . he almost did n't make it . victor : hmm . tell you what , why do n't you get a carton of milk to go with that muffin ? go out to connie and ask her to take you to the commissary , all right ? abby : okay . victor : okay , sweetheart ? abby : bye - bye . victor : bye - bye . victor : brad , would you kindly come to the conference room ? i want to discuss something with you . this regards abby . [ scene_break ] scott : brenda , in danger ? why ? michael : did you know she was friends with jennifer mitchell ? lauren : the waitress who saved gloria 's life at your dinner party . michael : we think she 's staying with brenda . scott : what ? no way . guys , that 's impossible . look , i 've been over to that motel room a million times , and i never seen a hint of anyone else living there . lauren : scott , i went over to brenda 's yesterday to talk to her about the book deal . scott : mom ! lauren : now i 'm not gon na apologize , because my instincts were right . brenda was n't there , but jennifer was . michael : and you said jennifer was acting very territorial . lauren : yeah , it was bizarre . she claimed to have a room on the same floor , but last night when gloria came here , she said that every time she went to see jennifer , she went to room 311 , and that 's when all the pieces started to fit . michael : there 's no jennifer mitchell registered at that motel , which means she must have duped brenda into letting her stay with her . scott : okay , yeah , it 's pretty strange , i 'll give you that . but why is this person suddenly some kind of threat ? michael : we think jennifer poisoned your mother . [ scene_break ] gloria : `` forgiveness `` ? i say you 're after something . tom : no . i meant what i said , gloria . i want to bury the hatchet . gloria : all right . all right . then you can start by paying me back all the money that you blackmailed out of me . tom : well , i - i would if i had it , but i - i do n't have it . i 'm really sorry . gloria : you 're not one bit sorry . tom : now , glo , you 're here now with the man you love because , well , i 've been , you know , i 've been sensitive to your situation with john . gloria : oh , i get it now . so i still owe you , is that it ? tom : well , no , not necessarily , but i was kinda hopin ' that , you know , some of the abbott generosity might rub off on you . gloria : oh , yeah , you mean like when my husband punched you in the jaw , hmm ? tom : okay , so i 'm never gon na be one of john abbott 's favorite people , but i tell you what , ashley is givin ' me the benefit of the doubt . now if she can do that , how about you ? gloria : i get it now . i get it . tom : what do you mean ? what do you get ? gloria : you do n't give a hoot if i forgive you . this is all about your dream girl ashley . [ scene_break ] ashley : any sign of tom ? paul : no , the coast is clear . ashley : good . you 're not gon na believe the latest . paul : uh - oh , what ? ashley : well , he showed up at my house last night with a birthday present for abby . paul : ( sighs ) you know , the guy is relentless . ashley : he 's starting to creep me out . paul : so let me ask you something . how much longer are you going to be able to hide that from him ? what if he gets violent ? i am beginning to worry about you . ashley : i 'm beginning to worry about me , too . any luck connecting him to lauren 's poisoning ? paul : well , i think the key is jennifer mitchell . both michael and i think that she is tom 's accomplice . ashley : do you have any proof ? paul : not yet . ashley : how 's that possible , that a man like that is out walking the streets ? i hate how he just keeps popping up out of nowhere . paul : yeah , i know . i had a run - in with him last night as well . ashley : where ? paul : right here . he made the usual claims about being framed and warned me to stay away from michael because he is such bad news . ashley : did that make you laugh ? paul : you know , the thing is , there was something about what he said that got to me . almost made me wonder if he was telling the truth . [ scene_break ] daniel : i 'm gon na get a refill . phyllis : okay . daniel : excuse me . can i get a refill ? kevin : hey . daniel : dude ... you look like hell . kevin : i just pulled an all - nighter . daniel : well , how come ? kevin : uh , computer problems . daniel : that always sucks . kevin : yeah . hey , uh , maybe , um , maybe you could give me some advice , you know , on account of your mom . daniel : i 'm no tech geek . i mean , she 's the pro . kevin : yeah , but surely you 've picked up something along the way . hey , when she 's having trouble , what does she do ? daniel : mostly yells at the screen a lot . kevin : but she 's got , like , some sort of technique , right ? daniel : why are you so interested in my mom 's computer technique ? kevin : i phyllis : good question . [ scene_break ] brad : all right , victor . what about abby ? victor : your daughter and i had a very interesting chat about her birthday party . brad : and i feel terrible about being late . i 'm doing my best to make it up to her by spending the entire day with her today . now i hope you , of all people , are n't going to criticize me for being late for a child 's birthday . victor : all i 'm gon na say , bradley , is if you intend to continue your role at newman enterprises , you 'll have very little time to call your own , all right ? brad : if you 're implying that i wo n't make time for abby , you need n't worry . victor : that may be out of your hands . brad : it wo n't be an issue . victor : i know you take your role as father very seriously . so please just consider the advice from someone who has been in your shoes . brad : advice ? victor : i suggest it might be best for everyone concerned if you granted ashley full custody of abby . [ scene_break ] nikki : why would it upset you if abby spent the day at the office ? victoria : she 's becoming an issue . nikki : what do you mean , an issue between you and brad ? nikki : honey , i hope you know , i did n't want to be right about that . victoria : i 'm not willing to give up just yet , mom . i care about brad . and i really feel that what we have is worth fighting for . nikki : it 's just a shame that you feel you have to fight about anything . i mean , when things are right , you do n't have any problems . victoria : i know , i know . once we get past this little bump in the road , i 'm sure that things will be a lot easier . nikki : well , what exactly is the problem ? victoria : abby has made it very clear that she does n't want anything to do with me . nikki : what ? oh , my god . victoria : yeah , i know . reminds me of how i felt about ashley way back when . ironic , is n't it ? nikki : oh , god . i can see how upsetting this is to you . victoria : well , i 'm dealing with it . and it might take a little time , but i am determined to build a relationship with bradley 's daughter . and that 's what i 'm gon na do . unless , of course , sharon gets in my way . nikki : sharon ? [ scene_break ] sharon : nick , why would you say something like that ? nick : i think you 're becoming way too involved with that family 's problems . look , i know that your heart 's in the right place , but if you do n't take a step back , you 're just gon na confuse this little girl more than she already is . not to mention , you have a son of your own who needs you . sharon : wait a minute . you are not implying that my spending time with abby is at noah 's expense ? because that will never happen . nick : you do n't think you 're spread a little too thin right now ? between your job as the spokesmodel and abby , it seems like you 've been thinking about everything but your family lately . sharon : i ca n't believe you are saying that to me . you know , it 's almost like you 're threatened that i have a life outside of this house . nick : sharon , that is ridiculous . sharon : oh , is it ? then why are you challenging me on this ? especially right before i have to go and do the webcast , as if i was n't already keyed up enough . see you at work . [ scene_break ] brad : you know , victor , it is certainly unfortunate that you were n't able to handle having both a career and a family . however , i can . victor : is that so ? brad : what happened with abby was an isolated incident . ashley and i agree that abby needs to have both her parents . victor : yes . and i want you to be a part of your daughter 's life . brad : victor , with all due respect , you are crossing the line . you have no say in how abby 's being raised . victor : let me remind you of something . i have lived a little longer than you . for the last number of years , my son and my daughter have both complained about the fact that i did n't spend enough time with them when they were kids . i now regret that . i do n't want you to regret not spending time with abby . i 'm concerned about her welfare . brad : so you keep saying . victor : right . brad : now if you 'll excuse me , victor , my daughter 's waiting . [ scene_break ] tom : okay , you 're right . ashley is a big part of the reason why i want peace . gloria : unh - unh . i think she 's the only reason . tom : she 's on the verge of taking me back . gloria : oh , come on . wake up , tom . you never had her in the first place . tom : you 're wrong about that . i dropped by just last night to bring a little birthday gift for abby ... and ashley was , uh , well , let 's just say she was very appreciative . gloria : oh , yeah ? and i say lauren is n't the only one hallucinating around here lately . tom : and what 's that supposed to mean ? gloria : that ashley would never let you anywhere near that child . tom : you do n't believe me ? ask her yourself . i met abby a couple of times now . she 's a really sweet kid . gloria : ohh ! oh , yeah , tom fisher -- family man . tom : this is the real deal for me . i 've never ... ( sighs ) i 've never felt this way about a woman before . gloria : oh , that is the biggest crock i 've ever heard . tom : well , it 's not to me . gloria : oh , yeah ? then you prove it . tom : how ? gloria : you tell me everything you know about your friend jennifer ... and some woman named brenda . [ scene_break ] scott : you think jennifer is the one who tried to poison my mom ? why ? why would she do that ? you two do n't even know each other . michael : we 're pretty sure she 's working with tom , who went after lauren to get back at me . scott : well , why the hell are we still standing here , michael ? we have to find him . where is he ? michael : scott , scott , listen to me . settle down . we still need proof . lauren : so in the meantime , we just need to make sure that brenda stays away from this jennifer . scott : i 'll make sure she knows , believe me . but ... i have so many questions . how did they poison you ? we tested everything here , at your boutique , every scrap you were wearing . michael : not every scrap . lauren : honey , you know that beautiful necklace that you gave me that i loved so much that i could n't take off , not even in the hospital ? scott : yeah . michael : we think it was coated with poison . lauren : when tom sneaked into my room that night , we believe that he stole it so there would n't be any evidence . scott : oh my god . [ scene_break ] ashley : so do you believe tom 's story ? paul : oh , trust me , i do n't want to . we 'd all be a lot better off if tom were in prison . still , it ... ashley : what ? paul : the guy getting arrested like that , out of the blue -- it does n't make sense to me . ashley : why do you say that ? paul : he was on a date with you that night . he was out to impress you ... trying to come off as the good guy . why would he squire you around town with his saddlebags full of the makings of crystal meth ? ashley : it does n't make sense , does it ? paul : but you know what really bothers me ? ashley : hmm ? paul : why did the police pull him over in the first place ? ashley : well , they had a warrant . paul : exactly , which tells me they had to be tipped off , something michael could 've done without leaving a trail . okay , yes , he might have been under investigation for awhile , but why not build the strongest case ? why not wait until he manufactured the meth ? they would . it would be a much bigger bust . it does n't make sense . i 'm telling you . ashley : okay , i ... paul : what ? ashley : i 've been lying to you . [ scene_break ] kevin : i 'm trying to build a web site , and i 've been having trouble . i do n't suppose you 'd be able to help me ? phyllis : oh , okay . well , what 's it for ? the web site , what 's it for ? kevin : it , uh , it 's for here . it 's for crimson -- it 's for the coffeehouse . phyllis : oh , okay , yeah . i have a few minutes . sure . daniel : well , i do n't . i 've got ta get to school . thank you for breakfast . phyllis : you 're welcome . bye , sweetie . have a good day . daniel : bye . you , too . phyllis : mwah ! kevin : later . daniel : take care . phyllis : all right , what 's the problem ? kevin : uh , well , you see , the thing is , i 'm just getting the hang of html , you know ? and every little thing takes , like , a million steps . are there any shortcuts ? phyllis : oh , yeah , there are a lot of 'em . kevin : yeah ? phyllis : yeah . kevin : well , i 'm not that good at programming yet . you know , i do n't want to do something dumb and mess everything up . phyllis : okay . well , then buy a book on programming . kevin : well , yeah , i 've been reading -- i 've been reading everything i can get my hands on . in fact , i , uh , i just saw this article , right ? where these programmers can hide , like , all this stuff , right ? in , like , a bunch of code . could you teach me to do something like that ? phyllis : first , answer this . do you really need help with your web site , or are you just trying to get the goods on someone ? [ scene_break ] nikki : why would sharon interfere with you and abby becoming closer ? victoria : because of how close they are . nikki : who , sharon and abby ? victoria : you should see the two of them together . it 's like sharon 's a second mom or something . nikki : huh ? maybe because of cassie ? victoria : partly . although , i think there may be more to it than just that . nikki : like what ? what do you mean ? victoria : oh , never mind . nikki : do n't tell me `` never mind . `` just tell me . victoria : look , regardless of how it happened , abby has made it known that sharon is welcome in her life and i am not . and meanwhile , sharon has n't lifted a finger to encourage her to at least give me a chance . nikki : well , honey , maybe she does n't feel it 's her place . victoria : oh , baloney . nikki : so what is it that you 're saying to me right now ? victoria : look , i do n't have any proof , but sometimes i wonder if sharon is deliberately undermining me with abby . nikki : you actually think that she would manipulate a child like that ? victoria : i do n't want to think that . nikki : where does brad stand in this ? victoria : oh , well , as far as he 's concerned , sharon 's got wings and a halo . i just wish that i could think of some way to make him realize that he should n't be so trusting where she 's concerned . [ scene_break ] brad : you all right ? sharon : mm , yeah . i guess i 'm just a little , uh , i 'm nervous about the webcast . brad : oh . sharon : i mean , i was all ready yesterday , and then it got canceled , and then it got rescheduled , and then -- brad : sharon , sharon , sharon , do n't worry . you are a natural . sharon : you really think so ? brad : absolutely . you were born to do this . you have a way of connecting with people . there 's a warmth in your eyes they 're drawn to . sharon : well , that is so sweet of you to say . thank you . brad : well , look at abby . i mean , look at how she responds to you . sharon : how is abby this morning ? brad : she is much better . actually , i brought her to the office with me today . sharon : oh . oh , she 's here ? brad : mm - hmm . yeah . i 'm sure she 'd love to see you . sharon : um ... i do n't know if that 's such a good idea . brad : wait , what do you mean ? abby adores you . why would you even hesitate ? sharon : i 'm afraid i 've been spending too much time with abby lately . [ scene_break ] nick : so that 's the way it went down . it seems like that 's all sharon and i do these days is fight . victor : in that case , i 'm glad i stopped by . nick : ah , what can you do ? it 's just the way things are right now . it 's this attachment to abby . victor : you do n't think it 's too healthy ? nick : it 's too intense . victor : yeah , i agree . i do n't think it 's too good for abby . i do n't think the girl knows who to trust right now . in fact , i made a point of telling brad carlton that i think it 's best if he gives custody to ashley . victor : do you think i overstepped ? nick : no . i think it 's a great idea . if abby spends more time with her mom , maybe she wo n't lean on sharon as much . victor : exactly . now since i 'm the business of handing out advice this morning , you do n't mind if i give you some , do you ? nick : you have a way to get sharon to stop obsessing about abby ? victor : yeah . pretty simple , i think . have another child . [ scene_break ] brad : why would you be worrying about something like that ? sharon : mm , well , it 's just that this is a confusing time for abby , you know ? things are just very complicated right now . plus , i know victoria is n't too thrilled about how close we 've gotten . brad : you know what i think ? sharon : hmm ? brad : a child ca n't have too many people who care about them . you were there for abby last night when all the other adults in her life let her down . i 'm grateful to you for that . so as far as i 'm concerned , she -- ( footsteps approach ) abby : sharon ! brad : hey . sharon : hi , abby . brad : ( laughs ) sharon : morning . give me a big hug . ( telephone rings ) sharon : oh , what a gorgeous dress . i love this color on you . brad : carlton . abby : thanks . brad : okay . yeah , i 'll take care of it . sharon : what 's your favorite color , pink and purple ? brad : i have to run to my office just for a couple of minutes . will you two be okay here ? sharon : oh , sure . brad : all right . abby : yeah , we 're gon na be great . brad : all right , well , look after sharon , okay , honey ? abby : hey , she 's older than me . brad : ( laughs ) sharon : so i heard you 're gon na spend the whole day here today . that 's neat . abby : yeah , except ... sharon : except what ? abby : can i tell you a secret ? sharon : yeah . you can tell me anything . abby : i do n't like victoria . [ scene_break ] nick : another child ? victor : maybe you and sharon should give that some thought . nick : dad , we ca n't have a simple conversation let alone talk about something like that . victor : yeah , but , son , maybe a new baby might bring you together again . nick : i remember just before cassie died , she told me that ... we 'd have another little girl someday . victor : really ? huh . maybe she knew something we did n't . nick : i ca n't talk about this right now . victor : i understand . i 'm sorry i brought it up . it 's just that , you know ... i 'm trying to do something to help . nick : i 'm gon na get some more coffee . victor : all right . [ scene_break ] kevin : `` get the goods on someone `` ? what does that mean ? phyllis : you tell me . you seem very interested in my programming style all of a sudden . kevin : hello . you 're an expert . phyllis : okay , so what 's the site , crimsonlights.com ? why do n't we go check it out ? kevin : no . no . no . we -- we ca n't . you ca n't check it out . phyllis : why not ? kevin : because , um , because it 's -- it 's at home on a disk . phyllis : so you 're trying to program a web site offline . that 's your first mistake . excuse me . ( cell phone rings ) victor : hello . phyllis : hi , victor . it 's phyllis . let me cut to the chase . are you having a private detective investigate my work on the web site ? [ scene_break ] paul : what do you mean , you 're lying to me ? ashley : tom 's right . he was set up . michael came up with a plan , and he and i did it together . paul : oh , michael . and you went along with it ? ashley : yeah . paul : michael i can understand , but why would you get involved in something so dangerous ? ashley : because i did n't feel like i had any choice . i was really careful . i mean , tom does n't suspect a thing . paul : oh , god , ashley , forget tom . did you ever stop and think about the legal ramifications ? ashley : not until the police had dragged me down to the station right along with him . paul : what if they have evidence ? what if they have something to implicate you ? ashley : i know , paul . paul : this could risk your entire future . ashley : i know , i know , but he threatened my father . i felt like i had to do something to get rid of him . paul : and that was your best option ? why did n't you call me ? i would 've helped you . ashley : i wish i had . obviously , i made a huge mistake . paul : obviously , you felt desperate . you felt like you did n't have a choice . ashley : in the beginning , i thought that it might work . it seemed like a pretty good plan . but now ... i do n't know how to handle the situation i 'm in . i 'm in way , way over my head . paul : okay , listen , we 'll figure out something . ashley : you 're gon na help me ? paul : you know , there 's no telling what tom is capable of . i 'm not gon na let you face this alone . ashley : thanks . paul : you know , i 'm not at all happy that you 're involved in something this sleazy . but i care about you , okay ? you can count on me . i 'm not going anywhere . ashley : thank you . i feel a lot better knowing that . paul : it 's gon na be fine . ( cell phone rings ) paul : i 'll make this quick . ashley : okay . paul : sorry . ashley : it 's okay . paul : paul williams . kevin : paul , its kevin . um , we 've got a problem . i need you to get over to the coffeehouse right away . paul : okay , i 'll be right there . listen , i have to go , okay ? it 's gon na be fine . ashley : okay . paul : i want you to call me the minute tom contacts you again . ashley : i will . paul : promise ? ashley : i promise . paul : no more thinking on your own . ashley : okay . hey , paul . hey , yeah , thank you . paul : okay . it 's gon na be fine . ashley : okay . thanks . good - bye . [ scene_break ] tom : who is brenda ? gloria : do n't you play dumb with me . you and jennifer have gotten to be real chummy , so you must know her friends . tom : no . i do n't know any of 'em . gloria : are you sure you 've never seen anyone going in and out of her room ? tom : why are you so interested in jennifer ? gloria : because ... michael thinks she may have poisoned lauren . tom : ( scoffs ) that 's convenient . he probably did it himself . gloria : do n't you dare say that . he would never hurt lauren . tom : oh , right . he 's a living saint . so what does this brenda person have to do with anything ? gloria : lauren 's son scott knows her from toronto . and she and jennifer are staying in the same room at that sleazy hotel where you are all staying . tom : scott -- is he that ... he 's the kid who 's living with kevin ? gloria : yeah , that 's right . tom : huh . sure is a small world . gloria : yeah . so are you sure that jennifer has never mentioned her friend brenda ? tom : i 'm positive . now look , i told you everything i know , which is what you wanted . and now you got ta give me what i want . gloria : a truce . tom : no . when i get out of this mess i 'm in , i expect you to help me with ashley . gloria : why would i do that ? tom : because ... the evidence that clears me is gon na nail your beloved michael . if you do n't want me to testify against him , you 're gon na have to make a deal with me . gloria : when pigs fly ... you pathetic bastard . now get out of my house , and do n't you ever come back ! tom : i 'm gon na go ... for now . but once i get my proof , i will be back . you can count on it . tom : brenda , jennifer , i do n't care who you are . i just ca n't wait for you to help me blow michael to hell and back . [ scene_break ] michael : we need to find out exactly what happened . we need to find out exactly how they got their hands on the necklace in the first place . lauren : so we need you to retrace your steps . michael : now you say you bought it at morrison 's jewelers . scott : yeah , over on hyde park . michael : and did you tell the clerk who it was for ? scott : no . michael : just think . was there any moment when that necklace was not in your possession ? [ scene_break ] victor : nicholas and victoria are in charge now . you should be talking to them . phyllis : no , you were the one who questioned me about my work , so be straight with me . are you having me investigated ? victor : let me ask you something ? if you were in charge of a company as i am , would n't you do everything in your power to protect that company ? phyllis : i 'll take that as a yes . victor : in other words , if you did nothing questionable , phyllis , then you have nothing to fear . phyllis : ( whispers ) oh , god . ( normal voice ) all right . somebody 's on my tail . somebody 's on my tail . victor 's not stupid . he 'd never hire kevin . [ scene_break ] paul : so what 's so urgent ? kevin : well ... ahem . i think that phyllis may be on to me . phyllis : okay . all right . you two think you could bring me down ? i do n't think so . [ scene_break ] sharon : why would you bring up victoria ? abby : i saw her in the hallway . sharon : did she say something to upset you ? abby : no , she 's not mean or anything , just ... she 's not as nice as you . sharon : well , maybe if you tried spending a little more time together , you 'd feel more comfortable with her . abby : what if i try and i still do n't like her ? sharon : well , you have to give her a chance , abby . although , sometimes people just do n't like each other . and if that 's what ends happening with you and victoria , that 's okay . you ca n't like everybody . abby : i have to go to the bathroom . sharon : okay . you know where it is ? abby : yeah . i 'll be back , back , back ! good - bye . nikki : i never would 've believed this , but it 's true . you 're poisoning abby 's mind against victoria . [ next_on ] nikki : i know what i heard . sharon : i do n't know what you think you heard , but obviously you 're reading something into it that was n't there . phyllis : i did n't plant a bomb in the newman system . jack : but you did plant something , did n't you ? paul : i want to talk to you about what you 're doing to ashley .	scott gets an earful . according to his mother and her fiance , brenda is somehow involved with this jennifer person . scott says that is n't possible . `` you do n't know her mom . she is a loner and has no friends here . lauren lets on that she was in room 311 at the motor arms and jennifer came in there saying that she was staying down the hall and that she knew brenda and she would be very upset to find her there . scott is confused . he knows that the room across from brenda 's room has n't been occupied the whole time that brenda has been staying there . michael and lauren tell scott that the reason that this is so important is because they suspect that jennifer poisoned lauren . scott still does n't understand . `` she is a friend of tom 's and now we find out that she had contact with brenda . we think that she poisoned the necklace that you gave me before you gave it to me . scott try and remember . after you bought the necklace , were you always in possession of it or was it missing at any time ? `` scott turns to his mother flabbergasted . `` oh my god ! `` paul and ashley finally meet at the athletic club for a breakfast date . she says that she ca n't wait for this thing with tom to end . `` he keeps popping up everywhere i am . last night he showed up at the house with a present for abby . he gives me the creeps `` paul tells that he bumped into tom as well the night before . `` he was telling me that he was not guilty , and i have to tell you ashley that what he said had a ring of truth to it . `` paul gives his reasons why he believes that tom might be innocent . `` he had no reason to be carrying drugs on the bike the night of your date . `` `` someone had to have tipped the cops off for them to go right to a parked motorbike to find the drugs . he was n't even driving . `` `` also , ashley someone caught with that much paraphernalia and chemicals is usually connected to something bigger and more worth the cops time and that idea of flipping tom for something bigger just never materialized . `` ashley ca n't stand this anymore . `` i have been lying to you . i did it paul . i set tom up . `` paul is not happy to hear ashley 's confession but he will be there for her and help her get out of this unscathed . she thanks him for understanding . kevin is feeling the heat . victor came into the boardroom that morning and found kevin sleeping with his head on the table in the boardroom . after waking him up , kevin reports that so far , he has found nothing wrong with the computer systems . he will keep trying though . victor suggests that if the job is out of his league , he should just say so and victor will find someone else to take care of this . kevin assures victor that he can handle it . kevin leaves for a while to go and get some coffee before continuing his work . while at the coffeehouse , kevin finds daniel there . phyllis overhears when kevin asks him about his mother 's computer skills . daniel finds it funny that kevin will not tell him exactly what he is working on and he finds it really funny that kevin is so interested in his mother 's computer skills . `` i find that interesting too , `` phyllis says from behind kevin . after daniel has headed off to school , phyllis says that she will help kevin . `` what do you want to know ? `` he says that he has been working with html codes and things are just not working out . `` well all that i know about them phyllis is that there is a lot to remember and that you can hide things in the programming . do you know anything about that ? `` phyllis immediately gets suspicious and asks kevin exactly what it is that he is working on . he says that he is making a website for the coffeehouse . she moves to one of the computers so that he can show her what he has been doing , but he says that he can ' t show her anything . `` i have been working on the site at home offline `` now she knows that she is being played for a fool . phyllis hops on the cell phone and stomps out to the patio . `` victor what are you doing ? do you have a private detective on my tail , trying to catch me doing something wrong ? `` victor tells her that if she were in his shoes she would be doing the same thing . `` no worries though phyllis . you said that you did n't do anything wrong , so there really should n't be anything to worry about should there ? `` sharon is alone with abby in the boardroom . abby has come into the office to spend the day with her dad . abby is so glad to see sharon there and they hug . nikki is in the building and she has just come from seeing victoria in the office . nikki listens in quietly when she sees that sharon is alone with abby . abby tells sharon that she does n't like victoria . sharon tells her that is okay . `` sometimes people who do n't like each other just stay apart , `` sharon says . abby rushes off to meet with her dad . when nikki sees the way is clear , she rushes up to sharon . `` oh my god sharon ! it is true what victoria said about you . you are turning abby against her ! ``
nick : phyllis ? are you up here ? nick : wow ... you call that a welcome home ? i expected to come home and find you dressed in plastic wrap serving me a big old steak , rare . phyllis : how was your day ? nick : who cares ? [ scene_break ] kay : bad day at the office ? jill : yes . thank you . kay : `` thank you `` ? jill : yes , katherine , thanks to you . kay : i worked at home all day . jill : if only you had worked at home the day you sold jabot to mr. kim . then i would n't have to face the humiliation of being undermined and second - guessed and reduced to being a glorified observer of a company i used to manage . and i no longer have the one sure bright spot in any rough working day of seeing my son on the job . because thanks to you , he 's gone . so ... i ca n't sarcastically ask you what more you could do to screw up my life , because i 'm afraid you 'll have an answer ! [ scene_break ] gloria : thank you , sweetie . kevin : you got it . gloria : hello , jana . jana : hi . kevin : hey , you look excited , you look excited . you are hot , you look hot . but , uh , what are you excited about in addition to being hot ? jana : do n't talk like that in front of your mum . gloria : i did n't hear a word . jana : okay , so i just got the amazing -- most amazing good fortune with the perfect timing . i sold my camper ! kevin : oh , my gosh , that 's great ! that 's great . now you can pay first , last month 's rent , security deposit , and i can do , like , the dishes once a month . gloria : so then it 's a done deal ? you two are moving in together ? kevin : well , no , no , not really . i mean , not unless you consider sharing a one - bedroom apartment the same as moving in together . gloria : well , congratulations to both of you . kevin : thank you . gloria : i just hope you 'll let him come have a cup of coffee or lunch with his old mother sometime ? kevin : no , no , mom , we are moving far , far away . i think we 're , what three ? no , five floors down from michael . gloria : what ? you 're in michael 's building ? kevin : yep . so i guess this is good - bye . jana : do n't be mean . [ scene_break ] colleen : well , i so much prefer this to the boxing match i was expecting on my way home . jt : i know what you mean . fighting is so overrated . well , what will the lady be having to drink tonight ? colleen : a double vodka tonic , please . jt : water it is . and for your first course , will the lady be having pad thai noodles or shrimp satay ? colleen : hmm , surprise me . jt : oh , miss , i have been informed by management that the surprises i have for you can not be undertaken in such a family restaurant , but must be performed in the privacy of our own bedroom . colleen : sit down . jt : as the lady wishes . jt : somebody has lousy timing . jt : oh ... hello , professor . professor korbel : tj . jt : jt . professor korbel : right . jt : yeah . colleen : hi . professor korbel : oh , glad i caught you at home . colleen : um , i guess , come in . professor korbel : thanks . jt : yeah , knock yourself out . professor korbel : i was n't expecting you to be home . i was just dropping off the material that you 'll need to help with tomorrow 's lecture . colleen : oh , great . professor korbel : if you have any questions ... you know , as long as you 're here , maybe you could skim it now ? it 'll save us both some time tomorrow . i do n't know if you had any plans tonight . jt : actually , we were gon na have some dinner . which i will put in the microwave and save for later . colleen : uh , are you sure ? jt : yeah , i 'm sure . can i get you something to drink ? professor korbel : you have a dry white ? jt : only if that 's dry white beer . colleen : jt .. jt : what ? professor korbel : water would be fine . jt : sparkling or still , professor . professor korbel : whatever you 've got is exactly what i 'd like . thanks . so that 's the bibliography on the german medievalists . colleen : okay . professor korbel : uh ... [ scene_break ] jill : esther ! esther ! kay : she 's out for the evening . jill : i suppose it 's too much to expect for her to do the job she 's being paid to do and leave something resembling dinner here before she goes . kay : well , there 's food in the kitchen , dear . and , uh , once you take a bite of it and then you wo n't blame poor old esther for your foul mood . jill : oh , i 'm not blaming esther , katherine . i 'm blaming you . you 're the one who made billy think that he had no choice but to accept that job in hong kong . kay : what i asked him to accept was responsibility for his actions . jill : and he was coming around ! slowly , all right , i grant you . but he was coming around . before you scared him off ! maybe ... maybe you did n't realize how much this meant to me , with him being gone for such a long time , that he was back ? maybe you did n't know how many things i planned on doing together with him . now i ca n't go out to lunch with him . i ca n't go to a movie with him . i ca n't even talk to him on the phone because of the time difference . thanks to you ! all right , look , he made mistakes . and he showed bad judgment . so what ? nobody 's gon na starve over that . but i am gon na miss him . kay : the way you missed him and his brother when you sent them away when you were terribly young ? i mean , much too young . do you realize they spent half of their childhood away from their mother ? you probably just were n't a hands - on type of parent . jill : maybe i learned that from you . kay : maybe . but i rather think he ... got his poor judgment from you . jill : i am glad he 's too far away for you to hurt him the way you 've hurt me . [ scene_break ] gloria : jana ? jana : yeah ? gloria : this computer froze up . can you help me , please ? jana : ah , well , kevin 's the expert , but rebooting is something i can handle . gloria : there . jana : wait , you 're reading `` take from miranda `` ? gloria : mm - hmm . jana : i used to read her column every week . i would n't have survived my teenage years without her . she had great fashion advice . and i was so sorry she died , though . wait ... gloria , does that mean you 've got a new man in your life ? gloria : oh , stop it . i 'm way past that . jana : oh , no , you 're not . gloria : well , i just wan na stay presentable . you know , not be an embarrassment like some of those stereotypical widows . jana : oh , there is no such thing and you 're no such thing . gloria : thank you . do you think that would look good on me ? jana : i 'd say that looks like cher trying to imitate laura bush . gloria : all right , forget that then . that 's not right . jana : uh , no ... or that . gloria : well , the thing is , i just think it 's ... high time for a change . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you should be warned that , um , i 'm not going to be this hormonally horny forever . okay ? nick : okay . phyllis : and , uh , just so you know , if i -- if i find you looking at , um , uh ... third trimester women the way you look at me ... nick : mm - hmm ? phyllis : um ... i 'll be hurt . nick : okay . then why do n't you slow things down , you know , have a , uh ... 10-month gestation ? that 'd be hot . phyllis : oh , yeah , that 'd be hot . 'cause i 'd be waddling around with all this extra weight forever . nick : waddling is sexy . phyllis : waddling is not sexy . you do n't think it 's sexy . nick : yeah . phyllis : no , you do n't . nick : i do . phyllis : you think breathing is sexy . nick : well , as long as you do it . it 's hot . come on , give me a couple deep breaths -- just a couple . come on . come on ! phyllis : you 're a freak . nick : do it . yeah ... that 's hot . it 's really hot actually . phyllis : see ? you 're so secure . nick : yeah . phyllis : and handsome . nick : you know it . phyllis : and sexy .... hey , speaking of hot ... um , we should talk about the arrival of our daughter . nick : seriously ? phyllis : yeah . nick : all right . phyllis : yes . yes . and we should think about , uh , moving the couch and getting the rocker down out of the attic . nick : oh , i 'm suddenly very sleepy . phyllis : and painting the bathroom . nick : i 'm exhaust -- wow . okay . i think you just woke me up from a terrible dream . i was dreaming that ... yeah , you were leaving the hormone stage and entering the nesting phase . phyllis : oh . nick : and all you did was ask me to paint things and move things and fix stuff . then you just wanted me to built you an actual giant nest in the living room . and you wanted to sit in the middle of it and eat ice cream all day and tell me what to do . phyllis : are you really talking to me like this ? i 'm the mother of your child . you 're not being very nice . nick : i 'm not making fun . i 'm just telling you about my dream and we can talk about it further after a nap . phyllis : i do n't think i like you anymore . nick : you love me . it 's okay . i was asleep the whole time . i did n't hear any of it . phyllis : you heard everything i said ! nick : do n't ... oh , wait .. actually , now i 'm having kind of an erotic dream . hit me again . [ scene_break ] jana : okay , what about this one ? gloria : i do n't think so . jana : no . um , how about this one ? gloria : yeah , sure , if you get me a heavy metal band . jana : gloria , you 've been holding out on me . you 're not reading about miranda barclay . you 're -- you 're reading about william bardwell ! gloria : mm - hmm . jana : what , have you got a thing for him ? gloria : i am reading about william bardwell , because i found out that he was married to miranda barclay . jana : miranda barclay from `` take it from miranda `` ? gloria : mm - hmm . jana : oh , god , i had no idea . i 'm so sorry for teasing you about it . gloria : you do n't have to apologize . the truth is , i do like william . jana : william ? not mr. bardwell ? gloria : you will stop teasing me when i tell you how we happen to know each other . i got to know him at a support group for people who lost their spouse . jana : you 're right . i 'm sorry . i should n't have teased you . gloria : i 'm not offended . he 's a wonderful man , jana . he lost his wife . and he understands exactly what i 'm going through . and it would make me very happy to get to be better friends with him . because i do enjoy his company . but do n't you dare make a wisecrack about how handsome , powerful and rich he is . because the bond we share has nothing to do with those things . jana : but was n't he , i mean , is n't he the man who prosecuted your husband ? gloria : yep . and i 've grown to appreciate that he was just doing his job . it was n't personal . and i 've grown to appreciate him as a man . and so what if he 's rich ? a lot of good people are rich . like my husband -- he was rich and he was good . you like that hairstyle ? i wonder what william would think of it . i mean ... do you think that would work for me ? [ scene_break ] will : you look beautiful as ever . jill : well , oh , william . well , that 's a very effective way to get my attention . will : just calling it as i see it . jill : thank you . will : how are you ? jill : i 've had better days . but this one is suddenly looking up . will : oh , good . um , are you meeting someone ? jill : i am . will : ah . jill : my waiter or waitress . will : oh . um ... you brought a lot of paperwork there . jill : yes , and every bit of it due yesterday . will : oh . but i 'm too tired to work right now . will : ah . jill : ( chuckles ) will : are you making me play 20 questions ? jill : not unless you use up your first 19 before you ask the right question . will : would you join me for dinner ? jill : i would love to . thank you . thanks . will : excuse me . what if i 'd used up my 20 questions ? jill : then i would 've let you play 30 questions . [ scene_break ] colleen : hey , you might wan na use those robes on the , um , archangel of the 7th century diptych to illustrate an example of realism . professor korbel : a naturalistic cloth -- actually , it is quite sensual , is n't is ? it makes you wonder if the eroticism was n't intentional . draped that way over an obviously rigid body , you know ? an excellent example of the artist 's skills put to different use . ( drawer slams ) jt : sorry . sorry , you guys , i did n't ... i did n't mean to disrupt you . well , i 'll be right out of here . professor korbel : i should go . jt : no , stick around as long as you want . i just had to get something to eat . i 'm starving , huh ? professor korbel : i did n't realize how late it had gotten . colleen : well , we 're almost done with these pages . professor korbel : oh , they can wait . i 'll let you have the place to yourselves for whatever activity it was my presence delayed . jt : you really do n't have to stay . professor korbel : what ? colleen : what ? jt : you do n't -- you do n't have to , really . professor korbel : i know . i 'm not staying . colleen : he already said he was leaving , jt . jt : right , and like i said , you do n't have to leave . professor korbel : well , i 'm sure that 's what you meant . good night , jt colleen . jt : yeah , good night . professor korbel : thanks for handling that . colleen : sure , good night . colleen : well ... that was rude . jt : what was rude ? i said he could stay . colleen : no , you did n't . you said he did n't have to stay . jt : no , i said he did n't have to go . colleen : no , you did n't . jt : yeah , i did . and if i did n't , that 's what i meant to say . colleen : right , whatever . jt : oh , no , do n't be like this . now you 're calling me a liar . colleen : okay , what ? we 'll just say you made a mistake . no , but seriously , jt , you ruined our night . that guy is my boss , you know ? jt : your boss ruined our night . all i did was get something to eat . and we 're and invites himself in . you wan na talk about rude ? we were doing fine until he showed up . colleen : no , we were n't . we just were n't talking about our problems . jt : what problems ? what are you talking about ? colleen : like the little things -- like you investigating his background without telling me . jt : hey , i did that for your dad , all right ? that has nothing to do with us . colleen : it has everything to do with us when you do n't tell me . jt : the way you 're reacting to this -- it 's crazy . it 's like i 'm investigating an ex - boyfriend or a lover or something . this guy is gon na be involved with the newman art collection . it 's understandable that your dad would wan na find out if he 's trustworthy colleen : you should 've turned down the assignment . jt : it 's my job . you know that . you know this my -- you know , this conversation is going nowhere . i 'll tell you what uh , take - out is all yours . enjoy your dinner . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i was gon na accomplish so much today . nick : bad hormones ! bad ! phyllis : am i the only one who knows that a certain baby is due any day now ? nick : okay , look , i promise you i will move the couch . all right , i 'll move it before the baby gets here . not that she 's gon na care where it is , but i 'm gon na move it . phyllis : what about painting the bathroom ? nick : painting ? i do n't want my daughter smelling paint fumes , all right ? phyllis : oh , okay . you 're so smart . because you know i 'm not gon na argue with you . nick : exactly . phyllis : what about the rocker ? nick : done ! i mean , it 's not done now , but it will be done . phyllis : okay . nick : all right ? [ scene_break ] jill : i nearly got take - out tonight . will : well , my good fortune you did n't . jill : well , you do n't have to go that far . will : what `` far `` ? i was having dinner alone when a beautiful woman joined me , a woman whom , for reasons i can not explain , i 'm instantly comfortable with . and i 'm not coming on to you , that 's the truth . [ scene_break ] kevin : you both look guilty of something . what gives ? gloria : we were just talking about how wonderful a man william bardwell is . kevin : william ? is this the same william bardwell who put your husband in jail ? and the same william bardwell who will go up against michael in court ... again ? gloria : there are two william bardwells -- the courtroom prosecutor , and the one who 's not on the job , who is generous and handsome and witty and fun and very , very kind , kevin . jana : does he know that you think all these things about him ? gloria : he knows i value him as a friend , yes . and besides that , we have a lot of things in common . like gardening . jana : oh . kevin : you do n't garden . you would n't know the difference between a rose and a ranunculus . gloria : honey , i used to have beautiful gardens . and , yes , roses come on big bushes or in long boxes with pretty ribbons on them . and ranunculus ? those are off in the corner someplace . kevin : right . jana : what else do you have in common then ? gloria : it so happens that i wear the same perfume that his wife wore . kevin : oh , `` it so happens `` ? since when ? since she found out what kind of perfume she wore and went out and bought some . gloria : come on , kevin ! jana : shh . do n't be so disrespectful . gloria : you know , you 're right . i have been just a little bit naughty . but you know something , kiddo ? i 'm penniless and i 'm alone . and i have to do what i can to get by in this world . and , yes , it 's true . i do like william bardwell and i think he 's worth the effort . [ scene_break ] jill : you know , i have to return the compliment . i find talking to you absolutely effortless . will : well , that relaxes me even more . jill : it 's so nice not to feel like i have to watch every little word . will : so what do we do about this unexpected level of confidence ? weekly therapy sessions where we unburden ourselves to each other ? nightly phone calls for advice ? pen pals ? jill : i might say this dinner is a real nice start . will : are we having dinner ? oh , yeah , we are . [ scene_break ] gloria : i just do n't think i 'm subtle enough for william . kevin : if william bardwell does n't like you the way you are , then he does n't deserve you . gloria : i mean it , jana . i may be too , you know , flamboyant . i 've seen pictures of his wife . she 's so poised , so confident . you know , like grace kelly or meryl streep in a really classy role . and her style was just so subtle ... which i 'm not . jana : you know what ? i know exactly what you 're after . a little less paris hilton and a little more gwyneth paltrow . gloria : yeah . give or take a few years and a lot better posture . jana : oh , god , can i help ? gloria : oh , honey , i was gon na beg you to help me . jana : oh , i was going to beg you to let me help you . what are we waiting for ? the shops are still open . let 's go ! come on ! gloria : okay , let 's go ! [ scene_break ] jt : how long have you been there ? colleen : not long . feel better ? jt : yeah . no . not really . colleen : i hated being alone . i 'd rather be with you . jt : yeah , well , we got ta figure out a way to argue without wanting to kill each other . colleen : well , um ... perhaps we could turn our arguments into discussions . jt : and keep the discussions on topic . you know , i was trying to make peace tonight . colleen : i know . i know you were . it 's just that , um ... the take - out -- it was a nice gesture , jt , but you did n't even mention it once -- not once -- the reason why we had to make peace or -- or a solution to this . you just left . jt : because i could n't do or say anything right . i mean , what could i say differently , colleen ? i have a profession . and that job requires me to keep certain things to myself . just the way -- just the way a doctor or a lawyer would have to . colleen : i do n't wan na know anything that you ca n't tell me about anyone , jt . jt : then that 's it . that 's it . what 's the problem ? colleen : if you 're working on something that is personally connected to me , i believe that i have the right to know . you investigated my father 's background and you did n't tell me . now you 're investigating professor korbel and you did n't tell me . jt : i 'm sorry . colleen : sorry , what ? jt : i 'm sorry ... that 's the way it is . i 'm not a -- i 'm not a reporter , colleen . i do n't -- i do n't publish the results of my investigations . it 's in my job title -- private investigator . it 's my job description . confidentiality required . colleen : so ... what you 're saying is , nothing 's ever gon na change . jt : i ca n't change what happened . but ... but because you 're only upset about the two people that i investigated because they 're close to you , then ... then hopefully , we wo n't have to deal with this again . colleen : do you promise in the future that if you 're working on something that is connected to me , you will let me know ? jt : i ca n't do that . colleen : well ... thank you for at least being honest about that . jt : come on , colleen , do n't get upset again . colleen : no , jt , i am done . i am done arguing . i get it . i fell in love with a guy who wo n't tell me what i need to know . jt : it 's just unfair to demand what you 're demanding . colleen : i said i 'm done arguing . i just have decisions to make now . [ scene_break ] phyllis : are you awake ? nick : no . phyllis : then how 'd you hear my question ? nick : because i 'm talking in my sleep . phyllis : i 'm awake . nick : could 've fooled me . phyllis : i ca n't sleep . nick : watch a movie . phyllis : i do n't feel like it . nick : then read a book . phyllis : i do n't feel like it . nick : okay , then just lie there and let me sleep , please . phyllis : i do n't feel like it . nick : then what do you feel like ? [ scene_break ] kevin : you know , i 'm getting tired . jana : have some coffee . kevin : i 'm coffeed out . jana : okay , come here . kevin : all right ... jana : ooh ! okay , we 're ready ! kevin : wow ! mom ! gloria : can i pull it off ? jana : can you pull it off ? it 's you ! gloria : let me try the walk again . jana : lovely ! gloria : i always wanted to have a daughter ! kevin : hey , what 's wrong with your sons ? gloria : oh , stop it . i love you , too . but do you know what a basque is ? kevin : yeah , it 's a designer beer . gloria : no , it 's a close - fitting jacket . i rest my case . [ scene_break ] jill : i really was gon na call you before this . will : well , that 's good to know . because i was afraid somehow i had offended you or you were following one of those juvenile do n't call too soon after the date so you do n't seem overeager rules . jill : no , here 's the truth . i was too embarrassed because of what happened at my house the other night . will : that 'll become legend . i mean , come on , how many guys can say they got caught by kay chancellor making out with her daughter , on her sofa , in her living room ? what , are you blushing ? jill : no , it 's the port . will : liar . jill : all right , if you can laugh about it , maybe i wo n't have to strangle my mother in her sleep . will : never say that to a prosecutor . jill : oh , do n't worry . it 'll never happen . katherine and i will survive each other . although at the moment , i do n't exactly know how . will : i 'm sorry it 's come to this . jill : thank you for the sympathy . katherine and i do have a history . [ jill remembering ] jill : you know what i ca n't stop thinking about ? that because of you , i lost his father in car wreck . and now i may lose my son the same way . if phillip dies , i promise you , katherine , this is on your head ! kay : how could one human being be so utterly vicious ? hateful ! jill : i had a magnificent teacher . not only have you deprived me of the house that should 've been my home for all these years , but you also took from me the only man i ever loved ! kay : my husband ? jill : you call me manipulative ? katherine , i 've had to fight for everything i 've ever had in this world . and at every turn , there you were trying to take it all away from me ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : you know , after the baby comes we 're not gon na get any sleep . nick : we 're already not getting any sleep . phyllis : those are bad hormones . they 're bad . nick : uh - huh . well , maybe this is just nature 's way of making sure both parents are exhausted , so it seems like a ... natural state of things before the baby arrives . phyllis : oh , my gosh ... nicholas newman is admitting that he 's exhausted to the world ? nick : i ... phyllis : this is amazing . nick : i am -- i am not . and , no , do n't challenge me . and do n't try and pretend that you 're not worn out , too . phyllis : i 'm not worn out . i 'm fulfilled . fulfilled . i 'm a fulfilled woman . nick : yeah . you 're welcome . phyllis : back at ' cha . [ scene_break ] colleen : i hate this ! jt : what ? colleen : you heard me . jt : no , i did n't , but if you wan na argue about that , we can , too . that would be great . colleen : i said i hate this . i hate fighting . jt : listen ... i 'm not sorry for doing the research on your teacher . because i hate the fact that ... that anytime , anywhere , any place , someone could be a threat to you . but i am sorry that i did n't tell you , okay ? i 'm really sorry about that . and i apologize . [ scene_break ] will : hmm ... so the takeover 's been stressful for you ? jill : oh , that 's putting it mildly . and then at home , katherine and i are back to arguing about ancient history . will : i assume you do n't mean roman or chinese history . jill : no . and then my son moved away , which i was not expecting . i 'll tell ya , i am already looking to the new year , 'cause it could n't possibly be any worse than this year . will : ah . jill : but things ca n't be easy for you right now . you must be under tremendous pressure . will : yeah . whenever i take a homicide case , i develop an awesome sense of responsibility to the -- the victim , her family and the community . the reaction is so strong it used to scare me . now i accept it . murder is an evil that ca n't go unanswered . jill : all right , so with this admirable sense of responsibility , how do you relieve our stress ? will : i spend the evening with a beautiful woman . and you 'll laugh , but i came here tonight for a support group for people who have lost their spouses . jill : i would never laugh at you for that . although , i do n't see how sitting around with a group of people talking about grief could possibly relieve your stress . will : well , it beats sitting at home wallowing in self - pity , which i was getting really good at . i was not fun to be around . jill : i ca n't imagine that . not ever . will : the meeting starts in a little while . you 're welcome to come . jill : i 'll think about it . [ scene_break ] gloria : i just hope william shows up for the meeting tonight . and i 'll let you know what he thinks of my new look . thank you , jana . thank you , thank you , thank you . jana : oh , stop it . you did n't need me to look fantastic . gloria : oh , you 're so sweet . i have a really good feeling about tonight . kevin : and if bardwell does n't appreciate you , i 'm gon na punch him out . gloria : thanks , honey . jana : bye . that 's so sweet . kevin : you do n't think she 's setting herself up for a broken heart , do you ? jana : why , kevin , i do n't think i 've heard you use such a romantic phrase . kevin : whatever . i just do n't wan na see her get hurt . jana : oh , gloria 's a strong woman . you know , she 's been thanking me all evening . and to be honest , i 've learned so much from her in these past few hours . kevin : uh - oh . i do n't think this town is big enough for another gloria . jana : hmm . [ scene_break ] i really like thai food better cold anyway . hey , you really are pretty , you know that ? you 're beautiful . yeah , you must know that . you ca n't go through life not knowing how pretty you are . i see , i see . it must be a -- a great burden on you . are you , uh , are you gon na say anything ? you gon na leave me hanging out here ? colleen : no , i was just thinking that we should fight like that more often so we could make up like this on a regular basis . jt : who needs to fight as an excuse ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : ow ! ow ! ow ! nick : wait , is that ... what i think it is ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , yeah . nick : okay , all right , just , um , just try breathing . phyllis : i 'm breathing right now . nick : uh , right . then , um ... then just do what you should be doing next . phyllis : what is that ? ow ! ! [ scene_break ] will : i ca n't remember when i last felt so relaxed . thank you . jill : no , thank you . will : i 'll walk you out . jill : oh , thanks , but i 'm not going home tonight . i would n't sleep there . there 's so much tension in that household . i mean , doing the least little thing is like swimming through mud . jill : oh , so i booked a room here . will : ah , well , i hope you get some sleep . jill : oh , yeah , so do i . good night . will : good night . jill : william ? will : yeah ? jill : i know that i 'm too tense to fall asleep right away . so you 're welcome to drop by after your meeting . will : oh . well , i think i can skip tonight 's meeting . they wo n't miss me . [ scene_break ] gloria : karen ? karen : gloria ... i like the new look . gloria : thank you . how sweet of you to notice . so i see everybody 's here . has william bardwell checked in ? karen : uh , he was here just a minute ago . uh , but i saw him leave with some woman . gloria : i see . well , i 'll catch up with him next week . karen : okay . [ next_on ] will : drucilla and neil winters , you are under arrest . dru : that is ridiculous . brad : why did you tell adrian professor korbel about your grandmother ? colleen : it 's not that big a deal . brad : it 's a very big deal . phyllis : just please get me a room before i have this baby on the floor .	jt and colleen enjoy their quiet make up time together and are just about to start kissing when someone pounds on the door . `` hi tj ! `` professor korbel stands in the doorway . `` it 's jt ! `` jt says displeased at seeing the man . soon he is in the loft , talking with colleen and looking over lecture material for the next day at school . jt gets out of their way and gets their attention by dropping something over by the kitchen counter . adrian soon gets the message that he is n't welcomed right at that moment and hustles out of there . `` that was rude . `` jt defends his behavior , and says that he was n't rude and that things were going great before professor korbel arrived . he hates that she accuses him of not really wanting adrian to come in that night . he feels she is calling him a liar again just like when he did n't tell her about the investigation on the man . `` besides , you dad is right to check the guy out . he is only looking out for you . enjoy your takeout . you can have it ! `` jt storms out of the apartment . he goes to the club to shoot some hoops , but his angered is renewed when he looks at his phone and does n't see what he wants to see . at home , colleen eats her takeout alone and then looks at her phone jt still shoots basket , but the next time that he drops the ball , when he stands , he finds colleen standing before him . she tells him what she needs in the relationship but he ca n't give that to her . she sees she has some thinking to do . they go home and she hates the silence . they are not arguing but they are still fighting . all he can tell her is that he is n't sorry that he did the research on professor korbel , but he is sorry that he did n't tell her about it . they make love and eat thai food on the couch . gloria wants a new image , she reads about miranda , will 's wife and tries to take some pointers . jana offers to help and gloria is transformed from gaudy , to gucchi in time for her next support meeting at the athletic club where the gallant will will be . meanwhile at the club , will and jill have bumped into each other and they have dinner . the chemistry is just right . he invites her to stay for the support meeting that night but she has some work to do . he offers to see her home but she says that she has booked a room upstairs and will be staying there for the night due to the tension that she and her mother have between them . `` after your meeting , why do n't you pop up for a drink ? `` will decides quickly that it wo n't hurt to miss maybe just one meeting and off they go together up the stairs . gloria arrives and is told by another member of the group that will was there but has left with some woman !
kevin : uh , yeah . i 'll bring it to you at a table . ronan : hi . chloe : i thought i told you that if you saw me , then you should walk in the other direction . ronan : you did . i remember , um , but , uh , if that 's the case , then why did you throw my name around when you got arrested ? kevin : there 's a table open right over there . chloe : and that arrest was a misunderstanding . kevin : no harm , no foul . no charges . ronan : good to know . ronan : yeah , i heard . the new d.a . cut you . he 's an idiot . heather : as many times as i 've been , uh , suspended or let go from the d.a . 's office , this time , it really is over . oh , god , are you -- kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa . did you get burned ? 'cause i ca n't afford to get sued . heather : are you -- are you okay ? ronan : no , no , no , i 'm good . i 'm good . i 'm good . here , give me that . i 've got this . it 's good . it 's fine . [ scene_break ] nina : murphy ! kay : ah . nina : conquering hero . how are you , sweetheart ? murphy : oh , hey , good to be here . nina : listen , i have a very quick meeting at crimson lights , but then when i 'm back , i 'm parking myself on the couch with you , all right ? murphy : it 's a date . nina : okay . bye . kay : ( chuckles ) nina : good - bye . kay : bye - bye . oh . ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) ( groans ) can i tell you how grateful i am that you 're home ? murphy : ( chuckles ) kay : and , uh , may i ask why did n't you ever tell me you had a son ? [ scene_break ] lauren : yes , i did get the pictures , and would you tell leon i want him to change the hats on mannequin one and four . all right , thanks . bye . ( sighs ) michael : it 's the busiest season of the year , and you are micromanaging from the couch . lauren : ( chuckles ) ' tis almost the busiest season of the year , and you are still busier than i am . ( cell phone rings ) michael : hello , phyllis . oh , the test results are in . [ scene_break ] daisy : are the results in ? woman : the doctor will be in shortly to give us the news , and then you 'll be escorted back to jail . daisy : well , once daniel finds out this baby really is his , i may never see the inside of that cell again . [ scene_break ] daniel : ( clears throat ) phyllis : a couple seconds . that 's all . daniel : hey , you know what ? the sooner we find out daisy 's lying , the sooner i get my life halfway back to normal . phyllis : i know . i know . daniel : there 's no way i 'm a father . phyllis : no , you 're not a father . i 'm not a grandmother . then she 'll go back to jail . it 's fine . daniel : yeah , good . yeah . i mean , that 's what has to happen . anything else happens other than that today , then -- phyllis : it 's not going to . do n't worry about it . jack : everybody ready ? phyllis : yeah , we 're fine . daniel : ( sighs ) yeah . let 's do it . [ scene_break ] nina : ronan , hi ! ronan : hey . hi . hey , how is murphy ? is he , uh , did he get back from rehab yet today ? nina : he is doing so well . ronan : the guy 's a warrior . he is the reason that meggie 's locked up right now . nina : mm . ronan : and i - i just got an update on the case . i 'm gon na have to give him a call later about it . nina : well , listen , why do n't you do it in person ? i 've got a quick meeting , but we can go over there together if you 'd like . ronan : okay , that works . heather : oh , hey . nina : heather , hi . heather : hi . nina : listen , i 'm so sorry about the election , having to step aside . that 's awful . heather : oh , yeah , well , nothing like a little public humiliation to keep you grounded ... and unemployed . ronan : no , no , no , no . wait a minute . you -- you are smart . you are tough . you 're a phenomenal attorney . any firm would be lucky to have you . you -- you know what you should -- you got ta hold out . you got ta hold out for the good money and the big title . nina : look at you two . i had no idea . heather : excuse me ? ronan : what are you talk ... oh , you think that -- heather : ( laughs ) oh , god . ronan : ( laughs ) no . heather : oh , no . no . there 's been a misunderstanding . nina : oh . oh . ronan : no , no . no , no , no , no . that 's not -- yeah . nina : i 'm so sorry . i 'm -- here i am supposed to be a student of human nature . i 'm -- forgive me , please . ronan : ( laughs ) ( cell phone buzzes ) nina : excuse me for just a sec . oh , okay . well , my meeting is cancelled . we can head over to see murphy right now if you 'd like . heather : oh , uh , how 's murphy doing ? nina : why do n't you make a good man happy and come see for yourself ? heather : sure . it 's not like i have an office to go to . uh , why not ? nina : good . all right . follow me . heather : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] murphy : he was a good kid , francis . a good man . kay : mm . murphy : boy , watching him grow up was like a -- was just the greatest thing in the world . then one day i ... i watched his life just drain away . some of my life drained away , too . kay : you saw meggie kill your son ? murphy : nah , she did n't pull a gun or anything . there was , uh , an accident , a bad one . remember i told you about someone whose life support got cut off , and it was a big mistake ? kay : your son ? murphy : yeah . betty and i were sure he had more living to do . but ... but it was n't up to us . his wife decided . kay : meggie ? murphy : yeah , we pleaded with her , but she did n't care . `` no more machines , `` she said -- quality of life and all that . murphy : and then it was over . she took , uh , she took his insurance , and she left town . and betty never got over it . and meggie 's the reason why francis and his mom are not walkin ' the earth . katherine , i 'm sorry i never told you about francis , but ... ( voice breaking ) it still hurts . ( sighs ) kay : murphy . murphy : ( normal voice ) see , now you know why i could never be the one to tell you , `` okay , girl , time 's up . `` you see ? kay : yes , i understand ... perfectly . [ scene_break ] kevin : michael and lauren are on their way to the hospital . michael 's gon na text me as soon as he finds out whether or not the baby is daniel 's . chloe : it 's not . it 's not . and speaking from experience that i 'm not too proud of , a girl can say that just about anyone is the father . kevin : well , we know who the baby 's uncle is . chloe : and that 's important to you . kevin : i just think it 's gon na be really easy for people to write this kid off as some sort of fisher / carter mutant . but that does n't mean this kid ca n't have a good life , you know ? chloe : no , everyone starts off innocent . kevin : i just wish this kid had a better shot at life . but with daisy as its mom ? ( scoffs ) his chances pretty much blow . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , daisy . ( sighs ) daisy : i did n't expect a group . phyllis : this is a friend of the family . his name is jack . daniel : ( clears throat ) daisy : i know . we have a lot to talk about for the baby 's sake . daniel : jumping the gun there a little , are n't you , daisy ? daisy : no . um , i 've always known the truth . the test results are for you . phyllis : ( sighs ) michael : oh , hello , jean . phyllis : hey . lauren : hi . jean : good to see you , michael . phyllis : um , a - are you sure you want to be here ? lauren : uh - huh . daisy : you came . lauren : yes , just to watch you go back to jail . doctor : i assumed this was between miss carter and mr. romalotti . daisy : go ahead . doctor : daniel romalotti is the father of miss carter 's unborn child . phyllis : oh , are -- are you kidding me ? doctor : we also determined the baby 's sex , if you 'd like to know . daisy : ( scoffs ) uh , yeah . sure . doctor : you 're having a baby girl . lauren : so when does she go back to jail ? daisy : you wo n't let me go back there now , will you ? daniel : ( scoffs ) i knew it -- that you would exploit that baby that you do n't give a damn for to save your own skin . daisy : in jail , how am i gon na keep her safe until she is born ? a lot can happen in the next few months . i wonder if she 'll have your red hair . phyllis : okay , all -- uh , let 's just settle down here . let 's talk . lauren : talk about what ? oh , please tell me you 're not falling for this . daisy : the baby , daniel . the little girl we made . daniel : what do you mean that we made ? what -- what are you talking about ? when you drugged me while your aunt was out trying to murder my mom ? yeah , daisy , that screams `` happy family , `` does n't it ? i do n't want this crap . i definitely do n't want it with you . phyllis : daniel . daniel ! jack : no , no , no . i 'll go . phyllis : thank you . jack : i 'll go . lauren : what are you doing ? phyllis : hey , hey , hey . relax . relax . she 's not manipulating me . i know who she is . i know what she does . i get it . oh , my god . ( sighs ) this baby 's my blood . i ca n't -- i ca n't believe this . that -- that -- that baby matters . it 's a baby . it 's just a - a baby . lauren : yeah , yes . i know . i know the baby matters . but you know what else matters ? that bitch locked me in a cage and laughed in my face . i will never , ever feel safe as long as she is out and not locked up . michael : okay , okay , listen . we 're done here . time to call for prison transport . come on now . we 're leaving . let 's go . phyllis : sweetie , what 's your plan for this baby ? daisy : i want to be with her for as long as possible . so i guess ... ( sniffles ) if that means she 's born and raised in jail , then that 's where we 'll be ... together . jean : it 's time , daisy . daisy : ( sighs ) daisy : ( sniffles ) ( sobs quietly ) phyllis : ( whispers ) oh , my god . [ scene_break ] kevin : the baby is daniel 's . chloe : but daisy is such a liar . kevin : not about this . it 's a girl -- a niece . chloe : wow . ( sighs ) she 's your family . kevin : yeah , lucky her . unless somebody is looking out for that kid , she is toast . i need to talk to daniel . chloe : i bet you he 's freaking out . kevin : well , when he 's done freaking , i need to know that he 's gon na put that baby first . [ scene_break ] nina : hey ! i brought your fan club . i hope you do n't mind . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , heather , uh , murphy and i heard about your job . murphy : yeah , bad call . heather : oh . murphy : i mean , you 're a keeper . heather : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) well , this keeper made some bad calls of her own , believe me . but we 're here to see you . and , um , ronan has some news . murphy : oh . kay : uh , good news only , please . nina : ( chuckles ) ronan : meggie has been extradited to alaska . turns out that she played widow there , too . the d.a . up there says that they have an airtight case on her , that they will definitely get a conviction , which means that meggie is gon na be locked up for a long , long time . murphy : ( sighs ) well , francis can rest in peace . and ... ( chuckles ) betty , too . kay : ( chuckles ) oh . nina : i guess meggie 's luck finally ran out , huh ? kay : i think i 'm the luckiest person in the world . murphy : well , you got nothing on me . i mean , here i am still ticking , and i 've got you to thank for that . nina : ( chuckles ) kay : moi ? nina : ( chuckles ) murphy : yeah , i mean , after my heart attack , my stroke -- hey , it was your support that got me through -- just another reason i love you . kay : ( chuckles ) esther : okay , we have fresh hors d'oeuvres . ronan : i 'm good at that . esther : cucumbers with lox and curried chicken . kay : ( chuckles ) ronan : okay . esther : come on . eat , please . heather : oh . ooh , sorry . ronan : go ahead . heather : thank you . ronan : uh , so , hey , murph , when , uh , when are those legs gon na get with the program , huh ? murphy : well , that they do n't know . nina : yeah , look how far you 've come already , though . it 's gon na be good . kay : of course , yes . i mean , your speech is improved , your movement , hands , and -- and fingers . come on . murphy : well , listen , i know i 've had a gift . i kinda wish i could -- i kinda wish i could spread that gift around . heather : chance . kay : chance would be very proud of what you did . in fact , he would have been very proud of all of you together . murphy : you know , maybe it 's an age thing , but , you know , you kinda think of the ones that went before you . kay : hmm . heather : well , and i think it got us all thinking , you know , about how quickly everything can be taken away . ronan : hey , look at the time . i 've -- i got ta run . kay : oh . heather : um , you know , i - i have to meet rafe for dinner soon . um , and i left my car at the coffeehouse . would you mind ? ronan : so , yes , you can . come on . let 's go . heather : thank you . kay : um , well , thank you both for coming . murphy : yeah , otherwise , i 'd have to beat her at gin , and she hates to lose . heather : ( laughs ) ronan : ( laughs ) nina : he 's right . you should come visit again soon , okay ? ronan : i 'll do that . heather : all right , i 'm all set . ronan : okay . heather : bye , everyone . thank you . nina : bye . kay : bye - bye , heather . ronan : ( sighs ) heather : oh . here . ronan : here , i got that . heather : um -- ronan : thanks . appreciate that . [ scene_break ] daniel : ( sighs ) whiskey . ( sighs ) jack : scotch , neat . daniel : i never should have opened up that door , jack , the night that daisy showed up at my apartment when my whole life changed , and i was n't even conscious . and now i 'm gon na have a kid with her ? you know , it 's like i just got a life sentence shackled to a wack - job . jack : just give it some time . think before you just write off completely what this child could mean in your life . daniel : i do n't need time . i need to run . jack : in ten years , you 'll be wishing you could have the time with that child back . daniel : no . no , that 's you and kyle . that 's not me and -- jack : daniel , all i 'm saying is if you could somehow come to accept this ... daniel : ( sighs ) jack : it could make all the difference in this little girl 's life , and in yours . kevin : hey . ( sighs ) i 've been trying to track you down . i heard . daniel : yep . kevin : so what are you gon na do ? daniel : i guess that 's the million - dollar question , huh ? [ scene_break ] lauren : gloria , thank you so much for keeping fen overnight . i really appreciate it . give him extra kisses for me . michael : all right , and if you hear anything else that you think i need to know about , you call me , all right ? lauren : i will . i will . thank you . michael : thank you . lauren : daisy 's locked up ? michael : she 's not going anywhere . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : oh , look at that . she breathes . lauren : yes , she does , except when she thinks about phyllis falling for daisy 's head games . michael : phyllis just found out that she 's going to be a grandmother . you 're lucky you get anything rational out of her for the next , what , two , three months ? she 's bound to have concerns . lauren : you know , daisy is a bigger threat to that baby than jail is . the whole time i was in that cage , do you know how she just relished telling me that something horrible was gon na happen to fen ? that 's who daisy really is . ( knock on door ) lauren : ( sighs ) its okay . michael : hey . phyllis : hi . i figured we should continue our conversation . michael : that can happen . phyllis : yeah . uh , come on . let 's just do it . ( sighs ) listen , guys ... ( sighs ) i hate ... this . ( chuckles ) i hate that i have to mention that woman 's name out loud in conversation . i ... god . lauren : you get it . phyllis : come on . i completely get it . and ... ( sighs ) nothing i 'm about to say is for her sake . please understand that . this is my son 's baby . ( scoffs ) my son 's baby . i mean , never mind who 's going to , you know , take care of her and raise her . i mean , i have n't even thought about that yet . but , um , guys , this baby deserves to grow and be born in a safe , clean environment , and that 's not jail . lauren : it 's -- it 's not jail ? are you saying you want daisy to go free ? phyllis : no , i 'm not saying that , lauren . please listen to me . i will be on her 24/7 making sure that she takes care of her body , and she stays away from you and you and anyone else she 's a threat to . lauren : you want daisy to live with you ? phyllis : ( sighs ) i do n't want daisy to live with me . ( sighs ) michael : then what , phyllis ? make us understand . what ? phyllis : i am trying ... ( sighs ) to understand this myself . listen , i - i just want daisy to be someplace safe where she ca n't hurt that baby , and -- and she ca n't hurt anybody . guards -- guards , security , everything . all right , just for a few months until the baby is born . that 's it . lauren : ( scoffs ) michael : well , your concern for the child is admirable , but pregnant inmates carry healthy babies to term all the time . phyllis : really ? are you just gon na sit there and listen to me while i tell you that my grandchild -- my grandchild ... ( sighs ) is gon na be born in a prison ? she 's gon na know that nobody cared about her . nobody fought for her . lauren : yeah , and what happens after the birth ? what , are you gon na say , `` oh , the baby and the mother , they ca n't be separated , `` so daisy gets a free pass till the baby 's 18 ? ! phyllis : no , i am not gon na say that . i 'm not gon na say that , lauren . lauren : you know what ? daisy gets all innocent and wide - eyed over this baby , that she drugged your son to get , and you 're getting all gooey 'cause you 're gon na be a grandmother . michael : all right . all right . all right . well , look . listen . lauren has a point here . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : daniel is another one of daisy 's victims . how do we know that he does n't want her anywhere but behind bars ? [ scene_break ] kevin : you were blindsided . daniel : mm . by sheila carter and tom fisher 's evil spawn . no offense . kevin : no , no , i hear you . daniel : ( sighs ) kevin : it scares the hell out of me , though , thinking of another kid growing up in that chaos . that ca n't happen . daniel : this kid 's not you . kevin : not yet . daniel : i just found out about this kid , okay ? you want me to get all paternal and protective about it ? i ca n't even assure you that daisy 's not gon na screw it up . kevin : i 'm not asking for any kind of assurance . i 'm just asking that -- daniel : you 're not asking me for anything , because i 'm not even here . what you need to do is back off . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] daisy : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) hi . it 's me . ( chuckles ) and , uh , you ... you 're a you . ( chuckles ) but you ca n't be . if you 're real ... ( sniffles ) then i 'll want you . and i ca n't be anyone 's mom . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] heather : it 's amazing how well murphy 's doing , huh ? ronan : yeah , he looked great , did n't he ? heather : yeah . what about you ? how are you feeling ? uh , that prescription that you -- you dropped -- ronan : oh , those -- those are anti - inflammatories . i got carpal tunnel . heather : ahh . ronan : uh , hey , enjoy your dinner , okay ? heather : thanks . ronan : yeah . ronan : thanks . [ scene_break ] nina : did n't he look wonderful ? murphy : ronan ? kay : she is doting . murphy : mm - hmm . nina : ( giggles ) kay : it , uh , looks like the two of you are , uh , really building a relationship , even after all those years . nina : i am so glad he 's in my life . and did you see that little hand thing between him and heather ? kay : ( chuckles ) murphy : ( chuckles ) ahh , doting and matchmaking . nina : no , i 'm just sayin ' , mm , you know ... okay , you two need some alone time . it is so good to see you . mwah ! kay : ( chuckles ) nina : see you . kay : take care . murphy : yeah . kay : uh , do you need some sleep now ? murphy : uh , no , she 's right . we need some alone time , and , yeah , i need some sleep , but i need this more . kay : mm . murphy : chewing the fat with my girl . kay : ( sighs ) murphy : kind of hard back at the hospital . i could n't even talk . it drove me crazy . kay : ( chuckles ) murphy : and you , too . kay : it was difficult . it was , uh , more difficult making the decision the doctors wanted me to make . murphy : whether to put me , uh , on life support ? kay : i , uh , i knew i went against your wishes that you wanted us to make ... or take heroic measures , whatever ... that may have been , but i do n't know , just to see you lying there , um , the thought that ... i do n't know , that you would never wake up again -- no more fishing , no more jokes , no ... no more lodge meetings . darling , i ... i - i - i just -- i could n't see you as that man that 's reduced to a life like that , in the hospital , just day in and day out . i ... i wanted you to go with dignity and respect , the very things you deserve . i did n't even know about francis , and -- and had i known , i - i do n't know that my decision would have been different . you know ... ( sighs ) i did what i did out of love , not like meggie and -- and your son . i was willing to let you go , but it was only out of love . murphy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : we saw daniel storm off , so i guess that things went really well . kevin : there is going to be a real , live person that needs help soon . i know that he is just going through his own thing right now . jack : w - well , listen , he 's just processing an awful lot . with time , he 'll come to thinking about the baby . kevin : where is phyllis in all this ? jack : well , i 'm about to go find that out . but my guess is , we all need time , plenty of time before anyone takes action . i got ta go . see you later . chloe : okay . kevin : time . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : i mean , i do n't know when daisy is due , but things happen . babies come early , and people need to be ready . chloe : okay , look , you ca n't just force him to step up . and believe me , kids are gon na pick up on that sort of thing . kevin : fine then . not him -- me . i 'll do it . chloe : ( scoffs ) you 're -- you 're gon na raise the baby ? kevin : yeah . yeah , i 'll raise the baby . chloe : kev , come on . o - okay , that 's really , really sweet of you , and very noble , but think about all of the responsibilities . then times that by , i do n't know , a gazillion . kevin : you manage . chloe : yeah , but , okay , delia would be in a corner playing with dust bunnies if it were n't for billy and my mom . kevin : so i would have help , too . chloe : you ca n't do it . kevin : look , chloe , i mean , i was too late to help ryder . i never had a chance with daisy . i mean , maybe everything that my dad put me through was to bring me to this place so that i would be the one to realize this kid needs someone who 's gon na care about her . chloe : and all that sacrifice ? kevin : what ? you think i 'm crazy ? chloe : ( sighs ) certifiable . ( sighs ) but i 'm gon na back you up all the way . i 'll -- i 'll stand by you , of course . ( sighs ) kevin : come here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay . guys , this is not about daisy . lauren : oh , it 's not ? it 's not ? well , it is to me . and for you to ignore that really upsets me . michael : all right , all right , all right , all right . all right , please , let 's just stop it . we 're talking in circles . now , phyllis , i asked you about daniel . phyllis : oh , you know daniel despises daisy . you guys know that . he never asked for any of this . but someone has to think straight until he can . lauren : ( sighs ) look , i feel for this baby as much as you do . i really do . and in fact , i ca n't wait till daisy gives birth and she is taken from her and placed in the best home possible . but until that time , i do n't think that daisy should get a free pass because she was conniving enough to get pregnant . ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh , just answer that , please . lauren : please ! phyllis : ( scoffs ) hey , jack . jack : hey , where are you ? phyllis : yeah , um , i 'm just leaving michael and lauren 's . i 'll meet you at the club . jack : i 'll see you there . phyllis : okay . all right , well , um , thanks for hearin ' me out . this was great . i 'll talk to daniel and get back to you . michael : phyllis , our position 's not gon na change . phyllis : yeah , i can see that . lauren : please tell me that she ca n't win . michael : no . no , i wo n't let it happen . i 'll make sure daisy 's had her last taste of freedom . [ scene_break ] daniel : what do you want ? daisy : ( sighs ) what ? daniel : you came here , and you dropped this at my feet . why ? daisy : ( sighs ) well , at first , it was 'cause i could n't run anymore . i 'm getting too big . and i was scared . but today -- daniel : today ? today when you officially ruined my life ? daisy : yeah , today . i realized that with this baby comes an amazing opportunity . but it starts with you . [ scene_break ] kay : are you angry with me ? murphy : well , you know how i felt about the d.n.r.s and all that , but you made up your own mind . kay : that i did . murphy : yeah , you -- you figured you knew best . ( chuckles ) katherine , it 's -- it 's who you are . i knew that the day i married you . how am i supposed to stay mad at that ? kay : ( chuckles ) do you forgive me ? murphy : ( chuckles ) well , you know , it 's a good thing i woke up when i did . otherwise , we would n't be having this conversation . kay : ( laughs ) murphy : ( laughs ) kay : ( sighs ) murphy : but i know how hard it was for you to let me go . i mean , it was n't a piece of cake . kay : god , no . sheer agony . agony . murphy : but here we are now ... together . kay : mm . murphy : for as long as we have . you know , when i lost , uh , francis and betty , i thought , oh , god , that was -- that was gon na be the end of me . kay : ( chuckles ) murphy : ( chuckles ) and then i found you on that riverbank . ( sighs ) kay : mm , saved my life . murphy : and you saved mine . kay : mm . murphy : let 's just -- let 's forget about all the -- all the rest , uh , pullin ' the plugs and the wills . all i know is , i love you . kay : i love you , too . [ scene_break ] ronan : why do n't you just leave the file on my desk ? yeah , okay . well , you 're running a little late for your dinner with rafe . heather : ( sighs ) i , uh , i looked up that medication online . it 's not for your wrist , is it ? you 're really sick , are n't you ? [ scene_break ] lauren : hey . have you guys seen daniel ? chloe : uh , that 's why we 're here . kevin : what steps do i have to take to become the baby 's legal guardian ? [ scene_break ] jack : ( sighs ) jack : so how you holdin ' up ? phyllis : oh ... how 's daniel ? d -- have you seen him ? where is he ? jack : he 's surviving . he bolted gloworm , needed some time alone to think . how 'd things go with michael and lauren ? phyllis : ( scoffs ) horrible . can you believe this situation ? this is insane . the complicated , awful ... ( sighs ) somebody has to think straight . i mean , prison ? that 's no place for a baby to be born . jack : well , i -- what do you have in mind ? phyllis : ( stammers ) daisy on lockdown , 24/7 . on lockdown , someplace clean where there are n't criminals walking around everywhere . but lauren -- oh , god , no , no . she ca n't have that . michael backs her up . ( sighs ) you know , going up against my best friends is hell . but going up against a shark like michael ... legally ... what am i gon na do ? how do i win ? jack : i got two words for you , babe -- `` vance abrams . `` [ scene_break ] daisy : yeah , everyone hates me , but i had clean sheets and decent food , even if it was just for a little while . daniel : that was n't a favor for you . that was for -- daisy : the baby , right ? exactly . see , people care about what happens to her . and with you and phyllis in her life -- daniel : no . no , no , no , no , no . i am not a part of her life or yours . you get that through your head . you know , the doctors , they need my medical history ? fine . they can have it . some kind of medical problem comes up , and i 'll help cover the cost . but once you deliver , adoption . because you ca n't raise a kid in lockup , and i 'm not about to start playing daddy . and you know what ? there are plenty of loving and law - abiding people out there that would love to have a baby . so if you want to give this kid a chance at a normal life , then that 's what you have to do . that 's the only way . daisy : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) no one will take you away from me ... not ever . ( sighs ) [ next_on ] heather : there 's something wrong with you . what is it ? daisy : you see , this is a win - win situation for the both of us . jana : it certainly seems that way . kevin : if you do n't think that i can take care of my niece and show her a good life , well , then to hell with you , michael !	ronan comes into the coffeehouse for a cup of coffee . kevin tells him that he will bring it to the table to him . ronan turns around and sees chloe . chloe reminds him that she told him that when he saw her that he should turn and walk the other way . ronan asks chloe why she threw his name around the night that she and kevin were arrested . kevin reminds ronan that there have been no charges filed . heather comes in to the coffeehouse . heather ca n't believe that she has no job to go to since the new d.a . had taken over . at the chancellor mansion , nina walks and tells murphy that she has an appointment , but she will be back to join him on the sofa . katherine expresses to murphy how grateful she is that he is home . katherine asks murphy why he has n't told her that he has a son . once again , michael finds lauren sitting on the sofa , doing fenmore work from home . michael gets a phone call from phyllis that the lab results are in . daisy finds out from a nurse that the results are in . daniel lets phyllis know that there is no way that he is the father of her baby . jack joins phyllis and daniel to learn the dna results . nina joins ronan to let him know about murphy 's rehab . nina and ronan make plans to visit murphy later . heather joins them . nina offers her condolences to heather for her losing her job as assistant d.a . ronan offers heather encouragement that she will find another job .
noah : hey . sharon : faith ? sweetie , its mommy . everything is fine . you do n't want to give me a hug ? noah : she just has n't seen you in a while . she -- she 's a little overwhelmed . sharon : i 'm sure you are . i 'm sorry i scared you , honey . i just -- i was so excited to see you . noah : faith , mom is -- she 's -- she 's been sick . and that 's why she 's here , okay ? but -- but the doctors , they 're helping to get her better . sharon : 'cause everything noah said is exactly right . i am going to be fine . it 's just gon na take a little time . you want to maybe sit next to me ? i know you 're not used to seeing me here . and new places can be scary sometimes . but as soon as i 'm well , i am coming right home . faith : when , mommy ? sharon : well , very soon , i promise . faith : i 'm going to tell daddy . noah : oh . sorry . [ scene_break ] nick : how 's your salad ? avery : mmm . i am in goat cheese and pomegranate heaven right now . nick : yeah , mine 's pretty good , too . avery : ahh . nick : this place is , uh , impressive . avery : mm - hmm nick : i 'm really digging it . avery : so are you feeling a bit better now ? now that you 've had time to digest your settlement meeting with phyllis and the lawyers ? nick : all right , i 'm gon na set a couple of ground rules for this date , okay ? avery : okay . nick : one , no talking about my divorce , and two , no talking about phyllis . are you comfortable with these rules i have laid out before you ? avery : i think i can handle them just fine . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jeff : um , i was in the neighborhood . i thought i 'd stop by , see how you are . chelsea : well , we 're not exactly in anyone 's neighborhood but i am glad that you came . i was gon na call you . i heard about the fire at gloworm i 'm so sorry . you must be devastated . jeff : oh . ah , you 're sweet to worry , but your old man 's just fine . and , um , no one was hurt . that 's all that matters , right ? chelsea : no one was hurt ? jeff , that 's your livelihood . jeff : well , i -- yeah , it was upsetting at first , but , um , yeah , running a high- end joint like that , it 's a real pressure cooker -- no pun intended . everything has got ta be just perfect or it 's ... ( makes slicing sound ) ( laughing ) i got ta tell you , i 'm glad i 'm out of it . chelsea : yeah , i can see that . so do they have any idea who could have burned the place down ? have -- has the fire investigator -- adam : jeff . you okay ? i heard about the fire . [ scene_break ] tucker : well , i was so glad to get your call , jill . do you really think you can stop katherine from going back to chancellor ? jill : well , we 'll soon find out , because she 's going to be joining us shortly , and before you ask , no , she does n't know you 're gon na be here . tucker : what ? come on , jill . that 's just gon na make her mad . you know my mother has a long list of her least favorite people , and i 'm pretty sure i 'm at the top of it right now . jill : trust me , tucker , i have an idea that may satisfy everybody . [ scene_break ] billy : is that the $ 2 million ? nikki : i could only get part of it . ( sighs ) billy : nikki , that -- nikki : i 'm sorry . i thought i had more liquid cash . i was wrong . i 'll sell some stocks in the morning . billy : eddie wants that money tonight , and he wants all of it , and i need to get vicki home and safe before victor charges in and ruins everything . [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) so this is the dossier of eddie g. , huh ? man : you said it was top priority . victor : it could be a matter of life and death . [ scene_break ] eddie : i brought you some dinner . chinese this time . you did n't seem to like the cuban , so ... victoria : i 'm not hungry . eddie : come on now . you got ta eat . you hardly touched what i brought you before . i do n't want you passing out on me now . victoria : so you 're holding me here against my will , and suddenly you care about my well - being ? eddie : ms. newman , hey , i got no beef with you , and i do n't want to hurt you . as long as you have faith in your husband , you got nothing to worry about . victoria : why are you doing this ? is it because of my family ? eddie : your family ? victoria : my father ? what , are you going to pretend like you do n't know that i 'm the daughter of victor newman ? eddie : yeah . ( chuckles ) i know , but this as got nothing to do with your father . this here is about billy . [ scene_break ] tucker : mm . kay : what is this ? an ambush ? tucker : well , it ca n't be an ambush if you join us of your own volition . kay : well , i have n't joined you yet . tucker : katherine , we 're both worried about you . kay : tucker , the only person you ever worry about is yourself . tucker : all right . jill : hey , you 're here now . you might as well sit down . look , i 've ordered you your favorite sparkling cider . kay : oh , yes , yes , yes , yes . sparkling cider . how wonderful . this is to , um , wash down the good news that i have one foot in the grave ? tucker : nobody said that , katherine . come on . those are your words . kay : look , this is ridiculous . i do n't intend to climb mount everest . i 'm going back to running a company that i ran for decades and i can do it in my sl -- i can do it in my sleep . tucker : well , only if you do a half - assed job , something you 've never been capable of . kay : do you want to know something ? every word out of your mouth makes me more determined to prove that you 're wrong . tucker : well , i hope you will . but that does n't mean we are n't looking out for you . jill : hey , i have a solution . kay : oh . ( chuckles ) to a nonexistent problem . congratulations , jill . jill : go back to chancellor with our blessings . tucker : what ? kay : knowing you , there 's always a catch . there must be . jill : take me with you . we walk in there as a team . we run the company together . [ scene_break ] nick : thank you woman : checking up on little faith back home ? nick : ( chuckles ) excuse me ? woman : where 'd avery go ? nick : she 's in the ladies ' room . are your friends with her ? woman : is it true that your marriage to phyllis is really over ? or are you just cheating on your wife like she cheated on you ? nick : i 'm sorry . who are you ? woman : mona madden , `` g.c . buzz . `` nick : oh , so you 're the woman who writes all that crap . unfortunately , my teenage daughter follows your blog . mona : ( scoffs ) well , a lot of people do , and they all really want to know the scoop . nick : there 's no scoop here , so why do n't you beat it ? mona : no scoop ? you abandon your wife to stand trial alone . was that when you took up with her sister ? and now you 're out in public romancing ms. clark before the final decree has even been filed . nick : my family is not fodder for your gossip column . mona : ever hear of the first amendment ? nick : you ever hear of a lawsuit ? [ scene_break ] noah : the reason that we 're not telling dad is we want to keep it a surprise for when mom gets better . sharon : but we need your help to keep it a secret . noah : can you do that , faith ? can you -- can you help mom and me keep it a surprise ? faith : mm - hmm . sharon : ahh , that 's my big girl . i 'm so proud of you . noah : i knew we could count on you , buddy . sharon : oh , sweetie , are you tired ? faith : mm - hmm . sharon : okay , lie down . there . lullaby and good night a mother 's delight shining angels beside my darling abide sweet baby never fear your mother is near sweet baby never fear your mother is here . noah : you used to sing that when she was a baby . sharon : and to you , too . do you remember ? i hope this was n't a mistake . noah : i hope so , too . [ scene_break ] adam : chelsea and i were really quite upset when we heard about the fire . jeff : well , gloria and i are fine . thanks for asking . luckily , nobody was there at the time . adam : well , still , to see your business go up in flames like that -- it ca n't be easy . jeff : ( chuckles ) you win some , you lose some . it 's the reason god invented insurance . chelsea : ( chuckles ) well , that 's one way to look at it . jeff : hey , trust me , pumpkin , it 's the only way . we should be covered for most of the loss . adam : well , if there are , uh , any other extra costs , uh , just let me know about it . i 'd like to cover it , jeff . chelsea : that 's very generous of you , adam . jeff : it sure is , and thanks . but , um , do n't worry about us . you got enough on your plate . adam : well , look , i do n't mean to hijack your visit . jeff : oh , jeez , look at the time . uh , now that you 're home , i 'll shuffle off . so do you usually work this late ? adam : i try not to , jeff . jeff : ( chuckles ) well , here 's a tip -- spend less time at the office and more time with my lovely daughter , and your life will be a whole lot sweeter . adam : sounds like a plan . chelsea : bye . jeff : see you , kiddo . chelsea : thanks , jeff . ( door closes ) chelsea : ( sighs ) i know what you 're thinking , but i did n't invite him here . he just stopped by . how could i not ask him about the fire ? adam : ( sighs ) well , i hope it puts your mind at ease . chelsea : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mona : sue me ? please . you 're a public figure . your life begs for scrutiny . nick : last warning . you need to leave me , and particularly my family , alone . mona : honey , you 're news , if you have n't figured that out already . nick : you got two seconds to get up . i 'm gon na have the manager throw you out . mona : you do n't want my autograph for summer ? avery : what was that about ? nick : that would be mona madden . avery : who ? nick : an online gossip columnist looking for anything salacious to publish about my personal life . avery : ahh . so this is what i can expect from dating a newman ? how do you stand it ? nick : you get used to it . avery : you know , i got ta tell you , this is n't exactly what i bargained for when i said i would go on a date with you . nick : you saying you ca n't handle it ? avery : i do n't know . [ scene_break ] noah : ( sighs ) we should get going . sharon : so soon ? noah : it 's not a sleepover . i told dad that we were gon na go look at the windows at fenmore 's . sharon : well , thanks for doing this , noah . i know it was a lot to ask . noah : hey , sleepy face . come here . time to go look at some christmas decorations . and then we 'll go home and get your p.j . 's on and go to bed . faith : okay . noah : okay . sharon : hey , if you see one of those santas in the window , will you say hi for me ? faith : mm - hmm . noah : take care of yourself , mom . sharon : you , too , honey . noah : about those things that i said ... i did n't know what was going on . sharon : i did n't know , either . noah : okay , here we go . oops . sharon : i 'll get it . noah : thank you . adam : hey . i saw noah 's car outside . look who 's here . little miss sleepyhead . `` was this a good idea ? `` he asked , already knowing the answer . noah : no one 's gon na say anything . adam : that 'll be a feat . sharon : no , they wo n't find out , adam , because faith knows that mommy being here is a super - super , super secret surprise , right ? faith : mm - hmm . sharon : mm - hmm . noah : my mom trusts you . that 's the only reason i 'm not taking her with me . adam : your mother 's in good hands , noah . noah : excuse me . okay . [ scene_break ] victoria : so this is about billy ? eddie : billy , liam . ( chuckles ) whatever he 's calling himself these days . victoria : how do you two know each other ? and why did you want to kidnap his wife ? eddie : he skipped out on a debt and ratted me out to the cops to get rid of me . i mean , you 're aware that -- that he 's a degenerate gambler , right ? victoria : i know that he 's made some mistakes . eddie : yeah ? ( chuckles ) i 'll say . so now i want the money your husband owes me , plus some extra for my pain and suffering having spent the last few years upstate . victoria : if this is about cash , then you should be talking to me . i mean , i can get you more than billy ever could . i mean , why do n't we just settle this right now , you and me , so you can get paid and i can go home ? [ scene_break ] billy : i got victoria into this . i 'm gon na get her out . victor needs to back the hell off before he gets her hurt . nikki : he would never do anything to jeopardize her life . billy : i know he would n't . i know he would n't , not intentionally . but if he acts like a bull in a china shop like you know he 's gon na do -- nikki : all right , stop it ! do not make this about victor . we are trying to appease the criminals who are after you . victoria 's safety is the only thing that matters . billy : yeah . [ scene_break ] victor : so home base is miami ? man : south beach , mostly . at least , it was before he went to the pen . victor : you got a street address ? man : once he made parole , he was assigned to a halfway house , but he never showed up . victor : stay on it . and make sure you stay under the radar . this guy must not find out that he 's being followed . that could have disastrous consequences for my daughter , all right ? man : you got it , mr. newman . victor : get the jet ready . destination -- miami . i 'll let you know . bye . [ scene_break ] kay : a wolf in sheep 's clothing -- that 's one of my favorite parables . tucker : ( sighs ) kay : i , uh , i - i trust you know how it goes . tucker : ( chuckles ) jill : oh , my lord . why do you always think the worst of me ? is it so inconceivable that i would want you to be happy and also keep an eye on you ? kay : you keep an eye on me ? jill : yes , keep an eye on you , katherine . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , jill . jill : no , that way , if i felt you were overdoing things or you 're endangering your health , i could say something , because your other executives are n't gon na do that . they would n't want to risk offending you . kay : oh , which you have taken to an art form . jill : see ? now she 's just being ornery . kay : well ... jill : yeah . kay : what else do we ancients do ? i mean , we 're all so feeble . how else are we going to amuse ourselves ? tucker : katherine , jill has come up with a good and feasible solution . kay : ( scoffs ) tucker : and what would be so terrible about being co - c.e.o . 's and working side by side , sharing the workload ? and do n't give me that crap about not trusting her anymore . well , that 's ancient history . jill and i care about your well- being . deal with it . jill : and if you do n't give a flying fig about your health , well , just think about how much more you could accomplish as part of a strong , experienced team . tucker : there you go . hell , the two of you combined , you 'd be almost as good as me . jill : ( chuckles ) come on . we could do great things . we could take that company to new heights . tucker : katherine , at least think about it before you turn thumbs down . it 's a damn good idea , and you know it . kay : well , if it 's such a damned good idea , why do n't you let jill run mccall with you ? tucker : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm really sorry the gossip hound ruined our evening . avery : oh , it 's okay . i 'll get over it . nick : you know , you 're practically a celebrity yourself -- all the high - profile cases you 've worked on , all the times you 've bee in the papers . you 've never been harassed before ? avery : ( laughs ) well , we defenders of the downtrodden are n't nearly as exciting as you millionaire playboys . nick : `` playboy . `` avery : ( laughs ) nick : that is hilarious . where are the paparazzi when i 'm helping summer with her homework or faith has the sniffles ? avery : oh , well , they 're looking high and low for me , of course , hoping to find me with my skirt on inside out . nick : ( chuckles ) seriously , um , vultures aside , i had a really , really awesome evening tonight . avery : i did , too . i do n't suppose you 'd care for a nightcap . [ scene_break ] billy : this is my mistake . i know that , nikki . ( scoffs ) what happened with eddie , it was just ... so long ago . hell , i was a different person . i never even thought i would hear his name again . nikki : well , escaping the past is n't always so easy . billy : he should have come after me . instead , he goes after my wife ? no one should pay for my mistakes . i would switch places with her in a heartbeat . nikki : i know you would . and victoria knows that , too . billy : yeah , i hope so . nikki : i believe that she is fighting just as hard as we are to get back home , and that will happen . billy : yeah , it has to . it has to . [ scene_break ] eddie : well , it sounds like you do n't have much faith in billy . victoria : for something like this , i feel like he 's out of his league . plus , i know about his gambling problem . do you think that i 'm naive enough to give him access to my account ? eddie : never thought about that . victoria : honestly , it scares the hell out of me to think that you 'd put my life in billy 's hands . why do n't you deal with me on this and then you can have whatever you want . you 're gon na have whatever you want , and then i can go home to my baby . please , just bring me a phone or a computer , and i 'll make this happen right now . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm sorry . adam : no . no worries . sharon : ( sighs ) i know that faith could n't stay , but it 's just ... watching him take her out the door ... watching my children leave , never knowing when i 'm gon na see 'em again ... adam : no , you -- you do n't have to explain . there 's - there 's no need to explain . i know this is a very upsetting time for you , sharon . sharon : i do n't remember a time when i was n't upset . how did things go so horribly wrong ? adam : you got ta just focus on the positive , on getting well . before you know it , you 'll be back to your old life . sharon : my old life is starting to feel like it is just a fantasy . adam : see , that 's just your insecurities that are taking hold right now . [ chelsea outside the door ] sharon : no , i 'm -- i 'm being realistic . what if the pills do n't work and all the therapy ? what if i 'm never stable enough to be around my kids ? adam : sharon , hey . i have never known anyone like you before . you 're kind . you 're s - smart . you 're sweet . you 're amazing . okay ? i - i have no doubt you will be able to overcome this . you have the motivation . you have the will to do it . i have absolute faith in you . chelsea : ( reading sharon 's note ) `` adam has been my rock , my protector . without him , i 'd be lost . `` [ scene_break ] nick : irish coffee is my favorite . avery : ahh , who does n't like whipped cream ? nick : exactly . who does n't like whipped cream ? we need to have a serious talk with them . avery : quickest way to a man 's heart . nick : mmm . you know , i have a confession to make . i 'm not really interested in you because you 're smart , or ... incredibly beautiful . it 's cause of the food . avery : ( laughs ) really ? well , i have a confession to make , too . nick : what 's that ? avery : yeah , i 'm only interested in you because you 're smart and good - looking , and not because you 're a messy eater . ( cell phone rings ) nick : mm , that ca n't possibly be important . avery : ( sighs ) nick : oh , it 's my dad . i do n't need to take this . avery : uh , how often does your dad call you to chat ? i think you should take it . nick : okay . ( sighs ) what 's up ? victor : please come to the club . it 's urgent , all right ? nick : dad , if this is about newman -- victor : it has nothing to do with the company . it 's a family matter . you need to come over right now . nick : is everyone okay ? victor : i 'm not sure . nick : is it victoria ? victor : son , just come over here -- now . [ scene_break ] eddie : so you want to get back to your kid , huh ? victoria : yeah , i do . he 's all i think about . that might not mean anything to you -- eddie : yeah , well , it means everything to me , you know ? you want to get back to your kid ? me , too , but i ca n't . `` billy boy `` got me sent to prison , and my wife moved away with my son . ( scoffs ) so this is not about money all right ? this is about making your husband pay for what he 's taken away from me . [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( sighs ) ( door opens ) adam : why are you sitting in the dark ? chelsea : because i felt like it . adam : what 's wrong ? chelsea : ( sighs ) what made you fall in love with me ? adam : chelsea , come on . do n't be silly . chelsea : no , no , no . i mean it . tell me . ( sniffles ) adam : you 're serious ? okay , well , first of all , you are beautiful . and by the way , did i mention you 're beautiful ? and you 're kind , and i 'm just happier when i 'm with you . you and i are so much alike . people do n't even realize . and when you do things , you put your mind to it , and you just do it . no excuses . i respect that . chelsea , where is this coming from ? is this because i had to go check in on sharon ? chelsea : when i had my miscarriage , your reaction was to run away from me . now sharon 's in trouble , and you ca n't stop running to her . adam : ( sighs ) chelsea : you 'll never love me the way you loved her , and i ca n't compete with that . adam : baby , you are my wife . i love you . you . i chose you , and i choose you now . i keep telling you that . chelsea : yes , you 've -- you 've told me . you have clever way of reassuring me . you -- you push all the right buttons , and you said all of the right things , but -- adam : no , hey , hey , watch it . i do n't push buttons . i am honest , and i am telling you the truth . you want to -- in the spirit of honesty , when sharon came to visit me in kansas , she wanted me to go away with her . i could have then . i did not , because i choose you . i love you . chelsea , i love you . you , not sharon . not anyone else that i 've ever been with . i love you . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : that ... wo n't ever change . chelsea : ( sniffles ) i - i really want to believe you , adam . adam : believe it . come here . chelsea : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) nick : what 's going on ? victor : victoria is in trouble because of that jackass she is married to . nick : what do you mean , she 's in trouble ? where is she ? victor : she 's being held for ransom by some loan shark . he used to have dealings when billy was gambling . nick : are you telling me victoria 's been kidnapped ? victor : that 's exactly what i 'm telling you , okay ? and i do n't trust billy abbott to resolve this problem . so you and i have to go to miami . [ scene_break ] nikki : i do n't know if victoria ever told you this , but , um , she was kidnapped once before . billy : yeah , the guy at work that was obsessed with her . nikki : yeah , his name was gary . he held her in a tree house on the ranch , and we had teams searching for her day and night , and she was right there the whole time , right under our noses . and she could have panicked . she could have fallen apart , but she did n't . and she was much younger then . she 's savvier now . she has much more experience in dealing with people . billy : eddie 's not `` people . `` he 's a hardened criminal . he 's extremely violent , and he 's lashing out at me . nikki : and gary was psychotic , a very disturbed individual . but victoria was tough , and she was determined to survive , and she did , and that 's what we need to hold on to . ( cell phone rings ) billy : it 's him . nikki : well , answer it . billy : and tell him what ? that i do n't have the money ? nikki : tell him that you 'll have it tomorrow . billy : this is billy . eddie : you got the money ? billy : i have most of it . eddie : so in other words , no . billy : look , eddie , i just ca n't go by the a.t.m . and pull out $ 2 million , okay ? but i will get it , i promise you . i will get it . i just need a little bit more time . eddie : you 're playing me . billy : no , i - i am not playing with you , okay ? eddie , i - i - i 've done everything you 've asked of me . you told me not to tell anybody , so i 'm doing this on my own . i 'm by myself , and i ca n't just get my hands on that type of money by myself , but i will get it . i promise you , i will get it . can i speak to victoria , please ? eddie : ( sighs ) ( phone hangs up ) [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) jill : so that 's it ? you 're shuttin ' me down without even considering my proposal ? kay : i never said that . tucker : then why were you just acting like it 's a terrible idea ? kay : i need to sleep on it . okay ? oh , and , um , by the way , jill , why do n't you move back to the mansion ? after all , you own half of it . tucker . tucker : bye . kay : ( chuckles ) tucker : ( sighs ) jill : did you hear what i just heard ? tucker : she did n't say no . jill : by the way , your support -- was that real ? tucker : yes . i like your plan , jill . it 's smart for my mother , and it benefits you , too . jill : hmm . tucker : well played , darlin ' . jill : ( chuckles ) well , thank you , darlin ' . ( glasses clink ) [ scene_break ] kay : victor ? victor : i did n't see you there . kay : what 's the matter ? victor : why ? why do you think something is the latter ? kay : oh , stop it . i mean , you never let anyone sneak up on you unless you 're preoccupied . what 's wrong ? victor : sweetheart ... ( chuckles ) you know me too well , do n't you . kay : ( chuckles ) victor : nothing is wrong -- nothing i ca n't handle . kay : really ? victor : no . kay : well , the last time , uh , you `` handled `` everything , uh , you wound up in the hospital . victor : well , thank you for your concern . kay : do n't tell me you 're going back to work . victor : you mean like you ? kay : well ... victor : no . unlike you , i 'm not interested right now . kay : listen , um , jill presented me with a rather interesting , um ... victor : oh . kay : proposition . i , um , i may call you tomorrow , get your take on it . victor : you call me anytime , but i need to go out of town on an emergency , so ... but you call me anytime , okay ? kay : okay , i see . in the meantime , i hope you resolve whatever it is you 're not telling me . ( chuckles ) victor : you take care of yourself , okay ? all right , katherine . kay : travel safely . later . victor : thank you . bye , sweetheart . kay : good - bye . [ scene_break ] victoria : please do n't let me down , billy . please get this right . billy : he 's still not picking up . we got ta get him his money . nikki : well , he 's gon na have it tomorrow . call him back and leave a message so he knows that . billy : nikki , i ca n't leave a message on a disposable phone . nick : you son of a bitch ! what did you do ? what did you do ? ! nikki : nicholas ! nicholas ! stop ! stop it ! billy : calm down . [ next_on ] noah : ( thinking ) `` keep this super safe . i 'll be in touch . a. `` paul : you found something ? chris : see for yourself . jack : it seems to me you 've got a piece of metal gettin ' in your way right now . phyllis : getting in my way ?	nick is harassed with questions by gossip blogger mona madden . he threatens to sue her if she posts anything about his date with avery . eddie g. tells victoria that he does n't want the money from her . he wants to make billy suffer for sending him to jail and taking him away from his family . victor gets information from his private detective that eddie g. lives in miami and he asks the detective to discreetly follow eddie g. victor gets his plane ready to head to miami with nick . jill tells katherine that they could run chancellor industries together . katherine agrees to think about it and tells jill to move back into the mansion .
nick : hey . sharon : hey . nick : so , is faith ready for the big art show at school ? sharon : well , she insisted on getting herself dressed , even with that big cast on her arm , so ... nick : she did n't want help ? the cast is bigger than the tree she fell out of . sharon : but she 's been so brave . she wanted to do it . we have to let her . nick : something tells me this is gon na be longer than the actual event . sharon : hey , speaking of events , how was that veterans day event you went to ? nick : oh , it was good . you know , mom -- mom raised a lot of money . people dug deep . sharon : and ? nick : and what ? sharon : that look on your face -- i can tell something else happened . what is it ? nick : well , dylan showed up ... sharon : [ gasps ] nick : ... with avery . [ scene_break ] leslie : it was completely unacceptable . i 'm just thankful we do n't have to go to court with this one . so , um , we 're agreed ? i 'll file a motion for summary judgment in the turkey vs. pilgrim case ? avery : oh , that sounds good . wait . what ? leslie : i am just trying to gauge where your head is . avery : obviously , you 've guessed it 's not on business . leslie : you 're back at the benefit the other day -- the reaction you and dylan got when you walked in ? avery : actually , it 's what happened after the benefit that i ca n't stop thinking about . dylan kissed me . [ scene_break ] dylan : morning . chelsea : hi . how are you ? dylan : uh , i 'm okay . you ? chelsea : good . oh , my maternity leave 's almost over . i 'll be going back to work full - time soon . dylan : man , i ca n't -- i ca n't believe how big he is . it 's -- chelsea : i know . he 's outgrown almost all of the clothes we bought him . oh . oh . dylan : be careful there , buddy . connor : [ coos ] dylan : is this -- chelsea : you got it for him the day after he was born . remember ? he used to snuggle with it the second we 'd put him down ? it 's still his favorite toy . dylan : i bet adam loves that . chelsea : he has n't mentioned it . dylan : he 's probably too busy threatening to sue you for full custody . chelsea : not anymore . he agreed that it would be best for connor if we both raised him . dylan : well , that 's great . looks like moving in did the trick -- placated the guy . now you can get the hell out of there . chelsea : i could ... but i decided to stay . [ scene_break ] adam : [ exhales sharply ] [ scene_break ] kelly : why bother ? that 's all i can think about . why bother getting up ? why bother getting dressed ? i did n't even want to come here . i - i mean , i 'm sure you 're all lovely people , but ... to hell with this . that 's what i 'm thinking . i promised my friend sarah that i would come here . she thinks that i need to talk about this . so , here i am , talking . therapist : what would you like us to know about your son ? kelly : well , um ... he is ... [ voice breaking ] was ... this happens every time . it 's like if i say it , he ... sam . his name was sam . and he was 7 years old when he ... when we lost him . billy : 7 , just like delia . therapist : billy , you had a similar loss recently . do you have anything you want to add ? billy : [ clears throat ] [ scene_break ] dylan : i do n't get it . i thought you wanted to get away from adam . chelsea : things changed . dylan : uh [ chuckles ] you 're not falling for him again ? chelsea : no . no . absolutely not . dylan : i mean , is he holding something else over your head ? chelsea : no , this was all me , dylan . i just did n't think it would be right to uproot connor after his surgery and everything . dylan : that makes sense , i guess . chelsea : you guess ? dylan : well , it 's just a figure of speech . i know you would only do what 's best for your son . chelsea : well , enough about me . how are you doing ? connor : [ crying ] chelsea : i thought about you on veterans day . i figured it must have brought up some memories . dylan : it was a little tough at first , but ... it turned out all right , thanks to a friend . [ scene_break ] avery : i went with him because i thought he needed a friend , and then , after , we got to talking , and it just -- dylan kissed me out of the blue . leslie : oh , honey , that 's about as out of the blue as lady gaga in a new wig . did n't i tell you this was coming ? and , really , i could n't be happier for you . avery : happy ? leslie : seriously , this is wonderful news . avery : really ? how could i even think about a relationship with dylan , knowing what i know ? i 'm keeping from him that he 's nikki 's son . leslie : only because you 're bound by attorney - client privilege . avery : that does not make me feel any better about the situation , and especially seeing them together at this benefit . and , if things could n't get any worse , nick was there . he and dylan are brothers . do you know what that would do to them if they found that out ? leslie : just as long as you 're not the one to tell them . avery : why am i the one keeping this huge secret while they 're walking around clueless about this ? why am i the one put in this situation ? [ scene_break ] sharon : what did you do when you saw them together ? nick : nothing . i mean , i got to get over it . sharon : just like that , huh ? nick : yep . piece of cake . sharon : oh . i wish your father could get over things just like that . nick : is he still giving you a hard time ? sharon : nick , its fine . i can handle victor . nick : what did he do ? sharon : [ chuckles ] okay . he accused me of getting locked in the freezer with you on purpose so i could be close to you . nick : are you kidding ? that was my fault . he should be glad we did n't die from hypothermia . sharon : that 's what i told him . nick : i hope you told him to go to hell . sharon : i did n't have a chance to . the conversation ended . nick : why ? did he walk away ? sharon : no . someone else came to my defense . nick : who ? sharon : adam . nick : sharon , that 's like jumping from the fire to armageddon . look , you do n't need adam in your life anymore . he destroyed you last time . he destroys anyone and anything he touches . [ scene_break ] billy : god . victoria : billy ? billy : uh ... yeah . um ... i 'm not really ... no . victoria : if i may , i 'd like to say a few words . therapist : of course . victoria : i 'm billy 's wife , victoria ... dee dee 's stepmom . you guys might have heard about her death on the news . she was killed by a hit - and - run driver . kelly : i did read about that . i 'm so sorry . victoria : thank you . she was starring as the wicked witch of the west in her school play . billy was bringing her home . i called billy and asked him to pick up some ice cream , and that 's when it happened . you know , as far as we can figure , dee dee 's dog got away and she just chased after him , and , i mean , billy told her to stay in the car and that he would be right back , and he was -- he came right back -- but , i mean , if i had n't have picked up the phone and ... he would n't have stopped , you know ? and he would n't have left dee dee in the car by herself , and things would be different now . billy : it 's not your fault . victoria : well , it 's not your fault , either . therapist : delia made a split - second decision , and fate intervened . victoria : i know , and now we 're supposed to just go on with our lives like normal . i - i get that . we have two little sons at home that remind us of that . but how are we supposed to get through every day ? and the nights -- the nights are harder , you know ? so , please , if you have any advice -- anybody here has any advice -- please help us . billy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] sharon : there were some dark days , but i 'm seeing things more clearly now , especially where adam 's concerned , and i really ca n't blame everything on him . nick : why not ? the guy lives to make trouble . sharon : i had my part in our breakup , so i want to take responsibility for that . nick : i 'm sure adam 's only too happy to hear where you went wrong . sharon : adam 's a father now . that changed everything for him . and you know what having a family can mean to a person . nick : i sure do . like take this little heartbreaker right here . i mean , are we lucky or what ? [ smooching , snorting ] [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] kelly : it 's almost been a year , and as the anniversary gets closer and closer , so much keeps coming back to me -- the phone ringing , voice on the other end telling me that my s - son had been hit by a car ... that his bicycle had been thrown 15 feet . they said that sam was in the driver 's blind spot . there 's no drugs or alcohol in the driver 's system , so he just walked away . but for me , i needed someone to blame , and so did dean , my husband , so we just ended up blaming each other . therapist : that 's very common when a child dies . kelly : dean and i have been divorced about two months . i met him in high school . i thought i 'd be with dean for the rest of my life . and i thought that i would have sam for the rest of my life . but the thing that i ca n't get past , that keeps me up at night -- i 'm paying for the mistakes that i made with dean . but who 's paying for sam ? [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] kevin : i was literally just about to get a bag of chips or head across the street to the pigsty . thanks . what 's the occasion ? chloe : well , i was thinking , you know , we said that we 'd do this mutual- support thing , so i 'm just trying to hold up my end of the bargain . kevin : well , i hope your end of the bargain includes you joining me . chloe : yeah . that 's why i got enough for two . kevin : great . okay . whoops . chloe : oh . well , i hope those were n't too important . kevin : uh , no . it 's just some stuff that needs to get filed . chloe : um , does it have anything to do with , you know , the investigation ? kevin : oh , hey , did you pack any salt ? you know me . i have to have salt . chloe : yeah , i do know you , and that is kevin speak for `` we 've hit a dead end . `` kevin : there 's no evidence that any of those vehicles were involved in a hit- and - run . but that does not mean we 're giving up . we 're just gon na expand the parameters of our search , think outside the box . chloe : right . kevin : chloe , listen to me . we are gon na find the sociopath who did this , and when we do , he 's gon na answer for what he 's done , okay ? chloe : hey , did i , uh -- did i show you those pictures of -- of connor ? look at him . look at him ! is n't he such a cutie ? and look -- he 's staring right at the camera . i mean , look at him ! i mean , it 's because of delia . i mean , but those eyes ? i mean , god , he 's gon na be a fighter pilot or a diamond cutter -- something . kevin : hmm . when did you take these ? chloe : um , a couple days ago . kevin : so , chelsea 's working from home to be around connor ? chloe : yeah , yeah , but i do n't -- i do n't really mind . kevin : are you sure about that ? hey , you do n't have to put on a front for me . i would think it would be kind of difficult for you to be around connor . [ scene_break ] chelsea : he 's pretty worn out . i think he 'll sleep for a while . you might want to consider taking a nap , too . you look really tired . were you up again all night ? adam : nothing a couple cups of coffee wo n't fix . do n't worry about me . chelsea : i do worry about you , but i worry about everyone these days -- you and connor ... billy and chloe . any new leads on the hit - and - run driver ? adam : i have n't heard anything . chelsea : oh , god . every minute that passes is a minute that that guy is out there running free , adam ! adam : i know . you keep reminding me . chelsea : well , you need to remind your contacts ! i mean , light a fire under these people ! adam : i 'm doing what i can , chelsea . chelsea : this guy is out there ! every single day , he could be getting further and further away , leaving delia 's death unpunished . can you imagine being her parents going through this right now ? adam : look , enough , okay ? stop . enough . i get it , all right ? i got it . billy and chloe are devastated . you and the rest of the world -- they want a break in the case , and bothering me every five minutes about this is n't gon na make anything else happen , okay ? enough , please ! [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] nick : where did you learn to draw like that ? when i was your age , i could barely draw stick figures . sharon : daddy still draws stick figures . nick : your mommy thinks she 's a comedian . she 's not . faith : can we order now ? nick : you know , are you sure you want to stay here ? i thought you wanted to hit that cupcake spot that you like so much . sharon : oh , you know what ? we could still go . it 's right around the corner . faith : i want one of dylan 's super frosted pumpkin cookies . dylan : well , you 've come to the right place , faith . [ scene_break ] leslie : you 're just gon na give up on dylan because you know who his bio mother is and he does n't ? avery : well , chelsea kept a secret from him , and look how that turned out . leslie : yeah , no . it 's not the same . avery : of course it is . leslie : no . chelsea lied by choice and -- and for selfish reasons . you want to tell the truth , but you 're bound by the law to withhold it . dylan would understand . avery : would he ? i 'm not so sure about that . i 'm not so sure . i hurt him so much once before . i ca n't do that to him again . leslie : well , you know what ? maybe you wo n't have to . maybe nikki will let you off the hook and come clean with the guy . i mean , i did my best to talk her into it . avery : you what ? you 're not even supposed to know about this , and you would n't if you had n't picked up the wrong file . why would you get into it with nikki ? leslie : because i know the worst thing for nikki and her family is to keep it all inside . avery : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] victoria : do you want something to eat ? billy : no , i 'm good . thanks . victoria : that was an interesting story that hank told , do n't you think -- about continuing his daughter 's tradition of pbj and pancakes on sunday ? billy : whatever helps , i guess . victoria : i know it was n't easy for you , sitting through that ... but i ca n't tell you how incredibly brave i think you are . billy : nah . you 're the brave one , speaking like you did . i could n't , uh -- could n't do that . victoria : you know there 's no timetable with this , right ? i 'm just really glad you went . billy : i 'll keep going . i 'm gon na try to stay more open . victoria : well , as long as you 're open with me , then i think the rest will come . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to ride you about this . it 's just that there 's so much at stake . adam : no , no , no . i 'm the one who should be sorry . i just -- it 's just been pretty rough , and things are just really getting to me , so ... chelsea : well , you can relate now . i mean , you have a child . you worry about his future . adam : delia has no future . why is that ? i want answers . i 'm looking for answers . i ca n't find anything . why -- why did n't billy just have her by his side -- just did n't let her out of his sight ? why did n't she sit in the car with the doors locked , with the windows up ? why would she leave the car and go out into the street in the middle of the night , in pitch black ? i just do n't -- none of this -- none of this had to happen . it was just -- it was just ... she should n't be dead . she should n't be dead . chelsea : no . she should n't be . but now all we can do is stay strong and fight to get justice for her . adam : there 's not justice , chelsea . chelsea : yes , adam , there can be and there will be . adam : you do n't understand . chelsea : what do n't i understand ? tell me , adam . just say it . what 's the worst that could happen ? adam : you 're right . you 're exactly right . what is the worst that could happen ? and that 's what i 'm thinking about . these questions about delia i have -- they go far beyond that . chelsea : to what ? adam : i just realize that life is so fragile . everything can be gone just [ snaps fingers ] like that . i find myself constantly worrying about connor -- just worried about everything . i just want to protect him from everything , and i realize i ca n't protect him from everything . chelsea : oh , adam , you 're not alone in that . i think about that all the time . adam : you do ? chelsea : of course i do . but you do n't have to go through that alone anymore . parents worry about their kids . all we can do is try our best and do it together . [ scene_break ] chloe : it 's not like that at all , actually . i can handle being around connor . kevin : you can say that all you want , but i would think being around him , looking into his eyes -- that it would remind you of delia . chloe : it reminds me that her death was n't in total vein . kevin : i just -- i just think it would be great if you saved your energy and took care of yourself and were n't so concerned about accommodating chelsea . chloe : i just do n't think that she 's ready to leave connor yet . kevin : okay . so , what if you told her that you wanted to work separately for a while -- that you needed a break from the baby ? chloe : because i ca n't , okay ? i ca n't , and if i tell her that , then she 's gon na tell me that i need to take more time off , and i ca n't because i need to keep on working . okay ? i need it like you need it . kevin : how much longer does she plan on being around connor 24/7 ? chloe : do n't know . i ca n't blame her for being protective . i wish i was more protective . kevin : chloe ... chloe : well , i ... i ... do n't even remember -- i do n't know . did i even hug her ? i - i barely hugged her when i said goodbye . i mean , i - i - i kissed her , and i just ran off , and i left her here with billy . i do n't even remember saying , `` i love you . `` kevin : i know that you did . it 's the last thing you said to her . listen to me . you were the greatest mom to delia . i mean , you were like a mother lion . god help anyone that even looked at her the wrong way . but even the most devoted , fierce parent can not control every second of every day of their kid 's life . you did not do anything wrong , so please stop beating yourself up about it and focus on all of the things that you did right , okay ? delia never once doubted for a second that she had the greatest mom in the world , so you should n't , either , okay ? [ scene_break ] leslie : if nikki wants to be a good mother , if she wants to have a real relationship with dylan , she 's got to be honest with him . avery : okay . regardless , it 's not your place to tell her . leslie : maybe -- maybe it was n't . maybe i should have kept my big mouth shut . but , avery , it drives me nuts when i see people keeping secrets from each other . you know what it did to my family . you know tyler and i lost our mother , our father , our whole past because of all the lies , and none of it needed to happen , and that 's exactly what i told nikki . a - and before you go off on me again , i think my talk may have done some good . avery : really ? leslie : yes . she seemed to listen . and if you reinforce it with her , i think nikki may be motivated to spill . avery : okay , it 's not about being motivated . she 's scared . she 's scared about how dylan is gon na react . she 's scared about how victor 's gon na react . leslie : victor ? avery : yeah , there 's already some tension between those two . leslie : all the more reason for nikki to open up . the longer she waits , the more hurt everyone will be when it finally comes out . [ scene_break ] dylan : one super frosted pumpkin cookie . sharon : and three hot chocolates . dylan : i have to admit , i was a little surprised to see nick here . sharon : faith 's choice . dylan : yeah . two out of three happy customers ai n't bad . sharon : hey , i heard that you ended up going to the veterans day benefit . that could n't have been easy . dylan : actually , i was -- i was glad that i went . you know , it was important for me to be there -- you know , for the other guys . and -- and the night ended on a real positive note . sharon : that 's good to hear . i 'm happy for you . dylan : and thanks again for your contribution in sully 's name . it means a lot . i still wish there was something i could do for you in return . sharon : no , no . that money is a gift , and there 's no strings attached . nick : sweetheart , i 'm sorry . i know you really wanted a dollhouse , but christmas is right around the corner . sometimes in life , we have to wait for what we want . [ scene_break ] victoria : so ... what do you think of those suggestions that nancy gave us ? billy : about sharing memories ? victoria : and journaling about dee dee . billy : i do n't know if i 'm up for any extensive writing at the moment , but i do get the point . we have to communicate what we 're thinking about , yes . victoria : and i 'm here to listen , okay ? it does n't matter what you 're feeling -- feeling sad or angry or sentimental . it 's all good -- not that we have to spend every minute of the day talking about this , you know ? billy : well , that is a relief , because even someone as charming and fascinating as i am -- well , i ca n't bring it full force all the time . victoria : you know , i like the idea of getting back into an old routine -- doing something with family and friends , something that reminds you that there 's a reason to go on . billy : i have two really great reasons . i just have n't shown it to you and johnny in a while . i 'm sorry . you know , without you two , i do n't think i could -- victoria : no , listen . there is no `` without us . `` billy : you sure about that ? even if i , uh ... what if i -- victoria : no . i 'm never gon na change my mind . you 're stuck with me . billy : well , maybe there is hope after all , huh ? [ scene_break ] nick : you know you 're supposed to -- to eat that , not wear it , right ? sharon : think we need more napkins . faith : i 'll get them . sharon : okay . thank you . nick : for what ? sharon : for putting yourself out for faith . she has no idea how badly you do n't want to be here right now . nick : hey , i 'm letting it go . at least , i 'm trying to . dylan : guess you really like those cookies , huh ? faith : yeah , but i would be more thankful for a new dollhouse even more . nick : [ speaks indistinctly ] sharon : [ speaks indistinctly ] nick : [ growling ] avery : hello . sharon : hi , avery . nick : dylan 's in the office , if you 're looking for him . avery : uh , actually , i had a craving for a frosted pumpkin cookie . sharon : ah . so did faith . avery : great minds think alike , huh ? okay . uh , enjoy your time . dylan : hey . avery : hi . dylan : hi . i did n't , uh , expect to see you here today . avery : oh , i bet i 'm not the only one you were n't expecting . dylan : yeah . i guess we 're gon na have to get used to that . you know what ? there 's -- there 's something that i have to show you . avery : what ? what is it ? dylan : you know what ? on second thought , maybe , uh -- maybe i 'll hold off . avery : why ? you 're just gon na leave me hanging ? dylan : yeah . yeah . but do n't even begin to think that it 's maybe a ploy on my part to get you to spend more time here . avery : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : look . connor 's smiling in his sleep . adam : it must be nice . chelsea : i 'm so glad that he 's not old enough to know what 's going on right now . [ sighs ] victoria said that even johnny 's having nightmares . i mean , he 's too young to understand that he 's lost his sister , but , still , i guess he 's sensing all the grief around him . adam : i 'm truly sorry to hear that . chelsea : i wish we could help him . i wish we could help all of them -- ease their pain ... and delia 's . adam : delia ? chelsea : well , i ca n't imagine how that sweet little girl can rest in peace when the person who left her to die is still out there somewhere . [ scene_break ] billy : [ coughs ] victoria : would you like some more coffee ? billy : uh , yeah . if it 's decaf , you read my mind . thank you . victoria : oh . well , you know , it was n't too tough in this case . [ sighs ] billy : you know , dee dee always said that i could read her mind . but that was n't too tough because she would always leave a picture or a note about what she wanted laying around the house . victoria : do you remember last christmas ? she started leaving hints in , like , what , september ? billy : ah , yes . i got one under my pillow in august . victoria : i remember every time you put your head down on the pillow , it made this crunching noise . [ chuckles ] billy : yeah . i finally reached underneath , and i found a bicycle catalog . that 's my girl . victoria : do you remember the time that i opened the refrigerator and i found the little picture of the play kitchen taped to the curried chick peas that i made ? billy : you were n't quite sure if she really wanted a play kitchen or if she was just making a comment about your cooking . [ chuckles ] victoria : yeah . [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] billy : no pictures this year . victoria : maybe we can put up our own pictures ... like a testament to her . we can go through the magazines and see what she might like . i mean , you know ... if you can handle it . billy : you think you can handle it ? victoria : if i have you , i can handle anything . [ scene_break ] avery : no . it went into arbitration , and i think that 's a good thing . uh - huh . i 'll be in touch . that looks like plans for a building . dylan : yeah , it is . i was looking for a way to repay an act of kindness , and i found it . sharon : i do n't know . another hot chocolate ? i think one 's enough , honey . nick : i just had a similar conversation with faith -- did n't i ? -- about how sometimes in life , it does n't always work out the way we hoped . avery : so , somebody does you a favor and you 're paying him back by building him a house ? dylan : it 's a `` her , `` and yeah . avery : is it me ? are you building me a house ? 'cause if you are , i want , you know , an open floor plan . i want a big kitchen in the middle . dylan : no , it 's -- it 's not you . but you just say the word , and i 'll build you whatever you want -- two - story colonial , a log cabin . avery : taj mahal . dylan : labor of love , huh ? avery : um , you know , i 'm just glad that you 're using your sketchbook again . is this what you wanted to tell me -- that you 're getting back into architecture ? dylan : on a small scale -- very small scale . it 's a dollhouse for faith . avery : faith ? dylan : yeah . but do n't say anything . it 's -- it 's a surprise . avery : mm . and you have n't told nick that you 're making a gift for his daughter ? dylan : no . i 'm just trying to do something nice for her . no harm in that . [ scene_break ] victoria : so , you know , johnny wo n't be home from his playdate for a few hours , so it 'll be nice and quiet . it 'll be perfect for you to be able to get some rest . billy : yeah . i do n't know if i 'll be able to sleep , though . victoria : you could just come upstairs and hold me . you know ? i 've missed that . i 've missed you . billy : i miss you , too . [ sighs ] um ... honey , i got to take care of a few things . i 'll be right up . victoria : okay . [ scene_break ] kevin : well , thanks for lunch . chloe : thanks for the talk . kevin : did it help ? chloe : yeah , it really did . it always does . you always know what to say . kevin : ha ! i think you are the only person on earth who thinks that . chloe : oh . well , then , the rest of the world is missing out . kevin : i 'll catch you later . chloe : counting on it . kevin : okay . chloe : oh . bye . kevin : bye . chelsea : chloe , hi . chloe : chelsea , uh , hi . so , i wanted to know if you were available to get some work done . i could come by or -- chelsea : why do n't connor and i meet you at the office ? chloe : okay . see you soon . [ scene_break ] chelsea : bye . you need anything while we 're out ? adam : no . just make sure you drive safe . chelsea : you know i will . please try to get some sleep . it 'll help . adam : sure . [ scene_break ] billy : [ sighs ] billy : `` maybe the person is paying . `` like hell he is . but he 's going to . [ next_on ] victoria : my dad was right . billy : your dad was right about what ? nikki : it 's time for everybody to know that i 'm dylan 's mother . nick : i want you to stay the hell away from me and my family .	at a grief support group , billy tells victoria that he will continue to go to the group and keep an open mind , but when he gets home he continues to look at message boards about grieving parents and continues to think about killing the person who killed delia once he finds him / her . adam continues to have nightmares about hitting delia with his car and tells chelsea that , ever since delia 's accident , he constantly worries that something will happen to connor . dylan sees chelsea and connor at the park . chelsea tells dylan she has decided not to move out of adam 's place so they can raise connor together . she makes it clear to dylan that she is n't in love with adam . avery tells leslie that dylan kissed her , but she ca n't even consider a relationship with him until nikki tells him that she is his biological mother , because she hates keeping this secret from him . nick feels uncomfortable when faith insists on going to crimson light for some of dylan 's frosted pumpkin cookies .
nick : yeah , as we were leaving the ranch , we saw a horde of photographers on the road across from the guard house . esther : oh , those vultures . so how 'd you get past them ? chelsea : well , nick turned the headlights off and went to this back gate that led to a dirt road that only the local farmers know about . nick : we 're just lucky it has n't rained in awhile , otherwise we could have got stuck . but we made it to highway b , turned the lights on , and then cruised right past that esteemed grouping of members of the press . esther : [ chuckles ] well , i bet they just wanted to get a picture with this handsome little guy , right ? oh , nick . what a miracle having your son with you again . nick : thanks . it really is . but right now we 're here to celebrate , and hopefully with some cake . you know , i missed , uh , christian 's first birthday , so ... chelsea : and , uh , the paparazzi 's just camped at the ranch , so we were hoping we 'd be safe here , at least for a little while . esther : well , you have come to the right place . just grab a seat and i 'll fix you right up . i know . i even have , um , some birthday candles in the back , and i 'll j -- chelsea : esther , you okay ? esther : oh , oh , yeah . um , no problem . i 'll get the cake . nick : uh , two glasses of milk ! esther : okay , got it . nick : two . esther : yeah , got it . [ cell phone chimes ] esther : should we take off your coat , bud ? want to take your coat off ? chelsea : oh , my god . nick : what is it ? chelsea : a news alert from gc buzz . [ music turns off ] nikki : gc buzz is on . victor : oh , sweetheart , do n't do that . the music is beautiful . i 'm reading a wonderful story . not that tabloid nonsense . nikki : i think you 're gon na want to see this one . victor : why ? nikki : their lead story is about nicholas and christian again , but now sharon has decided it 's her turn to air her side . victor : that damn woman . okay . paul : ah , good , you 're back . i want to discuss -- dylan : hold on . i 'm listening to a voicemail , something from mariah . paul : what ? dylan , what 's going on ? dylan ! christine : i think i may have some idea . hilary : welcome to another edition of `` gc buzz tv . `` we are coming to you live with breaking news . now , you 've heard of one of the biggest scandals to hit genoa city in ages -- the baby swap that has deprived nick newman of his son for an entire year . now , you may think you know the entire story . but sharon mcavoy , the woman at the eye of the storm , is here tonight with a `` gc buzz tv `` exclusive . there is more to this unfolding saga than you ever thought possible . so , sharon , are you ready to tell your story ? you certainly have all of gc buzzing , and i know that i have many of my own questions , as i 'm sure that our viewers do , as well . sharon : i , uh , i 'm aware of what people are saying about me . they think that i must be crazy or i 'm some kind of monster . but i 'm not . i knew exactly what i was doing and why . it 's a secret that i would have kept forever if i could 've to protect my family . [ computer keys clacking ] billy : mom ? what are you doing here ? jill : well , with the new jabot app generating all that publicity , we got a lot of catching up to do . i thought i would walk in here and find you and victoria hard at work , but no . the place is deserted . hmm . must be really nice to be keeping banking hours during this crisis . billy : a competitor 's good idea is hardly a crisis . jill : you 're gon na debate me on this ? billy : okay . how can i help you ? jill : that 's better . since you 're here , what do you say we rally your other colleagues ? billy : if you 're gon na be dialing victoria 's number , i have a feeling she wo n't be picking up tonight . travis : i 'm glad you asked me to come back . i do n't want to fight with you , either . victoria : no . [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . when you walked in here smelling like alcohol , i just ... i overreacted . i never should have thrown you out of the house . i 'm sorry . travis : no . you 're right . i should n't be around the kids when i was drinking . victoria : [ sighs ] thank you for understanding . but i still should n't have gotten so upset . maybe we can just , um , start over again , just have a calm discussion about things . travis : such as ? victoria : i do n't know . i ca n't help being curious where you went after you left here . when you picked up my call , i just ... i kind of got the feeling that you were n't alone . travis : it does n't matter where i was . i just -- i would have been miserable anywhere . i was completely out of line attacking billy that way . victoria : well , you know , billy said some surprising things after you left . travis : yeah ? like what ? victoria : [ sighs ] that i should go easy on you . and he reminded me how difficult it is being a newman outsider , especially when it comes to my father . travis : wow . support from billy . that 's the last thing i expected to hear . victoria : look , sometimes i just get frustrated , and it 's not fair . i took it out on you . i 'm sorry . you came back to town to be with me , and that means something . anyway [ sighs ] enough talk , okay ? and no more fighting . i 'm willing to put this behind me if you are . travis : yeah . let 's do that . victoria : okay . travis : [ sighs ] victoria : you smell so nice . is that a new cologne or something ? travis : or something . victoria : you 've just reminded me the best part of making up . hilary : now , keep going , sharon . do n't hold anything back . sharon : just talking like this ... hilary : i realize that it 's not always easy . sharon : i did something terrible . i - i kept a baby after i learned that he was n't mine . i tried to raise him on my own , even though i knew that he belonged to another family . and i 'm sure that everyone will judge me for that . hilary : but coming clean like this , being so forthright , i 'm sure that you will change a lot of people 's minds . sharon : well , i hope so . because everything that happened , i just want people to understand that this was a very complicated situation . and i - i ca n't undo the harm that i 've caused . but maybe your viewers , after hearing what i have to say , will at least understand why i did it . chelsea : this is unbelievable . nick : i mean , she steals my son . now she 's on live tv trying to justify it ? hilary : ... realized that the baby you were raising was n't yours , why did you keep quiet ? the baby 's real father did n't know . your husband did n't know . how and why did you keep such a huge secret ? i mean , there must have been someone that you confided in . sharon : um , once dr. anderson had died , patty williams was the only other person who knew . hilary : now , for those of you who are n't in the know , patty williams is police chief paul williams ' younger sister , and she has been confined to various mental institutions over the years . sharon : she was blackmailing me . she threatened to expose my secret if i did n't help her escape , which is something that i was not about to do . paul : so why drag patty into this ? ! christine : sharon 's looking for sympathy . hilary 's looking for ratings . paul : well , they 're not gon na get away with it . i 'll tell you that right now . hilary : so you 're not denying what you did ? sharon : no . not at all . i just want people to understand that i was a victim , too . hilary : you were at fairview , right ? you were a patient there at the same time that patty williams was a patient there , correct ? sharon : dr. anderson was treating both of us . hilary : how and why did you end up a patient there ? is that something that you would be willing to share with us ? sharon : i have bipolar disorder . it 's something that i manage with medication . it 's nothing to be ashamed of . hilary : absolutely not . sharon : i checked myself into fairview , believing that i was pregnant at the time . i wanted to be of healthy mind and body and spirit when i gave birth to my child with dylan . hilary : dylan . that 's police detective dylan mcavoy , your current husband , right ? sharon : yes . um , without even realizing it , i was playing right into dr. anderson 's hands . hilary : what do you mean by that ? sharon : she was a vengeful person . she was someone who nicholas knew from decades back , and she had carried a grudge against him all that time . hilary : nicholas . now , you mean nick newman , your former husband , correct ? sharon : yes . when i checked myself in , dr. anderson saw that as an opportunity to punish nick by stealing his child and giving him to me to raise instead . it turned out that i had had a miscarriage , and i was no longer pregnant . but nick 's wife was at the time . and that was , uh , a convenient way from sandra to get rid of the evidence . hilary : how so ? sharon : well , dr. anderson ordered my family to stay away from me so that i could focus on my own treatment , so she said . she pumped me full of powerful mind - altering drugs so that she could manipulate me . she led me to believe that i 'd never had a miscarriage and that i had a carried a baby to full term . and then one night she put this tiny , little baby boy in my arms , and she told me that he was mine . hilary : only he was n't , was it ? sharon : no . he was nick 's . he was nick and sage 's little boy , christian , who they believed had died . and i did n't know that at the time . i was too pumped up full of drugs to even realize that i had not given birth and that this little baby was n't mine . hilary : so are you saying that this woman brainwashed you ? sharon : there are no other words for it . i believed that i had given dylan the greatest gift of his life . he had become a father . he had a son . it was dylan 's dream , and it was my dream , too . this little baby ... that we named sully . by the time that i had learned the truth that he was n't really ours , it was as if he was our own child by then . i was devastated . how was i supposed to tear my little family apart ? dylan : [ sighs ] hilary : now , sharon , why are you here tonight ? what were you hoping to accomplish ? did you want forgiveness , pity , absolution ? dylan : okay , that 's enough . that 's enough . devon : what are you doing ? hilary : you ca n't just interrupt my interview ! [ sighs ] well , ladies and gentlemen , if you did n't know , that was detective mcavoy , and apparently he did n't like what his wife had to say . jill : a knee injury ? billy : tore his acl playing basketball with his 6-year - old twins , which is [ chuckles ] -- i mean , i 'm finding it really difficult not to give him a hard time about that . jill : you men are so crazy . you think you 're 16 forever , do n't you ? billy : actually , i feel more like a strapping 19 1/2 , personally . jill : still , it 's a really nasty injury . i hear it 's very painful . but knowing cane , he wo n't be off his feet for long . billy : and i will take the peace and quiet while it lasts . jill : oh , which brings me to my previous question . since cane is out of commission , why is n't victoria picking up the slack ? billy : because she and travis got in an argument , which they 're probably working out as we speak . jill : what was it about ? and how can you be so sure that they 're back on track ? billy : because i told her he 's not a bad guy and that he deserves a second chance . so hopefully she 's at least doing that . jill : [ slams desk ] oh , my god ! how can somebody with my dna be so incredibly stupid ? travis : maybe we should n't . victoria : what ? why not ? travis : well , i mean , are katie and johnny even asleep yet ? victoria : katherine is probably still awake . she 's really excited about her birthday tomorrow . travis : yeah . victoria : she loves that we share a birthday . travis : hey , the night 's young . i got some making up to do , so what do you say we hit the town , celebrate a few hours early ? victoria : now ? travis : yeah . the nanny 's upstairs with the kids , right ? victoria : uh , yeah . travis : then it 's settled . you and i are gon na hit the town . victoria : um , okay . just like that ? travis : just like that . victoria : [ chuckles ] okay . travis : put on those dancing shoes , and you and i will be on our way . victoria : uh , all right , well , i 'll just go up and -- and kiss the kids goodbye , and then i 'll be all yours . hilary : now , i may have lost my star interview , but obviously there is a lot more going on in this juicy ongoing story . now , i want all of my loyal viewers to stay tuned for the next edition of gc buzz . keep on buzzing , gc . nick : [ sighs disgustedly ] chelsea : you okay ? nick : [ exhales deeply ] it 's just ... oh , of course . they found us . chelsea : oh , my god . someone must have tipped them off . esther : okay , okay . run out the back . i 'll keep them occupied . nick : okay . thank you , esther . esther : you 're welcome . chelsea : where should we go ? nick : uh ... you know what ? i know a place . come on . chelsea : okay . dylan : do you know what you 've done ? sharon : yes , of course i do . i just explained myself . dylan : no , you just confessed to a felony on camera in front of thousands of people ! sharon : tell me something i do n't know . dylan : you just admitted that you 're a kidnapper . how can you stand there and be so calm ? sharon : because i made the only decision i could . i had no other option . dylan : i gave you an option ! sharon : to pretend that i 'm crazy , get myself admitted to another psych ward to try to avoid prosecution if i 'm lucky ? as far as i 'm concerned , that 's no option at all . dylan : at least it would have been a chance at keeping you out of prison . sharon : no . i have children i intend to be a mother to , which means that i need to defend myself . i need to be proactive in getting my side of the story out there . dylan : sharon , do you really think people are gon na sympathize with what you did ? sharon : i do n't even sympathize with myself , so no . what i need is some kind of understanding . and right now , i would settle for people knowing that i did n't keep christian to be cruel to nick . i did it out of love for my own family . nikki : can you believe the performance that that woman put on ? she is shameless ! whatever punishment she gets , it 's not enough ! what ? why are you quiet ? i would think you would be as mad as i am ! victor : sweetheart , calm down , will you ? my goodness . i agree with you . nikki : good . victor : i 'm just thinking about nicholas . i just know that he did n't want sharon to be prosecuted . and after that performance , he may not have a say . nikki : well , i 'm not gon na leave it to chance . victor : what are you gon na do ? paul : you know , say what you will about sharon , but she 's not stupid . i just ca n't believe she did n't have the good sense to stay away from the media . christine : given her history , i can believe it . paul : [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] paul : it 's nikki . christine : take it . paul : hey , nik . what 's up ? nikki : hey , paul . um , are you aware that sharon just confessed to a serious crime on live television ? paul : uh , if you 're referring to sharon 's interview with `` gc buzz tv , `` yeah . chris and i just watched it . nikki : [ sighs ] good . how soon are you going to arrest her ? paul : [ chuckles ] hold on , nik . it does n't work that way nikki : why not ? paul : well , for starters , everybody down here are professionals . so we decide who to arrest and when . we do n't wait around for our citizens to give us our marching orders . nikki : even when one of those citizens is right ? paul : look , nik , rest assured , my department will follow up on this , okay ? talk to you later . christine : she has a point . with nick unwilling to prosecute , we might have been able to look the other way . paul : well , not after sharon does an interview on live television . christine : whatever discretion i had went right out the window . tomorrow morning my phone will be ringing off the hook from the mayor all the way down wondering why i have n't charged her with kidnapping yet . paul , at some point , you 're gon na have to bring her in for questioning . paul : yeah . understood . travis : is n't this better than hanging out at home ? victoria : yeah , well , we 'll find out . honestly i would have much rather stayed at home alone with you . travis : yeah ? victoria : yeah . nick , hey . travis : hey . victoria : what 's wrong ? nick : well , we 're safe now . chelsea : for a few minutes , at least . travis : safe from what ? chelsea : we managed to outsmart the paparazzi . they somehow figured out we were at crimson lights , so we had to hightail it out of there . nick : you know , i 'm just gon na shut the place down early and kick everyone out , give us some privacy . victoria : uh , well , travis and i will watch the front door , and you just handle the rest , okay ? nick : thanks , vick . victoria : sure . oh , hey , i 'm sorry . we 're closed for the evening . michelle : oh , really ? the sign on your door said you 'd be open a few more hours . victoria : yeah , normally we would be , but we 're just closing up early tonight . michelle : i see . i 'm from out of town , do n't know the area , and i really did n't feel like being alone . victoria : oh , uh , well , as you can see , the customers are clearing out . the owner 's dealing with some personal stuff . michelle : personal ? sounds intriguing . but i 'll get out of your hair . victoria : thanks . michelle : it 's too bad . it looks like a fun , little club . victoria : yeah , well , any other night it would be . so we 'll see you again soon . michelle : you just might . victoria : wow . some people just really do n't want to take no for an answer , do they ? she acted like she wanted to stay here all night . travis : yeah . she 's gone now . victoria : yeah . hilary : hey . you 're even jumpier than usual . mariah : maybe it 's that damn espresso you keep stocking the coffeemaker with . hilary : you know , during the interview , sharon claimed that patty was the only one who knew her secret . i do n't know if i buy that . mariah : why are you telling me ? hilary : because for a moment there , it looked like you were relieved that sharon said that . mariah : [ scoffs ] relieved ? yeah . 'cause there 's so much to be relieved about when my mom just went on camera and admitted to being guilty of a felony . hilary : what did it feel like when you first found out that sully was really christian and your mom kept such a huge secret from you ? especially since the two of you are so close . it is almost inconceivable that you would have no idea . almost . mariah : i wish i had known what was going on , and then i could have helped my mom . hey , are you all right ? sharon : yeah , yeah , i 'm fine . hilary : we can get you back on camera right now . just say the word . dylan : interviews are done for the night . hilary : was there anything that you would like to say to our viewers ? the chief sent me . dylan : oh , hell , no . we are not doing this , peterson . orders are orders . dylan : i 'll deal with paul . mariah : guys . sharon : hilary , do n't . no . this is embarrassing . dylan : you heard her . turn that camera off . hilary : okay . sharon mcavoy , you 're under arrest . you have the right to remain silent . victoria : he is such a good boy . he 's not even fussy or anything . nick : yeah , he is kind of a night owl . it 's crazy . victoria : why did you decide to take him out ? i thought you were gon na stick close to home until everything died down . chelsea : it was kind of a spur - of - the - moment thing . cheers . nick : ah , here we go . victoria : cheers . nick : cheers . victoria : [ chuckles ] nick : well , chelsea and i were talking , and , you know , i had missed his first birthday and several other milestones , so i thought , you know , we 'd go out for the night and have some fun , but that was wishful thinking . victoria : well , here 's an idea . it 's a little off the wall . katherine 's birthday is tomorrow , and mine , and we 're having a party at the ranch with pony rides and everything , so how would you feel about folding christian 's birthday into that ? we could have , like , a triple celebration . i would love it . i know katherine would love it . nick : i mean , that sounds awesome . chelsea : good . victoria : yeah ? chelsea : i agree . i was just telling nick it 's not too late to celebrate christian 's turning 1 . i mean , it 's not nick 's fault that he missed the last one . victoria : okay , well , what do you think , travis ? travis : sorry . what ? victoria : uh , a combined birthday celebration with katherine and christian and me ? good idea ? bad idea ? travis : yeah , no , it 's a great idea . yeah . victoria : all right . nick : cool . travis : um , i think maybe we should get going , yeah ? victoria : seriously ? we just got here . it was your idea to go out . i thought ... travis : yeah , i mean , well , nick wanted some private time with his son , and , you know , we should n't step on that . victoria : oh . nick : honestly , it 's -- it 's fine . chelsea : yeah , please stay . it 's fine . travis : you know , it 's getting kind of late , but definitely next time . victoria : yeah , next time . sure . chelsea : drive safe . victoria : thanks . travis : thanks . we will . nick : we 'll see you tomorrow at the party . victoria : yeah , you will . travis : sounds good . victoria : good night , christian . travis : take care . nick : good night . [ clicking tongue ] victoria : okay , hold on a second . travis : hmm ? victoria : what 's the matter ? and do n't say `` nothing . `` travis : what ? everything 's perfect . it 's like you said . privacy 's good . i just want to get you home and have you to myself , okay ? billy : i mean , how could i not feel for the guy ? he 's in a tough spot . i mean , how many times when i was with victoria did i find myself on victor 's list with victoria in the middle ? now it 's popeye 's turn . jill : popeye ? billy : the sailor man . jill : [ chuckles ] billy : how can i not be empathetic to the position that he 's in ? jill : you do realize that you are twice the man that travis is . billy : aww . that 's sweet . but you have to say that . jill : listen . victor eats this kind of kid for lunch , all right ? he 's not gon na last , which means that very shortly he 's gon na be breaking victoria 's heart . billy : and i 'll be there to pick up the pieces ? is that what you 're saying ? jill : well , why waste time ? come on , if you intervene now , you can save that poor girl a world of hurt . billy : you know what ? i used to get really annoyed at the way that you would just flog this issue to death . now i just find you adorable . jill : seriously , sweetheart . how can you support this relationship ? you know that he 's nowhere near her league . billy : you want to know how ? because i still care enough about victoria to want to see her happy . i had my chances with her , and i blew every single one of them . so if travis is the guy , if he 's the one to make her happy , then so be it . [ door opens ] paul : peterson , what 's with the handcuffs ? i told you we 'd brought her in for questioning , not to arrest her ! peterson : i 'm sorry , chief . paul : all right , sharon , listen , i need to get a statement from you . you have the right to an attorney . it 's your call . sharon : well , dylan told me it might be too late to worry about that now that i 've given a confession on live television to hilary . christine : so are you passing on the lawyer ? sharon : i think for now , yes . mariah : are you sure that 's a good idea ? i can call michael . sharon : thank you , but no . i - i just want to get this over with . paul : all right . in my office . christine : i know paul wants to talk to sharon alone for a minute . while they 're doing that , maybe you and i can have a chat . dylan : a chat ? christine : come on , dylan . let 's talk . do you have any objection to my recording our conversation ? dylan : no . none whatsoever . is it on ? because i want to say this flat out . i know what sharon did was wrong . there 's no question about that . but i get why she did it . hilary : oh , my god . you should see these comments . everyone is talking about sharon 's interview . gosh , i just hope that the website does n't crash from all of this traffic . it 's ... devon : i 'm sure it 'll die down soon enough . hilary : do n't be such a killjoy . devon : i 'm not . i 'm just being realistic . you know that stories run their course and people get bored . they want something new . hilary : i hope you 're not suggesting that we kill the story . devon : i did n't say that . hilary : then what are you saying ? devon : i think it 's a bad idea to focus on just one story and exclude everything else . hilary : you would n't be protecting mariah , would you ? devon : no . hilary : okay , good . because you are the one that suggested that we keep her around because of how close she is to sharon . and i am starting to think that you were right . devon : why ? what do you mean ? hilary : because during the interview , i asked sharon if she confided in anyone , and she looked straight at mariah . that girl knows things , devon . i - i just -- i could bet my life on it . now we need to pry it out of her . victor : i saw your little production . hilary : excuse me ? little ? well , the responses from my viewers are nothing short of -- victor : i do n't give a damn what the responses of the viewers were . you gave sharon a soapbox from which she could justify her onerous actions . nikki : yes , it was disgusting . the whole damn spectacle . you should both be ashamed . hilary : yeah , well , we 're not . devon : hilary . victoria : thank you . travis : guess it 's true what they say . no place like home . victoria : yeah . it was nice seeing nick , but truthfully i could have stayed in all night with you and been perfectly happy . travis : now that we 're back , i feel the same way . victoria : why do n't i get us some wine , and we can relax a little bit ? travis : [ sighs ] nick : i mean , i was right . chelsea : they 're still out there ? nick : yeah , i cracked the door open a tiny bit , and it was just wall - to - wall flashes . chelsea : [ sighs ] nick : we 're gon na have to run the gauntlet to get this kid home into his crib anytime soon . chelsea : you know , christian 's fast asleep . whether it 's a crib or a stroller or daddy 's lap , it really does n't make a difference to a 1-year - old . but hearing screams and people yelling at you and all the flashes as you 're trying to get to your car ? nick : yeah , that will definitely wake him up . chelsea : yeah . the temperature 's dropping outside . they 'll get tired eventually and leave . in the meantime , i think we should just stick it out here . nick : are you sure ? i mean , you 've been here a long time . i 'm sure you 're anxious to get home . do n't want you to be bored . chelsea : i 'll tell you if i get bored . nick : hey , buddy . victoria : [ sighs ] this is where we belong . [ sighing ] i love you . travis : i love you , too . billy : is this seat taken ? michelle : help yourself . billy : thank you . just a few people that i 'd rather not see at this moment . michelle : you want me to provide cover ? billy : oh , no worries . i do n't need anybody to hide behind . just a scotch will suffice . it 's been one of those days . michelle : tell me about it . i 'm gon na go powder my nose , so you 're on your own for a minute . billy : [ chuckles ] michelle : you mind watching my things ? billy : no . not a problem . thank you . [ cell phone chimes ] hilary : now , i am happy to call up the interview so that you can watch it again . because the last thing that i did was help sharon 's cause . actually , our next episode will feature footage of her being hauled out of our studio by the police . nikki : oh . so she 's been arrested ? hilary : yes , she has . and do n't worry . we caught it all on camera , so i 'm sure that will appease the both of you . nikki : actually , no , it wo n't , because victor and i did n't hear a thing about how nicholas suffered . it was all about sharon , sharon , sharon and what she has suffered . victor : you know , i 'm very happy that the police are finally doing their job . but the court of public opinion is another matter . this show tonight was nothing but propaganda for sharon . now , devon , i think i 've told you what it takes to keep my lawyers at bay . devon : to make sharon out to be the villain in our piece . hilary : never mind that her heart 's broken , too . nikki : who cares how that woman feels ? victor : devon , just to let you know , i will watch the show very carefully to make sure the story is told the right way . paul : listen , sharon , i do n't want this any more than you do . and dylan and i talked about not letting this get this far , but ... here we are . sharon : i know . and i appreciate you trying to help . you broke my son 's heart . sharon : i know that , too . [ recorder beeps ] paul : chief of police paul williams questioning sharon mcavoy , november 15 , 2016 . it is 10 : 47 p.m. all right , sharon . start from the beginning . christine : i 'm less interested in opinion than i am in facts . dylan : yeah , well , i 'm afraid i do n't have too many of those . um , when i heard sharon 's story , you know , it came as a shock to me just like it was for everybody else . and then the next day when , uh , nick walked away with ... uh , with sully , you know , my -- my whole world came crashing down . christine : so you believe what sharon did was the act of a rational woman ? dylan : [ sighs ] i mean , if you 're looking for me to say that she was n't sane , i 'm just -- i 'm not trained to make that evaluation . christine : i mean , you 're her husband . you know her best . dylan : no , obviously ... obviously i do n't . but if you 're looking for my opinion ... i believe sharon is sane . i believe she was sane when she chose not to come forward . christine : how about prior to that ? dylan : fairview . uh , yeah , dr. anderson used her , preyed on her , drugged her , victimized her the whole time sharon was there . but , uh , once she was home and she was faced with the truth , she realized that she had a choice . and i believe she knew what she was doing . sharon : sage and i were both close to finding out the truth right around the same time . paul : on parallel tracks ? sharon : yeah . that 's a good way of putting it . you know , i think about sage a lot , the emotional agony that she was in . what it must have been like for her to realize that her son had been taken from her . and after she died , i ... that was my greatest fear , putting dylan through that , making him go through the same pain that sage went through . [ voice breaking ] you know , i just -- i just wanted to preserve my family . [ sniffles ] the family that we built together . it was my only thought . i ... i just wanted to protect my husband from the same thing he had been through once before with -- with chelsea . and i guess all i ended up doing was postponing it . christine : how did sharon keep up this lie for so long ? dylan : i have no idea . i mean , it had to torture her because she knew that she was wrong . christine : you sound convinced of that . dylan : i am . but at the same time , she had convinced herself that , uh , this was the right course of action , that it was right for sully , it was right for her , it was right for me , her kids , and the rest of our family . christine : you think she did the right thing . dylan : i think she thinks she did the right thing . christine : regardless , i - i have no choice . dylan : what -- what does that mean ? christine : no matter what sharon says to paul in there , i have evidence . i 'm filing charges against sharon for kidnapping . dylan : [ sighs ] michael , it 's dylan . i really need your help . [ next_on ] nikki : i 'm not about to throw away one son over the other ! victor : sometimes you have no choice ! michelle : last night travis and i made love , and it was better than it 's ever been . victoria : something wrong ?	nick and chelsea go into the crimson lights with johnny and christian . nick lets esther know that he got past the reporters at the newman ranch by taking a back road to get out . esther promises to get them cake and candles to celebrate christian 's first birthday . as she passes the television , she notices sharon 's interview with gc buzz . at the newman ranch , nikki hurries into the living room to tell victor about sharon 's interview . chelsea gets a text on her cell phone about sharon 's interview . the interview begins between hilary and sharon . devon and mariah watch . at the police station , dylan starts to go in to see paul when he finds out about the interview and leaves in a hurry . paul is puzzled by dylan 's actions . christine walks up and tells him that she knows why dylan left so abruptly . they too watch sharon tell her story of how she came to have christian -- it was all dr. anderson 's fault and patty blackmailed her . paul wants to know why sharon is bringing patty into all this . paul promises that someone will pay .
[ banging ] scott : what are you doing ? abby : making noise . duh . scott : yeah , i can hear that . loud and clear . why are you ruining our eardrums at the same time as ruining any little bit of sleep i was able to get ? abby : in case someone is walking by . they hear the noise , they investigate , and then they rescue us . you know morse code , right ? scott : abby , you do know i 'm a journalist , right , not some overgrown boy scout . and it does n't matter anyway . zack left us in the middle of nowhere , so no one 's gon na hear you because nobody 's coming . abby : no , you are wrong . help is coming . my family will not rest , and your mother will not rest , for that matter , until we are found . i am a newman and an abbott , and you are a ... semi - renowned journalist . scott : [ scoffs ] abby : we 've been missing for a whole day . this has got to be the biggest news in genoa city . paul : whoa . before you pounce , i 'm just here for a caffeine fix . i have no new leads on scott or abby . sharon : you asked me to stop harassing you , and i have . besides , i have a new target now -- the media . this is today 's top headline . newman 's financial interests in designdate . what about scott and abby 's disappearance ? i guess that was only worth one or two throwaway lines ? paul : because there 's nothing to report . it 's still unclear what transpired after the newman party . sharon : we know that zack is a very dangerous man , and he took off with abby . paul : according to witnesses , abby left of her own volition . so , everything else you hear is just hearsay and speculation . sharon : what about scott ? he chased after both of them . no one 's heard from him . paul : scott could be in a location where he does n't have service or his phone might have died . sharon : all rational explanations , but when it comes to scott , i need some real answers . phyllis : have you seen the news ? it 's absolutely glorious . victor , newman enterprises finally get the takedown they so richly deserve . victor newman , sex trafficker ? jack : in fairness , designdate is a newman subsidiary . phyllis : newman would have happily reaped the benefits from that , but the buck stopped with him , did n't it ? i hope he chokes on it ! jack : i 'm more concerned about the ramifications for abby . phyllis : yes , of course . i am sorry . jack : i want to let her know we stand in no judgment of her . we do n't hold her responsible at all . her family , this family , is 100 % behind her . but first i have to find her . phyllis : what do you mean , find her ? jack : [ sighs ] neil : `` newman enterprises busted in a sex ring scandal . `` now , there 's one hell of a headline , right ? victoria : [ sighs ] this is such a disaster on so many levels . neil : huh . victoria : it 's a good thing they did n't confiscate your computer , or we would literally be working from paper and pen , which is all they left us . neil : listen to me . i got your back , whatever you need . victoria : putting out this major p.r . dumpster fire would be a good start . neil : i 'm doing the best i can . you know , there 's a lot of moving parts here . we have to tread very , very carefully . victoria : we still only have some prostitute 's accusations about zack and designdate , the girl who has since disappeared . neil : you know the name of the game , vicki . a story like this comes out and people have already decided what they want to believe , whether it 's true or not . [ knock on door ] lily : hi . i , uh , i saw the headline . i 'm really sorry . victoria : thank you . lily : i know that you have a million things on your plate right now , but i was hoping that we could talk ? victoria : now 's not really a good time . lily : yeah , this really ca n't wait . hilary : the saddest funeral ever . i mean , all funerals are sad , but juliet 's was especially sad because we were the only ones there to mourn her . cane : thank you for coming . hilary : of course i had to come . to pay my final respects . ca n't believe her father did n't even show up . cane : i ca n't believe a parent would do that to their child , you know . not even come and say goodbye like that . hilary : well , we may have said farewell to juliet . but your life with your new son , a life without his mother , it 's only just beginning . where do you go from here ? victoria : my apologies for keeping you out of the loop . lily : yeah , i will admit that when i saw online that brash & sassy was under newman , it was a little jarring . i was n't sure i still had a job here . victoria : well , as you 'll see in your new contract , i plan on keeping you on at brash & sassy . neil : from a p.r . standpoint , that 's absolutely excellent news , because consumers love it when their brand stays consistent . lily : that 's great . thank you , but i do see a diminished role in marketing . victoria : well , now that i have the entire marketing team at newman at my disposal , there 's no point in duplicating that resource . we 've had to let a lot of the teams go , but i was able to hold on to you , which is the good news . we plan on utilizing your skills , just in a more general role . lily : yeah , this contract 's a little nonspecific . victoria : well , it 's nothing personal . i mean , any time one company is folded into another , some difficult decisions have to be made . we 're just asking everyone to be supportive and show flexibility . lily : flexibility like cutting my salary without consulting me ? victoria : like i said , it 's nothing personal . but it is necessary . lily : so , what other decisions have been made for me ? victoria : the new terms are outlined in the latter part of your contract . why do n't you just give it a once - over , and if you have any issues , feel free to run it by newman h.r . neil , i have a list of news outlets that -- lily : well , you know what , victoria ? if it 's all the same to you , why do n't i give it a once - over right now ? victoria : why do n't i give you a short overview ? you 're no longer an employee of brash & sassy . you 're working for newman enterprises now . and as such , you will follow -- lily : i 'm sorry . my -- my benefits are n't as comprehensive . victoria : you 'll receive the standard package for a new employee . lily : but i 'm not a new employee . neil : maybe we can take the time that lily spent at brash & sassy into consideration . what do you think ? victoria : that 's not the way we 're doing things now . we have to do things the newman way . look , i know that 's not what you want to hear , but it 's out of my hands . scott : still no signal . my battery 's running low . [ sighs ] what are you looking for ? abby : trying to find something so we can macgyver our way out of this metal box . scott : thought you were positive rescue was imminent . abby : i am , but that does n't mean i ca n't expedite matters . [ plastic rustling ] oh , my god . scott : what ? abby : immigration visas . they all came here looking for a better life , and look what they got instead . go ahead . go ahead . i know you 've been waiting to tell me `` i told you so `` about zack . tell me that i am the reason why we are stuck in this god - awful place , that i 'm a fool , that my stupidity got us in this mess . but just so you know , i already hate myself as much as you do right now . paul : we ca n't jump to the worst possible conclusions . sharon : maybe you can't . paul : look , scott has been in war zones , and he has dealt with far worse people than zack . he can handle himself . sharon : it does n't mean i ca n't be concerned for him . well , for both of them . poor crystal . she 's out there somewhere alone , terrified . and despite what you think , i have no clue where she is . she may be hiding out somewhere or zack 's crew may have hunted her down . paul : all right . i made you a promise that i would do my utmost to bring scott back . i will expand that to include crystal and abby . but i want you to promise me something . sharon : anything . paul : that you wo n't give up . sharon : i promise . i won't . phyllis : a pimp outing , a stabbing , people disappearing . i mean , that sounds like quite a party . jack : it 's a nightmare . phyllis : ashley has to be worried sick about abby . jack : oh , believe me , the stress of two family members in crisis at the same time is definitely having its effect . phyllis : jack . nobody is expecting you to take all of this on . jack : i am the head of this family ! i am responsible for my mother ! i 'm responsible for my niece ! phyllis : dina is home safe . i assume that is a kink out of your back . jack : yeah , i guess . ashley and i are doing everything we can for her , but abby ... phyllis : so still no word ? jack : no , she 's been radio silent . no calls , no messages , no texts , no social media updates . phyllis : that 's not like her at all . jack : thus my concern that zack has the upper hand . victor and i have even put our personal animosities aside in a joint effort to find her . phyllis : whoa . this is serious . jack : yeah , he 's got his people looking for her . we 're offering a $ 10 million reward for any information that gets her returned . phyllis : between you and victor , the police , the media coverage , abby will be home in no time . jack : well , here 's the thing . the media is all but ignoring this , focusing instead on newman enterprises ' scandal . it 's like they think abby 's got her hands dirty in this , that she 's colluding with this guy . so they 're not gon na write or say anything until they know all the facts . phyllis : okay . if you do n't like the way the story 's being told , maybe you got to find another way to tell it . phyllis : finally hilary would be using her powers for good instead of evil . jack : announcing this reward on her show would definitely bring the kind of public awareness we need to catch a break . i 'm gon na text ashley and ask her to check in on my mother . phyllis : hey . if you 'd rather go , i 'll pitch the story to hilary . jack : you would do that ? phyllis : absolutely . jack : well , thanks . i appreciate that . thank you for being a friend in my hour of need . phyllis : of course . cane : you know what i ca n't believe is that when i met juliet less than a year ago and she played so many roles in my life . she was a coworker , my enemy , she was a painful mistake , and then she turned out to be the mother of my child . you know , and that 's a child that she loved and she 's never gon na meet . and i 'll be there by his side every day , and i 'll let him know i 'm fighting for him , the way i fought for mattie and charlie when they were little , they were born early . hilary : how 'd they take the news about juliet 's passing and your new baby ? cane : yeah , well , they were sympathetic , but , um , you know , they were distant , which , you know , i understand 'cause it 's been a rough time for them . hilary : a little support from them would make things a little easier . lily was at the hospital with you . is there any chance ? cane : no . no , i do n't think so . she , uh ... you know , she agreed to put the divorce hearing on hold , but ... it 's not gon na change anything , and i kind of have to get used to that now . [ cellphone chimes ] what ? you got a hot story there ? hilary : could be . cane : go . take off . hilary : no , no , i can stay . cane : no , no , no . it 's okay . come on . take it . it 's probably some juicy thing you need to go and get . come on . hilary : okay , well , thank you . cane : sure . hilary : and i 'm sending good thoughts to sam . cane : i appreciate that . hilary : bye . cane : thank you . [ cellphone rings ] mattie : hi , hilary . hilary : hey , mattie , i do n't have time to mince words , but your dad is here at the athletic club , and he is in really bad shape . now , i know that you and charlie have plenty of reasons to be mad at him , but you need to put those things aside . you feel me ? mattie : yeah , um , thanks for calling . hilary : okay . charlie : ooh , was that your boyfriend ? mattie : no , it was hilary . charlie : what she want ? mattie : to tell us dad 's not doing so well . charlie : is he sick ? mattie : no , not physically . he 's in a pretty bad place . she implied pretty strongly that we should probably go and check on him . charlie : do you want to ? mattie : no , not really . and it 's not just because i 'm angry about reed . the whole situation , juliet dying , the baby , i do n't know how to process all of it , charlie . how am i supposed to make him feel better ? what am i supposed to say ? charlie : yeah , i mean , i get it . it 's weird for me , too . but dad 's always been there for us , even when we 've gone out of our way to make things difficult for him . and even after all the stuff that went down , he 's still dad , you know ? sometimes you just got to suck it up , do what 's right for your family . lily : here you go . one signed contract . victoria : thank you . listen , i 'm aware that this new normal might seem like a big hurdle to overcome . it does for everyone . but we 've gotten past some big bumps in the past . you know , the situation with cane and juliet , i thought that would harm our business relationship , but it didn't . i was hoping that ... did i say something wrong ? lily : um , juliet , she , uh , she passed away . victoria : what ? when ? lily : couple days ago . victoria : oh , how horrible . lily : yeah , it was very sudden . victoria : and the baby ? lily : he survived . he was premature . victoria : a boy . lily : yeah . sam . he 's in the nicu unit . victoria : you 've had so much to deal with . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . if you want to take some time off from work , i understand . lily : no , no , no . i would rather stay and just focus on work . victoria : okay . great . no problem . i 'll call legal and tell them that the deal is official . neil : hey . lily : hey . neil : how 's it going ? lily : [ scoffs ] with all the changes at work ? neil : with everything . lily : i 'm just trying to put my life back together one piece at a time , and this was the first step . neil : yeah , i got you . you still got a job . that 's a plus . lily : yeah , it is , but being demoted , which is basically what happened , is a big minus . neil : yeah , but , baby , you got to understand , that 's -- that 's a business decision . lily : yeah , well , now that victoria 's at newman , she 's all business . i do n't know . i just feel like at brash & sassy , we were more like friends , you know , but today discussing my contract just felt very ... cold . am i being overly sensitive ? neil : hmm , if i had another jacket , i 'd give it to you . you have to understand where she 's coming from , though . i mean , she 's jumping from one crisis to another . she 's trying to save the company , save face . you got to have thick skin to handle it all . plus she wants everyone to know that she 's just as tough as her old man , and she 's out to prove it with a vengeance . victoria : okay . let 's get to work . abby : any other day , i ca n't get you to shut up and stop insulting me . so come on . where you want to start ? are you gon na tell me that i do n't deserve to be victor 's right hand , that i have terrible judgment , that he had every reason to promote victoria over me ? scott : your words , not mine . abby : [ scoffs ] and then there 's zack . i ca n't believe that you have n't laid into me about him yet . how could i not tell that he was a totally loathsome guy , someone who exploited women in the worst possible way ? how could i not see that something was off ? how could i fall for someone who told me that they loved me and then locked me up like an animal ? what 's wrong ? scott : [ sighs ] you have to stop talking . okay ? just ... just stop talking . [ breathing heavily ] phyllis : so here are the points that jack wants you to get across . abby and scott are missing . abby had nothing to do with that sex ring . and there is a heft reward for anyone who has information about their whereabouts . now , we can display a tip hotline number , and it can have a link to your website , and i can make sure that 's all in place before the broadcast . i mean , does that sound like a plan to you ? hilary : yeah . mm - hmm . anything for jack , especially under these circumstances . phyllis : i was shocked when i did n't see a story about the latest newman scandal on your website . every other media outlet was jumping all over it . hilary : i had other things on my mind . it was juliet 's funeral today . phyllis : she 's dead ? hilary : yeah . complications during her pregnancy . do n't worry . the baby 's fine . odds are stacked against him . i never in a million years thought that juliet 's story would end like this . and you know what made it even more sad is that she was completely alone in the end . yeah , i mean , cane , he tolerated her because she was carrying his child , but i was the closest thing that she had to a friend , and that is not saying much . i treated her like a pawn . i encouraged her to sue brash & sassy and fed her all the advice that furthered my agenda . and then i ignored her when her relationship was problematic for me . phyllis : so you feel guilty ? hilary : mm - hmm . phyllis : look , i do not want to speak ill of the dead . but you know , i mean , she was n't some naif manipulated by you . she was a calculating piece of work in her own right . she based every decision on what could get her ahead in life . hilary : kind of like me . phyllis : and me , too . to juliet . hilary : may she rest in peace . [ glasses clink ] cane : [ sighs ] hey . what are you guys doing here ? charlie : we were just seeing how you were doing . cane : oh , that 's -- that 's real kind of you . i appreciate that . i 'm okay . charlie : so were you about to head out ? cane : yeah , i was , uh , gon na go to the hospital . mattie : have you eaten yet ? cane : sweetheart , i do n't really have much appetite at the moment , so no . charlie : dad , you got to eat . look , you always try to take care of us . now it 's our turn to take care of you . jack : here we go . i thought you might enjoy a new venue . dina : yes , well , frankly ... jack : here . let 's sit here . dina : ... i prefer the club . since i 'm dressed so casually because of this blasted ankle bracelet , i - i suppose this place will just have to do . jack : we 're not exactly slumming it , mother . dina : no , no . you have no idea how humiliating this all has been . you know , running into nikki at the hospital and being subjected to all of those ridiculous medical tests . jack : ashley and i only want what is best for you . dina : well , they were a waste of time . jack : not if they prove your recent behavior is a lingering effect from your stroke . dina : my behavior , jack , was purely self - defense . you did n't see the way that nikki was attacking me . she called me an old bitch . jack : yes , so you said . but you did n't have to cut her with a knife . dina : let 's order , shall we ? jack : sharon . sharon : hi . do you have any news about abby ? because paul 's got nothing . i assume that the abbotts and newmans are doing everything in their power to find her and scott . dina : excuse me . are you saying abby is missing ? lily : why did n't you tell me about abby and scott ? neil : lily , you were dealing with so much already , and i was hoping that we 'd have some kind of news about them today , so ... victoria : my father and jack are pooling their resources to find them . lily : what about zack ? victoria : well , hopefully he 'll be brought to justice . but in the meantime , we need to focus our attention on managing the business aspect of the situation . neil : agreed , and regaining control of the story . victoria : i think our best bet is to issue a press release about abby and make it clear that she was the only one at newman who was working closely with designdate . lily : wait , your sister is missing , and you 're gon na throw her under the bus ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . charlie : so what 's with the suit ? cane : juliet 's funeral was today . mattie : why did n't you tell us ? cane : well , your mom and i did n't want to burden you , and , look , to be honest , we did n't think you guys would want to go . charlie : i should have been there . it 's partly my fault she died . mattie : charlie . cane : do n't say that , okay ? charlie : i was there , you know ? when she collapsed , i ... i should have done something differently . i - i could have saved her . cane : hey . her medical condition was too severe . charlie : i asked if she wanted me to get help , and she just said it was nothing . cane : charlie . charlie : and she passed out , and there was blood everywhere . i - i did n't know what to do ! i just got help as fast as i could ! cane : because of you , the paramedics got there , and they got her to the hospital , and they saved the baby , okay ? so do n't do that to yourself . you did good , all right ? mattie : how 's sam doing ? cane : he 's hanging in there , but he , uh , he still has a long way to go . lily : abby was n't an active participant in this . she was obviously deceived by that jerk . victoria : [ sighs ] i respect you for sticking up for your friend , but you do n't know that . no one does . what we do know is that abby met a guy who showed up out of nowhere , and together they launched an app that is now being held responsible for human trafficking and prostitution . how do you think that sounds ? neil : if i may , what if we put a human face with the story ? that might be a little bit of a better idea . i mean , [ clears throat ] we find the most innocent picture of abby that we can , and we release copy , uh , that basically reads , `` abby newman , innocent victim of a sexual predator , in over her head , and now in need of rescuing . `` what do you think ? victoria : look , i 'm worried about my sister , too , just as much as anyone . but until this entire story comes to light , we ca n't just put anything out there without having the facts to back it up . the vultures are circling . they 're waiting for us to put something out there so they can tear us apart . lily : um , what can i do to help ? victoria : make sure that brash & sassy ads are taken off of the designdate app . ironically , traffic has spiked since the bad publicity . neil : we can send you over to the newman i.t . department . that 's no problem . they 'll help you out . lily : okay . i 'll get right on it . victoria : in fact , tell them to close down the whole thing , just to be on the safe side . lily : sure . [ clears throat ] neil : [ clears throat ] hey , i 'll walk you out . lily : dad , abby would never knowingly be a part of something so disgusting . neil : no , i know she wouldn't . lily : okay , well , get that through to victoria . that 's her sister . she should defend her and stand up for her . she 's a good person . abby deserves to be treated better than this . neil : okay , okay . abby : can i talk now ? scott : you shouldn't . it 's gon na make you thirsty . when you get hungry , you pass out . when you 're thirsty , it gets worse because you do n't pass out right away . you suffer . that 's why they do n't give you water . abby : being trapped in here , it 's triggering memories of when you were kidnapped , is n't it ? look , this is n't the same thing . no one is holding us hostage . we 're just ... locked up . scott : [ breathing heavily ] locked up with no way out . [ sighs ] dina : oh , my dear , poor abby . at the mercy of a madman . sharon : i did n't mean to drop a bombshell on you . dina : oh , honey , that 's not your fault . my son should have informed me that my granddaughter was missing . jack : mother , i did n't want to add to your distress . dina : that 's no excuse , jack . this is my family . jack : sharon , could you give us just a moment , please ? sharon : of course . um , words can be hard to come by in a situation like this , but try to stay positive . [ mouthing ] i 'm sorry . paul : sharon , we may have got our first break . sharon : finally ! what is it ? paul : gps coordinates of scott 's last phone call . hilary : drinks are on me , by the way , because i still owe you for distracting jordan while i searched his suite . phyllis : i hope it was worth it . were you able to snatch those nudie photos ? hilary : unfortunately , no . phyllis : [ chuckles ] hilary : but i did not leave completely empty - handed . phyllis : oh , that 's right . the fake ids . big shocker . hilary : you watched . phyllis : well , it 's , like , plastered all over the screen , so it 's kind of hard to miss . hilary : it was a huge success . i never did ask you how you managed to keep jordan occupied . phyllis : well , i told you i took him back to my place , did n't i ? hilary : and ? phyllis : billy showed up drunk , on crutches . the minute he saw jordan , he just threw a total jealous hissy fit , and he killed the vibe . hilary : what exactly did billy walk in on ? phyllis : it was totally g - rated , okay ? although jordan , i think , was hoping for nc-17 . hilary : i 'm sure he was . phyllis : but i 'm glad that the night worked out for both of us . you got the goods on jordan , and billy got the message that i 'm not taking him back . hilary : are you sure that that is the message that you want to send ? phyllis : yeah . why would n't it be ? hilary : because the major issue with billy was that he was under victoria 's spell . but now that he 's no longer with brash & sassy , you can forgive him . phyllis : well , i ... hilary : what ? phyllis : i 'm worried that what i was attracted to , that what i fell in love with , the danger and the subterfuge . you know , our relationship is just based on drama . you know , it 's like breathing for us . and without that , do we have enough to keep things interesting ? paul : okay , so this is where it pinged off the tower . sharon : what are we waiting for ? let 's go ! paul : no , no . whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . you 're gon na stay right here . you 're staying put . sharon : but ... paul : sharon , i do not want you involved in this investigation anymore . i 'm serious . officers are already on the way . and this lead is probably the first step into tracking down scott , abby , and zack . sharon : i do n't recognize the area . paul : it 's just a section of highway . scott was following zack when he made the phone call . so it 's unlikely he ... he stopped there . sharon : paul ? paul : these coordinates are just a few miles from where dina mergeron was found after she took off from the newman party . sharon : do you think there 's a connection ? paul : well , i think it 's an awfully odd coincidence . i mean , they were all there at the top of the tower when they took off . and dina never mentioned being with abby when i interviewed her . dina : [ voice breaking ] you know , after all these years apart , abby and i were just getting to know each other . i love her , jack . what if she -- jack : no , no , no , no . listen , remember what sharon said . stay positive . dina : yes , but -- jack : abby 's gon na come home safe and sound . dina : but she adored that boy . you know , she was so excited when she started this new relationship . i thought he was a nice kid , too . jack : yeah , zack fooled all of us , mother . dina : well , abby left the party with him , right ? jack : yes , that 's right . dina : and no one has heard from her since . jack : look , we 're doing all that we can . dina : well , `` all we can `` is not enough . abby is still missing . jack : you know what , mother ? you 're right . i can do more . paul , a word ? abby : no one 's gon na hurt you . and we 're gon na get out of here soon . there is only so much i can take of your company . the last time you were in trouble , you were okay , right ? you made it out . and that 's gon na happen again , because you and i , we are too smart and too stubborn to let anyone get the best of us . so we are going to escape , and we are going to find the nearest greasy spoon and we are going to pig out . i am talking food galore , calories be damned . [ chuckles ] and then we 're gon na find zack , and we are gon na make him pay for what he did , because he ca n't win . and he does n't stand a chance , not with the two of us working together . nothing can stop us . right , scott ? scott : [ sniffs ] abby : you with me ? hilary : i totally understand where you 're coming from with billy . phyllis : devon ? hilary : when we were together , i kept creating drama . i thrived on the adrenaline , even though he kept telling me that we already had everything we needed to make us happy . but i could n't accept it . i was scared of us getting boring . but in the end , that 's what ended our relationship , and that was the last thing that i wanted . so , phyllis , if you love billy -- and i think that you do -- do n't make the same mistake i did . cane : it has been wonderful spending time with both of you , but ... i have to get back to the hospital and , uh , check on sam . charlie : we 'll be back soon to check on you . mattie : make sure you take care of yourself , too , dad . charlie : make sure you get out some , too . mattie : even if it 's just for a short walk . cane : you know , the two of you checking on me like this , you know , reaching out , it means more to me than you could ever imagine . i love you guys . victoria : so , this is the agreed - to strategy . you find a sympathetic journalist , and you let them know that newman enterprises knew nothing of what abby was doing and that she took full responsibility for designdate . you have to distance us from any involvement . then you 'll let it be known that i 'm back at the company as c.o.o . and , as such , newman enterprises will never be involved in anything such as this ever again . neil : is victor on board with this strategy ? victoria : my father gave me full authority to handle this . jack : there 's no way that abby and scott have both been out of touch this long . something or someone is keeping them from making contact . i know you have people on this . i know they 're doing the best they can . i just thought if we issued a missing - persons alert , it might draw more attention , the attention we need to find them . paul : yeah , i agree . it 's time to make that step . i 'll start the ball rolling . sharon : it sounds like you 've had quite the adventure . dina : hmm . nothing compared to yours , so i 've heard . sharon : `` you only live once . `` dina : [ chuckles ] sharon : `` but if you do it right , once is enough . `` dina : mae west . oh ! one of my favorites . but you please have to forgive my conduct . it 's been a very , very taxing week . sharon : i can only imagine , leaving a party , ending up in a strange place . where were you when the police picked you up ? dina : walking away from roadside . sharon : the side of the highway ? dina : no . roadside . sharon : did you see scott there at roadside ? dina : well , how would i know ? i never went inside . sharon : so you never went inside the roadside ? scott : [ breathing shakily ] [ next_on ] chelsea : my advice -- you get out of here while you still can . jordan : i 'm sticking around here to make sure this mess does n't get any worse . mariah : what is it ? hilary : breaking news .	hilary and phyllis discuss juliet 's death and decide that they do n't want to make the same mistakes that juliet made so they do n't end up alone at the end of their life . hilary tells phyllis that devon was everything she wanted but her ambition ruined their relationship . hiary advises phyllis to reconcile with billy and not let her happiness slip away . lily is suprised that victoria has become so cold and unfeeling since she became the cheif operating officer of newman enterprises . lily signs her new contract with newman enterprises although it comes with a cut in pay she needs to take the job as the first step to her new life without cane . lily is also shocked that victoria thinks that abby knew that designdate was a front for a sex trafficing ring scott feels claustraphobic in the storage unit because it triggers memories of when he was held hostage . jack is wooried about dina so he takes her to the hospital to have tests done because he and ashley hope to prove that stabbing nikki was an effedt of her reccent stroke . hilary calls mattie and tells her that she and charlie need to be there for cane since he is goiing through a lot since jukiet ; s death . charlie and mattie have lunch with cane before he heads to the hospital to check on baby sam . phyllis asks hiary to do a story on abby 's diappearance and make it clear that the abbott family belives abby knew nothing about the sex ring and she was another of zack 's victims .
dru : what did you say ? neil : i said devon 's coming home with us . lily : daddy , do you mean it ? dru : neil , come on , are you serious ? i do n't want to wake up and find out that this is some kind of a dream . neil : i 'm dead serious . it 's no dream . dru : what changed your mind ? neil : i got sick and tired of mr . attitude here not appreciating what he has . devon : what i have is a one - way ticket to some group home , ran by a bunch of control freaks who could care less if i live or die . that 's what i have . neil : that 's not true . you have friends . you have people who care about you , who want to help you grow up to be a decent human being . devon : yeah , and people who bail when the going gets tough . neil : we 're not gon na bail . not this time . dru : we 're not gon na bail on you . neil , i never gave up hope that you would change your mind . neil : i guess it finally sunk in -- this kid is absolutely nowhere without a family . someone 's got ta knock that chip off your shoulder , and someone 's gon na be me . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nikki : come in . sharon : nikki , hi . sorry to bother you . have you seen brad ? nikki : no . what are you doing here ? sharon : this is my first day . i thought you knew . nikki : are you telling me that you 're still planning on working at jabot ? sharon : yes , why would n't i be ? nikki : i guess i just assumed that , now that nicholas is going to be running newman enterprises , that you would n't take this job . sharon : well , why would you assume a crazy thing like that ? nikki : oh , i do n't know . maybe because you have two children at home who need you ? ( intercom beeps ) nikki : nikki newman . brad : nikki , its brad . i - i need you to do me a favor . nikki : um , sure , what is it ? brad : today 's sharon 's first day . she 's supposed to meet with a couple of reporters , do sort of a , you know , a get - to - know - you thing . would you mind walking through that for me ? nikki : sure , i could do that . is everything all right ? brad : um , yeah , yeah . e - everything 's fine . i just need to , uh , take care of a couple things here at home . nikki : okay , no problem . brad : okay , thanks . i appreciate it . i 'll talk to you soon . [ scene_break ] ashley : so i think that 's everything . brad : why , i can send anything you missed over to your dad 's house . ashley : i 'd rather do this as cleanly as possible since i 'm not going to be living here after today . brad : listen , we still have n't talked about the best way to tell abby , and obviously , we ca n't put this off any longer . ashley : obviously , so what are we gon na tell her ? brad : the most important thing is that she understands that this is not her fault , that this has nothing to do with her . ashley : why do n't you just come out and say it , brad ? i know what you 're thinking -- that you 're not to blame for any of this . that abby 's gon na suffer and it 's all my fault . so is that what you want to tell her ? that mommy 's responsible for everything bad that 's happening right now ? [ scene_break ] kay : any good news in that paper today ? arthur : well , katherine , what are you doing here ? kay : well , i simply thought i would catch you before you left . arthur : left for where ? i have no plans to go anywhere today . kay : then you must like it here . arthur : well , it 's better than the motel . the food 's good , the gym 's close by and it has everything a man could want . kay : except for a woman you could love . arthur : are you trying to tell me something , katherine ? kay : do i have to spell it out for you , arthur ? arthur : well , based on all your suspicions about me lately , i think maybe you 'd better . kay : i 'm taking a leap of faith . let 's set a date . arthur : a date ? a date to do what , exactly ? kay : to be married . i do n't wan na wait any longer . [ scene_break ] jack : you should have seen elise 's attitude change . it was like we 'd been married for years and i 'd forgotten our anniversary . she said i was being uncaring , unfeeling . jill ? have you heard a word i just said ? jill : yes . you were talking about marrying your tennis partner . jack : oh , boy , were you not listening . what , are you spying on your folks ? jill : i 'm sorry , jack . jack : for the record , elise and i are still just friends . jill : well , good , 'cause you could do a lot better . jack : it is nice , though , to see two people fall in love late in life . jill : are you talking about my mother and arthur ? jack : that is what you 're thinking about , is n't it ? jill : what ? jack : i 'm just saying it was great for my dad . from the day gloria moved in , it 's like he 's a different person . change of subject . have they found a new c.e.o . for chancellor industries yet ? jill : arthur is my father , but that is all i know about him . so who is he really ? who is the real arthur hendricks ? [ scene_break ] nikki : i know you 're not gon na like what i 'm about to say -- sharon : well , if you 're gon na give me another speech about how a woman 's place is in the home -- nikki : no , that is not it . a woman 's place is wherever she wants it to be . i think it 's wonderful that women can have careers . sharon : but ... ? nikki : have you thought about how this will be ? how hard it 's gon na be for you to balance the demands of being a mother and having a full - time job ? sharon : of course i have , and i know that it 's not going to be easy , but we 'll manage . nikki : really ? how are you gon na do that ? you 're gon na be working very long hours here . nicholas is gon na be swamped at newman . where does that leave noah and cassie ? they 're gon na come home every day to an empty house having to fend for themselves . are you really okay with that ? sharon : look , cassie is 14 years old . she 's perfectly capable of managing herself and her little brother for a couple of hours . nikki : what if there 's an emergency ? sharon : well , miguel has agreed to be around after school . nikki : oh , i see . you 're planning on shoving your children off on him . sharon : no , that is not what i 'm doing . nikki : let me remind you that he does not work for you . he has other responsibilities that do n't include babysitting your children . sharon : if you would let me finish , i was going to say that we have contacted our old babysitter lisa and she 's agreed to come back to work for us . she 's wonderful with the kids , and they love her , plus now she 's studying to be a schoolteacher . she can help them with their homework . it 's a perfect arrangement . nikki : not as perfect as having you there . sharon : so what are you saying ? because i have children , i ca n't have a job like millions of other women do ? nikki : sharon , a lot of women work outside of the home because they have to for financial reasons -- that does not describe you . sharon : so ? you do n't need the money , and you 're here . nikki : my children are grown . you did n't see me working when they were little . besides , i have a big investment in this company . you 're only doing this because you woke up one day and decided you were n't satisfied . sharon : hmm , and that makes me a terrible person , right ? nikki : i just think that you need to evaluate your options here . do you know how many women would kill to be in your shoes , to be able to be at home with their children ? they 're only little once , sharon . do n't you wan na be there ? time passes very quickly . sharon : i realize that . nikki : well , then why are n't you taking advantage of this opportunity ? sharon : because , nikki , look , i - i have an opportunity here , too . this is my chance to do something on my own , to have my own identity . you know , for years i have been known as nick 's wife or cassie and noah 's mother , and i love being those things , it 's just -- i just want something of my very own , and it does n't mean i 'm gon na abandon my kids . nikki : how do i know that ? you 've done it before . [ scene_break ] jamal : are you ready to go ? neil : actually , there 's been a little change of plans , jamal . dru : yeah . devon is gon na come home with us . jamal : really ? that 's great . neil : would you mind calling ms. davis , let her know what 's happening ? jamal : oh , no problem , mr. winters . dru : thank you . jamal : all right . neil : thanks . lily : well , are n't you happy , devon ? devon : i 'm not going . dru : what ? neil : what do you mean you 're not going ? devon : listen , all right , you are just doing this to prove to your wife and to your daughter what a big man you are , okay ? the guy in charge . you do n't want me , 'cause i know that the second you get tired of me , i 'm gon na be right back where i started , okay ? so thank you , but no , thanks . dru : devon , the first time that we brought you into our home , you knew that that was temporary . this is completely different . we are committed to you 100 % . devon : oh , come on . come on . why would he wan na help me ? he does n't even like me . neil : that 's not true . i actually like you a lot . i 've always wanted to help you . devon : yeah , right . neil : and so has this lady right here . devon , if i thought we could , we 'd take in a hundred foster kids , but that 's not realistic . fostering you , however , is . devon : really ? and what 's so different now ? neil : i realized that your attitude might just stop you from becoming the man than i know you can be , and come hell or high water , i 'm gon na help you to become that man . devon : well , now hold up a second , 'cause you 're suddenly making this group home sound a little better . i mean , how tough are you planning on being ? neil : nothing you ca n't handle . devon : really ? and what if i do n't wan na handle anything ? dru : then that will tell me that you 're not being as smart as i know you can be . devon : why , 'cause i do n't wan na get tossed back and forth like a football ? dru : devon , you have two choices , okay ? you can come home with us or you can go live in that group home . i hope you 'll choose to come home with us . now i understand why you do n't trust us , i understand that , but we are behind you 100 % . so what 's it gon na be ? all right , i 'm gon na give you some time to think about it , okay ? [ scene_break ] brad : that 's not what i 'm saying . ashley : are you sure ? because you never seem to miss an opportunity to remind me that we 're at this point because of me . brad : abby does n't need to know what happened between us . the only thing she needs to know is that we both love her . ashley : so you 're not gon na blame me ? brad : even if i want to , we have to present a united front . we have to make her feel as secure as possible while at the same time making sure she understands that there is nothing she can do or say that 's going to change our minds . ashley : that sounds good . it still does n't answer the question of how we 're gon na tell her . there 's no way it 's not gon na be really painful for her . ashley : i have an idea , brad . it 's not perfect . i mean , i 've heard of other people doing it . maybe we could just , i do n't know , live here together in the house for abby 's sake . [ scene_break ] jack : my god . no wonder you 've been so spaced out . jill : and , jack , i know that all those accusations are probably totally untrue . jack : the authorities have n't proven anything , right ? jill : not one thing , but i got ta tell you , arthur 's stepson tells a very convincing story . jack : is katherine convinced ? jill : apparently not , judging by the way she and my father are looking so absorbed in each other . [ scene_break ] arthur : you 're really serious , are n't you ? kay : oh , very serious , yes . arthur : well , what about those newspaper clippings your detective friend gave you ? kay : what about them ? arthur : are you ready to ignore all that ? kay : they 're innuendos , insinuations . i mean , none of it proves anything . arthur : then you believe me . kay : well , if i did n't -- if i did n't , i would n't want to marry you , darling . arthur : you 've discarded all your doubts ? kay : yes . arthur : but what if the doubts resurface ? kay : i will not let them . arthur : then what happened in seattle does n't matter to you . kay : well , let 's just say it 's not longer an issue . oh , god , i love you , arthur . my life would be so dreary without you . i would just wilt and die anyway . it does n't really matter that you 're a killer , does it ? arthur : katherine , that 's not the least bit funny . kay : no , no , no . sorry . ( laughs ) no , i promise , i promise here and now we 'll never speak about your past again . we 'll only look to the future together . fair enough ? [ scene_break ] jill : all i want her to do is to hold off on the wedding just until we can sort out all the unanswered questions . jack : what 's your gut telling you ? jill : that i love him . he 's my father . i just desperately want all these accusations to be the rantings and ravings of an angry , embittered man , but as hard as i try ... jack : you ca n't overcome your suspicions . jill : i ca n't tell you how many sleepless nights i 've spent worrying about my mother . jack : no , i can only imagine . look , i do n't know what you can do about it . jill : i was hoping that that 's what you 'd tell me . [ scene_break ] sharon : you just had to bring that up , did n't you ? nikki : sharon , you 're the one who disappeared for months with no word . those poor kids did n't know if they were ever gon na see their mother again . sharon : are we just gon na stand here and trade insults all day ? nikki : i 'm just asking you . are you really thinking about them this time , or as usual , is it just about you ? sharon : of course i am thinking about my children . i think about them all day long . i love them more than anything . nikki : just not enough to put their needs first . sharon : look , obviously we 're not going to see eye - to - eye on this . nikki : well , hallelujah . we finally agree on something . sharon : okay , then let 's just drop it , and i 'll go find brad . nikki : do n't bother . that was brad on the phone earlier . he 's not coming in today . sharon : but we have these reporters to meet with . nikki : yes , i know . he told me . i 'm gon na be sitting in instead . sharon : you ? nikki : you certainly ca n't meet them by yourself . sharon : what 's wrong , nikki ? you afraid that i 'll say the wrong thing and i 'll screw up ? nikki : well , it 's your first day , you have no experience . yeah , i am . sharon : well , look , i know you 're not thrilled to have me here , but i hope you will remember something . nikki : what is that ? sharon : that once upon a time you were just like me . you walked into this building on your first day of work with no experience , and no one thought you could cut it , either , but you proved them wrong . my husband wants this for me , and i wan na make him proud and i wan na make the family proud . it would mean a lot if i knew i could count on you . ( telephone beeps ) nikki : yes , andrew . okay , send them in . the reporters are here . are you really ready for this ? sharon : ready as i 'll ever be . [ scene_break ] devon : you know , lily , your parents are a couple of hypocrites . lily : now why would you say something like that ? devon : because they ca n't even make up their minds . lily : okay , i will admit that it took my father a little while to come around . devon : lily , i 'm not stupid , all right ? i overheard them arguing about me . i 'm surprised they did n't split up over it . lily : no , see , you do n't get it because you 've never had parents . just because people argue does n't mean they do n't still love each other . devon : well , you know what ? you could have fooled me , 'cause i saw your mom give your dad an evil look a time or two . lily : that 's because she wanted you to keep living with us , and i did , too . devon : yeah , and at the same time , your dad could n't wait to be rid of me . lily : no , you do n't get it . it 's not that simple . normally when people wan na foster a kid , they have to go through this whole big process of paperwork , but you just fell in our laps . devon : so ? lily : so it 's all been backwards , but trust me , okay ? when my dad makes a promise , he keeps it . [ scene_break ] dru : neil , it 's gon na be a daggone shame if we lose devon now after everything we 've been through . neil : do n't worry , we wo n't . dru : are you sure about that ? i just hope i did n't scare him , but i was just so frustrated . i 'm desperate to have another chance . neil : at what ? dru : to make a difference in this boy 's life . i have come to love him , neil . neil : i know , baby . i know . [ scene_break ] nikki : allow me to introduce you to jabot 's new spokesperson -- sharon newman . sharon , this is gwen peterson from the `` genoa city chronicle . `` sharon : nice to meet you . gwen : you , too . nikki : and this is jim hollings , `` midwest business journal . `` sharon : mr. hollings . jim : a pleasure . nikki : well , they 're all yours . sharon : well , please have a seat . first of all , i 'd like to thank you both for coming . although we 've never met , i feel like i already know you . i enjoy reading your columns . gwen : including my last one ? sharon : you were a little tough on jabot , but you also made some very good points . we 're always looking for ways to improve . gwen : well , according to the press release , this is your first day ? sharon : yes . i have been on the job for 45 minutes now . jim : which lines are you representing ? sharon : i think the plan is for me to be spokesperson for the company at large . gwen : any surprises so far ? sharon : yes , a few , but that 's the way it is with any new experience , right ? um , everyone here has been really wonderful , and i think i 'll be very happy here . jim : how does your husband feel about you joining the jabot team ? sharon : my husband ? jim : you are married to nicholas newman , correct ? rumor has it that he 's just been appointed c.e.o . of newman enterprises . how does he feel about you representing their archrival in the cosmetic business ? [ scene_break ] brad : are you kidding me ? no , ash . no , i 'm not gon na have you living here playing house , acting like my wife , when you 're not my wife , even if i am still in love with you . ashley : you are ? brad : you think i could just walk away , just turn my back on those feelings ? ashley : you mean like i did . brad : you told me i 'm always second to victor , and there 's nothing you can do or say that will ever erase that from my memory . i can never forget that when push came to shove , you chose him . ashley : i was wrong . brad : yeah . well , now we have to deal with the fallout , and we ca n't live a lie just to protect abby from the fact that our marriage is over . that would n't be fair to her , and it would only hurt her more in the long run . ashley : yeah , you 're right . brad : i 'm sorry it has to be this way , ash . ashley : i 'm sorry , too . brad : as much as it hurts ... brad : there 's no going back . ashley : so how are we gon na do it ? how are we gon na tell abby that her parents ' marriage is over ? brad : i do n't know . brad : we just have to find the words . there 's no easy way . no matter what we tell her , it 's still gon na break her heart . ashley : mine , too , brad , but like you said ... brad : we ca n't live a lie . we owe abby the truth as much as we owe it to ourselves . ( footsteps approaching ) abby : is someone going on a trip ? [ scene_break ] dru : devon , have you made a decision , honey ? devon : i wan na know , are you guys absolutely sure that this is what you wan na do ? dru : yes . neil : absolutely positive , devon . devon : all right . dru : you 'll come ? devon : yes , i 'll come . dru : oh , i promise you will not be sorry . jamal : well , ms. davis says she 's thrilled . dru : of course she is . she always said that we were the best family for devon . now we have some paperwork to work out , right ? jamal : right , right . neil : hey , jamal , can you do us a favor ? call the group home and let them know that devon wo n't be coming after all . jamal : okay , i 'll take care of it . drive devon to your place later ? neil : that would be great . thanks . jamal : okay . neil : devon , now listen , i 'm not gon na make a big speech or anything , but , uh ... devon : oh , gosh . well , here comes a list of rules again , right ? neil : no , no , no , no . you 've got those rules down to a science . just so you know , when you join a family , it comes not only with privileges , but also obligations . lily : dad . neil : honey , this is important . we realize that you 've been in and out of group homes . you 've had a tough time . devon : yeah , well , what 's your point ? neil : my point is you need to step it up and make sure that stuff does n't happen . dru : neil , neil , devon fit beautifully into our family before , and he will again . neil : true , he did . i just wan na make absolutely certain that we 're all on the same page . devon : you know what ? i 'll do my best , mr. winters . okay ? that 's all i can promise . neil : that 's all anyone can promise , to do their best . now there 's one other thing . devon : what 's that ? neil : come here . devon , welcome to the winters family . devon : did n't we already do this hugging bit before ? dru : yes , but you can never get enough love . lily : hey , is it okay if i stay with devon and ride home with him and jamal ? neil : yeah , sure . dru : yeah . neil : that 's fine , that 's fine . go ahead . dru : okay . see ya . neil : all right . we 'll see you at home . dru : thank you so much . neil : bye , baby . thanks , jamal . jamal : all right . [ scene_break ] jack : sugar , there 's only one piece of advice i can give you . jill : what is that ? jack : if you wan na be a loving , caring daughter , you got ta look out for your mother . jill : how do i do that ? jack : by having some resolution in your own mind -- only then can you give her your blessing . jill : it 's easier said than done . jack : i know . the fact that a reputable seattle newspaper printed this story , it 's kind of hard to ignore . jill : exactly . that 's what has me so freaked out . jack : listen to me . katherine is no dummy . hopefully she wo n't make any definite wedding plans without checking this guy out sideways and upside down . jill : unless she 's blinded by love . jack : yeah . judging from the looks of things over there , i do n't think they 're holding back at all , at least not right now . [ scene_break ] arthur : katherine , this is so unexpected , your change of heart . kay : hardly a change of heart . i mean , do you know i did n't realize until you came back how much i missed you ? i buried my feelings all those years , resigned to the fact that i would never see you again . arthur : and then i showed up at your door . kay : oh , god , that was the happiest day of my life . for the first time in years , i felt truly alive , truly alive . only a fool would walk away from something like that . arthur : katherine , darling , are you absolutely certain ? kay : oh , my god , more certain of that than anything i 've ever felt in my life . arthur , i can not wait for us to begin sharing our lives together . please ... please come home . arthur : no , katherine . i think it best if i continue to stay here at the club -- that is , until our wedding . kay : but you are saying that we will be married . arthur : if that 's what you want , my darling , yes , by all means ... and the sooner the better . [ scene_break ] ashley : honey , sit down with mommy . come here . abby : daddy , are you going somewhere ? brad : no , sweetie . abby : so why do you have the suitcases out ? ashley : we wan na talk to you about something , okay ? abby : okay , as long as i 'm not late for school . ashley : all righty . brad : listen , baby , uh ... this is important . your mommy and i have ... we have ... abby : you have what ? ashley : you know how important you are to us , right ? you are the most precious thing in the world to us . brad : what your mommy 's trying to say is that we both love you very much . abby : i love you , too . is that what we had to talk about ? ashley : no . well , it kind of is , actually . what we 're trying to say is that , you know ... honey , with people ... things change sometimes , you know , even with people that love each other a whole lot . abby : i do n't understand . did i do something wrong ? brad : no . ashley : no . brad : no , you did not do anything wrong . ashley : you did n't do anything wrong , honey . brad : do n't ever think that . ashley : no , um ... honey , you know how , um , we have a family ? you know we 're a family , right ? we 're always gon na be a family no matter what . we 're just gon na be a different kind of family . you 're always gon na have a mommy and a daddy that love you so much . brad : but ... we 're just not going to live together anymore . [ scene_break ] sharon : my husband is very supportive of me . gwen : oh , i 'm sure he is , but you have to admit the timing of this is very interesting , would n't you agree , mrs. newman ? sharon : um , i 'm not sure what you 're getting at . jim : let me translate . is this about sending your husband a message ? sharon : a message ? no , not at all . gwen : then maybe this is a publicity stunt . i read your bio , and no offense , but i 'm not sure what makes you qualified for this position . sharon : first of all , as far as i know , there has been no public announcement made about my husband 's situation at newman enterprises , and for that reason i will not comment on that . as for what i am doing here , well , i 'm here because i want to be . this has nothing to do with my husband or my family 's company . i realize that reporters are trained to look for the hidden story , but you wo n't find one this time . and let me also say i hope it wo n't be long before you stop seeing me as the wife of nicholas newman and start seeing me as the new face of jabot cosmetics , because i 'm very excited about what we have in store , and i know you will be , too . now ... next question ? [ scene_break ] dru : i am so anxious to get back to the apartment and get that place ready for devon . neil : and quite a morning it was . dru : yep . can i tell you how proud i am , mr. winters ? neil : wait a minute . you 're not mad at me for being so stubborn all these weeks and months ? dru : nope . in fact , i think it 's made our marriage a lot stronger . we weathered a storm together . neil : and quite a storm it was . dru : yes , yes . you know , we clash sometimes , honey , but that 's okay . it just makes our marriage richer , you know . neil : i will remind you of that the next time we 're in the middle of a fight . dru : do you think devon realizes how fortunate he is ? neil : you mean having us for a family ? dru : having you as a role model . i mean , there 's no telling what can happen to this kid having you as a mentor . neil : well , i 'll settle for him just finding his rightful , happy place in life , whatever that might be . dru : baby , you 're onboard . neil : you know , i do n't think i understood just how much i cared about devon until he ran away . and then today when i saw him acting tough , and i realized that we was just scared out of his mind , it melted my heart , you know ? i could n't let him go . dru : yeah . you know , it 's not all gon na be smooth sailing . neil : oh , i 'm aware of that . i do n't expect the boy to be , you know , like a stepford kid . dru : oh , no , he 's far from that . you know he has trust issues , and he 's gon na be worse off than he was before when he lived with us . neil : yeah , well , we will deal with that the way we deal with everything ... dru : right ... both : one day at a time . neil : good , no matter how long , dru . dru : right . neil : you know something ? dru : huh ? neil : right now i feel so good . dru : you should . saved a kid 's life , gave him a future . neil : yeah , i just wish i could let other people know this feeling that i have inside , 'cause there so many kids out there just like devon who need somebody to care about them . dru : listen to you . neil : what ? dru : you 've come a long way . neil : you know , it just dawned on me . dru : what ? neil : lily -- she 's not an only child anymore . she has a brother . dru : mm - hmm . neil : we are a family of four . you and i , we have two children to raise . dru : yeah . neil : come here , mama . give me some sugar while we still have the strength . [ scene_break ] jack : well , do n't look now . i think your parents are headed this way . kay : well , hello , you two . how are you , jack ? jack : i am just great , katherine , and do n't you look terrific . kay : well , i ought to , yes . i 've just agreed to marry this lovely gentleman . jill : you have ? kay : yes , jill . i so hope you 'll be happy for me . jack : well , it looks like congratulations are in order . judge hendricks , i hope you know you have just snagged yourself one terrific lady . kay : stop . arthur : ah , believe me , jack , no one knows that better than i do . i 'm a very lucky man . [ scene_break ] abby : we 're not going to be living together anymore ? but why ? ashley : honey , um , sometimes when people have been together awhile , they start to have some problems . abby : what kind of problems ? brad : oh , none that you need to worry about . its mommy and daddy problems . ashley : yeah , just mommy and daddy stuff , you know , and , um , and your daddy and i have decided that it would just be best if we lived in separate places . abby : i do n't understand . brad : honey , we know it 's a big shock to you , but ... sometimes people are just better off living apart from each other . abby : you and mommy , too ? ashley : yeah , honey , daddy and me , too . makes us sad , you know , 'cause we wish it did n't have to be this way . abby : then why do n't you change it ? brad : because we just ca n't . i know you want us to stay together , honey , but it just would n't be good for us , and it would n't be good for you . this is how it has to be . abby : why ? ashley : honey , you know you have some friends at school , right ? and their parents live in different houses . and they do n't love their children any less . you know that . abby : which house are you going to be staying in ? ashley : well , guess what . i 'm going to be staying with grandpa . is n't that neat ? 'cause i 've got ta sort some things out . abby : then are you coming back ? ashley : no . i mean , you know , not to stay . brad : but , uh , you 're gon na stay right here with me , in your own room . ashley : yeah . brad : you do n't have to go anywhere . abby : am i gon na see mommy ? brad : oh , yes , of course you are . ashley : you 're gon na see me all the time . you 're gon na get sick of me you 're gon na see me so much , and i 'm gon na call you on the phone every single day . abby : but you 're not gon na be here . ashley : no , i wo n't be here . but it does n't mean i 'm gon na love you any less , 'cause you are my little girl , and i love you more than anything in the whole world . abby : when are you going ? ashley : well , your daddy and i thought about it and ... i 'm gon na go today . abby : you 're moving to grandpa 's today ? ashley : yeah . abby : daddy , i do n't want to go to school today . brad : that 's okay , baby , you do n't have to go . abby : can i go in my room now ? ashley : do n't you think we should talk about this a little bit more ? abby : i do n't want to . brad : okay , we 'll talk some more later . ashley : can i have a hug ? i love you , baby . abby : i love you , too . [ next_on ] phyllis : how soon do you think i 'm gon na be pink - slipped ? michael : are you barring me from the building ? nick : i 'm c.e.o . i can do whatever i want . john : do n't you think we ought to wait a moment ? gloria : but , john , we have such wonderful news .	nikki and sharon faced off about sharon 's continued desire to work for jabot despite nick 's promotion at newman enterprises . sharon asked for her support and faith , then learned nikki would sit in on her first interview with the press . she handled them like an expert when they questioned her about nick 's reaction to her new job . she explained she was not just mrs. nick newman , but the new face of jabot cosmetics . nikki was impressed . kay explained to arthur that she was putting harrison 's awful allegations behind them and choosing , instead , to go through with the wedding . arthur was thrilled , but explained he would not move back in with her until after they were married . jill told jack about harrison and her fears about arthur . jack urged her to investigate arthur fully , to protect kay in case there was reason to be scared . arthur and kay told jill and jack their good news , and jill was more than a little worried to learn of the upcoming nuptials . neil stunned dru , lily and devon by insisting that what devon needed was a family and a role model , and that he would find both by coming home with them . a teary - eyed dru let devon make the decision , and he agreed to live with them . neil welcomed him to the family with a hug . later , dru and neil reconnected , overjoyed with the chance to help devon . brad rejected ash 's suggestion that they live together for abby 's sake , and explained how much it hurt that she 'd told him he 'd always been second to victor . they devastated abby with the news of their separation , impending divorce , and new living arrangements .
michael : okay , okay . so you 're absolutely certain that no one had access to this necklace after you bought it ? scott : maybe it was already poisoned . michael : no . no , paul checked out the jewelry store . they carry similar necklaces from the same manufacturer . scott : well , what does that prove ? michael : if one item in the shipment had been contaminated , in all likelihood ... scott : they all would have been . michael : yes . so someone had to have gotten to it and doctored it up after it was in your possession . lauren : so do you remember leaving that necklace anywhere before you gave it to me ? scott : no , mom . i am almost sure that i had it with me the whole time . well , wait a minute . maybe i did leave it ... michael : what , what , what ! [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) sheila : yes ? tom : it 's tom . oh , my god . i do n't think i 'm ever gon na get used to you in that getup , brenda . sheila : come on in and close the door behind you . tom : so ... how was your trip ? sheila : productive . tom : whatever that means . hey , you want help ? sheila : do n't touch that . tom : sorry , jennifer . sheila : ( sighs ) i can not wait for the day that i can just burn this disguise . but for now , it 's the only way i can leave this room and be safe . tom : i 'd sure like to hear that story sometime . sheila : do n't hold your breath . i 'll tell you one thing , though . tom : yeah ? what 's that ? sheila : i can not wait to get out of this wretched makeup . tom : oh , not so fast , babe . you scoop that goop off your face , and you 're just brenda again . sheila : what 's so wrong with that ? tom : well , like you said . brenda ca n't go out of this room . that means you would n't be able to keep your promise to me . sheila : my promise to you ? tom : mm - hmm , to help me with my legal problems . and that 's exactly what you 're gon na do . maybe you 're forgetting i have leverage now . the necklace ? in case you do n't know , my stepson michael already thinks that jennifer is the one who poisoned his fiancée . how would you like it if i handed over the bling - bling to him ? [ scene_break ] paul : so what do you mean , phyllis is on to you ? kevin : well , i do n't know if j.t . told you , but i just spent the whole night working on the newman web server . paul : he said he brought you in at the last minute . so did you find anything ? kevin : so far , no . and now i 'm worried that i messed everything up . paul : with the computer ? kevin : no , no . with phyllis . i was fried , right ? so when i saw her , i thought i would pick her brain a little , try and get some clues to the way her mind works when she 's programming . paul : okay . so you 're telling me the whole thing backfired . kevin : well , i guess my questioning got a little obvious , right ? so then i suddenly realized -- phyllis : you realized ... kevin : oh ! whoa ! phyllis : that phyllis is n't a complete and utter idiot like you , right , kevin ? [ scene_break ] dru : victoria , what are you doing ? do n't you remember ? we 're launching a webcast today . have you seen sharon ? victoria : not since yesterday at abby 's birthday party , and what a treat that was . dru : all right , i 'm not gon na touch that one , all right ? victoria : good , because i did n't plan on telling you anyway . dru : okay , is something going on with sharon that 's gon na prevent her from giving us her optimum performance ? this webcast has to be a success . [ scene_break ] sharon : why would i do that , nikki ? nikki : you tell me . sharon : so you think that i would use some 7-year - old little girl in a vendetta against victoria ? nikki : sharon , i know what i heard . sharon : okay , i do n't know what you think you heard , but obviously you 're reading something into it that was n't there . nikki : you told abby that it 's perfectly fine to not like victoria . sharon : no , that was after i told her that she needs to give victoria a chance . nikki : which , apparently , she is not willing to do , and we have you to thank for that . sharon : do you know how important it is to validate a child 's feelings , to not let her think that what she 's feeling is wrong ? but no , no , no , no . you have to jump to the conclusion that i have stooped to manipulate a little girl 's mind . and besides , what reason would i have for putting down my sister - in - law to anyone ? brad : what 's going on ? nikki , what are you doing here ? [ scene_break ] paul : hey , easy , phyllis . why are you attacking kevin ? phyllis : oh , that 's right . i should be attacking you , paul . paul : oh ? why is that ? phyllis : well , let me tell you . next time you hire an amateur to snoop on me , make sure he 's not so obvious . kevin : what makes you think i 'm snooping on you ? phyllis : kevin , i was n't born yesterday . i know that victor newman thinks i planted some nefarious device in the newman system . and he hired you , obviously , who hired you , which is a complete laugh to me given your lack of programming skills . look at the two of you . you look like a couple of bad guys who got their hands stuck in the cookie jar . need i say more ? [ scene_break ] nikki : sharon and i were just talking . i think she 's a little nervous about her upcoming webcast . sharon : wishful thinking . though you seem determined to upset me with your ridiculous accusations . sorry , nikki . brad : all right , hold it . what accusations ? nikki : look , you have much more important things to do . we 'll just drop this , okay ? sharon , let me just say , if i was wrong , i apologize . but you could be more helpful . sharon : i was just doing my best . brad : all right , look , you two , you might not want to tell me what 's happening , but you are going to table this . we are trying to get ready for a very important webcast . nikki : i know . i know . i 'm gone . see you later . brad : what was that all about ? sharon : oh , nothing for you to worry about . brad : well , maybe not at the moment . i see we have our new equipment set up . you ready for the webcast ? sharon : you bet . i 'm rarin ' to go . [ scene_break ] victoria : i assume that sharon knows how important today is and will focus accordingly . dru : victoria , you know , we have quite a bit of experience between the two of us . perhaps sharon just needs some encouragement . victoria : from me ? no , i doubt it . dru : why do you say that ? victoria : forget it , drucilla . dru : i 'm not gon na forget it . do you think that sharon is overestimating her capabilities or what ? victoria : we both know that it 's one thing to prepare for something like this , but quite another to be facing that camera . nikki : hi , girls . if you 're talking about sharon , i was just with her . dru : how did she seem ? nikki : confident , to say the least . you 'd think she 'd been doing personal appearances in front of millions of people her whole life . [ scene_break ] scott : i did lose the necklace for a short time . i guess it fell out of my computer bag . michael : where ? where did you drop it ? scott : at brenda 's motel room . michael : how did you get it back ? scott : when i realized it was missing , i started to panic . and then brenda called and told me she 'd found it . lauren : okay , so it was at brenda 's place for awhile . michael : and jennifer 's in and out of that room . lauren : right , so she could have had access . michael : and let 's not forget tom has a room at that motel , too . lauren : and he knows jennifer , who knows brenda . scott : hold on . are you saying you think brenda could be in on this ? no way . no way in hell . [ scene_break ] sheila : you think you 're gon na get anywhere by threatening me ? tom : i might . sheila : did you ever hear ? you catch more flies with honey . tom : unless you have a fly on the wall ... when michael baldwin 's partner set me up . sheila : oh , why do n't you relax ? tom : i ca n't relax . i 'm in hot water up to my eyeballs here . sheila : because michael baldwin framed you , i know . i 've heard it a hundred times . tom : yeah , i 've heard it a hundred times , too ! nobody will believe me , 'cause i do n't have any proof ! sheila : okay , so you think that by showing him the necklace -- tom : no , no , no . not showing him . trading him . i give him the evidence he needs to figure out who tried to kill lauren and in return , he gets the cops off my back . sheila : how do you do that without anyone finding out that jennifer and brenda are the same person ? tom : you tell me . sheila : okay . so let me get this straight . you stab me in the back , and michael goes running to the police department confessing . confessing -- tom : all right . all right . i have n't thought it through completely . sheila : you have n't thought it through at all , tom . what michael did was illegal . he can lose his license . tom : look , maybe it will not turn out the way i want , but it 's the only chance i got here . sheila : god , you are an idiot . you have any idea ? your fingerprints are all over that necklace ! tom : hey , hey , hey ! your fingerprints are on it , too . sheila : would you just ... i am trying so hard to make this work . tom : what , by going out of town for the day ? how 's that supposed to help me ? sheila : have a little faith , tom . tom : faith is n't gon na keep me out of the slammer . evidence is , or a foolproof way to twist michael baldwin 's arm . sheila : yeah , but you know what ? that necklace is not foolproof . believe me , i am your friend . i really want to help you . tom : then get off your butt and do something . 'cause i 'm telling you , unless something turns up real soon ... i 'm gon na do what i got ta do ... whatever it is . now i 'm gon na go ride my bike , try to unwind before i ... [ scene_break ] michael : scott , i 'm not gon na assume anyone 's innocent until i know a lot more than i know now . scott : i met brenda in toronto . she was in one of my classes . and it 's not like i was her professor . she was assigned to me . it was pure chance . michael : i know , i know . okay , but she still ended up being your writing partner . scott : yeah , but she did n't even want to come to genoa city . besides , i know her . she 's a good person . michael : all right . scott , relax . no one 's going to arrest your friend . but jennifer could have used her . scott : how ? michael : how ? you drop the necklace . jennifer swipes it before brenda notices . then she puts it back and brenda finds it afterwards . who knows ? scott : so it 's best to be careful . michael : you know , we 're talking about jennifer and brenda and all these peripheral people , but at the end of the day ... at the end of the day , this all comes back to tom fisher . lauren : where are you going ? michael : i wo n't be long . scott , you stay with your mom . i 'm gon na put an end to this . lauren : no , no , no , no . do n't you do anything crazy . michael : the truth is , i do n't know what i 'm gon na do , but i 'm tired of waiting for a miracle . ( door opens ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : paul , i ca n't believe that you would actually take victor 's money to try and rat me out . paul : oh , come on , phyllis . you 're overreacting . phyllis : and you . what about you , kevin ? kevin : what about me , phyllis ? phyllis : well , you have this coffeehouse . is n't this enough for you ? you have to take a side job to spy on your best friend 's mom ? paul : you keep saying we 're spying on you . look , if you left nothing on the newman server , you have absolutely nothing to worry about . phyllis : believe me , if i had left something there , you two bozos would n't find it . no one would . paul : oh , thank you , phyllis . phyllis : call it like i see it . ( cell phone rings ) paul : baldwin , i got a bone to pick with you . all right , i 'll meet you there . i have to run . phyllis : wait , wait , wait . i 'm not done with you . paul : well , it 'll have to keep . kevin : no , i have work to do . jack : well , look who 's here . [ scene_break ] tom : now i do n't want to have to use this , brenda , but i will if it 's necessary . [ scene_break ] victoria : you talked to sharon about abby ? mother , i wish you would n't have done that . nikki : i was just trying to help . now i think maybe i misjudged her . victoria : misjudged her ? how ? nikki : well , i was very quick to jump to the conclusion that she did n't want you and abby to become close . victoria : because of what i told you happened at the birthday party . nikki : and because of what i overheard sharon telling abby a little while ago . victoria : what did you overhear ? nikki : you know what ? never mind . it does n't matter . she said that it was taken out of context , and she was genuinely insulted that i would even think such a thing of her . really , you know what i think this is ? victoria : what ? nikki : it 's just the stress of this upcoming webcast . you two have been working very hard . i 'm sure it 's just a misunderstanding . victoria : maybe . nikki : well , you have to realize that it 's tremendous pressure for her representing a company in front of millions of people . victoria : yes , i know . she 's our new golden girl , all right . look , i am gon na go down to the conference room and see how preparations are going for the webcast . nikki : i 'm gon na use your phone . victoria : oh , help yourself . [ scene_break ] brad : remember to mention our mascara , of course . it 's the newest addition to the line . sharon : mm - hmm . dru : sharon ? sharon : all right . got it . dru : are you ready ? sharon : as i 'll ever be . dru : you know , i took a look at your opening statement here . sharon : is something wrong ? dru : i think it 's a bit wordy , you know ? why bore them with a bunch of statements when you could have people ask you the questions -- brad : dru , i know you 're trying to be helpful , but we have finalized our copy . the opening statement sets the tone , which is key . it stays as is . dru : true , true , true . but from experience , i simply want to help sharon . sharon : i think i 'll be fine . dru : you sure ? you sure ? sharon : yeah . dru : okay , good luck . i 'm gon na be rooting for you . sharon : thanks . dru : all right . brad : i know you 're anxious to get started . sharon : it 's just everyone keeps coming in here like i need help or something . brad : they mean well . sharon : i know , but ... look , there was another change in the packaging , right , besides the mascara ? brad : yeah . it 's noted in your script right ... where ? uh ... right here . see ? sharon : let me see this . brad : take your time . you 'll get it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , tiger . how you doing ? jack : do n't start making all nice with me . i 'm still mad at you . phyllis : oh , come on , jack . if you 're gon na start haranguing me for my inability to commit computer espionage , save it . jack : i saw you talking to paul and kevin . they seem to think you left something on the newman server . phyllis : i ca n't control the way other people think . jack : you know what they say , though -- where there 's smoke , there 's usually fire . or at least a smoke - making machine . which is it ? come on , phyllis . drop all the secrecy . tell me what you did . phyllis : i do n't know what you 're talking about . jack : you know what i think ? i think you left a little something in the newman server that 's gon na blow up in the old buzzard 's face . phyllis : you need to give this a rest . jack : how can i if the woman i love and respect has had access to the competition 's market strategy ? phyllis : i was asked to do a favor . i did it , plain and simple . jack : so rather than help the company she works for , the family in which she is an honorary member , she decides to wrap it in a pretty bow and hand it back to the newmans ? no , that does n't sound like the phyllis i know . phyllis : the phyllis you know does n't want to go to prison . the phyllis you know is trying to be ethical . jack : since when have you allowed a little matter of ethics to get in the way of your helping your favorite ex - husband when he needs it ? phyllis : jack , i do n't know what you want me to tell you . jack : i do n't know . maybe we could start with the truth . phyllis : the truth ? plain and simple -- i was asked to do a favor . i did it . i did n't plant a bomb in the newman system . that 's it . jack : but you did plant something , did n't you ? phyllis : i did n't do anything that would create a -- jack : something none of them know about . phyllis : jack , please . jack : ( whispers ) come on , sweetheart . it 'll be our secret . phyllis : okay . i 'll tell you all about the binary shellcode , okay ? yeah , you do n't even know what that is . it 's gon na make you crazy . forget about it . jack : all i have to know is what it does . phyllis : it does n't do anything unless i make it do something . see what 's going on here ? it 's not about software . the issue is about you and me . jack : what 's the problem with you and me ? phyllis : i feel like just -- we 're not ... i feel like we 're living on different planets , jack . seriously . and you need to come to my planet , not the other way around . [ scene_break ] lauren : here you go , sweetie . scott : thanks . it must feel good having someone like michael so devoted to you . lauren : it 's wonderful . except sometimes he drives me out of my mind with worry . scott : maybe after your wedding he 'll settle down a little . lauren : oh , you know what ? that reminds me . we have a new wedding date . scott : oh , yeah ? when ? lauren : december 9th . scott : that 's good . that 's good . give us a few weeks to resolve all this other stuff . lauren : yeah , if we get that far . scott : what does that mean ? lauren : it 's just that michael is so intense . like when he left here earlier , i mean , i do n't know where the hell he went or how dangerous it is . scott : some guys like to live on the edge . lauren : you know what ? that 's fine , as long as they do n't slip and fall . [ scene_break ] michael : here . all right . the motel manager said this was tom fisher 's room . paul : before you knock , you mind telling me what we 're doing ? michael : you are here as an observer . paul : to observe what ? michael : i am going to crack tom fisher open like a walnut . paul : oh , great . how illegal is it going to be this time ? michael : oh , come on . paul : look , he 's not there , obviously . sheila : here 's your next surprise , lauren . only this time there wo n't be any mistakes . ( loud knocking in distance ) michael : oh , just the woman i wanted to see ! hi . i need to talk to you , jennifer . sheila : what now ? michael : may i come in ? sheila : no . ` i 'm a little busy at the moment . michael : fine . then just tell me where tom fisher is . sheila : i have no idea where tom fisher is . i told you , we 're simply acquaintances . michael : mmm . right . and that 's why you paid his bail . sheila : i did n't . your mother did . i simply posted it . did you forget that conversation ? michael : oh , you mean when i questioned you , and you told me you knew knew next to nothing about that son of a bitch poisoning my fiancée ? sheila : i was n't pretending . michael : mmm . yes , you were . and you know what ? i still think you helped him . sheila : it 's just craziness . i would n't poison anyone . michael : look , one way or another , tom fisher is going down . now if you did have any role in it , this would be a really good time to fess up . sheila : oh , you arrogant bastard . how dare you come here and harass me after i saved your mother 's life ? now go ! you get out of here ! i do n't know anything more about tom than what we have already discussed . in fact , i wish to god i 'd never seen that man 's face ! sheila : ( whispering ) oh , tom ... you 're becoming too much of a liability . [ scene_break ] brad : yeah . well , all we can do is hope for the best . all right . thanks for calling . that was ethan wiley , chief sales coordinator for the entire midwest region . sharon : bad news ? brad : bad weather . they 're concerned that some of their shoppers are gon na go home early . they 'd like to move the webcast up half an hour . sharon : yeah , sure . we can do that . hey , the sooner , the better . brad : hey , sharon , look , i do n't want to put more pressure on you . sharon : no , no . that 's okay . i 'll be okay . i just wanted to run my opening one more time , and i guess i should do that right now . brad : all right , i 'll call the other time zones , let them know about the change . sharon : okay . victoria : brad , you got a minute ? brad : uh , actually , i do n't . you got ta make it very quick . victoria : have you been tracking product shipments from the west coast ? because they seem to be lagging behind . brad : i am totally aware of it . there will be product on the shelves by week 's end . sharon : ( muttering ) victoria : are you okay ? sharon : yeah , i 'm fine , thanks . oh , victoria ? brad : yeah , frank , please . sharon : have you seen nicholas ? victoria : no . no , i have n't . sharon : well , did he say anything about showing up for the webcast ? victoria : not in so many words , but i 'm sure that he 'll be watching from somewhere . good luck . sharon : thanks . i just wish my husband had shown up to wish me the same . brad : yeah , joe , brad carlton . listen , there 's a weather issue in the midwest , so we 're gon na have to move the webcast ... [ scene_break ] jack : no , wait a minute . what ... we are on the same planet . we are on the same page . we both thrive on competition . phyllis : but your ... your idea of competition is consumed by your hatred for victor newman . jack : okay , so we 're the hatfields and mccoys . so it gives me energy . it gets me up in the morning . it gets me through the day . phyllis : revenge gets you through the day . that 's just sad . jack : hey , whatever works , right ? you think it 's any different on the other side ? believe me , the best part of victor newman 's day is when he can stick it to old smilin ' jack here . phyllis : listen , you think this is funny ? you 're not even taking this seriously . jack : i do n't think it 's the great tragedy you seem to . phyllis : because you ca n't see how much you 've changed . jack : would you please lighten up just a little bit ? phyllis : i 'm not gon na lighten up . you 're just obsessed with bringing newman enterprises down . jack : i have always been obsessed ... ( quietly ) i have always been obsessed with bringing newman enterprises down . phyllis : not like this . seriously , jack , you 're a changed guy . this energy that you -- this negativity -- it 's like you 're another person . jack : i am the same charming , terrific person you fell in love with a long time ago . phyllis : really ? you 're not taking me seriously . you just think this is a joke , do n't you ? jack : ( sighs ) phyllis : seeing you like this , it breaks my heart . listen , i am going out to the patio to have a nice , strong cup of coffee . if you would like to join me and talk about something other than corporate espionage , i 'd love it . otherwise , do n't bother . jack : binary shellcode . wonder what that is . [ scene_break ] paul : he 's still not there . michael : all right . why do n't you go stake out the parking lot ? and i will check some of tom 's old haunts . paul : first , i want to talk to you about what you 're doing to ashley . michael : what did i do to ashley ? paul : i know , baldwin . michael : you know what ? paul : your dirty little secret -- how you and ashley planted those chemicals on tom 's bike . michael : look , i do n't know what you 're talking -- paul : save it . she admitted it to me . michael : she did n't . paul : her conscience is bothering her . what i want to know is , what the hell were you thinking ? michael : listen to me before you get all high and mighty -- paul : no , you listen to me . i happen to care about that woman . she is a good and decent person . how could you drag her into something so dangerous and stupid ? michael : wait . is that what she said ? that i dragged her into this ? paul : no , she took full responsibility for her actions . but come on . she is not a criminal . she would not think of something to do that would send her in prison unless you thought of it first and twisted her arm . michael : we had to do something ! paul : oh , despite the consequences ? michael : there wo n't be any consequences if you keep your mouth shut . paul : you put her entire life at risk . she has a child , michael . not to mention what it would do to you or me or chris if any of this were to get out . you know , it 's not even the frame - up that makes me so angry . michael : what else did i do ? paul : you are allowing her to cozy up to tom to get information out of him . michael : you did n't have any problem with it before . hell , you even helped me stake out their date . paul : that was before i knew the two of you set him up . do n't you get it ? the guy is so smitten with her , he 's stopping by her house to give her daughter presents . do n't you see ? what do you think he 's gon na do to ashley when he finds out the truth ? michael : he wo n't find out . paul : well , you know what ? you may be willing to risk ashley 's life over this , but i 'm not . michael : all right . what 's done is done . you want to walk ? go . the task at hand is to find tom . so are you gon na stake out the parking lot or are n't you ? paul : all right . if it 'll put an end to this craziness , i 'll do it . but you mark my words , michael . you 'd better pray this never gets out , or so help me , the you - know - what is gon na hit the fan . michael : okay . okay ! okay . come on . michael : yeah , paul , it 's me . tom is at the athletic club bar . mm - hmm . hurry . [ scene_break ] sheila : okay , where would a sneaky bastard like tom fisher hide something important ... like a necklace he thinks is going to free him ? [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , you 're still here . nikki : yeah , i 'm still here . is that okay ? victoria : yeah . sure . the way you 're hanging around today , i 'd almost think that you 're a spy for jabot . nikki : well , honey , all the hours that you work , i know that if i want to see my daughter , i have to come here . victoria : mm - hmm . and it 's only going to get worse with the christmas holidays coming . nikki : so what did you find out about the webcast ? victoria : they 're just about to get started . nikki : and why are you smiling ? victoria : oh , i was just thinking about poor nicholas . can you imagine what it will be like to live with his wife when she becomes a big media star ? nikki : i 'm sure he 'll be very proud of her . victoria : oh , yeah . well , then why is n't he here to wish her good luck ? she 's a little upset that he has n't shown up today . brad : all right , spokeslady , its showtime . sharon : how do i look ? brad : amazing . brad : everything ready in the computer room ? what ? what do you mean there 's a glitch ? well , you call me as soon as it 's fixed . minor problem . just take a deep breath . relax . and before you know it , we 'll be back online . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hi , nicholas , it 's phyllis . listen , i need to meet with you . it 's important . yeah , the athletic club . that 's fine . in about 15 minutes ? mmm . i 'll tell you what it 's about when i get there . thanks . jack : kevin , could i have a word with you , please ? kevin : uh , yeah , just a second . kevin : there you go . woman : thanks . kevin : there 's your change . uh , vanilla caramel latte , extra whipped cream . hey , dylan , would you handle the register for me for a sec ? what do you want to talk about ? jack : well , i heard through a little birdie that you 're working for newman now , doing a little dark and mysterious work on their web site . kevin : i 'm not willing to say that that 's true . but if it were , would that be a problem ? jack : well , kevin , whether it 's a problem or not , i guess , would depend entirely on you . [ scene_break ] brad : okay , great . thanks . ready to go ? all right . knock 'em dead . five seconds . three , two , one . sharon : hello . my name is sharon newman . during the next hour , i would like to introduce you to the wonderful world of newman cosmetics ' stunning new line -- beauty of nature . [ scene_break ] michael : what if scott thought we were getting married immediately ? october 28th is n't that far away . what 's the big difference ? lauren : yeah , i ... i do n't know . maybe it 's because i 'm so anxious to make him happy . because really , i 'm scared that deep down , he resents me . michael : what ? why ? lauren : because i kept him distant his whole life . i could n't have done that without asking myself that . i mean , how would that affect him ? michael : i suppose not . you 've never talked about it before . lauren : that 's because i 've never been able to talk about scott before . until now . i mean , i did what i did to protect him from sheila . what if i did it because i was really selfish ? maybe i did n't want to be burdened with a child . scott : penny for your thoughts ? lauren : let 's just say i hope you never have these when you 're my age . scott : things you would have done differently ? you know , mom , some things , it 's not too late to change . lauren : yeah . do n't i wish . scott : i mean it . i know there 's a lot about your life i do n't know , things you never shared with me for whatever reason . lauren : and i really regret that . scott : do you mean that ? lauren : yeah , i do . scott : so why do n't we start making up for lost time ? lauren : i would n't know where to begin . i ... scott : just pick a spot . lauren : scott , it 's just so complicated . scott : i do n't care . i want to know everything -- all the parts you did n't think i was ready to hear . lauren : okay . well , let 's just say that if ... michael finds out that ... this is all true about the necklace , it would n't be the first time someone tried to kill me . [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approaching ) sheila : okay , tom . so you 're not gon na make this easy . but you know what ? it does n't matter , because i 'm still gon na find that necklace . [ scene_break ] tom : mike . michael : tom . you going somewhere ? tom : as a matter of fact , i am . michael : then do n't . you and i have a lot to talk about . tom : such as ? michael : you got something i want . and i want it very badly . [ next_on ] nick : you 're obviously up to something . why do n't you just tell me what it is ? kevin : what opportunity are we talking about ? jack : i had a feeling you might be interested . have a seat . tom : i will give you the name of the person you 're looking for along with evidence .	tom comes running into his room and he closes the door carefully behind him . he rushes to his bed and gets on the floor beside the bed reaching deep underneath it . he pulls out a small ball of kleenex and unfurls it carefully , smiling when he sees the gem inside . `` i sure do hope that i am not going to have to use this `` he wraps the necklace back up in the kleenex and reaches deep , deep under the bed where it is dark to hide the necklace again . jack goes for coffee and ends up getting an eyeful instead . when he walks into the coffeehouse he hears shouting and sees phyllis letting paul and kevin have it ! she is angry as she thinks that kevin has been working against her trying to get information about what she did or did n't do to the newman computers . she accuses paul of investigating her for newman 's benefit as well . she is very suspicious of them and what they may or may not be doing to her . soon enough paul gets a call and has to leave , and kevin gets back to work . jack comes over to phyllis smiling and asks her to tell him what she did . she denies again that she did anything . jack pushes and pushes knowing that paul , victor and kevin would n't all be on her tail unless there was reason to be . finally , phyllis says that she did do something harmless but she ca n't bother to explain it to him as he would n't know what she was talking about anyway . `` what did you do phyllis , `` jack asks again . she says that she did something but it wo n't cause a problem unless she tells it to . `` nikki and victoria are in the office . victoria smiles . nikki asks her what is so funny . victor tells that she just spoke to sharon and she is really going to be something to deal with when she becomes rich and famous . `` poor nick , `` she says . `` he is n't even here to watch her web cast . `` lauren sits in her living room alone thinking about the past . she remembers how she finally was able to talk to michael about her son and her past with sheila . she was worried at the time that she was making excuses for sending scott away when she might have really just wanted to have a life without having to raise a kid . scott comes into the room and finds his mother in deep thought . she tells him that she had been thinking about the past . he would like to know about her past . that is one thing that they never talk about . she agrees to tell him about the past now . she starts . she tells him that if michael finds out that she has someone trying to kill her now , it will not have been the first time . sheila is in her room after having come back from her one - day trip out of town . she has n't had time to take off her disguise yet . she is thinking about her conversation with tom earlier where he came up with the ridiculous idea of trading the necklace for his freedom from prison . sheila knows that will never work . still he threatened her as he usually does and he ordered her to get michael off his back and to find a way to drop these charges . bang ! bang ! bang ! sheila hears noises in the hallway . she opens her door and looks straight across the hall seeing michael pounding on the door and paul standing beside him . she is dressed as jennifer so she does n't fear being recognized as the infamous sheila . michael starts rushing to her door and she tries to close it , but not before michael gets his body in the way and holds the door open . he tells her what he thinks of tom and how he believes that she is his sidekick in everything that he has done . jennifer denies everything and curses the day that she laid eyes on tom . she slams the door in michael 's face . once safely inside the room , sheila sees that tom is becoming too much of a liability for her to deal with . later , after paul and michael leave the hallway , sheila sneaks out of her room with black gloves on and scuttles across the hall to tom 's room . luckily , she has a card key to his room and she uses it to gain entrance . when she gets inside she asks herself where a bastard like tom would hide a necklace that could probably save his life . she starts searching the room 's every nook and cranny .
colleen : we should do this every day jt : what ? each morning get out of the place and then have unbelievable make - up sex all night ? colleen : what do you think ? let 's spend the rest of the morning perfecting our technique . jt : well , i am ready , willing and able to do that . colleen : well , we 'll see about that . jt : do n't you have class ? colleen : um , no , not until this afternoon . what about you ? do you have to work ? jt : well , that 's the best part about my job . i set my own hours . and , yeah , i 'm definitely taking the morning off . come here . jt : oh ... colleen : ignore it . brad : colleen , its dad . [ scene_break ] dru : no , i mean it . neil : that 's right , cochlear implant surgery . dru : i just hope that we have enough product in the stores during thanksgiving weekend . neil : no , no , uh , ha fell through , and we found an excellent doctor right here in genoa city . dru : take the day off ? are you kidding me ? surgery ? neil : what did you say ? there are no guarantees . dru : i know , yeah . dru : yeah , i 'll tell him . neil : right . i hope so . dru : okay , thank you , bye . neil : okay , you take care . bye - bye . um ... dru : wow . neil : that was zoë . you know , her brother - in - law had cochlear implants and he 's not 100 % , but , um , it 's a hell of a lot better than it was . dru : honey , this is going to work . baby , it has to , okay ? neil : yeah . yeah , it has to . hey , um , i have to finish up on a report , then we can go . uh , i have to log on . dru : knock yourself out . neil : thanks , baby . dru : oh , neil ... neil : hmm ? dru : neil , we have just got to get through today . all right , i can not wait for tomorrow to come . [ scene_break ] will : here they are , officers . two warrants -- drucilla and neil winters . everything 's in order . let 's go pick 'em up . [ scene_break ] jack : what do you mean they denied zoning permits from menomonee falls ? they ca n't do that . it was already settled . we would n't have purchased the land of it had n't been settled in the first place . what did phyllis say ? i 'll get back to you , okay ? jack : yeah , this is jack . let me talk to phyllis . okay , you find her . you tell her to call me asap i do n't really care where she is . tell her i wan na see her now . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh ... nick : come on . hi , uh , my wife has been having contractions since late last night . phyllis : yes . yes . yes . w -- that was very rough -- that one . woman : have you called your doctor ? nick : yeah , dr. okamura -- he said he 'd call ahead to make preparations . phyllis : just please get me a room before i have this baby on the floor . woman : what is your wife 's name ? nick : phyllis newman . woman : i do n't see anything . phyllis : here , right here -- phyllis summers newman , right there . woman : i 'll take you to the examination room . the doctor will be here shortly . nick : it 's okay . woman : this way . phyllis : please make sure he gets here quickly before the baby does , all right ? [ scene_break ] dru : neil ? neil : what ? dru : so lily and daniel are gon na meet us at the hospital later , okay ? um , her computer crashed . can you believe it ? she was working on her philosophy class report , whole thing crashed , but luckily daniel was around . he came over , he rebooted the computer , e lose her files , he retrieved everything . a third of her grade ! i had no idea it was a third of her grad neil : yeah , a third of her grade . second , just give me a minute , all right , please ? dru : uh , devon wants to know what time we 'll be coming by the hospital . neil : tell him soon . dru : i 'll tell him ten minutes , okay ? neil : that 's fine . dru : ten minutes it is . neil : that 'll be great . will : drucilla and neil winters , you are under arrest . dru : that is ridiculous ! neil : what are you doing here ? come on , man , stop harassing us . we did n't kill carmen . dru : yeah , we did n't kill anybody . you have no proof . we did n't kill anybody . will : you 're being arrested for perjury , conspiracy to commit perjury and giving a false material statement to the grand jury . there is no murder charge -- yet . read them their rights . [ scene_break ] jt : sorry about that . we were , you know , um ... colleen : indisposed . jt : yeah . jt : you -- you want some coffee or something ? brad : no . colleen : i 'll have juice , please . jt : all right . colleen : thank you . brad : let 's sit down . i need to talk to you about something that 's very serious . colleen : uh , sure . what is it ? brad : why did you tell adrian professor korbel about your grandmother ? colleen : it , um ... it came up . brad : how did it come up ? did you mention it to him or did he ask you ? colleen : i had a book on stolen art and we were talking about it and professor korbel happened to say something about when you have a lot of money like the newmans do , you tend to wan na buy art on the black market . brad : so that 's what motivated you to tell him about rebecca ? colleen : i was defending victoria . i figured that if he realized what grandma becky had done , he would know no one in my family would ever buy stolen art . brad : did you tell him your grandmother 's name ? colleen : no . but he might already know that 'cause they met . brad : what ? how did that happen ? colleen : it was just at the coffeehouse , just for a second . brad : all right , i want you to tell me everything you said . try and remember exactly . colleen : dad , it 's not that big a deal . brad : it 's a very big deal . colleen : um ... i told him that my family collected art in italy before the war and , uh , that the nazis stole the collection and that grandma becky was sent to a concentration camp . brad : is that everything ? colleen : well , and then after the war , i told him that she worked on returning stolen art . brad : did you forget to mention that my real name is george kaplan and i 'm wanted for the murder of my family back in ohio ? [ scene_break ] neil : all right , where 's dru ? will : she 's in a holding cell . i got a few questions for you about the day carmen mesta was murdered . neil : you know what ? i 've already told you everything i 'm gon na say . can we do this quickly ? my son is waiting for me to take him to the hospital so he can get surgery . will : you 'll be arraigned before the judge . if you can make bail , you 'll be released in a few hours . neil : yeah , it 's a picture of me in my -- you 've already shown this to me . so ? will : we 've established you ran a red light at 5 : 41 p.m. on the day carmen mesta was murdered . you were not at home with your wife as you originally swore to under oath . neil : bardwell , do i need to remind you we already talked about all this ? will : we 're doing it again . and we 'll do it a few more times if we have to . why did you lie to the grand jury ? why did you say you were with your wife ? neil : i wan na talk to my attorney . [ scene_break ] michael : i do n't wan na talk to you anymore . no you give me a headache . bye . daniel : hey , michael , how you doing ? michael : oh , i 'm tired and stressed and we have a new baby and my clients are eating up all my available time ... why am i talking to you about this ? daniel : no , it 's cool , dude . i understand . michael : you want a coffee ? daniel : no , thanks . i just stopped by to pick up a mocha for lily . her computer crashed . she 's kinda stressed about this philosophy paper . michael : i remember when i thought that was a big problem . daniel : you 're not gon na go off on one of those `` those were the good old days `` speeches , are you ? michael : well , i 've got a good one , but i 'll restrain myself . your loss . daniel : seriously , though , um ... you think the cops are gon na find who killed carmen or is bardwell gon na try and hang this all on dru ? michael : bardwell can try and do a lot of things . you know that . daniel : yeah , but you can stop him , right ? ( cell phone ringing ) michael : listen , gloria , if you keep pestering me , i am going to come over there -- neil : michael , its neil . listen , i 'm at the courthouse . dru and i have been arrested . michael : all right , i 'll be there as soon as i can . [ scene_break ] jack : good morning , victor . have you maybe seen phyllis today ? victor : jack . no . as a matter of fact , i have n't seen nicholas either . jack : oh , this is great . victor : what 's going on ? jack : n.v.p . is about to take a financial bath on a development plan . victor : a financial bath on a development plan ? jack : we purchased a large tract of land out near menomonee falls with the hopes of building a combined retreat and golf course . now that we 've spent the money , now that we have the architectural plans , the local zoning board is throwing up a wall . it seems there is a , uh , at - risk species of butterfly that spawns or lays eggs or i do n't know what they do , on the land . but this is an at - risk butterfly , not even an endangered species . and this zoning committee is holding firm . they want no development there at all . we could lose millions on this . victor : hmm . that sounds ominous . can i be of assistance ? jack : what are you thinking ? murder or bribery ? victor : well ... my experiences have shown me that neither one really works without repercussions , you know ? jack : you know what ? i would take any help you could possibly give me and appreciate it . victor : i 'll tell you what . senator bodi is in town . i will , uh , ask him to use his influence maybe to help you guys . jack : wow , that would -- that would be great . thank you very much . victor : yeah . you know , jack , you have helped me so much in these past few months , one of the most difficult periods of my life ... i wan na return that favor . [ scene_break ] dr. okamura : okay , everything looks fine with you and the baby . nick : so , uh , when will we have a room in the maternity ward ? dr. okamura : oh , no need . she 's not in labor yet . phyllis : what ? i 'm not ? dr. okamura : no , it 's a false labor . phyllis : what ? it does n't feel false . ow ! nick : okay . dr. okamura : it 's called braxton hicks contractions . you did n't have them during your first pregnancy ? phyllis : no . no , there were twinges but nothing like this . are you sure i 'm not in labor ? dr. okamura : yeah , braxton hicks are non - rhythmic and irregular in intensity . you 're not spotting . there 's no thinness or change in the cervix during the contraction . nick : then there 's nothing wrong ? dr. okamura : everything 's perfectly normal . phyllis : can you -- can you please stop them ? please ? dr. okamura : we 're not sure how they come about . but for some women , walking helps . for others , the contractions stop when they sit down . try drinking a glass or two of water . sometimes braxton hicks is brought on by dehydration . a warm bath might also help relax the body , but warm , not hot . nick : so what do we do now ? dr. okamura : take your wife home , make sure she gets plenty of rest because she 's gon na need all her strength for the delivery . nick : okay . phyllis : delivery ? when ? nick : soon . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , michael . michael : you are so out of line . of all the stunts to pull , this is ridiculous ! will : your clients gave false statements to the grand jury . michael : you know damn well you could 've called me , we could 've arranged to walk the winters in here . instead of publicly humiliating them by dragging them out of their place of business . neil : yeah , that 's right . michael : shh ! you have brought neil and drucilla winters in here twice -- twice in two days . william , you are harassing my clients . will : we did n't have this time - stamped photo of neil till yesterday . it took me a day before the warrants were issued . that 's hardly harassment , counsel . neil : excuse me , can i talk to him for a minute , please ? thanks . neil : have you seen drucilla ? michael : not yet . has the district attorney questioned you ? neil : yeah , he tried . will : i wanted mr. winters to know what he 's up against . michael : do n't taunt my client . will : oh , one lawyer 's taunting is another 's discovery . michael : that must 've been a good fortune cookie you read . listen , you sit tight . i will check to see how long before the arraignment and i will talk to drucilla . now , um , you gon na be all right ? neil : am i gon na ? i 'm fine . i 'm fine . michael : excuse me . will : you know ... your wife had the most to gain from carmen 's death . dru was facing some serious jail time . there 's a very real possibility she was gon na be taken away from her family at a time when your son needed her the most . neil : you do n't know that . will : dru is an impulsive woman . we have plenty of witnesses who will testify to her character . she was jealous over your attentions to carmen . you know , i 'll bet you were n't all that surprised when she broke into carmen 's room and cut up all her clothes . who knows what your wife would 've done with those scissors to carmen if you had n't rushed in there to stop her . neil : you think you know so much , man . she never threatened carmen . will : well , we got a videotape that says otherwise . we also have a note found in carmen 's pocket in dru 's own handwriting that says , `` come to the apartment around 5 : 30 . important . `` dru 's fingerprints were on that note . neil : right , and see , you already know the explanation for that . will : yeah , but now we know you were n't at home at the time of carmen 's murder . so dru does n't have an alibi . that changes everything . look ... we know you did n't lie about where you were for yourself , neil . you lied about being with dru because you know ... dru killed carmen . [ scene_break ] colleen : j.t . , you do n't have to stand up for me . brad : i need my daughter to understand what a serious threat this is to her family . colleen : dad , i know . i get it . i 'm sorry . brad : sweetheart , i understand that you 're proud of your grandmother . but this is about staying alive . now obviously i have n't made that clear enough for you . you ca n't tell anyone about rebecca and what she 's done . this is not a game . colleen : you do n't even know if there are people out there chasing you . brad : exactly ! i do n't know , which is why i have to assume that there are . because every day i live with the memory of walking in and finding my father , my aunt and my little sister lying dead in a pool of blood . colleen : i 'm sorry . brad : baby , i am so sorry that you were dragged into this . but the fact is , you were . and there 's no going back . so you have to be vigilant because i never want you to walk in on a scene like that . colleen : i know . i know , you 're right . i just ... brad : baby ... i could never go through that kind of hell again , not with victoria or abby ... or you . [ scene_break ] victor : well , it 's all arranged . i 'm having lunch with senator bodi . jack : wow , you work fast , do n't you ? victor : miraculously , his schedule opened up . jack : i had a feeling it might when victor newman called . you know , my dad used to support senator bodi , back when he was running for state assembly . victor : mm - hmm . jack : i remember we were trying to get this flower out of south america for ashley to work on in the lab . and , oh , we hit a stumbling block . dad called bodi , and right away , everything happened . victor : oh , yeah . i remember your dad and i talking about supporting that guy . i miss your father sometimes , you know ? jack : yeah . barely an hour passes i do n't miss my dad -- as a friend , as a mentor . the abbott name is what it is today because of my father . victor : that 's right . [ scene_break ] dru : devon must be going out of his mind . i told him i would be back -- i told him i 'd be back soon . michael : drucilla , do n't worry . i talked to daniel . the kids understand what 's going on . dru : good , good , thanks , thanks . michael : all right , listen to me . you and neil are gon na go before a judge to set bail . dru : all right . michael : now i 've given lily instructions . she 's on standby . she will make arrangements for the bail bond . dru : right , and you know that lily and devon -- they 're signatories on our account . you got that , right ? michael : with any luck , we 'll be outta here fast . dru : oh , god ... we have to be outta here more than fast . my son has to get this surgery . will : it should n't be long . dru : i know that you 're doing this on purpose . michael : dru ... dru : you know , first you would n't let me go to omaha so that i could meet with a surgeon . now you have us arrested which makes it impossible for my son to get the operation ! will : i 'm told this is n't life - threatening . it 's elective surgery . dru : no one elects to lose their hearing . every day that goes by that my son does n't get that surgery -- it lessens the chances that those implants are gon na work ! will : devon is over 18 . he does n't need you and mr. winters to be there if it 's that important . dru : let me ask you a question . michael : dru , do n't . dru : no , i have a question to ask . would you allow your own 18-year - old son to go through this on his own ? i bet you would . i bet you would . michael : drucilla , you need to calm yourself . dru : but do you see what he 's trying to do ? he 's trying to get me and he will do anything , including my -- will : you are not the only suspect in this case , mrs. winters . dru : well , i 'm glad to hear that . will : your husband knew that by eliminating carmen mesta he would be keeping you out of prison . dru : did you -- did you hear what he said ? will : the time stamp on that photo may be neil 's alibi . but there is leeway regarding carmen 's time of death . michael : hey , bardwell , this whole pursuit of mr. and mrs. winters -- its nonsense ! do you really believe that drucilla and neil would deliberately dump a body in a alley next to neil 's club ? will : you know , you got a point . maybe the killer 's more impulsive , less mature . did you know that we have a security tape of devon hamilton at carmen 's apartment pounding on her door around the time of the murder ? dru : devon did not kill carmen ! will : he has no alibi . dru : well , i 'm sure somebody -- michael : all right , stop ! stop ! stop ! stop ! please , i need a moment with my client . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , most of the time when you 're being stubborn i find it incredibly sex . phyllis : you do n't think i 'm sexy right now ? nick : i 'm saying this time you 're being stubborn and it 's kind of driving me crazy . phyllis : why , because i 'm not agreeing with you ? nick : or dr. okamura . he said you should be resting . phyllis : all right , so what does that mean ? i sit around the house waiting for my next braxton hicks contraction ? like that 's not gon na drive me up the wall ? nick : okay , okay , all right , then just humor me . take it easy today . phyllis : okay , i 'll take it easy . nick : and if you get tired and wan na go home , call me . phyllis : i 'll call you . you should get to work . i 'll see you later . nick : i am at work . phyllis : yeah . wan na have lunch today ? phyllis : maybe . nick : good enough . jack : phyllis ! phyllis : hey . jack : where have you been ? i 've been looking all over for you . phyllis : oh , i was at the hospital . i went into false labor . jack : you turned your phone off . phyllis : yes , i did . i 'm fine , by the way , thanks for asking . why did you need me so desperately ? jack : menomonee falls . phyllis : what about it ? jack : they denied our zoning permits . phyllis : that 's impossible . jack : we 're gon na be eating a lot of money on this one if it does n't get straightened out . [ scene_break ] victor : so , carter , how is elizabeth ? carter : oh , i just got off the phone with her . she sends her regards . how 's nikki ? victor : thank you . she is well . you know , maybe the four of us should get together again . carter : yeah . will you be in town over the holidays ? victor : i think so . carter : ah , well , i 'll have my staff arrange it . victor : you do that . now i understand the bodi / martinez bill has a good chance of passing ? carter : oh , well , let 's just say i 'm not holding my breath . victor : you know , that industry really needs to be cleaned up , so you have my support . carter : well , i may just call on you to help . victor : i will be glad to do that . now , carter ... let 's talk about a little zoning problem we 're having . you know , n.v.p . bought some land in menomonee falls . carter : this is not that butterfly thing ? victor : you heard about it ? carter : well , that particular property has drawn a lot of press . that 's the kind of thing that can get people into trouble . victor : yeah , but i 'm sure that some compromise can be worked out , you know ? half for the butterflies , the other half for development , what do you think ? carter : well , in case you have n't noticed , it 's a lot harder being a public figure these days . in the old days , the back room deals stayed in the back room . but today , there are investigative reporters , whistle - blowers all over the place . in fact , the bane of my existence -- the bloggers . victor : boy , oh , boy , i do n't envy you , carter . carter : yeah , with so much negative advertising mud - slinging going on . in campaigns today . i mean , even the appearance of an impropriety can get you into trouble . oh , you could be a saint , victor , but when the vultures get started , nothing will save you . victor : you make running for public office sound unappealing . [ scene_break ] korbel : hey , you mind if i join you ? colleen : oh , sure . korbel : so ... which hat are you wearing this morning , ms. carlton ? are you my research assistant or are you a volunteer ? colleen : whatever you want . korbel : you 're putting my needs first , as it should be . oh , i 'll have you know my class this morning was horrified at your suggestion that they archangel 's robe in the diptych was indicative of erotic realism . colleen : i 'll bet . korbel : you 're particularly expansive this morning . have you read the paper ? colleen : no . korbel : front page , arts & leisure section , the g.c . museum of art is negotiating for the gustavo klimt exhibit . you know , the one where , uh , the five paintings that were stolen by the nazis and were in the austrian collection till recently ? colleen : that 's great . korbel : klimt is breathtaking in person . if you ever get the chance , see `` friederike maria beer `` in the tel aviv museum of art . that gaudily dressed , unhappy looking woman ... well ... do you think your grandmother ever dealt with a klimt ? colleen : um ... what do you mean ? korbel : you said your grandmother catalogued some of the artwork stolen by the nazis . did she ever handle a klimt ? colleen : i do n't know . korbel : well , did n't you ever discuss specific pieces with her ? colleen : i do n't really know what she did . [ scene_break ] michael : drucilla ? dru : yeah ? michael : what am i gon na do with you ? dru : what do you mean what are you gon na do with me ? my son is going through a lot right now . did you hear what the district attorney said ? michael : if you say anything to the district attorney , if you answer any questions , your answers -- you 're bound by them on the record . and you and neil have screwed up enough lying to the grand jury . dru : i know , i know , i know . we 've already been down that road . michael : i do n't care how many roads you have to go down ! i do n't wan na see that compounded . dru : okay , okay , i 'm just telling the truth now . michael : i 'm not interested in the truth . my job is to defend you . the only thing i 'm interested in is not giving the d.a . any more ammunition to use against you than he has already . you got that ? dru : i got it . i got it . michael : got it . will : the judge is ready for us . michael : all right , you listen to me . you do n't say a word when we go in that courtroom . i do n't care if bardwell makes devon sound like that marquis de sade or jack the eipper , you got that ? nothing . all right ? [ scene_break ] korbel : you know , i 'm surprised you have n't talked to your grandmother more about her past . colleen : she does n't like to talk about it much . korbel : well , you have such a passion for art yourself . colleen : about that -- i may have exaggerated a little . korbel : you said your grandmother devoted her life to finding and returning stolen art . colleen : yeah , well , it 's just that you were giving me such a hard time about my family 's money and , uh , saying that , you know , they may have purchased pieces for the newman collection on the black market , and i just wanted you to realize that they 're not like that . they just -- they are n't . and , um , it was really stupid of me to say what i did and i 'm really embarrassed . but , um , you know what ? i - i really have to go . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] neil : you all right ? dru : michael ? michael : i spoke to lily . devon and daniel are on their way . and the judge will let you wait here . neil : okay , so ... that arraignment went really fast . michael : get 'em in , get 'em out . neil : yeah . how deep are we in ? michael : lying to the grand jury -- deep . will : you 'll be out of here shortly . dru : no thanks to you . will : you think i 'm singling you and your family out . i 'm just doing my job . i know this has been a terrible ordeal for all of you -- especially devon . dru : you have no idea what our son has been through . michael : what 's your point , bardwell ? will : let me lay out my evidence . jana hawkes heard devon say `` to hell with carmen mesta . `` dru : oh , now there 's a hard - hitting piece of evidence for ya . will : devon 's hair was found on carmen 's body . hair and fibers from her clothing were found on devon 's shirt . dru : so you probably had it planted ! he 's lying ! i know he 's lying ! michael : drucilla , please ! neil : there has to be an explanation . michael : all right , look , you and i both saw the videotape where devon got on the elevator with carmen . devon has admitted to getting on the elevator with carmen . they could 've easily brushed up against each other . what 's the game you 're playing ? will : no game , counsel . michael : all right , i wan na see the reports . will : take my word for it . we found hair and fibers . i can understand why you 'd wan na lie to protect your son . but if you really wan na help devon , i suggest you have a serious talk with the boy , help him get out from in front of this thing . [ scene_break ] carter : and all this time he thinks we 're talking about pipe cleaner safety , not pipeline . and he ca n't figure out what the big deal is . oh , how he ever keeps getting re - elected ... victor : he keeps on getting re - elected because he has a powerful machine behind him . carter : victor , you 've been a great supporter of mine , but i ca n't afford to be known as the butterfly exterminator . victor : now , carter , you and i know that my connections and my money have helped you a long way in your political career . carter : yes . and i 'm grateful . victor : but you and i know that it 's not gratitude that i want . i want a zoning variance . carter : victor ... i ca n't help you . victor : carter , there must be some -- some way we can arrive at a compromise solution that makes everyone happy . if you are n't smart enough to figure that out , then perhaps you should seriously consider stepping down from office . you have a good day . [ scene_break ] jack : phyllis ... phyllis : um , yeah , i 'm trying to figure out who screwed up on that zoning report . jack : that is not why i 'm here . did you put a hold on production of the new n.v.p . robes ? phyllis : uh , yeah , the design was n't right . jack : i signed off on that design personally . phyllis : our initial design was perfect , jack . i do n't understand why you brought in a new manufacturer to start monkeying with it . jack : i am running the show here , not you . phyllis : you have to consult with nikki and me . jack : i own n.v.p . i call the shots . if those robes are going to have your face on them with a big slash through it , that 's my decision ! and they 'll be made that way and they better be ordered that way . when i make a decision , your job is not to question it . your job is to follow it through . [ scene_break ] dru : sweetheart , i am so sorry that i missed your appointment . devon : do n't worry . i , uh , i called the doctor and worked it out . dru : all right . michael : so , daniel , you have the bail slip ? daniel : i gave it to the clerk . michael : all right , so they 'll process the paperwork and you 'll be released . devon : you guys , what 's going on ? dru : we 're gon na go soon . neil : thanks for coming down here . dru : okay , we 're gon na go soon . neil : um , did you have any trouble with the b - a - n - k ? bank ? devon : well , they gave lily and me a hard time at first , but then she pulled a dru -- dru : pulled a dru ? devon : and started yelling at them . neil : nice . devon : telling them that we 're on the account for emergencies . this was an emergency . daniel : yeah , we had to go down there a second time because the bail bondsman wanted a certified check . michael : right . well , i 'll see if i can hurry it along . dru : thank you . thank you , michael . ( cell phone ringing ) dru : daniel , thank you . daniel : hang on . hey , baby . yeah , no , they 're all right here . yeah , hang on . hey , guys , its lily . neil : here , i 'll take it . hey , lily . hi , no , they just got here . yeah , do n't worry . we 'll be all right . [ scene_break ] brad : yeah , i talked to neil about that already . me , too . i wish it was always this easy . all right , if you have any question , you can reach me at the office or you have my cell . okay , thanks . hey . have a seat . j.t . : thanks . brad : listen , i know i came down hard on colleen earlier , but she has to understand how serious this is , j.t . j.t . : i agree . that 's why i 'm here . i 'm worried about her . brad : why ? j.t . : well , when she found out that i was investigating korbel and had n't told her , she went ballistic . i tried explaining to her that there 's a difference between no secrets as a couple and confidentiality with work . brad : she did n't understand that ? j.t . : no , she understood perfectly . brad : then what 's the problem ? j.t . : korbel . she 's hypersensitive about this guy . i had no idea until you said something that she 'd been -- been telling korbel about your mom 's past . brad : and why would she do that ? j.t . : i do n't know . she used to think the guy was a pretentious jerk . now she thinks he walks on water . brad : you do n't ? j.t . : i think that he can be cool when he wants to be . but so can a lot of other people i would n't want her hanging out with . brad : what exactly about him bothers you ? j.t . : well , look , i know his past looks clean , but i got a feeling about this guy . in my line of work , you get the facts together , but you do not ignore your gut feeling . brad : yeah , i have the same feeling . you think he 's using colleen for information ? j.t . : i think it 's possible . worst case scenario ... brad : i know the worst case scenario . he 's working with the people looking for the grugeon reliquary . j.t . : it 's possible . brad : keep investigating him . j.t . : you do n't even have to tell me that . brad : j.t . , do whatever you have to to find the truth . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . nick : pain go away ? phyllis : you mean the contractions or jack abbott ? nick : jack abbott being his usual charming self ? phyllis : yeah , jack is a real prince . you 're right , we should 've gone home . nick : then let 's get out of here . we 'll go get some food -- anything you want . i 'll give you a foot massage . phyllis : you will ? nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : why are you just gon na stop at my feet ? nick : oh , the , uh ... feet -- it 's just a jumping off point . phyllis : oh . oh , no , no , no ! look at this . nick : what ? phyllis : right there . it says these contractions can go on for weeks . nick : it 's not gon na last weeks . phyllis : you promise ? nick : the baby is due in seven days . seven . phyllis : seven ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : thanks . korbel : oh , mr. p.i . , hello again . are you here to bug the coffeehouse ? j.t . : hey , could you say that a little louder again right there ? korbel : you a fan of james bond , are you ? j.t . : actually , austin powers is more my speed . korbel : to the international iconoclastic man of mystery . j.t . : yeah . korbel : austin powers . j.t . : to austin powers . [ scene_break ] jack : hello there . victor : hello , jack . jack : just back from your lunch with the senator ? victor : yes . jack : how 'd that go ? victor : well , we had a lot to catch up on . jack : the two of you have a chance to discuss what we talked about ? victor : let me put it this way , senator bodi and i understand each other . meaning , i have a strong suspicion the zonings will go through . jack : great ! oh , that is just great ! thank you . victor : you know ... talking to guys like this , i realize how much power and influence they have . jack : well , that 's the upside . they also have to deal with the public . for that , i do n't envy them . victor : why do you say that ? you are very good with people . jack : you think ? victor : yeah , i mean it . i 've got to tell you , when i went through the most difficult period of my life these past few months , you were the only one who listened . jack : well , i listened because you had important things to say . victor : that 's what i 'm talking about . you have a gift . you really have a gift . jack : well , thanks , that 's very kind of you to say that . victor : think about this for a minute . what makes a successful politician ? you know what does ? you know why he 's voted into office again and again ? because he listens to people . he gives his constituents the idea that they are being listened to . that 's what they want . that 's why they vote him in over and over again . jack : well , if that 's all it takes , maybe i oughta give this senator a run for his money . victor : that 's not a bad idea . that 's not a bad idea . it really is n't . why do n't you ? [ scene_break ] will : you 're free to go . dru : oh ! michael : all right ... neil : devon , come on , let 's go . michael : you heard the man . dru : we 're free to go . neil : come on , we 're gon na go . dru : oh , thank goodness ! this horrible ordeal is over ! michael : all right , listen to me . it is far from over . the way i see it , you are facing two major hurdles . the d.a . is going to pursue these charges against both of you vigorously . you could be facing jail time . dru : what ? michael : yes . neil : wait , what 's the second hurdle ? michael : it looks like the , uh , district attorney 's prime suspect in the carmen mesta case is , uh ... dru : what ? michael : is devon . dru : no . [ next_on ] gloria : what seems to be bothering you ? will : i was intimate with another woman . paul : what can i do for you ? kay : there 's a situation that we want you to investigate . man : is this devon hamilton ? man : yes . man : i have a warrant for his arrest .	will gets his warrants . he has two officers with him when he arrives at the winters ' place of business . `` neil and drucilla winters you are under arrest . you are being arrested for perjury , conspiracy there is no murder charge yet . `` neil calls michael who comes over right away . he feels like will is harassing his clients . he could have called michael and have the man walk his clients in there , instead of arresting them at work . neil and drucilla are separated . neil has n't answered any question . michael goes to see dru where she is being held . will tells neil that he knows that the man lied to save his wife and that dru really did this . neil says nothing . dru is upset that this is going to hold up the plans to get devon his operation . michael tells that he will get them bail and get them out . will comes in and dru unleashes her fury at the very sight of him . it takes all that michael can do to calm her . `` you are not the only suspect dru . you should know that we have videotape of your son pounding on carmen 's door at the time of the murder . `` she hates that devon has been accused and starts shouting that devon could n't have done this . michael tells her to be quiet again ! when they are alone , michael schools her in how to behave when they go into the courtroom . `` no matter what they say about devon , you are to keep your mouth shut ! `` she nods her head and they go out . nick and phyllis show up at the hospital . `` get me a room or i am going to have this baby on the floor ! `` they examine her and she had a false labor . she still has contractions but they can be easily stopped . she is cautioned to go home but she goes to work . jack is furious . `` where have you been ? `` she tells that she had false labor and went to the hospital . she turned her phone off and so jack was n't able to reach her . `` we have serious trouble with this zoning variance . `` victor knows of the trouble with the variance and lunches with senator bodi to discuss it . the man will not overstep his boundaries to make this thing go through for victor . the press will be all over him and he does n't want to be known as the one who destroyed a rare butterfly site . victor reminds bodi of the benefits that he has received from him . `` senator bodi , you can certainly find a way to get me my variance `` victor then walks out . jt and brad worry over why colleen would endanger her family . she hated adrian before . brad has no idea what this is about but tells jt to find out . `` he could be working for people looking for the grugeon collection . `` michael gets the winters out on bail and tells the parents that he found out that devon is the prime suspect !
lauren : hi . michael : hey , are we late ? phyllis : hey . um , only if you wanted a cheese danish . nick : is it my fault there was only one left ? phyllis : two -- there were two . michael : oh . lauren : gee , maybe my little friend from last night had dibs , huh ? nick : ooh . michael : no , do n't . do n't . lauren : come on . michael : do n't . look , sending someone a live rat as a gift -- i 'm having a hard time finding that funny . nick : on to more cheerful topics ? phyllis : yes . all in favor , say , `` aye . `` aye . lauren : mm . michael : ( sighs ) well , you said on the phone you have something for me . . nick : yeah , here you go . checks for your mother and jeff bardwell . michael : oh , from the cayman bank crash . that was quick . nick : once i decided to settle with the depositors who did n't get out in time ... michael : well , no point in dragging it out . lauren : yeah . it 's a smart way to go . nick : well , as your husband mentioned to me , it 's a p.r . win . plus litigation costs a fortune , and ... ( sighs ) our cash reserves may take a hit now , but in the end , it 's good . phyllis : yeah , you ca n't buy that kind of goodwill . michael : oh , i think you just did . [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) kevin : you 're welcome . try not to be so peppy there , kids . gloria : ( chuckles ) jeff : ooh , is that your idea of a morale booster ? gloria : when nick newman hands over that big , fat check , this apron 's comin ' off for good . ( chuckles ) kevin : well , if you two really are gon na bail , you 've got ta give me fair warning . gloria : mm . consider yourself warned . [ scene_break ] adam : i do n't know which was worse -- the pain of tripping into that curb or the embarrassment . sharon : well , that 's a great way to get sympathy . adam : from anyone in particular ? sharon : maybe . adam : so is the coast clear ? sharon : oh , i do n't care who sees us together . adam : yeah , it might be better , though , if nobody did . i mean , certain people might misunderstand . sharon : well , `` certain people `` can take a flying leap . adam : okay , then . ( chuckles ) sharon : listen , i have to go . um , i have an appointment with my trainer , but you want to get together later ? adam : sure . at your place ? sharon : no , i just thought we 'd meet here in public . whoever sees us together , tough . adam : you 're on . ashley : well , hi . hi . sharon : hi , ashley . i - i have n't seen you in a while . ashley : oh , i know . i 've been kind of swamped with everything . sharon : right . yeah , with the baby and ... ashley : yeah . sharon : almost forgot what those days are like . how is the baby ? [ scene_break ] heather : eat , sleep , work . ( gasps ) get an occasional run in once in a while . yeah , that 's about it on my end . paul : no new man in your life ? heather : a bit gun - shy . paul : ( sighs ) i hated to be the one to tell you about adam . heather : no more than i hated hearing it . work helps . paul : yeah , it does . although ... heather : although what ? does this mean there 's life after nikki ? paul : ( chuckles ) heather : ( gasps ) paul : you never know . heather : what ? oh , my g -- okay , so let 's see . well , it ca n't be patty 's doctor because that would be way too weird . so lauren 's married . paul : extremely . heather : i - is it someone new or someone you 've known for a while ? paul : what is this ? `` 20 questions `` ? heather : shh ! i 'm living vicariously . paul : okay . heather : um ... nina webster ! ( gasps ) paul : ( laughs ) heather : oh , my gosh . i 'm right . it 's nina . paul : look , i 'm not saying a word , okay ? heather : uh - huh . paul : mm - hmm . you know , it 's way too early to say anything . heather : mm - hmm . yeah . paul : i mean -- although admittedly , it , um , it 's kind of nice . heather : to have someone to look forward to for a change . [ scene_break ] jill : promise me that you 'll keep it a secret , okay ? but paul and i have been seeing each other . ( chuckles ) mm . kay : well , are you alone this morning ? jill : why would n't i be alone ? i -- oh . ( chuckles ) you mean , did paul stay over ? no , he did n't , if that 's what you 're talking about . kay : mm . are you trying to be coy with the man ? jill : mnh . can you tell me why mackenzie was so upset with billy last night ? are they having issues again ? kay : no , no , no , you do not . we are talking about you and this new love of your life , not the kids . jill : well , i do n't like to kiss and tell . kay : after that public display ? jill : katherine , you are so literal . kay : uh - huh . w - was it a moment of passion , or were you trying to hide something you -- that you 're really up to ? jill : why is it so hard for you to believe that i could actually be dating someone ? kay : well , when that someone is paul williams , yes , i - i have problems . jill : why ? 'cause i 'm not in his league ? kay : oh , nonsense . you know i 'm fond of you both . but for him to jump from going out with nikki to another woman so soon -- jill : you know what ? hey , hey , hey . let 's not waste time on this trivial nonsense , okay ? you know what we should be talking about ? we should be focusing on chancellor 's i.p.o . do you know how jammed my e - mail has been ever since word leaked out that chancellor is issuing stock ? kay : as is my e - mail , jill . those sharks -- they are a - circling . [ scene_break ] jack : i understand the mother ship 's about to go public . neil : really ? where 'd you hear that ? jack : tell me i 'm wrong . neil , i want in on the ground floor of any new stock deal . neil : hold on . hold on . i 'm not gon na discuss this in the hallways of one of our subsidiaries . jack : boardroom 's free . neil : after you . [ scene_break ] ashley : the baby 's doing just fine . thank you for asking . sharon : oh , i 'm sorry . ashley : about what ? sharon : well , the baby , she has a name -- faith . and i should n't , um , avoid it just because -- ashley : sharon , honestly . i mean , i can understand why you 'd be sensitive about this . and i - i - if i had had any idea that you were gon na name your child faith , i mean -- sharon : oh , no , no , no , no . listen , i 'm -- i 'm really happy that you chose that name . ashley : really ? sharon : honestly . ashley : okay , well , um , i was gon na call my nanny and actually have her bring the baby by , 'cause i have a little free time . would you like to join us ? sharon : that sounds nice . ashley : yeah ? okay . adam : um , sharon , remember you , um , actually have , uh , you 're supposed to meet your trainer , right ? sharon : ( gasps ) oh , gosh . i 'm late -- uh , my trainer . ashley : okay , well , we 'll do it another time . no big deal . sharon : um , or i could just run downstairs and reschedule . i 'm sure he would n't mind . adam : um , you sure you want to do that ? i mean , you have that appointment for later . i hate to see that thing pushed back . sharon : right . uh , i 'd better stick to the plan . ashley : okay . well , call me when you have free time . sharon : okay . bye , you guys . ashley : bye . good to see you again . sharon : you , too . adam : later , sharon . ashley : so ... sorry i missed you this morning . adam : ( sighs ) um , yeah , i - i got up early , and decided to come have breakfast before heading to the office . ashley : i never had a chance to ask about your business trip . i mean , we talked about your injury . adam : counting perfume bottles was a thrill a minute . ashley : ( laughs ) well , so what do you want to do ? you want to grab a table ? and you can tell me all about it . adam : uh , you know , i - i - i do need to get into the office . uh , i 'm sure nick has some wastebaskets for me to empty . ashley : uh - huh . [ scene_break ] jeff : this is -- gloria : unh , unh , unh , unh . so very generous of you , nicholas . thank you very much . nick : it was the right thing to do . gloria : mm . phyllis : yeah , i 'm proud of you , baby . nick : um , i need to get to the office , so if you see jill , can you -- michael : yeah , i 'll pass that along . phyllis : um , i will -- i 'll finish my coffee first , and then i 'll come in after you , okay ? nick : okay , sounds good . everyone , take care . michael : see you later . gloria : ( sighs ) well , i guess its good - bye , honey bear . kevin : oh , come on , guys . who am i supposed to get to cover your shifts ? jeff : checked the unemployment figures lately ? kevin : oh , that 's -- that 's fine . fine , i 'll call ryder . he 's dependable . jeff : hmm . michael : i 'm glad it worked out for you . jeff : yeah , listen , about that -- gloria : mikey , i did n't want to sound ungrateful in front of nicholas , but the size of this check compared to what we lost -- jeff : yeah , there seem to be a few zeros missing . gloria : are you telling me this is really all we 're getting back ? michael : you 're kidding me . you have got -- ( lowers voice ) you have got to be kidding me . you 're lucky you get anything . you put your money in an offshore bank without insurance . jeff : ( sighs ) michael : you knew the risk . gloria : ( scoffs ) michael : ( normal voice ) jill . jill . please . gloria : oh . jill : hi . gloria : look what we just got . jeff : yeah , newman , um , already cut our checks . jill : ahh . michael : and i 've got one for you , too . jill : great . this 'll come in handy . jeff : um ... ( clears throat ) are n't you gon na open it ? jill : mm . gloria : is it what you expected ? jill : it 's good to have closure . michael : hear , hear . jeff : um , got any plans for all that money ? jill : yes , jeffrey , i 'm gon na invest it much more wisely than i did the last time . if you 're smart , you 'll do the same thing . gloria : definitely up to something . jeff : big - time . [ scene_break ] jack : hypothetically then . neil : yeah , hypothetically , if chancellor were to issue shares of common stock , and i 'm not saying we are , you would n't be the type of investor that we 'd approach . and there -- there 's no offense . jack : no offense taken . but why decide today ? i mean , once you find a banker to handle the deal , we negotiate a price -- neil : no , no , no , no , no . see , it 's not about the price , and you know that . jack : do i ? neil : katherine is n't interested in handing you any more leverage than you already have . jack : no one 's handing me anything . you 'd be selling me something . neil : be that as it may , we are not -- jack : okay , yeah , yeah . i know , i know -- you do n't want me to have any real say in a company my father spent his life building . neil : jack , i know the whole story , and i 'm sor -- i 'm sorry you 're unhappy . jack : you could change that , you know . neil , let me in . i promise you that -- neil : jack , read my lips . it ai n't gon na happen . you 're gon na have to learn to live with that . jack : the hell i will . [ scene_break ] nick : these are the companies we 're interested in acquiring . adam : you want my analysis ? nick : no . verify the financials , and correct the mistakes . adam : an all - but - blind proofreader . now that -- that is a vote of confidence . nick : if you need them converted into braille , let me know . adam : a bright light , a big , old magnifying glass -- i 'm good to go . nick : so i 'm sure you 're gon na do a great job , adam . adam : you know , before dad left town , he , uh , he wanted you to broaden my responsibilities , not just expand my busywork . nick : adam , i 'm giving you tasks that i think you can handle . and since dad left me in charge -- adam : he also instructed you not to disrespect me . if the tables were turned , nick -- nick : and they were . do you remember that ? that 's just one of the many reasons it 's gon na take you a while to earn back my trust . now until that day comes -- adam : not a comma out of place . nick : good . that 's a can - do attitude . that 's what i want to hear . have a good day . [ scene_break ] kay : well , knowing jack , he 's not a man who gives up easily . mitchell : and particularly where jabot 's concerned . kay : mm - hmm . neil : oh , it 's all handled -- for now , anyway . kay : thank you , neil . neil : now i 've been lining up meetings with potential underwriters . that 's probably where he got his information . mitchell : oh , it 's impossible to keep such things quiet . as soon as we file our s-1 with the s.e.c . , we all better brace ourselves . solid company like chancellor going public -- ( chuckles ) huh ? even at 25 % . neil : yes , sir . it 's bound to generate a flood of interest . mitchell : yeah . kay : oh , dear god . the pressure on the bankers are gon na be enormous . mitchell : well -- neil : kay , listen to me . we 're gon na have to choose wisely ... although i must say , the more i run the numbers , the more excited i am about moving forward . kay : mm . uh , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . listen , um , have either of you , uh , heard from jill ? i mean , she was -- she was supposed to be joining us . [ scene_break ] jill : ( chuckles ) new girlfriend , reporting for duty . paul : my daughter 's here . would you like to announce our engagement ? jill : oops . ( chuckles ) heather : yeah . okay . all right . bye - bye . good morning . jill : good morning , heather . paul : jill and i are , uh , meeting on a case . heather : oh , all right . well , i 'll , um , i 'll get out of your hair then . paul : how about dinner sometime this week ? heather : it 's a date . paul : okay ? great . heather : mm - hmm . bye . jill : bye . have a nice day . heather : thanks . paul : there you go . heather : bye . paul : i 'll call you later . heather : talk to you later . bye . paul : all right , bye . jill : is there a problem ? paul : um , what were you thinking telling kay that we were involved ? jill : oh , i 'm sorry . i just did n't want her to know that we were looking for her daughter . paul : ( sighs ) so you thought you 'd throw her way off - track . jill : ( chuckles ) well , it worked , did n't it ? paul : well , you 're lucky i did n't burst out laughing . jill : hey . i think i should be insulted . paul : well , i 'm all for having a cover , but , um , do n't you think we should have one that works better than that ? jill : i think this will work great , okay ? if everybody thinks we 're lovers , we could work on this case day and night , and nobody would suspect a thing . [ scene_break ] gloria : if we do n't cash these checks , what other recourse do we have ? michael : meaning what ? you want to sue newman ? gloria : mm - hmm . jeff : that an option ? michael : i do n't know why i should be surprised . nicholas could have dragged this on for years . he could have frittered everything away on legal fees with no guarantee there would even be a settlement . gloria : honey , we are not trying to be difficult , but we lost everything -- our entire nest egg -- because victor pulled his money out of that bank . jeff : he forced that bank to go down the tubes , and took all us little guys right along with it . michael : oh , well , you know , with a little forethought , most people could live quite well on those funds . ( stammers ) just for once -- could n't you be happy with what you have , for once ? gloria : ( scoffs ) jeff : mike , it 's the principle of the thing . gloria : ( scoffs ) michael : no , you 're not -- you know , i give up . if you still feel that you 're mistreated , you 're both living in a fantasy world . gloria : mm . jeff : nothing wrong with a little ... ( sighs ) fantasy . gloria : ( chuckles ) honey , you ca n't blame a girl for wanting more . michael : then hire a good financial advisor and do as jill suggested -- invest wisely . no more get - rich - quick schemes that 'll land you in jail . kevin : wait , what ? who 's going to jail ? michael : no one . ryder : that include me ? ( chuckles ) kevin : i guess it 's all good now , thanks to michael . michael : you 're off the hook for murder , at any rate . kevin : and thank you for getting here so quickly since these two traitors did n't give me any notice . ryder : yeah , kevin told me you quit . i guess that -- that ship you were talking about finally came in . jeff : ( chuckles ) gloria : mm - hmm , sooner than we expected . kevin : well , it looks like i 'm gon na have to promote you now . you 're gon na have more responsibilities around here . [ scene_break ] lauren : so michael is -- he 's so angry about what happened last night . phyllis : right . lauren : and , um , i 'm just trying to act like , you know , i 'm okay , it does n't affect me , but -- phyllis : oh , listen , listen , listen , you do n't -- you do n't have to pretend with us . you do n't have to do that . please . if somebody like ryder or anybody else had pulled a stunt like that with me , oh , hell , girl . lauren : no , i know . phyllis : come on . lauren : i know . ryder : refill ? sorry . am i interrupting something ? phyllis : no . i was just talking to my friend lauren here , and , uh , telling her that you ca n't take things lying down , you know ? if somebody 's trying to rattle you , you need to find out what 's going on . is the person a jerk , or are they trying to warn you ? you know what i mean ? ryder : i know . phyllis : either way , you ca n't ignore it . ryder : i 'd have to agree with that . lauren : would you ? ryder : mm , it 's a dangerous world -- got ta hold your own . oh , hey , how was the -- the wedding ? you had to bring amber her dress , right ? [ scene_break ] paul : you do n't think she might be a tiny bit suspicious ? jill : no , not at all . i mean , you would n't have to break in . and i have the key to her office . paul : that 's not what i meant . jill : ( chuckles ) are you telling me that it 's impossible to think you might be attracted to me ? paul : no . um , i mean , you 're a very attractive woman , jill . it 's -- jill : but just not to you . it 's really that ludicrous that we could be romantically involved ? paul : you do realize no matter what i say , i ca n't win . jill : yep . so where do we stand ? paul : well , i guess we ca n't un - ring a bell . jill : so we 're a couple . good , it 's settled . good . how do things stand with the case ? paul : they do n't . uh , nothing but dead ends . uh , i - i think i have to go back to the basics . jill : do you mind if we take this to the club ? i could really use a bite to eat . paul : when ? now ? jill : yeah . it 's our very first official fake date . think you can handle it ? paul : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jack : great , nicholas . i 'll see you in a sec . right - o . sharon : hey , stranger . jack : hey . what a nice surprise . sharon : it 's been a while . jack : yeah , it has . sharon : so how are things ? how 's work ? jack : uh , you know work . i 'm ever trying to put myself in a position of more influence . sharon : right . i read that jill is coming back to jabot . jack : y - you know what ? if things go my way , i may have something to offer you . sharon : really ? a job ? that would be great . jack : why do n't you come by and see me ? sharon : okay . when ? jack : um , how about this afternoon ? sharon : i - i 'm busy this afternoon . how about tonight ? jack : i already have plans . sharon : oh . well , we 'll work it out , though . sometime soon ? jack : count on it . sharon : okay . [ scene_break ] gloria : whatever jill 's up to , i want in . jeff : yeah , we 're partners . gloria : yeah . jeff : she owes us . gloria : damn right she does . jeff : i 'm gon na make a few calls , see what i can find out . gloria : you do that , lover man . i 'll be back in a little while . jeff : where 's my little kitten off to ? gloria : ( chuckles ) hear they 're having a big sale on caviar and private jets . jeff : ( chuckles ) gloria : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] lauren : so ryder asked me about the wedding , right after he says , `` dangerous world we live in . `` i mean , come on . phyllis : yeah , he was -- he was definitely taunting her . michael : look , i do n't like ryder , either . uh , i 'm not saying you 're wrong . but is it possible that we 're reading too much into this ? phyllis : no , definitely not . nope . lauren : mnh - mnh . phyllis : my gut is telling me , no , there 's something weird about him . lauren : yeah , i want to know exactly where he was last night and what he knows about the `` gift . `` michael : all right . all right , then we will ask him a few questions , and we 'll take it from there . phyllis : good . as much as i would love to stay -- lauren : oh , you mean you have a life ? you have to work ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) lauren : thanks for the support . phyllis : yeah , good luck . hey , i 'm always here for you . lauren : i appreciate it . thanks . michael : kevin . where was ryder last night ? kevin : he was here working . why ? michael : from when to when ? kevin : it 's about that stupid rat again ? lauren : you know what , kevin ? he asked me about the wedding , as if he wanted to see how i was gon na react . kevin : what motive would he have for wanting to creep you out ? lauren : hello ? i have n't exactly covered my distrust of him . kevin : so -- so he sent you `` willard `` as a way to pay you back ? michael : it 's certainly not out of the realm of the possible . kevin : ( scoffs ) you two just wo n't cut him a break , will you ? michael : that 's all i 've been doing ! ( lowers voice ) and i 'm not unaware that he does n't like lauren . so , yeah , he 's on my list . [ scene_break ] ashley : i know about the chancellor i.p.o . i want to be one of the ground floor investors . neil : um , we are n't allowed to discuss that officially -- ashley : until after you file and the quiet period ends . i 'm well aware . believe me , anything that 's said here will be kept strictly confidential . kay : mm - hmm . well , fair enough . ashley : katherine , i 'm a huge fan of your company . and with neil running the day - to - day , i ca n't think of a better investment . kay : uh , ashley , as flattered as i am about your -- your family 's interest -- neil : if we were considering selling shares on the market , it would be a public stock offering . kay : yeah . neil : ashley , we ca n't open the doors exclusively to you and jack , not when jabot is one of our key subsidiaries . ashley : excuse me . excuse me . i think there 's a misunderstanding here . kay : hmm ? ashley : i 'm not partnering with jack . this is my own thing . and i hope this meeting will be kept very private . [ scene_break ] jack : they are being cagey as hell about the launch , but i think it 's a safe bet that they would let newman in . now if you were to go for the entire offering -- nick : okay , just , jack -- slow down . slow down . i 'm not about to buy 25 % of chancellor industries . i do n't have the cash right now , plus ipos are risky . i ca n't afford to gamble the company 's money . jack : what if it were my money ? nick : your money ? and you would what , just cut us in for a percentage of the profits ? jack : exactly . if the whole thing goes bust , i lose . newman enterprises does n't . but if the stock does well , you could restore that cayman bank restitution money in a heartbeat . nick , i 'm offering you a hell of a deal here . nick : well , given our history , i 'm going to need a lot more information before i could even consider getting back into business with you . jack : i accept that . so fire away . i will do my best to answer any question you have . nick : okay , then let 's start with the obvious one . why ? why would you do this for me ? [ scene_break ] adam : oh , sorry . heather : yeah , sorry . adam : heather , hi . heather : what happened ? adam : uh , it 's a long story . heather : oh . well , at least you look stylish . adam : thanks , i think . heather : yeah . i mean , it was n't that long ago that you were in sweats and wearing an ankle bracelet under house arrest . but now here you are , back in the world , in your fine italian tailoring . adam : well , it 's actually canadian . there 's a lot of good tailors up in toronto -- bad joke . um , heather , listen . i have -- i 've paid for my crimes . heather : you 'd never know it . but then again , nothing bad seems to stick to you , does it ? it 's always amazed me how you just skate through everything . adam : slowly going blind is n't exactly `` skating , `` heather . heather : you may have everyone else fooled , adam , but i know exactly who you are . you 're a liar , through and through . god help the next woman who has to be with you . i come to you ? [ scene_break ] nick : i 'd say this is clearly about jabot . katherine is not going to give you this much clout . you went to her first , and she shot you down . jack : actually , it was neil , but you get a half a gold star . nick : ( chuckles ) i 'm surprised you admit that . jack : well , now that i have , what do you say ? can we talk turkey ? nick : why else , jack ? jack : why else , what ? nick : you 'd be risking an awful lot . you still would n't get back jabot -- not even close . jack : yeah , but i might get my family back . nick : your family ? jack : my family is quite -- what is the word ? `` splintered `` right now , for a lot of reasons . that does n't sit well with me . `` jabot `` has always been our rallying cry . a fellow can hope , ca n't he ? nick : okay . if katherine chancellor is offering stock to the public for the very first time , obviously , i 'm gon na have to look into it . i 'll weigh my options . i will seriously consider your proposal , jack . but that 's the best i can do right now . jack : nick , you finish your due diligence . i guarantee you , you wo n't find a good reason to pass on this . i disapproved of a lot of things your father did , but he always knew a good deal when he saw one . i suspect you two share that trait . [ scene_break ] ashley : the last few weeks have been a revelation for me . i will never let myself be controlled by jack or any other man . i will never let myself be boxed in because of some misguided sense of loyalty . i do n't know , neil . do you have any idea where i 'm coming from with this ? i mean , you 've lived under victor 's shadow . so how does it feel now that you 're out in the sunlight ? neil : ( chuckles ) it feels pretty damn good . ashley : i know . i understand what 's at stake for you , katherine . if you let me invest in your company , i will be doing it by and for myself . kay : ashley , my dear , i will support any woman who stands on her own . and we will be in touch , however things turn out . ashley : and i appreciate that . [ scene_break ] sharon : um , when i said we should get together , this is n't exactly what i had in mind . adam : i just do n't want , uh , heather or anyone else , for that matter , hassling you over hanging out with me . sharon : i 'm a big girl , adam . adam : `` the name is bond . james bond . `` sharon : ( laughs ) okay . fine , `` mr . bond . `` we 'll play it your way . can you pass me the nuts ? or will that tip off the k.g.b . ? adam : you know , i really do n't think we should press our luck . besides , i had all the cashews . sharon : oh , right . yeah , i knew you were a cashew hog . i should have seen that coming . i 'll never trust you now . adam : that seems to be the theme of the day . sharon : heather ? adam : and nick . because of my shady past , uh , he wo n't allow me to do much more than sharpen pencils . sharon : well , i ran into jack today . adam : mm . i bet that was a barrel of laughs . sharon : it was kind of weird and sad . he 's someone i used to be really close to . adam : you 're that person for me now . i -- there 's only a few people in my life who can understand me . sharon : ashley ? why did you , um , rush me out of the room as fast as you could when she invited me to sit down with her and faith ? [ scene_break ] jeff : yeah , check it out with your contacts and get back to me . what , somebody , uh , hand you a big check , too ? kevin : i know that this is probably a foreign concept to you , jeffrey , but some people actually work for a living . jeff : and what do you call what your mother and i have been doing ? kevin : eating up my profits . jeff : ( chuckles sarcastically ) and they call us ingrates . gloria : ( singing fanfare ) jeff : whoa ! gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : ( laughs ) gloria : i have a life again ! ( laughs ) jeff : hallelujah ! gloria : what ? i 'm going to a real spa . no more strip mall manicures for me . ( laughs ) kevin : so much for saving for a rainy day . jeff : yeah , well , from what i 'm hearing , we may not have to . every banker in town is buzzing about chancellor . got ta be what jill was so tight - lipped about . kevin : wait , what ? what -- what 's going on with chancellor ? well , mrs. chancellor offered me a job yesterday . i 'm headed over there in a little while . gloria : you are working at chancellor ? jeff : perfect . you can find out what 's going on . kevin : mm , no . michael : as soon as you answer a few questions , we 'll let you get back to work . kevin : ( sighs ) well , should i break out the rubber hoses ? lauren : this is n't an interrogation , kevin . michael : no , we 're just trying to get to the truth . ryder : what about ? lauren : at amber and daniel 's wedding , are you aware of what happened to me there ? ryder : rat - in - a - box ? yeah , i heard about that . michael : do you know where the ceremony was held ? ryder : daniel 's place , on the roof . lauren : where were you last night ? kevin : i told you before -- he was here working . michael : the whole time ? ryder : no . uh , i went out for a while . michael : when ? ryder : in the middle of my shift . had to run an errand . lauren : what kind of errand ? ryder : the usual kind . michael : which is ? ryder : store , bank , that kind of thing . michael : be more specific . ryder : i 'm not real good with specifics , michael . i 'm sorry . michael : were you with anyone ? ryder : do i ask you who you hang out with ? michael : answer the question . ryder : no . no , i was alone . no alibi this time . michael : where did you go ? ryder : does it matter ? michael : what did you do ? ryder : does it matter ? ! michael : yes , it matters ! kevin : you know what ? all right , listen . ryder , just answer his question , okay ? and tell him where you were . ryder : why , you know ? i mean , it 's -- it 's not like they 're gon na believe me anyway . michael : you did it ! you did it ! you son of a -- ryder : hey ! hey ! get off me . michael : you did that to my wife ! kevin : michael ! michael ! get off of him ! michael : you did that ! you tell me ! you look me in the eye . you tell me you did it . tell me ! kevin : get off of him ! [ scene_break ] adam : ashley inviting you to spend time with faith , uh , i just could n't imagine how you would make it through that . sharon : oh . so you were just protecting me . adam : ( sighs ) well , i know it was n't my place . sharon : well , you 're right . adam , i mean , that would have been a little bit hard for me . but i need to get through things like that . so thank you for thinking of me . adam : you 're not mad at me ? sharon : oh , i 'm -- i 'm furious . in fact , if we were n't surrounded by spy cams right now , i would slide over there and hug you . adam : guess what ? sharon : what ? adam : i 'd hug you back . [ scene_break ] kay : well , what a fascinating day this has been . hmm . neil : a lot of excitement about owning a piece of chancellor industries , right ? kay : mm , particularly among the abbotts . neil : well , based on everything i 've heard , i 'd say our timing is absolutely excellent . we 're being talked about all over town . kay : mm . do you know what is worse than being talked about ? neil : no , what 's that ? kay : not being talked about . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ashley : hey . jack : hey . i was about to grab some lunch . join me . ashley : i already ordered something to go . it 's been a very productive day . jack : oh ? productive , how ? ashley : oh , thank you so much . you have a nice afternoon . ( indistinct conversations ) jill : oh , look who 's here , darling . jack : so she is . jill : oh , it 's katherine . come on . hi ! kay : mm . jill : well , hello , you two . do you mind if we join you ? kay : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : why would n't you team up with jack on this ? where 's the downside ? it 's his money . it 's also the money of chancellor industries . nick : with jack , there 's always a catch . phyllis : well , yeah , i know . but the lawyers will tell you about that . but really , if this stock goes up , you could replenish all of newman industries ' money . and you 'd own a piece of jabot and chancellor industries . and if it tanks , nick , it 's not your problem . your father would n't even be able to do something like this . nick : because jack never would have come to him in the first place . [ scene_break ] kevin : you let him go ! lauren : michael ! michael ! kevin : let him go . michael : after everything i did to clear you , you 'd do that to my wife ? ! kevin : listen , you ca n't just go around attacking people without proof . what 's wrong with you ? ryder : no , its okay , kev . that 's how people are . they never give you a chance . lauren : look , its okay . michael : no , no , no ! it 's not okay . lauren : we both want to find out who sent me that box , but this -- this is not the way . michael : ( chuckles ) no , i know . i should n't let ryder get to me . but you heard him . it 's like he dared me to catch him . lauren : no , believe me . michael : ( sighs ) lauren : it 's exactly the way he was with phyllis and me . michael : look , he might have done it . he did n't do it . either way , he is a bad seed . ( breathing heavily ) [ next_on ] mac : it hurts . billy : so why are we doing this to each other ? phillip : if i go back , i can protect you . cane : we will go back together , and we 'll put an end to this , once and for all . patty : you tried to seduce jack . i saw you two having sex .	michael asks lauren are they late for breakfast and phyllis remarks only if you want cheese danish . nick gives michael a check to give to gloria and jeff . gloria sighs as kevin remarks for her and jeff not to be so peppy . gloria can not wait for nick to give them back their share of the money . gloria remarks about her and jeff skipping town . adam does n't know what is worse tripping into the curb or the humiliation . sharon tells adam that she does n't care who sees them together . sharon and adam make plans for later . sharon runs into ashley and inquires about the baby . ashley asks sharon to join her and the baby , but adam reminds sharon of an appointment that she has with the trainer . heather and paul meet . paul inquires about heather 's love life , but heather lets him know that she is gun - shy . heather begins to inquire about paul 's love life , but paul plays hush - hush . jill lets kay know that she and paul are seeing each other . heather puts two and two together and figures out that paul is seeing nina . gloria disagrees with the amount of the check that nick gave them and threatens to sue . paul reprimands jill for telling kay that they were seeing each other .
heather : i 'm right , are n't i ? you 're ill . ronan : a good lawyer never jumps to conclusions . heather : oh , so ... ( chuckles ) what you said before about me being smart -- yeah . ronan : yeah , i was wrong . i overestimated you . your instincts are pretty lousy . i guess if they were better , you probably would n't have gotten fired by the new d.a . heather : all i did was follow the evidence -- the way you suddenly dropped that coffee cup ... ronan : mm - hmm . heather : your weird reaction when murphy and i were talking about death ... ronan : mm - hmm . okay . see , whatever you think is going on , it 's all in that head of yours . heather : you 're taking serious medication and you 're hiding it . ronan : ( chuckles ) what ? i 'm hiding it ? what is this ? what is this ? what , because you lost your job , you 've got nothing better to do . now you 're gon na stick that nose of yours in my business ? just do me the favor of getting your own life , okay ? okay . [ scene_break ] lauren : you want to be legal guardian of daisy 's baby ? wha -- hell , why do n't we all just bake her a cake and welcome her into the family ? kevin : this is n't about daisy . lauren : it is to me . kevin : it ... ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) michael : excuse me . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : hello , victor . victor : can you meet me for dinner ? we have n't talked since my books were seized . michael : uh , yes , and there 's something i need to discuss with you , too , uh , but i ca n't get away right now . victor : i will be working late in my office . uh , see you there . michael : all right , i 'll -- i 'll call you to let you know if i can make it . good - bye . lauren : no , you know what ? i - i ca n't even deal with this . kevin : well , whether or not you want to deal with this , there 's a baby coming , and i wo n't ignore that . lauren : yeah , that happens to be sheila and tom 's grandchild . kevin : okay , and who better than me knows how sick those two were ? my niece has a better chance with me . lauren : do n't you get it ? daisy is gon na use this child to leverage her way into your life . kevin : i want daisy to pay for everything that she has done , okay ? but the baby is blameless . lauren : michael . michael , please explain to your brother why gaining custody of daisy 's baby is just insane . kevin : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] daisy : ( sniffles ) daisy : ( sighs ) daniel was angry . give him a few days . he 'll come around . if he does n't , somebody 'll come through for us , right ? [ scene_break ] daniel : ( sighs ) jana : hi . daniel : ( sighs ) jana : you all right there ? daniel : hi . um , oh , yeah . yeah , i could n't be better . i got the paternity test results , and , uh , well , guess who the big winner is ? jana : daisy was telling the truth ? the baby 's yours ? daniel : the first time she 's ever been honest about anything . jana : oh , my god . i am so , so sorry . daniel : you know , when i found out i was a father , i had , like , this out - of- body experience , and i was looking down on everybody else 's faces in the room and watching their expressions . i - i was positive this kid was n't mine . jana : ( sighs ) with everything that you 've gone through with amber ... daniel : how 's that for irony ? jana : so now what ? how -- how is this gon na change things ? daniel : what are you talkin ' about ? this is n't gon na change anything . what , daisy thinks i 'm gon na get soft 'cause this kid 's mine ? no , no , no . see , i did n't ask for this . she drugged me to get me into bed . as far as i 'm concerned , that lets me off the hook . jana : so you 're not gon na have anything to do with her or the baby ? daniel : ( sighs ) daisy can rot in jail for the rest of her life . [ scene_break ] jack : if you 're serious about helping daisy have this baby out of jail , vance abrams is your man . phyllis : oh , my gosh . jack : i have his number . i can call him for you . phyllis : really ? no , lauren and michael will never talk to me again , not to mention what my son 's gon na do and how he 'll react . jack : it 's your decision . phyllis : ( groans ) we 're talking about my grandchild . ( sighs ) i need a drink on that . oh , daisy is in her third trimester . i do n't have a lot of time . jack : it 's only a phone call . phyllis : yeah . i do n't know what my options are , if i even have any . i ca n't call michael , right ? so maybe vance is -- is my best shot . uh , call him . call vance . jack : okay . jack : vance , jack abbott . i think i may have a new client for you . [ scene_break ] ronan : yeah . heather : i 'm not backing off . something 's seriously wrong with you , and i 'm concerned . ronan : ( chuckles ) well , your concern would be touching if we were friends . heather : wow . well , you have n't answered my question yet . what are you being treated for ? ronan : why do n't you tell me what i 'm being treated for , since you , you know , looked it up online ? heather : you 're taking an extremely powerful anti - inflammatory . ronan : mm - hmm . for my extremely painful wrist . heather : yeah , right . ronan : like i told you -- heather : your carpal tunnel from all that repetitive whipping out of your badge , huh ? ronan : if you do n't believe me , then why do n't we go back to my place ? ( sighs ) i can take my clothes off for you , and you can examine me . heather : you 're a real jerk , you know that ? it 's not like you 've made a ton of friends in this town . i was worried about you . forget it . [ scene_break ] kevin : so if all else fails , say kevin is insane , and he 'll back off . is that your strategy ? chloe : very sensitive , lauren . michael : all right , hold it . hold it . you know lauren did n't mean it that way . lauren : no , of course i did n't , and i - i 'm sorry if i put it that way , but i do think wanting to raise daisy 's baby is a poor choice . kevin : well , it does n't have to be . i wish you would trust me . lauren : it 's not you i do n't trust . kevin : well , daniel ca n't deal . somebody has to . lauren : and why does it have to be you ? kevin : because . because i can be the one to break the cycle . the baby knows nothing about sarah or sheila or terrible tom . i can show her that she can have a normal life and she does n't have to carry on this cycle . michael : all right , kevin , your heart 's in a good -- right place . i - i know it is . but i 'm not quite sure you 're ready to be a father . lauren : yeah , especially in this situation . chloe : you know what ? he is really great with delia , and she loves him so much . michael : fenmore , too . you know , fenmore loves you , but there 's a difference between being an uncle ... kevin : ( scoffs ) michael : and raising a child . kevin : so what are you saying ? that i 'm not capable ? because you were a head case for years , and i think that you 're a great dad . and if you do n't think that i can take care of my niece and show her a good life , well , then to hell with you , michael . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , daisy shows up and drops this baby bomb on me , and everybody starts freakin ' out . everyone 's got an opinion . everybody wants to tell me what to do . i 've got mom . i 've got jack . i mean , even kevin . jana : kevin ? what does kevin think about this ? daniel : oh , well , kevin thinks that i need to step up for the baby 's sake . easy to say when it 's not yours . [ scene_break ] daisy : you do n't testify , the d.a . has no case . jana : you 're trying to manipulate me , and i do n't like it . daisy : we have this amazing opportunity . you help me get out of this legal mess , and i 'll tell kevin it was your idea . his icy veins will start to thaw when he finds out what you did for his little sister and her baby . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , kevin just needs to turn his back on daisy and -- and keep going . jana : yeah , you 're right . you 're right . daniel : everyone just needs to leave this situation alone . daisy 's the last person that anyone should be involved with . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i want daisy out of jail temporarily , just temporarily . that 's all , vance , okay ? i do n't -- i - i really do n't want that kid born in prison . vance : what you 're asking for wo n't be easy . daisy has been denied bail . that 's big . the court needs a real reason to readdress this issue . jack : what about her pregnancy ? vance : jack , women give birth behind bars all the time . nah , it 'll have to be a much stronger argument than that . phyllis : all right , such as ? vance : such as something physical , a psychological condition , something that 's causing distress to the baby . that 's an angle . phyllis : right , well , i mean , this woman is a psychotic freak . vance : we could petition the court to have her examined , get a team of doctors to evaluate her mental state . phyllis : oh , that 's great . i 'll pay for -- i 'm -- i 'll pay for any doctor . it 's fine . i 'll take care of that . vance : that 's only the first step . daisy is a flight risk and a threat to others . that i will have to address aggressively . jack : could n't we put her under house arrest ? vance : well , the first question the judge will ask will be , where ? it 'll need to be someplace safe and secure , somewhere where they feel confident she ca n't run . jack : so we find someplace . we hire a guard -- guards . phyllis : dai -- daisy -- she can live with me . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] heather : ( chuckles ) we 'll have dinner another time . no , rafe . rafe , i 'm telling you , no guilt , all right ? you 're busy . that 's , uh , that 's a good thing . i - i hope i 'll be busy , too , someday soon . uh , yeah , you got it . good- bye . um , my dinner plans were just canceled , so , um , i 'm just gon na grab something at the bar . ( sighs ) hello , victor . victor : heather , how are you ? heather : i 've , uh ... ( chuckles ) seen better days . victor : we have n't talked since you withdrew from the election . heather : and lost my job . victor : really ? please sit down . heather : yes , it -- it happened this morning . the d.a . said that he could n't afford even the appearance of unethical behavior , and i have to say , i ca n't say i blame him . victor : but you walked into this with both eyes open . you know that . heather : well , we both lost out , did n't we ? you pumped a lot of cash into my campaign , and i know that you wanted to see a conviction against adam as much as i did . and it would have worked , too , if you had n't pushed me into getting involved in your daughter 's lawsuit . victor : and imagine , after all our efforts , the high court ordered my books to be seized . heather : so it was all for nothing . [ scene_break ] lauren : look , being a parent is hard work , especially if you 're alone , and -- and that is not a criticism . kevin : well , it sure sounds like one . lauren : all right , you know what ? i am not gon na help you if daisy is in the picture . kevin : does that go for you , too , michael ? if i do what i think is right , is my family gon na abandon me ? michael : all right , everyone . enough . look , kevin , you 're gon na be an incredible father one day . you are . kevin : ( sighs ) michael : but not now , not under these extremely complicated circumstances . this is not something you do on impulse . this is something you think about . ( sighs ) the other day , you and your sidekick had just been arrested for having betting slips in the back of your car . so -- so one day , you 're running numbers for a big - time bookie , and the next , you feel like painting a nursery ? i mean , you 're lucky the d.a . did n't have enough to hold you . imagine if -- if they had , and you had a baby at home . kevin : ( sighs ) things happen sometimes , whether you 're ready or not , and you deal with things as they come . michael : all right , you know what ? this whole conversation is a moot point . say daisy is locked up for the next 20 years , and -- lauren : longer , god willing . michael : daniel has just been hit with a huge dose of reality . he is about to become a father . that 's a lot to process . let 's see what he ultimately decides to do . kevin : he does n't want the baby . he said so . michael : today . today . let 's just wait to see where daniel 's head is at in the next couple of weeks . let 's everyone just take a giant step back . kevin : yeah , thanks , anyway . chloe : ( sighs ) lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : wait . you never said you were thinking of moving daisy into your house . phyllis : just -- i know . it 's crazy . it 's crazy . i was n't thinking of it . i was n't thinking of it . lauren mentioned it . i blew it off . but i really think that it 's the best place for her . jack : there are other options , right ? right ? vance : well , you could send daisy to a halfway house , a private hospital , a home for unwed mothers , all kinds of places . phyllis : no . no , no , no , no , no . no . no . this woman , daisy , has no respect for life , no respect for anyone , vance . i mean , i do n't know what she 's gon na do to that kid , you know , if the whim strikes her . no , no , no , no . this -- this woman needs to stay in my home so i can take care of her personally . jack : what about summer ? phyllis : i just -- ( stammers ) just -- we 'll -- we 'll just talk about that after vance leaves . vance : well , there 's one more thing we need to discuss -- your son . how does he feel about this ? phyllis : ( sighs ) he 's in shock . i mean , i 'm just taking over for him . he does n't know what to do . vance : he has every legal right to the child . you 'd have a much stronger case if his name was on the suit . phyllis : okay . i 'll talk to him . i 'll call you after . ( cell phone alert chimes ) vance : huh . okay , i 'm off . look , if you need to reach me , here you go . phyllis : okay , thank you . jack : hey , thanks for stoppin ' by . vance : if you keep sendin ' me clients , i 'll have to kick back 10 % . that 's a joke . jack : ( sighs ) vance : ( clears throat ) jack : you are not moving daisy into your house . it 's one thing to look out for this baby . it 's another to invite the devil into your home . phyllis : i do n't want this baby born in prison . it 's temporary . temporary -- just until the baby is born . jack : you do n't want that freak in your house . she was part of a plan to kill you . [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) woman : the county jail physician is comin ' to check you out . daisy : now ? ( sighs ) woman : a little while . meantime , you 've got a visitor . daisy : who ? jana : it 's me . daisy : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) daisy : did you , uh , think about what i said ? jana : yes , i did . daisy : if you do n't testify against me -- jana : and what about lauren ? you know she 's going to take the stand . daisy : ( sighs ) lauren 's a wack - job . i can prove she has a grudge against me 'cause i 'm sheila carter 's daughter . jana : well , it looks like it comes down to me then , eh ? daisy : all you have to do is keep your mouth shut , and then kevin will be eternally grateful for you helping his sis and his niece . i 'll be a free woman . that 's what you want , right ? jana : ( sighs ) daisy : to get him back ? jana : yes . daisy : you see , this is a win - win situation for the both of us . jana : certainly seems that way . daisy : i had a feeling you 'd come around . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ronan : this is malloy . yeah , of course . i 'd be happy to meet with the new d.a . tell him i have an update for him on the cleanup of the g.c.p.d . yeah . no , i 'm -- i - i 'm looking forward to meeting with mr. walsh . yeah , we can use the change . yeah , i know . we can all use a fresh start . [ scene_break ] victor : if you want someone to blame ... heather : ( sighs ) victor : you call billy abbott . he is responsible for that inflammatory article about you . heather : you do n't care what happens to me at all , do you ? you 'll move on . you 'll find another way to attack adam . and meanwhile , i 'm out of the job that meant everything to me . i wanted to be the district attorney because i thought ... i thought i could do some good . and that 's not just something that i said to get elected . but i was so desperate to -- to win , that i ... let myself get involved in the politics , and now ... my reputation is completely destroyed . i have no idea what happens next . i mean , i ca n't ... i ca n't start a private practice . who would hire me ? victor : well , it seems we all have problems , do n't we ? this meggie mcclaine woman is wreaking havoc with my family . my two daughters are suing me , which is very bad for business . talking of which , i need to get back to work . nice to see you . [ scene_break ] daisy : first thing we have to do is call my lawyer and tell her the good news . jana : the good news ? daisy : that you 're not going to testify against me . jana : but i am . in fact , daisy , i can not wait to get up to that stand and tell everyone exactly what you did to lauren and me . daisy : but i thought you just said -- jana : did you really think you could trick me that easily ? i will never , ever forget the way you got pleasure off of locking me in that bloody crate , you torturing me until i was begging for you to let me go . aw , look at you . you have n't changed . have you ? and that thing in there , that child , is nothing more than a bloody meal ticket . daisy : you have no idea what it 's like to bring another life into this world ! jana : oh , i ... ( scoffs ) do n't you even ! you are trying to use me and kevin . and you know what ? i will never , ever let that happen . daisy : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : look you 've just got ta give lauren some time to get used to the idea . is that daniel ? kevin : yeah . daniel : hey , kevin . chloe : want some company ? daniel : i do n't know . is that code for `` let me tell you what you should do about the baby `` ? chloe : ( scoffs ) i 'm not the enemy , dude . daniel : whatever . um , i guess you should probably know , kevin , that i spoke with daisy . kevin : really ? daniel : yeah . i told her i want to put the kid up for adoption . kevin : you sure ? daniel : yeah , i 'm sure . i thought about what you said , and you know what ? you 're right . the kid does n't deserve to grow up in all that chaos . and if by some miracle , daisy does get sprung , well , she 's the last person that should be raising the kid , and since i do n't want to play father , the only shot that kid has at a normal life is gettin ' as far away from genoa city as possible . let some decent people raise her , away from here , and -- and away from daisy and all her baggage . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i remember everything that daisy did to me . why do you think i want her living with me ? anybody who does n't know her like i do , they get manipulated . jack : you really think you can handle her better than strangers ? phyllis : yes , i know -- i know i can . jack : then i - i worry for you . phyllis : why are you worried about me ? i 'll know what she 's gon na do before she knows . she 'll learn not to mess with me . jack : i still do n't like it . phyllis : well , i just talked to vance . i do n't know what 's gon na come of it . jack : and you -- yeah , when you want something , you 're not gon na give up till you -- phyllis : listen , do you fault me ? do you really fault me ? i do n't want this baby born in prison . that -- that stigma is gon na stay with her the rest of her life . i want her born in a safe , clean hospital , not -- not with some prison guard taking care of her . i hope that daniel sees it the same way . jack : now when are you gon na call him ? phyllis : well , no time like the present . let 's go . ( sighs ) jack : okay . phyllis : oh . [ scene_break ] lauren : i feel terrible that i argued with kevin . ( sighs ) michael : he 's just not thinking straight . lauren : i 'm sorry i put you in the middle of it , too . michael : oh , i 'll talk to him once he cools down . lauren : i mean , the crazy thing is is that we just all want what 's best , but ... michael : mm . ( knock on door ) michael : it 's okay . ( chuckles ) its okay . mwah . lauren : who do you think it is ? michael : unh - unh . lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : who is it ? jana : jana . michael : jana . jana : hi . michael : hi . jana : hi . um , i heard about daisy 's baby , so i just thought i 'd come check on lauren . lauren : that 's really sweet of you . michael : i 'll let you two have your privacy . lauren : do n't you need to see victor tonight ? michael : uh , he can wait . lauren : i 'm okay . jana 's here . jana : i 'll stay till you get back . michael : ( sighs ) okay . all right , i will be right back . lauren : okay , bye . michael : mwah . jana : ( sighs ) i ran into daniel . lauren : oh . jana : and he is in quite a shock . lauren : yeah . ( chuckles ) i think we all are . you know , my biggest fear is that concern for this baby is gon na turn into sympathy for daisy . and that is why , jana , our testimony is more important than ever . we have got to make people realize what a monster this woman is . jana : god , you look really shaken , lauren . lauren : you know , everybody has an opinion about this baby . and i 'm fighting with phyllis and i 'm fighting with kevin , and i just -- i - i hate being on opposite sides from the people that i love . jana : well , you know what ? you do n't need to worry about that , okay ? because i am -- i 'm gon na stay here . i 'm staying right here with you , okay ? lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : a - adoption ? how could he ? it 's his own flesh and blood . chloe : it 's yours , too . kevin : yeah , well , tell that to lauren . you know , i do n't appreciate michael cutting me off like that . chloe : i think he 's just trying to protect her . kevin : well , who 's gon na protect this little baby ? nobody is thinking about that . ( sighs ) chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : hey , thank you , by the way , for standing by me . i know you have your own doubts about this whole guardianship thing . chloe : even though we disagree , you know i 'm gon na support you . kevin : well , that means a lot . chloe : i 'll always be on your side . [ scene_break ] jack : ahh , i 'm gon na make myself scarce . phyllis : okay , thanks . daniel : where 's jack going ? phyllis : uh , he just thought we needed some privacy . uh , sit down . daniel : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) phyllis : so what a day . daniel : yeah . phyllis : yeah . daniel : worst day of my life . phyllis : yeah . so have you thought about what you want to do ? daniel : well , to tell you the truth , all i 've really been able to think about is me being a father . phyllis : okay , well , before we get into anything , i want you to consider that baby 's welfare . daniel : i - i am . i agree . yeah . phyllis : okay , um , i consulted a lawyer . daniel : i - i do n't need a lawyer . phyllis : yeah , i talked to vance abrams about getting daisy out of prison just until that baby is born . daniel : wait a second . why would you do something like that without talking to me first ? phyllis : because i needed to figure out what was going on . i needed to know if it was a possibility for -- daniel : well , you 're wasting your time , all right ? i already talked to daisy . i told her i want her to stay locked up , and then i want her to give that kid up for adoption . phyllis : okay , you -- you may not feel that way in the future . daniel : i - i 'm pretty sure i will . phyllis : well , i 'm pretty sure you wo n't ... possibly . listen , how many times do you make a decision and then a few months later , `` oh , wow , that -- that decision was completely wrong `` ? how many times has that happened to you ? come on , daniel . you thought you and amber were forever , and now look at you . daniel : ( clears throat ) phyllis : you 're alone . give me a break . this is an innocent baby . you got ta keep that in mind . daniel : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : look . that 's what you 're getting delia for christmas . kevin : that looks pricey . chloe : well , she has very expensive taste . kevin : you still have her baby clothes , by the way ? i may need them . chloe : okay . so much for taking your mind off of daisy 's baby . kevin : ( sighs ) well , it 's a long shot anyway . michael thinks this whole guardianship thing is premature . daniel wants the baby raised by strangers . chloe : okay , so you 're gon na let them stop you ? look , she 's gon na pop soon , so if you 're really serious about this whole guardian thing , you 've got ta find out about it now . kevin : what if daniel changes his mind ? chloe : okay , well , then you 'll deal with it then . but now maybe you should just find out if it 's possible . kevin : you 're right . you 're right . let 's find out . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) here you go . jana : thank you . lauren : i 'm sorry . that was n't very sensitive . jana : what -- what was ? lauren : well , i brought up kevin , and ... i - i know what it 's like when people bring up your ex . and i know that the divorce is recent , and i 'm sorry . jana : ( sighs ) it does n't bother me . um ... ( stammers ) it 's ... ( sighs ) it 's obvious that you need to talk about it , so ... lauren : i just -- i - i - i do n't understand where his head is . you know , he wants to raise daisy 's baby all by himself . jana : are you serious ? lauren : yeah , uh , very . jana : a single man with his history ? hang on . i need you to tell me everything now . i - i need to know . [ scene_break ] michael : look , we took a risk -- we took a gamble getting the higher court to review judge phelps ' decision . now all we can do is wait for the forensic accountants to review your books . victor : and then ? michael : ( sighs ) back to mediation and/or court . victor : ( sighs ) michael : you 've had one hell of a week , huh ? victor : did i bring you up to date on meggie mcclaine ? michael : you 're lucky you 're here to tell the tale . victor : got that right . some scotch ? michael : yes . yes , i would like some scotch . i have had quite a week myself . thank you . victor : how did lauren handle daisy carter 's return ? michael : oh , not very well . oh , and the d.n.a . test confirmed daniel is the father . victor : oh , boy . that must have caused quite a real turmoil . michael : yeah , everyone has an opinion on how to handle it . and they 're all valid , but i need to stand by my wife . victor : as you damn well should . michael : then you 'll understand what i have to say . i need to cut back on my workload . i need to spend more time with my family . i ca n't let lauren think that she 's just going through this all by herself . [ scene_break ] ronan : ( clears throat ) i see you again . heather : ( chuckles ) ronan : wow , you canceled your dinner with rafe to follow me ? i mean , you do want to play `` doctor `` with me , do n't you ? heather : ( chuckles ) yeah , hardly . uh , no , actually , i was just leaving . ronan : okay . heather : whoa , ronan . ronan : ( sighs ) heather : are you okay ? ronan : yeah , i 'm fine . heather : no , you 're not fine . ronan : ( sighs ) i 'm fine . just back off me , okay ? heather : you were lying to me before , okay ? there 's something wrong with you . what is it ? [ scene_break ] daisy : i 've been taking my vitamins , and the -- the doctor in the hospital said the baby was fine . doctor : she is . this is a follow - up now that you 're under my care . we 'll be seeing a lot of each other . daisy : i want a real doctor . doctor : i am a real doctor . daisy : no . no . i will not have the baby in here . there 's got ta be another way ! doctor : please stay calm . your blood pressure is elevating . daisy : no , i am not having a baby in jail . it has to be in the hospital ! you tell 'em that . i wo n't ! i ca n't ! [ scene_break ] lauren : kevin was furious . he took it so personally . jana : well , that is because he feels like he identifies with this baby . oh , god , that poor little thing , being born into this world with s - so much against it . ( sighs ) it 's -- it 's why kevin probably feels like he can ... ( sniffles ) feel for this child . ( sighs ) you know him . when he puts his heart into something , it 's ... lauren : yeah . yeah . but that is what i 'm afraid of . i mean , look at what happened with -- with ryder . we all told him to cut him loose , but he gave him another chance and another chance . jana : yeah , well , family is kevin 's weak spot , is n't it ? lauren : but ryder knew that , and he used it against him . jana : yeah , i can only think what daisy would do . lauren : you know , even if kevin ca n't get her out of jail , you know -- you know that she will twist every loving gesture into a weapon against him . jana : mm . that 's why i 'm really glad you 've told me . this whole guardianship thing is a really bad idea , and , you know , i 'm gon na talk to kevin . lauren : do you think he 'll listen ? jana : worth a try . he does n't know daisy like we do . and he needs to walk away . [ scene_break ] kevin : see ? look . another one where the uncle gets custody of the kids . chloe : yeah . where were the parents ? kevin : um ... mom disappeared . dad was in jail . so it 's not impossible . chloe : you 're gon na need a really good lawyer . kevin : well , i ca n't afford much . chloe : you know once you do this , your life changes forever . kevin : so -- chloe : i mean , babies come with a lifetime warranty . kevin : are you gon na try and talk me out of this now ? chloe : no , no . i ... it 's a huge deal , okay ? kevin : ( sighs ) chloe : so if you 're gon na do this , you 're gon na need people to help you out . and you 'll have your mom and jeff and katherine . kevin : and what if they wo n't ? chloe : we 'll figure it out . [ scene_break ] phyllis : daisy will definitely , definitely be in a lockup . it just wo n't be in prison . daniel : oh , really ? where ? where is she gon na be ? phyllis : um , my condo . daniel : oh , my freakin ' god . phyllis : yeah . daniel : are you kidding me ? i do n't want to have anything to do with this girl , and you want to move her into your place ? phyllis : but you -- you want your daughter to carry the stigma of being born in prison for the rest of her life ? is that what you want ? daniel : ( sighs ) phyllis : i will be looking after daisy . daniel : ( laughs ) phyllis : i will be , okay ? i will make sure she eats well . i will make sure she goes to the doctor . i will make sure she does n't hurt that child purposely . i will make sure that child is born in a hospital . daniel : then what happens after that , huh ? phyllis : well , i do n't -- then what happens after that , you either let the baby go , you put the baby up for adoption , or you keep her . i do n't know . it 's up to you . but it 's about your daughter . it 's about your daughter , daniel . it 's not about you . what 's best for your daughter ? listen , i 'm -- i 'm just looking out for you because ... ( sighs ) i 'm just afraid if ... you make a decision now , you may end up regretting it . daniel : the only thing i regret is coming here to talk to you . phyllis : daniel , come on . dan -- jack : i take it that did n't go so well . phyllis : oh , no , it did n't . i 'm trying to do right by my granddaughter . ( scoffs ) i 'm gon na lose my son instead . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : well , i understand you want to ... cut back on your workload . however , i do pay you an exorbitant amount of money to keep you under retainer . michael : if this arrangement does n't work for you anymore , you just say the word . victor : ( sighs ) yeah , but ... michael baldwin , i hate to lose you , for heaven 's sake . you 've been invaluable to me . what if you , uh , delegate that workload , part of it , to someone else ? bring in another attorney ? michael : i did n't think anyone else would put up with you . victor : well , it depends on who it is . michael : you have anyone in mind ? victor : what do you think of heather stevens ? michael : heather ? victor : yeah . seems very smart , very disciplined . michael : could be a good fit . victor : good . if you hire her , do n't tell her that the suggestion came from me . cheers . [ scene_break ] heather : when you 're ready , i 'll take you to the emergency room . ronan : ( quietly ) would you keep your voice down ? i 'm not going to the hospital . heather : okay , fine . then , uh , give me the name of your doctor , and i 'll give him a call . ronan : would you -- would you listen to me for a second ? do you know what would happen to my career ? you 're gon na keep your damn mouth shut . heather , if you tell anyone about this , so help me ... this right here at this bar , this never happened . you got me ? heather : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] tucker : there 's nothin ' i hate worse than a suck - up . sally : we do n't want your money . justin : i want my dad back , but you killed him . nick : well , i want to know exactly what you and jack are up to .	heather notices that something is wrong with ronan , but he denies it . lauren lashes out at kevin for wanting to adopt daisy 's baby . michael gets a call from victor who wants to see him immediately . in her jail cell , daisy talks to the baby and hopes that someone will help them . jana finds out that daniel is the father of daisy 's baby . jack tells phyllis that if she is serious about helping daisy , then vance is her man . phyllis tells jack to call vance . heather refuses to back off from helping ronan and whatever is wrong with him . kevin becomes angry with michael for not being on his side about the adoption of daisy 's baby . phyllis meets with vance and they work out a plan to get daisy out of jail . phyllis tells jack that daisy can live with her . heather tells victor that she lost her job because of him . jana visits daisy and refuses to help her get out of jail . michael lets victor know that he is backing away from some of his work load to spend time with lauren and fen . daisy sees a jail doctor . phyllis lets jack know that daisy can live at her condo . victor tells michael to offer heather a job , but not to let her know that if came from him . heather offers to take ronan to the hospital , but he refuses .
jill : ( quietly ) why could n't that man take us with him ? why do we have to wait around here ? victoria : ( quietly ) it does n't really matter as long as we find billy . jill : what ? victoria : ( sighs ) texts from my dad . jill : oh , my god . text him back right away . tell him we -- tell him you have a spa date in chicago . victoria : what ? he knows i 'm in myanmar . jill : but he could n't . victoria : ( sighs ) oh , god , he 's -- he 's gon na fly here . jill : ( gasps ) we have got ta stop him . victoria : oh , we 're so close to finding billy . i am not gon na let my dad or someone that he hires charge in here and mess this up . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : there 's no note from tank . there 's no sign of a struggle . victor : you call the guard , and you handle the search for billy , all right ? i 'm going to the airport to go after victoria . billy : ( grunts ) ( clears throat ) hey , all right . tank : he tried to escape . michael : where 'd you find him ? tank : i caught him on the corner . victor : you do that one more time , and you wo n't be of value to me anymore , you got that ? billy : mm - hmm . ( cell phone rings ) victor : it 's victoria . billy : hey , actually , you know what ? i got a -- victor : get him out of here now . michael : billy , billy , please . come on . billy : watch it . aah ! all right , fine . victor : are you all right ? victoria : ( sighs ) dad , i -- listen , i 'm really sorry . um , i did n't mean to worry you . victor : for heaven 's sake , girl , why did you go to such a dangerous place ? victoria : look , it was the last place that there was a credible sighting of billy . victor : but you did n't see him or heard from him , have you ? victoria : no . victor : why did you go alone ? victoria : uh , actually , jill 's with me . victor : well , that 's very comforting to know . victoria : ( sighs ) look , dad , we both realize now that this was an incredibly stupid thing to do . victor : i 'm glad you realize it . i am on the way to get you , all right ? victoria : no , dad , uh , do n't fly here . actually , we have n't been able to find anything at all , so we 're leaving . ( sighs ) jill : hi , victor , hi . um , i 'm really sorry that you were concerned . i - it 's just that we both thought this was worth a shot . victor : i 'm glad you did n't allow victoria to do this on her own . jill : no , no , no , and i will definitely take care of her , i promise you . victoria : dad , hey , uh , we 'll be home soon , okay ? victor : on the next flight ? victoria : um , actually , we thought we 'd stop off in thailand for a few days ... jill : good , good , good . victoria : and do some , you know , some , um , some sightseeing , and , you know , some shopping . victor : but you 'll be in touch , right ? victoria : yes , dad . i will keep in touch . thank you so much for being concerned about me . victor : i always will , but please do n't do this kind of thing again . ( sighs heavily ) [ scene_break ] victoria : ( quietly ) okay , so i just threw in that thing about thailand in case it takes us longer to get billy out of here . jill : ( quietly ) no . that was really , really good . yeah , that 'll buy us a couple of days , i hope . you never know with victor . victoria : that 's true . that 's true . in just a few more minutes , we 're gon na see billy . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : hello , ashley . ashley : hi . gloria : tucker . tucker : hello . gloria : your server said you wanted to speak to me , hopefully to compliment the cuisine . tucker : that , and i have a special request . gloria : ( chuckles ) for a rich , handsome , powerful man ? anything . ashley : gloria ... gloria : hmm . ashley : even though our wedding ceremony is tomorrow , he is actually already married to me . gloria : oh , i 'm just kidding , ashley . so touchy . tucker : ( laughs ) gloria : ( laughs ) the flirting is high on the menu at gloworm . tucker : oh , that 's good to hear . no , i understand that the , uh , reception after the dupre / winters christening will be here . gloria : yes , will you be joining us ? ashley : mm - hmm . tucker : i 'm the baby 's godfather . gloria : congratulations . tucker : thank you . i 'd like to cover the costs . i can give you a credit card . gloria : no . no , i will bill you , because i know you 're good for it . tucker : thank you , gloria . gloria : my goodness , handsome , rich , powerful , and the marrying kind . i got ta hand it to you , ashley . you are one lucky gal . tucker : it 's a small thing . ashley : it 's a sweet thing , showing that you think of sofia and the baby as family . tucker : well , it 's for neil , too , even though i know he can well afford to pay for his own party . ashley : you 're thanking him ? tucker : i 'll never be able to repay him for getting devon out of the foster system , for being such a good father to my son . [ scene_break ] roxanne : are you sure there is n't anything i can do to make today easier for you ? devon : baby , you have to ask ? hmm ? ( chuckles ) roxanne : come on . i 'm being serious . devon : no , not today . lily : hey , you guys ready to go ? devon : yeah , just after i , uh , grab a package of coffee for neil and sofia , because they 've been havin ' a lot of late nights . lily : wow , that is an excellent idea . roxanne : ( chuckles ) lily : so , um , are you okay with tucker being the godfather ? devon : it 's sofia 's choice . it 's who she wanted . lily : well , you did n't really answer my question . devon : yeah , i did . ( chuckles ) roxanne : ( sighs ) i asked him if he wanted to talk about it , too . he wo n't . [ scene_break ] sofia : hey , baby moses . can you keep a secret ? ( chuckles ) mommy loves you , and i love your daddy , too . yes , i do . ( knock on door ) neil : i 'll get it . sofia : mm , oh , i hope that 's olivia . neil : yep , it sure is . whoo ! olivia : ( chuckles ) neil : what 's up ? good to see you . olivia : mm . i have the christening outfit . sofia : oh , great . neil : all right . sofia : look , moses . look what `` auntie livvy `` brought you . olivia : out of my way . out of my way . i want to see my godson ! sofia : ( laughs ) olivia : oh , look at you . how does this boy get cuter every single day ? ( chuckles ) sofia : olivia , this is perfect . it looks even better than in the pictures . olivia : well , you know , as moses ' aunt and godmother , i take my duties very seriously . i 'm gon na spoil this kid rotten . sofia : well , this guy 's got you beat on that one . ( laughs ) olivia : ( laughs ) neil : mm - hmm . sofia : come on , sweetie . neil : hi . mm . i 'm so glad you 're here . olivia : oh , congratulations . neil : ( sighs ) that 's my boy . olivia : ( chuckles ) neil : hey , you heard from malcolm ? olivia : mnh - mnh . you either ? neil : no . olivia , please understand that i - i am really sorry that i hurt him . i - i regret that i betrayed him . i - i really do . olivia : you just love your son . neil : i really -- i love my son . it 's -- it 's the way he smiles at me deeply , you know ? the way he holds me hand , the feedings . even walking him in circles when he cries -- olivia , it 's a blessing that i 've gotten to be there right from the very first moment of his life . olivia : unlike malcolm with lily . neil : it cost sofia so much being honest with malcolm and me . olivia : but she did it . neil : she 's a good woman . she sets a wonderful example for our son . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) lauren : hi , jill . jill : ( quietly ) hi , uh , lauren , listen , i need a favor . i had to go out of town suddenly . lauren : where are you ? jill : i just remembered that today is moses winters ' christening day , and i bought a present for the baby . it 's in my desk -- also something that neil had ordered . lauren : all right , you want me to deliver them to neil 's ? jill : with my regrets , if you do n't mind . i 'm sorry . i know its short notice . lauren : sure . sure . i can do that for you . but you never told me where you are . jill : great . thank you so much . we 'll talk when i get back . bye . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , my god . victoria : ( quietly ) okay , it 's time . jill : ( sighs ) okay . victoria : okay . jill : okay . [ scene_break ] tucker : ( sighs ) ashley : oh , pretty . oh , gloria ? we just noticed how beautiful the flowers are that you chose for the reception . gloria : thank you , ashley . celebrating babies is good for the soul . any other problems we have ... ( sighs ) just forget about 'em . see you after the christening . ashley : are you ready for this ? tucker : well , i 'm trying to be . i have n't ... ( sighs ) i have n't seen devon in quite a while . i 'm , uh , i do n't know . i 'm feeling kinda ... ashley : what ? unsure ? it 's got ta be a little unsettling for you . tucker : ( sighs ) it 's always so strange being around him . i mean , he 's my son , but i 've missed -- i 've missed his life . i 've missed most of his life . i would have stepped up if i had known about him . you know that . ashley : tucker , that goes without saying . tucker : i 'm glad you believe that . i just have to find a way to convince devon . let 's go . ashley : okay . [ scene_break ] sofia : ( chuckles ) devon : hey , there , little moses . you 're lookin ' good , buddy . try not to upstage your big brother , 'cause i got a reputation to uphold . ( laughs ) sofia : ( chuckles ) oh , look at those two gushing over him . are n't they sweet ? olivia : mm - hmm . so how 's it been going you staying here with neil ? sofia : oh , wonderful . it 's been so good having him here while i 'm still used to -- trying to get used to being a mom and ... but , um , moses and i are going to be moving back to my place after the holidays . olivia : what ? neil 's really gon na miss you . sofia : no , we 're gon na make sure there 's plenty of `` daddy and baby `` time . olivia : ( chuckles ) neil : hey , uh , sofia ? sofia : yeah ? neil : where 'd you file those pictures we took yesterday ? roxanne : i want to see those , too . olivia : hey , honey . lily : ( chuckles ) olivia : so where 's , uh , cane ? lily : um , well , things are better between us , but we 're taking things slow . and he 's out of town anyway , so ... olivia : really ? where ? lily : mm - hmm . um , he would n't , uh -- devon : all right , sofia went to , uh , double - check she had enough diapers , bottles , all that stuff for afterwards . we 're gon na head to the church . lily : okay . okay , i 'm gon na help her . olivia : okay . devon : okay . olivia : so ... how are you doing , hmm ? devon : good . olivia : you and tucker ? devon : i have n't seen him . olivia : devon , he 's your biological father . you 've got to have questions . devon : not really . it does n't really change anything . i already have a dad . olivia : okay , how about your biological mother ? have you seen her ? devon : not since she left town . neil : okay , everybody . i think that 's it . we 're ready . let 's go . let 's get out of here . devon : all right , all right , i got the man of the hour . neil : nice . devon : yep , all righty . let 's go . roxanne : do n't forget the camera . neil : oh , yeah , the camera . it 's , uh , uh , it 's right there . it 's on the kitchen counter . thanks . where 's sofia 's coat ? olivia : uh , i got it here . neil : oh , thank you . i appreciate that , liv . sofia : do you think he 's gon na be warm enough ? devon : are n't babies always hot ? lily : uh , i 'll grab an extra blanket . neil : ( laughs ) what ? babies always hot ? where 'd you get that from ? ( doorbell rings ) neil : come in ! are you -- are you kidding ? devon : i do n't -- i just heard that somewhere . lily : hi , how are you ? lauren : congratulations . hi . sofia : thank you . neil : good to see you , lauren . lauren : i know you 're thinking , why is she here ? i 've got jill 's gift for you and for the baby . sofia : oh , thank you so much . lauren : oh , he 's so sweet . devon : all right , let 's get loaded up , guys . excuse me . sofia : all right , come on . this way . neil : yeah , i 'll -- i 'll be , uh , right behind you guys . right ? mm - hmm . lauren : ( chuckles ) hey . neil : hey , lauren , please , please tell me that jill sent something else . oh , great . lauren : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , i got it . i got it . neil : oh , great . lauren : making you sweat . listen , she 's -- she 's so sorry she could n't be here , but she had to take a last - minute trip . neil : that 's okay . thanks . lily : oh , jill 's out of town ? [ scene_break ] michael : everything okay ? victor : victoria was just checking in . billy : good . victor : she told me she went to new mexico to visit that sam fellow . she 's gon na be longer than she thought . billy : next time she calls , tell her i said hi . victor : next time she calls , you wo n't be anywhere near here . you got it ? and i do not want a repeat performance of this escape attempt . do whatever you have to do . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , i do n't like this . we 're all alone in this deserted area . are we insane ? victoria : listen , that guy had billy 's money clip which proves that he 's seen him or talked to him . jill : yeah , i want to find him as much as you do , but i got a really bad feeling about this . come on , let 's get out of -- victoria : ( sighs ) where 's billy ? man : i take you to him now . come on . jill : no , no , no . we 're gon na stay here . you bring him to us . man : is too dangerous . victoria : okay , well , then call him so i can talk to him first . man : ( sighs ) that 's not the way it works . jill : well , it 's working that way now . we 're leaving . come on . man : you 're not going anywhere except with me . jill : ( whimpers ) ohh . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] reverend fulton : so is everyone here ? neil : almost . sofia : we 're just waiting on the godfather . reverend fulton : okay . ashley : thanks . tucker : well ... ( sighs ) can you believe we 're gettin ' married here tomorrow ? ashley : i do . tucker : promise you 'll say it just like that when it counts ? ashley : ( laughs ) i will . tucker : okay . ashley : i 've got a really good feeling about today . tucker : ( sighs ) ashley : you ready to walk down the aisle ? moses : ( cries ) tucker : okay , let 's do it . ashley : yeah . tucker : hello , everyone . olivia : hey , ashley . good to see you . ashley : hi . good to see you . devon , roxy , lily , hi . lily : hi . roxanne : hello . sofia : reverend , um , this is tucker and ashley mccall . reverend fulton : ahh , the godfather . welcome , welcome . tucker : thanks . lookin ' forward to it . ashley : thank you . olivia : ( chuckles ) tucker : little mo ... ( kisses moses ) man of the hour . reverend fulton : shall we begin ? neil : yes , everybody 's here . olivia : um , is this the right spot for me ? reverend fulton : oh , yeah , it 's good . sofia : ( chuckles ) olivia : hey , sweetie . we love you . neil : my little man . olivia : we love you . neil : yes , he is . reverend fulton : perfect . `` as it is written , let the little children come to me and do not stop them , for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs . there is no greater joy than welcoming a child into god 's family and into yours . olivia : that 's right . ( whispers ) that 's right . [ scene_break ] tank : he must have been pretty ticked when he kicked this door in . billy : yeah , well , that 's victor in a good mood . tank : you 're lucky . seein ' this gave you time to come up with that escape story . billy : ( sighs ) tank : you saved my job . billy : hey , consider it payback for letting me get to the hospital to see my kid . tank : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry i hit you so hard . billy : yeah , man . you had to make it look good . ooh , say , would you like me to return the favor ? knock you out so i can get the hell outta here ? tank : ( chuckles ) i wish i could , billy . billy : yeah , probably could n't do it anyway . so any news on where i 'm going to be exiled to ? [ scene_break ] michael : myanmar ? victor : yep . michael : ( sighs ) for victoria to take that kind of risk ... victor : mm - hmm . michael : i do n't think she 's as over billy as you think . victor : oh , she will be . after his latest stunt , it 's best that she 's out of town until after he 's gone . lauren : hi . victor : well . michael : oh , hey . coffee break ? lauren : ( laughs ) belated . victor : hello , lauren . lauren : hi . how are you ? victor : nice to see you . have a seat . lauren : good to see you . well , i was actually here earlier , but i could n't even put in an order , because jill needed a favor . michael : oh . victor : what did jill want ? lauren : oh , well , neil and sofia 's baby is being christened today , and she wanted me to deliver her present and tell them that she was out of town , although i have no idea where she went . michael : oh , well , jill is in myanmar with victoria . lauren : is n't that dangerous ? victor : well , they realized what a mistake they made going there , so they 're on their way back safe and sound . [ scene_break ] victoria : you do n't know where billy is , do you ? man : i know you are rich american . jill : yeah , we have enough money to put you in a world of hurt if you do n't let us go . man : you 're coming with me . your relatives will pay . victoria : are you gon na kill us ? man : no , worse . jail for very long time . jill : and how are you gon na do that ? man : with this . victoria : drugs . man : police are already on their way . come with me , or they find you with this . victoria : billy was arrested for drugs . jill : and ... you had billy 's money clip . you did the same thing to him , did n't you ? where is my son ? man : gone , as you will be , too , if you do n't do as i say ! victoria : gone where ? man : shut up ! move ! both of you ! jill : all right . man : and do n't try anything stupid . jill : we 're going . we 're going . man : ( grunts ) victoria : ( gasps ) jill : ( gasps ) cane : ( grunts ) victoria and jill : ( gasp ) man : ( grunts ) cane : ( grunts ) jill : oh ! oh ! cane : ( grunts , sighs ) jill : oh , my god . victoria : are you all right ? cane : i 'm all right . let 's get out of here . victoria : but wait . he might know something about billy . jill : no , no , no , the whole thing 's probably a scam anyway . victoria : what ? ! cane : all right , listen . we do n't know who we can trust . let 's go . come on . this way . jill : careful . careful . cane : all right , let 's go . [ scene_break ] billy : you still did n't answer me . tank : your final destination ? billy : ow . tank : sorry , no clue . billy : ( sighs ) what do you think the chances are that victor 's gon na take me to tahiti ? ( chuckles ) not good , huh ? mm . you know , he really is an s.o.b . tank : he must really want to see you suffer . billy : personally , i think in a past life , he headed up the salem witch trials . he probably lobbed off a few heads in the french revolution , too . tank : look , any guy who 'd do what you did to see a sick kid is stand - up in my book . ( sighs ) it 's a shame mr. newman ca n't see that . billy : ( sighs ) i blew any chance of that ever happening . tank : what 'd you do , billy ? billy : ( sighs ) i messed up . i messed up bad , and victor 's never gon na stop letting me suffer for it . [ scene_break ] michael : you know i 'm always glad to see you , but today ... ( sighs ) lauren : are you particularly glad ? michael : oh , baby . lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : you do n't know . ( chuckles ) lauren : ( chuckles ) so how 's your afternoon ? you busy ? michael : uh , i thought i had to resolve a ... ( sighs ) crisis for victor , but , uh , fortunately , it has resolved itself . and you ? lauren : oh , i have a ton of black friday ads on my desk waiting for my review . michael : or ... lauren : or ? what ? michael : maybe we can , um , review this . lauren : ( laughs ) ( gasps ) oh , you are so on . michael : come on . lauren : no , you do n't even need to talk anymore . let 's go . michael : ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) definitely . michael : come on , i 'll race you . ( laughs ) lauren : we are going . oh , yeah , you 're gon na race me while i hobble to the car ? [ scene_break ] reverend fulton : what name have you chosen for this child ? both : moses dupre winters . sofia : ( giggles ) reverend fulton : we christen you , moses dupre winters , that you may know the pure and holy spirit of god , your eternal source of faith . olivia , tucker , as godparents to moses , you are charged with the responsibility of seeing to the spiritual welfare of this child should the need arise . do you accept this duty and charge ? olivia : i do . ( chuckles ) tucker : i do . reverend fulton : do you promise to love , honor , support , and encourage this child throughout his life ? moses : ( coos ) sofia : i do . tucker : i do . reverend fulton : the best thing anyone can give a child is not money or material things , but time and attention . the years of childhood fly by quickly , and there is no getting them back . the best example parents can set for a child is by loving ... moses : ( babbles ) reverend fulton : and respecting each other . may the lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace . amen . all : amen . reverend fulton : congratulations . sofia : oh , thank you , reverend . neil : thank you . roxanne : that was such a beautiful service . neil : thank you , sofia . hey , um , excuse me for a second , okay ? sofia : okay . tucker : the godfather gets a turn , too . olivia : yes , ohh . neil : victor . victor : i hope you do n't mind i showed up . neil : are you kidding me ? i 'm very honored . victor : knowing how much you love children , neil , that boy is very lucky to have you as a father . neil : i appreciate that , seeing how things have been so difficult between us recently . victor : um ... a little christening gift . i ... something for the boy 's future . neil : wow , you -- you should n't have . well , i 'm glad you did , but does this make , uh , moses the youngest newman stockholder maybe ? right ? victor : ( chuckles ) neil : ( chuckles ) ( camera shutter clicks ) sofia : ahh , got it . ( laughs ) lily : tucker 's great with the baby . devon : who would have thought ? olivia : you know , devon 's life would have been so different if tucker had known about him . ashley : mm , i think it would have been wonderful for both of them , liv . olivia : but then again , he would n't have been in neil and dru 's family . ashley : that 's true . i guess everything does happen for a reason , right ? olivia : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) sofia : victor , so glad you could join us . victor : congratulations . sofia : oh , thank you . victor : that 's a healthy - looking baby . my goodness . neil : yes , he is . that 's my little man right there . victor : yeah . ( chuckles ) neil : and , you know , victor , we 're going to be having a reception for him at the gloworm . if you wanted to join us , that would be great . sofia : yeah . victor : i would love to , but i 'm very busy . i have something to deal with , but thank you for the invitation , all right ? hey . neil : of course . [ scene_break ] billy : after we lost lucy , i felt like every time victoria looked at me , she blamed me . tank : did she say that ? billy : no , she did n't say it . it 's just the way she looked , how sad she was , i mean , that was worse than the words , you know ? ( scoffs ) so i , uh , i cut and ran , man . told myself she 'd be better without me . tank : ( sighs ) man , i - i 've been there . billy : ( sighs ) all this happened because i took off . but if i 'd just stayed here and dealt with my own crap , i 'd be here for when delia got sick . victoria would know i never stopped loving her . you know , i ca n't even blame her for turning to some other guy . tank : that sam guy victor was talking about ? the one she 's visiting ? billy : i just hope she 's happy , and that she has a good time on her birthday . tank : when 's that ? billy : it 's tomorrow . it 's tomorrow . [ scene_break ] jill : why are you even here ? cane : i followed you . jill : but how ? nobody knew where we were going . cane : aah ! jill : sorry , sorry , sorry . cane : i , uh , you know , you had to get a visa , so , um ... ( winces ) ow . thank you . victoria : do you think billy 's dead ? [ scene_break ] neil : hey , is he asleep ? sofia : oh , knocked out from the big day . ( chuckles ) neil : oh , good . gloria : and sparkling ciders as requested . sofia : oh , thank you , gloria . gloria : enjoy . sofia : is someone giving a toast or ... tucker : uh , i 'd like to . to moses . may he have a wonderful life . and to sofia and neil . enjoy every moment with him . to moses . all : to moses ! roxanne : cheers . olivia : cheers . ( glasses clink ) neil : so ... mmm . listen , we 're all family here , right ? and , uh , we all know the circumstances behind moses ' birth . but that does n't change the fact that i have a beautiful baby boy whom i pray to god that i will be able to do right by . lily : you will , dad . devon : no doubt . neil : and i will be eternally grateful to sofia , who did all the work . sofia : oh , neil . ( giggles ) neil : as a matter of fact , look what i have hiding for you . sofia : oh , what is this ? neil : well , you 're gon na have to open it and find out . sofia : ( giggles ) ( gasps ) neil . ( gasps ) it 's beautiful . neil : mm - hmm . that 's moses ' birthstone . and his birth date is engraved right underneath there . sofia : ( gasps ) wow . oh , see ? neil : here , bring it out . you can put it on . sofia : okay . neil : all right ? ( chuckles ) sofia : ( chuckles ) lily : ( chuckles ) neil : there you go . sofia : it is so beautiful . neil : so is our boy . thank you . thank you , sofia . [ scene_break ] tank : secrets . in my line of work , i 've seen a lot of people try to cover them up . billy : how does it usually work out ? tank : the truth always comes out in the end . billy : well , i hope it does , and soon . ( door rattles ) billy : ( scoffs ) tank : do you want me to repair that door , mr. newman ? victor : no , thank you , tank . that wo n't be necessary . billy will be on a flight tomorrow . billy : headed where ? victor : from genoa city to new york , new york to new delhi . billy : india ? [ scene_break ] man : this could n't wait until the morning ? jill : here , for your trouble . man : what is it you need ? jill : have you found out anything else about my son or where he is ? man : uh , you know , i wish i had better news for you , but there 's no record of this man being released from prison and as before , no record of his leaving the country . victoria : then where is he ? man : well , sadly , many people disappear without a trace . victoria : because they 're dead . cane : thank you for your help . there 's something i should tell you guys . [ scene_break ] michael : ( sighs ) lauren : ( giggles ) michael : mm . ( sighs ) lauren : ( laughs ) michael : mm . hmm . lauren : hmm ? michael : uh ... lauren : hmm ? michael : uh - huh . about that , uh , little nothin ' ... lauren : oh , you mean this nothing ? michael : listen , mrs. baldwin . lauren : yes ? michael : we bumped into each other by chance . i seduced you on a whim , so , um , how come ... lauren : the nothing ? michael : uh - huh . yeah . lauren : well , you see , i had plans for you for tonight . michael : ohh . lauren : and , uh , since we 're playing hooky today ... michael : ( sighs ) when is fenmore home ? lauren : ( laughs ) not for a couple of hours . michael : okay . okay . okay . lauren : okay ? michael : here 's to nothing . come here . lauren : ( laughs ) good job . ( chuckles ) mm . [ scene_break ] lily : i 'm so happy for you two . sofia : aw . neil : give the twins a kiss for us , will you ? lily : all right , i will . neil : mm - hmm . olivia : yeah . mwah ! and you , i will see tomorrow . ashley : well , i certainly hope so . olivia : you will . ashley : mwah . olivia : have a good night . ashley : you , too . olivia : bye . sofia : bye . neil : bye . drive safe . tucker : hey , devon ? well , we , uh , we managed to attend this christening together . i was hoping you 'd reconsider and come to the wedding . devon : this is a little different . you know ? excuse me , though . i have to get back to roxanne . ashley : just give it some time . tucker : ( sighs ) neil : oh , oh , oh , gloria , um , cash or credit card ? gloria : unh , unh , unh , unh , unh , unh , unh , unh , unh . neil : what ? gloria : your money is no good here , neil . neil : what ? gloria : tucker 's taking care of everything . sofia : what ? neil : tu -- no , i - i - i -- i ca n't let him do that . no . gloria : shh . why not ? sofia : yeah , it 's a gift neil , just like victor 's or jill 's . it 's a gift . neil : ( clears throat ) hi , tucker . thank you , um , very much . that was very generous of you to take care of the bill . tucker : do n't mention it . sofia : ( chuckles ) tucker : you two including me in that little boy 's life , that means the world to me . sofia : ( sighs ) neil : yeah , thanks . ashley : we should go . we got a lot to do tomorrow . ( laughs ) tucker : we sure do . we do . ashley : big day . sofia : give me a call if you need anything , okay ? i am the best woman , after all . ashley : that 's right . right . tucker : yes , you are . and i will call you if i need you . sofia : okay . ( chuckles ) good night . neil : bye - bye . tucker : yeah . sofia : ( laughs ) good night . ashley : take care . mwah . sofia : mwah . bye . roxanne : ( chuckles ) neil : oh , look a - here . sofia : oh , the lovebirds . neil : all right , doin ' good ? everything good ? devon : could n't be better . neil : yep . roxanne : thank you so much for inviting me . sofia : oh , it 's always good to see you . ( chuckles ) devon : i will call you later , okay ? neil : yeah . i love you , man . devon : love you , too . neil : all right . sofia : bye . devon : good to see you . mwah . neil : roxy ? roxanne : bye . neil : you know i love you , too . bye . roxanne : mwah . neil : thanks for comin ' . roxanne : yep . sofia : ( sighs ) neil : ( clears throat ) sofia : this was a beautiful christening . ( sighs ) neil : yeah , it really was . and , sofia , it , uh , you know , it has me thinking . sofia : thinking ? about what ? neil : well , i know i told you that you and moses should stay with me throughout the holidays and -- sofia : oh , well , if -- if that 's a problem , neil , look , we can just start moving , or -- neil : no , no , no , no , no , no . no , the problem is that we have two different homes , right ? and that means moses has two different rooms . and that makes me a part - time dad , and i do n't want that . sofia : ( sighs ) what are you saying ? neil : maybe ... we should get married . [ scene_break ] cane : i do n't believe billy 's dead . victoria : ( sighs ) but where is he ? where ? where ? cane : look , it 's almost morning . we should get to the airport and get the first flight out of here , okay ? victoria : i 'm not leaving if billy is still here . you understand ? jill : yes . cane : all right , listen , listen , okay ? it 's not safe to stay . after what happened tonight , we should go , okay ? jill : ( clears throat ) victoria : jill , what should we do ? jill : i do n't know . i do n't know what we should do , but we 're not giving up , okay ? you know what ? the state department -- we 'll work through them . katherine 's got a lot of connections . we will find answers . cane : all right , listen , there is no proof that billy is dead . victoria : yeah , there 's no proof that he 's alive . cane : uh , he would n't want you risking your life , okay ? to try and find him like this . it 's too dangerous . let 's just go . victoria : okay . all right , we 'll go home . cane : okay . [ scene_break ] victor : i made arrangements for you to go to a retreat at a monastery . billy : drafty building , guys in robes chanting ? victor : yeah , a lot of chanting . yeah . it 's what i had to do during a particularly difficult time in my life . i found the experience very renewing . billy : yeah ? i can be renewed right here . victor : mm - hmm . this ai n't the right surrounding , billy . you 'll love it . ideal place to just ... reflect upon your life . no phones , no television , no internet , no electricity . [ next_on ] delia : i want daddy . chloe : i know , baby . i know you do . chance : none of us care whatever your intentions are . all that we care about is that you stop hurting her . victor : i 'll love nothing more than erasing you from her memory .	michael and lauren play hooky from work and spend a romantic day together at home making love . the winters family christens baby moses . devon feels awkward with tucker 's presence , but he hides it well for neil 's sake . once the christening is over , everybody heads to glowworm for a reception . neil gives sofia a necklace with moses ' birthstone and birth date on it . tucker asks devon to reconsider and come to the wedding tomorrow , but he refuses to do it saying that the christening was a different situation . once everyone is gone , neil tells sofia he does n't want to be a part - time father . then he asks sofia to marry him . billy tells tank the bodyguard that victor hired the story of his relationship with victoria and why he left town . billy regrets ever leaving town and hopes that victoria has a happy birthday tomorrow .
( footsteps approach ) ( key turns in lock ) eddie : you have n't eaten anything . victoria : i ca n't . my stomach 's a wreck . eddie : scared , huh ? you should be . victoria : i guess billy could n't get the money together , could he ? eddie : ( chuckles ) i 'm starting to think ol ' billy boy is jerking me around . victoria : i told you it was gon na be really hard for him to get his hands on all that cash . i told you that . eddie : this is n't gon na drag on , all right ? 'cause i 'm not really known for my patience . victoria : what is that supposed to mean ? eddie : shut up and eat . eat . victoria : how do i know you did n't poison it ? eddie : ( chuckles ) if i 'm gon na kill you , you 'll know it , all right ? victoria : is that what the plan is -- to kill me ? eddie : well , right now , i need you alive , and as long as hubby plays this the way i told him to , you 're gon na stay that way , all right ? [ scene_break ] nick : how could you let victoria get caught up in your gambling problem ? billy : you told him , too . nikki : no . nick : no , dad did . billy : oh , great . nikki : we all want to help , billy . billy : you want to help ? fine , then help me get the ransom money . i 've already booked a flight to miami . i 'll call eddie when i get there . this will be over with . nick : do you think we 're gon na trust you to get victoria home safe ? you 're the reason she 's in trouble . billy : you know , if you had stepped up , tried to save your father 's company , vicki would have never gone to miami in the first place . nick : an ex - convict that you screwed over is holding my sister hostage . this is on you . billy : great ! let me handle it . nick : it 's already handled . we got the money . the jet 's ready to go . we can leave anytime we want . billy : i 'm sorry , `` we `` ? nick : yeah , `` we . `` dad and i are going with you . billy : yeah , no , that 's not gon na happen . [ scene_break ] jack : to my not setting off metal detectors in the airport anymore ... ( glasses clink ) jack : and to the woman who made this all happen . phyllis : oh , no , you ca n't toast me with sparkling water . you know , its bad luck or -- or something like that . you ca n't toast me . you have to wait till you 're off of the painkillers and you can drink the real stuff , and then you can toast me . jack : okay , okay , fine , fine . okay , how about -- how about this ? how about , to calm waters ... phyllis : oh . jack : for both of us . ( glasses clink ) phyllis : okay , calm waters . i do n't even know what that is . calm waters , wow . well , that would be nice . it would probably help me know what i 'm sailing toward . jack : not toward ronan malloy ? phyllis : not if , uh , last night 's date was any indication . jack : did n't go so well , huh ? phyllis : just , i 'm a -- i 'm a little unsteady . jack : it 's okay . i 'm steady enough for both of us . honest to god , i feel like leo dicaprio in `` titanic `` these days . phyllis : king of the world . jack : yeah , running a multimillion - dollar conglomerate just gets my juices flowing . phyllis : yeah . well , you -- you remember what happened to leo at the end of the movie , right ? jack : do n't worry about me . i 'm a survivor . phyllis : just -- you had major back surgery . just make sure you have your life jacket on . ( chuckles ) jack : yeah , and let victor , victoria , or even adam swoop down and take control of newman ? phyllis : not on my watch . jack : wow , where has she been ? phyllis : who ? jack : the fiery , feisty old phyllis that i miss . phyllis : she 's still here . jack : listen to me . ( grunts ) they took a piece of metal out of me . that 's all it was , a little piece of metal . it made all the difference in the world . i 'm on top of the world now because of a little piece of metal . it seems to me you got a piece of metal getting in your way right now . phyllis : oh . getting in my way . it 's more than metal . ( laughs ) yeah . there . [ scene_break ] noah : ( reading note ) `` things here are crazy . keep this super safe . i 'll be in touch . a. `` summer : hey , you 're home . noah : yeah , i just got here . summer : oh , good , you got your package . who 's it from ? [ scene_break ] chris : hey , good , i 'm glad you 're both here . paul : hi . so you got my message about avery , huh ? chris : yeah , i can act as your counsel . paul : does that mean you found something ? chris : ( sighs ) see for yourself . [ scene_break ] noah : just a - a friend of mine from new york just sent me some stuff that i left there . summer : what , like dirty clothes and stuff ? yeah , that 's gross . noah : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm gon na throw it in the wash right now . summer : okay . uh , when 's dad coming home ? noah : he should be back by now . things still tense between you two ? summer : ( laughs ) you know , i tried to be cool about mom and dad 's divorce , but honestly , i do n't want to be around either one of them right now . noah : you still thinking about that emancipation thing ? summer : no , aunt avery talked me out of it . ( sighs ) you know , sometimes i wish that she was my mom , because there is no way that she would have cheated with that detective dirtbag . noah : you got ta let that go before you take it out on some innocent bystander . summer : what are you talking about ? noah : dad said that a kid that ronan 's been mentoring is being bullied online . summer : and ... noah : i was wondering if it was you . [ scene_break ] jack : well , all i can say is watch out , world . we 're gon na be great together . phyllis : yeah . yeah , we 're gon na be really good . jack : you 've been cheating the world out of a very important part of you . phyllis : not anymore . jack : no one 's any happier to hear that than me . phyllis : it 's -- it 's just been so difficult . i mean , the trial , everything with nick , and ... avery , and my -- summer , just -- i 've been sort of bouncing from one crisis to the other . i just -- i now -- i have one direction . jack : well , i 'm happy to have afforded you that direction , but i have to be honest with you -- my motives for bringing you on board at newman were purely selfish . i want to be the best . when i 'm with you , i am . [ scene_break ] nick : this is n't up for debate , billy . billy : you 're right , because there 's no way in hell i 'm letting you and daddy go with me to miami . nick : fine , then we 're going without you . billy : would you stop -- would you just listen to me ? he is going to kill her if i do n't show up to miami alone . nick : do you think i would let a screw - up like you handle this ? billy : are you really going to endanger your sister 's life because you do n't like me ? nick : you 're the reason she 's in this mess . i 'm not giving you a chance to screw it up more . billy : you know , you really are a self - righteous -- nick : yeah , that 's right , i am . nikki : will you two just stop ? this is not helping victoria . stop it ! billy : you 're right , it 's not . i 'm going to leave . nick : no , you ai n't going anywhere . billy : you gon na stop me , big boy ? come on . nick : yeah . yeah . nikki : oh , victor , thank god . billy : is that the money ? victor : the jet is waiting , okay ? nick : then let 's go . billy : no , i 'm not letting you do this . nick : shut your mouth before you screw this up any more . billy : before i screw it up ? nick : yeah . billy : what 's your plan ? victor : i 'm gon na get my daughter back . billy : no , you 're not , you arrogant bastard . you 're gon na get her killed . every one of you are gon na get her killed . [ scene_break ] victoria : i know you do n't want to hurt me . eddie : i do n't want to , but if it comes down to it , i got no problem hurting billy 's wife . victoria : i just hate being locked up in this hole . it 's just really starting to get to me , you know ? i - i feel like the walls are closing in , and i ca n't breathe . eddie : well , why do n't you try eating something ? victoria : i will . i 'll eat something , if you just let me out . i just want to see the sun . eddie : it 's night . victoria : is it ? i do n't even know . ( laughs ) i just want to breathe , okay ? i wo n't run , i promise . i mean , right now , we 're just waiting . we 're just waiting . i know billy 's coming . eddie : ( laughs ) you better hope he 's coming . how did you ... ( scoffs ) marry such a screw - up , anyway ? victoria : ( chuckles ) i 've been asking myself that a lot lately . come on , just let me out . i 'll do anything that you ask , i promise . please , please , eddie . [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm sorry . that was not easy to watch . paul : well , i , uh , i 've been doing detective work a long time , investigated a lot of murders . law enforcement is a gruesome business . chris : at least now we know what ricky was capable of . paul : cold - blooded murder . poor girl . chris : yeah , well , the same thing could have happened to eden if you had n't shot ricky . she -- she 's gon na be so grateful that you 're finally gon na be clear of all of this . michael : maybe . chris : maybe -- this video proves that ricky was a threat to eden . michael : that proves that ricky murdered his girlfriend . it 's not enough to drop the charges against paul . chris : we 've been looking for this evidence for months , and now we have it , and it 's not enough ? come on , what do you want ? do you want eden 's dead body ? would that prove that ricky was a danger ? paul : chris , do n't . michael : i want to help paul as much as you do , but that video proves nothing . paul did n't even see it before he shot ricky . chris : so ? michael : so if he never saw it , how could he have known his son was capable of such a heinous act ? paul : michael 's right . the video does n't prove that -- that ricky threatened eden . chris : no , we can use it to sway the jury . michael : i 'll object on the grounds it 's prejudicial . chris : yeah , and i 'll file a motion against you . michael : you want tough ? i 'll bring you tough . chris : bring it on , michael . paul : that 's enough ! i do n't want to use the footage . chris : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] summer : ( sighs ) wow , even my own brother thinks that i 'm a cyberbully . noah : okay , look . you 're going through a hard time . i 've been there . summer : is this your attempt at trying to be a good big brother ? noah : yeah , it is , so shut up and listen to me . sometimes you do some really stupid stuff , summer . you think that nobody 's gon na get hurt , that your actions do n't affect anyone , but that 's not always how it works . that 's never how it works . summer : all right , noah , i get it . i 'll be careful . noah : i 'm not asking you to be careful . i 'm asking you to do the right thing . now maybe you know something about this , just having a little fun , but you went on that little joyride during your mom 's trial just for fun ... summer : that is not the same thing ! noah : and people got hurt , summer . people got really hurt . look , i know you do n't want to feel that way again . [ scene_break ] phyllis : that was really sweet , what you said before . jack : what , about my feeling like i 'm king of the world ? phyllis : no . you were a b - better man when you were with me . jack : you are my north , red . phyllis : you take me down the right path , too . jack : you ever allow yourself to think what might have happened if -- phyllis : if what ? what , if i had n't been with nick ? jack : yeah . phyllis : i would have screwed it up . ( laughs ) jack : love just does n't last . phyllis : maybe not with us . jack : i 've been married , i 've been divorced , i 've been in love , i 've been out of love , i 've been happy , i 've been miserable , i 've been shot at , i 've been paralyzed . i 'll take this any day . phyllis : ( chuckles ) me , too . [ scene_break ] eddie : over here . ( grunts ) victoria : hey , thanks for letting me out . i appreciate it . eddie : well , you try anything funny , i 'll throw you back in that closet . victoria : no , i wo n't . i 'll behave . eddie : all right , you said you 'd eat if i brought you up here . victoria : what happened to that arroz con pollo ? eddie : aha . i knew you liked cuban food . victoria : ( chuckles ) yeah , well , you 'd have to be crazy not to , right ? eddie : ( laughs ) that 's what i say . i mean , i 've never been to havana , but they ca n't make better cuban food there than they do here . victoria : maybe you can get me some black beans and some rice , maybe some plantains , too . eddie : yeah , i 'll get you something . stay healthy . you know , something happens to you , it wo n't be on me . it 'll be because your worthless husband did n't come through ... right ? [ scene_break ] victor : if i were you , billy boy , i 'd stop running my mouth , all right ? you 're responsible for this mess . billy : you can save it . you can save it . i 've heard it from her , i 've heard it from nick , i 've said it myself a thousand times . victoria is in this mess because of me . victor : that 's about the only thing you 're right about . billy : great , we agree . please just let me have the ransom money and let me go . nick : what did you find out about this guy ? billy : oh , no , you 've been snooping around , asking questions about eddie ? ( chuckles ) victor : take a look . billy : this is great . you ca n't ... nick : what are these four addresses ? victor : now those are places he had rented or owned , and my security team is trying to find out whether he 's holding victoria hostage in one of them . nikki : ohh , finally , we 're getting somewhere . billy : yeah , and getting closer to getting her killed . no , you guys want to sit here and talk , and let me go save my wife ? victor : you 're not gon na do that on your own . billy : you ca n't stop me . victor : you try me , son . billy : eddie said that he would only deal with me . all of us show up in miami , who knows what he 's gon na do to her ? nick : dad , billy 's right . i think you should stay home . victor : there 's no way i 'm gon na give $ 2 million to billy abbott to go to miami , okay ? i think i have as much of a right as a father to try to save my daughter as that jackass . nick : no , dad , you have more . you 're holding those two briefcases , but you have an extremely high profile , and we have to do what is best for victoria right now . if you go down there and someone spots you , things could go wrong , and we ca n't have that . i know you do n't want that . nikki : no , of course he does n't . nick : i will go with billy . victor : i thought you decided to turn your back on us . nick : on the business , yeah , but never the family . [ scene_break ] summer : yeah , i heard about what that girl brittni posted . man , that 's -- that 's terrible . jamie : you 've heard about it , or you wrote it ? summer : what ? you think that i 'm brittni ? jamie : ronan was getting curious that you wanted to hang out with me , all the questions you 've been asking . summer : yeah , i was trying to get to know you . that 's what you do when you 've become friends with someone . look , i ca n't believe that you really think that i would do that . okay , why would i be all nice to your face and then go post awful things behind your back ? jamie : i do n't -- i do n't know . kids -- kids get off on trying to make me look like a loser ... tripping me in the hall and shoving my head in the toilet . you know , my whole life , it 's like i 've got a sign on my back that says `` kick my ass . `` summer : i 'm really , really sorry . jamie : i mean , it 's -- it 's no big deal . i just -- i - i thought ... you -- you seem cool ... not like the other kids . it -- i - it 'd suck if it turns out you really are like them . summer : ( stammering ) i 'm not , okay ? [ scene_break ] chris : look , you should know that heather flew to chicago to meet up with daniel . he 's got a lead on daisy . i should have told you . michael : what did heather think of the video ? chris : heather agrees that this video proves that paul acted in self - defense . paul : well , michael disagrees and he 's prosecuting , so let 's drop it . chris : oh , my god , this is the strongest piece of evidence we have ! paul : damn it , chris , i do n't want to use the footage . chris : ( sighs ) michael : all right , forward the video to my office . i have to think about this . chris : thank you . michael : do n't thank me yet . [ scene_break ] fen : guys , what 's up ? summer : uh , hey , fen . you are just in time . fen : for what ? summer : to get us all coffees . uh , make mine a latte , okay ? fen : uh , sure . i 'll be right back . summer : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you okay ? quiet and pensive ? jack : uh , i guess it 's not always easy being king of the world . phyllis : oh , that crown is weighing too heavy on your head , is it ? jack : i do n't feel great about letting go of victoria and nicholas . phyllis : if it 's any consolation , i 'm sure they would have left on their own . jack : i wish billy had . phyllis : listen , he gave you no choice but to fire him . jack : no , i gave him an impossible choice -- choose between your wife or your brother . that 's a lose - lose any way you look at it . phyllis : okay , well , if you want to go back to jabot , sell newman enterprises back to the newmans ... jack : i ca n't . it 's in my d.n.a . phyllis : sticking it to victor ? jack : no . well , there 's always that , but ... when i was young , i - i never wanted to be a movie star , never dreamed of being a baseball player . i was gon na be a businessman , like my dad . i was gon na run a company ... and i always dreamed , one day , i would run with the big boys , all my life . now i have that chance . i 'm not gon na walk away from it . phyllis : i understand that . i get it . my daughter asked me why i slept with ronan . ( sighs ) it 's how i 'm hardwired . you know , jack , i just needed to know that someone cared . my -- my head was telling me it was wrong , that i hurt the people that i love . oh , i just ca n't stop myself . [ scene_break ] fen : the line was too long . summer : oh , i was thinking we should blow this place anyway . i mean , jamie 's been having a really rough time , you know , with all that online stuff . fen : yeah , i - i heard about that . summer : so i thought of a great way to cheer him up . fen : wow , summer , that 's really nice of you . summer : i know , right ? uh , so i was thinking my dad 's not home , so maybe we can go over to my house , watch a movie , and maybe raid the liquor cabinet . it would be a blast . jamie : uh , i - i do n't know . i have a curfew . summer : but there 's not even school tomorrow . jamie : yeah , y - you do n't know my dad . if i 'm a little late ... uh , about before , i - i did n't mean to insult you . summer : no , fine , forget it . jamie : so , uh , i 'll see you around , then ? summer : absolutely . fen : later . fen : bravo , summer . you should get an academy award for that performance . summer : i 'm not acting . i really like jamie . fen : ( laughs ) yeah , right , `` brittni . `` summer : really , okay ? i 'm done with that stuff . you were right , okay ? messing with jamie online was stupid . i do n't know , he seems like a nice guy . fen : what the hell ? one minute , you 're -- you 're trying to get me to help you bully the kid . the next , you 're holding hands with him , acting like you 're all into him . summer : ( scoffs ) you 're jealous . oh , that is so sweet . fen : stop it , summer . i know what you 're doing . summer : yeah , well , do n't be all mad . it was some stupid prank . no one got hurt , and now it 's over . fen : yeah , until malloy or my parents figure out who was behind it . summer : yeah , well , they wo n't because we 're both gon na keep our mouths shut . i can count on you , right , fen ? fen : there you go , pull -- pulling that flirty thing again . you know , i 'm getting sick of the way you treat people , all right ? especially me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : if this is how we 're hardwired , then maybe we should just accept it . jack : no , it 's not all bad . i mean , newman was in bad shape when i took over . hundreds of employees were about to lose their jobs . phyllis : well , see , there -- there you go , that -- that -- that , um , chromosome that you inherited -- it helped people , and then my -- what is my thing ? my -- my take - charge , live - life gene , hurt - people gene , then i -- jack : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . it 's not all bad now . it makes you fiery and ... passionate , and that makes you a -- phyllis : a lot of woman ? jack : no , i was going to say it makes you an innate leader , a lioness of a mother , and a fiercely loyal friend . phyllis : you 're a good friend , too . i mean that . you 're good for my soul ... not to mention my ego . ( laughs ) jack : well , i think both of those things need regular nurturing . phyllis : yeah . a great dinner , and look what i got tonight . i 'm gon na quit while i 'm ahead . jack : okay . ( groans ) phyllis : oh , are you okay ? jack : yeah , i 'm good . i 'm good , yeah . phyllis : yeah ? jack : doctor said i was gon na feel some pain . he gave me these pills . they ought to work . phyllis : do you want me to get your pills ? i 'll get them . jack : no , no , no , i 'm fine . phyllis : okay . well , you know where i am if you need anything . good night . [ scene_break ] nick : dad , trust me , i will bring victoria home . victor : son , you , i trust . billy : we need to go . eddie 's waiting . victor : you 're rushing off to miami without knowing a damn thing . you 're a fool . billy : i know eddie wants that money and he has my wife . what else is there to know ? victor : what do you know about his operation ? who 's backing him ? who 's giving him his money ? billy : his operation ? there is no operation . it 's just eddie . victor : a guy like that never works alone . nick : dad , we got ta go . nikki : you know , victor , maybe you should let nicholas go . you have to think about your health . victor : sweetheart , its okay . it 's okay . all right . do n't let that idiot screw things up . billy : this `` idiot 's `` bringing back his wife . [ scene_break ] victoria : we have something in common , you know . eddie : what 's that ? we 're both pissed off at your husband ? victoria : i 've been separated from my child , too . yeah , my ex took my son reed . what do you have , a boy or a girl ? eddie : boy . um , tommy . victoria : i bet he loves his daddy . eddie : kid hardly knows me , and thanks to your hubby , probably thinks i bailed on him . i 'd never do that , you know ? victoria : well , no , but now that you 're out of prison , i mean , you can just tell him that that 's not true . eddie : yeah , i 'll do that , as soon as i figure out where his mom took him . victoria : oh . you do n't know where your son is ? eddie : money was n't the only thing that billy took from me . victoria : i could help you find him . i can . i mean , if you let me out of here , i can -- i can use my family 's resources to f -- track him down . i mean , make sure you 're reunited with him . eddie : why should i trust you ? victoria : because i know exactly how you feel . i want to be back with my kids , too , just as much as you do . just one phone call , and i can make that happen for both of us . [ scene_break ] jack : ( exhales slowly ) ( groans ) ( sighs ) ohh . ( inhales deeply ) okay . [ scene_break ] michael : i just kept thinking that one definitive piece of evidence would show up to clear paul , something that would tell me without a doubt that paul 's actions were justified . lauren : i mean , you know that he did n't go to ricky 's room to kill him . michael : but i ca n't prove that , and how 's that for irony ? the district attorney is talking about proving a defendant 's innocence . lauren : mm . your legal and moral compasses are just spinning in opposite directions . michael : i hear you , sister - woman ... lauren : yeah . michael : and not one of ' em -- not one of 'em is pointing north . lauren : and you know what ? you throw them out . you follow your heart , because it has never led you in the wrong direction . [ scene_break ] paul : ( sighs ) chris : i 'm sorry . i - i did n't realize . paul : what a hothead i was ? chris : what watching that video would do to you . ( sighs ) i 've just been so focused on clearing your name , i ... paul : i thought i could handle it . i should have been able to . i mean , it 's a piece of evidence . how many of those have i seen ? chris : i know , but it 's not a random person . it 's your son committing murder . paul : still , i 'm a professional . chris : you do n't have to hide your feelings , okay ? we 've been friends for too long . paul : yeah , well , you know what ? i do n't deserve a friend like you . you 're a good and decent person , and i fathered a murderer . chris : ( sighs ) paul : i mean , why would you want to have anything to do with me , huh ? come on . chris : because you are one of the best and most honorable men i 've ever met . i ca n't even imagine my life without you in it . my life would be so much less if we had never met . ( laughs ) i mean , god , look at us . we 've been -- we 've been together , we 've been apart , we 've been with other people . but i 've never stopped caring about you . paul : i feel the same way . chris : i 'm sorry . ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] noah : yeah , okay . yeah , i will tell summer that you had to leave town . i will take care of her and faith . okay . yeah , i 'll see you when you get back . bye . noah : ( sighs ) hey , it 's me . i got the -- the stuff that you sent me . what 's going on , adriana ? look , i hope that everything 's okay , but you got ta give me a call . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : i did n't want to tell noah too much . i figured it was better to wait till we got victoria home safe . nikki : that 's a good idea . nick : dad ? victor : ( sighs ) nick : we should go . nikki : nicholas , please be careful . nick : i will . nikki : ( sighs ) ohh . i do n't know how much more of this i can take . victor : sweetheart ... if you know of something like this in the future , you 've got to come to me , okay ? before it 's too late . if you had told me in time , victoria would have been home by now . [ scene_break ] victoria : i taught him how to turn a double play ... ( laughs ) and to slide headfirst . eddie : ( chuckles ) you ? come on . what do you know about baseball ? victoria : well , reed was an all - star last year , so i guess i must have done something right . what about you and tommy ? what do you guys like to do ? eddie : oh , fish . i loved to take him fishing . you know , we 'd head out before the sun come up , just the two of us , and i taught him how to bait his own hook and cast the line , and we 'd wait all day just for one bite , man , but ... ( laughs ) you really think you could help me ? what the hell are you doing ? you 're calling the cops ? you were n't gon na help me find my kid . victoria : yes , eddie , i was . eddie : shut up ! i ca n't trust you , i ca n't trust your husband -- victoria : yes , you can . billy 's gon na get you the money . eddie : screw the money ! billy took way more from me than that . maybe i should take something he loves from him . that 'd even the score , huh ? [ next_on ] neil : you accepted ? leslie : how could i possibly turn you down ? sharon : does adam know you 're here ? chelsea : what difference does it make ? sharon : i do n't think he would approve . nina : so can you please tell me the truth -- are you involved with christine again ?	noah gets a package from adriana with a note saying things are crazy in new york , please keep this safe . noah calls adriana and leaves a message asking her to return his call and tell him what is going on with her . noah talks to summer and asks her if she has been bullying jamie . she denies it until noah makes her realize that when you do stupid things , innocent people always get hurt . at the coffeehouse jamie tells summer that everyone all his life has bullied him , but he thinks she is cool . when he asks summer if she is his cyberbully , she tells jamie she would never do something so horrible to him . summer invites jamie and fen to her house to watch a movie , but jamie turns her down because he has a curfew . summer tells fen it was stupid to bully jamie and that she is going to stop it . fen acts jealous and wonders why summer is acting like she likes jamie . summer thinks it 's cute that fen is jealous of jamie , but fen is serious and wants to know if summer likes jamie .
nikki : well , very soon , you 're going to have almost your entire family under one roof . how pleased does that make you ? victor : i 'm very happy about that . you know , people keep on saying that all i 'm concerned about is making money . well , i make money and i run my business to be able to afford all of this , to have all my family under one roof here . nikki : i know you do . victor : yeah , i just wish that victoria would let us do something for her , as well . nikki : well , she did n't want it that way . she said the whole day should be about the children . she would be happy just watching them enjoy themselves . victor : katie and christian are newmans -- they 'll have a wonderful time . and they will have everything . nikki : and more . victor : including justice . i understand that sharon spent the night in custody . i guess her father - in - law is not so generous with her , is he ? nikki : paul knows exactly what sharon did . but the thought of a trial -- i do n't know , i worry about the impact that would have on faith and dylan . victor : she confessed on television . she should confess in the courtroom , avoid a trial . nikki : the whole thing is just a big , ugly mess . victor : i know . nikki : i feel so bad for faith . she does n't deserve this . my heart breaks for dylan . i warned him about this woman ! victor : sweetheart , dylan is a grown man , okay ? and he should confess . nikki : what ? confess to what ? victor : how the hell did n't he know that sharon was n't pregnant ? tell me that . nikki : because that dr. anderson intentionally kept dylan away from sharon so he would n't realize the truth ! victor : he 's a detective ! he should have known that she was n't pregnant ! the only victims in this are nicholas and christian ! nikki : you are being totally unfair . victor : why , because i do n't think he 's blameless ? nikki : well , i 'm not about to throw away one son over the other ! victor : sometimes you have no choice ! dylan : how long are you gon na detain sharon ? paul : dylan , sharon confessed to a crime on live television . letting her walk is not an option . dylan : why has n't a bail hearing been set yet ? paul : bail is not a slam dunk . she 's a known flight risk . the judge is not gon na forget that . and neither should you . christine : sharon , does the alias sheri coleman ring a bell ? have you kept in touch with that farmer you met way back then ? sharon : yes , it 's true . i -- i once ran . but that 's because i was innocent , and i could n't go to prison for something that i did n't do . christine : so this time , you 're willing to go to prison for something you 've admitted to . okay , so it should be easy . sharon : i did n't say that . look , i -- i need to get home to faith and -- i - i just need to get home . christine : all right , well , that 's for a judge to decide . but i would n't expect much . after what you did , i really would n't expect much of anything . dylan : looking her up accomplishes nothing at all . paul : dylan , it 's not up to me . it 's not even up to chris . it 's up to the judge . and given that we 're all related by marriage , asking for leniency will be seen as a conflict of interest . not to mention the fact this involves the newman family . who knows who is beholden to victor ? he 's gon na want to have his say . his son is the primary victim here . dylan : yeah . right . right , nick is the primary victim , so what he says has the most weight . paul : i do n't know what to say to you . it 's just the way it is . you 're gon na have to accept the fact that sharon may not be home for a while . dylan : i need some air . christine : [ sighs ] looks like that went as well for you and dylan as it did for sharon and me . paul : yeah , well , dylan 's really upset with me . when i 'm just trying to point out the facts . i 've already lost a grandson . i do n't want to lose a son , too . chelsea : there will be face - painting and balloons and god knows how many ponies . chloe : so , christian is a newman now . lucky him . chelsea : yep . chloe : and unlucky him . chelsea : do n't forget , the party is for christian and his cousin , katie . chloe : double the newman , double the fun . chelsea : mm - hmm . i think it 'll be good for them to all be together . as a family . especially nick . it 's good for them to have something to celebrate . chloe : and you 're not scared that victor 's gon na close up all the exits and make sure that you 're one big , happy newman family forever and ever ? chelsea : maybe i 'm a little nervous . so you could come with me . chloe : [ chuckles ] chelsea : oh , come on . please ! bella would have such a blast . not to mention , you know , connor sort of ca n't function without her these days , and i ca n't function without you . chloe : we are not co - dependent at all . chelsea : please come . nick could really use the backup . not to mention , considering most newman functions end in some form of drama , i could use the backup , too . faith : okay . i got them . nick : nice . all right . we got diapers , wipes , snacks , banana applesauce -- i mean , the kid ca n't live on birthday cake alone , right ? faith : well , it 's not really his birthday anymore . it 's like a re - do . a re- birthday . nick : excellent word . i love it . i 'm in . faith : [ chuckles ] nick : listen , i know things are , you know , they 're probably a little confusing , but we 're all here together , right ? and christian is home and he is healthy and he is perfect , and today is gon na be a good day . faith : because we 're all celebrating together ? nick : you got it . faith : so , are mom and dylan invited to the re - birthday party ? victoria : hey . [ sighs ] coffee 's extra strong . i figure you might need it after all the tossing and turning you did last night . travis : yeah . victoria : are you okay ? travis : fine . great . what i meant to say was -- happy birthday . victoria : thank you . i got my birthday present last night . are you sure you 're okay ? travis : oh , there 's the birthday girl now ! victoria : there she is ! happy birthday ! look at you ! we 've got to get you ready for your party ! come on , tiger . let 's go do that right now . do n't forget your coffee , okay ? it 'll get cold . travis : i wo n't . [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] travis : hello ? abby : travis ? it 's abby . what are you doing with victoria 's phone ? chloe : a party at victor newman 's house . hmm . no . chelsea : oh , come on ! do it for me . okay , scratch that . uh , do it for nick ! you think he 's a good guy . chloe : yeah . i - i do . i think nick is a great guy , but he has you and connor there to support him , so i think you got it covered . chelsea : okay , so , let 's go back to you doing it for me , then . chloe : [ sighs ] you are the worst . chelsea : please . chloe : [ groans ] fine . chelsea : yes ! chloe : fine , but only because you 're you and you have really supported nick , and i should back you up on that . chelsea : well , i have n't done that much to support him . i 'm just trying to convince him to not waste all of his energy being angry at sharon . chloe : well , i got to hand it to you , because most of this town is really pissed at what sharon did . chelsea : i would be quite the hypocrite if i railed on sharon for this . think about it -- i know what it 's like to keep a child from his real father . [ sighs ] and poor dylan -- he 's been on the receiving end of this twice now . that 's so horrible . i ca n't even think about it . [ sighs ] i think if we can all just focus on having some peace , then dylan will heal sooner . and who knows ? maybe he 'll be able to stay in christian 's life . abby : travis . is victoria with you ? travis : she 's upstairs getting the birthday girl ready for the big event . i can take her the phone if you want . abby : no , no , that 's okay . glamour is far more important than a phone call . i just wanted to see if she needed anything for the party . travis : well , considering nikki and your dad are hosting it , i 'm sure they got it covered . katie did mention how excited she is for cupcakes , though . and maybe one for victoria ? abby : smart . yes , i will get one subtle cupcake for victoria , and the rest will be for the kids . i 'm on it . i will see you there . ashley : what was that about ? abby : what was what ? ashley : your reaction when travis answered victoria 's phone . abby : honestly , i thought victoria threw travis out . we had a quick talk last night , and things sounded bad , like , really bad . ashley : really ? abby : yeah . ashley : guess they 've worked things out , huh ? that 's -- that 's good . abby : i did n't know that you were so invested in victoria and travis making things work . ashley : oh , you know me . i 've always been a big fan of romance . abby : wait , where are you going ? you did n't even finish your coffee . ashley : i 've got some errands to run , but guess what -- i 'm gon na see you later at the ranch . abby : all right . ashley : mwah ! abby : bye . ashley : bye ! michelle : hey ! billy : oh , i 'm sorry ! i apologize . are you all right ? michelle : it 's you . billy : yeah , it 's me . it 's you . michelle : we met last night at the athletic club . billy : that 's right . michelle : i see i left quite the impression . billy : no , you -- you did . you did . i just did n't recognize you in your running gear and all windswept . it 's a nice look on you . i 'm billy abbott . michelle : oh , thanks . oh , abbott -- are you related to ashley ? billy : yeah , she 's my sister . how do you -- do you know her ? michelle : old friends . billy : ah . michelle : michelle . it 's nice to meet you officially . billy : nice to meet you , too . so , do you live here in genoa city ? michelle : no . no . i 'm visiting . billy : on business or pleasure ? michelle : why not both ? billy : why not , indeed . nick : uh , dylan and your mom are n't gon na be able to come to christian 's party today . faith : not even dylan ? he did n't do anything wrong . nick : i know he did n't , but , you know , he knows christian is christian , and i just do n't think he 'd want to come . faith : dylan was so excited for sully 's birthday . nick : yeah , i know . i know he was , but some things have changed , and we 're just trying to take things step by step . [ doorbell rings ] faith : i 'll get it . dylan ! see , dad ? dylan : hey , faith . can i talk to your dad for a minute ? nick : yeah , why do n't you , uh , run up and get christian 's shoes ? faith : okay . nick : come on in . dylan : sorry to just show up . nick : it 's all right . dylan : how 's he doing ? nick : you know , he 's doing great . we 're , uh -- we 're getting by . is that why you stopped by ? dylan : uh , actually , i came to say something . do n't press charges against sharon . billy : so , you 're a professional runner ? is that why you 're in town ? you 're here on running business ? michelle : [ laughs ] running business ? what would that be exactly ? billy : i do n't know . maybe you 're running a race or something . michelle : do i look like i 'm preparing for a race ? billy : i 'm just trying to throw things out there . michelle : [ laughs ] billy : figuring out what kind of business you 're in , because you know what , if it was abbott business , i would know about it . if it was newman business , you probably would have poured coffee on me by now . michelle : are those the only two options ? billy : in this town , yeah . yeah , it is . all right . you do n't want to talk business , we can talk pleasure . i 'm all ears with that . michelle : maybe another time . i got to -- i got to get my heart rate back up . it 's nice to finally meet ashley 's infamous little brother . billy : nice to be met , michelle . have a good jog . ashley , it 's your infamous little brother . we need to talk . nikki : the only criminal here is sharon ! victor : yeah , and she claims she kept up the lie to protect dylan . seemingly , you and sharon both need to protect him . is he delicate ? nikki : what ? victor : he 's a grown man ! nikki : what are you talking about ? victor : you know what i 'm talking about . nikki : sharon has lied to all of us this whole time . victor : of course . yes . nikki : and that is precisely why she is behind bars right now -- because she 's the only one responsible , okay ? victor : right . nikki : so , the family 's gon na be coming over very soon to celebrate the grandchildren . victor : and we will celebrate , okay ? but i will not let this go . nikki : fine . think what you want . i do n't want to hear about it today at all . got it ? victor : let 's not fight . let 's not fight , okay ? victoria : hi . nikki : hi ! oh , there are the birthday girls . victoria : oh , mom . travis : she shut me down , too . nikki : i know it 's supposed to be about the kids . i understand . well , you picked a very stubborn woman here , what can i say ? victor : come here , come here ! nikki : you look so beautiful and you 're so handsome . go see grandpa ! go see grandpa ! victor : come here , come here . oh , my goodness . my goodness . whoa . look at that . nikki : hey . i have an idea . how would you like to go feed the horses , because i have lots of carrots . victoria : they definitely want to feed the horses . go ahead . nikki : let 's go , my darlings ! this way ! let 's go ! victoria : travis and i are gon na tag along , too . thank you , daddy . you 're the best . thank you . victor : my pleasure , okay ? [ doorbell rings ] chloe : surprise . victor : this is by invitation only . chloe : well , chelsea invited me . i just dropped connor and bella off at the stables , and i thought i would just come and say hello to the host . victor : you mean , chelsea trusts you with connor ? chloe : yeah . of course . she watches bella , too . we 're one big , happy family . victor : only because she does n't realize what you did to adam . [ door opens ] paul : all right , sharon . i can escort you to your cell . sharon : paul , before we go , can we just talk ? paul : i have to follow protocol . sharon : okay . let me just say something , then , and you do n't have to respond . i 'm sorry i hurt your son . i 've hurt your grandson . paul : i do n't have a grandson . sharon : i wish you did . i truly do . i know that you ca n't forgive me . i 'm not gon na ask you to . but seeing you in pain -- you 're a good man . and dylan 's a good man . and you do n't deserve to suffer like this . you really do n't . i 'm so sorry . [ cell phone vibrates ] paul : okay , your arraignment has been moved up , so , um ... you might as well stay here until it 's time to take you to court . sharon : and then what ? to a cell ? paul : we 'll have to see . nick : i have n't turned on the tv , no one texted , no one told me sharon was arrested . dylan : she spent the night at the station . she 's waiting for her arraignment now . nick : how come no one could give me a heads up that charges were filed ? dylan : well , it 's because of the interview she did . suddenly , everything went to hell and sharon 's in cuffs , but ... look , maybe if you talked to christine , this whole thing could just go away . nick : how 's it gon na go away , dylan ? she went on national television . there is n't anything i can do or say that 's gon na get her out of this . dylan : i know , but -- if there 's a chance ... nick : dylan , please do n't do this . not today , man . dylan : i know , i know . i know it 's his birthday . i get it . your whole family 's together for the first time . i understand . nick : okay , then can we just -- dylan : but sharon -- she spent the night in a jail cell . we just lost sully . and after what she said on `` gc buzz , `` she 's probably gon na lose everybody else . nick : including you ? i mean , is that why you 're here ? one last act of kindness before you cut her loose ? nick : so are you gon na answer my question ? dylan : this is n't about my marriage or what happened . this is about sharon being locked up . nick : and you do n't think she should be ? dylan : i would n't be here if i did . nick : are you not angry , dylan ? dylan : of course i 'm angry . does n't mean i want sharon in jail . and i know it 's a lot to ask , but can you just show a little mercy ? [ doorbell rings ] nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : hi ! nick : hey . chelsea : time for some ca -- hi . sorry . i did n't realize you were here . do you want me to just meet you at the main house ? nick : no , no , it 's all right . just give me a minute and then we 'll walk up together . dylan : nick . nick : thanks for stopping by . chelsea : what was that about ? nick : sharon was arrested last night because of her interview on `` gc buzz . `` dylan came by to ask me to take it easy on her . chelsea : huh , well , uh , well , that makes sense , that dylan would say that . nick : does that make sense ? chelsea : listen , what sharon did was terrible . she broke a lot of hearts , but her heart was the first to break , you know , when she realized she never actually gave birth . i mean , you ca n't forget that . she lost , too . nick : everyone wants to cut sharon so much slack . chelsea : well , i 'm sure a lot of people actually would love to see her behind bars , but , really , what good would that do ? what would that accomplish ? nick : i did n't put her in this position , all right ? she did that to herself when she gave that interview . chelsea : but you could be the one to end all of this , at least the legal aspect . think about it , nick . you have -- you have christian . he 's sleeping and he 's beautiful and he 's perfect . why not just enjoy every second of that ? or you can spend your time nursing a grudge . ashley : hey . billy : hi . ashley : so , why did you summon me ? i 'm gon na see you pretty soon at katie 's birthday party . billy : because this is n't a conversation for the newman house . [ sighs ] i met your friend michelle . what 's her story ? ashley : why do you want to know ? do you want to hit on her ? billy : no . that 's not why i 'm asking . but i appreciate your vote of confidence . what 's her deal ? i mean , is she single , is she married ? and no , i 'm not asking so i can hit on her . ashley : okay . geez . she 's , um , going through a divorce . and i 'm not exactly sure why she 's in town . billy : okay , so answer me this -- how does she know travis ? abby : so , most of the cupcakes have a c or a k on them , but there might be one with the tiniest frosting v on it . victoria : oh , that is so sweet , but it 's totally not necessary . travis : well , i 'll take these to the kitchen . i bet your mom has a dozen platters for these . victoria : yeah , or more . abby : okay , what the heck ? you guys are fine again ? victoria : yeah , we 're more than fine . abby : you 're glowing . victoria : [ chuckles ] abby : all righty , then . all my questions are answered . victoria : wow . you look so relieved . abby : it 's just -- it 's reassuring when loves win , especially since dating a newman is n't exactly a cakewalk . and when dad 's the guy 's boss , well , love hardly ever wins . chloe : interesting ice - breaker -- you accuse all of your guests of homicide ? victor : listen to me . my family 's under attack . and you know what i do when that happens ? i go on the offensive . chloe : so because sharon is sharon , you 're gon na come after me ? i mean , i thought we were okay . victor : listen to me . if you had given me sage 's journal pages , adam would have been released before he attacked that guard . now he 's dead . chloe : well , your grandson connor is here , in the barn , playing with a pony . victor : my grandson connor is not the issue right now , okay ? chloe : no , but loss is . we both lost , victor . we both lost our children , except mine was young and innocent and had her entire life ahead of her . victor : you 're living in adam 's house . you and chelsea are looking after each other 's children . you have not told her a word about what you have done to adam . chloe : what , because i have n't told her how i helped you frame your son ? no . i have n't . but you know what ? she also does n't know exactly how you stuffed him into a jail cell . victor : you know what your problem is ? you talk too much . chelsea : hey . what are you two doing in here ? victor : hi ! look at that . victor : yeah . where 's nicholas ? chelsea : he 'll be here shortly . victor : okay . chelsea : christian woke up ready for action . victor : yeah ! oh ! chelsea : how 's connor doing ? chloe : oh , great . he and bella are having an endless pony ride . you know what , i should -- i should go check in on them . thank you for the warm welcome , victor . victor : you 're welcome . yes ! yes . what are you thinking ? what are you thinking ? chelsea : warm welcome , huh ? victor : what are you thinking ? chelsea : were you giving her a hard time ? victor : see ? look at that . there ! no , no , no . we were talking about the children , and your living arrangement , right ? chelsea : ah . yeah . it 's quirky , but it works for the both of us -- you know , two single moms . victor : it must be tough for you to realize that christian is connor 's half- brother . chelsea : yeah , i just try not to think about it too much . victor : yes . we 're talking about you . that 's right . oh ! where do you want to go ? where do you want to go ? you want to walk around ? there ! there we go ! there we go ! there we go . [ chuckles ] yes . i wish that adam was still alive to see that that boy is so healthy and alive . chelsea : yeah . you 're the only one i can really talk to about this , you know ? victor : mm - hmm . you sure ? you have n't told chloe anything about ... adam being christian 's father ? chelsea : god , no . i love chloe and i can count on her , but i -- i 'm never gon na tell her about this . victor : now , listen to me . just be careful with that . chloe is not as mentally sound as she would like everyone to believe . ashley : so , what makes you think there 's a connect between travis and michelle ? billy : really ? you 're gon na answer my question with a question ? all right , so why do n't we do this ? why do n't you tell me what i need to ask in order to get the answer that i 'm looking for ? ashley : okay . just settle down , all right ? they had an affair . she was married , he was n't . it was very messy and very ugly , but it 's okay . billy : she said that she 's here for business and pleasure , so which one of those is the reason travis is texting her ? ashley : wait a second , travis texted her ? billy : yeah . ashley : i made it very clear to michelle that travis was seriously involved with somebody . billy : you just told me that she cheated on her husband , so clearly fidelity is n't that important to her . ashley : and that turned out very badly for her . i 'm assuming that she 's learned from her mistake , billy . billy : well , let 's hope so . because if victoria 's about to get hurt , i 'm not gon na stand back and do nothing . chloe : i stole this from a pony . i hope that 's not a bad thing . victoria : [ laughs ] chloe : well , on a side note , the kids are having a great time in the barn . they 're just running around , squealing . victoria : aww , well , thanks for joining us . bella is adorable . she 's a great addition . chloe : thank you . victoria : yeah . chloe : i know . i love it . it 's really nice -- just the cupcakes , all the treats . you know , all the squealing . it 's a good sound . victoria : it 's the best . abby : okay , so , we definitely have way too many cupcakes . chloe : well , if you have about a dozen , we can take them off your hands later . maybe i 'll even let bella share . abby : i met her at the stables . she is so yummy . chloe : i know . i could just eat her up . so , how are you ? how 's married life ? abby : um , well , i was married , and , um .... well -- [ chuckles ] chloe : i 'm sorry . abby : no , it 's -- it 's okay . chloe : we can talk about something else . just talk about how cute my kid is . abby : and that is very true . [ laughter ] so , um , do you share custody with her father ? who is her father ? nikki : hi , chelsea . chelsea : hi . nikki : i heard that you brought christian . thank you for that . where is nicholas , though ? i thought he would be here long ago . chelsea : he will be , and he ca n't wait to celebrate with you and the rest of the family . he just had something to take care of first . sharon : they ca n't start the arraignment now because i -- i mean , dylan 's not here . i do n't have an attorney . can they make me just go in there alone ? paul : well , the bailiff publishes the docket , so we 'll have to comply with that . dylan : i just got word . michael 's back in town . he 's gon na meet us in the courtroom . who 's presiding ? paul : dalinski . dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : what does that mean ? is that bad ? i - i need to know what i 'm up against . dylan : he 's a by - the - book kind of judge . the fact that you 've run before , he 's not likely to ignore that . chloe : what ? i had to see which cupcake had superior frosting . and for your information , it 's purple for the win . abby : i 'm sorry about before . asking about bella 's father -- it 's none of my business . chloe : oh , it 's -- it 's fine . do n't worry about it . he 's long gone . plus , bella -- she has a triple dose of love . we have kevin around . so everything 's all good . um , you know what ? i 'm just gon na go have another cupcake . abby : why am i so nosey ? victoria : oh , i do n't know . it usually drives me crazy , but in this case , you have a right to ask some questions . i mean , she did come back to town a single mother after being in a psych ward . i 'm sure she 's been asked some more questions before today . abby : which makes me piling on even worse , not better . victoria : oh , she 'll be fine . so will you . let me help billy with those gifts . hey . billy : hey . victoria : so , one for katherine , one for christian ? billy : no , this one 's for christian . this one 's actually for connor . i did n't want him to feel left out . victoria : oh . billy : and for the record , katie 's present is being delivered tomorrow . it 's a dollhouse , and quite possibly could be bigger than -- bigger than the actual house . victoria : well , that 's gon na work well . is something wrong ? michelle : oh . ashley : not who you were hoping for ? travis wo n't be stopping by . he 's at a family gathering . so you do n't have to wait around for him . michelle : we 've known each other a long time , ashley . give me a little more credit than waiting by the phone for a man . ashley : and you did n't wait , did you ? you contacted him right after i saw you . michelle : travis has been a big part of my life . i wanted to catch up . ashley : mm - hmm . michelle : adults can do things like that . it is n't illicit . ashley : i know . i also know you 've been going through an emotional time since your divorce , and it 's only natural that you 'd want to recapture a happy moment in your life , but that moment has passed , michelle . was n't it destructive enough the last time ? michelle : you are making drama out of nothing , ashley . ashley : except that billy picked up on something , and neither one of us wants to see victoria get hurt . michelle : what does billy have to do with this ? ashley : he 's victoria 's ex - husband , michelle . the father of her children . billy : you know , maybe , uh ... i 'm just thinking or worried about what your father got katie for her birthday because i 'm sure he found out i got her a dollhouse , and so he bought her a condo or something . victoria : um , well , you just had this look on your face . billy : well , that 's what happens when i get within 100 yards of your father . it just kind of comes from the inside - out , ends up on my face . where 's katie ? i 'd like to swing her around while she 's still small enough to do so . victoria : there 's a pony show at the stable . billy : ah , yes , of course there is . i 'll see you in a sec . chloe : so , this has been awesome and casual and totally understated . chelsea : but you 're ready to leave . chloe : in , like , the worst way . chelsea : what happened ? did victor say something to you ? chloe : it 's just very newman - y . chelsea : right . chloe : and bella -- you know , she 's -- she 's exhausted . she 's probably gon na pass out on the car ride home . chelsea : yeah , connor 's pretty exhausted , too , and he 's becoming really cranky . would you mind taking him ? chloe : yeah . chelsea : i 'd go with you . i just -- i feel like i should be here when nick arrives . chloe : you know , nick 's kid is here , but nick is n't . it 's kind of weird , right ? chelsea : he has a good reason . dylan : you made your point at your place , nick . nick : actually , i 'm here to see you two . whatever charges you plan on filing against sharon , i 'm out . i do n't want any part of it . paul : you do n't want to press charges . nick : no . i do n't . paul : does your father feel the same way , nick ? nick : what does it matter ? since when do either of you bow to newman pressure ? christine : we do n't . not now , not ever . but there 's a case to be made with or without your support . nick : well , you can try the case if you want , but i 'm not taking the stand against sharon willingly . paul : the prosecution can have you subpoenaed . nick : right . the father of the baby -- treat him like a hostile witness . that 's gon na go great with the judge and the jury . what are you gon na do if i decide to testify on sharon 's behalf ? paul : all right , give us a minute , will you ? sharon : nick . you have no idea how much this means to me . nick : do n't thank me . and no more rogue interviews . i 'm already missing my son 's birthday to be here , and i 've missed too many days already . i just want this to be over , and the sooner that happens , the sooner i can have a real life with my son . paul : okay . christine : i 've made a decision about the charges . victoria : he 's all yours . abby : hey , buddy ! my gosh ! you know , you and i , we have met before , but it was n't like this . see , now -- now we are family . and i know there are a lot of us ... but there is someone very important missing , and i 'm really sorry that your mom is n't here . but you 're gon na be surrounded by so much love and a lot of spoiling . [ whispers ] by me . 'cause i know a lot about spoiling . and i might have been spoiled . victoria : mm - hmm . victor : she was never spoiled . victoria : oh , now we 're rewriting history . victor : are n't we ever . victoria : aww . is a yawn ? victor : look at him with his little binky . he can nap later . first , i 'm gon na give him his gift . victoria : oh , but dad , nick 's not here . victor : that 's all right . he wo n't mind . uh , may i have your attention , please ? nikki : well , it looks like it 's gift time , everyone . victor : you bet it is . billy : excuse me . you want to sit here and `` ooh `` and `` ahh `` and watch him buy the next generation 's love , or do you want to grab a drink with me ? travis : let 's go . michelle : so your little brother was pumping me for information . i knew he was after something . i just thought it was me . ashley : is there information ? michelle : uh , well , if billy wants his ex back , then he should be thanking me . he 's now one step closer . ashley : closer to what ? come on , michelle , you 've never been coy . if you 've got something to say , just say it . michelle : travis and i had something really good back then , something real and strong . ashley : so , what , you think you can get it back ? that 's why you 're here ? michelle : well , we do n't have to try and get it back because it 's never gone anywhere . last night , travis and i made love , and it was better than it 's ever been . billy : got to hand it to victor . he 's the only grown man i know that can make a kid 's party all about him . travis : does n't matter how many articles you read about the guy , it does n't prepare you for the real thing . billy : i 'll drink to that . travis : i , uh , owe you a thank - you . billy : for ? travis : vick said you put in a good word for me the other night , and i was out of line . you did n't have to cut me a break , but you did . billy : so you two worked it out , huh ? travis : yeah , we did . billy : is that before or after you were with michelle ? victoria : well , i could n't get katherine and johnny away from the ponies . they 're hooked . nikki : well , the more fun they have , the better they 'll sleep . victoria : [ chuckles ] victor : and now , this is for christian andrew newman . look at this . this is a place where you can store your first treasure . chelsea : oh ! victor : now , you know what the first treasure is ? a silver dollar . this is from the year that your grandfather was born . abby : only you could make cash sentimental , dad . victoria : that 's true . [ laughter ] faith : oh , look ! it says `` christian `` on it . chelsea : oh ! whoa ! victor : yes . that 's right , my boy . that 's your name -- christian andrew newman . just like your grandfather 's name . but we have more in common than that . you 're a tough boy . you 're a newman . it was very hard for christian at the beginning . it was touch - and - go . but he made it back to us . and you know something , from now on , you 'll be a member of this whole family . you 'll be protected , you 'll be adored , and one thing i can promise you -- [ christian squeals ] victor : that 's right . one thing i promise you -- justice will be done . all right ? to my newest grandchild . nikki : hear , hear ! abby : cheers . chelsea : cheers . [ next_on ] jack : that is the only reason she 's here . there is nothing between us . traci : you are a terrible liar . ashley : you need to do the right thing , michelle ! you 've got to walk away ! michelle : i ca n't . billy : you should know there 's no secrets in this town . travis : it 's really none of your business . billy : the hell it is n't .	the newman family celebrates victoria , katie , and christian 's birthdays at the ranch while sharon waits for her hearing at the police station . ashley tells billy that michelle was travis 's ex - girlfriend . billy tells ashley that he saw a text from travis on michelle 's phone last night . he assures ashley that he wo n't allow travis to hurt victoria . michelle lets ashley know that she and travis made love . travis thanks billy for putting in a good word for him with victoria , because it helped them make up last night . billy wonders if travis made up with victoria before or after he was with michelle . dylan asks nick to talk to the police and maybe he can persuade them not to press charges against sharon . chelsea tells nick that sharon has suffered enough with the miscarriage of her child and losing christian too , so nick goes to the police station and tells paul and christine that if they press charges against sharon , he will testify on her behalf at her trial . victor is not very happy when nick arrives at the birthday party with sharon .
mariah : oh ! oh , my gosh . sharon : oh ! whoops . shoot . mariah : oh , you know what ... sharon : let me get a towel . mariah : this is exactly how i like it , overflowing and really hot . [ laughs ] actually , that 's a lie . sharon : oh , did i burn you ? mariah : no , no , i mean , about the coffee . i did n't actually want coffee . i just came in to see how you were doing without actually coming right out and saying it , which i just did . i 'm sorry , i did n't want to make anything worse . sharon : you could never do that . mariah : do you want me to blow off work ? if you need some company around here . sharon : oh , do n't be ridiculous . you have a live early show . mariah : because of certain circumstances , including your missing boyfriend . sharon : you need to work . we both do . it 's better to just stay busy . mariah : well , at least hilary is being decent for once , highlighting the fact that scott and abby are missing . sharon : and the reward money that victor and jack are putting up ? mariah : yeah . she 's gon na talk about that , too . and , trust me , nobody is nosier than one of hilary 's little bees . and in a situation like this , publicity -- it can make all the difference , i promise . are you sure that you do n't want me to stay here ? i mean , hilary just uses me to snark at anyway . you could put a potted plant in my chair and she probably would n't notice . sharon : no , go . go to work . besides , i 'm waiting for paul . [ sighs ] i have a potential new lead for him . [ door opens ] billy : good morning . dina , i 'm sorry i 'm late . dina : billy . oh , nonsense . how nice of you to invite me for breakfast . billy : mm - hmm . dina : since jack is busy with a meeting , it 's quite clear you think i need a babysitter . billy : oh , come on , now . i just thought the two of us could have a coffee together . dina : oh , just you and me and this damn ankle bracelet ? billy : well , look at it , you do it with such style and panache , like everything else you do in life . dina : mm . i know your brother put you up to this . it 's humiliating . billy : no , i just thought we could hang out . look , the way i see it , we have a lot in common . we 're both unemployed and recently arrested . dina : [ chuckles ] well , what do you think if you and i go in together on an attorney ? billy : i think that 's the best idea i 've heard all day . dina : [ chuckles ] why does she keep looking at me ? scott : so ... that happened . [ chuckles ] abby : really ? you think this is funny ? scott : i -- i was n't making a joke , i was just acknowledging a reality . abby : well , acknowledge that it was a mistake -- a massive one -- never to be spoken of again and stored in the vault . scott : you think i want sharon knowing what happened ? abby : do you think i want anyone knowing what happened ? [ scoffs ] zack trapped us in here . we panicked . we let this whole thing get the better of us . scott : no argument there . abby : oh , please , and do n't act like it was some torture that you had to endure . [ scoffs ] you know , i think zack was right . i think you were jealous . you know , i -- i think you wanted me . hmm . well , heads up -- you were never in the running . scott : bummer ! [ scoffs ] you mean i lost out to a sex - trafficking murderer ? i do n't know if my ego 's ever gon na recover from that . abby : [ sighs ] turn around . i 'm getting dressed . scott : [ scoffs ] like i have n't already seen it all . abby : turn around ! hilary : it 's a little -- a little tight . chelsea : since when has that stopped you ? hilary : i did n't catch that . chelsea : i think you did . do you want it for the show or not ? hilary : did i miss something ? you provide wardrobe , i give you press . catty comments , that was not part of the deal . chelsea : what you did to jordan was sleazy . going on air , saying that he has something to hide ? hilary : and what part of that was a lie ? innocent people do n't have fake ids laying around , and in my line of work , that 's a story . chelsea : that does n't mean that he was going to use them . hilary : i kept your name out of it . so a thank - you might be nice in place of all of this attitude . [ heavy metal music plays ] phyllis : come on ! i 've only had two cups of coffee ! show some respect ! [ doorbell rings ] okay . all right . you ready to go ? let 's go , neighbor . jordan . jordan : how long has that been going on ? phyllis : forever . new neighbor , they moved in . they got no manners , no hearing , and absolutely no taste in music . i have a splitting headache , so this is really not a very good time . jordan : you were working with hilary , were n't you ? you brought me back here so she could toss my room . phyllis : she did what ? jordan : then she ran down to her tv show and wasted no time flashing everything that she found . phyllis : well , she 's a wily one , that hilary . you know her . jordan : yeah , but she would n't dare touch my stuff unless she was sure that i would n't walk in on her . see , that 's where you came in , flirting with me . phyllis : i 'm sorry , i thought we were having fun . i mean , is n't that what we were doing , having fun ? till billy walked in and ruined everything ? i mean , we both had ... pretty bad luck with exes , i mean ... who knows what would have happened if we had a little bit more time ? jordan : well , we can always find out now . we even have that soundtrack . additional sponsorship phyllis : okay . mnh - mnh . jordan : you 're not gon na let me in ? phyllis : no , i 'd actually like some identification . i want to know who 's crossing through my doorway . jordan : funny . phyllis : it 's actually not . you 're the one with the fake i d . how do i even know your name 's really jordan ? jordan : okay , we 're getting way off point here . phyllis : i do n't think so . i think i have a splitting headache , and i 've got you trying to compete with billy abbott for the title of most untrustworthy . jordan : you talk a lot . phyllis : it 's a gift . jordan : but i 'm still not convinced that you were n't working with hilary . phyllis : and i care about this because ... ? oh , that 's right . i don't . jordan : look , i 'm just asking for a straight answer here . phyllis : well , if you prove to me that you deserve one , then we 'll talk . nick : hey , i 'll be right back , christian ! there 's just somebody at the door ! hey , man . noah : hey . any word on abby ? nick : uh , no , unfortunately not yet . the offer , the reward did n't generate any new information for gcpd . come on in . you know , it 's a waiting game , but things will progress , you know , they have to . i do have some good news . i went and saw your grandmother at the hospital . she seems to be doing okay after the incident with dina and the knife . noah : how crazy is that ? everything just exploded in one night . grandma , abby ... nick : yeah , it 's , uh -- it 's a lot to handle . noah : yeah , uh , one other thing happened at the party i kind of wanted to come by and talk to you about . nick : yeah , sure . sit down . noah : so , um ... [ clears throat ] grandpa offered me a job running the top of the tower . i 'm gon na take it . nick : [ sighs ] okay . noah : now , i know that working for grandpa , even indirectly , my first instinct was to turn it down . nick : that 's understandable . noah : but after speaking with victoria , i came around , you know ? she laid out all the reasons why it makes sense , and the one strike against it is you . you know , maybe you think it 's some kind of betrayal or something . nick : [ sighs ] nope . no . noah : so you 're not pissed ? nick : if i 'm pissed at all , it 's more , uh , at myself , you know ? if i had n't walked away from the underground or our partnership , then i would n't be handing you off to my dad right now . noah : you know , it 's not a knee - jerk thing . i 'm not doing this because you bailed on the club . nick : eh , would it have happened otherwise ? noah : this is where we are now . you said that we both need to move forward . nick : but is it ? is it moving forward ? i mean , you have worked for my dad before . he has signed your checks . how did that work out ? and what makes you think this time is gon na be any different ? hilary : make sure the chyron with the tip line number is up and ready to go , and can you get these people some coffee ? okay ? they all look like zombies in here . well , you look at least half - awake . mariah : wow . you really know how to make a girl feel special . hilary : okay , here 's what happening . we are gon na go live with the abby newman disappearance and the reward for information on her whereabouts . mariah : well , what about scott grainger ? i know he 's not a newman or an abbott or a hybrid , but i mean , there are people out there that care about him , too . hilary : okay , fine , whatever . yeah , you can , um , talk about him , too . mariah : wait , wait . okay . what 's happening with the b block ? i mean , we 're supposed to go live , and it 's totally empty . what are we gon na do for 7 minutes , just smile at each other ? because that sounds absolutely horrifying . hilary : do n't you even worry . i 'm working on another story . jordan : hilary . mariah : uh , you know what , i have something to go do , over there . hilary : no , no , no . you should stay . this is going to be fun . we were just talking about you a few short minutes ago . jordan : you can skip the phony pleasantries . do you have any idea what 's happened since our last run - in ? hilary : well , there was an uptick in my ratings , but other than that ... jordan : victoria fired me . cut me loose because of your show , and now my reputation is n't worth a damn . hilary : oh , jordan wilde is persona non grata ? well , do n't you even worry . i 'm sure that you will easily come up with another name . jordan : you 've had your fun . it 's time to end this now . hilary : [ scoffs ] what exactly do you want me to do ? you want me to issue a retraction ? jordan : you 're damn right , i do . so why do n't you wiggle your behind in that chair and tell everyone that you lied ? hilary : or what ? jordan : trust me . you do n't want to know . phyllis : please stop ! turn it down ! [ music stops ] [ sighs ] thank you . thank you . [ music continues ] [ whimpers ] [ muffled screams ] jordan : hilary -- mariah : hey , hey , look , i know that hilary is a self - serving pain , but she 's my pain , and if you so much as prank - call her , guess what ? she has a witness . me . and i have a lot -- a lot -- on my plate right now . so unless you want to be the person that i take all of my frustrations out on , jordan , i suggest you back off . jordan : with respect , this is none of your business . hilary : do n't worry , mariah . i think that we can be civil , right ? jordan , in the spirit of honesty and fair play , i will issue you an on - air retraction . as long as you can explain why you have those fake ids . i 'll even let you go live , give you all the air time you need to explain yourself . jordan : go after me again , you will hear from my lawyer . hilary : i welcome the call . oh , and fyi -- it 's not slander if it 's true . now , i would love to stay and continue this conversation , but we have a show to do . every now and then , you still manage to surprise me . mariah : just make sure that you put and abby and scott at the top of the show like you promised , okay ? chelsea : starting a fight with hilary on her own turf ? my advice -- you get out of here while you still can . jordan : heck no . i 'm sticking around here to make sure this mess does n't get any worse . paul : so , both abby and scott have been officially declared missing persons , and the abbott and the newman families are doing whatever they can to help , as well . sharon : that 's to find abby . there 's nothing to say that scott is with her . but i have a possible lead for you . paul : you do ? she 's sitting right over there . paul : dina mergeron ? sharon : i had a talk with her on my own , asked her about where she was found . paul : sharon , you promised me you were n't going to interfere . sharon : okay , just hear me out . she was wandering by the side of the road , not far from where you think scott went off the grid . she said she did n't see scott , but she did say something that grabbed my attention . paul : which was ? sharon : she never went into the roadside . paul : she was found on the roadside , and we already know that . sharon : which is why her word choice struck me as odd . paul : okay . you know that dina has recently had a stroke , and it 's not unusual for the language area of the brain to take a hit . sharon : or maybe she knew exactly what she meant but ca n't tell us more . we need to find abby and scott . paul : but you said yourself we 're not even sure they 're together . sharon : but if we find one , there 's a good chance that we 'll find the other . dina 's sitting right there . can we please go find out ? dina : you know , i 'm sorry you turned down jack 's offer to stay at the house . billy : jack and i have been able to work out a few issues , but both of us living under the same roof ? that 's just asking for trouble . dina : well , yeah ... sharon : i 'm sorry to interrupt . billy : that 's okay . what 's going on ? sharon : dina , i was hoping we could continue our conversation about scott and the night he went missing . dina : i told you ! i never saw scott . paul : okay , but maybe talking about that evening may jog your memory . dina : well , if you do n't mind , i 'd prefer to say nothing further without consulting my attorney . paul : i understand that , but let me assure you that this has absolutely nothing to do with what happened with nikki . this has to do with what happened after you left the party and what you may have seen on the side of the road , and given that abby is missing , i would think that you would want to try and help locate her . dina : i have already made it very , very clear to jack -- had i had any other information , i would have told you so ! billy : just take it easy , okay ? everybody means well , but she is recovering from a stroke . sharon : is n't it possible that the stroke may be affecting your recollections of what happened that night ? maybe just a little ? so could we start with how you got out there on that road ? dina : well , in a car , of course . i made that clear to jack and ashley . sharon : whose car ? dina : i have no idea . [ scoffs ] paul : uh , did you hear any talking ? did you recognize any voices in the car , or ... ? dina : voices . voices . abby ! i heard abby 's voice . scott : battery 's completely dead . what are you expecting to find in there ? abby : i do n't know , maybe a case of bottled water , some power bars would be nice . oh , i would even settle for a jackhammer so we can tunnel our way out of this damn place . scott : keep looking . i 'm sure zack has a couple of those things lying around , you know , for rainy days and such . abby : it was a joke , jerk . scott : yeah , but being locked in here is n't , so why do n't you get grounded and stay focused on reality ? abby : oh , i am well aware of the reality . you know , i just ... well , i wish that we had been more focused before our little ... scott : tryst ? abby : oh , come on , will you ever grow up ? scott : i 'm just calling it like it is . abby : well , the one good thing is that there 's almost zero chance that we 'll be revisiting that night in the next nine months . i 'm on birth control . scott : [ scoffs ] what a relief . [ breathing heavily ] abby : are you okay ? scott : i 'm just trying to , uh , keep myself grounded , you know , get a good grasp on reality . it 's kind of tricky when you 're walled in here with no way out , you know ? that , uh , joke you made about the jackhammer ? at this point , i 'll take anything . abby : well , if that 's the case , then get over here . noah : i know that grandpa has pulled a lot of crap in the past -- no argument there . but taking this job is not some kind of mindless reaction because you bailed on the underground . you know , i 'm -- i 'm not trying to , like , stick it to you or anything ... nick : noah , look , i know you 're not that guy , all right ? what makes you think i would ever assume that about you ? but i am very curious why you think this is your best move . noah : i think part of it is because i want to be closer to the family , you know ? i mean , the older i get , the more separated i feel . and so this is a chance for me to , you know , get back into the center of things . mostly , though ... i want the job . nick : yeah . you want the challenge . i get it . noah : yeah , it 's a pretty cool one , you know ? somewhere i can bring new ideas to the table . nick : yeah . can you just do me one favor ? noah : i know . i will watch out for grandpa . look , i am not delusional about him or his motives . but , this time , i do think that victoria will have my back . nick : i know you can handle yourself . noah : thank you . nick : and i get why you want to be closer to the family . i mean , this thing with abby , it 's just not a great time to be so out of the loop . noah : if there is any news , i promise , you will know . nick : thanks , bud . noah : so , my next move is settled . what about yours ? nick : well , i 'm just gon na be there for christian and faith , when i have her . i 've got plenty of time to figure out my next move . hilary : do you see that number on your screen ? write it down . take a screenshot . if you have any information leading to the safe recovery of abby newman , her family is issuing a $ 10 million reward . yes , so it pays to be a good citizen . mariah : also , keep in mind that renowned journalist scott grainger is also missing . the two might be together . he 's the son of lauren fenmore of fenmore 's fame . hilary : yes , so , please , everyone , keep an eye out . we are all counting on you , and we know that you wo n't let us down . we 'll be right back . mariah : what is it ? hilary : breaking news . abby : please tell me this is what i think this is . scott : what this is , is a gold mine . if i 'm reading it correctly , this is a list of zack 's properties he controls and the dummy corporations he used to buy them . abby : you know , part of me was hoping -- desperately hoping -- that this was something else . scott : something legitimate ? abby : but those are all safe houses for the women that he 's running . he is ... he 's evil . he 's not just bad or -- or criminal . any person that could do that to all of those women ... and i let him in . scott : yeah , he 's slick . fooled a lot more people that just you . abby : but they all did n't fund his sordid business . or go to bed with him . when you sleep with someone , you 're supposed to really know them . there 's supposed to be affection and honesty and ... respect . i -- i should have known . paul : was this the car you were in ? abby was in it with zack . we know that from scott . dina : i -- i do n't know . it was very dark , and it 's -- it 's been a very upsetting day . sharon : dina , why did you get into the car ? dina : oh , this is so stressful . billy : it 's okay . it 's all right . nobody 's trying to pressure you here , okay ? we all know it 's been a rough week . dina : it certainly has . i had to get away from that horrible party . i knew i was unwelcome there . billy : and then you went to the parking garage ? is that correct ? dina : yes . i saw a car that was unlocked , so i opened the door , i got in , and i hid in the backseat . paul : okay , and then abby and zack got in the car ? dina : zack . ah , yes , what a lovely boy . a real charmer . he drove . sharon : but they did n't know you were there . dina : well , i -- i might have dozed off . i do n't know , it was a very trying day . paul : okay , so , the car stopped eventually , right ? did they get out together ? dina : yes . yes , they did . paul : this is very crucial information , dina . thank you . this is well done . just one more thing -- so then you got out on the side of the road , right ? sharon : not at the side of the road , but at the `` roadside . `` dina : this is exactly what i told you . follow along please , missy . sharon : but it was a place . somewhere you could go inside . paul : okay , so , wait a minute . you 're telling me that they both went into a building or a business called `` roadside ? `` dina : yes . that 's right . honestly , you people -- i told you that ! `` the young and the restless `` will continue . scott : stack a bills from motels zack seems to have used a lot . looks like it 's near here . abby : figures one of the places he uses for his girls . disgusting . scott : you know , odds are zack headed over there after he stuffed us in this place . abby : oh , great . we can use your phone and get exact directions to the place . oh , wait , we ca n't because we 're locked in here and your phone is dead . scott : this is when your jackhammer would come in handy . abby : oh , do n't patronize me . scott : [ scoffs ] i just want out of here . same as you . abby : well , we ca n't dig a tunnel . i ca n't use your head to ram the door . the only thing that 's left is up and , well , that 's not gon na work , either . sharon : roadside diner ? paul : uh , no , that 's 15 miles away from where dina was picked up . what about roadside auto service ? sharon : well , that 's not even in town . paul : what about this one ? it 's off the main road . tucked away . roadside storage ? sharon : well , map it to where dina 's pickup point was and see if it 's nearby . paul : it 's kind of a trek , but it 's closer than the others . sharon : will you send a car , or will you go there yourself ? paul : no , it 's lauren 's son . i 'm gon na go myself . sharon : okay , good . let 's go . paul : wait a minute . you ca n't go . if zack 's there -- this is a police matter , sharon . sharon : paul , the only reason you know about this is because of me . i 'm not gon na sit and wait by the phone . i 've already done that . besides , if you wo n't take me with you , i have the address . i can drive there myself . paul : all right , let 's go . sharon : please , god , do n't let us be too late . nick : chelsea texted and said that hilary 's talking about abby on the show . noah : good . get the public involved . nick : yeah , let 's see if they 're still on that segment when the show comes back on . noah : yeah , hopefully not focusing on newman 's involvement in the sex ring . nick : well , it 's hilary . how long can she go before she starts talking about something salacious ? [ heavy metal music plays ] phyllis : you like it loud ? that 's okay ! two can play this game . [ television volume increases ] hilary : and welcome back . now , we are going to be revisiting a very important story that we broke earlier this week , the one about ... jordan : i know that look in her eyes . this is gon na get ugly real fast . hilary : ... the very mysterious and sexy photographer jordan wilde and all of his secret identities . jordan : [ sighs ] hilary : now , i asked for your help that day . who is jordan wilde , really ? is that even his real name ? and why does he need all of those fake ids ? mariah : well , since you 're saying all of this , i 'm guessing that you have recent news on the matter . hilary : well , i was flooded with tips once that story aired . unfortunately , a lot of them turned out to be exercises in creative writing . but just now , one of my producers was able to verify a lead . we are going live with a viewer who is on the phone , connie wood . connie , are you there ? hello ? yes , i 'm here . hilary : well , welcome , connie , to `` the hilary hour . `` now , i know that this is probably not easy for you , but according to what you told my producers , you initially reached out to our show because you recognize one of the aliases used by mr . wilde , correct ? yes , he was justin timmons back then . hilary : now , i heard that you two met on vacation ? it was very romantic , exotic . hilary : i 'm sure that you 're a single woman , you 're well - off , and , may i say , more mature ? i 'm a widow . my husband passed a few years ago . hilary : i 'm so sorry to hear that , connie . and you were probably very lonely and vulnerable during that time . knowing `` justin , `` i 'm sure that he was very attentive and charming , hmm ? he treated me with so much affection and respect . he said the age difference did n't bother him one bit . `` love does n't care about numbers . `` that 's what he said . it was a whirlwind , and soon , he proposed . hilary : but i 'm sure that something went terribly wrong the day that you two were supposed to become man and wife . at the courthouse , a woman showed up , said she was his wife , but it 's probably more accurate to call her his accomplice . it was all just a scheme to blackmail me , but i did n't know that then , except i had no idea he was married . or if that was just a lie , too . i just knew this woman was screaming at me ... hilary : now , i was told that you e - mailed a picture of this woman and justin . let me see if my producer has that loaded into our system . a photo that was supposed to be a happy wedding picture is now evidence of a con . do we have the pic ? chelsea : [ gasps ] nick : [ sighs ] mariah : wait , so , connie , this is a photo from your wedding day . jordan : where the hell is the fuse box ? i 'm gon na pull the plug on this thing . chelsea : it 's too late for that . mariah : ... photos can be altered . hilary : connie ? connie , you heard my co - host just there . now , i 'm not a technical person , but i assure you , that photograph is very real . that woman -- justin 's so - called wife -- she swore she 'd ruin me , go to the tabloids , the local news -- anyone and everyone to say i was trying to steal her husband . hilary : and what would keep that from happening , hmm ? let me guess -- money ? yes , it was so humiliating . i paid the money and wanted to forget any of it ever happened . hilary : but then you found out you were n't the only victim . just the other day , after you posted those phony ids , i met a woman at a society event . she had the same experience with the same couple . hilary : they scammed you , and they scammed her , and you two probably were n't the only ones , preying on women who are just looking for love in the world . you and your heart were taken advantage of . i 'm sorry that this happened to you , connie , but i want to thank you for coming forward because together we can make sure that this does n't happen to anyone else . my bees , now , you heard the buzz here first . jordan wilde , con artist extraordinaire , but together , we can make sure he never breaks another heart or bank account ever again . we 'll be right back . chelsea : you bitch ! noah : you know , it might not have been chelsea . i mean , the picture was pretty fuzzy . it could have been anybody . nick : well , we knew chelsea had a past . we also knew she knew jordan in new york city . noah : but nothing about ... ? nick : no . nothing . noah : wow . nick : and now the whole world knows . [ cellphone rings ] nick : ah . i 'll bet you five bucks this is the press looking for a comment . noah : you gon na answer it ? jordan : i told you if you overstepped ... hilary : i told you to save the threats . chelsea : why would you keep those fake ids ? you were supposed to throw them away ! keep our past in our past ! instead , you were -- you were careless and you were sloppy ! hilary : it looks like you went into business with the wrong guy . his ego is much bigger than his brain , along with a few other things . chelsea : well , what about you ? how could you do this to me ? if you have a problem with jordan , leave it with jordan . you put my face on the television . people are gon na recognize that that was me ! hilary : hey , chelsea . i did n't say your name . chelsea : it was my face , hilary ! mariah : look , everybody has had some heat in the press here before , so it dies down eventually . hilary : i did n't see the picture -- okay ? -- before it went on the screen . if i had a little more prep time , i would have blurred you out . chelsea : what good does that do me now ? it 's too late for that ! hilary : it 's not like it 's some big secret that you were a con artist , okay ? what is the big deal ? chelsea : the big deal is it 's different now . that was a different life . i 'm in the public eye . i have a son and i have a business and this is a disaster . hilary : well , maybe you should have thought about that before you went and stole from little old ladies . come on , chelsea ! the truth does not stay buried . chelsea : well , you know what , someone 's gon na be buried here , and it is gon na be you today ! mariah : okay , guys ! guys ! guys , stop it ! stop it ! we are going back on air any second . do you guys want to be caught on camera trying to kill each other ? chelsea : i swear ... jordan : let 's go . mariah : [ sighs ] [ heavy metal music plays ] phyllis : that 's it . i 'm out of here . i 'm out . i 'm out . billy : [ whistling ] phyllis : no . billy : no what ? phyllis : you 're not trying to get in here . billy : correct . i am not . phyllis : that 's a key in your hand . billy : that is true . phyllis : billy , i swear to god ... billy : what ? phyllis : did you rent the apartment next door to me ? billy : yeah . signed the lease yesterday . phyllis : you son of a -- billy : is that my music ? [ scoffs ] i 'm sorry , i must have left it on . i hope that was n't bugging you . you know , because we share a wall now and everything . nick : thanks . noah : another reporter ? nick : no , tt was the insurance company for the underground . noah : well , it did n't sound like it went well . nick : they are withholding any settlement pending an investigation . noah : what ? why ? nick : the fire marshal says it 's looking like arson . noah : you mean , somebody deliberately torched the place ? nick : yeah , and their number - one suspect is me . hilary : come back tomorrow , my busy little bees . who knows what new stories might explode ? but you know that we 'll be there . and , as always , i am hilary curtis reminding you to keep on buzzing . jordan : what was i supposed to do ? put the fake ids in recycling ? chelsea : you were supposed to burn them . jordan : i 'm sorry , okay ? i forgot about them . chelsea : oh , my god ! oh , my god , why are you still talking ? you 've not only ruined my business . you 've ruined my life . i do n't want an apology from you , jordan . i want you to get out of my face . for good . hilary : mm . still think you can sue me ? hilary : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . where are you going with my clothes ? chelsea : your clothes ? you think i would give you free wardrobe after you what you just did to me ? no , these are mine . oh , and this is mine , too . hilary : [ scoffs ] paul : okay , go . report back when you have some news . sharon : what 's going on ? paul : well , the place is deserted right now . we 're looking for a security guard . without that or a manager , we ca n't access the security footage they might have . sharon : so we have no idea why zack and abby were here , or what they did ? paul : i had an officer back at the station do some digging . there is a record of zack having a unit in this complex . sharon : which one ? what ... on .... earth ? what the hell happened here ? paul : it looks like a cellphone battery . sharon : that spontaneously exploded ? paul : no , someone shorted it out to start a fire . sharon : to hide evidence . paul : no , to start the sprinkler system . sharon : paul . this is scott 's tie . he was here . paul : right . i bet you abby was here with him . they started a fire so they could alert someone and they could get out of here . sharon : so where are scott and abby now ? [ next_on ] dina : it was self - defense . now , can we please drop this ? jack : no , we can't . that 's where the doctor comes in . victor : whatever you got . paul : what i have you may not want to hear . abby : oh , my god . zack : here we are again , abby .	mariah checked on sharon . sharon told paul that dina might be the key to finding scott and abby . billy kept an eye on dina while jack was busy and took her to crimson lights . paul , sharon and billy helped dina piece together what happened after she left the party . although dina was agitated and often uncooperative , she eventually revealed that zack and abby went into a place called roadside . after some research , sharon and paul decided to check out roadside storage . scott and abby regretted having sex and agreed to keep it a secret . abby informed scott that she was on birth control , so there was no chance they conceived a baby . abby bickered with scott . abby found some incriminating evidence against zack . abby was disgusted that she 'd trusted and been intimate with zack . scott came up with a way to escape . paul and sharon found scott 's tie in the now deserted storage unit . chelsea confronted hilary about exposing jordan 's past . hilary pointed out that she did n't reveal chelsea 's involvement . jordan accused phyllis of working with hilary to distract him . phyllis denied it , but jordan was n't sure he bought her story . phyllis was driven to the brink by her noisy new neighbor . phyllis was not amused when she bumped into billy and he revealed that he 'd rented the place next door .
[ previously_on ] nick : is that what you want ? us to be a couple ? phyllis : so you 're in ? nick : i am definitely ... in . kyle : the fancy - shmancy chef phyllis hired had to bail , and i recommended a new , up - and - coming caterer . sharon : we are going to that party . billy : you sure ? sharon : absolutely . you up for it ? billy : hell , yeah , i am . rey : how about you finally stop telling me what to do , huh ? mia : enough , you two . miami was ancient history . but i 'll never forget . you 're the reason i had an affair with arturo ! billy : seems like the rosales family 's gon na fit right in . nick : wonder what that was about ? phyllis : i do n't know , but it looks like billy 's wondering the same . ms. summers ? phyllis : yeah ? i 'm from the gc business journal . phyllis : oh . can i talk to you about jaboutiques ? phyllis : of course . i 'm excited to talk about the launch of our new stores . uh , they play an integral part in my plan of re - branding jabot . summer : hey ! hey . i have n't seen you all night . are you having a good time ? kyle : yeah , more so if i could find lola . summer : well , she 's probably in the kitchen doing ... whatever it is catering people do . kyle : she 's the owner of the catering company . summer : okay , well , she 's not here right now , and i am . so , what do you think ? there 's music , a perfectly good dance floor . so , what do you say ? come on . you 'd have way more fun with me , anyway . rey : keep your voice down . mia : why should i ? what ? do n't you think these fancy rich people have made mistakes ? arturo : [ huffs ] i 'm glad you know what it was . mia : oh , and it was n't a mistake when you seduced your brother 's wife ? arturo : i seduced ... ? heh . why the hell did n't you stay in miami instead of coming here and screwing up our lives again ? abby : is she telling the truth ? arturo : abby , i can explain -- abby : no , tell me that she 's lying . everything that you told me about why and your brother did n't get along , stories about when you were kids ... [ sighs ] that was n't the reason . this was . you slept with his wife . jack : hey . billy : hey . jack : where 's your date ? billy : [ sighs ] i would n't exactly call sharon my date . jack : what would you call her ? billy : oh , i do n't know . what do you call kerry johnson ? jack : i would call her a fascinatingly beautiful chemist . billy : who you just happen to be cutting the rug with . can i get a drink , please ? same . jack : so what 's really going on with you and sharon ? billy : you know , phyllis invited nick as her date , and i thought -- jack : and what better way to get back at her and nick than bring sharon to a party they 're both hosting . billy : you know , when you say it like that , jack , it sounds petty . jack : did you get out of it what you wanted to ? billy : not exactly . jack : what is it you want , billy ? billy : i want credit . [ clears throat ] jaboutique . it was my idea . when nobody else believed in it , i pushed it through . i made it happen , and now phyllis is getting all the credit . jack : oh . well , there 's not much you can do about that . billy : [ sighs ] oh , i do n't know . i think there is . jack : billy ... billy : no , jack . you know that it 's not right . so why do n't you help me make it right ? lola : you need to shut this down right now . rey : lola -- lola : no ! no . i 'm sure abby agrees with me . abby : oh , now you want to involve me ? [ scoffs ] you were my friend . i get arturo not wanting to tell me why he and rey did n't get along . but you ? no , no . i -- i got to go . arturo : abby , wait ! rey : you happy ? mia : i told the truth . why does that bother you ? additional sponsorship lola : look , i have to get back to work . rey : i 'm sorry . i do n't know what else to say . lola : how about , `` get lost , mia `` ? that would be nice . [ scoffs ] rey : i 'll take one of those , as well . sharon : are you okay ? rey : take it you heard ? sharon : i ... never imagined that this is what caused the problems between you and your wife . now i can understand why you were not sure about reconciling with her . rey : and why things got as far as they did with us ? [ sighs ] you 're probably wondering why i never mentioned anything . about arturo and mia . sharon : well , some things are hard to talk about . but if you ever did want to open up about some things ... i know a little about what it 's like to have someone you love cheat on you . rey : if i did ask for your advice , would you tell me to do what you did with nick ? sharon : only you know what 's right for you . rey : [ chuckles ] yeah . i wish that were true . sharon : look , i can tell you this much -- for me , it was n't just the fact that nick cheated . it was who he cheated with . phyllis has a pull on him . and i - i ca n't explain it . i 'm not sure that he could , either . but when i finally realized that that was always gon na be there , nick was always gon na want to be with phyllis , i could n't live that way . rey : i hear you . sharon : you did n't answer me before . are you gon na be okay ? mia : that 's so sweet of you , sharon , to be concerned about rey . but do n't you think you should be talking to your wife about what just happened ? sharon : i should probably join my date . uh ... take care . rey : you got a lot of nerve . mia : i have every right to want to talk to my husband . rey : you want to talk ? let 's do it . not here . kyle : what the hell 's the matter with you ? why would you say something like that ? summer : because i can see it in your eyes . it 's what you really want . kyle : i 'm . with . lola . summer : i know . i 'm just reminding you that you do have other options . kyle : options , right . healthy , honest relationship with lola , or sick , manipulative games with you . summer : i 'm not playing games with you , kyle . i am being completely honest . i want you . kyle : now that i 'm unavailable . you see how messed up that is ? summer : okay , yes . yeah . it is . you 're right . i 'm messed up , okay ? that 's why it took me so long to figure out that i want to be with you . kyle : stop , summer . summer : no , it 's true , okay ? from the minute that i got into town , i have been fighting my feelings , trying to tell myself that i 'm over you -- kyle : because you were ! summer : no . deep down in my heart , i have never , never stopped caring about you . do you want to know the first time that i realized that you 're the person that i want to be with ? kyle : the second you saw me with lola ? summer : no . after i slept with billy and he rejected me , i was feeling humiliated and ashamed , and you did n't judge me . there was no `` i told you so's. `` you just listened , and you told me that everything was gon na be okay . and you were sweet and kind and ... why would n't i want to be with you ? kyle : too late , summer . summer : seriously ? because of lola ? really ? you turned to her because she 's the exact opposite of me . she 's boring , okay ? she 's safe . you do n't share that same passion with her that you do with me . okay ? you can fight it all you want , but i know it 's true . and so do you . kyle : did you not hear one word i just said ? summer : [ scoffs ] you obviously did n't mean it -- kyle : yes ! i meant every word . and that little `` heartfelt `` speech you gave ? please . you did n't seriously think i 'd fall for that . summer : what , you think i was faking that ? kyle : i think you 'd say anything to get what you want . summer : i just poured my heart out to you , kyle -- kyle : yeah , next time , call your shrink . 'cause as far as i 'm concerned , it 's all bull . except for that part about lola being everything you aren't . you were right . she 's smart and confident and does n't play games . that 's why i 'm with her . not to prove a stupid point to some girl i could n't care less about . summer : hey , you kissed me back . kyle : old habits . do n't worry . they just died . billy : hey . you 're a reporter for the gc business journal , correct ? i 'm billy abbott . i hear you 're doing a story on jabot and the jaboutiques . yeah , i got lot of great new material from your new c.e.o . billy : yeah , i 'm sure you did . how would you like some more information ? jack : hey . red is back , and she 's on fire . phyllis : well , is that a compliment or criticism ? jack : oh , it 's merely an observation . tonight 's been a huge success . everybody 's having a great time . even devon managed to get a smile . phyllis : yeah . he seems to be bouncing back . jack : yeah , he does . phyllis : well , you seemed to enjoy yourself earlier . i saw you with kerry . jack : yeah . she 's a fascinating woman . very driven . phyllis : yes . that 's why i hired her . she 's gon na be rebuilding jabot 's inventory . jack : i have no doubt she 's up to the challenge . phyllis : mm . that 's what you two were talking about on the dance floor ? jack : that , among other things . phyllis : mm . none of my business . jack : oh , that never stopped you before . phyllis : you know , you have a very high - profile life . you are a jabot board member . you 're part of nick 's dark horse team . a wealthy playboy . jack : yes , all -- all of this is true . phyllis : kerry does n't seem very comfortable with publicity , so i do n't know . i do n't see you and her really being a good fit . jack : once upon a time , you did n't think you and nick were a very good fit . phyllis : touché . where is nick ? jack : uh , i think i saw him in that direction . phyllis : jack , you 've been trying to distract me . you 've been screwing with me . jack : no more than you have been screwing with billy . phyllis : you do n't know who 's done what to whom . jack : i do n't need to get into the middle of your battle with my brother . all i 'm saying is , when he was c.e.o . , he had a few good ideas . phyllis : this is coming from the man who called a board vote to oust him . jack : yes , i questioned whether he could run things at jabot . but you know what ? his jaboutique idea proved he knew what he was doing . but this is your launch . these stores , none of this would have happened without billy . he did this . i do n't blame him for wanting some credit for that . phyllis : you think i should feel sorry for him ? jack : i think you should do the right thing . phyllis : what you think is right . jack : no . what you know is the right thing . kyle : there you are . i 've been looking all over for you . lola : uh , i 've been busy . kyle : oh , whoa ! slow down . lola : i have to pass these out . kyle : [ stammering ] yo ! can you do me a favor ? hand these out for your boss . lola : kyle , i do not have the time -- kyle : wait , please . you mad at me ? lola : why would i be ? [ scoffs ] kyle : i do n't know . you saw me with summer . lola : yeah , i saw you all cozy on the dance floor . kyle : lola , it was nothing . a dance . that 's all . lola : look , i 'm not the jealous type , okay ? it 's not my style , anyways . kyle : good . 'cause if you heard what i said to her , you 'd know you have no reason to worry . lola : maybe not . but whatever you have going on with summer , it 's not finished , and i want no part of it . kyle : i 'm not with summer . this is all a game to her . lola : god ! that 's just it , kyle . i do n't want to play games , okay ? i have seen my sister - in - law play games with my brothers for years . and in the end , guess what ? somebody always ends up getting hurt . and it 's not gon na be me , kyle . so i am out , and you can have your little `` dance `` with summer . kyle : look -- hey ! i 'd never hurt you . lola : that 's exactly what mia told rey . rey : i knew that if you came here , this is exactly the kind of stunt you would pull . you went to that party tonight determined to make it all about you . mia : that 's what you said you loved about me . you said i rocked your world . i - i brought excitement , passion to your life . rey : mm - hmm . and ... when i did n't , you just turned to arturo . mia : what happened between me and arturo is over . rey : that 's what i keep telling myself . but after tonight , i got to wonder if you still do n't want him . arturo : abby , o - open up ! i saw your car . i know you 're here . [ knocking ] [ doorbell rings ] look , i - i know what you 're thinking , all right ? but what happened between mia and me has nothing to do with us . it 's over . abby , i - i 'm a different guy . i swear i 've changed . abby ! arturo : i hope you 're still speaking to me . lola : i take abby is n't ? arturo : i could n't even get her to open the door . [ sighs ] lola : i 'm not surprised after what the sister - in - law from hell blurted out for the whole world to hear . arturo : well , that 's why i came back . i need your help , lola . lola : what can i do ? arturo : just make abby understand that there is nothing between mia and me . please . i need you to talk to her before this gets any worse . lola : but now i can't . i 'm currently working . i -- arturo : all the food 's been served . lola : but there 's cleanup that i have to do . and who 's going to supervise the staff , arturo ? arturo : give me your apron . lola : what ? arturo : just give me your apron and i - i 'll handle everything -- cleanup , staff . i will not leave until the last dish is washed . lola : arturo ... arturo : lola , please . i really need you to do this . lola : [ sighs ] okay , look . this place better be spotless when i return , okay ? arturo : thank you . thank you , thank you , thank you , thank you , thank you . phyllis : hi . billy : the only thing i can say about that is -- phyllis : i 'm glad you found a moment to interview our former c.e.o . has billy filled you in on everything he did while he was in charge at jabot ? billy : phyllis -- phyllis : knowing him , he 's being very modest . so i am happy to give you the inside scoop . all of billy 's accomplishments during his tenure . let 's step away and get some privacy . billy : are you really gon na do this ? phyllis : uh - huh . is that thing on ? i want to make sure you get every word . as i 'm sure you know , billy and i have had some history , not all of it good . but he did something that really surprised me . he came up with the idea for jaboutiques while he was c.e.o . at jabot . he developed the entire concept . when i took over , i could see the tremendous potential of all the stores , and i made it the cornerstone of my re - branding campaign . so , the company and i owe billy a lot . thank you . i am very proud to be taking your vision and making it a reality . and that 's all i have to say . heh . that 's all i needed . billy : what was that ? phyllis : you know me . always unpredictable . billy : yeah , but this time in a good way . phyllis : i should n't have taken all the credit . billy : you 're really going all - in with this mea culpa thing . phyllis : mm - hmm . it was personal . not business . billy : just doing what you needed to do as c.e.o . , right ? phyllis : you deserve to be recognized . so do i . because i am on the brink of saving your family 's company , and i wo n't share that credit . billy : so enjoy my moment of glory . phyllis : might be a long time before you get another one . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : hey . it 's getting late . i 'm gon na take off . can i give you a lift ? kyle : uh , i 'm waiting to see if lola comes back . [ sighs ] jack : is n't she catering the whole shindig ? kyle : hooked her up with the job . jack : and she took off in the middle of the party ? kyle : i think she needed a break . from me . jack : you guys having troubles ? kyle : one . [ sighs ] her name 's summer . jack : wait , summer was here ? kyle : long enough for lola to see me dancing with her . jack : and that 's what set off the fireworks ? kyle : summer 's been an issue with lola since we first met . jack : and how about you ? kyle : what about me ? jack : you over summer ? completely over her ? kyle : a thousand percent . jack : and what about lola ? how you feel about her ? kyle : she 's different than anyone i 've ever known . there 's really something about her , dad . i ca n't really put it into words . i just ... when i met her , i knew this is what i 've been missing in my life . jack : i 'm not the only person you should be telling this to . lola : i came to see if you 're okay . abby : [ sighs ] oh , i 've had more fun at a party . lola : it was lousy , finding out about arturo and mia that way . and i 'm sorry i did n't tell you sooner , but i did n't think it was my place . abby : lola , i 'm ... i 'm sorry . i should n't have blamed you . i was just ... shocked . lola : you know , arturo would have told you on his own time . and then stupid mia had to show up . abby : [ scoffs ] she is something else , is n't she ? lola : yeah -- a bitch . abby : [ laughs ] lola : what ? it 's true . abby : [ sighs ] well , typically , i like to get to know someone before i make that judgment call , but she does seem to fit the criteria . lola : i honestly do n't know what either of my brothers ever saw in her . abby : well , it 's not mia 's character that i 'm worried about . lola : hey , arturo is a good man . abby : when i first met arturo , my uncle jack had gone missing . he helped me look for him . he barely even knew me , but he saw how worried i was , and he wanted to do whatever he could to make me feel better . lola : sounds like my brother . abby : and then i found out that he had slept with my stepmother . and i thought that was bad . lola : but this is worse . abby : his brother 's wife ? lola : i know . it 's ugly , and it 's messy . but , look , i blame mia way more than i blame arturo . abby : why ? because he 's your brother ? lola : no . it 's complicated . abby : okay , look , you 're gon na have to give me more than that if you expect me to forgive arturo . lola : okay . [ sighs ] i have to tell you something first . i did n't come here just to check on you . i came here because arturo asked me to . abby : to , uh , plead his case . lola : no . look , i do n't want this to get in between you guys , and the only way it wo n't is if i tell you the whole story . abby : okay . tell me . lola : mia may be married to rey , but he was n't her first love . that was arturo . [ bottle clatters ] mia : if you think i 'm still interested in arturo , why did you go to the party with me tonight ? rey : i fooled myself into thinking i could make you happy . nothing ever does . mia : i said i 'm sorry like a million times ! it 's never enough . i do n't know what you want me to do . rey : maybe not air all our personal problems in front of the whole town . that 'd be a good start . mia : `` the whole town `` ? or sharon ? rey : leave her out of this ! mia : [ scoffs ] i do n't know what the big deal is . it was gon na come out eventually . rey : [ chuckles ] yeah , you made sure of that . mia : i 'm not sorry . rey : you know , i hate to admit this , but us being separated has been a big relief . i 've been able to clear my head and not feel so tense all the time . mia : no , i thought we got past this . rey : yeah , it 's not that easy . mia : how are we gon na fix things if you wo n't forgive me ? rey : you know , when i first saw you , i thought -- i thought you were the one . way before we got together . me and my brother , we had our problems , but ... looking at you like that , that felt wrong . you 're not supposed to ... mia : fall in love with your brother 's girlfriend . rey : i never acted on those feelings . i would n't do that to my brother . but then ... he said he was done with you . at least , that 's what he told me . and then ... you turned to me . and you made me believe that i was the one that you loved . and it was like ... it was like a dream come true . till it turned into a nightmare . abby : did mia ever love rey ? lola : as much as mia can love anyone . you saw what she was like tonight . even in a room where she barely knew anyone , it was all about her . she was like that in miami , too . if mia was n't getting the attention , she was bored . which is why she turned to arturo . abby : how could both of your brothers fall for her ? lola : they were n't exactly thinking with their heads -- nor their hearts . and i honestly do n't know . they could have done so much better . but , hey -- arturo has . abby : [ sighs ] lola : you 're very good for him , abby . abby : [ sighs ] lola : unlike that manipulative witch who has her claws into my other brother . [ chuckles ] abby : wow . you really do n't like her . lola : yeah . i refer you to my earlier comment . abby : heh ... lola : [ snickers ] abby : well , i guess you 've had a lot longer to figure out what she 's all about . lola : i did n't need it . i can sense her type from miles away . you know , summer is the same way . which is why i need to break it off with kyle . abby : what ? lola : i have seen the type of damage a person like summer and mia can do to a relationship , and i do n't want that for me . abby : no , no , no , no , no . you do not get to come here and plead a case for -- for why arturo and i should stay together and then say something like that . if mia ca n't be an issue for arturo and me , then why let summer stop you from seeing kyle ? mia : see this ? i never go anywhere without it . rey : really ? you take that to arturo 's place when you guys hooked up ? mia : [ slams picture ] damn it , rey ! i said stop it ! i made a mistake . but i came back , and i said i wanted to work things out with you . rey : oh , yeah . what did you -- what did you expect me to say ? `` oh , yeah , sure , mia . no problem . let 's just pick up where we left off . i 'll just forget that you cheated on me with my brother . `` mia : it happened . i ca n't undo it . rey : no , you ca n't ! mia : you want to put this all on me . but i 'm not the one that gave up on us . left miami to go clear his head . and you sure did that . your head got so clear , you cozied right up to your landlord . rey : oh , this has nothing to do with sharon . mia : it has nothing to do with arturo , either . it 's about us . you and me . i love you , rey . i choose you . you want me to prove it to you ? 'cause i will . i 'll show you how much i want you . devon : hey . taking off ? jack : yeah . you ? devon : yeah , i 'm just waiting for the valet to bring around the car . jack : [ chuckles ] it 's been a long night . i imagine you 're relieved . devon : why would you say that ? jack : well , i could n't help noticing all night , you 'd rather be anywhere but here . devon : oh , no . i was just telling phyllis , actually , what a great party this was . jack : yeah , and then when she walked away , your smile turned to a look of saness . hey , i 'm -- i 'm not judging here . i -- i get it . i miss hilary , too . devon : i do n't know what you think you saw , but you misunderstood , jack . jack : i know it 's easier to pretend that things are going great when nothing could be further from the truth . i 've been doing that since the day i found my mother had alzheimer 's . easier to smile and laugh than answer those questions about how you 're doing . devon : i 'm doing fine , though . jack : okay . you ever need to talk , i 'm around . devon : thank you . but i 'm good . jack : that 's a standing offer . sharon : nice ... party . you and phyllis make quite the team . nick : co - sponsoring the launch was a good business move . sharon : i 'm sure that it 's helping promote the new image you 're trying to project . nick : how are things for you ? sharon : good . great . [ chuckles ] nick : i could n't help but notice , it seemed like you were getting caught up in something with rey and his family . sharon : oh , you were watching me ? nick : it was loud . there 's a lot of rumors flying around . sharon : please , nick . do n't act like you do n't know what 's going on . nick : i 'm just saying this because i do n't want to see you get caught up in some messy cheating scandal . sharon : wow . you said that without a trace of irony . nick : i 'm worried about you . sharon : you 're worried that i 'm gon na become the other woman ? no , you 're confusing me with phyllis . nick : no , i did n't mean -- sharon : it does n't matter . i do n't need you worrying about me . and , for the record , whoever i 'm dating is none of your business . billy : you ready to go ? sharon : oh , yeah . whenever you are . billy : let 's hit it . sharon : good night , nick . phyllis : thought they 'd never leave . nick : yeah , me neither . hey , i saw you earlier with billy and that , uh , reporter from the business journal . what happened ? phyllis : i did something crazy . nick : what ? phyllis : the right thing . at humana , we believe great things are ahead of you when you start with healthy . and part of staying healthy means choosing the right medicare plan . humana can help . with original medicare , you 're covered for hospital stays and doctor office visits when you 're sick . but keep in mind you 'll have to pay a deductible for each . a medicare supplement plan can cover your deductibles and co - insurance , but you may pay higher premiums than you do with other plans . and prescription drug coverage is n't included . but , with an all - in - one humana medicare advantage plan , you could get all that coverage plus part d prescription drug benefits . you get all this coverage for zero dollar monthly plan premium in most areas . and humana has a large network of doctors and hospitals . so call or go online today . find out if your doctor is part of the humana network and get your free decision guide . discover how an all - in - one medicare advantage plan from humana could save you money . there is no obligation and the book is free . lola : kyle . kyle : arturo just left . he finished the cleanup . lola : i got his text . i just have to make sure -- kyle : everything 's taken care of . lola : so , i have to go because i have work early in the morning . kyle : no -- five minutes . that 's all . lola : go . kyle : [ stammers ] summer means nothing to me . lola : [ snorts ] 4 minutes and 55 seconds , kyle . kyle : [ sighs ] tonight ... with your apron , your hair pulled back , that little grease smudge on your face ... you were the only woman i wanted to be with . you , lola . not summer . not anyone else . lola : that all you got ? kyle : no . [ romantic music plays ] lola : let me guess . you know the owner . kyle : devon 's a family friend . and a sucker for love stories . when i told him there was one more dance that needed to happen , he gave me access to the sound system . lola : i guess it pays to have connections . kyle : only if you say yes . lola : i am no one 's second choice . kyle : you 're my first choice . and only choice . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : let me prove it . devon : [ crying ] abby : hi . arturo : uh , hey . how 'd you know i was here ? abby : lola . she told me that you did the cleanup at the club so she could come talk to me . arturo : i hope it was worth it . [ sighs ] that was a lot of dirty dishes . abby : mia was your girlfriend before she married rey ? arturo : that 's why i came to your house . i wanted to explain everything . abby : everything ? arturo : look , i -- i 'm not proud of what i did . i - i messed up . i 'm trying to be a better man . abby : why did n't you just tell me about you and mia ? arturo : i was embarrassed . ashamed . [ sighs ] i wish she 'd never come to genoa city . abby : why ? hm ? because you ca n't stand the sight of her ? or are you afraid that you 're gon na be tempted again ? arturo : abby , you are the only woman that i want . mia : mmph ! rey : no . mia : [ gasps ] rey : no . we ca n't do this . mia : what ? rey : use sex to avoid our problems . before we jump into bed together , we need -- we need to figure out what we want . mia : you want me , rey . always have . rey : do you think that that 's what this is about ? is it lust ? sex ? mia : it was a big part of our marriage . rey : look at my face , mia . look at that . that 's a man who was in love . whose dreams finally came true . for years , i had to hide those feelings because they were wrong . i kept them locked inside . refused to allow them to exist . until the day that it was okay for me to feel those things . because i was n't consumed with guilt . it was like a dam bursting . all those feelings of passion and love came pouring out . that 's what i was feeling that day . that 's what i felt every day , until i found out what happened between you and arturo . mia : [ sighs ] rey : when you decided tonight to make our private life public , you said you were n't ashamed of the truth . mia : i meant it . rey : and what is the truth , mia ? were you sending arturo a message tonight ? that you and i are back together ? or reminding him of how good it was between the two of you ? mia : insecure is n't your best look . rey : you can have the bedroom tonight . i 'll sleep on the couch . mia : no , rey -- [ door slams ] [ sighs ] sharon : phyllis giving you the credit for the jabot stores was definitely a highlight . billy : i think our appearance on the red carpet was right up there . we make a nice couple . sharon : i could n't agree more . billy ... billy : not quite that nice , i guess . sharon : [ sighs ] i had a nice time with you tonight . but ... we decided to go to the party together to make a point to nick and phyllis . billy : yeah . i just thought we could make it an exclamation point . sharon : i do n't know . i 'm not really into revenge sex , and that 's just all it would be for me . and i want something more out of a relationship . and i think you do , too . billy : yeah . you 're right . i just wish i 'd realized that sooner . billy : thank you . sharon : for what ? billy : [ sighs ] for stopping me from making another stupid mistake . [ chuckles ] sharon : you 're welcome . [ laughs ] billy : night , sharon . sharon : good night . phyllis : well , the coast is clear . i do n't see any more photographers . nick : just a partially empty dance floor . it would be a shame to waste it . phyllis : why not ? genoa city 's newest power couple deserves one last dance . nick : you guys mind if we , uh ... ? kyle : not at all . lola : actually , we were just leaving . kyle : like she said . have a good night , you two . nick : you , too . phyllis : lola . you were really a rock star tonight . lola : thank you . nick : she was n't the only one . you must be exhausted . phyllis : mnh - mnh . never . nick : come home with me . phyllis : i 'd like to spend the night with you . nick : i 'm not just talking about tonight . i want you to move in with me . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... mia : we have so much unresolved between us . no matter how much you claim to care about your blond girlfriend . nate : did you really bail on spending thanksgiving with your family so that you could party with your co - workers ? mariah : i know what you did that night . i know what happened to j.t .	jack persudes phyllis to do the right thing and she tells the business journal reporter that billy came up with the jabotique concept while he was ceo of jabot . abby refuses to hear arturo ' 's side of the story about his relationship with mia . lola tells abby that mia was arturo 's first love but then she switched to rey and married him . lola makes it cear that mia is manipulative and when she is n't the center of attention she makes sure that she is and the truth is that she broke both her brothers hearts . lola persudes abby to have a talk with arturo and abby persudes lola to have a talk with kyle and not give up on him just because he danced with summer at the party . summer also kissed kyle but he pushed her away and made it clear that he does n't want to be with her because he is tired of her games . lola and kyle kiss and make up after a romantic dance but abby still has n't decided what to do about arturo after he tells her that mia does n't mean anything to him anymore and that she ( abby ) is the only woman he wants in his life . sharon ofers a listening ear to rey if he needs it and she is even more drawn to him after she learns they have both been hurt by cheating . rey has a long talk with mia and shares how hurt he was by her betrayal but she has n't heard a word he said because she thinks they can fix everything by having sex . rey stops things before they go to far and tells her that he will sleep on the couch tonight . nick and phyllis share a dance after the partyand he asks her to move in with him .
jill : all right , uh , mother ... kay : hmm ? jill : let 's talk about it . kay : what ? oh , the wedding . jill : yeah , the wedding . so what 's your rush ? kay : jill , it 's been on my agenda for some time here . jill : i know , but that was before harrison bartlett got into town . kay : harrison is out to destroy arthur with his horrible lies . and now i 'm not going to stand for it , do you hear me ? jill : i know . and i hope to god they are lies , all right ? he 's my father . arthur 's my father . but what if they 're not ? what if he really did kill his first wife ? kay : oh , god , god , god . please , i wish i 'd have never heard those ridiculous allegations . jill : well , i wish i had n't either . but you ca n't just turn a blind eye because it feels better . kay : oh , i can . i can . and i will . now i told you at the club , and i mean it , i am going to marry arthur come hell or high water , jill . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'll just set 'em right here for now . jack : home , sweet home . ashley : yeah . i sure did n't think i 'd be moving back here . jack : hey , what about me ? i never left . ashley : ( laughs ) i know . jack : look , i know this is a very difficult time for you . i 've been there myself . but you came to the right place . dad and i are gon na be there to support you in every way we can , do anything we can to help you get back on your feet . ashley : thanks . i think i just need some time , you know ? jack : i 'm sure that 's all brad needs right now , too . hey , he told me he 's still very much in love with you . i think that is good reason to hope . ashley : not from the way he 's talking . jack : he 's hurting right now . so are you . after you 've had time to sit and think , you 'll realize that dreaming about victor is a waste of time , that brad is the man for you . ashley : jackie , the real question is whether or not he 'll ever feel that way about me , and i just do n't think he will . jack : oh , i think you 'd be surprised what love and a little bit of time can do to heal a wound . it 's important that you remember , though , victor newman is a black hole . stay away from him , ash , or he 'll suck the energy right out of you . ashley : okay , okay . are you finished with the sermon , reverend ? jack : i 'm just tryin ' to help . ashley : i know . and i appreciate it . believe it or not , i 'm very grateful that you 're my big brother . jack : the feeling 's mutual . ashley : and you know what ? i think this is the perfect place for me to be to heal . i 'm starting to feel better than i have in a long time . jack : good . ( indistinct voices speaking ) john : wait , wait , i have -- gloria : what ? john : i want to carry you . gloria : no ! come on . you ca n't possibly with all these ba -- hello , anybody here ? john : it looks like we 're alone . gloria : we 're home ! john : we 're home . gloria : oh ! hi . john : hi . hi . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , dru , it 's me . uh , just checkin ' in to see how things are going with devon , how he 's settling in . i guess you guys are out and about . um , when you get this message , give me a call back , okay ? otherwise , i 'll see you at home tonight . i love you , baby . bye . phyllis : hey . neil : hey . phyllis : you wanted to see me ? neil : yeah , phyllis . um , thanks for coming by . phyllis : sure . what 's with the boxes ? neil : you did n't get the memo ? phyllis : no . what memo ? neil : i am no longer acting c.e.o . of newman enterprises . victor wants me back in my old job , which also means my old office . phyllis : wow . so this means victor 's coming back . neil : no . phyllis : who 's gon na be the new c.e.o . ? neil : you ready for this ? it 's nicholas . [ scene_break ] woman : then at noon you have a lunch meeting with roger maloney from r & d. did you look over the projections he sent up ? nick : yeah , i did . and i have some concerns . can you call him and tell him i need to move that meeting up a half an hour ? i have a feeling it might run a little long . and was there anything else ? woman : i think that 's it . nick : okay . woman : oh , i 'm sorry . i almost forgot . security called . there 's a jerry gunderson waiting downstairs for you . nick : who ? woman : he 's from the waukesha county board of supervisors . nick : waukesha . yeah , okay . um , did he say what he wants ? woman : something about the land permit for the new distribution center . nick : right . well , tell him i 'll talk to him , but he needs to make an appointment first . woman : uh , i already did . he said it has to be today . nick : well , then i guess he 's out of luck . i just do n't have time today . woman : i 'll give him the message . oh , hi , may i help you ? michael : i 'm , uh , looking for ... nick : connie , it 's all right . i 'll take care of it . thank you . connie : sure . come on in . michael : thanks . nick : baldwin ... what are you doing here ? [ scene_break ] lauren : what are you doing here ? kevin : you have n't returned any of my phone calls . lauren : no , i have n't , because i do n't want to talk to you . kevin : you 're not happy with me . lauren : no , i 'm not . kevin : michael says you 're mad at him , too . lauren : yes . kevin : well , you should n't be . lauren : i do n't think you 're in a position to tell me how i should or how i should n't feel . so did you go through with the fight ? kevin : yep . lauren : all right , then , still mad at the two of you . so if you would kindly leave ... kevin : you got ta hear me out , please . it 's not like you think . this fight was a real eye - opener for me . you may not understand this , lauren , but my life has been changed forever . [ scene_break ] jack : so tell us , how was the cruise ? john : well , the islands were absolutely magnificent . gloria : we had a wonderful time . it 's the best trip i 've ever had in my life . jack : just great . gloria : yeah . john : hey , you know what ? i 'm a little confused . those are n't our suitcases . ashley : those are mine , dad . john : yours ? what are your suitcases doing here ? ashley : um , it 's kind of a long story , but brad and i are no longer together . john : what ? what do you mean ? you and brad are -- are going to get a divorce ? ashley : yeah . and i 'm gon na be staying here for awhile if it 's okay with you . i think it 's the best thing for me , you know , to be in a familiar place , surrounded by people i love , if it 's okay with you . john : oh , my beauty , you know you can stay here as long as you like . this is your home . i 'm so sorry . ashley : thank you . jack : hey , what do you say you and i go to the kitchen ? gloria : oh , but , jack , we just got here . jack : dad would probably love a cup of coffee . come on . i 'll help you . gloria : uh , well -- jack : you can tell me all about the islands . i have n't been there in so long . gloria : oh , well , i mean , the sunsets are to die ... [ scene_break ] michael : where 's your father ? nick : not here . what the hell happened to your face ? somebody finally give you what you deserve ? michael : ha ha ha . ah , good one . look , i need to talk to victor . he 's not at the rec center , i could n't reach him at the ranch . do you know where he is ? nick : nope . michael : do you know how i can get in touch with him ? nick : why do n't you try his cell ? i 'm assuming he took that with him when he left town . michael : left town ? where 'd he go ? nick : i do n't know . he , uh , had some stuff to sort out , so he took off for awhile . that 's pretty much all the information i have . michael : and you 're being so comfortable in his office means ... nick : i 'm c.e.o . of newman enterprises . michael : pro tem . nick : nothing temporary about it . michael : wow . really ? that 's big news . it 's a funny thing . i was talking to your father the other day . i could tell there was a lot on his mind , but ... he never mentioned anything about leaving town . was that spur - of - the - moment ? nick : you 'd have to ask him . michael : hmm . yeah , well , um , uh , that 's exciting news about your promotions . congratulations . i 'm sure you 'll do a good job . nick : thank you . michael : and i hope you know that if you need any legal advice , uh , i would be happy -- your father has enlisted my services . nick : yeah , i 'm aware of that . but i 'm not gon na be bribing anyone anytime soon . so if i were you , i would n't wait by the phone . [ scene_break ] jill : mother , i 'm not asking you to cancel your wedding . kay : good . jill : i just think that you should wait . kay : and i think you should back off . because , you see , it 's none of your business . jill : you 're my mother and arthur 's my father . if it is n't my business , whose business is it ? kay : fine , fine , but that 's no reason that you think you have the right to run my life . jill : you do n't get it , do you ? i 'm trying to protect you . kay : i do not need protection . i will marry whomever i choose to marry when i choose to marry them . now just butt out ! jill : why are you being so pigheaded about this ? kay : because i love arthur and arthur loves me , and that is a very rare gift at any age . jill : i know it is . but do you really want to go ahead with this wedding when there is this dark shadow looming over us ? kay : i do not feel the presence of this shadow . jill : so you 're just gon na dismiss everything that was in that report that paul williams gave you ? katherine , for god 's sake , use your head . kay : that was my biggest mistake . jill : what was ? kay : using my head instead of my heart . but no longer . no . trust me , jill , please . i do know what i am doing . jill : and are you willing to bet your life on it ? kay : i do not want to hear that kind of talk anymore . and , uh , nor will i listen to your negativity about my fiancé . jill : katherine -- kay : no . you will be supportive , or you do n't come to the wedding , you do n't live in this house . jill : do you want me to leave here ? kay : no , no . i want you and arthur and me to live happily as a family . and if that is n't in the cards , i 'll just have to learn to accept it . now if you will excuse me , i 'm going upstairs and have a nice , hot tub . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , great . great . so victor puts his `` son `` in charge of the company , and then he splits town . that 's great . that 's terrific . neil : yeah . that 's about the size of it . phyllis : so what about you ? neil : well , i 'm back to being chief operating officer . hey , it 's not the worst gig . phyllis : still , neil , you have so much more experience than nicholas . i mean , what was victor thinking ? neil : i have no idea , but i 'm not gon na sit around feeling sorry for myself . victor made his decision , and i have to abide by it . phyllis : yeah ? you 're taking this a lot better than i would . neil : oh , trust me , i 've had my moments . anyway , you know something ? um , this is n't exactly what i wanted to talk to you about . i , uh , actually wanted to ask you , how are things going ? how 's damon ? phyllis : oh . he 's -- he 's doing great , actually . um , he 's recovering nicely , the doctors say . neil : wow . that 's terrific . why do n't you seem that happy about it ? phyllis : oh , i 'm happy about it . believe me , i 'm -- i 'm happy about that . so when did you find out ? neil : oh , about the , uh , the old heave - ho ? phyllis : yeah . neil : the other day . phyllis : yeah . so it just came outta the blue ? neil : ah , yes and no . i always knew this gig was gon na be temporary . um , it was n't like victor promised me something and then went back on his word . phyllis : i know , still -- you 're being very nice , but you 've worked very hard , and to be replaced by nicholas , i mean ... neil : tell me about it . you 're not the biggest fan of nick 's , huh ? phyllis : no , i 'm not . and he 's not a big fan of mine , either . i mean , he never wanted me working here . and , well ... neil : well what ? phyllis : well , now that nick 's c.e.o . , he 's in charge of everything , right ? including my department . you know what that means . how soon do you think i 'm going to be pink slipped ? [ scene_break ] michael : that was a cheap shot , do n't you think ? nick : you are the one who did my father 's dirty work . michael : i 'm also the one who busted his hump to get your wife out of hot water during that whole cameron kirsten debacle . i was her only friend for awhile . so you might wan na lighten up a little bit . nick : look , believe me , i appreciate everything you did for sharon and me . if it were n't for you , i do n't know what would 've happened . but this is corporate business . we have a whole floor of attorneys working for us . we just do n't need any outside legal help right now . and i got ta say this , we 're still fighting image problems because of the underhanded tactics of you and my father . michael : all right , all right , nicholas , i ca n't deny , that was a huge error in judgment . but generally , i did good work for your father . and aside from that one glaring exception , i found it quite rewarding . nick : well , good for you . i just do n't think it 's a good idea , having you around here anymore . michael : your father trusted me . we both know victor does n't trust many people . i helped him out of a lot of difficult situations . nick : yeah , if you 're talking about breaking the law . michael : no , i might have bent the rules a little . nick : yeah , well , we do n't play that game around here anymore , not while i 'm in charge . michael : well , i admire your ethical principles . but i would n't turn down my help so quickly . you never know when you might need a helping hand . nick : i am not my father . i doubt that i 'll ever need your type of help . michael : spoken like a true neophyte . nick : yeah . look , uh , i 'm a busy man , so ... michael : yeah , okay , fine , i 'll go . you know , but i 'll tell you one last thing , one day , inevitably , you will need someone like me , someone who can get things done outside of the system . nick : do n't come back , okay ? michael : are you barring me from the building ? nick : i do n't want to see you walking around these halls . i think it 's a bad reminder for people . michael : oh , nicholas , i -- nick : it 's not open for discussion . your services are no longer needed by newman enterprises . michael : i 'm sorry , nick . you ca n't fire me . nick : i 'm c.e.o . i can do whatever i want . michael : well , how lovely for you . what i mean is i do n't work for newman enterprises , i work for your father . we renewed that contract a couple of days ago . nick : oh , okay . well , i tell you what , why do n't you go find my father , have him set you up with an office around here somewhere ? i do n't appreciate you nosing around on his behalf . michael : oh , come on , nick , i did n't even know he 'd left town . i 'm here to let you know that my services are available . you 're not interested ? fine , you 're not interested . nick : michael , i think you 're a brilliant attorney . but your tactics are n't consistent with the type of company i intend to run . michael : okay , fine . just let me know next time you need someone to save your wife . oh , and by the way , good luck . nick : baldwin ... no hard feelings , all right ? i 'm just doing what i have to do . michael : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] lauren : here 's what i ca n't believe , that someone who has been as physically abused as you have would resort to using your fists to settle your issues . kevin : well , i 'm not making excuses , but it -- it makes sense , does n't it ? it 's what i learned to do to hurt people . this time was different , though . lauren : how ? kevin : well , i was hitting mikey , right ? and then all of a sudden , it 's like i was hitting my dad . you know , pounding away on terrible tom , making up for all those times when i was a little kid when i could n't hit him back . i felt powerful for the first time ever , like i had control over my own life . ah , man , i got so much out of my system . i feel like -- i feel like a totally different person . lauren : and i hear you , but you are never going to convince me that violence is a way to settle your problems . kevin : yeah , but , lauren , it 's like you said -- lauren : you have horrible scars . and frankly , that 's the one reason i have been able to forgive things that you 've done in the past . now how am i supposed to know that you 're not gon na go back to your old ways ? kevin : lauren , i swear to you , i 'm a changed man . lauren : and you 've said that before . and i know you want it to be true . but that does n't mean that it will be . can you understand what i 'm saying ? [ scene_break ] jill : thank you for coming over , mr. bartlett . harrison : well , you sounded pretty wound up on the phone . jill : yes , i am . i am . i have been having quite a few sleepless nights lately . harrison : are you startin ' to believe i 'm not such a crackpot ? jill : well , let 's just say that some of the things you told me had me pretty worried . harrison : you should be . that 's a start . jill : plus , i 'm running out of time . harrison : for what ? jill : i have to make a decision about whether to believe your story or arthur 's story . harrison : why the rush to judgment ? jill : 'cause my parents just announced that they 're definitely getting married and very soon . [ scene_break ] john : ( sighs ) ash , how on earth did this happen ? i mean , i always thought that you and brad were so solid . ashley : well , things change , daddy . feelings changed , i guess . john : well , that does n't tell me an awful lot . ashley : i know . it 's just -- it 's too much for me to get into right now . john : i understand , but i swear , if he did anything to you ... ashley : no , no . that 's sweet , but no , he did n't . he 's been a complete gentleman . john : well , whose fault is it then ? ashley : it was mine . i brought my own world crashing down . john : you did ? well , sweetheart , how ? ashley : daddy , please , it 's so complicated . i just made a lot of really stupid mistakes . i do n't want to get into it right now . just do n't be mad at me , okay ? john : ( sighs ) how on earth could i be mad ? seeing you like this , it just ... breaks my heart . ashley : mine too . it 's just ... there 's nothing i can do to change it , dad . just have to make the best of the situation . [ scene_break ] neil : excuse me . i really do n't think that you have anything to worry about , phyllis . phyllis : did nick say there were going to be layoffs ? neil : no , but why would he fire one of his best employees ? phyllis : because he can , that 's why . neil : all i know is that i was told to move back down the hall , and when i 'm asked to switch offices , i do it , unlike some people . phyllis : and what people would you be talking about ? neil : oh , i do n't know , maybe a redhead named phyllis ... ( mumbles ) something like that . listen , there is a lesson to be learned here . phyllis : oh , what 's that ? neil : enjoy what you have while you still have it . phyllis : yeah , there 's also another lesson to be learned -- the only way to secure your place in this company is to have the last name newman . neil : hey , nick . nick : neil . hey , phyllis . phyllis : hey , we were just talking about you . what a coincidence . nick : really ? phyllis : i hear congratulations are in order . [ scene_break ] lauren : i do n't understand . you surprise me that you think that all your problems just magically vanish over a stupid fight with michael . kevin : it was n't stupid . lauren : i 'm afraid for you , kevin , because what happens when something sets you off and you turn back into the old person ? kevin : no , that is n't going to happen . lauren : but it could . and it probably will if you do n't get professional help . now i realize you 're riding on a high here because you think all your problems are gone . but they 're not , and you can not afford another mistake . kevin : you do n't have to worry , honest . lauren : ( sighs ) you just promise me that you 're not gon na turn into lennox lewis and show everyone how powerful you are ? kevin : promise you wo n't tell ? lauren : what ? kevin : i 'm not god 's gift to boxing . i 'm pretty sure michael let me win . michael : why would i do something like that ? lauren : michael . michael : and i see my brother found you first . lauren : look at your face . ow , i 'm gon na get you some ice , okay ? michael : no , no , no . lauren : let me call the waiter or gina or -- michael : look , you 're all the medicine i need , beautiful . [ scene_break ] john : oh , my beauty , i am so sorry to see you go through this . ashley : yeah , me too . i guess it was a long time coming . john : you know , i had no idea that you and brad had problems of this magnitude . ashley : it 's ever since i lost the baby , daddy . ever since we lost robert , it 's just been one thing after another . i mean , we tried to keep abby out of it as much as we could . john : well , i 'm sure you both had abby 's best interests at heart . you know , speaking of abby , since you 're going to be staying here , i 'll have mrs. martinez fix up a room for her . ashley : that 's not gon na be necessary , dad . she 's gon na be staying with brad for awhile . john : what ? well , for goodness sakes , why ? ashley : well , because it 's the only home she 's ever known . and it 's gon na be traumatic enough for her to see her parents split up , we do n't want the added stress of having to move her or shuffle her back and forth between us . john : was this your idea ? ashley : we agreed on it mutually . it 's best for her . john : ashley , there 's something you 're not telling me . did brad push this ? ashley : he was firm about it . john : oh , honey , no -- ashley : daddy , there 's no point in arguing with him . he 's trying to make this whole process as painless as possible , and truth be told , for now , she 's better off with him , okay ? just till i get my head on straight . john : you keep saying that . what does that mean ? ashley : i 'm a mess . i 'm a mess right now . john : ( sighs ) ashley : no , do n't worry , i do n't mean it that way . i 'm not gon na fall apart . i can handle it , i promise . john : oh , sure , i 'm sure you will . ashley : i can . john : you will , you will . ( sighs ) well , there 's one thing i 'm grateful for ... ashley : hmm ? john : in a time of crisis , that my kids feel like they can come back home and feel safe . you know , a place to heal . ashley : oh , jackie and i were just talking about that when you and gloria walked in . john : you just know that you 're always welcome here . this is your home . ashley : thanks , daddy . jack : well , i hope everyone 's in the mood for some coffee . gloria 's making enough in there for an army . ashley : oh . john : yeah , gloria 's a bit over - zealous . jackie , i 'm glad you 're here . john : ( sighs ) my baby . [ scene_break ] nick : so i guess you 've heard the news . phyllis : yeah , you 're c.e.o . again . that 's wonderful . you must be thrilled . nick : you know , i 'm flattered that my father has such confidence in me . phyllis : i 'll bet . who 'd have thought he 'd do this ? nick : so i guess you 're not thrilled that i 'm back ? phyllis : uh , i did n't say that . i -- i do n't recall saying that . nick : well , there 's obviously something on your mind . phyllis : i hope you -- i hope you understand the contribution i 've made to this company . nick : of course i do . phyllis : really ? you know , 'cause i 've been working my butt off , and you 've been away . i hope you do n't think that i have n't been pulling my weight around here , because i have . nick : i do n't . my father has several nice things to say about you . neil : ah , victor is right . phyllis is one of the best employees this company has . i 've had the opportunity to work with her . she 's a great asset , nick . nick : what are you , her agent ? neil : no , i 'm just saying , you 'd be wise to keep this one . nick : well , i intend to . phyllis : really ? nick : yes , really . phyllis , i never questioned your abilities . what i questioned was your loyalties . but i do n't want you to worry about a thing . you 're not going anywhere . phyllis : well , okay . well , that 's nice to know . ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : oh , excuse me . ( ring ) phyllis : yeah . daniel , listen , it 's not the greatest time . listen , relax . daniel , relax . all right . ah , oh -- i 'll be right there . neil : phyllis , is everything okay ? phyllis : yeah , um ... ( sighs ) my son , he 's freakin ' out , and he needs to talk to me right away . nick : phyllis , why do n't you get out of here ? go make sure your son 's okay . phyllis : yeah ? okay , thanks . um ... neil : take care . phyllis : okay , thanks . [ scene_break ] harrison : so the old con - man really turned up the charm , huh ? jill : look , the bottom line is i want to celebrate my parents ' wedding . i want to be part of their joyous day . so you have got to be straight with me . harrison : i am being straight with you . jill : god , i wish i knew what to believe . you tell such a convincing story , and yet -- yet so does my father . harrison : what do you want me to say ? jill : i want you to be honest with me . tell me the truth . is this part of a plan to get back at a man who did something to you ? harrison : yeah , i know what you think -- that i 'm out for revenge because of my personal hatred , huh ? jill : i wo n't tell anybody . please , i just need to know for my own peace of mind . harrison : i ca n't tell you what you want to hear . i came to town to warn your mother . i 've done everything i can to avoid tragedy . so now it 's time for you to step up and do something . jill : we 've already hired a private investigator . harrison : i 'm talkin ' about something different . now this may not prove anything , but it 'll give you an indication that i 'm tellin ' the truth . jill : what are you talking about ? harrison : well , i 've been giving it a lot of thought , and i think i have the answer to your question here . harrison : i realize that , when arthur killed my mother , they had been married for some time . jill : meaning what ? harrison : well , the surviving spouse in a long - running marriage is entitled to the assets , but when he marries your mother , that 's a whole different ball game . jill : i 'm not sure i 'm following you here . harrison : because at their age , they ca n't really count on a long marriage ... jill : ahh . harrison : so he 's either thinking about or already has taken out an insurance policy . jill : so when she dies ... harrison : exactly . he 'll get the money . jill : you really think he 's that cold and calculating ? harrison : well , it 's a long - shot , but if you find any evidence , he 'd have a tough time talking his way out of it , since your mother has enough money for them to live a very comfortable life . so only a man with murder and money on his mind would take out an insurance policy . do n't you agree ? jill : no , no , i do n't , because i do n't believe my father would do anything that monstrous . harrison : well , think about it . it might put your mind at rest here . i got ta get back to work . i 'll let myself out . jill : ( sighs ) what if he 's right ? oh , my god , what if he 's right ? [ scene_break ] lauren : okay , michael , you have to promise me this . michael : what ? lauren : no more fighting . michael : rats , there go my plans for the next olympics . lauren : michael . michael : oww ! oh , oh , oh . lauren : oh , my god . i did n't realize -- right there ? michael : all right , i 'm fine right now . lauren : are you in that much pain ? i ca n't believe that . michael : all right , okay , just , you know , all right . give me your best shot . i 'm ready , baby . lauren : ohh . kevin : you know , this is , this is really , really hard for me to say , but , uh , you guys are kinda great together . i mean it . lauren , i mean , i wish that it could have been me , but , um ... but you look happy . and you -- and you , i 've never seen you with that dopey look on your face . michael : well , you should have seen him fight . lauren : no , i should n't have . michael : well , he trained hard . he looked like a real champ out there . kevin : right . thanks , mike . all right , i got ta -- i 'm gon na go . i 'll see you guys later . lauren : bye , kevin . michael : see you back at the apartment ? kevin : yeah . michael : all right . lauren : you really do look like hell . michael : well , for the record , i did let him win , you know ? lauren : yeah , sure , losers always say that . michael : hmm . lauren : will it hurt you if i kiss you right there ? michael : it 's okay . lauren : hmm ? yeah ? michael : mm - hmm . that 's good , too . lauren : yeah ? how about right here ? [ scene_break ] neil : so how you settling in ? nick : yeah , so far , so good . just busy getting myself up to speed . neil : yeah , it 's a lot to take in . i 'm sure you 'll get it all down . nick : yeah , i will . listen , the reason i 'm here -- i understand you 're thinking of selling the factory in flagstaff . is that true ? neil : yeah , yeah . the details are almost finalized . nick : i 'm gon na hold off on that for awhile . neil : may i ask why ? nick : i still think that place could be a moneymaker . neil : that place has been operating in the red for years . nick : well , i think it 's too soon to cut our losses . i 'd like to keep it online for a little while longer and see if we can turn it around . neil : that 's exactly what we 've been trying to do . nothing 's worked . nick : well , i have a few new ideas . neil : really ? what kind of ideas ? because i 've already crunched the numbers . i know that place like i know the back of my hand . i 've been down there a few times . it does n't make sense to hang onto it , especially when we could build a new plant with new technology for a fraction of the cost . nick : or we could upgrade the facility we currently have . it 'd be a lot less expensive , and we would n't have to train a new workforce . neil : well , see , the kind of upgrade you 're talking about , we 'd have to shut down the plant for months , maybe longer . production would go idle for quite some time . it would slow down -- it would slow down our supply chain . nick : right . well , that 's why i 'm thinking of renting a nearby factory . it 's empty , and it 's perfect . we could set up shop there temporarily . neil : renting a -- nick , do you have any idea what that 'll cost us ? nick : yes , i do . in the end , it 'll be worthwhile . nick : is there something you 'd like to say ? neil : i think you 're making a big mistake . you see , i had this whole thing worked out . this is my baby , my project . selling off that plant is the right thing to do . nick : not for the people who work there . neil , some of those people have worked for us for 20 years . they have bills to pay . they have families to feed . neil : oh , i see . so all of a sudden , now neil is a heartless corporate bastard , is that it ? nick : i 'm not saying that at all . neil : well , it sounds like it to me . you know , your father guaranteed that you would n't second - guess my decision - making , and yet , here you are , on the very first day as c.e.o . , doing exactly that . [ scene_break ] nick : neil , i am not trying to undermine you . that 's not what this is about . neil : then why could n't you leave this situation alone , hmm ? i had everything worked out . this is what 's best for the company . nick : in your eyes . but i 'm c.e.o . now and that means we 're gon na do things my way . and i 'm sorry if you have a problem with that . neil : this about your father ? nick : what 's that mean ? neil : trying to make a statement ? prove you 're your own man ? 'cause i got ta warn you , your dad 's not gon na like that . nick : well , that 's too bad , because my dad 's not in charge anymore . i am . so i want you to call your buyer and tell him the deal 's off . connie : mr. newman , good , i found you . nick : what 's up , connie ? connie : mr. gunderson is waiting downstairs . he refuses to leave without speaking to you . should i have security escort him out ? nick : you know , i just do n't want to deal with this right now , connie . can you please handle it ? connie : oh ... nick : thank you . nick : you 'll call your buyer ? neil : i 'll do it right now . nick : thank you . neil : you 're not welcome . [ scene_break ] harrison voice : only a man with murder and money on his mind would take out an insurance policy , do n't you agree ? kay : jill ... what are you looking at ? [ scene_break ] ashley : i just want you both to know how happy i am that i have the two of you to lean on . and i feel so lucky that i can still come home and take the time that i so desperately need . jack : you know what ? we would n't have it any other way . john : ( chuckles ) here , here . ashley : thank you . and , daddy , as for gloria , i know she makes you happy , so i 'm gon na try really hard to see her the way you see her , okay ? i 'm gon na make an effort to get along . john : thank you . gloria : okay , okay , okay . coffee all around . now enough with all this sadness and bad news . i just ca n't hold it in any longer . john : do n't you think we ought to wait a moment ? gloria : but , john , we have such wonderful news . while we were away , your father and i got married . gloria : yes . oh . ( chuckles ) [ next_on ] nick : situation 's come up . not sure how to deal with it . michael : one day back and you 're already in hot water . ashley : the more i think about the two of them together , the more i 'm convinced i need to do something about it . chris : to put it bluntly , your mother is the client from hell .	kay told jill to either support her marriage to arthur , or move out . harrison suggested that if jill could prove arthur had taken out a life insurance policy , it would prove he planned to kill kay . jill discovered papers in arthur 's room that left her in tears . nick told michael that - regardless of victor 's wishes - his services would not be needed at newman enterprises . michael said the day would come when he 'd change his mind . nick then refused to meet with mr. gunderson , a man insisting on seeing him , and instead told connie to deal with it . phyllis learned nick was ceo , and told neil she would likely be fired . instead , nick told her her job was safe , then sent her home when daniel called in need of his mother . nick ordered neil to negotiate a rental deal rather than close a factory , as neil had planned . neil felt second - guessed , and was n't impressed . nick again told connie to deal with the man in the lobby . kevin assured lauren that his fight with michael had helped him face his demons , and changed him . she was skeptical , until michael arrived and kevin actually said they made a nice couple , and he wanted to see them happy . jack brought ash back to the abbott house , told her not to give up on brad , and urged her to steer clear of victor . john and gloria returned from their trip , and john comforted ash , promising they 'd work through everything as a family . gloria stunned jack and ash by showing them her wedding ring and revealing she and john had we d while away .
tom : i got something you want ? michael : you know what i 'm talking about . tom : actually , i do n't . i really do n't care , so if you 'll excuse me ... michael : look , it would be a mistake to play games with me . i wan na know how lauren was poisoned , and i want you to tell me . tom : and what do i get in return ? michael : good . we 're making progress . tom : excuse me ? michael : you just admitted that you know something i need , which means we 're gon na do a little business , you and me . tom : you 're so full of it . michael : what 's your price , i wonder ? i 'm sure you have one . paul : what 's going on ? everything okay ? tom : what 's this clown doing here ? michael : mr. williams is here because i asked him to be as a favor to me . tom : then forget it . no deal . michael : no deal . no deal . listen , scum , i know you have the necklace that was used to poison lauren , and you 're damn well gon na give it to me . [ scene_break ] sheila : oh ! where is it ? ( exhales deeply ) where 'd you put that necklace , tom ? [ scene_break ] scott : mom , what are you talking about ? lauren : it 's -- it 's unbelievable , but it 's true . this is n't the first time someone 's tried to kill me . scott : did something else happen recently ? lauren : no , this happened when you were very little . i never told you because it was so terrifying and ... it 's still really hard for me to talk about . scott : does michael know ? lauren : yes . but i kept it from him for a long time . scott : i had no idea . lauren : i know . i 'm so sorry . i should 've told you before now . i did n't know how . it still really scares me to talk about it . scott : hey , hey . do n't worry . nothing 's gon na happen to you . you 're safe . lauren : thanks , sweetie . scott : do you think -- you think you 'll be able to talk about it ? lauren : ( whispers ) i 'll try , okay ? ( normal voice ) this happened before you were born , and your father was alive , and we were so much in love . i met this woman -- this evil woman . [ scene_break ] sharon : that 's a brief introduction to newman enterprises ' exciting , new beauty of nature line . there 's a lot more ahead , including a chance for you to call in and ask questions . i 'm sharon newman . i 'll be right back . brad : okay , we 're running the pre - taped material . sharon : how did i do ? brad : how do you think you did ? sharon : um , i think it went really well , but it 's hard for me to tell when i 'm in front of the camera . brad : you were terrific . sharon : you know , i ca n't wait to do the q & a . brad : any last minute questions ? sharon : no , i 'm good . brad : all right , here we -- oh , do n't forget about the -- sharon : the new packaging . brad : uh - huh . sharon : i got it . brad : okay . just keep doing what you 're doing . i 'm so proud of you . all right . i will count you down . sharon : okay . brad : five ... four ... three ... two ... sharon : hello . i 'm back , and i 'm eager to take your questions . so pick up those phones and call the number on your screen . let 's talk about the beauty of nature and seasons , our new fragrance line . [ scene_break ] kevin : ahem . uh , i 'm sorry , jack . i 'm not sure i follow what you 're saying . jack : you asked if i had a problem with you working for victor newman . kevin : and you said that depends on me . what -- what does that mean ? jack : come on , kevin . you 're a smart kid . that job would give you access to the newman computer system . kevin : and ? jack : and knowledge is power . power can be used by many people in many ways . are you with me yet ? kevin : maybe we should n't be having this conversation . jack : okay , suit yourself . you are letting a golden opportunity slip right through your fingers . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , i 'm here . what 's the emergency ? phyllis : hey . um , thanks for coming so quickly . do you want a drink ? nick : no , i 'm good . phyllis : good . nick : what 's up ? phyllis : so has the problem with the newman web site been fixed ? nick : yep . why do you ask ? phyllis : well , i 'm asking because i felt really awful about it , and i 'd be willing to come back and take a look at it if you want , you know . nick : it 's not necessary . turns out it was just a defective chip . our i.t . people have control of the site . they can deal with whatever comes up . phyllis : good , good . um ... but you know , it 's -- it 's sort of my baby , and , um , you know , i 'd love to take a look at it and check it out . you know , it 's sort of a pride thing . my reputation 's on the line . nick : hmm . uh ... ( chuckles ) what 's going on ? phyllis : huh ? nick : you 're obviously up to something . why do n't you just tell me what it is ? phyllis : well , you remember when i said i would n't tamper with the system ? nick : yeah . phyllis : uh ... i think that may have been an exaggeration . [ scene_break ] tom : you oughta know by now , nobody pushes me around , especially punks like you . michael : what do you think , paul ? this pathetic excuse for a human being does n't seem quite scared enough . paul : you know , maybe we should just step outside . michael : no . no . no . let 's not . i want to negotiate . tom : okay , negotiate what ? michael : i know you have the necklace that was used to poison lauren . you stole it from her in the hospital . tom : did i now ? paul : we have proof you were there . tom : why would i steal a necklace ? you guys see me wearing women 's jewelry ? michael : you took it to cover your tracks . tom : what tracks ? michael : get off of it . i know you tried to kill lauren . tom : you think i tried to kill lauren ? what the hell you been smokin ' , mike ? now , come on , i know you do n't like me , but i 'm no killer . michael : there was a time i would have agreed with you , but people do strange and unpredictable things when their backs are up against the wall . tom : you 're a real piece of work , you know that ? first , you get me arrested on bogus drug charges , now you 're accusing me of attempted murder . you are one sick , warped individual . michael : oh , that is rich coming from you , you lowlife son of a bi -- paul : is that why you brought me down here , to listen to you and your stepfather trade insults , 'cause i got better things to do , really . michael : no , no , no . you 're right . no more name - calling . we gon na get down to it , and we 're gon na come up with a solution , and you 're gon na be the witness . tom : we ai n't negotiatin ' squat , not until you prove you got somethin ' to offer . i 'm talkin ' about the drug charges . now unless you can keep me from goin ' to jail , i got nothin ' to say to you . michael : but under the right circumstances , you 'll talk . tom : unh - unh . you first , mike . tell me how you 're gon na set me free . [ scene_break ] sheila : damn it ! do n't tell me you got smart and put it in a bank vault somewhere . i never should have trusted you ! you 're a loose cannon , you 're going down and if i 'm not careful , i 'm gon na go with you , too ! sheila : a dead cockroach . there 's another one ... and another . well , i wonder what could be killing these babies . [ scene_break ] scott : this woman who tried to kill you -- did she know my father ? lauren : oh , yeah , she knew him . scott : was she in love with him ? lauren : she was obsessed with him . it was a sick infatuation . the woman was insane . she was an evil woman with no scruples or conscience , ( whispering ) and the more i talk about her , the more i wish i ... scott : what ? lauren : ( normal voice ) i 'm sorry , honey . i ca n't do this . scott : mom , if she tried to kill you ... lauren : it 's okay . she 's , um , she 's locked up . she will never harm me again . lauren : just talking about your father , you know ... he was such a loving , caring man and i see so many of his qualities in you . scott : really ? i wish i could have known him . lauren : oh , baby , me , too . i love you so much . if anything happened to you , i do n't think i could survive . scott : hey , do n't . nothing is gon na happen to me , okay ? lauren : you know , when your father died , i was , um , i was pretty devastated . i felt really alone . i mean , i had relationships , but i kept people at a distance . you know , somewhere inside of me , i had this self - protective shield and ... then i met michael and ... suddenly , i did n't need it anymore . scott : he 's a great guy . lauren : yeah , he really is . he , uh , changed everything . he brought me back to life ... and i love him so much for that . [ scene_break ] sharon : you are absolutely right , terri . our new winter lipsticks are the perfect way to warm up a long , cold night . in fact , i ca n't wait for the first snow so i can try 'em out , myself . okay , let 's move on to the next caller . we have judith from spokane , washington . hi , judith . judith : hi , sharon . i have a question about the night cream . sharon : okay , what can i help you with ? judith : well , i have very sensitive skin . will it cause me any problems ? sharon : you 're going to want talk to your dermatologist just to be on the safe side , but i 'm happy to tell you that our night cream , as well as all of our skin care products , are hypoallergenic and made of 100 % natural ingredients . they 're ideal for any skin care type . thank you , judith , for asking that excellent question . okay , next , we 're going to move on to -- judith : i have one more question . sharon : oh , sure . go ahead . judith : what 's it like being married to the boss ' son ? sharon : um , actually , my husband is , um , he 's co - c.e.o . of newman enterprises , and he 's a wonderful man , and i love him very much . okay , um , let 's see who 's next . it 's carly from green river , utah . hi , carly . welcome to the beauty of nature . [ scene_break ] scott : wow , that 's beautiful . and you had to go through that . i wish you would 've told me . lauren : well , i just , you know , i did n't want to be a burden to you . you had your life . you had your school . i kept telling myself that the pain would go away . scott : but it did n't . lauren : i do n't think it ever will . scott : so can you tell me more about this woman ? lauren : how about this -- when your book comes out , and you 're looking for a fresh idea , you come to me . and i 'll tell you then . it 's ... it 's a pretty amazing story . scott : mom , you 're putting me off . lauren : yes , you 're right , i am . but i 'll tell you . i promise . you know , i 'm getting a little hungry . do you want me to make you something ? scott : sure . lauren : okay . i 'll be right back . scott : okay . [ scene_break ] michael : that 's not how it works . you do n't get to call the shots . tom : you wan na make a deal or not ? michael : well , then get me something i can use -- something substantial . all you 've been able to offer me so far is one denial after another . tom : yeah , what about you ? when you gon na admit you set me up ? michael : let 's stay focused here , tom . this is about you . i 'm willing to make those drug charges disappear . you 'd be a free man . tom : how you gon na do that ? michael : first , convince me why i should help you . tom : how ? michael : give me the necklace . [ scene_break ] sheila : oh , yes ! finally ! okay , well , there 's no time to celebrate . i need to get this place cleaned up . [ scene_break ] jack : thank you . kevin : okay , i 'll bite . what opportunity are we talking about ? jack : i had a feeling you might be interested . have a seat . you and i have n't had much of a chance to talk since my dad married your mom . how are things going ? kevin : fine . mackenzie and i are running crimson lights now . jack : yeah , i heard about that . that 's just great -- owning your own business . kevin : thanks . jack : it 's a big deal . got any changes planned for the place ? kevin : jack ... jack : okay , we 'll cut to the chase . how 's the rest of my family treating you these days ? kevin : okay . why ? jack : well , i know family 's terribly important to you . and acceptance by the abbotts would be , uh ... a priority , am i right ? kevin : well , even if it is , so what ? jack : well , let 's go back to the job -- officially , you 're working on the newman web site . i suspect , though , the real assignment is something else . kevin : and what would that be ? jack : finding out what phyllis has planted in the newman computer system . am i close ? kevin : okay , now i know we should n't be having this conversation . excuse me . jack : have a seat , kevin . kevin : jack , i have work to do . jack : you have n't even heard my offer . kevin : what offer ? jack : have a seat , i 'll tell you . okay , here 's the deal . you find out what phyllis did , and you report to me -- not to victor . in return , i will see to it that you are welcomed in the bosom of the abbott family with open arms and generous hearts . how 's that sound ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , listen , what i did -- it was n't that big of a deal . it really was n't . and i could actually , uh ... you know , fix it for you . um ... i could try to fix it from my computer . but -- but i ca n't , because i need to be on- site . nick : what did you do ? phyllis : well , it 's not what you 're thinking . it 's not a virus . or i did n't plant a bomb in the system or anything like that . it just , um , it 's a ... it 's a backdoor access code . nick : what the hell is a backdoor access code ? phyllis : a backdoor access code , um ... allows me to -- to access , uh ... the system from anywhere . um . yeah , you 're probably wondering , `` why did she do this ? `` right ? and , yeah , uh ... and it was n't out of malice or anything like that . um , it was just kind of an impulse . nick : are you telling me that you have access to newman 's computers ? phyllis : uh - huh . yeah , yeah . listen , yeah , nicholas , only if i wanted access , and i do n't . i do n't want access . you know , um ... yeah , you 're probably mad . and you seem mad , and i do n't blame you . i do n't blame you but ... but you could see -- it 's not that terrible of a thing . right ? nick : what i see is that my father and sister were right -- that i was a fool to ever think i could trust you . [ scene_break ] tom : but i did n't poison lauren . however ... i know who did . michael : do you believe this guy ? tom : it 's the truth . and i can prove it . michael : you lie . tom : now you believe whatever you like . but that 's what i 'm offering . now you keep me out of prison however you have to do it . and i will give you the name of the person you 're looking for -- along with evidence . michael : the necklace . tom : whatever . michael : so i have to get rid of the drug charges before -- tom : no , you got ta admit that you set me up . michael : well , that 's not gon na happen . but i 'll tell you what will happen . the reason i brought my good friend paul williams here is he 's a well- connected man downtown . he knows people inside all kinds of places . people who owe him favors . say , if someone had to get into the evidence room and remove a bag of such and such so that the d.a . is left empty - handed when the trial rolls around . he can get it done . tom : is that true ? paul : i 'd have to call in a marker -- a very big marker . tom : okay , do it . and then i will cough up the necklace and the name of the person who tried to kill ms. fenmore . michael : listen to this poor , sorry son of a bitch . you still do n't understand how much trouble you 're in . you still think you can drive a hard bargain . tom : all i meant was -- michael : i 'm sorry . good - bye , loser . you just sentenced yourself to 20 years of hard time . i 'll see you later . tom : wait a minute . how about we compromise ? you willing to do that ? michael : i 'm listening . tom : i give you the necklace now , the name later . how about it ? [ scene_break ] sheila : ( humming ) [ sheila is cleaning the necklace with solution that hot boiling water carefully with gloves on her hands and puts everything in a plastic bag and puts the necklace back in the napkin and into her purse and leaves the room . ] [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , no , no , thanks . thanks . listen , what i did was not betrayal . nick : maybe not in your book . but to me , when someone lies to my face , that is exactly what it is . and do n't you give me anymore of this stuff about it not being a big deal . having unauthorized access to a web site can cause major damage . phyllis : it could help you down the line . i 'm serious about that . nick : phyllis , there is only one reason that you would do this . and that is to give jack another weapon to use against newman enterprises . phyllis : listen , i did not do this for jack . and even if he found out about it , i would never let him use it . nick : oh , really ? and why should i believe you at this point ? phyllis : because i agree with what you said -- about this feud going on too long . that 's it . it needs to end . nick : your actions are n't exactly backing that up . phyllis : come on ! i regret what i did , okay ? i regret it . what do you want me to say ? i 'm sorry . listen , that regret grew when i saw what this was doing to jack . it 's partly why i pulled the plug on the whole thing . because i 'm trying to save him . i 'm trying to save him from himself . [ scene_break ] kevin : i 'm sorry , jack , i ca n't accept your offer . jack : why not ? kevin : lots of reasons . for starters , it 's unethical and illegal . jack : yes , i am aware of that . but , you see , the future of my family 's company is at stake . and i 've always done whatever i had to to protect jabot . that 's not gon na change . what 's your other objection ? kevin : victor newman . i 'm not gon na cross him . he 'd squash me like a bug . jack : believe me , his powers are overrated . i 've gone toe - to - toe with him on countless occasions , and i 'm still standing . kevin : ca n't you just talk to phyllis and ask her if she planted something ? jack : phyllis and i are n't exactly on the same page right now . kevin , i know i 'm asking a lot of you . i 'm also offering quite a lot in return . kevin : i 'm not so sure about that , jack . i mean , your father is a really stand up guy . how will my breaking the law make him like me ? jack : oh , he would n't have to know about that . and i could tell him all kinds of flattering , glowing things about you . what do you say ? do we have a deal ? kevin : yeah , it 's all moot anyway . jack : what is ? how do you mean ? kevin : well , you know , phyllis is like , a really great programmer . and even if she did mess with newman 's computers , i do n't think i 'm ever gon na be able to find anything . jack : what if i was to give you a clue ? an idea of where to look . would we have a deal then ? [ scene_break ] sharon : my suggestion would be to use the bronzing powder in the morning after you 've applied your makeup . and that should give you a warm glow that will last the whole day . okay , now we 're moving on to lindsey in topeka , kansas . hi , lindsey , how can we help you today ? lindsey : uh , i was wondering when the revitalizing lotion will be available ? sharon : that should be in stores by the end of this month . all right , thanks for calling . lindsey : oh , one more thing . i read in the newspaper that your daughter was killed . that must 've been so devastating . brad : how the hell did that call get through ? sharon : uh , lindsey ... brad : well , screen these calls , damn it ! sharon : we 're supposed to be talking about cosmetics , so ... thank you for the call , but we 're going to have to move on . all right , um , tara in albany , new york . hi , tara . tara : hi , i was calling with a question about eyeliner , but i just have to say how sorry i am to hear about your daughter . sharon : tara , this really is n't a topic we should be discussing . tara : but it 's so tragic , especially the way it happened . i could n't imagine losing my little girl like that . brad : i 'm brad carlton , a member of the beauty of nature team . and i 'm going to give sharon a well - deserved break . it 's been a long day for her , and has n't she done an exceptional job ? thank you , sharon . in the few minutes we have left , i 'm going to get the male point of view . we 're ready for your questions . the first one is , uh , frankie from fairmont , minnesota . [ scene_break ] nick : do n't try and justify this , phyllis . phyllis : i 'm not trying to justify anything . i 'm trying to be straight with you . nick : are you ? or are you just trying to cover your butt ? phyllis : if i was trying to cover my butt , nicholas , i would n't even come forward in the first place . i 'm coming to you . nick : and i have to wonder why . you know , maybe you found out my dad 's onto you . you know , he 's hired paul williams ' agency to uncover what you did . so instead of waiting around to get caught , maybe you decided to come forth with this little confession . phyllis : first of all , i 'd never get caught , okay ? besides , the computer expert that paul williams has hired is kevin fisher . you think that moron could expose me ? phyllis : no , not in a million years . [ scene_break ] kevin : you have a clue to what phyllis planted in the web site ? jack : i have a couple . you interested ? kevin : maybe . go on . jack : i know for a fact it is not a software bomb . kevin : well , then what is it ? jack : you tell me . you 're the computer whiz . kevin : maybe she left herself some sort of remote access point . that way she could access the site undetected whenever . given the circumstances , that would make the most sense . jack : yeah , that does sound like phyllis . sweet . kevin : still does n't really narrow things down for me much . what 's the other clue ? jack : well , i 'm a little slow to tell you that until i know we have a deal . you could always take this information and become quite a hero with the newman 's . of course , if you really do want to be part of the abbott family in every sense of the word , double - crossing me would make you a total family pariah for time in memoriam . kevin : what 's the other clue , jack ? jack : binary shellcode -- that mean anything to you ? kevin : um , i think so , but i ... jack : well , that 's all i got . happy hunting . kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa . i still have n't agreed to anything . jack : oh , i have every confidence you 'll come through . kevin : you know , this is really unfair what you 're doing -- you 're boxing me into a corner . jack : life is that way sometimes , kevin . good luck . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what does that mean ? nick : it means i know how quickly you can change your mind . so i better take advantage of it . so let 's go . phyllis : where are we going ? nick : we 're going to my office . so you can fix your little handiwork . phyllis : okay . listen , i just wan na tell you , i 'm not the only one who 's done something questionable and then took their time to make it right . nick : what are you talking about ? phyllis : you know what i 'm talking about . daniel 's trial -- cassie 's clothes . yeah . listen , that experience changed me . it did . and , uh ... you know , i - i make mistakes still . and i 'm not saying i 'm mother teresa or anything , but ... but , um ... trust matters to me . and , you know , if i 've lost yours for good , that ... that 's something i would regret . nick : are you ready to go ? phyllis : yeah . nick : let 's go take care of this before any damage is done . [ scene_break ] kevin : okay . kevin : ( sighs ) all right . kevin : `` shellcodes . `` [ scene_break ] michael : the necklace now , the perpetrator to be named later . no , sorry . that does n't work for me . tom : why not ? you expect me to give you everything before you give me anything at all ? michael : sure , i can . i 'm in the stronger position . paul : yeah , he 's right , fisher , i mean , he 's got 24-hour security on lauren . no one 's gon na get close to her anytime soon . plus , you 're looking at a lot of prison time . so i 'd say between the two of you , michael definitely has the better hand . michael : you have got five minutes to reconsider my offer , or i am out of here . so what 's it gon na be ? [ scene_break ] scott : this is good , mom . lauren : thanks , sweetie . here 's your soda . scott : where do you think michael is ? lauren : i 'm not sure . i should probably call him and make sure he 's okay . ( telephone rings ) scott : that 's probably him . hello . yeah , she 's right here . someone from genoa city memorial . lauren : yes , this is lauren fenmore . oh , my god . where ? thank you so much for letting me know . scott : mom , what ? is it michael ? did something happen ? lauren : they found my necklace . scott : where ? lauren : in the basement at the bottom of one of those bags that they use to carry linens out to the laundry . so that means ... tom did n't steal it after all . [ scene_break ] sheila : i 'm sorry , tom . some toys are just too dangerous for little boys to play with . [ scene_break ] lauren : this is unbelievable . scott : this whole time , that necklace was sitting in the hospital basement . you have to call michael and tell him . lauren : yeah , i know , i know . i will . i just need to gather my wits . i do n't know how he 's gon na handle this . [ scene_break ] tom : look , five minutes is n't enough time for a decision like this . michael : ticktock , ticktock , ticktock . tom : you 're pushing too hard . michael : tough , that 's my final offer . you take it or leave it . tom : how can i trust you ? michael : just give me the name . who did it ? did you ? did you poison lauren ? tom : i already told you , no . michael : then say the name . tom : look , you ... you can get me off -- no prison time ? michael : no prison time . tom : none ? michael : none . promise . tom : you 'll help ? you 'll use your contacts ? paul : i 'll try . assuming your story checks out . tom : okay , i got nothing to lose . my lawyer 's a moron . i 'm out of money . i 'll tell you who poisoned the necklace . michael : time 's a - wastin ' . [ scene_break ] brad : okay , everybody , that 's a wrap . thank you for your hard work . now if you would n't mind clearing the room ? sharon : i 'm so sorry , brad . brad : do n't , do n't . you have nothing to be sorry about . sharon : i ca n't believe i froze like that . brad : it 's not your fault . those calls never should 've gotten through . sharon : but they did get through . and i should n't have let them get to me but ... i should 've just brushed 'em off . brad : sharon , no one would expect you to brush something like that off . sharon : well , that 's what a professional would do . a professional would 've been prepared for anything , but not me . brad : sharon -- sharon : you know what ? i think i 'm in over my head here , brad . i was crazy to think i could just walk into a job like this . this is something people work up to for years . brad : all right , stop it . okay ? i do n't want you talking like that . sharon : you know , that first woman ? the one who called to see what it was like to be married to the boss 's son ? that 's what they all think about me , right ? brad : no . sharon : that the only reason i 'm here is because i married my way into the family . brad : no , sharon . absolutely not . you are beautiful , smart , loaded with talent . the perfect person to be representing this company . the kind of woman every other woman out there wishes she could be . sharon : well , that 's sweet of you to say . but i just feel like i 'm a fake . and i feel like it 's only a matter of time before everyone realizes i do n't have a clue what i 'm doing ! brad : hey , hey , hey , hey . you are not a fake . you 're the real thing , sharon . the real thing . [ brad kisses sharon . ] [ next_on ] ashley : you bailed tom out of jail , and i wan na know why . brad : there 's nothing going on , victoria . victoria : it 's okay . you can admit it . sheila : i 'm leaving tomorrow . i 'm going back to toronto .	phyllis has n't been cooperating but jack hopes that kevin will . `` how have things been going with my family and you lately kevin ? i know that you have been having trouble getting along with my family and i can change all that for you if you want to take advantage of a great opportunity . `` kevin is listening now . jack says that he wants kevin to tell him and not victor if he finds out what phyllis did to the computer . kevin knows that this sort of thing is illegal but is seduced by the idea of jack bringing him into the bosom of the family and paving the way for him to get along better with john and ashley . jack tells him that if he does n't do this he will have an enemy for a stepbrother from that point on . `` you are really twisting my arm here jack . `` he knows that . he tells kevin that phyllis mentioned , binary shell code ' before . `` do you know what that is ? `` kevin will find out . later when he gets his hands on a computer , he heads to an it message board to talk to others who may be able to help him figure this thing out . phyllis has her meeting with nick at the athletic club . she tells him that when she said before that she did n't do anything to the newman computers she was n't exactly telling the truth . `` i put something there that does n't do any harm , but it allows me to go back into the system whenever i want , from any computer . i only did it spontaneously without thinking . it could only cause a problem if i tell it to . what i want to do is go over to newman with you and put things right . when i saw how full of hate jack has been getting toward newman , i knew that this was really wrong . `` nick feels slighted . he sees now that his sister and father were right about him having been a fool . she says that she actually did the same thing that he did . `` i did n't have to come to you now and tell you what i did , but i did it because it was the right thing and i wanted you to know that you can trust me . this is just like when you came to court with cassie 's clothes and freed my son from prison . you did n't have to do that but you did because it was the right thing . `` nick sees that they are never really going to agree on what it was that phyllis was intending to do when she went into the computer and did what she did , but what he does know is that someone is going to find out what she did , and soon . she is sure that no one will find out . `` they are using kevin to try to catch me . trust me , he will never find what i did in there . he does n't know computers like i do . `` nick makes a decision . `` okay phyllis . come with me and let 's go to newman so that you can fix what you did to the computer . `` sheila is in tom 's room . now that paul and michael have left , she takes advantage of tom 's empty room so that she can search it and see where that bastard has hid the necklace that he keeps threatening her with . she tears the room apart but finds nothing . suddenly , she sees some odd color things on the floor . `` dead cockroaches ? why would there be dead cockroaches just lying like that on the carpet ? `` sheila goes over to the dead insects and slowly peers under the bed . she sees something and she reaches underneath the bed to get it . `` yes ! `` she opens the kleenex and sees the necklace inside . `` ca n't celebrate right now . i have to clean this place up and get out of here . `` sheila cleans up the room and then returns to her own with the necklace . she gets her facemask and the gloves that she used before and she mixes her brew of poison at the table . she drops the necklace in a bowl of the mixture and then gets a toothbrush to really rub it in good making sure that every link is covered with the solution . once she is finished , she cleans up her materials for safety , puts the poison wrapped in a napkin in her purse , and then pops the fake dentures in her mouth to complete her look as jennifer . she then peers into the hall to make sure that it is clear before rushing out into the hallway on her mission . later she returns to her room , walking slowly , and relaxed . `` sorry tom . some toys are just too dangerous to play with . `` scott and his mother are alone at the apartment and lauren was trying to get the story out about the evil ' woman who she had met before scott was born and how someone had tried to kill her way back when . lauren says a couple of things but then ca n't continue . this is too hard for her . `` look honey , i tell you what . the next time that you need a really good story , i will tell you all about this , but not now okay ? `` scott 's hopes are dashed . he really wanted hear the story of his mother 's past , but remains patient and respectful of her wishes . lauren fixes them something to eat and then the telephone rings . scott is closer to the telephone and so he goes to answer it . `` mom it is for you . `` lauren takes the receiver from him . `` yes ? what ? where ? thank you . `` she gets off the telephone and turns to her son . `` they found my necklace . this is strange . that means that tom did n't steal it after all . `` scott feels that this is really important and tells his mother that they have to call michael and tell him the news , but lauren wants to get her wits about her first before riling him up . tom is being offered the deal of a lifetime . `` you give paul and i the necklace and the name of the person who tried to kill lauren and we will make sure that the charges against you disappear , `` michael promises . tom needs to know how michael can magically free him from his troubles . michael points to paul saying that he has friends downtown who owe him favors , and it would n't be hard to make sure that certain bags of this and that ' disappear from the appropriate evidence room if necessary . `` would you really do that paul , `` tom asks . paul nods confirming what michael just told him . tom at first says that he will work with them offering to give up the necklace and the name later . michael ca n't make that deal . `` i need everything now or we walk and you roll the dice in court and hope for the best . `` michael and paul turn to walk out the door , but tom calls out to them . `` okay , i will tell you the name of the attempted killer , and give you the poisoned necklace , `` tom says . michael waits impatiently . `` come on tom . what is the name ? `` sharon finally gets to do her web cast . she is doing great until the callers turn the discussion from the beauty products to her dead daughter . they are not mean to her . they express sympathy but it confuses sharon and changes her focus . brad rushes to the front and takes over while sharon moves out of the way of the camera . later when alone in the boardroom , sharon breaks down . she worries that the fans think that she is a fake and is only there as spokes model because she is married to the boss 's son , and she feels that she should have been more professional when cassie was brought into the picture . `` what did i think that i was doing going for this job ? it takes people years to learn how to do a thing like this . i am over my head with this brad . `` she starts to cry . he stops her and tells her that she is not a fake . `` you are the real thing sharon newman and everyone knows that . `` as they stare into each other 's eyes , something changes . he moves forward , she lets him and then they are kissing .
jack : i 'm not leaving any more messages , ash . get back to me . call me . i want to hear from you . sharon : have either of you heard anything from ashley ? dina : oh , no , not since she and victor took off together . traci : i tried her cell phone , and it seems to be turned off . jack : i assume everyone else noticed that ashley was the only one in that chapel that was n't surprised when victor walked in . this makes me sick to my stomach . dina : n - now listen , son , if victor is arrested for murder , surely your sister will have the good sense not to get involved . jack : well , hopefully , he 'll have the good sense to disappear again ... without ashley . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , you said your plan did n't work . nikki : i guess i was wrong . paul : what plan ? victoria : ( sighs ) nick : mom talked ashley into going to france and looking for dad . phyllis : oh . j.t . : none of us knew that till after the fact . phyllis : well , apparently , she got through to him , and that 's what you wanted , right ? nick : the question is what do we do now ? nikki : we go to the luncheon . today is about honoring katherine 's memory . paul : all right , so you go to the club , and j.t . and i will start looking . j.t . : if we split up , we can cover twice as much ground . victoria : no , hold on , no , no . dad knows how frantic we all are , and yet he chose to leave again without telling us . phyllis : why would he risk coming here if he knew the police were after him ? nikki : i would n't be surprised if he were on the plane already ... with ashley . [ scene_break ] ashley : are you sure about this ? victor : mm - hmm . ashley : you 're here to stay ? victor : you know , sitting in church , i could n't help but remember what katherine said to me , the last thing she ever said to me . i need to return to my life and my family ... victor : and that 's you now . you have brought me back to the world of the living . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , gina , thank you so much for arranging this luncheon . gina : well , it was my honor . after all , sh -- she was our , um , stepmother . let me know if there 's anything i can get you . jill : i will . danny : brock , the service was terrific . brock : oh , thank you , danny . jill : it was . liz : oh , it was beautiful . your mother would have been so proud . esther : to me , it was n't a funeral . it was more of a celebration of mrs. chancellor 's life . cane : i felt the same way , esther . amber : it sounds like you knew mrs. c. really well . um , i 'd love to hear what she was like when she was young . daniel : mm , i 'll bet she was a real hoot . liz : oh , well . the last time i saw katherine a few years ago , i was struck she had n't changed at all . i mean , katherine always had more spark , more life in her than people a fraction of her age . jill : yep . chloe : i should have taken her clubbing . ( laughter ) daniel : hmm . jill : i know , it does n't feel real to me , either . brock : well , you know , i just take comfort in knowing that , uh , she 's in a better place . amber : yeah . jill : yeah . yeah . [ scene_break ] kay : ( coughing ) i do n't -- i do n't ever remember seeing this place -- place before . murphy : well , uh , i know it 's not much , but you 've been calling it home for a while now . i mean , that must have been some bump you got on the noggin ... kay : ( sighs ) murphy : not to remember that -- oh , ooh , ooh ! nice and easy , marge . come on . come on . sit down . kay : oh . murphy : easy go . look , i 'm gon na get you some aspirin , and i 'm gon na put on a - a pot of strong coffee , okay ? [ scene_break ] ( sighs ) jill : thank you all for coming . neil : thank you for inviting us . katherine was a very special lady and definitely a role model for me . karen : i had a tremendous amount of respect for her . brock : the duchess -- she always enjoyed living life to its fullest . billy : yeah , i 've been meaning to ask you , why do you call her `` the duchess `` ? brock : well , she 's -- has always been a duchess to me . liz : she was regal . it was the way she carried herself . brock : yes . jill : your uncle has had that nickname for her ever since i can remember . cane : so are ana and devon coming ? i 'd like to compliment them on their singing . neil : uh , that 's very nice of you . actually , uh , there was a special program at ana 's school this afternoon . devon dropped her off , and then he had class , so ... esther : please tell them what a beautiful job they did . karen : absolutely , we will . neil : will do . all right . jill : thanks . neil : sure . jill : good to see you . neil : good seeing you , too . jill : thank you . neil : uh , so , honey , is something up with you ? you 've been awfully quiet . lily : well , it 's been a sad day . neil : ( sighs ) yeah , it sure has . let 's hope that if there 's a gathering like this in the near future , it 's for a happy occasion , like a wedding . lily : wait , are -- are you guys engaged ? karen : ( giggles ) neil : ah , the lovely ms. taylor has graciously agreed to put up with me for the next 30 - -30 , 40 , how -- hopefully ... karen : 30 ? 50 ? neil : 50 - -50 years . yeah , what ? yeah , you did . lily : oh , my gosh . you guys , congratulations . karen : so -- so you 're okay with it ? lily : yes , are you kidding me ? of course i 'm okay with it . karen : really ? lily : i think it 's fabulous . okay , wait , where 's the bling ? neil : the bling . the bling ... karen : yeah , where is the bling ? where 's the bling ? neil : the bling is coming . just calm down . that and a formal announcement 's gon na come soon . until then , we decided to keep it between us , just us . mm . lily : congratulations , you guys . neil : thank you , honey . mm . love you . [ scene_break ] nina : oops , i 'm sorry . cane : no . no . go ahead . nina : brock , that was beautiful . brock : oh , nina , oh . nina : thank you so much . brock : oh , that 's so very kind of you . oh , thank you . have you two met ? cane : no . nina : not formally . cane : i 'm cane . nina : hi . brock : nina webster , cane ashby and his wife chloe . nina : mm , hello . chloe : hi . nice to meet you . nina : same here . nice to meet you , too . so , uh , you 're jill 's real son . cane : no , i 'm her other son . jill 's told me all about phillip , um , and as far as she 's concerned , he will always be her own child in every way that mattered . nina : oh . i 'm glad to hear that . chloe : and the two of you had a son together , right ? nina : yeah , we did -- phillip chancellor iv , yeah . cane : i 'd really love to meet him one day . nina : oh , i 'm sure he 'd love to meet you , too . he 's in the army , stationed in baghdad . cane : oh , really , really ? nina : and when he heard about katherine , he was so sorry he could n't come out ... cane : oh , i 'm sorry . nina : to pay his respects , but he sends them along . cane : well , i - i know things are hectic now , but i 'd love to grab some time and -- and talk to you about both phillips , i - if that 's all right . nina : oh , yeah , i 'd love that , too . great , thank you . all right . it was a pleasure to meet you . again , it was beautiful . cane : you , too . brock : thank you , nina . nina : thank you . bye . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , my god . wait a minute . wait a minute . i just realized all my things are at the ranch . what if victor goes back there ? paul : well , i think that after everything he 's done to stay undercover , that would be the last place he 'd go . nikki : paul , you do n't know that . you could be wrong . oh , he 'll be furious if he knows that i moved back in . paul : well ... nick : mom , mom , take it easy . nikki : i -- how -- how do i do that , son ? how do i take it easy short of walking over to that bar ? phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . you do n't want to do that . we understand the pressure you 're under . we all understand . victoria : mom , if you 'd like , j.t . and i will go home , and we 'll check on things for you . nikki : ( sighs ) would you ? j.t . : yeah , not a problem . nikki : thanks . nick : mom , why do n't you go sit down and take a couple deep breaths ? phyllis : yeah , that 's a good idea . nick : i 'll go get you something to eat . phyllis : right . nick : she 's hanging in there by a thread . phyllis : yeah , barely . nikki : ( sighs ) paul : okay , it 's a little quieter in here . have a -- have a seat . nikki : thanks . paul : can i get you some water or something ? are you sure ? nikki : ( sighs ) oh , paul . paul : yeah , i know , but i got ta admit i was a little thrown that you went to ashley for help . nikki : i was desperate . she was the only person that i thought would be able to get through to victor , and now it 's killing me to know that i was right . [ scene_break ] ashley : how are you gon na handle everything ? victor : ( sighs ) handle what ? ashley : the authorities . have you made any arrangements ? ( footsteps approach ) oh . estella : mr. newman . victor : estella , what are you doing here ? estella : mrs. newman brought me back . she 's been living here . victor : has she ? estella : if -- if you want me to go ... victor : no , no . no , you stay , all right ? and kindly inform the rest of the staff to return , as well . estella : i will . muchos gracias . i - is there anything that i can get you , something to eat or drink ? ashley : no , thank you , i - i 'm -- i 'm fine . just the water . victor : estella , would you do me a favor ? estella : yes , sir . victor : pack mrs. newman 's things . estella : mm - hmm . victor : thank you . [ scene_break ] amber : hey , guys . did n't see you at the church . jana : i know . a pipe burst at the coffeehouse , and -- kevin : yeah , we had to shut down . the entire basement 's underwater . jana : ( sighs ) daniel : that sucks . jana : we hated to miss katherine 's service , but we did n't have a choice , did we ? kevin : mnh - mnh . here 's jill . jana : oh , excuse us . amber : sure . you know the real reason kevin was n't at the funeral . daniel : 'cause he was wet ? amber : he feels guilty . the other night , something was definitely up . then mrs. c. has her accident . i mean , maybe you can ignore that , but i definitely can not . [ scene_break ] murphy : all right , here you go , marge , nice and hot , good for what ails you . kay : well , if you -- if you say s - say so . murphy : ( sighs ) oh , boy . i 've never seen you like this . you must have really tied one on . kay : i was drinkin -- drinking ? murphy : oh , like a fish . i mean , if you 'd fallen in the river , you 'd have been sleeping with 'em . now , i 'm sorry , all kidding aside , marge , you got ta stop the booze . it 's gon na kill you . kay : there 's no shame there to ask for help . murphy : well , that 's what i always say . kay : i - i should go . murphy : ooh ! kay : ( grunts ) murphy : where ? [ scene_break ] neil : michael ... lauren : what ? hmm ? neil : what 's the story on victor ? michael : do n't ask me . neil : do n't ask you ? what are you talking about ? you had no idea he was coming ? michael : none . lauren : well , judging from everyone in the church , it was a major shock . neil : yeah , i 'm surprised that the newmans are here . i think they 'd be out trying to find him . lauren : yeah , i think i 'll try and catch a word with paul later , too . michael : uh , uh , i got ta go . lauren : what is it ? is it victor ? michael : uh , uh , do n't wait up . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you take the upstairs . i 'll take the downstairs and check the garage , see if your dad 's been -- victoria : dad . j.t . : we were just looking for you . victor : hi , my sweetheart . j.t . : kitchen ? ashley : yeah . victoria : there 's so much that i want to -- i want to ask you , and i want to tell you some things , but ... are you okay ? victor : yeah . victoria : daddy , you know the police are looking for you . victor : i know . victoria : ( sighs ) god , it 's so good to see you . victoria : are you staying ? victor : mm - hmm . victoria : dad , i 've missed you so much . victor : i 'm sorry about everything . victoria : no , please , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm the one who 's sorry . victoria : what i did -- what i did to you and sabrina -- it was unforgivable , and i 'm sorry , and i understand -- i understand why you pushed me away . i understand , and if you do n't ever want to talk to me again or see me again , i understand that , too , dad , because i deserve that . victor : it 's all right now , okay ? it 's all right . do n't you worry your pretty head about it anymore . [ scene_break ] brad : uh , heather , got a sec ? heather : oh , what is it , brad ? brad : three guesses who 's back in town . heather : i do n't have time for guessing games . brad : victor newman . i thought that would pique your interest . adam : how do you know this ? brad : he was at the funeral . of course , no telling where he is now . he took off from the church like a bat outta hell . heather : thank you very , very much . brad : just doing my civic duty . [ scene_break ] danny : sis , your food is terrific . nina : yes . gina : oh , thanks , honey , but it 's just a labor of love . daniel : well , is n't it always ? amber : oh , well , when someone can cook like your aunt gina ... nina : i used to live off her lasagna , live . danny : hey , you are n't the only one . daniel : i used to order two helpings of it for dinner just so i could bring one home and have it again in the morning for breakfast . nina : ( laughs ) gina : come on , you guys . it 's just that a couple of my customers -- well , more than a couple -- have followed me over to the club , and , um , i had to put it on the menu . nina : i was shocked when katherine told me that your restaurant had burnt down . that must have been heartbreaking . gina : oh , it was . it was . end of an era . daniel : now we all have to come over here just so we can mooch free meals . nina : ( laughs ) amber : so , nina , uh , where are you living now ? nina : los angeles . amber : oh , really ? me , too . well , i mean , a few years ago , i used to design for forrester creations . nina : oh , cool . danny : nina 's a hotshot screenwriter now . nina : oh , yes . i know all about selling screenplays that never get made into movies . amber : ( chuckles ) gina : oh , did you know that daniel is a fantastic artist ? actually , he just had a - a show at a gallery in new york . nina : ( gasps ) wonderful . daniel : i - i draw a little . amber : oh , `` a little . `` listen to `` picasso `` over here being all modest . his work is fabulous . danny : it is , definitely . amber : ( chuckles ) danny : and brock told us that your son 's in iraq ? is that correct ? gina : what -- wait a minute , little phillip ? nina : yeah , well , he 's not so little anymore . daniel : tell him i 've got a lot of respect for anyone who 's serving over there . danny : yeah , those kids are making one hell of a sacrifice . nina : yeah , well , i 'm not gon na lie to you . it scares the hell out of me , but it 's what phillip wanted to do , so ... gina : just know he 's gon na be in our prayers until he gets home safely . i mean that , honey . nina : thank you . jana : ( sighs ) mrs. chancellor was such a lovely person . jill : she was . jana : we 're going to miss her terribly . jill : thank you so much , and thank you for coming . good to see you . kevin : i 'll see you at work ... jill : yeah . kevin : whenever . jill : yeah , okay . liz : i 'm really glad about one thing , daughter , i 'm glad that i told you the truth about having adopted you so that you could go find your birth mother . i never for a moment thought it would be katherine , but since it was , i 'm so grateful to god that you had this time together . [ scene_break ] murphy : look , i 'm done in the bathroom . why do n't you take a shower and get out of those damp , dirty things ? you 'll feel a whole lot better . kay : you 're prob -- probably right . murphy : come on . oh . kay : oh . murphy : oh , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . this is the worst i 've ever seen you . look , the bathroom 's in there . your clothes are hanging in the closet next to mine , and you 've got the bottom drawer of the dresser , okay ? kay : yes , of -- of course , yes . murphy : okay , come on . through there . kay : i know . murphy : okay . kay : i know . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , lauren . lauren : oh , hi . sharon : now it is n't the time , but the four of us need to sit down and talk about what happened with our kids in paris . lauren : oh , i know , i know , and michael and i are so grateful that you and nick were there to deal with it . i ca n't even tell you . sharon : no problem , and you know , we tried to talk to eden on the plane ride home , but you know , she just sulked most of the time . lauren : well , she can be like that . sharon : you know , the funny thing is noah acted the same way , and he 's usually not like that , lauren . lauren : well , sharon , he also has n't been 15 . sharon : well , i realize you have a lot more experience in this than i do . you 've raised a son . lauren : i know . sharon : and perhaps it is just a phase , but noah only started acting out since he 's been hanging around with michael 's sister . lauren : wait a minute . are -- are you blaming eden for noah 's behavior ? sharon : oh , well , this is n't the first time there 's been a problem . around the time that those two first met , that was when noah started acting out , and so i ca n't really believe that it 's a coincidence . lauren : so you are blaming her . sharon : well , hold on . i mean , i do n't mean to make a huge thing of this , but eden is -- she 's not from around here . you know , she was raised in a completely different environment , and she 's probably a little more worldly than noah , so you know , i do n't think it would be a bad idea if those two cooled off their friendship for a while . lauren : you know what ? you 're probably right , and seeing that it was your son that got arrested , i think it 's a great idea that eden and noah not see each other for a while . would you excuse me for a minute ? [ scene_break ] noah : ( sighs ) eden : thank you . noah : my mom would freak if she knew i was cutting . eden : study hall -- so what ? it 's not like it 's a real class . noah : yeah , well , i 'm just happy i know where they are right now so i do n't get a lot of flack -- correction , a lot more flack . eden : yeah . i mean , the way michael and lauren are acting , you 'd think we stole the `` mona lisa . `` noah : yeah , or the recipe for french fries . eden : ( laughs ) so why do we have to come here ? what 's the big deal ? noah : uh , there 's something i want to give you , but i left it up in my room . i 'll be right back . eden : okay . [ scene_break ] traci : you 're leaving already ? jack : you just got here , mother . dina : y - yes , i know , but , um , i was headed for a fund - raiser in palm springs when i got the word that katherine had died . i rerouted my flight so that i could attend the service , and now i really -- i really have to be on my way . at least we got to spend a little time together , did n't we ? jack : so we did . dina : now you -- you be sure and kiss that granddaughter of mine , and i pray she 's better soon . traci : thank you . dina : and know i love you both . and , jack , please give my love to ashley and keep me apprised of what she 's doing . i mean , the prospect of a reconciliation with victor is quite disturbing . traci : mm . dina : ( chuckles ) à touted l'heure , mes enfants . mm . mm . à bientôt . [ scene_break ] heather : all right , do n't let it take off for any reason . call me if you need backup . thanks . so we 've grounded the newman jet . we have a team of officers surrounding the hangar in case victor shows up there , and his passport is flagged , so he wo n't be able to get a commercial flight . brad : what about the train station ? heather : covered , as well as the bus stations , taxi services and limousine services within a 100-mile radius . adam : uh , what are the chances victor 's still around ? heather : well , if he did get out of town , he would n't have gotten very far . [ scene_break ] victor : you know that sabrina and i knew that you loved us , and i 'm sorry about the rift , okay ? victoria : it 's a rift that i caused , dad . victor : sweetheart , let 's put it all behind us now . it 's all forgiven . you and i know that we both loved sabrina . victoria : yeah , we did . victor : okay ? j.t . : ( sighs ) i hate to interrupt , but , uh , i think there are some things you should be doing , victor . ( doorbell rings ) victor : ( sighs ) what are you talking about ? victoria : i 'll get it . victoria : oh , michael , thank god you 're here . michael : hi . j.t . : oh , good , i see you 're one step ahead of me . michael : well , you are full of surprises . victor : sorry to pull you away from katherine 's reception . michael : that 's okay . i was leaving anyway . i was coming to look for you , and for the record , this would not have been my first spot to check . victor : you thought i 'd be on the run . michael : why are n't you ? victor : i 'm tired of it . michael : you know what this means . victor : it means that you 're gon na have to earn your money . michael : what money would that be ? victor : you know why i fired you at the time , do n't you ? michael : consider me back on the clock . victor : you have your work cut out for you . you know that . michael : ( sighs ) ashley : what kind of trouble is he in ? michael : the charges are very serious . victor : and you know the charges are bogus . i came here to face my accusers and prove them wrong . is that clear ? [ scene_break ] nina : so what are you gon na do now , esther ? are you gon na retire ? esther : oh , nina , i - i do n't know . i ca n't even think past today . nina : oh , that 's okay . just give it some time . we 're all kind of in a little bit of shock . i mean , it 's not like jill 's gon na throw your stuff out on the lawn , right ? esther : want to bet ? [ scene_break ] traci : i love you , too . all right , good - bye , darling . lauren : ( sighs ) was that your husband ? traci : yeah . um , he sort of rattles around the place when i 'm not there . lauren : ( chuckles ) yeah , well , it 's nice to know they miss us , huh ? traci : yes . uh , how 's everything with michael ? i - i saw that he had to leave . lauren : work . traci : oh . lauren : but , uh , to answer your question , yeah , everything 's great , and fen is growing like a weed . do -- do you want to see a picture of him ? traci : ( laughs ) oh , they 're so cute at that age . yes , please . lauren : oh , i know . well , yeah , i have about 400 of them here , but let me -- let me find something . here . traci : okay . oh . lauren : what do you think ? traci : oh , lauren , he 's just beautiful . lauren : thanks . thanks . here , i have a - another one . oh , look . oh , look . this is when he was just about to put michael 's cubs hat on . it was really sweet . what ? traci : uh , i was just thinking , um , this might be the most pleasant conversation you and i have ever had . lauren : i deserve that . traci : oh , no , i - i did not mean that you -- lauren : no , no , traci . traci : ( sighs ) lauren : look , you 've never done or said anything wrong in your entire life . unfortunately , i can not say the same thing . look , i 'm -- i just -- i ca n't believe how cruelly i treated you when we were kids . ( sighs ) i saw that movie `` mean girls . `` traci : oh . ( laughs ) lauren : you know ? it just had me written all over it . i wanted to write you . i wanted to , um , call you , but ... i - i did n't . traci : look , lauren , we all have things that we regret from our past . lauren : you know , katherine was such a great woman . ( sniffles ) she was an amazing friend , and there was just -- there 's just so much i wanted to say to her and do . it 's too late . but when i saw you here , i did n't want to pass up the opportunity to tell you how truly sorry i am . you know , i 'd like to think that i 'm a better person now . ( laughs ) but until i looked you in the eye and really apologized , i knew that was n't gon na be true . traci : if katherine were here right now , she would be so proud of you , lauren . lauren : ( sniffles ) traci : ( laughing ) lauren : oh . [ scene_break ] paul : hi . can i get a plain tonic ? heather : max , hold on . paul : thanks . heather : hey , hey , you were at the funeral ? paul : yeah . heather : so you saw victor come in ? paul : i did . heather : why did n't you call me ? paul : heather ... heather : no , you know what ? excuse me . i have to go track him down . paul : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : the most damning evidence against you is your supposed confession from your diary . victor : there 's no diary . i never wrote in a diary . victoria : i knew it . michael : well , the magazine , the authorities -- they claim it 's authentic , it 's definitely your handwriting . victor : i do n't give a damn what they claim . there is no diary . i never had a damn diary . where 'd it come from ? j.t . : adam . he says he found it here at the ranch . ashley : adam your son ? victor : i see . that 's who it came from . i 'll be damned . [ scene_break ] adam : victor 's back . jack : tell me something i do n't know . adam : what ? jack , this is n't a big deal to you ? come on ! jack : lower your voice . sharon : what is n't a big deal ? jack : oh , adam was just asking if it was true that victor showed up at the funeral . and yes , the great man made a grand entrance and then proceeded to sit next to my sister for the entire ceremony , so you will forgive me if it was too upset to notice anything else . sorry . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) brad : so what do you know , huh ? big daddy 's back . i imagine nick and the family must be reeling . phyllis : mm - hmm . we 're relieved that victor is safe . brad : and ... phyllis : and ... lake delaney is that way . do n't forget your waders . brad : mm , then you admit there 's something worth fishing for . phyllis : what do you care if there is or there is n't ? brad : ah , i have a vested interest . phyllis : what did you do , brad ? brad : now who 's fishing ? phyllis : what did you do ? you know you 're dying to tell me , so just spit it out . brad : you should ask heather stevens ... well , that is if you could reach her . she 'd kind of tied up at the moment . phyllis : oh , my god . you gave victor to the cops , did n't you ? [ scene_break ] lily : hi . cane : hi . lily : your speech at the service -- it was beautiful . cane : thank you . it 's hard to know what to say at a time like this . lily : well , you did great , and i do n't know if it will help , but time does heal things . cane : not always . chloe : ( sighs ) oh , great . well , just another reason to make us feel like crap . [ scene_break ] kay : ( humming ) murphy : hey , you look almost human again . kay : yeah , shower felt good . murphy : yeah , now we got ta get something into your stomach . kay : i must admit i am ... ( clears throat ) i really am a bit famished . murphy : famished ? ( laughs ) what , are you doing those crosswords again ? kay : uh , where would i , um ... murphy : yeah , well , uh , just sit yourself down at the table , and i cooked up your favorite , darling , pork and beans . eat up . [ scene_break ] eden : do n't tell me you left it in your locker . noah : hold out your hand . eden : my mom 's necklace . h - how did you -- noah : the jerk at the cemetery dropped it . i was able to pick it up before the cops hauled me off . eden : i thought it was lost forever . noah : yeah . i wanted to give it to you on our way back from paris , but ... ( sighs ) my parents were , like , hovering the whole time . noah : there . eden : thank you . noah : you 're welcome . eden : ( sighs ) noah : so , um , if i 'm ever not grounded again ... eden : ( chuckles ) noah : you know , before i 'm 30 ... ( chuckles ) maybe we could catch a movie or something . eden : yeah , maybe . [ scene_break ] sharon : and then she insinuates that noah is the bad influence . can you believe that ? nick : ( sighs ) sharon : the only thing that lauren and i did agree on is that those two kids should n't hang out at all . nick : look , it 's been an upsetting day for everyone . once things settle down , we 'll get together with michael and lauren , and we 'll work this out . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'll have a scotch , neat . make it a double . jeff : yes , got ta be 5 : 00 somewhere , right ? jack : you know , i could use some good news about now . tell me some good news . tell me you got katherine to sign over that stock before she left this vale of tears . jack : it is over . it 's over . do you hear me ? i should have known better than to trust you clowns with anything . our chances of getting jabot back now are as dead as katherine . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . taking off ? brad : hey , uh , no , i was just gon na get some air . sharon : ah . brad : how you doing ? sharon : well , today has been a very stressful day for many reasons . brad : come here . [ scene_break ] mitchell : katherine instructed me that upon her death , i was to dispose of her estate as quickly as possible . so i 've scheduled a reading of the will for tomorrow morning . cane : at your office ? mitchell : well , i thought we 'd have it at kath -- i mean , at the house . esther : tomorrow ? it makes things so final . chloe : no , mom , it 's okay . liz : it 's good to get these things behind you , esther . jill : listen , you alluded to the fact that katherine had recently made some changes in her estate plan . billy : yeah , how about a little hint ? mitchell : you 'll find out everything tomorrow morning , and i 'll see most of you then . liz , safe trip home . liz : oh , take care of yourself , mitchell . mitchell : i always do . liz : ( laughs ) mitchell : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] murphy : oh , beans hit the spot ? kay : yes , yes , fine . i just -- my brain -- it 's just so full of cobwebs . murphy : ah , it must be the booze . i think you need to sleep it off . kay : sleep ? murphy : yeah . go lie down on the couch . kay : oh . murphy : come on . kay : ( sighs ) my goodness . oh , god . oh . murphy : there you go . kay : ( sighs ) murphy : now i 'm gon na make yourself ... kay : ( sighs ) murphy : nice and comfy . kay : oh , yes . murphy : yeah . kay : yes , yes . uh ... murphy : hey , it 's gon na be all right . i 'm gon na take care of you , marge . kay : marge ... kay : marge ... ( dishes rattling in background ) kay : my name is marge ... kay : marge . [ scene_break ] gloria : katherine put me in her will . mitchell : somebody from my office will call you about the reading tomorrow . gloria : ( sighs ) thank you . jeff : what do you think it means ? gloria : i do n't know . paul : do you want some more water ? gloria : with my luck , it 's probably just another reprimand from beyond the grave . [ scene_break ] paul : hi . nick : hey . ( sighs ) hey , mom , why do n't you let me take you home ? nikki : no , i do n't even know where that is . now that we know your father 's back at the ranch , i do n't dare step foot anywhere on the property . paul : you 've had one hell of a difficult day . nikki : ( scoffs ) paul : let me talk to the concierge and get a room for you upstairs . i want you to lie down and rest for a while . then we can decide what to do . does that sound all right ? nick : mom , that 's a good idea . what do you say ? nikki : yeah , thanks . paul : okay . nikki : thank you . paul : i 'll set it up . nick : okay , thanks . ( sighs ) nikki : ( sighs ) michael : now i 've petitioned the court to turn over the diary so we can have our own examination . i have an excellent lab on standby . j.t . : the same one paul and i use . michael : as soon as the document is in our hands , the forensics team will put a rush on the analysis . ashley : sounds like you 're in good hands . victor : mm - hmm . thank you for ignoring the fact that i fired you . michael : uh , do n't thank me . thank your children . nicholas and victoria have been all over this since it broke . they have been determined to prove that that diary 's a phony . victor : never in my life have i bought , owned or written in a damn journal or diary . i promise you whoever claims that is full of it . ( doorbell rings ) victoria : do you want me to answer it ? victor : let me answer it . victor : hello , ms. stevens . i 've been expecting you . [ next_on ] cisneros : i 'm inspector cisneros . i work in bucerias , mexico . mr. abbott interviewed me for a story . nikki : what 's going on ? how 's your father ? victoria : he was just arrested . victor : i was waiting for you .	at kay 's memorial luncheon at the gcac , the citizens of genoa city gather to apologize and reacquaint themselves with each other . kay is still in a disoriented state at murphy 's , wondering why he continues to call her marge . victor braces himself for the authorities , while brad snitches to heather who eagerly marches over to the ranch . noah and eden cut school and share a tender moment . lily is informed of karen and neil 's engagement . the reading of kay 's will date is set and glo is told that kay left something for her .
billy : so our do - gooder 's er -- uh , it 's got ta have a story that 'll make you weep , and he or she has to have sex appeal , because that 's the only way we 're gon na sell magazines . and , uh , can -- go dig up something great . i 'll be right back , okay ? thanks . hey . mac : hi . billy : okay , you 'll be happy to know that this woman right over here , she is a freelance writer who specializes in feel - good pieces , and as we speak , she is trolling for our cover story and writing an article -- `` top ten philanthropists under 30 who rock our world . `` how do you like that ? mac : you do n't have to impress me anymore , billy . we broke up . billy : yeah , but we -- we 've done that before , and it did n't take . i 'm kind of hoping history will repeat itself , you know ? mac : well , i would n't hope too hard . i 'm about to meet dr . peterson for the final stage of my psych evaluation . and once i get the okay , i 'm going ahead with the surrogacy . and i 'm hoping that i can start hormone shots today . billy : so soon ? really ? mac : cane and lily are gon na have the baby they deserve . billy : ( sighs ) lily : so mommy has to go out today and get the chemo that she missed , but i promise you , when i get back , we 're gon na play together , okay ? ( makes kissing sounds ) ( chuckles ) ( laughs ) what ? you 've seen me kiss humphrey before . cane : sometimes i think he gets more affection than i do . lily : ( gasps ) you jealous ? cane : ( chuckles ) lily : ( chuckles ) cane : what can i say ? i want you all to myself . lily : well , what are you gon na do when we have kids ? cane : hmm . maybe humphrey and i ... lily : ( chuckles ) cane : will just have to learn to share you . lily : ( gasps ) you hear that , humphrey ? you may not be an only child for much longer . you 're gon na have to share mommy and daddy . cane : ( chuckles ) chloe : now this jewelry is amazing , but those shoes -- those shoes -- what was the stylist thinking ? chance : huh ? chloe : look at that . ( scoffs ) chance : it looks okay to me . chloe : oh , my gosh . okay , wait , first of all , you have to know that those shoes are so ' 08 . right now , it 's all about over - the - knee boots . you got ta know this . it 's very important . chance : ( winces ) ow . chloe : what 's wrong ? are you in pain ? chance : no , i 've got an itch , and it 's -- chloe : oh , that 's -- chance : it 's pulling my stitches , and i ca n't get to it . chloe : oh , that 's the worst . chance : y - yes , it is the -- could -- chloe : oh , i 'm sorry . do you want me to help you ? chance : yes , could you please ? i ca n't . it 's just ... chloe : okay . okay , where . chance : out of rea -- uh , to the left . there you go . little bit lower . chloe : there ? chance : uh , yeah . that 's -- that 's it . chloe : is that good ? chance : yep , mm - hmm , a little bit to the left . that 's -- nina : room service . chloe : oh . nina : but i see you 're already being served . chloe : ( chuckles ) chance : ( groans ) kay : very interesting proposition . i would like , uh , jill and neil to weigh in on it before i make any move . jack : we 'll be in touch . uh , thanks a lot . kay : yes , indeed . thank you . ( sighs ) jack : well , that was far less painful than i expected . kay : well , if it 's as good as it looks on paper . jack : it is . jabot will definitely benefit from this . kay : i 'm sure you did your homework . jack : well , nice to know you still have faith in me . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , jack , you 're still not gon na get in on the stock offering . jack : qué ser * -- it was n't meant to be . kay : ( chuckles ) i 'm so glad you understand . well , i really must run . i 've got another appointment . i 'll call you later on . ( telephone rings ) phyllis : ( sighs ) ( ring ) phyllis : hello , this is nicholas newman 's office . this is connie , his assistant . can i help you ? all right , well , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . you said you were patty 's nurse ? what -- what has she done now ? i 'm sorry . she wants to see nick ? no . no . that 's never gon na happen . thank you . nick : hey . what was that ? phyllis : nothing . i 'll handle it . ( sighs ) nick : okay . phyllis : okay . i 'm out . chance : ( groans ) nina : i thought you might like some snacks . chance : ( sighs ) a mixed fruit plate ? you used to make that for me when i was a kid . nina : yeah , well , do n't get used to it . i 've got better things to do than to cut up your fruit . chloe : you know , i hope that we did n't make you feel uncomfortable when you walked in on us , because you know we were not doing anything untoward or anything like that . chance : ( mouthing words ) nina : he needs his rest . chloe : and he is . and if he needs anything , i am here to help him . in fact , i 'm giving him a sponge bath later . chance : uh , so i see you , uh , you made a , uh , cream cheese and olive and tomato sandwich . it 's still my favorite . nina : yeah . ( sighs ) chance : thank you . nina : do you need anything else ? chance : no , i think i 'm good . nina : okay . chance : okay . thanks . chloe : ( chuckles ) ( scoffs ) oh . ( sighs ) well , thank you for being the sensible one . i know that sometimes my mouth runs a little bit faster than my brain . chance : chloe , that 's what i like about you . chloe : ( sighs ) chance : you do n't censor yourself . but i was trying to keep my mom 's head from exploding . chloe : too much ? chance : a sponge bath ? chloe : what ? i like sponge baths . ( laughs ) lily : so i think i 'm gon na make this for thanksgiving . it 's pink lady pie . it 's marshmallows , heavy cream , frozen raspberries and vanilla wafers . cane : are you trying to fatten me up ? lily : yes . cane : ( chuckles ) lily : hey , what time is it ? cane : uh , it 's early , but , uh , mac should be meeting with emily soon . lily : ( sighs ) i just -- i have this feeling like it 's meant to be , you know ? cane : mm - hmm . lily : and if dr . peterson files her report today , then mac can start her estrogen shots , and she could be pregnant in two weeks , and then we could have our baby 40 weeks from then . cane : i know . i know . but just one step at a time , my love , okay ? lily : do you want to know if it 's a boy or a girl ? cane : all i care about is that the baby 's gon na be healthy and the mom is gon na be healthy . lily : well , i want to know how to decorate the nursery , 'cause i do n't want any of that yellow or green stuff . cane : ( chuckles ) lily : i want either pink or blue . cane : uh , all right . okay . but we still have some time to paint the nursery . lily : i know . i know . cane : listen , um , i do n't want any of this to stress you out for your chemo sessions . you know that , right ? lily : cane ... cane : mm - hmm . lily : i 'm not stressed ... cane : mm - hmm . lily : okay ? i 'm just -- i 'm really excited . cane : so am i. i am excited to say good - bye to my old life and to start this wonderful new life with you . mm . i love you . lily : i love you . ( doorbell rings ) cane : you hold that thought . lily : okay . cane : ( sighs ) phillip : hey . cane : hey . phillip : how are you ? cane : i 'm good . what 's going on ? phillip : how you doing ? lily : good . billy : hey , come on . come on . i did n't say that lily and cane do n't deserve a kid . can we just -- why do n't we just sit down here , and we can discuss it rationally ? mac : ( sighs ) i ca n't -- there 's too much between us . i ca n't just pretend to be detached . it hurts . billy : it hurts me , too . so why are we doing this to each other ? mac : because you want to control me . billy : i do n't want to control you . i just want you to consider my feelings . mac : i 'm being honest with you , billy . and as hard as this is , it 's not gon na stop me from going through with it . i 'm committed to being a surrogate for lily and cane . how many times have you said `` that 's a deal - breaker `` ? billy : i do n't know . let 's just sit down and discuss it rationally . mac : there 's nothing to discuss . your attitude is a deal - breaker for me . billy : i 'm not just losing the woman i love , okay ? i 'm losing my best friend . mac : well , maybe someday , we can be friends again . billy : you know what ? this whole thing is nuts . this is crazy . this -- this -- this -- this entire thing could be moot . y - you said so yourself . you have n't even gone through the entire evaluation . what if they find out that you 're not a good candidate for surrogacy , huh ? then we 've broken up for nothing , for something that 's not even real . mac : i want to do this . it 's given me a purpose . i 'm doing something valuable , and you want to stand in the way of that . that 's as real as it gets . billy : mac , you have empathy for everyone you meet , okay ? why do n't you just put up with me for a little bit , okay ? so -- so we can talk about this rationally ? i - i know i 'm hardheaded , okay ? i know that . but you 're the only one that can get through to me . so if you want me to change , fine . good . sit down here ... ( pats chair ) and help me change . ( door opens ) mac : bye , billy . billy : come on . kay : well , neil , i could n't agree with you more . well , the more subdued jack is , the less i trust him . oh , by the way , now a mutual friend of ours in new york says he 's very busy nosing around about the stock offerings . mm - hmm . well , you stay alert . just -- you know , heads - up . mm - hmm . nina : ( sighs ) kay : well , hello , dear . nina : ( groans ) that girl -- that she - wolf , she 's driving me insane . kay : uh , you mean chloe ? nina : who else ? kay : well , i 've gotten close to her this past year , and ... nina : ( sighs ) kay : um , beneath that exterior of hers -- nina : she delights in torturing me . she has no respect . kay : unlike the deference with which you treated jill ? nina : i am so sick of that comparison . after jill hid her son away at boarding school for so long , she had no idea who he was or what could make him -- kay : happy ? hmm ? nina : i know . i just heard myself . kay : ( chuckles ) nina : none of us knew who phillip was or what he needed . kay : ( sighs ) nina : and chance is a grown man . i ca n't presume to know what he wants or needs , either . kay : he has to make his own choices . and , um , anything otherwise , you 'll be begging for trouble . nina : i just want to see my son happy . kay : you know , chance is recovering , and , um , uh , your family is reunited , and , uh , well , uh , a thousand miles apart from where we were last year . nina , now come on . come on , sweetheart . you have to stop fretting . you got ta start enjoying . phillip : i did n't mean to chase lily away . cane : yeah , that 's okay . she 's getting ready to go out . so , uh , how 's chance ? phillip : better . cane : good . phillip : yeah , thanks . hey , uh , i got a call from quinn . the pub 's been vandalized . cane : do they know who did it ? was it the duffers ? phillip : yeah , damn cattle rustlers . one of the guys got knifed in prison . cane : and now they 're all worked up , huh ? phillip : yeah , 'cause they blame you for breaking up the organization and putting them away in the first place . i 'm afraid if they find out where i am , they 're coming for you . cane : ( sighs ) i will handle this . phillip : no , buddy . no , you wo n't . we had a deal . you did a favor for me with my family , and i was supposed to cover for you . cane : that 's right , and i blew my end of the deal , and you 're off the hook . phillip : if i go back , i can protect you . cane : we will go back together , and we 'll put an end to this once and for all , okay ? phillip : no , wait a minute . man , you got a wife . you got a wife in chemo . she needs you . you 're not going anywhere . cane : now you want to talk about timing ? we just got a surrogate for the baby . phillip : that 's great . you ca n't leave now . cane : you know what ? maybe this will just blow over by itself , you know ? phillip : i would n't be able to forgive myself if something happened to quinn or the lads . do me a favor , all right ? do n't tell anybody this . cane : okay . did you tell your family ? what do they say ? phillip : i do n't want to worry them . cane : all right , listen , phillip , you got ta tell your family about this . phillip : cane , look , my mother , mrs. chancellor , they 're so fond of you . you 're part of the family now . cane : mm - hmm . phillip : okay ? if they think that i 'm going back for you , all that progress is gon na be lost . cane : all right , listen , okay ? this is really noble of you , all right ? but -- phillip : no `` buts . `` no `` buts , `` man . no , there 's no sense of us both causing them pain . i 'm pulling rank here , okay ? it 's my family , my decision , my rules . you 're staying here , i 'm leaving -- that 's the way it is . you got ta respect that . cane : okay , i respect that , but i 'm not very happy about it . but if it 's what you want ... phillip : all right , and good luck with the baby . cane : ( sighs ) nick : was n't he involved in that money laundering scheme in the ' 90s ? yeah , that 's what i thought . i 'm not doing business with this guy . okay , i 'll talk to you later . hey , jack . i still do n't have an answer for you yet . jack : take all the time you need . i thought i would drop by a few figures on how this stock deal could play out . even if chancellor 's initial public offering tanks -- and i 'm not saying it will . i 'm saying anything 's possible -- newman will enjoy tax write - offs without investing a dime . nick : and the catch ? jack : there is no catch . nick , i told you what i 'm after . i want my family to have a strong influence in jabot . i would think you of all people would understand that , just as i understand the high you get sitting at that desk running newman . both of us were born and bred to run our family businesses . nick : ( sighs ) jack , i ca n't just make this decision on a whim . jack : sure . i think you 'll find it plays out to your advantage . take your time . have you run any of this by phyllis ? nick : it 's not exactly her area of expertise . jack : then she thought it was a good idea . good for her . i do n't think `` red `` would steer you wrong , nick . phyllis : thank you . hello , patty . patty : is it time for my medication ? phyllis : ( sighs ) you called my husband . patty : no . phyllis : yes , you called my husband . you called him . the nurse said it was important . you had something to tell him . so tell me . patty : ( sighs ) i - i , um , i had the nurse call diane 's husband . phyllis : i ca n't believe you 're still playing this game after i warned you . patty : okay , it 's my turn to hand out warnings . nicholas needs to know that diane is trying to steal jack from me . phyllis : okay , enough . enough , enough , enough ! you know that nicholas is not married to diane , and you would n't even know my husband if you were still living in the past like your shrink says . patty : i know everything . it was you . you tried to seduce jack . i saw you . i saw you two having sex . cane : oh , he took off . uh , he may be heading back to australia . lily : i thought he was sticking around . what about his family ? cane : hopefully , he 'll be back . lily : hmm . oh . well , we should be hearing from mac any minute now . cane : mm . so ... lily : ( chuckles ) cane : what would you like to do to take your mind off all of this , huh ? lily : mm . cane : would you like to watch a movie ? lily : uh , do we have `` three men and a baby `` ? cane : no . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : we have `` rosemary 's baby . `` lily : ( laughs ) cane : ( chuckles ) lily : you 're funny . okay , well , you know what ? i have a better idea . how about i research car seats until it 's time to go to the hospital ? cane : okay . lily : okay ? cane : sure . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : ( sighs ) emily : have you considered what we talked about before ? mac : you have reservations about my going forward with the surrogacy . emily : yeah , strong reservations . mac : because i broke up with billy . emily : your desire to help lily and cane is commendable , but to sacrifice your happiness for thi -- mac : honestly -- honestly , the breakup would have happened either way . emily : have you thought about what it will be like carrying this baby for nine months and then putting it in its mother 's arms ? mac : that is exactly why i want to do this . i told you what my life was like before i came to genoa city . it was rough . and then meeting my bio dad , and being surrounded by a family that loves me , that i can count on -- it changed everything . and lily and cane are gon na love this baby , and they 're gon na give it a home and a family . emily : you could provide that yourself . why not with this child ? mac : because it would n't be mine . it would be lily and cane 's . emily : ( sighs ) mac : so you 're gon na let me do this ? emily : i need to put my notes in order , and , um , i 'll e - mail the results to the hospital later . billy : ( sighs ) kay : well ... ( chuckles ) you coming in or out ? billy : uh , there 's people in there i do n't need to see right now . kay : oh , well , you 're gon na let those people chase you away ? you 're certainly not the billy abbott that i know . billy : ( chuckles ) well , here . kay : thank you . billy : i do n't want people eavesdropping on the bomb that i 'm about to drop . kay : oh , dear god , billy , what have you done now ? billy : it 's mac . kay : really ? billy : she 's got this crazy idea that she wants to carry lily and cane 's baby . kay : she wants to be a surrogate ? billy : yeah , i mean , she wants to have the shots and -- and -- and the implant , and then bing , bam , boom , spit out the kid and hand it right off . kay : a - are you telling me that -- that -- that lily and cane are planning a family and -- while she 's undergoing chemotherapy ? is that what you 're telling me ? billy : yeah . it 's crazy , huh ? uh , lily has this big scare , and -- and she just gets out of the hospital , and now she and mac are gon na knit bootees ? kay : well , i will assume that you 've talked to mac about this . billy : i talked to her . i 've talked to her . but she does n't understand how bad of an idea this is , okay ? i mean , she 's going to come to family dinners , and there 's gon na be lily and cane feeding split peas to this kid that she carried . kay : that 's her altruistic streak , billy . billy : no , there 's nothing wrong with -- nothing , nothing wrong with warm and fuzzy , okay ? but she has no idea what this is gon na do to her day in and day out , week in , week out . kay : she 's capable . she is so capable of great sacrifice . you know that . billy : grandma , nobody is doubting how big she loves . she loves deeper and better than anybody i know , okay ? but if lily and cane , they want to get a surrogate , that 's fine . go for it . but they need to get somebody who 's not connected to them . kay : wait a minute . wait a minute . now that -- that 's why she was crying the other night . i mean , the two of you had a falling - out ? billy : yeah , we had a falling - out . kay : i see . so now you would like grandmother to plead your case to her , hmm ? billy : it 's not about pleading my case . somebody , someone she trusts , needs to talk some sense into her before she makes a mistake that she ca n't undo . kay : mistake for whom , billy ? billy : ( scoffs ) ahh , well . you know , i thought you 'd see it my way . but , um ... chance : `` if a man offers to buy you a drink , and you 're not interested in him , do you say , ' no thank you , ' or do you take the free drink and give him a bogus number ? `` chloe : why ? chance : well , this is a test for `` damsel or vixen . `` chloe : oh , well , i am definitely not a `` damsel . `` did you see the way that your mom reacted ? she wanted to rip off my head when she came in here . so , yeah , i 'd say not `` damselesque . `` chance : you or my mom ? chloe : and look at the way that billy freaked out when he came in here . i mean , i think our being together just annoys the world . chance : ( sighs ) is that what you 're trying to do ? you trying to annoy billy ? chloe : no . is that what you 're doing ? chance : chloe , i -- chloe : trying to blow off your mom ? chance : no . i do n't give a damn about what anyone else thinks , all right ? whether they 're pro or con . chloe : okay . chance : okay . chloe : well , then you pass your test with flying colors . chance : ahh . this was your test , though . chloe : ( gasps ) it was my test ? chance : it was your test . chloe : oh . nina : perfect timing . i was just gon na call you . phillip : why ? is there something wrong with chance ? nina : no . no , he 's fine . he ca n't wait to get out of that bed . i may have to sit on him to keep him there . phillip : uh , yeah , i 'd like to see that . nina : ( chuckles ) phillip : ( chuckles ) nina : i thought when he 's up and about that i would plan a dinner at the athletic club , something family - ish and positive . phillip : `` positive `` ? nina : uh , something that katherine said -- she said i should enjoy my family while they 're together , so that 's what i 'm doing . phillip : i ca n't . i wo n't be able to make it . nina : i have n't even set the date yet . phillip : i 've got ta get back to australia tonight . nina : you ca n't be serious . how could you do this to our son ? he just got out of the hospital . you promised you would stick around ! phillip : nina , i 'm sorry , but there 's unfinished business back home . nina : `` home . `` oh , you call that `` home . `` your son and your family are here . you know , i learned a long time ago how to live without you . but damn you for coming back just so -- just so chance could lose his father again . chance : delia and i are just going downstairs . it 's not like we 're going on recon for a week . chloe : no . i just want you to have everything within reach . have you seen that child crawl lately ? i mean , she 's all over the place . it 's like she wants everything at once . chance : where are you going , by the way ? chloe : well , i wanted to get you a treat , 'cause i heard that someone just loves the fruit tarts over at crimson lights . chance : ( groans ) chloe : oh . oh , crap . crap , that 's my bad . that 's where you got stabbed . i - i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to cause , like , post - traumatic stress or anything . chance : no , it 's -- it 's fine . okay ? it 's just a gut reaction . look , i just would hate if something were to happen to you , and i - it just makes me want to go with you . chloe : that is very sweet . but believe me , i 'll be okay , and i will come back in one piece . kay : oh , hi , darling . have a seat . mac : okay . kay : uh , tea ? mac : no , i got ta -- i got ta head out soon . i got a big day . kay : well , that 's what , uh , i would like to talk to you about . ( clears throat ) mackenzie , i understand that , uh , you 're going to carry a - a baby for lily and cane . mac : who told you ? kay : well , i -- does it matter ? i think i 'm capable of deciding about this kind of gift . mac : you think it 's a gift , too ? kay : ( chuckles ) it 's the truest act of kindness i can imagine . mac : well , if everything goes well today , i start my hormone shots soon , and i could be pregnant in a couple weeks . kay : well , you ca n't imagine what it 's like to carry a child until you actually do it . when i was pregnant -- uh , not with your father , but it was another time -- knowing that i was going to give that child up , i - i could n't help but fall in love with that child . mac : well , this is different , because i 'm a gestational surrogate . it 's not my child . i 'm just carrying it . kay : mm - hmm . mm - hmm , mm - hmm . but having to give up that child was far worse than i expected . i never forgot her , even after all these years . and , mackenzie , i still feel that loss today . mac : are you trying to talk me out of this ? kay : no . no , darling , it 's your decision . i simply do n't want you to underestimate the impact it 's going to have on you , if you go through with it . ( cell phone beeps ) mac : my evaluation is done . i got ta go . nick : so you really think buying up chancellor stock will help reunite your family ? jack , you could blow every penny , and it might not happen . jack : it 's worth the risk if there 's a chance we can bring us all back together . nick : well , i 'd hate to see you disappointed after everything you 've been through . i know you 've lost so much . jack : you 're right . but you know what ? it is n't just billy and ashley that i lost . there was a time i thought of you and phyllis as my extended family . i think you know i love your children as if they were my own . losing `` restless style `` was bad enough . the fact that i lost our friendship -- well , i 'm hoping one day , we can rebuild that . nick : well , you have to admit , this is interesting timing . jack : why ? because you stepped up at newman ? nick , you 're doing well enough here . you do n't need me blowing smoke . i offered you a business deal . it 's your decision . one thing i do n't question -- you will make that decision with integrity . i 've said this before -- you 're not the man your father is . you 're one of the good guys . you 're someone people can count on . i just hope the day comes soon that you can count on me , too . patty : ahh . all gone . ( sighs ) ( door closes ) phyllis : your time travel games are n't working on me . they 're not . you know i 'm not diane . you know i 'm phyllis . patty : i do n't know anyone named phyllis . i know a diane . that witch tried to take jack from me , and that 's why she had to be punished . and that 's why i had no choice with the baby . thank you . ( chuckles ) you know , you really got ta stop stalking me like this . billy : ( sighs ) chloe : it 's getting old . billy : i 'm here to see mac , thank you . chloe : oh , sure . it 's all about mac . it 's all about mac . that 's why you freaked out when you barged in on chance and me . you know , it 's funny , actually . i move on with my life , and i sign the divorce papers , and suddenly , you guys are on the outs . billy : yeah , that has nothing to do with you . chloe : well , you keep on telling yourself that , billy . keep on saying that , because i think , you know , you still have a thing for me . you know , i blew you off ... billy : ( sighs ) chloe : after you hit on me , and , i do n't know , i just think this whole jealousy thing that 's going on is actually really not attractive on you . billy : okay . okay . i had a moment of weakness . i 'm sorry . but that 's it , okay ? chloe : hmm , funny that keeps on happening when you 're needy . billy : ( sighs ) listen to me . i do n't need you . i do n't want you . chloe : oh , i know you do n't . i think it 's time you knew it , too . emily : thank you for letting me know . i 'll be there soon . oh , i do n't need this . oh , mr. newman . nick : dr. peterson . emily : i just , uh , received a phone call from the hospital . your wife came to visit patty again . nick : she did n't mention that to me . emily : yeah , it seems that patty called your office and wanted to speak with you . nick : okay , i do n't give a damn what she wants . she 'd better stay the hell away from us . i am sick of her tormenting my family . emily : all right . i understand , but she has no concept of what she 's doing . nick : you need to deal with this . i have to go pick up my daughter right now . make sure she does n't upset my wife anymore . emily : okay , my priority is my patient . she was agitated the last time phyllis came to visit . who knows what this will trigger in her ? phyllis : i - i do n't understand . you had `` no choice with the baby `` ? it just sounds like you 're trying to get off the hook for calling my husband . patty : i - i did n't call your husband . the nurse did . phyllis : you do n't -- you do n't know kyle , all right ? you left genoa city before kyle was born . you did . you do n't know kyle , 'cause i called you out . patty : okay , i am so sick and tired of everybody telling me what i know and what i do n't know , what happened and what did n't ! i was there ! i saw it through the window . diane seduced jack on the ugly and white sofa . the image is burned , burned , burned , burned in my mind forever , so for your information , little missy , the baby was n't a boy . it was a little girl with pretty blonde hair , and she got very , very sick when i kissed her . jack : when i went back in wearing a wire , mary jane said something that kind of threw me . phyllis : what 'd she say ? jack : well ... ( sighs ) she was talking about all of the , uh , all the lengths she went to to keep you and sharon away from me , and that 's when she said that 's why she had to kiss summer . phyllis : oh , my god . you did this to my daughter 'cause you saw me with jack ? patty : i did n't want to hurt the baby , but you gave me no choice . jack is mine ! jack is mine ! you took him from me ! phyllis : oh , my god ! you almost killed my daughter ! you almost killed my daughter ! patty : ( screams ) wait ! do n't ! ( sobs ) phyllis : ( sobs ) ( whispering ) all because of me , because of me , because of me , because of me , because of me . kay : still angry about chloe even after our talk , hmm ? what happened to being grateful for having your family together ? nina : it 's not chloe . it 's phillip . he wants to run out on chance again . chance : `` we went to a clump of bushes , and tom made everybody swear to keep the secret , and then showed them a hole in the hill right in the thickest part of the bushes . `` thanks again for the book . delia 's excited to hear how it ends . harry : uh , misha said to say good - bye . she 's moving to minneapolis with her boyfriend . cane : oh , that 's great , is n't it ? lily : aw . yeah . hey , uh , mac . mac : hi . uh , sorry to interrupt , but i knew you 'd want to hear . harry : who 's the pretty lady ? lily : oh , harry , this is my friend mackenzie . she has some news for us . mac : how do you do ? harry : better now . mac : ( chuckles ) cane : uh , you -- you need to watch him . he 's a flirt . mac : actually , i am the friend that is gon na help them with a special project starting today . lily : really ? mac : dr. peterson signed off on it . we 're good to go . lily : ( sighs ) oh , my gosh . cane : oh , my god , we 're having a -- lily : oh , my god ! cane : we 're having a baby . lily : we 're having a baby , cane . cane : we 're having a baby . lily : oh , my gosh , mackenzie , thank you so much . harry : congratulations , dad . cane : thank you , harry . thank you . lily : oh , my gosh . thank you . chloe : see , what your problem is is that you do n't think with your head or with your heart . you think with your largest organ -- your ego . billy : oh . hee hee hee , ho ho , ha . ha ha . ha . chloe : and if i thought that you actually cared deep down inside , then i never would have signed those papers . billy : well , thank good god somebody clued you in . chloe : but i can actually grasp the concept of being with someone who actually wants to be with me . see , you only want what you ca n't have . so i 'm guessing with me moving on and mac dumping you , you 're pretty much freaking out . hmm ? jack : hello , doctor . how 's the job ? emily : oh , really enjoyable and keeping me very busy . jack : may i ? emily : oh , please . jack : so is it fair to ask how patty 's doing , or am i asking you to betray a confidence ? emily : ( sighs ) it 's been very challenging . phyllis paid her another visit , and last time she showed up , patty could n't stop talking about you and diane . jack : that 's the moment that broke her -- never the same since . emily : well , she must have been very , very fragile . jack : yeah . she was young . she was innocent . she put all her trust in me , and i betrayed her . if i had n't been with another woman ... nick : `` o `` and `` m. `` nice . good job , summer . summer : where is mommy ? nick : um , well , i just talked to the place where mommy had her meeting , and she 's on her way back . so we 'd better hurry up and get this finished so we have it done in time . can you make me another `` m `` ? nice . patty : i did n't want to hurt the baby . you gave me no choice . jack is mine ! jack is mine ! you took him from me ! phyllis : oh , my god ! you almost killed my daughter ! you almost killed my daughter ! patty : ( screams ) wait ! do n't ! nick : and a `` y. `` good job . all right , should we read it aloud together and read what it says ? `` we ... `` summer : `` we love you , mommy . `` nick : that 's right ! `` we love you , mommy . `` good job . [ next_on ] kevin : what 's going on here now ? michael : i 'm just informing your bro that he 's no longer my client . lily : i mean , you 're not having second thoughts about being our surrogate , are you ? ryder : yeah , lauren got your present . they think i 'm the one who sent it .	billy is on the phone giving the person instructions on the next issue of `` restless style `` when mac . billy explains about the person across from them . mac tells billy that he does n't have to impress her that they had broken up . mac tells billy that she is going to see emily and the surrogacy could happen very soon . lily kisses humphrey . cane becomes jealous . chloe gives chance on his jewelry and his shoes . chloe scratches chance 's back when nina interrupts with a fruit tray . kay considers the proposition that jack had placed before her , but tells jack that she will need neil 's and jill 's input jack points out that this will prosper jabot .phyllis intercepts a call from patty to nick . phyllis tells nick that she will handle this . phyllis visits patty and demands to know why she is calling nick . patty pretends as though she had been trying to call someone else . phyllis warns patty to stay away from her family . mac reminds billy that he wants to control her . nina lets kay know that chloe is driving her insane . philip visits cane and lily . lily plans a fattening dessert for thanksgiving dinner . philip tells cane that the pub had been vandalized . cane offers to go with philip , but philip talks him out of it . jack pressures nick to do business with him , but nick has strong reservations . cane tells lily that philip is on his way back to australia . emily advises mac about being a surrogate for cane and lily and jeopardizing her own happiness . billy talks to kay about mac .
jill : i 'll be really glad to get off this plane , some time in new york to get something to eat before the next flight . you have n't eaten in how many hours ? victoria : ( sighs ) jill : well , the flight to genoa city will be nothing compared to this one . it 'll be really good to get home . ( sighs ) victoria : not when we 've left billy behind . you know , he may never make it home , and he could be dead . [ scene_break ] victor : two plane tickets -- one is round - trip , one is not . here 's your passport . billy : what makes you think i want to stick around some monastery in india ? victor : because i can tell you billy , it 's very relaxing to be in a monastery -- no phones , no electricity , none of that . billy : these are n't selling points for me . victor : mm - hmm . maybe it 'll give you time to reflect upon the reaction you 'll engender in people that you supposedly care about when they find out what you were up to when you were away . billy : i was set up . victor : you may try to convince me of that , billy . i do n't think victoria will buy it , and you know she wo n't . you would have contacted her already . you had plenty of opportunity , did n't you ? billy : yeah , well , maybe i did n't give her enough credit . victor : really ? billy : maybe she 'll understand . really . victor : what , to explain the kind of mess you got into in myanmar ? is that what you think she 'll understand ? or the reason you left town , because you knew damn well that you 're not worthy of victoria ? is that it ? she married you in a moment of weakness , and you know it . you did the right thing leaving town , billy . billy : no , that was a mistake . my daughter could have died because of it . victor : if anything happens to delia in the future , i can promise you , i 'll find you . billy : just get out . it 's futile trying to reason with someone like you . victor : you got that right . you take care of these , okay ? billy : you 're loving this , are n't you ? shipping me off today of all days . victor : of all days ? you mean victoria 's birthday ? i 'll love nothing more than erasing you from her memory -- the greatest gift i can give her . [ scene_break ] chris : i have to tell you , i 'm so glad we 're doing this , because i hate airplane food . chance : yeah , agreed . ( laughs ) uh , can we get a table for four , please ? nina : thanks . [ scene_break ] murphy : you got some coffee ? oh ! ( laughs ) sorry . esther : ( sighs ) oh , god . murphy : i did n't mean to scare you . esther : oh , i - i thought that you and mrs. c. went to lunch with chance and the others . murphy : no , change of plans . she 's , uh , she 's in the greenhouse pruning away . i mean , the way she was waving her shears around , she almost , uh , cut my noggin off along with other things . esther : she 's upset about tucker 's wedding today , is n't she ? murphy : she 's not going to admit it . stubborn broad . esther : still , i 'm glad you 're here for her . murphy : i 'm gon na keep my distance , and if you were smart , i 'd suggest you do the same . the last thing she wants is for us to hover . esther : i do n't have time to hover even if she 'd let me . i - i 'm getting delia 's room ready . murphy : coming today ? is that a fact ? esther : we 're waiting to hear . [ scene_break ] chloe : well , i know . we -- we can just , uh , do another puzzle . i found that puzzle with the ponies in it . kevin : we could play checkers . chloe : how about a movie ? yeah . delia : i do n't want movies . chloe : no movies . you 're just ready to get out of here , are n't you ? i know . me , too . but you know what ? sometimes , that 's just the way that it goes . you know , the closer we get to something that we really , really want , like getting out of here , you know , we just have to wait a little bit longer , but hopefully not too long , okay ? dr. larson : not much longer at all . you can go home today . delia : ( gasps ) chloe : oh , my gosh ! you 're going home . yay ! oh , thank you . ( makes kissing sounds ) kevin : ( sighs ) chloe : thank you so much . dr. larson : of course . chloe : you 're going home . we 're going home . kevin : amazing . ( laughs ) chloe : we 're going home . we 're going home . we 're going home ! delia : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] chance : we can go somewhere else if you 're uncomfortable . nina : no , it 's -- it 's fine . hey . listen , i meant what i said , okay ? no more pressure about becoming part of the family . but there 's no reason we ca n't be polite , right ? ronan : right . nina : okay . paul : hey , i hate to rush you , but , you know , we should -- nina : oh , no , i do n't want to risk being late for the flight . paul : yeah . nina : okay , well , we 'll see you . [ scene_break ] victoria : why did it take me so long to go and look for him ? i should have known that he was in trouble . jill : let 's not panic , okay ? if i let myself think the worst every time i had n't heard from billy in so long , i 'd be in a straitjacket right now , okay ? you just ca n't let your mind go to those awful places . victoria : this is not my mind playing tricks on me . that man said that it -- when somebody disappears from their prison records that usually means that they 're dead . jill : that man was an idiot , okay ? he had no idea where billy was . he just wanted to get rid of us so he could go back to bed . cane : i think jill 's right . jill : honey , listen . we should n't have been investigating this on our own anyway . victoria : ( sighs ) jill : we 're gon na put it in the hands of the state department , okay ? now that we have a solid lead , it 's something for them to follow up on . listen , and you know this is the truth . my son has wriggled his way out of every jam he 's ever been in . this is no exception . you 're gon na see . cane : it 's too soon to give up hope . [ scene_break ] tank : you travel light . billy : this is all that 's left of my old life . tank : ( sighs ) well , mr. newman sure is protective of his daughter . i did n't think he needed to rub it in , though -- the fact that it 's her birthday . billy : he did n't need to rub it in . that was just for kicks . he 's such a hypocrite . if you just knew half the stuff that he did to victoria -- tank : i got a feeling it 's a long list . we just do n't have that kind of time . we got ta catch a plane . billy : i 've got a guy in myanmar right now looking for evidence that i was set up . and if he finds it , i do n't have to get on that plane . i can tell victor to go stuff it and then go patch things up with victoria , and i can be a father to my little girl . i just need you to let me make a phone call real quick , just to check up on him . tank : i ca n't do it . billy : come on , man . it 'll save us a lot of time . trust me . tank : you 're not listening to me . i ca n't let you make that call . billy : but if you happen to be preoccupied with something else , then ... tank : i 'm gon na go to the john . be back in a minute before we leave . billy : okay . um , tank ? the -- tank : under the blanket in the drawer . billy : thank you . billy : aw , come on . hey , it 's me . i 'm not gon na be able to reach out to you again for a while . victor found me . he 's sending me off to india , someplace without phones or internet . but , um , i guess i 'll try again soon . somehow . ( slams receiver down ) tank : ( sighs ) any luck on that call you did n't make ? billy : he did n't answer . tank : we got ta get goin ' . billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] dr. larson : we 'll include the instructions for her medication along with her release papers . chloe : okay , and , um , a schedule maybe for , you know , when she gets to be living a normal life again ? dr. larson : you 'll want to keep things pretty quiet for a while to minimize the opportunity of infection . that means staying away from germs . chloe : right . so we ca n't have any play dates just yet , and we ca n't go to school just yet , but we are gon na have so much fun at home . kevin : mm - hmm . wait until you see your room . chloe : oh , yeah , grandma has cleaned it , like , from top to bottom since you told her that dust exposure is n't good . kevin : yes . i pity the speck of dust that tries to sneak into your room . chloe : ( laughs ) dr. larson : i 'm so happy you 're feeling better . will you come back and visit so we can check and see how you 're doing ? chloe : yes , we will . thank you so much , dr. larson . dr. larson : you 're very welcome . kevin : thanks . chloe : oh , we got ta call grandma . she 's gon na be so excited . do you want to call her ? kevin : i 'll be right back . chloe : okay . victor : so how 's cordelia ? kevin : she 's great . she 's goin ' home . victor : well , that 's good to hear . kevin : yeah , we just found out . victor : uh - huh . and you were just about to call billy to tell him the good news , right ? i 'm very aware that he snuck back into town and contacted you to keep tabs on his daughter . kevin : yeah . victor : you do n't have to worry about that anymore . as of today , he 's leaving the country , hopefully for good . victor : well , i have heard the good news . chloe : i know . is n't it great ? grandma is so excited . you know what ? i 'm not sure , but i think there might be a party waiting for us at home . i 'm just saying . victor : oh , i have a feeling a lot of people have missed you . a lot of people are looking forward to you coming home . been a long time . and you have missed them , too , have n't you ? delia : especially daddy . victor : ohh . [ scene_break ] paul : well , it looks like we have time for dessert , if you want . nina : ooh , no . chris : ( chuckles ) you have room for dessert ? paul : oh , yeah , the pumpkin pie is pretty good here . i was thinking since no one 's going to be here in town , you know , to make me a home - baked pie for thanksgiving ... nina : ( chuckles ) oh , you poor thing . paul : i know . nina : well , maybe esther will take pity on you . paul : i doubt that . nina : ( laughs ) chance : or maybe we could just get a piece from here to go , because there 's no way you are talking mom out of coming to washington with the two of us . nina : yeah . chris : i 'll tell you what , we 'll take a picture of our thanksgiving feast . we 'll e - mail it to you so you wo n't feel so alone here by yourself . nina : oh , that 's a good idea . paul : thank you so very much for that . nina : hey , you know , you can still change your mind and come with us . paul : no , i 'm just kidding . besides , it 'll be good for you guys to spend some time together alone . chris : maybe it 'll give you and ricky a chance to get to know each other . paul : yeah , maybe . chris : yeah . chance : well , um , if we 're not gon na do dessert , do we have time to swing by the hospital ? i 'd like to say good - bye to delia . nina : yes , let 's . paul : yeah . chris : you know what ? i left my bag at the club , so i will meet you at the airport , okay ? let me get the -- chance : oh , you -- no , no , no , no , no , look , guys , this is on me . i 'll take care of it . paul : no , no , you do n't have to do that . chance : stop . i 'm happy to , okay ? chris : all right , i will see you guys there . paul : all right , good luck . chance : appreciate it . thank you so much . all right , bye . paul : okay ? nina : yeah . paul : you gon na miss me ? nina : of course i 'm gon na miss you . chance : here you go . chance : ( clears throat ) well , looks like this is good - bye for a while . ronan : you got your assignment . chance : yeah . i 'll be training at the pentagon . ronan : congratulations . chance : do me a favor while i 'm gone -- ronan , make up your mind . if you do n't want a relationship with mom , she 'll adjust . but if you do , she would be thrilled . but making a half - assed attempt one day and then backing away the next -- ronan , that 's just brutal . ronan : it was never my intention to -- chance : look , none of us care whatever your intentions are or whatever game it is you 're playing . all that we care about is that you stop hurting her . [ scene_break ] esther : oh , boy , i have vacuumed and scrubbed every square inch of delia 's room , including the ceiling . murphy : esther , would you sit down and relax ? or we 're gon na send you to the hospital to take delia 's place . esther : oh , no . i am not going to miss her homecoming . mnh - mnh . murphy : unlike her other grandmother . esther : still no word from jill ? murphy : you know , it 's bad enough that billy is a no - show , but how do you tell this little kid that her grandma jill has written a note that she 's gone off somewhere ? and who knows where , and for how long ? esther : ( sighs ) and chance will be leaving , too . ( sighs ) murphy : well , that 's different . i mean , he 's serving his country . it 's a sacrifice . not like jill , just gallivanting around , never concerned about anybody but herself . [ scene_break ] jill : ( sighs ) i 'm gon na tell 'em to bump my seat instead of yours . cane : no , no , no , no , no . it just -- it should be me . bump my seat . victoria : no , really . that 's not necessary . it 's really not . jill : victoria , i think you should go home tonight . victoria : i will . i 'm going home tonight . i 'm on the next flight . jill : yeah . ( scoffs ) maybe not . maybe it 'll be canceled . there 's a storm coming in . victoria : well , honestly , that 'd be okay with me . i 'm not really sure i 'm ready to go home just yet anyway . i thought i 'd , you know , spend a few days in the city . you need to get home to delia , and you need to get home to lily and the twins , and i 'll be fine . honestly , i 'll be fine . cane : all right , listen , you , guys , uh , figure it out . i have to make some calls , all right ? jill : mm . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) kevin : what 's up ? cane : so i just got a message from billy saying he 's headed to india ? kevin : well , unless you found the girl . cane : well , i saw and talked to her , but i did n't realize it was her . kevin : we sent you a picture . cane : well , i got the picture after i saw and talked to her , okay ? and then all of a sudden , jill and victoria turn up . kevin : in myanmar ? cane : yeah , they 're looking for billy , so i told them i followed them here , and , uh , now i 'm bringin ' 'em home . i 'm stuck in this bar in new york on a layover . kevin : well , let 'em know that , uh , delia is being released from the hospital today . cane : that is great news . does billy know ? kevin : victor got to him before i could tell him . he 's here , all kindness and concern . it 's pretty revolting . [ scene_break ] cane : listen , i got ta go , okay ? i have some great news . that was , uh , kevin . cordelia 's headed home . jill : right now ? cane : yeah . victoria : okay . that 's great . then that settles it . you need to get yourself back to genoa city . cane : listen , if we 're gon na get the flight , we need to leave , okay ? victoria : yeah . jill : ( sighs ) okay . all right . but listen , remember what i said . billy will turn up . he always turns up . okay ? bye . cane : take care . [ scene_break ] chloe : you know what i 'm gon na tell daddy first thing when i see him ? how good you were the entire time that you were in the hospital . he 's gon na be so , so proud of you . delia : i 'm all better now . he can come . chloe : you know what , baby ? daddy 's not staying away because you 're sick . i mean , he does n't even know . delia : maybe he found out . chloe : you know what ? if he found out , he would make sure to be here . did you know that every time that you were sick , daddy would sit with you all night and make sure that you were okay ? he would even listen to you breathe . delia : not this time . is he mad at me ? chloe : ( sighs ) no , baby , he 's not mad at you . you did n't do anything wrong . kevin : hey , delia , daddy would love to be here with you . i promise you . he wants to be here . delia : i want daddy . chloe : i know , baby . i know you do . i know . delia : what if daddy never comes back ? chloe : ( sighs ) no , because he will . he is gon na come back . he loves you . he loves you so much . you know that you are his favorite girl . you know that , right ? right . victor : have there been a lot of days like that ? chloe : you know , we 've had our fair share . kevin : what do you say we get delia out of here ? victor : i have an idea . remember pinkerton the pony ? yeah ? you know , i bet you pinkerton would love to see you if you came by the ranch . now you know i ca n't take you to the stables . you ca n't touch him yet . but i could lead pinkerton by the reins and take him out to the car to see you . chloe : ( gasps ) victor : would you like that ? chloe : wow . yes , we would . thank you so much . [ scene_break ] cane : you know , i think the things you said to victoria helped her . jill : she knew i did n't believe a word of what i was saying . cane : sweetheart -- jill : do n't . do n't give me a pep talk , okay ? what do you think i 've been repeating over and over like a mantra ? but here are the facts -- drugs , prison , and vanishing from that godforsaken place . cane : it could mean he got away . jill : ( sighs ) boy , i 'd love to believe that . cane : well , there 's no evidence to prove anything else . jill : cane , of course there 's evidence . he would have contacted victoria before now , or delia if he could . i 'm afraid he 's really gone . [ scene_break ] [ victoria remembering ] billy : chloe , yeah , uh , man , my flight 's been delayed . no , i - i - i do n't -- i do n't know when we 're gon na get outta here , so i guess i 'll just see delia sometime tomorrow . but , ooh , um ... ( chuckles ) tell her i have a big surprise for her . all right , bye . ( groans ) hey , man , i have no idea when this plane is gon na take off , if ever , so , uh , i hope you have enough green beer for me and my friend to keep us entertained . victoria : ( sighs ) you know , i 'd think twice about serving him if i were you . i 've seen him drunk . ( chuckles ) you think he 's annoying now ? you should just wait . hello , `` fancy pants . `` billy : ( chuckles ) this is like a bad joke . `` a newman and an abbott walk into a bar ... `` [ scene_break ] nina : we were just on our way to see delia when you called . chance : yeah , i am so happy that she is coming home finally . murphy : and wo n't she be glad to see you again before you leave ? esther : ( chuckles ) i could use some help putting up the banner . chloe : oh , well , volunteering for duty . nina : oh , that 's so like you . paul : ( laughs ) well , if you have it covered , i 'm gon na take off . thanks again for lunch . chance : no , thank you for lookin ' after mom . i really appreciate it , paul . paul : hey , it 's my pleasure . chance : excuse me . paul : okay . so have fun in d.c . nina : yeah , i will . but i 'll miss you . paul : good . nina : ( chuckles ) paul : walk me out ? nina : yes , sir . murphy : we 're gon na hang it up there ? esther : yeah . murphy : okay . esther : over here . chance : ( clears throat ) come here . ran into ronan at lunch . murphy : and ? i mean , did he and your mom make any progress ? chance : no , no , but they ... they did n't get into it , either . so i spelled it out for him as we were leaving . he 's not to give her a hard time ever again . but if anything happens and he steps out of line , you let me know , okay ? murphy : yeah . chance : okay . ronan : yes ? chris : i 'm on my way to the airport , but there are some things i wanted to say to you that i could n't get into in front of nina . ronan : all right . hit me . chris : did you request a transfer out of genoa city ? ronan : yeah . chris : ( scoffs ) i can not believe you are gon na let this opportunity pass you by . you requested this assignment to be near nina . ronan : that is your theory . chris : yeah , and you 're chickening out ... again . ronan : i do n't want you to miss your flight , so we should probably cut this short . excuse me . chris : ronan -- [ scene_break ] victor : good boy . come here . come here . there . look at that . chloe : ( gasps ) oh , my goodness . look , it 's a real , live pinkerton . is n't he gorgeous ? delia : can we go home now ? chloe : yeah , okay . you know what ? why do n't you get in your car seat ? and i 'll just talk to mr. newman for a minute and thank him for being so nice , okay ? good . buckle yourself up . victor : would you like her to ride you ? huh ? chloe : hi . i 'm sorry . i think she 's tired . i think i should take her home . victor : oh , i 'm sorry . that 's understandable . chloe : yeah . but , you know , maybe she can come back another time when she 's feeling better . victor : sure . then she can ride him . chloe : yeah . victor : all right ? okay . chloe : all right , thank you so much . victor : i will take him back to the stables . chloe : okay . victor : all right , come on . come here . kevin : uh , why do n't you , uh , get delia home ? i need to talk to victor . chloe : no , we 'll -- we 'll wait for you . kevin : no , no , it 's okay . it looks like she needs her bed . i 'll just get a cab . chloe : okay . kevin : mwah . chloe : thank you . kevin : okay . bye , you . drive safe . chloe : okay , seat belt on ? kevin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) nothing from mom . victoria : ( sighs ) tank : i 'll pass on the green beer . billy : no , man . it 's good for you . it 'll make you grow big and strong . tank : ( sighs ) your father - in - law is a piece of work . billy : yeah , really ? what 'd he do this time ? tank : he wants me to stay in india and babysit you . billy : for how long ? tank : indefinitely . billy : ( laughs ) well , i 'm sure you 're gon na love life as a monk . tank : to hell with that . i got a kid to take care of . billy : yeah , well , me , too , buddy . tank : yeah , well , he should n't be keeping either of us away from our girls . i 'm done with this . billy : excuse me ? tank : you 're free -- you 're free to go . billy : really ? you 're just -- that 's ... tank : do n't buy a ticket back home right this second , all right ? just give me some time to be able to come up with a cover story . billy : ( stammers ) sure . do you want that beer ? i mean , do you want ... tank : ( sighs ) i 'm outta here . billy : hey , man . tank : good luck to you , billy . billy : thanks . billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] esther : did you see the banner ? murphy : ( chuckles ) esther : what do you think of the banner ? chloe : yes ! it 's great . murphy : ( sighs ) chloe : come on and sit down . wah ! murphy : oh , we are so happy to have you back where -- where you belong . chloe : mm - hmm . esther : and you came at the right time , too , 'cause guess what ? grandma is just about to pull out the banana bread from the oven . can you smell it ? really ? murphy : ( gasps ) chloe : mmm . grandma knows all of your favorites . nina : yummy . chance : hey , deedee , i , unfortunately , have to go catch a plane . delia : you 're leaving ? nina : oh . that 's exactly how i feel when he has to go away . chloe : remember that it 's chance 's job to go all around the world to keep us safe . he 's a very , very brave soldier . chance : but not as brave as you were when you were in the hospital . hey , you know what ? can you do something for me while i 'm gone ? i want you to make sure that every single person in this house has a little bit of fun every day . can you do that for me ? yeah ? awesome . chloe : yeah . chance : and tell you what , you know , uh , if you find that you have some free time on your hands , you know , you can give me a phone call , too , if you want to , or -- or maybe color some pictures of everything that 's goin ' on and things that you 're doing . and , you know , when you go and -- and ride mr. newman 's pony , you can send me some pictures of that , too . can you do that ? yeah ? chloe : yeah . chance : awesome . thank you so much . come here . give me a hug . chloe : mm , group hug ! squeeze ! chance : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jill : forgive me . cane : you do n't have to ask me for forgiveness . jill : i just had this idea that we could go over there , and we would find him , and we would give him what he needed , and we would bring him home safe , and it would start to sink in to him how much i love him . because i do n't think he ever really believed that . and now he may have ... died not knowing . cane : billy 's not dead . jill : you do n't know that . ( sobs ) cane : yeah , i do . i know it . he 's not dead . [ scene_break ] kevin : victor ! victor : are n't you supposed to be with cordelia ? kevin : no . but you know who 's supposed to be with her ? her father . i ca n't take this anymore . i do n't know how you can take it -- watching her cry and blame herself for billy disappearing when the whole thing is your fault ! victor : has it not finally dawned on you that it was billy abbott 's decision to leave his family and that beautiful girl alone ? kevin : yeah , well , you 're the one who can bring him back , and that is exactly what you 're gon na do . [ scene_break ] paul : i knew it . chris : oh . what ? paul : you came back here to get into ronan 's face , did n't you ? chris : i did , but it did n't work . still , i had to try . paul : well , one day , he will figure out what he 's missing out on . chris : come wait with me for my cab ? paul : oh , your cab 's gone . chris : what ? paul : there were two people waiting for a cab , so i let them take it , because , uh , you have a ride to the airport . chris : thank you . paul : ( chuckles ) chris : i was n't gon na ask , but ... paul : oh , you do n't have to ask . you should know that by now . chris : i know . thank you . all right , let 's get goin ' . [ scene_break ] ronan : no . no , it 's -- it 's good the transfer has n't gone through yet . i 've changed my mind . i 'm gon na stay in genoa city , finish what i came here to do . [ scene_break ] murphy : so , uh , i tell you , let 's , uh , head on out back and say good - bye to katherine , and she 'll want to know that delia 's back , too . esther : oh , you have your banana bread ? chance : i would n't leave without it . nina : ( chuckles ) after all , it is incredible , is n't it ? tell you what , can i get one little fist bump before i go ? chloe : ( chuckles ) chance : right there ? boom ! chloe : yeah . ( laughs ) chance : all right , deedee , you get some rest , okay ? chloe : oh , we will . that is the plan , right ? we 'll talk to you soon . chance : okay . chloe : bye . nina : bye , cutie pie . chloe : bye . ( sighs ) so what do you think ? should we go take a nap ? delia : will you read to me ? chloe : oh , yeah , i think that 's a great idea . what do you want to read ? delia : the monster book . chloe : ahh , the monster book . daddy 's favorite . and he makes all those funny voices , does n't he ? well , you know what ? i might not be as good as daddy , but i 'm gon na give it my best shot , okay ? okay . let 's go . upstairs . [ scene_break ] jill : how could you not tell me you 've been talking to billy ? cane : there are reasons he 's laying low , and i ca n't get into it . but i ca n't sit here and watch you mourn him the way you mourned me and not say anything . jill : you are unbelievable . and so is billy for deceiving us this way . cane : please do n't be angry with him . believe me , there 's nothing more that he wants than to be with his family . [ scene_break ] victor : you know who you 're playing with ? is it your intention to expose what i 've done ? kevin : no , that would n't do anyone any good , and it would n't bring billy back . victor : that 's right . there 's no way that you could bring billy back . kevin : right . but you can , and you 're going to for delia . you 've seen what she 's going through . she thinks -- she thinks that he 's rejecting her because she 's not good enough , and that is gon na mess her up for the rest of her life . victor : you said what you came to say . now go on home , all right ? kevin : ( sighs ) how does one get a cab around here ? ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) victor : yep . everything all right ? tank : yes , i got your text . i did what you wanted . victor : thank you . tank : how come you did n't want , uh , billy to know that you decided to let him go ? victor : uh , there 'll be a check waiting for you when you get home . thank you for your assistance , all right ? [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) best part of having your flight delayed -- green beer . victoria : billy ? [ next_on ] victoria : where have you been since they let you go ? tucker : i , tucker , take you , ashley , to be my wife . neil : harmony .	delia thinks that billy has n't come back because she is sick and tells her mommy that billy can come back now that she is better . kevin and victor are also in the room and chloe tells delia that if her daddy knew she was sick , he would come back and stay with her all night and listen to her breathing to make sure she was okay . delia 's doctor tells her family she can go home , so victor asks her to stop by the ranch and see pinkerton the pony . delia is tired and they only stay at the ranch a few minutes . once chloe and delia are gone , kevin confronts victor and demands that he bring billy back for delia 's sake because she misses her daddy and she should n't spend the rest of her life thinking he left town because of her . tank gets a text from victor saying that he wants him to stay in new delhi and keep an eye on billy . tank does n't want to be kept from his daughter so he lets billy go . tank later calls victor and tells him that he followed orders but wonders why victor does n't want billy to know he let him go . victor does n't answer the question but just tells tank his payment will be in the mail .
traci : oh . hello , phyllis . phyllis : i did n't know you were in town . traci : yes . i 'm actually here to add my congratulations to all the praise for the new jabot makeup app ! and spend the holidays with my family , of course . phyllis : of course . yeah . so . traci : so ? phyllis : i assume this is where you 're gon na let me have it . for driving a wedge between your brothers , breaking jack 's heart with the affair . i understand the pain that i caused . ashley is right down the hall , and , believe me , she never misses a chance to remind me what a horrible , despicable person i am . traci : i have no speech . i have no agenda . whatever happened is your business and jack 's . and not mine . jack : thank you , sid . we would love for jabotgo to be featured on your network . i know better than to turn down any chance of that kind of exposure . okay , someone will be in contact to work out the details . her name is phyllis . yeah , that 's the one , only your information is out of date . she 's my ex - wife now . yeah . [ exhales sharply ] ashley : what were you thinking ? michelle : i was n't thinking . it was very much a heat - of - the - moment sort of thing . you know how it is . ashley : yeah , i do , and i also know that travis is living with a woman who has children and all sorts of history with my brother ! you need to do the right thing , michelle ! you 've got to walk away ! michelle : i ca n't . ashley : i was right . you came to genoa city specifically to see travis , did n't you ? you wanted to see if there were still sparks . michelle : and there are . billy : another drink is n't gon na save you from this conversation , travis . i know you 've been in contact with your ex -- you know , the married one who cost you your job on wall street . that ring a bell ? come on , man . you should know there 's no secrets in this town . travis : it 's not a secret , billy . billy : is that right ? so victoria knows ? yeah , that 's what i thought . travis : it 's really none of your business . billy : the hell it is n't . victor : you have some nerve crashing my grandchildren 's birthday party . nick : dad , did you see us walk in together ? they 're not crashing anything . i invited them to come . victor : to my home , son . while i have sympathy for dylan , i have none for sharon . phyllis : can i offer you anything while you wait for jack ? some coffee or tea or ... ? traci : no , no . thank you , i 'm fine . thanks . phyllis : how about a gold star ? you are the sole member of your family who does n't think i should be branded with a scarlet letter a . traci : [ laughs ] well , i 've been called many things in my time , but `` puritan `` is not one of them . but look , you 're still here , so obviously you and jack have found a way to coexist . phyllis : that 's one word for it . traci : well , whatever you 're doing is working because look -- jabotgo has put the company back on top . phyllis : purely ashley 's vision and jack 's unerring instinct . almost unerring . traci : so , working here is good for the company but maybe not so good for you ? phyllis : jack has n't made it easy . it 's not just my closet office . it 's how he pretends that he does n't care . traci : you think he still does . phyllis : i know he does . that 's why i wo n't walk away from him or jabot . [ footsteps approaching ] jack : traci ? why did n't you tell me your trip got moved up ? traci : [ laughing ] well ... surprise ! [ laughs ] travis : you know , i ca n't believe i actually thanked you for having my back . billy : you hold on a second . now , i meant everything i said to victoria . i thought you were just another one of victor 's victims , and i 'm not saying that to be condescending because i 've been there . and in light of that , i asked victoria to give you another chance . that was before i found out that you were lying . travis : i 'm not lying . billy : a lie by omission still counts , travis . travis : i just do n't see the point upsetting victoria for no reason , okay ? there is nothing -- nothing -- going on between michelle and me . billy : then why is she still in town ? travis : how the hell am i supposed to know , billy ? now , can we drop this , please ? victoria and i worked our way through it . we 're in a good place now . billy : and you 'd be a complete idiot to screw it up , right ? victoria : dad , today is about the kids . remember . abby : yeah , we do n't want to ruin our super - fun party , right ? victor : you tell that to our uninvited guests . nikki : what sharon did was despicable on every level , but if nicholas wants her to be here , then we need to respect his wishes . nick : look , i know this is your house , but it 's my son 's party , and if we have to , we can move the party somewhere else . nikki : no , no , no . that wo n't be necessary . will it ? victor : she can stay . sharon : nikki , thank you . nikki : oh , you think we did that for you ? the only reason we are allowing you to step foot in this house is for my son . because dylan should n't have to suffer for your sins . faith : dylan ! do you want to wish christian a happy birthday ? dylan : i - i 'd love that . are n't you forgetting somebody ? faith : is it okay if mom comes , too ? jack : can i get you anything ? coffee ? water ? traci : oh , thank you . phyllis already offered . i 'm fine , thanks . phyllis : i 'll leave you two to catch up . it was nice seeing you , traci . jack : come on . sit down , sit down . traci : [ chuckles ] jack : it 's been much too long ! traci : yes , it has . and , actually , i had a trip planned quite a bit sooner , but i thought maybe i would give you and billy a little time to ... sort things out . jack : i take it you 've been getting your news from ashley . traci : all i have to do is turn on `` gc buzz . `` and there it is , all over the airwaves -- the affair , the divorce , and the fallout . jack : you make it sound like a war zone . traci : well , is n't it ? come on , jack . i 'm your sister . i know when you 're acting on principle ... ... and when you 're just acting out . take , for example , all these rumors swirling around about newman enterprises . somebody had to have a pretty big grudge against victor newman to have gone to so much trouble ... jack : whoever that somebody is should know that he always lands on his feet . he did again . traci : and you ? how have you landed ? jack : i 'm great . company 's doing very well . this app is terrific . ashley and i make a good team . traci : and ... phyllis is part of that team . jack : not by my choice . traci : ohh , the job is part of the divorce settlement . jack : that is the only reason she 's here . there is nothing between us . what ? traci : you are a terrible liar . ashley : you need to think about the damage you 're doing to travis ' relationship . michelle : think about it this way . if travis is just going through the motions with his girlfriend ... ashley : her name is victoria . michelle : ... victoria , then is n't it better that it ends now before she gets in any deeper ? i mean , the longer they 're together , the harder -- ashley : nice try , michelle . nice try . but if they 're really just going through the motions , then why did my daughter tell me that they 're actually trying to work things out ? and why is travis at katie 's birthday party right now instead of here with you ? michelle : katie . your niece . ashley : yeah . my niece . the little girl that travis lives with . also her brother , johnny . who travis makes breakfast for in the morning and then drives to preschool . it 's serious . travis is now family -- a family that includes my brother and his children . i 'm not gon na let you just blow the whole thing out of the water because you 're lonely . get a cat . michelle : you know i hate cats . ashley : come on , michelle . go back to new york . you 're beautiful , you 're funny , you 're smart . men are gon na be lined up around the block to date you . michelle : i do n't want just any man . i 'm not leaving town until i speak to travis . he has a choice to make . ashley : he already has . nick : yes . faith : daddy ? sharon : um , sweetie , it 's okay . your daddy does n't have to ... nick : you know what ? it 's a birthday party . the job here today is to make this little guy feel special , so , why not ? faith : hi ! christian ! look who it is ! dylan : hey , little man . you having fun ? sharon : happy birthday . jill : i really can not get my head around this -- all these months of lying about the baby and then sharon is singing `` happy birthday `` to him ? victor : mm - hmm . nicholas insisted . nikki : i wonder what katherine would have to say about this . victor : [ chuckles ] jill : you know what she 'd say ? she 'd say , `` where there 's a child , there 's hope . `` victor : she 's right . jill : yep . so , speaking of which .... hi , sweetheart . billy : hey . jill : so , are you having second thoughts about pushing travis back to victoria ? billy : as a matter of fact , i am . jill : i knew it . billy : not for the reasons you think . jill : not because you love her so much , you ca n't bear to be without her for another second ? billy : mother , victoria and i are through . i have to tell you that . but it does n't mean that i do n't want what 's best for her . jill : so , does this mean that you think travis is no longer the best thing for her ? billy : no , i do n't . abby : okay , everyone . it 's that time ! chelsea : [ laughing ] oh ! victoria : it 's time ! nick : oh ! look at those ! chelsea : whoa ! faith : happy birthday all : to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear christian and katie victor : yes , sweetheart . all : happy birthday to you [ cheering ] chelsea : are you ready ? victoria : you gon na blow out the candles ? nick : yeah ! first one , huh ? victoria : okay ! nick : you ready ? all : 1 .... 2 .... 3 ! nick : blow it out ! [ cheering ] nick : good job ! jack : you want the truth , i 'll tell you the god 's honest truth -- phyllis and i will never be together again . traci : well , then , jack , explain to me why you have her kept on here at jabot . why is she still working here ? and do n't give me a story about how it 's the divorce settlement . you and i both know you could have found a way to work around that . jack : how ? if phyllis got what she wanted ... traci : what she wants is you . jack : believe me , i 'm all too clear on that . every time we 're together , she looks at it as an opportunity . traci : and ... ? jack : am i tempted ? does my resolve sometimes falter ? yes . that 's why i wanted to move her to the new york office . traci : ooh . how did that go ? jack : she threatened to sue me for half my stake in this company . that 's the only reason she is here . traci : she 's tough . i have to admire that . jack : no , you do n't . and i 'd like you to have my back on this . traci : jack , i will always have your back , no matter what happens . [ sighs ] all right . i , um ... i 'm going to be staying at the club if you need me . jack : why do n't you stay at the house ? traci : i know i can . listen , are you going to katie 's birthday party ? jack : i sent a gift . victor 's hosting , billy 's gon na be there . traci : jack . it is my greatest hope that over the holidays , we can build a bridge between the two of you . jack : that bridge is burned , traci . it 's never gon na be rebuilt . traci : why wo n't you ever listen to your sister ? [ chuckles ] never say never . chelsea : are you all right ? sharon : yeah . i - i 'm fine . i mean -- no , i 'm terrible . no one wants me here . chelsea : that 's not true . sharon : you think i 'd be used to it by now , victor and nikki . who cares about a jab from them , right ? bring it on . but when it 's your own husband and daughter ... chelsea : dylan loves you , sharon . so does faith . it 's just , you know , it 's gon na take them a little bit of time to get used to their new normal . they 're still getting used to it . sharon : yeah ? guess what ? so am i . chelsea : i know . i know , and look -- nick is happy that you 're here . he would n't have invited you otherwise . and i 'm happy you 're here , too . sharon : are you sure about that ? chelsea : okay , i know i came off a little harsh the other day ... sharon : yeah , you called me reprehensible . chelsea : i do n't think those were my exact words , but i -- i know i took it too far , and i 'm sorry . i do n't hate you , sharon . sharon : okay , well , that 's good because that would be awkward for us at work . chelsea : work ? no , forget about work . you made a mistake -- a really big mistake -- but no one denies that you loved that little boy and you took wonderful care of him . he was lucky to have you in his life , and then to experience that kind of devotion -- a lot of kids do n't get that . christian has so many people around him that love him , and the best thing for him is if we can all just get along . sharon : christian . that name . chelsea : you still think of him as sully ? sharon : i still think of him as my son . every time i see him , i just want to scoop him up in my arms and take him and tell him mommy 's here and we 're gon na be together from now on , but i ca n't say that because it 's not true ! i am never gon na be his mother again . victoria : no , you wo n't . chelsea : now 's probably not the best time . victoria : i want to make something really clear , sharon . i stopped my father because i did n't want him upsetting the kids , but in no way do i think you should be here right now . chelsea : victoria . victoria : do you have any idea what you did to nicholas ? when i think about the heartache that you caused him ... honestly , sharon , one word . one name . that 's all it would have taken to fix things . but you 're a coward and you 're weak . chelsea : stop it . she is hurting , too . sharon : i have to go . chelsea : she is tortured . victoria : [ sighs ] yeah . okay , i know . maybe i should n't have said that , but i ca n't help -- faith : you 're missing the best part ! come on ! victoria : okay . victor : i have not forgotten your present , so do n't you worry , okay ? abby : a seat on the newman board of directors ! [ laughter ] victor : not so fast . all in due time . all in due time . billy : just what every girl needs -- fancy jewelry for her birthday . victor : look at this . victoria : dad , this is so sweet . victor : is n't that pretty ? victoria : well , you add one on every year for her birthday until she has a full string of pearls . victor : yes . nikki : mm . victor : you know , this is as pretty as you are . and beautiful . nikki : is it pretty ? victor : yeah . nikki : it 's very pretty . victoria : thank you . she 's gon na love that forever . victor : is n't she ? victoria : that was so sweet . mwah ! victor : so adorable . [ laughter ] billy : everything okay ? travis : yeah , it 's , uh , just something i need to take care of . hey . i , uh , left katie 's gift at home . yeah . victoria : oh . travis : but i 'll be back before you know it , okay ? victoria : okay . travis : bye . victoria : bye . [ sighs ] jill : wow . for a man in love , he seemed like he was in a real hurry to get out of here . victoria : he left katie 's present at home . jill : ahh . okay . but if that were me , i would have just given it to her later at home , huh ? victor : to my grandchildren . and all those who are here who love them . and to the people who can not be with us , but who will always be in our hearts . all : cheers . dylan : hey , do you know where sharon went ? chelsea : she left . i think this whole thing was just too much for her . dylan : yeah , when i first got here , my instinct was to turn and run , but ... but then i saw him . chelsea : he is a special little boy . dylan : yeah , he is . hey , how 's the birthday boy doing ? nick : i think he 's having a blast . you know , he , uh , pointed across the room to you . dylan : really ? nick : i think he wants a hug . dylan : i do n't know . i mean , you know , you do n't have to -- nick : ah , come on , dylan . give him a hug for his birthday . dylan : hey , buddy . i know you 're not gon na remember this ... there 's gon na be a lot of things you 're not gon na remember , but i need to tell you that , um , you have a very special place in my heart . and if you ever need anything , or anybody , you just let me know because i 'm your guy , okay ? happy birthday ... christian . thank you . thanks for , uh , including me , but i -- i got to go . nick : yeah . see ya . nikki : wait , son . i just want to say i 've always known you 've been brave , but today you showed true courage . i could n't be prouder of you . dylan : thanks for sticking up for me . victor : now that he 's finally leaving ... chelsea : you won , victor . is n't that enough ? christian will be raised as your grandson . victor : but christian is my grandson . chelsea : then raised by nick , i mean . you got what you wanted . victor : chelsea . nicholas ca n't do it alone , you know ? and adam 's last wish was for nicholas to look after you and connor . maybe you can return the favor . adam certainly would not have minded if you looked after nicholas and christian . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : you okay ? victoria : yeah , i 'm great . billy : where 's travis ? victoria : he ran to grab katherine 's present . although , your mom made it sound like he could n't wait to get out of here . billy : now , when have you ever worried about what my mother says ? victoria : could you maybe talk to her , just talk some sense into her , you know ? just let her know that you 've come around about me and travis . that 'd be great . or not . billy , what 's wrong ? ashley : hey , travis . hey ! i thought you were at katie 's birthday party . travis : yeah , um , i just came by here to pick something up . ashley : `` meet me at the club . now . `` look , i do n't blame you for not recognizing the number . in fact , i was kind of counting on it . so , what were you planning ? a quickie with michelle , then going back to katie 's birthday party ? travis : i do n't know what you 're talking about . ashley : i 've known michelle for a really long time , and she 's always been an over - sharer . travis : i made a mistake , okay ? and i came here to tell michelle that what happened can never happen again . ashley : well , i 've got news for you . michelle thinks the two of you belong together . travis : well , that 's ridiculous because i 'm in love with victoria . ashley : well , then i think you 'd better do something about that . travis : is that a threat ? ashley : no . it 's a reminder . travis : [ sighs ] well , it must run in the family , then , because your brother gave me a not - so - subtle reminder at the party . ashley : mm , well , he would know . he 's trying to recover from his own scandal . and you know what , he 's doing really well . travis : mm . yay , billy . ashley : i would like it to stay that way . travis : so , what , you think i can help with that ? ashley : yeah , i do . if billy thinks that victoria needs protection , he 's gon na do whatever he has to do to provide it . travis : so ? ashley : victoria will resent it like she always does , and then she and billy will be at each other 's throats . everybody will suffer , especially the kids . travis : this is all a moot point anyway because michelle 's leaving town , okay ? ashley : i do n't think you believe that any more than i do , and the longer this goes on , the worse it 's gon na get . if victoria 's really the woman you want to be with ... travis : she is , yeah . ashley : ... there 's only one thing you can do . you 've got to come clean . you 've got to tell her everything . travis : [ sighs ] or ... ? ashley : or i will . and that 's not a reminder . that 's definitely a threat . ashley : [ gasps ] traci ! traci : there she is ! ashley : hi ! [ laughs ] traci : hello ! ashley : oh , i knew you were coming . i did n't know it was gon na be so soon ! traci : well , you have yourself to blame . i could n't wait one more second to congratulate my brilliant sister , give you a huge pat on the back for jabotgo . ashley : oh , no , come on , that was all jack 's doing . do n't you read the trades ? traci : [ laughs ] well , it was very nice of you to share the spotlight with our brother . [ both laugh ] ashley : did you see him ? traci : i did . just now . ashley : yeah ? what was your take ? traci : well , i think he 's lost . i think he needs all the support he can get . ashley : mm , what he needs is to get phyllis out of the company . i ca n't believe she 's still on the payroll , traci . traci : well , to hear jack tell it , he has no choice . [ door opens , knock on door ] jack : i 've got the papers all signed here . phyllis : it was a nice surprise to see traci . jack : always nice to see my sister . phyllis : i was so touched by her compassion and understanding -- a welcome change from the rest of your family . jack : traci 's always had a lot of heart . phyllis : yeah . she did n't seem to mind that i still work here . jack : does n't hurt that jabot 's doing so well . phyllis : nah , i do n't think that 's all it . i hope that her spirit of generosity is contagious . we 're a much better team when we pull together . so . what 's the next step ? jack : the next step for me is i 'm heading up to the cabin , by myself , to get ready to spend the holidays with my family . you can do whatever you want . have a nice holiday . billy : i was just thinking not many divorced parents get to share their kid 's birthday together , as a family . victoria : yeah , that 's true . and on top of that , we -- we also get to work together . billy : are we crazy ? victoria : probably . billy : probably . but it works , does n't it ? victoria : yeah , it works . mostly due to you , putting aside your ego and encouraging me to be happy . even if it 's with someone else . billy : that 's what i want . i want you to be happy . always . jill : i 'm sorry . am i interrupting something ? victoria : i am gon na go find katherine and i 'm gon na load up her obscene amount of gifts , and i have to find johnny , too , so . billy : nap time , huh ? victoria : yeah . for all of us . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : [ sighs ] thank you for coming , jill . jill : oh , it 's okay . i would n't have missed this for the world . billy : do n't go there . jill : honey , i wo n't have to . not if you get there first . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : well , thank you so much for today . katherine had the best time . i just do n't know how i 'm gon na get her out of here . nikki : i think i do . presents . i had them all put out in the car , but travis was n't here to help . victoria : oh , yeah , well , you know , he had to take care of something , and we 're gon na meet back at the house later . victor : okay . drive safe , honey . victoria : i will . thank you . nikki : i 'll walk you out . victor : okay . faith : hi ! nick : i hate to break up the party , kiddo , but i got to get you home to your mom 's . it 's her night . faith : but i do n't want to leave . one more hour . please ? abby : i have an idea ! if we leave right now , then maybe we can stop by the stable and feed whiskers ? faith : his name is whisper . abby : um , yep , that 's what i said , so , uh , [ laughs ] what do you think ? faith : i say yes . nick : all right ! come on . i 'll take this guy . faith : okay . nick : come on , dude ! oh , there 's my big boy ! faith : bye , daddy ! nick : see you , beautiful . faith : bye , christian ! happy birthday ! mwah ! abby : let 's go . nick : yeah . chelsea : you did it ! you made it through birthday party number one ! yeah ! nick : yep ! chelsea : yeah , you did ! nick : only a lifetime more to go . dylan : everybody was worried when you left the party . sharon : by `` worried , `` i 'm sure you mean `` relieved . `` look , i just could n't take it anymore . i 'm used to being the town pariah , but ... i hated seeing you have to put up with those stares and the whispers and people wondering how you can stay married to this monster . dylan : at this point , who cares what anybody thinks , anyway ? sharon : yeah , you know what , i do n't care . i do n't care what anybody thinks . except you . dylan , are you ever gon na be able to forgive me ? are you ever going to be able to understand ? we should have just taken him . dylan : what ? sharon : we should have just grabbed sully . dylan : i - it 's christian . sharon : okay , not to me . dylan : yeah , well , it has to be , sharon , because sully is gone . sharon : do n't say that ! dylan : sully is gone ! it 's christian . it 's nick 's son . it 's not our son . it was never our son in the first place . sharon : that 's only because of dr. anderson ! she set this thing in motion . dylan : yeah , she may have started it , but you finished it . this is all your fault ! victor : i think it was a nice party . do n't you ? nikki : well , not for dylan . god , the look on his face when he looked at that little boy . victor : i 'm sorry about that , sweetheart . i am . but , you know , it is time for him to accept the fact that christian is a newman . nikki : no , he -- he does . he does . it 's -- it 's just difficult . victor : do n't you think he made it more difficult for himself by showing up ? i think perhaps he should have stayed home , make a clean break . i think it 's best for everyone concerned , especially the child . nikki : well , that 's easier said than done . victor : why ? nikki : because , victor -- you ca n't take something like -- like dylan 's love for christian and then just erase it overnight . victor : i understand . but , you know , he just has to accept that he needs to let go . and thank god he has a loving mother to help him do that , okay ? i do n't want you to be upset . we had such a nice time . it was a wonderful party . nikki : i 'm not . i 'm not . i know . i 'm fine . i 'm okay . victor : he 's a big boy . he 'll be okay . dylan : i 'm sorry . it was the party . seeing christian as a newman , it was like an alternative universe . sharon : yeah . it was too much . dylan : i should have just left like you did , but i -- i stayed and , you know , got all pent up , and i came home and i took it out on you . it 's just too much pain . faith : someone 's hurt ? sharon : no . um , we 're just -- we 're sad , you know . seeing your brother today , and ... we just miss him . faith : but christian was happy . dylan : yeah , and that 's -- that 's what matters most . sharon : what about you ? did you have a good time at the party ? faith : i did n't want to leave . sharon : oh . was it more cake you wanted ? 'cause i 'm sure nikki saved you some . she always does . faith : no . it 's not that . dylan : faith , what 's up ? it 's important for you to be happy , too . what can we do ? faith : [ sighs ] you can let me live with dad and christian . chelsea : all right . i 'll be home soon . bye . nick : everything cool with connor ? chelsea : yup . christian ? nick : already out . chelsea : nice ! nick : right ? up top . [ sighs ] so . look at us -- i mean , we 're , like , doting , responsible parents . where are the hell - raisers we used to be ? chelsea : we could raise some hell if we felt like it . nick : yeah , we can ! chelsea : yeah ! nick : beer ? chelsea : totally ! nick : all right ! just so you know ... it 's bottles only in this place . i mean , i do n't do frosted glasses , so ... chelsea : wow , that 's , like , really living on the edge . nick : i know . chelsea : huh . nick : mm . what 's wrong ? too hoppy ? chelsea : no . no , i 'm just worried that maybe i gave you some bad advice telling you to invite dylan and sharon today . nick : ah , look , the more they see christian as a part of this family ... ... the quicker they 're gon na be able to get over it . and then i can focus on raising my son . with a little help from some friends . chelsea : ah , ah , ah . hell - raising friends . nick : yeehaw . chelsea : [ laughs ] nick : do people still say that ? chelsea : [ laughing ] no . nick : okay . billy : i 'll have what she 's having , please , i think ? ashley : hey ! billy : hi . ashley : how was the party ? billy : oh , it was -- it was good , i guess , but katie missed her aunt ashley . thank you very much . ashley : god , i feel bad that i did n't make it to the party . you know what , i 'm gon na stop by later and say hi to her and johnny , okay ? billy : well , hopefully travis is long gone by then . ashley : why do you say ? billy : you know , i 've really tried -- i 've really tried to be a bigger man , to get out of the way and let victoria be happy , but i am terrified that she 's about to get hurt . hey , this is the part where you tell me it 's all in my head , that i 'm supposed to get out of the way . ashley : it 's not in your head , billy . travis cheated on victoria . victoria : travis . how come you never made it back to the party ? hey . is everything okay ? travis : there 's something i need to tell you . [ next_on ] faith : i love you , dylan , but i do n't like it here anymore . travis : my ex , michelle , is in town , the woman that came into the underground . billy : how do you know , ashley ? ashley : because michelle told me herself . billy . billy : i am gon na kill that son of a bitch .	billy confronted travis about secretly meeting michelle , but travis swore that nothing happened between them . victor tried to throw sharon and dylan out of christian 's party , but nick insisted that they stay . attending the party proved difficult for sharon and dylan . chelsea tried to make sharon feel better , but sharon left after a verbal attack from victoria . victor suggested that chelsea should help nick raise christian . overall , katie and christian 's party went smoothly . nick and chelsea went to his place and had beer . once sharon and dylan were at home , she asked if he could forgive her . sharon told dylan that they should have grabbed sully and ran . dylan lashed out , blaming sharon for everything , but he quickly apologized . faith told sharon and dylan that she wanted to move in with nick . nikki worried about dylan , but victor assured her that he 'd be fine , with her support .
abby : being trapped in here , it 's triggering memories of when you were kidnapped . this is n't the same thing . no one is holding us hostage . we 're just ... locked up . scott : locked up with no way out . [ gasps ] abby : relax it 's just me . scott : sorry , i must have , um , zoned out . how 'd it go in there ? abby : one motel room key . scott : zack 's ? abby : as promised . scott : i 'm impressed . how 'd you score it ? or do i not want to know ? abby : simple . i just -- i flirted with the clerk a little bit and pretended to be zack 's girlfriend . scott : huh . abby : sadly , not much of a stretch . scott : are you kidding ? of course it is ! i mean , after all the guy put you through ? what ? abby : i just -- i want to make sure you 're okay . scott : i 'm good to go . abby : uh , are you sure about that ? i 'm serious . scott : so am i . abby : because this is n't the middle east . scott : i 'm aware of that . it 's wisconsin , and this motel is the property nearest to genoa city and zack 's real estate portfolio . his car 's parked out back . so far , so good , chief ? abby : we really should wait for the police . scott : there 's no time for that . abby , we got the drop on this guy . now is the time to act . abby : okay . let 's go . scott : hey . you 're not going anywhere . ravi : [ sighs ] here . ashley : thank you . ravi : yep . any word on abby ? ashley : no . i had a neighbor check the cabin , but nothing . i 'm running out of ideas . the longer it goes without hearing from her ... i just feel like i 'm starting to get a little desperate . ravi : hey , abby is resilient , just like her mother , okay ? for all we know , she could be biding her time , playing this right so she can get back home safe and sound . ashley : okay . thanks for saying that . ravi : yeah . ashley : thanks for being here . ravi : what 's up ? ashley ... ashley : what the hell is wrong with you ? victoria : i 'm sorry , where -- ashley : please , just drop the act right now . victoria : am i missing something ? ashley : you could n't have waited until your sister was back safe and sound ? victoria : waited for what ? ashley : the press release where you cover your ass by spreading vicious lies about abby . abby : i do n't know how many different ways i can tell you that i am not sitting here waiting in the car ! scott : we ca n't keep arguing about this ! any second now , zack will be out of that room and escaping to god knows where ! abby : yeah , and stopping that psychopath is just as personal to me as it is for you , more so in fact . scott : i 'm not gon na let you put yourself at risk again . abby : and what about you ? it sound pretty risky for someone with damage about your last kidnapping , bursting through the door with nothing but a tire - iron for back - up . scott : you are my back - up . stay here , and if anything goes wrong , use the motel office phone to call the cops . please . [ car door slams ] paul : victor . you have a sec ? victor : paul , come in . paul : listen , i know you have your own investigators working on the case , but i thought you might want an update with what we have on abby . victor : please sit down . what have you got ? paul : well , what i have , uh , you may not want to hear . [ footsteps approaching ] dina : [ grunting ] jack : mother , you keep playing with that thing , we 're gon na have a swat team on the roof . dina : oh , it 's absurd . all of this is ! jack : come in . dina mergeron , meet dr . burg . and be cordial , please . he may be able to help us out of our legal problems . dina : well , just because a minor stroke is turning me into a knife - wielding maniac ... jack : mother . dina : it was self - defense ! now , can we please drop this ? jack : no , we can't . that 's where the doctor comes in . nick : christian and connor 's lunches are packed . what time does the nanny pick them up ? chelsea : around 10 : 00 . nick : i see here we 're getting an extra order of sparkling water with the regular water . why ? chelsea : faith . she likes it more than soda . nick : okay . chelsea : [ sighs ] okay . are you gon na just come out and ask me what happened on `` the hilary hour ? `` nick : you really want to talk about it ? chelsea : no ... but should n't we ? come on , i -- i need to hear what you 're thinking . tell me . nick : you want to know how i feel ? chelsea : please . nick : i just found out the woman i 'm living with is a con artist on live tv . so , sorry , maybe i 'm not buying what you 're selling right now . [ door opens ] chelsea : great . just great . [ sighs ] additional sponsorship paul : right now , we are trying to figure out what happened to abby and scott after they left the storage facility . victor : and ? paul : it appears as though they may have escaped on their own . victor : so where are they now ? paul : we 're not certain . but i assure you , victor , we are going to continue to focus on the case . the fact is , a sex ring hid behind your company 's finances and name . that 's a problem . victor : you 're an old friend , paul . you know damn well that no one in this company , nor i , had any notion of that zack guy running a sex ring ! paul : we are trying to clear everyone , but there is a process . it has to be done properly , and it takes some time . victor : a process ? come on , now ! meanwhile , i can not pay my vendors , i can not pay my employees because my assets were frozen ! paul : if you 're proven innocent , you have nothing to worry about . victor : i run a multi - billion - dollar company ! there 's a line of people willing to take me down ! paul : i 'm just doing my job , as is christine . victor : if you and christine pursue this nonsense , i will take you both down . i will take your department down . i 'll sue the living daylights out of you . victoria : everything in that press release was true . fact -- abby brought zack and his dating app to the company . fact -- newman 's assets are frozen because of it . ashley : but there 's more -- ravi : ladies , please . this is not the time or place . emotions are running high . we are all worried about abby . ashley : yes , i 'm worried about abby , and that 's why i am putting her first . what are you doing , victoria , besides putting your political agenda first ? victoria : look , i 'm worried about abby 's safe return , too , but there are -- ashley : but ? ! there 's actually a `` but `` in there ? ! victoria : you seem to have forgotten that abby let the entire world know that she was kidnapped once before . does carmine right a bell ? who 's to say that abby is n't hiding away at some cushy spa waiting for the scandal to blow over ? scott : i ca n't believe he did n't leave a single clue behind . how could he slip through our fingers like that ? abby : well , zack must have known we could trace his car , so he left it here for a fast escape . scott : think for a moment . is there any other place he could have gone ? abby : not that i know of . scott : come on , i mean , you guys were living together . is there any place he might have mentioned or called , or some sort of type of hint he may have let accidentally slip out ? abby : i think we 've already established that i do n't have the world 's best judgment in men . scott : really ? you 're taking now to take a dig at me , of all times ... abby : are you that egotistical ? whatever came over us in that storage unit is the last thing on my mind . scott : then we 're on the same page . abby : good . scott : very good . now , can we focus on the task at hand ? abby : well , zack 's gone . what else can we do ? scott : call the police . then our families . abby : oh , my god . zack : well , here we are again , abby . it 's almost as if our app designed this date just for us . dr. burg : and now that i 've explained exactly why i 'm here , with your permission , i 'd like to do a basic cognitive exam . dina : well , doctor , i am very touched that you 're making a house call for me , but ... i give you my word . i wo n't hurt anyone else . jack : mother , could you please go along with this , for me ? dina : [ sighs ] well , if you insist . jack : i appreciate that . i 'm sure dr . burg does , as well . dina : but first , before we begin , doctor -- would you please do me a big favor ? could you please remove this ankle bracelet ? it 's very chaffing . jack : nice try , mother . dr. burg is not going to commit a felony this morning . i 'll leave you two in privacy , all right ? dina : oh , oh ! no , no . jack ? please stay . jack : there 's no reason to be nervous . dina : well , i -- i enjoy your company , darling , and ... i really would like a witness just in case the good doctor gets fresh . [ chuckles ] jack : mother ... dr. burg : do n't worry . i 'll be on my best behavior , and it really is all right for you to stick around , mr . abbott . okay , now , i 'd like to start with a series of simple questions . dina : oh , goody ! jack and i are best at trivia . dr. burg : what year is this ? dina : oh , my god , he 's starting with the hard ones first . 2017 . dr. burg : and what season are we in ? dina : well , we 're way past labor day , so perhaps i 'd call it , uh , cashmere sweater season ? autumn . next ? nick : hey . any word ? ashley : no . paul had a lead on a storage facility out of town , but by the time the cops got there , abby and scott were gone . nick : [ sighs ] man . i 've been so out of the loop . i mean , my dad 's running the investigation , so my details are n't exactly current . i ca n't imagine what you 're going through . i 'm so sorry . ashley : thank you . i got to tell you , it 's nice to hear some compassion coming from one of abby 's siblings . nick : oh , so you saw the newman press release . ravi : we just heard victoria try to justify it , very defensively . ashley : yeah , why are they doing that ? i mean , they 're making it sound like abby 's an accomplice in this whole thing . ravi : i find it impossible to believe she would knowingly be a part of that . nick : it was way out of line , and as much as i love victoria , i know how she can be . neil : yeah . i 've seen it . i read it . it 's not good . but , victor , this was n't on me , man . i tried to tell victoria not to throw abby to the wolves , but she would n't listen to me . i wanted to put a human spin to it , you know ? paint abby purely as zack 's victim . victoria : i thought i made it clear , neil . we had to move fast to protect newman 's image . neil : yeah , vicki , you did , and i heard you loud and clear . so why do n't we just take a collective breath and focus on putting another follow - up statement to soften the other one , you know ? minimize the damage to abby . how about that ? victor : may i just say that my position has not changed . victoria made the right decision . zack : you know , i wish i could congratulate you two on your great escape from the storage unit . points for ingenuity , but , uh ... you then had to go and lose it by making the wrong choice . you should have hightailed it back to genoa city . scott : you and i had some unfinished business . zack : [ laughs ] cool . so why 'd you drag along your wannabe girlfriend ? it 's not very smart , scott . abby : no one drags me anywhere , and i am not his girlfriend . zack : hey . uhp , uhp , uhp ! you can shelve any heroics you 're planning back there . we do n't want abby to get caught in any crossfire . abby : come on , you locked me in a storage unit . you left me there to rot ! stop acting like you 're out to protect me . zack : do you really think i would have left you there ? abby : i know you would have . zack : oh , come on . that 's not my style . once i was a safe distance away , i would have called 911 , sent them to rescue you . i mean , abby , i do have a conscience . scott : that was never gon na happen even if i had n't been there . zack : oh , my god . shut up , scott . i have a gun . abby . abby . look at me . look at us . we are obviously fated to be together . why else would we get a second chance like this ? scott : hey ! if she did n't make it clear enough earlier , abby wants -- abby : i can speak for myself . scott : good . tell him how you feel . abby : like i may need to reconsider things . zack : oops . nick : it was great seeing both of you . if you hear anything about abby , will you text me ? ashley : yeah , of course . nick : thanks . chelsea : uh , hi , guys . you left before we could , um , finish our discussion . nick : yeah , it felt pretty finished to me . chelsea : no . not really . uh , but , you know what , i do n't want to bore ashley and ravi with this , so why do n't we take it to the patio ? nick : no , i said everything i need to say . i did n't leave anything out . you , on the other hand , tend to leave a lot of stuff out , like crucial stuff . chelsea : not particularly crucial . none of that was really crucial . nick : chelsea . ashley : what is it ? chelsea : is there a problem ? ravi : uh ... ashley : yeah , is there ? ravi : are you the girl from `` the hilary hour ? `` nick : oh , the one that conned the bride . yeah , that 's her . you nailed it . chelsea : what ? what ? ! yes , it 's me ! it 's me ! the new scandal queen from `` the hilary hour , `` everybody ! in person ! in public ! who wants a selfie , huh ? let 's do it right now ! who wants a sel -- [ sighs ] forget it . dina : please tell me we 're done . dr. burg : not yet , almost there . we 're making excellent progress . jack : mother , you 've answered every question correctly . just go a little bit longer , we 'll make it to the end , all right ? dina : well , if you insist . dr. burg : mrs. mergeron . i want you to listen to this list . baseball ... stapler ... hat . dina : okay . dr. burg : now please repeat it . dina : baseball ... stapler ... and ... uh ... oh , yes . `` does anyone still a hat ? `` [ chuckles ] dr. burg : now i 'd like you to count backwards from 100 by sevens . dina : by sevens ? uh , 100 ... 90 ... uh , i 'm -- i 'm sorry , doctor , but , uh , your little number game , it just reminds me of my stock portfolio , and by the way , son , how 's the dow jones this morning ? dr. burg : mrs. mergeron , please , focus on the test . dina : well , i 'm -- i 'm sorry , doctor , but , uh ... the only numbers currently on my mind have dollar signs attached to them . dr. burg : now ... remember those three objects that i just told you a moment ago ? please repeat them again . jack : mother , you can do this . try and remember -- dr. burg : please , mr . abbott . it 's important that your mother answer this on her own . dina : damn it ! jack : i think this is the perfect time for a little break . victor : neil , you 've made your position perfectly clear , but victoria is now coo . i trust her decision - making powers 100 % , and i 've given her the authority to deal with sensitive issues that we 're confronting right now . victoria : i respect your point of view , neil . that 's why i hired you and your company to come and work for us , but there was no halfway approach to this . it was a tough decision to be made , and i had to make it . i hope you can understand and respect that . neil : of course i do . i have a lot of respect for you and your company , and ultimately , it 's your company and it 's not mine . you have final say in everything . but the fact remains -- abby 's still missing , and deflecting blame , i 'm worried that 's gon na backfire on us . victor : i 'm doing everything i can . i 'm sparing no expense to find abby . but i will not allow them to let my other employees of my company go down the drain . neil : and when she returns ... victor : then people will attribute it to her youth , to her inexperience . she has been on the brink before . she 's always come back . she 's a survivor . victoria : she is . i know she 's gon na be fine , dad . abby will just be fine . i know it . [ cellphone rings ] victor : have you found my daughter ? scott : why are you saying all these things to him ? how can you even considering running off with this sleazebag ? zack : are you ? considering ? because i 'll be honest with you , that stuff that you said back at the storage unit ... that really packed a punch . so why the sudden 180 ? abby : it was n't so sudden at all . being trapped in that dark , cramped cubicle -- no food , no water , no heat , no chance for rescue ? it made re - evaluate my whole life . i mean , all of those things that you said to me about my family , about how they do n't love me , they do n't care about me ... scott : it was total garbage . zack : shh . abby : no . there was sincerity in that . i mean , despite all of their money and their power , no one came to rescue me . they do n't care about me . they probably do n't even know that i 'm missing . and as awful as that is to admit , it 's the truth . and it all became clear to me in that cell , and it also became clear that ... i really did love you . when i look deep within myself , i know that i still -- i still do love you , and i know that you love me , too . zack : then let 's do what we should have done a long time ago . let 's run away together . abby : yeah . zack : i promise , you will never look back on that town or that so - called family of yours . how can they be so blind and stupid not to see what an incredible woman there is standing right in front of me ? shall we begin this next adventure ? abby : what are we waiting for ? let 's do it . zack : oh ! there 's just one quick thing i need to take care of . you . abby : oh ! wait . no , look . if you want me to come with you , you can not kill scott , okay ? zack : abby ... abby : look , i can forgive you for a lot of things , but killing scott is n't one of them . look , if you want me , he stays alive . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . chelsea : [ exhales sharply ] [ door slams ] i still ca n't believe it . nick : what , your 15 minutes ? chelsea : okay , can you please just , like , not ? nick : sorry . it 's hard to resist . chelsea : it took ravi and everyone at crimson lights , what , like , three seconds to recognize me from that stupid show ! nick : what did you think was gon na happen ? this is the digital age . chelsea : this could ruin my whole business . nick : i think you need to worry about faith 's reaction right now , not your business . chelsea : oh , man ! faith . oh , shoot ! she 's gon na be so upset . okay , well , we can talk to her . we can smooth this over , right ? i mean , she 's a newman . this is n't the worst controversy she 's had to face -- no offense . nick : i do n't take any comfort knowing that what little time my daughter spent on this earth she has been bombarded with controversy . chelsea : fair . i know . okay . sorry . nick : frankly , i 'm more worried about what her perception of me is gon na be after this underground fiasco . chelsea : wait , i do n't understand . what are you talking about ? nick : the insurance company called . they 're not paying a dime . chelsea : why ? what do you mean ? nick : they think i did it . chelsea : what ? ! nick : and this was after the woman i 'm living with was outed on national tv as a con artist . chelsea : okay , that 's not particularly fair . i highly doubt that the two are related . nick : well , in an insurance investigator 's eyes , it ca n't possibly help . chelsea , i could go to prison for arson , and you could get locked up for being a con artist . i mean , if there 's a silver lining to this , i guess , you know , we could share a prison yard . victor : an entire security team looking for abby and scott , following every lead . meanwhile , they 're reporting they have nothing that i do n't already know . victoria : scott 's experienced and he 's resourceful , so if they 're together , they 'll be all right . victor : until something concrete lands on my desk , i have company business to attend to , and i would like to do it alone , if you do n't mind , okay ? neil : okay . victor , we 'll confer again before the end of the day . victor : i appreciate it , neil . neil : thanks . [ clears throat ] victoria : neil . neil : yeah . victoria : please do n't take this the wrong way , but i would really prefer it if you did n't question my decisions , especially in front of my dad . neil : you hired me and my company to help you over some major pr hurdles . that involves me expressing my opinions . you do n't have to like them , you do n't have to act accordingly , but i 'm not gon na keep my mouth shut just in case you do n't want to hear what i have to say . that 's -- that 's not me . that 's not my style . abby 's still missing . someone needed to speak up for her . victoria : not if it involves you undermining my position in front of my father . neil : listen to me . this is me . remember me ? i 'm very aware of who the boss is , and i 'm very grateful for this job . so you do n't have to come at me so hard just to prove your point . and i always want you to remember ... i 'm on your squad , i 'm on your team , okay ? victoria : wait a second . i got a real wake - up call last week when my son was pulled out of burning building , so i know how precious life can be . i 'm not trying to be hard and unfeeling . i 'm just trying to do my job here . no one would bat an eye if it was a man making these tough choices . i can be concerned and compassionate and smart and practical . and no matter what my job requires of me on a day - to - day basis , i 'm done being stepped on , all right ? so , yes , as a very good friend and colleague , i 'm asking you to kindly respect that , or get out of my way . dr. burg : shall we resume ? jack : yes . dina : anything to end this . dr. burg : so , let 's start with the those three objects i gave you . can you repeat them ? dina : i can't . i 'm too worried about abby . dr. burg : abby ? jack : her granddaughter . dina : she 's gone missing , and the police are involved , and it 's very , very distressing . dr. burg : okay , i will consider all factors when i score your test . dina : whatever you like . dr. burg : so , we 're almost done , i promise . dina : good . dr. burg : just one final thing . i 'd like you to draw a clock showing that the time is 9 : 00 . dina : you 're joking , are n't you ? do n't you have a watch ? well , there it is ! i see it ! dr. burg : [ chuckles ] dina : what , no crayons ? so now you want to test my artistic ability ? dr. burg : not at all . dina : well , what kind of clock would you like me to draw ? how about an antique swiss cuckoo variety ? dr. burg : just a simple clock face with all the numbers . dina : [ sighs ] what ridiculous time did you say ? jack : you know what , that 's enough . that 's enough . thank you , doctor , very much . thank you . dr. burg : mr. abbott , i -- jack : my mother 's been put through quite a lot . i 'm sure she 's tired right now . i thought this was a good idea . apparently , i was mistaken . dr. burg : i understand , but i really think you should -- jack : thank you , doctor . thank you very much . thank you . have a good day . dr. burg : okay . dina : [ exhales sharply ] oh , i 'm so glad you got rid of that bossy old man . jack : mother , forget the test . right now , you just have to take some time and calm your nerves . dina : oh , that would be heavenly . jack : i guarantee you ... everything is gon na be fantastic from here on out , okay ? dina : oh , thank you , darling . thank you . abby : look , why do n't we just leave ? right now . we can go . we can leave everything behind , including scott . i mean , he 's nothing to us . zack : while i do love your kind heart , abby , this guy does n't know when to quit . if i let him walk out of here , he 's likely to make it his life 's mission to track me down . abby : i have a ton of money . he could look forever and he will never find us . i mean , we could live in exclusive luxury . he could look for 100 years , and he wo n't even come close ! look at the poor guy . we 've humiliated him enough already . zack : [ laughs ] i mean , this has got to be killing you . think about all the time you 've wasted lusting after her . for what ? you 're never gon na have her . hold it . back up . what am i missing ? abby : what are you talking about ? what do you mean , missing ? zack : oh , do n't insult me . i saw that little moment between you two . what is going on ? abby : you , uh , think that scott and i ... ? no , he is repulsive . how could you even fathom -- zack : what , protest more than already have ? it 's classic overkill . it 's basically a confession . abby : to what ? zack : sex . something i know way more about than the two of you combined . i mean , it is my business after all , right ? see , i 'm an expert in non - verbal communication , picking up on cues that tell the naked truth . they never lie . so , tell me . did you two have sex ? neil : vicki , i 've always considered you a close personal friend . i know exactly what you 've been going through , and i know that it has n't been easy for you . victoria : do n't do that . the sympathy thing . i do n't need it . that 's not what i need because there 's no one to blame here but me , all right ? i took a long look at myself , and i do n't even recognize that woman . i spent so much time chasing after billy , trying to win him back , i did n't even see that he was literally poisoning me and my company . he did n't mean to , but i let it happen . so i 'm never giving up my power for anyone ever again . neil : your strength is beautiful . and i like that it 's back . i do . it 's inspiring . victoria : so why should i put a cap on it ? neil : the answer is back there . think about what his blind , unchecked power has lost him . your mother -- she 's not really his wife anymore , and nick disowned him . victoria : i 'm not my father . neil : not yet . all i 'm saying ... be careful what you wish for . jack : hey . anything ? ashley : no . jack : all i know is what paul told us . you heard that . dina : well , i know that abby is a spitfire . jack : no argument there . dina : and i know in my heart of hearts your daughter , my granddaughter ... will be home soon , safe and sound . ashley : i hope so . how did your doctor visit go ? dina : oh ! terribly . you know , the only problem with a house call is the fact that there 's nowhere to flee when you realize it 's been a terrible mistake . ashley : what happened with the doctor ? jack : oh , mother was fine . we just found this dr . burg tiresome and pushy . ashley : i thought he was supposed to be the very best elder care specialist ... jack : you did n't experience him , ash . ashley : okay , and the test ? jack : mother did n't finish the cognitive exam . ashley : i thought that was the whole point . jack : the specialist had her worried and frustrated and confused , and i did n't think the results would be of any worth . ashley : jack , did she answer the questions ? jack : yes , she did . most of them . she 's lost a little memory . who has n't ? you expect her to be razor - sharp at that age ? ashley : what 's this ? jack : oh , that 's nothing . give me that . ashley : no , is it part of the test ? jack : the doctor asked her to draw a clock at 9 : 00 . come on . give it to me . here . ashley : did you -- did you look at this ? jack : yes , i saw it . ashley : no , i do n't think you did . you need to look at this . this is much more than somebody not finishing something , jackie . jack , we have got to face this . i mean , something is very , very wrong . chelsea : no court is gon na convict you for arson just because you happened to live with a former -- might i add former -- con artist . nick : are you sure all that stuff 's behind you ? chelsea : yes ! it 's firmly in the past . nick : then why would jordan still have those fake ids ? chelsea : i -- i do n't know ! i do n't know , but that 's jordan 's business , not mine . not anymore . nick : you never talked to him about it ? chelsea : i -- no , well , it had been so long since i had seen him . it had been , like , forever ago . it was years ago . nick : are you married to him ? chelsea : no , i 'm not married to him . the whole thing was just this ... nick : annulled ? separated ? divorced ? chelsea : nick . we were never married . the whole thing was just an act , okay ? it was a stupid , immature , dumb scam . nick : why did n't you tell me about it ? and what else have n't you told me ? chelsea : i mean , was i really supposed to tell you every single bad thing i 've done ? that 's ridiculous . nick : not with an arson investigation breathing down your neck . chelsea : okay , um , to be fair , nick newman , your biography is not exactly pristine , okay ? i mean , what were the words you used earlier talking about faith ? she was `` bombarded by controversy ? `` i think the newmans are in the news right now for some scandal today . nick : it 's not the same thing . chelsea : look , stop . i -- i never conned you . i left all of that stuff in my past . i promise . nick : you know that is exactly what a con would say , right ? nick : can i assume you 've come to your senses ? i mean , i do n't need an apology , but -- chelsea : you want an apology ? sorry . sorry you wo n't be sleeping in our bed tonight . ashley : jackie . jackie ! you ca n't deny it . ripping up that paper is not gon na make the truth go away . jack : you did n't see how frustrated she was . she was worried sick about abby . she 'll take the test again at a less stressful time . she 'll ace it . ashley : she 's not gon na pass the test , jack . i know it 's too sad , it 's too painful to even contemplate , but , jack , it 's ... it 's happening . it 's not even just her memory . i mean , think about it . it 's her actions . all the excuses we 've made for her . i mean , it explains so much . you know what 's going on with her , jack . we both do . jack : do n't -- do n't -- don't ... say it . don't . ashley : we have to . we have to confront it . you have to say it so that we can deal with it . jack : our mother 's sick . she has alzheimer 's . scott : you can think what you want , pal , but abby and i never hooked up . even if she was my type , she 's never thought about me that way . abby : he 's right . you 're just being paranoid , and you 're scaring me . zack : you should be scared . i asked you one simple thing ! do n't lie to me . [ laughing ] you think that you 're so high and mighty . you 're no better than the girls on my payroll . you look at me like i 'm the big offender here ? i use sex . so what ? you guys are just as low . you cheated on me , and scott cheated on sharon . you guys are the real trash ! and you both deserve exactly what you 're about to get . say goodbye , lovers ! [ gunshot ] [ next_on ] victor : i do n't want it to take a long time , neil ! you 've got to deal with this ! put it away ! paul : it 's paul . you need to get to my office now . ashley : paul ? right now ?	scott had a panic attack when he remembered being trapped in the storage unit . zack pulled a gun on abby and scott after they tracked him to his hotel room . zack asked abby to run away with him . abby pretended she loved zack and agreed to go . zack planned to kill scott , but abby asked him not to . zack sensed that abby and scott had sex , and he did n't believe their denials . zack held abby and scott at gunpoint , and he pulled the trigger . ravi was there for ashley while she waited for word on abby . ashley accused victoria of spreading vicious lies about abby during the press release . victoria argued that everything in the press release was true . nick was n't sure he could trust chelsea now that he knew she was a con artist . nick and ashley discussed abby 's disappearance . nick told ashley that victoria was wrong to imply that abby was zack 's accomplice in the sex ring . chelsea followed nick to crimson lights , but he refused to talk to her . chelsea had an outburst when people recognized her as the scammer from the hilary hour . nick told chelsea that the insurance company suspected he intentionally set fire to the underground . he was afraid that the investigators would hold chelsea 's past against him . chelsea promised nick that she never conned him , but he did n't believe her . chelsea threw nick out of their bedroom .
ashley : you 've got to be kidding . jack : you guys are married ? gloria : yes , jack , we are . is n't that wonderful ? jack : it 's just kind of a surprise . ashley : i can think of a few better words that would describe it , actually . john : i know this comes as quite a shock to both of you , but we 're very happy together , and it 's what we want . jack : what was the rush , though ? i mean , could n't you wait till you got back to genoa city ? john : well , after a few days we saw no reason to wait . it just felt right . gloria : so we talked to the ship 's captain , and , well , it really was a very ... john : lovely ceremony . gloria : yeah , low - key , but lovely . john : now i would hope the two of you would be able to share our joy . jack : i mean , if this is what you want , i mean , well , congratulations are in order . john : thank you . jack : sis , you have anything you want to say ? ashley : take me back to brad 's . i ca n't stay here . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nick : come in . man : nicholas newman ? nick : yes . man : jerry gunderson , waukesha county board of industrial development . nick : mr. gunderson , how did you get in here ? jerry : if i could just have a few moments of your time . nick : i believe my assistant told you twice that i was busy today . now i am more than happy to speak with you , sir , but it 's gon na have to be some other time . jerry : trust me , you 're gon na want to hear what i have to say . nick : okay , did our plans for the distribution center hit some kind of snag ? jerry : not exactly . nick : then why do n't we talk about this some other time when it 's more convenient for both of us ? jerry : you should know your father always made time for me . nick : well , my father is n't here at the moment . jerry : that 's unfortunate . you see , he knew how to play the game . [ scene_break ] kay : jill , did you hear me ? jill : yeah , i 'm sorry . my mind was just on something else . how was your bath ? kay : relaxing , but , uh , something has upset you . jill : no , i 'm fine . kay : no , no , you 're not . i can tell when something is bothering you . jill : how ? kay : oh , by the way you tense your jaw and gnash your teeth . jill : stop it . i do n't do that . kay : do n't be embarrassed . for heaven 's sakes , we all have little idiosyncrasies . jill : all right , i 'm just a little stressed out . that 's all . kay : ah , because of my upcoming nuptials ? jill : mother , please believe me when i say that i would rather die than rain on your parade . kay : then do n't . i am going to marry arthur with or without your blessings . [ scene_break ] phyllis : daniel ! i 'm here ! daniel : thanks for coming home so quickly . phyllis : what 's going on ? why did you need to talk to me ? daniel : okay , something strange is going on . that detective weber guy called here again looking for you . phyllis : what did he say ? daniel : i did n't talk to him . he left a message . and then i tried to call damon , and they would n't let me talk to him . he did n't get worse , did he ? phyllis : no , he 's recovering . he 's doing fine . daniel : so then why would n't they let me talk to him ? what 's going on ? phyllis : okay , first of all , you need to relax , all right ? nothing 's going on . you do n't need to worry about me . you have too much on your plate . do n't worry about damon either . daniel : that 's not an answer . phyllis : oh , my god . you sound like my father . i mean , i 'm the parent in this relationship , okay ? i take care of you , not the other way around . daniel : why do you think that i came back from christine 's ? i mean , you 've been a wreck all week . you need me . so now really who 's really taking care of whom around here ? [ scene_break ] john : now look , ashley , there 's no reason for that attitude . ashley : daddy , i 'm so sorry . i do n't want to hurt you , but this situation makes me sick . this woman just blows into your life a couple of months ago , and then , bam , you 're married ? jack : you know what , guys ? i think it would be a real good idea if i took your luggage upstairs . gloria , why do n't you show me where you want things ? gloria : if you 're saying let 's make ourselves scarce , i 'm a member of this family now , too , so you can take the bags up if you want , but i 'm staying right here with john . john : honey , i know that this is all rather sudden , but gloria and i feel very passionately about one another . gloria : john , sweetheart , maybe i should say a few words . ashley , what 's happened between your father and me is a beautiful thing . it 's given us both a whole new lease on life , something neither one of us thought we 'd find . and if it makes us happy , well , what could possibly be wrong with that ? i mean , really , do n't you want your father to be happy ? [ scene_break ] nick : what do you mean when you say my father knew how to play the game ? jerry : maybe you 're not aware . i 'm not just a member of the waukesha board of industrial development . i 'm also the chair of the land use council . nick : okay , and ? jerry : and your permit is scheduled to come before my committee soon . at the moment it is n't clear you have the votes you need . nick : i do n't understand this . we own that land . we 've been in the planning stages for months . if there was a problem with that , my people would have told me about it . jerry : so far there has n't been a problem , but there will be one unless we can do business . nick : i see . jerry : i thought you would . nick : you would n't be pulling this if my father were around , right ? jerry : that 's right . victor and i had an arrangement . he took care of me . i took care of him . you 'll learn . that 's how things are done . nick : you know , jerry , i 've looked at the details of this project . it seems your county 's already invested a great deal of time and money in roadways and storm drain improvements . are you prepared to just walk away from that ? jerry : everybody loves new roads and storm drains . the bonds we issued made no mention of a connection to your distribution center . nick : what about the labor unions ? we 've had several discussions with them . they 're expecting us to bring in a lot of good - paying jobs . jerry : these sort of plans fall through all the time . that 's something else you 'll have to learn soon enough . listen , i have better things to do than to educate you about how the world works . your father understood these things . nick : right , but like i said , my father 's not available . jerry : then you and i will have to come to some accommodation . nick : how much , jerry ? jerry : excuse me ? nick : you know , what 's it gon na take to make sure our permit gets approved ? jerry : i 'd say $ 100 ought to do it . nick : $ 100 grand ? jerry : a small price in the grand scheme of things , would n't you say ? nick : i 'll get back to you . jerry : do n't take too long . you never know when your application will come up for a vote . you have a nice day . i 'll show myself out . [ scene_break ] jill : do you really think i enjoy feeling this way about my own father ? do n't you think that i would like my mind to be at ease , so i can go back to being as happy about this wedding as you and arthur are ? kay : but you ca n't , can you ? jill : no , katherine , i ca n't , and it is tearing me apart . kay : oh , come on , jill , you make everything so complicated . take a leap of faith just as i did . i mean , trust those instincts . jill : i 've tried that ! i can not get harrison 's bizarre story out of my head . kay : all right , now think about this . think about this . has your father been anything but kind , gentle , loving ? jill : bartlett says that 's because arthur 's such a good actor . kay : oh , well , laurence olivier should be so convincing . do n't you think that i would feel it here if arthur were such a monster ? jill : well , apparently his first wife did n't feel it according to bartlett . kay : oh , honey , the woman died . that does n't mean that arthur killed her . jill : yeah , but you do n't know that . how can you be so certain of that ? kay : i know . i just know , because when a woman is in love , she senses when things are right . jill : you know what ? it was n't very long ago that you were as freaked out by this whole thing as i am now . kay : all right , i had my doubts , but i feel very foolish about that . very foolish . but believe me , i will never doubt that wonderful human being again in my entire life . kay : do you know what i think ? jill : what , mother ? kay : i think a person lives a lot longer when they have someone to share their love and hope and dreams . kay : so now unless you know something i do n't ... jill : what are you talking about ? kay : jill , what is wrong ? jill : nothing 's wrong . i 'm just frustrated ! kay : do you want to know something ? if you 're ever gon na feel any peace whatsoever , you have to get rid of all those doubts . just let them loose , because they 're going to poison you . jill : please believe me when i tell you this . that i pray for the day when i will be able to congratulate you and arthur and mean it with all my heart . i just ca n't snap my fingers right now and do it . kay : well , you do as you must , as will i . jill : how ? huh ? how can i get rid of my suspicions when the evidence just keeps on mounting ? no , it 's no problem , we 'll see you at seven . [ scene_break ] ashley : gloria , you and i have been over this . i do n't think you 're here because you love my father . john : ashley , that is insulting ! gloria : john . ashley : daddy , i 'm sorry . gloria : honey , please . ashley , i 'm sorry you feel that way . ashley : just cut the act , would you ? it 's getting old . gloria : just because your marriage has ended , that does n't mean other people should n't find happiness . i 've been where you are . i understand why you 're bitter . i know what it 's like to have your heart broken into a million pieces , to feel like you ca n't possibly go on , but you heal . and one day , if you 're really lucky , you meet the man of your dreams , the one you should have met in the first place . and your only regret is that you wasted all that time with the wrong ones . john , our marriage was supposed to be a joyful thing . why did we have to come home to all this ? john : because ashley needs our support right now . now i know its unfortunate timing , but it 's times like this when a family is supposed to pull together . gloria : well , forgive me for saying so , but i somehow do n't see that happening . ashley : somehow i do n't either . john : you know , i can not believe what i 'm hearing from you two . i mean , what is so difficult ? gloria : john , maybe we should talk about this alone in the other room . john : fine . [ scene_break ] daniel : would you please just tell me what 's going on here , why the cops want to talk to you , because i 'm freaking out a little . phyllis : it 's about that guy who shot damon . daniel : oh , gee , oh , well , that explains everything . what about him ? phyllis : all right , listen , he gave the police ... he told them some complete fabrication , all right ? it sounded a little credible , so they just wanted to look into it . daniel : well , what did this creep tell the cops ? phyllis : daniel , do n't worry . daniel : mom , are you in trouble ? phyllis : why would i be in trouble ? dominic came after damon . he 's the one who 's in trouble . daniel : okay , damon had a sword . do n't you think that looks a little weird ? i mean , this guy with a gun shoots a guy with a samurai sword . and what was damon doing with it in the first place ? phyllis : okay , yeah , you 're right . it sounds a little weird , right ? so that 's why the police are checking into it . daniel : so you 've already talked to them ? phyllis : yeah , we both did . daniel : about what ? are they charging you with something ? phyllis : no , they 're not charging me with anything , all right ? dominic is the one who had a gun , which is a blatant violation of his parole . believe me , he 's going back to prison . daniel : you know what ? you 're still not telling me anything . you still have n't told me what this dirtbag said to the cops . phyllis : well , you know , the usual stuff . daniel : no , no , mom , i do n't know . you 're just going around in circles , and you ca n't keep important stuff like this from me . what if the cops come here and they drag you away ? what am i gon na do then ? phyllis : well , i would hope you 'd bail me out . ( laughs ) daniel : that 's real funny , mom . you know , this affects my life , too , so could you just tell me what 's going on here , please ? phyllis : dominic lied to the police . he made it sound like damon came after him , and now the police are throwing around accusations like conspiracy to commit murder . daniel : conspiracy like they think that you had something to do with this , too ? phyllis : yeah , something like that . daniel : well , you know , they put people away for life for stuff like this . phyllis : that 's not gon na happen . daniel : how can you be so sure ? phyllis : because i know i 'm not going to jail . believe me , do n't you worry about that . daniel : do n't worry about it ? mom , this is huge . who 's your lawyer ? phyllis : i do n't have one yet . [ scene_break ] ( intercom beeps ) nick : yeah ? yeah , send him in . thanks . michael : you really know how to give a guy a complex , do n't you ? one moment i 'm persona non grata out there , and the next you 're asking to see me . nick : just settle down , all right ? i got ta eat a little crow here . i need your help . michael : what kind of help ? nick : a situation 's come up . i 'm not sure how to deal with it . michael : these are the moments that make life worth living . let 's see , should i ... yes . what did i tell you ? i knew this would happen , and you do n't waste any time , do you ? one day back , and you 're already in hot water . nick : can i count on you or not ? michael : i 'm not sure , but an apology would go a long way . nick : oh , fine . you got it . you came into this office offering your services earlier . is that offer still on the table ? michael : it depends . nick : on what ? michael : what do you want me to do ? nick : i 'm not sure if you 're aware of this or not , but newman enterprises is planning on building a huge distribution center in waukesha county . now i just received a visit from a gentleman who sits on the board of industrial development . michael : yeah , what did he want ? nick : he wants $ 100,000 , or we can kiss this deal good - bye . [ scene_break ] jill : ah , mr. bartlett , just the man i wanted to see . harrison : well , it 's gon na have to wait . i 'm on a break , and i 'd like to eat my apple . jill : no , no , no , no , it ca n't wait . as a matter of fact , i 'm surprised that you were n't expecting me . harrison : why would i be expecting you ? i 've said everything i have to say . you do n't believe me , so i 've given up . jill : do you remember what you told me earlier when you came to my house ? harrison : of course . what i 've been telling you and your mother ever since i came to town -- that your father murdered my mother . jill : no , no , what you told me right before you left . harrison : refresh my memory . jill : you suggested that i look for evidence that my father had taken out a large life insurance policy on my mother or at least that he had been thinking about it . harrison : right . so what about it ? jill : well , i found these . they 're insurance brochures , and there 's even an application in here that 's made out in what appears to be my father 's handwriting . harrison : i 'm sorry that you had to find those papers , but at least now you know what you 're dealing with . [ scene_break ] arthur : ooh , twice in one day . are n't i the lucky one ? kay : well , this can not wait . arthur : when they called my room and told me you were on the way over , i thought perhaps something was wrong . kay : no , no , no , darling , nothing is wrong . everything is absolutely right . the planets are aligned , and the lunar phase is exactly where it should be . arthur : oh , really , darling ? are we taking a flight to the moon ? kay : no , no , we 're taking a flight to happiness . we 'll leave the moon to all the kids . arthur : well , are n't you getting a little bit ahead of yourself , katherine ? kay : i do n't want to wait , arthur . i really do n't . i 've made up my mind . darling , let 's get married right away , hmm ? [ scene_break ] daniel : i do n't believe it . you do n't have a lawyer ? can you at least talk to christine ? phyllis : i did . she turned me down flat . daniel : she turned you down ? phyllis : yeah , turned me down . she hates me . i told you she hates me . my friend michael baldwin , he 's too busy to take the case , so obviously i have to make some phone calls . daniel : well , will you promise me that you 'll do that ? phyllis : listen , daniel , it 's not one of my great aspirations to go to jail . daniel : you know what , mom ? it 's not funny . phyllis : listen , i 'm not trying to be funny . and i know it 's not funny for many reasons , one of which is i have to take care of my son , right ? i will take care of you . daniel : take care of yourself first , please . phyllis : i promise . cross my heart . ( chuckles ) how about i make us a nice home - cooked meal ? daniel : well , there 's not too much left in the fridge . phyllis : well , i 've been doing a bad job of keeping it filled . daniel : no , no , you 've had a lot more important things on your mind . phyllis : well , i 'll go to the store . i 'll get some things , and , you know , we 'll eat . you want something special ? daniel : just my usual things . phyllis : ( laughs ) oh , okay . i 'll be back soon . daniel : okay . phyllis : do n't worry . [ scene_break ] michael : so this jerry gunderson , what else do you know about the man ? nick : not much . just that he 's worked with my father in the past . michael : do you think victor 's paid him off in the past ? nick : you tell me . that 's the way he made it sound . michael : the name does n't ring any bells . nick : so how do i handle this clown ? michael : oh , i 'm not sure . maybe you should check with that whole floor full of attorneys you 've got . i bet they 'd know how . nick : dealing with crooked politicians is outside the realm of their expertise . that 's more your area . michael : i 'm not sure you meant that as a compliment , but thank you . who else knows about this ? nick : you 're the first person i 've told , and you 'll be the last . now listen to me . i need to nip this in the bud , and i need to keep it quiet . if i do n't stand up to this guy , word will get out . people will think they can walk all over me . michael : do n't sweat it . you 're new . it 's natural that there would be a few buzzards circling , but people find out soon enough that they toy with nicholas newman at their own peril . nick : so i can count on you ? michael : let me make a quick phone call . michael : mm - hmm , all right . thank you , rick . you have been a big help . okay , bye . nick : well ? michael : well , it 's as i suspected . gunderson is totally messing with you . nick : how do you know that ? michael : i went to law school with the state rep for that district . according to him , the distribution center 's a definite go . the community 's on board . everyone is thrilled to have it out there . nick : so if gunderson does anything to derail it ... michael : the people out there will string the guy up . nick : that son of a ... mm , i should have called him on it right away . michael : well , you want me to pay gunderson a little visit , tell him to take a hike ? nick : no , no , i 'm gon na deal with this myself . michael : you know , it 's your call , but in my vast experience , i know that people like gunderson tend to get the message quicker with a lawyer present . nick : good point . stick around . yeah , connie , could you please get mr. gunderson back over here ? tell him ... tell him my schedule suddenly opened up . [ scene_break ] gloria : look , i know i 'm just the latest addition to the family , so naturally i have the least say . but the truth is , john , i 'm really against this arrangement . john : oh , gloria . i mean , come on , this is ashley 's home . i 'm surprised you 're asking me to just shove her out the door . gloria : but she 's an adult . she should n't be moving back home dragging this black cloud with her . john : for heaven 's sakes , she 's going through a traumatic period . now look , if this is where she wants to be , this is where she 's going to be . and in case you forgot , it 's just awhile ago that you were living in your son 's condominium . [ scene_break ] jack : what do you think they 're talking about in there ? ashley : i 'm not sure , but i can guess . jack : wow , dad 's got a new wife . ashley : do n't call her that . she may be married to him , but i 'm never gon na think of her in that way . jack : ash , you really think she 's a gold digger ? ashley : oh , come on , jack , do n't you ? jack : right now , honestly , i 'm a little more worried about you . you honestly want me to take you back to brad 's now ? ashley : no , i ca n't . it was too difficult to leave abby . i ca n't go back there for a few days and then wrench myself away from that little girl again . [ scene_break ] gloria : but , john , is n't this a time we ought to be celebrating ? you saw how ashley reacted . john : i am sure that ashley will come around . gloria : maybe , but you said yourself she 's going through a rough time . and would n't watching the two of us be newlyweds be like pouring salt in a wound ? gloria : you know , it could be that ashley will think this through and decide on her own that this is n't the best place for her . [ scene_break ] jack : so we 'll find you a hotel suite or one of those executive rentals . ashley : mnh - mnh , i want something more permanent , jack . jack : okay , we can buy you a little house near brad 's , something little . money talks . ashley : yeah , does it ever . i do n't know what to do . you know , actually , i 'm more concerned about dad now than i am myself . and the more i think about the two of them together , the more i 'm convinced i need to do something about it . [ scene_break ] chris : i got here as soon as i could . it sounded urgent . daniel : it is . chris : well , what 's going on ? are you in some kind of trouble ? daniel : no , not me . uh , it 's my mom . chris : does this have to do with damon and the man that shot him ? daniel : that 's right . chris : oh , daniel , did phyllis tell you to call me ? daniel : no , no , she does n't know about this . chris : i already told her that i 'm not gon na take on her case . daniel : i know . she told me . chris : then why did you call me ? daniel : because my mom 's in trouble . she needs the best lawyer she can find , and i do n't understand why you turned her down when she needs help . chris : i am not gon na have a conversation with you about your mother . daniel : because you do n't like her ? you do n't like each other . big deal . it 's old news . chris : daniel , i am not being heartless , all right ? i am not . and i know you 're worried . she 's your mother . daniel : but ? chris : not only does she get herself into impossible situations , but she 's her own worst enemy when you try and help her out of them . look , to put it bluntly , your mother is the client from hell . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know what ? you 're really something , christine . when i first came back to town , i thought that you were the greatest . i thought that my mom did n't care about me , that my dad just did n't have time for me , but you , you reached out , and you made me feel special . chris : that 's because you are special to me . daniel : and then i found out about all the things you did to my mom , to my family , breaking us up . and i still do n't really understand why you did the things that you did . chris : daniel , it 's very complicated . daniel : yeah , it always is . but through it all you told me again and again that you cared about me and you wanted what 's best for me . chris : and that 's true . daniel : then you 'll help my mom , 'cause that 's what 's best for me right now . i mean , i need you to help her get out of this trouble . chris : you have to understand that there are no guarantees , whoever takes on her case . daniel : you know what i mean . my mom ca n't be guilty of anything . i mean , i 'm positive about that . so i 'm asking you , please , christine , will you help my mom ? [ scene_break ] arthur : katherine , are you all right ? kay : what do you mean ? arthur : you seem a bit hyperactive . kay : oh , my god . arthur , i 'm not drinking , if that 's what you mean . arthur : oh , no , no , i know that . i do n't believe i 've ever seen you so wound up . kay : i love you , arthur . i just want to be your wife . arthur : you know , it almost seems to me as though something happened . kay : what could possibly happen ? arthur : you tell me . not long ago , you and jill were so suspicious of me . kay : well , i 've put all those doubts behind me , darling . i have . arthur : what about jill ? i 'm not so sure she feels the same . kay : do n't worry about her . she 'll come around . it just takes her longer than it does me . arthur : i hope so . katherine , i want our marriage to begin with all of us in total agreement that it 's the right thing to do . kay : all right , well , do n't worry about jill . do not worry about her . she 's going to be just fine . so what do you say ? arthur : you want to set a date ? kay : mmm ... how about next week ? tomorrow ? arthur : katherine , i 'd marry you right this minute if i could . kay : i love you . arthur : give me a kiss . give me a kiss . [ scene_break ] jill : i find the discovery of these insurance papers just a little too damn coincidental . harrison : what do you mean ? jill : the fact that i found them moments after you brought the subject up . harrison : oh , wait a minute . are you suggesting that i planted those papers ? jill : did you , bartlett ? harrison : oh , yeah . in the dead of the night , i came down the chimney like santa claus , and i went in arthur 's room , and i planted it . jill : this is n't a joke ! harrison : no , murder is not a joke . you know what ? you should be thanking me instead of accusing me . jill : oh , thanking you ? harrison : that 's right . yeah , because you know what ? i alerted you to the evidence that backs my whole theory up . jill : evidence that is just too convenient . because if my father wanted to take an insurance policy out on my mother , why would he have left these papers behind when he moved out of the house ? harrison : i do n't know . he 's a sociopath . who knows how their minds work ? jill : oh , yeah . it 's so neat and tidy , is n't it ? harrison : you know , i suggest that he might be taking out an insurance policy . you find proof . coincidence ? you know what i think ? jill : what ? harrison : i think that you 're desperately trying to talk yourself out of it . you 're looking for any kind of an explanation , and i have been nothing but straight with you here . jill : all right , what if i am ? can you blame me for being confused ? i happen to love arthur ! harrison : yeah , well , i loved my mother , and arthur killed her . i was n't around to stop it , so i have to live with that . do you want to live with that kind of anger and guilt ? then you do that . you stick your head in the sand . but if anything happens to your mother , it 's on your conscience , not mine ! [ scene_break ] jerry : hello , mr. newman . nick : mr. gunderson , please shut the door . jerry : did n't expect to hear from you so soon . i 'm glad you 've seen the light . how about we sit down and talk terms ? michael : ahem . jerry : who 's this ? nick : that 's my associate . jerry : what 's going on ? nick : we have considered your proposition , and we have decided to build elsewhere . jerry : what ? nick : yeah , we think that another county would just love to have our new distribution center . jerry : but i do n't understand . that site is the perfect location . michael : well , we thought so , too , but you 're telling us there are some complications , so we decided to look elsewhere . jerry : i 'm sorry . who is this guy ? nick : why , does he make you uncomfortable ? jerry : i think we should discuss this in private . nick : there 's really no need . our decision is final . jerry : but -- nick : have a good day , jerry . jerry : wait , wait , wait . hold on . i think we got our wires crossed . the project was never in any jeopardy . i was just hoping to speed things up . i was trying to make it easier for you . nick : no , you were looking for a payoff . now i do n't know what they call that where you 're from , but around here we call that blackmail . let me tell you something , pal . i do n't like being jerked around . jerry : you know what ? let 's just forget this happened . how about we do that , huh ? nobody ever has to know i was here . nick : no can do . you see , in this office , i have a surveillance system . it records everything that happens . but do n't worry , i 'm not gon na rat you out on one condition . jerry : what ? nick : the next time i read about you in the paper , i want it to be because you 've proposed new affordable housing for people in your county . you make that happen , and i 'll make sure a certain tape does n't fall into the hands of a journalist . are we understanding each other , jerry ? good . now get the hell out of my office . michael : nice job . and that part about the surveillance system ... sweet . nick : hey , you liked that ? michael : mm - hmm . nick : i thought it was cool . [ scene_break ] daniel : so what 's your answer , christine ? will you take my mom 's case ? chris : all right , i 'll do it . i will represent her , but i am doing this for you , not phyllis . daniel : thank you , thank you . chris : assuming your mother agrees to let me represent her , will you please try and get her to act rationally ? daniel : do you really think i have that kind of influence ? that 's giving me a lot of credit . chris : at the very least , you can talk to her . when your mother gets emotional , she makes bad choices , so i need you to tell her to listen to my advice , even if she does n't agree with it . daniel : i 'm gon na do the best i can , christine . chris : although knowing phyllis , she 'll probably shoot herself in the foot anyway . daniel : well , you 'll stop her from doing that . chris : you 're right . i made the commitment . i will do my best . i just hope i do n't regret this . [ scene_break ] jack : well , has everyone had a chance to cool off ? gloria : well , i 'd say we resolved some things , and i think what we have to do is obvious . your father and i are very happy together . that 's the whole reason that we got married , so we could fill this big house with love and live happily ever after . ashley : sounds like a fairy tale , does n't it ? gloria : well , it 's one we 're gon na make come true , which is why i agree with you , ashley . if you ca n't be happy for us , then you should live somewhere else . ashley : what do you think about this , dad ? john : i want you to do whatever you feel is best for you . ashley : well , i 'm thinking i wan na do what 's best for all of us . you 're right , the timing is difficult , but i would honestly appreciate it if we could pull together as a family , so i 'm staying . john : oh , my beauty . that is wonderful , wonderful . thank you . [ scene_break ] arthur : jill , this is a pleasant surprise . jill : i hope you 'll still think so when you hear why i 've come . arthur : is something wrong ? jill : i do n't know , dad . i 'm hoping you can tell me . would you mind explaining this ? arthur : where did you get these ? jill : well , i 'm not very proud of myself , but i went looking through your things , and in the back of that little desk in your bedroom behind some other stuff , i found these brochures and this application . why ? why would you take out a life insurance policy on mother , dad ? why ? [ next_on ] malcolm : olivia , you 're still such a beautiful woman . dru : of course i love malcolm . he 's my brother - in - law . lily : was there ever anything between you two ? bobby : so i 'm gon na see you around a little more often ? nikki : i do n't know . is that what you want ?	mr. gundersen told nick that if he did n't give him $ 100,000.00 he would make it impossible for newman enterprises ' new facility to be built . nick asked michael for help , and michael learned gundersen was bluffing . nick bluffed back , threatening to take his business elsewhere , and insisting he had video surveillance of gundersen 's earlier blackmail . gundersen caved , and nick and michael congratulated one another . kay told jill that she would marry arthur , regardless of all suspicion . jill visited harrison and revealed that she 'd discovered arthur had applied to take out a life insurance policy on kay . harrison insisted this was proof he planned to kill her . kay told arthur she wanted to be married immediately , possibly even elope . jill confronted arthur , demanding to know why he 'd applied for the policy on kay . daniel demanded to know what kind of trouble phyllis was in , so she told him about dominic hughes ' lies , and christine 's refusal to represent her . daniel summoned christine , and privately reminded her she 'd caused him a world of hurt by separating him from phyllis ; to prove her love , he begged christine to help save his mother . christine agreed , but worried phyllis would be a volatile , self - sabotaging client from hell . ash refused john and gloria her blessing . gloria insisted she find another place to stay if she could n't be happy for them . ash explained to jack that now , more than ever , she needed to be close to john . she then gleefully told gloria and john that she 'd remain at the estate ... with them .
paul : all right , it 's all set . you 're booked into room 202 . nikki : oh , thank you , paul . nick : thanks , paul . mom , why do n't you go upstairs and get some rest ? nikki : no , i 'm okay . i just ca n't believe that victor is back at the ranch . paul : did victoria say if he was planning on staying in town ? nick : apparently he is . nick : excuse me , mom . phyllis : your mom looks shell shocked . nick : well , yeah , she is . i mean , dad coming in with ashley like that ? she was totally blindsided . phyllis : yeah , well , things are about to get a lot worse . i just talked to brad , and he sold your father out to the authorities . nick : son of a -- victor : i came back to genoa city to clear myself of these ridiculous accusations . heather : great . let 's get right on it . victor newman , you are under arrest . michael : my client needs some time to wrap up some personal matters . i will take him downtown myself to voluntarily surrender . heather : mm - hmm . not a chance . there 's an international arrest warrant out on your client for murder . michael : ms. stevens , he 's right here , ready to clear his name . heather : forget about it . after how many weeks on the run ? go ahead . man : mr. newman , you 're under arrest for the murder of anthony amato , also know as walter palin . victoria : you do n't have to do that . heather : let 's go by the books on this one . no special treatment for the billionaire . man : you have the right to remain silent . if you give up that right , anything you say can or will be used against you in the court of law . [ scene_break ] eden : you and your friends are so lame . all you ever text about is sports . noah : what , you mean instead of makeup and clothes ? eden : oh , yeah , 'cause i 'm totally into that stuff . please , who cares if brett favre plays for green bay or new york ? noah : half of wisconsin , all of new york and a few bookies in vegas . [ scene_break ] jack : i guess i should n't be surprised that victor showed up . the bastard wanted to make a big entrance , did not matter that he upstaged katherine at her own funeral . sharon : why do n't you give him a break , jack ? i think he showed up because they were close friends . let 's see if noah came home from school like he was supposed to . ( cell phone ringing ) jack : uh , you know what ? you go ahead and do that . i 'll take this . sharon : okay . noah : hey , how was it ? sharon : um ... it was nice . it was really nice . jack : okay , adam , deep breath . adam : you swore that victor was never coming back . jack : i never say never . i said it was highly unlikely , and if he did , it would n't be very smart . adam : he -- he 's gon na swear the diary 's a fake , and then all it takes is frank admitting he forged it . jack : frank would have to be nuts to do that . adam : he 's a felon , in custody . and he 's looking at a third strike . he 's gon na sell us out for a lighter sentence , jack . jack : he has no proof and that would blow up in his face pretty fast . adam : i do n't trust frank . i do n't trust anyone . what if he has something we do n't know about ? jack : adam , the last thing we want to do right now is panic . that 's when people make mistakes . take a deep breath , calm down , look people in the eye and stick with your story , no matter what . adam : so the great victor newman shows up at katherine chancellor 's funeral . nick : that 's right . if i were you , i 'd run . adam : no . no . that 's -- that 's victor 's game . nick : you 're in for a world of hurt when this whole diary hoax blows up . adam : there 's no hoax to it . i just found the thing . victor was stupid to confess to murder in writing . nick : you see , that 's how i know it 's a fake . dad 's a lot of things , but stupid is n't one of them . adam : hey , if , uh , if you 're looking for the old man , you might wan na try the county jail . nick : dad was arrested ? adam : he will be , soon enough . the d.a . 's office has a warrant to haul him in . nick : and your girlfriend 's on the job , huh ? it 's nice to see the two of you share a vendetta . adam : no , we 're just not cowed by the great victor newman . he 's a petty , dangerous thug who deserves to be behind bars . if i help put him there , then , uh , so much the better . [ nick hits adam ] adam : i 'm fine ! [ scene_break ] victor : once again , mrs. stevens , you have jumped into prosecution without the proper facts . heather : well , if you 'd like to set the record straight . i 'll be happy to listen . victor : i guess you have n't learned your lesson , have you ? michael : victor . nice try , ms. stevens . mr. newman has nothing to say to you . and you will not question my client unless i am present . you have been warned . in front of witnesses . i would have to have your already flimsy case further damaged by what , say a misconduct charge ? heather : let 's go . victoria : daddy , we 'll be right behind you . victor : my darling , go back to your family , okay ? excuse me , officer , for a minute . i 'm very sorry about all this . it 's because of you that i came back here . and i did . but you did n't bargain for this , so if you want to go back to london , i understand . [ scene_break ] traci : really , how are you ? i know that you 've had a pretty hard year . brad : i 've had better . i 've also had worse . as you know , i did think i was gon na get another shot at jabot . traci : what happened with that ? i know that when nikki stepped down because of the whole mess with david , i was sure that jill was going to appoint you as c.e.o . brad : well , so was i . the fact is , she promised me the job , then turned around and handed it to her son , who was tending bar two years ago . now he 's the head of a billion dollar company . traci : well , you know , nepotism is certainly nothing new at jabot . brad : yeah . or at newman . you see , when you 're the son - in - law of the boss , that works for you . when you 're the ex - son - in - law , it kills you . traci : ( laughs ) brad : actually , i was the c.e.o . at newman for about five minutes when adam was in charge . but then victor came back and i never set foot in my office . but it 's all right . it 's not like i need the paycheck . traci : no , but what you need is something to be passionate about . brad : you 're right . i do . traci : um ... how 's your love life ? brad : ugh . next subject . traci : really ? oh , god , i 'm so sorry to hear that . brad : you mean that , do n't you ? you 're the best , traci , you know that ? does steve wake up every day and tell you that ? traci : oh , god . i guess . brad : well , good , he should . you ended up with the right guy . traci : i know that you 're gon na end up with the right woman . brad : yeah . traci : come on ! why not for you ? you got ta get yourself out there . brad : i do . i try . there was , uh , one woman . but i let her get away . my fault . i made my choices . traci : well , can you fix that ? brad : no . not an option . traci : then i 'm going to hope that changes . and if it does n't , i 'm going to hope that you find the most fabulous woman ever . you wan na walk me out ? brad : sure . [ scene_break ] ashley : i 'll call you back as soon as i hear something . okay , thanks . nick : the cops are on the way . ashley : they 've been here and gone . victoria : they hauled dad away in handcuffs . nick : oh , man ! who 's with him ? ashley : michael was here before the police even got here . victoria : what happened to you ? nick : oh . just nothing . i bumped into adam . j.t . : with your fist ? nick : he was mouthing off about dad . i guess i slipped . j.t . : good . saves me the trouble . nick : i got ta get down to the police station . victoria : well , j.t . and i will get mom 's things out of here . nick : did dad notice ? victoria : yeah . he already had estella pack them up . so i guess we 'll just take them to our house for now . and , uh , then they 'll be gone in case by some miracle , uh , dad gets bail . [ scene_break ] michael : my client is willing to post a sizeable bond , surrender his passport , wear an ankle bracelet . whatever it takes . heather : mm - hmm . i encourage you to try all of that with the judge at arraignment . michael : so you 'll fight it ? heather : of course i will . victor newman is the walking definition of a flight risk . he better get used to jail . that is , unless he can clear everything up , like he claims . victor : ms. stevens , you accuse me of the murder of ji min kim . i told you i did n't do it . you pursued it . you were wrong . and you lost your job . now you listen very carefully . you 're wrong again . i did not kill walter palin . [ scene_break ] sharon : looks official . noah : it 's the winter dance at school with chaperones . you can call and check if you do n't believe me . sharon : i do . noah : so can i go ? sharon : well , that depends on you . are you gon na stay out of trouble and stay away from eden ? noah : you ca n't blame her for what happened in paris . sharon : why not ? noah : because that was me . i messed up . sharon : you do n't do things like that . you do n't pick fights with punk kids in graveyards and get arrested in foreign countries . it 's just not you . noah : what , do you think i 'm some loser who lets a girl lead him around ? it was my idea . sharon : either way , what i 'm saying is you two should put some distance between you . noah : oh , yeah , that 's gon na be real easy . sharon : well , you 'll still run into each other at school , but other than that , why do n't you make some new friends . noah : this sucks . sharon : yes , it does . do n't tell me you agree with him . jack : he is a 15-year - old with a thing for a girl that his parents disapprove of . you remember what that was like ? sharon : no . yes . that does n't change what i have to do . jack : i absolutely agree . that 's why i support you 100 % . sharon : you do ? jack : you 're an excellent mother . i would be an idiot not to . sharon : well , i do n't feel like an excellent mother right now . jack : your son took responsibility for his behavior . he defended a friend . in my book , that 's a pretty neat kid -- a kid you can be proud of . you did a great job raising him . sharon : thanks . thanks , jack . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) phyllis : `` restless style . `` man : may i speak to jack abbott , please ? phyllis : jack abbott is no longer here . can i help you ? cisneros : i 'm inspector cisneros . i work in bucerias , mexico . mr. abbott interviewed me here for a story . phyllis : do you remember when ? cisneros : it was late september . the , uh , 25th , i believe . [ scene_break ] [ phyllis remembering ] sharon : since you 're so fascinated in where jack went , he 's in l.a. with ashley . they 're working on some family business . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm sorry . jack -- jack was in mexico on the 25th of september ? cisneros : yes . he said he was writing a story about victor newman . there is something i must make clear about that story . who would i speak to ? phyllis : i 'm handling that story now . you would speak to me . so ... you have information on victor newman ? cisneros : this is delicate . when mr. abbott spoke to me , he asked about a boating accident . one man had died , the other was missing . now i did n't know then that the other man was victor newman . now suddenly this is a murder investigation , there 's a diary with a confession . my name can not be part of any article . phyllis : no , i understand that . listen , uh , you would only be the source if you had information that we used . cisneros : i let mr. abbott make a copy of the photo of the victim , walter palin . i could lose my job . phyllis : no , i understand that , inspector . i understand that . listen , um , your name is n't going to be used in any article that `` restless style `` publishes , okay ? cisneros : thank you . phyllis : no , i understand . thank you for calling . oh , jack . oh , jack . yeah , this is phyllis . i need all of jack abbott 's expense vouchers , every single one of them and , um , all of his receipts . please , i need that on my desk a.s.a.p . thank you . [ scene_break ] paul : i know it 's early , but i had , uh , housekeeping turn down your bed . nikki : oh , thanks . there 's no way i can rest right now . ( cell phone ringing ) paul : well , i wish you would . nikki : victoria , what 's going on ? how 's your father ? victoria : he was just arrested . nikki : that was fast . victoria : yeah , well , michael was here and nick went down to the station to try to see him . nikki : is there anything i can do ? victoria : mom , i wish there was . we 're all feeling a little helpless right now , but i 'll call you as soon as i hear anything . nikki : okay , honey , thanks . paul : what 's going on with victor ? nikki : they just arrested him for murder . paul : oh . it 's that diary . without it , they would n't have anything to hold him on . nikki : i do n't believe that for a second . in all the years i 've known victor , he never kept a diary . paul : so it 's not likely he 'd start one now just to write a murder confession . nikki : and of all people to pop up with this bombshell , adam ? something 's not right somewhere . paul : it 's way too convenient . nikki : so ... you 'll investigate this ? paul : you do n't even have to ask . nikki : also seems very odd to me that he could pull off such an elaborate hoax without any help ? paul : do n't worry about it . one way or another , i will get to the bottom of it . nikki : i know you will . thanks . [ scene_break ] victor : hey , son . nick : hey , dad . you look , uh ... you look good . a lot better than when i saw you last time . victor : i did n't mean to worry you . nick : when i found you in that gallery , you were half - dead . victor : i can only imagine what you thought when i left the hospital . but i needed someplace else to clear my head . it was never about you . nick : that was obvious . victor : sorry about everything . nick : you need anything ? victor : ( exhales deeply ) an acquittal would be nice . but michael baldwin is working on that . i understand that you and your sister are ... trying to find evidence to prove that ... this so - called confession of mine is a sham . nick : look , dad , we know who you are . we know this ca n't be true . victor : what happened to your hand ? nick : nothing . victor : you hit someone , did n't you ? nick : it 's not important , dad . victor : you hit him for me , did n't you ? [ scene_break ] nikki : hi , honey . victoria : hi . nikki : any word ? victoria : no . no . i would 've called . i promise . are you ready to go ? we need to get going . j.t . : yeah , reed 's sitter needs to go home . nikki : well , you kids go ahead . i 'm gon na stay here . paul got me a room , so i 'll be fine . paul : do n't worry about your mom . i 'll keep an eye on her . in fact , i think i better get started on that project . j.t . : you need any help ? paul : i 'll let you know . j.t . : okay . nikki : thanks . paul : heather ? i heard you arrested victor . heather : yep . we did . no thanks to you . paul : and what was i supposed to do ? stand up in the middle of katherine 's funeral ? stop everything so i could call the police ? i was n't gon na do that to her . heather : well , that explains why you called right after the service . oh , wait , you did n't do that , did you ? paul : look , victor had already disappeared . heather : this is n't really about timing , paul . this is about loyalty . and the only person that you 're thinking about is nikki . paul : she lost her best friend . and yes , i am worried about her . heather : well , at least she does n't have to worry about covering victor 's tracks anymore . paul : she had no idea where victor was . heather : did n't stop her from wasting my time and my resources on a wild goose chase or two . paul : victor is in custody . none of this matters . heather : what matters is convicting him . the man almost ruined my career last time . i 'm not gon na lose this case . not for anyone . [ scene_break ] adam : uh , anything to chicago , but first class to london . yeah , e - mail the itinerary . thanks , i will . michael : going somewhere ? adam : victor 's soiled the job market for me in the u.s . so i 'm gon na go to the u.k. , try and find a job there . michael : ooh . the u.k. ? you 'd move there ? adam : i have friends , people from school , help me find a job . michael : what about your fiancée ? you going to abandon her , too ? adam : no , i 'm not going to abandon her . i 'll go there , get set up , get a job , buy us a flat , and then she can come and join me . it 'll give her enough time to prosecute victor and put him in prison for the rest of his life . michael : mm . you kids . you dream big . adam : yeah , well , he committed the crime . i just found the proof . michael : yeah , he wants to talk to you about that . adam : oh , does he ? michael : mm . adam : well , you know what ? victor disowned me . so he does n't , uh , he does n't get to summon me on his whim . michael : oh . yeah , he does . listen ... there are two ways this can go . only one of them entails you walking out of here under your own power . but either way , you 're gon na have to face victor . [ scene_break ] phyllis : all right , birthday ? nope . house number ? no . phyllis : did you go for love , jack ? was it love ? it would `` jabot `` and then your anniversary with sharon , in that order . would n't be the other way around . we 're in . thank you for being so predictable . phyllis : oh , my god . mexico , mexico , mexico . just like the inspector said . jack ... you were lying to your wife and you were lying to all of us . what else were you up to ? genoa city arms ? what ? emperor 's legion ? emperor 's legion ? woman : emperor 's legion escorts . this is brittani anne . phyllis : what ? what ? hookers and motel rooms ? jack ... [ scene_break ] noah : ( sighs ) jack : hey . you know what ? there 's a game on right now . you wan na check it out ? noah : whatever . what ? jack : i hate to tell you , buddy , it does n't get any better whether you 're 15 or 50 . women will make you crazy . noah : my only problem 's your woman . ca n't you get mom to ease up ? jack : this girl 's that special , huh ? noah : eden 's great . and she likes me . i think . jack : well , that 's good . noah : then why is mom all lock down ? going on about how eden 's the worst person in the world . jack : because you did n't give her any ramp - up time . noah : what do you mean ? jack : well , think about it . eden never came over to just hang out or do homework or stay for dinner . nothing . the first your mother or father heard mention of her name , the two of you were in the police station together . noah : makes sense . jack : but ? noah : we -- we were n't friends before . i could n't bring her over . i did n't even think she liked me . and then in paris , it all changed outta nowhere . jack : it 's a great feeling , is n't it ? it was that way for your mom and me . noah : ugh . t.m.i . jack : t.m.i . ? noah : too much information . jack : ah . noah : i 'm -- i 'm happy you 're in love with mom and all . you still are , right ? jack : yeah . more than ever . noah : then what 's up ? it 's obvious something 's way wrong . jack : noah , your mom is one of the greatest women i 've ever met in my life . no , i 'm afraid i am the problem . noah : why ? what 'd you do ? jack : basically , i did n't come through for her . all women have this short list of things that are important to them -- a good home , a safe neighborhood , happy kids , and a come - through guy , who 's always there . sometimes it 's in a different order , but basically that 's the list . noah : brutal . jack : nah . you know , you get older , it 's not so much brutal , it 's just a fact of life . and it 's ... its okay . because ... when a woman has that much love to give , it is n't enough just to make the list . it 's staying there that really counts . noah : how do you do it ? jack : you give her that picture in her head . you step up and you meet her expectations . 'cause if you do n't , if you ... if you let her down ... well , she may still have feelings for you , or she may stick around , but deep down , she lost respect for you . and once that 's gone ... sorry . t.m.i . , right ? noah : it 's okay . jack : i guess what i 'm trying to say to you is you stood up for eden , and she will respect you for that . you 're a terrific kid , noah . in fact , i could take a lesson or two from you . [ scene_break ] michael : if it 's any comfort to you , the , um ... the , uh , police officers will come running at the first sign of trouble . just scream . come on , man up , adam . you knew you had to see victor sooner or later . he has a legal right to be confronted by his accuser . and you 're it . you are the only thing standing between victor newman and freedom . oh , officer , he 's ready to go in . [ scene_break ] nick : phyllis ? phyllis : hey ! hey , how are you ? nick : good . phyllis : did you find your father ? nick : yeah , he 's in jail already . they move fast around here . phyllis : so how is he ? nick : you know , he looks better than he has in months . sounds weird , but he 's in jail but he 's back . and i got to see him . phyllis : i 'm glad you got to see him . nick : we connected , you know ? and now he could end up in jail for the rest of his life . phyllis : well , we 're gon na make sure that does n't happen , right ? nick : right . phyllis : right . nick : right . phyllis : do you wan na go home ? nick : yes . phyllis : you get the car running and put on the heater , okay ? nick : okay . phyllis : warm it up , and then i 'll be right down . nick : done . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . jack : hey . sharon : i 'm gon na head upstairs and , uh , read for a while . jack : okay . sharon : thanks for talking to noah . jack : you overheard that ? sharon : he told me . he seems betters . jack , you 're a really , really great stepfather . and i 'm sure i do n't tell you that enough . it 's true . jack : thanks . hey ... wan na dance ? sharon : yeah . [ scene_break ] brad : all right , let me put this in terms you can understand . you know how you feel when you see nick and phyllis together ? well , that 's how i feel when i see you with jack . if i did n't feel the way i do about you , it would n't be a problem . but because i l -- because i love you so much , it 's a big problem . [ scene_break ] lauren : just ask him . you 'll be surprised . michael : ask me what , ladies . lauren : hi . go on . um ... eden was wondering about your father 's trial and what happens if he 's convicted ? michael : well , there 's a good chance he wo n't be convicted . but if lowell is convicted , we 'll appeal . lauren : um ... i think she was wondering what happens to her . eden : look , i know i 'm a pain in the butt and you do n't like me , so you would n't wan na keep me . michael : all right , um ... eden ... if being a pain in the butt got us kicked out of families , we 'd all be orphans . eden : i just -- i 'm sorry i 'm so bad at this . michael : who is n't ? we 're all making this up as we go along . and i 'm not giving up on you . do n't you dare give up on me . and , uh , nice try trying to get out of this clan , but you being a pain in the butt ? amateur . you would not have wanted to know me as a 15 year old . and as far as this one is concerned ... lauren : me ? michael : mm . lauren : what are you talking about ? i was a pure joy to one and all as a teenager . michael : look ... i 'm not saying that you do n't have to follow the rules or listen to us . i 'm just saying that we get how hard it is and ... just tell us the truth and everything else will take care of itself . deal ? eden : deal . lauren : you know , i thought you lost that necklace in france . eden : oh , noah found it and gave it back to me . lauren : he did ? when ? eden : after french class . [ scene_break ] nikki : ashley ? how 's victor doing ? ashley : well , he was arrested . nikki : i know . i heard . ashley : so he 's not too happy . nikki : do you think he 's up to fighting the charge ? i have to say , he looks so much better now than the last time i saw him . ashley : yeah , he 's determined to beat this thing . i 'm sure he will . nikki : how 's he doing in general ? is he eating ? is he sleeping ? ashley : you know , victor 's back home now . and he 's getting lots of support from lots of people that love him and that 's all because of you . nikki : are those victor 's words ? ashley : nikki . no . they 're not victor 's words . they 're mine . i know how difficult it was for you to ask me , of all people , for help with him . that was a genuine act of love . and i 'm never gon na forget that . nikki : well , i wonder if victor will . ashley : well , i can tell you that his feelings have n't changed . he does still blame you for sabrina 's death . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] victor : you know ... when you were born , i offered your mother all kinds of assistance to help raise you . she wanted to raise you herself . she was a kind and decent woman . i can only tell you that you have inherited none of that decency and kindness . adam : you know nothing about my mother . victor : i know enough about your mother to know that she would turn over in her grave if she knew what had become of you . adam : you know what i think would cause her to turn over in her grave ? if she knew how you set me up . she did n't want you in my life . she wanted me to stay away from you for a reason . i only wish i 'd trusted her instincts . but i wanted a father . when i got here , your family treated me like dirt . that 's fine , i got it . i could take it . but for you to play the loving father ... and then just toss me aside , like some piece of trash ? you ruined my life . you did n't just take away newman , you laid waste to everything . a life i 'd scraped together to build , no thanks to you . now who the hell are you to do that ? victor : you know you earned all that yourself . this is all you 're doing . adam : right , justice , huh ? justice . well , then i only hope that you get the same . victor : how can you stand there in good conscience knowing that you 're setting me up for a murder i did n't commit ? adam : they 're your words . i just found the diary . victor : now you know damn well ... you found no diary . i never wrote in a diary . certainly not a murder confession . adam : experts tested it . it 's your handwriting . so get used to jail , dad . victor : do n't you ever call me that again . you 're dead to me now . adam : everyone is dead to you now . you 're gon na spend the rest of your life in prison . victor : i 'm gon na crush you like a cockroach . adam : bring it on . victor : you will never know what is coming at you . you will never know . but i will crush you . guard . [ next_on ] jill : i wonder what changes she made to her will . gloria : hello , everyone . you can start . murphy : i 'm gon na take care of you , just like i promised . mitchell : there 's more . jill : more ? mitchell : i also honor john 's memory by leaving gloria --	victor 's arrested and faces off with adam who 's already felt the wrath of nick . jack and noah share a heart to heart , which sharon overhears . phyllis finds out about jack 's trip to mexico and also becomes privy to his extracurricular activities when she hacks into his computer . paul decides to investigate the so -called diary caper .
tucker : i did n't want to have to resort to ultimatums , but you leave me no choice . marry me tonight or else . ashley : well , you 're just really lucky that i 'm not doing anything this evening . tucker : i 'm the luckiest man i know . i 'll see you soon . ashley : i ca n't wait . ashley : what ? ( gasps ) olivia : i got you a gift . ashley : you should n't have . olivia : ( giggles ) ashley : i 'm so glad you did . ( laughs ) olivia : ( laughs ) but i want you to open this later . ashley : why ? olivia : because clearly someone needs a wardrobe change . ashley : oh , okay . olivia : i 'll see you at the church ? ashley : yes , i hope so . drive safely . thanks for the present . olivia : oh , you 're welcome . ashley : i better shake it now . olivia : uh - oh . no , no , no . ( laughs ) aah ! traci : hello . hey ! ( laughs ) olivia : someone here to help with the final touches . traci : hi . olivia : mm . i 'll see you after the ceremony . traci : yes , please . ashley : okay , hold on . i heard that all the planes out of new york were grounded . what are you doing here ? traci : i got the last flight out . ashley : ( gasps , squeals ) traci : i would n't miss this for the world . ( laughs ) ashley : oh , i 'm just so happy to see you . thank you . [ scene_break ] abby : hey . tucker : hey , there 's the maid of honor . abby : okay , no offense , `` mr . mogul , `` but you sounded a little tense when you called . tucker : oh . it must have been the connection . so listen . you know my island , right ? abby : yes , i believe that everyone should own a caribbean island or two . or at least be related to the owner . ( chuckles ) tucker : well , i want to take your mom there as a surprise . abby : oh , she 'd love it . tucker : but i have to convince her to go first . abby : why would my mom not go ? tucker : one word -- jabot . abby : no . no , no , no , no , no . my mother is island - bound . we are going to see to that . tucker : that 's what i wanted to hear . abby : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jack : so is it cheating to drink champagne before the wedding 's even happened ? genevieve : mm , no . it 's good luck . old australian tradition , my friend . ( glasses clink ) jack : okay , i buy that . genevieve : mm - hmm . mmm . ( sighs ) or maybe i just needed a little bit of dutch courage to be your `` plus one `` tonight . i had no idea that the guest list was going to be so elite . ( chuckles ) jack : just family . is that a problem ? genevieve : i think that it will be a pleasant reminder that marriage can be a wonderful thing for some people . [ scene_break ] sofia : okay , keys , cell phone ... rings . neil : mm . sofia : oh , my god . where are the rings ? neil : the rings . sofia , the rings . right where you so cleverly put them about ... what was it ? an hour ago . sofia : ( laughs ) i knew that . neil : yeah . of course you knew that . sofia , it 's gon na be okay . moses is crashed out , milk 's in the fridge , and the baby nurse is gon na be here later . sofia : so everything is perfect . neil : yeah , that was convincing . ( sighs ) you know what 's strange ? it 's a little strange that , uh , ever since i mentioned the word `` marriage , `` things have been a little off . sofia : well , it was a lovely gesture , neil , but ... look , it is 2011 . families come in more configurations than i can count . and moses can have two completely engaged , loving parents without a marriage license . neil : no , no . i - i agree . that 's -- that 's very true . but i believe that we can do twice as well as an official team , right ? for a child to grow up knowing that both his parents were united in loving him , wanting the best for him , that 's a gift not every kid gets . sofia : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] devon : katherine . kay : devon . how nice to see you . i take it you 're not going to tucker 's wedding . devon : no , i 'm not . kay : i 'm sure tucker hoped otherwise . but i think you 've made a wise decision . it 's probably better you 're not there tonight . [ scene_break ] billy : victoria . victoria : you 're alive . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : any chance you 'll be sharing turkey with cane this thanksgiving ? genevieve : i do n't think that 's likely . jack : care to leave a place for me on your dance card ? genevieve : that would be lovely . jack : good . ( cell phone rings ) jack : oh . hey , trace , where are you ? traci : ( chuckles ) i 'm -- i 'm at your house . where are you ? jack : i 'm in the middle -- genevieve : no , go . jack : n - never mind . i 'm on my way . hmm . trying to get rid of me ? genevieve : never keep a bride waiting . i 'm looking forward to tonight . [ scene_break ] abby : hey . ashley : i just love having you both here . traci : ( chuckles ) abby : no , i was thinking , i am just a lonely maid of honor , and this event kind of calls for a matron of honor . ashley : huh ? traci : did you get engaged ? ashley : ( laughs ) do n't say that . traci : ( laughs ) abby : oh , god , no ! but i did call the florist and order another bouquet for the matron of honor . ashley : ohh . traci : oh , honey . i - i - i would n't presume . ashley : oh , yeah , right . abby : ( laughs ) ashley : it 's a command performance , and you 're not backing out , okay ? traci : oh , thank you ! ( laughs ) ashley : right ? great idea . great idea . abby : ( laughs ) ashley : and you are full of surprises , are n't you ? abby : i am , and surprise , they 're all good ones . i want you to have the perfect wedding . ashley : oh , honey , thank you . actually , it 's getting kind of close , is n't it ? abby : yeah . ( laughs ) traci : ( laughs ) ashley : have you spoken to devon ? do you think he might show up ? abby : i 'm sorry . i do n't -- i do n't think devon 'll show up , mom . [ scene_break ] sofia : tucker ... tucker : uh - huh . sofia : just keep your eyes on ashley 's face , the woman you love , and everything will be okay . tucker : everything ? ( sighs ) excuse me . i , uh ... sofia : yeah . tucker : ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) neil : oh , i got ta take this . olivia : no prob . i got ta go see moses . neil : yep . hey , tucker , what can i do for you ? tucker : ( sighs ) listen , um , i wish there was some other way i could contact devon , but he 's not returning my calls . i was hoping you might tell him how much we 'd like him to join us tonight . neil : tucker , i 'm sure he 's aware of that , and he 's made his decision . tucker : i understand . all right , thanks anyway . neil : congratulations , tucker . ashley 's a wonderful woman . olivia : tucker ? neil : yeah , he wants , uh , devon to go to the wedding . olivia : ( sighs ) neil : devon is a grown man . ( sighs ) tucker may have missed it , but devon grew up . olivia : mm - hmm . and tucker has made some mistakes meanwhile . but you know what ? i really think that devon 's biological father is really making an effort to know this grown man . [ scene_break ] devon : yeah , you know , i did n't really think you were pulling for me to go to tucker 's wedding , 'cause the last thing you want is for me to cut the man any slack . kay : actually , i very much hope you 'll soften toward members of your birth family . devon : to you , you mean . kay : but tucker 's invitation is pure manipulation . a wedding raises the stakes . it puts tucker 's wishes first when yours are what matter here . devon : well , i appreciate you lookin ' out for me . kay : you 're the reason i reached out to tucker , tried to get us to come together . but he 's confident he can find his way to you and still cut me off . devon : oh , well , i thought this was about me not going to the wedding , but it 's not . it 's about you not going . 'cause you were n't invited ? kay : ( sighs ) devon : you know what ? do n't even answer that . it 's really none of my business . look , whatever you and tucker want to do to each other from now on , leave me out of it . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) you 're here . you 're safe . oh , you 're you ! billy : all right , l - listen to me . there were , um , i got -- i got mixed up in the wrong place with the wrong people . there were drugs . i swear to god , they 're not my drugs . they were n't mine . victoria : i know . no , i know , i know . i was there . i mean , not with you . later . just now . i was in myanmar , and there was a man , and he had a bag of drugs -- billy : no , no , no , no , no . you were in myanmar ? victoria : well , yes . billy : no , no , no , no , no . you ca n't go to myanmar . victoria : well , i had to . what was i supposed to do ? sit at home on the couch just wondering ? 'cause i - i knew that there was something keeping you away . i knew that . there was a tip that you were in myanmar . billy : do you -- do -- victoria : and it seemed like the logical place . billy : do you know what 's there ? i mean , do you know what happens ? these prisons -- victoria : yes . billy : they 're not -- it 's -- honey -- victoria : i know that . i know , and the thought of you in jail was awful , but -- but it was even worse not knowing what happened after they released you . i had no idea that -- billy , they made me think that you were dead . billy : sweetheart , i 'm not dead . i 'm not . victoria : no , but you 're not . you 're here . you 're here . you 're alive . ohh . ( sighs ) ( breathing deeply ) what the hell ? where have you been ? where have you been since they let you go ? [ scene_break ] tucker : it was a long shot makin ' that call , but i had to take it . sofia : well , keep takin ' those shots , tucker . never give up . tucker : spoken like a parent . sofia : ( chuckles ) well , i have to admit , moses has changed me . tucker : wow , you 're in love . sofia : yes . tucker : you know , neil , too . i 'm really impressed by the way he stepped up . sofia : yeah , well , family 's important to him . nothing else is . tucker : well , what 's that i 'm hearing in your voice ? sofia : ( sighs ) neil suggested we get married . tucker : ( scoffs ) sofia : ( chuckles ) i know . like i told him , it 's not the 1950s , but he just wants to do the right thing . the thing is , though , i do n't know how you can say those vows knowing it 's a lie . tucker : yeah , `` to love and to cherish . `` sofia : right . tucker : come here , sof . sit down . you know ... ( sighs ) i respect neil 's point of view , but the last thing i want for you is a loveless marriage . but it would n't be , right ? not on your end . sofia : tucker , this has gone past `` best woman `` protocol . i think we should just get back to business . tucker : oh , sof . sofia : tucker , please do n't . tucker : all right . all right . sofia : look , do n't make me cry . tucker : okay , just listen . just listen to one thing -- time changes everything . now neil starts off lovin ' little moses , you never know where that love might take him . sofia : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : and then there 's been this , uh , you know , this tension in the room ever since i mentioned the word `` marriage `` to sofia . olivia : oh , my . neil : `` oh , my , `` what ? what ? it 's practical . olivia : and maybe just a little bit of a shock to someone who 's just had a divorce ? neil : well , do n't -- do n't you think i already thought of that ? i did . it was a little too late . it was after the fact . too much too soon , possibly . olivia : yeah . neil : and when i did it again , she was heading to a wedding . olivia : well , you should fix that . neil : yeah , tonight , if i can . olivia : why do n't you come to the church with me ? sofia 'll be there . you 'll be in and out before the ceremony . ( door opens ) devon : ( sighs ) neil : hey , youngster . devon : hey . neil : how you doin ' ? devon : i just ran into katherine chancellor . olivia : um , look , i would love to stay here and help you with this , but i 've got ta go . devon : you 're on your way to the wedding . i know . olivia : uh - huh , and i promise , though , i will see you another time . and you maybe sooner , right ? neil : mm - hmm , yeah . drive -- drive safe . so what 's goin ' on ? katherine rile you up ? devon : no , she was just pattin ' me on the back for not goin ' to tucker 's wedding , as if i needed her approval . neil : mnh , mnh , mnh . it is the topic of the night . you know something ? tucker -- tucker called . devon : he called you ? neil : ( sighs ) devon : that 's out of line . it is . thank you , though , for handling it , but i do n't even want to know what he said . neil : come on , man . you can bob and weave all you want . tucker and katherine , they 're not goin ' anywhere . they want to know you . that 's not goin ' away . devon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : where the hell have you been ? jill : ( sighs ) i went with victoria to look for billy . kay : ( gasps ) where did you go ? what did you find ? jill : well , it was nothing very pretty , but he 's alive . i did n't get to touch him . i did n't get to see him . but he 's alive ... kay : ( laughs ) jill : and he 's gon na come back to us . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] jack : after a lot of less - than - excellent nights , i 'd say this is a pretty great one . abby : ( chuckles ) jack : delia is home . ashley : hooray . jack : jabot is home . and ashley 's getting properly married . abby : cheers . ashley : again . all : ( laugh ) ( glasses clink ) ashley : but , you know , someone 's missing . traci : i know . and billy has taken off before , but this time , it seems different to me . ( sighs ) i 'm a little scared . abby : you know , it 's -- it 's actually nice to know i 'm not the only one that 's freaking out about this . ashley : no , you 're not alone . i 'm freakin ' out , too . jack : well , we 're gon na have to double up our efforts to find him . failure is not an option . we have to locate him and make him come home . [ scene_break ] billy : i - i was -- i was released , yeah , but i swear to god , i could n't get back to you until now , uh , tonight . i was able to get back to you , and -- and then i was coming , and then here you are -- victoria : billy , billy , did you hear anything about delia ? did you read any of my e - mails ? billy : yeah , i got your e - mails . i read your e - mails , like , a thousand times . victoria : you did ? billy : i did . ( sighs ) there was only one thing i wanted . i wanted to get home to you . i wanted to get home to deedee . victoria : well , but , billy , she 's doing okay now . she 's going home today . billy : she 's going home ? victoria : yeah . you love her so much . why did you leave her ? and me ? billy : i 'm not good enough for either one of you . victoria : ( sighs ) do n't you give me some stupid excuse . you -- you made me -- you made me believe that we were finding our way back to each other , and then you sneaked out on me , like a coward . billy : i 'm a coward . i got a little lost . okay ? i lost myself right after i lost lucy and you and delia , and i thought , hey , man , why do n't you take a clue ? victoria : ( sighs ) billy : why do n't you leave before you cause anybody else any more pain ? victoria : do n't cause any more pain ? ( scoffs ) yeah , yeah , because losing you was really -- oh , it was so much fun , and -- and missing you , oh , that was a great time , too . it was so much fun . well , staying away may not have been your fault , but leaving sure as hell was . victoria : ( sniffles ) woman : folks , excuse me . all trans - global flights are grounded for the night . i have hotel vouchers for all ticket holders . billy : ( sighs ) victoria : yes . ( sighs ) may i have my voucher ? thank you . ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] jill : victoria , call me the second you get this . i 've got news about billy . good news . ( sighs ) kay : billy 's safe . delia 's home . it 's a very good night . jill : ( laughs ) well , yeah , in a lot of ways . but i know that tucker and ashley are having their ceremony tonight . did an invitation come ? kay : i did n't expect one . jill : but ? kay : but it hurts , damn it . and when i get hurt , i get angry . and when i get angry ... jill : you get a little nuts . kay : ( sighs ) jill , i 've done something i 'm not proud of . [ scene_break ] neil : so tucker was , uh , hoping that you would go to the wedding . devon : well , dad , why are you even telling me this ? so i 'll go ? neil : because you 're a grown man who makes his own decisions . that 's exactly what i told tucker . devon : i appreciate that . neil : part of being grown means sometimes , you got ta do things that you do n't want to do , like calling back your birth father instead of pretending he does n't exist . devon : you , lily , and moses -- that is my family . why are you pushing this ? neil : look at katherine and tucker , what they 've done to each other over the years because of resentment and neglect . you think i want that kind of regret growing in you ? devon : look , i 'm gon na head out , okay ? i 'll see you later . [ scene_break ] sofia : oops . tucker : okay . yeah , no , do - do n't worry about that , but , you know , you have to catch me if my knees buckle . sofia : ( laughs ) tucker : you think she 's up to the task ? sofia : i got your back . tucker : ( sighs ) okay . sofia : there you go . genevieve : hello , tucker . tucker : excuse me . genevieve : i 'm a little bit early . tucker : genevieve . well , you have n't changed much . so we finally run into each other . genevieve : mm . i never dreamed it would be at your wedding . tucker : why ? because you did n't expect to attend , or you did n't think i 'd get married ? genevieve : funny , is n't it ? both of us here in genoa city , and i 'm dating your brother - in - law . tucker : i guess we both had our reasons for landing here . sofia : ( clears throat ) excuse me , mr. mccall . you need to haul it to the groom 's room . tucker : all right . this is sofia . genevieve . sofia : hi . genevieve : nice to meet you . tucker , congratulations . tucker : thanks . come on . sofia : ( sighs ) tucker : you better have those rings . sofia : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : okay , i think -- i think i have everything , right ? traci : bouquet ? ashley : aah ! abby : ooh , i got confirmation of delivery at the church . ashley : ( sighs ) traci : oh , good . ( sighs ) ashley : oh , groom ! jack : the groom is waiting at the church , and do him a big favor -- do n't make him wait any longer . ashley : are you kidding me ? we 've waited so long for this day . when i think of everything that we 've been through this year -- abby : no , no , no , no , no , no . but look , look , you get upset , you go like this . pull the lashes up . traci : ( laughs ) ashley : oh , i 'm not gon na -- i 'm not gon na -- i am not gon na cry . i am just excited . abby and traci : ( laugh ) ashley : and i 'm so happy that you 're all excited for me . traci : aw . ( laughs ) ashley : thanks ! [ scene_break ] billy : ( chuckles ) is , uh , is that you ? victoria : ( sighs ) no , i 'm breaking and entering . billy : oh , well ... ( clears throat ) this is me right here next to you . i 'm -- victoria : finally . victoria : ( sighs ) ( doorknob rattles ) ( deadbolt clicks ) [ scene_break ] jill : katherine chancellor has a regret ? ' tis a wonder and a beauty . kay : considering the unmitigated disaster you 've made of your relationship with billy , you 're not one to judge me . jill : excuse me ? ( scoffs ) billy left genoa city . i did n't leave him . kay : you left him at boarding school , and then you went on leaving him ... jill : ( sighs ) kay : if not in body , then in spirit . jill : and you think that 's on a par with being so sauced that you gave up your own child ? kay : billy went from being a young man building housing for the homeless to wasting his life at a poker table . and now all you can do is rejoice that he did n't end up in a ditch . bravo ! jill : look , i have tried to be there for him since then . kay : well , you obviously did n't try hard enough , and billy knows it . jill : and i guess tucker knows what a fabulous parent you were . but it 's too little , too late , is n't it ? because i think that your son is saying his vows right about now . [ scene_break ] ( rock version of `` bridal chorus `` playing ) ashley : ( laughs ) abby : ( laughs ) traci : ( laughs ) all : ( laugh ) tucker : ( laughs ) ( claps hands ) oh , yeah . ( claps hands ) ( laughs ) wow . abby : ( laughs ) tucker : yeah . ( laughs ) reverend : let us begin . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] tucker : i , tucker , take you , ashley , to be my wife , to have and to hold from this day forward , for better , for worse , for richer , for poorer , in sickness and in health , to love and to cherish until we 're parted by death . this is my vow to you . ashley : i , ashley , take you , tucker , to be my husband ... to have and to hold from this day forward , for better , for worse , for richer , for poorer , in sickness and in health , to love and to cherish till we 're parted by death . this is my vow to you . tucker : ( sighs ) tucker : thank you . ashley : ( chuckles ) tucker : ashley , i give you this ring as a symbol of my vows and with all that i am and all that i have . ashley : ( chuckles ) tucker , i give you this ring as a symbol of my vows and my love with all that i am and all that i have . tucker : ( chuckles ) reverend : tucker and ashley , having witnessed your pledge to one another and the exchange of rings , i 'm pleased to affirm that you are husband and wife . tucker : ( chuckles ) abby : ( chuckles ) reverend : those whom god has joined together , let no one put asunder . you may now kiss the bride . tucker : ( sighs ) thank you . all : ( laugh ) traci : ( laughs ) abby : ( chuckles ) ( applause ) neil : harmony ? ashley : ( laughs ) tucker : i just want to tell you thanks . ashley : thanks for what ? tucker : for , um , showin ' up ... ashley : oh . tucker : sayin ' yes , and looking so beautiful . ashley : you look pretty fine , too . tucker : yeah ? mm , oh . ashley : the veil . tucker : get it up . mwah . man : if you 're ready ? ashley : okay . tucker : wait , wait , wait . hang on a second . i , um ... ( clears throat ) i have an announcement to make . it 's time for ashley to visit my island , as in tonight . ashley : what ? tucker : as in your bags are packed , and everything is arranged . and by `` everything , `` i mean -- abby ? abby : guess who is going to l.a. to cover your meetings and personal appearances ? one guess . she 's fabulous . jack : and who has my support , and who has it all arranged . abby : ( laughs ) ashley : sweetie . ( gasps ) and you , sweetie . tucker : oh , okay . ashley : oh , no . oh , no . oh , no . tucker : no , no , no . oh . abby : do n't , do n't , do n't . hold it in . hold it in . ashley : uh - oh . okay . hold it in . abby : ( laughs ) sorry . ashley : love you . ( laughs ) abby : ( giggles ) tucker : photos . traci : um , genevieve , i just want to say it 's so nice to finally meet you . genevieve : oh , thank you . i 've heard such wonderful things about you , traci . traci : thank you . jack : wow , look at her . she 's just glowing . genevieve : yes , they do make a very handsome couple . sofia : ( sighs ) that man is happier than i have ever seen him . olivia : ( chuckles ) do n't you wish it was contagious ? sofia : um ... olivia : um , you know , um , i had a little talk with neil earlier today , and he mentioned the subject of marriage came up ? sofia : yeah , it threw me off a lot . olivia : i can imagine . sofia : but i 've had some time to think about it . neil might be right . i 'm gon na tell him yes . ( sighs ) abby : i 'm just saying that i know entrances , and that was an entrance . devon : abby , i said let it go , and you keep going . abby : i 'm done . devon : okay ? abby : i 've stopped . i 've completely stopped . devon : thank you . abby : i 'm done . totally done . i 'm just saying that you made my mom and tucker very happy . and now i 'm done . tucker : that was a very special wedding march you gave me . ashley : it was , was n't it ? tucker : did you arrange devon being here , too ? ashley : you know what ? i was as surprised as you . devon 's here . it 's entirely because he wants to be . tucker : it means a lot . ashley : why do n't we go tell him so ? come on . man : these are great , guys . a couple more standing right there , if you do n't mind . ashley : oh , okay . man : looking great . tucker : just a couple . traci : excuse me . come with me , beautiful niece . let 's go get a photo . come on . abby : ( chuckles ) traci : oop . here we go . and , you , beautiful couple you , can we have a picture ? ashley : hi , girls . come on in here . traci : hi . okay . ready ? ( laughs ) okay . abby : ( laughs ) neil : no , no , no , no , no . not a chance . harmony : what -- you think you 're in charge of me ? neil : i think you need to walk away from here . harmony : what are you so afraid of ? neil : i 'm afraid of nothing . nothing , because you 're not going in there . you 're not gon na disrupt my friend ashley 's wedding . you 're not gon na make a scene or ruin this night . now go . get outta here now . oh , oh , i see . that 's how you 're gon na play this ? because i will carry you outta here . [ scene_break ] kay : take your parental judgment and stuff it . jill : katherine , for god sake ! there is a woman upstairs who finally has her child back home . now do n't you think we should be focusing on that instead of beating the stuffing out of each other ? kay : i just pictured you as a pillow , feathers flying everywhere . jill : ( laughs ) well , my feathers are in fine shape , or so i 've been told . kay : ahh . it 's a reflex with us , is n't it ? the battle . ( groans ) i 'm sorry . jill : thank you . i 'm sorry , too . kay : i may have crossed over a line in this tucker debacle . it has me worked up , to say the least . jill : oh , dear . so this thing that you did wrong -- how bad is it ? kay : i brought harmony back to town and invited her to live with us . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) billy : ( grunts ) [ next_on ] kevin : i have to tell you something , and it 's something you 're gon na hate , so brace yourself . victoria : you 've been in genoa city this entire time , and you did n't bother to tell anyone you were there ? myrna : i 've done a lot for you , adam , and now you 're gon na do something for me .	sofia has second thoughts about neil 's marriage proposal , but tucker advises her to marry neil because she loves him , and given enough time neil may love her too . later at tucker 's wedding , sofia tells olivia she intends to accept neil 's marriage proposal . olivia tells neil that she knows katherine and tucker have made mistakes , but they are really making an effort to get to know devon . neil later tells devon that it 's time he gets to know his biological family , because he does n't want him to have the same resentment that katherine and tucker have for each other . devon goes to the wedding and watches ashley and tucker get married . before the guests arrive at the wedding , genevieve tells tucker that it is a surprise they both ended up in genoa city . they seem to know each other from somewhere because the conversation happens before jack can introduce tucker to genevieve .
victoria : billy ? you coming ? billy : i 'll be right up . [ thud ] [ scene_break ] sharon : i think i 'm changing my mind about this sugary treat before bedtime . nick : yeah , me , too . sharon : okay , sweetie . i think it 's time we get you home . faith : but i 'm not finished with my cookie yet . nick : yeah , come on . we can finish that in the car . avery : it 's very elegant -- a dream dollhouse . [ chuckles ] dylan : it 's still pretty rough in sketch form , but it 'll look nice once it 's finished . avery : faith will love it . dylan : i wonder if she still has that tool belt i got her . maybe -- maybe we can build it together . avery : you 're very sweet . you know that ? dylan : well , sharon 's been a good friend . she made a donation in sully 's name , and i just want to thank her , and nothing better than making a little girl smile . avery : well , she 'll be thrilled , and i 'm honored that i got to see the blueprint of it . thank you for sharing . dylan : yeah , when i said i wanted to show you something , it was n't the sketch . it was , uh -- it was something else . [ scene_break ] nikki : paul ? paul : nikki . hi . nikki : hi . paul : are you okay ? nikki : yeah , i - i - i -- i 'm sorry to keep doing this to you , but i have nobody else to go to , now that katherine 's gone . paul : oh , i know . i know . come on in . nikki : thank you . paul : i 'm sure katherine had the best intentions , but , uh , i 'm not sure she realized what a difficult position she was putting you in with this search . nikki : no , probably not . and i 'm -- i 'm quite sure that she had no idea what a burden this would be on you . paul : oh , no . not at all . i told you that , uh , i would support you every step of the way , and i 'm gon na stick to that , okay ? nikki : good . [ sighs ] because i 'm ready . it 's time for everybody to know that i 'm dylan 's mother . it 's the only thing in my head for hours at a time . i can be talking to victor , and i 'm thinking , `` i am dylan 's mother . `` i 'll be talking to the kids on the phone , and i 'm thinking , `` you have an older brother you do n't know anything about . `` or i 'll be at the club , and i run into friends , and they ask about my family . i - i have to stop lying to everybody . paul : yeah , i know , nikki , but this is big . nikki : [ sighs ] paul : it 's really big . it 's going to affect a lot of people , and if you 're just in the moment , if you 're upset , and you 're stressed -- nikki : no , no , no , no . i 'm not upset . i 'm focused . at the veterans day benefit , they were all there . all three of my children were in the same room . but this tension between dylan and nicholas has got to stop , and they need to be told why it has to stop . paul : okay . you ca n't control how people feel . nikki : i held him . when dylan was talking about the war and what it did to him and his friends , i hugged him . and i wanted to say , `` i 'm so proud of you , son , `` but i could n't . but he needs to know who he is , and he needs to know who i was when i gave him away and who i am now . and maybe that is selfish for me to want -- want it all to come out , but i want to know my son , paul . so i 'm gon na tell dylan the truth . but first i have to tell the rest of my family . [ scene_break ] sharon : upstairs , pajamas , brush your teeth . nick : and floss . you still have orange pumpkin frosting in there . i see it . sharon : [ chuckles ] nick : get up there . sharon : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i 'm sure it could n't have been easy , seeing avery and dylan together . but you know what ? i do n't think that they 're together , if that helps . nick : i 'm not gon na think about it . i mean , people break up all the time . i 'm just glad it happened before the wedding -- actually , instead of the wedding that she missed because of dylan . so , i kind of dodged a bullet . sharon : you 're doing great , nick , really . nick : well , not if it looks like i need a pep talk from you . sharon : [ chuckles ] nick : the guy 's everywhere . why is that ? sharon : i guess dylan just needed a home , and he found one here in genoa city . but , you know , he 's been through a lot of changes , too . nick : look , sharon , i - i know that you and dylan are friends -- whatever -- but he did not stay because he needed a friend or a home . he came back to genoa city for one reason , and that 's avery . yeah , he got married and had a kid -- sort of -- but he never let go of avery . [ scene_break ] avery : oh , my god . that 's -- dylan : the tree outside my parents ' house . avery : you carved it . dylan : when i took you to meet my folks . avery : well , to re - meet your folks . dylan : well , they never saw you without braces and bangs before that weekend . avery : okay , do n't ever mention my bangs again . [ sighs ] i wanted your parents to like me so much . i wanted them to see me as the woman in love with their son . dylan : and pregnant with their grandchild . avery : the plan was we were gon na show them how happy we were together . [ chuckles ] dylan : well , it was definitely hard to hide . i wanted their blessing . you know , this could be a whole new life for us -- a little messy but worth it . avery : and then it was all gone . dylan : but it 's a -- it 's a new life again . it 's a little different . it 's still a little messy but ... but good . and this is to remind us that that was a -- that was a good weekend ... and life could be that good again . [ scene_break ] victoria : he 's healing , little by little , is n't he ? i know that he 'll always mourn delia and that he 'll always be hurting . but i think he 's finding his way back to the world and to his family and to me . [ sighs ] thank you . thank you , god . [ scene_break ] billy : no , if the guys feels so guilty ... adam : it 's not that easy . billy : you want to know why he does n't come forward ? hmm ? adam : you have no idea . billy : oh , give me a break . delia ca n't look in the mirror , because my daughter ... [ scene_break ] sharon : when you and avery met , she had no idea dylan was even alive . nick : yeah . he came to town , dropped that bomb on her . then he rebuilds your kitchen and gets a job in my bar . sharon : that probably was not the most direct path he could have chosen . nick : you think ? dylan kept making all this noise about how he just wanted avery to be happy , whether she was with me or not . then he gets trapped with her over valentine 's day in a snowstorm and gets into a bar fight on the day he 's supposedly leaving town and needs a lawyer . sharon : well , you know , people do really crazy things when it comes to love or need or just trying to hold onto someone or the past . and i know , because i have seen our family as my safe place , oftentimes . it was my one constant during the bipolar shifts and changes . nick : that 's different . sharon : why ? nick : sharon , we 're a family -- you , me , noah , and faith . we tell them that all the time . we 're a family . we 're there for each other . sharon : well , i lean on you too much . nick : sharon , i lean on you , too . i need what you do for me . you call me out on all my junk . you tell me what i need to hear . that 's what friends are for . sharon : friends . absolutely . [ scene_break ] avery : so , do you have the rest of the tree out back somewhere ? dylan : [ chuckles ] no . no . after i , uh , cleaned out mom and dad 's house , you know , the tree was -- it was too far gone so it had to come down . i saved that piece . avery : well , i 'm glad you did . dylan : yeah . that weekend -- playing cards , drinking ice tea , you and mom making jokes from the kitchen -- that chunk of wood was all that . avery : you know , going through a lifetime of boxes , memories -- that 's a -- that 's a big job you had to do . dylan : yeah , it took awhile . hurt a little bit . avery : oh , did you find something ? dylan : like , uh -- like what ? avery : i do n't know . um , you know , just any -- any surprises in the -- i do n't know . dylan : no . just , you know , holding the stuff my parents held and knowing that i had all those boxes without them -- that was , uh -- that was a lot tougher than i thought it would be . avery : you know , i think when a parent dies , you learn a lot of things about them right -- or , you know , in my case , it was right before my dad died . um , i just ca n't imagine opening a box and finding out the truth like that -- in that way . dylan : yeah , i 'm sorry you went through that . avery : oh . dylan : i 'm just -- you know , i 'm grateful that my parents were exactly who i thought they were . [ scene_break ] nikki : i am a part of dylan , and he 's a part of me . i mean , just to know that and not tell him is wrong . first i will tell the children that i raised . then i will tell victor . and they just need a chance to accept the idea . paul : i - i know . i -- i 'm just thinking . i - i imagine this is not gon na be all that easy for nicholas . i mean , he has been through so much lately -- first with summer , then phyllis , then avery . and i do n't think he 's gon na turn his back on someone he needs -- someone like you . and i do think , in time , a day will come when he will be able to accept dylan . nikki : well , i certainly hope so . paul : nikki , you can do this . your family can do this . i have faith in all of you . nikki : i know . so do i. i - i just need to get everybody together in the same place , and i will gently explain what happened . you know , may -- maybe a family dinner . paul : all right , i do n't think it 's gon na be that easy to get everyone in the same place , and you need to move on this . i mean , there are a lot of people that know now -- leslie , avery , me . nikki : i know . i know . and it 's -- it 's just unfair for them to be keeping this secret for me . paul : i told you -- whatever you need , right ? but there is someone that i 'm not sure is gon na take this so well . nikki : oh , i know . victor -- he 's always been so protective of me and the kids . he 's asked me for the truth a dozen times . [ sighs ] well , now he 's about to get it . [ scene_break ] billy : he 's in hell . he is ? no . adam : no . no , it 's not . billy : [ scoffs ] victoria : billy ? [ sighs ] [ sighs ] i thought you were ... billy , come on . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] adam : come on . come on . where did you go ? [ knock on door ] adam : it 's late , kevin . kevin : i know . i need to talk to chelsea . adam : chelsea 's not here . kevin : i 'll wait . you may as well hear this , too . adam : chelsea and connor just went to go visit chloe . kevin : see , that 's the thing . chloe and connor -- it is a bad combination . it 's not good . it 's not helping chloe . in fact , i think it 's making matters worse . adam : well , she keeps coming by . she says it helps . kevin : yeah , well , she thinks it does . she inks that he is a connection to delia -- proof that her death had meaning . only i think ... [ sighs ] i think that every time she sees him , it is this day - in , day - out reminder that somebody ran down her little girl , and someone else 's baby is alive and well as a result . adam : i 'm well aware of how lucky we are . i 'm also well aware of how awful it is that our luck leads back to delia . kevin : that 's not why i came here -- i mean , to heap a load of guilt on you . i -- chloe 's glad that -- that connor can see . so am i . so is everybody . adam : okay . well , then what are we supposed to do about this ? i mean , am i supposed to ban chloe from the building , from the penthouse -- bar the doors ? what am i supposed to do ? kevin : i do n't know . i know that i love chloe , and i know that her little girl is gone , and she 's looking for a reason as to why . she wants an answer , and there is n't one . [ sighs ] she was there when her little girl came into the world . she was n't there when she left . she could n't protect her . she could n't look the maniac who mowed her down in the eye and ask , `` why ? why did n't you stop ? why did n't you help ? `` adam : maybe they did n't even see her . it 's pitch - black on that stretch of road . kevin : no . no . i saw the file . the car pulled over onto the shoulder , pulled right back out , and left . there was a -- there was a crack in the turn signal . the driver knew . they knew , and they just left , and they kept on going . some waste of air left delia on the side of the road , and they did n't even help her . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] nikki : it 's not just the secret . that 's bad enough , but how do i explain giving up my firstborn ? paul : no one can blame you for that , nikki . i mean , hell , we did n't know we were walking into a cult . ian ward was a predator . he was a - a - a sociopath . and he saw how lost and vulnerable you were . and you have nothing to be ashamed of . dylan had a good life . he has a good life . you did the absolutely right thing for him . nikki : [ sighs ] let 's hope that victor and the children see it that way . paul : they love you . we all do . and we -- we are all going to be behind you . nikki : i know you are . i love you for it . you know what ? it 's -- it 's not that i ever want to destroy the connection dylan has with his mother , but i need to know my son . paul : i know . and you know what ? that 's how it all starts . you tell your family , you be open with them , and everything else is just gon na fall into place . [ scene_break ] victoria : i was waiting for you . i was so happy that you were getting some rest in bed beside me . i miss that , you know ? billy : yeah . victoria : reaching out , and there you are . you know , i 'm used to hearing you breathing at night . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : i did n't realize that until you were n't beside me anymore . billy : i 'm coming up . victoria : [ sighs ] it 's not just tonight , billy , okay ? it 's -- it 's -- it 's , like -- it 's every night and every day , and i -- until -- i mean , i really ca n't see an end to it , you know ? i mean , i - i thought that you were improving , but it 's -- it 's -- it 's , like , one step forward and two steps back . billy : i 'm trying here , vick , okay ? i 'm doing my best . victoria : i know you 're trying , all right ? and i realize how hard it is . i mean , i see you struggling . i see it in your face . all right ? and i am praying every single day that you find a way to come to terms with dee dee 's death . and i want to help you -- i do . i want to help you . i just do n't know how . billy : you 're helping . victoria : [ voice breaking ] it just does n't seem like i 'm helping . i mean , what do you want ? you want -- you need a grief counselor ? you want a support group ? you want to -- you want to vent in an online chat room ? okay . fine . maybe i just need to let you find your own way , you know ? maybe -- maybe i need to accept that my -- my dad was right . billy : your dad was right about what ? huh ? [ scene_break ] nick : he sees you when you 're sleeping . sharon : he knows when you 're awake . nick : and he knows which dollhouse you really want . do n't worry . we 're gon na hook you up . faith : thanks , dad . nick : sure . sharon : she 's doing really great . she 's not trying to get us in the same house anymore . nick : it 's funny how kids fixate on things . i mean , we never really lived like that -- as a family -- i mean , not really . so , for her to decide that 's what she absolutely has to have ... sharon : i mean , she sees other families at school and on tv . and when you see something that just seems so perfect and so right , you just want it for yourself . but i guess she 's given up on the fantasy . nick : yeah , there 's a lot of that going around . i mean , faith never wanted me with avery -- never . it 's almost like she knew something -- like , intuition or something . i do n't know . i 'm gon na get some water . you want something ? sharon : no , i 'm okay . [ doorbell rings ] sharon : dylan . hi . dylan : hey . i just left the coffeehouse . have something i want to show you -- return a favor . faith : dylan ! dylan : hey , small fry . how you doing ? oh , careful . you know what ? i got something for you , actually . check that out . that is gon na be yours . you like that ? your mom got a whole kitchen . you get the whole house . sharon : yay . faith : i have to go show my dolls ! dylan : okay . go ahead . there you go . [ sighs ] nick : what the hell do you think you 're doing ? [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , katherine . i know you think this is the right thing to do , but i do n't think that you realized how very difficult this is for me . avery : nikki . hello . nikki : oh , you startled me . avery : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to interrupt . nikki : oh , no . i 'm just , uh , talking to a wall . avery : well , i will let you get back to it . nikki : no . please , do n't . i - i know that you 're still upset with me , but you wo n't have to keep my secret about dylan much longer . i 'm going to tell my family , and then i 'm going to talk to him . avery : so , more people are gon na know before dylan does . nikki : i know that does n't seem fair , but my family has to be prepared to accept him as my son when dylan learns the truth . avery : nikki , are you really ready for this ? nikki : [ sighs ] to be honest ... i 'm terrified . [ scene_break ] nick : you barge in here at night , bust in on my family , and tell my daughter that you 're gon na build her that dream dollhouse she 's been wanting ? sharon : it was because of my donation -- nikki 's benefit . that 's it , dylan . right ? that 's all ? dylan : of course . sharon 's right . it was just -- nick : no , no , it 's just you playing the hero again , dylan , trying to score points with avery , using my daughter -- my daughter -- to do it . dylan : it 's just a dollhouse , nick . nick : yeah , did you tell avery you were coming ? did she give you that big smile and tell you how great you are , dylan ? dylan : i do n't have to prove anything to avery . she knows me . she knows that i think sharon 's a good friend , and faith is a great kid , and you 're flipping out over a dollhouse . sharon : you know what , nick ? it was a nice idea . let 's just let it go . nick : like hell ! you come to my town , come into my home , and weasel your way into my family . well , i 'm tired of it . listen to me right now . i want you to stay the hell away from me and my family . you got that ? dylan : i 'm out . [ door slams ] [ scene_break ] kevin : so , could you talk to chelsea and see if she 'd be willing to leave connor with a nanny every once in a while and maybe work from the office ? adam : i 'll mention it . kevin : okay . thanks . i need her to keep an eye on chloe when i ca n't , you know -- watch out for her when it gets to be too much . adam : yeah , i 'll do what i can . it just never seems like it 's gon na be enough , right ? kevin : tell me about it . chavez wo n't let me anywhere near the case because i 'm too close to it . adam : yeah , well , that makes sense . kevin : it does n't really matter , though . i do n't care about red tape or following the rules . i 'm gon na be the one to find this guy , with or without the department 's permission . at some point , he 's gon na slip up , and i 'm gon na be there . adam : good luck . kevin : thanks , adam . good night . [ scene_break ] billy : what did victor say ? did he tell you to walk away -- to leave me ? did he say i had this coming ? victoria : no . okay ? no . you know my dad does n't feel that way , all right ? he just told me to give you some space ! billy : right . maybe my cell 's open in myanmar . right ? maybe that . victoria : look at me , would you ? ! [ voice breaking ] look at me ! i 'm right here . i 'm right here . and i know that you 're grieving , all right ? and that 's why i would take any advice from him -- because i want to help you . but then it felt like you were coming back to us . billy : yeah . all right . maybe -- maybe the meetings work . maybe they work . maybe that 's what 's going on . maybe they work . victoria : no , it was n't that . it 's because i saw you holding johnny . it feels like forever since you 've held him , and he needs you . he needs you so much , and i need you . you 're sick , billy , okay ? billy : oh , here we go . victoria : it 's not the gambling this time -- it 's the anger and the -- and the rage and -- and looking for answers online instead of with me and johnny . okay ? [ sobs ] i mean , maybe you 're not ready for us . maybe that 's it . maybe you need us -- maybe i should take a step back -- for all of our sake . maybe that 's what i should do , then ! billy : vick , that 's not what i need . victoria : [ sniffles ] billy : [ voice breaking ] i need you . i 'm lost here . i need you . [ scene_break ] paul : hey , kevin . kevin : yeah , chief ? paul : i thought you might want an update on delia 's case . kevin : but not let me help . paul : we 're bringing in a profiler . kevin : to get inside this guy 's head ? who leaves a kid to die , never breaks down and turns themselves in ? i can profile that for you -- a sociopath . paul : it 's another resource . kevin : yeah . i know . i know . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . look , delia , chloe , michael , fen -- everybody that i love is either gone or in jail or emotionally torn up , and all i can do is sit on my hands . paul : i know . we 're not letting up on this case . kevin : [ sighs ] paul : most perps tell friends or family what they 've done , and then someone either rats them out , or they are pushed to turn themselves in . kevin : right . hey , do you remember , a while back , there was that , uh , video that went viral about the guy who confessed to the drunk - driving accident ? paul : yeah , i read about it . he posted it , and then he waited for the cops to find him . kevin : yes . it 's the digital age . that 's how people leave their mark . so , if this guy is in the web , maybe he 's bragging about getting away with it . paul : yeah . anonymously . kevin : [ chuckles ] wait . no , there 's no such thing . but let him think that . i 'm cool with that . if he is online , i will find him . paul : yeah , kevin . kevin : yeah ? paul : were you warned to stay off this case ? kevin : i was , and i took it to heart -- truly . the internet is just , um -- it 's a hobby of mine . it 's how i unwind . paul : could you do me a favor and enjoy your time off ? kevin : i will . [ scene_break ] billy : time away from you ? i do n't know what 's going on with me , but i ca n't handle that . it would kill me . [ voice breaking ] you do n't think i need you ? every second of my day is about needing you . i am lost in the dark , and i 'm stuck in a hole , and i ca n't find my way out , and you pull me up every day , little by little . and i 'm sorry i ca n't go faster , but i 'm trying . i promise i 'm trying . i do n't know what to do , but i ca n't do this without you . victoria : shh . it 's okay . there 's nowhere else that i 'd rather be right now . i swear to you -- it 's gon na be okay . you have to heal . you have to . [ voice breaking ] dee dee would want you to heal , you know . billy : mm . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : i 'm sorry . victoria : no , it 's all right . it 's okay . come to sleep , okay ? come sleep . billy : just let me lock up , okay ? give me two minutes . i 'm so damn tired . victoria : i know . [ sighs ] billy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , i stay up at night , thinking about all the reactions i could get when the news about dylan comes out -- his reaction , his siblings , friends and family . avery : victor . nikki : oh , yes . of course . always victor . and when they find out , and when dylan learns the truth , the world will change for everybody . i know how deeply dylan cares for you , and i know how much you care about him . and i know how difficult it 's been for you to keep this secret from him . but it had to be that way , and i 'm sorry . but it 's gon na be over soon . avery : nikki ... i did n't want this secret , but that does n't mean that i 'm eager for dylan to find this out . all he has left of his parents are memories , and he cherishes those , and so to take those away from him -- nikki : wait a minute . what -- what are you saying ? you -- you do n't think that i should tell him the truth now ? [ scene_break ] [ footsteps approaching ] sharon : she did n't hear it . nick : sharon , i am so sorry . i did not come here expecting to get into it with dylan . i 'm just so glad faith did n't hear any of that . i mean , she 's dylan 's biggest fan . if she did , it 'd be like i kicked a teddy bear . sharon : it must feel like dylan 's taken a lot away from you . but faith -- you know , she -- she thinks dylan 's cool , but you 're her daddy . you 're the greatest man she 'll ever know . you 're someone who she will always be able to run to when she 's scared or happy or just needs a hug . do you know that she will never love anyone else the way that she loves you ? nick : yeah . yeah . and with avery , i mean , i know i should just -- just shake it off , and sometimes when i think i 'm ready ... sharon : well , the heart heals in its own time . nick : it 's just dylan is everywhere . it is 24/7 dylan . i mean , he owns my old coffeehouse . he 's mooning over my ex - fiancée . he even hugged my mother at that veterans day event at my club . sharon : really ? nikki must have been very touched by his speech . nick : i get it . it 's just -- sharon : i -- it 's your turf . it 's your turf . nick : i need him the hell away from my family . [ scene_break ] dylan : is everything okay ? nikki : oh , yeah . i -- just missing my friend katherine . helps to come here . it makes me feel , uh , a little more connected . avery : uh , dylan and i were just talking about that today -- people in our past and what they mean to us . dylan : having a - a touchstone -- it helps . it makes you feel like they 're still part of your life . nikki : i agree . well , it was good to see you -- both of you . good night . dylan : good night . avery : so , is , uh , faith getting new furniture for her dollhouse ? [ chuckles ] dylan : i think nick might be putting the kibosh on any shopping spree . avery : nick was there ? dylan : yeah , and he was n't real happy about me , uh , invading his family . avery : [ sighs ] it 's a gift . dylan : i know , but i - i think he sees it kind of like a - a trojan horse -- a way into his territory . avery : how ugly did it get ? dylan : bad enough . i mean , faith did n't hear . she was upstairs . but the thing is nick said what he needed to say , and now we can just stay out of each other 's way , and that 's that . [ scene_break ] nikki : yes , this friday . dinner reservation for the newman family . [ scene_break ] victoria : hey . hi . you came up . billy : yeah . i 'm sorry . i had to take care of something first . victoria : it 's okay . i was just worried . i thought that you ... billy : [ sighs ] victoria : i miss you . i miss you so much . billy : [ smooches ] billy : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] honey . i ca n't right -- i 'm ... i 'm sorry . [ sighs ] victoria : is this okay ? billy : yeah , that 's perfect . [ next_on ] victor : why are you abandoning your birthright ? it does n't make any sense to me . [ lock clicks ] michael : everything okay ? fenmore : i found a way to fix things .	at the police department , nikki lets paul know that she decided to tell her family as well as dylan that he is her son . nikki tells paul that she hugged dylan at the veteran 's benefit . sharon and nick arrive home with faith . sharon knows that it was hard on nick seeing avery with dylan . nick tells sharon that dylan is here in genoa city because of avery . avery is impressed with the piece of wood that dylan saved from outside of his parent 's home in which he engraved their names years before . victoria talks to a pic of herself and billy . billy and adam converse through the internet . sharon and nick discuss how nick and avery met . nick lets sharon know that he just views them as `` friends . `` nikki tells paul that she is part of dylan and he is part of her . paul gives nikki reassurance that everything will fall into place once she tells the family the truth about dylan . adam and billy both grieve in their own way over the internet . victoria interrupts billy and they argue over his disinterest in the family since delia died and that victor must be right . billy becomes angry and wants to know what victor said . victoria informs him that victor advised her to give billy time to grieve .
nikki : bonnie ? victor : my baby is back . nikki : hi . victor : [ sighs contentedly ] now that we put all the troubles behind us , i think we should celebrate . victoria : she is so beautiful . billy : yeah , she is . stitch : she looks just like her mom . billy : [ chuckles ] good thing . victoria : born in a parking garage -- at jabot , of all places . billy : yeah . you might want to gloss over that little detail when victor arrives . victoria : hey ... did i thank you both for -- for delivering her ? billy : it 's no big deal . victoria : no big deal ? that 's not exactly what your face said when you told me the ambulance was n't coming fast enough . actually , it 's a huge deal . billy : yeah , well , fortunately , stitch was there to back me up , so ... stitch : oh , i was glad i - i could help you out . victoria : i 'm glad that you both were there . you 're a lucky little girl -- two people willing to do whatever it took to bring you into the world . both : three . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : what 's going on ? stitch : get her doctor . billy : right . victoria : ben ... stitch : take it easy , vick . everything 's gon na be okay . jack : i 'll need those reports by the end of the week . oh , and cancel my trip to chicago . i do n't have time for that right now . hilary : yep . not a problem . jack : w - wait . see if you can get doug cosgrove to take my place . hilary : got it . jack : and get him all the information he needs for the presentation . hilary : yep . i will attach it to the e - mail with his itinerary . jack : yeah . do n't forget to copy ash . hilary : of course . so , anything else ? jack : no , that 's about it . hilary : okay . so , i 'll take care of this in the morning , if you do n't mind . jack : yeah , sure . hilary : okay . so , if that 's everything , i 'm gon na ... jack : okay . what , you got a hot date ? neil : if so , i hope it 's with me . jack : hey ! neil : hey , jack , hilary . hey , what 's wrong with you , man ? you never used to work your employees such long hours before . what happened ? jack : i did n't realize i was doing that now . neil : well , maybe you can cut my beautiful wife some slack . hi , baby . let me -- let me treat her to dinner , huh ? hilary : oh , neil , i ca n't . i have a meeting . jack : well , whatever it is , i 'm sure i can handle it . hilary : no . uh ... devon : thanks . this is perfect . colin : bonjour , devon . planning a big night , are we ? devon : yeah , i am . i 'm a little busy , too . colin : i 'm sure . i have a conversation , though , i think i 'd like to finish with you . devon : it 's not the best time . colin : a place like this -- bet it takes a lot of work . devon : sure does . colin : i wonder if your dad knows just how hands on you really are around here and whether i should n't tell him . devon : you can go on and tell him what you want . colin : you know , while we 're having a chat ... he might find out all kinds of things . devon : like ? colin : please . do n't make me say it . devon : i 'm not really sure what you 're talking about . colin : you 're having sex with his wife . i found this little secret out accidentally , and i 've been agonizing over what to do with the information . i think i 've come to a decision . victor : shall i have bonnie fix us a special dinner , sweetheart ? nikki : uh , i do n't really feel like celebrating tonight . victor : okay . i mean , i know that you were upset about some of the methods i used to expose sharon for who she was , but i think it all worked out , do n't you ? nikki : you were right . sharon was keeping some very damaging things from nicholas . it needed to come out . victor : now do you see that ? so , then , you agree ? that means we can get back to how things were before all this disruption . nikki : victor , i hope so . i - i want that more than anything . victor : come here . what is it , my sweetheart ? what ? nikki : i just ... i - i - i 've just realized what a toll these last few months have taken on me . victor : i know you do n't want me to bring it up ... but is it your m.s . ? i mean , are the symptoms getting worse ? nikki : no . i have that under control . victor : then what is it ? i do n't want any more distance between us . nikki : neither do i , victor . neither do i . victor : i do n't want you and i to be upset anymore , okay ? i mean , i know that people are criticizing me -- and i do n't give a damn -- for the methods i used to protect my family . i really do n't want to hurt you , okay ? that would upset me . nikki : it 's not just you . i 'm to blame , too . hilary : jack , i - i ca n't let you take my meeting for me . you have so much on your plate already , and , besides , this is something that i have to do myself . jack : neil came all the way into town to take you to dinner . hilary : yes , he did , even though i told him that i 'd be home late because of work . neil : oh , yeah . you did say that . i 'm sorry . i - i should have remembered that you said that . hilary : oh , no . it 's okay . i know you were practicing your braille . i should n't have disturbed you . i 'm sorry . neil : no , do n't you apologize . i 'm the one who 's sorry . baby , i get it . you know , you 're making your contacts . you 're building your relationships . you 're doing all this for your career . i understand that more than anyone . i 'm sure you spent a lot of time prepping for this meeting , so ... hilary : yeah , i did . jack : to be honest , i 'm not even sure who the meeting 's with . neil : well , i think what 's important is that this young lady knows who the meeting 's with . so , you go , baby . do n't worry about me . i 'm fine , all right ? hilary : okay . i 'll make it up to you . neil : yeah . okay . hilary : all right . i 'll see ya . neil : okay . all right . bye , baby . hilary : bye , jack . jack : bye . neil : hey , jack -- ha ha ! -- what a dimepiece she is , right ? she 's sexy . she 's gorgeous . i 'm a lucky guy . jack : yeah , she is all that . neil : yeah . you , on the other hand -- you look like hell . it 's just an educated guess , man . you 're an open book -- no braille required here . jack : so , is this the part where you tell me you can read my mind ? neil : i am a little bit psychic , but no . this is the part where i ask you how you 're doing since hurricane phyllis blew into town . jack : i 'm still standing , neil . neil : yeah ? well , you 're doing better than some . i heard that she leveled sharon , and i ca n't imagine what her return has done to -- to kelly . jack : kelly 's all right for the time being , but only because she does n't know the truth . neil : which is what ? jack : i 'm getting back together with phyllis . neil : so , where does that leave kelly ? jack : [ sighs ] kelly : excuse me . hi . um , how 's my mom ? is she awake ? not yet . kelly : well , can you tell me how the surgery went ? they said it was a routine bypass . dr. meltzer will be here soon to tell you everything . kelly : is she okay ? the doctor will fill you in . jack : kelly , it 's me . i spoke to phyllis , and ... i need to see you . call me . billy : what 's going on , doc ? dr. sternin : why do n't you take the baby ? billy : yeah . yeah . that 's a girl . whoa . is she okay ? dr. sternin : well , for someone who went through significant blood loss during a traumatic delivery , she 's doing well , but i agree we can up her fluid intake , and she could use some rest . stacy 's gon na take the baby up to the nursery . billy : uh , yeah . dr. sternin : and you two -- you might want to give victoria some time alone , as well . i 'll be back to check on you . victoria : thanks , andrea . stitch : thanks . billy : well , you heard the doc . stitch : yeah . i 'm pretty sure she meant both of us . billy : hey , um , i 'll be -- i 'll be right outside . stitch : me , too . victoria : ben , wait . can i talk to you alone ? abby : billy , hey , hey ! i got here as fast as i could . i had to wait for hannah . billy : johnny 's okay ? abby : fine . fine , yes , but how -- how are they ? i want to hear about the baby . i ca n't believe it 's here -- she 's here -- and it 's a girl ! oh , my gosh ! how are they ? billy : well , vicki 's pretty worn out , but they 're both doing okay . abby : okay ? she gave birth in a parking garage . billy : yeah , i know . i was there . abby : all right . well , sit down . give me the highlights . billy : you know , abby , i 'm really not in the mood . i mean , the most important part is that vicki and the baby are doing okay . abby : mm . i guess you 're right . but all of those birthing classes -- months of preparation , hours of breathing and visualizing , downloading the perfect music , trying to find a pillow that was n't too hard or too soft -- after all of that , victoria goes and has the baby without me . billy : yeah . i do n't know what she was thinking . abby : well , i 'm glad if i could n't be there , you were , at least . billy : yeah . so was stitch , and he 's in there right now . abby : what ? billy , what the hell is wrong with you ? stitch : whatever you have to say to me , i 'm sure it can wait . victoria : no , actually . this ca n't . stitch : okay . what is it ? victoria : i know . stitch : [ chuckles ] you know ? [ chuckles ] what is it -- what is it you know ? victoria : i know that you did n't kill your father , ben . stitch : h - how would -- how would -- how would you know that ? victoria : maureen . stitch : she told you that ? victoria : i came to jabot to find you , and she was in the lab . i told her that i thought you were innocent , and she got upset . she said it was n't true . stitch : you saw my mom at jabot ? victoria : i thought that kelly killed your father , but then maureen ... finally admitted that it was her . stitch : then what happened ? victoria : i went to get in my car . i just wanted to tell somebody what happened , and , um ... stitch : she followed you to the parking garage . victoria : she said that she was afraid i was gon na ruin her life and she could n't let me . stitch : oh , my god . she 's the one who locked you in the closet , is n't she ? colin : stuff happens , and i 'm the last person to pass judgment . devon : what do you want , colin ? colin : i want the kind of peace of mind that $ 2 million is gon na buy me . devon : $ 2 million ? colin : yeah . it should be twice the price to protect your father . i mean , you wo n't miss it . it 's a win - win . devon : yeah . i mean , unless something bad would happen and you got arrested for blackmail , 'cause that is a class `` h `` felony in this state . and that makes me wonder , too , 'cause you got a great thing going with jill , and it makes no sense why you 'd want to risk losing that and going to jail . colin : touché . uh , i did n't realize you were so well versed in the law . devon : well , now you do . but tell me what 's going on . what is it ? do you have financial problems ? i mean , it 's got to be bad for you to resort to trying to blackmail me . colin : `` blackmail `` is such an ugly word . i prefer , uh , `` quid pro quo . `` devon : oh . well , you can call it whatever you want to , but you do n't want to do this to me . colin : you 're right . i do n't want to be doing it to you . and so i think the best thing is for me just to tell neil the truth . jack : it was n't fair , letting kelly give her heart to me . i knew how hard it was for her . i knew everything she 'd been through since sam , and i let her do it anyway . so selfish . i did n't even think about what it would do to her if -- well , if this happened . or maybe i did and i just did n't care . neil : whoa . jack , jack , come on . jack : in the end , it 's the same result . kelly is gon na have her heart torn out again , and just thinking about that makes me sick . neil : little advice -- you ca n't keep putting this off , man . you do n't -- you do n't want her to hear it from somebody else , do you ? jack : no , you 're right . no , i have to do it . neil : okay . when you do talk to her , if you want to talk to me afterwards , you know where you can find me . jack : thanks , buddy . it does help me to talk to you . neil : that goes both ways , jack . jack : so , tell me what 's going on in your life . neil : guess i 'm okay , under the circumstances . jack : yeah ? does that mean you 've given up hope of regaining your eyesight ? neil : guess i 'm just trying to be realistic . jack : how 's that going ? neil : i 'd be lying if i did n't say that some days -- no , no , a lot of days -- i want a drink . jack : i hear you there . neil : hey ... i 'm gon na get through this . i got to be strong . i firmly believe that no matter what , i have to be strong . jack : yeah . [ cell phone rings ] jack : oh , let me deal with this real quick . oh , it 's kelly . neil : oh . you want me to leave ? jack : no . no . i 'm not gon na do this over the phone . hi , kelly . kelly : jack . i -- jack : hey . is everything all right ? kelly : it 's my mom . she 's had a heart attack . jack : oh , god . where are you now ? kelly : memorial . jack : okay . i 'm on my way . victor : couples argue . there 's no point in assigning blame now . nikki : i accused you of not being there for me so many times , but ... i pushed you away , too . victor : well , my sweetheart ... i 've kept certain things from you , too , okay ? nikki : i hate when we keep things from each other . victor : so do i . nikki : it all started when katherine died . victor : is that what this is all about -- about dylan , when you and paul went searching for him ? nikki : well , that and -- victor : and what ? nikki : [ crying ] victor , i 'm just so sorry . i 'm sorry . [ crying continues ] victor : sweetheart ... i do n't want you to feel sorry for anything . we both have made mistakes . we both admit to it . so , now we 're starting again on solid ground , okay ? narrator : [ sniffles ] [ cell phone rings ] nikki : okay . go ahead . it 's okay . victor : are you sure ? nikki : i 'm fine . i 'm sorry . i 'm okay . victor : yes ? victor newman . did you send me the last accounting statement ? colin : keeping what i know to myself about you and hilary just kind of stinks . i think i 've got to tell neil . devon : yeah . by all means , you go ahead and tell neil what you think you know . and , uh , i 'll go ahead and tell jill and cane what i think about your financial problems -- the ones that are so damn bad that you are trying to blackmail me . colin : you 're playing a dangerous game here , kid . devon : oh , so are you , mate . colin : yeah , but i 'm a pro . you 're an amateur . you 've got more to lose . devon : do i ? you let me know if i can do anything else for you , all right ? hilary : he knows , does n't he ? devon : he does n't have any proof . hilary : but he suspects something . what if he tells cane or neil ? devon : he 's not gon na do anything 'cause he wants money and i told him he 's not gon na get anything . hilary : i can not believe this . devon : listen to me . i am not gon na let that lowlife hurt neil or you . all right ? abby : what ever happened to the idea of doing whatever it takes to be with the person that you love ? and do n't tell me you do n't love victoria . billy : [ sighs ] abby , it does n't matter . abby : of course it matters . love is everything , and you and victoria have the kind of love that the rest of us just dream about . and now you 're out here and she 's in there with him . do n't you want her back ? billy : i know that this is a concept that is very hard for you to grasp , but it 's not about me . victoria just gave birth in a parking garage , and she and the baby both survived . i ca n't think past that right now . abby : well , you 're gon na have to , or else stitch is gon na take both of them away from you and you 're gon na wake up one day , wondering why the hell you let that happen and why you 're with adam 's ex , who , i 'm sure , is just thrilled you helped deliver victoria 's baby . billy : oh , chelsea . abby : she does n't know ? billy : i just got so wrapped up with everything with vicki and the baby that i totally forgot to call . and then there 's nikki and victor . abby : oh ! well , that takes care of one problem . now you go take care of the other , okay ? tell chelsea the good news . billy : [ chuckles ] jack : billy . billy : jack . how did you find out ? jack : kelly called me . billy : about victoria ? jack : no . kelly 's mother had a heart attack . billy : what ? ! jack : what 's wrong with victoria ? she okay ? billy : she had the baby -- a little girl . jack : fantastic . i 'm so happy . everybody okay ? billy : mother and child are fine . jack : and you ? billy : it 's been a long night -- uh , a long year . you know , jack , just when i started feeling like i was picking up the pieces and moving on , i - i got one look at that little girl 's face , and -- jack : and all those feelings you had for victoria came flooding back . billy : it does n't change anything , jack . jack : i 've been telling myself the same thing . you ca n't do that for too long . stitch : hey . is mom back from surgery yet ? kelly : uh , yeah , but she has n't woken up yet . stitch : damn . kelly : hey , is everything okay ? did you find victoria ? stitch : yeah , i found her . kelly : oh . well , good . so , you talked . did you say everything you had to say ? stitch : no , i did n't get a chance . by the time i got to her , she was in labor . kelly : oh ! so , she had her baby ? stitch : yeah , a little girl . i delivered her -- with billy 's help . kelly : uh , wow . that must have been -- stitch : yeah , well , you have n't heard the best part yet . victoria delivered her baby in the jabot parking garage . kelly : how did that happen ? stitch : it happened because of our mom . she locked victoria in a janitor 's closet . kelly : why would she do that ? abby : you know , when we discussed a wilderness birth , a parking garage was n't exactly what i had in mind . victoria : [ chuckles ] yeah , i know . it was n't my first choice . abby : well , i was really looking forward to being your coach , but you did okay without me . i guess i forgive you . victoria : thank you . [ both laugh ] abby : um , i am gon na go take a sneak peek at my new niece and start letting people know that you had your baby . apparently , people do n't know yet . victoria : um , okay . just do me a favor and keep it out of the tabloids , okay ? abby : gc buzz wo n't hear it from me . victoria : thank you . abby : congratulations . victoria : i love you . abby : i love you . hey ... do n't screw this up . nikki : did you get all your business taken care of ? victor : yep . what have we got here ? nikki : oh , just an old photo album , looking at all the wonderful times we 've had here at the ranch . victor : look at that . well , we will have wonderful times again , okay ? you know , thanksgiving is around the corner . i want both our children and grandchildren to come and have dinner with us . nikki : oh , i really hope nicholas is up to it . victor : oh , he will . nikki : well , he put all of his heart and soul into a new life with sharon , and to have this happen -- you know , he told me he 's filing for full custody of faith . victor : well , i 'm very glad to hear that . nikki : i think we ought to give faith a lot of extra attention . she really needs it right now , poor little thing . victor : well , my baby , i do n't want any of our grandchildren to suffer any more harm . abby : oh . well , make that all three of your granddaughters . nikki : abby , hi ! abby : hello ! i come bearing news -- good news ! victoria had her baby . nikki : what ? ! abby : it 's a girl ! nikki : [ gasps ] oh , my god ! victor : she did what ? abby : tonight -- a few hours ago ! nikki : how is -- how is she ? how 's the baby ? abby : they 're both fine . nikki : ohh ! victor : well , wait a minute . i 'll have the driver bring up my car . abby : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . dad , where are you going ? victor : i 'm going to the hospital , sweetheart , to see victoria . nikki : we have to see the baby ! abby : i think victoria has all the support she needs right now . nikki : what ? billy : you know , being born in a parking garage might inspire your daughter to want to be a mechanic one day . victoria : um , actually , i think dad might have some different career choices in mind for her . billy : in that case , i 'm signing her up for shop class tomorrow . victoria : you want to do me a favor ? you want to get this out of your system before my dad comes to visit ? billy : no . truth is i - i really do n't care what she grows up to be . i 'm just glad she 's here . i know how much you wanted another baby . victoria : so did you . i did n't think it was gon na happen . it almost did n't . billy : you were amazing . victoria : you were amazing . billy : yeah , well , do n't tell stitch , but he was pretty handy in there . victoria : yeah . hey , uh , look , about that -- i - i just wanted to explain the reason i asked you to leave . it 's just i needed to talk to ben about something that affects him . billy : i do n't care . i do n't . victoria : okay . billy : i just care about you and this baby . and you 're both okay . victoria : we 're fine . billy : you know , when i was holding her ... i could n't help but think about , um ... victoria : delia . billy : yeah . you , uh -- you remember how she came into this world ? [ chuckles ] what is it with you women , always having to make these dramatic entrances ? victoria : i do n't know . it must have been like déjà vu for you . billy : yeah , in more ways than one . i was looking down at this ... tiny new life , and i saw hope ... and the possibilities for a new beginning . kelly : why would mom lock victoria in a janitor 's closet ? the woman 's pregnant , for crying out loud -- i mean , with , possibly , her grandchild ! stitch : kel , mom 's been through a lot . kelly : what , besides this heart attack ? stitch : something happened a long time ago , okay ? i 'd rather wait and let her explain it to you herself . kelly : why ca n't you just tell me ? why do i have to wait to hear it from her ? stitch : that 's all i can say about it right now , okay ? kelly : more trouble from mom -- why does n't that surprise me ? you realize ever since i was little , all i felt for that woman was resentment ? like , she was so jealous of my relationship with dad , she did everything she possibly could to keep us apart . stitch : i 'm sure she had her reasons . kelly : yeah , well , whatever they were , she would n't tell me , no matter how many times i asked . i -- what was i supposed to do ? i just gave up . stitch : to be fair , i think she tried to reach out to you after sam died . kelly : well , that 's just a little bit too little , too late . the damage was done . we just could n't connect . and you know what 's so ironic ? when i heard she had this heart attack , i got this sick feeling in my stomach like i was gon na lose another person that i love . how crazy is that ? how could i possibly lose something that i never had ? jack : i got here as soon as i could . how 's your mom ? kelly : jack , i 'm so glad you 're here . god , i need you so much . hilary : i knew he was up to something . when he showed up to my work , he was making all these innuendoes about us . god , he must have seen us -- oh , my god , devon . he must have seen us going to that hotel room together . devon : well , even if he did , he has no proof . hey , look at me . i hate this . i hate what it 's doing to neil , i hate what it 's doing to you , but know it 's 'cause i love you . hilary : i love you , too , but this is a mess . colin knows about us -- colin , jill 's husband , cane 's father . devon ... devon : what ? hilary : ... maybe you should just give him the money . devon : no , 'cause it would never end . he would keep coming back for more . this is the way to go . hilary : maybe not . maybe there 's another way to end this . colin : hey , neil . neil : hey . colin : come here , man . i 'd love to have a talk with you about that wonderful wife of yours . neil : oh . [ both chuckle ] victoria : oh , dad , the baby and i are just fine . victor : sweetheart , you gave birth in a parking garage ! obviously , your mother and i are concerned . victoria : there 's no reason to be . the baby , your new granddaughter , is beautiful and fine , and i 'm just a little tired . victor : is billy abbott harassing you ? if that 's the case , i 'll send hospital security . victoria : that 's not necessary , dad . nikki : all right . well , i wo n't sleep a wink tonight , but we 'll wait till tomorrow to come and see you and the baby . victoria : okay . thanks . victor : and you call us if you need anything else , all right ? victoria : i 'm good . nikki : we love you , sweetheart . victoria : i love you , too . bye . sorry about that . billy : it 's all right . you know it 's gon na be worse once he sees the baby . he 's not gon na be able to help falling in love with her . victoria : oh , i know . thank you . billy : for what ? victoria : you know , for not asking questions that i do n't have answers to , for being here in spite of that . both of you , thank you . stitch : you 're welcome . dr. sternin : it 's dinnertime . hi . hi , baby . ohh . yes . oh , my goodness . yes . victoria : hi , baby . dr. sternin : why do n't we give mother and daughter some time to bond ? victoria : yes . yes . billy : yeah . yeah . we found victoria . um , it 's kind of a long story , but , uh , she had the baby . yeah . yeah . they 're both okay . um , listen , i do n't know what time i 'm gon na be home , but i 've got a lot to tell you , and i 'll , uh -- i 'll fill you in when i get there . right . right . me , too . stitch : [ exhaling sharply ] billy : listen , uh , i 'm gon na hang around , so if you want to go ... stitch : oh , i 'm staying . billy : right . stitch : yeah . hilary : we have to tell neil the truth about us , devon . devon : i thought you did n't want to tell him because you were afraid he would n't be able to handle it . hilary : how do you think he 's gon na handle it if he found out ? devon : then we have to make sure that he finds out when we 're ready to tell him . neil : why would hilary have a problem with you joining us for our family thanksgiving celebration ? colin : i know she 's into a lot of this web - based research , and , you know , you 've got to be careful what you read there . i know she does n't believe it all , but i want to get across that a leopard can change his spots , you know ? neil : well , of course . um , if anyone understands that , it 's my girl hilary . i 'll talk to her for you , colin . maybe there 's something that we can -- colin : well , look who 's here . hilary : neil . neil : who 's that ? hilary : hi . neil : hilary ? hilary : mm . mmm . neil : honey , i did n't know that your business meeting was here . hilary : yeah . colin : yeah , i saw that meeting with the associate . it looked pretty intense . jack : the nurse said your mother 's surgery went well . kelly : oh , yeah , it did . it did . sorry . i 've just been here alone , imagining all kinds of things . jack : i 'm sorry i was n't here for you . kelly : no , it 's okay . i remember you went to talk to phyllis . did you find her ? jack : yeah , i talked to her . kelly : good . did you tell her about us ? jack : i told phyllis that i 'd started seeing someone while she was still in the coma . kelly : oh , sweetie , i know this is so hard for you . jack : i hate hurting someone i care this much about ... especially when i know all that she 's been through . kelly : hey , look -- phyllis is strong . remember that . she 's got a lot of people who love her . jack : kelly ... do you have -- your mother 's awake . kelly : oh ! she 's still groggy , but you can go in . kelly : oh , thank you . hey , can we finish this later ? jack : sure . kelly : okay . i love you . abby : dad , there 's nothing to worry about . victoria 's in good hands . victor : she 's in good hands ? abby : yes . [ chuckles ] victor : with billy abbott by her side ? that waste of space should not be there . abby : daddy , that waste of space helped deliver your granddaughter . nikki : let 's all remember that he may be the father of her baby . abby : look , i know that this baby can never replace delia , but i think the fact that it 's a girl is a sign from the universe that billy and victoria belong together . victor : abby , i do n't believe in signs , okay ? and i do not believe that billy abbott should be with victoria . abby : well , would you rather see her with a man who murdered his own father ? victor : neither of those two men are worthy of victoria , okay ? nikki : well , like it or not , one of them 's about to be tied to her forever . victor : [ sighs ] we 'll see about that . dr. sternin : i know you 're both anxious about this situation , but try not to put too much pressure on victoria right now . just give her some time to sort everything out , okay ? dr. sternin : okay . it 's just us . do you want to talk now ? victoria : um ... you want to talk ? about what -- the name ? dr. sternin : [ chuckles ] well , do you have one picked out yet ? victoria : first or last ? dr. sternin : well , her dad 's probably gon na want to weigh in on both . victoria : yeah , i know . dr. sternin : victoria , can i offer you some friendly unsolicited advice ? victoria : i think i already know what it is . dr. sternin : those two men out there -- they deserve to know which one of them is the father . victoria : you know what ? i think i deserve to know , too . devon : hey , neil . neil : hey ! devon : hey . neil : devon ! devon : i did n't know you 'd be coming in tonight . neil : well , i was just on my own . i thought i 'd have some dinner . i really did n't realize that hilary would be here for her business meeting . colin : it seems like this is the place in genoa city for business ... and pleasure . neil : colin , this man right here , devon -- he has one hell of an operation here . colin : oh , he does , indeed . neil : yeah . i was just talking to colin about thanksgiving . i told him i 'd you if he could come over and possibly join us for the festivities . what do you say , baby ? hilary : that 's not a problem at all . neil : see there ? what 'd i tell you ? colin : you know , i look forward to joining such a close family . neil : speaking of family , since we 're all here , why do n't we just sit down and have some dinner , huh ? hilary : no . no . colin : oh , hey , hey , great idea . i 'll buy . neil : no . no . you do n't have to buy . colin : no , no , no . neil , neil , it 's cool . in fact , i had a recent upturn in my finances , thanks , in part , to devon . neil : really ? devon ? what did he do ? colin : well , i closed a deal here at the athletic club . hilary : neil , let 's just go find a seat , okay ? neil : yeah . all right . colin : $ 2 million tomorrow , cash . otherwise , i tell him . [ next_on ] michael : i would like to cut to the chase . what can you tell me about my diagnosis ? joe : before you throw anything at me , i 'm here to see my attorney . sharon : we will raise a child without ever having a conversation . nick : that 's not gon na be a problem because i plan on raising faith on my own .	devon tells colin that he will have him arrested for blackmail and tell cane and jill that he blackmailed him , because he was having money problems . hilary thinks that she and devon should tell neil the truth , so that they can put an end to colin 's blackmail . colin almost tells neil about devon about hilary 's affair and then tell devon that he wants 2 million dollars tomorrow or he will tell neil about their affair . victoria tells stitch that she knows that he did n't kill his father and that maureen locked her in the janitor 's closet at jabot to keep her from telling the truth to everyone .
victoria : [ sighs ] travis : do n't you want to sit down ? victoria : well , is this bad news ? because i prefer to take bad news standing . [ sighs ] so ? travis : so , um ... my ex michelle is in town . victoria : is that why you left the party early ? to see her ? travis : no . but i did see her yesterday . and we crossed paths again last night . victoria : that does n't make any sense . you and i were together . travis : she was the woman that came into the underground . victoria : oh . okay . [ sighs ] you did n't think it was important to mention that ? i 'm in the same room with the woman that you 've been with , that you 've had feelings for , and she knows about me the whole time while i have no idea ? travis : i should have told you right away . victoria : yeah . yeah , you should have . the question is , why did n't you ? travis : we got home , we got in that fight . and then i came back , we made up , and i was just relieved . and i did n't want to mess that up . victoria : well , consider it messed up . travis : i did n't want to dump all this on you . victoria : [ sighs ] look , you were right to tell me . but there 's more . you had to tell me . why ? travis : other people know about michelle , and they 're gon na try and use it against us . billy : travis slept with somebody else ? i defended that bastard . i convinced victoria to give him another chance . ashley : i know . billy : who 's the girl ? who was it ? his ex - girlfriend , the jogger ? the one that just slinked into town ? how do you know , ashley ? ashley : because michelle told me herself . billy . billy : i am gon na kill that son of a bitch . lily : hello . room service . [ door closes ] lily : well , you ca n't be mad about the food . you do n't even know what i got you yet . hey , whoa , whoa , whoa . easy , easy . are they late with your pain medication ? cane : i 'm sorry i 'm in such a bad mood . [ sniffs ] it 's this damn jabotgo app . lily : it 's still taking off , huh ? cane : it 's on fire . i 'm trying to call the office and get billy and victoria on the phone to discuss brainstorming strategy , but nobody 's answering the phone . lily : cane , take it easy . you just had surgery . cane : i know i had surgery , all right ? i got to get out of here . it should be outpatient . i have work i got to do , and i 'm still stuck in this bed . lily : well , hopefully the doctor will be here soon . maybe he 'll release you today . cane : the doctor 's already been here . he 's concerned about how my recovery 's progressing , and he wo n't let me go home . nick : what 's wrong ? you , uh , got to go ? chelsea : well , the kids needed to burn off all the sugar from the party today , so the nanny took them to a corn maze . nick : ah . chelsea : i 'm pretty sure my son wants to be a pig racer when he grows up . nick : ah , well , you could do worse . chelsea : this is true . this is true . all right , well , you 're probably exhausted . it 's been a long day . so , um , i 'm gon na go . nick : i mean , you know , he 's asleep . it 's not like , you know -- he 's asleep , and i could use some company . chelsea : i think you just want somebody to `` ooh `` and `` ahh `` over all of those photos you took today . nick : and what do you have against that ? chelsea : nothing . nick : well , good , 'cause i only have like 100 of them . chelsea : oh , well , then we better get started . nick : thanks for sticking around and reliving the highlights . chelsea : of course . it 's your son 's first birthday . it 's a reason to celebrate . nick : that 's what we 're gon na do . we 're not gon na think about all the weird tension surrounding the day . chelsea : [ gasps ] nick : yep . chelsea : ahh ! sharon : you want to go and live with your dad ? faith : and my brother . sharon : well , maybe we can talk about this later . faith : ca n't i go today ? dylan : have you talked to your dad about this ? faith : no , but he 'll probably say it 's okay . sharon : did grandpa victor suggest this or nikki ? was this their idea ? faith : it 's my idea , mom . it 's what i want . sharon : but , honey , dylan and i , we -- we just said goodbye to sully ... to christian . we ca n't lose you , too . nick : these are some from my mom . oh ! chelsea : [ chuckles ] nick : i mean , look at my son . look at that smile . chelsea : oh , there 's connor and bella at the stables ! nick : oh , you know what 's happening here . he 's saying , `` listen , kid , stick with me . i 've done the pony thing . i 'm an expert . `` [ both chuckle ] chelsea : aww . faith is showing christian all of his presents . nick : i mean , look at all the frosting on his face . he went after that cake like he was a honey badger . sage would have loved this . you know , that 's what 's wrong in all these pictures . his mom should have been there . chelsea : sage was there in spirit . i 'm sure of it . she always will be . nick : yeah . you know , i 'm gon na make sure he -- he never forgets about sage . he 's always gon na know who she was and what she wanted for him . chelsea : i 'm gon na do the same thing . tell connor all about adam . [ sighs ] nick : it 's a little scary , you know , thinking about being the mom and the dad for christian . i mean , kids need their moms . chelsea : what every kid needs is a parent who loves them , and no one loves their children more than you do . you and christian are gon na be just fine on your own . sharon : i know that you miss having your little brother right here where you can see him and you can play with him any time you want , but we 're all gon na make sure that you still have plenty of time with him , so you 're not gon na have to go live with your dad to do that . faith : but i want to live there . sharon : [ sighs ] faith , i 'm really sorry that things have been so difficult around here lately . and i can imagine how confused and upset you must be . but you know what ? we 're gon na get through it together , because that 's what families do . all we have to do is keep talking about things . faith : but i do n't want to talk ! i want to go live with dad and christian ! sharon : okay , um , you know , i 'm gon na give you and dylan a chance to talk about this together . dylan : hey , come on . come sit down . faith : are you mad at me ? dylan : nope . not even a little bit . but you did drop a pretty big bomb on your mom and me . can you help me understand what 's going on ? lily : you did n't tell me that the surgeon ordered iv antibiotics and stronger pain medication for you . cane : they must make some sort of antibiotic pill i can take every day or come back , get some shot . i do n't understand why it 's necessary i still have to be here in this bed . lily : maybe because your doctor knows what he 's doing and is putting your health first . cane : well , maybe he 's just being overly cautious . lily : so you 're gon na deny that you 're in pain ? cane : i can deal with the pain . do n't worry about the pain . lily : okay , what about your fever ? cane : i do n't have a fever . it 's the room . it 's warm . lily : or maybe it 's because you have a fever . cane : i 'm fine . lily : cane , if you get an infection , you 'll have to have another surgery , which means more time away from the kids , from me , and from work . is that what you want ? cane : [ sighs ] no , it is not what i want . lily : okay , then stop arguing . cane : it 's just -- i have so much work i have to do . lily : then okay . speed up your recovery by listening to the doctor and resting and recuperating . cane : where 's my phone ? can you pass me my phone , baby ? lily : no , cane . stop pushing yourself . cane : i need to call billy and victoria . i need my phone , all right ? will you give me my phone , please ? [ sighs ] lily : what -- what is this ? cane : it 's my notes . it 's -- it 's my counterstrategy to the jabotgo app . and i need to talk to them about it , all right ? lily : how about this ? give me this . give me this . cane : no , no , no . lily : give me the pad . cane : it 's all scribbles . it 's not gon na make any sense to you . lily : how about i call billy and victoria and i 'll talk to them about the notes ? cane : baby , you 're not gon na be able to read my notes . it 's all in scribbles . lily : hey , i have been married to you for a very long time . i think i can make sense of it . cane : baby , please . i need to call them . lily : you need to rest , okay ? relax . i will take care of the notes . cane : will you do it right away for me ? lily : yes , i promise . cane : because if you do n't do it , it 's gon na be serious , and i need to call them ... lily : [ sighs ] ashley : nobody 's killing anybody . billy : i need to fix this . ashley : you 're gon na stay out of it . the only reason why i told you was because i 'm tired of our family suffering because we keep secrets from each other . but i need you to hear me out before you say you 're gon na beat somebody up . billy : i am such an idiot . i believed his good - boy act . i pushed victoria to get back together with him . ashley : maybe they 're working it out right now , billy . how do we know ? even as we speak , it could be happening . billy : how 's that gon na happen if he keeps lying to her ? she needs to know the truth , ashley , and i 'm gon na tell -- ashley : she needs you to stay out . come on . she does n't need you to get all puffed up and interfere . billy : i ca n't stand here and do nothing ! ashley : especially after the hell you 've put that woman through ! victoria : are you talking about billy ? travis : we got into it at the party . he told me he knew michelle was here . victoria : okay . well , i really do n't care about that . travis : okay . so we 're good ? victoria : no , we 're not good ! we 're not good . travis : tell me what you need , victoria . victoria : i just need to know why you did n't bother telling me in the first place , why you had to get into it with my ex before i found out that you saw michelle . something else going on here ? is ... did something happen ? when you saw michelle , did you have feelings for her ? travis : [ sighs ] it was shocking seeing her just hanging out in chancellor park . yeah . yeah . there was a connection . victoria : [ sighs ] okay . okay , so you 're leaving . travis : no . victoria , no . are you telling me to go ? victoria : no , you had a connection . travis : at first , but then ... victoria : please just ... just tell me what happened . travis : i realized something . i realized she does n't mean anything to me anymore . victoria : okay , good . that 's good . did you tell her that ? travis : yeah , i did . i told her that . i told her if she wanted to get back together , i was n't interested because there 's you . there 's only you . you 're the one i love . and she 's leaving town , and i just want to put this whole thing behind us . can we do that ? faith : what mom did was mean . she was mean to to you , to my dad , and sage and everybody because she lied . dylan : mm - hmm . you know , um , in her own way , she was n't -- she was n't trying to hurt us . faith : but lies always hurt . dylan : yeah , sometimes . faith : i know sometimes i say things that are n't true , but i always feel bad right after . and i can never tell the same lie more than once , not ever . but mom did . how could she keep lying about christian ? dylan : uh , she was scared , she was desperate , she thought she was doing the right thing , and she kind of got confused on really what -- what that was . faith : okay . dylan : do you understand ? faith : do you ? dylan : but if you stay , you know , we both can try . faith : i love you , dylan . but i do n't like it here anymore . it 's sad here . all the time . and sometimes it can be loud . dylan : i - i know . i 'm sorry about that . it 's been loud lately . what if i promise that sharon and i wo n't argue anymore ? faith : then we 'd all still be sad . and -- dylan : and what ? faith : i do n't want to be mean , but i do n't want to be around her right now . dylan : you know your sister 's here and i 'm here . and i know mariah adores you , and you know that i love you so much . faith : i love you , too . but right now ... i need my dad . nick : i know what you 're thinking . you can go ahead and say it . chelsea : oh , so you 're a mind reader now . nick : i do n't need to be . but i know it 's the same thing i 'm feeling . you know , this birthday party , really this whole day , has been one giant reminder that life goes on . you know , it 's okay to -- to laugh , it 's okay to have fun , to share a beer with someone , even while we 're both still deeply missing people we love . chelsea : yeah . i guess it 's a good thing . nick : yeah . looking forward is good . feeling guilty is bad . chelsea : i ca n't help it . [ sighs ] okay , so then tell me , since you 're further along in this process than i am . tell me , oh , wise one , how do you -- how do you deal with the guilt ? nick : well , there are times when you ca n't get away from it . but then there are times like this , and i just think what would sage say . and i 'm sure it 's the same thing adam would say . they would want us to keep living , chelsea . they 'd want us to try and find happiness again . victoria : okay , it 's all right . i forgive you for not saying anything before . travis : you do ? victoria : you and i both know that we have a sore spot when it comes to your ex . and yeah , i know , you should have said something earlier , but i get why you did n't . travis : thanks . victoria : i think i should be thanking you . travis : no , that 's ridiculous . victoria : you have had to put up with a lot more when it comes to me and my ex . and after everything that billy and i have thrown at you , i mean , i should be able to handle this . i owe you that much , do n't i ? travis : i swear to you , i 'm never gon na let anybody get between us again , okay ? not michelle , not billy , not your dad . i 'm sorry . victoria : it 's okay . do you want to go upstairs ? travis : yeah . [ cell phone rings ] victoria : [ sighs ] hey , lily . how 's cane ? lily : about how you might expect . i mean , they basically had to duct - tape him to the hospital bed . but he promised that he would behave if i could handle some brash & sassy business for him . victoria : uh , well , you know , i 'm in the middle of something right now . is it really that urgent ? lily : urgent ? cane : [ slurring ] it 's urgent , baby . have to beat jabot . it 's urgent . tell them it 's urgent . lily : [ chuckles ] uh , let 's just say it might calm a certain person 's nerves if i could get on a conference call with you and billy . victoria : okay . hey , you know what ? i really have to take care of this . okay , uh , i 'll track billy down , and we 'll call you from the office . i have to go . travis : i heard . victoria : but when i get back , it 'll just be you and me , okay ? travis : yeah . victoria : all right . travis : okay . ashley : i 'm not giving travis a free pass . but you have to admit , i mean , he probably slept with michelle because he and victoria were going through a difficult time . billy : oh , give me a break . every guy 's said that . hell , i 've said that . ashley : well , he was n't expecting michelle , this woman that he cared a lot about at one time , to show up ready and eager to take advantage of the situation . billy : why are you defending him right now ? ashley : i 'm not defending him ! [ sighs ] up until now , he 's been really devoted to victoria , right ? maybe he deserves just one small chance , one more . what do you think ? and then maybe you can exercise a little restraint for the first time in your life ? [ cell phone chimes ] billy : perfect timing . that 's victoria . ashley : what does that mean ? where 's travis ? billy : i do n't know where travis is . she wants to meet at the office for a conference call . ashley : well , what are you gon na do ? billy : i do n't know . ashley : do n't make it worse , please ! do n't make it worse ! [ sighs ] victoria : how 's cane ? i thought he would be heading home right after his knee surgery . lily : yeah , there 's been some setbacks , but hopefully he 'll be on his feet soon . victoria : okay , well , let me know if there 's anything i can do . and billy just got here , so we can start . lily : hi , billy . billy : hey , lily . lily : hey . uh , so , from cane 's notes , he researched a lot of apps to counter jabotgo , but none of them are as good as what they have . victoria : yeah , i went down that same route , and my tech guys came away with the exact same impression . lily : yeah , he wrote here , um , `` if we ca n't take test `` -- wait , no , that ca n't be right . uh , `` if we ca n't take tech to a new level , find different avenue . `` billy : well , cane 's right about that . if you 're gon na move on from what you know into something new , better not make it a cheap , cheating copycat . lily : right , he wrote , `` be distinctive in opposite way . `` victoria : okay , so what 's the opposite of an app ? i 'm not sure what cane means by that . lily : well , i mean , the opposite of new is old , so maybe old - school ? billy : yeah , that 's good . keep going with that . lily : well , cane did write these notes with a paper and pen . i have n't seen his handwriting in a very long time . and he 's able to be on the page . he ca n't be in an e - mail . sorry , i just -- billy : no , you 're fine . you 're good . victoria : jabot is a fantastic app , but it 's still just an app . lily : right , it 's not the same as seeing the makeup on you in person . victoria : so , opposite . billy : yeah , something not an app , something more distinctive . victoria : yeah , an app can be fun , but , uh ... billy : you can move on from it . you use it a couple times and you move on . lily : right , while a free consultation is an experience . you know , you get to see and -- and feel and smell the product on , and you walk out feeling like a million dollars . billy : and that right there is what we need to emphasize . victoria : yeah , brash & sassy can give you what no app can . billy : this has legs . victoria : i think so . thank you for your input , lily . lily : yeah , i 'm glad i could help . billy : and tell cane when he wakes up that we 're on it . lily : okay . will do . billy : vick . victoria : yeah ? billy : can you just stop ? put your pen down for a second . there 's something i need to say . i heard something about travis . victoria : before you go there , i already know about michelle , okay ? travis told me everything . sharon : faith ? dylan ? [ door opens ] mariah : hey . i 'm so glad you 're home . the cops did n't -- sharon : no , i do n't have time to talk . mariah : what 's going on ? sharon : faith -- she wants to live with nick . i tried to talk her out of it , but she would n't listen , so i left her with dylan so that he could talk sense into her , but now they 're gone . i think he took her over to nick 's . i 've got to get her back . mariah : stop ! you can not freak out and -- and storm over there ! that 's not gon na solve anything . nick : what 's going on , faith ? did you forget something at the party ? faith : no . dylan : um , she , uh , she has something to say . faith : i want to live here all the time . dylan : we were surprised , too . but , uh , faith is pretty determined . nick : yeah , she is . sounds like we have some things to work out . chelsea : why do n't i take faith upstairs ? nick : thank you , chelsea . faith : please say yes . nick : let 's , uh , sit down . do you know where this is coming from ? dylan : she did n't mention it to you at all ? nick : no , she has n't . dylan : well , she got home from the party , and she basically dropped it on us . nick : she did n't say why ? dylan : she said it 's been building up since the truth came out , and she 's struggling with what sharon did . nick : [ sighs ] i mean , yeah . we all are . dylan : yeah . and she misses her little brother . nick : i find it hard to believe that sharon would sign off on this . dylan : she has n't yet . she 's not gon na like that i brought faith over here . nick : [ sighs ] i mean , you did n't just come by here to talk . you know if she asked me to live here , i 'm gon na let her . dylan : yeah . yeah , i knew that deep down . nick : what are you saying ? you think faith should live here , too ? ashley : did n't you hear anything i said ? you 're supposed to stay away from michelle . travis : i need to do this . ashley : [ sighs ] travis : stay . i want you to see this . michelle : i thought you 'd be back . travis : i had to see you one more time . billy : wow . you 're taking this really well . [ computer keys clacking ] victoria : what ? billy : `` what ? `` what travis told you , i mean , i expected you to be a little bit more upset than this . victoria : well , i was . i was probably a lot more upset and jealous than i seemed at the time , but i told myself i was n't gon na overreact . billy : you were n't gon na overreact ? victoria : yes , billy . why would i make a mountain out of a molehill ? it does n't do anybody any good . billy : a molehill ? victoria , is that really how you felt when you heard this ? victoria : [ sighs ] look , think about it , billy , okay ? why would i be upset that travis ' ex was back in town ? i mean , he has no feelings for her . the past is the past , right ? mariah : sharon , as hard as this is , we have to wait and see what dylan has to say . sharon : what if he brought her to nick 's ? mariah : even if he did , he probably is hoping that the two of them can get through to faith together or maybe he just wanted some air while they talked . sharon : yeah . i would give anything if that were true . the way that my life 's going lately ? dylan blew up at me earlier . now faith . just seems like things are getting worse . mariah : no , it 's not . you could be in jail . and as hard as this has been for dylan , he has fought for you . i mean , you sounded pretty relieved on the phone when they said they dropped the charges . sharon : yeah , i am . mariah : that never would have happened without dylan . he is the one who went and got nick . he 's part of the reason why nick is refusing to testify against you . sharon : you know , you 're right . things could be worse . i love you . thanks for once again being here when i needed you the most . mariah : of course . and truthfully , i owe you a `` thank you , `` too , for not ratting me out , not telling the cops that i knew about christian . sharon : i told you i would do everything i can to protect you . you 're my daughter . i 'm always gon na look out for you . mariah : i will never forget that you did that for me . sharon : i just hope that my other daughter realizes how much i love her . chelsea : i totally get why you 're mad at your mom . faith : you do ? chelsea : sure . i spent most of my adult life not even speaking to my mother . faith : really ? chelsea : mm - hmm . we used to fight constantly until this -- this thing happened a few years ago . faith : what thing ? chelsea : i became a mom . which is why i 'm -- i 'm kind of feeling sorry for your mom right now . faith : but she lied , chelsea , to everyone . chelsea : you 're right . but she did come clean at the end . it 's got to count for something . did she say she was sorry ? huh . did she tell you that she loves you ? do you believe her ? here 's the hard thing about being mad . you know , just because somebody does one big , colossal bad thing , it should n't wipe out all of the good things they 've done in their lives , you know ? sharon loves you , faith . she loves you so much , and there 's nothing truer than that . there 's nothing that you can count on more than that . she 's never gon na stop loving you and wanting what 's best for you . faith : i guess . but that does n't change what she did . nick : yeah . we 'll do it for faith . nothing permanent . dylan : okay , good . because that would devastate sharon . nick : well , frankly , right now i do n't care how sharon 's feeling . dylan : okay , nick , that , uh , that sounds like nikki talking . i know you do n't mean that . nick : no , that 's me talking , all right ? i 'm tired of going out of my way to make sure sharon does n't get upset or feels like she 's suffering . dylan : but you invited us to the party . nick : i did that for you , dylan , all right ? i wanted you there . i wanted you to feel welcome . dylan : yeah , i think it was pretty obvious that she was n't welcome . nick : and that 's it , is n't it ? dylan : what 's that ? nick : this is the way it 's worked for years . sharon does something terrible , then i get upset . but then i see how everyone treats her , so then i come right back to her defense , on her side again . that 's the pattern . sharon 's just waiting for me to come back on her side . dylan : she 's been in some bad situations . she 's made a lot of mistakes . nick : yeah , well , she should have told the truth . she should have come to me . she should have come to you . she had a million chances to do that , and she did n't . she withheld the identity of that child . she has reached a new low -- dylan : hey , she 's still my wife . nick : [ sighs ] yeah , i know . so what are you gon na tell sharon about faith ? dylan : i 'm just gon na tell her that , uh , being with her little brother , she 's gon na feel more secure and that faith came straight out and asked to be with you to get through these tough times . and as difficult as that is for sharon , she 's gon na have to accept it . it 's the truth . nick : well , good luck with that . dylan : yeah . yeah . uh , i need to get home . nick : well , we 've talked about what this is gon na do to sharon . but what 's it gon na do to you ? i know faith living here is gon na -- is gon na kill you , too , man . dylan : i 'm just trying to do the right thing . say good night to faith for me . i 'll talk to you in the morning . nick : yeah . dylan : [ sighs ] [ door closes ] travis : you need to pack up and go . michelle : do n't talk to me like that , travis . travis : pack up and go , please . michelle : there 's no rush . i 'm leaving town soon anyway . travis : no , no , no . i 'm not taking your word for that , michelle . michelle : you know you can trust me . travis : trust you ? you said you were gon na keep what happened between us between us , and then you ran right out and you told ashley ? if this is some kind of damn game to you , i am telling you right now , the game is over . i want you gone now . michelle : you do n't mean that . travis : what is it you 're not getting about this ? michelle : if you did n't have feelings for me , you would n't be reacting this way . travis : the only thing i 'm feeling right now is an overwhelming desire to never see you again ! michelle : we just made love . travis : falling back in that bed with you is the biggest mistake of my damn life ! now , i 've already paid for this hotel room . and i 'm sure there 's a plane going back to new york this afternoon . have a nice life . make sure she gets back on that plane . billy : you 're sure about this ? the whole `` past is the past `` thing with travis and michelle ? victoria : yeah , of course . i mean , come on , what 's the point in looking back ? and , billy , i would really appreciate it if you would just finally be okay with all of this . please . billy : okay with you and travis or -- victoria : yes , with me and travis . yes . we 're finally in a really good place . and i 'm happy . and not just because i 'm in love . everything 's starting to fall into place , and it feels good . i mean , i have a job that energizes me and excites me , and the kids are doing great , and our relationship is -- i mean , it 's working . i actually do n't mind hanging out with you sometimes . billy : we should probably record that , because you have n't said that to me in a really long time . [ cell phone chimes ] victoria : oh , it 's travis . i have to go . it 's travis . billy : you said that already . cane : [ sighs deeply ] lily : hey . how do you feel ? cane : hmm . i feel relaxed . there 's no pain . the meds must have kicked in . lily : i 'm glad you finally got some rest . cane : did you call billy and victoria ? lily : yes , i did . they loved your ideas , and they 're gon na run with them and e - mail you details later today . anyone else i can call for you ? cane : you can call me lucky , 'cause i have this beautiful wife who loves me and takes care of me . lily : i 'm the lucky one . nick : so you do n't have to go back to your mom 's -- for now . faith : i do n't ever want to go back . nick : come on . do n't say that , all right ? it 's your home . faith : i like it here better with you and christian . promise me , dad . nick : i ca n't promise you that , all right ? it 's a complicated situation . faith : but i -- chelsea : you know what ? you 're here now , and that 's really all that matters . it gives everyone a chance to breathe while they 're all very -- faith : emotional ? chelsea : exactly . it gives everyone a chance to adjust to this big change , you know ? nick : amen to that . faith : hmm . can i play a video game until christian wakes up ? nick : well , yeah . faith : thanks for letting me stay , daddy . nick : of course . [ sighs ] sharon : we were just , um , making hot ... where 's faith ? dylan : she 's at nick 's . mariah : just visiting , right ? i mean , he probably left her there so they could talk . sharon : when will she be home ? dylan : she 's gon na be staying at nick 's for a while . sharon : but -- dylan : it 's for the best , sharon . sharon : how dare you make that decision without even bothering to speak to me first ? mariah : guys , maybe -- dylan : faith needed her dad . she asked me -- sharon : i 'm her mother ! dylan : but the kid 's already been traumatized by us going at each other ! sharon : i have every right to be upset ! you keep taking my children and handing them off to nick ! nick : thanks for how you handled things with faith . chelsea : oh , we all need a little backup sometimes . now , why do n't you tell me how it really went with dylan ? nick : you know , he 's , uh , he 's being a standup guy . he 's strong . chelsea : this ca n't be easy on him . i mean , losing christian and now faith ? nick : yeah , i really do n't know how things are gon na play out with dylan . chelsea : well , you will make it work . nick : and if i need backup , i mean , the number of kids living in this house literally just doubled . chelsea : right . well , i am here for you . whatever you need . nick : well , let 's start with the empties . you can take these to the kitchen . we 'll , uh ... chelsea : [ laughs ] sharon : first i had to watch you hand over christian , and now you 've walked my daughter right out the front door ! dylan : stop making it sound like i dropped your kid off at a stranger 's house ! you think this has been any less painful for me ? ! nick is their father ! sharon : they 're my children , too ! dylan : christian is not our child ! sharon : get out . get out ! ashley : come on , michelle . stop stalling and start packing . michelle : do n't worry . i 'll be on that plane . does n't matter how far away i am . ashley : what 's that supposed to mean ? michelle : travis ' relationship is doomed . he 's fooling himself if he thinks otherwise . victoria : hey . travis . why are we meeting here ? what happened to our plans to get back together at home ? travis : oh , this , uh , could n't wait . it 's so beautiful here this time of day . it 's almost as beautiful as you . victoria : [ sighs ] travis : do you remember my dream to go sail around the world , no cares , no worries ? victoria : yeah . are you starting to miss that ? travis : miss the sea ? i have the sea right there in your eyes . i get adventure every time two tiny people come bouncing in a room . victoria : [ chuckles ] yeah , that 's true . what about the `` no cares `` part , though ? travis : no way . caring about you and loving you is the most incredible thing that 's ever happened to me . i did n't lose my dream . i found it . will you marry me ? [ next_on ] hilary : i 'm gon na keep digging until i get to the truth , and i wo n't stop until i find the whole story . mariah : go find him , apologize , because this is not what you want ! travis : i 'm in love with you , victoria , for the rest of my life . say yes .	nick and chelsea spend time together at the newman home . he wants her to stay awhile with him so he can share the pictures that he took at the birthday party . travis tells victoria about seeing michelle and spending some time with her . at the athletic club , ashley and billy discuss the fact that travis and michelle slept together . billy becomes furious and wants to get revenge on travis . lily visits cane in the hospital after his surgery , but all he wants to do is to get back to work at brash and sassy . chelsea shows nick some pics of connor at the birthday party . faith tells sharon that she no longer wants to live here and wants to live with nick and christian . sharon is upset by this news and leaves faith to talk to dylan . nick admits how he misses sage at christian 's birthday party . chelsea tells him that sage will be here in spirit . victoria wonders why travis had n't told her about michelle sooner . travis tells victoria that he only loves her . faith reminds dylan how mean sharon had been to everyone concerning christian . faith also tells dylan that she does n't want to be around sharon right now . nick and chelsea discuss how they go on with their lives despite the fact that they have lost their loved ones .
[ previously_on ] devon : when it comes to the bulk of what katherine left me , i 'm gon na give it to cane because that was katherine 's wish , and i want to honor it . cane : devon now accepts this to be the truth . chance : well , maybe he 'll rethink that when he finds out i had nothing to do with challenging katherine 's will . cane : jill thinks that she might know who did , and now she 's gone off to see if her hunch is right . she thinks it might be colin . chance : your dad . simon : you and those legit agents out there have given me no choice . phyllis : now , chance ! abby : do n't do this , please ! run ! run ! run ! [ grunting ] adam : and it was all about dirty money from calvin . and who suffered for that ? our son . chelsea : you just wanted to help people . that 's the whole reason you were running for city council . you 're thinking about dropping out , are n't you ? jack : guys , i left you in charge because i trust you ! you two are gon na have to figure this out ! together ! kyle : [ sighs ] billy : yes . no , absolutely . okay , grazi . grazi , ciao . ciao . mm ! kyle : you and victoria planning a trip to italy ? love it . take as much time as you want . i can handle things here . billy : actually , no . i just closed on the new jaboutique in milan . kyle : what ? you 're joking , right ? billy : i would not joke about that . kyle : you just made a huge unilateral decision without telling me or anybody else . yesterday , you railed at me for the same exact thing . billy : no , kyle , this is different . kyle : this is different because you 're not stepping on my toes this time . europe is ashley 's territory , and she wo n't appreciate you encroaching on it . billy : i 'll talk to ashley . she wants what 's best for the company , just as much as i do . kyle : we all want what 's best for the company , billy ! but , honestly ... what is going on ? this is n't about me or even some competition between us . you 're on a -- across - the - board great , big power trip . where 's it coming from ? devon : well , this is sure a surprise . chance : i was n't sure you 'd see if i called ahead . devon : i probably wouldn't . elena : hi , i 'm elena . chance : nice to meet you . chance . elena : yeah , i know who you are . you 're all over the news . devon : which is a real interesting way to find out that you 're back in town . chance : look , i am sorry about the way this all played out . it 's complicated . devon : it 's complicated . it 's been too complicated to return any of my urgent calls or texts over the last few months ? chance : i was working undercover in a major operation . but i 'm here now , and i 'd like to tell you everything that i know . devon : that 'd be wonderful . we 're all ears . why do n't you start by explaining why you hired someone that looks like my dead wife to come and talk to me instead of doing it yourself . chance : because i never hired amanda sinclair , and i did n't knock out cane in vegas , although , i did punch him square in the jaw the moment i saw him here in genoa city . and i sure as hell did n't leave him those will pages . devon : so this is all a scam , is what you 're saying ? i 've made a life - altering decision that i ca n't take back now based on a lie ? victoria : have you seen this ? sharon : mm , that 's a shame . i think nick would have made an amazing politician . any idea why he changed his mind ? victoria : i think i have a pretty good idea . nick 's decision to focus on his family is just a polite way of saying that chelsea has struck again . sharon : chelsea . victoria : you know , the minute she came back to town , i gave her the benefit of the doubt , but what happened at the grand phoenix was a big mistake , and so was her coming back . and now my brother is paying the price . chloe : i brought lattes with extra whipped cream . i figured it was too early for alcohol . chelsea : actually , i could use some of the hard stuff today . have you seen the news ? chloe : yeah . but ... maybe it wo n't be that bad . i mean , politics these days , who wants to dive into that pool of crazy ? chelsea : nick did . he really thought he could help the people of genoa city . chloe : i 'm sure he still can . do good . chelsea : maybe . but this is all my fault . nick had to drop out of the race because of me . i basically just stomped on his dream . chloe : no , but that was not your intention . chelsea : it does n't matter . i mean , he finally found the perfect career , and then my ugly past had to rear its ugly head . chloe : you did n't steal that money . it kind of just fell in your lap . chelsea : yeah , but i chose to launder it . chloe : and nick decided to drop out of the race . it was his choice . he chose you . chelsea : yeah , and it cost him . but my bigger concern right now is , even though the hostage situation is over ... connor and i could still be in danger . adam : so , you did n't like that guy ? connor : i do n't know . adam : you want to tell me why you did n't feel comfortable talking to him ? connor : why do i have to talk to a stranger ? adam : you know what , you do n't have to talk to anybody , if you do n't want to . connor : what did i do wrong ? adam : look , you did n't do anything wrong . you did absolutely nothing wrong . but that guy , he specializes in helping kids that have been through similar situations as you . so we just thought it might help . but if that is not the case , you do n't have to talk to him again . okay ? connor : okay . adam : [ sighs ] your mom and i , we just want you to feel better . so if there 's anything that we can do , just tell us . connor : i want you and mommy and me to be together . adam : [ sighs ] is skincriglycerides , billy : an opportunity came up somewhat out - of - the - blue , a decision had to be made , and i made it . kyle : yeah , with little to no due diligence . billy : kyle . i have been doing my due diligence for a lot longer than you , which means my instincts are a lot more finely honed than yours . and the problem that i have with you from yesterday , and jack , for that matter , is the fact that you have n't earned your spot at this table . kyle : you and i were made equal partners . billy : which means you do not micromanage me . kyle : and you do n't shut me out ! we 're supposed to work together , but all i see is you taking us on another ride on the billy express roller coaster . billy : i made a judgment call . kyle : that was not well - thought - out . this is reckless . billy : no , you 're overreacting . kyle : and you 're going way out of bounds to prove something . i do n't know what it is , but it 's not business . it 's about your ego . devon : i just -- i do n't really understand , chance , because one phone call , or even a text from you , could have stopped me from giving away all my money . chance : i 'm sorry . i could n't reach out . my assignment was too dangerous , and revealing my location would have risked other people 's lives . elena : okay , so , how did the will pages get into cane 's hands ? are you saying that he did this himself ? or was it amanda ? or are they working together ? chance : i do n't know who 's responsible . but the way the will pages got to genoa city certainly raises questions about both of them . devon : that 's something . i ca n't believe that i signed away everything , thinking i was honoring my grandma . elena : you were . you did what you thought was best under the circumstances . and we 're not even sure if this is all a lie yet . devon : what if it is a lie , though ? why would someone pretend to be this guy if it 's not a scam ? chance : i ca n't think of a single viable reason . devon : that 's -- cool . elena : okay , look , we will figure it out . i 'll take off work , and i 'll stay home with you -- devon : no , you 're not gon na take off anything , honey . you 've already done too much taking care of jett . elena : [ sighs ] are you sure ? devon : yes . i 'm sure . elena : i hate to leave you like this . promise me you will call me if you need me . devon : yes , i promise you . okay ? thank you . elena : [ sighs ] chance : look , i want to help you figure this out . devon : well , it 's a little too late for that , chance . i do n't really want your help . all right ? i 'm gon na handle this myself . chance : [ sighs ] adam : your mom loves you . and i love you , too , okay ? so much . you do know that , right ? connor : yeah . adam : and even though we 're not living together , we 're both here for you . we are here for you day or night , whenever you need us . connor : she 's not here now . adam : but , you know what , she 's on the other end of that phone . and we can call her anytime we want . and i am right here by your side . okay ? we 're a team . you and me , from here on out . connor : [ sighs ] adam : you know , we should go do something fun . connor : like what ? adam : like get a giant cookie and invite someone over ! huh ? connor : who , mom ? adam : no , not mom . but another friend of yours . hmm ? chloe : kevin feels terrible about putting your money into that bank that was seized by the feds . chelsea : i ca n't blame him . i knew it was a risk , and i did n't have to accept the money to begin with . i could have handed it over to the police when calvin 's lawyer showed up with it . chelsea : all that cash ? i would have done the same thing . chelsea : what does that say about us ? chloe : there 's a reason why we 're friends . chelsea : i mean ... are we bad people ? chloe : absolutely not . i mean , sometimes , we make ... questionable ... choices . but we also have a huge capacity for forgiveness . chelsea : mm , that is an overly generous way to put things , and i love you for it . chloe : [ chuckles ] i love you , too . chelsea : [ sighs ] chloe : tell me why you still think that simon is a threat . chelsea : even if that man is behind bars , he is smart and slippery , and he 's gon na want revenge . chloe : he is no match for us . especially when we have actual law enforcement on our side . chelsea : i was over - confident , chloe . i put my son in danger . i can never make that mistake again . chloe : hey . you are going to keep connor safe . i have no doubt about that . and kevin and i have your back . chelsea : i ca n't help but worry -- what if simon has dangerous friends on the outside ? the problem is , i do n't know who they are . so how do i defend us from an unknown threat ? me , connor , adam , even nick . we could all be targets . victoria : for the first time in a while , nick was just -- he was finally energized about something besides his family . billy : mm - hmm . victoria : [ sighs ] it 's just not fair that he had to drop out of the city council race . billy : yeah . right . victoria : billy , what 's going on ? you 're not listening to me . billy : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i had a rough morning , and it 's nagging at me . victoria : did you have another run - in with kyle ? billy : yeah . it 's not like i 'm even trying to get into it with him , it just kind of happens . victoria : nothing just happens . billy : i know , but , you know , he pushes my buttons , and ... i react . victoria : well , at least your feelings are less intense than the ones that you have for adam . billy : mm . adam : there she is ! hi . oh , big man ! sharon : hey , guys . adam : uh , we did n't mean to interrupt , but we were wondering if you could maybe use a little break . sharon : what did you have in mind ? adam : uh , we were thinking a little visit at our place . promise it 'll be a lot of fun . sharon : really ? adam : mm - hmm . sharon : sounds tempting . what do you think ? connor : okay . sharon : okay ! then let 's do it . chloe : the feds and the police will make sure that you and connor are both safe . and i would n't worry about adam . he -- he literally ca n't be killed . i know , i tried . too soon ? nick : hey , chloe . chloe : hi ! nick : hi . chelsea : hi . chloe : um ... okay , well , uh , i guess i should get to work , and i 'll see you there later . chelsea : okay . i 'll see you soon . chloe : bye . nick : bye . how 's connor holding up ? chelsea : he had a nightmare last night , but adam took him to a childhood trauma specialist this morning . nick : well , that 's good . maybe someone with the proper training can help him . chelsea : yeah . yeah , um , but he 's still really scared . nick : he 's not the only one . chelsea : i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry for what i put you through . i just -- i did n't tell you what was going on because i was trying to protect you . nick : i 'm not talking about me . i 'm talking about you . i overheard you and chloe talking . chelsea : oh . um ... well , yeah , i mean , i 'm scared , too . nick : of simon ? chelsea : at the very least , he 's gon na try to make me look complicit in calvin 's money laundering , but what concerns me more is he could send people to come after me , or the people i love . nick : do n't be afraid , all right ? i 'll do whatever i can to keep you safe . i 'll hire more security . whatever it takes . chelsea : i hate dragging you into this mess . nick : you 're not dragging me into anything . chelsea : i forced you to drop out of your campaign . nick : you do n't always have to fight all your battles alone . chelsea : it 's a hard habit to break . [ sighs ] my mother taught me at a very young age -- ca n't count on anyone , including her . nick : i get it . which is why we need to make sure connor knows he can count on us , to surround him with love and support . chelsea : i agree . nick : good . i really think we should bring him home . sharon : i like that . what do you think of mine ? mm , not so much . okay . no , that 's all right . i 'm -- i 'm working on it . i 'm still working on it . adam : here you go . connor : thanks , dad . sharon : so , what 's that in front of your building ? connor : a wall . sharon : a wall ? connor : to protect us . me and mom and dad are on this side , and the bad guys are on this side . sharon : so your parents protected you the other day , huh ? adam : and you were so brave . and we 're all safe . everything 's okay . and it 's going to stay that way . hmm ? connor : can i go play in my room ? adam : sure . yeah . if that 's what you want to do . [ sighs ] it is really hard for me to figure out what he 's feeling . sharon : i would just keep reaching out to him , reassuring him . adam : thanks for coming . i appreciate it . sharon : it 's no problem . is it okay that i ask where is chelsea ? adam : uh , i think she is giving us some space because she feels guilty about putting connor 's life in danger . sharon : yeah , i 'm sure she feels really bad about that , um , but i 'm not that staying away is the best thing for connor . he needs a lot of support right now , and one of those main pillars of support should be his mom . chelsea : i would love nothing more than to bring connor home . i just want to wrap my arms around him and never let go . nick : then let 's go get him . chelsea : i do n't think we should . & nick : why not ? chelsea : well , first of all , i do n't think he 'd want to come . adam is like a hero to him right now . you should have seen the way he was clinging to him yesterday . i 'm not gon na rip him away from his father . not to mention , adam would fight us on it , and , nick , the last thing we need right now is another custody battle . nick : okay . i trust you to do what you think is best for your son . chelsea : thank you for understanding . [ sighs ] now i should get to work . i have to do some damage control . nick : you hang in there . we 'll talk later . chelsea : okay . nick : you know , chelsea , i got to say this ... i know you think connor needs adam right now , but i 'm concerned with how much time he 's spending with him alone . adam is doing and saying all the right things right now , but how long do you think that 's gon na last before he does something that hurts connor , or you ? adam will always be adam . chelsea : adam will always be connor 's father . billy : thank you . victoria : good job keeping your cool with adam . billy : mm . yeah , no , uh , i 've even surprised myself a little bit . maybe i 'm turning the corner on him . although , i do think that i 'm transferring my anger onto my unqualified co - c.e.o . victoria : it 's apples and oranges compared to adam . at least this level of anger is a little more manageable . billy : i do n't want to be angry . to anyone . i don't . i do n't want to have these knee - jerk reactions to kyle . victoria : maybe you went back to work too soon after your , hmm , episode . billy : i do n't think that 's what it is . i do n't , but i do need to figure out what the root cause is , and i booked an appointment with dr . clay this afternoon . victoria : oh , you did ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : well , i am so happy to hear that . you do realize how healthy and well - adjusted that is , right ? billy : maybe there 's hope for me yet , huh ? victoria : i 've been saying that the whole time . billy : yeah , well , you are the reason i got this far , so ... i got to make sure i control my emotions so i do n't lose control again . victoria : i agree . billy : the last thing i want is to end up in a war with kyle . it 'll divide the family straight down the middle . chance : i hope you know what you just set into motion . devon : we 'll find out soon enough , wo n't we ? chance : look , if you wo n't accept my apology , at least allow me to stay . i am on your side here . devon : chance , you can do whatever the hell you want to do , all right ? just let me take the lead on this . chance : yes , sir . [ doorbell rings ] cane : hey . devon : come in . cane : thanks . [ laughs ] all right , well , i can , uh -- i can guess what all this is about . devon : well , the difference between me and this guy is i 'm gon na give you a chance to come clean before i hit you . we call it the mother standard of care . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . sharon : chelsea may have brought the situation with simon black on herself , but , you know , obviously she did n't mean to . she would never do anything to jeopardize her son 's safety . adam : yeah . i know that . i just thought i would let her deal with it in her own way . sharon : connor needs her as much as he needs you . adam : mm - hmm . i do not disagree with that . there 's just another ... monkey wrench that , uh , is making things a bit awkward . sharon : and what 's that ? adam : connor wants his parents to get back together . sharon : oh ! right . adam : mm - hmm . sharon : it 's a difficult line to walk . i have had to navigate that myself , but , you know , i mean , it 's normal for kids his age , and , plus , all the trauma connor 's been through ... adam : well , the hostage situation was just the latest in a long list . i mean , calvin dying , then being led to believe that victor was dead ... then me abandoning him ... it 's just been one thing after another . the rug is , like , pulled out from under him . sharon : yeah , so of course the thought of his parents getting back together would give him a sense of security . you know , it 's -- listen , i do n't think that you should lie to him or let him that you two are going to reconcile , but i do think you two should get him through this together . it 's a developmentally important time in his life , so , you know , no matter what 's going on between you and chelsea , you need to give your son the stability that he craves . connor : i have this left over from halloween . i promised to give it to mom . when can we see her ? adam : you know what , why do n't we call her right now ? hmm ? victoria : so , i guess i 'm never gon na get to wear my `` pick nick `` campaign button . nick : you know , it was n't the right time to dip my toe into politics . victoria : i 'm so sorry that you had to drop out of the race . nick : it was the right move to make . victoria : but it seems like the city council was such a natural fit . i just wish there was some other way for you to deal with this besides quitting . nick : such as ? victoria : hire a pr team . create a little distance between you and the ... the drama . nick : vick , come on . victoria : i 'm just saying that maybe putting a little space between you and chelsea would be a good thing . nate : you needed coffee as badly as i do today , huh ? elena : i wish i could inject it into my veins like a blood transfusion . nate : yeah , i do n't know why the hospital was so crazy this morning . elena : i guess it 's just one of those days . i have n't even had time to think . nate : something on your mind ? elena : [ sighs ] well , devon and i had a pretty eventful morning , too , when chance showed up at our house . nate : why ? elena : he came to tell us that he did n't know anything about katherine 's will , and he did n't find the original will pages , and he did n't hire amanda sinclair . nate : you ca n't be serious . elena : yeah . and now devon 's given up his entire inheritance , and he 's a wreck . [ scoffs ] nate : you know , that 's a lot to handle , but devon 's tough . i 'm sure he 'll be okay . elena : yeah , i do n't know . and , honestly , i do n't know how to help him . nate : you 've helped him every moment since you two got together . and , by the way , we still do n't know all the facts about the will , so ... it could still all work out . elena : what ? how could you possibly say that after he 's given away all of his money on the word of your attorney ? nate : we do n't know amanda is to blame . elena : i 've got a pretty strong suspicion . and if i were you , i would fire her before she ruins your life , too . cane : of course i assumed it was chance who knocked me unconscious in vegas . so , if it was n't him , then who did it ? devon : i do n't believe you . cane : okay . listen . i have the same questions as you , all right ? devon : mm . cane : but it does n't change the fact that the pages are genuine . devon : of course it does ! it brings everything into question ! and since you 're the main beneficiary to it all , the signs point to you as the guilty party ! cane : just slow it down for a second . just a second , all right ? hy would i make up such a crazy story as being knocked unconscious ? devon : oh , i do n't know , but i got 2 billion reasons why . cane : okay . chance : hey , guys , let 's not jump to conclusion . let 's gather all the facts and figure out exactly what happened . cane : thank you , because i want to find out the truth just like you do . devon : everybody keeps saying that , yet , i 'm the only one that keeps getting screwed . cane : all right . well , let me help you get to the bottom of this , all right ? i will go and hire the best private investigators i can find -- devon : you 're gon na do that ? you 're gon na hire your private investigators . that 's great . cane : all right . i know you do n't trust me . all right ? but i loved katherine just like you did . devon : well , you forget that i know how good of a liar you can be . cane : i am not lying , and i resent the implication , okay ? [ cellphone chimes ] okay . it is jill . all right ? maybe she has the answers that we 're looking for . excuse me . hey . mm - hmm . ( dad ) aaaah ! nick : you know , i appreciate your encouragement , as always , but i 'm sticking to my decision . victoria : okay . i respect that . but i still have to ask if you think that it 's worth it . nick : i know you 're not a fan of chelsea 's right now , but she needs me , vick . so does connor . victoria : i know . i really feel for that little boy . i know neither of you wanted to see him get hurt . nick : kind of like you did n't want your kids hurt by some of the stuff billy 's pulled . victoria : okay . [ scoffs ] ouch . uh , i 'll admit , i know what it 's like to help someone battle their demons . nick : i did n't mean -- how are you two doing ? victoria : oh ! we are doing fine . he is putting a lot of effort into staying healthy . in fact , he 's at a therapy appointment right now . nick : good . i 'm glad he 's , uh , trying to figure it out . victoria : yeah . listen , nick , i was n't trying to judge your relationship . i just -- i want you to know that i 'm always in your corner . nick : i know . thanks . victoria : and , who knows , maybe one day you 'll run for office again . nick : maybe . victoria : i think i 'm gon na keep my `` pick nick `` button just in case . nick : [ chuckles ] billy : i did see adam earlier , and my blood pressure did n't go up . so there 's that . but , um ... i 'm wondering if -- and i 'm not sure what the right terminology is -- but i 'm wondering if i 'm projecting my residual anger onto my nephew kyle at work . dr. clay : hmm . that 's an interesting self - diagnosis . billy : [ chuckles ] yeah , well , i 'm not armchair shrink , but , um ... i 'm just trying to figure out why i 'm feeling the way i am . i do think that it would still be about -- about delia . dr. clay : do you ? billy : i do n't know , uh ... i mean , i do n't know what else i have to be angry about . dr. clay : maybe we should talk about that . billy : about what ? dr. clay : the bigger picture . i remember you talking about other times in your past when you felt like you let your family down , or screwed up in different ways . billy : you 're calling me a screw - up now ? dr. clay : [ chuckles ] those were your words , not mine . billy : right . no , that does sound like me . dr. clay : you went through periods when you were gambling , had affairs ... billy : yeah . dr. clay : slept with your girlfriend 's daughter . billy : okay . is this actually constructive ? dr. clay : it is . if you want to put things in context . a lot of those incidents happened before you lost delia , correct ? billy : yeah . i guess . [ sighs ] yeah . so , what are you saying ? uh , you 're saying i ca n't blame everything on my grief ? what , you -- do you think i 'm sabotaging myself ? nate : i 'm going before the medical board tomorrow . amanda may be my best hope in keeping my license . elena : any lawyer would be better than that barracuda who helped rip off devon . nate : we do n't know she 's a part of the con job . elena : chance made it very clear that he did not hire her . come on , nate , do the math . nate : amanda said the client was just a voice over the phone . elena : [ scoffs ] and i do n't believe that for a second , and , quite frankly , i 'm surprised you do . nate : i guess we 'll have to agree to disagree n this . even if i wanted to hire someone else to represent me , it 's too late . elena : [ scoffs ] well . okay . wish you luck . cane : all right , you know exactly how to handle my old man , okay ? you do n't let him get away with anything . okay . [ sighs ] devon : so , what did jill say ? cane : she said that she 's tracked him down in the maldives , and she 's waiting to catch a puddle - jumper to this secluded island where he is hiding out . devon : and she has n't spoken to colin yet ? cane : no , not yet . but if anyone can get the truth out of my old man , it 's jill . chance : what island is he on ? cane : kuredu . what are you doing ? chance : booking the next flight out . discomfort back there ? billy : hey . kyle : hey . so , i made some decisions while you were gone . i 'll run them by you before implementing them . i 'm gon na order pizza . that okay ? billy : i 'd go with the chicken parm . look ... i owe you an apology . i 've been , uh , riding you a little too hard here , and , uh , i just want to tell you that i 'm gon na listen , and i 'm gon na give all your ideas full consideration . kyle : whoa . okay . billy : no , i 'm serious . and i 've thought a lot about the shapewear , and , you know , you 're right . you did your research , and , uh , i think that it 's a risk worth taking . kyle : really ? billy : yes , really . kyle : why do i feel like i 'm almost to the top of the billy express , and i 'm gon na lose my lunch on the way down ? billy : i do n't know . but you 're not . the train is pulling into the station . kyle : i 'll be honest with you , i do n't know what to think . i do n't know where you were coming from before , and i do n't know where you 're coming from now . billy : yeah . all i can tell you is that it 's not coming from a place of grief or anger or insecurity or ego . look ... this family company , the family legacy , it can be a lot , and it can really do your head in . and , to be honest , i have n't always dealt with it very well , and , apparently , i 'm not dealing with it very well now , either , but ... [ sighs ] i 'm gon na be better , okay ? i 'm gon na try and be better . kyle : okay . billy : okay . kyle : can i ask you a question ? billy : just do n't ask me about this epiphany , okay ? just , uh ... roll with it . kyle : all right . billy : okay . kyle : you like pepperoni on your pizza ? billy : no . cane : going to the maldives is a mistake . jill has n't asked for your help , and she does n't need it . devon : well , he 's going . cane : come on , devon . come on . chance : i 'm sorry , what was that ? devon : cane , i do n't care what you or jill want , i really do n't , because if colin has done what we think he 's done , then i want someone with the authority to bring him back to the u.s. and lock him the hell up . cane : we do n't know what he 's done . devon : cane ! cane ! i 'm tired of listening to you try and stall and justify and explain all this away . this is what 's happening . chance : okay , thank you . my flight leaves tomorrow afternoon . cane : you do n't have to do this . chance : it 's done . chelsea : let 's keep the room discounts on the website going till the end of the month . chloe : okay , that 's a good idea . chelsea : yeah . if we can keep this hotel at least half - capacity over the next few weeks , i 'll consider that a win . chloe : okay . you know , i -- i 'm happy to continue to talk about work stuff , if that 's what you want , but ... if you want to talk about more important stuff , too ... chelsea : you saw how things were with nick . i mean , i 'm really worried about him , me , but my main focus is connor . chloe : of course . if there 's anything that i can do to help , you let me know . chelsea : thank you . he 's really just clinging to adam , who , i have to say , has been really , really great . [ cellphone rings ] oh . speaking of ... excuse me . chloe : yeah . chelsea : hey . is everything okay ? adam : yeah , connor 's fine . it 's not an emergency . but , uh , he 's been asking about you . and i thought it would be a good idea for the three of us to spend some together . chelsea : oh , i -- i do n't know if that 's the best idea . adam : chelsea . he needs both of us . and i know that he has been fixated on us getting back together , and we can deflect all of that . i just want to do what 's best for him now . chelsea : of course . me , too . um ... yeah , you 're right . adam : great . well , we 're just hanging out if you want to come over for a little while . chelsea : sure . i 'll be by in a bit . adam : thank you . nick : michael ? it 's nick . i need to see simon black as soon as possible . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... phyllis : we could do whatever we want . and we 're two consenting adults . i mean , that leaves it open . abby : what did you want to talk to me about ? chance : i want to make you an offer . jill : come out , come out , wherever you are . colin : a - ha ! my fetching , fiery mate ! what took you so long ?	billy arranged to open another jabotique without kyle 's input , which angered kyle because billy had recently railed at him for making a unilateral decision at work . billy felt that kyle had n't earned his job , and kyle accused billy of being on an ego trip . chance told devon and elena that he had nothing to do with hiring amanda or contesting katherine 's will . devon confronted cane and accused him of conning him out of his inheritance , but cane maintained his innocence . jill called cane to report she 'd tracked colin to the maldives . chance booked a flight to the maldives , and cane tried to convince chance not to go , which made devon more suspicious . elena tried to convince nate that amanda was a scammer , but he did n't believe it . after connor did n't connect with his new therapist , adam had sharon come talk to him . sharon felt connor needed more time with both parents .
( cell phone ringing ) nick : hello ? phyllis : hey , it 's me . nick : hi . phyllis : has her blood pressure gone down ? nick : no , it 's still high . there 's no change . phyllis : all right , think positive . nick : ( sighs ) yeah . yeah , i 'm trying . phyllis : speaking of thinking positive ... let 's hope that my case gets overturned on appeal . nick : that would be good news . phyllis : yeah , it would , would n't it ? have you spoken to michael ? nick : no . he said we probably would n't hear anything about your appeal until next week . phyllis : oh . okay , well , it looks like i 'm gon na miss summer 's first thanksgiving , too . [ scene_break ] lauren : uh , cranberries ? michael : cranberries -- here they are . lauren : great uh , cornbread ? michael : cornbread . cornbread ? cornbread ? lauren : yellow box ? michael : i do n't see it . lauren : and i will doctor it , of course . michael : uh ... cornbread ? i like the box stuff . oh , here it is ! lauren : you got it ? michael : yep . lauren : all right , then you know what ? we 're all set . michael : well , whatever you need done , put me to work . oh , i 'm your man . lauren : yes ? well , i need you to peel apples , but you know , there is something i want you to do . michael : yeah ? lauren : yeah . michael : mm . michael : wow . lauren : what ? michael : it 's heating up in the kitchen . lauren : ( laughs ) and we have n't even started cooking yet . michael : this is all i need for thanksgiving . lauren : yeah ? michael : thank you . lauren : oh , but , you know , there is something i do -- i need help with first . quick . quick . michael : what 's that ? lauren : okay , do n't hate me . gloria . michael : oh , honey , you just ruined a beautiful moment . lauren : we 'll get it back . we 'll get it back . honey , i need you to promise that you 're gon na keep your mother out of the kitchen . michael : oh , no , uh , kevin 's on it . lauren : really ? michael : he 's already recruited her to help set up a crimson lights for the second annual free thanksgiving dinner . lauren : great ! oh , that 's great . i love a woman in a chanel suit and an apron . michael : me , too . ( telephone ringing ) michael : ugh ! lauren : well , okay , quick . michael : hello ? oh . really ? today ? no . no , that 's great . that 's great . um , thank you for calling me . yes , thank you . lauren : who was that ? michael : the court . they 're issuing a ruling in phyllis ' case today . lauren : you 're kidding ! that 's awfully quick . michael : i was n't expecting to hear from them until next week . lauren : so what do you think ? michael : honestly , i do n't know . lauren : should we call her ? michael : no . um , no , not until we know . i do n't wan na get her hopes up , you know , just in case . [ scene_break ] kevin : well , we keep running into this problem every couple months , mrs. chancellor . that 's entirely up to you . daniel : hey , how does this sound for a first line ? `` as liberal ideas of freedom and equality spread -- `` mm , spread -- i do n't like that . changing that to `` prevailed . `` kevin : yes , no , i was -- i was gon na come in this weekend to work it all out . well , that 's -- yeah , that 's great . daniel : `` as liberal ideas of freedom and equality prevailed , the u.s. grappled with the question of how far to promote these tenets in the world arena . `` what do you think ? amber : sounds perfect . lily : that does sound good . daniel : hey . lily : hey . daniel : thanks . lily : um , two mochas , one grande , please . kevin : yeah , yeah . i 'll start looking into that right away . daniel : are you cooking thanksgiving dinner ? lily : yeah . actually , we 're gon na eat early so we can come here and volunteer . mom had such a great time last year . daniel : yeah , i remember . lily : what are your plans ? daniel : well , my , uh , mother is in jail , and nick 's at the hospital , so things do n't look too good for this guy . lily : how 's victoria ? daniel : last i heard she was n't responding to her medication . her blood pressure was really high . lily : i 'm sorry . amber : here you go . kevin : okay , i 'll talk to you soon . lily : thank you . kevin : happy thanksgiving , mrs. chancellor . amber : mrs. chancellor ? she 's making you work over the holiday ? kevin : no , but jabot is about to come out of the dark ages . we 're gon na update the antiquated phone system and she wants me to make recommendations and do some research on the new telecom system . so that she can decide when she gets back . amber : from where ? kevin : going to visit her son brock . amber : alone ? kevin : uh , no , with jill . amber : is cane going ? kevin : i , uh , i do n't think so . he 's too busy cleaning up clear springs . amber : here . lily : thanks . well , i have to go , so ... um , have a good holiday . daniel : you , too . lily : okay . bye . kevin : bye . daniel : that was sufficiently awkward . kevin : well , she did n't throw anything at you . that 's progress . amber : i wonder if cane 's gon na be alone for thanksgiving . daniel : are you serious ? why do you care ? kevin : because she 's a masochist . the guy does not care about you . amber : you know what ? last time i saw him , he was nice to me . kevin : an aberration . amber : well , mrs. chancellor had written me off , but after the accident she and i have become close again . so maybe there 's hope for me and cane . kevin : ( laughs ) daniel : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] neil : ah , you 're here . karen : yeah . uh , listen , i 'll call you right back , okay ? sorry . yeah , where else would i be ? neil : mm , i do n't know , maybe on a plane , headed home for thanksgiving ? karen : right . i just -- i 'm still sort of coordinating all that , so ... neil : i 'm really sorry that you wo n't be joining us tomorrow . karen : oh , i know . i 'm -- i 'm sorry , too . i just ca n't disappoint my mom , you know ? neil : sure , sure , that 's fine . that 's fine . go ahead , just disappoint me . karen : all right , i 've known her longer , okay ? neil : you have ? karen : yes . neil : are you sure about that ? karen : yes . neil : good point . you have a great time . karen : thank you . you guys have a wonderful thanksgiving , all right ? neil : we will . uh , stop by my office before you leave and say good - bye . love that dress , by the way . karen : thank you . and i will stop by . neil : cool . [ scene_break ] brad : what 's her blood pressure reading ? woman : 152/97 . j.t . : same as it was 20 minutes ago . brad : still too high . brad : we 're here , victoria . you hang in there . victor : uh , no calls right now , thank you . i wish you would come to your senses and give this up . woman : mr. and mrs. newman ? i 'm tamara yershov , your mediator . do you have any questions before we start ? nikki : no . victor : ms. yershov , if you do n't mind my saying so , this is a damn waste of time . my daughter ought to be in the operating room right now . she ought to have a c - section to save her life . nikki : you know , it 's -- it 's not a matter of what we want . it 's what our daughter would want if she could speak for herself , and what she would say is to save her baby . victor : i want to save my daughter 's life . [ scene_break ] amber : your mission if you choose to accept , find out what cane 's doing for thanksgiving . daniel : uh , no . cane hates me . kevin : yeah , he and i are n't exactly bffs . amber : go and find out if he 'll help us volunteer . come on , please , please . kevin : just to shut you up . sure . sure . amber : go . go . go . kevin : hey , buddy . cane : hey . kevin : so , uh , i hear you 're free tomorrow , and we 're giving out , uh , food here for thanksgiving . cane : that 's generous of you . kevin : yeah , well , you know , we could use an extra set of hands . cane : oh , i 'm sorry , mate . i 'm gon na be shackled to my desk . no phone calls , no interruptions . amber : did he rope you into helping us out ? kevin : nah , he turned me down . cane : all right , i 'll tell you what , if i can chip away at the mound of paperwork on my desk , i 'll come down and i 'll help . amber : okay . cane : okay . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , karen ? oh . devon : nope , she 's in pilar 's office talking about the beauty summit . neil : really ? devon : yep . neil : so are we sending someone ? devon : yeah , i think so . neil : okay . devon : hey , i , uh , i need you for a second . neil : yeah , sure . what 's up ? devon : um , shanghai ca n't get a hold of brad to find out if we 're interested . neil : shanghai ? uh , remind me ? devon : the flash memory drives . neil : oh , right , yeah . devon : he was working on it , but he 's been spending most of his time at the hospital now . neil : no , i know , i know . um , do me a favor ? why do n't you pull his notes and write me a recommendation ? devon : okay . sure thing . i love eating three meals a day at my desk . neil : well , if you ca n't do it , then it 's not a problem . your school work has to come first . you know that . devon : no , i know . i 'm just joking around . i know we all have to pull a little bit extra around here . neil : there you go . all right . thank you , son . lily : hello , hello . neil : hello . lily : extra large mocha for you . devon : thank you very much . lily : hi , dad . neil : hey , sweetheart . lily : um , okay , bye , guys . neil : hey , whoa , whoa , whoa , do n't run off so fast . where you going ? lily : to go pick up a turkey . neil : oh , all right , you need some cash ? lily : no , no , no , no , no , i have it . i have it . i think i 'm actually gon na buy a smaller turkey since karen 's bringing her chicken adobo . neil : uh , hold on a second , change of plans . karen is not coming for thanksgiving dinner . she 's actually spending thanksgiving with her family . lily : oh . that 's too bad . [ scene_break ] jana : thanksgiving was such a blast last year . kevin and i organized a soup kitchen at crimson lights . phyllis : yeah . is he doing that again this year ? jana : mm - hmm . mcqueen : ms. newman ? gather your things . phyllis : um , why ? am i being punished ? mcqueen : you 're being let go . phyllis : what ? mcqueen : i just got word -- the appellate court overturned your conviction . you 're being released . phyllis : what ? i 'm free ? mcqueen : you will be , as soon as we fill out the paperwork . phyllis : okay . all right . i 'm free . i get to go home . i get to go home ! [ scene_break ] tamara : i spoke with dr. webb this morning . victoria 's symptoms are advancing . her condition is life - threatening . she 's made no legal medical provisions . so the two of you , as joint guardians , must agree on how to proceed . i 'd like to hear from both of you . victor : ms. yershov , victoria is my only daughter . her life is precious to me . nikki : no more to you , than to me . victor : i 've consulted experts all across the country . i 've flown one in -- the dr. webb who you just quoted -- has assured me that the only way to save my daughter 's life is by performing a c - section . if he does n't , my daughter could die and the grandchild will die . they would both be gone . i do n't want that to happen . my daughter , after she has had a c - section , can always have another child . nikki : well , that might not necessarily be true . our daughter has already lost two babies . this may be her only chance to have a child . nikki : victoria lost her first baby just a few days after she was born . and she was inconsolable . earlier this year , she miscarried . it just broke her heart . she desperately wants to have a child . now a caesarean would be a death sentence for this baby . each day that it grows , so do his chances for survival . all i am asking here is enough time to give the baby a decent chance for survival . that 's all . victor : you 'd be killing your own daughter . do you wan na live with that on your conscience for the rest of your life ? nikki : of course not . but we do n't that she wo n't survive ! victor : her condition is life - threatening ! the only thing that would save her is a c - section . nikki : what is with you ? why does everything have to be a battle of wills ? this is not about us ! victor : it has nothing to do with that ! nikki : this is not about you , it is about victoria and what she would want ! victor : our daughter is lying in a room and she could die any minute now ! tamara : let 's stop -- let 's stop and take a break . let 's just stop . nikki : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) nick : hello ? michael : hey ! lauren : did you get him ? michael : hey , it 's michael . lauren : and lauren . you have us both . nick : hey , what 's up ? michael : uh , how would you like to spend thanksgiving with your wife ? nick : ( scoffs ) i wish i could , but i ca n't leave the hospital right now . lauren : well , phyllis could come to you . nick : how ? did you get her a holiday pass thing ? michael : oh , it 's better than that . lauren : phyllis is being released from prison ! nick : she 's what ? michael : the court ruled in her favor . they have overturned her conviction . nick : you have no idea how much i needed to hear you say that . when is she getting released ? michael : um , well , the warden is processing her paperwork now . she 'll be out today . lauren : ( giggles ) nick : oh , i wish i could be there to pick her up . i - i ca n't leave right now . lauren : is something going on ? nick : vick 's getting worse and my parents ca n't agree on how to treat her . lauren : nick , i 'm so sorry . michael : i 'm sorry , nick . lauren : you know what ? we 'll pick phyllis up . do n't you worry about it . nick : thank you . lauren : i just want you to know that we 're praying for victoria . nick : michael , thank you . i - i can never thank you enough for this . thank you so much . michael : my pleasure . well , i 'll see you soon . lauren : ugh . he sounds awful . michael : this should be a happy day for them . i mean , phyllis is gon na walk through those prison doors a free woman . lauren : i know . i ca n't wait to see her . [ scene_break ] amber : can i get extra stuffing ? great . hey , is dessert included ? oh , pumpkin . yeah . thank you . ( sighs ) kevin : why are you ordering food ? there 's gon na be a ton here tomorrow . amber : yeah , but this is from the athletic club . daniel : yeah , but turkey is turkey . amber : well , this turkey is going home with me where i can put it on my own plate and take it over to jabot . daniel : oh , i get it . you wan na cater to cane and try and score some points with him . amber : i 'm just being nice . kevin : daniel , how many different ways do you think this scenario can blow up in her face ? daniel : i do n't know , kevin , we should try and figure that out . kevin : scenario number one -- amber shows up at jabot and finds lover boy being fed cranberry sauce by two naked girls . daniel : yes . at which point , amber beats all of them up . amber : very funny . very funny . kevin : attacked by a bunch of rabid dogs who want her turkey ? ( cell phone ringing ) daniel : this is daniel 's love line . are you a blonde , brunette or a redhead ? phyllis : i 'm a redhead . daniel : mom ? phyllis : yeah . it 's your mom . i guess you were n't expecting me . daniel : um , no . no , i was n't . phyllis : well , you sound happy . have you heard the news ? daniel : no , what news ? phyllis : what news ? my conviction got overturned . daniel : are you serious ? phyllis : absolutely . i 'm being released . daniel : when ? that 's awesome ! phyllis : within the hour . daniel : her conviction got overturned . she 's getting out ! amber : whoo ! way to go , phyllis ! kevin : congratulations ! daniel : i guess that our thanksgiving is n't gon na be that bad after all . phyllis : i know ! i ca n't wait to see you . daniel : i ca n't wait to see you . why do n't you get your butt over here ? phyllis : okay , well , the faster you let me off the phone , the faster i can get there , okay ? daniel : i 'll see you in a little bit . kevin : wow . when is she getting out ? daniel : right now . amber : looks like things are working out for all of us . [ scene_break ] cane : hey . lily : hi . how are you ? cane : i 'm good . how are you ? lily : i 'm good . cane : um , have you seen your dad ? lily : uh , he should be in his office . cane : no , i looked . he 's -- he 's not there . karen : hey , guys . cane : hey . lily : hi . uh , have you seen my dad ? karen : yeah , actually , he just got called into a meeting , so ... but it should be over real soon . cane : i 'll wait . lily : oh , um , what are you doing for thanksgiving dinner ? cane : um , my family 's going out of town , so i was just gon na stay and work . lily : you 're gon na work on a holiday ? cane : well , it 's not really one we celebrate . lily : well , have you ever been to a traditional thanksgiving dinner ? cane : i ca n't say i have . lily : you see ? you owe it to yourself to partake of local indigenous traditions . cane : you yanks have the quaintest customs , do n't you ? lily : well , this yank here is gon na be cooking a big family dinner . cane : is that an invite ? lily : yeah , we 'd love to have you come . well , i know karen was supposed to come , but she ca n't make it now . karen : no , i 'm spending the holiday with my family , actually , so ... lily : yeah , you see ? we have a place that needs to be filled . cane : i would love to . what time and what can i bring ? lily : uh , just bring yourself . [ scene_break ] brad : abby wanted me to tell you that her mobile won second place in the science fair . i could n't believe how excited she was . you remember how you two used to draw pictures for hours together ? i could n't pull either one of you away from it . woman : i have to ask you both to step out for a few minutes . j.t . : i hope nikki and victor are making headway with the mediator . brad : well , i doubt nikki 's going to be able to change victor 's mind . j.t . : victor 's not the one who 's wrong here . victoria can have another baby . brad : you do n't know that that 's true , j.t . victoria 's had so many problems in the past , this may be her only chance . j.t . : that 's easy for you to say . you do n't have a future with her . you do n't -- you do n't really care what happens to victoria . brad : you 're being ridiculous if you do n't think i care about victoria . j.t . : you care more about the baby because you believe you might be the father . that makes you more willing to gamble with somebody 's life . brad : there 's no chance i would risk victoria 's life because i do n't care about her . j.t . : well , then why do it ? they take this baby out , she lives . brad : j.t . , i do n't know if the child is mine or yours , but one thing i do know , is that i would do anything for my children . i would lay down my life for them . no hesitation . i believe in my heart victoria would do the same . so we have to wait until the last possible second to give that baby every chance to make it . j.t . : see , that -- that 's the problem . we do n't know when the last possible second is until it 's too late . brad : well , that 's a chance we 're gon na have to take . j.t . : that 's not your decision . brad : nor is it yours . nick : fellas , what 's going on ? j.t . : i 'm gon na get some fresh air . brad : i 'll be in the cafeteria . [ scene_break ] lily : yeah , i 'll be making my mom 's , uh , stuffing recipe , which probably wo n't be as good , but ... okay . i 'll see you tomorrow . bye . neil : hey , karen . cane , i am so sorry . my hectic schedule 's overtaken me today . cane : do n't worry about it . lily was telling me about your , uh , american custom of stuffing your face and then passing out in front of the telly . neil : oh , really ? so do they have any , uh , holidays in australia that we do n't celebrate here ? cane : uh , we have the queen 's birthday , which , happily enough , also falls on the very first day of ski season . karen : that 's incredibly convenient . neil : yeah , it is . um , i hate to break up this party , but , cane , come with me . let 's go to my office , all right ? cane : sure . i 'll see you . lily : bye . cane : bye - bye . karen : bye . hey , um ... lily : yeah ? karen : i - i have a confession . i just wanted to be -- well , i wan na be honest with you and tell you that the -- the reason that i 'm not coming to thanksgiving dinner at your house is ... that i overheard you tell devon that you did n't want me there . lily : no , um ... no , i did n't -- i - i did n't mean you specifically . i - i just meant anyone who did n't know my mom well . karen : lily -- lily , its okay . i mean , come on , how well did cane know your mom ? lily : i 'm -- i 'm ... listen , i 'm sorry . i mean , this is our first holiday without her . i - i would never say anything bad about you to anyone except for , you know , my brother . i 'm sorry . that came out wrong . karen : no , no , no , no , no , it 's okay . i just -- i just wanted you to know that i understand . all right ? i do . i know that holidays can be really , really tough after you lose someone that you love and ... you know what ? you 're entitled . lily : listen , karen , i 'm really sorry . i mean , i - i did n't mean to insult you . karen : no , no . lily : if -- if you wan na come , i - i would love for you to come . karen : no , no , no , no , no . it 's okay . i really think that it 's best if i did n't . [ scene_break ] nikki : this mediator -- very nice woman , but i do n't know what she can do . all we have to do is honor victoria 's wishes . that 's all . victor : why the hell are you going against all the experts ' advice ? they want to perform a c - section so that victoria can survive . ca n't you see that ? i 'm asking you -- i 'm begging you . give the go ahead . nikki : they do n't know her like i do . i know what she wants . this is the most difficult thing i have ever had to do in my life . looking at my daughter lying in bed unconscious knowing that she may never wake up , and knowing that i might make a decision that will take her life away forever . i know that . god , if it were up to me , i would say , go do the c - section right now . do anything to save her ! i love her ! i do n't want her to die ! but i know how she would feel about this . i know what she would choose and i have to do that . victor : this is infuriating . what do you mean , you know what she would choose ? she certainly would not choose to die ! nikki : she would if it meant saving the baby . i have to speak for her . victor : how the hell do you know that waiting 's gon na save the baby ? nikki : every day that baby gets stronger . that 's what the doctors say . victor : if we waited a week , chances will go up what , 5 % ? let 's say 10 % . that means there 's a 90 % chance the baby will die . so will victoria ! get it into your head ! [ scene_break ] lily : hey . devon : hey . lily : do you have a minute ? devon : you got 30 seconds . go . i 'm just joking . i 'm joking . sit down . what 's up with you ? lily : i think i made a huge mistake with karen . devon : what did you do ? lily : she overheard me telling you i did n't want her coming over for thanksgiving . devon : oh , damn . lily : and i tried to apologize , but i think i only made it worse . devon : does dad know ? lily : no . no . and please , please do not tell him . devon : i 'm not gon na tell him . but i got ta tell you , though , i really do n't see what the big deal is . i mean , maybe it 's 'cause karen 's grown on me a little bit , but i just think things could be a lot worse . karen 's a smart woman . she 's funny . and whether you like her or not , she 's gotten our dad through a very serious depression . i kinda think she 's good for him . lily : but she 's not mom . devon : no , she 's not mom . she 's not . and to tell you the truth , i do n't see her trying to be , either . no one in this world will ever replace dru . do you really wan na see dad go through his life alone ? lily : yeah , but karen ? really ? devon : i do n't know . maybe . it should n't be about us , though . it should be about what makes him happy , right ? lily : i tried to invite her , but she just said no . devon : well , did you mean it when you asked her ? or were you just being polite and she knew that ? [ scene_break ] amber : yes , we 'll be serving free thanksgiving dinner . you 're welcome . see you tomorrow . ah . cane : hey . amber : just ca n't stay away , can you ? cane : so , uh , is the coffeehouse open tomorrow for regular business ? amber : well , tomorrow morning , we 're gon na be setting up . but i mean , what do you need ? cane : um , i was invited over to the winters ' for , uh , thanksgiving . and i 'd like to take something . but i do n't what 's , um , appropriate . amber : um ... you ca n't go wrong with pie . cane : okay . is there any particular kind ? amber : um , pumpkin , um , sweet potato , pecan . you -- you can actually order from the athletic club . um , they do take out on thanksgiving . cane : thank you . amber : sure . have a good one . cane : you , too . amber : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : and i left all my books . all my books are yours . jana : i 'm really happy you 're getting out , but ... i 'll miss you . phyllis : aw . jana : come here . phyllis : oh , okay . well , i 'll visit you . i promise , okay ? daniel ! daniel : mom ! phyllis : oh , i 'm free ! i 'm free ! can you believe i 'm getting out of here ? i must be dreaming ! oh ! daniel : yeah , i told summer you were coming home . she seemed pretty excited . phyllis : oh , really ? can you believe this ? i do n't know how i can ever repay you . michael : come here . just say out of trouble , please . phyllis : i definitely will . i definitely will . lauren : yeah , she will . okay , you ready to go home ? phyllis : yeah , i 'm ready to go home . michael : let 's go . let 's go . phyllis : okay , let 's go . first -- but you know what ? take me -- take me to nick . lauren : all right ! daniel : okay . phyllis : okay . lauren : we 'll take you to nick . jana : send my love to kevin ? michael : okay . jana : hey ! phyllis , you left your dollhouse ! [ scene_break ] kevin : no . no . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i 'm gon na have to wait until monday . kevin : you know we 're gon na have twice as many people as we had last year ? can i get a refill , my cheerful employee ? amber : whoo - hoo . kevin : well , you 're gon na chase customers away with a face like that . what happened ? somebody steal from your tip jar again ? amber : cane 's is celebrating thanksgiving at lily 's . kevin : yikes . do not tell daniel . amber : i had this -- this whole plan . i was gon na surprise him at jabot with my own special dinner , and now that 's just -- that 's out . kevin : well , i hate to say i told you so , but -- amber : just -- just -- okay , i canceled the order . in fact , i 'm protesting thanksgiving . i do n't want any stuffing . i do n't even want any pie . kevin : no , no , no , no , no , that is a sin . you come celebrate with my family . [ scene_break ] lily : are you going to the beauty summit ? karen : no , actually . rachel 's gon na go . how did you know about that ? lily : my mom -- she always talked about it . i mean , it 's the first of its kind . an international symposium of organic products and sustainability . karen : that 's right . lily : and the best part is that it 's held in paris . karen : so have you ever been ? lily : yeah , we actually lived there when i was little . karen : oh , lucky you . lily : listen , karen , um ... i would really , really like it if you would join us tomorrow . karen : no , no , no , no , no . thanks , lily , but -- lily : no , please , listen , i 'm not just saying that . i mean , you have to understand that ... i just lost my mom . and you know , it 's been really hard seeing my dad with somebody new . karen : i know . lily : but my dad likes you . and i trust him . and if he thinks that you 're okay , then ... you probably are . karen : mm . thanks for the vote of confidence . i do n't know what to say . lily : just say that you 'll come , 'cause i would really , really like for you to join us . and it 'll give me a chance to get to know you better . and it 'll make my dad happy . so please , please , please , will you come ? karen : yes . of course . lily : good . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , sis . nick : so i have good news . phyllis ' appeal was heard . the judge overturned her verdict . can you believe that ? she 's gon na get out . so why do n't you make this the best holiday ever for me and wake up . come on , i know you wan na start nagging me about something . i mean , anything , just pick something . like how about last thanksgiving -- i remember you told me , uh , you told me that zapato stole the turkey off the table , and you blamed me for that . i do n't know why , but you did . you know , we ca n't do thanksgiving without you . and by the way , it 's totally unfair of you to just lay there and let me deal with our parents by myself . they got me outnumbered , two to one . i ca n't handle it anymore . we always dealt with this stuff together . so i need your help . okay ? i need you to wake up and help me . [ scene_break ] karen : and you know , every filipino cook has their own version of chicken adobo -- the spices and all that sort of thing . you 're gon na love mine . you are . you 're gon na love it . lily : okay , well , i 'm excited . neil : hi . i 'm glad i caught you before you left . i wanted to give this to you . karen : wait a minute , what is it ? lily : open it . karen : okay . ooh ! lily : yum ! karen : chocolate ! ooh , they 're too pretty to eat . neil : mmm . well , they 're for you to take to your family dinner . karen : oh . perfect . should i bring 'em tomorrow ? lily : there 's always room for chocolate . neil : tomorrow ? what 's going on ? karen : okay , another change of plans . i am staying . lily : yep . and karen is gon na bring her fabulous chicken adobo . neil : wow . that is great news . we 'll set another place at the table . karen : thank you . lily : actually , set two , 'cause cane 's coming . i invited him 'cause his family 's out of town . neil : oh . well , there 's always room for one more , right ? karen : mm - hmm . lily : well , i should get going . i do n't wan na get mobbed at the grocery store lines . i 'll see you tomorrow . karen : okay . thanks . lily : bye , dad . neil : bye , honey . hey , did she invite cane or did cane invite himself ? karen : oh , no , no , no , no , she brought it up first . neil : all right . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) kevin : i 'm downloading the program right now . jana : kevin ? it 's me . kevin : oh , hey ! hey , sorry . i - i thought you were someone from work . i 'm having a crazy day . jana : um , did you hear about phyllis ? kevin : i did . i did . yeah , that 's -- that 's great for her . jana : i - i was -- i was wondering ... kevin : what ? what is it ? jana : never mind . it does n't matter . kevin : yes , it does . tell me . jana : you 're -- you 're going to be with your own family tomorrow . it 's just -- i ... kevin : are you kidding me ? you think i was n't gon na make time to come by and see you ? jana : i do n't know . i was n't sure . kevin : jana , as far as i 'm concerned , it 's not gon na be thanksgiving if i do n't get to spend time with you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : where 's nick ? lauren : has anyone seen him ? j.t . : you 're -- you 're out ? brad : work release gave permission to be here ? phyllis : yeah , i won my appeal . i won . michael : i won her appeal . phyllis : i 'm free . is n't that great ? phyllis : i 'm free ! i love you ! nick : i am never letting you go . phyllis : i love you . nick : i love you , too . phyllis : i wan na see victoria . nick : okay . daniel : can i come , too ? nick : yeah , she 's right here . lauren : you did good , husband . happy thanksgiving . phyllis : hey , victoria . victoria , its phyllis . nick : i told her you were getting out today . daniel : she looks peaceful . nick : so , vick , we 've already had one miracle today . why not shoot for two ? [ scene_break ] nikki : why ca n't you consider victoria 's point of view ? victor : you 're gambling with our daughter 's life ! you will regret it for the rest of your life if something happens to her . nikki : what if she survives and the baby does n't ? she would never forgive us . victor : well , at least she 'll survive . she 'll be around . she 'll have another baby . tamara : there is no right or wrong in a situation like this . yes , you should consider the patient 's wishes . but you must also think about what you can live with . this decision most likely will affect both of you for the rest of your lives . victor : how can a parent live with him or herself knowing full well that their decision costs their daughter 's life ? nikki : there . there . you just said it . victor : what `` there ? `` nikki : you have proven my point . that 's exactly how victoria feels . she would never make that choice . victor : how the hell do you know how victoria feels ? how do you know that ? nikki : you just said it . victor : how do you know that ? nikki : all right , you see , this is impossible . tamara : i 'm recommending that we end today 's session . and you take time to speak with other family members and friends who are close to victoria . take counsel with your spiritual advisors . victor : i do not need to take counsel with a spiritual advisor . we will always disagree on this . tamara : the two of you agree on one thing -- you wan na do what 's best . nikki : of course . victor : obviously . nikki : i have always wanted what 's best for her . victor : i wan na save my daughter . [ next_on ] devon : we have people coming . we have guests . what am i supposed to tell 'em ? lily : tell them i 'm sick , okay ? i do n't care ! amber : you ca n't have dinner alone on thanksgiving . cane : where ? amber : here . kevin : marry me .	where will cane spend his first traditional thanksgiving ? well if it 's up to amber it will be with her ; but not if lily gets to him first . lily does get to him first and he gladly ( eagerly ) accepts the invitation which karen overhears . karen tells lily the true reason why she wo n't be attending thanksgiving dinner and lily feels like a complete dodo . trying to make things right she discusses her dilemma with devon ; who as the voice of reason tells lily neil 's happiness is important . if karen provides that , that 's all that matters . lily pleads with karen to come to dinner and she obliges ; neil is shocked by this new discovery and even more shocked to find out that cane will also be joining them ; wondering if he invited himself . karen confirms lily invited him .
chloe : okay . well , delia 's all tucked in . now it 's your turn . chance : come here . chloe : oh , come on . you just do n't want to go back up those stairs again . chance : excuse me . i could take them two at a time if i had to . ( groans ) chloe : no , no . no showing off -- not acceptable . chance : not accept -- no worrying . that 's not acceptable . that 's for my mom to do , not you . chloe : ( sighs ) well , then what 's my job ? chance : i think we 're still negotiating that title . chloe : hmm . chance : hmm . chloe : okay . well , watch out , because i am a really fierce negotiator . chance : so i 've noticed . chloe : mm . chance : it 's crazy . chloe : yeah . chance : come here . aah ! aah ! ( winces ) chloe : ooh ! oh , my gosh ! chance : aah . chloe : oh , i 'm so sorry . chance : no , no , it 's fine . i 'm just -- chloe : are you okay ? chance : yeah . i just got ta breathe . chloe : are you okay ? ( winces ) chance : it 's fine . ( sighs ) ow . chloe : i 'm sorry . chance : ( sighs ) just a couple more days . a couple more days , and i can go back to work . chloe : you know -- you know , i was thinking about that . ( sighs ) i think that maybe you should reconsider katherine 's offer about taking a job at chancellor . you know , i just think it 's a lot safer for you to be behind a desk -- chance : ( sighs ) chloe : and the worst that could possibly happen is get -- i do n't know -- a paper cut ? chance : you know that i would feel like a caged animal if i was stuck in that office , right ? chloe : yeah , i do know . chance : this is who i am . this is what i do , okay ? you 're not gon na change that about me . chloe : i do n't -- i do n't want to change you . chance : you 're not gon na ch -- chloe : i do n't want to cha -- chance : really ? why ? chloe : no , i love -- i like you just the way that you are . chance : well , i l - l - l - like you , too . [ scene_break ] mac : so you were with chloe when she got the message from phillip ? billy : yeah . no . ( stammers ) i was n't `` with `` chloe . we just bumped into each other , and i thought something was wrong with delia , so i tagged along , but it was just phillip explaining to the family that he was leaving for australia . mac : oh . i 'm sorry i missed him . billy : well , he had his hands full trying to explain himself to mom and chance . mac : good - byes are hard . billy : yeah . well , you know , it 's not permanent , hopefully . he 's -- he 's coming back . i know he 's really trying to make an effort to -- to make things right . mac : uh , so -- i was at cane and lily 's today , and , um -- billy : you know , i really -- i do n't -- i do n't want to hear anything about that . mac : you do n't even know what i was gon na say . billy : i 'm sure it 's more about how grateful they are to you , and -- and what a miracle it is that you 're having this baby . i 'm pretty sure that 's it . chloe : wh -- you guys are having a baby ? billy : no , sh -- mac 's having a baby . she 's having cane 's baby . it 's -- chloe : wow . [ scene_break ] adam : hey , ash ? ashley : yeah ? adam : tell me something . which one of these is better ? ashley : oh , what 's the occasion ? adam : uh , dinner with a friend . ashley : oh , yeah ? a friend you want to impress ? adam : i 'll figure this out myself . ashley : ( gasps ) wow . okay , well , the one on the right . ( cell phone rings ) adam : hi . sharon : hi . i made reservations at indigo . does that work for you ? adam : oh . sharon : no ? adam : no , i just , um , i - i thought we were gon na meet at your place . sharon : um , well , it 's time for you to come out of hiding , adam . come on . i 'm gon na come pick you up in a little while . adam : no , no , no . it 's out of the way . why do n't i come get you ? sharon : no , no . i do n't want to get used to having a driver , and besides , it makes me feel like a teenager being chaperoned on a date . adam : all right , well , um , then i 'll be waiting for you . [ scene_break ] emily : well , i really do n't know how late this session 's going to go . jack : not to worry . the table will be ours when we get there . emily : you 're not gon na tell me where we 're going , are you ? jack : i would like to keep my air of mystery . emily : well , i think it 's a little late for that . ( laughs ) jack : yeah , well , exactly my point . i 'd like to have one secret you know nothing about . emily : okay . all right , we 'll do it your way . jack : call me when you 're ready . emily : mm - hmm . bye . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) nick : hey , jack . jack : hey , i was hoping you had a chance to look over the i.p.o . figures on the chancellor deal . nick : yeah , i did . looks pretty sweet . jack : does that mean you 're interested ? nick : well , i need to go over the details of the partnership you 're proposing , but yeah , i 'm definitely interested . jack : you wo n't be sorry , nick . nick : all right , well , i just got home . we 'll talk tomorrow . nick : hey . phyllis : hey . god , where have you been ? i - i the stores are gon na close . nick : uh , i could have picked up anything you needed . phyllis : no , i - i need to get a new sofa is what i - i need to do . i - i do n't -- i do n't want to look at this one again . nick : okay . uh , because ? phyllis : because i 'm the reason that -- that patty attacked summer , so i have to go . nick : no , no , okay , well -- phyllis : no , i got ta go . nick : can you just tell me -- whoa , you 're not going anywhere . you ca n't drive like this . what 's going on ? phyllis : she was here . nick : who ? phyllis : patty . mary jane . patty . patty . mary jane . nick : patty was -- she was -- not today . phyllis : she was here . she was here . no , no . b - before . before when -- when -- when -- when -- e - e -- before everybody knew she was insane . she was here . she followed jack . she followed jack over here , and she stared at us , watching us , right outside that window . nick : okay . she saw you guys talking ? phyllis : no , we were n't talking . we were having sex . [ scene_break ] patty : i remember debbie . paul : ( chuckles ) patty : ( laughs ) we 'd do sleepovers , and she 'd always want to come over to our house because she had a big crush on you . paul : oh , man . patty : yeah , and i liked to stay over at her place because she had that cool snow cone machine . paul : oh , that 's right . how do you remember that stuff ? patty : ( chuckles ) i just do . paul : ( chuckles ) patty : does n't that sound really good right now ? a snow cone ? paul : actually , november in wisconsin ? patty : yeah . paul : no , it does n't sound good right now . patty : but you 're gon na get me one , are n't you ? ( laughs ) paul : what flavor ? patty : um -- grape . paul : ( laughs ) okay . patty : okay ? paul : grape it is . i remember that , 'cause you used to come home from her house , and your lips were all purple . patty : uh - huh . ( laughs ) emily : hi . patty : oh , hi , dr. p . paul : hi . uh , do you want some time with patty ? emily : uh , no . i was just checking in . i have another appointment soon . what 's this ? patty : oh , this is my junior - year high school book . pauly brought it to me . is n't he sweet ? emily : very . paul : um , why do n't you , uh , try and find that picture of you at the christmas pageant ? i 'll see you in a little while . hi . emily : hi . so is it a good visit ? paul : um , yeah . she 's doing really well . she has n't mentioned jack once . emily : wow . no more threats ? paul : no . patty : paul , here i am . look . emily : you were an angel . you 're so pretty . patty : yeah , and mom made the costume . minus the wings , i look like a bride , do n't i ? ( sighs ) wow , i had such terrible stage fright . paul : you did n't show it . patty : ( chuckles ) oh , i made something today . look . see ? this is you , paul . paul : ( chuckles ) patty : and this is kitty kitty . paul : kitty kitty ? patty : yeah , and i - i was -- i was going to make you , but i did n't have any time . emily : so they brought you more supplies . patty : mm - hmm . but they -- they , um , just had these little kid scissors , and they do n't work very well . but i guess they have to have 'em -- ( whispering ) because there 's a lot of dangerous people in here . emily : yes , that is true . patty , you do n't find yourself dangerous ? patty : ( normal voice ) ( chuckles ) of course not . i could never hurt anybody . emily : not even jack ? patty : well , especially not jack , silly . ( laughs ) hmm . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jack : so how 's my beautiful little niece doing ? ashley : actually , she 's reminding me a lot of you these days . jack : really ? ashley : yeah , you know , she loves the sound of her own voice , and when she gets a hold of something , she just wo n't let go . jack : she 's gon na go far . ashley : ( laughs ) you 're in a good mood . jack : well , i got some good news for uh , b -- ashley : yeah ? adam : jack ? is that you ? jack : gee , i 'm surprised you 're not at work , adam . so much going on at newman , lots of papers to file . adam : you know what ? this makes perfect sense . you have all the free time in the world . you 're out and about because jill is running the show at jabot because you screwed everything up , right ? ashley : okay , honestly -- jack : sit down . ashley : ( sighs ) jack : i 'm getting in on the chancellor i.p.o . ashley : katherine wo n't let you , jackie . jack : katherine does n't know , and i 'm here to offer you one more chance to go in with me . ashley : no , thank you . jack : come on . do n't be stubborn here . you 're much too smart a businesswoman to pass on this opportunity . ashley : that 's true . i am going to invest in chancellor . i 'm just not doing it with you . [ scene_break ] nick : so you and jack -- phyllis : okay , before you go there , please -- nick : too late . so this was going through your mind when i was begging you for forgiveness ? phyllis : no , no , no . this happened after everything . this happened after you left me . this happened after sharon left jack . you remember that ? when you two were together . and we were desperate and completely alone , and we needed each other . we hit rock bottom . so please , do n't even go there with me , okay ? nick : son of a bitch ! okay . so you were , uh , you were afraid to tell me . phyllis : it -- it was none of your business . you left me . you had left me . and we knew it was a mistake . we knew that . it was a mistake , and we were n't hurting anyone . and it was all fine -- ( voice breaking ) and we were n't hurting anyone -- so we thought . but patty was right there , and she saw us , and that 's the reason that summer -- ( normal voice ) oh , my god , nick , i did this . ( voice breaking ) i did this to my child . ( sighs ) she was getting back at summer , and i did this . how am i gon na live with that ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : well , carrying a baby for your ex - boyfriend 's ex - girlfriend and your ex - brother -- well , i think we can safely say that that is , uh , breaking new ground , right ? so good for you . good for you . chance : you know , it means a lot to cane and to lily . it 's something that 's life - affirming for them to focus on , so -- chloe : hmm . mac : right . that 's why i offered . chloe : mm , and you must be really proud , you know , because you 're always saying how selfless mac is and how generous she is . and now look at her . she 's literally giving her body over to cane for the greater good . i mean , i think that 's great . mac : billy 's not thrilled with my decision . billy : yeah , she knows that , mac . chloe : so this is why you guys are having problems . ( clicks tongue ) mac : among other things . billy : hey . chloe : well , d - do n't worry about it . i mean , just give it a few months . he 'll be over it , and then i 'm sure he 'll be back to worshipping the ground that you waddle on . ( chuckles ) chance : you know what ? it 's getting pretty cold out here . why do n't we head back inside ? chloe : have a great evening . oh , sorry . chance : after you . billy : look , um , i 'm sorry . i should n't have said anything in front of her . now everybody 's gon na know . mac : it 's fine . i do n't have anything to be ashamed of . billy : honey , that 's not what i meant . it -- ( sighs ) you know what ? chance is right . it 's cold out here . let 's go inside . we can talk in there . mac : ( sighs ) i do n't think that 's a good idea . billy : you know what ? okay , you have a nice night . mac : good - bye , billy . [ scene_break ] jack : why would n't you join with me ? we 'd have twice as much influence if we do this together . ashley : no , you 'd have twice as much influence , that 's what you mean . you always do that , jack . you end up taking over . you know , and i 've been there and done that too many times with you and my soon - to - be ex - husband . jack : i understand right now it 's difficult for you to trust others . ashley : i do n't have a problem trusting others , jack . i just want to keep our business and family separate , okay ? jack : this i got ta hear from john abbott 's daughter . that 's what jabot was set up for -- ashley : oh , boy . jack : to hold this family together through business . that 's dad 's legacy for us . ashley : no , you always say that . and you 're wrong . we 're his legacy -- you and me and billy and traci , and that 's the truth , no matter what happens to jabot . jack : i will not believe for one second you do n't care what happens to this company . ashley : i care deeply what happens to jabot . jack : look , push comes to shove , you 'll vote with me . ashley : do n't count on that , jack . you should not count on that . jack : ashley , th -- ashley : no . now you listen . you have done too many things that i do not approve of . i could be up all night long and write you a huge list -- things that i found offensive , things that were hurtful to me . but i got over it , because you 're my brother and i love you -- ( sighs ) and i accept you for who you are . now it 's your turn to do that for me . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) patty 's a lunatic , phyllis . you ca n't hold yourself responsible . phyllis : i know , but i set her off . i set her off . i knew what i was doing was a mistake . i knew it . i knew it . ( sighs ) and she was here . and if i had n't been so needy , if i had n't felt so alone -- ( sighs ) she would n't have attacked my daughter like that . nick : you want someone to blame , you blame me . i caused this . i abandoned you . i sent you into jack 's arms . hell , i was n't even at my own house the night that psycho was outside that door . so ca n't you see that this is my fault ? phyllis : yeah , kind of . ( chuckles ) i 'm kidding . nick : okay , let 's -- let 's just be happy that -- this could have been so much worse . patty could have lost it that night and came in the house with you and summer upstairs . phyllis : yeah . it could have been so much worse . you 're right . [ scene_break ] emily : it 's not unusual with violence or threats of violence for the perpetrator to block it from memory , even someone who has n't had a psychotic break . paul : but other things she remembers with such intense detail . patty : yeah , well , it 's good that she 's connecting with the photos and the mementos that you 're bringing . it 's also really positive that -- that she , uh , recognizes that hurting someone is unacceptable behavior . paul : well , you know what encourages me the most is that you can actually have a conversation with her and she is not always winding it back to jack . emily : right , and that 's what -- exactly what we 're trying to do . we 're trying to build -- build a , um , a life that centers around patty and not jack . paul : well , i think we 're making progress . emily : i need to , uh , get to my next appointment , so i 'm gon na say good - bye to patty . paul : ( sighs ) emily : patty , i need to get going . patty : oh , no . but i 'm almost finished with your picture . emily : i 'll see it the next time . paul : uh , i 'm gon na walk dr. peterson out . i 'll be right back . patty : okay . bye , dr. p . emily : bye - bye , patty . patty : ( sighs happily ) do n't worry , jack . they do want to take you away , but i 'm not gon na let them . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ashley : oh , sorry about jack . adam : please . ( grunts ) besides , he 's really not that far off my job description at newman . ashley : well , if you and i end up working together , things are gon na be different . adam : still moving forward on that project , huh ? ashley : oh , yeah . adam : but you 're not ready to tell me yet . ashley : not quite yet . adam : why so secretive ? ashley : look who 's talking . adam : what 's that supposed to mean ? ashley : just kind of wondering who your date is tonight . adam : ( chuckles ) ashley : ooh ! i was right . it 's a date . adam : uh , it 's not that i do n't want to tell you . i just do n't want to jinx it . ashley : i understand . good luck . you deserve somebody special . adam : thank you . [ scene_break ] paul : well , uh , i 'd better get going . visiting hours are almost over . i 'll be back soon . patty : with a snow cone ? paul : we 'll see . patty : ( chuckles ) paul : ( chuckles ) patty : ( grunts ) oh , wait , wait , here . you can take him with you . paul : oh , i think -- i think he wants to stay here . that way , i can keep an eye on you . patty : ( chuckles ) paul : all right . love you . patty : love you , too . paul : okay . i 'll be back soon . patty : ( sighs ) patty : you need a bouquet . ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] jack : well , you are a sight for sore eyes . emily : oh , thank you . they are beautiful . i should put them in water . jack : oh , no , they 'll take care of those where we 're going . emily : full - service operation . jack : oh , you do n't know the half of it . emily : hmm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : dr. peterson -- what is she doing lavishing patty with all this adoration and compassion after what she did ? she did n't even fix her . that 's her job . nick : you keep looking for someplace else to put your rage -- with the doctor or patty or our couch , yourself . phyllis : where am i gon na put it ? i ca n't let summer see . she gives me all these scribblings , nick . they 're just -- ( voice breaking ) they 're incomprehensible . ( sniffles ) and she 's so proud . ( normal voice ) she 's so proud to give them to me . i ca n't let her see what i 'm really thinking . i ca n't -- i ca n't let her see it . nick : you 're everything to that little girl . you ca n't tear yourself apart , because you ca n't afford to . phyllis : ( sighs ) you have no idea how i feel . i feel just -- nick : we all have some blame in this . it 's not just you . it 's me . it 's patty . it 's jack . it 's my dad . it 's everyone . but no one has done more than you to make this right . you are the best mother our little girl could have ever asked for . who else would fight for her the way you have ? phyllis , you 've got nothing to be ashamed of . you should feel proud , damn proud . look , we 're here , and we 're all together , and we 're safe . let 's just focus on that and move forward , okay ? nick : okay ? phyllis : okay . nick : okay . we 're having dinner . we got the very best table in the house . i am jack , your waiter and maître d ' and sommelier and chef . [ scene_break ] emily : chef ? jack : and busboy and head dishwasher . emily : ( laughs ) this is a lovely home . jack : i thought maybe you might be a little tired of eating in restaurants . after you . emily : ( sighs ) you were right . this is nice for a change -- not having anyone staring at me because they think i 'm patty . oh , thank you . jack : i plan to be the only person staring at you tonight . ( glasses clink ) [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) woman : i have to go . adam : what ? woman : my father -- he 's had a heart attack . adam : oh , my god . woman : please , explain to ms. newman . adam : of course . oh , no . sharon and the baby . this is not good . ( doorbell rings ) sharon : hello . adam : hey . you look great -- blurry , but great . sharon : oh , thank you . ( chuckles ) is , uh , ashley home ? adam : uh , no . um , she 's out , actually . uh , and , you know , i -- i meant to call you , b - but , uh , i - i -- i ca n't go out tonight , after all . sharon : oh , do n't tell me nick gave you some last - minute assignment . adam : no , um , the nanny did . sharon : what ? adam : it 's , um , a family emergency she -- she had . uh , listen , you know , with ashley out , i do n't -- i do n't know when she 's coming back , and -- and so i - i ca n't -- i ca n't leave . sharon : if you ca n't go out , we 'll just stay here . [ scene_break ] chloe : in the face of damming i think that billy 's car left . chance : well , that probably means that mac is with him , too . chloe : i guess so . chance : just let me grab -- chloe : here . chance : mm . chloe : oh , there she is . chance : thank you . chloe : we just made some hot chocolate . i think you should have some . mac : no , thanks . i 'm not really in the mood for hot chocolate . chloe : no , you -- it 's actually really , really good . we threw in some , uh , peppermint schnapps , right ? chance : yeah , but you know what ? if you 're tired , i mean , you do n't have to -- chloe : she 's not tired . she 's depressed . look at the poor girl . she needs company . marshmallows ? mac : no , thank you . chloe : i think that you 're doing the right thing . mac : ( chuckles ) i know that i 'm doing the right thing . chloe : and i also think that cane will be a great father . i can vouch for that . chance : i also see where billy 's coming from , though . chloe : you just said just a little bit ago that this is a great thing for lily . actually , `` life - affirming . `` chance : yeah , i know what i said before , but -- ( sighs ) it 's a lot to ask the guy . i know . chloe : no , he blows up , and it blows over . do n't you think that 's what 's going on ? mac : no , i do n't . i do n't think so . chloe : honestly , having a child has changed my life . so trust your instincts , and i will be behind you 110 % . mac : i do n't doubt that . chloe : and you know that i will totally hook you up with the best maternity clothes , whatever you need . mac : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : okay , i 'm here . please do n't tell me this is bad news about `` restless style . `` billy : it 's mac . she does n't want to be with me anymore . [ scene_break ] jack : so admit it , you did n't think i could cook , did you ? emily : well , do n't say anything to anyone , because you 'll have a long line at the door . jack : well , you know , you can always get in . you have an in with the chef now . emily : well , maybe next time , he 'll let me help in the kitchen . jack : it 's a deal . have a seat . emily : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) i 'm embarrassed that i gave you such a hard time when we first met . jack : oh , do n't even go there . after everything you heard about me ? emily : but you were right . i should n't have jumped to conclusions . jack : you know what ? emily : hmm ? jack : it 's actually refreshing this way . emily : refreshing ? jack : yeah , you know how every new relationship , you worry that moment is gon na come when you have to expose that you have baggage ? emily : ( chuckles ) jack : well , we just did things the other way around . you 're slowly realizing i actually have one or two redeeming qualities . i think i like it better this way . emily : mm . this is the home you grew up in ? jack : yep . emily : then i 'm even more impressed with the changes you 've made . i usually advise my patients that if they want to become a new person , it 's best to change their surroundings . it 's so easy to slip into old patterns in your childhood home . jack : well , i thought about leaving here more than a few times . this was my dad 's home , and i have spent my entire life trying to emulate him and done a hell of a rotten job at it -- emily : ( chuckles ) jack : as any of my siblings will happily attest . emily : mm . i imagine billy resents you taking on a fatherly tone . jack : yeah , there 's that . actually , i was thinking more about ashley . i was hoping when she and victor finally divorced , when he was finally exposed for the fraud that he is , that she 'd come back to the fold . emily : `` fold , `` meaning ? jack : the family business -- jabot . she told me tonight she 's no longer interested , and my sister traci has cocooned herself in new york after colleen 's death . emily : that 's understandable . jack : and billy -- billy is running amok at `` restless style . `` and the dream -- my father 's dream , my dream -- of all of us working together at jabot , making it grow , making it healthy , being together is pretty much up in smoke . emily : you know , jack , when you let go of an old dream , you make room for a new one . [ scene_break ] adam : you were probably looking forward to a night out on the town , huh ? sharon : no . adam : ( sighs ) sharon : i was looking forward to spending time with you . we 'll figure it out . we can order a pizza , or there are tons of movies in the media room . um -- oh . i 'm sorry . that was stupid . i -- adam : no . no , no , no , no . no , it -- listen , i can usually tell what 's going on in a movie by the soundtrack , anyway . and remember , i - i do n't have peripheral vision , so , you know , uh , movie screen in front of me , i 'm -- i 'm fine . sharon : but what you see straight in front of you , that 's blurry , too , is n't it ? adam : well , yeah . i - i see colors and , uh , shapes . uh , the closer it is , the better it is . sharon : well , we 'll think of something to do . adam : but , sharon , what if the baby wakes up , you know ? sharon : oh , i 'll help you with her . do you want me to check on her now ? adam : no , no , that -- that 's okay . i 've got the monitor . and i 'm sure she 's asleep for the night . you know , i 'll , uh , run into the kitchen , and i 'll see if we have anything , any leftovers . sharon : you want any help with that ? adam : no , i can manage . you want something to drink ? sharon : um , sure . iced tea , if you have it . adam : be right back . ( sighs ) faith : ( cries ) [ scene_break ] billy : is it too much to ask for your girlfriend not to have some other guy 's kid ? ashley : hey , you know , it 's a difficult situation . but you 're kind of acting like the baby would be cane and mac 's and not cane and lily 's . billy : you know what i mean . ashley : well , is n't the surrogacy just the last straw ? from what you 've told me , mac has told you that she thinks you 're incompatible with each other . that 's a big deal . billy : yeah , well , she 's wrong , okay ? we 've loved each other since we were kids . ashley : and i do n't doubt that . i mean , look at me . i loved victor for a very , very long time . and i tried very hard to convince myself that that was enough to make us happy and to keep us together and it di -- did n't turn out that way . billy : yeah , 'cause he 's a megalomaniac . ashley : uh , billy , i mean -- billy : i - i 'm sorry . you were making a point ? ashley : i was trying . i had dreams , too , and they did n't turn out the way i wanted . is it disappointing ? yes . but , billy , my eyes have been opened to all sorts of new possibilities that i never could have even imagined as mrs. victor newman . it 's exciting . billy : i 'm happy for you . but i do n't need my eyes opened to what life is like without mac . i 've already had that . i do n't want to lose her again . [ scene_break ] mac : thanks for the , uh , the cocoa offer . chloe : i have more . you sure you do n't want any ? mac : oh , yeah . i 'm sure . i 've had just about all i can handle . chance : ( sighs ) ( groans ) you were a little over - the - top there , were n't you ? ( sighs ) chloe : i mean , the poor girl is alone and pregnant . chance : chloe , the `` poor girl `` is in a house filled with people that love her , and she 's not pregnant yet . chloe : well , she 's gon na get really big . she 's that type , you know ? ( clicks tongue ) chance : it 's about billy , is n't it ? i mean , he 's available again . chloe : no , this is not about billy . who cares ? not me . chance : well , from where i 'm sitting , it seems like you care an awful lot . [ scene_break ] jack : leave a message . i 'll get back to you . nick : hey , jack , it 's nick . listen , about the chancellor i.p.o . and us going in on it together ? it 's not gon na happen . [ scene_break ] emily : thank you so much for a wonderful evening . jack : yeah , well , we should try this again sometime . emily : i 'd like that . good night . jack : good night . ( cell phone beeps ) jack : nick . [ scene_break ] patty : hmm . the last time we were married , you were not a very good boy . but i 'm gon na make it that you never look at anyone ever again . [ scene_break ] faith : ( babbles ) sharon : you like this , do n't you ? shh . adam : here we go . faith : ( coos ) adam : ( sighs ) sharon ? sharon : there we go . see ? you 're fine now . everything 's gon na be okay . yeah . [ next_on ] chance : when you heard billy say that mac was having his baby , it looked like someone had just punched you in the stomach . jack : why did he stop the deal ? phyllis : i think it has to do with the fact that i told him that you and i slept together . adam : i do n't want to keep this secret from you , and if i do n't tell you now , i 'm not sure if i ever will .	chloe and chance spend some quality time together . chloe tells chance to consider the position at chancellor , but chance refuses . mac finds out that billy was with chloe when he had found out about philip . chloe walks in on mac and billy discussing having a baby and she thinks that mac is pregnant with billy 's baby . billy lets chloe know that mac is having cane 's baby . adam asks ashley for advice on what to wear for his date with a friend . sharon calls adam and tells him that she had booked a table at indigo . emily tells jack that she does n't know how long the session will last . nick tells jack that he thinks that the deal that jack made looks pretty sweet . phyllis vows to change the sofa in the living room because patty had been there in their home . nick becomes confused at what phyllis is talking about . phyllis admits to nick that she and jack had had sex . paul and patty reminisce about the past . adam tries to break his date with sharon to take care of ashley 's baby , but sharon insists on helping him . chloe is all for mac having cane 's baby .
nina : so ... am i the last to know ? because that 's usually my experience . the entire town knows before i do . christine : i - it 's not like that . paul : no , nina , nothing is going on . christine : we were talking about ricky and paul got upset . nina : i 'd like to hear it from paul , actually . christine : no , i want to tell you what happened . paul : chris . chris . christine : [ sighs ] nina : so , can you please tell me the truth ? are you involved with christine again ? [ scene_break ] adam : chelsea , baby ? want to grab some food ? chelsea ? chelsea ! [ scene_break ] sharon : [ gasps ] adam ! [ scene_break ] nina : i was all excited to see you . paul : how did you know where to find me ? nina : michael . i called him . i told him i wanted to surprise you . and he told me that you and cricket were here , and i thought , `` perfect . i 'll say hi to my guy and my best friend at the same time . `` paul : i 'm sorry you had to see that . nina : [ voice breaking ] well , it 's not like i have n't seen it before , right ? but that was a couple years ago , and you assured me that it was over . paul : it was . it is . nina : [ scoffs ] paul : chris found the video . nina : of ricky ? paul : killing rachel . nina : [ sighs ] paul : he did it . i watched the whole thing . nina : paul , i 'm sorry . i really am . paul : i watched my son push a woman under the water and hold her there . i - i watched her thrashing and -- and kicking like an animal , trying to take a breath ... while my son smiled . he smiled . nina , he is my son . i am responsible for him . chris told me it was n't my fault . and i - i could n't hear her . i just ... nina : so she kissed you ? [ sighs ] paul : oh , come on . please . it was one friend helping another , just like i 've helped her a hundred times before . nina : and like i 've helped you . paul : yes . nina : oh , god , paul . [ sighs ] you go ahead . you keep lying to yourself and maybe you 'll believe it . and maybe i 'll lie to you and tell you i believe you . [ scene_break ] leslie : do my eyes deceive me ? the c.e.o . of jabot playing hooky ? neil : [ chuckles ] i got to eat sometime , right ? you know , i 'm actually supposed to be meeting my son devon here , but i 'm sure he wo n't mind the company if you would ... care to join me . leslie : i just finished . but i will sit with you while you wait . neil : nice . appreciate that . so ... i 've actually been meaning to , uh , call you about that job offer . leslie : and the dinner you offered me . i was beginning to think you forgot . neil : i got a mind like a steel trap . nah , i 've just been swamped . leslie : mm . i 'll be able to help you with that from now on . neil : you accepted ? leslie : you presented a very enticing picture . how could i possibly turn you down ? neil : well , this is good news . leslie : i do have one question , though . neil : fire away . leslie : you left a much bigger and i 'm assuming more lucrative position at chancellor . i ca n't help wondering why . [ scene_break ] [ keys jingle ] [ lock clicks ] sharon : [ gasps ] what -- excuse me ? what -- what are you doing here ? [ scene_break ] paul : you know , this was n't deliberate . i did n't set out to start something with chris . nina : is that supposed to make me feel better ? paul : i just ... i wish i never -- i do n't know . [ sighs ] nina : never what ? let it get that far with christine or never got involved with me in the first place ? paul : my feelings for you have n't changed . i love the time we spend together . nina : just not enough . paul : these past couple of weeks there has been one setback after another . and -- and chris was there . she -- she was doing everything she possibly could to prove my innocence . she -- she supported me . nina : [ voice breaking ] if i had stayed , would it be different ? right . michael : oh , you found him ! some surprise , huh ? paul : yeah . nina : [ sighs ] michael : nina ? nina : i 'm fine . i just ... heard about everything that was going on and , you know ... jet lag and emotions and all that . i 'll be fine once i lay down . paul : nina , we should finish this . nina : i thought we had . [ scene_break ] neil : you know , even though i 've made some significant contributions , i still feel as if i could have contributed more . leslie : you were really just the `` yes `` or `` no `` man . neil : well , i 'm -- yeah , i 'm really more of a hands - on kind of guy . leslie : oh , there 's nothing wrong with that . neil : wait till , uh , i start making people do things my way . leslie : oh . is that the vibe at jabot ? strict and militaristic . neil : no ! i 'm only gon na make you salute me on mondays and holidays . leslie : ah . you know , you would have been a great officer . all pressed in your dress uniform , not a button out of place . neil : what ? wait , wait . are you saying that i 'm uptight ? leslie : i 'm saying you appear to be . yes . you know , when we were together before , i just -- i got the feeling you wanted nothing more than to let loose . hmm . i see i 'm not the first person who 's told you that . neil : oh , come on . you know , it 's just , uh ... its office gossip . that 's all . leslie : yeah , i know office gossip . and from what i hear , you 're a bit of a hard - ass . neil : that 's , uh ... [ clears throat ] that 's not true . you know , because i 'm -- i might be tough , but i 'm fair . leslie : hope so . i 'm leaving a firm full of hard - asses . i 'd hate to trade one circle of hell for another . neil : i 'll tell you what . i will wear jeans every single day and skateboard through the hallways if that 'll make you feel better . leslie : [ chuckles ] i will settle for your sleeves rolled up and a smile . such a nice smile . neil : leslie ... welcome aboard . [ scene_break ] chelsea : this is my property . i do n't owe you any explanations . sharon : oh . so you can just walk in on your guests at any time and go through their things ? does adam know you 're here ? chelsea : what difference does it make ? sharon : well , i do n't think he would approve . chelsea : you really care a lot about him , do n't you ? sharon : he ... has been a real friend to me when i needed one . and i 'm very grateful . chelsea : is that what you call this , `` gratitude `` ? sharon : what else would it be ? chelsea : never mind . [ scene_break ] michael : you want to talk about it ? paul : not right now . michael : is christine around ? because i was hoping to catch you two together . there 's been a development in your case . she 's gon na want to hear about it . paul : no . later . look , just , um ... tell me what 's going on . you made your decision , have n't you ? what 's that ? michael : that , my friend , is your `` get out of jail free `` card . i 'm dropping the charges against you . you wo n't have to stand trial . [ scene_break ] kay : uh - huh . wonderful news . i -- no , i can hardly wait to get back into the swing of things . [ chuckles ] you , too , mitchell . okay . bye - bye . nina ! oh , my god ! it 's good to have you home . oh ! my baby girl . ah ! just in time for the holidays . you look marvelous . nina : thank you . kay : okay , what happened ? they turned down your script ? nina : no . no . as a matter of fact , i 've got a juicy little bit to add -- a woman returns home from an extended trip to find her boyfriend kissing his ex . kay : oh , darling , i 'm so sorry . nina : nah . apparently it 's my fault for choosing work over paul . kay : i 'm sure that paul would never say that or even think it . nina : then why go back to christine ? why am i not enough ? kay : oh , please ! oh , darling , stop . i mean , you 're more than enough for any man , for heaven sakes . no . all the nonsense that that paul has been going through -- my god . he ca n't possibly know what he wants or who he wants . nina : if you had seen them together [ scoffs ] i 'm pretty sure paul knows exactly who he wants . kay : what are you going to do about it ? nina : besides knock a couple of heads together ? [ both chuckle ] kay : preferably , yes . nina : i do n't know . maybe leave . kay : what ? nina : go back to l.a . kay : no , no , sweetheart . no , no . do n't you do that . please do n't do that . [ scene_break ] devon : i hope i did n't scare leslie away . neil : no , no . she , uh , wanted to give vance her notice . devon : that 's good . it 's a good move hiring her . i just -- i wish your other ones would be as smart . neil : what does that mean ? devon : it means that you quitting chancellor might put my grandmother in the hospital . [ scene_break ] adam : hey , baby . where were you ? chelsea : i went for a walk around the lake . adam : ah . a walk , huh ? just soaking up nature ? freezing - cold temperature in just a sweater ? chelsea : i did n't notice . think i 'm gon na go to bed . adam : you ... went to go see sharon , right ? chelsea : okay . fine . i stopped by there , but it 's not like anything happened . she was sleeping . adam : and if she were sleeping , how would you know if you did n't go in -- chelsea : oh , my god ! adam , i did n't break into a vault , okay ? i - i wanted to talk to her , and i did n't think she would answer my knock , so i -- adam : so , if she were awake , what were you planning on saying ? chelsea : that it 's time for her to leave . [ scene_break ] sharon : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] stop . please stop . [ sighs ] [ pills rattling ] sharon : [ grunts ] [ sighs ] it 's not working ! nothing is working ! [ scene_break ] kay : oh , dear . i was so hoping that joe jr. and pearl would be here , but the diner is open on thanksgiving . so that does that . devon will be here and , uh ... and jill now that she 's back from australia . nina : you might want to cross paul off that list . i 'm sure he and chris will be in bed , eating turkey legs . kay : do you think there 's any chance that maybe you misunderstood things ? christine : [ speaks indistinctly ] sorry for interrupting . nina : seems to be the order of the day . christine : can we talk ? [ scene_break ] paul : you were pretty adamant about going forward with the trial . what changed your mind ? michael : it took my very wise wife to remind me that the law without justice is n't worth the books it 's written in . paul : [ chuckles ] michael : evidence or no evidence ... you shot your son to protect my sister . putting you on trial for a sacrifice like that ... there 's nothing just about it . [ chuckles ] paul : thank you , man . and thank lauren for me . tell her that , uh ... i 'll do all my christmas shopping at fenmore 's . michael : [ laughs ] paul : you are a lucky man , michael . you 've got an amazing wife ... solid son . i mean , he 's a really good kid . michael : i do n't know . yeah , maybe basically , but , uh ... he 's talking back . he 's acting smart . he 's hanging with the wrong crowd . paul : hey , you spoken with him ? michael : i 've tried . paul : try again . and keep trying till you lose your voice . [ scene_break ] kay : are you sure i ca n't have esther bring you a drink , something ? christine : i - i 'm good . nina : she 's not staying long . do n't worry about it . kay : now , the two of you , just wait until i leave the room , and then you can start sniping at one another . but promise me one thing . you 're going to work things out while you 're here . the two of you have been through too much together just to -- to lose a friendship . stop . talk . christine : she 's right . nina : yeah , well ... she did n't see you kissing paul . christine : will you at least let me explain ? nina : why ? so you can tell me that there 's nothing going on ? is that what you 're gon na tell danny ? or have you already dumped him ? christine : nina , please . nina : was that the plan from the beginning ? did you come back to genoa city for paul ? christine : you know i would never do that to you . i do n't -- i do n't even know what that was . i do n't even know what happened . nina : well , i 'll tell you what . you got plenty of time to figure it out , because it 's done between me and paul . christine : so you 're basing that decision on one kiss . nina : yeah . one kiss ... and feelings between you that i just can not fight . i 've been someone 's second choice most of my life . and i 'm just -- i 'm not gon na do that to myself anymore . [ scene_break ] devon : she says that she can handle it . but honestly i think that she 's kidding herself . and you of all people know how stressful that job is . neil : it can also be very challenging and invigorating . devon : absolutely , for someone your age , maybe . neil : devon , katherine is the best decision - maker i 've ever met , okay ? she wo n't take any unnecessary risks . devon : yeah , well , you 're probably right . that 's why you 're such a good dad . you always say just the right thing . neil : unlike tucker ? things have been pretty tense lately ? devon : it 's -- it 's whatever . you know , it 's never gon na be like it is with you and me . that 's for sure . 'cause , you know , you and i have been through wars . neil : you know what makes me a good dad ? i 'm pretty perceptive , and right now i can tell you 're holding back . what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] adam : you said that you were okay with it , that sharon could stay as long as she needed to . chelsea : every time i think of her being so close by or i think about everything the two of you have been through , i just ... [ sighs ] i 'm jealous . adam : chelsea , there 's no reason to be jealous at all . chelsea : i had a mother who put conditions on her love . it was all about what i could do for her , how many marks i could roll , how much cash i could bring in . everything seemed to have a price , you know ? this is -- is too high a price , adam . i ca n't live feeling like sharon 's over my shoulder or she 's going after you . i ca n't do it . adam : okay , okay , okay . what -- what would it take for me to convince you that you have nothing to be worried about ? chelsea : for sharon to go back to her life . she needs to know that we have done everything that we can do for her . and she needs to hear it from you . [ scene_break ] michael : well , i got to file this with the courthouse and then bring home the turkey . paul : yeah . michael : happy first day of the rest of your life . paul : you made it possible . i 'll never forget it . [ sighs ] first day ... `` happy father 's day . `` christine : what are you doing ? [ scene_break ] michael : hello , fenmore . this is your father . uh , i just wanted to give you a heads - up about the time table for thanksgiving . your mother wants to have dinner at 4 : 00 , so ... well , uh , that 's not true . [ chuckles ] uh ... i mean , uh , calling about the time table . i was just talking to a friend about his son , and i felt like calling you . i love you , fenmore . [ sighs ] you 're a bit late with those , huh ? kevin : uh , i forgot about them because of the whole tagngrab mess . michael : oh . so , uh ... what have you decided to do about that ? kevin : there 's no way i can raise the money to buy adam out . so it 's done . chloe and i are gon na lose our company . [ scene_break ] devon : man , have n't you heard enough complaining for one day ? neil : [ chuckles ] my man , i 'm not keeping score . devon : well ... [ chuckles ] you know , speaking of scores , the packers got a big game this weekend against the giants . think they 're gon na get them ? neil : unh - unh . no , no , no . you are not weaseling out of talking to me . devon : just do me a favor and promise me you wo n't say , `` i told you so . `` neil : now , why would i say that to you ? devon : you 'd say it 'cause you were right . you were right about the music business and how tough it is . things were going great for a while , and now it 's just -- it 's slowed down . no one 's booking studio time anymore . all the artists i was targeting , they 've moved to either l.a. , chicago , or nashville . neil : so , have you talked to tucker about this ? devon : what do you think ? neil : i 'm sorry , son . i know how much you love that business . i was really pulling for you . and if you decide to go at it again , i 'm your guy . i 'm right there , okay ? devon : thank you . i appreciate you saying that . i really do . but it 's not like i want to give up . you know , i just -- i think it 's time for me to look for a backup plan . neil : whoa . the backup plan . you remember me talking to you about that . devon : i do . neil : aha . i know you 're not the corporate type , but if you ever want to work at jabot , there 's a job waiting for you there . devon : that 's very good to know . neil : although , you may hate it there . 'cause rumor has it i 'm a bit of a hard - ass . devon : who 's been telling you that ? neil : i do n't know , man . i just have been hearing it a lot lately . but the first person to tell me was your mama . devon : uh - huh . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] adam : sharon 's just starting to get back on her feet . to throw her out now -- chelsea : no . you 're making it sound like i want to dump her on the street . adam , we 'll find her a place ... pack her bags . i 'll even sing her a lullaby at night , as long as it 's someplace else . adam : do n't you think you 're being just a little bit unfair ? chelsea : me ? have you even considered for a minute what saving sharon has meant to her ? adam : i have no idea what that 's supposed to mean . chelsea : oh , my g -- adam , she is in love with you ! adam : she 's grateful to me . there 's a difference . chelsea : wow . you two rehearse that ? adam : hey . you 're just being paranoid . chelsea : oh , really ? being paranoid . let me ask you something . is this what paranoia looks like ? `` adam has been my rock , my protector . without him , i 'd be lost . `` adam : this is what has you so upset ? chelsea : read between the lines , adam ! adam : there 's nothing between the lines ! chelsea : i asked you before if you were still in love with sharon . adam : and i told you that i am not . chelsea : and what 's the expression -- you ca n't con a con man ? adam : that 's right . that 's the expression . so why do n't you look in my face and look me in the eyes and listen to me ? i am not conning you . chelsea : then you 're conning yourself . because you are still in love with her ... whether you want to face it or not . [ scene_break ] christine : are n't those the last things you have left of ricky ? paul : yeah . i 'm removing every trace of him from my life . christine : paul , if you regret it later -- paul : i 'm done with regrets . it 's time to move on . michael dropped the charges . it 's over . christine : [ sighs ] oh , my gosh . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] michael : i have to be up front with you and tell you that i think that walking away from tagngrab is for the best . kevin : yeah , tell me something i do n't know . michael : and ... that i am very proud of you for putting together your own company , something that was so extremely innovative . kevin : you do n't have to placate me . michael : when have i not told you like it is ? kevin : see ? do you always have to be so brutally honest ? michael : you 're gon na have to make up your mind . kevin : i think sometimes it would be nice to just have a friend , not always a big brother . michael : why ca n't i be both ? they tell you the same thing -- the brother and the friend . you only want to hear what you want to hear . you tell me something . were you happy at tagngrab ? kevin : hell no . michael : now , what does that tell you ? kevin : that i 'm an idiot . michael : you spent all your time looking for investors . why not spend your time looking for what really makes you happy ? look , you do n't have to spend every moment of every day as if you are at war with the world . [ scene_break ] chelsea : someone needs to tell you how you feel , adam , because you 're not being honest with yourself . adam : how 's this for honesty ? i love you . i love you . only you . i 'm not leading you on . chelsea : well , then , you 're leading sharon on . and if that is the case , think of what it will do to her when she finds out . you will set her so far back , you will bury her . so make a choice , adam . tell sharon she has to go , or you and i have to have a serious discussion about our marriage . adam : chelsea , tomorrow is thanksgiving . chelsea : and sharon can spend it with her family . adam : okay . i hope you were serious when you said that you would help her get settled somewhere . 'cause i 'm not just dropping her off the deep end . chelsea : adam , i would never want you to do that . i just -- i just want her off the property so our lives can go back to normal . i miss you . adam : oh , baby . [ scene_break ] adam : hey . hey . sharon , it 's me . sharon ? [ pills rattle ] [ scene_break ] neil : appreciate you . devon : you know something ? i - i really actually miss having my mom around , especially on days like tomorrow . it 's crazy . who 'd think i 'd ever say that ? neil : right ? i guess people can change after all . devon : yeah . except for you , man . neil : so , what are your thanksgiving plans ? devon : i 'm gon na go to grandma 's for a little bit . how about you ? neil : quiet dinner with cane and lily . they 'd love to see you . i know that . devon : i 'd love to see them . i 'll definitely stop by , grab some pie . you know a man ca n't have too much pie on thanksgiving . neil : you know , uh , cane and lily are working at jabot now . devon : really ? that 's very surprising . neil : why is that ? devon : i just ca n't believe that lily would work for such a hard - ass . neil : that 's not funny . devon : [ chuckles ] neil : no , no . i 'm gon na rescind your job offer . devon : it 's a joke . neil : i got you . that 's funny . i got you . give me some . come on . you thought you lost your job . devon : i was joking . neil : [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] kevin : that 's easy for you to say . it 's always the people with the perfect lives who sell that bull . michael : ha ! it 's not bull . and if you think my life is perfect -- kevin : michael , you got out . you did n't have to grow up with tom . you went to college . you got a law degree . and look at you now . you 're district attorney . i serve coffee . michael : and you can change that . kevin : i 've tried . i 'm so sick of trying . sick of hoping that the next big thing is gon na be the right thing . it never is . michael : so does that mean you give up ? listen to me . you 're an amazing person . you got through that time with your dad . you survived so much . kevin : well , then , do n't i deserve a break ? have n't i paid my dues ? how much longer do i have to pound the pavement when jerks like adam end up in corner offices ? michael : little brother , there is no rhyme or reason why some people have to struggle and some people do n't . kevin : yeah , well , maybe that 's the thing . maybe it 's time to stop struggling and just take the easy way out . [ sighs ] and i can tell you that start - up companies and broken cappuccino machines and these crappy decorations are not the easy way . michael : yeah . hi . chloe , michael . um ... we have a problem . [ scene_break ] paul : i love you , too . thanks for calling . will do . you , too , sweetheart . bye . well , heather seemed so relieved . christine : she coming home for thanksgiving ? paul : uh , no . she 's gon na spend it in chicago with daniel and lucy . christine : and what about you ? where are you spending it ? paul : well , i was going to , um ... christine : did n't make that any easier for you . i 'm sorry . paul : well , it was n't like the kiss was one - sided . christine : it was really hard facing nina . i ... i just came back from the house , and she is really hurt . here , ca n't we just chalk that kiss up to temporary insanity and forget it ever happened ? paul : i do n't know that i can forget . or want to . [ scene_break ] chelsea : hi . i got a bottle of your favorite cab . i thought that we could go upstairs and watch `` the outsiders . `` when was the last time we did that ? adam : you did n't just go check in on sharon , did you ? chelsea : what ? adam : you talked to her . she got upset . chelsea : [ scoffs ] where would you get that idea ? adam : she 's gone , chelsea . she cleared out . took everything -- everything but this . the one thing she desperately needs . if anything happens to her , chelsea , you 're responsible . [ next_on ] jack : you seem to have forgotten who is the real c.e.o . of newman . nicholas : i want to rescue my sister , too . but we need to calmly figure out the best way to do that . jill : you will never make me an equal at chancellor . nothing will ever change !	nina puts an end to her relationship with paul after witnessing the kiss between him and christine . paul and christine try and explain to nina that the kiss meant nothing , but nina tells paul he is fooling himself . michael decides to drop the charges against paul , and paul thanks him for his new chance at life . paul advises michael not to ever stop talking to fen and make sure that he grows up to be a good man . michael is worried about kevin , because kevin is depressed because he has to give up on tagngrab and he is tired of struggling to make something of himself . michael calls chloe and tells her kevin needs her because he is in trouble .
christine : morning . caffeine to the rescue . paul : holy smokes . 8 : 15 ? how the hell did that happen ? christine : well , i think it has to do with that space - time continuum , but my physics is a little rusty . paul : thanks for the coffee , and , uh ... thanks for not being mad at me . christine : i did miss you last night . paul : mm . i am really sorry , chris . christine : i understand . you 're determined to prove that michael did n't kill carmine . so , what have you found ? anything ? paul : well , uh ... i hit the wall around 4 : 00 , and i probably should have come home when i realized that my brain had turned to mush . christine : oh , you poor baby . paul : [ laughs ] christine : maybe this will give you a jump start . paul : mm . [ scene_break ] jill : gathering your employees together first so you could explain things about your family situation was a really wise move . lauren : well , the gossip was just getting out of hand . i thought it was very important that everybody understand why my husband and my son are in prison . jill : absolutely . it was heartfelt . it was dignified . i 'm very proud of you , sis . lauren : thank you . and thank you so much for standing up there with me . jill : and i know you turned this offer down before , but if you ever feel that you 're not up to working during this time of chaos -- lauren : i really appreciate your kindness , but , actually , work is my salvation , you know ? if i did n't have fenmore 's to distract me , i - i do n't know if i could get through the day . jill : there 's got to be some way out of this nightmare . lauren : i do n't know . i have exhausted every possible legal channel . jill : there are always illegal ones . [ scene_break ] fen : you 're out of solitary . michael : [ grunts ] pretend you do n't care . fen : i am . totally pretending . michael : you look good . everything okay ? fen : way better than that . i found a way to fix things . [ scene_break ] lily : ahh . that may have been the best omelet i have ever had . cane : now that i 've fed you , off to work you go . lily : but i just want to hang out with you . cane : aww . lily : so , why do n't we ? cane : you want to play hooky ? lily : yeah . i have a light schedule . cane : i ca n't . lily : why ? what 's on your calendar ? cane : big plans . lily : oh , really ? that 's all i get ? cane : for now , yes . lily : oh , wait -- i know . you are coming back to jabot . cane : actually , it 's better than that , but you 're gon na have to wait to find out . [ scene_break ] devon : here is the revised marketing budget for the fashion division . jack : you 're still upset with me . devon : disappointed . that 's all . jack : okay . i owe you an apology . devon : for being yourself ? jack : for not telling jill right away that you had too much integrity to spy on anyone , including victor . devon : well , i appreciate you saying that , jack , and i 'd like to think you 've given up , but i 'm not that naive . jack : well , i 'm not gon na lie to you . battle plans are being drawn . i 'm just trying to find the right weapon . [ scene_break ] kyle : after reviewing the new corporate structure , it seems to me that i can make the biggest impact in your lifestyles division . victor : kyle , before we get into any of that , kindly remind me again of why you 've come to me in the first place . kyle : i thought we 'd covered that . victor : well , refresh my memory . kyle : i 'm not going anywhere at jabot . dad keeps saying , `` someday , `` but the truth is i 'm ready now , and i want to be in an environment where i 'll be encouraged to grow as an executive . victor : mm - hmm . you 've said that before . kyle : well , it 's the truth . victor : so , what does your dad have to say about that ? is he 100 % behind you , or is he steaming mad ? kyle : he is neither . victor : so , in other words , you have n't told him a damn thing , have you ? [ scene_break ] paul : well , good morning to you , too . christine : you feel more awake ? paul : yeah , ready to get back at it . christine : oh , come on . you 've been working for , what , 12 hours or longer ? you need a break . paul : yeah , well , uh , i 'll take one right after i get michael out of prison . christine : ohh . you know , sometimes you have to kind of step back to let the ideas flow , and then something brilliant will come up . did n't you say your brain was fried ? let 's go out for breakfast or we 'll grab our coffee and go for a walk or a ride . you need some fresh air . paul : yeah , that sounds great , but i -- christine : no , no . no `` buts . `` you have to eat -- wife 's orders . paul : well , i 'll just pick up something here . christine : yeah , one of those petrified sandwiches from the vending machine . unh - unh . paul : i tell you what -- the minute i find the evidence to exonerate michael and i nail the bastard who killed delia , i will be yours -- i promise . what ? christine : nothing . hey , jordan , it 's me . uh , what 's on my schedule this morning ? you know what ? move that to this afternoon and then do n't book anything else . i have something more important to do . [ scene_break ] lauren : jill ! jill : nobody 's listening to us . lauren : so , when you say , `` illegal , `` what exactly are you talking about ? jill : well , i do n't know , but when the future of your family 's at stake , do n't you think you should explore all of your choices ? lauren : i do n't exactly think we could pull off a prison break . jill : i 'm not talking about a prison break . but , for example , one of the criminal - court judges -- he and i , uh -- how shall i say ? -- we go way back . now , if i were to seduce him , maybe we could get michael and fen 's case reopened . lauren : are you saying that you would -- jill : oh , he 's handsome . he 's charming . he 's intelligent , and , miraculously , he 's not taken . so , trust me -- this would not be a hardship , especially if there 's potential good to come out of it . lauren : that 's very tempting . jill : mm . lauren : but you know what ? you know , if michael found out , he would have a fit , and he and fen are in enough trouble , and if somehow this became a scandal , it would be bad for paul and christine . jill : oh , please . the people you hang out with -- they have too many scruples . it 's kind of sickening , actually . lauren : [ chuckles ] jill : [ chuckles ] lauren : thank you . jill : for what ? lauren : for making me smile and for being there for me . i - i could not get through this without you . jill : you 'll never have to , luckily . victor : thank you . lauren : what is so fascinating about watching victor and kyle break bread ? jill : oh , trust me -- victor is planning on breaking more than bread . kyle : no , i have n't told him yet . victor : you know he will not be happy ? kyle : i do n't see the point in saying , `` hey , dad , i 'm joining forces with your archenemy `` until there 's a deal on the table . victor : so , kyle , you expect me to believe that you would just blindside him ? is that it ? kyle : no , i expect you to believe that there 's no sense in breaking his heart if this opportunity is n't real . so , with all due respect , i would prefer to discuss my potential career path at newman - chancellor to determine if this is a real opportunity . victor : and with all due respect to you , kyle , you have n't given me a satisfactory answer yet as to why you 've come to me . why are you abandoning your birthright to be on my payroll ? it does n't make any sense to me . kyle : you know , it 's like i 've been saying -- i 'm not taken seriously over there , not like i was when i worked for you last year . over there , i 'm just -- i 'm the boss ' son . i 'm jack 's boy . i need to get away from him . victor : hmm . to punish him ? is that it ? [ scene_break ] devon : you know , jack , i got to ask -- do you and victor ever get tired of butting heads all the time ? i would really think you 'd have better things to do . jack : so , you think he should be allowed to bully his way through life -- just run roughshod over anything and everyone that crosses his path ? devon : okay . you really think he 's that bad of a guy ? jack : i do . whatever you can imagine , it is worse . devon : well , that 's between the two of you . it 's not my fight . so , i 'm gon na go ahead and get back to work . jack : considering you 're set for life and then some , i have to tell you i appreciate that attitude , and i know neil does , too . devon : i wo n't lie to you , jack . i have thought about walking away from here -- but not until i find something to do with my life that really means something . jack : something more important than the latest fashion trends ? devon : i have yet to figure out what that is , but as soon as i do , you 'll be the first to know . jack : i 'm sure you 'll know it when you see it . for what it 's worth , we would miss you if you ever left jabot . [ cell phone rings ] devon : excuse me . it 's the bank . they never call me . jack : go ahead . take it . devon : this is devon hamilton . wait . excuse me . how much was taken out ? [ scene_break ] lily : okay , i got it . you 're becoming a professional tour guide and you 're going on a safari and you 're taking me with you . cane : uh , no , but i plan that for another day . lily : is it a job interview ? cane : no . lily : then -- do you even care at all that i 'm gon na die from curiosity ? cane : ah , do n't go dying , 'cause that would be very inconvenient . lily : well , then , just tell me what it is ! cane : i ca n't tell you what it is . lily : why ? ! cane : i ca n't do it . roxy : hi , there . cane : hey , roxy ! that was really good timing ! roxy : oh . lily : [ laughs ] cane : come here , baby . lily : hi ! roxy : hey , girl . lily : what 's new with you ? roxy : oh , you know -- this , that . lily : uh , starting with this fantastic bracelet . that 's amazing ! roxy : thanks . lily : do i have to ask who even got it for you ? roxy : your brother has been spoiling me rotten lately . lily : oh , i 'm sure . i had to cut him off before he bought the twins their own private merry - go - round . cane : yeah , he 's having a very hard time trying to figure out what to do with all that money . roxy : whereas i have a lot of ideas on how to spend it . [ scene_break ] devon : well , thank you for letting me know . goodbye . jack : problems ? devon : a fraud alert went up on my bank account for a huge purchase that i did n't make . jack : well , go . deal with it . devon : thank you . jack : jill , its jack . i wanted to give you a little update . hilary gave me a list of chancellor employees that victor has n't fired yet . let 's talk about how we want to proceed . john : when in the world is this war of yours going to end ? jack : when victor newman ca n't ruin people 's lives with the wave of his mighty hand . john : and here you are escalating the hostilities . jack : did i or did not just do the right thing by not pressuring devon ? john : oh , jack , please . that man has a mind of his own . you do n't get any medals on that one . jack : no , i get a scolding . victor screws me out of millions , and i get a scolding . i would like to win one of these battles . john : that is the point , jackie . nobody wins ! there 's always casualties on both sides . [ scene_break ] victor : kindly be honest with me , all right ? is that what all this is about ? you want to get even with your father for one reason or another ? kyle : no , not at all . i - i am just frustrated having to work for him . victor : and , kyle , of all the companies you could have chosen , you chose mine to do it at ? why is that ? you know how your father and i hate each other 's guts . kyle : you own the two largest companies in town . that 's a fact . if i want to further my career in genoa city , where else am i gon na work ? and not for nothing . when you and my mother were together , you were like a father to me . we got along great . i grew to respect you and look up to you because you treated me like a son . so , whatever 's between you and my father -- that is between you two . victor : well , you sound convincing . kyle : but you 're not convinced ? maybe this will help . victor : what 's this ? kyle : some ideas i have for your lifestyles division . victor : why do you think they 're not already being implemented at jabot ? kyle : i can prove it . skip to the last page . it 's an e - mail from my father responding to those very files that i sent to him . victor : `` kyle , thanks for the input , but i 've decided to go in a different direction . jack . `` kyle : translation -- `` thanks but no , thanks . do n't let the door hit you in the you - know - what on the way out . `` victor : so , you felt dismissed ? kyle : would n't you ? victor : that 's interesting . anyone who read this and did n't realize that ... is a fool . it 's very good , son . congratulations . you now work for me . kyle : that 's fantastic . victor : and i have a feeling you 'll be a real asset . [ scene_break ] michael : you ca n't fix things -- not in here . fen : yeah ? well , it depends who you know . michael : what 's going on ? does this involve the warden ? fen : he 's willing to cut a deal with me . michael : that son of a bitch . i told him to keep you out of it . please tell me you have n't acted on this yet . fen : no , no . i have n't , but its okay . all i have to do is stay close to womack -- get him to talk about who he was working for . michael : no . you can not do this . it will get you killed . [ scene_break ] cane : all right . i am going to let you two beautiful ladies get on with your day while i go and take care of business . lily : you wo n't even give me a hint ? cane : i ca n't give you a hint , baby . i love you . lily : love you . cane : bye - bye . lily : bye . roxy : a hint about what ? lily : i do n't know . my husband 's planning something . roxy : well , should i be worried ? should i alert the authorities ? lily : no , not this time . i have a feeling it 's a good thing . roxy : hmm . well , maybe it 's contagious , 'cause i have a big surprise of my own . lily : okay , tell me now , 'cause if you both you and cane keep me in suspense , i 'm not gon na be able to handle it . so , what is it ? roxy : okay . well -- devon : hey , lily . lily : hi . roxy : oh , will you look that ? i was just thinking about you , and here you are . devon : here i am . do you mind if you and i speak in private for a minute ? roxy : of course . what 's wrong ? devon : um ... when i gave you that second debit card and said that you can buy anything you want -- clothes , jewelry , whatever -- i did n't think that you would go crazy . i mean , are you -- are you -- are you still interested in me , or is it just all about the money now ? [ scene_break ] paul : [ laughs ] i know that look . christine : you think so , huh ? paul : oh , yeah . and as much as i would like to do what people do behind locked doors -- christine : oh , do n't tempt me . paul : what ? are n't you , uh -- ? christine : what , suggesting we get down and dirty right here -- handcuffs , everything ? paul : [ laughs ] christine : my gosh . you should see the look on your face right now . paul : ohh . well , if that 's not what you 're suggesting , then tell me -- what is it ? i mean , why did you clear your schedule and all that ? christine : you have been working on this case alone for days . i 'm gon na jump in with you . we 're gon na sift through the evidence . we 're on the same side , so it 's a new set of eyes . we can bounce ideas off each other . i think that would help . do n't you ? paul : you 're really something . you know that ? christine : oh , yeah , yeah . i do . [ chuckles ] all right . box or file ? paul : either one . does n't make any difference . prepare to be frustrated , because every time i look into it , i find someone from michael 's family pulling the trigger . christine : and are we leaning more toward fen or lauren at the moment ? paul : oh , definitely fen -- until i remember the missing crime - scene photos . then i do n't know what to think . there is something in those photos that could be the key finally getting justice in this case . christine : okay . and in the meantime , you and michael are working at cross purposes . paul : what do you mean ? christine : well , you want to free him , but michael 's sole mission is to get fen out of prison -- so much so that he 's willing to turn informant in return for his son 's release . paul : well , that 's not surprising , considering what he 's done already . but i 'll tell you , as frustrating as it is for me as a cop , the father in me ... really admires him for it . [ scene_break ] michael : it is too dangerous . you back out of this before you get hurt . fen : no , the warden promised me he 'd protect me . and womack likes me . he 's looking out for me . michael : you listen to me right now . nobody is nice to you in here ever unless they want something . that includes the warden . his promises are empty . how the hell is he gon na protect you when he 's up in his office and you 're down here in the yard or on the cellblock , chatting up a felon who has already killed before ? fen : no , womack told me -- he said it was a string of bad luck and he would up in here -- he 's not even in for that long . michael : only because they have n't been able to nail him on his big crimes . i 'll tell you something else -- there 's no way christine knows about this . she would n't let me risk my life , and she sure as hell would n't let you gamble yours . the warden 's fishing . he 's trying to see what he can get before he even approaches christine to make a deal for your freedom . fen : it 's not me , dad . it 's you . i 'm doing this to set you free . [ scene_break ] lauren : i think i have to go . i do n't want to be late for my visit with michael . jill ? jill : what ? lauren : hi . remember me . jill : oh . sorry . i guess my mind just wandered , did n't it ? lauren : yeah , it wandered all the way back over to victor 's table . jill : yes . lauren : fascinating over there . jill : would you believe it if i told you that he had the audacity to make me an offer of a job working for him at newman - chancellor ? lauren : hmm . and i guess you turned him down ? jill : oh , yes . i have no intention of working for victor when chancellor is rightfully my company . lauren : katherine left it to victor , though . jill : do n't remind me . lauren : were n't you the one that told me that kay 's will had some sort of big underlying meaning and -- oh , my god . you know what ? we 've never talked about switzerland . we got so wrapped up in my problems , you never told me about where all those clues led . jill : switzerland was a giant wild goose chase . lauren : aw , come on . there has to be more to it than that . jill : well , i 'm sure there is , but that trip was a waste of my time . lauren : you did n't discover anything ? jill : oh . yes , i did . i discovered the name of the song -- that little ditty that the music box played . it 's called `` ballerina . `` so , maybe katherine is telling me that i should start a career as a dancer . lauren : [ chuckles ] i do n't think so . jill : i do n't think so , either . lauren : but i do believe that there 's still a message there . do n't you ? there 's no way that she would just leave you a meaningless trinket . promise me you 're not gon na give up . jill : no , i wo n't give up . lauren : good . jill : because i know that katherine looked on life as a series of challenges , and her final challenge to me is to get chancellor back from victor . victor : as soon as you get your hair cut , kyle . kyle : are you serious ? victor : [ laughing ] yes . i 'm very serious . anyway , human resources will expect you tomorrow morning , all right ? kyle : i will be there bright and early . victor : you are now working for newman - chancellor . kyle : thank you , sir . you wo n't regret this . victor : all right . jill : kyle , wait up . kyle : oh , hey , jill . how are you ? jill : i 'm fine . so , i noticed that you and victor had your heads together . what was that about ? kyle : oh , yeah -- just , uh , talking business . jill : hmm . kyle : take care . jill : mm - hmm . jill : have n't you done enough ? do you not have an ounce of decency ? are you so desperate for a son to follow in your footsteps that anyone 's will do ? victor : before you continue to condemn me , let me kindly finish my coffee , all right ? [ scene_break ] roxy : how did you even find out ? devon : so , you did n't want me to know how much you were spending ? 'cause , you know , the bank looks out for me . you set off , like , every fraud alert they have . roxy : no , l - let me explain . this was supposed to be a surprise . devon : well , mission accomplished . i 'm surprised . roxy : i did n't buy something for myself . you told me you wanted a new place , and i found this condo that is perfect ... for the two of us so that , you know , we can finally move in together . i just had to put down some earnest money so no one else would grab it . devon : [ chuckles ] a condo ? we 've been together for six years . not once have you mentioned wanting to live together until i 'm -- i 'm a billionaire -- till now . roxy : devon ... devon : [ sighs ] lily : making your girlfriend cry in public ? what was that about ? [ scene_break ] jack : victor started this war . i intend to finish it . john : oh . at the expense of your family ? jack : do i need to remind you that 's why i invested in newman in the first place -- to help a friend who desperately wanted a meaningful connection with his own father ? i foolishly believed that adam and victor could maybe have a shot at a relationship like you and i had . john : and now that you know better , now it 's time to refocus -- to take care of matters in your own backyard . billy needs your support now , and so does summer . they both need to know that they can count on you . and you 're certainly not gon na do any good egging jill on . she 's certainly gon na get burned trying to take on newman . and then how are you going to feel ? jack : yeah , jill probably is in over her head . john : [ sighs ] jackie ... billy needs her , too . will you just forget about victor newman ? ! this is no time for distractions ! family means more than revenge -- always ! jack : yeah , i know you 're right . maybe i ought to back off -- not that jill is gon na follow suit . with all her history with chancellor , she has more at stake in this fight than i do . [ scene_break ] jill : you ran adam out of newman , nick wants nothing to do with your business , so this makes kyle fair game ? victor : you may recall that i was the young man 's guardian for a while . pretty natural that he would turn to me since his father has fallen so consistently short . jill : oh , kyle came to you ? are you sure you do n't have that backwards ? victor : why do n't you ask him how the meeting came about , okay ? you might learn from that . might help your own career . jill : you 're not seriously asking me to work for you again , are you ? victor : jill , the door is always open . i can always use someone of your ... tenacity . jill : dream on , victor . victor : i 'll do that . jill : let me give you a little advice -- do n't count your empires before they 're hatched . victor : advice for you -- do n't ever try to figure out a father - son relationship . it 's very complex -- far too complex for you to understand . jill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] christine : richard womack . paul : [ laughing ] oh , wow . that 's some record , huh ? christine : well , he 's certainly not the kind of guy you want to mess with . however , i was tempted to take michael up on his offer to try and get closer to him . paul : that could lead to some juicy arrests . christine : yeah . of course , i would never do it . it would be like throwing michael to the wolves . but , gosh , i would love to know who womack is working for . we could really clean up with that information . but i would n't risk michael 's life , of course , so -- paul : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . clean up -- that 's it . christine : wait . what ? paul : i just have , uh , one of those brilliant ideas you were talking about . just a minute . [ scene_break ] michael : listen , son , the fact that you 're willing to take this risk -- fen : dad , i owe you . i killed carmine . i deserve to be the one with the 10-year sentence . michael : no , fenmore . that 's -- fen : dad , you do n't deserve to be in here . you 've got to let me do this . michael : son ... i was , um ... raised by two men that [ chuckles ] had no business being around kids , and , for the longest time , i - i did n't think i wanted to have my own , you know , 'cause of my -- my rotten experience growing up . but then you came along , and you changed everything . you taught me , fenmore , what it means to really be a father . it 's my job to protect you . it 's my job to keep you safe . and that 's why you 're gon na listen to me . you are gon na forget about deals and chatting up your fellow inmates . your goal should be to do your time and to get the hell out of here as fast as possible . and , in the meantime , the only person that you can trust in this place ... is me . fen : [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] [ jack remembering ] jack : of course i trust you . kyle : then let me be your inside man at newman - chancellor . jack : it is bad enough that summer is caught in the middle of my war with victor . kyle : you ca n't compare my relationship with victor to summer 's . jack : no , you 're right -- i ca n't . you actually have a friendship with him . you worked with him . hell , you lived with him for a while . i do n't want you to have to choose between him and me . kyle : there is no choice ! i 'm an abbott . jack : you have no idea how happy it makes me to hear you say those words . kyle : well , honestly , i should n't have to say it . you should know that i feel that way . jack : i do , but it 's just you do n't get to declare that too often . it is nice to hear some abbott pride in your voice . kyle : maybe it was seeing everybody come together for uncle billy or -- i do n't know -- maybe it 's just growing up . whatever it is , i realize now how important it is for all of us to be there for each other . jack : you 're right . it is . kyle : then let me do this . let me help you hurt victor . jack : no . it is dangerous . [ back to present ] kyle : hey . am i interrupting ? jack : no , not at all . actually , your timing is perfect . kyle : oh , yeah ? jack : yeah . i 've been -- i 've been thinking a lot about you , about family . kyle : actually , i , uh -- i have been thinking about family , too . jill : oh , kyle . how can you say that ... when you 're working with the enemy ? jack : what are you talking about ? jill : go ahead . tell him . kyle : i just convinced victor to hire me . jack : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] devon : i think i 'm justified . i mean , who buys a condo as a surprise ? lily : uh , couples with billion - dollar credit cards ? devon : okay . i ... guess i blew it . lily : devon , you tell your girlfriend to buy whatever she wants , and then when she shows you what she really wants is you , you call her a gold digger . i mean , that 's insulting . devon : i 'm gon na apologize to her . lily : well , good luck with that . devon : think that 's gon na be enough ? lily : [ sighs ] all i 'm saying is that you and roxy have been together for a very long time , and this mind - blowing amount of money just falls into your lap . it 's like who knows what could happen next ? you could get on a jet tomorrow and disappear . so , everything being so unsettled , it 's only natural for her to want some sort of commitment . but instead of acknowledging that , you basically just call her materialistic . i 'd be in the bathroom crying , too , if i were her . [ footsteps approach ] devon : i 'll make things right , okay ? lily : hey . devon : baby ... i 'm sorry . roxy : do n't be . it 's handled . devon : what 's handled ? roxy : i called the realtor and told him to cancel it . i 'm not moving anywhere . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , my god . [ breathing heavily ] what is it ? is it fen ? is he okay ? michael : shh . tch , tch , tch . despite everything our son has done ... i 'm proud of him . [ scene_break ] christine : so ? paul : so ... i think i might have a way to get michael out of prison . [ scene_break ] michael : when i heard what fenmore was willing to do for me [ chuckles ] i nearly lost it . of course , i could n't , 'cause if anyone had seen ... lauren : you talked him out of it , did n't you ? michael : i believe i have . lauren : jill reminded me this morning that life is a series of challenges , and [ chuckles ] just -- [ voice breaking ] i hope to god i 'm up for this one . michael : i do n't know another woman on the face of this planet that has been through as much as you have and handled it half as well . you 're gon na make it through this . we all will . lauren : even fen ? michael : i 'm gon na do whatever it takes to protect my son -- whatever it takes . i give you my word . [ scene_break ] womack : how 's it goin ' , kid ? fen : fine . womack : i want you at my table when we eat tonight . fen : okay . [ scene_break ] christine : the list of evidence from the murder scene . paul : yeah , yeah , but take a look at that . christine : a cocktail napkin , athletic club logo , lipstick blot . paul : lauren 's lipstick . we had traces of her dna . christine : why did n't you tell me this earlier ? paul : because it did n't seem significant at the time . when i talked to lauren about it , she claimed she had no idea how the napkin got there , and she had a plausible scenario . christine : which was ? paul : carmine is obsessed with her . maybe he saw her blot her lipstick and decided to take the napkin as a souvenir . christine : you said you do n't believe that lauren is a suspect . paul : i do n't , but the evidence suggests otherwise . i want to take that napkin to the conviction - integrity unit . christine : with this evidence and fen 's insistence that he killed carmine -- paul : look , chris , there are so many unanswered questions in this basco murder . christine : okay , and , being d.a . , i may be able to get michael released while we reopen this case . [ scene_break ] devon : babe ... listen , i was caught off guard , and i said some dumb things without thinking . roxy : i remember when you were talking about moving to london to work for tucker , right ? you did n't even ask me how i felt . you just went ahead and you did whatever you wanted . so , in a way ... i get how you could think that i love your money more than i love you . it is clear to me that this relationship is one - sided . devon : that 's not true . roxy : from my perspective , it is . devon : listen to me . listen , okay ? i flipped out 'cause for a split second , i thought you were taking advantage , which i know is stupid . it 's stupid of me to think . maybe all this money 's making me paranoid . i do n't know . i do know i would love nothing more than to check out a condo with you -- with you -- do it together -- that is , if you will forgive me for this . baby , i am sorry that this happened . roxy : i 'm not ... because it shows me exactly where i stand with you . [ scene_break ] cane : [ sighs ] lily : hey . cane : hey . hey . what 's the deal with those two ? lily : uh , they had a pretty big blow - up . cane : oh . lily : so , why are you back already ? did your plans fall through ? cane : just the opposite . lily : okay , no more mystery . where did you go ? cane : i went somewhere that 's going to change our lives . lily : will you just tell me ? stop it . cane : hmm . i 'd rather show you . come . [ scene_break ] jack : why would you do something like that ? kyle : i told you i wanted to help you . i wanted to help the family . jack : by taking a job with newman - chancellor ? how does that help anyone but victor ? i wish you had n't gotten involved in this . kyle : dad , it 's too late . i 'm in . [ scene_break ] victor : i told the young man that you were expecting him . that 's right . have all his paperwork ready , okay ? so , you know what i want ? you give him total clearance . [ scene_break ] jack : now what do we do ? jill : i do n't see that we have much choice . kyle has made the decision for us . kyle : look , just -- just stop worrying . i 'll learn everything i can about newman - chancellor from the inside . i will learn the weak spots , and we can exploit them . jack : and you think victor does n't know exactly what you 're up to ? [ scene_break ] victor : yes , total clearance . do i trust him ? who said anything about trusting him ? [ next_on ] cane : you should never underestimate the power of being madly in love . devon : are you breaking up with me ? adam : what did you want to talk about ? billy : i know what you 're doing , and i know why .	christine visits paul in his office at the police department and tries to get his mind off of work for just a little while . lily and cane have lunch together and she tries to pressure him into telling her what his surprise for her is . fen talks to michael in the prison yard and says that he has figured out a way that he can help to get him out of this situation . jill and lauren have lunch together but jill can not keep her eyes off of victor and kyle . jill and lauren discuss michael and fen . jill lets lauren know that she had a tryst with a certain judge , who could help in setting up a new trial for michael and fen . jack has a visit from devon at the office . victor asks kyle why he would give up his birthright in order to come to work for him . lauren thanks jill for being there for her through everything . victor and kyle discuss his business path at newman . devon tries to make amends between victor and jack . devon gets a call from the bank telling him that a large amount was taken out of his account . roxanne joins cane and lily wearing a very expensive bracelet . roxanne tells them that devon has been very generous lately .
avery : just leave the file , phoebe . sharon : what are you working on ? nick 's case against me ? avery : and if i am ? sharon : you did n't think that i 'd just let you take my child away from me , did you ? nick : yeah , so , i pull up to the hospital . dylan : did you see victoria and the baby ? how are they ? stitch left me -- nick : dude , i 'm getting to that part . dylan : okay . nick : so , i get there , and they 're both asleep , but apparently vick and our niece are doing great . dylan : our niece . that 's awesome . that sounds pretty cool , huh ? nick : it 's super cool . dylan : i wanted to go , but i figured i 'd just lay low for a little while . nick : yeah , no , i get it . but let 's go soon . maybe we 'll do it together , like an `` uncle brigade `` thing . dylan : yeah . smart way to stay busy and focus on the good stuff . nick : what stuff ? like the sharon stuff ? and i 'm fine , before you ask . dylan : am i -- am i supposed to buy that , really ? nick : what 's the alternative ? supposed to get all worked up and pissed off again and ... you know , when i think about what sharon did , the way she hurt summer , i - i get so mad , i ca n't even think straight . dylan : you ca n't think straight , so what -- what are you gon na do ? you gon na move on , or do you want to make sharon pay ? joe : ms. fenmore ? lauren : [ gasps ] oh . uh , lauren , please . joe : would you like to join me at the bar ? lauren : you 're so sweet . i 'm -- i 'm looking for somebody . joe : oh , i believe i 'm the person you 're looking for . michael : [ sighs ] [ door opens ] kevin : [ sighs ] receptionist told me to tell you the doctor 's running late . michael : what the hell is wrong with you ? get out . kevin : i just got here . michael : i did not invite you to this consultation . i did n't even tell you when it was -- for a reason . kevin : well , i am me . i have a very specific skill set , and i got the information i needed . are there any good magazines in here ? michael : you think i 'm just gon na sit here and allow you to invade my privacy over and over again like this ? kevin : and do you think i 'm just gon na allow you to go through this alone ? no . nick : there 's no `` make sharon pay . `` i just got to help my kids through this . dylan : she does love them and they -- they do love her . nick : yeah , her kids . my kid she threw right under the bus . dylan : that 's why i asked you about payback . nick : i do n't want to make sharon pay , all right ? i do n't want to be anywhere near her . but my kids are stuck right in the middle of this , which i hate . i hate it a lot . mariah : yeah , you 're not the only one , bud . sharon : faith is surrounded by pain and confusion and chaos . i 'm not going to let her become some pawn just because nicholas is upset with me . avery : so this is nick 's fault . sharon : i hurt him . it 's exactly what i wanted to avoid , and it happened . so now he 's lashing out at me . none of his decisions make any sense . if he wanted to protect faith , dragging her through some horrible legal mess , that 's not the way to do it . avery : well , there does n't have to be a legal mess if you just give up custody . sharon : never . and not because i 'm selfish . because my daughter needs me . avery : okay . then legal case it is . sharon : you know , if you actually had ever cared about faith , i think you 'd be talking nicholas out of this right now . so evidently that was all an act . avery : faith will be loved and cared for by the parent capable of doing so , and that 's nick . and you , sharon , you 're gon na get exactly what you deserve . michael : beyond the issue of my privacy , do you think you could just accept the fact that this is the way i want to handle things ? kevin : have i said anything to lauren about your diagnosis ? nope . have i said anything to fen or gloria ? michael : oh , lord . kevin : no , of course not . see , michael , i can back you up on what you want , but only so far . michael : you have to let me deal with this the way i want to . kevin : or i can be a decent brother and help you through it . i choose option `` b. `` michael : help me through what ? it 's a meeting . kevin : well , they say you should work the buddy system for oncology appointments , have somebody taking notes , ask questions you may not think of at the time . michael : `` they `` say . who 's `` they `` ? kevin : people , michael . people who have gone through this . it 's a lot to process . so i 'm your backup . i 'll take notes , and i 'll e - mail them to you later . michael : and this is you being helpful ? kevin : trying to be , yeah . michael : and it has nothing to do with you thinking that i wo n't tell you every little detail . i was n't planning to lie to you , kevin . kevin : maybe it 's not me i 'm worried about . i 'm concerned you 're gon na lie to yourself . lauren : you 're the one i 'm looking for ? [ chuckles ] i am so not interested . joe : no , i 'm sorry . that must have sounded ... i 'm joe clark . lauren : the man i 'm meeting ? oh ! [ laughing ] oh , my god . i 'm so embarrassed . joe : no , it 's okay . it 's not your fault . it 's not like i 'm wearing a name tag . lauren : no , but ... joe : i 'm sure it happens to you all the time , beautiful lady like yourself . lauren : joe ... [ chuckles ] anyway , it 's so nice to meet you . and , um , why did you ask for this meeting ? joe : well , i 'm a client of your husband 's , and i was hoping that you and i can work together , as well . i 've got a proposition i 'd like to share with you . strictly business , i swear . dylan : this looks like a good time for me to go do some stuff . nick : glad , uh , we ran into each other . we have n't talked since ... mariah : yeah . summer filled me in , which was awesome , because somehow this is my fault since i have sharon 's genes . nick : look , summer 's just going through a rough time right now . nobody blames you . mariah : she does . i heard you moved out of sharon 's . nick : did you expect me to stay ? mariah : from what i heard , you two have caused a lot of damage to each other . and , i mean , were n't you and sharon married when precious snowflake summer was conceived ? nick : look , i hate what i put sharon through , but we were both adults . what sharon did to my daughter , the way she hurt her , is unforgivable . mariah : so even though she was sick and she regrets everything that she did , and even though you swore that you would be a family and that you could get through anything ... nick : and i meant that . and i just wish it was anything else in the world , because i know we could have got through it together as a family , all of us . mariah : instead it 's every man for himself . nick : mariah , it 's not like that . you 're cassie 's sister . i love having you in our lives . the last thing i want is for you to feel like you 're stuck in the middle of this , like you got to choose sides . mariah : people always have to choose , and i will , too . sharon : it 's not up to you to decide what i deserve . and regardless , this is about what faith deserves . she deserves love and support and continuity and not to be dragged through her parents ' issues . avery : you know , it 's remarkable , this strong maternal instinct you have , considering you 're the one who used faith to come between nick and me . sharon : okay , first of all , i was ill back then . and secondly , i am not the reason why you did n't end up marrying nicholas . you did that all on your own when you left him at the altar . anyway , i do n't know what that matters . you and dylan are so happy now . avery : because it 's a pattern of behavior with you , sharon . i have watched you do terrible things to people , and somehow you always make it someone else 's fault ! you tormented my niece , letting her think her father was n't her father ! that 's sick , sharon ! it 's manipulative and cruel . and you know what ? i do n't give a damn if you did n't push phyllis down the stairs . you 're the reason my sister lost a year of her life . you 're the reason that summer did n't have a mother to turn to when she needed one the most . sharon : i feel terrible about what i did to summer and nick . but i ca n't apologize enough for what i 've done . now i 'm healthy . nick 's gone . i 'm not falling into a million pieces . i 'm thinking like a mother . i 'm trying to protect my child . avery : well , nick thinks he 's best suited to take care of faith . sharon : well , nick is wrong , because that 's not what 's best for faith . you know , you ca n't understand this , avery , because you do n't have children of your own , but i guarantee you , if you did , you would be fighting on my side to help me keep my child . you are fighting on the wrong side . you 're fighting against motherhood , and you 're not gon na win this fight . avery : you 've just given me all the ammunition i need . i ca n't possibly lose . joe : the prospectus is for a new development in the warehouse district . great location , plenty of foot traffic , close proximity to green space , and , of course , ample amounts of parking . lauren : all right , so this is restaurant and retail ? joe : all high - end . destination dining , shopping , a place where someone could go spend hours or get in and out of quickly . lauren : mm - hmm . joe : now , we 're looking for a special type of clientele . lauren : sure . you want disposable income , a discerning eye , oh , someone who values quality , and will be a loyal customer in return . joe : the exact type of clientele that you and your sister cultivate at fenmore 's . lauren : well , this is a prospectus . have you broken ground yet ? joe : no , but that 's why we can offer you a pre - construction rate on your lease , and we can also tailor the space to your exact specifications . lauren : you 've given me a lot to think about . can i take this ? joe : absolutely . can i get you another copy for your -- lauren : no , no , no . i 'm fine . if i have any questions , i can call you . uh , yeah , jill and i will definitely think about this . thank you . i will be in touch . joe : great . well , thank you . oh , and give my best to michael . lauren : actually , you may run into him . he 's meeting me for lunch shortly . joe : he 's out of the office ? i 'd really like to stick around , but i have another meeting i 've got to get to . it was nice to finally meet you , though . lauren : yeah . lovely to meet you , as well . joe : officially . lauren : yes , officially . have a good one . honey , uh , my meeting ended much sooner than i 'd anticipated , so if you 're free , come on by the club . see you soon . love you . michael : what do you think , kevin ? that i 'm here because i 'm in complete denial of my condition ? or do you still think this is some elaborate cover - up for my having an affair with a receptionist ? kevin : we 've never done this before , michael . never gone through cancer . michael : `` we `` ? you have it , too ? kevin : there are questions you need to ask and answers you need to hear . i need to hear them , too . dr. larson : michael baldwin ? michael : yes , uh , that would be me . dr. larson : derek larson . kevin : it 's dr . larson , though , right ? dr. larson : very much so . kevin : kevin fisher . i 'm his brother . i 'm his backup . dr. larson : always helps to have a second set of ears . michael : i was just explaining to kevin that i would like this meeting to be one - on - one . kevin : the doctor just said it helps to have -- michael : kevin . dr. larson : it 's always the patient 's call . kevin : okay , i 'll be outside . or actually i have somewhere to be . you 'll take good care of him , though , yeah ? dr. larson : i will . kevin : okay . michael : sorry . he 's a nuisance . dr. larson : it 's not a bad thing having somebody like that around . you 'd be surprised how helpful they can be . michael : i would be surprised , yes . dr. larson : now , for initial meetings , i usually start with my background and degrees , so , like your brother , you can be assured i know what i 'm doing . michael : actually , you come highly recommended by dr . botnik , so really , i would like to dispense with the preliminaries and cut to the chase . [ clears throat ] what can you tell me about my diagnosis ? nick : [ sighs ] hey . any , uh , progress with my case ? avery : uh , i 'm in the middle of drafting a motion . but i did lose some work time dealing with sharon . nick : what 'd she want ? try and get you to not take the case ? avery : well , i told her the way to avoid a fight would be to give up custody of her own volition . nick : she 's never gon na do that . she does n't see herself as a danger to faith . avery : mm - hmm . she made that clear . so court is the only alternative . nick : i know it 's gon na be rough , but it 'll be worth it . i 'll get custody of my daughter . avery : i insisted to sharon that we would win , but , nick , the truth is , we ca n't be sure of that . nick : i 've already won custody before . sharon has a history of instability . avery : yes , that 's true , but she 's been managing her illness for months . and you , just a week ago , saw her as a fit parent , so a court may not see her prior acts as something to deny her custody of . nick : are you saying there 's a chance i could lose ? avery : i know that 's a foreign concept for a newman , but this is a tricky case . and it 's gon na be an ugly battle . sharon : oh , sorry . dylan : oh , i 'm sorry . did n't mean to -- sharon : oh . hi . dylan : hey . you know , actually , i was , uh , wondering when i would run into you . not literally , but ... sharon : because you talked to avery and she told you everything ? dylan : you know , nick and i spoke , too . sharon : so now you know i lied . i lied , and because of me , one man thought he was a father when that was n't true at all . just like chelsea and you . dylan : not exactly like that . sharon : okay , well , whatever it is you want to say , i 've already said it to myself a hundred times , so you do n't have to bother . dylan : no , no , no . hold on . you need to stay . i need to say this . dr. larson : well , we need more information before we can determine what stage your cancer has progressed to , and then comes the treatment protocol . michael : as i understand it , sometimes a protocol is no treatment at all . uh , active surveillance . dr. larson : in some instances , but given your biopsy results , your psa -- michael : prostate specific antigen . dr. larson : yes . your psa levels and your gleason score , it 's likely your cancer is beyond stage one and treatment will be necessary . michael : i 've been reading about some other approaches . uh , the , um , antioxidants in tomatoes . dr. larson : lycopene ? michael : exactly . and there are other over - the - counter supplements of these kind of things can prevent the cancer from spreading . dr. larson : michael , the web is a valuable resource , but in this case , please come to me . call me . ask me whatever questions you need answered . michael : i do have a question . um ... the other issue , uh ... the medication was helping , uh , but was that , uh , a symptom of my condition , or will it , uh , continue , get worse ? dr. larson : i suspect the erectile dysfunction is unrelated . but it did you a favor . got you into the doctor 's office so the cancer could be discovered . michael : what 's next ? dr. larson : tests , imaging . we see if the cancer is localized or has spread , and then we take it from there . kevin : so , this is what a rollicking good time looks like . you having a good day ? mariah : fabulous . you ? kevin : there are absolutely no words . so , you start . mariah : well , since i 'm trying to be better at this whole friendship thing , i will spare you the misery . so , you . go . start . find words . oh , come on . try at least . you always have something bad going on . kevin : well , that is warm and fuzzy . but i , um , i can not get into it . seriously . so , what 's your misery ? sharon stuff ? the non - wedding ? mariah : i was n't looking for a family . i was doing just fine without one . kevin : and you had one thrust upon you . mariah : and as it turns out , they did n't totally suck . kevin : amazing when that happens , right ? mariah : it is . it was . but it turns out my kind of sort of family is just as screwed up as everything else in my life . sharon : i know . i 'm a terrible person , and you despise me now . i just ca n't -- i ca n't take it anymore . dylan : okay , hold -- hold on . i hate what you did . but despise you ? no . i mean , that would make me a big hypocrite , especially after what i did . sharon : well , you did n't tell chelsea to lie to you about connor any more than nick told me to lie about summer . dylan : i know , but after , when i ran off with connor . it was like my brain just went to this other place where i only had one mission and i was absolutely sure that it was the right thing to do . you know , anything could have happened to that child because of the switch in my head . sharon : i was so confused . i - i was ill . i was damaged at that point . the thoughts that i had when i switched those results , i would never think that way now . never . dylan : i hear you . but afterwards , if you did know it was wrong and something was nagging at you , something , you know , maybe telling you to do the right thing ? sharon : yeah , i did . i - i did know . dylan : then that 's what you have to deal with . sharon : i 'm just not sure i know how to . dylan : got to get help , you know , doctors , therapy . and you got to take baby steps with you and the people you hurt . you know , you got to remember that they do n't owe you forgiveness . you got to earn it or just accept it might never come . sharon : but you do n't hold it against me ? dylan : you were a friend to me when i came to town . a good friend . and you 're a good mom to faith , and that 's what it comes down to , sharon . there 's a lot of good in you . way more good than the bad . trust me . just find your way back . and do n't lose sight of who you really are . sharon : thank you . that means more than you could know . nick : it 's not like i 've forgotten that my parents went round and round . we have to figure out a way to do this without faith getting caught in the middle . avery : we will make this as painless for her as possible . nick : which is with me . she stayed with me last night . and she 's quiet and confused , but every day and night that she 's with me , the better off she 'll be . avery : right , but right now , it 's at sharon 's discretion . you have no legal right to maintain physical custody . and to protect that position , you need to take great pains to allow sharon to see faith whenever she wants to . nick : which is why i want to move this case along as fast as possible . and you 're right . a week ago , i did think sharon was a good mother . but that 's before i found out what she was capable of . when you have this image of someone and it 's broken up into a million little pieces , i ... avery : i know . i do . nick : are you talking about dylan ? avery : no . i know dylan . but i 'm beginning to think i never knew my ex- husband . nick : is joe bothering you ? avery : i used to consider him very detached , focused on his career . but this deal , going after dylan and the coffeehouse , it 's becoming painfully clear he 's trying to punish me . nick : well , you 've moved on , and you 're happier without him . avery : well , apparently i 'm supposed to be miserable and alone . nick : forget that . look , avery , you 're my friend , and dylan 's my brother . i do n't know who this joe dude thinks he , but he ca n't do what i can do in this town . i can get this deal stopped . just say the word . that coffeehouse means a lot to lot of people . it means a lot to me . avery : your first step away from victor . nick : exactly . avery : and to where you proposed to sharon . nick : well , i mean , that 's not in the plus column right now , but ... you know , we had this -- this tribute for cassie there . it was like a memorial . and we moved past that awhile ago , but every time i go out on that patio , i still feel it . and i 'm not gon na let some jerk tear it down brick by brick , or worse , blow it up just so he can feel like some big man . avery : neither am i . nick : so just say the word and i 'll help you . avery : i appreciate that , but dylan and i have a plan of attack . nick : all right . but if you want a second line of defense , you know where to come . avery : i know where to turn . [ telephone rings ] nic okay , so i 'm gon na get out of here and let you get some work done . avery : okay , try not to worry too much about the case . nick : right avery : [ sighs ] avery bailey clark yes , yes . that is the case . uh - huh . great . i appreciate that . uh , let me know anything else that you find . okay , thank you . joe : before you throw anything at me , i 'm here to see my attorney . avery : michael 's out . and i do n't believe you , so why do n't you tell me why you 're here , and then get out . michael : that was gloria . did you know that she 's in los angeles torturing the forresters ? lauren : [ laughs ] oh , man . my deepest sympathies . michael : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry i could n't get away earlier . you have n't ordered , have you ? lauren : no , i was just reading this , uh , prospectus from your new client . michael : joe clark . yeah , savvy guy , substantial financial backing , and , um , i understand some might say he 's handsome , if that 's your type . lauren : i did n't notice . my type just walked in the room . michael : [ chuckles ] i may blush . lauren : do you ... need a reason to blush ? hmm . hmm . you still give me butterflies . [ chuckles ] michael : may it ever be so . lauren : all right , now please , let 's eat . i 'm starving . michael : i 'm afraid we ca n't stay . lauren : why not ? michael : it has to do with why i 'm late . sharon : we need to talk about faith . nick : yeah , i 've consulted with my attorney . she 's gon na be with you for the next few days . sharon : where she should be . nick : that 's temporary till the judge can decide . sharon : why would you put her through this ? nick : because i do n't trust you , sharon . i do n't trust faith to be safe with you . sharon : i would never hurt her . nick : well , you 've done a lot of damage in the past when you 've gotten off your meds . sharon : i 'm not off my meds . nick : well , you can get off them in a second 's notice and not tell anyone before it 's too late . sharon : okay , i 'm not gon na have you scaring my daughter , making her think she should n't be around me . nick : i would never turn our daughter against you . for faith 's sake , not yours . faith needs to feel secure . now , maybe she would be fine with you , but maybe not . i ca n't take that chance . sharon : okay , so you 're just gon na , what , call your lawyers , you 're gon na take control of everything just like victor newman would do ? nick : look , i think it 's best in the future if we just communicate through our lawyers . and , sharon , if you do n't have an attorney by now , you need to get one . sharon : here 's what we 're gon na do , nick . we 're gon na get lawyers , and then we 're gon na communicate through them , and then they 're gon na talk to each other , and they 'll get back to us . that sounds brilliant ! we will raise a child without ever having a conversation . nick : it 's not gon na be a problem because i plan on raising faith on my own . sharon : that is not fair to faith . or to me . nick , once you 're feeling better , once you 're feeling less wounded , this will get easier . you 'll see . you know , we have always found a way . you and i have been through so many horrible things , and we 've always found our way back eventually . nick : talking is n't gon na fix anything . sharon , you destroyed our family . you destroyed our relationship . it 's over . it 's done . get used to it . joe : honestly , i 'm here to see michael . avery : at lunchtime . excellent planning on your part , joe . joe : look , i 'm sorry about last time . avery : see , i find that hard to believe since you ran straight from here to the coffeehouse to irritate dylan . joe : i went to the coffeehouse to smooth things over with your boyfriend , make sure i did n't get clocked again for just doing my job . avery : meaning your quest to build some generic monstrosity . joe : you know , it 's actually quite attractive architecture . it 's gaining quite a bit of interest . avery : uh - huh . did you tell these interested parties that you plan on destroying important structures , shutting down independent businesses ? because the people of genoa city , they respect loyalty . joe : and since when did loyalty become such a priority for you ? avery : [ sighs ] making things personal again . real classy , joe . joe : you know what ? i 'm sorry . you did n't deserve that . but clearly there is still something left between us . okay , that kiss did n't come out of nowhere . avery : that kiss almost got you a knee to the groin and a call to the cops . i do n't find that flattering . in fact , the law and i , we consider that personal battery . joe : look , i kissed you because ... you know , the why does n't matter anymore . please let michael know stopped by . avery : hi . dylan : [ sighs deeply ] you kissed joe ? lauren : so , where were you before you came here ? sounds important . michael : i was at the market . luscious , ripe tomatoes , mozzarella , basil . i am gon na take you home and feed you , and then i am going to ... lauren : have your way with me ? michael : that is the plan . lauren : [ chuckles ] michael : mm - hmm . lauren : okay . so that 's what that kiss was about . michael : what do you mean ? lauren : very intense . especially for public . you know , like you knew what you wanted all along . michael : i did . lauren : yeah ? michael : yeah . , shall we ? lauren : i 'm just a little confused . you know , you had the me thing on your mind yesterday . michael : what are you confused with ? have you seen you ? lauren : you started this new business with avery , and you 're taking all this time off to cook for me , which i love , and spend time with me . michael : and that is bad how ? lauren : are you trying to prove something to yourself or to me ? what 's going on ? kevin : so , sharon ... mariah : yeah . kevin : and summer . mariah : uh - huh . kevin : holy -- mariah : yep . kevin : and then you ? mariah : me ? what me ? this does n't get to be about me . kevin : well , sharon is your mother , and nick , in a convoluted way , is a father . mariah : not really . kevin : noah and faith are definitely your brother and sister , so how is this not about you , too ? mariah : [ sighs ] everyone is -- is torn up and hurting , and i just ... i ca n't help anyone . kevin : you are helping by existing . not leaving town , staying here , that there is helping . and you 're allowed to be upset about this , too , for your own sake . mariah : in the grand scheme of things , this is n't getting kidnapped by a pervy cult leader , so it barely even registers . kevin : yes . exactly . see ? no big deal . mariah : no big deal . been online today ? kevin : uh , more like have i been offline . mariah : so , did you see that fantasy series ? it 's kind of like `` kingdom beyond , `` but it 's a little different . it 's by plato sphere . it 's a new guy . it 's a pen name , obviously . kevin : i hate puns . mariah : do n't be a buzzkill before you even read it . kevin : i saw the link , and then i read some reviews , so thanks , but no thanks . mariah : read the first five pages . kevin : all right , i 'll get around to it . mariah : i mean today . and if you do n't like it , fine . i will owe you a cup of coffee . kevin : ooh , that is a major enticement . i 'll get right on it . mariah : [ chuckles ] avery : i did not kiss joe . dylan : uh , well , he just said that -- avery : he kissed me . evidently you missed the part where i told him he almost got a knee to the groin . dylan : well , how come you did n't tell me ? avery : what 's the point ? dylan : uh , because i should know . avery : well , it happened to me , not you . dylan : you did n't tell me he came to town , either . avery : right , because you were in jail , dylan , trying to lure ian out of hiding , and i did n't see the point in sharing news like this . dylan : you tell me when your car gets dinged . you tell me if you see a jerk at the supermarket . why would n't you tell me about joe kissing you ? avery : i did n't want to upset you . dylan : because you think i 'd flip out on him ? avery : that was a concern , yes . dylan : i do n't need to be coddled . avery : you also do n't need to be provoked . and you 've already punched the man in the face once . dylan : that 's not gon na happen again . i swear to you . so if he tries to pull something else -- avery : i will handle it . [ telephone rings ] dylan : you should take that . avery : that can go to voicemail . we need to finish this . dylan : no , you just take the call . i 'll see you at home . avery : dylan ! sharon : i believed everything you said . that i was your home , that we could get past anything . nick : i did n't know you then . sharon : nick , you know everything about me . i 'm me . i 'm sharon . i 'm -- i 'm the same woman that you were in love with two days ago . nick : you let me think that . hell , you may have even believed it , but we both know better now . sharon : i do n't believe that love like that goes away . nick : it did . i swear to you , the second it happened . and every time i think about what you did , this hole in my heart that used to be filled with love for you , it just gets bigger and darker . i mean , just being around you right now -- sharon : nick , it 's emotion . it 's intense . and you know how they say , if you did n't feel something for me ... nick : is that what you think ? that `` nick hates me so much right now because he loves me `` ? it 's sick . it 's delusional . it 's another reason why i do n't want faith anywhere near you . it 's why i do n't want to be around you right now . sharon : nick ! nick ! please ! please ! michael : i think it 's being in the office with avery . she makes me want to be the next big internet cooking sensation . lauren : [ laughs ] michael : [ chuckles ] lauren : well , believe me , i love you in an apron , but ... michael : [ laughs ] lauren : i 'm serious . why the seduction ? are you trying to convince yourself of something or me ? michael : when i first started this firm with avery , the plan was to make more time for you . lauren : hmm . michael : more time for us . and i was so right to do it . i had no idea . i want you to know how much i love you . i want you to know how grateful i am for this life we fought for . there will never be enough moments with you , and i would be a fool not to take them when i can . lauren : well , then you better take me home right now . michael : [ laughs ] mariah : and ? kevin : i just started . mariah : you can read faster than that . kevin : not with someone hovering over my shoulder , i ca n't . mariah : well , hurry up . i need someone to talk to about this . do you love it ? kevin : eh , it 's okay . mariah : oh , my gosh . it 's better than okay . you know what ? now you owe me a coffee and a brownie for lying and saying it 's just okay . kevin : do you want me to read this , or do you want me to go fetch you a coffee ? mariah : hmm ... no . you 're off the hook . i got to go see faith , but you stay here . keep reading so we can talk about it later . i ca n't wait for plato 's next chapter . kevin : oh , me either . mariah : oh , do n't be so grumpy . that 's my job . bye ! kevin : yep . [ computer keys clacking ] sharon : hi . david sherman ? this is sharon newman . yes . i need representation in a custody case . yes , i 'm aware of how the newmans always rally around their own . mr. sherman , i know you 're the man i need on my side . nick : [ sighs ] [ door opens ] nick : bar 's closed . what are you doing here ? dylan : hey . joe . joe : you look a little fired up there , mcavoy . dylan : do n't be scared . i 'm not gon na punch you . joe : fear 's not the emotion that comes to mind . dylan : you said shutting down my business is n't personal ? obviously it is . i 'm here to let you know it 's personal for me now , too . [ next_on ] grace : i 'm here for you . jill : hold on , son ! your mama has something to say to you , and you need to hear it . victor : there are a few things i have to say to this woman that are not fit for a lady 's ears . maureen : and i might have a little story for you , too .	avery is in her law office when sharon pays her a visit . at the coffeehouse , nick tells dylan what sharon did to him and summer . at the athletic club , joe approaches lauren without telling her that he is the one she is meeting . michael and kevin visit the doctor 's office to get more information on his diagnosis . mariah walks into the coffeehouse unaware that nick is there . sharon and avery discuss what a long trial would do to faith . avery tells sharon to give up custody of faith to nick , but she refuses . joe introduces himself to lauren and tells her that he has a proposition for her . nick wants to talk to mariah who defends sharon 's actions . avery becomes angry with sharon and all the trouble that she caused everyone . joe tells lauren about his ideas . lauren tells him that she will consider his proposal . michael questions the doctor about his prognosis . nick visits avery and finds out that sharon paid her a visit . sharon and dylan see each other in the park , but he does n't say anything negative to her , just offers her friendship instead .

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